pages: CityCouncil/2009-02-17.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2009-02-17 | 6 | The Building Official responded mandatory upgrades would not be addressed for approximately two years. Mayor Johnson inquired how other cities handled phasing the engineering reports and implementing mandatory retrofitting. The Building Official responded Berkeley's engineering reports have been in place for approximately eighteen months Fremont is five years ahead of Berkeley and Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a reimbursement and assistance program could be applied for similar to the unreinforced masonry buildings. The Building Official responded staff reviewed some of the fee adjustments; a bigger deduction could be offered early on as an incentive. Mayor Johnson inquired whether anything should be done with the gas lines in the interim. The Building Official responded the Building Code requires that a shut off valve be installed whenever work is done on a gas line ; stated the fix is fairly inexpensive. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the shut off valve requirement should be added to the proposed ordinance. The Building Official responded that staff would look into the matter. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether a shut off valve is required when property is sold, to which the Building Official responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan stated information needs to be available to the public. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinance. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 3. [Absent : Councilmembers Gilmore and Tam - 2. ] (09-080) Discussion of alternative uses for the Mif Albright Golf Course and provide direction. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 February 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-17.pdf |