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CityCouncil | 2008-11-06 | 2 | CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (08-468) The City Manager discussed advanced planning activities. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the condominium conversion ordinance update would be discussed early next year. The Supervising Planner responded the condominium conversion ordinance would be part of the subdivision regulations. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Safeway Gas has bio-diesel gas. The City Manager responded Safeway Gas anticipated having bio- diesel gas, but the State has not identified standards for bio- diesel gas tanks. The Supervising Planner stated the State Water Quality Board has prohibited the use of underground tanks for bio-diesel until rules are promulgated. Mayor Johnson stated there is concern with methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) contaminating water supplies. The City Manager stated that Safeway Gas is committed to having bio-diesel gas once the State defines the requirements. Mayor Johnson inquired when the soft-story ordinance would come to Council. The Building Official responded property owners are concerned about spending money at this time stated targeting buildings would make it almost impossible to sell or insure property; the process would be to develop retrofitting standards and identify buildings; staff would identify the buildings and come back to Council when there is a better idea of the number of buildings; staff anticipates spending six months to a year identifying the buildings. Mayor Johnson requested that the proposed time line come back to Council; stated the matter is a public safety issue; other communities have a soft-story ordinance; the process should not be long and drawn-out. The Building Official stated addressing the matter in phases would not make the process any longer; identifying and categorizing buildings would require six or nine months. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other cities have adopted a Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 November 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-11-06.pdf |