Report Prepared by: Stephanie R. Dietz, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution 2023-09 Extending the Proclamation of a Local Emergency Within the Territorial Limits of the City of Merced as Proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services on January 7, 2023 and Again on January 14, 2023 Pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 8.20.070
REPORT IN BRIEF
Asking the City Council to continue the State of Emergency due to severe storms and potential flooding.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2023-09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, extending the proclamation of a local emergency.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Section 8.20.070
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022/2023 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
History and Past Action
On Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to several powerful storms expected to hit California. On Wednesday afternoon, Merced County activated the Merced County Emergency Operations Center as a precautionary measure.
A heavy storm hit Merced on Saturday, January 7, 2023, and was expected to continue through Tuesday, January 10, 2023. This storm was predicted to cause local creeks levels to rise past flood stage. To this extent, the City of Merced Director of Emergency Services, Stephanie Dietz, declared a local emergency and activated the City's emergency operation center (EOC). EOC Staff began to hold daily planning and operational meetings with all City departments and local cooperators, such as Merced County, Merced Irrigation District, and Merced School Districts.
The original declaration expired on January 14, 2023 at 1PM. Continued impacts and repercus...
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