CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
Meeting February 21, 2023
To: Honorable City Councilmembers
From: Interim Fire Chief
Subject: Accept Transfer of Ownership of Haz Mat Trailer from the County of Sonoma Recommendation: That the Council Accept Ownership of Haz Mat Trailer from the County of Sonoma Funding: Currently Budgeted: _____ Yes _____ No _xxx____ N/A Net General Fund Cost: $
Amount: $
Account Code/Costs authorized in City Approved Budget: _AK___(verified by Administrative Services Department) INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE:
This item is to request that the Council accept ownership a cargo trailer from the County of Sonoma.
BACKGROUND:
In 2004 the County of Sonoma purchased cargo trailers containing an inventory of hazardous materials tools and equipment for use in the containment and decontamination on hazardous materials incidents. The City of Sebastopol was granted full control and unilateral use of the trailer and its tools and equipment, however, the trailer remained under the ownership of the county. The County of Sonoma has requested City of Sebastopol, accept transfer ownership from the county to the City of Sebastopol.
DISCUSSION:
Having this asset in possession and control of the fire department has proven to be beneficial over the years, having used it, for training and use on hazardous materials incidents throughout our possession. I recommend, following required protocols, that the city except transfer of this asset from the county The Council is asked to consider:
• Accepting ownership of trailer through the process of the county transferring ownership to the city.
City Council / General Plan Goals:
This item reflects the City Council Goals and Values as listed below:
The City of Sebastopol is committed to maintaining a high quality of life for current and future members of our community, through excellent public service and careful stewardship of its financial, human, and natural resources.
Goal 5 - Provide Open and Responsive Municipal Government Leadership
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
As of the writing of this staff report, the City has not received any public comment. However, if staff receives public comment from interested parties following the publication and distribution of this staff report such comments will Agedna Item Number 8 Agenda Item Number 8
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be provided to the City Council as supplemental materials before or at the meeting. In addition, public comments may be offered during the public comment portion of this item.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost associated with taking ownership of this trailer.
Future cost of maintenance and adding it for insurance coverage is unknown at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and City Council Accept ownership of trailer through the process of the county transferring ownership to the city.
Attachment(s):
Equipment & Fixed Asset Record from the County of Sonoma Agedna Item Number 8 Agenda Item Number 8
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Agedna Item Number 8 Agenda Item Number 8
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