HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-18 - MINUTES - EMERGENCY (2)MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 18, 1994
Mayor Pederson called the emergency City Council meeting to order
at 10:10 a.m. at the Emergency Operations Center in the City of
Santa Clarita. All Councilmembers were present.
The City Manager briefed the Council since the EOC was activated at
6:45 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 1994. The purpose of this meeting
was to discuss an ordinance that relates to chimney debris removal
from private property within a certain amount of time and who is to
pay for the removal of the debris.
Following the reading of the title
moved by Boyer and seconded by
ordinance. On roll call vote:
Ayes Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 94-01E adopted.
of Ordinance No. 94-01E, it was
Darcy to adopt the urgency
Pederson
It was then moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to declare KBET
as the official emergency City radio station and to help with
getting information to the people of this City.. Ori roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Pederson directed the Public Information Officer put
together a press release stating the City will not tolerate price
gouging; that we will keep the City from a gasoline shortage; that
businesses delay their billings for at least three months.
The City Manager stated the EOC will remain in the tent in the
parking lot of City Hall and will also obtain trailers for staff
and will gradually move into the building as needed. The City
Manager requested that all people upon entering the building be
required to wear a hard hat. The City Manager explained to the
Council that upon incorporation, an ordinance was adopted
pertaining to emergencies and that the City Manager is given the
power to make decisions regarding the emergency. Mr. Caravalho
explained he would keep the Council updated on the emergency
situation.
Ruben Barrera, Building Official, explained the damage of the City
Hall building to the Council and stated it is limited entry.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to ratify the
declaration of the emergency. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Minutes January 18, 1994
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Other items briefly discussed by the City Council were the water
situation; Red Cross; the people whose homes were destroyed; the
shelters; gas; schools; power; volunteers; etc.
It was moved by Boyer, seconded by Heidt to adjourn the meeting at
10:25 a.m.
Hearing no objections, so ordered.
ayor
Attest:
,
ty Clerk
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