City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov City Council
EMERGENCY MEETING MINUTES
Date: 1/5/2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Teleconference
Special Session
A. Call To Order
Mayor Wolosin called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: Combs, Nash, Taylor, Wolosin
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Justin I. C. Murphy, City Attorney Nira F. Doherty, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Judi A. Herren
C. Regular Business
C1. Adopt a resolution ratifying the Director of Emergency Service’s proclamation of local emergency, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.5 (Attachment) City Manager Justin Murphy introduced the item.
Sue Connelly requested more community engagement and outreach during local emergencies. Thomas Prussing spoke in concerns as to the lack of information provided to the community and in support of community groups working with the City on emergency preparedness. Lynne Bramlett spoke in support of community groups working with the City on emergency preparedness.
The City Council received clarification on community notifications and future emergency preparedness.
The City Council discussed the City’s efforts during and after the storms.
ACTION: Motion and second (Combs/ Nash), to adopt a resolution ratifying the Director of Emergency Service’s proclamation of local emergency, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.5, passed unanimously.
D. Adjournment
Mayor Wolosin adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Judi A. Herren, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk These minutes were approved at the City Council meeting of January 24, 2023.