HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2005 0202 CC REG ITEM 10CITEM 10-C.
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
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ACTION:
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AGENDA REPORT
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FROM: Kim C. Chudoba, Senior Management Analyst /� e-1
DATE: January 21, 2005 (CC Meeting of 2/2/05)
SUBJECT: Consider Continuation of Local Emergency
BACKGROUND
On January 9, 2005, the Director of Emergency Services (City
Manager) proclaimed the existence of a local emergency due to the
"2005 Winter Storms" (Resolution 2005 - 2278). On January 12, 2005,
the City Council ratified this proclamation (Resolution 2005 - 2279).
On January 19, 2005, the City Council continued the local emergency
to finalize damage assessment and evaluate post -storm impacts.
Government Code Section 8630 requires the City Council to review the
need to continue the local emergency at least every 21 days (every
regularly scheduled City Council meeting) until the City Council
terminates the local emergency.
The proclamation of a local emergency authorizes use of
extraordinary police powers, provides limited immunity for emergency
actions of public employees and governing bodies, authorizes
issuance of orders and regulations to protect life and property, and
activates pre - established local emergency provisions such as special
purchasing and contracting.
DISCUSSION
On January 14, 2005, the City submitted an Initial Damage Estimate
Report to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the
State Office of Emergency Services (OES). If the president declares
a major disaster, FEMA will award grants to state and local
governments and certain private nonprofit entities for disaster
response and recovery. In anticipation of a presidential
declaration, staff recommends that the City Council continue the
local emergency while staff completes the Public Assistance Program
application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Continue the proclamation of a local emergency.
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