HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-099 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 02-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SE3-FING
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,
2001 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,
2001 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, 2001 edition, contained in Ordinance No. 02-
07 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
and 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), fire 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 have 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 cimulation 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.
Geolo.qical 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, 2001 edition, contained in Ordinance No.
02-07 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 of 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 City.of
Temecula this 22nd day of October 2002.
· ·, Ron Roberts, Mayor
· [SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan Jones, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby
certify that Resolution No. 02-99 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on this 22nd day of October,
2002, by the following vote:
AYES:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Naggar, Pratt, Stone, Roberts
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Comerchero
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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