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City Council Meeting Minutes November 2, 2020 Page 4 of 6 Mayor Stolzmann introduced the item, opened the public hearing, and asked for disclosures. There were no disclosures. Chief Building Official Chad Root stated the State adopted the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) on August 1, 2020 and the City is required by State law to also adopt this code within one year from the State's adoption. He noted there are proposed second reading amendments which give an option for anyone to inspect a copy of the 2020 NEC electronically or view a hard copy from the City. Councilmember Lipton asked why this new code requires whole home surge protection. Root stated it is designed to protect life safety devices from a surge such as fire alarms but it also would protect other electric devices. There is a cost to implementing such protections, but he did not know how much it would be. Councilmember Lipton asked what would trigger this upgrade for a residence. Root stated this would be required any time there is a major upgrade on its electrical system for a house; not a minor change in appliances or the like. Councilmember Fahey asked if the City could add code additional requirements if we wanted to. Root stated the City could exceed this Code with approval from the Electrical Board at the State. Public Comments — None. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved to approve the ordinance; seconded by Councilmember Lipton. Public Comments — None. Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing Roll Call Vote: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Home Rule Charter Section 5-2(c) and C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a)) PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF OFFICIALS APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL (Home Rule Charter Section 5-2(b), CRS 24-6-402(4)(f)) Mayor Stolzmann introduced the executive session and City Attorney Kelly noted the items to be discussed.