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RESOLUTION NO. 09 -322 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON, TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DISASTER COUNCIL, ESTABLISH A CITIZENS CORPS COUNCIL, AND BECOME AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PARTNER WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City Council deems Disaster Preparedness as a vital priority for the 2009 -2010 budget cycle; and WHEREAS, the possibility of a natural or manmade disaster in the Bay Area is a reality that must be considered; and WHEREAS, local agencies both public and private may be impacted by a widespread disaster; and WHEREAS, local utilities, transportation, medical facilities, the community, businesses, the school district, affiliated volunteers and /or the Alameda County Public Health will need to coordinate response and recovery efforts with the City of Pleasanton; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton constantly strives to serve its community stakeholders in times of disaster; and WHEREAS, a Disaster Council could include representatives from the City Manager's Office, City departments, fire, police and the community at large, as well as from agency appointed representatives from the school district, utilities, medical center, business, faith based, and special needs organizations; and WHEREAS, a Citizen Corps Council could include affiliated volunteers of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service, and amateur radio op ;rators; and WHEREAS, an emergency preparedness partnership with the Alameda County Public Health Department will enable the City to receive supplies, equipment and medicines /vaccinations to provide its citizens when pandemic flu or bioterrorism events occur. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: Section 1: Establish the City of Pleasanton Disaster Council to strengthen emergency planning efforts with its local partners. Section 2: Authorize the Fire Chief to designate an Emergency Preparedness Manager to oversee the Disaster Council with administrative support from the City of Pleasanton. Section 3: Establish the City of Pleasanton Citizen Corps Council to strengthen emergency planning, outreach, training, and exercises with its affiliated volunteers.