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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CITY CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions
for each individual speaker. **Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.** The amount of time allowed per
speaker may vary at the Mayor’s discretion depending on the number of speakers and length of the agenda.
Written comments on any agenda item may be emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at
publiccomment@cityofgilroy.org or mailed to the Gilroy City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street,
Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by the City Clerk’s Office by 1 p.m. on the day of a Council meeting will
be distributed to the City Council prior to or at the meeting and available for public inspection with the agenda
packet located in the lobby of Administration at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street prior to the meeting. Any
correspondence received will be incorporated into the meeting record. Items received after the 1 p.m. deadline
will be provided to the City Council as soon as practicable. Written comments are also available on the City’s
Public Records Portal at bit.ly/3NuS1IN.
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correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Please take notice that the time
within which to seek judicial review of any final administrative determination reached at this meeting is governed
by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
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The agenda for this regular meeting is outlined as follows:
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
1.3. Invocation
1.4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
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1.5. Roll Call
1.6. Orders of the Day
1.7. Employee Introductions
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
2.1. Recognition of Aryan Ganesh, STEM Winner at the Santa Clara County 2024
Synopsys Championship Science Fair
2.2. National Emergency Management Awareness Month Proclamation
2.3. Resource Parent Appreciation Month
3. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
4. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
4.1. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the
Council on matters within the Gilroy City Council’s jurisdiction but not on the
agenda. Persons wishing to address the Council are requested to complete a
Speaker’s Card located at the entrances and handed to the City Clerk. Speakers
are limited to 1 to 3 minutes each, varying at the Mayor’s discretion depending
on the number of speakers and length of the agenda. The law does not permit
Council action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except
under special circumstances. If Council action is requested, the Council may
place the matter on a future agenda.
Written comments to address the Council on matters not on this agenda may be
e-mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at publiccomment@cityofgilroy.org or mailed
to the Gilroy City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA
95020. Comments received by the City Clerk’s Office by 1:00 pm on the day of a
Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to or at the meeting
and available for public inspection with the agenda packet located in the lobby
of Administration at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, prior to the meeting. Any
correspondence received will be incorporated into the meeting record. Items
received after the 1:00pm deadline will be provided to the City Council as soon
as practicable. Written material provided by public members under this section
of the agenda will be limited to 10 pages in hard copy. An unlimited amount of
material may be provided electronically.
5. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco – Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers
Authority, Santa Clara Water Commission, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources
Committee, SCRWA
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Council Member Fugazzi – Santa Clara Water Commission (alternate), Silicon Valley
Regional Interoperability Authority Board (alternate), SCRWA, Visit Gilroy California Welcome
Center, VTA Mobility Partnership Committee
Council Member Marques – ABAG, Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library Joint
Powers Authority (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa
Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, SCRWA (alternate)
Council Member Hilton – CalTrain Policy Group, Santa Clara County Expressway Plan
2040 Advisory Board (alternate), Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board, South
County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Policy Advisory Committee
Council Member Ramirez – ABAG (alternate), Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors (alternate),
Gilroy Sister Cities, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate), SCRWA, Santa Clara Housing and
Community Development Advisory Committee
Council Member Cline – CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), Gilroy Sister Cities (alternate),
Gilroy Youth Task Force, Santa Clara County Expressway Plan 2040 Advisory Board, Silicon
Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board (alternate), Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability
Authority Board, Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center (alternate), VTA Mobility Partnership
Committee, VTA Policy Advisory Committee (alternate)
Mayor Bozzo – Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water
Resources Committee, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Board of Directors
(alternate), Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee
(alternate)
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
a request is made by a member of the City Council or a member of the public. Any person
desiring to speak on any item on the consent calendar should ask to have that item removed
from the consent calendar prior to the time the City Council votes to approve. If removed, the
item will be discussed in the order in which it appears.
6.1. Acceptance of Cash and Investment Report as of June 30, 2025
6.2. Approve the minutes of the August 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
6.3. Adopt and Issue Publicly the Report Entitled City of Gilroy Transition from At-
Large to By-District Elections: Adopted Map Final Report Pursuant to Elections
Code Section 21130(f)
7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
7.1. Award a contract to Griffin Structures, Inc. for Construction Management with
Master Architectural Services for the Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build
Project
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1. Staff Report:
John Doughty, Public Works Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a contract to Griffin Structures, Inc. in the amount of
$1,108,300 and Reimbursable Costs in the amount of $54,700, with a
total project cost of $1,163,000 for Construction Management with
Master Architectural Services for the Santa Teresa Fire Station
Design-Build Project; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Administrator to execute the agreement and
all other related documents.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1. Adopt an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Codes
with Amendments
1. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
2. Staff Report:
Sharon Goei, Community Development Director
3. Open Public Hearing
4. Close Public Hearing
5. Possible Action:
Adopt an ordinance amending Sections 6.1, 6.6, and 6.7 of Chapter 6 of the
Gilroy Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2025 California Building
Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code,
2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025
California Energy Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025
California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards
Code, 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and 2024
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with amendments.
8.2. Adopt an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Fire Codes with
Amendments
1. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
2. Staff Report:
Sharon Goei, Community Development Director
3. Open Public Hearing
4. Close Public Hearing
5. Possible Action:
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Adopt an ordinance amending Sections 10.9 and 10.10 of Chapter 10 of the
Gilroy Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2025 California Wildland-
Urban Interface Code and 2025 California Fire Code, with amendments.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.1. Mobile Food Vending on Private Property - Pilot Program Clarification
1. Staff Report:
Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Council provide clarification regarding food truck prohibitions on private
property along Monterey Road.
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
10.1. Creation of an Ice Center Ad Hoc Committee
1. Staff Report:
Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Council create a Gilroy Ice Center ad hoc committee.
11. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957; Gilroy City Code Chapter 17 A
Consultation with Gilroy Police Department and Interim Chief Ken Binder Gilroy
City Code Section 17 A.11 (1)
14.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC Sec.
54956.8 and GCC Sec. 17 A.8
Property: Gilroy Gardens Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA
(APN's: 810-17-024, 810-17-026, 810-17-029, 810-17-030, 810-17-031, 810-18-002,
810-18-013, 810-19-005, 810-19-007, 810-19-010, 810-19-011, 810-19-014)
Negotiators: Brad Kilger, Interim City Administrator; Victoria Valencia, Economic
Development Manager
Other Party to Negotiations: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, LLC Under
Negotiations: Price and terms of payment for sale or lease.
15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
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Report of any action taken in Closed Session and vote or abstention of each Council Member
if required by Government Code Section 54957.1 and GCC Section 17A.13(b); Public Report
of the vote to continue in closed session if required under GCC Section 17A.11(5).
16. ADJOURNMENT
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City of Gilroy
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Presented to
Aryan Ganesh
This certificate of recognition is awarded for your distinction as the STEM Winner at the
Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair.
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Attested to by:
Greg Bozzo Kim Mancera
MAYOR City Clerk
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City of Gilroy
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Acceptance of Cash and Investment Report as of June 30,
2025
Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
From: Brad Kilger, Interim City Administrator
Department: Finance
Submitted by: Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
Prepared by: Rosemary Guerrero, Finance Manager
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: Develop a Financially Resilient Organization
RECOMMENDATION
Accept and file the cash and investment report as of June 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The quarterly investment reports are prepared pursuant to the City’s investment policy
to keep the City Council apprised of the City’s investment activities.
ANALYSIS
As of June 30, 2025, the City’s cash and investments totaled $203.6 million, of which
primary investments include: $62.5 million in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF),
$88.2 million in US Treasury securities, $21.3 million in other Federal Agency, and
$27.6 million in the California CLASS PRIME Fund. The fiscal year interest earnings are
$8.5 million, which includes accrued interest as well as amortization of the discount on
the US Treasury securities. The effective rate of return is 4.5%.
In addition, approximately $13.5 million is held by Fiscal Agents in the Trustee capacity
for various bond issues such as bond proceeds, debt service reserves, bond payments,
and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) and pensions. The majority of this balance
($7.5 million) consists of the City of Gilroy’s share of the Acquisition and Construction
Funds for the SCRWA Plant Expansion Project, and the remaining portion primarily
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consists of the Section 115 Trusts for OPEB and pension ($5.7 million).
ALTERNATIVES
None.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
There are no direct fiscal impacts to receiving and filing the quarterly cash and
investment report. This is an activity included in the Finance Department’s annual
workplan.
Attachments:
1. Investment Report 06302025- Signed
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City of Gilroy
investment report
june 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.PORTFOLIO SUMMARY REPORT..........................................................................................1 - 3
2.INVESTMENTS BY ISSUER REPORT...................................................................................4 - 5
3 INVESTMENT ACTIVITY……………………………………………………………………………..6 - 7
4.QUARTERLY MOVEMENT OVER THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS........................................8
5.MOVEMENT OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS - GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION....................9
6.INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO - GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION................................................10 - 11
7.INTEREST EARNINGS: FISCAL YEARS 2015 - 2025............................................................ 12
8.MONIES HELD BY FISCAL AGENTS REPORT………….……...............................................13
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City of Gilroy
Portfolio Management
June 30, 2025
City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408)846-0294
Portfolio Summary
% of
Portfolio
Book
ValueInvestmentsMarket
Value
Par
Value
Days to
MaturityTerm
YTM
360 Equiv.
YTM
365 Equiv.
LAIF 62,465,155.95 131.31 4.202162,465,155.9562,465,155.95 4.260
Federal Agency Non-Amortized 21,250,000.00 60010.65 4.27849321,215,700.0021,250,000.00 4.337
Treasury Notes Securities 88,234,366.37 50344.22 4.41819388,264,627.1289,140,900.00 4.479
California Class 27,583,615.65 113.82 4.284127,583,615.6527,583,615.65 4.343
199,533,137.97 100.00%Investments 199,529,098.72200,439,671.60 287 138 4.317 4.377
Cash
(not included in yield calculations)
Passbook/Checking 4,065,326.25 1 0.00014,065,326.254,065,326.25 0.000
203,598,464.22Total Cash and Investments 203,594,424.97204,504,997.85 287 138 4.317 4.377
Current Year
June 30
702,206.12
Fiscal Year To Date
8,483,561.23 8,483,561.23
Fiscal Year Ending
Average Daily Balance
Effective Rate of Return
195,961,770.89 189,264,989.41
4.48%4.36%
Total Earnings Month Ending
6 Month T-Bill Benchmark:4.11%
NOTES:
1. See "Monies Held by Fiscal Agents" for additional amounts held in the capacity of a trustee.
2. The Maturity Aging Factor of the City's Portfolio = 4.60 months.
3. The unrealized loss resulting from a decrease in Market Values obtained from U.S. Bank of all Securities (excluding LAIF) = $4,039.25
4. The LAIF balance shown includes $5,801,996 in bond proceeds from the Gilroy Library 2010 Bonds that can be used exclusively for the construction of the library.
This is to certify that this schedule of investments is in compliance with the City of Gilroy's investment policy and that there are adequate funds available to meet the City's budgeted and actual expenses for
the next six months.
__________________________________________________ ____________________
Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
Reporting period 07/01/2024-06/30/2025
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YTM
365Par Value Book Value
Maturity
Date
Stated
RateMarket Value
Average
BalanceIssuer
City of Gilroy
Portfolio Management
Portfolio Details - Investments
June 30, 2025
Days to
Maturity
YTM
360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
Date
LAIF
4.260LAIF0147,832,701.31 47,832,701.31 4.26047,832,701.31 4.202SYSLAIF01 1
4.260LAIF038,830,458.56 8,830,458.56 4.2608,830,458.56 4.202SYSLAIF03 1
4.260
LAIF - City of Gilroy
LAIF - Industrial Dev. Auth.
LAIF LIBRARYLAIF05 5,801,996.08 5,801,996.08 4.2605,801,996.08 4.202LAIF05 1
62,465,155.95 4.20262,465,155.9562,465,155.9557,708,489.28Subtotal and Average 4.260 1
Federal Agency Non-Amortized
4.420USB-28 11,250,000.00 11,250,000.00 4.42002/04/2025 11,233,800.00 4.3593130B4XH9 583 02/04/2027
4.245
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Federal Home Loan Bank BoardUSB-29 10,000,000.00 10,000,000.00 4.24004/30/2025 9,981,900.00 4.1863130B63Y0 392 07/28/2026
21,250,000.00 4.27821,215,700.0021,250,000.0021,250,000.00Subtotal and Average 4.337 493
Treasury Notes Securities
5.039USB-14 8,915,000.00 8,881,800.93 0.25011/07/2023 8,884,867.30 4.97091282CAB7 30 07/31/2025
4.429USB-20 9,294,000.00 9,310,732.98 5.00001/31/2024 9,312,959.76 4.36891282CJE2 122 10/31/2025
5.122USB-21 9,905,300.00 9,902,353.61 4.75004/30/2024 9,907,974.43 5.05291282CHN4 30 07/31/2025
4.786USB-23 868,700.00 865,574.19 0.25007/31/2024 865,763.79 4.72091282CAB7 30 07/31/2025
4.670USB-24 10,461,900.00 10,313,668.27 0.25007/31/2024 10,322,233.64 4.60691282CAT8 122 10/31/2025
4.562USB-25 10,092,000.00 9,855,802.05 0.37507/31/2024 9,869,774.16 4.49991282CBH3 214 01/31/2026
4.236USB-26 9,694,000.00 9,694,531.97 4.25010/31/2024 9,693,612.24 4.17891282CJV4 214 01/31/2026
4.216USB-27 20,000,000.00 19,444,055.07 0.75001/31/2025 19,458,000.00 4.15891282CBW0 303 04/30/2026
3.833
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
U. S. TREASURY NOTESUSB-30 9,910,000.00 9,965,847.30 4.37504/30/2025 9,949,441.80 3.78191282CLB5 395 07/31/2026
88,234,366.37 4.41888,264,627.1289,140,900.0088,159,233.73Subtotal and Average 4.479 193
4.343CLASS27,583,615.65 27,583,615.65 4.34327,583,615.65 4.284
California Class
CLASS PRIME 1
27,583,615.65 4.28427,583,615.6527,583,615.6527,488,715.99
California Class
Subtotal and Average 4.343 1
4.317195,961,770.89 200,439,671.60 4.377 138199,529,098.72 199,533,137.97Total and Average
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YTM
365Par Value Book Value
Stated
RateMarket Value
Average
BalanceIssuer
City of Gilroy
Portfolio Management
Portfolio Details - Cash
June 30, 2025
Days to
Maturity
YTM
360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
Date
0.000WELLS FARGOWELLS FARGO 3,554,152.35 3,554,152.353,554,152.35 0.000
Wells Fargo Checking
SYSWFB 1
Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash
0.000UNDERCOV698.30 698.3007/01/2024 698.30 0.000SYSUNDERCOV 1
0.000MUFG0.00 0.0007/01/2024 0.00 0.000SYS/MUFG 1
0.000PETTY2,661.56 2,661.5607/01/2024 2,661.56 0.000SYSPETTY 1
0.000
CHASE BANK MUFG /
UNION BANK PETTY
CASH
U. S. BANKUSB-CASH 25,208.99 25,208.9907/01/2024 25,208.99 0.000SYS/USBANK 1
0.000BAIL0.00 0.0007/01/2024 0.00 0.000SYSBAIL 1
0.000DISCOVERY131,208.54 131,208.5407/01/2024 131,208.54 0.000SYSDISCOVERY 1
0.000
WELLS FARGO
WELLS FARGO
WELLS FARGOICS 349,801.51 349,801.5107/01/2024 349,801.51 0.000SYSICS 1
0.000WORKING CASHWORKING 1,595.00 1,595.0007/01/2024 1,595.00 0.000SYSWORKING 1
0.00
4.317195,961,770.89 204,504,997.85 4.377 138
1Average Balance
203,594,424.97 203,598,464.22Total Cash and Investments
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City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408)846-0294
City of Gilroy
Investments by Issuer
Active Investments
Grouped by Type - Sorted by Issuer
June 30, 2025
Market
DateMarket Value
Redemption
DateSecurity Type
Current
Rate
Call
Date CollateralCUSIPInvestment #
Investment
Class
YTM
365Book Value
Type: CHECKING ACCOUNTS
CHASE BANK
UNDERCOVSYSUNDERCOV 1698.30 06/30/2025698.30
698.30698.30
Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash Fair
Subtotal and Average 1
CLASS
California Class
CLASS PRIME 14.343California Class 27,583,615.65 06/30/2025 4.34327,583,615.65
27,583,615.65 4.34327,583,615.65
Fair
Subtotal and Average 1
LAIF01
LAIF - City of Gilroy
SYSLAIF01 14.260LAIF 47,832,701.31 06/30/2025 4.26047,832,701.31
47,832,701.31 4.26047,832,701.31
Fair
Subtotal and Average 1
LAIF - Industrial Dev. Auth.
SYSLAIF03 LAIF03 14.260LAIF 8,830,458.56 06/30/2025 4.2608,830,458.56
8,830,458.56 4.2608,830,458.56
Fair
Subtotal and Average 1
LAIF LIBRARY
LAIF05LAIF05 14.260LAIF 5,801,996.08 06/30/2025 4.2605,801,996.08
5,801,996.08 4.2605,801,996.08
Fair
Subtotal and Average 1
0.00MUFG
MUFG / UNION BANK
SYS/MUFG 10.00
0.000.00
Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash Fair
Subtotal and Average
PETTY CASH
PETTYSYSPETTY 12,661.56 06/30/20252,661.56
2,661.562,661.56
Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash Fair
Subtotal and Average 1
U. S. BANK
USB-CASHSYS/USBANK 1Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash Fair 25,208.99 06/30/202525,208.99
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Market
DateMarket Value
Redemption
DateSecurity Type
Current
Rate
Call
Date Collateral
City of Gilroy
Investments by Issuer
Grouped by Type - Sorted by Issuer
CUSIP Investment #
Investment
Class
YTM
365Book Value
25,208.9925,208.99Subtotal and Average 1
WELLS FARGO
WELLS FARGOSYSWFB 1Wells Fargo Checking Fair 3,554,152.35 06/30/20253,554,152.35
BAILSYSBAIL 1Fair0.00
DISCOVERYSYSDISCOVERY 1Fair131,208.54
ICSSYSICS 1
Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash
Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash
Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash Fair
0.00 131,208.54
06/30/2025 349,801.51
06/30/2025349,801.51
4,035,162.404,035,162.40Subtotal and Average 1
WORKING
WORKING CASH
SYSWORKING 11,595.00 06/30/20251,595.00
1,595.001,595.00
Other Banks-Misc.Account-Petty Cash Fair
Subtotal and Average 1
Type: NOT CALLABLE
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
USB-283130B4XH9 583 02/04/20264.420Fair11,250,000.00
USB-293130B63Y0 392 10/28/20254.240
Federal Agency Non-Amortized
Federal Agency Non-Amortized Fair
11,233,800.00 06/30/2025
9,981,900.00 06/30/2025
4.420 02/04/2027
4.245 07/28/202610,000,000.00
21,215,700.00 4.33721,250,000.00Subtotal and Average 493
U. S. TREASURY NOTES
USB-1491282CAB7 300.250Fair8,881,800.93
USB-2091282CJE2 1225.000Fair9,310,732.98
USB-2191282CHN4 304.750Fair9,902,353.61
USB-2391282CAB7 300.250Fair865,574.19
USB-2491282CAT8 1220.250Fair10,313,668.27
USB-2591282CBH3 2140.375Fair9,855,802.05
USB-2691282CJV4 2144.250Fair9,694,531.97
USB-2791282CBW0 3030.750Fair19,444,055.07
USB-3091282CLB5 3954.375
Treasury Notes Securities
Treasury Notes Securities
Treasury Notes Securities
Treasury Notes Securities
Treasury Notes Securities
Treasury Notes Securities
Treasury Notes Securities
Treasury Notes Securities
Treasury Notes Securities Fair
8,884,867.30 06/30/2025
9,312,959.76 06/30/2025
9,907,974.43 06/30/2025
865,763.79 06/30/2025
10,322,233.64 06/30/2025
9,869,774.16 06/30/2025
9,693,612.24 06/30/2025
19,458,000.00 06/30/2025
9,949,441.80 06/30/2025
5.039 07/31/2025
4.429 10/31/2025
5.122 07/31/2025
4.786 07/31/2025
4.670 10/31/2025
4.562 01/31/2026
4.236 01/31/2026
4.216 04/30/2026
3.833 07/31/20269,965,847.30
88,264,627.12 4.47988,234,366.37Subtotal and Average 192
203,594,424.97 4.289203,598,464.22Total and Average 135
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City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408)846-0294
City of Gilroy
Purchases Report Sorted
by Type - Type April 1, 2025
- June 30, 2025
Original
Par Value
Ending
Book Value
Sec.
TypeType
Maturity
YTM
Accrued Interest
at PurchasePayment Periods DateCUSIPInvestment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Principal
Purchased
Rate at
Purchase
NOT CALLABLE
10,000,000.0010,000,000.00 4.245USB-293130B63Y0 FAC FHLBNOT 4.240 07/28/2026
4.375 07/31/2026 9,965,847.309,974,613.20 106,594.10 3.833
10,000,000.00 04/30/2025 07/28 - 01/28
9,910,000.00 04/30/2025 07/31 - 01/31USB-3091282CLB5 TRC USTNNOT
Subtotal 19,965,847.3019,974,613.20 106,594.1019,910,000.00
19,974,613.20Total Purchases 19,910,000.00 106,594.10 19,965,847.30
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City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408)846-0294
City of Gilroy
Maturity Report
Sorted by Maturity Date
Amounts due during April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Rate
at MaturityPar Value
Sec.
TypeType
Maturity
Date
Maturity
ProceedsInterest Income
Net
CUSIP Investment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Book Value
at Maturity
3.875 8,344,603.75158,603.75USB-1191282CGX3 TRC USTNNOT 158,603.758,186,000.00
2.875 655,286.259,286.25USB-179128284M9 TRC USTNNOT 9,286.25646,000.00
0.375 10,767,751.7520,151.75USB-22912828ZL7 TRC USTNNOT
8,186,000.00 04/30/2025 07/31/2023
646,000.00 04/30/2025 11/07/2023
10,747,600.00 04/30/2025 04/30/2024 20,151.7510,747,600.00
19,767,641.75Total Maturities 19,579,600.00 188,041.7519,579,600.00 188,041.75
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DESCRIPTION SEP Dec Mar Jun % of Total
2024 2024 2025 2025 Jun
LAIF:
CITY OF GILROY 29,247,773 42,446,881 37,894,655 47,832,701 23.97%
GILROY INDUSTRIAL DEV AGENCY 8,532,782 8,633,796 8,734,209 8,830,459 4.43%
GILROY LIBRARY 2010 BOND 5,606,295 5,672,780 5,738,756 5,801,996 2.91%
SUB TOTAL 43,386,850 56,753,457 52,367,619 62,465,156 31.31%
CALIFORNIA CLASS 26,626,920 26,991,063 27,285,684 27,583,616 13.82%
US GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES:
FEDERAL AGENCY NON-AMORTIZED - - - 21,250,000 10.65%
TREASURY NOTES SECURITIES 83,773,381 86,486,293 108,566,845 88,234,366 44.22%
TREASURY BILL-AMORTIZING 23,040,185 10,969,743 - - 0.00%
SUB TOTAL 106,813,566 97,456,037 108,566,845 109,484,366 54.87%
GRAND TOTAL (Book Value)176,827,336 181,200,557 188,220,147 199,533,138 100.00%
Quarterly Movement over the Last 4 Quarters
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0
20,000,000
40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
140,000,000
160,000,000
180,000,000
200,000,000
June
2023
September
2023
December
2023
March
2024
June
2024
September
2024
December
2024
March
2025
June
2025
City of Gilroy
Investments From:
June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025
LAIF CALIFORNIA CLASS US GOVT. AGENCIES
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LAIF, $62M, 31%
California Class, $28M, 14%
Federal Agency Non-
Amortized, $21M, 10%
Treasury Notes Securities,
$88M, 43%
Cash or Equivalent, $4M, 2%
Book Value by Investment Type
As of June 30, 2025
Value of Portfolio: $203,598,464
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LAIF, CA Class, Bank Checking
Accounts, $94M, 46%
Short Term (less than 1 year),
$78M, 39%
Medium Term (1 to 5 years),
$31M, 15%
Value of Portfolio: $203,598,464
Portfolio By Maturity
As Of June 30, 2025
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0
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,000,000
9,000,000
14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25
Interest Earnings
Fiscal Years
City of Gilroy
Interest Earnings FY2015 - FY2025
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CITY OF GILROY
MONIES HELD BY FISCAL AGENTS
DESCRIPTION VALUE **
AS OF 6/30/25
HIGHWAY 152 SPECIAL TAX BONDS SERIES 2018
SPECIAL TAX FUND - Bond REVENUE - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 810-10435
GOLDMAN SACHS MONEY MARKET FUND #466, CUSIP #3814W265 6,804.15
RESERVE FUND - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 810-10430
GOLDMAN SACHS MONEY MARKET FUND #466, CUSIP #3814W265 294,425.49
SPECIAL TAX FUND - INTEREST ACCOUNT - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 810-10550
GOLDMAN SACHS MONEY MARKET FUND #466, CUSIP #3814W265 0.00
SPECIAL TAX FUND - PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 810-10445
GOLDMAN SACHS MONEY MARKET FUND #466, CUSIP #3814W265 0.00
GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY REFUNDING LEASE REV BONDS 2020A
REVENUE FUND - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 520-10435
GOLDMAN SACHS FINANCIAL SQUARE MMKT #466, CUSIP #38141W265 221.61
INTEREST ACCOUNT - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 520-10440
GOLDMAN SACHS FINANCIAL SQUARE MMKT #466, CUSIP #38141W265 0.01
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 520-10445
GOLDMAN SACHS TR FINL SQ GV ADM #466, CUSIP #38141W265 4.54
GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY REFUNDING LEASE REV BONDS 2022A
INTEREST ACCOUNT - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 510-10440
FIRST AM.GOVT OB FD CL D, CUSIP #31846V401, U.S. TREASURY BILL #912796C31 190.41
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 510-10445
FIRST AM.GOVT OB FD CL D, CUSIP #31846V401, U.S. TREASURY BILL #912796C31 1,107.25
GILROY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY WASTEWATER REV BONDS 2021A
BOND PAYMENT FUND - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL ACCT 700-10428
FIRST AM.GOVT OB FD CL D, CUSIP #31846V401, U.S. TREASURY BILL #912796C31,880.41
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION FUND - HELD BY U.S. BANK - GL Acct 700-10426
LAIF MONEY MARKET FUND #5399989H9 7,544,461.26
GILROY POST - SECTION 115 TRUST HELD BY PARS
OPEB 1,055,439.23
PENSION 4,613,782.57
TOTAL 13,517,316.93
** Market Values
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1. OPENING
1. Call to Order
City of Gilroy
City Council
Minutes
Monday, August 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:00 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Cline led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Invocation
Pastor Malcolm McPhail with New Hope Community Church led the Invocation.
4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Kim Mancera reported on the Posting of the Agenda.
5. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Council Member Dion Bracco
Council Member Tom Cline
Council Member Terence Fugazzi
Council Member Zach Hilton
Council Member Carol Marques
Council Member Kelly Ramirez
Mayor Greg Bozzo
6. Orders of the Day
7. Employee Introductions
Interim Police Chief Binder introduced Police Safety Communicator Summer
Jimenez and Police Officer Austin McKinney.
LeeAnn McPhilllips introduced City Clerk Kim Mancera, newly promoted Senior
Equipment Mechanic Gibran Mendoza, Management Assistant Juanita Menig,
Human Resources Summer Intern Alyssa Remily, and Police Department Summer
Interns Leah Martinez and Giselle Rodriguez.
John Doughty introduced Management Analyst Trainee Pamela Brown,
Management Analyst Trainee Bryan Rodriguez and Engineering Tech/Inspector
Juan Tovar.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
1. Centennial Wineries Proclamation
DRAFT
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3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
1. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:38 P.M.
Greg Felios - commented on National Night Out.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Council Member Bracco – Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library
Joint Powers Authority, Santa Clara Water Commission, Santa Clara Valley
Water Joint Water Resources Committee, SCRWA
Council Member Fugazzi – Santa Clara Water Commission (alternate), Silicon
Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board (alternate), SCRWA, Visit
Gilroy California Welcome Center, VTA Mobility Partnership Committee
Council Member Marques – ABAG, Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County
Library Joint Powers Authority (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency
Governing Board, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board,
SCRWA (alternate)
Council Member Hilton – CalTrain Policy Group, Santa Clara County
Expressway Plan 2040 Advisory Board (alternate), Silicon Valley Clean Energy
Authority JPA Board, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA
Policy Advisory Committee
Council Member Ramirez – ABAG (alternate), Gilroy Gardens Board of
Directors (alternate), Gilroy Sister Cities, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate),
SCRWA, Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory
Committee
Council Member Cline – CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), Gilroy Sister Cities
(alternate), Gilroy Youth Task Force, Santa Clara County Expressway Plan
2040 Advisory Board, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board
(alternate), Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board, Visit
Gilroy California Welcome Center (alternate), VTA Mobility Partnership
Committee, VTA Policy Advisory Committee (alternate)
Mayor Bozzo – Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors, Santa Clara Valley Water
Joint Water Resources Committee, South County Youth Task Force Policy
Team, VTA Board of Directors (alternate), Santa Clara Housing and
Community Development Advisory Committee (alternate)
Council Member Bracco - No report.
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Council Member Fugazzi - No report.
Council Member Marques - No report.
Council Member Hilton - Reported on the Metropolitan Transportation Commissions
(MTC) plan Bay Area, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and South County Youth
Task Force (SCYTF).
Council Member Ramirez - No report.
Council Member Cline - No report.
Mayor Bozzo - No report.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:42 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve the consent calender.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
1. Approve the Minutes of the July 24, 2025 Special Closed Session City Council
Meeting, and the July 28, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of the Report of Abatement of Weeds and Refuse Within the
City of Gilroy and Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Imposition of
Assessment Liens Against the Land
Fire Marshall Jonathan Crick provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing at 7:08 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion
Adopt a resolution allowing the assessment of fees, minus any qualifying objections,
as reported by the Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program.
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RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Appointment of Members to the Youth Commission
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:12 P.M.
Greg Felios - commented about the youth that applied.
Michelle Carlen - commented on praising the applicants that applied that were not
selected.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
The Council appointed the following youth:
1- year term ending 6/30/2026
Benedict Pham
Maya Sanchez
2- year term ending 6/30/2027
Alazander Cruz Bermudez
Ashleen Bhandal
Biruh Abaneh
Diana Diakova
Logan Gill
Sophia Gutierrez
Motion
Appoint the Youth Commissioners selected.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Zach Hilton
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
8. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
1. Update on the Consolidated FY26 Annual Sidewalk Replacement Project No.
25-PW-296 and Consideration of Minor Modifications and Clarifications on the
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Council-Approved Sidewalk Replacement Program and Adopt a Budget
Amendment Resolution to Appropriate $1.0 million of Unspent Funds from
Prior Years for the Project
Public Works Project Manager Ryan Osenton provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:43 P.M.
Maria Aguilar - asked a question regarding cutting the roots of the tree and replacing
the sidewalk.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a budget amendment resolution to appropriate $1.0 million of unspent funds
from prior fiscal years for the project, from the Sidewalk Repair Reserve Fund (200).
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Approve recommended revisions to the August 5, 2024 Sidewalk Replacement
Program.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Zach Hilton
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
2. Initial Direction and Scope of Tobacco and Smoking Control Ordinance Update
and Potential Moratorium
Assistant to the City Administrator Bryce Atkins provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:11 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Council provided direction to staff.
The meeting recessed at 8:16 P.M. and reconvened at 8:26 P.M.
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3. Six-Month Update on the Gilroy Police Department Therapy Dog Program
Captain Luke Powell provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:35 P.M.
Janet Krulee - spoke about Leadership Gilroy, and therapy dog Maui and addition of
another therapy dog Baily.
Greg Felios - commented on therapy dog Maui.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Report received.
4. Introduce an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building
Codes with Amendments, and Set a Public Hearing on August 18, 2025, for
Adoption of the Ordinance
Community Development Director Sharon Goei, Building Official Hipolito Olmos and
Fire Marshall Jonathan Crick provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:02 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve to read the ordinance by title only and waive all further reading.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Introduce the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Approve to set the public hearing on August 18, 2025 for the adoption of the
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ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
5. Introduce an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Fire Codes
with Amendments, and Set a Public Hearing on August 18, 2025, for Adoption
of the Ordinance
Community Development Director Sharon Goei, Building Official Hipolito Olmos and
Fire Marshall Jonathan Crick provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve to read the ordinance by title only and waive all further readings.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Introduce the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Approve to set the public hearing on August 18, 2025 for the adoption of the
ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
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Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
6. Approval of Gilroy Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding
and Adoption of Resolution Approving Salary Schedules for the Period of July
1, 2025 - June 30, 2028
Assistant City Administrator/HR Director LeeAnn McPhillips provided a report.
During the verbal staff report presentation, Director McPhillips specifically reviewed
the fiscal impact associated with the implementation of the GPOA MOU. She noted
that the there year cost of implementing the new GPOA MOU was approximately
$1.86M and that this dollar amount was consistent with prior discussions with
Council regarding the costs associated with the new MOU.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:15 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the budgets for
FY 26 and FY 27 to implement the terms of the Gilroy Police Officers Association
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for FY 26 and 27, appropriating proposed
expenditure amendments, and authorizing the inclusion of appropriate funds in the
future FY 28 budget for salary and benefit expenditures related to the
implementation of the MOU.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Gilroy and the Gilroy
Police Officers Association for the period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the July 1,
2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027 salary schedules associated with the Gilroy
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Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
7. Approval of the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027 Salary Schedules
for Full-time/Unrepresented/Exempt/Mid-Management and Appointed
Employees, Part-Time/Temporary/Unrepresented/Exempt Employees, and Full-
Time/Unrepresented/At-Will/Department Head Employees
Assistant City Administrator/HR Director provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy of the City of Gilroy
approving the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027salary schedules for Full-
Time/Unrepresented/Confidential/Exempt/Mid-Management Employees and Full-
Time/Unrepresented/Exempt/Mid-Management/Appointed Employees.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy of the City of Gilroy
approving the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027 salary schedules for Part-
Time/Temporary/Unrepresented/At-Will/Exempt Employees.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
Motion
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy of the City of Gilroy
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approving the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
Interim City Administrator Brad Kilger mentioned that he has been meeting with City
Council and city staff. He said that he was impressed with the professionalism and
dedication of both Council and staff. He is impressed the most about how much they all
love Gilroy.
10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Gilroy on August 18, 2024.
Kim Mancera
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Adopt and Issue Publicly the Report Entitled City of Gilroy
Transition from At-Large to By-District Elections: Adopted
Map Final Report Pursuant to Elections Code Section
21130(f)
Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
From: Andy Faber, City Attorney
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Andy Faber
City Attorney
Prepared by: Andy Faber, City Attorney
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: Ensure Neighborhood Equity from City Services
RECOMMENDATION
Review and issue publicly the report entitled City of Gilroy Transition from At-Large to
By-District Elections: Adopted Map Final Report (the “Final Report”) pursuant to
Elections Code Section 21130(f).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
On December 16, 2024, the City received a letter alleging a violation of the California
Voting Rights Act (“CVRA”). The letter asserts that the City is in violation of the CVRA
because the City's councilmember elections are at-large as opposed to by district and
there exists racial polarization and vote dilution. On February 24, 2025, the City Council
adopted a resolution declaring its intent to transition to a district-based electoral system
commencing with the November 2026 Election.
On March 3, 2025, and March 17, 2025, the City Council held the first and second of
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five public hearings required for the City’s transition to by-district elections. Public
Hearings Nos. 1 and 2 were held prior to any draft maps being drawn. Redistricting
Partners, the City’s retained demographer, made presentations at both public hearings
regarding the CVRA, the transition process from at-large to district elections, the
potential composition and number of districts, as well as the public input process.
Members of the public provided input at both hearings regarding communities of interest
in and the various attributes of the City of Gilroy to aid in the districting process. At the
close of the March 17th hearing, having considered the public's input and the
presentation by Redistricting Partners, the City Council provided direction to the
demographer to begin drawing draft maps for a by-district electoral system comprised of
six districts and an at-large mayor.
In addition, on March 25 and March 29, 2025, the City hosted two workshops—offering
childcare and language translation — where Redistricting Partners gave a presentation
on districting, facilitated a Q&A session, engaged the public in map-drawing, and
gathered additional public input.
On April 7, 2025, Public Hearing No. 3 was held to receive public and City Council
feedback on the first set of draft maps. After considering this public input and the
presentation by the demographer, the City Council provided direction to Redistricting
Partners on proposed revisions to the draft maps to be considered and new maps
drawn.
On April 21, 2025, Public Hearing No. 4 was held to receive public and City Council
feedback on the second set of draft maps. After considering this public input and the
presentation by the demographer, the City Council provided direction to Redistricting
Partners on proposed revisions to the draft maps to be considered and new maps
drawn.
Two weeks later, on May 5, 2025, Public Hearing No. 5 was held to receive public and
City Council feedback on the second set of draft maps. After considering this public
input and the presentation by the demographer, the City Council provided direction to
Redistricting Partners on the final two maps for consideration at the final public hearing
No. 6.
On May 19, 2025, Public Hearing No. 6 was held to receive public feedback on the
selection of the final map, as well as the order of elections for the districts, and potential
residency requirements. After receiving public testimony, the City Council introduced an
ordinance selecting Draft Map F; selecting district #4, #5, and #6 to be determined
during the 2026 election and district #1, #2, and #3 to be determined during the 2028
election; and establishing a residency requirement of 30 days in the district before filing
papers are issued to run for the respective Councilmember seat.
On June 2, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04 adopting the
selected final Map,
map D.
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The City’s demographer has prepared the Adopted Map Final Report (Attachment 1) for
the City Council’s review and adoption pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code
section 21130(f).
ANALYSIS
Elections Code section 21130(f) requires that, within 21 days of adopting the final
district boundaries, the districting body shall issue a report that explains the basis on
which the districting body made its decisions in achieving compliance with the
requirements and criteria described in this section, including, as to each neighborhood,
community of interest, city, or census designated place that was split into two or more
districts, the reason for that split. In selecting Adopted Map F, the City complied with the
Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (Fair Maps)
Act, Cal. Elections Code Section 21100, et seq., in adopting the districts, which
provides criteria that the City must utilize when establishing election district boundaries
or when undertaking the redistricting process (which must occur every ten years after
each population census). The criteria are summarized below.
a. The election districts must be substantially equal in population based on the most
recent census.
b. The districting body shall adopt election district boundaries that comply with the
United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the Federal Voting
Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 10301 et seq.) and consistent with the
Federal Voting Rights Act, the districting body shall determine whether it is
possible to create an election district or districts in which a minority group is
sufficiently large and geographically compact to constitute a majority in a single-
member district, as set forth in Thornburg v. Gingles, 478 U.S. 30 (1986).
c. The districting body shall adopt election district boundaries using the following
criteria as set forth in the following order of priority:
1. To the maximum extent practicable, election districts shall be
geographically contiguous. Areas that meet only at the points of adjoining
corners are not contiguous. Areas that are separated by water and not
connected by a bridge, tunnel, or regular ferry service are not contiguous.
2. To the maximum extent practicable, and where it does not conflict with the
preceding criterion, the geographic integrity of any local neighborhood or
local community of interest shall be respected in a manner that minimizes
its division. A “community of interest” is a population that shares common
social or economic interests that should be included within a single
election district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.
Characteristics of communities of interest may include, but are not limited
to, shared public policy concerns such as education, public safety, public
health, environment, housing, transportation, and access to social
services. Characteristics of communities of interest may also include, but
are not limited to, cultural districts, shared socioeconomic characteristics,
similar voter registration rates and participation rates, and shared
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histories. Communities of interest do not include relationships with political
parties, incumbents, or political candidates.
3. To the maximum extent practicable, and where it does not conflict with the
preceding criteria, election districts shall be bounded by natural and
artificial barriers, by streets, or by the boundaries of the local jurisdiction.
Election district boundaries should be easily identifiable and
understandable by residents.
4. To the maximum extent practicable, and where it does not conflict with the
preceding criteria, election districts shall be drawn to encourage
geographical compactness in a manner that nearby areas of population
are not bypassed in favor of more distant populations.
d. The districting body shall not adopt election district boundaries for the purpose of
favoring or discriminating against an incumbent, political candidate, or political
party.
Redistricting Partners has prepared the attached Adopted Map Final Report which
satisfies the requirements of Elections Code section 21130(f). Draft F originated from
the public (“Fair-1”) and was modified live and in real time at the City Council public
hearing on May 5, 2025, in order to maintain four majority minority districts while using
the FAIR MAPS Act criteria. The Adopted Map Final Report documents the specific
criteria used during the districting process and explains the basis on which the City
Council made its decisions, including explanations of why communities of interest were
split.
The adoption of the Adopted Map Final Report is the last action that the Council will
need to take to complete the transition process from at-large elections to by-district
elections.
Information is available on the City’s website about the districting process and
supporting documents. The City website dedicated to this district transition process can
be found here: https://www.cityofgilroy.org/1069/District-Based-Elections.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could choose not to adopt the Final Map Report. If this alternative is
selected, staff requests further direction.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
There is no direct cost associated with this specific action.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The issuance of the Final Report was included on the publicly posted agenda for this
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meeting. The entire process for transitioning to district-based elections was carried out
by the City with extensive public notice and participation, including conducting extensive
public outreach, creating and maintaining a dedicated website, holding six public
hearings and two community meetings, and social media outreach.
NEXT STEPS
The Final Report will be posted on the City's website for public review.
Attachments:
1. Final Report - City of Gilroy
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City of Gilroy
Transition from At-Large to By-District
Elections: Adopted Map
Final Report
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Executive Summary
The City of Gilroy followed the FAIR MAPS Act and the California Voting Rights Act criteria to
guide the city’s transition from at-large to by-district elections. The City hosted six public
hearings on converting to by-district elections and two community workshops to help educate the
public on how to participate while providing public mapping tools for the public to submit their
own maps. The City Council unanimously selected Draft F on May 19, 2025, with districts 4, 5
and 6 up for election beginning in 2026 and districts 1, 2 and 3 up in 2028. The final map, which
was officially adopted on June 2, 2025, meets all criteria required by state and federal laws.
This report documents the specific criteria used during the districting process and describes the
reasoning and decisions made when communities of interest (COIs) were split. While the City
did its best to maintain as many COIs as possible, splits were necessary to follow the higher-
ranking criteria set forth by the FAIR MAPS Act. All decisions and deliberations were made by
the City Councilmembers and Mayor in public meetings. Meetings and other relevant documents
can be accessed here: https://www.cityofgilroy.org/1069/Transition-to-District-Based-Elections
Adopted Map: Draft F
Draft F originated from the public (“Fair-1”) and was modified live and in real time at the City
Council public hearing on May 5, 2025, in order to maintain four majority minority districts
while using the FAIR MAPS Act criteria.
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FAIR MAPS Act Criteria
As required, the City of Gilroy adopted a map that ensures the population is well balanced, uses
the appropriate census dataset, follows the Federal Voting Rights Act, and does not discriminate
or favor a political party, incumbent or candidate. The total deviation for the adopted map is
9.9%, which is within the 10% maximum allowed for municipalities. Additionally, the City and
its demographers used the required Statewide Database’s adjusted census data, which reallocated
incarcerated residents throughout the state.
The importance of adhering to the FAIR MAPS Act criteria was emphasized from the outset of
the districting process. The demographers presented on these requirements at every public
hearing and provided the City Council with documentation identifying which publicly submitted
maps did and did not comply with the FAIR MAPS Act. Below is the ranked list of criteria as
required by the FAIR MAPS Act and how the Adopted Map met these criteria.
FAIR MAPS Act Ranked Criteria Adopted Map (Dra� F)
(1) To the maximum extent practicable, council
districts shall be geographically contiguous.
All districts are whole and do not overlap with each
other.
(2) To the maximum extent practicable, the
geographic integrity of any local neighborhood
or local community of interest shall be respected
in a manner that minimizes its division.
The City does not have official neighborhood
boundaries, but they do have well-established
communities and historical areas. The East Side of
Gilroy was split into two districts with like-minded
and similar areas just east of Monterey Road.
(3) To the maximum extent practicable, and
where it does not conflict with the preceding
criteria in this subdivision, the geographic
integrity of a city or census designated place
shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its
division. This paragraph does not apply to a city.
Not applicable to a city.
(4) To the maximum extent practicable, council
districts shall be bounded by natural and
artificial barriers, by streets, or by the boundaries
of the city. Council district boundaries should be
easily identifiable and understandable by
residents.
The City used main roads as much as possible and
avoided any type of zigzagging through side
streets.
(5) To the maximum extent practicable, and
where it does not conflict with the preceding
criteria in this subdivision, election districts shall
be drawn to encourage geographical
compactness in a manner that nearby areas of
population are not bypassed in favor of more
distant populations.
The City created compact districts and avoided
constructions that would bypass nearby
population in favor of more distant population.
Most districts are more circular/square in
appearance.
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Public Participation
The City of Gilroy collected testimony from the public via email, map submissions, community
workshops and public hearings, where there was always the option of Spanish translators. All
written testimony and map submissions can be viewed on the City’s districting website. At least
39 public maps were submitted, with one ultimately being selected as the final map.
Splits: Communities of Interest
East Side Community
The East Side community is largely defined as east of Monterey Road and is historically a
working-class and Latino community. Draft F splits the East Side into two compact districts,
both of which have Latino Citizen Voting Age Populations well over 50%, helping to ensure this
protected class will be able to elect candidates of their choice. One important aspect of splitting
the East Side was ensuring it was grouped with like-minded communities just west of Monterey
Road, rather than any part of the West Side of the City, which is recognized as the area west of
Santa Teresa Boulevard.
At the May 19th meeting, Council Member Terence Fugazzi said of the split, “When I take a look
at it from a ‘how do you get the most representation’ stand point in the City and in the East Side
of the City, having two representatives that can work together, two majority-minority districts…
you actually have a chance to have more representation on the Council and to bring things
forward…. I think there’s a lot of advantage to have that, as well as to keep the Downtown area
kind of together in one particular district.”
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City of Gilroy
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Award a contract to Griffin Structures, Inc. for Construction
Management with Master Architectural Services for the Santa
Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project
Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
From: Brad Kilger, Interim City Administrator
Department: Public Works
Submitted by: John Doughty, Public Works Director
Prepared by: Ryan Osenton, Project Manager
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: Maintain and Improve City Infrastructure
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a contract to Griffin Structures, Inc. in the amount of $1,108,300 and
Reimbursable Costs in the amount of $54,700, with a total project cost of
$1,163,000 for Construction Management with Master Architectural Services for
the Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Administrator to execute the agreement and all other
related documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Gilroy has long planned for the addition of a fourth fire station to address the
operational needs of the Gilroy Fire Department. The time has come to initiate work on
the design and construction of the Santa Teresa Fire Station, located on an
approximately 1.36-acre parcel at West Luchessa Avenue and Miller Avenue in the
Glen Loma Ranch development. Staff is recommending constructing the fire station
under the Design-Build model to reduce overall costs and expedite delivery.
In June 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals seeking qualified firms to provide
Construction Management with Master Architectural (CM-MA) Services to guide the
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project through planning, bridging document development, procurement of the Design-
Build Entity (DBE), oversight of DBE design, construction management, and project
closeout. This is the first (and critical) step in the Design-Build process as the CM-MA
services provide the City with comprehensive technical oversight and architectural
expertise throughout the Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build process. The CM-MA
will serve as the City’s representative from project initiation through closeout, ensuring
the design, budget, schedule, and quality align with City requirements. By preparing
well-defined bridging documents, supporting the Design-Build Entity (DBE)
procurement, and managing DBE design and construction phases, the CM-MA will help
minimize risk, control costs, and maintain project quality. This approach provides the
City with technical capability not available in-house, continuity and safeguards the City’s
investment in a critical public safety facility.
Following a competitive selection process, Griffin Structures Inc. was determined to be
the most qualified firm. Griffin has extensive experience in delivering public safety
facilities, with over 100 completed fire and public safety projects statewide. The contract
will provide the City with expert oversight and guidance from initial fire station
programming through final occupancy (project closeout).
BACKGROUND
The City of Gilroy entered into a Development Agreement in 2005 with the Glen Loma
Group to build housing along Santa Teresa Boulevard. This agreement also required
delivery of a turnkey fire station prior to the 1,100th building permit. Due to construction
cost escalation, the project was delayed multiple times, with the City and developer
ultimately agreeing the City would lead the development and delivery of the project and
the developer would provide the land and remaining funds.
The new fire station in the Glen Loma Ranch area will improve service coverage and
response times for the residents and businesses of Gilroy. The proposed Santa Teresa
Fire Station will be located on a 1.36-acre parcel at the southeast corner of West
Luchessa Avenue and Miller Avenue. The fourth Gilroy Fire Station will be
approximately 6,500 square feet and include two apparatus bays, dormitory space,
kitchen, offices, restrooms, and support areas, with site improvements and emergency
power provisions.
On November 8, 2022, Gilroy voters approved a Charter Amendment to allow for
Design-Build procurement process by the City of Gilroy. Design-Build is an alternative
method for delivery of public projects that provides many improvements and benefits
when compared to traditional approach of Design-Bid-Build (DBB). The Design-Build
methodology allows for a few key benefits, notably:
• A single point of responsibility for both design and construction, which leads to
fewer disputes or delays regarding scope, errors, or omissions.
• Faster project delivery times due to phases being able to overlap.
• Costs are more clearly defined earlier in the process due to Guaranteed
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Maximum Prices or Fixed Based Prices being developed earlier through bridging
documents.
• Reduces risk and frequency of Change Orders, which helps keep the project on
budget and schedule.
ANALYSIS
The City issued the Request for Proposals in June 2025 (see Attachment 3) to procure
CM-MA services to develop program verification, bridging documents, and manage the
Design-Build Entity through final design, construction, and project closeout. The City
received four proposals, which were reviewed by an internal evaluation committee in
accordance with the published criteria. The evaluation committee evaluated, scored the
proposals, and provided a recommendation on the preferred CM-MA of record for this
project. The review committee unanimously recommended Griffin Structures as the top-
ranked proposer. Their proposal is attached to this staff report as Attachment 2.
The selection was based on several factors, including Griffin’s extensive experience
delivering over 100 public safety facilities statewide, including numerous fire stations
and Design-Build projects, their specialized Design-Build expertise, with Certified
Construction Managers (CCM) and Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
professionals on staff to oversee every phase from programming through occupancy,
and their demonstrated understanding of the City’s needs, schedule, and budget
objectives, with an approach designed to minimize risk and ensure compliance with
state and local codes. Griffin Structures, Inc. has a Northern California Office and
staffing and has served as Construction Manager for many projects in the Monterey Bay
Area including the Salinas Police Services Headquarters and the Watsonville Civic
Plaza Project.
The cost of CM-MA services as proposed is $1,108,300 and Reimbursable Costs in the
amount of $54,700, with a total project cost of $1,163,000. Pricing was a factor in the
review committee’s evaluations, with Griffin Structures’ cost proposal receiving the
highest average score of 26.5/30 points and the 2nd lowest total cost of the proposals
received.
The contract will use the City’s standard form of agreement, and the scope of work and
milestone schedule will be based on the proposal’s response timeframe and project
phasing. The design timeframe is anticipated to extend approximately 34 months,
ending in June 2028. In discussing the project with Griffin, there is a consensus that this
schedule is conservative and that the City and Griffin may be able to shorten the
delivery schedule by 2-3 months.
Proposed Project Schedule (in summary):
Phase 1 – Program Verification & Conceptual Design – approximately 4 months
Phase 2 – Bridging Document Development – approximately 4 months
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Phase 3 – DBE Procurement Support – approximately 2 months
Phase 4 – DBE Design Oversight – approximately 6 months
Phase 5 – Construction Management – approximately 16 months
Phase 6 – Project Closeout and Turnover – approximately 2 months
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may choose to proceed with a standard public bid process. This
process would require solicitation of an architect, completion of construction drawings
followed by public bid process. Staff does not recommend this alternative as it would
delay the project and result in increased costs of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
This capital project is included in the adopted FY24-28 CIP and is identified as CIP
Project 800290. This contract will be funded by the Capital Projects Fund (400) Fund
through FY26-27, with a total budget of $13 million, $1.5 million in FY26, and $11.5
million in FY27. The agreement with Griffin Structures Inc. is for an amount not to
exceed $1,108,300 and Reimbursable Costs in the amount of $54,700, with a total
project cost of $1,163,000. The requested amount is consistent with and was
anticipated soft costs to be incurred in FY26.
The funding for the fire station project is primarily from contributions received from Glen
Loma; $2.3 million under the Third Operating Memorandum, $7.2 million under the
Fourth Operating Memorandum, and the remaining $3.5 million from existing fund
balance within the City's Capital Projects Fund (400). It is important to note that the
Fourth Operating Memorandum contained a series of financial obligations which
triggered installment payments to the City of the total $7.2 million to be contributed. All
but one of the obligations have been met. The last obligation/installment is for $3.6
million, which is still pending, and is tied to the consideration and recordation of the first
final map relative to Tentative Map TM24-03 in Glen Loma Ranch. In June 2025, Public
Works Land Development received an update that Glen Loma Ranch is in the process
of identifying developers to complete the project, including processing of the final map
for TM24-03, which could take up to a year, at a minimum, in current housing market
conditions. Although not anticipated at this moment, depending on the timing of when
the last obligation/installment is received relative to the status and progress of the City's
fire station project, the City may need to temporarily backfill with City funds. Staff will
monitor and bring forth a recommendation, if warranted.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
NEXT STEPS
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If approved by Council, staff will complete the contract with the selected vendor and
commence the project.
Attachments:
1. 2025-08-18 - Staff Report - Santa Teresa Fire Station DRAFT
2. Griffin Structures - Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station Proposal
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City of Gilroy
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Award a contract to Griffin Structures, Inc. for Construction
Management with Master Architectural Services for the
Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project in the
Amount of $1,108,300 and Reimbursable Costs in the
amount of $54,700, with a total project cost of $1,163,000.
Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
From: Brad Kilger, Interim City Administrator
Department: Public Works Department
Submitted By: John Doughty, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Ryan Osenton, Project Manager
Strategic Plan Goals
☐ Develop a Financially
Resilient Organization
☐ Ensure Neighborhood
Equity from City
Services
☐ Promote Economic
Development
Activities
☐ Promote Safe,
Affordable Housing for All
Maintain and Improve
City Infrastructure
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a contract to Griffin Structures, Inc. in the amount of $1,108,300 and
Reimbursable Costs in the amount of $54,700, with a total project cost of
$1,163,000 for Construction Management with Master Architectural Services for
the Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Administrator to execute the agreement and all other
related documents.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Gilroy is moving forward with the design and construction of the Santa Teresa
Fire Station, the City’s fourth station, located at West Luchessa Avenue and Miller Avenue
in the Glen Loma Ranch development. The City issued a Request for Proposals seeking
qualified firms to provide Construction Management with Master Architectural (CM -MA)
Services to guide the project through planning, bridging document development,
procurement of the Design-Build Entity (DBE), oversight of DBE design, construction
management, and project closeout.
The CM-MA services provide the City with comprehensive technical oversight and
architectural expertise throughout the Santa Teresa Fire Station Design -Build process.
The CM-MA will serve as the City’s representative from project initiation through closeout,
ensuring the design, budget, schedule, and quality align with City requirements. By
preparing well-defined bridging documents, supporting the Design-Build Entity (DBE)
procurement, and managing DBE design and construction phases, the CM-MA will help
minimize risk, control costs, and maintain project quality. This approach provides
continuity, reduces the administrative burden on City staff, and safeguards the City’s
investment in a critical public safety facility.
Following a competitive selection process, Griffin Structures Inc. was determined to be
the most qualified firm. Griffin has extensive experience in delivering public safety
facilities, with over 100 completed fire and public safety projects statewide. The contract
will provide the City with expert oversight and guidance from initial programming through
final occupancy.
BACKGROUND
The City of Gilroy entered into a Development Agreement in 2005 with the Glen Loma
Group to build housing along Santa Teresa Boulevard. This agreement also required
delivery of a turnkey fire station prior to the 1,100th building permit. Due to construction
cost escalation, the project was delayed multiple times, with the City and developer
ultimately agreeing the City would lead the development and delivery of the project and
the developer would provide remaining funds.
The new fire station in the Glen Loma Ranch area will improve service coverage and
response times for the citizens of Gilroy. The proposed Santa Teresa Fire Station will be
located on a 1.36-acre parcel at the southeast corner of West Luchessa Avenue and
Miller Avenue. The fourth Gilroy Fire Station will be approximately 6,500 square feet and
include two apparatus bays, dormitory space, kitchen, offices, restrooms, and support
areas, with site improvements and emergency power provisions.
ANALYSIS
The City issued the Request for Proposals in June 2025 (Attachment 3) to procure CM-
MA services to develop program verification, bridging documents, and manage the
Design-Build Entity through final design, construction, and project closeout . The City
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received four proposals, which were reviewed by an internal evaluation committee in
accordance with the published criteria. The evaluation committee evaluated, scored the
proposals, and provided a recommendation on the preferred CM -MA of record for this
project. The review committee unanimously recommended Griffin Structures as the top-
ranked proposer. Their proposal is attached to this staff report at Attachment 2.
The selection was based on several factors, including Griffin’s extensive experience
delivering over 100 public safety facilities statewide, including numerous fire stations and
Design-Build projects, their specialized Design-Build expertise, with Certified
Construction Managers (CCM) and Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
professionals on staff to oversee every phase from programming through occupancy, and
their demonstrated understanding of the City’s needs, schedule, and budget objectives,
with an approach designed to minimize risk and ensure compliance with state and local
codes.
The cost of CM-MA services as proposed is $1,108,300 and Reimbursable Costs in the
amount of $54,700, with a total project cost of $1,163,000. Pricing was a factor in the
review committee’s evaluations, with Griffin Structures’ cost proposal receiving the
highest average score of 26.5/30 points and the 2nd lowest actual cost of the proposals
received.
The contract will use the City’s standard form of agreement, and the scope of work and
milestone schedule will be based on the proposal’s response timeframe and project
phasing. The design timeframe is anticipated to extend approximately 34 months, ending
in June 2028.
Proposed Project Schedule (in summary):
Phase 1 – Program Verification & Conceptual Design – approximately 4 months
Phase 2 – Bridging Document Development – approximately 4 months
Phase 3 – DBE Procurement Support – approximately 2 months
Phase 4 – DBE Design Oversight – approximately 6 months
Phase 5 – Construction Management – approximately 16 months
Phase 6 – Project Closeout and Turnover – approximately 2 months
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
This capital project is included in the adopted FY24-28 CIP and is identified as CIP Project
800290. This contract will be funded by the Capital Projects (400) Fund through FY26-
27. Current budgets indicate $1.5 million for FY26, with $11.5 million a vailable in FY27.
The agreement with Griffin Structures Inc. is for an amount not to exceed $1,108,300 and
Reimbursable Costs in the amount of $54,700, with a total project cost of $1,163,000.
The remaining funds needed to construct the project are held by the developer and will
be submitted to the City in the future.
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ALTERNATIVES
Council may choose not to award the agreement to Griffin Structures and reject all
proposals. This is not recommended, as the procurement process would be required to
restart, delaying the project. It is also anticipated that restarting the process would be
unlikely to yield different results without altering the scope of work and may result in higher
contract costs.
NEXT STEPS
If approved by Council, staff will complete the contract with the selected vendor and
commence the project.
Attachments:
1. Griffin Structures, Inc. – Agreement for Services
2. Griffin Structures Proposal – Construction Management with Master Architectural
Services for City of Gilroy – New Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project
3. Construction Management with Master Architectural Services for City of Gilroy – New
Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project Request for Proposals (25-RFP-PW-
521)
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CITY OF GILROY
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT WITH MASTER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CITY OF GILROY – NEW
SANTA TERESA FIRE STATION DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT, CITY CAPITAL PROJECT #800290
IN COLLABORATION WITH:
MANHATTAN BEACH FIRE STATION NO.2
ORANGE CITY FIRE DEPT HEADQUARTERS
TUSTIN FIRE STATION NO.37
CATHEDRAL CITY FIRE STATION NO.411
BUENA PARK FIRE STATION NO.61
VISALIA EMERGENCY COMM. CENTER
IRVINE FIRE STATION NO.51 SELMA FIRE STATION NO.3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.1.-4.3. 1
4.4.A. Cover Letter 2
4.4.B. Description of Firm 4
4.4.C. Organizational Chart 12
4.4.D. Understanding of Scope of Work 15
4.4.E. Qualifications & Experience 18
4.4.F. Staffing 26
4.4.G. References 29
4.4.H. Authorized Representative 31
4.5. Work Plan / Technical Services 32
4.6. Required Attachments / Appendices 45
4.7. Controls & Reporting 63
4.8. Fee Proposal 64
Why Our Team?
Significant
Experience With:
Fire Stations
Fire Headquarters
Public Safety
Design-Build Delivery
44 Years of Public Sector
Experience within CA
Donated Site Development
Training Facilities
Emergency Operations
Centers
Projects within Santa
Clara County
Unparalleled public safety & fire portfolio
and team with direct CM / Master
Architect & Engineering experience.
Public sector experienced Project &
Construction Management (established
in 1981) and Master Architect design
professionals (established 1965).
Highlighted
Projects:
Selma Fire Station No.3
Visalia Emergency
Communication Center
Visalia Civic Center
Buena Park Fire Station
No.61
Manhattan Beach Fire
Station No.2
Cathedral City Fire
Station No.411
Orange City Fire Dept. HQ
Carlsbad Police & Fire HQ
Deep breadth of Design-Build experience,
including a team comprised of CCM and
DBIA professionals.
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4.1. Project Title
'Construction Management with Master
Architectural Services FOR CITY OF GILROY –
NEW SANTA TERESA FIRE STATION DESIGN-
BUILD PROJECT, City Capital Project # 800290'
4.2. Applicant or Firm Name(s)
Proposed Construction Manager:
Griffin Structures
Proposed Master Architect:
LPA Design Studios
4.3. Introduction Statement of
Overriding Qualifications
Griffin Structures brings a unique skill set to
the City of Gilroy in the delivery of its new
Santa Teresa Fire Station project. Our proposed
team has not only overseen the delivery of
over 100 public safety projects from concept
to keys (pre-design through completion), but
most specifically fire station facilities including
those delivered within the Design-Build delivery
method.
Collectively, the team of Griffin Structures and
LPA have seen to the completion of projects
such as the Visalia Emergency Communications
Center, Visalia Civic Center, Buena Park
Fire Station No.61, Salinas Police Services
Headquarters, and most notably the $400M
County of Orange Civic Center both delivered
ahead of schedule and with returned savings to
the County. All delivered with the Design-Build
method of delivery, our team has been involved
from pre-design and early programming with
LPA serving as the Master Architect for projects
such as the Selma Fire Station No.3, Cathedral
City Fire Station No.411, Campbell Police
Operations Building, Eastvale Civic Center (which
will include a fire and police station), Riverside
County Sheriff’s Ben Clarke Training Center,
as well as the San Bernardino County’s Valley
Communication Center.
Together, we have the combined experience
to support the City in this project ensuring the
delivery of a state-of-the-art safety amenity to
the greater community of Gilroy.
BUENA PARK FIRE STATION NO.61
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GRIFFIN STRUCTURES4.4.A. CovER LET TER 2
1850 WARBURTON AVENUE, SUITE 120 | SANTA CLARA, CA | 408 955 0431 | GRIFFINSTRUCTURES.COM
July 16, 2025
City of Gilroy
Gilroy City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
Attention: Carina Baksa, Finance Manager; John Doughty, Public Works Director;
Ryan Osenton, Capital Projects Manager
RE: Construction Management with Master Architectural Services for the
City of Gilroy, New Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project
Dear Ms. Baksa, Mr. Doughty, Mr. Osenton, & City Evaluation Team
We are pleased to submit our proposal to the City of Gilroy for the New Santa Teresa Fire Station
project. As you will discover within our proposal, Griffin Structures is highly qualified to deliver
this project given our extensive and ongoing public safety experience, unparalleled fire station
portfolio throughout the state, demonstrated experience with LPA Design Studios, and the
Design-Build method of project delivery.
As the City embarks on this project, it will require a partner which brings an in-depth
understanding of public safety facilities. Our team brings this exact experience, having managed
the successfully delivery of the Manhattan Beach Fire Station No.2, Cathedral City Fire Station
No.411, Visalia Emergency Communications Center and Civic Center Public Safety Headquarters,
Orange City Fire Department Headquarters, Buena Park Fire Station No.61 and several additional
projects.
The Design-Build experience of our team is unparalleled, particularly in the delivery of over
100 public safety facilities, including many alongside our bridging architect partner, LPA Design
Studios. In this proposal, you'll notice a clear understanding of the delivery method nuances,
including the selection of the Design-Build entity and managing their work from selection,
through design and construction, and on to occupancy. We have additionally included Certified
Construction Managers (CCM) and Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Associates on our
team to further demonstrate our experience and commitment to realizing the benefits of this
innovative form of project delivery.
Our team will be led by Joshua Kaiser, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in
public safety and design-build delivery. Joshua has also managed some of the State Hospital
system’s most complex and technically demanding projects, equipping him with a deep
understanding of the challenges inherent in highly specialized public facilities. He will be
supported by Dustin Alamo and Jon Hughes, who together have overseen the successful delivery
of more than 60 public safety facilities from concept to completion—including every fire station
featured in our portfolio. As the project transitions into construction, Lance Solomon will provide
focused support, leveraging his background as a public works inspector and his leadership on
high-profile projects such as the Orange City Fire Department Headquarters the City of Campbell
Police Operations Building, and the Carlsbad Police & Fire Headquarters. Notably, our entire
IN COLLABORATION WITH:
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proposed team is currently leading the design-build delivery of the Selma Fire Station, a
highly relevant and translatable project to the City’s goals.
To summarize, we offer the following benefits:
• A portfolio inclusive of many of the most high-profile public safety facilities in the
state, including a wealth of fire station projects.
• Demonstrated team with experience with LPA Design Studios, having served on over 50
successful projects including the Buena Park Fire Station No.61, Salinas Police Services
Headquarters, and additional projects as a collective team.
• A team with vast experience with Design-Build project delivery, including the
Selma Fire Station No.3, Cathedral City Fire Station No.411, Salinas Police Services
Headquarters, and a wealth of additional public safety Design-Build projects.
• Leadership committed to reducing administrative overhead, while ensuring the efficient
and on-time delivery of services to the City of Gilroy.
Griffin Structures takes great pride in providing both competitive pricing, and highly qualified
personnel, going to great measures to ask ourselves, “What is our true value-added
proposition to the City?” The answer is our people. Our people offer creative delivery options,
solutions-based recommendations, and a true perspective of ownership that our competitors
do not possess. This is our differentiator, and the meaning behind our pledge to provide
Excellence in Project Delivery.
We look forward to serving you,
Dustin Alamo, CCM, DBIA, LEED AP, DRE Broker 0193029
Vice President
P: (408) 955-0431 | E: dalamo@griffinstructures.com
WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ALL ADDENDA
1850 WARBURTON AVENUE, SUITE 120 | SANTA CLARA, CA | 408 955 0431 | GRIFFINSTRUCTURES.COM
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ABOUT US
Founded in 1981, Griffin Structures is a diversified Owner's Representative / Program, Project and
Construction Management firm serving public, private, non-profit, and institutional sectors. A unique
aspect of our firm rests not only in our unparalleled fire station / public safety portfolio, but also in our
delivery of over 60+ facilities completed via Design-Build delivery. We hereby confirm we are ready to
provide all applicable services as outlined within the RFP.
ORGANIZATION
Griffin Structures is a California "S" Corporation, incorporated in 1997.
Griffin Structures Introduction
CONCEPT TO KEYSCONCEPT TO KEYS
Unlike our competitors, Griffin Structures possesses the experience and capacity
to manage projects from Concept to Keys, including projects alongside LPA Design
Studios. By researching and evaluating current and future needs and engaging users
before facility planning begins, Griffin Structures can assist clients in creating a
framework for solid, information-based decision-making, providing clear options
and trade-offs for initial capital outlay, facility delivery methods and the budgetary
considerations of future costs and considerations.
MANAGEMENT OF DESIGN-BUILD DELIVERYMANAGEMENT OF DESIGN-BUILD DELIVERY
Griffin Structures is ready to manage all phases of Design-Build delivery from initial
needs assessment, planning, budgeting, cost estimating and scheduling; through
design, bid and award; to construction, occupancy and beyond. Griffin achieves
each client’s specific goals and objectives for each project by providing a single
point of responsibility, accountability and coordination, serving as an extension of
client staff to deliver projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCESIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The public safety portfolio of Griffin Structures is extensive with over 50 fire facilities
delivered within California. This is includes a range of facilities with a multitude
of complex design elements, including fire and police headquarters, emergency
operations centers, training facilities, and the like. We are also incredibly familiar
with sustainable design, including photovoltaic panels and additional design
elements, given our experience on a series of LEED Platinum and Net Zero Energy
projects.
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STRATEGIC CONSULTING
Operational Assessment
Needs Assessment
Space Efficiency Studies
Space Planning
Programming
Facility Condition Assessment
Benchmarking Studies
Feasibility Studies
Capital Assessment
Campus Master Planning
Phasing Analysis
Implementation Strategies
Relocation Planning & Mgmt.
Portfolio Utilization Analysis
Sustainability
DEVELOPMENT MGMT.
Site Selection
Acquisition Analysis
Financing Support
Planning
Implementation
Sales & Marketing Support
Disposition Analysis
Lease Analysis
Market Analysis
Due Diligence
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Budget Analysis
Sources & Uses
Actual / Projected Expenditures
Contract Allowances
Contingency Update & Tracking
Financial Structuring & Planning
Portfolio Review & Rationalization
Transaction Management
Operating Expenses Evaluation
Portfolio Optimization
Sale-Leasebacks
Disposition Strategies
Financial Statement Evaluations
Negotiations
PROJECT MGMT. & DELIVERY
Owner Representation
Program Management
Preconstruction Management
Delivery Method Consulting
Project Mgmt. Tools & Program
Develop.
Facilities Management
Entitlement Management
Procurement
Design & Construction Administration
Occupancy Management
Project Accounting
Agreement Review
Budget Development
Schedule Development Analysis
Delay Claims
Look Ahead / Look Back Update
Current Construction Schedule
Project Closeout
Areas of Expertise & List of Services
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
In addition to the key service areas outlined below, Griffin Structures offers direct expertise in the delivery
of fire stations and public safety facilities of virtually every type, including Design-Build method of delivery
from early programming, through design and construction, to successful completion.
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ABOUT US
LPA was founded in 1965. Today, the firm has expanded to over 425 people with four locations in
California and two in Texas. As an integrated design firm, LPA breaks down the barriers between
disciplines. We bring together in-house experts in architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape
architecture and master planning to collaborate with clients from start to finish.
ORGANIZATION
LPA, Inc. is a California "C" Corporation, incorporated in 1971.
LPA Introduction
CIVIC + CULTURAL EXPERTISECIVIC + CULTURAL EXPERTISE
LPA views each civic design project as a special opportunity to create places and
spaces that bring people together and strengthen community ties. We coordinate
closely with government staff, stakeholders and the community to build consensus
and deliver unique solutions. Our goal is to create enduring civic landmarks that
reflect the values and vision of both the city and the community. And as leaders
in sustainable design, we have the ability to lighten your project’s footprint, while
creating a more cost-effective and healthier environment.
THE POWER OF INTEGRATED DESIGNTHE POWER OF INTEGRATED DESIGN
LPA believes that collaboration drives creativity and improves problem-solving.
That’s the philosophy behind our integrated design process. When you work with
us, you benefit from a multidisciplinary team of designers, planners, engineers,
researchers and thought leaders all working together for the greater good of the
project. From the beginning of the design process through completion and post-
occupancy evaluation—everyone is actively involved and in sync.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS THAT ARE BETTER FOR BUSINESSSUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS THAT ARE BETTER FOR BUSINESS
As pioneers in sustainability, LPA has been setting new standards for more than 50
years. Unlike many firms who view green design as a LEED checklist or project add-
on, sustainability informs everything we do. We create smarter sustainable designs
that improve efficiency and reduce operational and maintenance costs for clients.
Our projects also help to promote health and well-being and enhance the user
experience.
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ARCHITECTURE
Architectural building design
Project management/scheduling
Construction drawings/specifications
Contract administration
Jurisdictional approval processing
INTERIOR DESIGN
Program visioning
Educational specifications
Materials/fixtures technical standards
Furniture selection and installation
High-performance learning
environments
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Site and environmental analysis
Landscape and irrigation design
Outdoor gathering environments
Recreation planning and design
Post-construction maintenance
analysis
ENGINEERING
Structural modeling, analysis, design
and documentation
Existing and new structures seismic
performance evaluation
Mechanical and plumbing design,
energy use modeling
Civil engineering design and
documentation
Electrical engineering, technology and
low voltage systems
MASTER PLANNING
Site surveys and facility needs
assessments
Educational programming and
philosophy
Cost and budget estimating
Land use planning
Funding source scenarios and scope
prioritization
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
LEED/CHPS sustainable assessments
Sustainable design standards
Agency program rebate
Life cycle cost analysis
Project commissioning
SIGNAGE/GRAPHICS
Project entry announcements
Site and building navigation
Space identification
ADA compliance
Coordinated architectural aesthetic
RELATED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
Feasibility studies
Site test fits
Public workshops and presentations
Community outreach strategies
Renderings and architectural models
Areas of Expertise & List of Services
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
At LPA, we have created a very different kind of design firm, where architecture, interiors, landscape
architecture and engineering work together harmoniously to create efficient, innovative and inspiring
projects for the present and future. Our inter-discipline approach draws upon the experience and expertise
of the different teams, working cohesively as a unit, without ego or pre-conceptions, to find the best
solutions for our clients.
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REPRESENTATIVE + COMBINED
Griffin Structures + LPA Shared Experience
Public Safety
Buena Park Fire Station No.61, CA
Buena Park Police Department Headquarters, CA
Campbell Police Operations Building Renovation, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 411, CA
Eastvale Civic Center, Police Station & Fire Station, CA
Garden Grove Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Hesperia Police Department, CA
Inglewood Emergency Operations Center Renovation, CA
Inglewood Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Riverside Sheriff's Office, Ben Clark Training Center
Modernization, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CA
San Bernardino County Public Safety Operations Center, CA
San Bernardino County, Valley Communications Center, CA
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Tustin Water Administration Building, Corporate Yard &
Emergency Operations Center, CA
Victorville Police Department, CA
Visalia Civic Center & Public Safety Office Building, CA
Visalia Emergency Communications Center, CA
Other
Brea Sports Park, CA
Buena Park Navigation Center, CA
County of Orange Civic Center, CA
County of Orange Workforce Reentry Center, CA
El Centro Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Sports Pavilion, CA
Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach, CA
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, Irvine, CA
Hesperia City Library, CA
Hesperia City Hall, CA
Hesperia Civic Center Plaza Park, CA
Inglewood Main Library Renovation, CA
Jurupa Community Services District Harrel Headquarters
Renovation, CA
Laguna Beach Community & Susi-Q Senior Center, CA
Montebello City Hall Pre-Development, CA
Newport Beach Emergency Homeless Shelter, CA
Pflugerville Downtown East, TX
Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine, CA
Rancho Cordova Mills Crossing Civic Center, CA
Samueli Academy, Santa Ana, CA
Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Facilities Plan, CA
Santa Cruz County Superior Court, Watsonville, CA
Seal Beach Lifeguard HQ & Police Dept. Pre-Develop., CA
Tustin Legacy Annex, CA
Tustin Transitional Homeless Shelter, CA
Watsonville Civic Plaza Library, CA
Watsonville Civic Plaza Parking Structure, CA
Watsonville Civic Plaza Court, CA
West Hollywood Plummer Park Community Center, CATUSTIN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND CORPORATE YARD
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Buena Park Fire Station No.61, CA
Burbank Police & Fire Department Headquarters, CA
Carlsbad Police & Fire Headquarters Renovation, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 11, CA
Chino Hills Fire Administration Headquarters, CA
Eastvale Civic Center Police Station & Fire Station, CA
Fairfield Fire Station, CA
Garden Grove Fire Department & HQ Pre-Development, CA
Irvine Fire Station No.20, CA
Irvine Fire Station No.27, CA
Irvine Fire Station No.38, CA
Irvine Fire Station No.39, CA
Irvine Fire Station No.47, CA
Irvine Fire Station No.51, CA
Irvine Fire Station No.55, CA
Laguna Niguel Fire Station No.39, CA
Manhattan Beach Fire Station No.2, CA
Modjeska Canyon Fire Station No.16, CA
Newport Beach Fire Headquarters Pre-Development, CA
OCFA Fire Station, Development Guide & Prototype, CA
Orange City Fire Department Headquarters, CA
Redwood City Fire Training Facility, CA
San Antonio Fire Fighting Training Facility, TX
San Antonio Fire Station No.45, TX
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Silverado Fire Station No.14, CA
Terrell Hills Fire Station, TX
Tustin Fire Station No.37, CA
Yorba Linda Fire Station No.32, CA
Yorba Linda Fire Station No.53, CA
REPRESENTATIVE + COMBINED
Fire Station Experience
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
IRVINE FIRE STATION NO.20
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REPRESENTATIVE + COMBINED
Design-Build Experience
Alameda City Aquatic Center, CA
Anaheim Convention Center Betterment VII Expansion, CA
Buena Park Navigation Center, CA
Carlsbad Orion Center & Fleet Maintenance Building, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 411, CA
College of San Mateo College Center, San Mateo, CA
College of San Mateo Science Center, San Mateo, CA
County of Orange Civic Center, Santa Ana, CA
Cupertino Library Expansion, CA
Fremont High School at LAUSD, Los Angeles, CA
Fullerton Main Library Expansion/Renovation, CA
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, Irvine, CA
Hamilton High School at LAUSD, Los Angeles, CA
Hoag Irvine Campus Expansion, Irvine, CA
Lillian Court & Bloomington Grove, CA
Los Angeles Valley College Monarch Ctr, Los Angeles, CA
McKinney International Airport, TX
OCTA Multiple Parking Structures, Orange County, CA
Orange County Fair Administration Bldg, Costa Mesa, CA
Newport Harbor HS Performing Arts Building, CA
Pflugerville Downtown East, TX
Pomona Water Resources Headquarters & Yard, CA
Quartz Hill Library, County of Los Angeles, CA
Rancho Cordova Mills Crossing Civic Center, CA
Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Ctr & Emergency Ops Center, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita Civic Plaza Central Park, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita Community Center, CA
Riverside Sheriff's Office, Ben Clark Training Center
Modernization, CA
RiversideALIVE Mixed-Use Development, CA
Salinas El Gabilan Branch Library, CA
Salinas Hebbron Family Center Revitalization Project, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CA
San Bernardino County Public Defenders' Building, CA
San Bernardino County Public Safety Ops Ctr, Hesperia, CA
San Bernardino County, Valley Communications Center, CA
Santa Cruz County Superior Court, Watsonville, CA
Santa Cruz Library, Housing & Mixed-Use Project, CA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Headquarters, Tustin, CA
Theodore Roosevelt High School at LAUSD, Los Angeles, CA
Triada at the Station District, Santa Ana, CA
UC Santa Cruz, Silicon Valley Campus, Santa Clara, CA
Visalia Civic Center Phase 2 & Public Safety Building, CA
West Hollywood City Hall, CA
Westminster Corporate Yard, CA
Woodland Police Services Headquarters, Woodland, CA
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
VISALIA CIVIC CENTER PHASE 2
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REPRESENTATIVE + COMBINED
Public Safety Experience
Beaumont Police Department, CA
Buena Park Police Department Headquarters, CA
Campbell Police Operations Building Renovation, CA
Chino Hills Government Center & Sheriff’s Facility, CA
Colton Civic Center & Police Dept Pre-Development, CA
Cotati Police Station, CA
Covina Police Department Pre-Development, CA
CSU Fullerton Police Facility, Fullerton, CA
East Bay RPD, Public Safety & Admin. HQ, Oakland, CA
Fontana Police Department, CA
Garden Grove Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Garden Grove Public Safety Master Plan Pre-Develop., CA
Hesperia Police Department Headquarters, CA
Inglewood Emergency Operations Center Renovation, CA
Inglewood Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Irvine Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Irvine Valley College Maint. & Police Facility, Irvine, CA
Merced Police Headquarters, Merced, CA
Moreno Valley Public Safety Expansion, Moreno Valley, CA
Newport Beach Lifeguard HQ Pre-Development, CA
Newport Beach Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Oceanside Police Department, CA
Ontario Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Oroville Government Center Master Plan, CA
Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Ctr & Emergency Ops Ctr, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita Civic Ctr & Sheriff’s Station, CA
Rialto Police Department, CA
Riverside Sheriff's Office, Ben Clark Training Center
Modernization, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CA
San Bernardino County Forensic Sciences Lab, CA
San Bernardino County Law Library Renovation, CA
San Bernardino County Public Safety Ops Center, CA
San Bernardino County, Valley Communications Center, CA
Santa Cruz County Superior Court, Watsonville, CA
Seal Beach Lifeguard HQ & Police Dept Pre-Develop., CA
Seguin Police Department, TX
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Tustin Water Administration Building, Corporate Yard &
Emergency Operations Center, CA
Victorville Police Department, CA
Visalia Civic Center & Public Safety Building, CA
Visalia Emergency Communications Center, CA
Watsonville Civic Center & Superior Court, CA
Westminster Police Department Headquarters, CA
Westminster Public Safety Training Center, CA
Woodland Police Station, CA
Yuba City Police Facility Study, CA
Yucaipa Police Department Pre-Development, CA
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
CAMPBELL POLICE OPERATIONS BUILDING
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Project Team Organization Chart
Jon Hughes
CCM, DBIA
Principal-In-Charge
Josh Kaiser
Project Executive
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Dustin Alamo
CCM, DBIA, LEED AP,
DRE Broker #01930629
Pre-Construction Mgr.
Lance Solomon
CCM
Sr. Construction Mgr.
CM SUPPORT
Ryan Craven
CPE, CMIT
Cost Estimator
Ti Than
ARCHITECT, LEED AP BD+C
Project Designer
Erik Ring
PE, LEED FELLOW
Director of Engineering,
MEP Engineer
Daniel Wang
SE, PE
Director of Structural
Engineering
Kathereen Shinkai
PE, F.ASCE
Director of Civil
Engineering
Kari Kikuta
PLA, ASLA
Director of Landscape
Architecture
DESIGN SUPPORT TEAM
Jeremy Hart
AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Principal-In-Charge
MASTER ARCHITECT
Tracey Powl
ARCHITECT, LEED AP BD+C
Project Manager
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Team Matrix
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES
FIRM TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Griffin Structures will provide Owner's Representation / Project Management services throughout the course of the project, supporting the City through phase one program verification and
conceptual design, bridging documents development, DBE prequalification and selection, through construction and ultimately project closeout.
PHOTO COMPANY EMPLOYEE TITLE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES PHOTO
Griffin
Structures
Jon Hughes
CCM, DBIA
Principal-In-
Charge
As Principal-In-Charge and Griffin Structures President Jon Hughes will provide valuable,
senior-level insight to the project team to maintain the firm’s quality of service.
Griffin
Structures
Josh Kaiser
*Key Contact
Project
Executive
Josh Kaiser will serve as the key point-of-contact throughout the course of your project,
while working with the City and LPA team to ensure the City's expectations are met
throughout the duration of our services.
Griffin
Structures
Dustin Alamo
CCM, DBIA, LEED
AP, DRE Broker
#01930629
Pre-
Construction
Manager
As Pre-Construction Manager, Dustin Alamo will offer strategic insight and support during
the earliest phases of project development utilizing his direct experience in the delivery of
'concept to keys' facilities with LPA Design Studios.
Griffin
Structures
Lance
Solomon
CCM
Sr.
Construction
Manager
Lance Solomon, Senior Construction Manager, will be responsible for the day-to-day
management of the project once it approaches the construction phase, utilizing his
recent experience managing the timely delivery of the Orange City Fire Department
Headquarters.
Griffin
Structures
Ryan Craven
CPE, CMIT
Cost
Estimator
As Cost Estimator, Ryan Craven will provide estimating, value engineering and cost
control services through each stage of the project to ensure your fiscal objectives are
achieved from inception to completion.
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LPA DESIGN STUDIOS
FIRM TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
LPA will provide the City of Gilroy the proposed project design services per the RFP and will be responsible for developing project specifications and bridging documents. In addition, LPA
will provide MEP, civil, and structural engineering services as well as landscape architecture for the New Santa Teresa Fire Station project.
PHOTO COMPANY EMPLOYEE TITLE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES PHOTO
LPA Design
Studios
Jeremy Hart
AIA, LEED AP BD+C,
NCARB
*Key Contact
Principal-In-
Charge
Jeremy will provide executive oversight to the project and actively involved on a day-
to-day basis with the project manager to ensure schedules are being met, budgets
tracked and adequate resources have been assigned to execute the project.
LPA Design
Studios
Tracey Powl
ARCHITECT,
LEED AP BD+C
Project
Manager
Tracey will assist with all phases from schematic design through completion to
deliver the design for an efficient and effective space. Tracey will be responsible for
managing interdisciplinary coordination, maintaining quality in project documents,
and will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
LPA Design
Studios
Ti Than
ARCHITECT,
LEED AP BD+C
Project
Designer
Ti will translate the City’s wants, needs and desired outcomes into visual
representations that ultimately will be manifested into a re-imagined community
asset. He will work closely with project leadership on the programming, design, and
implementation of the project.
LPA Design
Studios
Erik Ring
PE, LEED FELLOW
Director of
Engineering,
MEP
Engineer
As Director of Engineering, Erik will provide overall leadership for the multi-
disciplinary engineering efforts and will be responsible for the mechanical, electrical
and plumbing design. He will apply proven technologies and sound engineering to
optimize system and project performance.
LPA Design
Studios
Daniel Wang
SE, PE
Director of
Structural
Engineering
Daniel will lead the structural design team to ensure appropriate solutions are
delivered given the project's performance requirements. He will verify general
conformance with the structural documentation through coordinated team efforts
and site observations.
LPA Design
Studios
Kathereen
Shinkai
PE, F.ASCE
Director
of Civil
Engineering
Kathereen will help the City and project team meet objectives, resolve site
challenges, respond to field conditions, and complete the design and construction in
a manner that is efficient, ethical and profitable.
LPA Design
Studios
Kari Kikuta
PLA, ASLA
Director of
Landscape
Architecture
Kari’s primary responsibility will be to aid in all aspects of the project’s site
environmental development from initial design concepts through construction
documentation.
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Project Understanding
The City of Gilroy seeks to develop a modern,
approximately 6,500 square foot, single-story
fire station—Santa Teresa Fire Station—located
at the southeast corner of West Luchessa Avenue
and Miller Avenue within the Glen Loma Ranch
community. This facility will become the City’s
fourth station and is envisioned to enhance the
City’s emergency response infrastructure while
meeting high standards for security, safety, and
operational efficiency.
Our team understands that the City is pursuing
a traditional Design-Build project delivery
method and requires comprehensive Construction
Management with Master Architect (CM-MA)
services to support the full lifecycle of the
project—from early programming through to final
occupancy. The selected team will serve as the
City's trusted advisor throughout the process and
will be responsible for:
• Phase 1: Verifying the building program and
confirming project goals through conceptual
design, code and regulatory review, and
stakeholder engagement.
• Phase 2: Developing bridging documents that
include schematic design, performance criteria,
outline specifications, and cost estimates to
guide the Design-Build Entity (DBE).
• Phase 3: Supporting the City in the DBE
prequalification and selection process,
including participation in outreach meetings,
proposal evaluations, and technical reviews.
• Phase 4: Providing technical oversight of the
DBE’s design submittals to ensure adherence to
project goals, City standards, and the bridging
documents.
• Phase 5 & 6: Delivering on-site construction
management and administration services
through completion and close-out, including
cost/schedule management, document control,
and coordination with City stakeholders.
The Santa Teresa Fire Station will house two fire
truck bays, individual dormitories, office and
administrative areas, a kitchen and common
areas, restrooms and decontamination spaces,
a workout room, and staff and public parking.
A secured site design, public-by-invitation-only
access, backup power systems (diesel generator
or PV/battery), and integration of sustainability
measures in compliance with CalGreen are key
project priorities.
Security, seismic resilience, stormwater
compliance, and life cycle cost-efficiency are
fundamental to the project’s success. As such,
our team’s approach will incorporate detailed
performance-based design narratives and
specifications to ensure the selected DBE delivers
a facility that reflects the City's long-term
operational, maintenance, and sustainability goals.
We recognize the significance of community
perception and intend to facilitate structured
stakeholder and community engagement sessions
as part of the conceptual and bridging design
phases.
By leveraging our extensive experience with fire
station programming, Design-Build oversight, and
public facility delivery, we are confident in our
ability to deliver the Santa Teresa Fire Station
project on time, within budget, and aligned with
the City of Gilroy’s vision for future-ready public
safety infrastructure.
Please refer to section 4.5 of our proposal to
view our full approach and workplan.
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Strategic Considerations
Griffin Structures goes to great lengths to research
and understand the challenges and opportunities
for every pursuit. As a result of this effort, we have
prepared the following strategic considerations to
demonstrate our approach and illustrate the value
we offer. These considerations are prepared in a
question-and-answer format for ease of reading.
What unique challenges might be encountered
related to the apparatus cleaning area and the
treatment of water?
In nearly every fire station project we have
managed, the issue of treating apparatus wash
water is a challenge. Depending on the jurisdiction,
we have seen it diverted to the sanitary sewer in
some cases, and the storm drain in others. Given
the possibility of petroleum-based contaminants in
the wash water we’ll want to clearly identify how
the City would like to integrate into the bridging
documents to limit any potential change orders. In
past projects, we have seen wash stations which
have required their own clarifier before entering
the sewer. Regardless, we will investigate this
condition in close coordination with City building
officials and LPA Design Studios to ensure the
bridging documents that goes out to bid aligns
with what will be required in order to avoid costly
changes or delays.
Photo: Cathedral City FIre Station No.411
How will the City be assured the Bridging
Documents are developed in such a way as to
ensure the City receives the program desired
while also realizing the benefits of a Design-
Build delivery?
It will be critical that the Bridging Documents
capture all the essential requirements of the
project so the City’s facilities meet, and exceed,
their operational needs. This is achieved by
developing a set of robust documents, including
but not limited to: Owner Project Requirements
(OPRs), a thorough Basis of Design (BOD), a well-
validated Program, and Design Documents that
convey the overall size, character, adjacencies,
systems, and material selections. This will be
done in a manner that still leaves a considerable
portion of Design Development, Construction
Documents, Specifications, and the satisfaction of
code requirements open to creative interpretation
by the Design-Build Entity (DBE). By striking the
right balance between what is prescribed and
what is left to the discretion of the DBE, the Griffin
team can manage a process that is true to the
City’s requirements while also realizing the gains in
efficiency and cost reduction strategies envisioned
by the Design-Build form of delivery.
Photo: San Bernardino County Valley Communication Ctr
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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What challenges might the project encounter
as it relates to egress requirements due to the
fact that this facility will likely be determined
an “R” use?
Given that fire stations involve personnel sleeping
at the facility, egress will likely be a potential
challenge. The layout of the floor plan, ensuring
there is emergency egress through a window, or
a rated corridor, is essential to achieving code
compliance. We are prepared to bring our lessons
learned as it relates to “R” use facilities to ensure
the delivery of an efficient space that is also code
compliant.
Photo: Orange City Fire Department Headquarters
What types of benefits do sustainable and
resilient design features bring to fire station
projects and how do they align with project
goals?
In recent years, there has been a growing
emphasis on constructing buildings that minimize
environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency,
and withstand natural disasters. For a design-build
fire station project, this could mean incorporating
features such as solar panels for renewable energy
generation, rainwater harvesting systems for
water conservation (to the degree economical),
and green building materials to reduce carbon
footprint. Additionally, resilient design strategies,
such as elevating critical infrastructure to mitigate
risks and using durable materials to withstand
extreme weather and seismic events, can enhance
the station's ability to remain operational during
emergencies. By prioritizing sustainability and
resilience in the design process, the City can
create a forward thinking fire station that not only
serves the immediate operational needs but also
contribute to the long-term environmental and
economic health of the community. efficient space
that is also code compliant.
Photo: Westminster Police Department Headquarters
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Griffin Structures
With over 44 years of experience, Griffin has
established itself as a trusted provider of
construction management services, particularly
in the realm of fire station projects across the
state. Our extensive experience spans various
project delivery methods, including design-build,
allowing us to adapt to the unique needs and
requirements of each project. We have a proven
track record of successfully managing the design
and construction of fire stations, demonstrating
our ability to handle complex projects with
precision and expertise.
One of our core strengths lies in our ability to
serve as an extension of City staff, seamlessly
integrating with existing teams to provide
comprehensive support throughout the project
lifecycle. Our team understands the importance
of aligning with the City's goals and objectives,
and we are committed to delivering results
that meet or exceed expectations. Whether
it's developing program requirements, creating
bridging documents, or providing ongoing
support during the final design and construction
phases, we prioritize open communication and
collaboration to ensure a smooth and efficient
process.
Furthermore, our experience in public-private
partnerships (P3) adds another layer of expertise
to our capabilities. By leveraging our knowledge
of risk mitigation strategies and aligning with
schedule and budget objectives, we can help
position the City for success at every stage of
the project. With a focus on quality, efficiency,
and accountability, our firm is well-equipped to
support the City in achieving its goals for fire
station projects and beyond.
Qualifications
BUENA PARK FIRE STATION NO.61
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LPA Design Studios
A well-crafted design-build process strikes
a balance between the bridging documents
describing the essential elements of the project,
while keeping as many elements as possible
“open for creativity” on the part of the design-
build entity. At LPA, we have been on both
sides of the design-build delivery methodology,
understanding that completeness is key in the
bridging documents. We aim to minimize RFIs
for clarification, eliminating issues that impact
the schedule. We will work with the City to
clearly describe what is required and allow for
freedom of movement with the contractors for
that which is not required. After the DBE team is
on board, our process mimics the format of our
QA/QC program that we engage on all projects
at each milestone. Our checklists and inter-
disciplinary review will simply continue, on your
behalf.
One of the aspects of our experience that makes
us uniquely qualified to become an extension
of City staff in this process is our background
in fire station planning and design. You might
say, we wrote the book on how to design a fire
station. Working for the Orange County Fire
Authority (OCFA), which today is comprised
of 79 Fire Stations and 23 Member Cities,
LPA was hired to create a Development Guide
and a Prototype Fire Station to guide future
development, in anticipation of a tremendous
amount of future growth.
The Development Guide we created, uses
modules that flex the size of the station
based upon the number of apparatus bays.
The quantity of the apparatus bays informs
the quantity of equipment, which informs the
number of dorms required, and the size of the
kitchen, day room, and fitness room. There are
office plug-ins to the prototype station as well
from a standard office unit, a Captain’s office,
to a Battalion Chief. There are even plug-in
components for plan check services and a health
clinic as needed by the community. Over the last
20 years, LPA has developed 8 new fire stations
for OCFA based upon the Development Guide
with other firms also developing 5 additional fire
stations for OCFA. We will bring the same level
of project understanding to the City of Gilroy
where we can represent and understand the
operational needs of the Fire Department during
the Design-Build process.
IRVINE FIRE STATION NO.51
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Relevancy: Griffin/LPA Project; Design-Build; Public Safety; Administrative Facilities
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Griffin Structures' reference project (1 of 3)
PROJECT NAME + LOCATION
Selma Fire Station No.3, Selma, CA
DESCRIPTION
Griffin Structures is providing Program and Construction
Management services to the City of Selma with oversight
of the Master Architect, LPA Design Studios, to design
and construct the new Selma Fire Station No.3. The
design will be based upon an updated needs assessment,
building program and site analysis of which we are
engaged currently.
Once completed, this Design-Build project will encompass
an approximate 10,000 SF, single-story fire station
inclusive of administrative offices, support spaces, secure
staff parking and public / visitor parking. Additional
features are envisioned to include three fire truck bays,
office space, living quarters, training, conference, break,
locker and changing rooms as well as restrooms with
accompanying showers and a new public lobby.
CLIENT REFERENCE
Jordan Webster; Former Fire Chief; City of Selma Fire
Department; (559) 891-2211; jordanw@cityofselma.com
PROJECT DATA
Size: 14,000 SF
Construction Start Date: October 2024
Construction End Date: September 2026
Initial Construction Amount: $15,000,000
Final Construction Cost: TBD
Initial Fee: $1,400,000
Final Fee: TBD
FIRM + PM ROLE IN PROJECT
Griffin Structures - Program & Construction Manager
LPA Design Studios - Architect
Griffin Structures served as the Developer / PMCM for this
Design-Build project, providing services directly aligned
with the Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station RFP.
SIMILAR PROPOSED STAFF
Griffin Structures' Principal-In-Charge, Jon Hughes, served
on this project, alongside Project Executive, Josh Kaiser,
Pre-Construction Manager, Dustin Alamo, and Ti Than
alongside other members of our proposed LPA team.
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PROJECT NAME + LOCATION
Orange City Fire Department Headquarters, Orange, CA
DESCRIPTION
Griffin Structures oversaw the development of the 29,000
SF Orange City Fire Department Headquarters, which
services the Old Towne Section of Orange. The new
station is substantially larger than the former building.
The campus provides firefighters with a more spacious
vehicle bay, equipment maintenance and storage areas,
training facilities, and Fire Department administrative
offices.
Most importantly, the new station provides space and
technology for the Orange City Fire Department, offering
updated equipment, space flexibility, and administrative
offices to continue their mission of providing the citizens
of Orange superior service well into the 21st Century.
CLIENT REFERENCE
City of Manhattan Beach; Jeff Fijalka; Senior Civil
Engineer; (424) 445-9350; jfijalka@manhattanbeach.gov
PROJECT DATA
Size: 30,000 SF
Construction Start Date: January 2020
Construction End Date: October 2022
Initial Construction Amount: $27,000,000
Final Construction Cost: $25,000,000
Initial Fee: $1,000,000
Final Fee: $1,000,000
FIRM + PM ROLE IN PROJECT
Griffin Structures served as the Construction Manager
for this project, providing Construction Management /
Inspection services directly aligned with the Gilroy Santa
Teresa Fire Station RFP.
SIMILAR PROPOSED STAFF
Griffin Structures' Construction Manager, Lance Solomon,
served on this project.
Relevancy: Griffin Project; Fire Station; Public Safety; Administrative Facilities
Griffin Structures' reference project (2 of 3)
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PROJECT NAME + LOCATION
Manhattan Beach Fire Station No.2, Manhattan Beach, CA
DESCRIPTION
Griffin Structures provided Program and Construction
Management for this project five years in the making,
which included Griffin Structures' early analysis for
the city in 2016 and then again in 2017. The resulting
two-story fire station boasts a modern design, nearly
three times as large as the former station, which was
demolished to make way for the new building.
The re-imagined station is home to six crew dormitories,
dining and exercise room, locker space laundry room,
medical storage, and office space for administrative
duties. The new building is also earthquake-
proof, includes a shop area and is large enough to
accommodate a modern apparatus bay. A trash enclosure
and backup power generator are also included, as well as
new hose tower and gated parking lot to accommodate
for future fire station growth.
CLIENT REFERENCE
City of Manhattan Beach; Jeff Fijalka; Senior Civil
Engineer; (424) 445-9350; jfijalka@manhattanbeach.gov
PROJECT DATA
Size: >10,000 SF
Construction Start Date: November 2021
Construction End Date: December 2023
Initial Construction Amount: $7,055,000
Final Construction Cost: $8,150,000
Initial Fee: $900,000
Final Fee: $900,000
FIRM + PM ROLE IN PROJECT
Griffin Structures served as the Program and Construction
Manager for this project, providing services directly
aligned with the Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station RFP.
SIMILAR PROPOSED STAFF
Griffin Structures' Pre-Construction Manager, Dustin
Alamo.
Relevancy: Griffin Project; Fire Station; Public Safety; Administrative Facilities
Griffin Structures' reference project (3 of 3)
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PROJECT NAME + LOCATION
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, Salinas, CA
DESCRIPTION
Griffin Structures and LPA Design Studios served for this
new, Design-Build Police Services facility in the City of
Salinas. The facility was delivered utilizing a Public-
Private Partnership (P3), which provides for the design,
financing, construction, and delivery of the new facility.
The 70,800 GSF Public Safety Center Complex replaces the
City’s existing police department headquarters, built-in
1958, and accommodates anticipated future growth.
The project encompasses three buildings on a 6.3-acre
site. The two-story 42,300 SF headquarters building
serves as the essential services administrative building
and includes detention spaces, community room, and
plaza. Two support buildings totaling 28,500 SF provide
police support services, including evidence intake and
storage, crime lab spaces, and an indoor firing range.
CLIENT REFERENCE
Don Reynolds; Former Public Works Director, City of
Salinas; City Manager, San Juan Bautista; (831) 623-4661;
citymanager@san-juan-bautista.ca.us
PROJECT DATA
Size: 71,000 SF
Construction Start Date: June 2018
Construction End Date: June 2020
Initial Construction Amount: $58,000,000
Final Construction Cost: $55,000,000
Initial Fee: $1,750,000
Final Fee: $1,750,000
FIRM + PM ROLE IN PROJECT
Griffin Structures - Program & Construction Manager
LPA Design Studios - Architect
Griffin Structures served as the Developer / PMCM for this
Design-Build project, providing services directly aligned
with the Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station RFP.
SIMILAR PROPOSED STAFF
Griffin Structures' Principal-In-Charge, Jon Hughes, served
on this project, alongside Pre-Construction Manager,
Dustin Alamo and members of our proposed LPA team.
Relevancy: Griffin/LPA Project; Design-Build; Public Safety; Administrative Facilities
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LPA's reference project (1 of 3)
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PROJECT NAME + LOCATION
Fire Station No. 411, Cathedral City, CA
CLIENT REFERENCE
Jan Davison; Former Redevelopment Director, Cathedral
City; (831) 588-5832; janetrdavison@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION
Station 411 includes three apparatus bays, living quarters,
as well as support and storage areas. The $7.6 million
station is set on a three-acre site which will also include
development of a future Cathedral City Dog Park. The
site will include training and recreation spaces as well
as separate public parking and secure employee parking
areas. Back-up utility facilities servicing the fire station
will ensure uninterrupted service. The site will feature
native and drought-tolerant landscaping.
This Fire Station will be constructed employing a pre-
engineered metal building. Features will include high-
speed rapid deployment bay exit doors; firefighter
dormitory accommodations and semi-private captain’s
quarters; a great room to incorporate cooking, dining,
and living spaces; a flexible work/study area; equipment
maintenance and storage areas; a public lobby and a
freestanding 45’ tall communications tower.
PROJECT DATA
Size: 8,500 SF
Construction Start Date: 07/2019
Construction End Date: 11/2020
Initial Construction Amount: $8,200,000
Final Construction Cost: $7,600,000
Initial Fee: $220,300
Final Fee: $240,300
FIRM + PM ROLE IN PROJECT
Griffin Structures - Program & Construction Manager
LPA Design Studios - Architect
Tracey Powl, LPA's proposed Project Manager, also served
as the Project Manager for Fire Station No. 411.
SIMILAR PROPOSED STAFF
LPA's Principal-In-Charge, Jeremy Hart, served on this
project as the Project Designer. Ti Than was also a
member of the project design team for this project.
Relevancy: Griffin/LPA Project; Fire Station; Design-Build; Public Safety; Administrative Facilities
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LPA's reference project (2 of 3)
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PROJECT NAME + LOCATION
Buena Park Fire Station No. 61, Buena Park, California
CLIENT REFERENCE
City of Buena Park, Leah Formanes, Project Manager,
714.562.3670, lformanes@buenapark.com
DESCRIPTION
Fire Station 61 is approximately 18,000 square feet and
includes administrative offices, 13 crew dormitories,
battalion chief office and dorm, division chief office, three
chief offices, training room and a three-lane apparatus
bay.
To address the limited budget of the project, it was
determined to use a Pre-Engineered Metal Building
(PEMB) structural frame. The project saved nearly
$1,000,000 in construction costs. By bidding the PEMB
between Schematic Design and Design Development,
LPA was able to integrate the building elements and
the structure more effectively, delivering the project in
a shorter period and with fewer complications than is
typical with structures of this type.
PROJECT DATA
Size: 18,000 SF
Construction Start Date: 05/2017
Construction End Date: 04/2018
Initial Construction Amount: $10,500,000
Final Construction Cost: $9,423,000
Initial Fee: $853,100
Final Fee: $853,100
FIRM + PM ROLE IN PROJECT
Griffin Structures - Program & Construction Manager
LPA Design Studios - Architect
Tracey Powl, LPA's proposed Project Manager, served as
Project Manager for the Buena Park Fire Station No. 61
project.
SIMILAR PROPOSED STAFF
LPA's Principal-In-Charge, Jeremy Hart, served on this
project as the Project Designer, alongside Ti Than, Erik
Ring, and Daniel Wang, all members of the proposed
project team for the Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station RFP.
Relevancy: Griffin/LPA Project; Fire Station; Public Safety; Administrative Facilities
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LPA's reference project (3 of 3)
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Key Team Members Organization Chart
Josh Kaiser
Project Executive
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Dustin Alamo
CCM, LEED AP, DRE
Pre-Construction Mgr.
Lance Solomon
CCM
Sr. Construction Manager
MASTER ARCHITECT
Jeremy Hart
AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Principal-In-Charge
Tracey Powl
ARCHITECT, LEED AP BD+C
Project Manager
Ti Than
ARCHITECT, LEED AP BD+C
Project Designer
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Joshua Kaiser, Project Executive | Griffin Structures
Project Executive Joshua Kaiser brings over 25 years of experience in
construction, transportation, and infrastructure development, with a
specialized focus on complex civic and public safety projects. At Griffin
Structures, Joshua provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for
capital programs requiring intensive coordination, regulatory compliance,
and stakeholder engagement. His work includes managing large-scale efforts
within the California State Hospital system, Clovis Fire Station, Norwalk Police
Department, and the ongoing Selma Fire Station Design-Build project. With a
proven ability to navigate high-stakes environments and deliver high-quality
outcomes, Joshua ensures Griffin’s most technical projects are executed with
precision, integrity, and long-term community value.
Dustin Alamo, Pre-Construction Manager | Griffin Structures
Vice President of Strategic Services, Dustin Alamo, oversees the earliest phases
of Griffin Structures projects, particularly those delivered from 'concept to
keys'. This includes early programmatic oversight, as well as the completion
and adoption of integral studies and assessments, site selection, and more.
Dustin's wealth of experience spans multiple fire stations and public safety
developments, as well as a long history of successful partnerships with LPA
Design Studios for projects such as Selma Fire Station No.3, San Bernardino
Valley Communications Center, Eastvale Civic Center with Police and Fire
Station, and several other projects.
Lance Solomon, Sr. Construction Manager | Griffin Structures
Construction Manager, Lance Solomon, brings with him a diverse range of
public sector experience from the perspective of a former public works inspector
and certified construction manager on behalf of the Construction Management
Association of America. Throughout his tenure, Lance Solomon has overseen
the completion of projects such as the recently completed Orange City Fire
Department Headquarters, as well as the ongoing Carlsbad Police and Fire
Headquarters project Campbell Police Operations Building alongside LPA Design
Studios.
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (CONT.)
Jeremy Hart, Principal in Charge | LPA Design Studios
With over 25 years in the architecture industry, Jeremy has deep expertise in the
design and programming of civic facilities throughout California. He has over 20
years of experience working in partnership with Griffin Structures on a variety
of project types ranging from large-scale civic centers to complex public safety
buildings. Jeremy Hart will serve as the key point-of-contact for LPA Design
Studios.
Tracey Powl, Project Manager | LPA Design Studios
Tracey Powl has over 25 years of experience working on a range of civic
projects, with a high level of technical expertise and depth of knowledge in
building codes. He has effectively served as project manager for several fire
station projects in California and will utilize this specialized expertise on the
Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station project.
Ti Than, Project Designer | LPA Design Studios
Ti is well versed in the design process and an expert at addressing the specific
needs of a project to ensure the vision becomes a reality and objectives are
achieved. With nearly 25 years of experience in the industry, Ti has been an
integral design team member on a variety of public safety and civic facilities
including fire stations, police departments, civic centers, city halls, and libraries.
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REFERENCE:
San Bernardino County; Rene Glynn; Supervising Project Manager, Project &
Facilities Mgmt. Dept.; (909) 771-1223; rene.glynn@pfm.sbcounty.gov
PROJECT HISTORY:
San Bernardino County High Desert Govt Center (Design-Build); Public Safety
Operations Center (Design-Build); Valley Communications Center (Design-Build)
(pictured); Downtown Govt. Center; Public Defenders' Building (Design-Build)
KEY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:
Jon Hughes; Dustin Alamo; Lance Solomon; Jeremy Hart + LPA Team
REFERENCE:
James B. Vanderpool; Current City Manager, Anaheim; Former City Manager,
Buena Park; (714) 562-3550; jvanderpool@anaheim.net
PROJECT HISTORY:
Buena Park Fire Station No.61 (pictured); Buena Park Police Department
Headquarters; Buena Park Navigation Center; Buena Park Library; Buena Park
Community Center
KEY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:
Jon Hughes; Dustin Alamo; Jeremy Hart + LPA Team
REFERENCE:
Jordan Webster; Former Fire Chief; City of Selma Fire Department; (559) 891-2211;
jordanw@cityofselma.com
PROJECT HISTORY:
Selma Fire Station No.3 (Design-Build)
KEY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:
Joshua Kaiser; Jon Hughes; Dustin Alamo; Lance Solomon; Jeremy Hart + LPA Team
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REFERENCE:
City of Rialto; Mark Kling; Chief of Police; 909.820.2550; mkling@rialtopd.com
PROJECT HISTORY:
Rialto Police Department (Design-Build)
KEY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:
Jeremy Hart; Ti Than; Erik Ring; Kathereen Shinkai; Jon Hughes; Dustin Alamo
REFERENCE:
City of Visalia; Mike Porter; 559.713.4300; mike.porter@visalia.city
PROJECT HISTORY:
Visalia Emergency Communications Center; Public Safety Office Building
(Design-Build); City Council Chambers
KEY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:
Jeremy Hart; Ti Than; Jon Hughes; Dustin Alamo
REFERENCE:
City of Campbell; Todd Capurso; Public Works Director; 408.376.0958;
publicworks@cityofcampbell.com
PROJECT HISTORY:
Campbell Police Operations Building
KEY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:
Jeremy Hart; Ti Than; Erik Ring; Kathereen Shinkai; Kari Kikuta; Jon Hughes;
Dustin Alamo; Lance Solomon
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Authorized Representative
Dustin Alamo, CCM, DBIA, LEED AP, DRE BROKER #0193029
Vice President
P: 408.955.0431 | 949.280.4441
Dustin Alamo, Vice President
CATHEDRAL CITY FIRE STATION NO.411
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Work Plan /
Technical Services
As Owner’s Representatives and Construction
Managers, Griffin approaches each project with
the perspective of an owner and the insight of a
developer. Based on our blend of comprehensive
experience in managing and developing projects,
we have the unique ability to offer each client a
complete ‘menu’ of professional services tailored
to the specific requirements of their individual
project.
Like an owner, we approach every project with
a viewpoint that it is our own money, schedule,
and facility to be planned, designed, constructed,
and utilized. With an in-depth understanding
of technical issues faced by a contractor, we
have extensive field experience that guides us
with decision making processes out on the field.
Together, with these two key components, Griffin
provides construction management services which
ensure a successful project delivery of the highest
quality.
With the above in mind, Griffin has developed an
approach to assist the City in delivering a project
which meets its budget and schedule expectations
while also adhering to the assumption in the
Project Understanding.
PHASE 1: PROGRAM
VERIFICATION &
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
In Phase 1, we begin with the establishment of
crucial communication channels, clarification
of roles, and alignment of project objectives.
These protocols are critical and are particularly
key to a successful Program and Construction
Management. We will establish a clear line of
communication between the team members who
will be utilized during the process. Working closely
with City, Griffin will identify the proper channels
for all communication between the design staff
and, later, field (contractors and inspectors) to
establish seamless communication for the duration
of any project(s). This phase is pivotal in laying the
groundwork for the successful realization of the
project. The following depicts the tasks outlined as
part of Phase 1 services.
Task 1.1 - Project Initiation
We kickoff this task by crafting a detailed Work
Plan and Project Schedule, outlining the project's
trajectory, key milestones, and responsibilities.
A Project Kick-off meeting serves as our official
start, where key stakeholders will be integrated
to introduce themselves, define their roles, and
collectively set the project's tone and direction.
We plan to discuss the roadmap which will
undergo refinement through collaborative review
sessions with the City, ensuring alignment with
expectations.. With the implementation of our
robust document control system, which we
will define later on in the approach, we ensure
seamless document sharing and management
throughout the project's lifecycle.
BUENA PARK FIRE STATION NO.61
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Task 1.2 - Site Evaluation
It’s critical to begin every project with due
diligence, where we immerse ourselves in the site’s
physical realities, verifying existing conditions and
assessing its potential. We will review all site data
provided by the City, ensuring its adequacy for
our forthcoming endeavors which is anticipated
to include civil/topographic surveys, ALTA report,
geotechnical reports, CEQA documentation, and
anything more the City can furnish. Through
site visits and comprehensive analysis, we gain
invaluable insights into the site's characteristics,
from soil composition to drainage patterns, laying
the foundation for informed decision-making.
Task 1.3 - Building Program
As the foundation of the project, we engage in
dialogue with Fire Department representatives,
conducting a detailed program review
development phase bringing our Team’s robust
experience in planning, designing and building
fire station projects throughout the State. Through
collaboration and iteration, we will develop the
Building Program, ensuring it reflects the needs
and aspirations of all stakeholders involved.
Task 1.4 - Research Regulatory
Requirements
Our team will initiate a thorough review of all
applicable regulatory codes and standards in
parallel with other early project activities. With a
deep understanding of Title 24 requirements, local
ordinances, and fire station-specific exceptions,
we will ensure full compliance while identifying
potential opportunities to enhance project delivery.
To clarify any ambiguities, we may coordinate a
meeting with the City’s Building Official to align on
key code interpretations early in the process. While
we understand the City will lead the environmental
review, our team will actively support this effort
by providing necessary design information and
documentation. We have excluded technical
studies from our base scope under the assumption
that they will be managed by the City; however,
we have included a contingency allowance to
support project-related needs, which can be
refined through further discussion with City staff.
Task 1.5 - Conceptual Design
Drawing inspiration from site characteristics
and stakeholder input as well as agreed upon
programmatic parameters, we will craft two
distinct design options, each embodying a
unique vision for the project's future. Through
collaboration with the Steering Committee, we will
refine these concepts into a final iteration, ready
to be presented to the City accompanied by a
detailed schedule and budget developed for review
and comment.
Ultimately, our work in Phase 1 will result in the
following deliverables:
• Draft and final building program
• Site analysis
• Zoning and code analysis
• Two (2) conceptual design options and final
conceptual design
• 3D BIM massing model of conceptual design
• Meeting minutes and record of concept
reviews and comments
• Construction estimate of the final selected
conceptual design
• Updated project master schedule and master
budget
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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PHASE 2: BRIDGING
DOCUMENTS DEVELOPMENT
Upon the successful completion of Phase 1
and upon receiving formal authorization from
the City, our focus shifts seamlessly towards
the development of Bridging Documents for
the Project. These documents serve as a vital
conduit between the approved Conceptual Design
Documents and subsequent project phases,
ensuring clarity, cohesion, and alignment with the
project's overarching goals.
Task 2.1 - Schematic Design
From architectural intricacies to structural integrity,
mechanical specifications to landscape aesthetics,
our Master Architect, LPA Design Studios, will
articulate the project's vision and requirements.
Through detailed floor plans, updated 3D BIM
massing models, and comprehensive code
analyses, we will work to achieve a synthesis of
functionality and design, layered with sustainable
principles and compliance with regulatory
standards.
Task 2.2 - Performance Criteria
As stewards of project excellence, we craft
Performance Criteria which serve as the guide
for the project's functional objectives and quality
standards. These documents will outline every
aspect of the Project, from spatial requirements
to environmental considerations, setting the
stage for the selection and engagement of a
Design-Build Entity. Our focus extends beyond
mere functionality, encompassing elements of
energy efficiency, green building standards, and
value engineering processes, thereby ensuring
a holistic and future-ready approach to project
development.
Task 2.3 - Outline Specifications
With a keen eye for detail, we define the quality
benchmarks that outline the project's design
and construction. From site work specifications
to architectural nuances, engineering systems
to telecommunications standards, each element
is articulated to uphold the City's vision and
standards of excellence. Our commitment to
sustainability and efficiency permeates through
the specifications, and demonstrated through our
portfolio of work through the State, aligning with
the City's aspirations for a forward-thinking and
environmentally conscious facility.
Task 2.4 - Budget & Schedule Updates
Navigating the intricacies of project budgeting,
we provide preliminary estimates for Design-Build
contract costs, which will aim to align with the
City's financial objectives. Our recommendations
for program or design modifications will be
rooted in pragmatism and fiscal responsibility,
ensuring that the project remains on track towards
successful realization. This will include responding
promptly to City feedback, providing updated
schedules and construction budgets that chart a
clear path towards project completion.
ORANGE CITY FIRE DEPT HEADQUARTERS
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Task 2.5 - Final Bridging Documents
With the culmination of our collective efforts,
we will present the City with the final Bridging
Documents package. Incorporating City feedback
and insights, these documents serve as the
cornerstone of the Design-Build Entity's Request
for Statements of Qualifications package, paving
the way for the project's seamless transition into
the next phase.
To summarize, Phase 2 work will include the
following deliverables:
• Final Bridging Documents, including:
»Schematic Design set including
Architectural site and floor plans,
exterior elevations, building sections, 3D
renderings, and engineering narratives
»Outline specifications
»List of finishes, equipment, materials, and
City standards
»Final building program including gross and
net square footages, room data / space
criteria sheets, adjacency diagrams
»Updated CalGreen or LEED Silver checklist
with description of design elements
incorporated to achieve the selected
points
• Updated 3D BIM massing model
• Submittal to City Planning & Building for
preliminary review; response to comments
received.
• Submittal to Public Works Environmental for
initial CEQA review and determination.
• Updated Construction Cost Estimate
• Updated Project Schedule and Budget
PHASE 3: DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY
(DBE) PREQUALIFICATION &
SELECTION
As we progress into Phase 3, our focus shifts
towards supporting the City in the process of
selecting a Design-Build Entity (DBE) to execute
the final design and construction of the Project.
This two-step process encompasses rigorous
evaluation and consultation, ensuring the
engagement of the most qualified firm.
Task 3.1 – DBE Prequalification / Request
for Statement of Qualifications
In tandem with the development of the bridging
documents, we highly recommend that the City
undertakes a detailed prequalification process for
Design-Build Contractors (DBEs). The selection of a
proficient DBE is paramount to the success of the
project, contingent upon careful assessment and
execution. To this end, Griffin Structures advocates
for utilizing the Department of Industrial Relations
questionnaire template as a framework for this
endeavor. Collaborating closely with City staff
and the Design Team, we will establish specific
criteria encompassing overall revenue thresholds,
bonding capacity, safety ratings (EMR), minimum
experience requirements, and potentially,
prequalification of specialty subcontractors.
Moreover, we will proactively identify and
extend invitations to reputable Contractors
with proven expertise in constructing similar
facilities, leveraging recommendations from local
municipalities.
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NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Task 3.2 - Request for Proposal & DBE
Selection
Upon the completion of the bridging documents
and the selection of a prequalified list of Design-
Build Contractors, Griffin will assume responsibility
for overseeing and executing the bid process in
strict adherence to City procurement policies.
Serving as the primary point of contact, we will
manage all bid Requests for Information (RFIs),
bid-related communications, and substitution
requests. Additionally, our team will supervise
the issuance of Addenda and promptly respond
to inquiries, ensuring transparency and clarity
throughout the bidding process. To maintain
schedule integrity, we will conduct regular weekly
meetings with the project team to address bid-
related RFIs and manage Addenda effectively. This
rigorous approach guarantees that bidders are
equipped with accurate scope details, facilitating
the submission of responsive and responsible bids
from the prequalified pool.
Following bid submission, Griffin will meticulously
evaluate all responses and prepare a
comprehensive Bid Analysis for review with the
City. This analysis will encompass both qualitative
and quantitative assessments, enabling the
City to make informed decisions regarding the
best value proposition. Upon confirmation of
the recommended award by City staff, we will
collaborate with the City to draft a detailed staff
report outlining the award recommendation for
presentation to the board.
Upon securing a Design-Build entity, Griffin will
facilitate an introductory meeting with the selected
DBE firm to evaluate the bridging documents,
clarify design expectations, and provide guidance
to expedite project commencement.
To summarize, Griffin will provide the following
deliverables in Phase 3:
• Review and comment on City-provided RSOQ
and RFP documents
• Response to Requests for Information (RFIs)
and questions during the RSOQ and RFP
solicitations
• Evaluation of DBE proposals submitted in
response to the RSOQ and RFP solicitations
• Attendance at meetings during the RSOQ
process for evaluation of DBE firm proposals
• Attendance at design review meetings with
pre-qualified DBE firms during the RFP
proposal development phase
• Attendance at meetings for the detailed
review of proposal packages with the
Selection Committee
• Documentation of all meetings, discussions,
reviews, and generated information
throughout this phase
TUSTIN FIRE STATION NO.37
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NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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PHASE 4: DESIGN-BUILD
ENTITY (DBE) FINAL DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Griffin will assume a pivotal role in providing
design oversight and technical support to the City
subsequent to the awarding of a Design-Build
contract to the chosen DBE, spanning the final
design development and construction documents
phase of the Project.
Task 4.1 – Meeting Participation
We will begin this phase with a DBE Kick-Off/Pre-
Design Meeting, convened in collaboration with the
City and the selected DBE. This session as well as
following design sessions will serve as a forum for
issuing formal directives to the DBE, signaling the
commencement of design development activities.
Additionally, potential revisions, enhancements, or
design intricacies are deliberated upon, ensuring
alignment with project objectives. These meetings
will track the design's progress, address critical
issues and challenges to the design, and involve a
robust analysis to ensure the project maintains its
original intent.
Task 4.2 – DBE Design Submittal Reviews
Griffin will review and evaluate all design progress,
construction document drawings, and specification
submittals furnished by the DBE. At pivotal design
milestones, including Design Development and
successive stages of construction document
completion, Griffin will deliver a comprehensive
written evaluation to the City in the form of a
constructability review. These reviews scrutinize
adherence to Bridging Documents, performance
criteria, and outline specifications, ensuring
consistency and compliance.
One of the major advantages of selecting our
Team, is that we hire professionals who have
sat on all sides of the table. Our staff have
backgrounds in architecture, engineering, and
general contracting and are able to review design
packages thoroughly for their (a) attention to
detail, (b) completeness based on the phase
of work, and (c) constructability as it relates to
practicality, coordination and anticipation of issues
that will turn into change orders later.
As such, we have a three-step approach to
constructability review we assign to each design
phase as noted below.
Preparation and Research. Griffin begins each
constructability review with a high-level first
pass of the design package for each building and
related as-builts. It’s critical we understand the
entire work scope and how each piece relates to
the overall project, prior to our detailed review.
After this review period, we often visit the site to
mentally absorb the boundary conditions, existing
structures, utility conditions, topography, and other
key issues that need to be integrated into a design
package.
Review and Investigation. The next step in our
constructability review process includes an in-
depth review of the drawings. As mentioned
earlier, Griffin utilizes its team of construction
management experts with extensive backgrounds
in construction, design / engineering, and
development. Our seasoned staff reviews each
drawing in detail and works through the Griffin
checklist to ensure a comprehensive evaluation has
been completed for each project.
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NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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The checklist reviews materials, integration with
other systems / trades, cost-benefit evaluations,
and detail about each design element. We
will also review project documents for missing
information, ambiguous details, conflicts, and
potential confusions. These are logged and
returned, with suggestions for corrections, to
the Design Team to integrate into the project
documents. We apply the following standards to
our review:
• Ensure the construction plans are clear and
understandable
• Verify the drawings match specifications
• Be vigilant in recognizing missing information
Once the review is completed, we find it important
to provide a final check of our own work to ensure
comments and intentions are clear and articulate.
The deliverable is provided to the City and the
Design Team for review, consideration, and
integration into the design package.
Implementation Review. Occasionally it may be
difficult to determine whether comments have
been incorporated into the design package.
However, applying our Bluebeam technology, we
can quickly compare and determine differences in
the design sets to ensure City approved comments
have been integrated into the package. The
ultimate goal is to protect the City from costly
oversights that could have been prevented in the
pre-construction phase.
Additionally, and outside of constructability
review services, Griffin has extensive experience in
utilizing nearly every type of construction method
on the market including wood-frame, steel-frame,
concrete tilt-up, concrete masonry units (CMU),
pre-engineered metal building (PEMB), to even
modular shipping containers. We will review the
options with the City based on cost, schedule,
maintenance, and lifecycle expectancy and make a
recommendation.
From a value engineering perspective, we will play
a pivotal role in evaluating proposals submitted
by the DBE, providing informed recommendations
to the City for consideration. This collaborative
approach maximizes the benefits inherent in
the Design-Build process, harnessing the DBE's
creativity and flexibility to optimize project
outcomes.
To summarize, Griffin will provide the following
deliverables in Phase 4:
• Attendance at Kick-Off / Pre-Design meetings
and provision of comprehensive meeting
minutes
• Review and meticulous written evaluation of
DBE submittals across key project milestones,
including Design Development and successive
stages of construction document completion
• Evaluation and recommendation on value
engineering and added value proposals
submitted by the DBE, fostering collaborative
decision-making to optimize project outcomes
VISALIA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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PHASE 5: CONSTRUCTION
PHASE SUPPORT
Phase 5 will transition into management and
administration of the DBE as it moves into the
construction phase until the successful completion
of the project. Throughout the construction phase,
we will provide on-site Construction Management
and will serve as the City's vigilant eyes and ears
on the ground, monitoring construction activities
to uphold compliance with the Construction
Documents and prescribed quality standards. The
below outlines the specifics of the anticipated
tasks.
Task 5.1 – Construction Observation &
Project Site Management
A paramount priority entails maintaining a
diligent on-site presence for daily observation
and monitoring of construction work. Griffin
Construction Managers are inherently construction
inspectors. By utilizing our keen understanding
of all aspects of construction, our Construction
Manager will perform regular inspections of
all aspects of the project daily. We will review
material deliveries, material types, installation
methods, finished installations in comparison
to contract documents, and construction code
adherence.
Additionally, we will coordinate the timely
execution of all specialty inspections, including
geotechnical, building dept., special inspections,
and materials testing, to ensure the City receives
the highest level of quality and consistency
with the plans and specifications as well as all
standards and practices.
Griffin employs multiple forms of photography
and technology to enforce the quality of the
construction process. Accordingly, we will perform
the following:
• Record Existing Conditions – Before a DB
Contractor begins construction, we will
perform detailed video surveillance of
the entire site and the surrounding site to
ensure there is no damage to the existing
infrastructure and mitigate against any
potential future claims.
• Daily Photography – Griffin will photograph
the progress of the job daily. This will serve as
a record of the project throughout the job and
a vehicle for resolving issues.
• Bluebeam technology – Griffin employs the
use of Bluebeam technology to facilitate the
communication of challenges in the field for
their quick resolution and documentation.
• BIM technology – Griffin has extensive
experience in the deployment and
management of Building Integration Modeling
and can adequately identify and resolve
issues that are discovered through this
medium.
We will employ our Field Observation Report
weekly. Typically updated and presented at the
weekly meeting, we will track all issues, and
observations, identified by the CM and the project
team (DBE, City, operations staff, etc.) and follow
them on this log. The log will identify the issue,
the date it was observed, a photograph of the
issue, and a resolution description once the item
has been closed. In effect, this log serves as a
running punch list of all issues identified and
addresses these issues promptly.
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Task 5.2 – Construction Progress & Site
Meetings
To facilitate effective communication and
coordination, our Team will conduct weekly
construction progress meetings, bringing together
key stakeholders from the DBE and City Project
Management Team. Through documentation and
dissemination of meeting outcomes, we will foster
a collaborative environment conducive to swift
decision-making and timely resolution of issues.
Task 5.3 – Construction Schedule & Budget
Management
Vigilant oversight of the construction schedule
and budget remains integral to our approach,
with our Team conducting regular assessments
and analyses to identify deviations and potential
risks. By providing informed recommendations and
conducting monthly earned value analyses, we will
empower the City to make data-driven decisions
to ensure the Project remains on track and within
budgetary constraints. As part of these efforts,
we break down this work into the following four
components:
DBE Schedule Oversight
One key aspect of this effort will be to ensure
the project schedule is maintained. To do so,
Griffin will oversee the DBE entity's production
of the comprehensive construction schedule that
incorporates all the elements above that occur
during construction and demonstrate a clear and
logical critical path. Our extensive construction
experience will determine if the DBE has a good
understanding of the project that is both realistic
and achievable.
Griffin will then provide strict communication
protocols to ensure answers to questions, reviews
of submittals, submissions for deferred permits,
and requests for inspections are all process timely
and effectively.
Corrective measures may need to be implemented
should the DBE fall behind. As described above,
the City and project suffer when the DBE fails.
Therefore, Griffin will employ extensive field
experience and construction understanding to
provide solutions to schedule failures to maintain
the project's overall objectives and protect the
City's investment.
By these methods, Griffin will maintain the project
schedule and expedite productivity as needed.
DBE Financial Controls
Another critical aspect to the success of any
project, specifically Design-Build projects, is the
effective management of financial controls. Griffin
has extensive experience in financial controls and
is uniquely qualified in employing those controls,
specifically in the execution of Design-Build
projects.
Griffin is keenly aware of the importance
of maintaining financial controls over the
invoicing process. Accordingly, we will establish
a systematic approach to reviewing invoices
specifically by executing the following:
• Establishing a very detailed Schedule of
Values that breaks out both labor and
materials for each trade and spec section
• Review all invoices for consistency with
improvements installed in the field
• Investigate the DBE’s payment policies
to subcontractors to avoid issues of non-
payment
• Evaluate subcontractor performance
to anticipate potential bankruptcies of
subcontractors who are not adequately
solvent to perform on the job
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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DBE Change Controls
Construction projects are inherently iterative
operations. With multiple efforts and coordination
of tasks and efforts underway concurrently,
managing the discovery and correct identification
of changes is particularly challenging. Accordingly,
we will review and address all possible changes in
work in the following manner:
• The first component to correctly addressing
possible changes in scope and cost is to
identify what is and is not a real change.
We will perform a comprehensive analysis of
the issue at hand and determine if a change
has occurred. Key to this is the detailed
understanding of the Bridging Documents and
an understanding of the initial program that
was provided to the DBE. We will provide
insight during the Bridging Documents'
final development and a firm interpretation
of those documents in their interpretation
regarding our analysis of the proposed
change to preserve the City's interests prudent
budgetary constraints. The key to this analysis
is our enhanced understanding of contracts
and scope to determine if the issue is already
covered under the existing scope.
• If a change is in fact necessary, we will then
seek to execute this change in a manner
that results in a no-cost solution to the City.
This may involve proposing materials and/or
methods that are comparable in scope to the
original intent, thus allowing for solutions that
do not compromise quality, schedule, or cost.
• If such an option is not possible, or if
unforeseen conditions materialize that result
in a real change to the project's cost, Griffin
will then perform a detailed analysis of the
best form of execution. This may take the
form of a hard estimate for the proposed
change or if a T&M execution is in the
project's best interest. Another option is to
utilize a T&M/Not-to-Exceed method, which
allows for the execution of a proposed change
while putting a ceiling on the final costs of
the change.
• Finally, any change that is officially
recognized will undergo a detailed
examination of costs, including but not limited
to: materials back up, labor analysis, labor
rate analysis, detailed subcontractor back-
up, time impacts, and a unit cost comparison
based on industry trends.
Together, with these tools, we will be able to
provide financial protection to the Client to
avoid production challenges, protect the City's
resources against overpayment, and ensure proper
accounting of the project's health.
VISALIA CIVIC CENTER PHASE 2
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Claims Mitigation
Of particular importance to the health of a project
is claims management. The most effective way to
mitigate claims is to avoid them altogether. This
seems obvious but is, in fact, the most challenging
aspect of managing a successful project. To
prevent claims, there are a few fundamental
principles that we follow:
• Clarity = Enforceability: If the direction
is clear, the drawings and specifications
consistent, and the direction to the field in
line with these documents, then there is little
to no chance of a future claim.
• When everyone succeeds, the City succeeds:
This is a critical concept that many
professionals do not grasp or pursue. Claims
arising out of a need to mitigate against risk
or loss. Avoiding risk for all parties lowers the
likelihood of claims.
• Commitment to Value: Despite the efforts
above, sometimes things go wrong. A
submittal gets submitted and approved
incorrectly. A material specification is
discontinued, and its replacement is three
times the cost. Drawings do not identify the
total scope of work. In instances like these, a
clear commitment to value rules the process.
In each of the instances listed above, Griffin
can navigate and resolve these issues in a
manner that provides value to the City (i.e.,
little or no cost increase), continued progress
(timely decisions that do not delay the
schedule), and creative architectural solutions
(maintaining the overall quality of the finished
product). By having a balanced understanding
of all the aspects of value to the project,
Griffin can mitigate the conditions that often
result in claims.
• Clear Documentation and Legal
Understanding: Despite all the above,
sometimes claims do arise. The critical
defense against these occurrences is clear
documentation and a comprehensive
understanding of the contract and contract
code. Griffin Structures employs elite
construction management professionals with
an extensive knowledge of contracts and
contract code and employs a sophisticated
and comprehensive document management
system that ensures claims can be mitigated
when unavoidable. A more detailed
description of our document management
system is provided below.
Task 5.4 – Project File Management
Efficient document management lies at the
heart of effective project administration, and
we maintain a robust web-based construction
management platform called Submittal Exchange.
This platform allows us to track all project
document controls, including the management
of correspondence, documents, submittal/
review approvals, RFIs, daily reports, punch lists,
drawings, Change Management process, and
countless other activities. This provides our team
with the ability to significantly improve workflow
with its additional project management features,
including scheduling, asset management, and
planning.
By utilizing Submittal Exchange, Griffin Structures
will establish a hub to save and manage all
project documents. Utilizing this system as a single
source of document control will provide clear
and consistent communication to the field. This
ensures comprehensive document coordination and
protection against claims while also accelerating
the construction schedule with streamlined
communications. This could ultimately save the
entire project significant costs by eliminating
printing and shipping and improving operational
efficiency.
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Task 5.5 - DBE Submittal Reviews
Furthermore, we will review and assess all DBE
submittals, payment requests, and compliance
with prevailing wage reporting regulations. By
evaluating each submission and providing timely
feedback, we will maintain accountability and
adherence to contractual obligations, thereby
safeguarding the City's interests.
Task 5.6 - Master Architect Construction
Phase Responsibilities
In tandem with the Team’s efforts, LPA will
diligently review and evaluate DBE-generated
documents, ensuring alignment with project
design criteria and objectives. By participating in
construction progress meetings and conducting
periodic observations, LPA will provide valuable
insights and recommendations to uphold the
integrity and quality of the Project's execution.
Through commitment and diligent oversight,
we endeavor to uphold the City's interests and
ensure the successful execution of the construction
phase, thereby bringing the Project to fruition
in accordance with established standards and
objectives.
PHASE 6: PROJECT CLOSEOUT
In this final phase of work, our focus shifts
towards evaluating the overall performance of the
Project, ensuring that all aspects are reviewed,
and any outstanding details are addressed with
accuracy guaranteeing a seamless transition for
the end-user. We tend to break delineate our
efforts into the following objectives:
Punchlist Coordination & Documentation
Efficiently coordinating, documenting, and tracking
the completion of Punchlist items is essential
to achieving the Project's desired outcome. By
addressing these items, we ensure that any
lingering deficiencies are promptly rectified
to meet the highest standards of quality and
satisfaction. Specifically, Griffin will employ a Field
Observation Log during construction to identify
quality issues observed by the project team on an
ongoing basis. This will serve to function as an
ongoing pre-punch list and help minimize issues
discovered at final punch walks. Griffin will also
oversee the following punch walks to confirm
corrective action is resolved. Once completed,
Griffin will issue a comprehensive punch list for
completion by the DB Contractor. Griffin will
oversee the completion of these items and ensure
that all deficiencies and corrections are completed
to the City's satisfaction.
Management of Warranty Work
As the Project nears completion, effective
management of warranty work becomes
imperative to safeguarding the City’s interests and
ensuring long-term satisfaction. By overseeing
and coordinating warranty-related activities,
we uphold our commitment to delivering a final
product that exceeds expectations and withstands
the test of time.
SALINAS POLICE SERVICES HEADQUARTERS
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Final Project Cost Evaluation
Thoroughly documenting and evaluating the final
project costs is crucial for providing the client with
comprehensive insights into the financial aspects
of the Project. By conducting a cost evaluation,
we enable informed decision-making and ensure
transparency throughout the Project's lifecycle.
Review of DBE Closeout Documentation
Reviewing the DBE's close-out documentation
and As-Builts/Record Drawings are essential for
verifying compliance with established standards
and specifications. Through detailed scrutiny, we
confirm the accuracy and completeness of all
submitted documentation, providing the City with
the assurance that all contractual obligations have
been fulfilled to the highest degree. Integral to
our cloud-based document management system,
Submittal Exchange will assemble all guarantees,
certifications, affidavits, leases, easement deed,
operating and maintenance manuals, warranties,
and any other closeout documents. This system
will provide a complete digital file for all
documents for future use, as well as maintain a
cloud-based file for future use.
Delivery of Final Documents
Delivering the final documents in both hard copy
and electronic formats for City archives ensures
seamless access to critical project information
for future reference and maintenance purposes.
By providing comprehensive documentation, we
empower the City to effectively manage and
maintain the Project's integrity over its lifecycle.
As we navigate through completion of the project,
our unwavering commitment to excellence in
project delivery remains consistent, ensuring
that every aspect of the Project is reviewed and
finalized to the highest standards of quality
and satisfaction. Through diligent coordination
and attention to detail, we pave the way for a
successful completion of the Project.
CONCLUSION
We take pride in providing unparalleled
professional program management services.
As described above, Griffin will serve as the
eyes and ears of the City of Gilroy. Our mantra
is ‘no surprises.’ We achieve that by proper
management (avoiding the issues in the first
place), and clear and concise documentation (for
defense and resolution of unavoidable issues).
Accordingly, Griffin will provide comprehensive
program management services to plan, design,
and successfully deliver a new fire station facility,
which will be a key cornerstone in serving the
community.
BUENA PARK POLICE DEPT HEADQUARTERS
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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Jon Hughes
CCM, DBIA
Principal-In-Charge
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Westmont
College
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Construction Manager
(CCM)
Design Build of America Institute
(DBIA) Associate
AFFILIATIONS
NAVFAC and US Army Corps
Construction Quality Management
(CQM) Program
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
31
QUALIFICATIONS
President, Jon Hughes, offers a wealth of expertise in
Program and Construction Management, contributing to
the successful completion of many of California’s most
prestigious properties. His tenure spans virtually every
project type, including administrative headquarters,
corporate yards/warehouses, community centers,
recreational facilities, public safety and healthcare, as
well as maintenance and infrastructure projects. Jon’s
extensive background, coupled with his demonstrated
early career experience in the field, further enhances his
ability to guide our team in order to provide Excellence in
Project Delivery to each client we serve.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Buena Park Fire Station No.61, CA
Carlsbad Police & Fire HQ Renovation Project, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 411, CA
Eastvale Civic Center Police Station & Fire Station, CA
Manhattan Beach Fire Station No.2, CA
Orange City Fire Department Headquarters, CA
Tustin Fire Station No. 37, CA
Fairfield Fire Station, CA
Fairfield Police Station, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CA
Campbell Police Operations Building, CA
San Bernardino County, Valley Communication Center, CA
Rialto Police Department, CA
Victorville Police Department, CA
Visalia Civic Center Ph2 Project, CA
Buena Park Police Headquarters, CA
Visalia 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center, CA
Westminster Police Department Headquarters, CA
Hesperia Police Department Headquarters, CA
San Bernardino County, Public Safety Ops Ctr, Hesperia, CA
Inglewood Emergency Operations Center, CA
Tustin Admin Building, Yard & Emergency Ops Center, CA
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Josh Kaiser
Project Executive
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Professional
Aeronautics Engineering, Embry
Riddle Aeronautical University
CERTIFICATIONS
Cal OSHA 30-Hour Certification
Advanced Logistics & Program
Management
Top Secret Security Clearance
AFFILIATIONS
Construction Management
Association of America, Member
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
27
QUALIFICATIONS
Joshua Kaiser is a results-driven professional with over
27 years of experience in construction, transportation,
and infrastructure development. A strategic leader with
a strong track record in capital project management,
Joshua offers regulatory compliance oversight and
executive leadership for large-scale municipal and
federal construction initiatives. Adept at navigating
complex regulatory landscapes, overseeing multi-million
dollar budgets, and cultivating high-performing teams,
Joshua Kaiser is known driving operational excellence,
optimizing resources, and leading transformations that
enhance communities and improve quality of life. He is
also a skilled communicator and relationship builder,
engaging effectively with elected officials, stakeholders,
and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful
delivery of high-impact projects.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Clovis Fire Station, CA
Norwalk Police Operations Consolidation Project, CA
Fresno County Sheriff Substation, CA
Visalia Civic Center (Public Safety Office Building, Evidence
Processing/Storage Building, & Council Chambers), CA
Department of State Hospitals, CA
90+ Projects, Totaling $1.7B+
Naval c Maintenance Center
Flight Simulator Building
24 Maintenance Facilities
Flightline, Taxi & Fuel Skid Additions
Naval Air Station Lemoore Hangar 6, CA
Naval Air Station Lemoore Hangar 5 Remodel, CA
Naval Air Station Lemoore Centralized Engine Repair
Facility, CA
Piedmont Aquatic Center, CA
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Dustin Alamo
CCM, LEED AP, DRE BROKER #01930629
Pre-Construction Manager
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Colorado, Boulder
CERTIFICATIONS
State of California Licensed Real
Estate Broker
Certified Construction Manager
(CCM)
LEED Accredited Professional
AFFILIATIONS
U.S. Green Building Council, Member
Construction Management
Association of America, Member
State of California Licensed Real
Estate Broker DRE #01930629
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
20
QUALIFICATIONS
Dustin serves as the Vice President of Strategic Services
for Griffin Structures, Inc. His primary responsibilities
include the executive management of all needs
assessment and master planning projects ranging by
facility type, including corporate yards, administration
facilities, library and cultural arts buildings, law
enforcement facilities, fire safety facilities, community
and senior centers, utility facilities, and others. In
addition, Dustin is skilled at developing long-term facility
plans (ranging from $10M to $400M) which incorporate
future space requirements, phasing considerations, and
capital funding mechanisms such as bonds, repositioning
real estate assets, and public private partnerships (P3).
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Buena Park Fire Station No.61, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 411, CA
Manhattan Beach Fire Station No.2, CA
Morgan Hill Butterfield Fire Station Pre-Development, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CA
Tustin Water Administration Building, Corporate Yard &
Emergency Operations Center, CA
San Bernardino County, Valley Communications Center, CA
Buena Park Police Department Headquarters, CA
Visalia Emergency Communications Center, CA
Watsonville Civic Center & Police Department, CA
Covina Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Garden Grove Police & Fire Department Headquarters Pre-
Development, CA
Hesperia Police Department Headquarters, CA
Inglewood Emergency Operations Center Renovation, CA
Newport Beach Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Redondo Beach Shooting Range Pre-Development, CA
Rialto Police Department Pre-Development, CA
San Bernardino County Public Safety Operations Center, CA
Westminster Public Safety Training Center, CA
Yucaipa Police Department Pre-Development, CA
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Lance Solomon
CCM
Sr. Construction Manager
EDUCATION /
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Construction Manager
(CCM)
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
APWA, Public Works Inspection
Certification
Certified Professional in Erosion &
Sediment Control (CPESC)
Confined Space Training
Concrete Field Testing Technician
OSHA, Construction Safety & Health
US Army Corps, Construction Quality
Mgmt
CPR & Basic First Aid, ASHI
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
28
QUALIFICATIONS
Lance Solomon offers more than 25 years of construction
experience that encompasses public works renovations
and new construction, educational facilities, sports parks/
recreational facilities, underground utilities, demolition,
and stormwater. His responsibilities have encompassed
preparation of a bid ability review; evaluation of the
bids; conduction of the pre-construction conference; and
processing control documents such as minutes, progress
payments, schedules, change orders, weekly reports, and
all federally and state required documents.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Carlsbad Police & Fire Headquarters Renovation Project, CA
Campbell Police Operations Building Renovation, CA
Orange City Fire Department Headquarters, CA
Dixon Hall Memorial Park, CA
San Juan Capistrano Paseo Adelanto Mixed-Use Housing &
City Hall, CA
Lake Forest Sports Park & Recreation Center, CA
East Bay Regional Parks District, Aquatic Ctr, Oakland, CA
Mountain View Rengstorff Park Aquatic Center, CA
San Bruno Recreation & Aquatics Center, CA
Vista Hermosa Aquatic Ctr & Sports Park, San Clemente, CA
Esencia Sports Park, Mission Viejo, CA
Rialto Frisbie Park Expansion, CA
San Bernardino County Lake Gregory Dam Rehabilitation, CA
Carlsbad Pine Avenue Community Center & Gardens, CA
Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park, CA
Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District, Vernola Park
Expansion & Community Center, CA
Campbell Library Renovation, CA
Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CA
Carlsbad Orion Center Maintenance Building, CA
Oso Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA
Urban Runoff Treatment Facility, San Clemente, CA
Arroyo Avenue Landslide Winterization, Oceanside, CA
Roblar Road Emergency Repair, Camp Pendleton, CA
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Ryan Craven
CPE, CMIT
Cost Estimator
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Construction
Engineering, National University,
Costa Mesa
CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Estimator (CPE)
Construction Manager in Training
(CMIT)
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Plumbing
Engineers (ASPE)
CoreNet Global (Young Leaders
Group)
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
17
QUALIFICATIONS
Ryan is an expert in value engineering and construction
cost estimating, including master planning, conceptual,
schematic design development, and construction
document phases. He is a skilled mediator, participating
in change order preparation, validation, and negotiation.
He has reconciliation experience with general contractors
and subcontractors, and communicates well with all
design team members, promoting open-door dialogue
and effective project solutions.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Buena Park Fire Station No.61, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 411, CA
Manhattan Beach Fire Station No.2, CA
Morgan Hill Butterfield Fire Station Pre-Development, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, CA
Tustin Water Administration Building, Corporate Yard &
Emergency Operations Center, CA
San Bernardino County, Valley Communications Center, CA
Buena Park Police Department Headquarters, CA
Visalia Emergency Communications Center, CA
Watsonville Civic Center & Police Department, CA
Covina Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Garden Grove Police & Fire Department Headquarters Pre-
Development, CA
Hesperia Police Department Headquarters, CA
Inglewood Emergency Operations Center Renovation, CA
Newport Beach Police Department Pre-Development, CA
Redondo Beach Shooting Range Pre-Development, CA
Rialto Police Department Pre-Development, CA
San Bernardino County Public Safety Operations Center, CA
Westminster Public Safety Training Center, CA
Yucaipa Police Department Pre-Development, CA
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Jeremy Hart
AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB
Principal-in-Charge
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
Cal Poly Pomona
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Architect, California
No. 29148
LEED Accredited Professional
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
U.S. Green Building Council
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
25
QUALIFICATIONS
As Director of Civic + Cultural at LPA, Jeremy Hart
designs with discovery and impact in mind. With
more than 25 years of experience, he believes that
the direction of design should reflect the will of the
community.
As an architect and a history buff, Jeremy is driven by
the desire to create and influence our environment in
a meaningful way. He asserts that architects’ ability
to create meaningful impressions on people can
influence a community, interactions and the surrounding
environment. Jeremy approaches each project like a
puzzle that needs to be solved, uncovering each factor
that may contribute to a project. Jeremy strives to learn
how the project site and environment will inform the
functional requirements of the building program and the
values of the community.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, Salinas, CA
Rialto Police Department, Rialto, CA
Buena Park Fire Station No. 61, Buena Park, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 411, Cathedral City, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 20, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 55, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 38, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 27, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 39, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 47, Irvine, CA
Visalia Emergency Communications Center, Visalia, CA
Valley Communications Center, San Bernardino, CA
Fire Station No. 178, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Victorville Police Department, Victorville, CA
Chino Hills Government Center - Police & Fire Facilities,
Chino Hills, CA
High Desert Public Safety Operations Center, Hesperia, CA
Campbell Police Operations Building, Campbell, CA
San Bernardino County Forensic Sciences Lab, CA
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Tracey Powl
ARCHITECT, LEED AP BD+C
Project Manager
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace
Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Architect, California
No. 33257
LEED Accredited Professional
AFFILIATIONS
U.S. Green Building Council
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
25
QUALIFICATIONS
An architect with more than 25 years of experience,
Tracey has worked on a range of projects in the civic,
corporate, targeted developer and education markets.
His knowledge of building codes reflects his technical
expertise and attention to detail.
Tracey is adept to approach each project with logic
and reason, while remaining flexible to varying project
demands. Dedicated to project performance goals, he
has an extensive understanding of building systems.
For the Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station, Tracey will
assist with all phases of from schematic design through
completion to deliver the design for an efficient and
effective space.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Buena Park Fire Station No. 61, Buena Park, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 411, Cathedral City, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 20, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 55, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 38, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 27, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 39, Irvine, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 47, Irvine, CA
San Bernardino County Forensic Sciences Lab,
San Bernardino, CA
Tustin Corporate Yard, Tustin, CA
West Hollywood Aquatics and Recreation Center,
West Hollywood, CA
LAUSD Fremont High School Expansion (Design Build),
Los Angeles, CA
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Ti Than
ARCHITECT, LEED AP BD+C
Project Designer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
Cal Poly Pomona
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Architect, California
No. C38322
LEED Accredited Professional
AFFILIATIONS
U.S. Green Building Council
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
23
QUALIFICATIONS
For over 20 years, Ti has worked as a designer for civic
projects. With his range of experience, he is well versed
in adapting the design process to meet the specific
needs and ensure that the vision for the project becomes
the reality and the objectives are achieved.
For the Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station project, Ti will
act as the lead project designer and be responsible for
the initial master plan studies, conceptual design process
through construction documentation and communicating
the design concepts to the client. Ti will use BIM
application tools, 3-D modeling and renderings to help
visualize the concept and idea.
With a creative design approach that uses sustainable
strategies, Ti has a keen eye for detail and effective
communication to bring a concept to life.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, Salinas, CA
Cathedral City Fire Station No. 411, Cathedral City, CA
Buena Park Fire Station No. 61, Buena Park, CA
Chino Hills Government Center - Police & Fire Facilities,
Chino Hills, CA
Rialto Police Department, Rialto, CA
Campbell Police Operations Building, Campbell, CA
High Desert Government Center, Hesperia, CA
San Bernardino County Forensic Sciences Lab, San
Bernardino, CA
Oroville Government Center Campus, Butte County, CA
Tustin Corporate Yard, Tustin, CA
West Hollywood City Hall, West Hollywood, CA
West Hollywood Aquatics and Recreation Center,
West Hollywood, CA
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Daniel Wang
SE, PE
Director of Structural Engineering
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Southern California
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Structural Engineer (SE),
California, No. S4453
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE),
California, No. C46318
AFFILIATIONS
Structural Engineers Association of
Southern California (SEAOSC)
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
37
QUALIFICATIONS
With more than 30 years of structural engineering
experience, Daniel uses his extensive experience in design
and construction to create a holistic approach between
architecture and engineering. He provides comprehensive
technical design, delivering innovative structural solutions
for a wide variety of project types utilizing a hands-
on approach during all design phases, from agency
processing, through construction administration to
project closeout.
Passionate about innovation and creativity, Daniel
is committed creating cohesive solutions to complex
challenges. The ingenuity of every solution matures
with each project, often allowing exploration in new
techniques. Awareness to these opportunities and
employment of them, is Daniel's key to successfully
delivering desired project objectives, such as safety,
functionality, efficiency and constructibility.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Buena Park Fire Station No. 61, Buena Park, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 20, Irvine, CA
Garden Grove Fire Department, Garden Grove, CA
County of Orange Civic Center, Santa Ana, CA
LAUSD Hamilton High School Modernization (Design-Build),
Los Angeles, CA
LAUSD Roosevelt High School Modernization (Design-Build),
Los Angeles, CA
West Hollywood City Hall, West Hollywood, CA
West Hollywood Aquatics and Recreation Center,
West Hollywood, CA
Laguna Niguel City Hall and Library, Laguna Niguel, CA
Malibu City Hall and Library Renovation, Malibu, CA
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Erik Ring
PE, LEED FELLOW
Director of Engineering,
MEP Engineer
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Engineering
Harvey Mudd
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE),
California, No. 31731
LEED Fellow
AFFILIATIONS
U.S. Green Building Council
American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE)
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
28
QUALIFICATIONS
As Director of Engineering, Erik Ring provides overall
leadership for the LPA’s multi-disciplinary engineering
efforts including structural, sites, and systems design
focused teams. The engineering teams at LPA work to
enhance our approach of an informed design process
using integrated teams. Erik provides technical and
design leadership for integrating appropriate, cost-
effective and high-performance engineering solutions
for LPA projects. His focus is on integrating sustainable
design strategies within LPA projects through
understanding every projects’ goals, opportunities, and
constraints.
Erik’s professional experience includes engineering,
research, commissioning and building energy analysis
for over 50 LEED and green building projects. Erik
specializes in designing high-performance HVAC systems
and energy-efficient buildings. He applies passive
strategies, load reduction, proven technologies and sound
engineering to optimize energy performance and indoor
environmental quality, while minimizing capital, energy,
and maintenance costs for LPA clients.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, Salinas, CA
Buena Park Fire Station No. 61, Buena Park, CA
Orange County Fire Authority Station No. 20, Irvine, CA
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Station No. 178, Rancho
Cucamonga, CA
Rialto Police Department, Rialto, CA
Valley Communications Center, San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino County Forensic Sciences Lab, San
Bernardino, CA
High Desert Public Safety Operations Center, Hesperia, CA
Campbell Police Operations Building, Campbell, CA
County of Orange Civic Center, Santa Ana, CA
Colton Civic Center Feasibility Study, Colton, CA
Tustin Corporate Yard, Tustin, CA
West Hollywood Aquatics and Recreation Center,
West Hollywood, CA
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Kathereen Shinkai
PE, F.ASCE
Director of Civil Engineering
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of California, Irvine
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE),
California, No. 68369
ASCE Fellow
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineering
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
25
QUALIFICATIONS
As a civil engineer, Kathereen Shinkai has extensive
experience with local agencies, and has strong working
relationships developed with agency staff which enables
more timely and efficient plan review and permit
processing.
Kathereen has managed and designed a range of
projects that include institutional, retail/commercial
centers, master planned residential communities,
religious facilities, public works and industrial facilities.
Her technical expertise includes the design and
coordination of water, sewer, storm drain, horizontal
control, rough and precise grading and street
improvements plans. Kathereen is also adept in obtaining
environmental compliance and has prepared many EIR,
SWPPP and WQMP reports.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Selma Fire Station No.3, CA
Salinas Police Services Headquarters, Salinas, CA
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Station No. 178, Rancho
Cucamonga, CA
Valley Communications Center, San Bernardino, CA
Rialto Police Department, Rialto, CA
High Desert Government Center, Hesperia, CA
High Desert Public Safety Operations Center, Hesperia, CA
Campbell Police Operations Building, Campbell, CA
San Bernardino County Forensic Sciences Lab, San
Bernardino, CA
County of Orange Civic Center, Santa Ana, CA
Laguna Niguel City Hall and Library, Laguna Niguel, CA
Malibu City Hall and Library Renovation, Malibu, CA
West Hollywood City Hall, West Hollywood, CA
West Hollywood Aquatics and Recreation Center,
West Hollywood, CA
LAUSD Hamilton High School Modernization (Design Build),
Los Angeles, CA
LAUSD Roosevelt High School Expansion (Design Build),
Los Angeles, CA
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Kari Kikuta
PLA, ASLA
Director of Landscape Architecture
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Cal Poly Pomona
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Landscape Architect,
California, No. 4932
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Landscape
Architects
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
25
QUALIFICATIONS
Kari Kikuta designs outdoor spaces to positively shape
environments for meaningful uses. As LPA’s Director
of Landscape Architecture, Kari is primarily focused
on developing landscape architecture for site-focused
projects while overseeing the growth and organization of
the discipline throughout the firm.
With 25 years of landscape design experience, leadership
and passion, Kari’s portfolio ranges from large-scale
planning and urban design, to multifamily residential, to
the development of site-specific sustainable solutions
for education facilities. To effectively program the
outdoors, Kari blends the existence between interior and
exterior environments, extending the opportunities for
the outdoors to promote healthy, balanced lifestyles.
This innovative style benefits both the project process
and client experience, helping to develop outdoor
environments conducive to creativity, collaboration,
connectivity and exploration.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Campbell Police Operations Building, Campbell, CA
County of Orange Civic Center, Santa Ana, CA
County of Orange Facilities Strategic Plan, Santa Ana, CA
San Pablo Police Department, San Pablo, CA
LAUSD Fremont High School Expansion (Design Build),
Los Angeles, CA
LAUSD Hamilton High School Modernization (Design Build),
Los Angeles, CA
Hoag Irvine Campus Expansion (Design Build), Irvine, CA
Agnews K-12 Campus, Santa Clara, CA
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APPENDIX D – RISK ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Required Submittal
ϭ͘ List the full names of any partners, owners, officers or other persons occupying a position of authority or
responsibility in your organization.
Ϯ͘ Have the individual(s) in item #1 been subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership proceedings
in the last five (5) years?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϯ͘ Has your business/company/organization filed for bankruptcy within the last five (5) years?
Yes □ No □ If so, please enclose details.
ϰ͘ Has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 ever had a contract for the general
type of services/product sought by the City terminated for non-compliance or inadequate performance?
Yes □ No□ If yes, please enclose details.
ϱ͘ Has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 ever defaulted on a contract for
the general type of services/product being sought by the City?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϲ͘ Has there been, in the last five (5) years, or is there now pending or threatened, any litigation,
arbitration, governmental proceeding or regulatory proceeding involving claims in excess of $100,000
with respect to the performance of any services or the provision of any product by your
business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϳ͘ Has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 ever defaulted in fulfilling all of
its obligations relating to the payment of City taxes, fees, or other obligations?
Yes □ No □ If no, please enclose details.
ϴ͘ In the last five (5) years, has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1, been or
currently involved in any action, audit or investigation brought by any federal government agency or
authority or by any state or local governmental agency?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϵ͘ In the last five (5) years, has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 been
debarred or suspended for any reason by any federal, state, or local government or refrained from bidding
on a project due to an agreement with such governmental agency?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please attach a full explanation.
ϭϬ͘ In the past five (5) years, has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 had its
Please refer to the bottom of page 2 of Appendix D to
view our owners and officers.
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surety called upon to complete any contract, whether government or private sector?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϭϭ͘ In the past five (5) years, has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 had a
revocation, suspension, or disbarment of any business or professional permit and/or license?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϭϮ͘ Has your firm or any of its owners, officers or partners ever been convicted of a federal or state crime of
fraud, theft, or any other act of dishonesty?
Yes □ No □ If yes, identify on a separate signed page the person or persons convicted, the court (the
County if a state court, the district or location of the federal court), the year and the criminal conduct.
Signature
͘ THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT THE RESPONSES PROVIDED ARE
CORRECT AND TRUTHFUL TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND FOR THOSE
RESPONSES GIVEN WHICH ARE BASED ON INFORMATION AND BELIEF, THOSE
RESPONSES ARE TRUE AND CORRECT BASED ON MY PRESENT BELIEF AND
INFORMATION.
͘ Dated this day of of the year
Name of organization:
Signature:
Printed Name and title:
16 July 2025
Griffin Structures, Inc.
OWNERS & OFFICERS
Roger Torriero, Chief Executive Officer (Owner)
Jon Hughes, President
Mark Hoglund, Chief Financial / Operations Officer
Kelly Boyle, Executive Vice President
Dustin Alamo, Vice President of Strategic Services
Robert Godfrey, Vice President of Operations
Dustin Alamo, Vice President
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APPENDIX D – RISK ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
Required Submittal
ϭ͘ List the full names of any partners, owners, officers or other persons occupying a position of authority or
responsibility in your organization.
Ϯ͘ Have the individual(s) in item #1 been subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership proceedings
in the last five (5) years?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϯ͘ Has your business/company/organization filed for bankruptcy within the last five (5) years?
Yes □ No □ If so, please enclose details.
ϰ͘ Has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 ever had a contract for the general
type of services/product sought by the City terminated for non-compliance or inadequate performance?
Yes □ No□ If yes, please enclose details.
ϱ͘ Has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 ever defaulted on a contract for
the general type of services/product being sought by the City?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϲ͘ Has there been, in the last five (5) years, or is there now pending or threatened, any litigation,
arbitration, governmental proceeding or regulatory proceeding involving claims in excess of $100,000
with respect to the performance of any services or the provision of any product by your
business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϳ͘ Has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 ever defaulted in fulfilling all of
its obligations relating to the payment of City taxes, fees, or other obligations?
Yes □ No □ If no, please enclose details.
ϴ͘ In the last five (5) years, has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1, been or
currently involved in any action, audit or investigation brought by any federal government agency or
authority or by any state or local governmental agency?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϵ͘ In the last five (5) years, has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 been
debarred or suspended for any reason by any federal, state, or local government or refrained from bidding
on a project due to an agreement with such governmental agency?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please attach a full explanation.
ϭϬ͘ In the past five (5) years, has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 had its
Please refer to the following page.
Please see attached for furher details.
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surety called upon to complete any contract, whether government or private sector?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϭϭ͘ In the past five (5) years, has your business/company/organization/individual(s) in item #1 had a
revocation, suspension, or disbarment of any business or professional permit and/or license?
Yes □ No □ If yes, please enclose details.
ϭϮ͘ Has your firm or any of its owners, officers or partners ever been convicted of a federal or state crime of
fraud, theft, or any other act of dishonesty?
Yes □ No □ If yes, identify on a separate signed page the person or persons convicted, the court (the
County if a state court, the district or location of the federal court), the year and the criminal conduct.
Signature
͘ THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT THE RESPONSES PROVIDED ARE
CORRECT AND TRUTHFUL TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND FOR THOSE
RESPONSES GIVEN WHICH ARE BASED ON INFORMATION AND BELIEF, THOSE
RESPONSES ARE TRUE AND CORRECT BASED ON MY PRESENT BELIEF AND
INFORMATION.
͘ Dated this day of of the year
Name of organization:
Signature:
Printed Name and title:
16 July 2025
LPA, Inc.
Jeremy Hart, Principal
SENIOR OFFICIALS / EXECUTIVES
Wendy Rogers, Chief Executive Officer
Keith Hempel, President and Chief Design Officer
Jon Mills, Chief Operating Officer
Frederick Braggs, Chief Financial Officer
James Kelly, Secretary & Treasurer, Executive Vice President
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ATTACHMENT TO APPENDIX D -
RISK ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
In more than 59 years of business, LPA has not been involved in any litigation or arbitration
resulting in a judgment or any other evidence of liability that has been the result of alleged
negligent design by the firm. We have been informed by our Professional Liability Insurance
Agent that LPA is in the lowest five percent of professional architectural and engineering firms
with regard to incidence of litigation. LPA takes great pride in this record and feel it reflects our
professionalism and ability to resolve inevitable project challenges as they occur, rather than
allowing problems to become larger issues.
This record of success is due to the professional manner in which we produce bid documents
and manage our projects. In addition, the collaborative process that LPA utilizes to program
and design a project helps our clients build a facility that is appropriately functional and
representative of their needs.
Litigation & Claims [ Past 5 Years ]
Palomar Community College District
Explanation – The General Contractor was sued by its subcontractors for additional costs and
retention monies owing, and the Contractor cross-complained against the District. The District, in
turn, cross-complained for indemnity to LPA. LPA entered into a joint defense agreement with the
District.
Date of Notice: April 1, 2016.
Status: Resolved October 21, 2021 through direct negotiation with the Client and Contractor by
mutual agreement without admission of liability.
Court: County of San Diego, North County Division
Case No.: 37-2019-00008919-CU-BC-NC.
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District,
Performing & Visual Arts Center
Explanation – Client is claiming additional change order and delay costs due to alleged E&O in
the contract documents.
Date of Notice: September 30, 2022
Status: In Litigation
Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
Case No.: 37-2022-00039161-CU-BC-CTL
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Exclusions & Exceptions
We have reviewed the City's requisite documents and have included the proposed exceptions and
deviations below.
SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
• Article 4.C. Insert at the end: “Consultant reserves the right to assess a 1 ½% per month (18% per year) service charge
on any non-disputed unpaid balances over 60 days outstanding.”
• Article 5.B. 2nd line. Remove "and agents" and "defend with counsel acceptable to"
• Article 5.C.1 3rd line. Remove "agents"
• Article 5.C.2 3rd line. Remove "agents" and on 5th line add "to the extent" between "fees," and "arising"
• Article 5.D. 2nd line from bottom. Remove "lapse or" and replace "a material change" with "nonrenewal"
• Article 7B. 2nd line. Insert "after providing notice of default and a reasonable opportunity to cure" between "option,"
and "may"
• Exhibit A.V.G. Ownership of Material. Replace all language with "Upon completion or termination of this Agreement,
all original documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents
prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall become the
sole property of the CITY and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by the CITY without the permission
of the CONSUL TANT (but use or alteration without CONSULTANT'S permission is at CITY'S sole risk). With respect
to computer files, CONSULTANT shall make available to the CITY at the CONSULTANT'S office, upon reasonable
written request by the CITY, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling,
transferring, copying and/or printing computer files. CONSUL TANT hereby grants to CITY all right, title, and interest
in and to the documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents
prepared by CONSUL TANT in the course of providing the Services under this Agreement. All reports, documents, or
other written material developed by CONSUL TANT in the performance of the Services pursuant to this Agreement
shall be and remain the property of the CITY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any intellectual property owned,
created, made, conceived, reduced to practice, or developed prior to, or independent of, any services performed
under this Agreement ("Prior Intellectual Property") will remain the property of CONSULTANT. Upon execution of
this Agreement, CONSUL TANT hereby grants to CITY a nonexclusive, perpetual, fully-paid, assignable license in
CONSULTANT'S Prior Intellectual Property used on this Project as reasonably required to make use of the work
product for the sole purpose of completing the design and construction of the Project, provided that the CITY
substantially performs its obligations, including prompt payment of all undisputed sums when due under this
Agreement and any use or modification of CONSULTANT'S Prior Intellectual Property is at CITY'S sole risk. This
assignable license in CONSULTANT'S Prior Intellectual Property does not extend to CONSULTANT'S Prior Intellectual
Property not used on this Project."
• Exhibit A.J. We assume that no federal funds will be applied to this project.
We respectfully request, and welcome, the opportunity to review and discuss the above comments with the
City and its legal counsel.
Thank you.
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Controls & Reporting
Griffin Structures brings a wealth of experience
in project management and controls, supported
by a robust suite of industry-standard software
tools. Leveraging our significant experience,
particularly in fire station projects across the
state, we have honed our expertise in utilizing
various project management software systems.
Our firm is well-versed in platforms such
as Submittal Exchange, Bluebeam, and the
Microsoft Suite, which have proven instrumental
in facilitating document management,
communication, and progress tracking. From
a document management perspective we
recommend Submittal Exchange given its ease
of use and transparency of document flow,
however we possess familiarity with other
software solutions like Procore and Raken,
enabling us to adapt to the specific needs of
each project seamlessly.
Moreover, Griffin Structures is committed to
embracing innovation in project management
technology. We are prepared to integrate
cutting-edge tools like OpenSpace, enabling
real-time synchronization of jobsite observations
with project documentation. This forward-
thinking approach enhances transparency and
efficiency, allowing stakeholders to access timely
information and make informed decisions.
In terms of reporting procedures, our firm
has established methods for developing and
disseminating comprehensive project reports
and records. Our approach emphasizes clarity
and conciseness, ensuring that all stakeholders
are kept informed of project status, milestones,
and any pertinent updates.
Overall, Griffin Structures is positioned to
provide an integrated cost/change/schedule
control system tailored to your project's
requirements. Our extensive experience, coupled
with our commitment to leveraging advanced
technology, enables us to deliver exceptional
project management services while mitigating
risks and aligning with schedule and budget
objectives.
WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPT HEADQUARTERS
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
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*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
Griffin Structures Fee Proposal
Gilroy Santa Teresa Fire Station
July 16, 2025
Griffin Structures’ Fee Proposal is based on all reasonable costs necessary to perform Construction
Management and Master Architectural Services for the City of Gilroy’s New Santa Teresa Fire Station
Facility. For these requisite services Griffin Structures proposes the following Not-to-Exceed Fee based
on hourly rates:
Construction Management Services: $ 847,300
Master Architectural Services: $ 261,000
Reimbursable Expenses: $ 54,700
Total $ 1,163,000
All proposed hourly rates are fully burdened and include overhead profit, taxes, and benefits. Hourly
rates are escalated by the CPI annually and the fee is reflective of the annual increases. The hours
identified for each individual employee and task are estimates only and are not to be construed as not
to exceed hours for any individual task, phase, or time period. We reserve the right to reallocate hours
between staff members and tasks, in consultation with the City’s Project Manager, in order to accomplish
the overall objectives and requirements of the project.
Services are based on an assumption of a 30-month schedule assuming 16 months for construction and
closeout. Any extension of the schedule may result in added fee, in good faith negotiation with the City.
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*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
APPROACH TO PROJECT SCHEDULE
This proposal assumes the following durations by phase (some which may overlap with one another)
and is illustrated in the Resource Allocation Schedule attached:
1. Phase 1: Program Verification & Concept Design (2 months)
2. Phase 2: Bridging Documents Development (3 months)
3. Phase 3: DBE Prequalification & Selection (6 months)
4. Phase 4: DBE Final Design & Construction Documents (9 months)
5. Phase 5: Construction Support (15 months)
6. Phase 6: Project Closeout (1 month)
APPROACH TO STAFFING & PROJECT TEAM
To bring the highest level of efficiency and value to the City, Griffin Structures has assembled following
team:
Jon Hughes will serve as Principal-in-Charge for the duration of the project and will provide oversight
as-needed to the team to ensure a successful delivery for a total of 120 hours.
Joshua Kaiser will serve as Project Executive for the duration of the project and will provide as-needed
leadership to the team to ensure successful delivery bringing his current fire station experience to the
Team. For this level of service, we have allocated a total of 608 hours of Leonard’s time.
Dustin Alamo will serve as the Preconstruction Manager and will lead the Team in shaping of program
verification and successful preparation of bridging documents. We have allocated a total of 344 hours
of Dustin’s time.
Lance Solomon will serve as the Sr. Construction Manager throughout the project. In that role, Lance
will support the Pre-Construction Phase with constructability reviews and then manage the
construction & closeout phase. For these services, we have allocated 1,704 hours of Lance’s time.
Ryan Craven will serve as the Cost Estimator for the duration of the project. We have allocated a total
of 100 hours of Ryan’s time.
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*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1. Insurance costs are included as a reimbursable expense and will be billed monthly at the rate of $10
per $1,000.
2. On-site trailer rental, furniture, utilities, and sanitary facilities for our field staff (Project Management
team) are excluded. We assume that offices will be provided as part of the construction site trailer(s)
being provided by the City’s contractor or by the City.
3. Costs for all permits required for the project are excluded. It is assumed that the Agency will pay
for all permitting fees, assessments, easements, school fees, and other agency or governmental fees
or costs to support the design and construction the project. We have not included any permit related
fees within our fee proposal. Permits will be pulled by others.
4. At no cost to the Owner, and subject to Internal Revenue Code 179D, (Deduction for Energy Efficient
Commercial Buildings) Owner agrees to allocate any applicable tax deductions to construction
manager (Griffin Structures) as may be relevant to ‘public entity’ projects.
5. Costs for construction staking, environmental and hazardous materials surveys, and all environmental
and hazardous materials transportation and remediation costs are excluded.
6. Software licenses or user fees and all software training costs for specific project management
software being required by either the City or their contractor(s) is excluded.
7. Cost of bulk blueprinting for plans and specifications for use by the contractors and subcontractors
is excluded. Funds included in reimbursable expenses are for Griffin printing costs alone.
8. Independent or third-party testing companies such as Roofing, Peer Reviews, LEED, or other
specialized third-party oversight services other than those listed herein are excluded.
9. No FF&E or OS&E procurement is included in this proposal.
10. Construction Site Security is excluded.
11. This proposal does not include a formal independent Inspector of Record (IOR); it is assumed that
any Building Department inspections will be performed by the City’s Building Department inspections
staff.
12. Construction Manager will review all RFI’s, Submittals, and Substitutions only for completeness.
Approvals shall be executed by the designer of record.
13. Construction Cost Estimates, when provided, are based on standard industry practice, professional
experience, and knowledge of market conditions. Griffin has no control over material and labor costs,
contractor’s methods of establishing prices or the market and bidding conditions at the time of bid.
Therefore, Griffin does not guarantee that bids received will not vary from the cost estimate provided
and Griffin is not liable for any costs, liabilities, or damages incurred by the Agency arising from
Griffin’s opinion of cost, the actual project cost to the Agency, delays caused by events outside the
control of Griffin, or any labor or material cost increases.
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GRIFFIN STRUCTURES + LPAFEE PRoPoSAL 67
+
*CONFIDENTIAL*
NOTICE: The data on pages of this response identified by an asterisk (*) contain technical or financial information, which are trade secrets, or information for which disclosure would result in substantial
injury to the proposer’s competitive position. Proposer requests that such data be used only for the evaluation of the response but understands that the disclosure will be limited to the extent the City
considers proper under the law. If an agreement is entered into with the proposer, the City shall have the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the agreement, unless otherwise obligated by law.
14. Griffin is not responsible for, and the City will hold Griffin harmless from, any schedule delays and/or
any losses, damages, or liabilities resulting therefrom that are caused by (1) events or conditions
that are outside of Griffin’s control or (2) the acts or omissions of parties for whom Griffin is not
legally liable (collectively, “Non-Consultant Delays”). The schedule for completion will be extended
for any Non-Consultant Delays. If Griffin incurs additional costs or expenses due to Non-Consultant
Delays, then Griffin’s fee compensation will be equitably adjusted to cover such additional costs or
expenses.
15. For document tracking control, Griffin has included the use of “Submittal Exchange” for managing
construction documentation, and based the hours allocated in this proposal accordingly. The cost of
“Submittal Exchange” is included here as a reimbursable expense.
16. Dry utility design consultation services are not included.
17. This proposal does not include services inclusive of surveying, geotechnical engineering,
environmental consulting, construction inspection, SWPPP monitoring, IT network equipment
specification and planning, or move-in / start-up coordination and planning.
18. This proposal shall remain valid and in full force and effect for a period of 120 days from date of
issuance, after which time it shall be deemed null and void.
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4.8. FEE PRoPoSAL GRIFFIN STRUCTURES + LPA 68
+
Fee Proposal
PRINCIPAL-IN-
CHARGE
PROJECT
EXECUTIVE
PRECONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
SR. CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
COST
ESTIMATOR
LPA DESIGN
STUDIOS
Jon Hughes Joshua Kaiser Dustin Alamo Lance Solomon Ryan Craven
$300/hr*$285/hr*$285/hr*$265/hr*$240/hr*
1 PROGRAM VERIFICATION & CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 8 16 80 0 40 $84,800 $121,680
1.1 Project Initiation Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
1.2 Site Evaluation Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
1.3 Building Program Development Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
1.4 Research Regulatory Requirements Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
1.5 Conceptual Design Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
2 BRIDGING DOCUMENTS DEVELOPMENT 12 24 120 0 60 $127,200 $182,520
2.1 Schematic Design Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
2.2 Performance Criteria Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
2.3 Outline Specifications Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
2.4 Budget & Schedule Updates Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
2.5 Final Bridging Documents Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
3 DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY (DBE) PREQUALIFICATION & SELECTION 12 24 120 0 0 $0 $41,520
3.1 DBE Prequalifcation / Request for Statement of Qualifications Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
3.2 Request for Proposal and DBE Selection Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
4 DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY (DBE) FINAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 24 240 24 40 0 $34,000 $125,600
4.1 Meeting Participation Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
4.2 DBE Design Submittal Reviews Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
5 CONSTRUCTION PHASE SUPPORT 60 288 0 1560 0 $15,000 $601,900
5.1 Construction Observation & Project Site Management Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
5.2 Construction Progress and Site Meetings Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
5.3 Construction Schedule and Budget Management Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
5.4 Project File Management Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
5.5 DBE Submittal Reviews Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
5.6 Master Architect Construction Phase Responsibilities Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
6 PROJECT CLOSEOUT 4 16 0 104 0 $0 $35,080
6.1 Punchlist Coordination and Documentation Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
6.2 Management of Warranty Work Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
6.3 Final Project Cost Evaluation Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
6.4 Review of DBE Closeout Documentation Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
6.5 Delivery of Final Documents Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl
120 608 344 1,704 100
$38,520 $182,720 $99,080 $502,080 $24,900 $261,000
$1,108,300
7 REIMBURSABLE COSTS $54,700
7.1 Insurance $12,200
7.2 Misc. Expenses (Printing, Travel, etc.)$30,000
7.3 Document Control System (18 months)$12,500
GRAND TOTAL $1,163,000
*The rates shown are for 2025. The fee is inclusive of rates escalated annually.
ITEM
NO.
PROJECT
PHASE LUMP-SUM
AMOUNT
TOTAL
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4.8. FEE PRoPoSAL GRIFFIN STRUCTURES + LPA 69
+
Resource Allocation
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
PHASE 1: PROGRAM VERIFICATION & CONCEPT DESIGN
Project Initiation
Site Evaluation
Building Program Verification
Research Regulatory Requirements
Conceptual Design
PHASE 2: BRIDGING DOCUMENTS DEVELOPMENT
Schematic Design
Performance Criteria
Outline Specifications
Budget & Schedule Updates
Final Bridging Documents
PHASE 3: DBE PREQUALIFICATION & SELECTION
DBE Prequal / Request for Statement of Quals
RFP and DBE Selection
PHASE 4: DBE FINAL DESIGN & CONST DOCUMENTS
Design Development
Construction Documents
Plan Check / Permitting
Budget & Schedule Updates
PHASE 5: CONSTRUCTION
Construction - Grading / Utilities
Construction - Building / Site
Principal-In-Charge, Jon Hughes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Project Executive, Joshua Kaiser 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Preconstruction Manager, Dustin Alamo 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 8 8 8
Sr. Construction Manager, Lance Solomon 40 104 104
Cost Estimator, Ryan Craven 40 60
Principal-In-Charge, Jon Hughes 1,200$ 1,200$ 1,200$ 1,200$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$ 1,260$
Project Executive, Joshua Kaiser 2,240$ 2,240$ 2,240$ 2,240$ 2,360$ 2,360$ 2,360$ 2,360$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 11,800$
Preconstruction Manager, Dustin Alamo 11,200$ 11,200$ 11,200$ 11,200$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 11,800$ 2,360$ 2,360$ 2,360$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Sr. Construction Manager, Lance Solomon -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 11,200$ 29,120$ 29,120$
Cost Estimator, Ryan Craven -$ 9,600$ -$ -$ 15,300$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
LPA Design Studios 42,400$ 42,400$ 42,400$ 42,400$ 42,400$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 4,250$
57,040$ 66,640$ 57,040$ 57,040$ 73,120$ 15,420$ 15,420$ 15,420$ 19,670$ 19,670$ 19,670$ 17,310$ 17,310$ 28,510$ 46,430$ 46,430$
PROJECT PHASE
MONTHLY STAFFING HOURS
2025 2026
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4.8. FEE PRoPoSAL GRIFFIN STRUCTURES + LPA 70
+
Resource Allocation (cont.)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB
PHASE 4: DBE FINAL DESIGN & CONST DOCUMENTS
Design Development
Construction Documents
Plan Check / Permitting
Budget & Schedule Updates
PHASE 5: CONSTRUCTION
Construction - Grading / Utilities
Construction - Building / Site
PHASE 6: PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Punchlist, warranties, closeout
TOTALS
Principal-In-Charge, Jon Hughes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 120
Project Executive, Joshua Kaiser 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 608
Preconstruction Manager, Dustin Alamo 344
Sr. Construction Manager, Lance Solomon 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 1,704
Cost Estimator, Ryan Craven 100
Principal-In-Charge, Jon Hughes 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,320$ 1,380$ 1,380$ 38,520
Project Executive, Joshua Kaiser 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 4,960$ 5,200$ 5,200$ 182,720
Preconstruction Manager, Dustin Alamo -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 99,080
Sr. Construction Manager, Lance Solomon 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 30,680$ 32,240$ 32,240$ 502,080
Cost Estimator, Ryan Craven -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 24,900
LPA Design Studios 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 1,154$ 261,000
38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 38,114$ 39,974$ 38,820$ 1,108,300
MONTHLY STAFFING HOURS
PROJECT PHASE 2027 2028
Note: This proposal shall remain valid and in full force and effect for a period of 120 days from the day of issuance, after which it shall be deemed null and void.
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NORTHERN CA OFFICE
1850 WARBURTON AVE
SUITE 120
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
408 955 0431
SOUTHERN CA OFFICE
1 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
BUILDING I SUITE 829
IRVINE, CA 92618
949 497 9000
MANHATTAN BEACH FIRE STATION NO.2
ORANGE CITY FIRE DEPT HEADQUARTERS
TUSTIN FIRE STATION NO.37
CATHEDRAL CITY FIRE STATION NO.411
BUENA PARK FIRE STATION NO.61
VISALIA EMERGENCY COMM. CENTER
IRVINE FIRE STATION NO.51 SELMA FIRE STATION NO.3
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City of Gilroy
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Adopt an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025
California Building Codes with Amendments
Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
From: Brad Kilger, Interim City Administrator
Department: Community Development
Submitted by: Sharon Goei, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Hipolito Olmos, Building Official
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt an ordinance amending Sections 6.1, 6.6, and 6.7 of Chapter 6 of the Gilroy
Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Code, 2025
California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California
Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025
California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025
California Green Building Standards Code, 2024 International Property Maintenance
Code, and 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with amendments.
BACKGROUND
On August 4, 2025, the City Council introduced an ordinance adopting the 2025
California Building Codes by reference, with specified amendments. The City Council
set a public hearing for August 18, 2025, to consider the adoption of the ordinance, in
accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.3. Notice of the public
hearing was published on August 1 and 8, 2025, pursuant to Government Code Section
6066. There were no modifications to the ordinance as a result of the first reading.
ANALYSIS
Adoption of the new 2025 California Codes with local amendments that are carried
forward and consistent with prior code cycles will ensure that the current level of
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protection and safety will be maintained for the Gilroy community, and that buildings and
structures in Gilroy will continue to safeguard the public’s health, safety, and general
welfare.
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the ordinance, which incorporates the new
codes with proposed amendments, along with findings that each amendment is
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
Once adopted, the ordinance will become effective on September 17, 2025. Staff will file
a copy of the ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission. The new
2025 codes, along with local amendments, will become effective and applicable on
January 1, 2026.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may adopt the new codes without any of the amendments; adopt the
new codes with only a portion of the amendments; or adopt the new codes with
modifications to the amendments. Staff does not recommend these actions. Without the
complete code adoption with amendments, the base code would provide only the
minimum standards without considering local conditions in Gilroy.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
There is no direct cost to the City for adopting the Codes.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Notice of the public hearing is published in the Gilroy Dispatch on August 1 and August
8, 2025. The August 18, 2025, City Council meeting agenda packet is available through
the City’s webpage.
NEXT STEPS
If adopted, the ordinance will become effective in 30 days on September 17, 2025. Staff
will file a copy of the ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 6.1, 6.6, AND 6.7 OF
CHAPTER 6 OF THE GILROY MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL
CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE,
2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE, AND 2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL
AND SPA CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has adopted and published
an updated Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the 2025 California
Building Standards Code, that will become effective statewide on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958. 7, and
18941.5 establish the authority for a city to adopt and make local amendments and modifications
to the building standards in the California Building Standards Code to establish more restrictive
building standards than those contained in the California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and
18941.5 permit a city to make such local amendments and modifications as the city determines
are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and
18941.5 require a city, before making any amendments and modifications to the California
Building Standards Code, make an express finding that such amendments and modifications are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy has reviewed and intends to adopt the 2025 California
Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend portions of the California Building
Standards Code to better address local conditions and makes express findings that such
amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions as set forth in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Building Code Adoption
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SECTION I
The City Council has duly considered the full record before it, which may include but is not
limited to the staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and other materials and evidence
submitted or provided to the City Council. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to
be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION II
The City Council hereby finds and determines that this Ordinance has been assessed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code, § 21000 et seq.)
(“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15000 et seq.) and is
categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines, § 15061(b)(3), which exempts from
CEQA any project where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity
in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Adoption of the proposed
Ordinance would not be an activity with potential to cause significant effect on the environment
because the changes made to the California Building Standards Code within are enacted to
mitigate the threats posed to public peace, health and safety from earthquakes, storms, floods,
high winds and fire, and therefore is exempt from CEQA. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the Ordinance in question may have a significant effect on the
environment; accordingly, the Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA.
SECTION III
Section 6.1 of Chapter 6 of the Gilroy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and
replaced with the text below to read as follows:
6.1 Construction codes adopted.
For the purpose of setting forth proper regulations for the protection of the public health, safety
and welfare, regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, relocation,
demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of buildings
and structures in the city, providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor
and provisions for the violation thereof, the following construction codes are adopted, as
amended, to apply in the City of Gilroy:
(a) 2025 California Building Code;
(b) 2025 California Residential Code;
(c) 2025 California Electrical Code;
(d) 2025 California Mechanical Code;
(e) 2025 California Plumbing Code;
(f) 2025 California Energy Code;
(g) 2025 California Historical Building Code;
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(h) 2025 California Existing Building Code;
(i) 2024 International Property Maintenance Code;
(j) 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code;
(k) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code;
(l) 2025 California Fire Code;
(m) 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
SECTION IV
Section 6.6 of Chapter 6 of the Gilroy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and
replaced with the text below to read as follows:
6.6 Adoption.
1. This article shall be known and cited as the Gilroy Building Safety Code.
2. The following Codes are hereby adopted by reference for the City of Gilroy:
(a) The 2025 California Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly
incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The
adoption includes Appendix J. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 6.7(a). The
2025 California Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Building Code"
for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building
Official for use and examination by the public.
(b) The 2025 California Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc.
and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference
expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein.
The adoption includes Appendix BG. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 6.7(b).
The 2025 California Residential Code shall be designated and referred to as the
"Residential Code" for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the
office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(c) The 2025 California Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Agency
and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 3 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly
incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The
adoption includes Annexes A, B, C, D, and F. Amendments, if any, are set forth in
Section 6.7(c). The 2025 California Electrical Code shall be designated and referred to as
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the “Electrical Code” for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the
office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(d) The 2025 California Mechanical Code, published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in
Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred
to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though
fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 6.7(d). The 2025
California Mechanical Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Mechanical Code"
for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building
Official for use and examination by the public.
(e) The 2025 California Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in
Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred
to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though
fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A, B, C, D, I, and M.
Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 6.7(e). The 2025 California Plumbing Code
shall be designated and referred to as the “Plumbing Code” for the City of Gilroy. There
is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and
examination by the public.
(f) The 2025 California Energy Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and
the California Building Standards Commission in Part 6 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly
incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The
adoption includes Appendices 1-A and 1-B. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section
6.7(f). The 2025 California Energy Code shall be designated and referred to as the
“Energy Code” for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office
of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(g) The 2025 California Historical Building Code, published by the International Code
Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 8 of Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this
reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth
herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 6.7(g). The 2025 California
Historical Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Historical Building
Code” for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the
Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(h) The 2025 California Existing Building Code, published by the International Code
Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 10 of Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this
reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth
herein. The adoption includes Appendices A1, A2, A3, and A5. Amendments, if any, are
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set forth in Section 6.7(h). The 2025 California Existing Building Code shall be
designated and referred to as the “Existing Building Code” for the City of Gilroy. There
is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and
examination by the public.
(i) The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code
Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly
incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The
adoption includes Appendix A. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 6.7(i). The
2024 International Property Maintenance Code shall be designated and referred to as the
"Property Maintenance Code" for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on
file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(j) The 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, published by the International
Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly
incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein.
Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 6.7(j). The 2024 International Swimming
Pool and Spa Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Swimming Pool and Spa
Code" for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the
Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(k) The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, published by the International Code
Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 11 of Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations, also known as the CALGreen Code, is hereby
adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of
this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section
6.7(k). The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code shall be designated and
referred to as the “Green Building Standards Code” for the City of Gilroy. There is one
copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by
the public.
SECTION V
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958. 7 and 18941.5, the City Council
hereby finds that the amendments are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological or
topographical conditions as set forth below.
1. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following
climatic conditions.
(a) The region is within a climate zone that requires compliance with energy
efficiency standards for building construction. The amendment adds design
flexibility that will add to energy efficiency in construction while maintaining
nationally recognized health and safety standards. This reason is hereinafter
referred to as “Climatic I.”
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(b) The region is within a national climate zone that is designated “Very High” on
the Termite Infestation Probability Map. This reason is hereinafter referred to as
“Climatic II.”
2. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following
geological conditions.
(a) The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United
States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent
earthquake activities have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a
contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety of
building occupants. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Geological I.”
(b) The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United
States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent
earthquake activities have indicated the lack of flexibility of materials and/or
building systems as a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection
of the life-safety of building occupants and increased the cost of rehabilitation of
structures. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Geological II.”
3. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following
topographical conditions.
(a) Portions of the City are in hillside areas that are hazardous fire areas that have
only limited fire suppression forces and facilities available for the protection of
life and property. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Topographical I”
(b) Portions of the City are in hillside areas with extensive hillside construction that
is prone to erosion. This reason is hereinafter referred to as “Topographical II”.
4. Some of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of other climatic,
geological or topographical conditions.
SECTION VI
Section 6.7 of Chapter 6 of the Gilroy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and
replaced with the text below to read as follows:
6.7 Amendments.
(a) Amendments to the Building Code
(1) Amend Section 1.8.4.2 to read as follows:
1.8.4.2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted City of Gilroy
Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
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Reason for amendment: The City adopts the Comprehensive Fee Schedule annually. All
Building and development fees shall be assessed in accordance with the most current and
adopted Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(2) Amend Section 105.7 to read as follows:
105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit, along with all plans and
documentation approved by the building official, shall be kept on the site of the work
until final approval has been granted by the building official.
Reason for amendment: Clarifies that the approved plans and documentations are at the
job site for the inspector and contractor to follow.
(3) Amend Section 109.2 to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical
and plumbing systems or alternations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall
be paid as required by the adopted current adopted City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee
Schedule.
Reason for amendment: The City Council reviews and adopts the City of Gilroy
Comprehensive Fee Schedule. All Building and development fees shall be assessed in
accordance with the most current and adopted Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(4) Amend Section 109.4 to read as follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a
permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said
permit, the fee for necessary permits shall be double the fee established by the current
City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by the city council.
Reason for amendment: The City Council reviews and adopts the City of Gilroy
Comprehensive Fee Schedule. All Building and development fees shall be assessed in
accordance with the most current and adopted Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Doubling
the permit fee is a standard procedure from prior practice and adopted codes.
(5) Add Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Plan review fees. When a plan review requires a plan checking fee, the fee
shall be paid at the time of submitting plans, calculation and specifications for
checking. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items an
additional plan review fee may be charged as deemed necessary by the building
official at an hourly rate established in the City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee
Schedule adopted by the city council.
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Reason for amendment: Provides clarification of when plan review fees are paid and
maintains consistency with prior adopted code cycles that additional fees may be charged
as deemed necessary by the Building Official at an hourly rate as established in the most
current and adopted Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(6) Add Section 110.7 to read as follows:
110.7 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced
until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted or otherwise made
available the inspection record card issued by the building official such as to allow
the Building Official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding
inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and available by the permit
holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
Reason for amendment: The building official amends and adds this new section to require
that the inspection card be available at the job site. The inspection card contains
inspection description and building inspector signoff information to allow the inspector to
follow through on each permit.
(7) Amend Section 402.5 as follows:
Delete exception.
Reason for amendment: Geological I and II
(8) Amend Section 403.3 as follows:
Delete exception.
Reason for amendment: Geological I and II
(9) Amend Section 404.3 as follows:
Delete all exceptions.
Reason for amendment: Geological I and II
(10) Amend Section 410.6 as follows:
Delete all exceptions.
Reason for amendment: Geological I and II
(11) Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:
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903.2 Where Required. Approved Automatic sprinkler system in new and existing
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations as set forth in the Gilroy
Fire Code and the California Fire Code. If any conflicts occur between the California
Building Code and the Gilroy Fire Code, the Gilroy Fire Code shall prevail.
Reason for amendment: Amending the Code to explicitly express that if any conflicts
occur between the California Building Code and the Gilroy Fire Code, the Gilroy Fire
Code shall prevail.
(12) Add Section 1505.1.3 to read as follows:
1505.1.3 Roofing requirements in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
Roofing requirements for structures located in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area
shall comply with Section 705A. The entire roof covering of every existing structure
where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year
period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied
in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be
a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.
Reason for addition is to require that the roof covering for structures in the hillside area is
a minimum Class A, and this is necessary due to the climatic conditions of the area. The
hillside area has a long history of high winds, with an associated higher risk of
accelerated and more significant structure damage and higher potential for related
casualties.
(13) Add Section 1505.1.4 to read as follows:
1505.1.4 Roofing. Class A roof covering shall be required for all Hillside
Construction.
Reason for amendment: Amending the Code to require that the roof covering for
structures in the hillside area is a minimum Class A, and this is necessary due to the
climatic conditions of the area. The hillside area has a long history of high winds, with an
associated higher risk of accelerated and more significant structure damage and higher
potential for related casualties.
(14) Amend Section 1705.3 Exception 1 to read as follows:
1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade
plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the
footing is based upon a specified compressive strength, f’c , no greater than 2,500
pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa).
Reason for amendment: Amending the Code to require special inspection for isolated
spread concrete footings of buildings of three stories or less where the structural design of
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the footing is based upon a specified compressive strength of concrete greater than 2,500
psi, and this is necessary due to expansive (clay) soils and seismic activity common to
this geological area.
(15) Amend Section 1808.1 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as
follows:
All new foundations for building additions to R-3 occupancies shall be of the same
type of foundation system as the existing structure, unless the foundation system is
designed, and plans, calculations, and specifications are prepared, stamped and
signed, by a California licensed engineer or architect.
Reason for amendment: Amending the Code to require all new foundations for building
additions to R-3 occupancies shall be of the same type of foundation system as the
existing structure, unless the foundation system is designed, and plans, calculations, and
specifications are prepared, stamped and signed, by a California licensed engineer or
architect, and this is necessary due to expansive (clay) soils and seismic activity common
to this geological area.
(16) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix J - Grading
(17) Add subsections to Section J110 Erosion Control to read as follows:
J110.3 Erosion Control.
a. The applicant shall submit an Interim Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. This can
be incorporated on the Grading Plan and shall include the following information:
1. Maximum surface runoff from the site as calculated using the method approved
by the Building Official.
2. A delineation and brief description of the surface runoff and erosion control
measures to be implemented including, but not limited to, types and methods of
applying mulches to be used.
3. A delineation and brief description of vegetative measures to be taken,
including but not limited to, seeding methods, the type, location and extent of
existing and undisturbed vegetation types, and a schedule for maintenance and
upkeep.
b. No improvements planned. Where an applicant does not plan to construct
permanent improvements on the site, or plans to leave portions of the site graded
but unimproved, applicant must:
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1. Submit an Interim Plan designed to control runoff and erosion on the site for the
period of time during which the site, or portions thereof, remain unimproved.
2. Submit a request for release after the completion of grading.
c. Work Schedule. The applicant must submit a master work schedule showing the
following information:
1. Proposed grading schedule.
2. Proposed conditions of the site on each July 15, August 15, September 15, and
October 15 during which the permit is in effect.
3. Proposed schedule for installation of all interim erosion and sediment control
measures including, but not limited to, the stage of completion of erosion
control devices and vegetative measures on each of the dates set forth in
Subsection (2).
4. Schedule for construction of final improvements, if any.
5. Schedule for installation of permanent erosion and sediment devices where
required.
d. Season Work (October 15 to April 15).
1. For commencement of the grading during the wet season, applicant must
provide special documentation, as required by Building Official, showing the
reasons other than financial, for the need to commence at that time.
2. For continuation of activities, other than installation, maintenance or repair of
measures in the interim or final plans, during the wet season, permittee must
apply for and receive in writing from the Building Official, every five (5)
working days, special permission to proceed.
3. The Building Official shall grant permission under this subsection on the basis
of weather forecasts, experience and other pertinent factors, which indicate the
activity, may occur without excessive erosion occurring.
J110.4 Dust and Mud Control Measures. Contractors performing grading operations
within the City where dry conditions or wet conditions are encountered shall adequately
and effectively control dust or mud from spreading off site or onto existing structures
on site. Prior to commencement of grading operations, contractor shall furnish details
of proposed dust or mud control measures to the Building Official for approval. Failure
to control dust or mud from grading operations shall result in suspension of grading
operations until adequate measures are in place to allow continuance.
J110.5 Archeological Discovery. If in the course of any grading operation, any
artifacts, human remains, or substantial fossils are discovered, all grading operations
shall cease, and the discovery site shall be suitably marked and protected from further
damage. A report of such findings shall be as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.
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Specifically, if human remains are discovered, the Sheriff-Coroner and the Building
Official shall be notified. If no human remains are discovered, but artifacts or
significant fossils are discovered, the Building Official shall be notified.
J110.6 Administration and Enforcement.
J110.6.1 Work Stoppage. Whenever the Building Official determines that the work
does not comply with the terms of the permit or of this Ordinance Section, they may
order the immediate cessation of all work hereunder until such corrective measures
have been completed.
J110.6.2 Right of Entry. Whenever the Building Official or designated
subordinate(s) have reasonable or probable cause to believe that there exists
accelerated erosion and/or a violation of this Ordinance Section, they may enter such
site at all reasonable times to inspect the same, to perform any duty imposed upon
them by this Ordinance Section; providing that if such premises are occupied, they
shall first present proper credentials and request entry, and if the premises are found
to be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
person having charge or control of said premises and request entry. If such entry is
refused or the owner or person having charge or control cannot be located after
reasonable effort, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided
by law to secure entry and abate the erosion or violation.
J110.6.3 Notification of Violation. Any person found to be in violation of the
provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be required to correct the problem upon
written notification from the Building Official or designated subordinate(s). Such
written notification may require that certain conditions be adhered to in the correction
of the problem. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Use of specific erosion control techniques
b. Submittal of plans and specifications to be approved by the Community
Development Department, and any other department affected by such work,
prior to the commencement of corrective work.
c. Completion of corrective work within a specified time period.
J110.6.4 Abatement of Violation. If the responsible party fails to act in response to
written notification of the Building Official, the violation may be declared a public
nuisance and be abated as required to restore the site to its original condition. Where
there is an emergency condition of erosion or sediment damaging a waterway, marsh,
or other body of water, or significant habitat or archeological site, the Building
Official may have the necessary corrective work done and bill the property owner or
lien the property for repayment.
J110.6.5 Penalties.
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a) Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, or firm or
corporation violating, or causing or permitting the violation of any of the
provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be subject to citations and penalties set
forth in the Gilroy Municipal Code, Section 1.7, Section 6.16 and Chapter 6A.
b) Each separate day or portion thereof during which any violation occurs or
continues without a good faith effort by the responsible person to correct the
violation, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
c) In addition to the above noted penalties, the Building Official is hereby authorized
to attach an investigation fee up to twice the grading permit fee, to any such
permit issued for corrective action.
J110.6.6 Enforcement. The Building Official and or their designated subordinate(s)
is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Ordinance
Section. For such purpose, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law
enforcement officer.
J110.6.7 Appeals. Any person who believes the Building Official has erred in the
technical application of this Ordinance Section may appeal such action to the
Building Board of Appeals.
Reason for amendment: Geological II.
(b) Amendments to the Residential Code
(1) Amend Section 1.8.4.2 to read as follows:
1.8.4.2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted City of Gilroy
Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Reason for amendment: The City adopts the Comprehensive Fee Schedule annually. All
Building and development fees shall be assessed in accordance with the most current and
adopted Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(2) Amend Section R105.7 to read as follows:
R105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit, along with all plans and
documentation approved by the building official, shall be kept on the site of the work
until final approval has been granted by the building official.
Reason for amendment: Clarifies that the approved plans and documentations are at the
job site for the inspector and contractor to follow.
(3) Amend Section R108.2 to read as follows:
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R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical
and plumbing systems or alternations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall
be paid as required by the adopted current adopted City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee
Schedule.
Reason for amendment: The City Council reviews and adopts the City of Gilroy
Comprehensive Fee Schedule. All Building and development fees shall be assessed in
accordance with the most current and adopted Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(4) Amend Section R108.6 to read as follows:
R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which
a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said
permit, the fee for necessary permits shall be double the fee established by the current
City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by the city council.
Reason for amendment: The City Council reviews and adopts the City of Gilroy
Comprehensive Fee Schedule. All Building and development fees shall be assessed in
accordance with the most current and adopted Comprehensive Fee Schedule. Doubling
the permit fee is a standard procedure from prior practice and adopted codes.
(5) Add Section R108.7 to read as follows:
R108.7 Plan review fees. When a plan review requires a plan checking fee, the fee
shall be paid at the time of submitting plans, calculation and specifications for
checking. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items an
additional plan review fee may be charged as deemed necessary by the building
official at an hourly rate established in the City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee
Schedule adopted by the city council.
Reason for amendment: Provides clarification of when plan review fees are paid and
maintains consistency with prior adopted code cycles that additional fees may be charged
as deemed necessary by the Building Official at an hourly rate as established in the most
current and adopted Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
(6) Add Section 109.5 to read as follows:
109.5 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced
until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted or otherwise made
available the inspection record card issued by the building official such as to allow
the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding
inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and available by the permit
holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
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Reason for amendment: The building official amends and adds this new section to require
that the inspection card be available at the job site. The inspection card contains
inspection description and building inspector signoff information to allow the inspector to
follow through on each permit.
(7)Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix BG – Sound Transmission
(c) Amendments to the Electrical Code
(1) Amend Section 230.2 by adding subsection (F) to read as follows:
230.2(F). Underground Service. All new electrical services shall be underground
and installed per Section 230.30, Underground Service-Lateral Conductors. In
existing commercial and industrial areas, existing overhead utilities shall be placed
underground in connection with new development. In existing residential areas of the
city in which development has occurred with overhead utilities in or along the
frontage of properties, existing utilities shall be placed underground in connection
with the development or redevelopment of property consisting of four (4) or more
dwelling units.
Reason for amendment: Section is amended to require undergrounding for new electrical
services. Section is also amended to remain consistent with the Gilroy Municipal code
Chapter 21 Section 21.114 titled Undergrounding required with new streets and
development. Many buildings in Gilroy are located in high wind areas. Due to this local
climatic condition, amending the Code to provide for elimination of overhead services
that are inherently less safe in the event of windstorms will provide a higher level of
safety.
(2) Amend Section 230.70(A) by adding subsection (4) to read as follows:
(4) Main Service Disconnect Location. The building main service disconnect and/or
disconnects shall be installed on the first-floor level of the building, in accordance
with 230.70(A)(l), (A)(2), and (A)(3).
Reason for amendment: Quick access to the buildings main service disconnect is critical
for emergency services. This amendment provides a quicker means of finding the
location of the main power disconnects to buildings in the event of seismic events and
other emergencies. This critical as Gilroy is located in an area of high seismic activities.
(3) Amend Section 250.50 by adding subsection (A) to read as follows:
Main 250.50(A). Grounding System in New Buildings. Grounding electrode
systems in all new buildings shall be an electrode encased by at least 50 mm (two
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inches) of concrete, located horizontally near the bottom or vertically, and within that
portion of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with earth. The
electrode shall consist of at least 6.0 m (20 feet) of one or more steel reinforcing bars
or rods, of not less than 13 mm (½ inch) diameter or consisting of at least 6.0 m (20
feet) of bare copper conductor not smaller than 4 AWG. The connection side of this
concrete-encased electrode shall be located remotely away from the main electrical
service equipment.
Reason for amendment: Amending the Code allows significantly higher assurances that
the grounding of the building electrical system will not deteriorate and fail due to the
properties of local soils. Other types of grounding, such as rods, maybe subject to
deterioration in local soils, whereas an encased electrode will not be in contact with the
soils. Providing a concrete-encased electrode enhances the capability of keeping
electrical systems grounded, which is important for electrical services in the City of
Gilroy.
(4) Adopt the following Annex:
Annex A – Product Safety Standards
Annex B – Application Information for Ampacity Calculation
Annex C – Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Tray Fill Tables for Conductors and Fixture
Wires of the Same Size
Annex D – Examples
Annex F – Availability for Critical Operations Power Systems; and Development and
Implementation of Functional Performance Tests (FPTs) for Critical Operations
Power Systems
(d) Amendments to the Mechanical Code
(1) Adopt no amendments.
(e) Amendments to the Plumbing Code
(1) Amend Section 604.3 to read as follows:
604.3 Copper or Copper Alloy Tube. Copper or copper alloy tube for potable water
piping shall have a weight of not less than type “L”.
Reason for amendment: Most of the surface soils in the Santa Clara Valley is relatively
young and unconsolidated sedimentary materials formed from a wide variety of parent
materials. The varying chemical composition, degree of weathering, and the relatively
acid environment have created soils of varying types, which are particularly corrosive in
nature.
(2) Add Section 719.1.1 to read as follows:
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719.1.1 Clean-outs shall be installed on private property adjacent to property line
where the private sewer system connects to the public sanitary sewer lateral. All such
line clean-outs shall be extended to grade with materials according to specifications
approved by the Administrative Authority and terminate within a listed and labeled
box.
Exception: If the lateral does not exceed 12 ft. from the back of sidewalk to the
building drain clean-out, the run must be substantially straight.
Reason for amendment: This amendment is to comply with City of Gilroy sewer standard
SWR-5B.
(3) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix A – Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System
Appendix B – Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems
Appendix C – Alternate Plumbing Systems
Appendix D – Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems
Appendix I – Installation Standards
Appendix M – Peak Water Demand Calculator
(f) Amendments to the Energy Code
(1) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix 1-A – Standards and Documents Referenced in the Energy Code
Appendix 1-B – Energy Commission Documents Incorporated by Reference in Their
Entirety
(g) Amendments to the Historical Building Code
(1) Adopt no amendments.
(h) Amendments to the Existing Building Code
(1) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix A1 – Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing
Wall Buildings
Appendix A2 – Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and
Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms
Appendix A3 – Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls
and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-Frame Residential Buildings
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Appendix A5 – Referenced Standards
(i) Amendments to the Property Maintenance Code
(1) The codes, standards, and references in this code shall be revised as follows:
Delete the following references Insert the following references
• International Building Code
• International Mechanical Code
• National Electrical Code
• International Fire Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Existing Building Code
• International Residential Code
• International Energy Conservation Code
• International Green Construction Code
• International Zoning Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• Name of Jurisdiction
• Jurisdiction to insert appropriate schedule
• Board of appeals
• 2025 California Building Code
• 2025 California Mechanical Code
• 2025 California Electrical Code
• 2025 California Fire Code
• 2025 California Plumbing Code
• 2025 California Existing Building Code
• 2025 California Residential Code
• 2025 California Energy Code
• 2025 California Green Building Standards Code
• City of Gilroy Zoning Ordinance
• No reference
• City of Gilroy
• City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee Schedule
• Hearing Officer
(2) Amend Section 102.4 to read as follows:
102.4 Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to
abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies
relating to the correction of any code violation or the removal or demolition of any
structure that is dangerous, unsafe, or insanitary.
Reason for amendment: To be consistent with Municipal Code Section 5B.9.
(3) Amend Section 105.3 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:
Any and all costs incurred by the city in connection with securing lawful entry to a
structure or premise including but not limited to, costs of investigation, staffing costs
incurred in the preparation of warrants, and all subsequent costs necessary to enforce
compliance with the provisions of this Code may be recovered including late payment
charges and costs of collection by use of any and all available legal means.
Reason for amendment: To clarify the process of cost recovery where the Right of Entry
for inspection of a premise or structure is refused.
(4) Amend Section 106.1 to read as follows:
106.1 Means of appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code
official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the
hearing officer, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days
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after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall
be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted
thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully
apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means.
Reason for amendment: Gilroy Municipal Code Chapter 6A has already established an
appeal process through the Administrative Hearing Officer.
(5) Delete Section 106.2 Limitations of authority through Section 106.4 Administration.
(6) Amend Section [A] 107.1 to read as follows:
107.1 Unlawful acts. It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance for
any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any premise,
building, structure or building service equipment, or cause or permit the same to be
done in violation of this code or the technical codes.
Reason for amendment: To agree with 2022 California Building Code Sec. 114.1
(7) Amend Section [A] 107.5 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as
follows:
Procedures used and actions taken to correct or abate violations are not limited by this
code. Procedures used and actions taken under this code may be utilized in
conjunction with or in addition to any other procedure applicable to the regulation of
buildings or structures or property.
Reason for amendment: To be consistent with Municipal Code Section 5B.9.
(8) Amend Section 109.1 to read as follows:
109.1 Unsafe conditions. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official
to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found
unlawful, such structure shall be posted in accordance with this section and declared
to be a public nuisance and the violations shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or removal pursuant to the provisions of this code.
Reason for amendment: The section focused on condemnation only. It has been revised to
more closely follow the language from Section 202 of the 1997 Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings Code.
(9) Amend Section 109.1.4 to read as follows:
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109.1.4 Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part
to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or was erected,
altered, occupied or maintained contrary to law; or one that is partially constructed,
reconstructed or demolished upon which work is abandoned. Work is deemed
abandoned when there is no valid building or demolition permit.
Reason for amendment: Incorporated portions of 1997 Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings Code Section 302 (18).
(10) Amend Section 109.1.5 by adding the following paragraph to the end of the Section:
Whenever exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to
such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall
inside the middle one third of the base.
Reason for amendment: Section 302 (10) of the 1997 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
Code clearly establishes this method to determine when a building or its structural
elements are excessively and/or dangerously leaning.
(11) Amend Section 109.2 by deleting the words “of condemnation”:
Reason for amendment: The section referenced posting the structure for condemnation
only; however, we post several different types of placards.
(12) Amend Section 109.5 to read as follows:
109.5 Unauthorized tampering. Placards, notices, signs, tags or seals posted or
affixed by the code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed, tampered with, or
removed without authorization from the code official. Any person violating this
subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Reason for amendment: To include the terms “Notices” and “Placards” referenced in
2021 IPMC 111.4 & 111.7 and comply with 1997 Uniform Housing Code Sec. 1104.2
and 1997 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code Section 404.1.
(13) Amend Section 109.7 to read as follows:
109.7 Placarding. When the code official determines a structure, equipment or
premise has been erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved,
removed, damaged, converted or demolished, equipped, used, occupied or
maintained in violation of this code or the technical codes and the structure,
equipment or premise constitutes a danger to the life, limb, property or safety of the
public or the occupants, the code official shall post a placard on the structure,
equipment or premise in a conspicuous place in or about the affected structure,
equipment or premise. The placard shall clearly state the code official’s Order
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regarding the structure, equipment, or premise, and specify the conditions which
necessitated the posting.
Reason for amendment: The section focused on posting structures or equipment for
condemnation only; however, we use several different types of postings.
(14) Amend Section 109.7.1 to read as follows:
109.7.1 Placard removal. The code official shall remove the placard whenever the
defect or defects upon which the placarding action was based has been eliminated.
Any person who defaces or removes a placard without the approval of the code
official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this code.
Reason for amendment: The section focused on posting structures or equipment for
condemnation only; however, we use several different types of placards/postings.
(15) Amend Section 109.8 to read as follows:
109.8 Prohibited occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, owner’s
authorized agent or person responsible for the premise to occupy or allow to be
occupied a placarded structure or premise or operate placarded equipment in
violation of the code officials posted order.
Reason for amendment: The section focused on posting structures or equipment for
condemnation only; however, we use several different types of posting.
(16) Add Section 109.10 to read as follows:
109.10 Recordation of notices and orders. If compliance with the order is not
achieved within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and
timely filed, the code official is authorized to file in the office of the county
recorder a certificate describing the property, and that the premise, building,
structure or building service equipment is in violation of this code or the technical
codes or other regulation applicable to buildings or structures or property.
Whenever the ordered corrections have been completed and the violations no longer
exist on the property described in the certificate, and when all fines, fees, penalties,
and incurred costs associated with the property have been satisfied, the code official
shall issue a new certificate certifying that all required corrections have been made.
Reason for amendment: To comply with the recordation guidelines in the 1997
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code Section 402.
(17) Amend Section 202 definition for Dwelling Unit to read as follows:
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[A] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit, whether part of a multiple unit complex, or
a detached individual residential dwelling, that provides complete independent
living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. “Recreational vehicles” as defined by
Gilroy Zoning Ordinance Section 30.2.20 shall not be used or classified as
Dwelling Units and must at all times be stored with pop-outs closed and utilities
disconnected in compliance with Gilroy Zoning Ordinance Section 30.33, unless
they are located in an approved mobile home park or RV park.
Reason for amendment: To clarify that recreational vehicles are not dwelling units for the
purposes of this code.
(18) Amend Section 202 definition for Garbage to read as follows:
GARBAGE. Garbage shall be defined pursuant to Gilroy Municipal Code Section
12.1.
Reason for amendment: Gilroy Municipal Code Section 12.1 has already defined this
term.
(19) Amend Section 202 definition for Inoperable Motor Vehicle to read as follows:
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle which cannot be driven upon the
public streets for reasons including but not limited to being registered non-
operational, unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair, missing
components, incapable of being moved under its own power or is prohibited from
being operated on a public street or highway for any reason pursuant to the
provisions of the California Vehicle Code.
Reason for amendment: To include the intent of Gilroy Municipal Code Sec. 5C.8(b) and
Sec. 15.111.
(20) Amend Section 202 definition for Rubbish to read as follows:
RUBBISH. Rubbish shall be defined pursuant to Gilroy Municipal Code Section
12.1.
Reason for amendment: Gilroy Municipal Code Section 12.1 has already defined this
term.
(21) Amend Section 301.3 by adding the following paragraph to the end:
The storage of any motor vehicle, special mobile equipment, truck, boat, travel
trailer, aircraft, camper, mobile home, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, appliance,
furniture or the storage or accumulation of garbage, refuse or rubbish as defined by
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Gilroy Municipal Code Chapter 12 or the storage of any boxes or similar storage
containers, household items or residential belonging or similar objects, materials of
any kind or the storage or placement of any building or structure including permit
exempt storage buildings or structures, on any vacant parcel without approval of the
City of Gilroy is prohibited.
Reason for amendment: To clarify uses and activities that are not allowed on vacant
parcels.
(22) Amend Section 302.1 to read as follows:
302.1 Sanitation. Exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained by the
property owner in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. In residential zones,
accumulations of building materials, junk, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap materials,
boxes or similar storage containers, household items or residential belonging or
similar objects, except items designed for exterior use such as lawn furniture, shall
not be stored or maintained in the front yard area or unenclosed patios, porches,
carports, or areas visible from any street or public way or accessible to the public
for a period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours. Property owners
shall remain liable for violations thereof regardless of any contract or agreement
with any third party regarding such property. The owner of any building lot or
premises within the City where a business, trade or profession has established a
fixed place of business pursuant to Gilroy Municipal Code Section 13.1(b) shall
also comply with the requirements of Municipal Code Section 5B.2(d)(1).
Reason for amendment: The property owner is always held responsible for the proper
maintenance of their property.
(23) Amend Section 302.2 by adding the following sentence at the end of the section:
Excess or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to the nearest
practicable drainage facility approved by the code official.
Reason for amendment: To comply with 2022 California Building Code Section J109.4.
(24) Amend Section 302.3 by adding the following paragraph at the end:
The owner of any building, lot or premises within the city shall maintain the
sidewalks and/or walkways located upon such premises that are accessible to the
general public and the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent
public street or alley in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Maintenance shall
include the removal and proper disposal, by methods approved by the City of
Gilroy, of any dangerous, unsightly and unsanitary conditions such as
accumulations of garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, dirt, gum or other substances or
items, which have been placed, dropped or spilled upon the sidewalks. Where said
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unsightly or unsanitary conditions have been created or caused by the owner of such
building, lot or premises, whether upon the sidewalks and/or walkways located
upon his premises or the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent
public street or alley, or the sidewalks adjacent to buildings, lots or premises in the
vicinity, the owner shall immediately restore the sidewalks and/or walkways to a
clean, safe and sanitary condition.
Reason for amendment: This amendment clarifies the specific exterior property area
requirements referenced by Section 302.1 Sanitation.
(25) Amend Section 302.4 to read as follows:
302.4 Weeds. No owner, agent, lessee or occupant or other person having charge or
control of any building, lot or premises within the city shall permit excess weeds or
vegetation over twelve (12) inches to remain or accumulate upon such premises or
upon public sidewalks or streets or alleys between such premises and the centerline
of any public street or alley. Where overgrown weeds, vegetation, shrubbery, vines
or trees, create an encroachment, harborage or shelter; the code official shall require
the property owner to trim, cut, destroy or remove the overgrowth, and/or raise the
vegetation canopy to a height of seven feet above the ground. All noxious weeds
shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined per Municipal Code Section 12.45.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy
excess weeds or vegetation after service of a notice of violation, they shall be
subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 109.3 and as prescribed by the
City of Gilroy. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly
authorized employee of the City or contractor hired by the City shall be authorized
to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds or excess
vegetation growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the
owner or agent responsible for the property.
Reason for amendment: This section is revised to comply with Municipal Code Section
12.45 and 12.46.
(26) Amend Section 302.8, Exception to read as follows:
Exception: An owner, lessee, or occupant of the property may repair, wash, clean,
or service personal property, provided they comply with Gilroy Zoning Ordinance
and Municipal Codes requirements.
Reason for amendment: This section is revised to comply with Zoning Ordinance and
Municipal Code requirements.
(27) Amend Section 303.2 to read as follows:
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303.2 Enclosures. Private swimming pools, hot tubs, spas and ponds containing
water more than 18 inches in depth shall be completely enclosed by a fence, wall or
other barrier not less than 60 inches in height above the finished ground level
measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates and doors in such
barriers shall be self-closing and self-latching. Where the self-latching device is less
than 54 inches above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located
on the pool side of the gate. Self-closing and self-latching gates shall be maintained
such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from an open
position of 6 inches from the gatepost. The vertical clearance from the ground to the
bottom of the enclosure shall be a maximum of two inches (2”). The maximum
vertical clearance at the bottom of the barrier may be increased to four inches (4”)
when the grade is a solid surface such as a concrete deck. On wood fences with
horizontal members spaced less than forty-five inches (45”) apart, the horizontal
members shall be placed on the poolside of the barrier. The outside surface of the
enclosure shall be free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that
would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of
five years to climb over. Existing pool enclosures shall not be removed, replaced, or
changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier.
Exception: Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346
shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Reason for amendment: To comply with Gilroy Residential Swimming Pool & Spa
Guidelines, and California Health and Safety Code Swimming Pool Safety Act, Section
115920-115929.
(28) Delete Section 304.3 Premises identification.
Reason for amendment: Gilroy Municipal Code Section 6.24(b)(1) has already
established a standard for premises identification.
(29) Amend Section 304.7 to read as follows:
304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight, and not
have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness
or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Damaged or
deteriorated roofs and flashing shall be repaired as expeditiously as possible. When
emergency temporary roof repairs require the installation of tarps or plastic
sheeting to prevent leaks, the temporary repairs shall not extend beyond one
month, unless approved by the Code Official. Such temporary repairs must have
all edges of the material fastened and restrained with sufficient tension to prevent
movement or flapping in the wind. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be
maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be
discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
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Reason for amendment: To address California Health and Safety Code Section
17920.3(a)(14) improper.
(30) Amend Section 304.14 first sentence by deleting the words: “During the period from
[DATE] to [DATE],”
Reason for amendment: Insect screens are always required to be in working conditions.
(31) Amend Section 304.15 to read as follows:
304.15 Doors. Exterior doors, door assemblies, including weather stripping,
thresholds, closers and operator systems if provided, and hardware shall be
maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping
units shall tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in
accordance with Section 702.3.
Reason for amendment: To comply with California Health and Safety Code Section
17920.3.
(32) Amend Section 304.16 to read as follows:
304.16 Under-Floor areas. Under-floor access doors, hatchways and ventilation
openings shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface
drainage water. Doors shall be tight fitting and ventilation openings shall be
properly screened with corrosion-resistant wire mesh having openings not
exceeding ¼ inch in any dimension or alternate approved materials pursuant to
2021 California Building Code Section 1203.
Reason for amendment: To comply with California Health and Safety Code Section
17920.3.
(33) Amend Section 304.18.2 to read as follows:
304.18.2 Windows. Operable windows that provide access to a dwelling unit,
rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped
with a window sash locking device when they are located in whole or in part
within 12 feet above ground level or walking surface or 6 feet horizontally from
the ground, a roof, or any other platform.
Reason for amendment: To comply with California Civil Code Section 1941.3(a)2
(34) Amend Section 305.1, first sentence, to read as follows:
305.1 General The interior of a structure and equipment therein including but not
limited to cabinets, counters and hardware shall be maintained in good repair,
structurally sound and in a sanitary condition.
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Reason for amendment: To comply with California Health and Safety Code Section
17920.3(a)14.
(35) Amend Section 305.6 to read as follows:
305.6 Interior Doors. Every interior door, frame and hardware shall be properly
installed and maintained in a workmanlike manner and capable of being opened,
closed, and latched. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame
and shall be securely attached to the jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the
manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
Reason for amendment: To comply with California Health and Safety Code Section
17920.3(a)14.
(36) Amend Section 308.3.1 to read as follows:
308.3.1 Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling unit or the proprietor,
manager, owner or lessee of any hotel, restaurant, boardinghouse, rooming house
or other place of business in the city shall be responsible for providing approved
leak-proof, covered, outside garbage receptacles for each dwelling unit or place of
business pursuant to Gilroy Municipal Code Section 12.18. Receptacles and
storage areas shall be at all times kept in a sanitary condition. Receptacles shall be
placed for collection in the alley behind the premises, or if there is no alley access,
then on the front curb in front of the premises being served, or such other place as
may be approved by the director of public works or the garbage contractor, so as to
be readily accessible for removing and emptying the same. Receptacles shall be
placed in the proper area for collection the evening prior to collection and shall be
removed and stored at an approved location by the morning after. For dwelling
units, receptacles shall be stored in the side yard, fully concealed behind a fence or
gate immediately adjacent to the house or garage. Where the code official
repeatedly finds a site in violation of Municipal code section 5B.2(2) or 5C.7, he or
she may require the property owner to provide an additional or larger outside
garbage container for the premise to use.
Reason for amendment: To comply with Gilroy Municipal Code Chapter 5 and Section
12.18 and 12.19.
(37) Amend Section 309.1 to read as follows:
309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect, rodent, vermin, or
other infestations. When an insect, rodent, vermin or other infestation is brought to
the attention of the code official, he or she may require the owner or owner’s
authorized agent having charge or control of the building, lot or premise to hire a
licensed exterminator or other qualified professional to inspect the building, lot or
premise and provide a written report verifying the presence and severity of such
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infestation including in the report a recommendation for proper extermination or
elimination of the infestation. All structures and/or areas in which infestations are
found, shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be
injurious to human health. After extermination of the infestation is complete, the
code official may request a written notice from the licensed exterminator or other
qualified professional attesting to the completion and success of the recommended
extermination procedures. After the infestation is eliminated, proper precautions
shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
Reason for amendment: California Health and Safety Code Sec 17920.3(12) states
“Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents as determined by the health officer” renders
dwelling units substandard. The language has been amended to clarify the process.
(38) Amend Section 309.2 to read as follows:
309.2 Owner. The owner of any structure or premise shall be responsible for
extermination within the structure or premise prior to renting or leasing the
structure or premise. The owner of a structure or premise containing a dwelling
unit, multiple occupancy, rooming house, or a nonresidential structure shall be
responsible for maintaining the structure and premise in a rodent and/or pest-free
condition. If an infestation is caused by an occupant substantially failing to
properly maintain their occupied area of the structure or premise “as clean and
sanitary as the condition of the structure or premise permits”. For as long as the
occupant’s failure either substantially causes an unlivable condition to occur, or
substantially interferes with the owner’s ability to repair the condition, the owner
does not have to repair the condition. Where defects in a structure substantially
contribute to or cause an infestation, the owner shall be responsible for correction
of the defect and extermination of the infestation.
Reason for amendment: To agree with California Civil Code Section 1941.2(a).
(39) Delete Section 309.3 Single Occupant through Section 309.5 Occupant.
Reason for amendment: Comply with California Tenants Handbook guidelines.
(40) Delete Section 404.5 Overcrowding through Section 404.6 Efficiency unit.
Reason for amendment: Overcrowding is regulated by 1997 Uniform Housing Code
Section 503.2 and Efficiency Units are regulated by California Building Code Section
1208.4.
(41) Amend Section 505.3 by adding the following sentence to the end of the Section:
Where there’s damage or unauthorized modification to or use of a backflow
prevention device, the code official may require theft prevention cages or
enclosures to be installed.
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Reason for amendment: To address California Health and Safety Code Section
17920.3(a)(14) improper maintenance.
(42) Amend Section 505.4:
Delete the words: “adequate combustion air is provided” and replace with the
words: “the installation complies with Chapter 5 of the California Plumbing Code
and Section 904.0 of the 2022 California Mechanical Code”
Reason for amendment: To comply with California Plumbing and Mechanical code
requirements.
(43) Amend Section 506.2 by adding the following sentence to the end of the Section:
Sewer line cleanout plugs, or caps shall be of an approved type and shall be
securely installed and remain in place at all times except when servicing the drain
line.
Reason for amendment: To address California Health and Safety Code Section
17920.3(a)(14) improper maintenance.
(44) Amend Section 602.2 to read as follows:
602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating
facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F in all habitable
rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Cooking appliances, fireplaces and portable
heaters shall not be used as a means to achieve compliance with this section.
Reason for amendment: To align with the Uniform Housing Code Section 701.1
requirements.
(45) Delete the Exception in Section 602.2.
Reason for amendment: The Uniform Housing Code has always used 70 degrees as the
standard. The IPMC has revised this standard to 68 degrees and the exception creates a
reduction to 65 degrees. This is considered too low for this area.
(46) Amend Section 602.3 by deleting the words “during the period from [DATE] to
[DATE],”
Reason for amendment: Ability to heat the dwelling unit is required year-round.
(47) Amend Section 602.3, Exception 1, last sentence to read as follows:
The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be 32oF.
Reason for amendment: The Appendix D reference to the Plumbing Code did not clearly
specify the temperature.
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(48) Delete Section 602.3 Exceptions 2.
Reason for amendment: The Uniform Housing Code has always used 70 degrees as the
standard. The IPMC has revised this standard to 68 degrees and the exception creates a
reduction to 65 degrees. This is considered too low for this area.
(49) Delete Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces
Reason for amendment: This is primarily enforced by Cal OSHA.
(50) Amend Section 603.1 to read as follows:
Mechanical equipment, kitchen hoods, appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning
appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly
installed and maintained in a safe working condition and shall be capable of
performing their intended function. When new mechanical equipment is installed
and the old equipment is no longer in use, the old equipment must be removed
from the structure. Openings left in the walls, floors or ceilings must be properly
repaired and painted. Electrical circuits and gas lines must be properly abandoned
and inspected.
Reason for amendment: To address California Health and Safety Code Section
17920.3(a)(14) improper maintenance.
(51) Amend Section 604.3 to read as follows:
604.3 Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a
structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of
inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets,
improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons
including the improper use of extension cords as permanent wiring, the code
official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
Reason for amendment: To comply with Electrical Code requirements.
(52) Amend Section 605.3 by adding the following sentence to the end of the Section:
No unobstructed beam of exterior lighting shall be directed outward from a site
toward any residential use or public right-of-way.
Reason for amendment: To comply with Gilroy Zoning Code Section 30.50.44(c)
guidelines.
(53) Adopt the following Appendix:
Appendix A – Boarding Standard
(j) Amendments to the Swimming Pool and Spa Code
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(1) Adopt no amendments.
(k) Amendments to the Green Building Standards Code
(1) Add to Section 202 Definition as follows:
LEVEL 2 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric
circuit with the following requirements:
i. A minimum of 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) capacity wiring.
ii. A receptacle labeled “Electric Vehicle Outlet” or electric vehicle supply
equipment located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is
provided the minimum capacity of the EVSE shall be 30-ampere.
Reason for amendment: Amending the code is essential to reduce GHG emissions,
mitigate climate change effects, and provide access to EV receptacle.
(2) Amend Section 4.106.4.1 title to read as follows:
4.106.4.1 One- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with private garages.
Reason for amendment: Removed the word “attached” between "with" and "private" to
clarify that a Level 2 EV Ready receptacle shall be provided in attached or detached
private garages.
(3) Amend Section 4.106.4.1.1 to read as follows:
4.106.4.1.1 New Construction. One parking space per dwelling unit shall be a
Level 2 EV Ready space.
Reason for amendment: Clarify that a Level 2 EV Ready receptacle shall be provided in
new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with private garages.
(4) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.1 to read as follows:
4.106.4.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings, hotels and
motels. Provide on-site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every
5% of visitor parking, but not less than two spaces. Short-term bicycle parking
shall be located within 200 feet of building entrances, and readily visible to
passers-by. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the
street and may include, but not be limited to:
1. Permanently anchored bicycle parking devices, racks, or lockers in an
unsheltered, open area.
2. Covered or uncovered enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle
parking devices or racks.
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Reason for amendment: The current code requires “one bicycle parking space for every
5% of visitor parking,” while the proposed code mandates “one bicycle parking space per
10,000 square feet.” This amendment aims to maintain existing “one” short term bicycle
parking for every “5%” of visitor parking requirements to ensure continued consistency.
(5) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.2 to read as follows:
4.106.4.4.2 Long-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings. Provide on-
site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every one dwelling units.
Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and
may include, but not be limited to:
1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking
devices or racks.
2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently anchored bicycle
parking devices or racks.
3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.
Reason for amendment: The current code requires “one” bicycle parking per dwelling
unit, while the proposed code mandates “one” bicycle parking space for every “two”
dwelling units. This amendment aims to maintain the existing requirement of one bicycle
parking space per dwelling unit for long-term parking and ensure continued consistency.
(6) Amend Section 4.106.4.4.3 to read as follows:
4.106.4.4.3 Long-term bicycle parking for hotel and motel buildings. Provide
one on-site long-term bicycle parking space for every 25 rooms or fraction of, but
not less than two. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed
from the street and may include, but not be limited to:
1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking
devices or racks.
2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently anchored bicycle
parking devices or racks.
3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.
Reason for amendment: The current code requires “one” onsite long-term bicycle parking
space for every “25 rooms or fraction thereof”, while the proposed code mandates “one”
long-term bicycle parking space for every “25,000 square feet”. This amendment aims to
maintain the existing requirement of “one” onsite long-term bicycle parking space per
“25 rooms or fraction thereof” to ensure continued consistency.
SECTION VII
Upon adoption of each new California Building Standards Code, the Ordinance adopting the
previously adopted California Building Standards Code is superseded in its entirety. This
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Ordinance does not repeal the 2025 Ordinance that adopts by reference and amends the 2025
California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
SECTION VIII
The provisions of this Ordinance are separable, and the invalidity of any phrase, clause,
provision, or part shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
SECTION IX
In accordance with Section 36937 of the Government Code of the State of California, this
Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final adoption by the
City Council.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of August 2025 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
APPROVED:
Greg Bozzo, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Kim Mancera, City Clerk
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CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK
I, KIM MANCERA, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the
attached Ordinance No. 2025-XX is an original ordinance, or true and correct copy of a
City Ordinance, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a Regular Meeting of
said Council held on Monday, August 18, 2025, with a quorum present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official
Seal of the City of Gilroy this Date.
____________________________________
Kim Mancera
City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)
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City of Gilroy
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Adopt an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025
California Fire Codes with Amendments
Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
From: Brad Kilger, Interim City Administrator
Department: Community Development
Submitted by: Sharon Goei, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Jonathan Crick, Fire Marshal
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt an ordinance amending Sections 10.9 and 10.10 of Chapter 10 of the Gilroy
Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface
Code and 2025 California Fire Code, with amendments.
BACKGROUND
On August 4, 2025, the City Council introduced an ordinance adopting the 2025
California Fire Codes by reference, with specified amendments. The City Council set a
public hearing for August 18, 2025, to consider the adoption of the ordinance, in
accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.3. Notice of the public
hearing was published on August 1 and 8, 2025, pursuant to Government Code Section
6066. There were no modifications to the ordinance as a result of the first reading.
ANALYSIS
Adoption of the new 2025 California Codes with local amendments that are carried
forward and consistent with prior code cycles will ensure that the current level of
protection and safety will be maintained for the Gilroy community, and that buildings and
structures in Gilroy will continue to safeguard the public’s health, safety, and general
welfare.
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Staff recommends that the Council adopt the ordinance, which incorporates the new
codes with proposed amendments, along with findings that each amendment is
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
Once adopted, the ordinance will become effective on September 17, 2025. Staff will file
a copy of the ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission. The new
2025 codes, along with local amendments, will become effective and applicable on
January 1, 2026.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may adopt the new codes without any of the amendments; adopt the
new codes with only a portion of the amendments; or adopt the new codes with
modifications to the amendments. Staff does not recommend these actions. Without the
complete code adoption with amendments, the base code would provide only the
minimum standards without considering local conditions in Gilroy.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
There is no direct cost to the City for adopting the Codes.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Notice of the public hearing is published in the Gilroy Dispatch on August 1 and August
8, 2025. The August 18, 2025, City Council meeting agenda packet is available through
the City’s webpage.
NEXT STEPS
If adopted, the ordinance will become effective in 30 days on September 17, 2025. Staff
will file a copy of the ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GILROY AMENDING SECTIONS 10.9 AND 10.10 OF
CHAPTER 10 OF THE GILROY MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE AND 2025
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has adopted and published an
updated Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the 2025 California
Building Standards Code, that will become effective statewide on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958. 7, and
18941.5 establish the authority for a city to adopt and make local amendments and modifications
to the building standards in the California Building Standards Code to establish more restrictive
building standards than those contained in the California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and
18941.5 permit a city to make such local amendments and modifications as the city determines are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and
18941.5 require a city, before making any amendments and modifications to the California
Building Standards Code, make an express finding that such amendments and modifications are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy has reviewed and intends to adopt the 2025 California Fire
Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; and
WHEREAS, City Council wishes to amend portions of the California Fire Code to better
address local conditions and makes express findings that such amendments are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions as set forth in this
Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
The City Council has duly considered the full record before it, which may include but is not limited
to the staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and other materials and evidence submitted
or provided to the City Council. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION II
The City Council hereby finds and determines that this Ordinance has been assessed in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”)
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the State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15000 et seq.) and is categorically exempt from
CEQA under CEQA Guidelines, § 15061(b)(3), which exempts from CEQA any project where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment. Adoption of the proposed Ordinance would not be an activity
with potential to cause significant effect on the environment because the changes made to the
California Building Standards Code within are enacted to mitigate the threats posed to public
peace, health and safety from earthquakes, storms, floods, high winds and fire, and therefore is
exempt from CEQA. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
Ordinance in question may have a significant effect on the environment; accordingly, the
Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA.
SECTION III
Section 10.9 of Chapter 10 of the Gilroy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and
replaced with the text below to read as follows:
10.9 Code Adoption.
1. This article shall be known and cited as the Gilroy Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
Code.
2. Codes are hereby adopted by reference for the City of Gilroy:
(a) The 2025 California Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the
California Building Standards Commission in Part 9 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly
incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption
includes Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, and H, consistent with the California State Fire
Marshal and County of Santa Clara adoptions. Amendments are set forth in Section 10.10.
The 2025 California Fire Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Fire Code" for
the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Fire Marshal
for use and examination by the public.
(b) The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, published by the International Code
Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 7 of Title 24
of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this
reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth
herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 10.10. The 2025 California Wildland-
Urban Interface Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Wildland-Urban Interface
Code" for the City of Gilroy. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Fire
Marshal for use and examination by the public.
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SECTION IV
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958. 7 and 18941.5, the City Council
hereby finds that the amendments are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological or
topographical conditions, or to impose proper more stringent standards for fire and panic safety,
as set forth below.
(1) Climatic Findings. The precipitation averages 13.86 inches per year. Approximately
90% of the precipitation falls during the months of November through April, and 10% from
May through October. Relative humidity drops to 20 or lower during the dry months
(summer). Temperatures have been recorded as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit. This area
has been subject to drought. It is anticipated that drought conditions will continue to occur
in the future. Such conditions allow natural vegetation and outdoor combustible materials
to be in a dry state for a large portion of the year, making them more susceptible to ignition
and rapid burning. These conditions combined create high fire danger during the summer
and fall months.
(2) Geological Findings. The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as
indicated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and
Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of adequate design and
detailing as a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety
of building occupants. This is especially critical in the facilities housing hazardous
materials or occupancies requiring safe and quick evacuation in order to get to a safe
location. Early warning of fire, early fire suppression and control of spread are important.
(3) Topographical Findings. A major rail corridor through the central portion of town
divides the City. There are no overpasses available within the City boundaries. This can
impair response and can serve to isolate the City’s Fire Response capability. A major
highway also divides the City. There are portions of the City where there is only one
overpass to access a substantial geographical area. There are no alternate routes within City
boundaries; and
The highway is also part of a major truck transportation route. If an accident, or
earthquake makes the overpass un-crossable this will isolate the area and impact response
times; and the City has a substantial industrial area within a flood plain. Flooding in the
area would isolate the area from the City’s Fire Response capability; and
The City has areas that are within hillside and open spaces defined as State
Response Areas. The grade and narrow and/or lack of roadways impair the Fire Response
to these areas. The presence of large areas of natural vegetation that is dry and highly
ignitable during the dry and hot summer and fall months can create increase fire responses
and impair fire response to other incidents. Water flow in the hillside areas is impacted as
fire flows fall below 1500 gpm; and
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The City is a great distance from any large metropolitan area. Response times from
the nearest metropolitan fire department is a minimum of half an hour and during traffic
periods in excess of 45 minutes. This serves to further isolate the City and impair Fire
Response as there are fewer fire responders in the immediate area. Information on the
nature of an incident in a timely manner is of greater importance than in a metropolitan
area where a first alarm sends more personnel than the entire on-duty staffing of the Gilroy
Fire Department. Measures which provide early fire detection, suppression and prevention
of fire spread are warranted based on these findings.
(4) Fire and Panic Safety Findings – Hazardous Materials. Hazardous Materials use,
handling and storage present unique emergency response requirements. The Gilroy Fire
Department does not have its own hazardous materials team and the nearest mutual aid
team is in excess of 45 minutes response time; and
The City of Gilroy relies solely on ground water for water supply and much of the
area of Gilroy is in a recharge area. Hazardous Materials Spills can threaten that supply
and additional measures are needed to ensure that these materials do not threaten that
supply; and
Because Gilroy is remote from the main metropolitan areas, there are fewer
ambulance and hospital services available to provide for large numbers of persons with
injuries. Hazardous Materials and other intensive industrial uses place a competing burden
on the delivery of fire services. Hazardous Material and/or facilities using, storing
hazardous materials require additional controls to ensure that such hazards can be
controlled; and
(5) Fire and Panic Safety Findings – Automatic Fire Sprinklers. The City’s water system
is reliable and capable of providing adequate pressures and reliability to allow the use of
automatic fire sprinkler systems to be economical and practical to be included in all new
construction. Response to fires, medical aid and other disasters can result in fire responders
to be called to multiple calls or to calls that require more suppression resources than may
be on duty. Therefore, fire sprinkler systems are relied upon to provide for quick and
reliable fire suppression or control. To this end, these systems are needed at a lower
threshold than the International Codes provide. These systems also need to be designed to
provide quick effective and complete fire protection in their activation in order to minimize
the effects of fire and panic.
SECTION V
Section 10.10 of Chapter 10 of the Gilroy Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and
replaced with the text below to read as follows:
10.10 Code Amendments.
(a) Amendments to the Fire Code
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Chapter 1 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 101.1 TITLE. AMENDED
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the City of Gilroy Fire Code, hereinafter
referred to as “THIS CODE”.
Reason for amendment: The International Fire Code provides for the local agency to
insert appropriate language to identify this as the City of Gilroy Fire Code.
SECTION 103.2 APPOINTMENT. AMENDED
103.2.1 Appointments. The Fire Marshal Carries out the functions of the fire code official
on behalf of and under the direction of the Fire Chief and implements, administers, and
enforces the provisions of this code. The Fire Marshal’s Office is established within the
City of Gilroy as the Office of Fire Prevention.
Reason for amendment: The International Fire Code creates a department of fire
prevention and the term “fire code official” is used throughout. The amendment inserts
language that describes how the Fire Marshal carries out the functions as the “fire code
official” within the structure of the Fire Marshal’s Office within the City of Gilroy.
SECTION 113.4 VIOLATIONS. AMENDED
113.4 Violation Penalties. 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 the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor; provided, however, that where the City Attorney or his or her duly
authorized agents has determined that such action would be in the best interest of justice,
the City Attorney may specify in the accusatory pleading, citation or amendment thereto
that the violation shall be prosecuted as an infraction. Infraction fines are implemented
pursuant to Gilroy City Code Section 1.7. Each day that a violation continues after due
notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Reason for amendment: To identify the method and types of enforcement processes to
be used to enforce the code. The model code requires the local agency to insert appropriate
language. The language provided is consistent with the current code and procedures.
Chapter 2 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS. ADDED
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Corrosive Liquid. Corrosive liquid is:
1. any liquid which, when in contact with living tissue, will cause destruction or
irreversible alteration of such tissue by chemical action; or
2. any liquid having a pH of 2 or less or 12.5 or more; or
3. any liquid classified as corrosive by the U.S. Department of Transportation; or
4. any material exhibiting the characteristics of corrosivity in accordance with Title 22,
California Code of Regulations §66261.22.
MODERATELY TOXIC GAS. A chemical or substance that has a median lethal
concentration (LC50) in air more than 2000 parts per million but not more than 5000 parts
per million by volume of gas or vapor, when administered by continuous inhalation for an
hour, or less if death occurs within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300
grams each.
Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. The amendment consolidates definitions and allows the city to
maintain the current standard used by the Gilroy CUPA Program.
Chapter 3 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 4 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 5 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 503.1 WHERE REQUIRED. AMENDED
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 in accordance with the fire
departments access standards.
Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. The amendment allows the city to maintain the current standard
used by the Gilroy Fire Department and the Gilroy City Streets.
SECTION 503.1.2 ADDITIONAL ACCESS. AMENDED
503.1.2 Additional Access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than one
fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle
congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
Fire apparatus access roadways to buildings or building projects shall be reviewed and
approved by the fire code official. All emergency vehicle accesses (EVA’s) shall meet
engineering design standards similar to a public roadway or public driveway and be
maintained by the property owner.
Thresholds for additional access are as follows:
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a. For residential developments, there shall be a minimum of two approved fire access
roadways when there are more than 30 one-family, two-family residential units, or
more than 100 multi-family residential units. The fire code official, in cooperation
with the Fire Chief, will determine secondary access needs for dwellings in the
Wildland Urban Interface Fire Area. In no case will more than 10 dwellings exist
without a secondary fire access roadway in a Wildland Urban Interface Fire Area.
b. Where there is an individual building exceeding 3 stories in height or exceeds
62,000 sq. ft. in area, there shall be two separate access roadways to access the
structure.
c. Where a building complex exceeds 120,000 sq. ft. of total building area it shall be
provided with two separate and approved access roadways to the complex.
Reason for amendment: Pursuant to Section 503.1.2 the fire code official is authorized
to determine when more than one fire apparatus access road is required. Due to variability
in local traffic conditions, alternate routes of ingress and egress are needed, particularly in
circumstances where the hazard is increased (e.g. large subdivision, large multi-family
residences, residences in a WUI environment, flood plain areas, large buildings, etc.). This
amendment maintains the secondary access threshold used in Gilroy for many code cycles.
This amendment is also consistent with other jurisdictions in Santa Clara County, and
throughout California.
SECTION 503.2.1 DIMENSIONS. AMENDED
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not
less than 20 feet (6096 mm) for engines, and 26 feet (7925 mm) for aerial fire apparatus
exclusive of shoulders, except for approved gates or barricades in accordance with Sections
503.5.1 and 503.6. The unobstructed vertical clearance shall be a minimum of 13 feet 6
inches (4115 mm), or as determined by the fire code official.
Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. The amendment allows the city to maintain the current standard
used by the Gilroy Fire Department and the Gilroy City Streets. This amendment is also
consistent with other jurisdictions in Santa Clara County.
SECTION 503.2.4 TURNING RADIUS AMENDED
503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall
be determined by the fire code official and a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) inside, and a
minimum of 50 feet (15240 mm) outside.
Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. The amendment allows the city to maintain the current standard
used by the Gilroy Fire Department and the Gilroy City Streets. This amendment is also
consistent with other jurisdictions in Santa Clara County.
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SECTION 503.2.5 DEAD ENDS. AMENDED
503.2.5 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45m720
mm) in length shall be provided with an approved turn-around area for turning around the
fire apparatus. The turn-around shall consist of a bulb shaped cul-de-sac that
accommodates the fire apparatus turning radius. Parking of vehicles within the fire
apparatus turning radius shall not be permitted. Obstructions by fences or gates that may
interfere with the use of turn-around are not permitted. Fire Turn-Around parking
restrictions shall be identified by painting the curb red. On private property signage shall
be provided indicating that it is a Fire Turnaround Dead end roads in excess of 750 ft.
require special approval and may be required to have additional apparatus turn outs or
greater width.
Exceptions:
1. An alternative design turn-around may be approved when the number of units
served by the turn-around is less than 10 and the design is one of the published fire
apparatus turn-around templates.
2. In the Residential Hillside Zone alternative designs are allowed when they can
be shown to provide a minimum 3-point turn and when approved by the Fire Chief.
Reason for amendment: This is a Gilroy Fire amendment to maintain the current standard
used by Gilroy Fire Department and Gilroy City Street Standards. Pursuant to Section 503
the Fire Chief is authorized to approve the type of turn around to be provided.
SECTION 503.2.7 GRADE. AMENDED
503.2.7 Grade. The maximum grade of the fire department apparatus road shall not exceed
15%, unless approved by the fire code official.
Reason for amendment: The Fire Chief is authorized to establish the grade for fire
apparatus access roads. This is a Gilroy Fire amendment to maintain the current standard
used by Gilroy Fire Department and Gilroy City Street Standards.
SECTION 503.5 REQUIRED GATE OR BARRICADES
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 the public streets, alleys, or
highways. The minimum width for commercial applications is 20 feet (6096 mm), and 14
feet (4268 mm) for single-family dwellings. 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.
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Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs and is consistent with the City of Gilroy’s past practices for gates.
SECTION 503.6 SECURITY GATES. AMENDED
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 an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the
emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. When electronic gates
are installed across one or more of the fire access roadways they shall be provided with
automatic opening devices that can be activated by the fire department during a response
to the location (e.g. Click 2 Enter or approved equivalent for gated communities). They
shall also be provided with KNOX key over-ride switches. 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. The minimum width for commercial applications is 20 feet (6096 mm), and 14 feet
(4268 mm) for single-family dwellings.
Reason for amendment: This is a Gilroy amendment continued from the last code cycle
and it is to maintain consistency with current Gilroy Fire Department Policies and practices
for use of automatic opening devices for new gate installations and for gates in new gated
communities where response time is impeded by lack of guard shacks/security staffing.
This is a Gilroy Fire amendment to maintain the current standard used by Gilroy Fire
Department and Gilroy City Street Standards. This is a County-wide amendment
recommended by the Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs.
SECTION 503.7 AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS. ADDED
503.7 Aerial fire apparatus access roads. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 ft. (9144m), approved aerial fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided. For a pitched roof the measurement of the highest roof
surface is to the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of a parapet wall,
whichever is greater. At least one of the access routes shall be located a minimum of 15 ft.
and a maximum of 30 ft. from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire
side of the building. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial
fire apparatus road and the building. When adequate aerial access cannot be provided other
means shall be provided by alternate methods and /or materials to compensate for the
inadequate access. Such shall include but not be limited to: non- combustible construction
components, area separation walls, and specialized access components.
Reason for amendment: This Gilroy amendment is intended to ensure adequate aerial
access for tall structures by the fire department. Based on model language from the
International Fire Code, it is designed to allow optimal positioning of aerial apparatus and
to avoid excessively steep ladder angles when responding to emergencies on upper floors.
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SECTION 504.5 ACCESS CONTROL DEVICES. ADDED
Section 504.5 Access Control Devices. When access control devices including bars,
grates, gates, electric or magnetic locks or similar devices, which would inhibit rapid fire
department emergency access to within and throughout the building, are installed, such
devices be approved by the fire code official. All electrically powered access control
devices shall be provided with an approved means for deactivation or unlocking from a
single location or as otherwise approved by the fire code official. Access Control devices
must also comply with Chapter 10.
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. The amendment represents no change from the current standard
used by Gilroy for maintaining access to buildings that have security devices (bars etc.)
that impede emergency access.
SECTION 505 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION. AMENDED
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 fronting the property. Address identification characters
shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or
alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than
6 inches (102153 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where
required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private
road 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.
The following is a guideline for adequate address number dimensions:
• The number posted up to 49 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color
which is contrasting to the background and be at least six (6) inches high with a
half (½) inch stroke.
• The number posted from 50 to 100 feet from the public street shall be of one solid
color which is contrasting to the background and be at least six (6) inches high with
a one (1) inch stroke.
• The number posted over 100 to 199 feet from the public street shall be of one solid
color which is contrasting to the background and be at least ten (10) inches high
with a one and a half (1½) inch stroke.
• The number posted over 200 to 299 feet from the public street shall be of one solid
color which is contrasting to the background and be at least ten (18) inches high
with a one and a half (2) inch stroke.
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• The number posted over 300 to 400 feet from the public street shall be of one solid
color which is contrasting to the background and be at least ten (24) inches high
with a one and a half (2½) inch stroke.
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. The guidelines help to ensure that firefighters can readily see the
address numbers from varying distances.
SECTION 505.1.1 ILLUMINATION. ADDED
505.1.1 Illumination. New buildings shall have illuminated address numbers.
Illumination shall be provided throughout the entire period of darkness.
Reason for amendment: This is a Gilroy amendment to maintain consistency with current
Gilroy Security Ordinance for requiring illuminated addresses for new construction. The
amendment represents no change from the current standard used by Gilroy.
SECTION 505.3 COMPLEX PREMISE IDENTIIFICATION. ADDED
Section 505.3 Complex Premises Identification. When there are several multi-family
units within a development, or single-family units that do not face a street or where units
have an alley as the only drivable access (paseo frontage), an illuminated site diagram shall
be installed at each driveway entrance to the development that shows the location and
addresses of all units and the fire system device locations.
Reason for amendment: This is a Gilroy amendment to maintain consistency with current
Gilroy Security Ordinance for signage for complexes where addressing is confusing due to
building and/or street design. Alley type access developments have the units addressed
from a street, but the alley is typically perpendicular to the street. This makes identification
of the address difficult without having a complex diagram. This amendment represents no
change from the current standard used by Gilroy.
SECTION 507.5 FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS. AMENDED
507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrants systems shall comply with sections 507.5.1
through 507.5.6 and Appendices C and CC, or by an approved method. Hydrants on public
streets shall be installed to the City of Gilroy Public Works Standard Details. Private Fire
Hydrant systems shall be installed pursuant to NFPA 24 and maintained and tested pursuant
to NFPA 25 by the property owner. Private fire hydrant systems shall not share the same
water supply lines with a private domestic supply and shall be on its own separate fire
water mains.
Reason for amendment: The Gilroy amendment maintains consistency with current
Gilroy policies and practices.
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Chapter 6 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 603.11 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND HAZARDS.
ADDED
603.11 Immersion Heaters. electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks, vats
and similar operations shall be provided with approved over-temperature controls and low
liquid level electrical disconnects. Manual reset of required protection devices shall be
provided.
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. It maintains the current standard required for immersion heaters.
Such heaters without emergency shut off have been the cause of several fires.
SECTION 605 FUEL-FIRED APPLIANCES
Amend Section 605.5 as follows:
605.5 Portable unvented heaters. Portable unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall
be prohibited in occupancies in Groups A, B, E, I, R-1, R-2, R2.1, R2.2, R-3, R3.1 and R-
4 and ambulatory care facilities.
Exceptions:
1. Portable unvented fuel-fired heaters listed in accordance with UL 647 are permitted
to be used in one and two-family dwellings, where operated and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances in accordance with Section 605.5.2.
Amend Section 605.5.2.1.1 as follows:
605.5.2.1.1 Prohibited locations. The storage or use of portable outdoor gas-fired heating
appliances is prohibited in any of the following locations:
1. Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container.
2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.
3. On exterior balconies, and rooftops.
Exceptions: As authorized by the fire code official.
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. The Gilroy amendment maintains consistency with current
Gilroy policies and practices
Chapter 7 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 8 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 9 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
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SECTION 903.2 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - WHERE REQUIRED.
AMENDED
903.2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and
existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section
or in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 whichever is the more restrictive and Sections
903.2.14 through Sections 903.2.21. For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire
barriers used to separate building areas shall be constructed in accordance with the
California Building Code and shall be without openings or penetrations.
1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings and
structures greater than 1,000 square feet.
Exception: Group S-2 or U occupancies used exclusively for vehicle parking or solar
arrays that do not exceed 5,000 square feet.
2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout existing Group A, B, E, F,
I, L, M, R, S, and U buildings and structures when an addition increases the building area
by more than 1,000 square feet or when the total resulting building area exceeds 3,600
square feet, except as otherwise exempted by state law for accessory dwelling units
(ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) constructed on parcels where the
existing primary residence is not sprinklered.
3. Any change of occupancy or change in use of any building when that change in use
would place the building into a more hazardous division of the same occupancy group.
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. Additionally, the California Residential Code requires all new
residential structures, regardless of size to have automatic fire sprinklers. This amendment
also maintains the current standard used in Gilroy.
SECTION 903.1.1 NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. AMENDED
903.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions of this code require that a
building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1 and local standards. For new buildings
having no designated use or tenant, the minimum sprinkler design density shall be Ordinary
Hazard Group 2. Where future use or tenant is determined to require a higher density, the
sprinkler system shall be augmented to meet the higher density.
Reason for amendment: This amendment maintains the current standard used in Gilroy.
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SECTION 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. AMENDED
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-
and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities and townhouses
shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D and local water
supply standards. Attached garages must be equipped with fire sprinklers. Home in the
Wildland-Urban interface shall have fire sprinkler head protection for covered outdoor
rooms, covered outdoor patios, and covered front porches. An approved signaling device
shall be installed on the exterior (e.g. bell) and interior (e.g. horn or alarm) of the dwelling.
The riser shall be located inside of the garage or an approved protective enclosure, a fire
sprinkler shall be installed in attic spaces to protect the force air unit and attic access and a
spare head box with one of each type of fire sprinkler shall be provided.
Reason for amendment: This amendment maintains the current local standards used in
Gilroy. Residential sprinkler systems do not need to be monitored, however, if there is not
a signaling device to warn the occupant or community of the fire sprinkler activation, the
fire sprinkler system can operate for an extended period of time creating significant water
damage to the structure. To protect the riser from damage or tampering they have been
approved only in a protected area. This amendment maintains the current standard used in
Gilroy.
SECTION 907.1.6 FIRE ALARM CERTIFICATION. ADDED
907.1.6 Certification. New fire alarm systems shall be UL-Certified. A Certificate of
Completion and other documentation as listed in NFPA 72 shall be provided for all new
fire alarm system installations. It is the responsibility of the building owner or owner's
representative to obtain and maintain a current and valid Certificate. The protected premise
shall be issued a UUFX type certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Reason for amendment: This amendment maintains the current standard required for
record keeping per NFPA standards. This amendment maintains the current standard used
in Gilroy.
SECTION 909.22.1 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS. AMENDED
Section 909.22.1 Schedule. A routine maintenance and operational testing program shall
be initiated immediately after the smoke control system has passed the acceptance tests. A
written schedule for routine maintenance and operational testing shall be established and
operational testing must occur at least annually.
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. This amendment maintains the current standard used in Gilroy.
Chapter 10 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
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Chapter 11 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 12 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapters 13 through 19 reserved for future use.
Chapter 20 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 21 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 22 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 23 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 2306 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FUEL RELEASE
Amend Section 2306.7.4.1 as follows:
2306.7.4.1 Quick Disconnect Fittings. Quick disconnect fittings are not permitted to
remain in place for future use on pressurized piping when they are installed below the
impact valve.
Reason for Amendment: Enhanced Safety Measures for Fuel Dispensers
This amendment introduces a critical safeguard designed to prevent the accidental release
of pressurized fuel. While fuel dispensers are equipped with impact valves (also known as
shear valves) intended to stop fuel flow in the event the dispenser is knocked over from a
vehicle impact (or other cause), a potential vulnerability exists when the quick disconnect
is left in place below the impact valve.
Chapter 24 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 25 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 26 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 27 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 28 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 29 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 30 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 31 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 32 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 33 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 3305 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
Amend Section 3305.5 as follows:
3305.5 Fire watch. Where required by the fire code official or the site safety plan
established in accordance with Section 3303.1, a fire watch shall be provided for building
demolition and for building construction. Fire watch is not intended to facilitate occupancy
during ongoing construction in a new building.
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs to provide a consistent standard for ensuring that fire walls are
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completed during building construction to provide exit stairways during the construction
of any multi-story building. This maintains the same requirement from prior code adoption
cycle.
Chapter 34 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 35 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 36 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 37 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 38 is reserved for further use.
Chapter 39 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 40 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 41 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapters 42 through 47 reserved for future use.
Chapter 48 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 49 - The contents of Chapter 49 have all been deleted except for the following statement:
“The requirements for wildland-urban interface areas are now located in Part 7, California
Wildland-Urban Interface Code. See section 102.13 wildland urban interface. The provisions
of Part 7, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall apply to buildings and structures
located in the wildland urban interface (WUI) or fire hazard severity zone.” The State Fire
Marshal has adopted the entire chapter as amended noted in the matrix adoption table. These
requirements shall be applied to buildings constructed in the Gilroy Residential Hillside Zone,
the Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and the High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Chapter 50 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 5001 GENERAL. AMENDED
5001.2.2.2 Health Hazards. The material categories listed in this section are classified as
health hazards. A material with a primary classification as a health hazard can also pose a
physical hazard.
1. Highly toxic and toxic materials.
2. Corrosive materials.
3. Moderately toxic gas.
4. Other health hazards.
SECTION 5003.1.3.1 TOXIC, HIGHLY TOXIC, MODERATELY TOXIC AND
SIMILARLY USED OR HANDLED MATERIALS. ADDED
5003.1.3.1 Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately Toxic Gases and Similarly Used or
Handled Materials. The storage use and handling of toxic, highly toxic and moderately
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toxic gases in amounts exceeding Table 5003.1.1(2), Table 5003.1.1(4) and/or Table
6004.2.1.4 shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 60. Any toxic, highly toxic
or moderately toxic material that is used or handled as a gas or vapor shall be in accordance
with the requirements for toxic, highly toxic or moderately toxic gases.
SECTION 5003.1.5 OTHER HEALTH HAZARDS. ADDED
5003.1.5 Other Health Hazards. The storage, use and handling of materials classified as
other health hazards including carcinogens, irritants and sensitizers in amounts exceeding
810 cubic feet for gases, 55 gallons for liquids and 5,000 pounds for solids shall be in
accordance with Section 5001 and Section 5003.
SECTION 5003.1.6 ADDITIONAL SPILL CONTROL AND SECONDARY
CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS. ADDED
5003.1.6 Additional Spill Control and Secondary Containment Requirements. In
addition to the requirements set forth in Section 5004.2. An approved containment system
is required for any quantity of hazardous materials that are liquids or solids at normal
temperature, and pressure (NTP) where a spill is determined to be a plausible event and
where such an event would endanger people, property, natural resources, or the
environment. The approved containment system may be required to include a combination
of spill control and secondary containment meeting the design and construction
requirements set forth in Section 5004.2.
SECTION 5003.2.2.1 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. AMENDED
5003.2.2.1 Design and Construction. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related
components used for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with ASME A13.1 and the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs Marking Requirements and Guidelines for Hazardous
Materials and Hazardous Waste to indicate the material conveyed.
2. Where gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of:
Health hazard Class 3 or 4
Flammability Class 4
Reactivity Class 4
In accordance with NFPA 704 are carried in pressurized piping above 15 pounds per
square inch gauge (psig) (103 Kpa), an approved means of leak detection, emergency
shutoff or excess flow control shall be provided. Where the piping originates from
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within a hazardous material storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be
located within the storage room or area. Where the piping originates from a bulk source,
the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk source as practical.
Exceptions:
1. Piping for inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.
2. Piping for pressure relief devices.
3. Secondary containment or equivalent protection from spills or leaks shall be provided
for piping for liquid hazardous materials and for highly toxic and toxic corrosive gases
above threshold quantities listed in Tables 6004.2.1.4. Secondary containment
includes, but is not limited to double-walled piping.
Exceptions:
1. Secondary containment is not required for toxic corrosive gases if the piping is
constructed of inert materials.
2. Piping under sub-atmospheric conditions if the piping is equipped with an alarm
and fail-safe-to-close valve activated by a loss of vacuum.
4. Expansion chambers shall be provided between valves whenever the regulated gas may
be subjected to thermal expansion. Chambers shall be sized to provide protection for
piping and instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of regulated materials.
SECTION 5003.2.2.2 ADDITIONAL REGULATION FOR SUPPLY PIPING FOR
HEALTH HAZARD MATERIALS. AMENDED
5003.2.2.2 Additional Regulation for Supply Piping for Health Hazard Materials.
Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4
shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3 and the following:
1. All primary piping for toxic, highly toxic and moderately toxic gases shall pass
a helium leak test of 1x10-9 cubic centimeters/second where practical, or shall
pass testing in accordance with an approved, nationally recognized standard.
Tests shall be conducted by a qualified "third party" not involved with the
construction of the piping and control systems.
SECTION 5003.5.2 VENTILATION DUCTING. ADDED
5003.5.2 Ventilation Ducting. Ducts venting hazardous materials operations shall be
labeled with the hazard class of the material being vented and the direction of flow.
SECTION 5003.5.3 “H” OCCUPANCIES. ADDED
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5003.5.3 “H” Occupancies. In "H" occupancies, all piping and tubing may be required to
be identified when there is any possibility of confusion with hazardous materials transport
tubing or piping. Flow direction indicators are required.
SECTION 5003.10.4 ELEVATORS USED TO TRANSPORT HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. AMENDED
5003.10.4.3 Highly toxic, toxic, moderately toxic gases, asphyxiate gases, and corrosive
gases shall be limited to a container of a maximum water capacity of 1 lb.
SECTION 5004.2.1 STORAGE. AMENDED
5004.2.1 Spill Control for Hazardous Material Liquids. Rooms, buildings or areas used
for storage of hazardous material liquids shall be provided with spill control to prevent the
flow of liquids to adjoining areas. Floors in indoor locations and similar surfaces in
outdoor locations shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest single vessel by
one of the following methods:
1. Sumps and collection systems, including containment pallets in accordance with
Section 5004.2.3.
SECTION 5004.2.2. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
5004.2.2. Incompatible Materials. Incompatible shall be separated from each other in
independent secondary containment systems.
Reason for amendments: These are county-wide amendments recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. It maintains the current standards adopted as part of the Santa
Clara County Hazardous Materials Ordinance and maintains consistency with the
Hazardous Materials Release Response Regulations in the California Health and Safety
Code. It will maintain the current standard used in Gilroy.
Chapter 51 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 52 is reserved for future use.
Chapter 53 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 54 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 5402 DEFINITIONS
Amend Section 5402.1 to read:
5402.1 Definition. The following term is defined in Chapter 2:
CORROSIVE.
CORROSIVE LIQUIDS.
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Chapter 55 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 56 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 5601.1.3 FIREWORKS. AMENDED
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of
fireworks, including those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the California State
Fire Marshal, are prohibited.
Exception: The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608 and the
sale and use of Safe and Sane Fireworks pursuant to Gilroy City Code Section 10.A.
Reason for amendment: This exception maintains that safe and sane fireworks may be
stored, used and sold during the 4th of July and in conformance to Chapter 10A of the
Gilroy City Code.
Chapter 57 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 5704 STORAGE. AMENDED
5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill Prevention.
Exception: Outside aboveground tanks with a capacity of 1320 gallons (5000 L) or less
need only comply with Section 5704.2.9.7.5.1 (1.1).
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. It maintains the current standards adopted as part of the Santa
Clara County Hazardous Materials Ordinance and maintains consistency with the
Hazardous Materials Release Response Regulations in the California Health and Safety
Code. The amendment consolidates the requirement from different codes into one text. It
will maintain the current standard used in Gilroy.
SECTION 5704.2.7.5.9 AUTOMATIC FILLING OF TANKS. ADDED
5704.2.7.12 Automatic and / or Remote Filling of Tanks. Systems that remotely or
automatically fill flammable or combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with overfill
protection, as approved by the fire code official, that sends an alarm signal to a constantly
attended location and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and
automatic shutoff shall be tested on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be
maintained and made available for review for a period of five (5) years.
Reason for amendment: This is a county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. It maintains the current standards adopted as part of the Santa
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Clara County Hazardous Materials Ordinance and maintains consistency with the
Hazardous Materials Release Response Regulations in the California Health and Safety
Code. The amendment consolidates the requirement from different codes into one text. It
will maintain the current standard used in Gilroy.
Chapter 58 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 59 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 60 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 6001.1 GENERAL. AMENDED
6001.1 Scope. The storage and use of highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic materials
shall comply with this chapter. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53.
SECTION 6004.1 GENERAL. AMENDED
6004.1 General. The storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic
compressed gases shall comply with this section.
6004.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. The indoor
storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gases in
certain occupancies shall be subject to the limitations contained in Sections
6004.1.1.1 through 6004.1.1 .3.
6004.1.1.1 Group A, E, I or U occupancies. Moderately toxic, toxic and highly toxic
compressed gases shall not be stored or used within Group A, E, I or U occupancies.
6004.1.1.2 Group R occupancies. Moderately toxic, toxic, and highly toxic
compressed gases shall not be stored or used in Group R occupancies.
6004.1.1.3 Offices, retail sales, and classrooms. Moderately toxic, toxic, and highly toxic
compressed gases shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales, or classroom portions
of Group B, F, M, or S occupancies.
SECTION 6004.2 INDOOR STORAGE AND USE. AMENDED
6004.2 Indoor Storage and Use. The indoor storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and
moderately toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 6004.2.1 through
6004.2.4.
SECTION 6004.2.1 APPLICABILITY. AMENDED
6004.2.1 Applicability. The applicability of regulations governing the indoor storage and
use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gases shall be as set forth in
Sections 6004.2.1.1 through 6004.2.1.4.
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SECTION 6004.2.1.4 QUANTITIES EXCEEDING THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD
QUANTITIES BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
QUANTITIES PER CONTROL AREAS. ADDED
6004.2.1.4 Quantities exceeding the minimum threshold quantities but not exceeding
the maximum allowable quantities per control area. The indoor storage or use of
highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic gases in amounts exceeding the minimum
threshold quantities per control area set forth in Table 6004.2.1.4 but not exceeding
maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in
accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, 6004.1, and 6004.4
ADD TABLE 6004.2.1.4 MINIMUM THRESHOLD QUANTITIES FOR HIGHLY
TOXIC, TOXIC AND MODERATELY TOXIC GASES FOR INDOOR STORAGE
AND USE
Minimum Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic, Toxic, and Moderately Toxic
Gases for Indoor Storage and Use
Highly Toxic 20 cubic feet
Toxic 405 cubic feet
Moderately Toxic 405 cubic feet
SECTION 6004.4 GENERAL INDOOR REQUIREMENTS. ADDED
6004.4 General Indoor Requirements. The general requirements applicable to the indoor
storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gases shall be in
accordance with Sections 6004.4 through 6004.4.8.2
SECTION 6004.4.1 CYLINDER AND TANK LOCATION. ADDED
6004.4.1 Cylinder and Tank Location. Cylinders shall be located within gas cabinets,
exhausted enclosures, or gas rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be located within
gas rooms or exhausted enclosures.
Exceptions: Where a gas detection system is provided in accordance with 6004.4.8
SECTION 6004.4.2 VENTILATED AREAS. ADDED
6004.4.2. Ventilated Areas. The room or area in which gas cabinets or exhausted
enclosures are located shall be provided with exhaust ventilation. Gas cabinets or exhausted
enclosures shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or area.
SECTION 6004.4.3 PIPING AND CONTROLS. ADDED
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6004.4.3. Piping and Controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003.2.2,
piping and controls on stationary tanks, portable tanks, and cylinders shall comply with the
following requirements:
1. Stationary tanks, portable tanks, and cylinders in use shall be provided with a means of
excess flow control on all tank and cylinder inlet or outlet connections.
Exceptions:
1. Inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.
2. Pressure relief devices.
SECTION 6004.4.4 GAS ROOMS. ADDED
6004.4.4 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall comply with Section 5003.8.4 and both of the
following requirements:
1. The exhaust ventilation from gas rooms shall be directed to an exhaust system.
2. Gas rooms shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Alternative
fire-extinguishing systems shall not be used.
SECTION 6004.4.5 TREATMENT SYSTEMS. ADDED
6004.4.5 Treatment systems. The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets, exhausted
enclosures and gas rooms, required in Section 6004.4.1 shall be directed to a treatment
system. The treatment system shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas and
to process exhaust ventilation. The treatment system shall be designed in accordance with
Sections 6004.2.2.7.1 through 6004.2.2.7.5 and Chapter 5 of the California Mechanical
Code.
Exceptions:
1. Highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic gas storage. A treatment system is not
required for cylinders, containers, and tanks in storage where all of the following
controls are provided:
1.1 Valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plugs or caps.
1.2 Hand-wheel-operate dated valves have handles secured to prevent movement.
1.3 Approved containment vessels or containment systems are provided in
accordance with Section 6004.2.2.3.
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2. Highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic gases-use. Treatment systems are not required
for highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic gases supplied by stationary tanks,
portable tanks, or cylinders where a gas detection system complying with Section
6004.4.8 and listed or approved automatic-closing fail-safe valves are provided. The
gas detection system shall have a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes. Automatic-
closing fail-safe valves shall be located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves and
shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas sensor
monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted
enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room.
SECTION 6004.4.5.1 DESIGN. ADDED
6004.4.5.1 Design. Treatment systems shall be capable of diluting, adsorbing, absorbing,
containing, neutralizing, burning, or otherwise processing the contents of the largest single
vessel of compressed gas. Where a total containment system is used, the system shall be
designed to handle the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the system when it
reaches equilibrium.
SECTION 6004.4.5.2 PERFORMANCE. ADDED
6004.4.5.2. Performance. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the maximum
allowable dis- charge concentrations of the gas to one-half immediate by dangerous to life
and health (IDLH) at the point of discharge to the atmosphere. Where more than one gas
is emitted to the treatment system, the treatment system shall be designed to handle the
worst- case release based on the release rate, the quantity and the IDLH for all compressed
gases stored or used.
SECTION 6004.4.5.3 SIZING. ADDED
6004.4.5.3. Sizing. Treatment systems shall be sized to process the maximum worst-case
release of gas based on the maximum flow rate of release from the largest vessel utilized.
The entire contents of the largest compressed gas vessel shall be considered.
SECTION 6004.4.5.4 STATIONARY TANKS.
6004.4.5.4 Stationary Tanks. Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum rate
of release for the compressed gas contained based on valves or fittings that are inserted
directly into the tank. Where multiple valves or fittings are provided, the maximum flow
rate of release for valves or fittings with the highest flow rate shall be indicated. Where
liquefied compressed gases are in contact with valves or fittings, the liquid flow rate shall
be utilized for computation purposes. Flow rates indicated on the label shall be converted
to cubic feet per minute (cfm/min) (m3/s) of gas at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
SECTION 6004.4.5.5 PORTABLE TANKS AND CYLINDERS.
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6004.4.5.5 Portable Tanks and Cylinders. The maximum flow rate of release for portable
tanks and cylinders shall be calculated based on the total release from the cylinder or tank
within the time specified in Table 6004.2.2.7.5. Where portable tanks or cylinders are
equipped with approved excess flow or reduced flow valves, the worst-case release shall
be determined by the maximum achievable flow from the valve as determined by the valve
manufacturer or compressed gas supplier. Reduced flow and excess flow valves shall be
permanently marked by the valve manufacturer to indicate the maximum design flow rate.
Such markings shall indicate the flow rate for air under normal temperature and pressure.
SECTION 6004.4.6 EMERGENCY POWER. ADDED
6004.4.6. Emergency Power. Emergency power shall be provided for the following
systems in accordance with Section 604:
1. Exhaust ventilation system
2. Treatment system
3. Gas detection system
4. Smoke detection system
SECTION 6004.4.6.1 FAIL-SAFE SYSTEMS.
6004.4.6.1. Fail-Safe Systems. Emergency power shall not be required for mechanical
exhaust ventilation and treatment systems where approved fail-safe systems are installed
and designed to stop gas flow.
SECTION 6004.4.7 AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS.
6004.4.7. Automatic Fire Detection System. An approved automatic fire detection system
shall be installed in rooms or areas where highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic
compressed gases are stored or used. Activation of the detection system shall sound a local
alarm. The fire detection system shall comply with Section 907.
SECTION 6004.4.8 GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS. ADDED
6004.4.8. Gas Detection System. A gas detection system complying with Section 916 shall
be provided to detect the presence of gas at or below the PEL or ceiling limit of the gas for
which detection is provided.
Exceptions:
1. A gas detection system is not required for toxic and moderately toxic gases when the
physiological warning threshold level for the gas is at a level below the accepted PEL
for the gas.
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2. A gas detection system is not required for highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic
gases where cylinders, portable tanks, and all non-continuously welded connects are
within a gas cabinet or exhausted enclosures.
SECTION 6004.4.8.1 ALARMS.
6004.4.8.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a
signal to an approved location.
SECTION 6004.4.8.2 SHUT OFF OF GAS SUPPLY. ADDED
6004.4.8.2. Shut off of gas supply. The gas detection system shall automatically close the
shut-off valve at the source on gas supply piping and tubing related to the system being
monitored for whichever gas is detected.
Exceptions: Automatic shutdown is not required for highly toxic, toxic, and moderately
toxic compressed gas systems where all of the following controls are provided:
1. Constantly attended/supervised.
2. Provided with emergency shutoff valves that have ready access.
Reason for amendments: These are county-wide amendments for Chapter 60
recommended by the Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs.
Chapter 61 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 62 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 63 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 64 is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION 6405.3.1 SILANE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AUTOMATIC
SHUTDOWN. ADDED
6405.3.1 Silane Distribution Systems Automatic Shutdown. Silane distribution systems
shall automatically shut down at the source upon activation of the gas detection system at
levels above the alarm level and/or failure of the ventilation system for the silane
distribution system.
Reason for amendment: All the amendments to Section 6004 that follow are part of a
county-wide amendment recommended by the Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs. It
maintains the current standards and accepted practices within the County of Santa Clara
and maintains consistency with the Hazardous Materials Release Response Regulations in
the California Health and Safety Code. The International Fire Code does not include
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provisions for gases that are moderately toxic. This amendment preserves the original
Toxic Gas Ordinance Provisions. It will maintain the current standard used in Gilroy.
Chapter 65 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 66 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapter 67 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
Chapters 68 through 79 reserved for future use.
Chapter 80 is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
APPENDIX A NOT ADOPTED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
APPENDIX B is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION B105 FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
Amend Section B105.2 to read:
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 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 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall
be as specified in Tables B105.1(2) and B105.2.
Exceptions: [SFM] Group B, S-2, and U occupancies having a floor area not exceeding
1,000 square feet, primarily constructed of noncombustible exterior walls with wood or
steel roof framing, having a Class A roof assembly, with uses limited to the following or
similar uses:
1. California State Parks buildings of an accessory nature (restrooms).
2. Safety roadside rest areas (SRRA) and public restrooms.
3. Truck inspection facilities (TIF), CHP office space, and vehicle inspection bays.
4. Sand/salt storage buildings, storage of sand and salt.
The maximum fire flow reduction for all commercial buildings greater than 30,000 square
feet and residential podium buildings shall not exceed 25 percent of the fire flow specified
in Table B105.1(2). The maximum fire flow reduction for all other buildings shall not
exceed 50 percent of the fire flow specified in Table B105.1(2).
Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs. These amendments limit the amount that fire flow can be
reduced. This amendment is a carry-over from previous code cycle adoption in Gilroy. This
amendment ensure that large projects have adequate fire flow for the proposed project.
APPENDIX BB is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
APPENDIX C is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
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SECTION C102 NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
Amend Section C102.1 to read:
C102.1 Minimum number of fire hydrants for a building. The number of fire hydrants
available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in Table C102.1,
utilizing the base fire flow without fire sprinkler reduction.
Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs.
SECTION C103 FIRE HYDRANTS SPACING
Amend Section C103.1 to read:
C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing
required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire Code
shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where
more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be
in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3, but in no case shall the average spacing
be more than 300 feet on center.
Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs and is consistent with the City of Gilroy’s existing standards and
specifications.
APPENDIX CC is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
APPENDIX D is adopted in its entirety as amended below.
SECTION D103 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Amend Section D103.2 as follows:
D103.2 Grade. The maximum grade of a fire department apparatus access road shall not
exceed 15 percent unless approved by the fire code official.
Amend Section D103.3 as follows:
D103.3 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access roads shall
be a minimum of 30 inside, and a minimum of 50 outside.
Amend Section D103.4 to read:
D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720
mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table
D103.4, as approved by the fire code official.
Amend Table D103.4 to read:
TABLE D103.4
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REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Length (feet) WIDTH (feet) TURAROUDS REQIURED
0 – 150 26 Not required, unless determined necessary
by the fire code official
151 – 500 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot “Y”
or 96-foot-diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Figure D103.1
500– 750 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot “Y”
or 96-foot-diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Figure D103.1
Over 750 Special approval required
D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads
shall comply with all of the following criteria: the fire apparatus access roads shall comply
with all of the following criteria:
1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6096
mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall
be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm).
2. Gates shall be of the horizontal swing, horizontal slide, vertical lift or vertical pivot
type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced
or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department
personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the
fire code official.
6. Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official.
7. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
8. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to
comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.
Reason for amendment: This is a County-wide amendment recommended by the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs.
APPENDIX H is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption.
(b) Amendments to the Wildland-Urban Interface Code
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The Wildland-Urban Interface Code is adopted consistent with the State’s adoption, with no
amendments.
The requirements shall be applied to buildings constructed in the Gilroy Residential Hillside
Zone, the Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and the High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
SECTION VI
Upon adoption of each new California Building Standards Code, the Ordinance adopting the
previously adopted California Building Standards Code is superseded in its entirety. This
Ordinance does not repeal the 2025 Ordinance that adopts by reference and amends parts of the
2025 California Building Standards Code.
SECTION VII
The provisions of this Ordinance are separable, and the invalidity of any phrase, clause, provision,
or part shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
SECTION VIII
In accordance with Section 36937 of the Government Code of the State of California, this
Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final adoption by the City
Council.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of August 2025 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
APPROVED:
Greg Bozzo, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Kim Mancera, City Clerk
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CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK
I, KIM MANCERA, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the
attached Ordinance No. 2025-XX is an original ordinance, or true and correct copy of a
City Ordinance, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a Regular Meeting of
said Council held on Monday, August 18, 2025, with a quorum present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official
Seal of the City of Gilroy this Date.
____________________________________
Kim Mancera
City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)
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City of Gilroy
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Mobile Food Vending on Private Property - Pilot Program
Clarification
Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
From: Brad Kilger, Interim City Administrator
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
Prepared by: Victoria Valencia, Economic Development Manager
Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: Ensure Neighborhood Equity from City Services
RECOMMENDATION
Council provide clarification regarding food truck prohibitions on private property along
Monterey Road.
BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted a Mobile Vending Pilot Program (Pilot Program) via
Resolution No. 2025-26 on June 2, 2025. The Council had deliberated on the issue of
mobile food vendors since December 2023. The driving reasons for the Pilot Program
included:
• Lack of proactive enforcement post-pandemic.
• The City Code was considered outdated.
• Discussions and review of other communities’ ordinances around mobile food
vendors.
• Council direction to explore flexible vending locations, simplified processes, and
adjusted time restrictions, as well as identifying suitable downtown areas for food
trucks.
• The Downtown Committee recommendation to prohibit any food trucks in the
public right of way along Monterey Road, or on side streets from Railroad Street
to Eigleberry Street, and only allow food trucks to operate in Gourmet Alley
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between 4th and 6th Street.
On May 5, 2025, after a staff report recommending a pilot program for downtown, the
Council directed staff to fully enforce the ordinance as written, including the requirement
to relocate frequently and the prohibition in commercial zones. Staff then commenced
development of the Pilot Program. Staff returned to the Council on June 2, 2025, with
the Pilot Program in its current form.
In the implementation of the Pilot Program, staff received feedback from vendors,
property owners, and code enforcement regarding confusion around the term “fronting”
in the policy. To assist with consistent, objective measure-based enforcement during the
Pilot Program, staff researched and used the City’s most restrictive building setback—
41 feet from the face of the curb—as interim guidance.
ANALYSIS
In late July 2025, in response to a mobile food vendor issue on Monterey between 7th
Street and Hornlein Court, and additional concerns and pending applications about food
truck placement and the interpretation regarding properties fronting on Monterey Road
in the policy, staff paused enforcement until Council direction could be obtained. No
further permits have been processed, and Code Enforcement continues to check mobile
food vendors for County Health Permits and the State Seller’s Permits.
Currently in the Pilot Program:
• Five food trucks were fully approved, two for special events and three on private
property.
• Four additional food trucks are pending approval, but all are proposed to be on
private property abutting Monterey, but outside of the setback.
o Their eligibility status for a mobile vendor permit would depend upon the
Council’s determination regarding the specific, objective perimeter of the
No Mobile Vending Zone along Monterey Road.
As staff reviewed the policy language and how the interim setback would be applied to
individual parcels abutting Monterey Road, it was realized that setback distances affect
properties differently based on the development layout and building placement within
the parcel. This may cause the objective measure to result in inequitable treatment of
mobile food vendors/property owners.
Staff is requesting Council clarification regarding its intent regarding the establishment
of the No Mobile Vending Zones. At issue is whether the Council intends to have a
specific setback distance from Monterey Road or a prohibition of food trucks for all
private property abutting Monterey. Alternatively, the Council may also provide other
direction regarding its intent regarding food trucks on private property along Monterey
Road.
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ALTERNATIVES
Council may provide any direction regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the
No Mobile Vending Zone.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
None.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
This item was included on the publicly posted agenda for this meeting. Once
clarification is received, staff will update public and business owner information
accordingly and announce the re-engagement of enforcement of the Pilot Program
requirements.
NEXT STEPS
Based on Council direction, staff would then implement in its enforcement of the
regulations contained in the Pilot Program the directed interpretation of fronting, and
return with a new resolution incorporating the clarified conditions into the Pilot Program.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2025-26 - Mobile Vending Pilot Program
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RESOLUTION 2025-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY ESTABLISHING A MOBILE VENDING PILOT
PROGRAM TO ALLOW FOOD TRUCKS TO OPERATE IN
DESIGNATED AREAS WHILE STAFF UPDATES THE
MOBILE VENDING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy currently regulates mobile vending under Chapter
16A, Article II of the Gilroy City Code, which limits operations to 10-minute intervals and
prohibits vending in certain commercial zones; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 16B of the Gilroy City Code provides more modern and
flexible regulations for sidewalk vending, including updated distance and operational
standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed staff to update the mobile vending
ordinance to reflect current best practices, balance health and safety concerns, and
support local economic development; and
WHEREAS, food trucks are increasingly viewed as an important tool for
supporting small businesses, promoting placemaking, and enhancing community
events; and
WHEREAS, a temporary pilot program will provide a low-risk opportunity to test
the feasibility of food truck operations in different areas of the City, allow for public input,
and inform permanent ordinance amendments; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified specific locations, times, and operational
standards under which food truck vending may occur during the pilot program period;
and
WHEREAS, adoption of a pilot program does not replace the City’s existing
permit and enforcement procedures but provides limited, conditional flexibility until the
ordinance update is completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GILROY HEREBY establishes a Mobile Vending Pilot Program as follows:
SECTION I
The Mobile Vending Pilot Program shall be in effect upon adoption of this
resolution and shall expire on December 31, 2025, or upon adoption of a revised mobile
vending ordinance, whichever occurs first. Vendors participating in the Mobile Vending
Pilot Program shall be required to obtain and maintain a valid California Seller’s Permit,
a County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health (DEH) Permit, a City of
Gilroy Business License, and a City of Gilroy Mobile Vending Permit. The Mobile
Vending Permit issued under this program shall not require a livescan or background
check.
An initial sixty (60) day amnesty period shall be provided for vendors who do not
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yet possess a City of Gilroy Business License or Mobile Vending Permit. During this
amnesty period, participating vendors shall be required to register with the City
Administrator or his designee and provide proof of application submission for both the
Business License and Mobile Vending Permit, such as a screenshot or other verifiable
documentation of the submitted applications.
SECTION II
Mobile food vendors participating in the pilot program must comply with all
general requirements and operational standards outlined in the Mobile Vending Pilot
Program Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION III
Mobile vending is prohibited in the following No Vending Zones:
Public Right-of-Way on Monterey Street and side streets from Leavesley to
Luchessa Avenue.
Private or Public Property fronting Monterey Street.
SECTION IV
Approved pilot vending areas include:
1. Permitted Special Events:
Food trucks may participate in permitted special events with the
appropriate permits and approval from the event organizer.
2. Designated Downtown locations outside of the No Vending Zone, including the
5th Street Parking:
Food trucks may operate within the Downtown Specific Plan Area at the
following locations: the 5th Street Parking Lot; designated spaces within
the public parking lots adjacent to Gourmet Alley (between East 4th Street
and East 6th Street); and designated spaces on Eigleberry Street. All
operations are subject to compliance with the City's Mobile Vending
Permit requirements and all other applicable permits and regulations.
Food truck operations shall be permitted from June through December
2025, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hours of operation
shall not exceed 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the 5th Street Parking Lot, and
2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the designated spaces adjacent to Gourmet
Alley.
Food truck operations shall not occur on days when special events are
scheduled in these areas, unless operating in conjunction with the
permitted special event.
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3. Developed private property in commercial, industrial/manufacturing, and
mixed-use zones with appropriate approvals:
Vendors may operate on private property outside of the No Vending Zone
with permission from the property owner.
Hours of operation are subject to the operating hours of the host business,
not to exceed 6:00 am to 12:00 am.
Vendors may not operate from vacant or undeveloped parcels.
All food trucks operating under this Resolution must ensure permanent restroom
and handwashing facilities are available within two hundred (200) feet of their operating
location if parked for longer than one hour, and must comply with all health, fire, and life
safety regulations.
SECTION V
The City Administrator or his designee is authorized to implement and manage
the necessary permitting, signage, compliance measures, and operational guidelines
consistent with this Resolution and the City Code. City staff shall monitor the pilot
program, collect data, and return to City Council with an evaluation report and
recommendations for permanent ordinance amendments prior to expiration of the pilot
program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular
meeting duly held on the 2nd day of June 2025 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bracco; Cline; Fugazzi; Hilton; Marques;
Ramirez; Mayor Bozzo
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
APPROVED:
Greg Bozzo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bryce Atkins, Acting City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
City of Gilroy
Mobile Vending Pilot Program Guidelines
Effective Upon Adoption – December 31, 2025 (or until a new ordinance is adopted)
To participate in the pilot program, vendors must register with the Administration Department.
A link to register can be found at cityofgilroy.org/384/Economic-Development, or by contacting
the City’s Economic Development team at 408-846-0207.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Mobile Vending Pilot Program is to allow temporary, regulated food truck
operations in designated areas of the City of Gilroy while the City updates its permanent mobile
vending ordinance. This pilot program provides an opportunity to evaluate the feasibility,
community response, and operational impacts of mobile vending in various
settings.
2. Program Duration
The pilot program shall be effective immediately upon adoption and will remain in place until
December 31, 2025, or until a revised ordinance is adopted by the City Council, whichever
occurs first.
3. General Requirements
All mobile vendors must comply with the following requirements:
Possess a valid Mobile Vending Permit issued by the Gilroy Police Department
Possess a valid City of Gilroy Business License
Possess a Santa Clara County Environmental Health Permit (if applicable)
Possess a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller’s Permit
Provide proof of permission to use restroom facilities if operating longer than one hour
Comply with operational standards established in Chapter 16B for consistency
An initial sixty (60) day amnesty period shall be provided for vendors who do not yet possess a
City of Gilroy Business License or Mobile Vending Permit. During this amnesty period,
participating vendors shall be required to register with the City Administrator or his designee and
provide proof of application submission for both the Business License and Mobile Vending
Permit, such as a screenshot or other verifiable documentation of the submitted applications.
License/Permit Organization Contact Information
City of Gilroy Mobile
Vending Permit
City of Gilroy Police Department Telephone – (408) 846-0309
City of Gilroy Business
License
City of Gilroy Finance Department Telephone – (408) 846-0420
https://www.cityofgilroy.org/207/B
usiness-Licenses
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License/Permit Organization Contact Information
Health Permit County of Santa Clara Department
of
Environmental Health, Consumer
Protection Division
Telephone – (408) 918-1908
https://cpd.sccgov.org/food/mobile-
food-facilities
Sellers Permit California Department of Tax and
Fee
Administration
Telephone – 1-800-400-7115
https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/services/
Overview
4. No Mobile Vending Zones
Mobile vending is prohibited in the following areas:
Public Right-of-Way on Monterey Street and side streets from Leavesley to Luchessa Avenue
Private or Public Property fronting Monterey Street
5. Pilot Locations and Conditions
All food trucks operating under this Resolution must ensure permanent restroom and
handwashing facilities are available within two hundred (200) feet of their operating location if
parked for longer than one hour, and must comply with all health, fire, and life safety
regulations.
A. Special Events
Food trucks may operate at permitted special events for the duration of the event, provided
they are listed on the special event permit. Vendors must follow all location, safety, and
sanitation rules during the event.
B. Downtown Locations
Food trucks may operate within the Downtown Specific Plan Area at the 5th Street Parking Lot
and the public parking lots adjacent to Gourmet Alley between East 4th Street and East 6th
Street, subject to compliance with the City's Mobile Vending Permit and all applicable
permitting requirements.
Food truck operations shall be allowed during the months of June through December 2025, on
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, not to exceed the hours of 4:00 pm and 2:00 am in
the 5th Street Parking Lot, and 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm in designated spaces in the public parking
lots adjacent to Gourmet Alley between East 4th Street and East 6th Street, excluding days when
special events are scheduled in those areas.
Allowable hours in the 5th Street lot may be adjusted to fit demand.
Private property along Gourmet Alley may be used with owner permission and required permits
C. Private Property
Mobile vendors may operate on developed private property in Commercial,
Industrial/Manufacturing, and Mixed-Use
Zoning Districts. Residential zoning districts are prohibited.
Hours of operation: Hours cannot exceed those of the host business, and cannot operate
outside of the hours of 6:00 am – 12:00 am.
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Vendors must have written permission from the property owner and must not interfere with
minimum required parking requirements.
Vendors may not operate from vacant or undeveloped parcels.
6. Operational Standards
No external signage, flags, or banners (only painted signage compliant with zoning code)
No tents, tables, canopies, or other temporary structures allowed.
No generators exceeding acceptable noise levels
Waste and grease must be properly disposed of; vendors must provide trash receptacles
Maintain a minimum 5 feet or 50% of sidewalk clearance for pedestrian access
Maintain a 25-foot distance from ATMs
In addition, vendors may not operate:
In any city park where there is a concessions agreement that exclusively permits the sale of
food or merchandise by a concessionaire.
Within three hundred (300) feet of a permitted, certified farmers’ market or permitted special
event during its operation.
Within four hundred (400) feet of a school between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on
school days.
Within six hundred (600) feet of any entertainment establishment between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 2:30 a.m.
7. Evaluation and Reporting
City staff will monitor and evaluate the pilot program based on:
Public and business feedback
Vendor participation and permit data
Code enforcement or safety issues
Traffic, parking, and pedestrian impact observations
Staff will report findings to the City Council prior to the program’s conclusion.
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CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK
I, BRYCE ATKINS, Acting City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that
the attached Resolution No. 2025-26 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy
of a City Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a Regular Meeting
of said Council held on Monday, June 2, 2025, with a quorum present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official
Seal of the City of Gilroy this June 10, 2025.
Bryce Atkins
Acting City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
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City of Gilroy
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Creation of an Ice Center Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
From: Brag Kilger, City Administrator
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
Prepared by: Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS: Maintain and Improve City Infrastructure
Promote Economic Development Activities
RECOMMENDATION
Council create a Gilroy Ice Center ad hoc committee.
BACKGROUND
The Gilroy Ice Center represents Phase III of the Sports Park Master Plan. The original
2002 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Sports Park was amended in 2019 to
consider the construction of the Ice Center.
In June of 2022, the City and Sharks Sports & Entertainment, LLC (Sharks Sports)
entered into a Non-Binding Term Sheet for an Operating Agreement for the proposed
Ice Center. On September 19, 2022, the City and Sharks Sports entered into a
Consulting and Reimbursement Agreement to complete the design and to get the
project ready for construction using a design-build method of contracting.
As currently envisioned, the Ice Center will be an approximately 100,000 SF indoor
Center that will house two National Hockey League-sized ice sheets and accompanying
uses such as spectator seating, locker rooms, food service, retail, and administrative
space. In addition, the project will construct a new parking lot to support the Ice Center.
ANALYSIS
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As the project has progressed, there has been a stated desire for an ad hoc committee
to be formed to help the project advance and to provide information and
recommendations to the full City Council regarding the project. Should Council consent
to the creation of the ad hoc committee, the Mayor will then appoint three members to
serve on the ad hoc committee with the approval of Council.
An update regarding the Ice Center will be presented at a future meeting of the Council.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council may choose not to form the subcommittee.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
None.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
This item was included on the publicly posted agenda for this meeting.
NEXT STEPS
If approved, the appointed members of the ad hoc committee will coordinate with the
City Administrator for their first meeting.
Attachments:
None
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