HomeMy WebLinkAbout73-33 - Commending City Employees - El Monte Chemical Plant ExplosionRESOLUTION NO. 72-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA COMMENDING CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR DILIGENT AND
PROFESSIONAL HANDLING OF THE DISASTER FOLLOWING THE
EL MONTE CHEMICAL PLANT EXPLOSION OCCURRING APRIL 2,
1973.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
THAT, WHEREAS, on April 2, 1973 in late afternoon, an explosion
occurred at the E1 Monte Chemical Company, located at 829 17th Street
in the City of Costa Mesa; and
WHEREAS, said explosion killed two employees of the El Monte
Chemical Company and injured persons in surrounding business and indus-
trial establishments; and
WHEREAS, said explosion resulted in a fire at the E1 Monte Chemical
Company, and destroyed property for many blocks around the center of the
explosion area; and
WHEREAS, said explosion deposited debris on public streets and
parkways, as well as on private property throughout the area; and
WHEREAS, the employees of the City of Costa Mesa were required to
and did instantaneously react in meeting the emergency which followed
the explosion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
THAT, the Fire Department for the City of Costa Mesa is to be
commended for containing the fire, and conducting salvage operations
following the explosion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Police Department is to be com-
mended for its response in controlling traffic, prohibiting looting,
isolating the area and routing the curious away from the danger area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Street Division and the Park
Division of the City of Costa Mesa be commended for their contributions
in clearing debris and maintaining access for emergency vehicles, and
personnel arriving and leaving the site of the explosion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the search and rescue team for the
City of Costa Mesa in their first actual test as an emergency unit, be
commended for their response to the disaster in southwest Costa Mesa.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other City employees, whether
involved as individuals or through their departments, be commended for
the unselfish professional humanitarian response to their duties, in
meeting all of the contingencies of the disaster occurring on the afore-
said date.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be delivered
to the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police to be read aloud at the next
general muster of Police and Fire Personnel, and that a copy be placed
on the bulletin board in each department within the City, so that the
respect and appreciation of the City Council may be expressed to all
employees.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1973.
of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Co)Ka Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa and
ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa hereby
certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 73-33 was duly and.
regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of April, 1973.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Seal of the City of Costa Mesa, this 17th day of April, 1973.
Ci t.y Clerk and ex -officio Clerk o e
City Council of the City of Cost esa