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CityCouncil | 2009-03-17 | 4 | and would also be available for historic structures. The Acting City Manager stated staff is reviewing Berkeley's program to help property owners finance solar panels. Vice Mayor deHaan stated assisting property owners is important because the current market is unstable. Mayor Johnson stated Berkeley's solar panel model is good because loans are from a bond; the gas shut off value requirement is a good part of the initial phase; inquired whether the initial phase would not require retrofitting but would develop a list. The Building Official responded the first phase would develop a list and requires property owners to complete an engineering study and outline fixes within eighteen months of notification; stated a gas shut off value would need to be installed within 60 days of notification. Mayor Johnson stated the Association of Realtors supported the first reading of the ordinance; a lot of outreach has been done. Councilmember Matarrese stated the matter is a public safety issue; the first step would identify buildings and require an engineering study and installation of a gas shut off value. Councilmember Matarrese moved final passage of the ordinance. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (*09-117) Ordinance No. 2990, "Amending Alameda Municipal Code Subsection 30-4.1 (R-1, One-Family Residence Districts) of Section 30. 4 (District Uses and Regulations) of Article I (Zoning Districts and Regulations) Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) By Deleting Subsection 30-4.1 in Its Entirety and Replacing with a New Subsection 30-4.1 to Allow Ministerial Approval of Secondary Units on Sites Having a Single-family Dwelling and Meeting Specific Standards. Finally passed. (*09-118) Ordinance No. 2991, "Amending Various Sections of the Alameda Municipal Code Contained in Chapter II Article I Pertaining to City Council Meetings, Chapter II Article II Pertaining to the Historical Advisory Board, and Amending Ordinance No. 1082 As Amended by Ordinance No. 2497 Pertaining to an Existing Pension Fund. " Finally passed. (*09-119) - Public Hearing to consider a subdivision of ownership to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 March 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-03-17.pdf |