TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop, Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Celeste Gonzalez, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Termination of the State of Local Emergency for the February 2025 Storms
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution terminating the State of Local Emergency for the February 2025 Storms. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
On February 18, 2025, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution ratifying the proclamation of Local Emergency that began on February 4, 2025, and delegated additional authorities to the CEO/Director of Emergency Services and the Sheriff/Deputy Director of Emergency Services related to the County's response to the emergency; provided direction to staff to expeditiously pursue repairs to affected areas in light of this emergency while in parallel pursuing reimbursement from State and Federal agencies if available and warranted; and approved a Budget Amendment for repairs.
During the State of Local Emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the emergency organization of the County were those prescribed by state law, ordinance, and resolution of Napa County. On April 8th, 2025, the Board of Supervisors continued the State of Local Emergency, maintaining the County's eligibility to receive mutual aid and other resources from the State or other agencies.
Although several of the damaged areas are still under repair, and these repairs will continue, these ongoing repairs do not require the State of Emergency to remain in effect.
Requested Action: Adopt a Resolution terminating the State of Local Emergency for the February 2025 Storms.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Napa County is no longer pursuing reimbursement from State and Federal agencies for roads repairs. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The Board of Supervisors will need to revisit the state of local emergency every 60 days, and the State of Local Emergency will continue. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.