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.

Action Items Agenda Ready Introduced August 6, 2026

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: August 6, 2026
On agenda: August 17, 2026
Passed: August 17, 2026

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