HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-065 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
MULTI-HAZARD FUNCTIONAL PLAN AS THE AMENDED
EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(SEMS)
WHEREAS, several major earthquake faults cross San Bernardino County with
the potential for large magnitude earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, because of our location there is the potential for natural or man
made disaster affecting the region from wild land fires, floods or hazardous materials spills; and
WHEREAS, Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 defines and sets
the guidelines for the preparation of plans for the protection of persons and property within this
City in the event of emergency or disaster; and
WHEREAS, the loss of life and property can be greatly reduced if appropriate
disaster preparedness measures and planning are taken before, during, and after a disaster
situation. Greater efficiency, planning, responsive and effectiveness can be achieved by joining
the efforts of the City and the County of San Bernardino together in an emergency organization;
and
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted Standardized Emergency
Management System (SEMS) regulations in title 19, Division 2 of the State's Code of
Regulations which state that all local governments within San Bernardino County shall be
organized into a single Operational Area. SEMS states that the San Bernardino County Fire
Department shall serve as the lead agency of the Operational Area; and
WHEREAS, the Rancho Cucamonga City council has recognized the Disaster
Council as the mayor, council members, Director and Assistant Director of Emergency Services,
public safety Chiefs, and representatives of civic, business, labor, veterans, professional and/or
other organizations having official emergency responsibilities to serve as an advisory board to
the City's Emergency Management Organization; and
WHEREAS, an approved Multi-Hazard Functional Plan has been on file with the
State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the matter at their regularly
scheduled meeting of March 21, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF,RANCHO CUCAMONGA DOES FIND AND DETERMINE as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves the Multi-Hazard Functional Plan of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Resolution No. 01-065
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SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to evidence the City
Council's approval of the Multi-Hazard Functional Plan by his signature on the transmittal letter
accompanying the submission of the multi-Hazard Functional Plan to the State Office of
Emergency Services.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2001.
AYES: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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William . Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra J. AdanW CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a regular meeting
of said City Council held on the 21st day of March, 2001.
Executed this 22nd day of March, 2001, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Deb J. Adams, C, City Clerk