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Fire chief reports multiple Galleria Oaks units out of compliance; EDC to track remediation
Summary
The Fire Chief reported two tenant businesses at Galleria Oaks are out of fire‑suppression compliance and the church in the complex may also be affected; the chief said he will work first with business owners and, if necessary, the property owner and return with updates within 30–45 days.
The EDC heard an update from the Fire Chief on code‑compliance problems at the Galleria Oaks commercial complex and was told multiple tenants are currently out of compliance with fire‑suppression requirements.
The Chief said his audit identified two tenant businesses that are out of compliance and that the church occupying one unit likely cannot meet requirements without structural changes. He described a stepwise approach: first working directly with business owners to see whether occupancy reductions or other measures can bring them into compliance within 30–45 days; if businesses cannot rectify the violations, he said he will engage with the property owner and manager to develop a mitigation plan.
Residents raised concerns about who should pay for corrections and whether the EDC should finance repairs. One resident, Delaine, argued that property owners should address code problems rather than the EDC underwriting landlord responsibilities. The Chief said his immediate priority is public safety and that sprinkler systems in the largest buildings in Hollywood Park would substantially reduce risk.
No formal action was taken; the board requested updates and additional information before considering EDC funding or other interventions.
