TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Travis Killmer
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 mins
AGENDA TITLE:
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OFF AGENDA ITEM: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 - Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Update Regarding the Hopkins Fire and the Russian River Protection Efforts and Approval of Phase I Watershed Protection Project in the Amount of $48,100
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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1) Hear Off Agenda Item pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 and move that this item will be added to the agenda item as 8a); 2) Accept update regarding the Hopkins Fire and the Russian River Protection efforts and provide direction to staff; and approve Fund Phase I Watershed Protection Project in the amount of $48,100.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board ratified the Hopkins Fire Local Emergency Declaration at the September 21, 2021 meeting.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On September 12, 2021, the Hopkins Fire started and has resulted in structural damage and evacuations of several portions of the County. On September 16, 2021, the Mendocino County Health Officer issued a declaration of local health emergency as of September 12, 2021. On September 16, 2021, the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services proclaimed the existence of a local emergency related to the Hopkins Fire.
With the heavy rain in the immediate forecast, there is potential public health and safety threat, especially 0n the residential properties located on East Side Calpella Road. CalOES has canceled the County's request for aid and informed us that without a decision from the state proclamation office, they cannot assist the County.
At the October 19, 2021 the Board determined by majority vote that an emergency exists and this agenda item ...
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