Resolution No. 8972I RESOLUTION NO. 8972
2
3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
4 SYSTEM AS THE CITY'S STANDARD FOR INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT
5
6 WHEREAS, the President in Homeland Security Directive-5,
71 directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to
g develop and administer a National Incident Management System ("NIMS"),
9 which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for federal,
10 state, local and tribal governments to work together more effectively
11 and efficiently to prevent, prepare, prepare for, respond to, and
12 recover from disasters, regardless of cause, size, or complexity; and
13 WHEREAS, California pioneered the development of
14 standardized incident management systems to respond to a variety of
15 catastrophic disasters, including fires, earthquakes, floods, and
16 landslides; and
17 WHEREAS, in the early 1970s, the California Fire Service, in
18 partnership with the federal government, developed the seminal
19 emergency incident command system that has become the model for
20 incident management nationwide; and
21 WHEREAS, in 1993, California was the first state to adopt a
22 statewide Standardized Emergency Management System ("SEMS") for use by
23 every emergency response organization, and implemented a system to
24 ensure the continual improvement of SEMS; and
25 WHEREAS, on May 20, 1997, the City Council of the City of
26 Vernon adopted Resolution No. 6961 approving a revised SEMS Multi-
27 Hazard Functional Plan; and
28WHEREAS, California emergency management professionals have
I contributed their expertise to the development of the new NIMS; and
2 WHEREAS, it is essential for disaster response and homeland
3 security that federal, state, local, and tribal organizations utilize
4 standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures,
5 interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified
6 command structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform
7 standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive
8 resource management, and designated incident facilities during
9 emergencies or disasters; and
10 WHEREAS, the California SEMS substantially meets the
11 objectives of the NIMS; and
12 WHEREAS, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11
131 Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command
14 System nationwide; and
15 WHEREAS, in Executive Order 5-2-05, the Governor of the
16 State of California directed the State's Office of Emergency Services
17 and Office of Homeland Security, in cooperation with the SEMS Advisory
18 Board, to develop a program to integrate the NIMS, to the extent
19 appropriate, into the State's emergency management system; and
20 WHEREAS, adopting the NIMS standardized procedures for
21 managing personnel, communications, facilities, and resources will
22 improve the City's ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local
23 readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident
24 management processes; and
25 WHEREAS, failure to adopt the NIMS as the requisite
26 emergency system may preclude reimbursement to the City for costs
27 expended during and after a declared emergency or disaster and for
28 training and preparation for such disasters or emergencies; and
- 2 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of the NIMS
are already an integral part of various incident management activities
throughout the City, including current emergency management training
programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The City of Vernon will integrate the National
Incident Management System, to the extent appropriate, into its
emergency management system.
SECTION 3: The City of Vernon utilizes the National
Incident Management System, which shall be consistent with the
integration of the National Incident Management System and the SEMS in
California.
SECTION 4: The Acting City Clerk is hereby directed to
send a copy of this resolution to the California Office of Emergency
Services, 3650 Schriever Avenue, Mather, CA 95655.
SECTION 5: The Acting City Clerk of the City of Vernon
shall certify to the passage of this Resolution, and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February, 2006.
ATTEST:
bXUC V . LKENHORST, JR.
Acting ity Clerk
EONIS C. BURG, Mayor
- 3 -
a
f
2
3
A
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, BRUCE V..MALKENHORST, JR., Acting City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 8972, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on
Wednesday, February 15, 2006, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor of the City of Vernon. X/�
(SEAL)
BRUCE V. MA
Acting City
DTHORST, JR.
erk
- 4 -
0
SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
County of Los Angeles
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
713 KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
(213) 974-1101
httpJ/cao.co.1a.ca.us
DAVID E. JANSSEN
Chief Administrative Officer
October 11, 2005
The Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of Los Angeles
383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dear Supervisors:
Board of Supervisors
GLORIA MOLINA
First District
YVONNE B. BURKE
Second District
ZEV YAROSLAVSKY
Third District
DON KNABE
Fourth District
MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH
Fifth District
APPROVAL OF NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESOLUTION
(ALL SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS AFFECTED) (4 VOTES)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR BOARD:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution that formally recognizes National Incident
Management System (NIMS) and adopts NIMS principles and policies into
the County's emergency management system.
2. Direct the Chief Administrative Office, through its Office of Emergency
Management, to work with the appropriate County departments to develop a
program to integrate the National Incident Management System, to the extent
appropriate, into the County's emergency management system, identify
statutes or regulations that may need to be repealed or amended to facilitate
implementation of the National Incident Management System, and report
back to the Board in June 2006 on the status of the integration of the
National Incident Management System into -the County's emergency
management system.
PURPOSE OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Federal Department of Homeland Security requires the adoption of NIMS to be eligible
to receive 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program funds. Adoption of this Resolution will
meet that requirement.
JUSTIFICATION
The Department of Homeland Security has released grant monies to enhance local
emergency, prevention and response agencies' ability to prepare for and respond to
incidents of terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction. The continued receipt of
these funds is essential for the County and its cities to continue terrorism preparedness
efforts.
"To Enrich Lives Through Effective And Caring Service"
Honorable Board of Supervisors
October 11, 2005
Page 2
FISCAL IMPACT/FINANCING
None
FACTS AND PROVISIQNS/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The Federal Government has identified additional NIMS State and local government
compliance requirements in order to be eligible to receive future funds. OEM has
developed a NIMS Implementation Plan that identifies the actions necessary to meet
present and future requirements. OEM will take the lead in assisting all County
departments with meeting NIMS compliance by the deadlines established by the Federal
Government. To assist departments, OEM developed guidelines outlining actions which
departments must take to become NIMS compliant.
I have approved the County NIMS Implementation Plan and instructed all County
departments to comply with NIMS requirements.
County Counsel has approved the attached Resolution as to form.
IMPACT ON CURRENT SERVICES (OR PROJECTS)
This Resolution is required to maintain the County's continued participation in the
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Performance Grant Programs.
CONCLUSION
Upon execution by the Board of Supervisors, please send an adopted copy of this action to
the Chief Administrative Officer's Office of Emergency Management for processing.
Respectfully submitted,
CJ �J
DAVID E. JANSSEN
Chief Administrative O icer
DEJ:CP
EB:cm
Attachment
c: All Department Heads
County Counsel
Auditor -Controller
Emergency Preparedness Commission
GAWordWIMS Resolution.doc
ENCLOSURE 9
SAMPLE: This resolution can be used or modified, as necessary, to fulfill the federal
requirement for an "executive order, proclamation, resolution, or legislation"
indicating a government has adopted the National Incident Management System
(NIMS).
(Name of Board or Council)
(Name of government unit, e.g., City of _, County of _ , _Tribe)
Resolution #
WHEREAS, the President in Homeland Security Directive-5, directed the
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a
National Incident Management System, which would provide a consistent
nationwide approach for federal, state, local, and tribal governments to work
together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and
recover from disasters, regardless of cause, size, or complexity; and
WHEREAS; California local and state government pioneered the development of
standardized incident management systems to respond to a variety of catastrophic
disasters, including fires, earthquakes, floods, and landslide; and
WHEREAS, in the early 1970s, the California fire service, in partnership with the
federal government, developed the seminal emergency Incident Command System
that has become the model for incident management nationwide; and
WHEREAS; in 1993, California was the first state to adopt a statewide
Standardized Emergency Management System for use by every emergency
response organization, and implemented a system to ensure the continual
improvement of the Standardized Emergency Management System; and
WHEREAS, California local and state emergency management professionals have
contributed their expertise to the development of the new National Incident
Management System; and
WHEREAS, it is essential for disaster response and securing the homeland that
federal, state, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology,
standardized organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated
action plans, unified command structures, uniform personnel qualification
standards, uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive
resource management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or
ENCLOSURE 9
disasters; and
WHEREAS, the California Standardized Emergency Management System
substantially meets the objectives of the National Incident Management System;
and
WHEREAS, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission)
recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System nationwide,
and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in Executive Order S-2-05 has
directed the State's Office of Emergency Services and Office of Homeland
Security, in cooperation with the Standardized Emergency Management System
Advisory Board, to develop a program to integrate the National Incident
Management System, to the extent appropriate, into the state's emergency
management system;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of hereby
resolves to formally recognize the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
and to adopt the NIMS principles and policies into the emergency management
system of the City of )
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the (Council or Board) on _, 2005.
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSENT:
(Chairperson or Mayor)
ATTEST:
Clerk/Secretary