HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-29; City Council; Resolution 2007-2841 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-284
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE
3 DECLARATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
. FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD BY THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER AND REQUESTING OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
5 SERVICES ASSISTANCE AND OTHER AID AS
APPROPRIATE IN RESPONDING TO SUCH EMERGENCY
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7 WHEREAS, on Sunday, October 21, 2007, there erupted a series of wildfires in
8 the County of San Diego; and
9 WHEREAS, the wildfires progressed to the point where they threatened the
10 safety and security of persons and property; and
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WHEREAS, local forces in the County of San Diego were insufficient to respond
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to such emergency and additional resources from the State of California were13
14 requested; and
15 WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of
16 emergency on Monday, October 22,2007; and
17 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad has received by this Agenda
*8 Bill update on the state of the emergency situation in the County of San Diego and the
19 state of emergency declared by the Governor; and
20 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and in the best
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interests of the citizens of Carlsbad to declare a state of local emergency due to the
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threats of the wildfires to cause property damage, personal injuries and other economic
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and social costs and damages resulting from this emergency of an unknown amount at
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26 WHEREAS, the City Manager declared a local state of emergency on Monday,
27 October 22,2007; and
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1 WHEREAS, Section 6.04.100 (A)(1) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code requires the
2 City Council to ratify the state of local emergency declared by the City Manager within
3 seven (7) days; and
4 WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the City of
5 Carlsbad, the City Council declares an emergency does exist throughout Carlsbad; and
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WHEREAS, the local emergency continues until the calamitous wildfires are
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abated; and8
9 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to seek the maximum aid, comfort
10 and restitution of its citizens who are the victims of this calamity; and
11 WHEREAS, to extend the support and assistance of the City of Carlsbad and its
12 emergency services, personnel and equipment to the maximum extent feasible in
13 keeping with the health and safety of its local citizens; and
14 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to do all things necessary to
effectuate this intent.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of
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Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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19 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
20 2. A local state of emergency now exists throughout Carlsbad.
21 3. That the Emergency Operation Center is authorized and directed to
22 respond to this emergency by exercising the maximum powers to the fullest extent of
23 the law authorized under Chapter 6.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the laws of
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the State of California as appropriate.
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4. The City Manager or her designee is authorized and directed to complete26
27 and file all appropriate forms and documents necessary to abate the emergency and to
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obtain the maximum cooperation and assistance both financial and otherwise in
responding to this emergency.
5. Said emergency continues to exist until abated by order of the City
Manager or the City Council as appropriate.
6. It is further ordered that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the state
director of the Office of Emergency Services with a request that he or she find it
acceptable in accordance with the provisions of the Natural Assistance Act, the
Emergency Response and Services Provisions of the Government Code of the State of
California and such other applicable provisions of the laws of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Spec i a Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the _ 29t.b day of nr.t-nhpr ,
2007, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulcbin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
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LORRAINE M. W06D,
SOCTAI \(SEAL)