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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Tom Hendrix, Fire Chief SUBJECT: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Adoption DATE: September 11, 2006 BACKGROUND: State law requires local governments to adopt emergency operations plans that utilize the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). SEMS uses a standardized framework for coordinated responses to emergencies and disasters by public agencies at the local, regional, and state level. The City of Colton adopted its most recent SEMS -compliant emergency operations plan in 2004 and will be required to update this plan in 2007. The City also adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2005, in accordance with federal law. Pursuant to Homeland Security Directive -5, the federal Department of Homeland Security has developed National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements. NIMS compliance is required in order for jurisdictions to receive federal preparedness grant funds. California's SEMS program served as a model for the federal government in its development of NIMS. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: While California public agencies are compliant with many of the NIMS requirements, there are some additional mandates. NIMS and incident command training for employees is to be started by September 30, 2006. There are additional training requirements for 2007. The City Disaster Preparedness Division is coordinating with the San Bernardino Operational Area Coordinating Council on the most effective ways to comply with these training requirements. By September 30, 2006, cities are required to adopt a resolution formally adopting NIMS into the existing California SEMS framework. The attached resolution is based on a sample prepared by the California Office of Emergency Services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None.