REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Kevin Justen, Senior Management Analyst
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach Fire Outreach Foundation (HBFOF)
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Statement of Issue:
In 2019, the Huntington Beach Fire Outreach Foundation (HBFOF) was formed as a non-profit corporation to promote public safety related to fire prevention and emergency preparedness through community outreach programs. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will expire on June 30, 2024. At this time, City Council approval of an amendment to the HBFOF MOU is requested to extend the term five (5) years through June 30, 2029.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the City.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Fire Outreach Foundation.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the amendment to the MOU and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
In 2019, the HBFOF was created as an independent non-profit corporation to educate and promote public safety related to fire prevention and emergency preparedness through community outreach programs. The purpose of this foundation is to provide charitable opportunities to raise funds through individuals and organizations that agree with the HBFOF mission and to then distribute those funds to the personnel and groups within the Huntington Beach Fire Department that are actively providing the programs and services that support the mission.
The HBFOF currently consists of a Board of Directors that includes a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and other members that shall conduct the business of the foundation in accordance with the organization’s by-laws. The City and HBFOF provide minimal or limited staff support and resources in administering programs related to the HBFOF mission statement.
Since its inception, the HBFOF has implemented a multi-pronged approach to engage with the City’s residents, schools, and businesses to fulfill its mission. They have participated in community events, sponsored Fire Department programs, and provided funding for the HBFD Peer Support Team and its support dog Kingman. A Corporate Sponsorship program was started in 2023 and five (5) sponsors were added.
The original five (5) year term of the MOU expires on June 30, 2024. By approving the amendment to the MOU shown as Attachment 1, the term of the HBFOF will be extended an additional five (5) years through June 30, 2029. The MOU is provided as Attachment 2 for reference.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 8 - Public Safety, Strategy A - Community-wide comprehensive risk reduction program to optimize public safety's emergency response and reduce the number of calls.
Attachment(s):
1. Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding between HB Fire Outreach Foundation and City of Huntington Beach.
2. Memorandum of Understanding between HB Fire Outreach Foundation and City of Huntington Beach.