CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET 7-21-26

Page 1 of 2 Item #3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT July 21, 2026 City Manager TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ALAMEDA COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION SUMMARY On January 27, 2026, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement in recognition of and participation in an Operational Area Emergency Management Organization. An Operational Area is defined in the California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code § 8550) as an intermediate level of organization, cooperation, and planning between public entities within a county’s boundaries. The agreement establishes a unified framework for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation through December 31, 2035. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution accepting the agreement for participation in the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization. BACKGROUND On May 10, 2016, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement that allowed the County of Alameda and other local public entities to work together by sharing resources and information to protect the public. The Operational Area agreement is renewed on a 10-year cycle. The County adopted the current agreement on January 27, 2026, and has requested that each participating jurisdiction adopt it by resolution. The protection of life, property, and the environment is a shared responsibility of local, state, and federal governments. To support this responsibility, Alameda County, in collaboration with the cities, special districts, and nonprofit corporations within its boundaries, has elected to enter into this agreement to promote a unified and coordinated approach among state and local agencies, facilitate mutual aid, and ensure the efficient and effective use of regional and local resources during a catastrophic event. The City's participation in the Operational Area is a routine, recurring commitment rather than a new undertaking. Approval of this agreement continues that established practice and does not change the City's existing obligations under the Operational Area structure. DISCUSSION The agreement integrates and coordinates the County’s available resources into an efficient and effective organizational structure by defining roles, policies, and procedures in accordance with California’s Standardized Emergency Management System. This approach ensures the most effective and cost-efficient allocation of resources. This provides a framework for collaboration in essential areas including communications, equipment, medical services, Page 10 of 923