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Resolution determining the continued existence of an emergency and authorizing procurement for emergency remediation work relating to fire damage on Sign Hill in South San Francisco.
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WHEREAS, on September 12, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to order any emergency action and enter into necessary contracts pursuant to the provisions and restrictions of California Public Contract Code Section 22050; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2020, a multi-alarm grass fire broke out on the western section of the iconic letters at Sign Hill in South San Francisco, where multiple recreational trails are located and frequently used by the public; and
WHEREAS, the wind pushed the fire quickly to the west across the southern face of the hill through the grasses and spread into the nearby tree groves, killing hundreds of trees which now pose a public safety hazard; and
WHEREAS, the fire burned over 16 acres of land and damaged a significant number of trees and trails; and
WHEREAS, although the fire has been contained, the damaged trees have since become a falling hazard and trails remain severely damaged or destroyed, creating an extremely dangerous condition for the public and rendering the Sign Hill trails unsafe for trail users, and also required them to be closed to the public; and
WHEREAS, at the November 24, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution determining the existence of an emergency as a result of the Diamond Fire, and authorized emergency repairs including removal of more than 1,500 trees directly impacted by the wildfire; and
WHEREAS, in order to remediate such dangerous conditions, City staff retained consultants and contractors to assess the scope of the damage, recommend corrective action, and undertake or contract for a substantial amount of tree removal and trail repair/remediation work in order to restore the trails and other features of Sign Hill to a safe c...
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