C. Vacant building plan
In addition to the monitoring fee, buildings required to register for the Vacant Building Monitoring Program must submit a Vacant Building Plan to the Code Enforcement Division.
The Vacant Building Plan shall include the following information and shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of registration with the Vacant Building Monitoring Program:
1. Name and address of person submitting the Vacant Building Plan;
2. Name and address of all property owners of the subject property;
3. The name and address of a local agent, if the property owner(s) is/are not local, that code enforcement officers may contact related to enforcement of this Section;
4. A plan to make any buildings ready for occupancy that could not be legally occupied under State and local law at the time of submission of the plan;
5. A plan for actively monitoring, maintaining, and securing the building and associated surrounding property and otherwise complying with this Section; and
6. A letter of written consent, signed by all property owners, to the City Administrator allowing City code enforcement officers to enter the property for inspections sufficient to enforce the provisions of this Section.
7. Exception: If the vacant building will be occupied within sixty (60) days of registration for the Vacant Building Plan Monitoring Program, the owner may notify the Code Compliance Officer in writing of this fact and the owner may be excused from submitting a Vacant Building Plan.
8. Updated Plan Order: Following a regular inspection of a registered vacant building, a code enforcement officer may issue an Order to Submit an Updated Vacant Building Plan to the property owner. An Updated Plan Order may be appealed as provided by Chapter 1.19 of this Code.
D. Maintenance
Vacant buildings and all the associated surrounding property shall be maintained, actively monitored, and secured in accordance with the following standards:
1. Yard maintenance. Maintain all yards in compliance with any applicable development permits, site plans, and landscape plans. If there are no applicable development permits, site plans, or landscape plans, maintain all interior yards (those that are not visible to the general public) in a safe condition, including keeping all plant materials controlled to avoid overgrowth; maintain all exterior yards (those that are visible to the general public), including park strips, with acceptable landscaping, installed and maintained in a trimmed, live and healthy condition. Any remaining associated surrounding property shall be maintained in compliance with city codes.
2. Building exterior. Maintain the exterior of the building, including, but not limited to, paint and finishes, in good condition;
3. Building maintenance (interior and exterior). Maintain all buildings without substandard conditions as described in California Health and Safety Code § 17920.3(g).
4. Broken windows. Board up broken windows within 24 hours and replace broken windows within 72 hours.
5. Trash and debris. Remove all trash and debris within 72 hours of placement or abandonment of the trash and debris on the property.
6. Compliance with laws. Maintain the building in continuing compliance with all applicable State and local codes and regulations and any applicable City issued permits.
7. Secure property. Secure the property, both vacant structure(s) and associated surrounding property, against trespassers, including maintaining all windows and doors with locks, replacing all broken doors or windows, and securing any other openings into the structure which are readily accessible to trespassers by means as shall be accepted by code enforcement officers. For purposes of securing vacant buildings and associated surrounding property, boarding up windows and doors and fully fencing the property is discouraged and shall only be used for short duration when it is determined by a city code enforcement officer that no other reasonable alternative exists.
8. Graffiti. Remove all graffiti on the property within 48 hours of placement on the property.
9. Emergency communications from City. If there is an emergency at the property, the owner, a responsible party, or a property management company shall physically respond to the property within one hour from the time a City official contacts them, if the City official determines it to be necessary.
E. Vacant building on-site notice
All vacant buildings shall post a sign no smaller than 18 by 24 inches on the front of the exterior building or structure, so it is legible from the public-right-of-way, with the following information:
(i) Name and twenty-four-hour working contact telephone number and address of the owner, responsible party, or property management company; and (ii) The statement that "THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY" with the appropriate name inserted and "TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS OR IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS PROPERTY CALL" with the twenty-four-hour telephone number listed.
The sign shall be constructed and printed with weather resistant materials and replaced if it should become faded or unreadable.
F. Abatement/Public Nuisance
A violation of any provision of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, and 1.18. Appeals may be sought under the process provided for by Chapter 1.19.
G. Compatibility with Section 1.17.200.
Nothing in this section shall be read to repeal or replace Section 1.17.200 “Public Nuisance– Abandoned and/or vacant buildings or structures.” Registration with the Vacant Building Monitoring Program exempts an owner from the 1.17.200(B) requirements to board the windows of a vacant building.
SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Section is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Section. The City Council of the City of Angels Camp hereby declares that it would have passed this Section and each subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and word thereof, irrespective of the face that any one or more section(s), subsection(s), sentence(s), clause(s), phrase(s), or word(s) be declared invalid.
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
DATE: December 5, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
RE: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON WATERSMART APPLICATION AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23-87 APPROVING APPLICATION AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE GRANT RECOMMENDATION:
a. Discuss and provide direction to submit an application for the WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $200,000 with a 50% match.
b. Approve resolution 23-87, designating the City Administrator to execute all required documents related to the grant application.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Conservation & Open Space: Ensure adequate water quality and quantity for the residents of and visitors to the city.
BACKGROUND:
The WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects program, administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, aims to support initiatives that enhance water-use efficiency, improve water management, and provide multiple benefits to water users. As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable water practices, staff has identified a project aligning with program objectives and is seeking Council approval to pursue funding.
DISCUSSION:
Project History: The Manual Read Meters Project has been part of the City's strategic plans since 2013 when the Water Master Plan was introduced. Over the years, the total meter count has increased by 50 units, necessitating a thoughtful approach to address the evolving needs of our water management infrastructure.
Pay-as-We-Go Approach: The current budget has allocated funds for the Manual Read Meters Project using a pay-as-we-go approach. The 2023/24 budget includes a $65,000 outlay, with an additional $40,000 budgeted in the 2024/25 fiscal year, both sourced from the Water Capital Fund. 6H
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
Grant Opportunity: The City is actively exploring grant opportunities to minimize the financial impact on ratepayers. Specifically, the WaterSMART grant presents a promising avenue, allowing the City to submit a $200,000 grant application with a 50% match requirement. If successful, the grant would cover $100,000, reducing the City's financial commitment.
If Council approves the submission of the application and the resolution, staff will promptly initiate the application process, ensuring all required documentation is completed and submitted before the specified deadline.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Should the grant application be successful, staff proposes adjusting the budget to reflect the grant award and revising the financial allocation from the Water Capital Fund accordingly.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 23-87
CITY OF ANGELS
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION No. 23-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANGELS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
WATER SMART SMALL-SCALE WATER EFFICIENCY PROJECTS GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE MANUAL
READ METERS PROJECT AND DESIGNATING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS,; the City of Angels has contemplated the Manual Read Meters Project since 2013, as outlined in the Water Master Plan, with an increase of 50 meters from the initial count of 1,790 to the current total of 1,840; and
WHEREAS,; the City has budgeted for the Manual Read Meters Project using a pay-as-we-go approach, with a $65,000 outlay in the 2023/24 fiscal year and an additional $40,000 budgeted in the 2024/25 fiscal year, both allocated from the Water Capital Fund, and WHEREAS,; the City Council acknowledges the financial burden on ratepayers and actively seeks grant opportunities to alleviate this impact, and
WHEREAS,; the WaterSMART grant presents an opportunity for the City to submit a $200,000 grant application with a 50% match requirement, allowing the City to cover $100,000 of the project cost, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Angels City Council does hereby approve the following:
Section 1: The City Council hereby authorizes the submission of a WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects grant application for the Manual Read Meters Project, seeking funds in the amount of $200,000 with a 50% match requirement.
Section 2: The City Administrator is designated as the authorized representative to execute all required documents related to the WaterSMART grant application, including any amendments or modifications thereto.
Section 3: The City Council acknowledges that if the grant application is successful, budget adjustments may be necessary, and hereby commits to considering and approving any required revisions to the budget allocation from the Water Capital Fund.
Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5
th day of December, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Jennifer Herndon Mayor
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Rose Beristianos, City Clerk
H O M E O F T H E J U M P I N G F R O G
Resolution No.23-87