TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Robert D. Espinosa, Fire Chief
Marisa Lundstedt, Community Development Director
Tim O’Brien, Fire Marshal
Diaa Guirguis, Senior Plan Check Engineer
SUBJECT:Title
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 15-0022 Streamlining the Permitting Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems (Fire Chief Espinosa and Community Development Director Lundstedt).
SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 15-0022
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 15-0022.B
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the recommended action. In the future, if there is an increase in the volume of permits and inspections, it may be necessary to hire additional staff or extend work hours to accommodate the legislative requirements.
BACKGROUND:
At the September 1, 2015 City Council meeting, Council introduced Ordinance No. 15-0022 "Streamlining the Permitting Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems" to adopt as required by Government Code section 65850.5.
DISCUSSION:
Ordinance No. 15-0022 is returning to the City Council for second reading and adoption.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance 15-0022.
Attachments
1. Ordinance No. 15-0022-Solar Paneling Ordinance