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Council notices intent to adopt 2018 building codes and 2017 electrical code
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution notifying the public of its intent to adopt the 2018 International Building Codes (11 volumes) and the 2017 National Electric Code (1 volume). Members amended the motion to clarify the number of volumes and explained the resolution starts a 90‑day notice period before a potential ordinance adoption.
The City Council approved a resolution to notify the public of its intent to adopt the 2018 International Building Codes and the 2017 National Electric Code after a brief clarification about the number of code volumes.
Staff member (speaker 7) read the resolution aloud: “The resolution noticing the intention to adopt the 20 18 international building codes and the 20 17 national electric code.” Committee member (speaker 5) proposed an amendment to clarify the scope, saying, “I'll amend the motion to reflect 11 volumes of 20 18 building codes in 1 volume of 20 17,” and the amendment was seconded.
The amendment addressed a formatting inconsistency on the printed resolution that included "11" in the title; several members noted the "11" appeared to reference the set of 2018 code volumes rather than an additional statutory citation. A committee member (speaker 4) asked why the item was presented as a resolution rather than an ordinance; the Chair said the resolution functions as public notice and that, after a 90‑day notification period, the council could return with an ordinance to adopt the codes formally.
The Chair called roll on the amended resolution. Responses recorded in the meeting transcript show the following affirmative votes: Clark Carlisle; Gallagher; Caligan; Jacoby; Scarborough; Paige; Showers; Olsen. The resolution passed and the council proceeded toward adjournment.
What happens next: the resolution begins the public-notification process required by the council’s rules; staff indicated a formal ordinance adoption would be scheduled after the required notice period if the council elects to proceed.
