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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1993 0519 CC REG ITEM 08G l\ ITEM 0• G• DORPARK, CALIFORNIA c,;yCou Meeting of s 1993 ACTIN: AGENDA REPORT c9'4,1 /, CITY OF MOORPARK BYc; _f� ai / TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Assistant to the City Managerlhl DATE: May 12, 1993 SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of Resolution 93'-9// Approving the City's Multihazard Functional Plan Summary For the past several years, the City has been working with the assistance of the State Office of Emergency Services (OES) to develop a Moorpark Multihazard Functional Plan. The Plan has been completed and has received a recommendation for approval by OES staff. Council is being requested to adopt Resolution 93-M approving the Plan for formal submittal to the State. Background In 1989, Council adopted Ordinance No. 89-106 and Resolution 89-537 which established an accredited Emergency Council for the preparation and carrying out of the City's Multihazard Functional Plan (Emergency Response Plan) . In establishing an accredited Emergency Council, the City committed itself to submitting a Multihazard Plan to the State for formal approval. The Plan is required to meet numerous requirements. The City's original Emergency Council was comprised of residents, City staff and representatives from key public and non profit agencies in Moorpark, i.e. , MUSD, Red Cross, Ventura Council Sheriffs and Ventura Council Fire District. The Emergency Council was responsible for drafting the City's Multihazard Functional Plan which was then reviewed by the City Council . In 1990 , the first draft of the Plan was sent to the State Office of Emergency Services (OES) for comment. The Plan has since been revised several times, based on comments from the State, and is now ready for final submittal. Multihazard Functional Plan May 12 , 1993 Page 2 Prior to the May 19 meeting, a complete copy of the City's Multihazard Functional Plan was made available for Council's review. The City's Plan addresses Moorpark's planned response to emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents and nuclear defense operations. The operational concepts reflected in the Plan focus on potential large-scale disasters which can generate unique situations requiring unusual responses. Part One of the Plan provides operational concepts relating to the various emergency situations, identifies components of the Local Emergency Management Organization for protecting life and property and assuring the overall well-being of the population. The Plan also identifies the sources of outside support which might be provided (through mutual aid and specific statutory authorities) by other jurisdictions and the private sector. The situations outlined in the Plan are major earthquakes, hazardous material incidents, flooding, dam failures, nuclear defense emergencies, wildfires, transportation incidents, and landslides. Part Two of the Plan consists of annexes which describe the emergency response organization. Policies and procedures are identified and responsibilities are assigned to ensure the effective management of emergency operations. Part Two also provides information on the dissemination of emergency public information, emergency communications, alerting and warning procedures, and damage assessment and reporting. Part Three of the Plan contains operational data such as listings of resources, key personnel, essential facilities, contacts and other data needed for conducting emergency operations. Upon Council's adoption of proposed Resolution 93_, approving the City's Multihazard Functional Plan, the Plan will be forwarded to the State for formal approval by the Director of the Office of Emergency Services. Formal training classes will be offered for interested residents having to do with first aid, hazard analysis, incident command and crowd control . Since the City has a very limited number of staff, trained volunteer assistance is critical. With the approval of the City's Plan by the State OES, the purpose and composition of the City's Emergency Council will change. The Council will be comprised of Moorpark volunteers who, with training, will assist City staff with implementing the Plan in the event of an emergency. Multihazard Functional Plan May 12 , 1993 Page 3 In addition to the completion of the Plan, staff has scheduled an orientation and training session for May 25 for all management employees. Following the training session, on July 13 , the City will hold a tabletop exercise that will help identify the roles and responsibilities of each key staff member. The exercise will also help in the development of a "Standard Operating Procedures" manual to assist departments with carrying out their responsibilities in the event of an emergency. Staff is also in the process of identifying equipment and supplies for use in response to an emergency for Council's consideration during the 1993/94 budget discussions. The equipment and supplies would include an emergency generator, water and food supplies, communications equipment, flashlights, and medical supplies. Recommendation Staff recommends that Council adopt Resolution 93 , approving the City's Multihazard Functional Plan.