HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-291Resolution No. 19-291
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TOTHE GENERAL PLAN HEALTH' AND SAFETY ELEMENT
KHAN|0G THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN APART OFTHE ELEMENT
WHEREAS, Butte County recognizes the threat that natonaU hazards pose to people and property within our
community; and
WHEREAS, undertaking hazaird mitigation actions, will reduce the potentia!l for harm to people and property from
future hazard occurrences; and
WHEREAS, the U.S, Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 ("Disaster Mitigation Act")emphasizing
the need for pre -disaster mitigation ofpotential hazards; and
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and
WHEREAS, an adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHK4P) is required as a condition of future funding for
mitigation projects under multiple FEMA pre'aind post -disaster mitigation grant programs; and
WHEREAS, Butte County desires to comply with the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act aindto, augment
its emergency planning efforts bvformally adopting the Butte County LHMPbymaking the LHMPpart nfthe Health and
Safety Element of the General Plan in accordance with the requirements of AB 2140; and
WHEREAS, adoption by the Butte County Board of Supervisors demonstrates the jurisdiction's commitment to
fulfilling the mitigation goals and objectives outlined in this Local' Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held e duly noticed public hearing on November 5, 2029 concerning the
proposed General Plan Amendment 10the Health and Safety Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby makes the following findings with
respect tnthe proposed (Semeral|Plan Amendment:
A. The proposed General Plan Amendment is in the public interest.
B. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the rest of the General Plan.
[ The potential effects of the proposed General Plan Amendment have been evaluated and have been
determined not to be detrimental tothe public health, safety, or welfare.
D. The proposed General Plan Amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions
of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The General Plan
Amendment is determined to be ex�mpt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) (Common,
Sense Exemption). ANotice ofExemption shall befiled inaccordance with CE[A.
E. The General Plan Amendment fulfills Assembly Bill (AB) 2140, Hancock, and therefore makes Butte County
fully eligible for disaster relief funding under the California Disaster Assistance Act
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Butte County adopts the General Plan Amendment in
accordance with the requirements of AB 2140, as shown under the attached Exhibit A.
vote
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 51' day of November, 2019, by the following
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Lucero, Ritter, Teeter, and Chair Lambert
NOES:
ABSENT:
NOT VOTING: Val
Steve Lamb 6r
Butte Coup Y80C rd of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Shari McCracken, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By:
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