HomeMy WebLinkAbout5649_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 5649
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS TO
COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 17958, 17958.5, AND 17958.7 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND THE 1998 EDITION
OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and Government Code Section 50022
empowers the City to adopt by reference various uniform codes, including the Uniform Building
Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes the City to make
amendments to said Uniform Building Code on the bases of local climatic, geological, or
topographical condition; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that before making any
modifications or changes pursuant to Section 17958.5,the governing body of a City or County shall
make an express finding that such modifications or changes are needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is informed and finds that these climatic, geological and
topographical conditions include, but are not limited to the following conditions;
1. The area of the City of Redlands receives relatively low amounts of precipitation,and
experiences very low humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions
are conducive to the spread of fire. For example, the following data were taken from the recorded
temperatures and measured rainfall at the City's designated observation station in conjunction with
the San Bernardino County Flood Control District for the years 1996 through 1998:
1996: Maximum temperatures greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
May, June July, August and October. Total recorded annual rainfall 9.83
inches, with no rain measured in the month of June.
1997: Maximum temperatures greater than 100°F recorded during the months of
July, August and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 14.28 inches,
with no rain measured in the months of March and August.
1998: Maximum temperatures greater than 10(°F recorded during the months of
July,August and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 30.31 inches,
with no rain measured in the month of July.
2. The area of the City of Redlands is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly
referred to as "Santa Ana Winds", which can reach speeds of 80 miles per hour. Extensive damage
often occurs during such winds including downed trees,power lines,utility poles and utility service
lines. These adverse conditions cause:
a) Fires;
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b) impairment of emergency apparatus access;
C) delays in response times of emergency apparatus; and
d) the depletion of apparatus readily available for fire suppression activities.
3. Within the area of the City, there are four earthquake faults (Redlands Heights,
Banning,Crafton and the Redlands Faults). Numerous other faults lie inclose proximity, including
the San Andreas Fault. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for
catastrophic damage, including fire, damage to roadways and other impairments of emergency
apparatus.
WHEREAS,this City Council finds that development within the City results in severe traffic
congestion during peak business hours, weekends and holidays, thus decreasing response time,
particularly on the following streets and highways: Citrus Avenue, Cajon Street, Orange Street,
Lugonia Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Timoteo Canyon, and I-10 Freeway; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is informed and finds that because the City is subject to the
above referenced climatic,geological and topographical conditions that amendments to the Uniform
Fire Code, 1997 Edition, and the California Fire Code, 1998 Edition, are necessary to protect life
and property, and that such amendments are to deal with the following issues: (1) high fire hazard
areas; (2)water supplies,(3)fire extinguishing and sprinkler systems,and(4)the storage,handling
and use of flammable and combustible liquids and hazardous materials.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redlands does
hereby establish that the modifications to the 1997 Uniform Fire Code and the 1998 California Fire
Code as outlined in Ordinance 2402 are necessary due to local climatic,geographic and topographic
conditions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the State of
California,Department of Housing and Community Development,Division of Codes and Standards;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the office of
the Redlands City Clerk with Ordinance No. 2402.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of June, 1999.
Mayor Y the City o anl#
ATTEST:,
Cit Clerk
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I,Lorne Poyzer,City Clerk of the City of Redlands,hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of June , 1999,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Banda, Freedman, George, Gil breath; Mayor Cunningham
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City CIO&of the 61 Of Redlands
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