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Mr. Mike Sample, Fire Chief, City of Livermore, stated that fire problems are just as bad in this area as they are in southern California. He stated that to place the fire protection in houses rather than in fire stations is less costly to the property owners. I"'- This concluded the public testimony. ~ Chief Hill stated the measure is a possible way to guard the City's homes against the "domino effect" of roof fires. He advised that the National Fire ~ Protection Association has called combustible roofs the number one contribut- ing cause of conflagrations in the world. He stated that 10.16 percent of home fires and 9.86 percent of all structure fires in Pleasanton over the last five years have been roof fires. The ordinance would require chemically treated wood shingles, or non-combustible materials on all new homes and on reroofing and repair jobs that would require a city building permit. Chief Hill stated that Class B coverings would be required for repairs and new homes in areas of extreme fire danger, particularly along Pleasanton Ridge where slopes are steep and brush and trees are plentiful. He added that the extra cost of the roofs will be offset by the longer life of non-flammable roofs. Councilmember Butler stated he could not support the proposed ordinance because of the heavy burden it will place on homeowners. He added he is not opposed to fire safety but is convinced that this requirement is not worth the added cost to the property owners. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Mercer, that Ordinance No. 1234, to be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, requiring use of fire resistive roof materials and fire resistive sidings in specified circumstances and adopting findings of facts to support the imposition of requirements which are greater than the requirements established by the State Building Standards Code, be introduced; directing staff to send the necessary findings to the State De- partment of Housing and Community Development for their approval in order to implement the ordinance; and directing that the second reading of the or- dinance be held on January 7, 1986, to allow ample time for concerned persons to meet with staff. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mercer, Mohr, and Mayor Brandes NOES: Councilmembers Butler and Wood ABSENT: None Matters for the Information of the Council Three Month Agenda Planning Report Mr. Walker presented the three month agenda planning report for the infor- mation of the Council. Citywide Results of the 1985 Transportation Survey Mr. Swift presented his report (IR 85:65) dated December 3, 1985, regard- ing this matter. No action was required or taken by Council on the item. Minor Modification to Case PUD-81-30-25D, Koll/Lyon Business Center for Site 25B in Hacienda Business Park Mr. Swift presented his report (IR 85:66) dated December 3, 1985, regard- ing this matter. No action was required or taken by Council on the item. - 9 12-3-85