HomeMy WebLinkAbout0_Agenda _ ' R 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
.- BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
= Newport Beach City Hall
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
�rFgR Newport Coast Conference Room (Bay E - 2nd Floor)
Tuesday, February 11, 2014-2:00 p.m.
Board Members:
Brian Jeannette, Chair
Robert Yant, Vice Chair
James Anderson
Richard Luehrs
James Pirdy
Stephen Sandland
Ron Yeo
Staff Members:
Seimone Jurjis, Chief Building Official/Secretary to the Board
Kevin Kitch, Assistant Fire Chief
Debi Schank, Building Specialist
A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B) ROLL CALL
C) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Building and Fire Board of Appeals. Speakers must limit comments to
three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record.
The Building and Fire Board of Appeals has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers' time limit
on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As
a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 30, 2013
E) NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 1. Additional Responsibilities for the Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
Summary: Recent changes to the Municipal Code require the Board to hear appeals related to
the City's Floodplain Management Ordinance. Additionally, changes to the building
code require the Board to hear items that require ratification of the Chief Building
Official's decision as it relates to accessibility hardships.
Item No. 2 A presentation on the City's Floodplain Management Requirements.
This Building and Fire Board of Appeals(Board) is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things,the Brown Act requires that the
Board agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on
agenda items before the Board and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. The Board may limit
public comments to a reasonable amount of time,generally three(3)minutes per person.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act("ADA")in all respects. If,as an attendee or a
participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Newport Beach will attempt to
accommodate you in every reasonable manner. If requested,this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons
with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and
regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to
inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at(949)644-3005 or citvclerk(a)newportbeachca.gov.
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Item No. 3 A presentation on a sample of Accessibility Hardships approved by Staff.
F) STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
Item No. 4 Chief Building Official's Report
Summary: Announcement of a Public Workshop for the design community to inform them on
code changes, process, and procedures.
G) BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION ACTION OR REPORT
H) ADJOURNMENT
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