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Home My Public Portal AboutAgreement_2013-09-04_American Red Cross_Memorandum of Understanding between American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and City of Temple City American Red Cross I,os Angeles Region American Red Cross Los I. Purpose The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MUU) is to document the relationship between the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and PARTNER. This MOU provides a broad framework for cooperation between the two organizations in providing trained personnel to Red Cross shelters during the event of a catastrophic disaster in the Los Angeles area. II. Independence of Operations Each party to this MOU will maintain its own identity in providing service. Each organization is separately responsible for establishing its own policies and financing its own activities. LII. Organization Descriptions The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross provides services to those in need regardless of citizenship, race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or political affiliation. The City of Temple City is committed to partnering with the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region to establish and operate an emergency shelter for our community in the event of an emergency or disaster. IV. Methods of Cooperation The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region (ARCLAR) and the City of Temple City (herein referred to as Partner) desire to expand their mutually -beneficial relationship to enhance community disaster preparedness and coordinate disaster planning and response activities as follows: American Red Cross Los Angeles Region agrees that it will: Provide online training totaling approximately three an d a half homs, which includes an introductory course on disaster services (Disaster Services: An Overview, Module 1) and a course on sheltering (Shelter Fundamentals), to Partner members prior to disaster response. If feasible and upon request, Red Cross can provide Partner with an instructor - led version of the training components. This will be evaluated by ARCLAR on a case- by-case basis; 2. Notify key members of Partner of staffing needs in the event of a catas trophic disaster and provide deployment instruction; 3. Provide background checks free of cost to Partner if Part ner does not conduct a background check meeting Red Cross standards (see Attachment C); MOU —American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and the City of Temple City Page 2 of 9 Document version: Ol /24/2013 American Red Cross Los 4. Finance all expenses associated with the delivery of course training instruction. If the course is offered in its instructor -led format, the Red Cross will finance expenses associated with course training instruction, limited to course materials and participant certificates. Partner agrees that it Identify a point of contact (see Attachment A) to serve as liaisons with ARCLAR to (a) assist the Red Cross in arrangements for training sessions and (b) notify participating members in the event of a catastrophic disaster; 2. Respond to the call for help from ARCLAR at the time of a catastrophic disaster and provide trained members as volunteers for relief work; 3. Ensure that each participating member has undergone and cleared a background check that meets or exceeds the Red Cross minimum standards (see Attachment Q. Partner agrees that any volunteer, employee or candidate will be precluded from service if the background check shows a court -imposed penalty for one of the crimes and penalties listed in Attachment C. Partner also agrees to preclude any individual listed on a state or federal sex offender registry from service. Partner will activate only internal employees who have met Red Cross training and background check standards; 4. Provide ARCLAR with written verification (Attachment D) of Partner internal background check standards. If Partner does not conduct a background check ARCLAR will provide access to a background check; 5. Provide ARCLAR with a written record of course participants who have completed the offered training; 6. Ensure that members will not respond to any emergency or disaster as an affiliated Red Cross worker without the express direction and guidance of ARCLAR. General a. American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and Partner will use or display the name, emblem, or trademarks of the other organization only in the case of defined projects and only with the prior, express, written consent of the other organization. b. American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and Partner will keep the public informed of their cooperative efforts. c. American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and Partner will widely distribute this MOU within the respective departments and administrative offices of each organization and urge full cooperation. d. American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and Partner will allocate responsibility for any shared expenses in writing in advance of any commitment. MOU — American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and the City of Temple City Page 3 of 9 Document version: 01/24/2013 American Red Cross Los Angeles Region e. Partner agrees to adhere to Attachment B -the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non -Government Organization's in Disaster Relief as it applies to disaster -caused situations in the USA. V. Periodic Review and Analysis Representatives of the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and Partner will; on an annual basis on or around the anniversary date of this MOU, jointly evaluate their progress in implementing this MOU and revise and develop new plans or goals as appropriate. VI. Term and Terminafion This MOU is effective as of the date of the last signature below and expires five years from the signature date. The parties may extend this MOU for an additional five years, and if so shall confirm this in writing. It may be terminated by written notice from either party to the other at any time. VII. Miscellaneous Neither party to this MOUhas the authority to act on behalf of the other party or bind the other party to any obligation. This MOU is not intended to be enforceable in any court of law or dispute resolution forum. The sole remedy for non-performance under this MOU shall be termination, with no damages or penalty. VIII. Signatures American Red Cross Los Angeles Region City of Temple City By: S. nature C/ Signature Name: Corey Fide Name: Jose E. Pulido Print Name Title: Director, Print Name Capacity Building Pr' t Title Date: L 0 t Title: City Manager Print Title Date: MAI 23 %fJ��j MOU —American Page 4 of 9 Red Cross Los Angeles Region and the City of Temple City Document version: 01/24/2013 American Red Cross Los Angeles Region ATTACHMENT A — Organization Contact Information Primary Points of Contact The primary points of contact in each organization will be responsible for the implementation of the MOU in their respective organizations, coordinating activities between organizations, and responding to questions regarding this MOU. In the event that the primary point of contact is no longer able to serve, a new contact will be designated and the other organization informed of the change. American Red Cross Los Angeles Region Relationship Liaison Contact 11355 Ohio Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025 http://Avww.redeross.org/ca/los-angeles Contact Brand Welch Title Partner Services Manager Office phone 310-445-2672 Mobile phone 310-592-0347 e-mail Brandy.Welch redeross.org City of Temple City Relationship Liaison Contact 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 htt p://www.templecity.us Cnntaet Bry Partner Primary Operational Contact Partner Secondary Operational Contact Contact Bry all Anizumi Title Public Safety Supervisor Office phone 626-285-2171 ext 2336 Mobile phone 626-407-5108 e-mail bariizmni tem lecity.us Partner Primary Operational Contact Partner Secondary Operational Contact Contact Bry MOU —American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and PARTNER Page 5 of 9 Attachment A —Organization Contact Information Document version: Ol /24/2013 an Ariizumi Contact Cathy Burroughs Title Public Safet Su ervisor Title Parks &Recreation Director Office phone 626-285-2171 ext. 2336 Office phone 626-285-2171 ext. 2363 Mobile phone 626-407-5108 Mobile phone 626-407-5062 Home phone 626-255-4433 Home phone 626-291-2787 e-mail bariizumi tem lecity.us e-mail cburroughs tem leeity.us (Please advise (Please advise any other any other method of method of contact in the contact in the event of event of emergency.) emergency.) MOU —American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and PARTNER Page 5 of 9 Attachment A —Organization Contact Information Document version: Ol /24/2013 American Red Cross Los Angeles Region ATTACHMENT B Code of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non=Government Organization's in Disaster Relief Principle Commitments: 1. The Humanitarian imperative comes first. 2. Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone. 3. Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint. 4. We shall endeavor not to act as instruments of government foreign policy. 5. We shall respect culture and custom. 6. We shall attempt to build disaster response on local capacities. 7. Ways shall be found to involve program beneficiaries in the management of relief aid. 8. Relief aid must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster as well as meeting basic needs. 9. We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources. 10. In our information, publicity and advertising activities, we shall recognize disaster victims as dignified human beings, not hopeless objects. More information about the code of conduct can be found at http://www.ifrc.org/publicat/conducU The Code Register The International Federation is keeping a public record of all those NGOs who register their commimient to the Code. The full text of the Code including a registration form is published by the International Federation and is available upon request. (Telephone +41 22 7304222, Fax +41 22 7330395), Non-governmental Organizations who would like to register their support for this Code and their willingness to incorporate its principles into their work should fill in and return the registration form MOU —American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and PARTNER Page 6 of 9 Attachment B —Code of Conduct Document version: 0]/24/2013 American Red Cross Los ATTACHMENT C Screening Matrix of Crimes & Court Ordered Penalties Crime Type Key Words Violent Crime ❑ Arson ❑ Homicide -1 Assault ❑ Kidnapping - Battery - Manslaughter G Burglary C Murder (including attempted) Ci Carrying a L Reckless endangerment concealed weapon ❑ Unlawful imprisonment ❑ Child abuse or ❑ Unlawful wounding neglect ❑ Vehicular homicide/manslaughter -1 Harassment ❑ Violation of restraining order ❑ Homicide Sex Crimes - Child - Rape molestation ❑ Selling/distributing child ❑ Crime against pornography nature ❑ Sexual assault ❑ Indecent ❑ Sexual exploitation exposure ❑ Sexual misconduct Pornography ❑ Solicitation of prostitute Presence on a sex offender list or registry ❑ Prostitution Financial Crimes ❑ Access Device ❑ Forgery Fraud J Fraud -, Burglary J Robbery Embezzlement 'G Theft ❑ Extortion ❑ Worthless Checks ❑ Financial exploitation Drug Crimes JTManufacturing, delivering, possessing, or using a controlled substance Miscellaneous - Accessory or principal to a felony Crimes ❑ Evading arrest; fleeing from an officer ❑ Impersonating an officer ❑ Obstruction of justice; obstruction of officers ❑ Perjury ❑ Tampering with utility meters -' Tampering with a witness Threatening telephone calls MOU —American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and PARTNER Page 7 of 9 Attachment C Screening Matrix of Crimes Document version: 01/24/2013 American Red Cross Los Court Ordered Penalties Include: • Guilty • No contest • Nolo contendere • Probation (including probation pending) • Deferred (including deferred adjudication, deferred prosecution or deferred dismissed) • Prayer for judgment • Expunged/sealed (unless prohibited by state law) MOU —American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and PARTNER Page 8 of 9 Attachment C Screening Matrix of Crimes Document version: 01/24/2013 American Red Cross Los Angeles Region ATTACHMENT D Partner VerificationMequest Of Background Check (Ta be comp le#ed by an Agency Human Resource Representative) Please check ONLY one. By checking the below box, you certify that each participating member has undergone and cleared a background check that meets or exceeds the Red Cross minimum standards (see Attachment Q. PARTNER agrees that any volunteer, employee or candidate will be precluded from service if the background check shows a court -imposed penalty for one of the crimes and penalties listed in Attachment C. PARTNER also agrees to preclude any individual listed on a state or federal sex offender registry from service. ® Agency's internal background check meets Red Cross minimwn standards. By checking the below box, you certify that either your agency does not administer a background check or that the background check administered does not meet the minimum standards ouumed in Attachment C. You request that the Red Cross administer a background check for participating candidates using mybackgroundeheek.com. ❑ Partner requests Red Cross to administer background check for training candidates. Signature Tracey Hause, Administrafive Services Dnector Name 5.2,3 1 i3 MOU—American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and PARTNER Page 9 of 9 Attachment D PARTNER Verification of Background Check Document version: Ol /24/2913