CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: October 17, 2023
Subject
Second reading of amendments to the Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 9.22, expanding existing property maintenance requirements in accordance with California Health and Safety Code 17970.5.
Recommended Action
Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 23-2250: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending City Code Chapter 9.22 of Title 9 (Health and Sanitation) to Prohibit Substandard Housing Conditions.”
Discussion
During a regular City Council Meeting held on September 19, 2023, Council conducted the first reading for this amendment. Staff presented details about the state mandated changes directed by Assembly Bill (AB) 838, which has resulted in a new service being offered to residents: Substandard Housing Enforcement.
Council voted on the amendment to Chapter 9.22 of Title 9 (Health and Sanitation). No changes to the language were requested and this item passed unanimously.
If Council approves these changes today, the proposed ordinance will take effect after thirty (30) days on November 17, 2023.
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Prepared by: Monica Diaz, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Reviewed by: Ben Fu, Community Development Director
Approved for Submission by: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Ordinance amending Chapter 9.22
B – Assembly Bill 838
C – California Health and Safety Code section 17970.5
D – California Health and Safety Code section 17920.3
E – California Health and Safety Code section 17920.10