Report Prepared by: Janet German, Secretary III, Fire Dept.
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for November 4, 2019 for Introduction of Ordinances, Adopting the 2019 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, if Any
REPORT IN BRIEF
Set a Public Hearing for November 4, 2019 for the purpose of introducing and adopting the 2019 California Building and Fire Codes with Amendments, if any.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion setting a Public Hearing on November 4, 2019, to consider introducing and adopting the 2019 California Building and Fire Codes and Amendments thereto.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting; or,
5. Deny the request.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 412, Adoption of ordinances and resolutions.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The setting of the public hearing is consistent with the city’s operating principal to promote Public Safety, livability and economic vitality as provided for in the FY 19/20 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Staff is requesting City Council to set a public hearing for November 4, 2019, to introduce Ordinances adopting Title 24, Parts 1-12 of the California Code of Regulations, referred to as the California Building Code, as the referenced Building and Fire Codes for the City of Merced.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None. Costs associated with codification of the proposed ordinances and enforcement of its provisions will be absorbed by the adopted budget.