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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GILROY ADOPTING THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY
COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN AND THE
GILROY ANNEX
WHEREAS, wildfires pose a significant threat to the safety, property, and environment of
communities within Santa Clara County, particularly in the wildland-urban interface (WUI);
and
WHEREAS, the development of a comprehensive wildfire protection plan is critical to
reducing the risk of wildfires and enhancing community preparedness, resilience, and recovery;
and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) was updated
in 2023, through the collaboration of the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, CAL FIRE, the
County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management, local stakeholders, and community
input; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 CWPP update builds upon the previous 2016 plan, incorporating enhanced
mitigation strategies, priority areas for wildfire risk reduction, community collaboration, and
public education initiatives to address the increasing wildfire threat; and
WHEREAS, a supporting annex was developed specifically for the Gilroy Planning Area (the
“Gilroy Annex”), outlining tailored mitigation measures and priorities to protect the lives,
property, and critical infrastructure within the City of Gilroy; and
WHEREAS, the CWPP and Gilroy Annex were developed through a robust public engagement
process that included multiple community outreach events, public feedback opportunities, and the
participation of various stakeholders to ensure that the plan reflects local needs and priorities;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy has reviewed the Santa Clara County CWPP and the Gilroy
Annex, both of which provide essential strategies and resources for wildfire prevention and
preparedness within the city; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the CWPP and Gilroy Annex will help the City of Gilroy align
with regional wildfire prevention efforts, secure potential funding for mitigation projects, and
enhance coordination with state and local agencies during wildfire emergencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gilroy hereby
adopts the Santa Clara County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and the Gilroy
Annex, and directs city staff to incorporate the provisions of these plans into the City’s hazard
mitigation strategies, land-use planning, and emergency preparedness efforts.
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Resolution No. 2024-53
SCC Comm. Wildfire Plan
City Council Regular Meeting | 11/04/2024
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November 2024 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BRACCO, ARMENDARIZ, MARQUES, HILTON,
CLINE, TOVAR, BLANKLEY
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
APPROVED:
_________________________
Marie Blankley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Minor, Interim City Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK
I, BETH MINOR, Interim City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Resolution No. 2024-53 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a City Resolution, duly adopted
by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a Regular Meeting of said held on Council held Monday, November
4, 2024, with a quorum present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of
Gilroy this Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Beth Minor
Interim City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
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