November 7, 2023
City Council
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Bana and Councilmember Zepeda
Subject:
Itemize Budget for Public Emergency Preparedness for
Public Disasters-Earthquake and Wildfire
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Requesting $1,090,000 to address immediate needs.
Potential funding sources: General Fund and Measure X
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
To establish an itemized list of actions and budget to
increase awareness, education, and training on public
emergency preparedness for Public Disasters-
Earthquake and Wildfire.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a presentation from Councilmember Bana; and
PROVIDE DIRECTION to City staff to develop a funding
plan of $1.09 million for wildfire and earthquake safety in November 2023, and return with an additional proposal
for appropriations during Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2023-24 – Councilmembers Soheila Bana (510-779-7280) and
Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593). This item was
continued from the October 24, 2023, meeting.
AGENDA
REPORT
2018
November 7, 2023
DISCUSSION:
The Richmond Fire Department Office of Emergency Services (OES) leads the City in comprehensive emergency management including planning and preparedness for, response and recovery from, and mitigation of natural, manmade, and accidental incidents of high consequence.
Through innovative and effective coordination, management, and leadership, OES will optimize the City’s capability to preserve life, stabilize & resolve incidents, limit loss, conserve property, and ensure continuity of operations and government. OES works with neighboring agencies, including agencies across the county and the nation to share plans, explore best practices and develop collaborative relationships to ensure the most effective and efficient response and recovery efforts.
These preparedness activities contribute directly to the ability of local government to respond to and recover from the effects of a major disaster, in an efficient and effective manner.
Goals:
• Wildfire Mitigation and Prevention
• Vegetation Management & Fuel Reduction
• Earthquake Community Preparedness
• Increase Public Awareness & Preparedness
Estimated Long-term Needs:
$300,000 for Goats for Fuel Reduction,
$400,000 for Citywide Public Disaster Preparedness Study & Planning, Richmond Public Works
$390,000 for Richmond Fire Department
Total amount: $1,090,000
A citywide Public Disaster Preparedness Study & Planning showcases an emergency management cycle that names phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery that depend on each other to be successful.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1– Public Emergency Preparedness PowerPoint
2019
Itemized Budget
for
Public Emergency Preparedness
Addressing URGENT NEEDS for Public Safety
Richmond City Council
October 24, 2023
Soheila Bana
Cesar Zepeda
2020
Preparedness for
Public Disasters:
(Simultaneously)
• Earthquake
• Wildfire
2021
Goals
• Wildfire Mitigation and Prevention
• Vegetation Management & Fuel Reduction
• Earthquake Community Preparedness
• Increase Public Awareness & Preparedness
Potential Funding Sources
• General Fund
• Measure X
2022
I) Request by Fire Dept: in collaboration with all CCC Fire Depts II) Request by City Manager: to Supervisor John Gioia
III) Request by residents: fuel reduction & evacuation route clearing • Residents make a request
• Fire Marshal confirms the request is valid and assigns priority • City as landowner agrees to the project
• City applies to Measure X
2023
Source: Are You in the Severe Damage Zone for the Bay Area's Next Big Earthquake? https://www.kqed.org/science/1933064/map-are-you-in-the-severe-damage-zone-for-the-bay-areas-next-big- earthquake
2024
Fire Hazard
Severity Zones
2025
Remote
Control Mower
$250,000
for Steep Slopes
• Vegetation Management &
Fuel Reduction
• Remotely Controlled: Steep
hills
• Ability to abate weed, bushes,
small trees
2026
Goat/Sheep Contract for Brush
Clearing $300,000
2027
Citywide
Public
Disaster
Preparedness
Study &
Planning
$400,000
Each phase depends on the
other to be successful!
2028
Fire Access Lanes
Accessibility
Repair/ grading,
new signs, etc.
Gate replacement
and lock
mechanism
upgrade
(Estimate)
$400,000
2029
Dedicated Inspector for
Wildland Urban Interface - WUI
Fire Inspector II
Salary & Benefits
$313,464
2030
Chipper Truck and Chipper
• 11-ft chipper truck: $120,000
• 12” midsize chipper:
$75,000
Free Dumpster Day to
Communities
2031
WUI/3DI Software Management Tool
Fire Department
$47,000 per year
2032
Fire
Station
Open
House &
Raising
Public
Awareness
$5,000
(per Fire Station)
2033
EOC
Marine
Unit
Fire Boat
(Estimate)
$250,000
2034
1989 Earthquake, San Francisco:
The earthquake hit it knocked out water lines in the Marina, so volunteers helped run hoses from a fire boat that pumped water out of San Francisco bay. A portable hydrant system connected the hoses and kept water pressure high.
2035
Rescue Training
$50,000
2036
HAZMAT
Training
Used to receive $360,000
annually from the County.
2037
CERT Training
$15,000
• Residents
• High School Students
• City Staff
2038
Using Measure X Services
(Direct residents’ requests for vegetation management)
$200,000:Match to receive $600,000 from Measure X
(Requires 10% to 50% Contribution)
2039
Earthquake Early Warning
$20,000 per station, Total $120,000
Fire Stations
Have enough time to
avoid catastrophic
damage
1) Open FS gates
immediately
2) Alert Firefighters
2040
Request to City Council:
I) Discuss Funding Sources To Address Immediate Needs
• Public Works:
Fuel Reduction $300,000
• Fire Department:
Citywide Public Disaster Preparedness Study & Planning $400,000 • Fire Boat $250,000
• Earthquake Warning: Open 6 Fire Stations’ Gates &
Warn Firefighters $140,000
Total $1,090,000
2041
II) Direct City Manager To:
Identify Possible
Sources of Budget and Timeline
To Address All Other Needs
2042
The City of Richmond’s Most Vital & Essential Services:
Public Safety
Questions?
2043