HomeMy WebLinkAbout102704-special_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the
Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on October 27 2004, at
10:00 A.M.
PRESENT Susan.Peppler, Mayor
Gary George, Councilmember
Jon Harrison, Councilmember
ABSENT Gilberto Gil, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
STAFF John Davidson, City Manager; Les Murad, Assistant City Attorney; Beatrice
Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk; Mel Enslow, Fire Chief, Mitch McKee, Battalion
Chief, Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works
Director; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 6340 - Ratifying the Existence of a Local Emergency - As a
result of emergency response conditions and hundreds of hours of clean up
following rain storm and flooding damage on October 20, 2004, the Mayor
called for a Special Meeting of the City Council to ratify the emergency
proclamation that was signed on October 21, 2004. It was noted that the
Redlands Municipal Code provides the authority for the Emergency Services
Director to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City Council
is not in session. However, the emergency proclamation is subject to
ratification by the City Council within seven calendar days following the event.
This action will significantly enhance the City's disaster recovery efforts and
the City's ability to access Federal monies to repair the damages that resulted
from the rainstorm. Fire Chief Enslow, Battalion Chief McKee and Public
Works Director Mutter updated Councilmembers on the numerous incidents of
damage because of last night's storm as well as last week's. City Manager
Davidson commended Public Works Director Mutter for his assistance to the
residents. In response to Mayor Peppler's inquiry, Mr. Mutter explained his
department's policy for sandbag distribution. Additionally, each fire station has
a supply for residents. Battalion Chief McKee informed the Council that he
became aware the Counties of Riverside and San Diego have appealed to the
Governor of California for a Declaration of Emergency which should occur a
few hours from now. This would also assist Redlands accessing Federal monies
to repair damages. On motion of Councilmember Peppler seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, Resolution No. 6340, ratifying the existence of a
local emergency, was approved by aye votes of all present.
Special Meeting
October 27,2004
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Randy Rozema thanked the City and especially the Public Works
Department for delivering sandbags in a truck to him. New construction
adjacent to him has channeled water through his home. Although he's been
clearing water out this morning, he came down to say, "thank you."
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
10:10 A.M.
/s/Beatrice Sanchez,
Deputy City Clerk
Special Meeting
October 27,2004
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