City of Gonzales
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: November 7, 2022
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Continue Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 2022-135 Repealing and Rescinding “Title 11 - Building Regulations,” of the Gonzales City Code (Ordinance 2019- 114); and Adopting a New “Title 11 - Building Regulations,” of the Gonzales City Code by Adoption of Referenced California Codes and Amendments
RECOMMENDATION
Continue the noticed public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 2022-135 to December 5, 2022.
BACKGROUND
Statewide Building Codes become state law and will be in effect January 1, 2023. Statewide codes are updated on a three-year cycle. Building Codes may be customized and strengthened in each jurisdiction, depending on typography, seismicity, and other location specific criteria.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Continuing the item to December 5, 2022, will allow staff to perfect the public notice, and to customize the notice for enhancements that may be reflected in our local building code, versus the statewide code.
Explain the Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
AGENDA
ITEM
10 Explain: Adoption of the updated building codes will ensure Gonzales’ growth is constructed and maintained in a safe manner.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.
Explain: The quality of life in Gonzales is partially dependent on safe buildings being constructed and maintained properly to keep residents safe and secure. Ordinance No. 2022-135 is part of the resource commitment to keep Gonzales safe and allow staff to continue providing excellent services.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Explain: The updated codes do not have any onerous effects but maintain safety above other concerns. Safety, housing, employment, and businesses are the focus in this effort.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision explanation above.
ALTERNATIVES
As the matter needs to be re-noticed, the Council may consider staff’s recommended return date of December 5, 2022 or determine another Council meeting date that is more appropriate.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact caused by the adoption of the 2022 Codes.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Council open the item for comment (as it was noticed publicly), take public comments on the matter of the continuance, and direct staff to re-notice the item for the December 5th Council meeting.