Resolution 2026-XX Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH E CITY OF
FREMONT APPROVING THE CITY ’S PARTICIPATION IN THE
ALAMEDA COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AND RELATED AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the potential for a major catastrophe due to natural or human causes requires all government entities within Alameda County to be prepared to share resources and information among themselves as well as with the State of California in order to protect public welfare; and
WHEREAS, greater efficiency in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation can be achieved by joining the efforts of the City of Fremont (“City”), the County of Alameda, other cities, special districts, and other public benefit non-profit corporations 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 local 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, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City is authorized to participate in the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization, and the City Manager is authorized to sign the required participation agreement that was approved by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on January 27, 2026, and any other agreements and documents required for said participation.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is directed, in accordance with the participation agreement, to designate in writing and provide copies to the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization, the following:
A. Three persons who will be provided training and orientation to the policies and procedures of the Operational Area Emergency Management Organization so that they may represent the City to the Operational Area Emergency Management Organization; and
B. A line of succession of City officials (minimum of three persons) who are empowered to represent the City to the Operational Area Emergency Management Organization.
Resolution 2026-XX Page 2 of 2
ADOPTED _____________, by the City Council of the City of Fremont by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk City Attorney