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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-14; City Council; 21757; Presentation on Poinsettia Fire RecoveryCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 1 AB# 21,757 DEPT DIRECTOR DATE 10-14-14 RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE POINSETTIA FIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS CITY ATTY. j^i^ DEPT CM RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE POINSETTIA FIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS CITY MGR. ^iS^itiT RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive an update on the Poinsettia Fire Recovery efforts. ITEM EXPLANATION: Since the Poinsettia Fire May 14, 2014, city staff have been working diligently on recovery efforts with individuals and groups affected by the fire. Departments throughout the city are helping residents to rebuild, replace and restore buildings and the environment in Carlsbad. Staff will present an overview of the fire recovery efforts from May 14, 2014 through September 30, 2014. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Morgen Fry 760-434-2821 morgen.fry@carlsbaclca.gov FOR CLERK USE. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUEDTO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUEDTO DATE UNKNOWN • CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF • WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES • AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED • Poinsettia Fire Recovery Update Fire Division Chief Mike Calderwood Oct. 14, 2014 Poinsettia Fire •Fire began Wednesday, May 14 •Containment announced Friday, May 16 •Emergency status termination by Council July 22 2 Fire Damage •400 acre perimeter with following losses: –311 acres of coastal chaparral –8 homes –18-unit apartment complex –2 commercial buildings –Damage to many homes –Damage to some city property 3 4 Property Owners Affected •25 different property owners affected including: –City of Carlsbad –Various home owners associations –Carlsbad Unified School District –Carlsbad Municipal Water District –Habitat managers 5 Recovery Efforts •Recovery began before fire contained: –City staff assigned to damage assessment –Staff connected those in need with housing and financial assistance, Ready Carlsbad Business Alliance –City teamed with property owners to minimize rebuilding efforts Recovery Efforts •Replanted medians along El Camino Real, fixed damaged guardrails, signs and street lights •Assessed, cleaned, repaired and installed temporary erosion control devices on all publically owned/maintained storm drain inlets and outlets within burn area •Inventoried and inspected all privately owned/maintained storm inlets and outlets Recovery Efforts •Fire Department teamed with Cal Fire to conduct assessments and remove dead and dying trees on city property, trimming trees that will survive •Cal Fire crews conducting safety inspections on all well-used paths and trails, especially around Aviara schools Health, Safety and Environmental Rehab •Goal: Be prepared for fire season and potential rainy winter –Work completed on city property: soil erosion addressed, protect storm drains, damaged trees felled –Working with private property owners Health, Safety and Environmental Rehab •City collaborating with private property owners –Provided assessments •Soil erosion •Tree damage •Invasive weeds •Access to damage areas •Junk and debris Health, Safety and Environmental Rehab •City collaborating with private property owners –Clean-up day for abandoned items and junk –Protect access to burned areas: No trespassing signs and fencing –Treatment for non-native weeds: limit future fire danger, allow vegetation to recover Environmental Rehab •Successful restoration of habitat important –Safety issues: trees falling, slides –Protect water quality –Maintain city’s compliance with Habitat Management Plan and Municipal Storm Water Permit requirements –Maintain beauty and recreational benefits of space Financial: State & Federal Assistance •Fire Management Assistance Grant approved Aug. 8. –Provides 75% of federal cost associated with fire suppression •California Disaster Assistance Act recovery assistance approved Sept. 24 –Covers 75% of remaining 25% of fire suppression cost –Covers 75% of emergency protection measures and permanent work •City will cover remaining costs 13 Community Assistance •Through Ready Carlsbad Business Alliance –71 families assisted •51 with gift cards, 20 with air purifiers totaling $21,750 in services 14 Next Steps •Continue public outreach and education •Work closely with private property owners •Follow best practices to protect habitat and storm drains, manage removal of debris •Make changes based on after-action reports