AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 2/27/2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Fire Department
SUBJECT:
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City Council consideration of Resolution No. 2019-006, proclaiming the existence of a Local Emergency pursuant to Government Code Section 8630.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2019-006, proclaiming the existence of a Local Emergency pursuant to Government Code Section 8630.
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ANALYSIS:
Conditions of imminent threat of impending emergency or disaster caused by natural forces exists, posing extreme peril, loss of life, safety of persons and property have arisen within the City of Corona caused by major damage due to the Canyon 1 Fire and the recurring atmospheric river weather systems. Beginning February 13, 2019 an intense winter storm delivered extreme amounts of rainfall over the City of Corona including the Canyon 1 Burn areas. The storm caused flooding, mud and debris flows which in turn caused the evacuation of residents, road closures, damage to property and critical infrastructure and necessitated the rescue of residents to include numerous
swift water rescues, to protect their lives and safety. The aforesaid conditions of extreme peril are beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City of Corona, pursuant to Government Code Section 8558 (c).
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
There is no environmental analysis required for this recommended action.
PREPARED BY: GINA MORAN-MCGOUGH, EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR
REVIEWED BY: BRIANG YOUNG, FIRE CHIEF
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2019-006
2. Proclamation of Local Emergency