HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/2018 10 Emergency Delcaration Due to Impending Landslide; Rattlesnake RidgeBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 10.
For Meeting of: January 16, 2018
ITEM TITLE: Resolution declaring an emergency due to an impending landslide
SUBMITTED BY: Pat Reid, Deputy Fire Chief
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Adoption of this resolution places the City of Yakima and its personnel and resources in a
heightened state of preparedness to support, if necessary, Yakima County and the City of Union
Gap with the land movement issue on Rattlesnake Ridge. Additionally, in a worst case scenario,
the City of Yakima would be better poised for response and mitigation activities - should the
slide represent a threat to the City and its residents.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
No
Public Safety
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CI Resolution Declaring an Emergency
Upload Date
1/10/2018
Type
Resolution
2
RESOLUTION NO. R -2018-
A RESOLUTION declaring an emergency in the City of Yakima, Washington due to
an impending landslide
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has been notified by the Yakima Valley Office of
Emergency Management of a large land movement on Rattlesnake Ridge in Yakima County near
Union Gap, Washington (referred to in this Resolution as the "Rattlesnake Hills landslide" or the
"landslide");
WHEREAS, the size and complexity of the landslide, both presently and potentially, could
exceed the emergency response capabilities of the City of Union Gap and Yakima County;
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has the potential to be impacted by the indirect
consequences of the landslide; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is willing to assist the City of Union Gap and Yakima
County regarding the landslide, as requested by the City of Union Gap and Yakima County; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing and future impacts of the landslide could result in the City of
Yakima committing significant resources in response to the emergency; and
WHEREAS, there is an emergency present that necessitates the activation of the Yakima
County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and use of statutory emergency powers
granted pursuant to RCW 38.52.070 to protect life and property of residents, and to support the
ongoing emergency response efforts, as requested, and to mitigate potential damages; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, including without limitation Chapter 6.06 of the
Yakima Municipal Code, state law and general police powers vested in the City through applicable
law, the City Council believes it is in the best interests of the City to declare an emergency; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. The City Council of the City of Yakima declares and proclaims an emergency relating
to the landslide.
2. The City Manager is authorized to request any state or federal assistance needed to
meet the demands of the emergency, as the City of Yakima may be in need of
economic assistance from available state and federal sources for expenses
associated with response to the landslide.
3. This declaration of an emergency shall be in effect for sixty days after the date below,
unless rescinded sooner or extended by the City Council.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of January, 2018.
Kathy Coffey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk