HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-23; City Council; 20133; Continuation of Declaration of Local Emergency for Carlsbad Boulevard Roadfill FailureCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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DEPT. TRAN
CONTINUATION OF DECLARATION
OF LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR
CARLSBAD BOULEVARD ROADFILL FAILURE
DEPT. DIRECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER ffo ^
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2010-035 to continue the Declaration of a Local Emergency for repair and
stabilization of a roadfill failure along the number two lane of Carlsbad Boulevard, Southbound,
northerly and southerly of the Encinas Creek Bridge.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On January 17, 2010, and for several days following, severe storms produced substantial rainfall,
flooding and destructive tidal-surge wave action in Carlsbad. These events occurred on or about the
same time as higher than normal tides produced by an astronomical high tide event. On February 2,
2010, during a routine inspection, staff determined that the roadway along Carlsbad Boulevard, north
and south of the Encinas Creek Bridge had been compromised and the integrity of the roadway was
at risk. Staff implemented protocols to ensure the safety of the motoring public, bicyclists, and
pedestrians, and a local state of emergency was declared on February 5, 2010.
Federal-Aid Highway Emergency Relief or California Disaster Assistance may be available to either
fully or partially cover repair costs. Federal-Aid is currently being pursued by Staff. Staff is in the
process of preparing a design to temporarily protect Carlsbad Boulevard from destructive tidal-surge
action, and protect the Encina Wastewater Authority Sewer Treatment plant outfall. The California
Coastal Commission has been notified of the City's intent to make the repairs under an Emergency
Coastal Development Permit.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Emergency projects are statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost estimates to repair and mitigate the damage to this roadway are pending. This declaration will
initiate a review by appropriate State agencies to determine if the damage incurred is eligible for
reimbursement from either the State or Federal Government. The potential funding source for the
repairs has not yet been identified. Staff will return to Council at a future date with this information.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2010-035 continuing the Declaration of a Local Emergency for repair and
stabilization of a roadfill failure along the number two lane of Carlsbad Boulevard, Southbound;
northerly and southerly of the Encinas Creek Bridge.
2. Declaration of Local Emergency dated 2/5/2010.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Skip Hammann (760) 434-2856. Skip.hamman@carlsbadca.gov
Jacob Moeder (760) 602-2736. Jacob.Moeder@carlsbadca.gov
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE
CONTINUATION OF A DECLARATION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY TO REPAIR/REPLACE ROADFILL AT CARLSBAD
BOULEVARD SOUTHBOUND, NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY
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OF ENCINAS CREEK BRIDGE.
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WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have
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arisen within the City of Carlsbad caused by severe storms and associated tidal action beginning
on or about the 17th day of January, 2010, and the subsequent failure of roadfill along Carlsbad
Boulevard Southbound, northerly and southerly of Encinas Creek Bridge, within the City Limits of
Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, these conditions created unexpected occurrences that pose 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
WHEREAS, these conditions are determined to have been caused by an act of nature,
not reasonably mitigated by the best efforts of the City and its Staff; and
WHEREAS, the roadway in question is classified as a federal highway, and as such the
City may be eligible for reimbursement for expenses related to the repair and stabilization of the
roadway; and
WHEREAS, these conditions do not permit a delay resulting from a competitive
solicitation for bids, and that the action is necessary to respond to the emergency; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2010, the City Manager declared a Local Emergency; and
WHEREAS, City Council of the City of Carlsbad ratified the emergency at a special
meeting held on February 9, 2010; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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emergency actions taken and determine the need to continue the emergency.
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2. There is a need to continue the local emergency declared Tuesday, February 9,
2010, by adoption of Resolution 2010-030 to repair/replace roadfill at Carlsbad Boulevard
southbound, northerly and southerly of Encinas Creek Bridge.
3. That every fourteen days the City Manager shall review with City Council the
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 23rd day of February, 2010, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.r
LORRAINE lyi. WOODrefity Clerk
DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad empowers the City Manager
to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when said City is affected by a public
calamity and the City Council is not in session; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Carlsbad, California does hereby
find:
That conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen
within the City of Carlsbad caused by severe storms and associated tidal action beginning
on or about 17th day of January, 2010 the subsequent failure of roadfill along Carlsbad
Boulevard Southbound, northerly and southerly of Encina Creek Bridge; and,
That these conditions are creating unexpected occurrences that pose 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 do not permit a delay resulting 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 PROCLAIMED 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.
Dated: •^O By:
"iiisa Hildabrand, City Manager
City of Carlsbad, California