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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ANDREW C. LAZZARETTO, CITY MANAGE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2006-25 ADOPTING THE
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
SUMMARY
The Federal Department of Homeland Security requires the adoption of the National
Incident Management System (NIMS), to be eligible to receive 2006 Homeland Security
Grant Program Funds. Adoption of this Resolution will meet that requirement.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Rosemead City Council adopt Resolution No. 2006-25
Adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
ANALYSIS
Staff is in the process of updating our emergency plan and providing employees with
the required training. Adoption of this Resolution is part of the process.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by:
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Attachment A: Resolution No. 2006-25
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING THE NATIONAL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has issued Homeland Security
Presidential Directive #5, which ordered the creation of the National
Incident Management System; and
WHEREAS, the National Incident Management system creates a single, comprehensive
incident management system for all public agencies in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has already adopted and uses California's
Standardized Emergency System for emergency management; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead desires to provide the community with the best
capability to rapidly and efficiently respond to emergencies and disasters;
and
WHEREAS, the National Incident Management System is now the national standard for
organizing and responding to emergencies and disasters, including
terrorism, human caused events and natural disasters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Rosemead formally adopts
the National Incident Management System, and will participate in the phased
implementation of the National Incident Management System, as reflected in California's
Standardized Emergency Management System.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of September 2006.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR