RES-2011-035RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING THE UPDATED CITY OF ANAHEIM
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -204
WHEREAS, the preservation of life and property is an inherent responsibility of
local, State and Federal government; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim is charged and entrusted with the protection of
persons and property prior to and during emergencies, and /or disaster conditions; and
WHEREAS, the goal of a Hazard Mitigation Plan is to minimize, reduce or
eliminate loss of life and /or property; and
WHEREAS, this Hazard Mitigation Plan represents a comprehensive description
of the City of Anaheim's commitment to reducing, preventing or eliminating potential impacts of
disasters caused by natural and human - caused hazards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim previously adopted its Hazard Mitigation Plan
with the adoption of Resolution No. 2005 -204; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to rescind Resolution No. 2005 -204 and
adopt an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of
2000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim has undertaken a comprehensive planning
effort in developing the Hazard Mitigation Plan by organizing resources, assessing risks, and
developing and implementing a mitigation plan and monitoring process; and
WHEREAS, adoption of an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is a Federal
requirement under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 which is required in order for the City to
receive Federal funds for disaster recovery and mitigation; and
WHEREAS, the final draft of the Hazard Mitigation Plan was made available for
public comment during September 2010; and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held on March 22, 2011, in accordance with
federal regulations which provide for the review of the Hazard Mitigation Plan with interested
members of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM AS FOLLOWS:
1. Resolution No. 2005 -204 is hereby rescinded.
2. The Anaheim Hazard Mitigation Plan, as updated, is hereby adopted as the
official plan of the City of Anaheim.
3. The respective city officials with responsibilities identified in the Hazard
Mitigation Plan are hereby directed to implement the recommended actions assigned to them.
Those officials will report on a quarterly basis on their actions and accomplishments to the Fire
Chief.
4. The Fire Chief will provide an annual progress report on the status of the
implementation of the Hazardous Mitigation Plan to the City Manager.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Anaheim this 22nd day of March , 2011, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Tait, Council Members Sidhu, Eastman, Galloway, Murray
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CITY OF ANA
BY:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTK
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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