SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-53 Establishing Inspection Procedures for the Multi-Unit Substandard Buildings Policy REPORT IN BRIEF Assembly Bill 548 (2023), codified as California Health and Safety Code section 17970.7, requires local enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures governing inspections of multi-unit residential buildings when substandard conditions may affect additional dwelling units. The City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 2026-17 to comply with these statutory requirements. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Rescinding Resolution 2026-17; and B. Approving Resolution 2026-53, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Establishing Inspection Procedures for Multi-Unit Substandard Buildings Policy.

Committee

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

Introduced

August 6, 2026

On agenda

August 17, 2026

Passed

August 17, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Aug 17, 2026 approved Pass

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