pages: CityCouncil/2012-06-06.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2012-06-06 | 13 | The Planning Services Manager stated people should be educated that making an investment to switch landscaping can save money. Councilmember Tam moved introduction of the ordinance with the amendments regarding urban agriculture. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether Council would include giving direction to staff to work with homeowners associations and property owners with large amounts of landscaping to encourage moving toward bay friendly landscaping. The Council concurred with providing said direction. (12-291) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Repealing Subsections 18-5.10 (Lateral Testing Upon Sale). 18-5.11 (Private Sewer Lateral Testing Procedures and Requirements), 18-5.12 (Failure of Test), 18-5.13 (Lateral Certification), 18-5.14 (Condominium and Cooperative Apartment Buildings) of Section 18-5 (Abatement of Improper Sewer Connections) in their Entirety, and by Adding Section 18-6 (Sewer Lateral Testing) to Article 1 (Sewers) of Chapter XVIII (Sewer and Water). The City Engineer gave a brief Power Point presentation. Councilmember Tam left the dais at 10:22 p.m. and returned at 10:24 p.m. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether a new plumbing fixture means a faucet, to which the City Engineer responded in the affirmative; noted replacing a broken faucet would not meet the $90,000 threshold. Councilmember Johnson stated the ordinance should be very clear. The City Engineer stated the requirement is that a plumbing fixture be added or replaced and the project cost is at least $90,000. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether a permit is needed to replace a plumbing fixture, to which the City Engineer responded in the negative. Councilmember Johnson stated the ordinance should be clear that it only applies to plumbing fixtures which require a permit. The Public Works Director stated language stating: "plumbing fixtures that require a permit" be added to the definition of plumbing fixture in the ordinance. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 June 6, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-06-06.pdf |