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Adopt a resolution to ratify the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer on March 31, 2024, related to the landslide on State Route 1 near Rocky Creek Bridge that started on March 30, 2024, isolating visitors, and residents, thereby causing conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property nearby. (Item was Added via Additions and Corrections by the Clerk)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution to ratify the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer on March 31, 2024, related to the landslide on State Route 1 near Rocky Creek Bridge that started on March 30, 2024, isolating visitors, and residents, thereby causing conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property nearby.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, subdivision (a), and Monterey County Code section 2.68.025 the County Administrative Officer may proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the County is affected by or threatened to be affected by a public calamity. The Government Code requires that an emergency proclamation be ratified by the Board of Supervisors within 7 days of its issuance and be reviewed at least once every 60 days until the emergency is terminated.
On March 30, 2024, a slip south of the Rocky Creek Bridge, led to a full closure of State Route 1 at Palo Colorado (PM 65) to just south of Limekiln State Park (PM 20.95). The slip-out has resulted in a loss of the southbound lanes and is encroaching upon the northbound lanes. No vehicles were able to enter or exit Big Sur on Saturday night, standing both visitors and residents on either side of the closure. Due to the overnight isolation of tourists and the threat to the public emergency protective measures activities have been undertaken by the Emergency Operations Center and county departments to protect life and property. On March 31, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)...
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