Council discusses narrowing membership requirements for Electrical Code Advisory Commission; final vote set for Oct. 14

The city attorney presented a proposed ordinance to amend the composition of the Electrical Code Advisory Commission to allow additional membership slots for contractor journeymen from heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) companies. The council was told the commission currently has three openings and that the proposed changes are intended to broaden the pool of eligible members.

The attorney stated tonight’s appearance is for discussion only; final action will be taken Oct. 14. No audience members spoke and no council amendments or substantive questions were recorded on the item during the meeting.

Why it matters: the advisory commission provides technical advice on electrical-code matters and changes to membership qualifications can affect the expertise represented when the commission reviews code amendments and advises the council.

Discussion vs. decision: this meeting contained discussion only; the transcript shows no formal vote or amendments. Staff and council will return to the council for final action on Oct. 14.