HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-08 - Resolution No. 2025-05 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
ADOPTING THE 2024 ORANGE COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the 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, Yorba Linda Water District and 14 other agencies participated in the
development of the Orange County Water and Wastewater Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) in accordance with federal
laws, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, as amended; the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as
amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Water and Wastewater MJHMP identifies mitigation
goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and
property in Orange County from the impacts of future hazards and
disasters; and
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 to include whole community planning was
implemented by including posting information on member agency
websites, email and social media distribution, community survey, and
presentations at the community meetings for inclusion and opportunity to
participate in the planning process by community members, community-
based organizations and people with access and functional needs; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the MJHMP was provided to the California Office of
Emergency Services (CaIOES) Hazard Mitigation Division for review; and
WHEREAS, the MJHMP was revised based on CalOES requirements relating to the new
Federal Hazard Mitigation Standards released in 2023 by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and
WHEREAS, Yorba Linda Water District, with the consultant made all required changes,
and the plan was approved by CalOES and submitted to FEMA for review
on February 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Yorba Linda Water District has requested FEMA to grant approval pending
adoption in the event there are any required changes, and subject to the
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member agencies adopting resolutions approving and adopting the
MJHMP once FEMA review states all requirements are met; and
WHEREAS, adoption by the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors demonstrates
its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in
the Orange County Water and Wastewater Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water
District that:
SECTION 1. The 2024 Orange County Water and Wastewater Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. That Resolution No. 2019-26 is hereby rescinded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May 2025 by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors Barbre, DesRoches, Hernandez, Lindsey, and Scott
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Tom Lindsey, President
Yorba Linda Water District
ATTEST:
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Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
en, Esq.
Kidman Ga�en Law LLP
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