01-14-04 Building Codes Ad Hoc Committee Minutes

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Building Codes Ad Hoc Committee Minutes of January 14, 2004 Tommy Moser, Tom Campbell, Tom Stringer, Stanley Briers, Ron Holt, Mike Clausen, Bill White Members Present: Members Absent: Robert Ortiz, Carlos Smith, Ed Yung City Staff Present: Interim Planning Director Nick Finan, Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore, Inspection Services Coordinator Sherry Jennings 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mike Clausen called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 7,2004. Motion by Mr. Stringer to approve the minutes of January 7, 2004. Second by Mr. Campbell. The motion carried. 3. CONTINUE DISCUSSION, IDENTIFY SELECTIONS AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF CONSTRUCTION CODES TO CITY COUNCIL. Chairman Clausen referred to the timeline he composed and stated the committee needs to fmalize a recommendation soon if they plan to present it to City Council on February 9. He would like all members in attendance next week for the vote. Mr. Campbell discussed the item of being "united" and after the discussion at last week's meeting that was not going to happen. Mr. Clausen stated if they cannot come to a general consensus, the committee will report what the majority votes. Chairman Clausen requested the committee state which code they would vote for and give specific, positive reasons. The committee discussed the plumbing, gas, mechanical and building code. The majority felt C3 is more descriptive and easier to understand In addition, it would be a better training tool for new employees. 4. CONTINUE DISCUSSION AND FORMALIZE DRAFT RECOMMENDATION ON CODES APPEAL BOARD AUTHORITY, ORGANIZATION, MAKE-UP AND PROCESS/PROCEDURES. Mr. Clausen stated the committee needs a fIrst draft for next week on the guidelines of the Appeal Board by merging the contents of Option "C and "0". A "straw" poll was taken on how many members would be appropriate for the new board. After discussion the committee