HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14649 (Wilfire Protection and Prevention Action Plan)1
RESOLUTION NO. 14649
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE WILDFIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2018, at their regularly scheduling meeting, the San Rafael
City Council received an informational report entitled “Update” Regarding Ongoing City Efforts
to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires,” which outlined the City of San Rafael’s then-current
efforts regarding wildfire prevention; and
WHEREAS, at the August 20, 2018 meeting, the San Rafael City Council directed staff
to prepare a documented action plan that outlines goals, objectives, and strategies relating to
wildfire prevention; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2019, City staff presented to the City Council a draft action
plan, entitled “Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan,” outlining goals, objectives, and
strategies relating to wildfire prevention; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2019, City staff received feedback from the San Rafael City
Council and from members of the public, and integrated their feedback by revising the draft
Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, since the January 22, 2019 City Council meeting, City staff has solicited
feedback from residents and stakeholders relating to the draft Wildfire Prevention and
Protection Action Plan through various community engagement initiatives, including the use of
official City social media and digital engagement via the City of San Rafael’s official website;
and
WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting on March 18, 2019, the City Council
considered and received public comment on City staff’s draft of the Wildfire Prevention and
Protection Action Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wildfire Prevention and Protection
Action Plan, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved as an evolving framework for
wildfire mitigation, prevention, and protection by the San Rafael City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any amendments to the Wildfire Prevention and
Protection Action Plan as deemed necessary by the City Manager or his or her designee from
time-to-time shall require an amendment to this resolution by City Council action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the details associated with the implementation of the
Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan, including municipal code changes or other
regulatory changes, will be subject to additional public input, and evaluation of financial and
other intended or unintended consequences.
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I, LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th day of March 2019,
by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: Colin
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk