Building and Housing Board of Appeals

Note: This Board is included in the City of Stockton's Conflict of Interest Code and members are required to disclose economic interests held within the jurisdiction of the Board/Commission, by completing a Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 when appointed, as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and the City of Stockton.

Disclosure Category #1
All investments, interests in real property and income, and any business entity in which the person is a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or holds any position of management. Financial interests are reportable only if located within or subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Stockton or if the business entity is doing business or planning to do business in the jurisdiction or has done business within the jurisdiction at any time during the two years prior to filing the statement.

Function:

To hear and decide appeals of administrative decisions, including, but not limited to, denials of requests to use alternative methods of providing access to public accommodations by physically handicapped persons as required by the California, Part 5.5 (Section 19955, et seq.)
The Board may approve, disapprove or modify Building Division interpretations of Part 5.5 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code (Section 19955 et seq.) including the exceptions contained in Section 19957, and enforce actions taken by the Building Division.

Legal Authority:

Board established by Stockton Municipal Code Section 13-204, Sec. 14-405 (new code section 15.04.140). Amended by Ordinance No. 11-95 C.S. - July 12, 1995, Section 13-204 (new code sec. 15.04.140); and, Ordinance No. 026-07 C.S. - November 27, 2007, Chapter 13 sections 13-204, 13-204.1, 13-204.2, 13-204.3, subsections A and B.1, 13-204.4, 13-205, 13-212, subsection F, and 13-213, subsection A, (new code sections 15.04.140).

Appointing Authority:

Mayor with advice and consent of City Council

Term of Office:

Four (4) years

Membership:

Seven (7)

Meeting Date/Location:

As-needed on the Third Wednesday of the month at 5:45 p.m
Location:
Community Development Department Conference Room
345 N. El Dorado Street
Stockton, CA 95202

Residency Requirements:

Must be a resident of the City of Stockton

Remuneration:

$20 per meeting (not to exceed $120 per month)
Remuneration established by Council Ordinance No. 11-95 C.S.-July 12, 1995

Ex-Officio Secretary:

Deputy Director of Community Development/Building Division

Minimum Qualifications:

1 General Building Contractor
1 Plumbing Contractor
1 Electrical Contractor
1 Mechanical Contractor
1 Engineer or Architect
2 from the lay community

A member shall be neither an elected officer nor an employee of the City of Stockton, but he/she shall not be disqualified by membership on or employment by any other board, commission, agency or authority of, or created by or for the City of Stockton.

Name	Appointment & Expiration dates
Vacant (Pinasco) Appointing Authority Mayor with City Council consent Plumbing Contractor	Term Begins : January 01, 1900 Term Expires: April 15, 2011
Peter Giudice Appointing Authority Mayor with City Council consent Electrical Contractor	Term Begins : September 16, 2003 Term Expires: April 15, 2011
James Griffin, Jr. Appointing Authority Mayor with City Council consent Lay Member	Term Begins : October 23, 2007 Term Expires: April 15, 2011
James Hanley Appointing Authority Mayor with City Council consent General Contractor	Term Begins : September 16, 2003 Term Expires: April 15, 2011
Benjamin Herrera Appointing Authority Mayor with City Council consent Mechanical Contractor	Term Begins : September 16, 2003 Term Expires: April 15, 2011
Eric Merlo Appointing Authority Mayor with City Council consent Architect	Term Begins : August 20, 2002 Term Expires: September 30, 2009
William A. Stoermer Appointing Authority Mayor with City Council consent Lay Member	Term Begins : October 23, 2007 Term Expires: September 30, 2009

SEI Officer:
Christine Fipps
Community Development Department
345 N. El Dorado Street
Stockton , CA 95202
937-8444
Christine.Fipps@ci.stockton.ca.us

Contact:
Eric Elias, Secretary, Deputy Director/Building Division
345 N. El Dorado Street
Stockton , CA 95202
937-8561
Eric.Elias@ci.stockton.ca.us


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