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MINUTES Ci!y_.?[-,~~~l [,candr~5;:i~ Council~ec~iI~L-Scptcmb(;r 16,2002 Page 4 . Resolution No. 2002-126, Resolution accepting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Perfonnance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 and authorizing submission thereof by the City Manager (reports on the 2001 2002 CDBG activities and provides for acceptance of the COBG annual report and submission to HUD). (2096) M/S/C Santos and Glaze. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 B. Matter of adoption of state-mandated Califomia Building Standards Code and related amendments (adopts state-mandated Califomia Building Standards Codes, including Resolution of Findings pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7 related to modifications to the Caliiomia Code of Regulations Goveming Building Constmction; endorses changes and provides findings as to the local conditions requiring changes from the Uniform and State Building Codes). This being the time and place f~)r the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager John Jennanis announced that one section of the ordinance pertaining to the plumbing code was inadvertently left out. He introduced City Attomey Liane Randolph to read the section aloud. Language for Section 7-5-915: Materials was added to the Uniform Plumbing Code lor consideration by the City Council. Ms. Randolph recommended the item become an Urgency Ordinance in order to meet statutory deadline of November 1,2002. Chief Building Official William Schock provided an overview on the materials identified lor the plumbing code. He stated there is a celiain amount of discretion given to the Building Official as to the approval of altemate methods or materials. He clarified the prohibition to use plastic pipe is the same language as currently approved and enforced. Council Member Loeffler asked whether new types of technology would be allowed. He said residents need clari fication on the approved materials. Mr. Schock reported new Califomia Building Standards Codes are adopted every three years and said local jurisdictions arc allowed to make slight modifications. He stated codes may be updated, changed, or carried over. He noted there arc new requirements related to the structure of failing buildings and the eligibility to receive assistance from FEMA. There is also language related to unreinIorcedmasonry and tilt-up structures. He noted the standards for upgrading ti It-ups arc voluntary. The Hearing was then opened to the public.