AgdaPkt 2009-10-26 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

REPORT 7A age 1 October 26,2009 SUBJECT Green Building Code Ordinance RECOMMENDATION 1. Conduct a public hearing and second reading on adoption of the Green Building Code (first reading on October 12, 2009). 2. Adopt the Green Building Code ordinance and the resolution on local conditions with the Finding of Facts pursuant to Government Code ~50022.3. 3. Direct the City Clerk to file the adopted ordinance and resolution with the California Building Standards Commission. 4. Direct the City Clerk and staff to prepare and file a letter to the California Energy Commission requesting approval of the Green Building Code ordinance. BACKGROUND This report is identical to the October 12, 2009 staff report, with the exception of the recommendation, publishing information as a result of the City Council introducing the ordinance on October 12, 2009, and inclusion of the Resolution with Finding of Facts (Attachment 2). In accordance with state law and the City Charter, a notice of public hearing with the proposed ordinance was published twice (on October 16 and 22, 2009) in the official newspaper. The following is repeated from the October 12. 2009 staff report. The Board of Building Review recommends adoption of the proposed Green Building Code. The Board is appointed by the City Council to review the updating of the city's building codes including suggested local amendments and to provide recommendations to the City Council pertinent to the adoption of such codes. During the adoption process for the current Redwood City Building Codes in 2007, Council heard interest and asked staff to proceed to develop regulations which exceed the "green building" energy and water conservation, indoor air quality, stormwater best practices, and natural light and ventilation requirements contained in these codes. Redwood City staff hosted a community green building study session in August 2007 and encouraged participation in a San Mateo County sponsored education session in May 2008. Redwood City staff conducted an education session in June 2008 which was attended by policy makers with the City of Redwood City, County of San Mateo, and Joint Venture Silicon Valley. A public dialogue meeting occurred in August 2008. Subsequent to the Board of Building Review recommendation in May 2009, the proposed Green Building Code was presented to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Committee, Historic Resources Advisory Committee, Housing and