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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Winkelman, Vice Chairman Kimball, Board Members Lee,
Kaya, Burke, Winchell and Schafer
r~EMBERS ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building and Housing Grady, Chief Building Inspector
Hansell and Fire Marshal Monse11
1. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY - Mrs. Patricia Schafer, newly appointed Board Member,
replacing Member Thomas Emmons, was introduced and welcomed.
2. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Chairman Winkelman called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
3. ROLL CAL~ - Members present constituted a quorum for the transaction of business.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MSUC (Lee/Burke) to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of December l3, 1982.
5. NE" BUSINESS:
(a) Adoption of Uniform Fire Code, 1982 Edition
Fire Marshal Monse11 stated that the 1982 Edition has 3 significant changes:
(1) Article 85 - This new article applies to the permanent or temporary
use of electrical appliances, fixtures, motors or wiring.
(2) Article 86 - This new article applies to both inside and outside
storage of all pesticides in portable containers.
(3) Appendix III-C - This appendix governs the requirements for the
installation, use and maintenance of all fire alarm systems in
all occupancies.
Director of Building and Housing Grady informed board members that funds
were not considered in the FY 1983-84 budget for the purchase of the
Uniform Fire Code. Discussion ensued and it was decided to purchase
one copy only for the Chairman of the Board of Appeals and Advisors.
MSUC (Lee/Kimball) recommended the adoption of the Uniform Fire Code,
1982 Edition, as amended. (Mr. Kaya arrived at the meeting at this time)
(b) Adoption of Uniform Building Code, 1982 Edition
Director of Building and Housing Grady stated there were a few changes
and additions and requested the Board approve the adoption of the Uniform
Building Code with local amendments.
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MSUC (Schafer/Kaya) to approve the adoption with the deletion of Section
1709(a), Items 5 and 6.
Board Member Kaya requested an amendment to the motion.
MSUC (Schafer/Kaya) to approve the adoption of the ordinance with local amend-
ments with the following exceptions: Section 15.08.110. Section 1709(a)
amended. Delete Item 5 and change Item 6 to read "Conversion of the existing
Group R Occupancy to Offices."
(c) Approval of Budget Requests, Fiscal Year 1983-84
Discussion was opened regarding the importance of having a Board Member attend
the annual ICBO meeting each year and requesting funds be provided in the
FY 1983-84 budget for one member to attend. It was further suggested that
the Chairman prepare a presentation and appoint one or two members who had
previously attended the ICBO annual meeting to verbally present this request
to the City Council at their budget meeting.
MSUC (Burke/Lee) to approve the Board's Budget Request for next fiscal year,
as drafted by staff.
5. STAFF REPORT:
Director of Building and Housing Grady requested that Board Members invite
Mr. Emmons to attend our next regular scheduled meeting and present a plaque
to him for his exceptional attendance record during his 8-year tenure.
6. COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC REMARKS/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Board Members expressed their appreciation to Vice Chairman Kimball with a
thank you letter for his generous gift of the Electrical Code Manual.
Board Member Burke requested a chart on costs versus income for the new
fee schedule.
It was noted that two of the Board Members' terms of office will be expiring
in June 1983.
7. ADJOURNMENT - MSUC (Lee/Kimball) to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. to the
regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 14, 1983 at 5:00 p.m.
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PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN TAPE RECORDED. REFER TO TAPE #lD-BA-2/14/83.
TAPES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BUILDING & HOUSING DEPT., PSB, 276 Fourtl, Ave., CV, CA.