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Council Advances First Reading of Soft‑Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance for Older Wood‑Frame Buildings
Summary
The council approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance requiring seismic screening and retrofit steps for wood‑frame residential buildings with five or more units permitted before 1985, including engineered screening, tenant notification and staged fee waivers. Council advanced the ordinance 6-0 for a second reading on Dec. 16.
The San Leandro City Council approved first reading of a proposed ordinance that would require seismic screening and, where necessary, retrofits for older “soft‑story” wood-frame residential buildings with five or more units constructed before Jan. 1, 1985.
Building Official Mike Jeffreys presented the ordinance at the meeting and said it is modeled on similar local programs. The item passed on first reading by a 6-0 vote with Council member Bowen absent; staff told council the item would return for a second reading and final action on December 16.
Under the draft ordinance, property owners on the city’s soft‑story inventory must complete mandatory engineering screening and a seismic structural analysis. The ordinance calls for installation of earthquake‑actuated gas shutoff valves within 60 days of…
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