"We thank them for their selfless, caring service," Iseman said.
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Building code revisions
The city staff proposed two ordinances that include the adoption of and amendments to the 2010 California codes related to building codes, including the Green Building Codes.
The amendments, approved unanimously, change little in the 2007 code adopted by the city, but do include regulations for the use of portable propane heaters.
Local amendments include adoption of the Orange County Fire Chiefs' Safety Elements for Solar Systems, the Orange County Fire Authority's Emergency Responder Digital Radio Guidelines and conditions for permitting outdoor fires in hazardous areas.
WHAT IT MEANS
If approved at the second reading, the changes would take effect Jan. 1.
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Water Quality Control code amended
The staff presented a minor amendment to the municipal code related to water use — regulations proposed to stop run-off from lawn and irrigation watering. The amendment, approved unanimmously, requires a second reading to be put on the books.
WHAT IT MEANS
Proposed prohibitions mimic regulations already put into effect by the county water district.
"We have different goals," Egly said. "The water district's goal is to save water, the city's goal is to save the ocean."
Run-off that gets into storm drains will be a violation of the code.
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Ailing tree lopped off Heritage List
The council approved 5 to 0 a request by the property owner of 2618 Quesda Way to remove an Aleppo Pine from the Heritage Tree List.
On the list at the property owners' request since 1991, the tree is suffering from a fatal fungus infection, in danger of falling on the property owner's home and interfering with utility service, the owner claimed.
