HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 338CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 338
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MEDINA APPROVING THE REVISED MEDINA
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX AND CONFIRMING THE CITY'S INTENTION
TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE KING COUNTY REGIONAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Medina and other jurisdictions within King County have
expressed a cooperative interest in disaster mitigation planning efforts, and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina supports disaster mitigation efforts and regional disaster
planning, and
WHEREAS, 37 public agencies, including the City of Medina, have annexes to the plan,
and
WHEREAS, additional agencies are expected to join the plan as annexes, and
WHEREAS, regular revisions and updates are required by FEMA, and
WHEREAS, a locally adopted plan reviewed and approved by FEMA is required under
the Mitigation Act of 2000, 44CFR 201,
Now, therefore, be it hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Medina as
follows:
1. The City Council hereby approves the attached Revised City of Medina Hazard
Mitigation Plan Annex and authorizes the City Manager to sign the same.
2. The City of Medina shall continue to participate in the King County Regional
Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorizes the Mayor to sign the attached Regional
Mitigation Plan Signature Form.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 13 DAY OF JULY 2009, AND SIGNED IN
AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 13 DAY OF JULY, 2009.
Approved as to form:
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Wayn D. Tanaka, City Attorney
Mark L. Nelson, Mayor
Attest:
Ral I Baker, City Clerk
City of Medina, Washington
Hazard Mitigation Strategy
Jurisdiction Profile
The City of Medina was incorporated in 1955. This 1.4 square mile residential
community is located approximately two miles west of Interstate 405 along State Route
520 and north of Interstate 90, on the east side of and bordering Lake Washington. The
2,955 (2008) resident population consists of professionals, many of whom are high
profile. The City has its own Police Department which also serves the Town of Hunts
Point. Medina contracts with the City of Bellevue for water, sewer and fire protection
services. Puget Sound Energy is the provider of gas and electric services. The seven -
member, elected Medina City Council is responsible for adoption and revisions to the
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Hazard Identification
The City of Medina is vulnerable to numerous technological, natural and human -initiated
hazards. Our hazards are the same as those identified in the RHMP Basic Plan HIVA,
with the addition of possible seiche hazard, the City of Medina being located on shores
of Lake Washington.
Primary natural threats to the City of Medina are:
• Earthquake and possible subsequent seiche, due to City's location on
Lake Washington waterfront.
• Severe Storms
• Landslides on the steep slopes bordering Lake Washington along
Medina's western boundary.
Technological hazards would include:
• Hazardous material spills along State Route 520 or release of petroleum
products from one of the two gas stations in the community.
• Power outages (downed power lines, circuit breaks, substation damage,
rolling blackouts, brownouts and interruptions)
• Boating and plane accidents
• Sewer overflow into Lake Washington
• Susceptibility to terrorist attack
Unique problems can occur in the area of Medina north of State Route 520, as a result
of an event that damages or destroys the Evergreen Point Road overpass. Evergreen
Point Road is the only road access to the area north of State Route 520. If the overpass
is inoperable, fire and emergency vehicles will be unable to reach the Point; evacuation
of injured persons by road will not be possible; gas and water pressure will be low or
non-existent (the principal gas and water mains are suspended under the overpass);
telephone lines will be cut (they also hang beneath the overpass); sewer overflow can
occur if power to the Lake Lane lift pump is interrupted and Puget Sound Energy trucks
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cannot reach the pump to supply emergency power; the damage survey by City Staff
will be greatly hampered. Identical problems will also exist on Hunts Point if the 84tn
Avenue overpass is destroyed.
A unique hazard in the City of Medina is the possibility of a seiche, following an
earthquake event, due to the waterfront location.
Other hazards in the community are the same as those as identified in the RHMP Basic
Plan HIVA.
Hazard History
The City of Medina has experienced severe winter storms as well as mudslides in the
past. These high frequency storms have created the disruption of electrical service for
extended periods of time. The last major event for the City was the significant wind
storm in December 2006, which resulted in disruption of electrical service for a period of
up to one week and fell trees and tree limbs across streets, throughout the city. The
probability of these future events is the same as the county and would be experienced
city-wide.
The Nisqually earthquake of February 2001, a low to medium frequency event, was felt
in Medina and caused minor damage to City Hall/Police Station including, disruption of
power, cracked walls and a shift/settling of the building. The Public Works Shop asphalt
pavement was also cracked as a result of the earthquake. The probability and extent of
this hazard would be the same as the county and would be experienced city-wide.
Landslides on western slopes along Lake Washington have occurred with medium
frequency and would be experienced mainly in those areas of the city. The probability
and extent of this hazard would be the same as those identified in the RHMP Basic Plan
HIVA.
Regional Goals
The City of Medina's goals and objectives are consistent with the regional goals and
objectives. Specifically, the City must encourage partnerships and increase public
awareness to reduce the obstacles associated with the limited resources of a small
organization.
Current Mitigation Efforts
The City of Medina's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, which includes a
Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis, was adopted by the Medina City
Council in November 2002. This Plan was revised in 2008, reviewed by the Emergency
Management Division of the State of Washington and found to be consistent with the
Washington Administrative Code. The plan was found to meet the criteria of WAC 118-
30-060 and RCW 38.52.070.
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The City of Medina is moving forward with mitigation efforts. Funding is through
Operating and Capital Budgets as well as available grants. The City of Medina has
obtained a grant for a mobile communications vehicle, which can and has been used as
an Emergency Operations Center. Additional grant awards have been received for
interoperable communications equipment and other funding opportunities are being
pursued.
The City of Medina has a highly -involved group of resident volunteers who serve as the
Emergency Services Committee and CERT (Citizens Emergency Response Team).
The Emergency Services Committee includes seven subcommittees (Basic Needs;
Communications; Fire, Search & Rescue; Medical; Safety & Security; Public Works; and
Neighborhood Preparedness). Medina has a strong and involved group of HAM Radio
Operators who participate in local drills, as well as the Medina Public Service Radio
Group who participate in weekly radio exercises.
The City frequently uses its website, newsletter and community events for increasing
public awareness and educating the public about emergency services and
preparedness. Citizens are encouraged to organize emergency preparedness efforts at
the individual and neighborhood levels.
City staff frequently attend meetings and training to enhance our understanding of the
regional plans within Zone 1 and all of King County.
The City of Medina participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Mitigation Strategies and Prioritization
The City of Medina will implement its strategy through Operating and Capital Budgets,
private donations, grant funds as available and possible general obligation bonds.
Large projects will be implemented over multiple budget cycles or as funding becomes
available. Priorities are numbered 1 — 3 with number 1 being of the highest priority for
benefit during disasters. Implementation will be based on prioritization and availability of
funding.
Implementation of these initiatives will require outside funding assistance to fully realize
their benefits within a reasonable timeframe. Without additional funding, the City of
Medina will continue to maintain its level of disaster mitigation preparedness and
continue to explore other avenues of funding in order to improve this preparedness
level. Medina will continue to be involved in regional planning and mutual aid
agreements with neighboring agencies.
Due to limited City resources, outside funding will be pursued whenever opportunities
arise. Medina will integrate proposed mitigation projects and strategies into all current
and future City plans and policies, providing partial or full funding as time and financial
conditions allow.
The focus of Medina's future mitigation efforts will be:
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• Earthquake and Possible Subsequent Seiche, due to City's location on
Lake Washington waterfront — Education and training, to include
evacuation procedures, in the event of a seiche. Bring Medina City Hall,
Police Station and Public Works Shop compliant with current seismic
standards, continuing training of staff and volunteers and CERT Program.
Acquisition of food, equipment and supplies that will enhance the City's
ability to protect life and property, continue City services, and preserve
natural systems and resources. Development of agreements with local
schools, churches and community organizations for use of their facilities
as shelters, medical triage and other emergency response needs.
Construction of storage facilities for emergency equipment and supplies —
placed at strategic locations throughout the community.
• Severe Storms — Dangerous tree trimming program, training and
education with PSE, back-up generators.
• Landslides on the steep slopes bordering Lake Washington along
Medina's western boundary — Mitigation plans in new construction,
enforcing building codes for all current construction, education of
community through written communication in city newsletters as well as
local programs addressing the issue.
Technological Hazards and Mitigation Efforts would include:
Hazardous Material Spills Along State Route 520 or release of
petroleum products from one of the two gas stations in the community —
Education of staff and community in emergency preparedness roles and
procedures — CERT Program which began in Medina and Hunts Point in
August 2006.
• Power Outages (downed power lines, circuit breaks, substation damage,
rolling blackouts, brownouts and interruptions) — generator back up.
• Boating and Plane Accidents — Alliance with Mercer Island Marine
Patrol, distribution of boating safety to community, training and education
for response to emergencies.
• Sewer Overflow into Lake Washington — E-lert Program to notify
residents of emergency, emergency radio communication. Increased
public awareness and education.
• Susceptibility to Terrorist Attack — Continuing training and education.
Further enhancement of interoperable communications in mobile
command vehicle, a shared regional asset, City staff member on EMAC.
Search for grant funding for response and mitigation of regional terrorist
threat. City has received grant funding for a mobile command vehicle, a
regional asset, which is being used for mitigation and response to events.
City has received grant funding for development of a Terrorism Annex to
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the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, which was
adopted in April 2004.
Criteria used for the prioritization of mitigation efforts are:
• Benefit/cost Review
• Support Life and Safety
• Continuity of Government Services
• Public Education and Awareness
Benefit Cost Review included replacement costs for critical facilities and equipment and
estimation of a single life saved as $2.3 million (figure used following the World Trade
Center Terrorist attack). A ratio more favorable than 1 to 1 was necessary for projects to
be considered in the City's strategy. The cost was applied against losses to be averted.
Completed Initiatives
Initiative 2006-006, "To provide emergency back-up power to all critical facilities - using
emergency generators to maintain electricity to Medina's critical facilities" has been
completed, with Medina City Council approval of funding for this equipment, at their
regular City Council Meeting of May 14, 2007
Efforts to mitigate risk for our jurisdiction are continuing.
New Initiatives
There are no new initiatives at this time.
Plan Development and Implementation
A consultant, Linda Nosen, was hired by the City of Medina to complete its
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, which was adopted in November 2002.
Many of the elements for the Hazard Mitigation Plan were derived from that document.
Existing plans, including the 2009 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan,
studies reports and technical information available were reviewed and incorporated in
the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan.
At its regular City Council Meeting on January 9, 2006, the City Council passed
Resolution No. 313, Agreeing to be Part of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and
Process and Agreeing to Adopt the Plan Over Time, Given FEMA Approval.
Draft of the City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed by the City Manager
as the Project Lead and the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Review was
completed by City Staff as well as the Medina Emergency Committee, a group of
Medina residents who will play a vital role in the event of an emergency. The draft plan
was noticed in the local newspaper and posted on the City's website for public review
and comment, prior to a public hearing and opportunity for public comment. All
interested parties were involved in the planning process. Further review was
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accomplished by the Medina City Council, prior to public hearing and opportunity for
public comment at the regular City Council Meeting of March 13, 2006, during which no
comments were received and the Local Annex to the King County Regional Hazard
Mitigation Plan was approved. As required, the plan was then sent to King County, the
State of Washington and FEMA, for their review and subsequent approval. Resolution
No. 321, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Inter -Jurisdictional Regional
Hazard Mitigation Plan, as Approved by the Federal Emergency Management Act
(FEMA) was passed at the regular City Council Meeting on January 8, 2007.
This July 2009 City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan has been updated and has been
reviewed by city staff and the citizens of Medina. The public are partners in the
development of this 2009 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The City of Medina has coordinated this plan with Rich Tokarzewski and Jeff Bowers,
King County Office of Emergency Management. The City will implement its plan
through the sources below, unless and until other sources become available.
• General Operating Budget
• State and Federal Grants
Public Participation
Public participation has been an integral part of the process of the development of this
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
All public comments received at any time will be followed up.
Plan Adoption
Final adoption of the Plan was accomplished during a regularly scheduled City Council
Meeting on January 8, 2007, following acceptance by the County, State and FEMA.
Final adoption of the 2009 Plan will take place at a regularly scheduled City Council
Meeting, following acceptance by the County, State and FEMA.
Plan Maintenance
The City Manager will be responsible for annual review of Medina's Hazard Mitigation
Plan each year, prior to presentation to the City Council for approval. Any changes that
are necessary will be presented to the public during the City Council regular meeting in
December, or earlier, for public comment. The Plan will also be reviewed after disaster
events. The City will send a report to King County, as holder of the Regional Hazard
Mitigation Plan, which will address any changes made to the City's Plan. The Regional
Plan will be sent to the State on an annual basis in December of each year.
The City Council will be notified of any administrative changes or updates but
substantive and legal changes would require adoption of a resolution.
City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan — July 2009
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County — Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Medina
Type of Hazard: Earthquake
Category: Support Life, Safety, and continuity of government services
Priority: 1 Plan Adoption #: 2009-001
Brief Description of Project: Secure all electronic equipment to avoid
damage/destruction in the event of a catastrophic earthquake. This would
protect all City -owned computers and communications equipment.
Rationale for Project: Computers and electronic equipment are not
fastened or secured to their location. In the event of an earthquake, violent
shaking could cause the destruction of those units. This would in turn cost
the City money and has the potential of interrupting government services.
Costs were based on current labor and materials costs.
RHMP Goals: Support life and safety and Government services.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Medina, Director of Public Works
Cost of Project: $2,500
Estimated Time Period Implemented: Contingent upon available financing.
Funding Sources: Operating Budget
Status: Waiting for funding.
Benefit/Cost Ratio: $100,000/$2,500
40:1
City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan — July 2009
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County — Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Medina
Type of Hazard: Multi Hazard (earthquake, winter storms, fires, landslides, etc)
Category: Support Life Safety and Public Education/Awareness
Priority: 1 Plan Adoption #: 2009-002
Brief Description of Project: Create a CERT Team - Citizen Emergency
Response Team
Rationale for Project: Recognizing the hazard and proposed solution,
resolution, and/or specified law or regulation impinging on the project.
Provide additional support during disasters.
RHMP Goals: Support life and safety
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Medina, Police Chief
Cost of Project: $50,000 annually based on 2009 staff support costs and costs of
supplies.
Estimated Time Period Implemented: Contingent upon available funding.
Funding Sources: Unknown
Status: This program, already begun, is currently poised to restart,
contingent upon available funding.
BenefiVCost Ratio: $2.3 Million/$250,000 ($50,000 annually for 5 years)
9:1
City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan — July 2009
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County — Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Medina
Type of Hazard: Multi Hazard (earthquake, winter storms, multi -casualty incidents
including terrorist attacks, etc.)
Category: Support Life, Safety, and continuity of government services.
Priority: 1 Plan Adoption #: 2009-003
Brief Description of Project: To provide disaster supply storage at
Medina City Hall. This storage will contain disaster supplies for city
employees during extended emergencies. The type of supplies would
include items such as: blankets, cots, food and water, medical supplies, and
more.
Rationale for Project: (Recognizing the hazard and proposed solution,
resolution, and/or specified law or regulation impinging on the project).
Identified needs for employees forced to stay extended periods of time. It is
difficult to put a dollar cost to the loss of a life. For this Initiative $2.3 M is the
figure used for loss of a life based on the World Trade Center Attacks of
9-11-2001.
RHMP Goals: Support life and safety
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Medina, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Police
Department
Cost of Project: $25,000 based on 2009 supply prices.
Estimated Time Period Implemented: Contingent upon available funding.
Funding Sources: Operating Budget
Status: This program is partially funded and approximately 50% complete.
Benefit/Cost Ratio: $2.3 Million/25,000
92:1
City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan — July 2009
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County — Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Medina
Type of Hazard: Multi Hazard (earthquake, winter storms, multi -casualty incidents
including terrorist attacks).
Category: Support Life, Safety, and continuity of government services.
Priority: 1 Plan Adoption #: 2009-004
Brief Description of Project: To provide disaster supply storage at
strategic locations throughout the City of Medina. Each unit will contain
supplies for citizens during emergencies. The type of supplies would include
items such as: blankets, cots, medical supplies, two-way radios, search &
rescue equipment, etc.
Rationale for Project: (Recognizing the hazard and proposed solution,
resolution, and/or specified law or regulation impinging on the project).
Identified needs for individuals in need of shelter, medical care or other
emergency services. It is difficult to put a dollar cost to the loss of a life. For
this Initiative $2.3 M is the figure used for loss of a life based on the World
Trade Center Attacks of 9-11-2001.
RHMP Goals: Support life and safety and government services.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Medina, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Police
Department
Cost of Project: $60,000
Estimated Time Period Implemented: Contingent on available funding.
Funding Sources: Partially funded by Operating Budget
Status: Partially funded and continuing.
Benefit/Cost Ratio: $2.3 Million/$60,000
38:1
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Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County — Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Medina
Type of Hazard: Earthquake
Category: Support Life, Safety, and continuity of government services.
Priority: 1 Plan Adoption #: 2009-005
Brief Description of Project: Bring Medina City Hall/Police Station
compliant with current seismic standards.
Rationale for Project: Currently, Medina City Hall/Police Station is not
retrofit to current seismic standards/codes. In the event of a catastrophic
earthquake, the building is likely to fail causing destruction, interruption in
government services, and potential loss of life. For this Initiative, $2.3 M is
the figure used for loss of a life based on the figures used in the World Trade
Center attacks of 911112001 and $2.0 M the repair or replacement of City
Hall/Police Station due to the absence of modern seismic upgrades.
RHMP Goals: Support life and safety, continuity of government services.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Medina, Director of Public Works
Cost of Project: $150,000 based on preliminary cost estimate.
Estimated Time Period Implemented: Two or three years
Funding Sources: Partially funded by CIP plan.
Status:
Benefit/Cost Ratio: $4.3 Million/$150,000
28:1
City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan — July 2009
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan of King County — Initiatives
Jurisdiction Agency: City of Medina
Type of Hazard: Multi Hazard (earthquake, winter storms, multi -casualty incidents
including terrorist attacks).
Category: Support Life, Safety, and continuity of government services.
Priority: 2 Plan Adoption #: 2009-006
Brief Description of Project: To provide for under -grounding of cable and
telecommunications lines.
Rationale for Project: Communications are a critical need in the event of a
disaster. Continued abilities for communication would provide the important
elements of security and safety for the community. It is difficult to put a
dollar cost to the loss of a life. For this Initiative, $2.3 M is the figure used for
loss of a life based on the attack of the World Trade Center of 911112001.
RHMP Goals: Support life and safety and government services.
Lead Jurisdiction: City of Medina, Director of Public Works
Cost of Project: $1,500,000
Estimated Time Period Implemented: Contingent on available funding.
Funding Sources: General Obligation Bonds — Grant Funding
Status: Currently, power, cable and telecommunications lines are above
ground in the City of Medina, including critical facilities..
BenefiVCost Ratio: $2.3Million/$1,500,000
1.5:1
City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan — July 2009
Regional Mitigation Plan
Signature Form
hereby commit the jurisdiction of the City of Medina to actively participating in the
Regional Mitigation Plan. I understand that each jurisdiction participating in the Plan is
individually responsible for accomplishing the tasks listed below.
❑ Designate a Point of Contact for this jurisdiction to coordinate mitigation planning
efforts.
Kris Finnigan kfinnigan@medina-wa.gov 425.233.6429
Point of Contact
email address phone number
❑ Ensure the governing body of this jurisdiction adopts the Regional Mitigation Plan by
local ordinance.
❑ Contribute at no cost available geographic data necessary to development of the
Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis including, but not limited to:
• land use data
• development patterns
• population figures
• infrastructure systems
• hazard data
❑ Develop a Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) based on the Hazard Identification and
Vulnerability Analysis. The LMS will include:
• a set of mitigation goals specific to this jurisdiction aimed at reducing long-
term vulnerability to hazards
• a list of mitigation projects and actions
• a description of how projects and actions will be prioritized and implemented
• Involvement in NIFP compliance
• Other FEMA required plan components as listed
❑ Develop a schedule for updating this jurisdiction's LMS and geographic data
contained within the Regional Mitigation Plan.
❑ Incorporate recommendations, policies, and strategies included in the LMS into
other local planning tools and methods such as land use plans, Capital
Improvements Plans, site review processes, and zoning ordinances.
Signature of Chief Elected Official
City of Medina Hazard Mitigation Plan — July 2009
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