HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-08 - Resolution No. 2019-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-26
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2018 ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER
AND WASTEWATER HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
emphasizing the need for pre-disaster mitigation of potential hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all cities, counties and special
districts to develop and adopt a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to be
eligible to receive federal grants pertaining to disaster preparedness; and
WHEREAS, Yorba Linda Water District recognizes that the threat from natural hazards
poses a risk to water and wastewater utilities and the individuals they
serve, and impacts can result in regional economic and public health
consequences; and
WHEREAS, by planning for natural and manmade hazards and implementing projects
that mitigate risk, utilities can reduce costly damage and improve the
reliability of service following a disaster; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Water District of Orange County, Yorba Linda Water District,
and 18 other member agencies participated in development of the HMP in
conjunction with a consultant; and
WHEREAS, the resources and information within the HMP will allow Yorba Linda
Water District and the member agencies to identify and prioritize future
mitigation projects, meet the requirements of federal assistance programs
and grant applications, and encourage coordination and collaboration in
meeting mitigation goals; and
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WHEREAS, a Planning Team was formed to participate in the FEMA-prescribed
mitigation planning process to prepare the HMP; and
WHEREAS, a public outreach strategy was employed as a required component of
developing the HMP, including posting information on member agency
websites, email and social media distribution, community survey, and
presentations at the Orange County Business Council and Orange County
Emergency Management Organization meetings; and
WHEREAS, the HMP was made available for public review from August 10, 2018 to
September 10, 2018, and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018 the HMP was provided to the California Department
of Emergency Services (CalOES) for review; and
WHEREAS, the HMP was revised based on CalOES feedback and was submitted to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review on
February 20, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the HMP received FEMA Approval Pending Adoption on July 16, 2019
subject to the member agencies adopting resolutions approving and
adopting the HMP; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Yorba Linda Water District has reviewed the
HMP; and
WHEREAS, the HMP identifies and assesses hazards most likely to affect the Yorba
Linda Water District and provides actions to mitigate them.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Yorba Linda
Water District that:
Section 1: The 2018 Orange County Regional Water and Wastewater Hazard
Mitigation Plan attached as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved and adopted by
the Yorba Linda Water District.
Section 2: That Resolution No. 12-03 is hereby rescinded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of September 2019 by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors Hall, Hawkins, Jones, Miller and Nederhood
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Brooke Jes, President
Yorba Linda Water District
ATTEST:
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
Andrew B. Gagenq.
Kidman Gagen Law LLP
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EXHIBIT A
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