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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6769_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6769 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ADOPTING PROPOSED AMENDMENT NOS. 2008-1-A AND 2008-1-BTO THE REDLANDS GENERAL PLAN AS THE CITY'S FIRST CYCLE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008 WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code section 65353, the Planning Commission of the City of Redlands has reviewed proposed amendment numbers 2008-1- A and 2008-1-B to the Redlands General Plan and made a written recommendation for adoption of such amendments to the City Council after holding noticed public hearings; and WHEREAS, notice of this City Council's public hearing for the amendments was duly published in the Redlands Daily Facts by the Redlands City Clerk; and WHEREAS, following a public hearing on each of the proposed amendments, at which this City Council provided opportunity for public testimony, the City Council determined that adoption of the proposed amendments is in the best interests of the public health, safety and general welfare; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands that the following first cycle amendment for the calendar year 2008 to Redlands' General Plan be adopted: Section 1. Amendment No. 2008-1-A: The General Plan Health and Safety Element, Section 8.90 (Emergency Management), is hereby changed to incorporate by reference within its policies the City of Redlands Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as shown on the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit ,A.,, Section 2. Amendment No. 2008-1-B: The General Plan Housing Element is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the 2008 Housing Element Update pursuant to the requirements of Article 10.6 of the State Planning and Zoning Laws. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 21st day of October, 2008. Mayor of the City of Redlands ATTEST: Cit Clerk DJM\RESO\6769 GPA 2008-1-A-B RESO.DOC 1 I, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21 sc day of October, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar, Bean; Mayor Harrison NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City f' erk DJM\RESO\6769 GPA 2008-1-A-B RESO.DOC 7 EXHIBIT"A° GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 120 LEGISLATIVE VERSION 8.90 Emergency Management City Emergency Plan. The City of Redlands Emergency Plan is the guiding document in the event of emergencies in the Planning Area. According to the Emergency Disaster Plan,which is continually updated every two years,the potential for a major calamity increases with the urbanization of previously unpopulated areas, and with the advent of industrial processes using hazardous materials. The Emergency Disaster Plan notes that the impact of disasters such as earthquakes, fires,and floods has become magnified as more high- risk land in the region is developed in response to pressure of urban growth. In addition,the unprecedented use of hazardous chemicals in industry and agriculture increases the potential for disaster. Transportation accidents can almost instantaneously produce mass casualties. Social unrest can grow to major proportions and erupt into riots, resulting in loss of life and destruction of property. The Emergency Plan identifies numerous hazardous situations to which the City will respond. Of these,earthquake,flood,dam failure, and fire are addressed in other sections, and their impacts are intended to be minimized through implementation of General Plan policies. (See Section 8.50 for earthquakes, 8.40 for flood and dam failure, and 8.30 for fire.) Additional calamities covered by the Emergency Plan include war, terrorist acts,transportation accidents, industrial accidents,civil disturbance, storms, pollution, epidemic,and hazardous or radiological materials spills, major gas line ruptures, drought, and extreme heat. Evacuation routes. The Emergency Disaster Plan identifies specific evacuation routes within the Planning Area. The San Bernardino County General Plan(1993)designates potential evacuation routes in the event of an emergency. Within the San Bernardino Valley,the major routes out of the County are Interstates 10, 15,and 215,along with State Highways 30,31,60,66, 71, and numerous major and secondary highways. This list is not intended to be comprehensive,and specific evacuation routes would be designated during a specific emergency, since earthquakes,floods,fires,or other disasters may make certain routes impassable. In addition to the above potential evacuation routes,Caltrans has identified a number of possible evacuation routes in the San Bernardino Valley. These roads have the least number of bridges,and may be among the safest roads to travel in the event of a major earthquake. In the East Valley,those roads which connect with the Planning Area include: ► Hospitality Drive from Tippecanoe Avenue to Waterman Avenue ► Coulston Street from Mountain View Avenue to Tippecanoe Avenue ► Lugonia Avenue from Orange Street to Mountain View Avenue ► Redlands Boulevard from Orange Street to Waterman Avenue Routes leading away from the Planning Area and crossing through the City of San Bernardino rely on parts of Barton Road,Waterman Avenue, Mill Street, E Street, Kendall Drive, La Cadena Drive,Mt. Vernon Avenue, Highland Avenue,and Cajon Boulevard. Throughout the Planning Area,a system of recreational use trails may be used for emergency evacuation routes. Cooperative efforts. In the event of an emergency,the City would,to the extent possible, coordinate efforts with San Bernardino County,surrounding jurisdictions,the State of California Office of Emergency Services, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). Redlands also cooperates with surrounding police and fire departments under formal mutual aid pacts. The City of Redlands also comes GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 120 LEGISLATIVE VERSION under the purview of the California Emergency Services Act, which provides for mutual aid in any functional area. The American Red Cross and other professional volunteer organizations provide assistance during natural disasters, operating independently of, but in cooperation with local government. Activation of Emergency Plan. The City of Redlands Emergency Disaster Plan becomes operative automatically by the existence of State of War Emergency as defined by the California Emergency Services Act,or when the Governor has proclaimed a State of Emergency in an area including the City,or on the orders of the City Council, in accordance with local ordinance. The City would also be included in an emergency declaration of the County, unless stipulated otherwise. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Persuant to California Government Code Section 65302.6. a city. coup . or a.city and county may adopt with its safety element pursuant to subdivision(e)of Section 65302 a local hazard mitigation plan(HMP)specified in the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.The hazard mitigation plan should include all of the elements called for in the federal act requirements.The-City of Redlands.Local Hazard Mitigation Plan includes these elements and is designed to be a guiding document that describes the process for identifying hazards,risks and vulnerabilities.identify and prioritize mitigation actions.encourage the development of local mitigation and provide technical support for those efforts. Guiding Policies: Emergency Management 8.90a Use the City of Redlands Emergency Disaster Plan as the guide for disaster planning in the Redlands Planning Area. 890b Aim for City-level self-sufficiency in emergency response. While multijurisdictional planning is an ideal, in the event ofa regionlVide disaster the emergency services of the County, State, and Federal agencies and of adjacent locales may be severely strained. Slippage on the Sar?Andreas or San Jacinto faults,for example, could interrupt communication with outside emergency services, or cutoff certain evacuation routes. This type of severe disaster may require the City to handle the crisis in relative isolation. 890c Use the City of Redlands Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as the guide for identifying. hazard risks and vulnerabilities, identifying and prioritizing mitigation actions. encourage the development of local mitigation and provide technical support for these efforts. Implementing Policies: Emergency Management 8-.99c8.90d Continue to update and revise the Emergency Disaster Plan as needed,to reflect changes in the Planning Area and changes in emergency management techniques. Addition ofPopulation and ongoing construction may necessitate revision ofdetails of the Emergency Plan. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 120 LEGISLATIVE VERSION 8.90e Continue to update and revise the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as needed,to reflect changes in the Planning Area. 8-.9f*8.90f Establish community programs to train volunteers to assist police,fire, and civil defense personnel during and after a major earthquake,fire,flood,or other major disaster. The City can encourage this training by publicizing courses available to the public in standard CPR and First Aid, as well as disaster-oriented training. The Emergency Plan should specify locations to which volunteers can report during an emergency, and should include listings of appropriate jobs for volunteers. The City's Personnel Section and the San Bernardino County American Red Cross should coordinate their efforts in the recruitment and training of volunteers. 8:46�e8.90,g Initiate planning for long-term recovery from disaster. Coordinate with on-going planning efforts in San Bernardino County. The long-term recovery process may continue_for a period up to 10 years.