CITY OF SAN MATEO
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 8 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 10-1311 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: City Clerk's Office
MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
SUBJECT:
New Construction Reach Codes for the 2022 Code Cycle — Ordinance Adoption RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Ordinance to amend the San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23.24 “Energy Code” and Chapter 23.70 “Green Building Code” to require enhanced energy performance for new construction, repeal unenforceable measures of the City’s current reach codes, and make a minor edit to the City’s electric-readiness requirements.
BACKGROUND:
On January 13, 2025, the City Council introduced an Ordinance to amend the San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23.24 “Energy Code” and Chapter 23.70 “Green Building Code” to require enhanced energy performance for new construction, repeal unenforceable measures of the City’s current reach codes, and make a minor edit to the City’s electric-readiness requirements. Additionally, the City Council approved a Resolution to adopt express findings for local sustainability-related amendments to the California building standards code, 2022 edition, relative to local climatic, geographical, or topographical conditions. The proposed Ordinance is attached. If adopted, the Ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact associated with review of the proposed Ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This action to adopt reach codes and amend the energy Code and Green Building Code is categorically exempt from CEQA as an “existing facility,” because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Proposed Ordinance
STAFF CONTACT
Chantal Eaton, Deputy City Clerk
[email protected]
(650) 522-7044