Title:
Title
Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.140 to the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Wildfire Risk Areas [In lieu of pass for publication to be published in its entirety upon adoption] {Continued from 02/11/2020}
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FileID
File ID: 2020-00137
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 8.140 to the Sacramento City Code relating to protection of critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas, to be published in its entirety within ten days of adoption in lieu of pass for publication per City Charter section 32(d).
Contact: Jason Lee, Fire Marshal, (916) 808-1620, Fire Department
Body
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Ordinance
3-Fire Survey
4-Sump 141
5-Sump 157
6-Water Treatment Plant
7-US Army Corps of Engineers' Levee Owner's Manual
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Establish a citywide code addressing protection of critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas to provide a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire and dangerous conditions, provide protection to the levee systems; and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
Policy Considerations: The proposed amendments are consistent with the City's operating principle to promote safety, livability and economic vitality.
Economic Impacts: Not Applicable
Environmental Considerations: Not applicable
Sustainability: Not Applicable
Commission/Committee Action: On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the Law and Legislation Committee recommended 4-0 forwarding the Ordinance to City Council for approval.
Rationale for Recommendation: Ordinance will help to address issues with protection of critical infrastructure and wildfire risk areas to provide a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire and dangerous conditions, and to provide safety to firefighters and em...
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