HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2021-47 - Ratifying Declaration of Local EmergencyRESOLUTION NO. 2021-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING AND RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY ORDER OF THE CITY MANAGER OF
THE CITY OF UKIAH, IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FOR THE CITY, AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY USE OF THE PROPERTY AT 1240 AIRPORT
PARK BOULEVARD AS A DISASTER RESOURCE FACILITY TO ASSIST THOSE AFFECTED
BY THE HOPKINS FIRE.
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2021, the Hopkins Fire had emerged in Mendocino County, had
burned over 275 acres, and was 95% contained, but threatening over 400 structures. On
September 16, 2021, the Mendocino County Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency
Services proclaimed that a local emergency existed throughout Mendocino County; and
WHEREAS, under Ukiah City Code Section 5130 and consistent with California Government code
Section 8634, in a declared local emergency the City Manager has the authority to promulgate
orders and regulations to provide for the protection of life and property, where necessary to
preserve the public order and safety. All such orders and regulations to be effective must be in
writing and signed by the promulgating official and must be confirmed at the next regular meeting
of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, in order to assist residents who were affected by the Hopkins Fire and any future
wildfires during this fire season, United Disaster Relief of Northern California (UDRND) wanted to
open a temporary resource facility at 1240 Airport Park Boulevard in the City of Ukiah; and
WHEREAS, in response to this request and under the above circumstances, the City Manager
issued an emergency order on September 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2021, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors ratified the
County Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services' proclamation of the existence of
a Local Emergency and the Health Officer Declaration pursuant to Government Code Section
8550, et seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Ukiah the Emergency
Order (Exhibit A) of the City Manager, in his capacity as the Director of Emergency Services for
the City, authorizing temporary use of the property at 1240 airport park boulevard as a disaster
resource facility to assist those affected by the Hopkins Fire. and orders contained therein, is
hereby confirmed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ukiah on the 6th
day of October, 2021 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Duenas, Brown, and Mayor Orozco
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Crane and Rodin
ABSTAIN: None
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Juan V. Orozco, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk