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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
October 11, 1993 Conference Room No, 1 5:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Harter, Board Members Triplette,
McArthur, Coleman, Leonard and Fabrick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Gingerich
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building and Housing Larsen, Assistant
Director of Building and Housing Remp and
Administrative Secretary Uybungco
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Harter called the meeting to order
at 5:13 p,m.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY:
1, The members of the Board were introduced to Anne H, Fabrick, newly appointed
member,
2, Vice-Chairman Harter presented a plaque to past-member John Nash for his
service on the Board for two terms.
ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum,
1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM:
MSUC Coleman/Triplette (6-0) to excuse Chairman Gingerich's absence due to
vacation.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Director of Building and Housing Larsen requested that item #4A as noted on the
June 14, 1993 Minutes (Revised Title for the Board) be tabled to the regularly
scheduled meeting on November 8, 1993 upon Chairman Gingerich's return.
MSUC Leonard/Triplette (6-0) to approve the minutes of June 14, 1993 with the
above request noted.
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3. NEW BUSINESS: None
4. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT:
A. 71 st Annual Education and Code Development Conference of the
International Conference of Building Officials - Brief Overview
(This item was taken out of order and discussed after item #40,)
Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that Chairman
Gingerich will present a report on the Annual Business Meeting at the
November Meeting,
The following was briefly discussed by Director of Building and Housing
Larsen:
1) Class "A" Members of I.C.B.O. voted on code changes to be
incorporated into the 1994 codes. The new code books will be
divided into two sections: (a) Engineering and (b) Fire and Life
Safety Aspects for Field Personnel.
2) The Uniform Building Code, National Building Code and Southern
Building Code will all adopt a common format in 1994,
3) The two significant changes were (a) plumbing fixtures requirement
and (b) lumber grading changes,
4) Jim Monaghan, past Senior Building Inspector was recognized at
the Annual Business Meeting upon his retirement.
5) For the first time in 30+ years, there will be no code change session
at next year's Annual Business Meeting. Code change sessions will
be scheduled for 1995 and 1996 for the 1997 codes,
B. Permits by Mail/Fax - Status Update
Director of Building and Housing Larsen deferred this item to Assistant
Director of Building and Housing Remp.
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Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp informed the Board that
the Department is pursuing acceptance of permit fees payment by credit
cards with the Finance Department. The Facsimile and credit card method
will expedite the process for routine permits and will benefit our customers,
Director of Building and Housing Larsen further stated that additional
information will be provided when available,
C. Boards/Commissions/Committees Workshop
The S/C/C Workshop is scheduled for Monday, November 15, 1993 at 6:00
p,m, in Conference Room No, 1. New members and those who have
never attended a workshop are encouraged to attend,
Director of Building and Housing Larsen also informed the Board that this
year's Boards/Commissions/Committees Banquet is scheduled for
Tuesday, November 30, 1993 at the San Diego Country Club. Each
member and one guest is invited, More information will be provided by the
Mayor/Council's Office,
D, Department Monthly Reports
(This item was discussed prior to item #4A.)
Director of Building and Housing Larsen distributed the Department's
Monthly Reports to the Board. Particular attention was drawn to the
category of Certificate of Occupancy. The Department collects $70 per
Certificate as per the Master Fee Schedule.
Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp pointed out to the Soard
members that the Department's revenues is 39 percent above last year's
figures for the first quarter,
E. Appointment of Senior Building Inspector
Gregory M. Bottorff has been appointed as the Senior Building Inspector
to replace James J. Monaghan. Greg has been with the Department for
eight years. Greg is I.C.B,O. certified for Building, Plumbing, Electrical and
Mechanical, He is one of only 400 individuals who is certified as a
Combination Inspector.
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5, COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None
6, ADJOURNMENT: Vice-Chairman Harter adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m. to
the next regular meeting scheduled for November 8, 1993.
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KENNETH G, LARSEN, C,B,O,
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND HOUSING
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