09-78 Resolution 09-78
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Menifee, California
Approving An Agreement for Participation in the Operational Area Organization of the
County of Riverside for the City of Menifee
WHEREAS, the potential for a major catastrophe due to earthquake, flood or other natural or
manmade disaster requires that all governmental entities within Riverside County be prepared
to share resources and information among themselves as well as within the State of California
to protect public welfare; and
WHEREAS, greater efficiency, planning and response can be achieved by joining the efforts of
the cities, special districts and the County together in pre-disaster agreements; and
WHEREAS, the California Emergency Services Act makes reference to the "Operational Area"
and defines it as "an intermediate level of the State Emergency Services Organization" created
to perform extraordinary functions for both city and county governments within a county area,
such as strengthening mutual coordination, providing a focal point and conduit for disaster
information and assisting in the efficient management of resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TE CITY OF MENIFEE,
as follows:
1- The City agrees to participate in the Operational Area Organization of the County of
Riverside, California.
2.
3. Staff is directed to take any and all actions necessary to carry out this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th day of May, 2009, by the following vote:
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Wallace W. Edgerton, Mayor cr
ATTEST:
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Ka by Bennett, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Eliza eth L. Marty
City Attorney