REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Brevyn Mettler, Emergency Management Administrator Bonnie To, Principal Administrative Analyst
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 authorizing certain City Officials to execute Applications and Documents to Obtain Disaster and Emergency Relief
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution designating specific City officials to apply for and obtain financial assistance for disaster and emergency relief.
Financial Impact:
This resolution would allow the City to apply for and obtain financial assistance for disaster and emergency relief. There is no financial impact to the General Fund.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing Certain City Officials to Execute Applications and Documents to Obtain Disaster and Emergency Relief."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt the resolution and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The attached resolution designates the City Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Chief Financial Officer, and Emergency Management Administrator as authorized to execute to obtain disaster and emergency relief. If the attached resolution is approved, the resolution would accompany City claims for financial reimbursement from the California Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In conformance with the State of California requirements, City staff would return to City Council annually to present a similar resolution to obtain the noted authorizations.
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a pr...
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