HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-054 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 99-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SETrING
FORTH THE LOCAL CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A
DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE CITY
COUNCIL THAT MODIFICATIONS TO CHAPTER 15.16
OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING
THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CCR TITLE 24 PART 9,
1998 EDITION, ARE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY
TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE.
WHEREAS, certain building standards and other related uniform codes are adopted by the
State of California in the California Building Standards Code which becomes applicable in the
City unless amended by the City pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958; and,
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 provides for the City Council to make
reasonably necessary changes or modifications based on certain local conditions before
adopting the most current edition of the model codes; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief of the City of Temecula has determined and recommended that
the modifications to the California Fire Code CCR, Title 24 Part 9, 1998 edition are reasonably
required to be adopted by the City of Temecula; and,
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires the City Council to make
express findings of the necessity for modifications to the building standards in the most current
editions of the model codes as adopted by the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby expressly finds that the
amendments and modifications to the Temecula Municipal Code and the California Fire Code,
CCR Title 24 Part 9, 1998 edition, contained in Ordinance No. 99-14 regarding identification of
fire protection equipment and premises (Subsections C and D of Sections 15.16.020 of the
Temecula Municipal Code), fire apparatus access roads (Subsections E, F, G, H, I, J and K of
Section 15.16.020 of the Temecula Municipal Code), fire protection systems and equipment
(Subsections L, M, N, O, P, aqd Q of Section 15.16.020 of the Temecula Municipal Code), fire-
extinguishing systems (Subsection R, S and T of Section 15.16.020 of the Temecula Municipal
Code), fire alarms (Subsection U of Section 15.16.020 of the Temecula Municipal Code), tire-
flow requirements (Subsection W of Section 15.16.020 of the Temecula Municipal Code) and
fire hydrant locations (Subsection X of Section 15.16.020 of the Temecula Municipal Code) are
reasonably necessary due to consideration of specific local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions as follows:
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Climatic Conditions:
Generally Riverside County and the City of Temecula has an arid climate. Annual rainfall
varies from 3 inches in Blythe to over 33 inches in Pine Cove. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are
common to areas within Riverside County. These winds constitute a contributing factor which
causes small fires originating in high density development presently being constructed in the
County of Riverside and the City of Temecula which spread quickly and create the need for an
increased level of fire protection. This added protection, including, but not limited to on-site
protection, will supplement normal Fire Department response available in new development,
and provide immediate fire protection for life and safety of multiple- occupancy occupants during
fire occurrence.
Topographical Conditions:
Traffic and circulation congested in urban areas often place Fire Department response time
to emergencies at risk. This condition makes the need for enhanced on-site protection for
property occupants necessary.
Geological Conditions:
The City of Temecula is located in an area near high seismic activity. Because of the
degree of the City's urbanization and close proximity to major fault lines, the risk of structural
damage and loss of life due to ground shaking is considerable. During a major earthquake,
emergency resources would be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to such emergencies
would be complicated. Local standards in excess of statewide minimums will assist in reducing
risks associated with earthquakes and the consequent disruption of traffic flow.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby further finds that the
administrative amendments and modifications to the Temecula Municipal Code and the
California Fire Code, CCR Title 24 Part 9, 1998 edition, contained in Ordinance No. 99-14
regarding definitions (Subsections A and B of Section 15.16.020 of the Temecula Municipal
Code) and cost recovery (Subsection V of Section 15.16.020 of the Temecula Municipal Code),
are reasonably necessary to allow for the application of the Fire Code by procedures suited to
the size and nature of the City's staff and administrative agencies by means suited to the City's
experience with local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions and to provide sufficient
staff support for the time-consuming inspections and analysis required by the City's fire and
geological hazards.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the
regular meeting held on the 22"d day of June, 1999.
· f Temecula at a
· Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan \V. Jon , CMC k
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify
that Resolution No. 99-54 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a regular meeting nd
thereof held on the 22 day of June, 1999, by the following
vote:
AYES: 5
COUNCILMEMBERS: Comerchero, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Ford
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Su an W. Jo es, CCrMe~
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