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This is a continued Public Hearing from the Maxch_8~ 19J8r meeting. The Commissioners extended commendation to the planner who prepared the report - Jeff Luxenberg. Chairman Butler had a few questions - Under Policy Statement #6, Page 2-4, it is stated that the City will require all residential structures to have fire protection systems. He was not aware of this and wondered how thoroughly this measure had been thought through. Secretary Harris answered that the Safety Element report was thoroughly analyzed by all departments of the City. In answer to the Chairman's specific questions on fire pro- tection systems, Secretary Harris said that it is an upcoming thing. Chairman Butler remarked he sees this as a significant requirement. Mr. Levine said that the Uniform Building Code now requires that all new build- ings have fire protection equipment. Discussion took place on this matter and Secretary Harris indicated that at the ordinance draft stage, this matter would be very carefully considered. He conceded that the requirement would be extremely difficult to monitor. Chairman Butler then asked about the policy of requiring sprinkler systems on all industrial and commercial facilities over 10,000 sq. ft. He won- dered if the City should be getting into this area. City Attorney Levine responded that not all occupants of such facilities carry insurance. Again, it is something the City is attempting to regulate in accordance with the Uniform Building Code. The Chairman said the sections on flood, landslides and seismic hazards were good. His only other comment was of a factual nature dealing with the subject of nuclear hazards. He noted that on Page III-64, the Vallecitos nuclear reactor is indicated as being close to an earthquake fault. He wished to point out that this is supposition at this time. On Page III-66 - center of the page, the words "...licensed by the State of California" should be added. After those comments, Sheila Thompson of the League of Women Voters advised the Commissioners that her organization would make their comments on the Safety Element directly to the City Council. The Public Hearing was closed. Resolution No. 1624 was entered and adopted making the finding that GP-78-1, Safety Element of the City of Pleasanton, would meet the requirements for the filing of a negative delcaration. Roll Call Vote Resolution: Shepherd Seconded: Jamieson Ayes: Jamieson, Shepherd, Butler Noes: None Absent: Doherty Abstain: None -3-