HomeMy WebLinkAboutR 5035 RESOLUTION NO. 5035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE 2020 UPDATE
TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MULTI-
JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the cost of disaster recovery in the United States has dramatically
increased over the past decade, promoting interest in providing effective ways to
minimize our country's hazard vulnerability; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 constitutes an effort by
the Federal government to reduce the rising cost of disasters; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 ties mitigation funding
to cities, counties, and special districts that have adopted Local Hazard
Mitigation Plans; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 was to
establish a national program for pre-disaster mitigation, streamline
administration of disaster relief at both the Federal and state levels, and control
Federal costs of disaster assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande seeks to maintain and enhance both a
disaster- resistant City and region by reducing the potential loss of life, property
damage, and environmental degradation from natural disasters, while accelerating
economic recovery from those disasters; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande, in coordination with the County of San
Luis Obispo, all local Municipalities, Community Service Districts, and local
Sanitation Districts participated in the FEMA-prescribed mitigation planning
process to prepare a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan will serve as the City of
Arroyo Grande' s required update of the 2015 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA officials have
reviewed the San Luis Obispo County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and
approved it contingent upon this official adoption of the participating bodies;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande adopts the San Luis Obispo County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan, and in particular, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Arroyo Grande
RESOLUTION NO. 5035
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as set forth in Annex A of the Plan, a full copy of which is on file in the Community
Development Department and is hereby incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Arroyo Grande will submit a copy of
this Resolution to the County of San Luis Obispo to be included with the submissions
to the California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA officials to enable the
plan's final approval in accordance with requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act
of 2000.
On motion of Council Member Barneich, seconded by Council Member George, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Barneich, George, Paulding, Storton, and Mayor Ray Russom
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 22nd day of September, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 5036
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CAREN AY S OM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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KELLY ET i*RE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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WHITNEY DONALD, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHf J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 5035 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 22nd day of September, 2020.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 23rd day of
September, 2020.
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KELLY 1ET, ORE, CITY CLERK