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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
April 12, 1999 Conference Room NO.1 5:15p.m,
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Compton, Board Members Fabrick, Harter, Monaghan, and Triplette
MEMBERS ABSENT Vice-Chairman O'Neill, Board Member Kaya
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Director/Building Official Remp and Secretary Seiter
CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chairman Compton called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum,
1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: MSUC Triplette/Harter (5-0) to excuse
the absences of Vice-Chairman O'Neill and Board Member Kaya.
2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Compton deferred approval of minutes of 3/8/99 to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of 5/12/99.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Review and Recommendations for Adoption of the Following Codes:
California Uniform Building Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
California Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
California Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition
National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition with Amendments
California Fire Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
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Uniform Fire Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
California Energy Code, 1997 Edition
California Referenced Standards Code, 1998 Edition
Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition with Amendments
Urban-Wildland Interface Code, 1997 Edition with Amendments
Assistant Director Remp introduced the items with the recommendation that the Board of Appeals
and Advisors endorse Council adoption of the above referenced codes as amended. Mr. Remp
advised the Board that this is a process engaged in approximately once every three years and is
a routine adoption of the Codes as they come out. Building Officials representing jurisdictions
throughout San Diego County have met collectively to discuss suggested modifications to the
local codes and have reached a consensus to work toward minimizing the number and scope of
local amendments.
Mr. Remp also stated that new to this cycle of the code adoption process is the adoption of the
California Building Standards Codes. The Fire Department is also recommending adoption of the
1997 Edition of the Urban-Wildland Interface Code,
Proposed ordinance changes were discussed. Suggestions for language changes were noted.
Changes will be made,
MSUC Harter/Triplette (5-0) to accept Staff's recommendation and approve the adoption of
the above referenced codes as amended.
4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORT: None
5, BUILDING OFFICIAL'S COMMENTS/REPORT:
Assistant Director Remp stated that Staff is going through a rigorous training program to become more
familiar with requirements of the new codes. Mr. Remp offered to have Staff come to the Board of
Appeals meeting in fall or early winter to discuss any significant modifications to the codes and any
impacts they will have.
Chairman Compton inquired as to the status of credit card payments for permit fees, Mr. Remp stated that
the major issue is that the banks are unwilling to waiver on the fees they would charge us on credit card
transactions, The issue is still being considered and discussed.
Assistant Director Remp introduced Jim Monaghan as the newest member of the Board of Appeals,
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6, COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None
7. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Compton adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to the next regular meeting
scheduled for May 10, 1999,
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MIN TES TAKEN BY:
KAREN SEITER
SECRETARY
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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