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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
March 12,2001 Conference Room NO.1 5:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman O'Neill, Vice-Chairman Monaghan, Board
Members Compton, Kaya, Romo, and Triplette
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Director Remp, Deputy Building Official Murdoch,
Plan Check Engineer EI-Khazen, Administrative Office
Assistant Michel, Director of Budget and Analysis Fruchter,
and Senior Management Analyst Van Eenoo
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman O'Neill called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum.
1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: N/A
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSUC Triplette/Compton (6-0) to approve the minutes of
December 11, 2000.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Formal Approval of New Fees
Assistant Director Remp stated that although the agenda says "Formal approval of new
fees," the formal approval would be from the City Council, and the request is the formal
recommendation and authorization to take the new fee schedule to the City Council.
The draft of the Council Agenda Statement was included in Agenda package.
Chairman O'Neill asked a question regarding recovery of Fire Department fees in
regards to non-recurring fees and annualized inspections. The question was answered
by Ass!' Director Remp and Director Fruchter.
Board Member Compton questioned how money being taken out of the general fund
would be replaced. Director Fruchter stated that the budget for next year reflects the
level of fees being recommended. It balances the cost of revenue.
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A brief discussion was held on simplifying the process for getting similar type permits,
such as water heaters.
Chairman O'Neill asked if there were additional questions, After hearing none, a motion
was made to recommend that City Council adopt the new fee schedule.
MSUC Romo/O'Neill (6-0) to make recommendation to City Council to adopt the
new fee schedule.
4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORT:
A. Chairman O'Neill wanted to commend the Building Division for enlisting the help
of one of the PhotoVoltaic producers/installers to write specifications on a book
on PhotoVoltaic Systems.
5. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S COMMENTS/REPORT:
A. Asst. Director Remp informed the Board that he was unable to attend the CALBO
conference. Sue Gray, Code Enforcement/Permits Manager, did attend in Brad's
place. She has put together a notebook on the kinds of things that are going on
at the State level. Energy Standards have been adopted and will have an impact
on us. Effective date for new construction is June 1, 2001, except for phases
that are under construction. Effective date for those are January 1,2002.
6. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None
7. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman O'Neill adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. to the next
regular meeting scheduled for April 9, 2001.
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BRAD REMP. C.B.O.
ASST. DIR. OF PLA ING & BUILDING I BUILDING OFFICIAL
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
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MINUTES TAKEN BY:
KAREN SEITER
SECRETARY
PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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