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RESOLUTION NO.____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY ADOPTING THE 2026 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BASE PLAN (EOP)
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City is subject to the effects of natural, technological, and human-caused emergencies and disasters, including but not limited to earthquakes, flooding, severe storms, hazardous materials incidents, wildfires, public health emergencies, infrastructure failures, and acts of terrorism; and WHEREAS, the California Emergency Services Act (Government Code Section 8550 et seq.) requires every city to prepare and maintain a current emergency plan to provide for the protection of life, property, and the environment in the event of an emergency or disaster; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) recommend that local jurisdictions maintain an all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that integrates the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS); and WHEREAS, the City of Foster City previously adopted an Emergency Operations Plan in 2007 and now desires to update and replace that plan to reflect current best practices, organizational structure, legal requirements, and operational capabilities; and WHEREAS, the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan has been developed and updated through a collaborative process involving the City Manager’s Office, City Departments, San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Office of Emergency Services, and partner agencies; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 EOP establishes the framework for coordinated preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation operations; assigns roles and responsibilities; and provides guidance for managing emergencies and disasters affecting the City of Foster City; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 EOP incorporates a Whole Community Approach to emergency management and reflects the City’s commitment to equitable and inclusive planning, including consideration of individuals with disabilities and those with access and functional needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby resolve, declare, and determine as follows:
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1. The City Council hereby adopts the 2026 EOP, including the Base Plan and all supporting Incident Response Guides (IRGs) and annexes, as the official emergency management framework for the City of Foster City.
2. The 2026 EOP supersedes all previously adopted emergency operations plans and related emergency management policy documents of the City of Foster City.
3. The City Manager, in their capacity as Director of Emergency Services, or designee, is authorized to implement, administer, maintain, and enforce the EOP.
4. The City Manager, or designee, is further authorized to approve future non- substantive or administrative revisions to the EOP necessary to keep the Plan current, including updates to titles, organizational charts, contact information, procedures, and operational details, provided that such revisions do not materially alter City policy.
5. All City departments and divisions are directed to align their internal emergency procedures, continuity of operations plans, and training programs with the EOP and to participate in periodic exercises, reviews, and updates to ensure operational readiness.
6. The EOP shall be reviewed on an annual basis and updated as necessary to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and emergency management best practices.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of February, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ART KIESEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK