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FROM: M.G. Wingett Contra
County AdministratorCOSta
DATE: December 6, 1983 1. oury
SUBJECT: CONFIRMING PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
"PROCLAMATION RATIFYING COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS PROCLAIMING
THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY"
WHEREAS, Section 42-2.802 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Contra Costa
empowers the County Administrator to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when
said county is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the Board of
Supervisors is not in session, subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors at
the earliest practicable time; and
WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property arose
within the Delta area of said county caused by rain and high winds, commencing on or
about 4:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of December, 1983, at which time the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa was not in session; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Supervisors does hereby find that the aforesaid conditions
of extreme peril did warrant and necessitate the proclamation of the existence of a
local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator of the County of Contra Costa did proclaim the
existence of a local emergency within said county on the 3rd day of December, 1983;
but only after conferring with one or more members of the Board;
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that the Froclamation of Existence
of a Local Emergency, as issued by said County Administrator, is hereby confirmed by
the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that J. Michael Walford, Public Works Director, and Milton
Kubicek, Assistant Director of Public Works, are hereby designated as the authorized
representatives for public assistance and Cecil Williams, Director, Office of
Emergency Services, is hereby designated as the authorized representative for
individual assistance of the County of Contra Costa for the purpose of receipt,
processing, and coordination of all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain
available state and federal assistance.
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that said local emergency shall be deemed to
continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Contra Costa, State of California.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
)ny,
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD CO A ITTEE
_ APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON y APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED _ OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
. 1L UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
County Administrator
Ce: public Works Director ATTESTED
County Counsel cc: State OES, Sac. ld,:. oss J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
Sheriff-Coroner State OES, Region IId -O£�AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOA D
Reclamation Districts Ju o£s 4
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M382/7-83 BY DEPUTY
"PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY"
BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, Section 42-2.802 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Contra
Costa empowers the County Administrator to proclaim the existence of a local
emergency when said county is affected or likely to be affected by a public
calamity and the Board of Supervisors is not in session, but only after
conferring with one or more members of the Board, including the Chairman, if
available, or declaring in writing that such a conference is impossible,
subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors at the earliest
practicable time; and
WHEREAS, said County Administrator does hereby find:
That beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. on December 3, 1983, conditions
of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within said
county caused by high winds and rain; and
That the aforesaid conditions of extreme peril warrant and necessitate the
proclamation of the existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, said County Administrator has made every reasonable effort to
confer with one or more members of the Board of Supervisors, including the
Chairman;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED that a local emergency now exists
throughout the Delta Area of said County; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
State Director of the Office of Emergency Services.
IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Governor of California with the request that he proclaim the
County of Contra Costa, Delta Area, to be in a state of emergency; and further
that the Governor request a Presidential Declaration.
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the existence of said
local emergency the powers, functions, and duties of the County Administrator
and the Emergency Organization of this county shall be those prescribed by
state law and the ordinances, resolutions, and approved plans of the County of
Contra Costa in order to mitigate the effects of said local emergency; and
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that said local emergency shall be
deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa, State of California.
See Addendum for more justification
M. G. Wingett
Count ministrator
Date: December 3, 1983 By: Charles A. Hammond
Chief Assistant County Administrator
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A documented justification for this request will be forwarded to State
OES, Sacramento within the next twelve hours.
cc: County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
Office of Emergency Services
Public Works Director
County Counsel
Reclamation Districts
State OES - Sacramento
State OES - Region II
Sheriff/Coroner
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ATTACHMENT A
Beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. on December 3, 1983, severe winds and
rain slashed a 600 foot levee break on Bradford Tract, Reclamation
District 2059, in the delta region of Contra Costa County. The ensuing
flooding damaged nearly 30 homes and caused the evacuation of 75 people
from the island. Due to the delicate relationship of the delta levee
system, the removal of the buffer area that Bradford Island levee provides
threatens the levees of Jersey, Webb and Bethel Islands.
I BACKGROUND
The affected area of the four islands contain approximately 3,600
residents, the majority year-round residents of Bethel Island. Nearly
50% of the affected population are retired and on fixed incomes; the
rest earn their living in either the recreational or agricultural
industry. In both cases, employment is seasonal, reaching peaks in
the summer.
Bradford Island has 80 residents, 12 who work on the island, earning
$25,000 to $30,000 a year. Forty percent of the work force is
hispanic. Crops include corn, grain sorghum, barley, wheat and hay in
addition to livestock.
II IMPACT
No deaths or injuries have been reported from Bradford Island.
Shelters were opened for the 75 evacuees by Red Cross but most have
found shelter with friends or relatives. The island has been
completely flooded. The following land value figures are based upon a
1980 study "The Value of Delta Land and the Role of Foreign Investors."
Land Value 4,528,610
Improvements - 30 homes @ $100,000 - 33,000,000
Yearly Crop Yield 665,000
The following estimate of losses includes:
Land Value 4,528,610
Improvements - 30 homes, 95% destroyed 2,850,000
Livestock
Cows 50 head @ $600 30,000
Calves 380 head @ 350 133,000
Bulls 10 head @ $3,500 35,000
Sheep 50 head @ $70 3,500
Horses 3 head @ $9,000 27,000
Wheat - 200 acres, 2.5 ton per acre 72,500
Total 7,679,610
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All public facilities on the island are inoperable and damage to sewer and
water systems have not yet been established.
Extensive Search and Rescue efforts were conducted by the Sheriff' s
Department and local organized residents. All resources of the island, as
well as elements from Bethel Island Fire District, Coast Guard and
Sheriff' s Department have been expended.
It is anticipated that the county will be requested to exempt the island
from the tax rolls creating a loss to the county.
Additional threatened areas created by the Bradford break are detailed
below:
Land Values Improvements Total
Bethel Island 65,575,000 69,078,550 134,653,000
Jersey Island 5,846,720 4,205,000 10,051,720
Webb Tract 9,162,810 145,000 9$ 07,810
Total 154,012,530
Agricultural produce from Webb is valued at $4,000,000 annually, chiefly
from corn, barley and wheat. Threatened losses include current stands of
wheat at $500,000 and livestock at 105,000. Bethel Island, in addition to
property losses mentioned above, has 400 head of cattle at a potential
cost of $260,000. Jersey Island produces $150,000 annually in corn.
Livestock on the Island is valued at $400,000.
If current damages to Bradford add to the already weakened levees of the
islands, particularly Jersey which has lost rock from several points,
significant losses into the millions would result. The homes and
livelihoods of 3,600 on Jersey and Bethel Islands would be added to the
losses already sustained by the residents of Bradford Island.
III STATE AND LOCAL RESPONSE
A - As of 9:30 p.m. , December 3, 1983, the Deputy Director, State
OES, informed County OES that the California Conservation Corp
was dispatching crews to the area and the Department of Water
Resources, as well as the Army Corps of Engineers will be making
an evaluation aerial flight on December 4, 1983.
A Local Emergency was declared November 29, 1982 and proclaimed
by the Governor December 8, for damage to several levees in the
delta. The declaration lasted until March 30, 1983.
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B - The local response to the flooding was coordinated by the Contra
Costa Office of Emergency Services and included survey teams from
County Public Works. American Red Cross opened temporary
shelters. Both the sheriff and Coast Guard dispatched patrol
boats to the scene. Bethel Island Fire Department and Contra
Costa County Sheriff' s Office coordinated the evacuation of the
75 residents of Bradford.
The Webb Tract Reclamation district has engaged Dutra
Construction to shore up its levees at an estimated cost of
$300,000. Contra Costa County Office of Emergency services
activated the local voluntary radio organization to provide
communication.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on December 6, 1983 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson and Schroder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Flooding and storm damage in the Delta
The Board having this day adopted a proclamation ratifying the
County Administrator's action proclaiming the existence of a local emergency,
in the Delta; and
In connection therewith, following discussion by Board members with
respect to the serious flooding situation in the Delta and the need for a
permanent solution, the Board:
1 . REQUESTED that letters be sent to congressional representatives
and appropriate federal agencies seeking funds for repair of damages, including
. use of funds through Public Law 99, and seeking the immediate reimbursement of
some $4 million to reclamation districts in the Delta for earlier flood damages;
2. COMMENDED the Bethel Island and Oakley Fire Protection Districts, .
the Sheiff's Marine Patrol and the Public Works Department.'s Road Crew for
their efforts during the recent storm and flooding in the Delta; .
3. REQUESTED its Water Committee (Supervisors McPeak and Torlakson)
to study a method for effecting permanent repairs to the Delta levees and identify.
sources of funding therefor;
4. REQUESTED that evacuation plans and a warning network to alert
citizens of imminent danger be reviewed;
5. REITERATED its position, previously adopted, urging that the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers' plan and the State Department of Water Resources' plan
be implemented, and urged that the State and Federal Governments commit themselves
to an -ongoing logical maintenance program that will save the Delta in a fiscally
responsible manner.
thereby"Kify that this lea true and correct copy of
sr. action taken and entered on the minutes of Mn
Board of Supervisors i the date shown.
cc: Water Committee members. J.R. OLSSON. C.,'C" NITY Ci.ERK
Bethel Island Fire Protection District and ex officio Clerk of the Board
Oakley Fire Protection District
County Sheriff-Coroner (Marine Patrol )
Public Works Director by poputy
P. W. Road Crew
P. W. Environmental Control
County Administrator
Office .of Emergency Services
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