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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 6.4
TO: Mayor and Town Council March 7, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 18-2023, reconfirming and extending the existence of a
local emergency
BACKGROUND
On December 31, 2022, the Town experienced flooding and mudslides in several
neighborhoods as a result of the atmospheric river which hit the Bay Area. A number of
trees were also lost due to high winds and saturated soils. On January 3, 2023, the Town
Manager, acting in the role of Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of a
local emergency based on the initial storm and the impending second atmospheric river
which arrived on January 4.
On January 10, 2023, the Town Council adopted Resolution No. 3-2023, confirming the
original proclamation of emergency. Pursuant to Government Code Section 8630, the
Council is required to determine whether the local emergency still exists at least every 60
days.
DISCUSSION
While the storms have passed, the Town and its residents are still dealing with the effects of
those storms. The Town is beginning an emergency project to replace a large culvert on
Diablo Road and we are still working on other storm damaged areas, including Front Street.
Town residents impacted by the storms are working through assessing and repairing
damages and many are working with FEMA in an effort to get some financial assistance.
With all of these issues still pending, it is appropriate to continue the local emergency at this
time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact from adoption of the resolution . The Town will
continue to work towards FEMA reimbursement for costs associated with the emergency.
Reconfirming Local Emergency March 7, 2023
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 18-2023, reconfirming and extending the existence of a local emergency.
Prepared by:
Robert B. Ewing
City Attorney
Attachment: Resolution No. 18-2023
RESOLUTION NO. 18-2023
RECONFIRMING AND EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2023, the Town’s Director of Emergency Services proclaimed
a local emergency within the Town of Danville based on the flooding and mudslides
throughout the Town caused by the atmospheric river and strong winds which the Town
experienced beginning on December 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2023, the Town Council adopted Resolution No. 3-2023,
ratifying the Director of Emergency Services proclamation based on ongoing storms and
the need for emergency responses to damage to public and private property caused by
the storms; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 8630 requires the Town Council to review the
need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council
terminates the local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the local emergency still exists, based
on ongoing emergency repairs to public improvements, including Diablo Road and Front
Street, and efforts to determine the extent of damages to private property throughout
Town that may be eligible for FEMA assistance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council that the existence of a local emergency, as
first proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on January 3, 2023, and initially
confirmed by the Town Council on January 10, is hereby re-confirmed and extended until
its termination is proclaimed by the Town Council, consistent with Government Code
Section 8630; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that Town staff shall continue to take any actions necessary to seek
reimbursement for emergency expenses incurred should such disaster funding become
available.
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PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-2023
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on March 7, 2023 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
______________________________
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_______________________________ ______________________________
CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK
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