HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-019 N.C.S. 01/16/20011Zesolution No. 2001-019 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ADOPTING THE SONOMA COUNTY
OPERATIONAL AREA HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE SAID DOCUMENT AS A GUIDE
FOR OPERATIONS AT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has designated itself as the "Administering Agency" for the
purpose of administering certain provisions of the California Health and Safety Code relating to hazardous
materials; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95, Article I, Section 25503(d) requires each
administering agency to certify to the State Office of Emergency Services that the agencies area plan has
been reviewed triennially; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma participates in a cooperative effort with the Sonoma County
Office of Emergency Services in the development and maintenance of a county-wide hazardous materials
incident response plan; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 25502(b) provides that a City may assume
responsibility for the implementation of Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and Safety Code regarding
the handling of hazardous materials within this jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The City of Petaluma, by adoption of Resolution 86-129, authorizing the Fire Department to be
designated as an administrating agency.
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2. The Petaluma City Council hereby adopts the "Sonoma County Operational Area Hazardous Materials
Incident Response Plan," dated August 2000.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Council of
the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on January 16, 2001, Al~o~ as to
By the following vote: ~ for
City Attorney
AYES: O'Brien, Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Moynihan, Vice Mayor Cader-Thompson, Mayor Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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