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RESOLUTION NO. 11519 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADVISORY BODY
HANDBOOK FOR REVISION TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF
APPEALS BYLAWS
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter of the City of San Luis Obispo, the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, and its own resolutions, the City Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo appoints individuals to serve on its advisory bodies; and
WHEREAS, bylaws have been adopted to aid those advisory bodies in conducting
their meetings fairly, smoothly, efficiently and in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter section 1204, the City Council, following
recommendations from its advisory bodies, is to review any proposed recommended
changes to the bylaws of the advisory bodies for approval; and
WHEREAS, the disability representative position of the Construction Board of
Appeals has been vacant since April 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, expansion of eligibility requirements for the disability representative
position could assist in filling the vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the City's Construction Board of Appeals reviewed its bylaws at its
April 25, 2024 Regular Meeting and have recommended a revision of its bylaws to
promote greater participation on the board; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter section 1202, non-registered voters and non-
city residents may participate on citizen committees, commissions, boards, and
authorities depending upon the nature and purpose of the advisory body, as determined
by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, at its Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024, the City Council
reviewed proposed changes to advisory body bylaws, as recommended by the
Construction Board of Appeals and staff.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that the “MEMBERSHIP and TERMS” established in the bylaws of the
Construction Board of Appeals are hereby amended to read as set forth and incorporated
herein as Exhibit A. This amendment shall be effective upon final adoption of Ordinance
No. 1741 (2024 Series), amending Section 113 of Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx, seconded by Mayor Stewart, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 3rd day of September 2024.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS BYLAWS
Amended by Resolution No. 11519 (2024 Series)
MEMBERSHIP and TERMS
The Construction Board of Appeals (CBOA) consists of seven members. Five of the
seven members shall be qualified by experience and training to pass on matters
pertaining to building construction and building service equipment, hazards of fire,
explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection and who are not employees of the
City. Two members of the Board shall be physically disabled community representatives*
and shall be exempt from residency requirements.
Each term of office will be for four years. There is no limitation to the number of
consecutive terms of appointment.
* Physically Disabled Community Representative Definition:
Preference will be given to individuals who are registered City of San Luis Obispo voters
and who identify as an individual with a physical disability or a close connection with a
member of the physically disabled community, such as an individual who works in a
professional or advocacy capacity serving the physically disabled community, has a
physically disabled household or family member/loved one, serves as a caregiver, or
similar connection. However, if recruitment for this position does not result in sufficient
qualified registered City voters, membership may be considered for:
• A physically disabled community member who lives outside the City
limits, but within the County of San Luis Obispo; or
• A community member who lives outside the City limits, but within the
County of San Luis Obispo that has a close connection with the
physically disabled community.
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