RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RATIFYING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE DUE TO THE FIRE AT THE
MARYSVILLE HOTEL
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Marysville to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City's territorial limits; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.68 of the Marysville Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City, and the City Council is not in session; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2.68 of the Marysville Municipal City Code designates the City Manager to be the Director of Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2024, a significant fire broke out at the Marysville Hotel, causing extensive damage to the structure and surrounding properties, resulting in hazardous conditions including compromised structural integrity of the building, potential release of hazardous materials, and significant debris, all of which pose an ongoing threat to public safety; and WHEREAS, immediate response and coordination from various city and county agencies are required to manage the aftermath of the fire, ensure public safety, and begin the process of recovery and rebuilding, impacting significant City and community operations, including critical public infrastructure and services, which will require the provision of additional public safety and emergency services; and
WHEREAS, the closure and detouring of State Highway 70 between 3rd and 4th Streets due to the fire has caused significant impacts to daily commuters and goods movement, resulting in severe traffic congestion and economic impact to businesses in the vicinity; and WHEREAS, the compromised structural integrity of the Marysville Hotel poses an immediate risk of collapse, which could result in injury or death and property damage to commuters, truckers, and businesses adjacent to the building; and
WHEREAS, the incident has created significant economic impact to businesses directly impacted by the perimeter of the hotel's fall zone and to those affected by the re-routing of traffic; and
WHEREAS, the conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by the fire at the Marysville Hotel warrant the proclamation of a Local Emergency to enable the City of Marysville and other local government entities to adequately plan, prepare, and deploy resources to effectively respond to the threat posed by the impacts of the fire, and to warn City of Marysville residents and visitors of the ongoing hazardous conditions; and WHEREAS, at the time of this Proclamation, the City Council is not in session (but was able to be called into session).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1.
A local emergency regarding impacts from the fire at the Marysville Hotel existed in the City of Marysville within the meaning of Marysville Municipal Code Chapter 2.68 at the time of the Director of Emergency Services' June 16, 2024, Declaration of Local Emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies;
SECTION 2.
Because the local emergency continues to exist, there is a need to continue the declared state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies; SECTION 3.
In accordance with Marysville Municipal Code Chapter 2.68, the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, and all appropriate City departments, agencies, and personnel are explicitly instructed and requested to:
a) Continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to prevent and abate the emergency;
b) Receive, process, and coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency; c) Provide regular updates and reports to the City Council on the status of emergency response and recovery efforts, including recommendations for extending the state of local emergency if necessary;
d) Coordinate closely with Yuba County Office of Emergency Management, Caltrans, CHP, and other relevant agencies to ensure efficient management of traffic, safety, and recovery operations;
e) Take all necessary actions to ensure public safety and to mitigate further risks posed by the compromised structure of the Marysville Hotel.
SECTION 4.
The City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, is hereby instructed to advise the City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency as deemed necessary; SECTION 5.
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to forward copies of this Resolution and the original Proclamation of Local Emergency dated June 16, 2024, regarding the fire at the Marysville Hotel, to the Governor of the State of California, requesting that the Governor:
a) Proclaim a State of Emergency due to the threat posed by the fire at the Marysville Hotel in the State of California;
b) Include the City of Marysville in any emergency declaration by the State; c) Ensure the City of Marysville is included in any emergency declaration that may be issued by the President of the United States of America; d) Waive regulations that may hinder response and recovery efforts; e) Make available California Disaster Assistance Act, Small Business Administration, State Private Nonprofit Organizations Assistance Program funding, expedited access to State and Federal resources, and any other appropriate governmental disaster relief programs.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Marysville, County of Yuba, State of California, on the 25th day of June, 2024, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this 25th day of June, 2024.
By: ________________________________
Nicole Moe, City Clerk
Attestation Date: _____________________
City of Marysville, California
By its City Council
By: __________________________________
Chris Branscum, Mayor
Approved as to Form:
_______________________________
Brant Bordsen, City Attorney