HomeMy WebLinkAboutS30 - Declaring the Existence of a Local EmergencyRESOLUTION NO. 2008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
WHEREAS, beginning on October 13, 2008, at 3:10 p.m. a wildland fire originated and spread in
Bonita Canyon area endangering adjacent homes and San Joaquin Hills Reservoir, and
WHEREAS, a high winds event contributed to the fire intensity and damaged structures, overhead
lines, and other equipment; and
Due to the aforesaid facts, there is extreme peril to the safety of persons and property with the City
of Newport Beach,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby resolve as
follows:
1. A Local Emergency as defined in the California Government Code §8558(c),
exists within the geographic area of the City of Newport Beach. The City Council shall review, at
least every 14 days until such Local Emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the Local
Emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.
2. The City Manager and the Fire Chief, by virtue of their designations as Director and
Deputy Director, respectively, of Civil Defense/Emergency Services under Newport Beach
Municipal Code Chapter 2.20, are hereby designated as the authorized representatives of the City
of Newport Beach for purposes of receipt, processing, and coordination of all inquiries and
requirements necessary to obtain such private, state and federal assistance as may be available.
3. All City Departments and agencies shall take those actions, measures and steps
deemed necessary to assure the safety and welfare of Newport Beach residents and property,
including requesting mutual aid to the extent such aid is necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 14th day of October 2008.
Edward D. Selich, Mayor
ATTEST:
LaVonne M. Harkless, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Robin Clauson, City Attorney
INITIATED, REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
Homer Bludau, City Manager
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