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Agenda Item 28.

City Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	12/15/2020
FROM:	Bill Gallardo

Subject:

Ratify the Termination of Local Emergency for Blue Ridge Fire

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt Resolution No. 2020-072, ratifying the termination of a local emergency due to the Blue Ridge Fire.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

Previously, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-064, ratifying the proclamation of a local emergency due to the Blue Ridge Fire. The fire began burning at approximately 1:00 p.m. on October 26, 2020 and was extinguished on November 7, 2020. The Blue Ridge Fire began burning in the City of Yorba Linda and later moved into Chino Hills, resulting in 13,964 total acres burned. Although the fire never reached Brea, it was a threat to our community due to heavy fuel in the canyon area and the unpredictable nature of the weather and high winds. The Blue Ridge Fire ended up impacting the neighborhoods in the east side of town. The neighborhoods of Olinda Village and Hollydale were under mandatory evacuations. Olinda Ranch and the Brea Hills neighborhoods were under voluntary evacuations. And, Carbon Canyon Road was entirely closed through Chino Hills. The Brea Fire and Police Departments, along with City staff, were grateful for the community’s patience and cooperation during the evacuations and road closure. All decisions were made to ensure the safety of our residents and their safe return home.

With the Blue Ridge Fire extinguished, it is no longer a threat to the City of Brea. The City is now working on receiving reimbursement for the costs incurred due to the fire. Because the fire is now extinguished, staff is recommending the Brea City Council adopt Resolution XXXX-XXX, terminating the existence of a local emergency previously caused by the Blue Ridge Fire.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Melissa Davis, Management Analyst

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