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Adopt a resolution:
a. proclaiming a Local Emergency, consistent with the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer dated December 26, 2021, in accordance with California Government Code section 8630 et seq., due to heavy flows into the Salinas River lagoon causing conditions that could lead to possible loss of life and property in areas near and adjacent the lagoon; and,
b. ratifying a Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer dated January 4, 2022, in accordance with California Government Code section 8630 et seq., due to heavy rain and wind events causing damage to public infrastructure and private property within Monterey County including localized flooding, roadway slope erosion and embankment slip-outs, debris flows, landslides, and culvert failure affecting the safety of said roadways; obstruction of public roadways from storm water, storm debris and roadway failure; damage to storm drain infrastructure; and damage to public and private utilities and damage to public facilities and parks; such damages resulting in road closures, areas of isolation, loss of power and other critical infrastructure affecting the public's safety.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution:
a) proclaiming a Local Emergency, consistent with the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer dated December 26, 2021, in accordance with California Government Code section 8630 et seq., due to heavy flows into the Salinas River lagoon causing conditions that could lead to possible loss of life and property in areas near and adjacent the lagoon; and
b) ratifying a Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer dated January 4, 2022, in accordance with California Government Code section 8630 et seq., due to heavy rain and wind events causing damage to public infrastructure and private property within Monterey...
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