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I. Purpose
The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)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.
III. 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 El Segundo recognizes that people seeking care and shelter immediately after a
disaster will look first to local government for assistance. California's State Emergency Plan and
Standardized Emergency Management System puts local government at the first level of
response for meeting the disaster needs of people in its jurisdiction. The City of El Segundo
seeks to fulfill California Health and Safety Code Section 34070—34072 to provide temporary
emergency relief for its citizeruy through the provision of shelter to persons who are rendered
homeless as the result of a natural disaster, and to provide human services, such as food,health
caze,mental health support,etc.,to those citizens that have been affected by the disaster.
Through this Memorandum of Understanding,the City of E1 Segundo and the American Red
Cross, serving as the recognized community organization to provide emergency or temparary
shelter,can join together to provide various administrative functions and shelter training to city
employees who will staff(and especially manage)disaster shelters available for people made
homeless by a natural disaster or other emergency.
IV. Methods of Cooperation
The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region(ARCLAR)and the City of El Segundo (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:
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1. Provide online training totaling approximately three and one-half hours,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 stafFmg needs in the event of a catastrophic disaster
and provide deployment instruction;
3. Provide background checks free of cost to Partner if Partner does not conduct a
background check meeting Red Cross standards(see Attachment C);
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 will:
1. 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 miniinum standards (see Attachment C). 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
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a. American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and Partner will use or display the name,
emblem,or trademarks of the other organization orrly 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.
e. Partner agrees to adhere to Attachment B-the Code of Conduct for the International Red
Cross and Red Crescerzt 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 Termination
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 MOU has 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 The City af El Segun
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Name: Corey Eide Name: Greg Carpenter
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ATTACHMENT D
Partner Verification/Request
• Of Background Check
(To be comple'ted by an Agerrcy 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 C). 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 minimum
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 outlined in
Attachment C. You request that the Red Cross administer a background check for participating
candidates using mybackgroundcheck.com.
� Partner requests Red Cross to administer background check for
training candidates.
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Attachment D PARTNER Verification of Background Check
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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://www.redcross.org/ca/los-angeles
Contact Brand Welch
Title Partner Services Mana er
Office hone 310-445-2672
Mobile hone 310-592-0347
e-mail Brand .Welch redcross.or
PARTNER Relationsfiin Liaison Contact
E�ter Mailing Address
Enter we6site address
Contact Denise Davis
Title Emer enc Services Coordinator
Office hone 310-524-2252
Mobile hone 714-349-6430
e-mail ddavis else undo.or
Partner Primary Operational Contact Partner Secondary Operational Contact
Contact Bob Cummin s Contact Denise Davis
Title Director of Recreation and Parks Title Emergency Services Coordinator
De artment
Office hone 310-524-2707 Office hone 310-524-2252
Mobile hone 310-343-0773 Mobile hone 714-349-6430
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Attachment A—Organization Contact Information
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ATTACHMENT B
Code of Conduct for
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
and
Non-Government Organization's in Disaster Relief
Principle Commitments:
l. The Humanitarian imperative comes first.
2. Aid is given regardless of the race,creed or nationality of the recipieuts and without adverse
distinctioii of any kind.Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone.
3. Aid will not be used to further a particulae political or religious standpoint.
4. We shall endeavor not to act as instruments of government foreigii policy.
5. We shall respect culture and custom.
6. We sliall atte�.npt 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 ourseh�es 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/conducd
The Code Register
The Intemational Federation is keeping a public record of all those NGOs who register their commitment to the
Code.The full text of the Code including a re�istration fonn 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 retum the registration form
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Attachment B—Code of Conduct
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ATTACHMENT C
Screening Matrix of Crimes&
Court Ordered Penalties
;Crime Type ,Key Words
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'Viaieut Crime ❑ Arson � Homicide !
� ; ❑ Assault � ❑ Kidnapping
� 0 Battery ❑ Manslaughter ;
� ; ❑ Burglary � ❑ Murder(including attempted) �
' � � Carrying a ❑ Reckless endangerment
,voncealed weapon, ❑ Unlawful imprisonment
; ❑ Child abuse or , ❑ Unlawful wounding '
neglect C Vehicular homicide/manslaughter �
i ; ❑ Harassment � p Violation of restraining order
❑ Homicide
Sex Crlmes ' ❑ Child ' Ci Rape
molestatian 0 Selling/distributing child
❑ Crime against ;par�ography
nature C Sexual assault
f.7 Indecent � 0 Sexual exploitation
exposure u Sexual misconduct
' ❑ Pornography D Solicitation of prostitute
❑ Presence on a
`sex offend�r list or:
registry
� L Prostitution
Financial Crimes �'� Access Device ❑ Forgery
Frat�d , ❑ Fraud
' ❑ Burglary ❑ Robbery
❑ Embezzlement ❑ Theft
� Extortion ❑ Worthless Checks
�� Financial
expla'statian
Drug Crimes ❑ Manufacturing,delivering, possessing,or using a
controlled substance
Miseellaueons ' ❑ Accessory or principal to a felony
Crimes ❑ Evading arrest;fleeing from an officer
0 Impersonating an officer
❑ Obstruction of justice;obstruction of officers
❑ Perjury
❑ Tampering with utility meters
� ; � Tampering with a witness
L� ThreaEening#elephone calls
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Attachment C Screening Matrix of Crimes
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Court Order�d Penalties[nclude:
• Guilty
• No contest .
� Nola contendere .
• Probation(incIuding probatian pending}
• Deferr�d(i�cluding deferred adju�ication,deferred prosec.ution or deferred di�mis�ed)
• Ftayer for judgment
• Expunged/sealed(unless prohibited by sta,te law)
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