HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-090 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2021-090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMAONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2021
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) REQUIREMENTS AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 04-326
WHEREAS, the preservation of life and property is an inherent responsibility of local,
state, and federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the City is charged and entrusted with the protection of persons and property
prior to, during and after emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the goal of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is to minimize, reduce, or eliminate
loss of life and/or property; and
WHEREAS, this Local Hazard Mitigation Plan represents a comprehensive description of
the City's commitment to reducing, preventing or eliminating potential impacts of disasters caused
by natural and human-caused hazards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga previously adopted it's Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan with the adoption of Resolution No. 04-326; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to rescind Resolution No. 04-326 and adopt the 2021
updated Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a comprehensive and inclusive planning effort in
developing the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by organizing resources, assessing risks, and
developing and implementing a mitigation plan and monitoring process; and
WHEREAS, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is a Federal requirement under the Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 for the City to be eligible to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan establishes a coordinated effort to support
mitigation activities and identifies measures to combat natural and human caused hazards within
the City; and
WHEREAS, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is an extension of the State of California
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and will be reviewed and exercised periodically and revised as
necessary to meet changing conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to adopt this Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and urges all
officials, employees, public and private organizations, and citizens, individually and collectively,
to do their share in furthering the goals and objectives of hazard mitigation within the City of
Rancho Cucamonga.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
HEREBY RESOLVES, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Resolution No. 04-326 is hereby rescinded.
Section 2. The City Council approves the 2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
Section 3. The City Council authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make
necessary administrative and operational changes to the plan that are in
keeping with the intent of the plan as approved.
Section 4. The City Council authorizes the Director of Emergency Services, or his duly
appointed representative, to perform all duties as required to carry out the
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of August 2021.
L. Dennis Michael, May
ATTEST:
nice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of
August 2021.
AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Spagnolo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 19th day of August, 2021, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
anice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
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