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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-22; City Council; Minutes (2)Lp . 1 e 0 MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEETING Carisbad City Council October 22,1994 Safety Center, 2560 Orion Way 9:OO a.m. GAEL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:OO a.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Lewis Council Member Kulchin Council Member Finnila Council Member Hall Absent: Council Member Nygaard arrived at 9:05 a.m. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.5, the City Council convened for an emergency meeting to receive an update on the status of the local emergency declared as a result of the calamitous fire. Fire Marshall Mike Smith gave a status report stating it was estimated that about 1,500 acres had currently burned in the Harmony Grove fire; and approximately sixty homes in Carlsbad had burned. He noted that there was a report of one injury md no fatalities. Mayor Lewis said Susan Golding called and offered any assistance. Police Chef Robert Vales gave a status report on the traffic control situation and stated they are letting property owners in to the areas to get personal property. In response to query, he stated there were no confirmed reports of looting. Planning Director Michael Holzmiller displayed a map depicting boundaries of fire in the City and the areas impacted the most which included the El Fuerte and Bolero area, Cadencia at Rancho Santa Fe Road, and Bajo Court, Esfera, Fosca and Borla. He reported there are four teams of inspectors now working in the area to determine the actual number of homes completely destroyed. b t e m Page 2 Bob Birch of the American Red Cross explained the status and location of the shelters and said they are kept open as long as people need them. He said they have requested mental health teams to assist those who need counseling. Requirements for different levels of financial aid were explained and it was also noted that they are attempting to set up Red Cross assistance at Fire Station Number 6 located at 3 13 P Eevante. Council discussed a need for a local phone number to be established for those families to call for assistance since the Red Cross number is busy. They noted a need for the city to develop an outreach program for those families who lost their homes. Additionally, it was noted the Red Cross is prepared to give people the kind of assistance they need in terms of food, clothing and shelter, but many times the people need other kinds of information. Staff stated they would develop an action plan to provide the additional informational resources. Fire Marshall Smith explained the EO@ action plan for the day and noted the emergency will stay in effect as long as we have the need but we do not have the resources to meet the need. The City Attorney stated he had the resolution adopted by Council at their earlier emergency meeting whch declared the local state of emergency. The Mayor requested that an update of the situation be given at the Council meeting that night. Council determined their next meetinghriefing would be held at 300 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center at the Safety Center. ADJOURNMENT: The emergency meeting adjourned at 935 a.m. Respectfully submitted, &#@- . LETHAL. RAUTENKRANZ City Clerk CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on the door of the Coui;cil Chambers at l:-o PVI 0 )-/2C/%e ~ Date Signature . lo! lL/!9G QcSiL 4: K"