CC - 2012-51 - The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan As Required By The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance ActRESOLUTION NO. 2012 -51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS
REQUIRED BY THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act requires all cities, counties, and
special districts to adopt a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to receive disaster
mitigation funding from Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead desires to remain eligible for State and
Federal disaster relief funds in the event of a declared disaster in Rosemead;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is committed to increasing the disaster
resistance of infrastructure, health, housing, economy, government services,
education, environment, and land use systems in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is subjected to various weather - related and
earthquake - related disasters, such as severe weather conditions, liquefaction
and floods; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has identified and justified a number of
proposed projects and programs needed to mitigate the vulnerabilities of the City
of Rosemead to the impacts of future disasters; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead seeks to maintain and enhance both a
disaster - resistant Rosemead 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 Rosemead recognizes that disasters do not recognize
City, County or Special District boundaries;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Rosemead finds that this project should not result in significant effects upon the
environment and adopts the Rosemead Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs the Community
Development Department to annually review the Plan and propose revisions
when new data and information become available, as mitigation measures are
achieved, and as mitigation strategies evolve; and
FURTHER, that after each five year cycle, the hazard analysis, vulnerability
assessment and local capability sections on the Plan should be reviewed,
revised, and submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for its
review prior to resubmission to the California Office of emergency Services and
Federal Emergency Management Agency for approval; and
FURTHER, that administrative changes, word corrections, or insubstantial
changes do not require additional action by the City Council of the City of
Rosemead. However, changes that may have a significant impact or significant
expenditure of non - budgeted funds may require action by the City Council of the
City of Rosemead.
Approved and adopted the 25` day of September, 2012.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number 2012 -51
was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead following a roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
ATTEST:
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Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Rachel Richman, City Attorney
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I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2012 -51, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
THE NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS
REQUIRED BY THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD
DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANT
ACT
was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 25
of September 2012, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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loria Molleda
Rosemead City Clerk
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFFRY ACCRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 25, 2012 V
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD NATURAL HAZARDS
MITIGATION PLAN
SUMMARY
The President signed into law the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). DMA
2000 became Public Law 106 -390 on October 30, 2000. Its purpose is "to amend the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize a program
for pre- disaster mitigation, to streamline the administration of disaster relief, to control
the federal costs of disaster assistance, and for other purposes."
This Act requires all state, local, and tribal governments to develop and submit a local
hazard mitigation plan as a condition of receiving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP) funding and public assistance following a disaster. Development of the Plan is
in accordance with Strategy 6 of the City's Strategic Plan ( "Increase the City's level of
Emergency Preparedness ") and corresponding 'action items.
Staff Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt the City of Rosemead Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
ANALYSIS
As noted above, Rosemead is mandated by federal law (DMA 2000) to develop its
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP). Secondly, Plan development is necessary as
part of any community's practical preparedness efforts. The four phases of disaster
response are mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Mitigation takes place
before a natural hazard occurs and is recognized by Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) as the "cornerstone of emergency management." Mitigation has proven
to save lives, and property, and therefore, lessen the impact of natural hazards. Thus,
development of this NHMP is a vital part of Rosemead's emergency preparedness.
The development of Rosemead's Plan was a collaborative effort between a number of
City departments, public agencies, non - profit organizations, Rosemead citizens, and
private sector and regional and state organization representatives.
ITEM NUMBER: L A N
City Council Meeting
September 25; 2012,
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The Disaster and Emergency Committee guided the process of developing the Plan,
which included: City of Rosemead Building and Safety, Community Development,
Public Works, Public Safety, Public Information, Parks and Recreation, Finance, and
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Additionally, public participation played a key
role in development of goals and action items. A public workshop was held during a
monthly Community Safety Meeting and a survey was conducted.
The Mission of the Plan is to promote sound public policy designed to protect citizens,
critical facilities, infrastructure, private property, and the environment from natural
hazards. This can be achieved by increasing public awareness, documenting the
resources for risk reduction and loss prevention, and identifying activities to guide the
City towards building a safer, more sustainable community.
The Plan identifies four naturally occurring hazards relevant to Rosemead including
earthquake, flood, landslide, and windstorm, and the means to address these hazards.
The Plan maintenance process includes a schedule for evaluating the Plan annually to
monitor and evaluate how well the mitigation plan is achieving its goals following
implementation. Lastly, Rosemead is required to update the Plan every five years.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact as a result of adopting the proposed Plan, however,
such adoption and subsequent submittal to Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) is a prerequisite for receiving any future disaster relief or mitigation funds.
Submitted by:
Mandy Wong
Public Safety Coordinator
Attachment A: Hazard Mitigation Plan
Attachment B: Resolution No. 2012 -51