HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 6611RESOLUTION 6611 • RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE
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ALTO V/~ ~~ BARRON PARK ASSOCIATION FOR ITS
SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE BARRON PARK
EVACUATION DRILL
WHEREAS, Palo Alto residents, local industry, and City
officials and staff are concerned about the threat of a hazardous
materials incident occurring in Pulo Alto: and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the 1arron Park Association
took the initiative in suggesting that its neighborhood would
provide the opportunity to test the ability of the City and
community to respond to an emergency evacuation: and
WHEREAS, the Barron Park Association directors worked with
City staff to develop the evacuation element of the Palo Alto
Hazardous Materials Emergency ~espnnse Plan and a prototype
evacuation plan; and
WHEREAS, the Barron Park Association was instrumental in
encouraging the majority of ~arron Park households in the
designated area to participate in the evacuation drill held on
Saturday, April 25, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the Barron Park Evacuation Drill most sue:cessfully
accomplished its objectives, namely: to test the Hazardous
Materials Emergency Response Plan and the prototype evacuation
plan, to provide training for City personnel, to test the
cooperative response, and to foster cooperation between industry,
tne community, and the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the council of the City
of Palo Alto dces hereby express its appreciation and gratitude to
the Barron Park Association for its support and part ic ipat ion in
the Barron Park Evacuation Drill and for its continuing iedication
to active community involvement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: May 26, 1987
AY'ES:
NOES:
Bechtel, fletcher, Klein, Levy, Patitucci, Sutorius, Woolley
None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Cobb, Renzel
ATrES~dw CityC e
APJrl~VED AS ~: ~,.,,~
City .Mar-ager
APPROVED:
Mayor