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Agenda Item - 2024-01-16 - Number 3.1 - Resolution 24-08, Decleartion of State of Emergency 3.1 RESOLUTION 24-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING A DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATING TO THE IMPACTS OF SEVERE WINTER WEATHER. WHEREAS, On January 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., the City Manager declared a state of emergency throughout the City of Lake Oswego related to the impacts of a significant winter storm; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and concurs with the City Manager's findings supporting the state of emergency declaration, and with the orders included in the declaration; and WHEREAS, under LOC 12.20.820, the City Manager's declaration will not exceed 36 hours in duration unless the City Council ratifies and confirms the declaration; and WHEREAS, under LOC 12.20.820, if the City Council ratifies and confirms the declaration, the Council must declare the period for which the emergency exists, not to exceed two weeks in duration, and which may be extended an additional two weeks upon a like action by the Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that conditions supporting the emergency declaration are expected to continue until at least Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., and that, to protect the public health safety and welfare, the duration of the state of emergency must be extended to that date; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED AND DECLARED by the City Council of the City of Lake Oswego that: Section 1. The City Manager's Declaration of State of Emergency, issued January, 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., a copy of which is attached as Attachment 1, is ratified and confirmed. Section 2. The state of emergency is extended until 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2024. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Considered and adopted at meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Oswego on the 16th day of January, 2024. AYES: NOES: EXCUSED: ABSTAIN: Resolution 24-08 Page 1 of 2 Joseph M. Buck, Mayor ATTEST: Kari Linder, City Recorder APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ellen Osoinach, City Attorney Resolution 24-08 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT 1 DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY Lake Oswego Code Article 12.20 (Ordinance 1556) Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 401 1. On January 13, 2024, Oregon experienced a significant winter storm, with snow, sleet, and high-speed winds. 2. The community of Lake Oswego has been significantly impacted by this storm. 3. There is significant risk to life and safety in Lake Oswego from the impacts of the storm, especially from dozens of large trees that have fallen in the right of way, into power lines, and onto structures including people's homes. 4. At least one person in Lake Oswego has died as a result of trees that have fallen as a result of the storm. 5. The community has experienced significant damage from the impact of the storms, likely resulting in significant financial impact and stretching City resources to a point where additional assistance is needed. 6. The entire city is in a state of emergency. All local resources have, or will likely be, expended, and there is need of assistance regarding consistent messages to the public. I hereby declare that a State of Emergency now exists in the City of Lake Oswego.This Declaration of Local State of Emergency is effective immediately and will extend for 72 hours past this declaration. Should the Declaration need to be extended, it will be presented to the City Council for ratification no later than 3 p.m. on January 16, 2023. The following is ordered by this declaration: 1. The City may restrict access to any road, street, park, facility or any other City owned property if necessary to protect public or employee life and safety. 2. The City is cancelling all events and any board, commission and committee meetings, and public meetings between now and January 16, 2023 3. The City may procure needed goods and services in accordance with ORS 279B.080 and without compliance with normal procurement procedures, redirect any necessary City funds for emergency purposes, and take any other actions set forth in LOMC 12.30.830. 4. The City may relax or adjust enforcement of City codes, including but not limited to parking restrictions 5. The City will take all necessary steps authorized by law to coordinate the response and recovery of this emergency, including but not limited to, requesting assistance from the United States Government, the State of Oregon and Clackamas County. Dated this 13th day of January 2024 Signed: /4-% c5:: ;'; Date &Time: /,37.-762/ •'dd +'s'L Title: City Manager This declaration of emergency shall terminate 35 hours after its issuance, or upon the issuance of a declaration determining that an emergency no longer exists. The Lake Oswego City Council may extend the declaration of emergency for additional periods of time as necessary and authorized under LOC Article 12.20.