pages: CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2006-09-19 | 12 | Mayor Johnson inquired what would be the extra cost for new construction. The Fire Marshal responded the proposed ordinance has language that allows fire sprinkler systems to be combined with the domestic water service, which eliminates the dedicated fire main system; the East Bay Municipal Utility District allows the use of dual service meters which supplies the fire sprinkler system and the domestic water system for the house and reduces the cost. Councilmember Daysog stated a range of questions have been presented which could be addressed at a workshop with affected stakeholders; workshops help in the rule making process; inquired how information was obtained from the stakeholders. The Fire Marshal responded groups meetings were held. Councilmember Matarrese concurred with Councilmember Daysog; stated the current code is unfair because the threshold is based on assessed value; another valuation is needed; the threshold needs to be tested; jurisdictions that use the replacement value should be reviewed to see were the range of threshold sits. Councilmember deHaan stated the concerning factors are with retrofitting of older homes : 25% of construction cost seems to be very low; concurred with Councilmember Matarrese regarding reviewing other jurisdictions. Councilmember Matarrese stated a four unit apartment bathroom remodel could trigger quite an expense. the issue seems to be rectifying the disparity between using assessed value as the valuation upon which the threshold percentage is based and reviewing what the appropriate threshold should be once the threshold is leveled. Councilmember deHaan stated termite and foundation damage could trigger the threshold. Mayor Johnson stated she is concerned with how the work is calculated. Councilmember Daysog requesting different scenarios showing how the proposed ordinance was better than what is currently in place; stated workshops provide an opportunity to have a range of issues discussed. Former Councilmember Barbara Kerr stated workshops are a good idea; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 September 19, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf |