REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday March 27 @ 1:30 PM- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzer (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from August 23, 2023 APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION - 2. Approve a recommendation for a local code amendment that will require natural lighting in a bedroom of residential use commercial property in accordance with the International Building Cod, section 1204 DISCUSSION 3. Review of the proposed 2024 International Property Maintenance Code amendments. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Code Amendments for Bedroom Window Requirements Engagement Format • Presentation followed by question and answer session • Two ways to participate: - Written questions can be handed in; they will be read aloud and answered live. - Raise your hand. A microphone will be provided for you to ask one question out loud. (We can return to you if you have additional questions) What Prompted the Proposed Changes? • Concerns about UT student housing were shared with Council Member Zo Quadri's office. • The concerns focused on the code compliance of windowless bedrooms. • This led to conversations with DSD and AIA Austin about amending code related to windowless bedrooms and resulted in the creation of an Austin City Council Resolution. Austin City Council Resolution – Sept. 2023 • Initiated Code amendments to require access to natural light for all sleeping rooms in new buildings • The intent of the amendment is to provide natural light to all sleeping rooms in commercial construction, whether it be borrowed or direct light to the outside through a window. • Included proposed language for the Code amendments • Directed the City Manager to bring a proposed ordinance to Council before August 2024 Timeline for Bedroom Window Code Amendment Process* * Dates subject to change Code Adoption Timeline* • If approved in April 2024, the bedroom window amendments will go into effect on May 1, 2024*. • Upon approval these amendments will be carried over to the 2024 Code • If the 2024 code amendments are approved by City Council, it is anticipated that they will go into effect in 2025.* * Dates subject to change 2021 International Bldg Code (IBC) Chapter 2 Definitions Dwelling Unit – A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Sleeping Unit - A single unit that provides rooms or spaces for one or more persons, includes permanent provisions for sleeping and can include provisions for living, eating and either sanitation or kitchen facilities but not both. Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units. 2021 International Bldg Code (IBC) Section 1204 Lighting 1204.1 General Every space intended for human occupancy shall be provided with natural light by means of exterior glazed openings in accordance with Section 1204.2 and shall be provided with artificial light in …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday February 21ST @ 1:00 PM- In Person and WebEx Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1401-1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzer (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from August 23, 2023 DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Discussion and approval of the 2024 Board Schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
2024 Approved Meeting Schedule for Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals The board shall meet monthly at 1:30 pm or when the board is legally required to meet to comply with a legal deadline. MEETING DATES CANCELLED DATES Notes (The 4th Wednesday) Election of Officers Annual Report Due January 24, 2024 February 28, 2024 March 27, 2024 April 24, 2024 May 22, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 24, 2024 August 28, 2024 September 25, 2024 October 23, 2024 November 21,2024 Moved to 3rd Thursday Thanksgiving- Nov 28&29 December 19, 2024 Moved to 3rd Thursday Christmas on 4th Wed Remember to note change in regular meeting date if it conflicts with a holiday.
2024 Approved Meeting Schedule for Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals The board shall meet monthly at 1:30 pm or when the board is legally required to meet to comply with a legal deadline. MEETING DATES CANCELLED DATES Notes (The 4th Wednesday) Election of Officers Annual Report Due January 24, 2024 February 28, 2024 March 27, 2024 April 24, 2024 May 22, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 24, 2024 August 28, 2024 September 25, 2024 October 23, 2024 November 21,2024 Moved to 3rd Thursday Thanksgiving- Nov 28&29 December 19, 2024 Moved to 3rd Thursday Christmas on 4th Wed Remember to note change in regular meeting date if it conflicts with a holiday.
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting APPROVED Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Special Called Meeting on February 21, 2024 Board Member, Brasfield called the meeting to order at 1:14 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ashley Juraska, Ben Abzug, Ron Buys, Aubrey Brasfield, Allison Satt, Oren Mitzer and Allan Schumann Board Members Not in Attendance: Gary Wilks and Jim Rumbo Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), February 21, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. The minutes from the August 23, 2023, Regular Called meeting were approved as written. Board member Satt made a motion to accept the minutes as written, board member Buys second the motion. Motion pass 7-0. Board member Wilks and Rumbo were absent. DISCUSSION and ACTION: 2. Approval of the 2024 Board Schedule- Board member Juraska made a motion to approve the 2024 Building and Fire Board of Appeals schedule, Board member Abzug second the motion. Motion passed 7-0. Board members Wilks and Rumbo were absent from this meeting. 3 FUTURE AGEND ITEMS: 1. Discussion and Recommendation- Windowless Bedrooms . 4 ADJOURN – Board member Brasfield a made a motion to adjourn the meeting, board member Schumann second the motion to adjourn. Motion pass 7-0. Board member Wilks and Rumbo were absent for this meeting. The minutes were approved at the March 27, 2024 meeting on board member Abzug motion, board member Buys second the motion on a 7-0 vote. Board member Wilkes and Juraska were absent.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2023 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER; CONFERENCE ROOM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Watson); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from May 24, 2023 2. Presentation by Austin Health Dept. on Legionellosis Prevention in Commercial APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Healthcare Facilities. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
24 UPC Code Ammendment Mechanical and Plumbing Board meeting, June 27, 0930 Permitting Development Center APH Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance presentation Goal: Improving timing of flushing prior to occupancy Legionella prevention Legionella Overview • Legionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. The bacteria can become a health concern when they grow and spread in human-made building water systems like • Showerheads and sink faucets • Cooling towers (structures that contain water and a fan as part of centralized air cooling systems for buildings or industrial processes) • Hot tubs • Decorative fountains and water features • Hot water tanks and heaters • Large, complex plumbing systems • About 1 in 3 cases (35%) are due to changes in water quality from reasons 3 external to the building itself Legionella in biofilm… ▪ Biofilm is often associated with Legionella in plumbing systems. Biofilm is a slimy coating that is formed as microbes attach to underwater surfaces (e.g., the inside of a pipe). Biofilm can form in valves, fittings, and on pipe walls, feeding Legionella. ▪ Legionella overgrowth can also be caused by plumbing system replacement and repairs, water temperatures between 68°-122°F, water pressure drops, boil water notices, water main breaks, water stagnation, and increased sediment 4 Legionella Symptoms (you have to breathe it in) • Symptoms can include: • Cough • Shortness of breath • Fever • Muscle aches • Headaches • Legionnaires’ disease can also be associated with other symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and confusion. Symptoms usually begin 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the bacteria, but it can take longer • Legionnaires’ disease is deadly for about 10% of people who get it. 5 Issue: Water stagnation leads to Legionella overgrowth • Recently a healthcare facility had brown water when connected early April. • “Prior to use” flush done >4 months ago • Water service lines installed last June 2022 • Common issue in new hospital construction especially when water does not get turned on in timely manner and no timed flushing protocols in place • Corrosion of pipes leads to biofilm growth • Many Legionella outbreaks in hospitals are related to new construction • What is current Austin standard? • Can we improve? Click to edit footer style 6 Travis County Case Counts 7 Uniform Plumbing Code- no timing for flushing https://www.iapmo.org/publications/read-uniform-codes-online/ 609.10 Disinfection of Potable Water System New or …
BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR CALLED MEETING REGULAR AGENDA Wednesday May 24, 2023 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Watson); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from March 22, 2023 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Safe Fencing Regulations update 3. 2023 Code Adoption process. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on March 24, 2023 Board Member, Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:56 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ashley Juraska, Alan Schumann, Ben Abzug, Ron Buys, Gary Wilks and Jim Rumbo Board Members Not in Attendance: Aubrey Brasfield Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Tony Hernandez (DSD), Lisa Martinez (DSD) May 24, 2023 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the March 22, 2023, Regular Called meeting were approved as written. Board member Wilks made a motion to accept the minutes as written, board member Schumann second the motion. Motion pass 6-0 DISCUSSION: 2. Safe Fence Regulations- Development Services staff Tony Hernandez updated the board that staff attended the planning commission and received approval of the safe fence regulations with 3 significant changes. Those changes included (a) fences facing the street, a request to minimize the height to 60 inches (b) eliminate historical fences to comply with this requirement and (c) how the fences are measured by overall height. As for the changes that the Building and Fire board wanted, to include all fences, boards from the planning commission and Codes and Ordinances Joint committee (COJC) all wanted the change to include all fences as well. Highlights of the proposed amendments, Section 9-4-41 restriction on use of barbed wire will be deleted and implemented into section 25-2-899 (D), where the height will be measured by a solid fence that is constructed along a property line that may not exceed a height of 7ft, measure from the natural grade up, which was rejected by the planning commission and wants it revised to 6 foot, less inch slope and will be able to do a 7ft height. Proposed changes, a fence may not include spiked fences, vertical pickets above top horizontal backer rail, razor like wire, barbed wire, unless fence is enclosing an airport or other landing area for aircraft and any element that creates substantial risk of entrapment. This would apply to all fences for more than 50% that is determined by total linear distance of existing fence. Exemptions only to historic design and fences of 6ft in height and located in property that is non-residential use and other requirements include solid chain link with knuckle selvage and swimming pool barrier shall comply with chapter …
BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday June 22, 2022 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(Kitchen); Tim Arndt(Tovo); Alan Schumann-Chair(Adler); Marco Fiorilo(Ellis) Bobby Johns(Madison); Ben Abzug(Renteria); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Special Called Meeting from April 27, 2. DISCUSSION- To consider an Ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to 2021. floodplain regulations 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR CALLED MEETING REVISED AGENDA Wednesday June 22, 2022 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(Kitchen); Tim Arndt(Tovo); Alan Schumann-Chair(Adler); Marco Fiorilo(Ellis) Bobby Johns(Madison); Ben Abzug(Renteria); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Special Called Meeting from April 27, 2. DISCUSSION- Discussion only on proposed code revision and regulations related to 2021. commercial and residential redevelopment 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday May 25, 2022 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(Kitchen); Tim Arndt(Tovo); Alan Schumann-Chair(Adler); Marco Fiorilo(Ellis) Bobby Johns(Madison); Ben Abzug(Renteria); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly); Jim Rumbo(Alter) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Special Called Meeting from April 27, 2. DISCUSSION- To consider an Ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to 2021. floodplain regulations 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday April 27, 2022 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(Kitchen); Tim Arndt(Tovo); Alan Schumann-Chair(Adler); Marco Fiorilo(Ellis) Bobby Johns(Madison); Ben Abzug(Renteria); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from August 25, 2. DISCUSSION- Exterior Deck Replacement in WUI 2021. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION a. 2022 Board Schedule b. Election of Officers 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday April 27, 2022 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(Kitchen); Tim Arndt(Tovo); Alan Schumann-Chair(Adler); Marco Fiorilo(Ellis) Bobby Johns(Madison); Ben Abzug(Renteria); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly) AGENDA ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 6. DISCUSSION- Flat Top Fence Resolution approved by Council. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Safe Fence Resolution Purpose To provide an update regarding the 2022 Safe Fence Resolution # 20211104-039 History • November 9, 2020 - Beth Culver and proponents of change presented to the board a possible code change that would impact fence design for the life and safety of children, pets, wildlife and contractors in our community. • June 4, 2021 – Building and Fire Board Working Group met to draft resolution for fence safety requirements. Group Members Rick Arzola Tony Hernandez Julie Damian David King Alan Schumann Ashley Juraska Aubrey Brasfield • June 23, 2021 - Board Member Juraska made a motion to recommend the resolution, Chairman Schumann seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Council Direction Initiated amendments to the Technical Codes to address dangerous fence design including spiked pickets, spiked bars and other spiked decorative elements that protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence. Directed the City Manager to work with stakeholders to explore: o Requiring flat top styles on new fences of all lengths o Applying flat top fence requirements to all new fences of six feet tall or shorter o Applying flat top fence requirements to substantial fence repairs or remodeling of 50% or more of an existing fence Engagement Schedule Internal Audience External Audience Questions/Comments
