HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-26; City Council; 18089; Continuation of Declaration of Local EmergencyCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
4B# 18,089
MTG. 4/26/05
TITLE:
CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION
OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
DEPT. CA
DEPT. HD. I
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2005-1 24 declaring a continued state of local emergency,
authorization to seek reimbursement from state and federal agencies.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On March 15, 2005 the City Council adopted a Declaration of a Local Emergency recommended
by the City Manager due to the torrential rain and earth movement beginning January 7, 2005.
The Council received an update from staff on Friday, March 18, 2005. The areas affected by
storm damage and continued earth movement included the Marbella condominium project, the
residential homes beneath the slope on Aqua Dulce Court, the residential homes beneath Las
Olas Court, and the Jefferson Street damage adjacent to Buena Vista Lagoon. Staff is available
to answer any questions the Council may have on the measures taken to address this local
emergency and what future measures will be considered.
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-099 at its meeting of Tuesday, April 5, 2005 continuing
the existence of a local emergency even though the actual flooding has now ended but there is a
continuing need for damage repairs, assessments and mitigation measures, erosion control
measures and other measures to further prevent perilous damage and to ensure the health and
safety of the citizens of Carlsbad
State law requires that the Council review the status of the local emergency at least every 21
days and extend it until it is terminated and there is no longer a need for emergency powers and
that the situation has resulted in conditions which are now deemed to be within the control of the
normal protective services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City. If Council deems it
appropriate, staff will present a report on the scope of this emergency, the responses to it and the
necessity and appropriateness of future response actions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of $250,000 has been appropriated for citywide emergency repair contract services. To
date, the City has paid a total of $55,400 and has encumbered a total of $87,500 for contract
services. This leaves a remaining balance of $107,100 in the city’s General Fund Disaster
Preparedness Fund (0019004). In addition, a total of $950,000 has been approved specifically
for emergency repair contract services for the Aqua Dulce site. Invoices have not yet been
received for this work.
The total costs to respond to the local emergency are unknown at this time. However, prior to the
conclusion of the emergency, the Council will be presented with a full accounting of all costs
including all material, labor, regular and professional services and, if the state and/or federal
government also declares a state of emergency, the amount of reimbursement from those
entities.
Agenda Bill No. 18,089
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Emergency projects are statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section
15269.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2005-124
Department contact: Ronald R. Ball, 434-2891
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE
OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING ASSISTANCE
AND CONCURRENCE FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES IN RESPONDING TO SUCH EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Council declared a local state of emergency on
March 15, 2005 by Resolution No. 2005-077; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2005, the City Manager of the City of Carlsbad
proclaimed the existence of a local emergency due to the existence and continued and
threatened existence of a local emergency in Carlsbad resulting from the extreme rains
and earth movement; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2005, the City Manager had previously
declared a local emergency resulting from the conditions of extreme peril to safety of
persons and property which had arisen within the City of Carlsbad caused by the
torrential rain which began on the 7'h of January, 2005; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the
laws of the City of Carlsbad, the City Council declares a state of local emergency exists
throughout Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby ratify the proclamations of the
existence of a local emergency (attached as Exhibits A and B) declared by the City
Manager on February 23,2005 and March 8,2005; and
WHEREAS, said local emergency continues until the torrential rains and
resulting earth movement have abated; and
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WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to seek the maximum aid,
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 necessary to
effectuate this intent; and
WHEREAS, state law requires the City Council to review the need for
continuing the state of local emergency at least every 21 days pursuant to Government
Code section 8630(c)(2) and that the Council shall proclaim the termination of the local
emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant; and
WHEREAS, the Council has received the necessary information and
update in order to evaluate the continuing need for a local state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, even though the actual flooding and extreme rains have now
stopped, there is need to continue the state of local emergency declared on March 15,
2005 by adoption of Resolution No. 2005-077, and continued on April 5, 2005 by
adoption of Resolution No. 2005-099 requiring damage repairs, assessments and
mitigation measures, erosion control measures and other measures in order to prevent
further perilous damage and to ensure the health and safety of the citizens of Carlsbad;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad intends to file a notice of interest
regarding applying for federal and state disaster assistance in conjunction with the
Declaration of Local Emergency filed on March 15, 2005,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED THAT:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. There is a need to continue the state of the local emergency
declared Tuesday, March 15, 2005, by adoption of Resolution No. 2005-077, and
continued on April 5, 2005 by adoption of Resolution No. 2005-099, which need
includes mitigation of property damage, placement of erosion control devices and
construction and placement of other devices.
3. The need for this continuing declaration shall be reviewed within 21
days in accordance with state law.
4. That the City civil defense and disaster council operating by and
through the emergency operations plan and the emergency operations committee are
authorized and directed to respond to this emergency by exercising their maximum
powers to the fullest extent of the law authorized under Chapter 6.04 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code and the laws of the State of California as appropriate.
5. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized and directed to
complete and file all appropriate forms and documents necessary to abate the
emergency and to obtain the maximum cooperation and assistance both financial and
otherwise in responding to this emergency in order to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of Carlsbad and the rules requiring notice and advertisement of
bidding for such contracts shall likewise be suspended during the term of the
emergency.
6. Said emergency continues to exist until declared abated by order of
the City Manager and City Council.
7. 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 it 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 regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad held on the 26th day of April ,2005 by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Lewis
MATT HALL, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
LOR-WINE M. WOOD
City Clerk
DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
IN ORDER TO IMMEDIATELY PROCURE EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
WHERAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad empowers the City Manager to proclaim
the existence of a local emergency when said City is sected by a public calamity and the City
Council is not in session; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City Carlsbad, California does hereby find: I
That conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within the
City of Carlsbad caused by torrential rain which began on the 7th day of Jan-, 2005; and , ____ - ~~
That these conditions created unexpected occurrences that posed a clear and imminent danger
and required immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property,
or essential public services, and are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel,
equipment and facilities of the City of Carlsbad; and
That these conditions did not permit a delay resdting from a competitive solicitation for bids,
and that the action is necessary to respond to the emergency; and
That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad was not in session and could not immediately
be called into session.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that a local emergency now exists
throughout the City of Carlsbad, California; and
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIIVED AND ORDERED that during the existence of said local
emergency, the powers, functions and duties of the emergency organization of the City of Carlsbad,
are those prescribed by state law, by ordinances and resolutions of the City of Carlsbad Emergency
Plan. 1
Dated:
EXHIBIT A
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DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
lN ORDER TO IMIMEDTATELY PROCURE EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND
SUPPLIES
"HEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad cmpowcrs thc City
Manager to proclaim thc cxistcncc of a local emergency when said City is affected by a
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WHEREAS, the Cicy Manager of the City of Cctrlsbad, California does hereby
lind:
That con& tions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and propcrty hvc ariscn
within the City of Carlsbad causcd by torrenlial rain which began on ha 7Lh day of
Jmuary, 2005, and subsequent events of earth movement and slope instability: ad,
That lhase conditions created unexpected occurrences that pose a clear and
itntninent danger and rcquircd immcdiatc action to prevent or mitigate thu loss or
hpairmcnl of We, health , property, or essential public seivices, and are or are likely to
he beyond the control of the serviccs, pcrsonncl, cquipmcnt nrul l'acilities UT the City of Cdsbad; and
That thcsc conditions did not permit a delay resulting hm a competitive
solicitation Tor bids, and that the action is necessary to respond to thc cmcrgcncy; and
That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad was not in session and could not
immediately be cdled into scssion.
NOW, TITEREFOW, l'l' lS "3Y PROCLAIMED that a local cmergmcy
now exists throughout thc City oPCarlsbad, CaliTmia; and "
rT TS 1;UK'lLUR PROCLNMED AND ORDERED hat during the existence of
said local cmcrgency, the powers, hnctions, and duties of the emergency organization of
the City of CElrlsbad are those prcscribcd by statc law, by ordinCwct?s and reSOhliOhS or
the City of Carlsbad Emergency Plan.
R. %tch&, City Manager
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EXHIBIT B