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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 119-87 71 RESOLUTION NO. 119-87 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ACCEPTING SANTA ANA ROAD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SANTA LUCIA TO THE INTERSECTION OF CORRIENTE The Council of the City of Atascadero resolves as follows : 1 . Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1806 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the following streets are hereby accepted into the city street system: Street Name Lengthin—Feet Miles Santa Ana 10, 032+— 1 . 9 ` 2 . A copy of this resolution shall be furnished to : Gordon T . Davis Cattle Co . On motion by Council Member MACKEY and seconded by Council Member BOURBEAU the Atascadero City Council hereby adapts the foregoing resolution in its entirety on the following roll call vote : AYES; COUNCILMEMBERS BOURBEAU, MACKEY AND MAYOR NORRIS NOES : COUNCILWOMAN BORGESON ABSENT : COUNCILMAN HANDSITY ADOPTED: 12/8/87 ATTEST : -- — --- -------- BOYD C . SHARITZ BARBARA NO IS, Mayor City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT : 4RE J ENSEN PAUL M. SENSIBAUGH cTi* y Att n Director of Public Works 0401 NTE NO, v of r > K% h WW 41 co Tcn jj a � � �yF 1f ;tti�a.►il _ b 0 OO nh,�N V AGrNDA RESOLUTION 120-87 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO OPPOSING FUTURE SHIPMENT OF ROCKET FUEL THROUGH ATASCADERO CITY LIMITS VIA STATE HIGHWAY 101 WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation and the California Highway Patrol have authorized Highways 46 and 101 as alternate routes to Vandenberg Air Force Base for the trans- port of highly toxic rocket propellant; and WHEREAS, up to nine shipments of highly toxic fuel is expected to be transported to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Highways 46 and 101 during the month of December, 1987 ; and WHEREAS, use of Highways 46 and 101, from Bakersfield, represents an unreasonably long route traversing two-way traffic on Highway 46 and the Cuesta Grade on Highway 101; two known dangerous routes; and WHEREAS, the potential spill of the shipment of toxic fuel represents a significant health hazard to the residents of Atascadero; and WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero, the County of San Luis Obispo, and other cities within San Luis Obispo County do not have resources nor trained personnel to handle a hazardous spill or disaster that could result from a potential mishap in the transport of toxic rocket fuels; and WHEREAS, rerouting of highly toxic rocket propellent, via Route 5 and Highway 166 represents a shorter , less hazardous route through a less populated area. THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Atascadero City Council does hereby oppose the transport of toxic rocket fuel through Atascadero City Limits via State Highway 101. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BORGESON, BOURBEAU, MACKEY AND MAYOR NORRIS NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMAN HANDSITY ADOPTED: 12/8/87 • ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO B YD HARITZ BARBARA N RRIS City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: #iA Y G SEN r e APPROVED A TO CONTENT: RAft M CHA L SHE N City Manager ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ..,�.. - POST OFFICE BOX 747 ATASCADERO,CALIFORNIA 93423 POLICE DEPARTMENT PHONE: (805) 466-8000 POST OFFICE BOX 747 ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93423 CITY COUNCIL PHONE: (805) 466-8600 CITY CLERK tasea elc® CITY TREASURER CITY MANAGER INCORPORATED JULY 2,4979 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 6005 LEWIS AVENUE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ATASCADERO,CALIFORNIA 93422 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PHONE: (805) 466-2141 December 4, 1987 Mr. Carl Hysen Chairman of the Board County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors- County Government Center San Luis Obispo, California 93408 Dear Chairman Hysen: The City of Atascadero is very concerned about the sudden intended transport of large quantities of lethal fuels through the city limits of Atascadero. The exposure potential to Atascadero is great due to Highway 101 traversing through the middle of the city for a distance of seven miles. Atascadero does not have equipment nor personnel expertise to deal with a potential ' spill disaster , subjecting our community of 21,000 residents to potential extreme peril. Atascadero joins in with the other cities and the County of San. Luis Obispo calling for an extension of the December 17, 1987 transport moratorium until the Air Force alternate risk assess- ment study is completed and the County has an opportunity to hold public hearings and review recommendations. It is very important that the study have involvement by local officials, familiar with transportation hazards unique to San Luis Obispo County, prior to the conclusion of the study. Until such time as the risk assessment study is completed, Atascadero strongly objects to any further premature shipments and requests additional required shipments to be reverted to known safe routes previously utilized. We are very concerned with the total lack of communication on this issue. We feel it is appalling that Federal and State agencies take upon themselves complete unilateral authority to make decisions having potentially devistating consequences on local communities. Very truly yours, Barbara Norris Mayor } County of San Luis Obispo COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER - SAN LUIS OBISPO,CAUFORNIA 93408 - (805)549-5011 T0: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: WILLIAM E. BRIAM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DATE: DECEMBER 8, 1987 SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION OF TOTAL ROCKET FUEL MATERIALS TO VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE History In September of this year, shipments of rocket fuel to Vandenberg AFB, through the Los Angeles area, were temporarily discontinued while alternative routes were examined. In early October, the county was informed that the Air Force would be conducting "risk assessments" of alternative routes and that Highway 166 in the southern portion of our county was one of the alternatives to be considered. The Board of Supervisors directed that we correspond with appropriate officials to: 1. Ask that our county be involved in the "risk assessment," and be able to review and comment on the final draft. 2. That all forms of transportation be studied, including rail , ship and air. 3. That mitigation measures such as pre-shipment notification to local governments, use of pilot cars, and limitation of transport hours be considered. That was done on October 27, 1987. No comment was received from any of the parties until the week of November 30, 1987 at which time we were notified by the Air Force that an "interim alternative route" had been selected. Formal notice that Highway 46 and Highway 101 would be used came on Monday, November 30, just two days before shipments through our county commenced. No risk assessment of alternative routes has been conducted as of this date. Shipments took place on Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3. Since that time we have been in constant contact with both Congressman Leon Panetta and Bill Thomas for assistance. Through their efforts, further shipments will not take place until December 17 at the earliest. In addition, they have received the commitment of the Air Force that the risk assessment of alternative routes will be completed by December 15. Actions to Date On Wednesday, December 2, our Emergency Services staff scheduled a meeting of representatives from Vandenberg AFB and county and city emergency responders to attempt to prepare for the impending shipments. Board of Supervisors Page 2 December 8, 1987 Letters to our congressional delegation were sent on December 4, 1987 summarizing our extreme frustration with the communications surrounding this issue. Recommendation It is recommended that staff be directed to immediately do the following: 1. Get mandatory participation with the California Highway Patrol and Air Force in the conduct of their risk analysis of alternative ground transportation routes. 2. Continue to stress that alternative forms of transportation such as rail , air or ship be considered. Also, manufacture of the rocket fuel on base should be considered. 3. Continue to stress improved communication between the Air Force and local government about delivery times and routes. The current six-hour notification is insufficient. 4. Stress the need to get cooperation from Vandenberg AFB's staff in terms of training and equipment for our emergency response personnel. 5. Work directly with our cities and the County of Kern regarding issues of route selection. 6. Continue to stress that future handling of this situation must involve much better communication than has taken place in this instance. 7. Work with the involvement of our Federal and State elected representatives. WEB/bkrn (8378v) County of San Luis Obispo COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER • SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA 93408 • (805)549-5011 December 4, 1987 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Congressman Leon Panetta D-Carmel Valley 16th District 339 Cannon House Office Building Washington , DC 20515 Dear Congressman Panetta : Our thanks for your close liaison on the issue of transport of rocket fuels through our County and on getting us some breathing room by negotiating a one week moratorium on further shipments . It is our understanding that the Air Force will have conducted a risk assessment by December 15th and that no shipments will be made before that date . We must have input into that process , as the alternate route that has been selected is not only extremely dangerous but passes through almost the entire length of our County and all of our highly populated areas . Not only is that a concern , but so is the fact that the route was selected and used with little or no notification of local agencies . The folly of selecting that route was borne out when the first shipment passed through our county. One of the trucks became disabled on Cuesta Grade , barely made it through the City of San Luis Obispo , and sat inoperative for several hours just south of the City. The frustrating aspect of this whole situation is that the Los Angeles area was able to have shipments ceased along their highways while a "risk assessment" of alternative routes took place. No such assessment has taken place , yet we fall heir to the shipments with wholly inadequate notice . You will find along the shipment route three over capacity State institutions housing an overly large share of the states incarcerated population , many of whom came from the Southern California area . Yet you will not find a proportionate share of facilities in Los Angeles , a testament to the fact that, we have less of a voice with regards to matters like these . We believe that we ' ve taken more than our fair share in many areas , and cannot tolerate another path of least resistance decision . While we don ' t have the numbers , we have citizens whose lives and safety count every bit as high as those in other areas of the state . Congressman Leon Panetta December 4, 1987 Page Two A selected route could not have been chosen that would have put more of our citizens and communities at risk. Not only that, but the "detour" through Kern and San Luis Obispo Counties adds hours to the transport time of this highly volatile material and takes it over many highways far more dangerous than the Southern California freeway system. In short , we must take whatever action necessary to prevent use of an "alternative route" that exposes the vast majority of our citizens . We recognize the significance of the role played by these rocket fuel materials at Vandenburg AFB . However, we feel we cannot overemphasize the importance of involving our local emergency planning and response staff in the analysis of these very important issues . We have corresponded with Congressman Collins in the attached letter, but seek your continued support in preventing this unreasonable hazard to itizens . Sincerely, cerely, WILLIAM E . BRIAM CARL HYSEN County Administrator Chairman , Board of Supervisors cc : Congressman Bill Thomas, 20th Congressional District Senator Ken Maddy, 14th Senatorial District Assemblyman Eric Seastrand , 29th Assembly District Assemblyman Jack O' Connell , 35th Assembly District Congressman Robert Lagomarsino , 19th Congressional District Commander, California Highway Patrol , Sacramento Santa Barbara County Administrative Office Kern County Administrative Office California Highway Patrol , San Luis Obispo Office California Department of Forestry/ County Fire Department County Sheriff County of San Luis Ohispo COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER • SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA 93408 • (805)549-5011 December 4 , 1987 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Congressman Bill Thomas U . S . Representative, 20th District House Office Building Washington , DC 20515 Dear Congressman Thomas : Our thanks for your close liaison on the issue of transport of rocket fuels through our County and on getting us some breathing room by negotiating a one week moratorium on further shipments . It is our understanding that the Air Force will have conducted a risk assessment by December 15th and that no shipments will be made before that date . We must have input into that process , as the alternate route that has been selected is not only extremely dangerous but passes through almost the entire length of our County and all of our highly populated areas . Not only is that a concern , but so is the fact that the route was selected and used with little or no notification of local agencies . The folly of selecting that route was borne out when the first shipment passed through our county . One of the trucks became disabled on Cuesta Grade , barely made it through the City of San Luis Obispo , and sat inoperative for several hours just south of the City . The frustrating aspect of this whole situation is that the Los Angeles area was able to have shipments ceased along their highways while a "risk assessment" of alternative routes took place . No such assessment has taken place, yet we fall heir to the shipments with wholly inadequate notice . You will find along the shipment route three over capacity State institutions housing an overly large share of the states incarcerated population , many of whom came from the Southern California area . Yet you will not find a proportionate share of facilities in Los Angeles , a testament to the fact that we have less of a voice with regards to matters like these . We, believe that we' ve taken more than our fair share in many areas , and cannot tolerate another path of least resistance decision . While we don ' t have the numbers , we have citizens whose lives and safety count every bit as high as those in other areas of the state . Congressman Bill Thomas December 4, 1987 Page Two A selected route could not have been chosen that would have put more of our citizens and communities at risk. Not only that , but the "detour" through Kern and San Luis Obispo Counties adds hours to the transport time of this highly volatile material and takes it over many highways far more dangerous than the Southern California freeway system. In short , we must take whatever action necessary to prevent use of an "alternative route" that exposes the vast majority of our citizens . We recognize the significance of the role played by these rocket fuel materials at Vandenburg AFB . However, we feel we cannot overemphasize the importance of involving our local emergency planning and response staff in the analysis of these very important issues . We have corresponded with Congressman Collins in the attached letter, but seek your continued support in preventing this unreasonable hazard to our citizens . Sincerely, Sincerely, WILLIAM E . BRIAM CARL HYSEN County Administrator Chairman , Board of Supervisors cc : Congressman Leon Panetta, 16th Congressional District Senator Ken Maddy, 14th Senatorial District Assemblyman Eric Seastrand , 29th Assembly District Assemblyman Jack O' Connell , 35th Assembly District Congressman Robert Lagomarsino , 19th Congressional District Commander, California Highway Patrol , Sacramento Santa Barbara County Administrative Office Kern County Administrative Office California Highway Patrol , San Luis Obispo Office California Department of Forestry/ County Fire Department County Sheriff 0 0 County of San Luis Obispo COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER • SAN Luis OBISPO,CALIFORNIA 93408 • (805)549-5011 December 4 , 1987 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Congresswoman Cardiss Collins , Chair Government Activities and Transportation Subcommittee Rayburn House Office Building Room B-350-A-B Washington , D. C . 20515 Dear Congresswoman Collins : The transportation of rocket fuel materials through San Luis Obispo County has recently become an issue of increased and great concern . In an October 27 letter to your Committee, we respectfully requested that the issue of ground transportation of Nitrogen Tetroxide (rocket fuel ) to Vandenburg Air Force Base be thoroughly evaluated in a risk assessment and that local jurisdictions like San Luis Obispo County be given the opportunity to review and comment on that assessment . The Air Force has not conducted a risk assessment , and has clearly not involved this County in any consideration of routes . We have found out only this week that the Air Force has also designated an " interim alternate route" over some of the most dangerous highways in this county . The selected route also passes the most heavily populated areas of our County, and is clearly the most unreasonable path for this highly toxic material . Beyond that , our notice about the route selection and first shipment came just the day before shipments began . This kind of cavalier attitude about the impact on the local communities is unacceptable . As you might expect , our last minute notification was both a surprise and a disappointment to San Luis Obispo County and its cities . We' re sure that these unilateral actions by the Air Force must be a great disappointment to your committee . Consequently, we must again strongly request your Committee to work with the Department of Transportation and the Department of Defense to implement the following actions . 1 . Complete the preparation of a detailed risk assessment study relating to transportation of the rocket fuel materials . The study should address all alternatives , such as other transportation modes and manufacture of the material right at Vandenburg AFB . The study should also include an analysis of Congresswoman Collins December 4, , 1987 page 2 . various mitigation measures such as escort vehicles , pre-notification efforts and special emergency response training . Former, or alternate routes through the Los Angeles area should also continue to be viewed as available alternatives . 2 . San Luis Obispo County and other local jurisdictions should have an opportunity to review and comment on the risk assessment study prior to its finalization . 3 . No " interim alternate route" should be designated or utilized without the benefit of a completed risk assessment and the opportunity for local input . 4 . If an interim alternate route designation is absolutely necessary for national security reasons , then the Highway 166 route should be considered as an alternative to the presently designated route . We recognize the significance of the role played by these rocket fuel materials at Vandenburg AFB. However, we feel we cannot overemphasize the importance of involving our local emergency planning and response staff in the analysis of these very important issues . Again , thank you very much for your assistance in this regard . Since e-1 Sincerely, Carl Hys William E . Briam Chairman , Board of Supervisors County Administrator cc : Congressman Leon Panetta, 16th Congressional District Congressman Bill Thomas , 20th Congressional District Senator Ken Maddy, 14th Senatorial District Assemblyman Eric Seastrand , 29th Assembly District Assemblyman Jack O' Connell , 35th Assembly District Congressman Robert Lagomarsino , 19th Congressional District Commander, California Highway Patrol , Sacramento California Highway Patrol , San Luis Obispo Office California Department of Forestry/County Fire Department County Sheriff Kern County Administrative Office Santa Barbara County Administrative Office M E M O R A N D U M DATE: 12/2/87 TO: Michael Shelton, City Manager FROM: Michael Hicks, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Vandenberg rocket fuel shipments You may have seen the KSBY News broadcast on 12/1/87, regarding the shipments of rocket fuel across Highway 46 to Highway* 101 southbound to Vandenberg Air Force Base. The first I knew of such a plan was while watching the news and saw. the San Luis Obispo Fire Chief being interviewed regarding the city' s notification. This made me curious as to why we in the North County were not notified. The San Luis Obispo City and the San Luis Obispo County Administrators office were notified. My research has resulted in the following information: 1 ) Vandenberg notified the San Luis Obispo Office of Emergency Services , who in turn notified the County Administrator's Office, as well as the San Luis Obispo Fire Department, that sometime in the next 24 hours there would be a shipment through the County (Highway 46 south on Highway 101 through the City of Atascadero) . The product or products to be shipped are: a. Red fuming nitric acid Health hazards: Poisonous, may be fatal if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases. Run-off from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Fire hazards : May ignite other combustible materials (wood, paper, oil , etc. ) Violent reaction with water. Reaction with fuels may be violent. Run-off to sewers may create fire or explosion hazard. This is the same product that was being shipped to Vandenberg through Santa Barbara a couple of years ago which leaked and caused a large scale emergency. Memo - 12/2/87 Page 2 b. Nitrogen Tetroxide Health hazards : Poisonous , may be fatal if inhaled. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. Run-off from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Fire hazards : May ignite other combustible materials (wood, paper, oil, etc. ) . Mixture with fuels may explode. Container may explode in heat of fire. Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors , outdoors , or in sewers. Needless to say, if an accident was to happen while these products were being transported through our City, we would not have adequate resources to deal with this type of disaster. It is my opinion there wouldn't be adequate resources in the entire County to deal with such an incident. In addition, these are the same products that were being transported through Southern California until Mayor Bradley and others decided it was too dangerous . It is my opinion, as well as that of the Fire Chiefs of this County, that a better route is available ( I-5 and across 166 ) which is a sparsely populated area. This is only an information item at this time and I will be proactive with the County Fire Chiefs Association in getting the route changed and in formulating a better notification system regarding the movement of hazardous materials , unless I am advised otherwise. I suggest the Managers group and the Mayors group also pursue this item. You may want to give copies of this memo to the Council as I have had inquiries from Council . MIKE HI S t�L MH:pg CC: BattalionChief Captains DECEMBER 2 , 1987 (SENT 10: 30 A.M. ) TO: SENATOR MADDY STATE CAPITOL, ROOM 305 SACRAMENTO, CA. 95814 ASSEMBLYMAN ERIC SEASTRAND STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO, CA. 95814 GOVERNOR DEUKMEJIAN STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO, CA. 95814 CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM THOMAS 1830 TRUXTUN AVE. #200 BAKERSFIELD, CA. 93301 THE CITY OF ATASCADERO IS HIGHLY CONCERNED WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION OF ROCKET FUEL TO VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE THROUGH THE CITY ON HIGHWAY 101. WE DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESOURCES TO HANDLE A POSSIBLE SSIBLE ACCIDENT. WE STRONGLY SUPPORT THE RE-ROUTING OF THIS CARGO VIA HIGHWAY 166 (A LESS HAZARDOUS ROUTE THROUGH A LESS POPULATED AREA) . (56 WORDS ) (TO BE SENT WESTERN UNION, 3-5 HOUR SERVICE)