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Fire chief pledges continued collaboration as council discusses single‑stair ordinance
Summary
Councilmembers and public speakers debated a proposed single‑stair building ordinance and its safety implications. Fire Chief Villanueva told the council the department will continue to work with members as the ordinance proceeds; the item was referred back to committee.
Councilmembers and public speakers raised questions about a proposed ordinance on single‑stair building access during the Sept. 16 meeting, and Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Villanueva told the council the department will continue to collaborate as staff and the committee refine the proposal.
Councilmember Adrián Nazarian asked how the fire department would be more actively engaged in policy work, saying firefighters’ operational experience is vital when the council considers rules that affect response and life‑safety. “Tenemos que... asegurarnos que LAFD está encajando al council de más…
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