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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2005 0302 CC REG ITEM 10GTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Honorable City Council 10. G. CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting Of -3 -a7 -zoor ACTION: Cis, -A-2-4 - .. � Kim C. Chudoba, Senior Management Analyst K e__ February 18, 2005 (CC Meeting of 3/2/05) Consider Continuation of Local Emergency 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). The proclamation of a local emergency authorizes the 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. 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. On January 14, 2005, the City submitted an Initial Damage Estimate Report to the State Office of Emergency Services (OES). On January 19, 2005, the City Council continued the local emergency to finalize damage assessment and evaluate post -storm impacts. On February 1, 2005, the City submitted a Preliminary List of Projects to OES. On February 2 and 16, 2005, the City Council continued the local emergency to complete the Public Assistance Program application. DISCUSSION On February 22, 2005, staff will attend a Public Assistance Program applicants' briefing. The City is seeking reimbursement for debris removal, protective measures, and repair or replacement of damaged facilities. In addition, staff is exploring other types of disaster aid to mitigate losses. Staff recommends that the City Council continue the proclamation of a local emergency during the analysis. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Continue the proclamation of a local emergency. 000317