2018-40 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A RESOLUTION RE-ESTABLISHING THE
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE (CERT)
PROGRAM AND DISBANDING, EFFECTIVE ON
JANUARY 1, 2019, THE VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace has determined that is in the best interest
of the public health, safety and welfare to reestablish the Community Emergency
Response (CERT) Program; and
WHEREAS, the CERT Program was developed to create a well-trained civilian
emergency volunteer force to respond during major disasters; and
WHEREAS, the CERT Program will educate the citizens of Grand Terrace on
disaster preparedness; and
WHEREAS, the CERT Bylaws clarify the role and responsibilities of the Grand
Terrace CERT Program by outlining the requirements to become a member of the team,
organizational structure, responsibilities, and ongoing participation requirements; and
WHEREAS, re-establishing the CERT Program supports recommendations
established In the Emergency Operations Coordination Assessment Report.
WHEREAS, re-establishing the CERT Program demonstrates the City's
commitment to educate and better prepare the community in the event of an
emergency.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby disbands the Volunteer Emergency
Operations Committee effective on January 1, 2019.
Section 3. The City Council hereby re-establishes the Grand Terrace CERT
Program.
Section 4. The City Council hereby adopts the Grand Terrace CERT Program
Bylaws, attached as Exhibit A.
Reso No. 2018-40 Page 1 of 2 October 9, 2018
Section 5. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to certify and adopt
this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace, California, at a regular meeting held on the 9'-' day of October 2018.
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ATTEST:
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Debra L. Thomas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Richard L. Adams, II
City Attorney
Reso No. 2018-40 Page 2 of 2 October 9, 2018
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2018-40
was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council, approved and signed by
the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk, at the regular meeting of said City Council
held on the 9ttl day of October 2018, and that the same was passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Hussey, Wilson; Mayor Pro Tern
Robles; Mayor McNaboe
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Executed this 10th day of October 2018, at Grand Terrace, California.
Debra L. Thomas
City Clerk
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BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND TERRACE
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
Preamble
Initiated by Resolution of the Grand Terrace City Council on October 9, 2018, The Grand Terrace
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program was developed to create a well-trained
civilian emergency volunteer force. These teams are vital for disaster situations when the number
and scope of incidents clearly overwhelm conventional emergency services.
CERT training provides community self-sufficiency through the development of multi-functional
response teams that can act as an adjunct to local emergency services during major disasters. In
the initial phases of a disaster, CERT Members, empowered by this unique training, can
assemble, under the direction of the City Manager, as a Community Emergency Response Team,
can perform as individual leaders, directing untrained volunteers while in the field or at the
Emergency Operations Center.
Article I. The Association
Section 1 Association
The name of this unincorporated, not for profit association shall be “Grand
Terrace CERT.” CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team.
Section 2 Offices
The principal office of Grand Terrace CERT is in the State of California and will
be located in the City of Grand Terrace, County of San Bernardino.
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Article II. Objectives of the CERT Organization
Section 1 Objectives
1. To promote general public knowledge of the functions, services,
resources of CERT, and the needs of the City during a disaster and to
encourage individuals and groups to seek them out when appropriate.
2. To educate the citizens of Grand Terrace on disaster preparedness and
be a resource to the community.
3. To assist the City in its implementation of the Emergency Operations
Coordination Services Report, Emergency Operations Plan and Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan, as identified by the City, as applicable.
4. To promote awareness of public safety departments and provide a
variety of training opportunities enabling Members to assist the officers
of public safety departments in the execution of their duties.
Article III. Board
Section 1 Board of Directors
The CERT Board of Directors is comprised of the City Manager or designee, the
CERT Coordinator and four other Board Members.
Section 2 Term of Office
Each elected Director shall serve for a two (2) year term. The term of a new
Director shall begin at the end of the business session at which he/she was
elected.
Section 3 CERT Coordinator
The CERT Coordinator will be elected by the general CERT Membership and
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approved by the City Manager as the representative of the City. Under the
direction of the City Manager, the CERT Coordinator shall assist with the day-
to-day activities and responsibilities of CERT and be the primary point of contact
for the CERT organization. The CERT Coordinator shall organize and chair all
CERT meetings, assign and delegate as appropriate to the other Members of
the Board.
Section 4 Board Members
Board Members will be elected by the general CERT Membership.
Section 5 Board Member Responsibilities
The Board Members will be responsible for the following functions. Assignment
of Members to each function will be based on agreement of the CERT
Coordinator and the Board.
1. Planning and Outreach
2. Secretary/Treasurer
3. Training
4. Logistics
Section 6 Planning and Outreach Coordinator
The Planning and Outreach Coordinator shall provide overall collection,
evaluation and dissemination of CERT related information to better understand
current CERT status, forecast future needs and assist in the preparation of
objectives and strategies and needs. The Planning/Outreach Coordinator will
also be the key individual to plan and coordinate outreach activities to the local
community.
Section 7 Secretary/Treasurer
The Secretary/Treasurer carries out the following functions:
● Prepares agendas for meetings and provides notices as specified by
these Bylaws.
● Keeps Records, minutes and vital data for the CERT Organization
● Assists the City Manager and CERT Coordinator with financial
forecasting, tracking, and works with the Board to keep within
established financial goals as set by the City Council, via the City
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Manager.
Section 8 Training Coordinator
The Training Coordinator assists the City Manager and CERT Coordinator in
the planning, organizing, budgeting, and execution of the Annual CERT Training
Program for current and new Members, and is tasked with the execution of the
annual training plan.
Section 9 Logistics Coordinator
The Logistics Coordinator works closely with the Board to ensure adequate
provisions of supplies and materials for the CERT organization and provides the
CERT Coordinator and City Manager with semi-annual inventory of supplies and
equipment and prepares replenishment plans for the CERT organization.
Section 10 Salaries
Board Members shall not receive financial compensation. They serve on a
volunteer basis.
Section 11 Vacancies
Vacancies in the Board positions may be filled by an appointment made by a
quorum of the Board.
If the CERT Coordinator position is vacated, the Planning/Outreach Coordinator
will become Acting CERT Coordinator, until the position is filled pursuant to
Article II.
Article IV. Board Meetings
Section 1 Regular Meetings
A meeting of the Board of Directors will be held at least quarterly.
Section 2 Special Meetings
The CERT Coordinator or a majority of the Board of Directors may call special
meetings.
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Section 3 Place of the Meeting
The annual meetings, regular meetings, or any special meeting called by the
Board of Directors shall be held at Grand Terrace City Hall.
Section 4 Notice of Meeting
Written notice stating the place, date and time of any meeting of the Board will
be emailed to each Director no less than 72 hours nor more than ten (10) days
before the date of the meeting. Except that special meetings shall require
notice of no less than 24 hours.
Board meetings are public meetings subject to compliance with California
Government Code Section 54950 (Ralph M. Brown Act).
Section 5 Quorum
A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum and the majority of the
Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall constitute the
acting authority of the Board.
Article V. Members
Section 1 Eligibility
The City Manager and the Board shall admit to general CERT Membership any
person who is interested in the furtherance of the purposes of CERT and who
satisfies the following eligibility requirements. Applicants must:
1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Must pass a Background Check; and
3. Upon admission, be willing to wear a designated uniform during
authorized CERT events and training.
Section 2 Members
Members must successfully complete the prerequisite twenty (20) hours of initial
training and remain active CERT participants. Members are expected to attend
all CERT meetings. To remain in good standing, Members must attend at least
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one General Meet or training within a 12-month period.
Section 3 Voting Members
All CERT Members shall be voting Members at General Membership meetings.
A voting Member’s membership shall be deemed automatically vacated and that
Member removed from CERT upon failure to meet the requirements of these
By-laws. Vacation of membership and removal from CERT for any other reason
shall only be for cause as determined by a favorable vote of at least a quorum
of the Board. The member must have the opportunity to be heard by the Board
before removal, unless the Member’s location is unknown.
Article VI. Meetings of Members
Section 1 General Membership Meeting
General Membership meetings are to be held a minimum of two (2) times per
year to transact such matters as deemed proper by the Board of Directors. The
time and place of the semi-annual General Member meeting shall be held at
Grand Terrace City Hall. General Member meetings should be held no later than
seven (7) months from the previous meeting. Failure to hold a semi-annual
meeting in a timely manner shall in no way affect the Board of Director ’s or the
validity of CERT’s actions.
Section 2 Special Meetings
A special meeting of the Members may only be called by the Board.
Section 3 Training Meetings
Training shall be held on a quarterly basis commencing with each fiscal year
(July 1-June 30).
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Section 4 Notice of Meetings
Written notice stating the place, date and time of any meeting of the General
Meetings will be emailed to each Member no less than 72 hours nor more than
sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting. Except that, special meetings
shall require written notice of no less than 24 hours.
• Members shall provide upon admission to CERT an active email
address; however, circumstances may dictate the necessity of alternate
method of notification.
General Membership meetings, except for training, are public meetings subject
to compliance with California Government Code Section 54950 (Ralph M. Brown
Act).
Section 5 Member Quorum and Voting
A majority of current, eligible Members, present at a General Membership
meeting constitutes a quorum unless otherwise required by law. Once a meeting
of the quorum of Members has convened, subsequent withdrawal by some
Members shall not affect the validity of any action taken at the meeting, even if
the number of Members drops below the number of Members required for a
quorum.
Section 6 Votes
Each eligible Member present at a General Membership meeting shall have one
vote on each matter submitted to a vote at such meeting of the Members.
Article VII. Contracts, Checks, Deposits, and Funds
Section 1 All City ordinances and policies relating to purchases and fiscal policies shall
be followed.
Section 2 Gifts
The Board of Directors, with approval of the City Manager, may accept on
behalf of CERT any contribution, gift, bequest or device intended for the benefit
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of any general purpose or special purpose of CERT, subject to the compliance
with the City of Grand Terrace regulations related to gifts and contributions.
Article VIII. Amendments to By-Laws
Section 1 These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed and new by-laws may be
adopted by a majority of the Board present at any regular meeting or at any
special meeting of CERT. Any minor changes to the by-laws must be approved
by the City Manager, except that substantive changes shall be approved by the
City Council.