REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 11, 2020
FROM: Jennifer K. Clark, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: Charles Clark, Chief Building Official and Building Services Manager
Planning and Development
Tom Morgan, Housing and Community Development Manager
Planning and Development
BY: Erika Lopez, Housing and Community Development Senior Management Analyst
Planning and Development
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***BILL No. 18 (Intro. 5/21/2020) (For adoption) - Adding California Building Code Title 24 Appendix 0104 To Section 11-102 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Amendments to the California Building Code regarding Emergency Sleeping Cabins. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance amending Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Section 11-102 regarding Emergency Sleeping Cabins.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Ordinance amends FMC Section 11-102 to include revised standards for Emergency Sleeping Cabins during a shelter crisis in order to meet emergency housing demands for individuals needing essential, safe and sanitary shelter and diversion from homelessness. The proposed revisions would allow for expedited acquisition of Emergency Sleeping Cabins to move homeless individuals out of harsh climates and safely into shelter.
BACKGROUND
On December 6, 2018, the City of Fresno (City) declared a shelter crisis. Since that time, there has not only been a dramatic increase in the homeless population, but also an increase in the amount of human waste, trash, open fires and crime, other harsh conditions in the City.
The City adopted the 2019 California Building Code (CBC) on November 14, 2019, including recommended language contained in Appendix O regarding Emergency Housing. Appendix O provides for Emergency Sleeping Cabins, defined as a relocatable hard-sided structures which may be occupied only for emergency housing, to be a minimum of 70 square feet for single occupancy and 120 squa...
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