Exterior Elevated Elements Inspection Appeal
At a glance
- What: An appeal of the Housing Advisory Commission's decision to deny an appeal and affirm the Building Official's determination that a Fairview Street property is not in compliance with the City's Exterior Elevated Elements (E3) Inspection Program. The decision also upheld the associated fees.
- Where it stands: On June 9, 2026 Council adopted Resolution No. 72,313-N.S. affirming the commission, 8-0 with Mayor Ishii recused.
- Next: None recorded.
Detail
- Public hearing item 26. Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development. No financial implications. 0 speakers at the hearing; supplemental communications on the item were three letters from one resident, a further letter from the same resident, and a Planning and Development presentation.
- Hearing closed on a motion by Taplin, seconded by Bartlett. Ayes: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Tregub, O'Keefe, Blackaby, Lunaparra, Humbert; Noes none; Absent: Ishii, recused for living in close proximity to the subject property.
- Resolution adopted on a motion by Bartlett, seconded by Kesarwani, with the identical 8-0 vote and the same recusal. It affirms the denial of the appeal, the Building Official's non-compliance finding, and the associated fees consistent with Council policy and State law.
Sources
- City Council regular meeting minutes, June 9, 2026 (June 2026 minutes-for-approval batch): https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-30%20Item%2018%20Minutes%20for%20Approval.pdf
Log
2026-06-09 - City Council (regular)
Appeal denied and Housing Advisory Commission decision affirmed, 8-0, Mayor recused.