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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For Council Meeting of March 1, 1994 To: *RL *D* UNCIL FROM: SUBJECT: Consider Resolution re-establishing the Housing Advisory Appeals DATE: February 23, 1994 Board and Re -naming it the "Code Enforcement and Housing Advisory Appeals Board" BACKGROUND: At their regular meeting of February 8, 1994, the Planning Commission recommend, by Resolution No, R-01-94, approval of an amendment to Title 18 of the Colton Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance). The amendment, :among other changes, will also allow the City to exercise discretion in the abatement of Municipal Code Violations. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS The proposed amendment, as recommended above b the Planning ng Commission to the City Council, also recommends the re-establishment of the Housing. Advisory Appeals Board and Re -naming it the "Code Enforcement and Housing Advisory, Appeals Board". It has become apparent that an independent board, authorized to review issues relating to compliance with Housing and Zoning Codes of the City, is a valuable and necessary component of an effective code enforcement effort on behalf of the City. The guidelines of the board shall be consistent with Section 203(a) of the Uniform Housing Code, 1991 Edition, which states, in part, "...The board shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction." FINANCIAL IMPACT: + Staff anticipates no financial impact to the City as a result of the proposed amendment. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution re-establishing the Housing Advisor A renaming it the "Code Enforcement and HousingAdvisor A Y Appeals Boaltd and Y Appeals Board". tg Attachments: Resolution CITY MANAGER'S CONCURREN CITY OF COLTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Page 1 of 1 Item No.