HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-23; City Council; 19210; Emergency meeting: Wildfires in San Diego CountyCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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10/23/07
City Atty
Emergency Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad as a Result of
Devastating Wildfires in the County of
San Diego
DEPT. HEAD
CITY ATTY. <^?d
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive an Update on the State of Emergency Declared by the Governor in San Diego County
and Adopt Resolution No.2007-283 if Necessary Declaring a Local State of Emergency.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Pursuant to Section 54956.5 of the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54956 et seq.) the
City Council may meet in emergency session without complying with the normal noticing
requirements. The purpose of this meeting is to receive an update on the state of emergency
declared by the Governor of the State of California in San Diego County and to evaluate its
impact to the City of Carlsbad and to determine whether or not to declare a state of local
emergency.
On Sunday, October 21, 2007, wildfires began in eastern San Diego County and spread
throughout the county threatening persons and property and leading to mandatory evacuations.
Local emergency personnel, services and equipment have responded to these fires and the
resulting injuries and damages and the county has called for additional personnel, equipment
and services from throughout the State of California in order to assist in responding to these
fires. The fires continued to rage leading to the Governor's declaration of a state of emergency
in San Diego County and other surrounding counties. The emergency has not yet been abated.
The purpose of this agenda bill is to receive an update on the state of these fires and their
impact on the City of Carlsbad and its facilities, equipment, services and other impacts on its
emergency operations and planning. The purpose is also to consider whether or not to declare
a state of local emergency adopting the attached resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be extraordinary costs, both public and private, in responding to the emergency in an
undetermined amount.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Emergency projects and the declaration of a state of local emergency are statutorily exempt
from CEQA pursuant to CEQA section 15269.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: City Attorney 760-434-2891
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED
DENIED
CONTINUED
WITHDRAWN
AMENDED
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CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC
CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN
RETURNED TO STAFF
OTHER - SEE MINUTES
10/23/07 Meeting Canceled
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EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2007-283
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-283
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE
EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND
REQUESTING OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
4 ASSISTANCE AND OTHER AID AS APPROPRIATE IN
5 RESPONDING TO SUCH EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, on Sunday, October 21, 2007, there erupted a series of wildfires in
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the County of San Diego; and8
WHEREAS, the wildfires progressed to the point where they threatened the
10 safety and security of persons and property; and
11 WHEREAS, local forces in the County of San Diego were insufficient to respond
12 to such emergency and additional resources from the State of California were
requested; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of
emergency on Monday, October 22, 2007; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad has received an update on
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the state of the emergency situation in the County of San Diego and the state of
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emergency declared by the Governor; and
20 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and in the best
21 interests of the citizens of Carlsbad to declare a state of local emergency due to the
22 threats of the wildfires to cause property damage, personal injuries and other economic
23 and social costs and damages resulting from this emergency of an unknown amount at
this time; and
25 WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of California, the City
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Council declares an emergency does exist throughout Carlsbad; and
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1 WHEREAS, the local emergency continues until the calamitous wildfires are
2 abated; and
3 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to seek the maximum aid, comfort
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and restitution of its citizens who are the victims of this calamity; and
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WHEREAS, to extend the support and assistance of the City of Carlsbad and its
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emergency services, personnel and equipment to the maximum extent feasible in
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keeping with the health and safety of its local citizens, and8
9 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to do all things necessary to
10 effectuate this intent,
11 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of
12 Carlsbad, California, as follows:
13 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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2. A local state of emergency now exists throughout Carlsbad.
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3. That the Emergency Operation Center is authorized and directed to
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respond to this emergency by exercising the maximum powers to the fullest extent of
18 the law authorized under Chapter 6.07 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the laws of
19 the State of California as appropriate.
20 4. The City Manager or her designee is authorized and directed to complete
71 and file all appropriate forms and documents necessary to abate the emergency and to
22 obtain the maximum cooperation and assistance both financial and otherwise in
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responding to this emergency.
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5. Said emergency continues to exist until abated by order of the City
26 Manager or the City Council as appropriate.
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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 Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the day of ,
2007, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
(SEAL)