Ordinance No. 11371
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ORDINANCE NO. 1137
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF VERNON; ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCLUDING
APPENDICES; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 1090 adopted the California
Fire Code, 2001 Edition, including specified Appendices, and the Uniform Fire Code Standards
with certain modifications and changes; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18938 (b) provides that the most
recent editions of the Uniform Building Code, the National Electrical Code, the Uniform
Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, and the California Existing Building Code
(hereinafter the "codes"), as referenced in the California Building Standards Code, shall apply to
all occupancies in the state and shall become effective 180 days after publication in the
California Building Standards Code by the California Building Standards Commission
(hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") or at a later date after publication established by
said Commission; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 California Fire Code, has been copyrighted and published
by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, as the
California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the 2007 California Fire Code,
as published in the California Building Standards Code, shall become effective January 1, 2008;
and;
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 13143.2(b), and 18941.5
allow certain amendments to the California Building Standards Code to be made by a local
government, provided findings of necessity can be made; and
WHEREAS, the amendments, deletions, and additions to the 2007 California Fire
Code set forth in this ordinance are intended as amendments, deletions, and additions to the
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corresponding requirements of the California Building Standards Code, based upon the findings
hereinafter set forth, contained in the Staff Report, Fire Code Adoption dated October 23, 2007
or as otherwise authorized; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to enact
certain amendments to the California Fire Code as set forth herein because of climatic,
geological, and topographical conditions, based upon the following findings:
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in
the City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
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2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby
location of earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the City;
3.. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density
of buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions; and
WHEREAS, most of the proposed amendments to the California Fire Code are
presently in the Vernon City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon is authorized, pursuant to
Section 50022.2, et sec . of the California Government Code of the California Health and Safety
Code, to adopt the California Fire Code as a primary building code, by reference in whole or in
part and that the primary code may adopt by reference a secondary code in whole or in part; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3, the City Council on
November 5, 2007, as continued on November 6, 2007, gave a first reading to this Ordinance and
the title of said code to be adopted and standards, said standards are listed in Article 90, Article
91 and Appendix V-A of said code and a duly noticed public hearing will be held on
December 3, 2007, for the purpose of considering the adoption; and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and
determines that the recitals contained herein above are true and correct.
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SECTION 2: Fire Codes
The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2007 California Fire Code,
and all Appendices, copyrighted by the International Code Council and the Commission.
SECTION 3: Article II of Chapter 7, Vernon City Code is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Section 7.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7.10. 2007 California Fire Code, adopted.
The 2007 California Fire Code including all Appendices and standards contained
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therein, copyrighted by the International Code Council and the Commission, subject
however, to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth in this article are adopted
as the Fire Code of the City of Vernon.
B. Section 7.12 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7.12. Amendments, Additions, and Deletions.
The 2007 California Fire Code, is hereby amended as follows:
(a) 2007 California Fire Code Sections 111.2.5, and Appendix Chapter 1
Section 108 are hereby deleted.
(b) 2007 California Fire Code Section 503.2.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec.503.2.1. Dimensions.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 27 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet.
(c) 2007 California Fire Code Section 508.5.5 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 508.5.5. Clear Space around Hydrants
Clear space of 31 feet in front of, 4 feet in rear of and 10 feet on both sides
shall be maintained around each onsite hydrant.
(d) 2007 California Fire Code Section 1504.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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Sec. 1504.2 Location of Spray -Finishing Operations.
All inside or outside spray -finishing operations shall be conducted in an
approved spray booth constructed in accordance with Section 1504.
(e) 2007 California Fire Code Section 3301.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 3301.1. Prohibited and Limited Acts.
Explosive materials shall not be manufactured, tested or stored within the
limits of the City of Vernon.
(f) 2007 California Fire Code Section 3404.2.9.5.1 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 3404.2.9.5.1. Storage of Class I and Class II Liquids.
Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of
buildings within the City of Vernon and in areas 1,000 feet or more from the
outside boundary of a kindergarten through 121h grade public school shall be in
approved containers not exceeding 10,000 gallons in size. In areas of a lot or
parcel within 1,000 feet of the outside boundary of said school, the only Class I or
Class 11 liquids approved for storage in above ground tanks is diesel fuel which
shall be in approved containers and shall be limited to either two (2) 1,000 gallon
tanks or one (1) 2,000 gallon tank.
(g) 2007 California Fire Code Section 3804.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 3804.1 Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
Storage and transportation of LP -gas and the installation and maintenance
of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance with U.F.C. Standard No. 82-1.
Storage is permitted within the limits of the City of Vernon except within 1,000
feet of a kindergarten through 12th grade public school.
EXCEPTION: Storage of LP -gas not exceeding 2,000 gallons per parcel in
approved containers is permitted in all areas within the limits of the City of
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Vernon.
(h) 2007 California Fire Code Appendices A, C, VI-E, and VI-H are hereby
deleted.
(i) 2007 California Fire Code Appendix D Section D103.1 is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Sec. D103.1. Access Road.
The dimension of the fire access road turnarounds shall be in accordance
with City standards.
(j) 2007 California Fire Code Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.1.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Appendix Chapter 1, Sec. 105.1.1. Permits Required.
Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire code official.
Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and
shall be readily available for inspection by the fire code official. Permit fees shall
be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City Council.
(k) 2007 California Fire Code Section 508.5 is hereby amended to read as
follows: '
Sec. 508.5. Fire Hydrant System.
When any portion of the facility or building protected is in excess of 150
feet from a water supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route
around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains
capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when required by the
chief.
SECTION 4: Enactment of Penalty Sections.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.4 the following penalty sections are
specifically enacted and published as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, and made a part
hereof by reference, except as otherwise amended or deleted in this ordinance: 2007 California
Fire Code, Sections 103.1, 103.3, 104.1, 104.3, 104.3.1, 104.5, 106.1, 109.1, 109.2, 109.2.1,
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109.2.2, 109.2.3, 109.2.4, 109.3, 109.3.1, 110.1, 110.1.1, 110.1.2, 110.2, 110.3, 110.4, 111. 1,
111.2, 111.3 and 111.4.
SECTION 5: Ordinances Repealed.
Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code section in conflict with this
Ordinance is hereby repealed.
A violation of this ordinance or any part hereof is punishable by a fine of not
more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period
of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day or any
portion thereof during which any violation of any provision of this ordinance is committed,
continued or permitted, constitutes a separate and individual offense.
SECTION 7: Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase or word of this ordinance is
for any reason held to be void or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; it being the intention of the City Council of the City of
Vernon to adopt and pass this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
thereof irrespective of the fact that one or more of the sections, subsections, clauses, sentences or
phrases thereof may be declared void or unconstitutional.
SECTION 8: Copies on File with City Clerk.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6, one certified copy the 2007
California Fire Code shall be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 9: Posting.
There being no newspaper printed, published or circulated in the City of Vernon,
the City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall post the
same, or cause the same to be posted, within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance
with Section 36933 of the Government Code, in three (3) of the most public places in the City of
Vernon, to wit: the northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, the northeast corner of
Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard, and on the bulletin board located outside on the wall
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near the second floor entrance to the City Hall of said City, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all
in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, State of California.
SECTION 10: Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on January 2, 2008.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December 2007.
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MANUELA GIRO , Cit Clerk
Name: Leonis C. Malburg
Title: Mayorj�la;ic: ?'z^ T�—--�
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1137 was duly
and regularly introduced at an adjourned regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Vernon, held on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, and
thereafter finally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on Monday, December 3, 2007, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor of the City of Vernon, by the following vote:
(SEAL)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Councilmen: Mayor Malburg, Davis, Gonzales,
McCormick, Ybarra
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
Councilmen:
None
None
None
lZt,f-v�a &4�
MANUELA GIRON
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Excerpts from Appendix Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 103 — DEPARTMENT OF FIRE
PREVENTION
103.1 General. The department of fire prevention is
established within the jurisdiction under the direction
of the fire code official. The function of the department
shall be the implementation, administration and
enforcement of the provisions of this code.
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed
procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence
of the appointing authority, the fire code official shall
have the authority to appoint a deputy fire code
official, other related technical officers, inspectors, and
other employees.
SECTION 104 — GENERAL AUTHORITY AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby
authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and
shall have the authority to render interpretations of this
code, and to adopt policies, procedures, rules and
regulations in order to clarify the application of its
provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures,
rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the
intent and purpose of this code and shall not have the
effect of waiving requirements specifically provided
for in this code.
104.3 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an
inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or
whenever the fire code official has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in a building or upon any
premises any conditions or violations of this code
which make the building or premises unsafe, dangerous
or hazardous, the fire code official shall have the
authority to enter the building or premises at all
reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties
imposed upon the fire code official by this code. If
such building or premises is occupied, the fire code
official shall present credentials to the occupant and
request entry. If such building or premises is
unoccupied, the fire code official shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person
having charge or control of the building or premises
and request entry. If entry is refused, the fire code
official has recourse to every remedy provided by law
to secure entry.
104.3.1 Warrant. When the fire code official has first
obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy
provided by law to secure entry, an owner or occupant
or person having charge, care or control of the building
or premises shall not fail or neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to permit entry
therein by the fire code official for the purpose of
inspection and examination pursuant to this code.
104.5 Notices and orders. The fire code official is
authorized to issue such notices or orders as are
required to affect compliance with this code in
accordance with Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 109.1
and 109.2.
SECTION 106 - INSPECTIONS
106.1 Inspection authority. The fire code official is
authorized to enter and examine any building,
structure, marine vessel, vehicle or premises in
accordance with Appendix Chapter 1, Section 104.3 for
the purpose of enforcing this code.
SECTION 109 — VIOLATIONS
109.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter,
repair, remove, demolish or utilize a building,
occupancy, premises or system regulated by this code,
or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in
violation of any of the provisions of this code.
109.2 Notice of violation. When the fire code official
finds a building, premises, vehicle, storage facility or
outdoor area that is in violation of this code, the fire
code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of
violation describing the conditions deemed unsafe and,
when compliance is not immediate, specifying a time
for reinspection.
109.2.1 Service. A notice of violation issued pursuant
to this code shall be served upon the owner, operator,
occupant, or other person responsible for the condition
or violation, either by personal service, mail, or by
delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some
person of responsibility upon the premises. For
unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such
notice of violation shall be posted on the premises in a
conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such
premises and the notice of violation shall be mailed by
certified mail with return receipt requested or a
certificate of mailing, to the last known address of the
owner, occupant or both.
109.2.2 Compliance with orders and notices. A
notice of violation issued or served as provided by this
code shall be complied with by the owner, operator,
occupant or other person responsible for the condition
or violation to which the notice of violation pertains.
109.2.3 Prosecution of violations. If the notice of
violation is not complied with promptly, the fire code
official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the
jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal
proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, corrector
abate such violation or to require removal or
termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure
in violation of the provisions of this code or of the
order or direction made pursuant hereto.
109.2.4 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or seals
posted or affixed by the fire code official shall not be
mutilated, destroyed or tampered with or removed
without authorization from the fire code official.
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a
provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any
of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,
alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved
construction documents or directive of the fire code
official, or of a permit or certificate sued under
provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than
$5,000.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding 6 months,
or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a
violation continues after due notice has been served
shall be deemed a separate offense.
109.3.1 Abatement of violation. In addition to the
imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire
code official is authorized to institute appropriate
action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain,
correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal
occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an
illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a
structure on or about any premises.
SECTION 110 — UNSAFE BUILDINGS
110.1 General. If during the inspection of a premises,
a building or structure or any building system, in whole
or in part, constitutes a clear and inimical threat to
human life, safety or health, the fire code official shall
issue such notice or orders to remove or remedy the
conditions as shall be deemed necessary in accordance
with this section and shall refer the building to the
building department for any repairs, alterations,
remodeling, removing or demolition required.
110.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Structures or existing
equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe or
deficient because of inadequate means of egress or
which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which
involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate
maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. A
vacant structure which is not secured against
unauthorized entry as required by Section 311 shall be
deemed unsafe.
110.1.2 Structural hazards. When an apparent
structural hazard is caused by the faulty installation,
operation or malfunction of any of the items or devices
governed by this code, the fire code official shall
immediately notify the building code official in
accordance with Appendix Chapter 1, Section 110.1.
110.2 Evacuation. The fire code official or the fire
department official in charge of an incident shall be
authorized to order the immediate evacuation of any
occupied building deemed unsafe when such building
has hazardous conditions that present imminent danger
to building occupants. Persons so notified shall
immediately leave the structure or premises and shall
not enter or re-enter until authorized to do so by the fire
code official or the fire department official in charge of
the incident.
110.3 Summary abatement. Where conditions exist
that are deemed hazardous to life and property, the fire
code official or fire department official in charge of the
incident is authorized to abate summarily such
hazardous conditions that are in violation of this code.
110.4 Abatement. The owner, operator, or occupant of
a building or premises deemed unsafe by the fire code
official shall abate or cause to be abated or corrected
such unsafe conditions either by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or other approved corrective action.
SECTION I I I — STOP WORK ORDER
111.1 Order. Whenever the fire code official finds any
work regulated by this code being performed in a
manner contrary to the provisions of this code or in a
dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire code official is
authorized to issue a stop work order.
111.2 Issuance. A stop work order shall be in writing
and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to
the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work.
Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work
shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall
state the reason for the order, and the conditions under
which the cited work is authorized to resume.
111.3 Emergencies. Where an emergency exists, the
fire code official shall not be required to give a written
notice prior to stopping the work.
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall
continue any work after having been served with a stop
work order, except such work as that person is directed
to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition,
shall be liable to a fine of not less than $100 or more
than $5,000.
CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
I, Manuela Giron, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, County
of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that the
attached is a full and complete copy of:
ORDINANCE NO. 1137 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING ARTICLE II
OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VERNON;
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE;, INCLUDING APPENDICES; AND REPEALING AL
ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the official Seal of the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, on this 20th day of December 2007.
SEAL:
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I'Manuela Giron /
City Clerk j
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 20, 2007
TO: Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
FROM: Nelly Giron, City Clerk
RE: 4b Ordinance No. 1137 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Amending Article II of Chapter 7 of the Code
of the City of Vernon; Adopting By Reference the 2007
California Fire Code, Including and Repealing All Ordinances
and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith
Transmitted herewith for your transmittal to the State is a certified
copy of Ordinance No. 1137 referenced above, which was approved by
City Council on December 3, 2007.
Please see that a copy of the transmittal letter is sent to the City
Clerk's office for the file.
Thank you.
NG:dr
c: Ordinance No. 1137
]DECLARATION OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CLAUDIA ARELLANO
CITY OF VERNON
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DPT
4305 SANTA FE AVE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on
VERNON CA 90058
December 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be -
heard, in the Council Chamber of Vernon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, the City Council of the City of
AMENDING CHAPTER 7
Vernon will hold a public hearing to
consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1137
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
HEARING/CLOSE/SALE DATE: 11/19/07
COUNCIL THE CITY C VERNON
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AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 7
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
VERNON; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
INCLUDING APPENDICES; AND RE-
The undersigned says:
PEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN COW
FLICT THEREWITH." City staff is
recommending adoption of the 2007
I am over the age of 18 years and a citizen of the
California Fire Code with certain
United States. I am not a party to and have no interest in
amendments.
Interested persons may make an
this matter. I am a principal clerk of the METROPOLI-
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the cry Council at
oral ime
TAN NEWS -ENTERPRISE, a newspaper of general cir-
of the a
.the time of the hearing, or may present
written comments prior to the hearing.
culation in the City of Los Angeles, the Judicial District
The Staff Report for the Fire Code
of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the State
Adoption is on file in the office of the City
of California, as adjudicated in Los Angeles Superior
Clerk and is open for public review.
Court Case No. 601165. The notice a rinted co of
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If you challenge the adoption of the
2007 California- Fire Code with certain
which appears hereon, was published on the following
amendments or any provisions thereof in
date(s): Nov 8,15, 2007
court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised
at the hearing described in this notice or
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
in written correspondence delivered to
the City of Vernon, at or prior to the
true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California on
meeting.
11115/07.
The hearing may be continued or
adjourned to a stated time and place
without further notice of a public hearing.
Dated: 10/24/07
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MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk
CN786666 11-19-07 Nov8,15, 2007
Metropolitan News-E terprise
P.O. Box 6085
Los Angeles, Ca 90060
Phone: (213) 346-0033
Fax: (213) 687-3886
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" DECLARATION OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF'LOS ANGELES
CLAUDIA ARELLANO
CITY OF VERNON
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DPT
4305 SANTA FE AVE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on
VERNON CA 90058
December 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, in the Council Chamber of Vernon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, the City Council of the City of
AMENDING CHAPTER 7
Vernon will hold a public hearing to
consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1137
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
HEARING/CLOSE/SALE DATE: 11/19/07
COUNCIL OF THE CITY O
AMENDINGARTICLE II OFCHAPTERI7
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
VERNON; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
INCLUDING APPENDICES; AND RE-
The undersigned says:
PEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON-
FLICT THEREWITH.' City staff is
recommending adoption of the 2007
I am over the age of 18 years and a citizen of the
California Fire Code with certain
United States. I am not a party to and have no interest in
amendments.
Interested persons may make an
this matter. I am a rind al clerk of the METROPOLI-
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oral presentation to the City Council t
the time of the hearing, or may present
TAN NEWS -ENTERPRISE, a newspaper of general cir-
written comments prior to the hearing.
culation in the City of Los Angeles, the Judicial District
The Staff Report for the Fire Code
of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the State
Adoption is on file in the office of the City
of California, as adjudicated in Los Angeles Superior
Clerk and is open for public review.
Court Case No. 601165. The notice a printed co of
p copy
If you challenge the adoption the
2007 California Fire Code with cea the
which appears hereon, was published on the following
amendments or any provisions thereof in
date(s): Nov 8,15, 2007
court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised
at the hearing described in this notice or
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
in written correspondence delivered to
thesCity
ig of Vernon, at or prior ,to the
true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California on
11�1S�O7.
The hearing may be continued or
adjourned to a stated time and place
without further notice of a public hearing.
Dated: 10/24/07
signature
MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk
CN786666 11-19-07 Nov 8,15, 2007
Metropolitan News-E terprise
P.O. Box 6085
Los Angeles, Ca 90060
Phone: (213) 346-0033
Fax: (213) 687-3886
Cust. Num.: 011482 Control Num.: 786666
Cust. Ref. Num.: 11-19-07 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111
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