HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-18; City Council; 14057; CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY RESULTING FROM THE HARMONY FIREpersons), good progress on mitigation continues apace. The combined efforts (
Conservation Corps (CCC), and to a lesser extent the Urban Corps, have filled ai
11,000 rock bags. This, along with the 50,600 rock bags purchased to date, means th
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61,600 bags were installed by November 16, 1996. These bags have primarily be
construct in excess of 100 check dams to help control sediment and ash.
Moderate rain occurring on November 21, 1996 caused no significant erosion prc
result of the Harmony Grove Fire. Substantial preventative erosion control measui
up to that date performed extremely well. Significant amounts of sediment an(
trapped by the many check dams in place.
It was determined that future preventative erosion control measures were necess
installation of rock bags was completed on December 6, 1966. The California De
Forestry has contributed 6,256 hours, along with our crews and the CCC to timely
City’s erosion control measures.
Staff reports that applications for building permits are sparse with two applications
repairing partially damaged homes. However, it is anticipated that more applicat
received due to the information telephone calls being received by the Community D
Department. Owners have made great progress in the following areas: 1) 92% of tt
been or are in the process of being cleared; 2) 91% of the lots have been fenced; an
owners have contacted the City.
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) has reported that the state’s rec
upgrade the federal emergency declaration to a major disaster has been denied. Alt
fire victims receive the same temporary housing assistance under both an emergenc
declaration and a disaster declaration, other forms of assistance automatically trigge
disaster declaration, such as the Individual Family Grant Program and Small Busines
Administration loans are not presently available to victims.
Although the state has indicated it could appeal that denial, OES has indicated that ii
so. It reasons that an appeal will prolong the issue, while acceptance of the emerge1
declaration by the state will open the door for the Small Business Administration to a
independently to fund loans to fire victims whose insurance coverage falls short.
The scope of federal assistance available to the City of Carlsbad has also narrowed I
emergency declaration. It is limited to reimbursement of costs associated with emerg
measures and debris removal. Under a major disaster declaration the scope likely w
included repair or replacement of permanent facilities. Although no City-owned build
damaged, the City’s losses in trees and irrigation systems equipment is estimated at
State law requires that the Council review the status of the local emergency at lea:
days and extend it until it is terminated and there is no longer a need for emergency I
that the situation has resulted in conditions which are now deemed to be within thc
the normal protective services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City. If Coi
it appropriate, staff will present a report on the scope of this emergency, the respons
the necessity and appropriateness of future response actions.
Several repair permits have been issued for either replacing a single family dw(
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
These actions are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Public Resoi
section 21 080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines section 15359 for specific actions nc
prevent or mitigate an emergency.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Harmony Grove fire has resulted in substantial public and private costs. Staff is
process of assembling the scope of these costs in order to seek the maximum avail:
assistance from state, local and federal agencies. It is anticipated that the City’s ex1
adopted Resolution No. 97-45 appropriating an additional $275,000 to cover the ant
costs related to the Harmony Grove file.
Under the provisions of the declaration, the City may expect to recover $250,000 of
expenses. Carlsbad Emergency Management Administration Team will submit all c
costs to FEMA and OES for reimbursement.
which currently total approximately $230,000, will approach $360,500. The City Coi
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RESOLUTION NO, 9 7170
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, CONTINUING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ASSISTANCE AND CONCURRENCE IN RESPONDING TO SUCH EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, on Monday, October 21, 1996, the City Manager of the (
Carlsbad proclaimed the existence of a local emergency due to the existence
continued and threatened existence of the Harmony fire in Carlsbad and
emergency affected the City and was likely to create a public calamity and thc
Council was not at that time in session; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, October 22, 1996, the City Council convei
a special emergency session at 12:08 a.m. and declared a state of emergency du
catastrophic fire within the City of Carlsbad which fire has caused, continues to
and threatens to continue to cause property damage, personal injuries and
economic and social costs and damages resulting from this disaster of an unl
amount at this time; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of California, tt
Council declared an emergency did exist throughout Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did ratify the Proclamation of an Existe
a Local Emergency (attached as Exhibit A) declared by the City Manager on Mc
October 21, 1996 at 6:25 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to continue the state of local emei
declared Tuesday, October 22, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution h
373 on November 5, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-2
November 19, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 96414 on Dec
3, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 96414 on December 17,
continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 97-11 on January 7, 1997, and
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continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 97-35 on January 28, 1997, which
includes mitigation of property damage, coordination of disaster relief, placemc
erosion control devices and construction and placement of other devices, incl
appropriate fire and building measures necessary to abate hazards created b
Harmony fire; and
WHEREAS, said local emergency continues until the calamitous fir
resulting damage is abated; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to seek the maximur
comfort and restitution of its citizens who are victims of this calamity; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to do all things necess
effectuate this intent,
WHEREAS, the Governor declared a state of emergency on Tu€
October 22, 1996,
WHEREAS, the President of the United States declared a n:
emergency area in certain counties in Southern California, including San Diego C
and the City of Carlsbad, and
WHEREAS, state law requires the City Council to review the nee
continuing the state of local emergency at least every 21 days pursuant to Goverr
Code section 8630(c)(2) and that the Council shall proclaim the termination of the
emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant, and
WHEREAS, the Council has received the necessary informatior
update in order to evaluate the continuing need for a local state of emergency, and
WHEREAS, even though the actual fire has now been controllec
ended, there is still need for the state of local emergency to continue requiring da
repairs, assessments and mitigation measures, erosion control measures and
measures in order to prevent further perilous damage and to ensure the healtl
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safety of the citizens of Carlsbad, and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad intends to file a notice of in1
regarding applying for federal and state disaster assistance in conjunction wit1
Presidential Emergency Declaration due to the October 21, 1996 Harmony fire.
WHEREAS, the Governor‘s Office of Emergency Services has rep
that the state’s request to upgrade the federal emergency declaration to a major di:
was denied ; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to continue the state of the local emers
declared Tuesday, October 22, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution Nc
373 on November 5, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-3:
November 19, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-414 on Dece
3, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 96-436 on December 17, 1
continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 97-11 on January 7, 1997, and fi
continued by the adoption of Resolution No. 97-35 on January 28, 1997 which
includes mitigation of property damage, coordination of disaster relief, placemt
erosion control devices and construction and placement of other devices, incl
appropriate fire and building measures necessary to abate hazards created k
Harmony fire.
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NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED that
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. The need for this continuing declaration shall be reviewed with
days in accordance with state law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of thc
Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, on the 18th day of Februaty
1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AlTEST:
ALETHA L. W4TEa-k LkGd-eL
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that the Ctty Council of the Clty af Crtlrbad 3s not in srrrlr cannot ir#dhtely &e called fnto scrston);
W, lHER€FUKf, IT IS HEREBY FROCUuIfo that a local tae~ci extrts throughout said Cfty; tRd
IT IS FURTHER PlPOCUllrtfO AND ObEREll that durtng the exlstencr local emergency the powafs, functions urd dutfes of th8 emfgu~cy orgu of thfs City shall be those prescribed &y stat8 law, by (chatter) on oad rgtolutfoas of thfs City, and by the City of Carlrbr btrgerrcy P
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