Report to City Council
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TO: City Council
FROM: Jesse Park, Fire Chief
AGENDA DATE: November 19, 2024
TITLE: 2024 City of Moreno Valley Emergency Operations
Plan (REPORT OF: FIRE)
TITLE SUMMARY: City of Moreno Valley Emergency Operations Plan (Report of: Fire Department)
Recommendation(s)
1. Approve the City of Moreno Valley Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) updated October 2024 and direct the Fire Department Office of Emergency Management & Volunteer Services Division to submit it to the Riverside County Operational Area and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
SUMMARY
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) require local jurisdictions to review and update their Emergency Operations Plan at least every five years. The last major revision to the City of Moreno Valley plan was 2019.
The 2024 revised plan contains updates in accordance with guidelines provided by CalOES and FEMA. The revision s include changes required to comply with recent legislative requirements and changes in emergency management concepts, processes, roles and responsibilities.
DISCUSSION
The Emergency Operations Plan is intended to provide a framework for how the City will prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. The plan is designed to be inclusive
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of the whole community including those with disabilities and all who may reside in, own or conduct business in, or who visit the City.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the City of Moreno Valley Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) updated October 2024 and direct the Fire Department Office of Emergency Management & Volunteer Services Division to submit it to the Riverside County Operational Area and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Staff recommend this alternative.
2. Do not approve the City of Moreno Valley Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) updated October 2024. Staff does not recommend this as it would have negative impacts to plan compliance status with regulations set forth by Cal OES and FEMA.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this plan revision or its adoption.
NOTIFICATION
During the Emergency Operations Plan revision cycle, a Community Input Survey was created and posted on the City’s website for six months. The site provided a brief overview of the plan and requested public review and feedback. Printed flyers were posted for six months at City facilities asking for public review and comments (City Hall, Community Recreation Center, Senior Center, Libraries, and the Public Safety Building). Social media postings were published requesting public review and comment on the plan . Fire Department Office of Emergency Management solicited stakeholder and community feedback at a series of public meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc. Once approved, the adopted plan will be posted and remain available for comment on future revisions.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Diana Rockot-Sykes Jesse Park
Division Manager, Office of Emergency Management & Volunteer Svs. Fire Chief
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
None
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
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6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_EOP_ADOPTION_FINAL.docx
Attachments: - 2024 EOP UPDATE_FINAL.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
Nov 12, 2024
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Jesse Park
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Mike Lee
Patty Rodriguez