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AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented
CONSENT CALENDAR John E. Medina i,7�
DATE: August 28, 1990
SUBJECT: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA EMERGENCY PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 90-142
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
The Government Code requires emergency plans to be in effect in each political
subdivision of the state. Section 2.40.080 of the Santa Clarita Municipal code
requires the development of an Emergency Plan and states that the Plan shall
take effect upon adoption by Resolution of the City Council and that its
provisions shall have the force of law during a declared emergency.
A Multihazard Functional Plan has been developed to meet conditions constituting
a local emergency, state of emergency, or national security emergency. The Plan
provides for the _organization, powers and duties, services and staff of the
City's emergency organization.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code, the Plan has been reviewed -by
the City's Emergency Preparedness Committee. In addition, the City's Emergency
Services Staff reviewed the document, and modifications were made accordingly.
This document will be revised as.conditions warrant.
Following adoption by City Council, the document will be submitted to the
Governor's Office of Emergency Services (DES) for review and comment. Any
recommendations from OES will be incorporated into the first revision of the
Plan.
A partial test of the Plan will occur on October 29, 1990 .during a countywide
exercise entitled "Disaster Response 1
9011. All inconsistencies, etc.,
identified as a result of this and all future tests and exercises, as well as
actual events, will be addressed in revisions of the.Plan.
An additional copy .of the Plan is available in the City Clerk's Office for
preview.
It is recommended that the City Council review and study the City of Santa
Clarita Emergency Plan and direct staff to place this matter on the next Council
agenda for the adoption of a resolution to implement the plan.
ATTACHMENTS
City of Santa Clarita Emergency Plan l
Letter of Promulgation
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-142
A RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA EMERGENCY PLAN
WHEREAS, the. threat of extraordinary situations associated with
natural disasters, technological incidents and nuclear protection operations
are an everpresent concern in the minds of responsible community leaders; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita recognizes its responsibility to
protect life and property during disaster situations; and
WHEREAS, the need for adequate preparedness to cope with the effects
of disaster in its many forms is increasing with the dynamic population and
industrial growth in our City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.40 of'Title 2 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code
provides the authority for the operation of an emergency plan, and this
Council finds it is in the City's best interests that the City's Emergency
Plan be prepared.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita does hereby approve and adopt the City of Santa Clarita
Emergency Plan, dated January 1990, and authorizes distribution of this Plan
for immediate implementation.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED by this Council as follows:
Section 1. The functional plans and annexes required by this
Emergency Plan shall be attached to and be a part of this Plan without further
Council action upon their approval by the Director of Emergency Services.
Section 2. All City agency/department heads are directed to develop
the necessary plans, annexes and operational procedures required by' this
Emergency Plan, with coordination, guidance and review to be provided.by the
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
Section 3. The Director of Emergency Services is authorized to
incorporate into the City of Santa Clarita Emergency Plan any federal or state
mandated regulations necessary to implement this Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS day of , 1990.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof,
held on the day of 1990 by the following vote of
Council:
AYES:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT:
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CITY CLERK
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August 28: 1990
DATE
LETTER OF PROMULGATION
TO: OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
The preservation of life and property is an inherent responsibility of local,
state and federal government. The City of Santa Clarita has prepared this
plan to ensure the most effective and economical allocation of resources for
the maximum benefit and protection of the civilian population in time of
emergency.
While no plan can prevent death and destruction, good plans carried out by
knowledgeable and well-trained personnel can and will minimize losses. This
Plan establishes the Emergency Organization, assigns tasks, specifies policies
and general procedures, and provides for coordination of planning efforts of
the various emergency staff and service elements.
The objective of this Plan is to incorporate and coordinate all the facilities
and personnel of the City into an efficient organization capable of responding
in the event of any emergency.
This Emergency Management Plan is. an extension of the California Emergency
Plan. It will be reviewed and tested periodically and revised as necessary to
meet changing conditions.
The City Council gives its full support to this plan and urges all officials,
employees and citizens, individually. and collectively, to do their share. in
the total emergency effort of the City of Santa Clarita.
MAYOR