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CC - (1) Discussion of Findings of Soft Story Seismic Retro-fit Building Survey and Report Prepared by Degankolb Engineers; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: October 14, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Stuart Tom, Building Official Consultant
Sol Blumenfeld, CDD Director
Phone Number: (310) 253-5802
(310) 253-5700
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/09/19)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (10/06/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) receive a presentation and discuss the findings of the soft story retro fit building survey and report prepared by the City's engineering consultant, DeganKolb Engineers (Degankolb); and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
On December 10, 2018, the City Council selected DeganKolb to prepare a citywide survey of commercial and residential structures in order to identify those that had soft story characteristics that make them vulnerable in earthquakes. Over the past several months Degankolb has surveyed all commercial and residential properties in the City to identify those that may be characterized as soft story buildings and may require seismic retro fit. Degankolb will also work with staff to prepare a soft story retro-fit program that includes community outreach and a draft ordinance amending the Building Code for City Council consideration.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Degankolb's project scope of work, the project was scheduled in two phases. Phase One involves citywide survey mapping and a summary report on findings presented to City Council...
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