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TITLE: CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF A
STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY RESULTING FROM
THE HARMONY FIRE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No.
authorization to seek reimbursement from state and federal agencies.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The disastrous Harmony fire which caused property damage and personal injuries ir
Carlsbad resulted in the proclamation of a local emergency by the City Manager c
October 21, 1996 at 6:25 p.m.. The fire continued its disastrous consequences a
Council met in Special Emergency Session at 12:08 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22,
ratified the proclamation by the City Manager and declared a state of local emergc
time. The Governor of the State of California visited Carlsbad in response to the Cit)
for a declaration of a state emergency. The Governor so declared a state em
Carlsbad at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Subsequently, the Presi
United States declared certain Southern California counties, including San Diego (
the City of Carlsbad, emergency areas pursuant to Presidential powers allowing the (
and obtain federal assistance. The Council subsequently convened several timt
pursuant to the emergency provisions of the Brown Act pursuant to Government CI
54956.5. The Council received an update from its staff. In turn, it reported this inforr
citizens and requested staff to disseminate the maximum amount of information PO:
to provide the maximum aid and comfort to persons adversely affected by this disa
The Council received further updates and information on the Harmony fire at its
Tuesday, October 22, 1996, at 7:OO p.m. which was held in accordance with the
exceptions of the Ralph M. Brown Act pursuant to Government Code sections 54
and 54956.5.
The Council adopted Resolutions No. 96-373 on November 5, 1996, No. 96-397 oi
19, 1996, No. 96-414 on December 3, 1996, No. 96-436 on December 17, 1996, N
January 7, 1997, No. 97-45 on January 28, 1997, No. 97-70 on February 18, 1997
on March 4, 1997, No. 97-409 on March 25, 1997, and No. 97-440 on April 15, 1997
77- k/ declaring a continuing state of local emerl
erosion control measures and other measures to further prevent perilous damage ai
geologic or topographical conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-461
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 c
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 the
Council was not at that time in session; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, October 22, 1996, the City Council conver
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 uni
amount at this time; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of California, th
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 Monc
WHEREAS, said local emergency continues until the calamitous fi
resulting damage is abated; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to seek the maximi
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 neces
effectuate this intent,
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WHEREAS, the Governor declared a state of emergency on Tuez
October 22, 1996,
WHEREAS, the President of the United States declared a nai
emergency area in certain counties in Southern California, including San Diego GI
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 informatiot
update in order to evaluate the continuing need for a local state of emergency, and
WHEREAS, even though the actual fire has now been controlle
ended, there is still need for the state of local emergency to continue requiring d:
repairs, assessments and mitigation measures, erosion control measures and
measures in order to prevent further perilous damage and to ensure the heali
safety of the citizens of Carlsbad, and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad intends to file a notice of ir
regarding applying for federal and state disaster assistance in conjunction w
Presidential Emergency Declaration due to the October 21, 1996 Harmony fire.
WHEREAS, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services has re
that the state's request to upgrade the federal emergency declaration to a major c
was denied ; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to continue the state of the local eme
declared Tuesday, October 22, 1996, continued by the adoption of Resolution I
373 on November 5, 1996, Resolution No. 96-397 on November 19, 1996, Re:
No. 96-414 on December 3, 1996, Resolution No. 96-436 on December 17
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Resolution No. 97-1 1 on January 7, 1997, Resolution No. 97-35 on January 28, 1
Resolution No. 97-70 on February 18, 1997, Resolution No. 97-94 on March 4, 1
Resolution No. 97-446 on April 15, 1007 which need kludes m'hgahan 6) prbl
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. The need for this continuing declaration shall be reviewed with
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of th
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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