HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2003 1119 CC REG ITEM 10HTO:
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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
Honorable City Council
ITEM 10±.
Kim C. Chudoba, Senior Management Analyst K G
November 12, 2003 (CC Meeting of 11/19/03)
SUBJECT: Consider Continuation of Local Emergency
BACKGROUND
On October 26, 2003, the Director of Emergency Services (City
Manager) proclaimed the existence of a Local Emergency due to the
"Simi Fire" (Resolution 2003 - 2136). On October 31, 2003, the City
Council ratified this proclamation (Resolution 2003 - 2137).
Government Code Section 8630 requires the City Council to review
the need to continue this proclamation at least every 21 days until
the Local Emergency is terminated.
The proclamation of a Local Emergency authorizes the undertaking of
extraordinary police powers, provides limited immunity for
emergency actions of public employees and governing bodies,
authorizes the issuance of orders and regulations to protect life
and property, and activates pre - established Local Emergency
provisions such as special purchasing and contracting.
DISCUSSION
According to the Ventura County Fire Protection District, the "Simi
Fire" burned about 3,044 acres in Moorpark. Staff estimates that
six residences were destroyed, seven residences were damaged, and
outbuildings on eight other properties suffered structural damage.
The blaze was fully contained on November 1, 2003.
Staff is compiling additional information in anticipation of
disaster relief funding and related assistance for affected
property owners. At this time, staff recommends that the City
Council continue the proclamation of a Local Emergency to finalize
damage assessment and evaluate post -fire impacts.
STAFF RECOMbONDATION
Continue the proclamation of a Local Emergency.
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