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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/07/11 Board of Appeals & Advisors Agenda Packet Item 112 Page 1 of 5 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA June 13, 1994 Conference Room No. 1 5:15 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gingerich, Vice-Chairman Harter, Board Members McArthur, Leonard, Triplette and Fabrick MEMBERS ABSENT: Board Member Coleman CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building and Housing Larsen, Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp and Administrative Secretary Uybungco CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman Gingerich called the meeting to order at 5:15 p,m. ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum. 1. DEClJI.RATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: MSUC Harter/Fabrick (6-0) to excuse the absence of Board Member Coleman due to a conflict of schedule, 2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSUC Fabrick/Leonard (6-0) to approve the minutes of March 14, 1994 as submitted. 3, NEW BUSINESS: A. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair, for FY 1994-95 Prior to opening the floor for nominations, Chairman Gingerich encouraged whomever elected to be available to attend most sessions. Chairman Gingerich opened the floor for nominations of Chair for next fiscal year. Board Member Fabrick nominated Chairman Gingerich. Board Member McArthur nominated Board Member Triplette. Board Member Triplette expressed concerns of possible unavailability to attend some meetings. Chairman Gingerich reminded the Board that the Vice-Chair may act as proxy as necessary. Item 112 Page 2 of 5 Board of Appeals & Advisors -2- June 13, 1994 After hearing no further nominations, Chairman Gingerich closed nominations for Chair. Staff distributed, collected and counted the ballots and on two separate occasions there was a tie. Board Member Triplette declined nomination. Nominations for Chair was once again opened. Chairman Gingerich was again nominated. MSC Harter/Leonard (Gingerich abstained) (5-0-1) to close nominations. MSC Triplette/Leonard (McArthur - opposed) (Gingerich - abstained) (4-1-1) to elect Chairman Gingerich to continue his position for FY 1994-95. Chairman Gingerich opened the floor for nominations of Vice-Chair. Board Member Leonard nominated Board Member Triplette, After hearing no further nominations for Vice-Chair, Chairman Gingerich closed nominations. MSC FabrlckjLeonard (Trlplette abstained) (5-0-1) to elect Board Member Trlplette as Vice-Chair for FY 1994-95. 4, DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT: A. Recognition Awards of Appreciation for Chairman Gingerich and Board Member McArthur Chairman Gingerich presented a plaque of appreciation to Board Member McArthur for completion of two terms on the Board of Appeals and Advisors. Director of Building and Housing Larsen presented a plaque of appreciation to Chairman Gingerich for his devoted service as Chair for FY 1993-94. B. Report on Proposal to Establish by Title, an Access Appeals Board to Hear Complaints Relating to Disabled Access as per Health and Safety Code, Section 19957.5. Item 112 Page 3 of 5 Board of Appeals & Advisors -3- June 13, 1994 Director of Building and Housing Larsen directed the Board's attention to the Staff Report outlining several proposed options premised upon the language contained within the Health and Safety Code. The Statute include explanation for creating such a Board and the requirements of the Board composition. Director Larsen reviewed each option as listed on the Staff Report, with Assistant Director Remp illustrating each option on the flip chart. Director Larsen advised the Board that staff was only bringing this item to the Board's attention for discussion and that a decision will be tabled to a later meeting date. Board Member Harter expressed concerns of adding members due to the impact on staff support and costs. Board Member Fabrick expressed concerns of non-qualified members within the disabled community. She further stated that in her past experience in dealing with individuals within the disabled community that there are well qualified individuals, but also there are individuals just wanting to pick fights, Board Member McArthur expressed concerns of increasing the membership of the current Board by adding three members from the disabled community as noted under option #3 due to the fact that these members may not be familiar with the building and other relevant codes. Director Larsen encouraged the Board to review the options presented by staff and to continue this Item for the July 11, 1994 Meeting. Chairman Gingerich requested the diagrams as presented on the flip chart be prepared by staff and included with distribution of the Minutes. C, Report on Proposal to Identify the Board of Appeals and Advisors as Rnal Appellate Body for Cases Relating to Abandoned, Wrecked, Inoperative and Dismantled Vehicles or Parts Thereof Director Larsen informed the Board that the City Council is currently listed as the appellate body under the Chula Vista Municipal Code. The proposed change will allow the Board of Appeals and Advisors to become the appellate body, as is the case for other public nuisances. The Board was requested to review the materials provided by staff and to return for further discussion at the July Meeting. Item 112 Page 4 of 5 Board of Appeals & Advisors -4- June 13, 1994 D. Report on Proposal to Adopt the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings This Item was tabled to the July 11, 1994 Meeting. E. Report on San Diego Area Chapter, ICBO Building Valuation Multipliers for FY 1994-95 The Valuation Schedule is traditionally adopted at the beginning of each fiscal year. However, staff is recommending to hold-off adoption for at least three months in order to review current fees. F. Announcement of the 72nd Annual Education and Code Development Conference of the International Conference of Building Officials - Indianapolis, Indiana Conference information and registration packet was forwarded to Chairman Gingerich without further explanation by staff due to Chairman Gingerich's familiarity with the Conference. 5. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None 6, ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Gingerich adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for July 11, 1994. ~~k~. KENNETH G, lARSEN, C,B,O, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS ~EÙ~ ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND HOUSING Item 112 Page 5 of 5 Board of Appeals & Advisors -5- June 13, 1994 COMPUANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABIUTIES ACT The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special accommodation to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, request such accommodation at least foriy-eight (48) hours in advance for meetings and fIVe (5) days for scheduled services and activities, Please contact Yeelin Uybungco, Administrative Secretary, for spec~ic information at (619) 691-5007 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5647, Cal~omia Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired, /yu (A:\WP51\061304M)