pages: CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2006-09-19 | 9 | the Table is broken down by occupancy group and by construction type and provides a cost per square foot to determine what the construction costs would be for the building; the factor is multiplied by the building square footage which gives the current building value; the retrofit trigger point would be 25% of the current building value. Mayor Johnson inquired whether current value would be market value, to which the Fire Marshal responded the value of the building would be based on replacement construction costs. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the calculation was typical for the type of ordinance. The Fire Marshal responded not all jurisdictions use the method. Mayor Johnson stated construction costs are not reflective of current value; inquired whether calculations would be based on the entire square footage of an apartment building if work was done on a portion of the building, to which the Fire Marshal responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Proponent (In favor of ordinance) : Kathy Moehring, WABA. Opponents (Not in favor of ordinance) : Barbara Kerr, Alameda; Steve Edringon, Rental Housing Owners of Northern Alameda County; David Kirwin, Alameda. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the Hearing. Following Mr. Edrington's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired whether the intent is to bring more properties into the requirement by changing the calculation from assessed value to square footage. The Fire Marshal responded the intent is to create an even playing field for the community by having a standard threshold for retrofitting. Mayor Johnson stated a kitchen remodel could qualify. Councilmember deHaan stated the assessed value could be in the millions for recently bought properties; inquired how long the current ordinance has been in place, to which the Fire Marshal responded seven or eight years. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 19, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-09-19.pdf |