RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE, AND AUTHORIZING FUTURE NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN WHEREAS, President William J. Clinton signed H.R. 707, the Disaster Mitigation and Cost Reduction Act of 2000, into law on October 30, 2000; and WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that all jurisdictions be covered by a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) in order to remain eligible for post-disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and WHEREAS, the City of Hesperia, through the City Manager’s Office, has acted as the lead agency in the development of the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; and WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Office coordinated the development of the Plan in collaboration with multiple City departments and stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the City Manager’s Office is the designated authority within the City of Hesperia to oversee the implementation and administration of the Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Hesperia recognizes the importance of mitigating potential losses from natural hazards before they occur and is committed to proactively planning for disaster resilience; and WHEREAS, the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies potential hazards, assesses vulnerabilities, and outlines mitigation strategies to reduce future risk; and WHEREAS, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has reviewed the Plan on behalf of FEMA; and WHEREAS, formal adoption of the Plan by the City Council is required prior to final approval by FEMA; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is in the best interest of the City of Hesperia and its residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the City of Hesperia 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update in accordance with the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation and Cost Reduction Act of 2000 and directs the City Manager’s Office to submit the adopted Plan to Cal OES and FEMA for final approval.
Section 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive administrative and operational updates to the Plan as necessary to maintain its compliance and effectiveness.
Section 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to carry out the duties and responsibilities associated with the implementation and maintenance of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Section 4. A certified copy of the City of Hesperia 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update shall be placed on file with the City Clerk’s Office and made available for public review.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 6th day of May 2025.
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Allison Lee, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jessica Giber
Assistant City Clerk
Resolution No. 2025-12
Adopting the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update