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Adopt a resolution to proclaim the termination of the Local Emergency dated February 15, 2017, ratified on February 22, 2017, and reviewed and extended March 21, 2017, in accordance with California Government Code 8630 for winter storm events which occurred between February 7, 2017 through February 12, 2017 that resulted in multiple significant rainfall events causing damage to public infrastructure and private property. (4/5ths vote required)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to proclaim the termination of a Local Emergency dated February 15, 2017, ratified on February 22, 2017, and reviewed and extended March 21, 2017, in accordance with California Government Code 8630 for winter storm events which occurred between February 7, 2017 through February 12, 2017 that resulted in multiple significant rainfall events causing damage to public infrastructure and private property.
SUMMARY:
County staff have determined that the conditions warrant the termination of the local emergency at this time for the areas of concern identified as the Santa Lucia Mountains and specifically, in the Big Sur area, including the damage to the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge.
DISCUSSION:
On February 15, 2017, the County Administrative Office proclaimed two local emergencies due to damage suffered as a result of winter storms and atmospheric river events. Both proclamations were ratified and reviewed by the Board of Supervisors as required by Government Code section 8630. Government Code section 8630(d) requires that the Board proclaim the termination of the local emergency at the earliest possible date. County staff have determined that the local emergency for the areas of concern identified as the Santa Lucia Mountains and specifically, in the Big Sur area, including the damage to the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge, proclaimed on February 15, 2017 can be terminated at this time. A parallel Local Emergency proclamation for the time ...
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