HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-02; City Council; 3403-1; Public Safety elemtn of General PlanCITY OF CARLSBAD
AGENDA BILL NO. \J ^ /(^A^pA**^*^ ^ / Initial
DATE: _ September^, 1975
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DEPARTMENT; Plannin _ : _ _ .
Subject: Request for approval of the Public Safety Element of the General Plan
of the City of Carlsbad.
Appl i cant : City of Carlsbad _
Statement of the Matter; The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Public Safety Element at its regularly scheduled meeting of June-11, 1975.
The matter was scheduled for public hearing at a City Council meeting of July 1,
1975 at which time the Public Safety Element was returned to the staff to be
scheduled at a City Council workshop. . •
At the workshop held on August 12, 1975, City Council reviewed the Public
Safety Element and recommended revisions which have now been incorporated into
the Element.
At the Council's instruction the matter has been renoticed for-public hearing
on the revised Public Safety Element. -
EXHIBITS:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1160
Revised draft of the Public Safety Element, marked Exhibit A, dated revised
August 12, 1975. _ '
Resolution No.^J/<J<5 Adopting the 'Public Safety Element. '
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council approve Resolution No.J?/^£5"" adopting
GPA-31 (Public Safety Element, Exhibit A, dated revised August 12, 1975,
for the reasons outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. 1160.
COUNCIL ACTION .
9-2-75 Resolution No. 3735, adopting the Public Safety Element
of the General Plan was adopted by title only. •
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1160
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
31, ADOPTING THE PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD.
The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission does hereby resolve
as follows:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 27th day of May,
1975, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law,
to consider recommending to the City Council the adoption of the
Public Safety Element of the General Plan of the City of Carlsbad
consisting of a text (Exhibit A.9 dated June 5, 1975) and
appendices (included for information only), to read as follows:
A General Plan Amendment of the City of Carlsbad to
be called the Public Safety Element, which consists
of goals, policies, and action programs that intro-
duce safety considerations into the planning and
decision making processes in order to reduce the risk
of injury, loss of life, and property damage associated
with the hazards identified in the Element.
WHEREAS, said Amendment has met the requirements of the City
of Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1972, and it
has been determined that said amendment will have a "non-signifi-
cant" impact on the environment because it seeks to protect life
and property in the event of a natural or manmade hazard or
disaster. It also seeks to minimize environmental hazards; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, and at a subsequent public
hearing on June 11, 1975, the Planning Commissioners received the
recommendations, objections and comments of all individuals and
parties who desired to be heard; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission did find the following
facts and reasons to exist which make said Amendment necessary to
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carry out the intent of the General Plan:
(1) Adoption and implementation of the Public Safety
Element will help:
a) - Minimize injury, loss of life, and damage to
property resulting from fire, flood, crime and
hazardous use disaster occurrence;
b) Maximize public safety factors in the planning
process;
c) Optimize organization and delivery of emergency
services upon occurrence of fire, flood, crime or
hazardous use disaster.
(2) The Public Safety Element meets all requirements of
State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said Amendment to the
General Plan, adopting the Public Safety Element., consisting of
a text (Exhibit A, dated June 5, 1975), is hereby recommended to
be approved; and
FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution, with
the attached Exhibit, be forwarded to the City Council for its
attention in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, held on the llth
day of June, 1975, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Wrench, Packard, Fikes, L'Heureux
Domingues and Watson
None
Commissioner Jose
ATTEST:Gary Wrench, Chairman
Donald A. Agatep
Secretary
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Revision Date
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5/16/7 5/y|^
6/5/75
PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
CITY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL PLAN
February 1975
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May 21, 1975
City Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Attention: Mr. Mike Zander, Associate Planner
RE: PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT "OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Gentlemen:
The committee has reviewed the draft of the above, dated
May 16, 1975, and are in agreement as to its contents.
On behalf of the committee, I would like you to forward the
draft to the Planning Commission with our recommendation for
approval.
Yours truly,
Barry C. Bender
Chairman, Citizens & Professionals
Advisory Committee on Public Safety
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
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A. State Law-Pub! tc Safety Element
B. Risk. Evaluation
C. General Plan Relationships
D. Goals and Objective of the Public Safety
EVALUATION OF SAFETY HAZARDS IN CARLSBAD
A. Natural Hazards
B. Man-Made Hazards
POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS
A. Ftre Hazards
B. Flood Hazards
C. Crime Prevention
D. Health and Safety Hazards
E. Emergency Services
APPENDICES
A. Glossary of Terms
B. Inundation Map
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I-. INTRODUCTION ' . •
Carlsbad residents are subject to a number of hazards which could have a
significant adverse impact on life and property. The purpose of the Public
Safety Element is to introduce safety considerations into the planning and
decision-making processes in order to reduce the risk of injury, loss of
life and property damage associated with the hazards identified in the Element.
The major areas addressed are:
a.) Fire Hazards
• b) Flood Hazards
c) Crime Prevention
d) Health and Safety Hazards
e) Emergency Services
Utilization of this Element and implementation of the proposed Action Programs
should help reduce the risks to which local residents and their property are
now exposed, or could be subject to in the future. However, it should be
recognized that the scope of the Element is broad and the availability of
data in many of the subject fields is limited. For these reasons, the Public
Safety Element should not be considered as the final word in safety planning,
but, rather, it should be seen-as a foundation to be strengthened and built
upon in the future.
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A. State Law - Public Safety Element
Government Code Section 65302.1 requires a Public Safety Element in all
City and County general plans, as follows:
The general plan shall also include a safety element for the
protection of the community from fires and geologic hazards including
features necessary for such protection as evacuation routes, peak
. load water supply requirements, minimum road widths, clearances
around structures, and geologic hazard mapping in areas of known
geologic hazards.
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B. Risk Evaluation
Natural and man-made hazards of various types and degrees will always be
with us. The risks they present need not be. In cases where damage from
these hazards is a possibility, a certain degree of risk is involved. Of
course, the greater the possibility of damage, the greater the risk. Most
individuals have established the normal level of risk they are willing to
accept. A skydiver, for example, has chosen to set his acceptable risk
level somewhat higher than participants of most other sports.
The State guidelines for the preparation of the Safety Element suggest
that an "acceptable risk" level be established as a part of the Element.
The guidelines define "acceptable risk" as:
"The level of risk below which no specific action by local government
is deemed to be necessary."
Establishing the acceptable risk level should not be the job of the planner,
engineer, or other professional. Rather, it is the job of interested citizens
with input from the professional. The final decision to be made in setting
the level must come from the City Council as our elected representative.
In making this determination, it should be kept in mind that any attempt
to develop the appropriate planning response to potential hazard involves
a judgment, either explicit or implicit, of how much risk is acceptable.
There is no such thing as a perfectly hazard-free environment.
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Ttie City's responsibility is to provide a framework in which a communitywide,
as opposed to an individual, response to the question can be meaningful. The
first of several essential steps is the recognition of the presence of a
hazard. Much of the planning of the past has proceeded without enough
knowledge.of the natural forces at play in a given area.
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The following guidelines shall Le considered in determining the acceptable
level of risk for the hazards specified in the Public Safety Element:
1. Voluntary vs. Involuntary Risk - Buildings and other land uses
normally requiring occupancy or use on an involuntary basis should
have a different level of risk than those for voluntary use.
.Many public and semi-public buildings and land use activities
involve involuntary useage (i.e., hospitals, nursing and convalescent
homes, mental institutions, playgrounds, schools, etc.). The
level of acceptable risk for these involuntary occupancies should
be very low.
In contrast, the location of private structures in known high
hazard areas should have a higher level of acceptable risk because
their occupancy is voluntary. Although the risk level can be some-
what higher, the level should be carefully considered due to public
agency response costs resulting from emergencies occurring in
high hazard areas.
2. High Occupancy vs. Low Occupancy Risk - Buildings of high occupancy
rates should have a different level of risk than buildings
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associated with low occupancy rate's. Generally, a'high occupancy
building (i.e., large office building, auditorium, theater,
church, large motel, large shopping center, etc.) exposes more
people to a given hazard -than a low occupancy building (i.e.,
warehouse, single-family dwelling, etc.). Therefore, high
occupancy buildings and land uses should be required to have
a lower risk exposure than those of low occupancy.
3. Cost of Reducing Risk - In general, a reasonable level of acceptable
risk should be determined based on the cost of its achievement.
Minimizing' risk frequently results in higher costs. Therefore,
determining the level of risk becomes a matter of balancing the
costs involved with the lowest risk affordable. The level of
acceptable risk represents the point at which the public is no
longer willing to pay for further reduction of the risk.
4. Evaluating Existing Risks - The determination of acceptable risk
is not only applicable to future planning decisions, but also
to the evaluation of risks associated with existing buildings and
land uses. High risks may be lowered to a level of acceptability
by means of physical alteration. For instance, a structural
hazard abatement program which could remodel fire hazardous
buildings, relocate arid/or demolish existing structures, or
change use of structure, (e.g. from high to.low occupancy or
.involuntary to voluntary occupancy).
C. General Plan Relationships
Effectiveness of the complete General Plan depends upon the understanding of
the interrelationship among the plan elements. Particularly strong relation-
ships exist between the Public Safety Element and the Geologic and Seismic
Safety, Open Space and Conservation, and L'and Use Elements.
The Public Safety Element and the Geologic and Seismic Safety Element have
the strongest relationship. They have similar goals, overlapping policies,
and in many cases, require a similar approach to reduce injury, loss of life
and property.
Conservation is a major consideration of the Public Safety Element, as many
of the policies and action programs lead to the preservation of natural
vegetation and animal habitats through the reduction of brush fires. Similarly,»
the Open Space and Conservation Element, particularly the water, soil and
minerals sections, considers several public safety issues either directly or
indirectly.
The Land Use Element can aid in the achievement of the goals of the Public
Safety Element. This Element has included the consideration of certain hazard-
ous areas in the classification of land uses and densities. Through restrictions
on the development of hazardous areas, identified by careful investigations
as proposed in the Public Safety Element, the Land Use Element will supplement
the policies and action programs of this Element.\
The ongoing relationship among the plan elements is fundamental to the General
Plan's objectives. Future action programs are dependent on the recognition of
the need for continual coordination.
D> Goals and Objective of the Public Safety Element
The term "goal", as used in this Element, is an aim or purpose V/hich is
general and timeless. A goal does not lend itsel/ to measurement. The
decisions and activities of the City of Carlsbad pertaining to public safety
will be guided by these goals:
1. Minimize injury, loss of life and damage to property resulting
from fire, flood, crime or hazardous use disaster occurrence.
2. Maximize public safety factors' in the planning process.-
3. Optimize organization and delivery of emergency services upon
occurrence of fire, flood, crime or hazardous use disaster.
The objective of the Public Safety Element is to increase public safety by
reducing the effects of various types of hazards. The policies and programs
presented have been formulated utilizing the above goals. Progress made
toward the achievement of these goals should result in indirect benefits such
as reducing property damage and social dislocation resulting from hazardous
occurrences.
The safety hazards considered in this Element are related to fire, flood,
crime and health hazards. Although the focus of the Element is on prevention,
the City has recognized emergency response as an important part of improving
safety. A-section on emergency services has therefore been included in the
Element. . • .
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II. EVALUATION OF SAFETY HAZARDS IN CARLSBAD
Awareness and knowledge of natural and man-made hazards in Carlsbad will
enable the City to adopt policies and actions which will alleviate potential
disasters and help prepare, mobilize and employ public and private-resources
to meet needs when a disaster occurs. Within the City there are a number
of natural and man-made hazards which are recognized as potential sources
of disaster incidents.
The following evaluations of natural and man-made safety hazards are taken
from the list of "W-26 Natural Disaster Readiness Outlines" contained in
the "Emergency Plan" for the City of Carlsbad prepared in conjunction with
the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization (USDCESO).
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A. Natural Hazards
Natural safety hazards such as earthquakes and their secondary seismic
effects, landslides, erosion and other geological hazards, with the exception
of flooding, have been identified and evaluated in detail in the Geologic
and Seismic Safety Element. Each has a high probability of occurrence and
the potential for disaster is also rated high. The Geologic and Seismic
Safety Element provides Carlsbad with guidelines for the identification and
evaluation of geotechnical hazards and gives examples of investigations
that should be conducted in relation to particular geotechnical problems
that exist in certain areas of the City.
Other natural safety hazards recognized in Carlsbad are natural fires, flooding,
severe fog and storms. ' .
1. Natural Fires - The probability of occurrence for natural fires is
rated as very high by the USDCESO. Extreme weather conditions, such
as high temperature, low humidity and/or high velocity winds could
cause a fire of major proportions that could have disasterous effects
upon much of the community. Practically all of the vacant lands in
the Carlsbad planning area are covered by grass and brush. Continuing
drying heat and the absence of adequate protective forces could
result in large losses of property.
2- Flooding - The probability of flooding in the Carlsbad planning area
is rated as high by the USDCESO. During a prolonged period of heavy
rain, flooding can be anticipated along the three recognized flood
plains (Buena Vista Creek, Agua Hedionda Creek and San Marcos Creek).
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and along other major creeks and drainage channels. There is also
the possibility of dam failure inundation from Calavera Dam and/or
Squire's Dam in the case of seismic activity or sabotage.
3. Severe Fog - Severe fog has a high probability of occurrence from
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September through March. It can be anticipated that severe traffic
congestion with multiple vehicular accidents could occur on major
traffic routes through Carlsbad when this condition is present.
4. Storms - Adverse weather conditions such as hail storms, wind storms,
and even hurricanes represent a potential threat to Carlsbad, but
have a low to very low probability of occurrence. High winds and
hail could cause extensive damage to buildings and crops within the
City and utilities of all types may be disrupted.
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B. Man-Made Hazards
Hazards produced by man vary as greatly as man's technology. Potential
threats to safety can come from explosions, transportation accidents, chemical'
and nuclear accidents, crime, or even war.
The principle man-made safety hazards which the USDCESO has prepared natural
disaster readiness outlines for are:
1. Chemical Accidents - Many of the chemicals used in today's society
are very injurious and can easily produce a major disaster. High-
ways,, manufacturing plants, warehouses, and railroad right-of-ways
are all possible areas that could be adversely effected. The
probability of occurrence for chemical accidents is rated as low,
according to the USDCESO. "
2. Explosions - Sources of explosions and their magnitude can vary
greatly. They can be connected with industrial areas, pipelines,
chemical and petroleum production and storage areas and transport
accidents. Such incidents could represent a major safety hazard
to many who live or work in these areas. The probability of occurrence
is low in Carlsbad.
3. Power Blackouts - Large area power losses can be anticipated in the
future. Possible adverse results of a power blackout would be:
Tack of adequate power to run hospital operations; failure of sewage
treatment pumps resulting in sewage overflows; failure of traffic
signals and elevators; emergency medical problems.for patients and
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nursing homes dependent on electrical power; severe limitation of
gasoline for public consumption. The probability of occurrence for
a power blackout is evaluated as low at this time.
4; Radiation Hazards - Because of the increased uses of radioactive
substances, hazards connected w'ith radiation have increased greatly.
The probability of a radiation disaster is rated as high. Probable
geographical areas that would most likely be affected in and around
Carlsbad are main highways, industrial areas, hospitals, research
labs, institutions, transport terminals and power plants using nuclear
fuel. Small area contamination is much more likely than contamination
of large areas, but consequences would be severe.
5. Transport Accidents - Transport accidents can occur on rail lines,
within airport flight paths, on freeways and highways and at sea.«
Such accidents can include many of the other man-made hazards such
as explosions, radiation hazards, chemical accidents, oil spills,
etc. The probability of occurrence is evaluated as high. Natural
safety hazards such as fog or rain greatly increase the disaster
potential of transport accidents.
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6. Mater Shortage or Contamination - The probability of occurrence of
water shortage or contamination is low, according to USDCESO. Water
shortage would most severely affect fire suppression capabilities,
but could also adversely affect normal industry, business and hospital\
operations. Water contamination caused by chemical accident or
sabotage could cause a wide-spread health emergency.
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7. Air Pollution - A severe air pollution alert could cause County-
wide respiratory casualties, especially if such an alert occurred
in conjunction with a severe fog. The probability, of occurrence
of such an alert is low.
8. Man-Made Fires - Man-made fires may include single or multiple
arson fires or they m*y be unintentional or accidental fires. The
probability of occurrence for man-made fires is low.
9. Crime and Civil Disorder - The probability of occurrence of a
major civil disorder is low'. The incidence of crimes against persons
has increased greatly.over the past few years. These crimes are
increasing at a much faster rate than the City's population increase.
New efforts of counteractive approaches arid strategies include
the utilization of "defensible space" and improved security hard-
ware at the openings of individual buildings.
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III. POLICIES AND ACTION PROGRAMS
The City of Carlsbad recognizes all natural and man-made hazards evaluated
in Section II of this Element and that efforts can be undertaken
to prevent or mitigate the consequences of the known safety hazards
within the community. The probability, of occurrence of many of the hazards
can be greatly reduced by introducing safety considerations early into the
planning process. The impact of others, although difficult to prevent, can
be greatly reduced by proper emergency preparedness.
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A. Fire Hazards ' .
Policy 1; The City shall seek to reduce fire hazards to an acceptable
level of risk.
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Action Program 1.1: Advocate and support revisions in the State Penal
Code to impose criminal liability on property owners for
structure fires resulting from identified and uncorrected fire
hazards.
Action Program 1.2: Advocate and support State legislation which would
provide tax incentives to encourage the repair or demolition
of structures which could be considered fire hazards. This
legislation should also allow for the nonassessment of major
fire prevention improvements made to structures under Fire
Department supervision; including sprinkler systems, early
warning fire detection systems, etc.
Action Program 1.3: Develop formal programs that provide for adequate
fire inspection of structures within the City.
Action Program 1.4: Encourage the International Conference of Building
Officials to continue to make changes in the Uniform Building
Code that act to improve structures from a fire safety stand-
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Action Program 1.5: Adopt a Master Plan for Fire Protection. Services.
This Plan should include such things as facility locations,
manpower and equipment standards, enforcement policies, etc.
Action^ Program 1.6: Develop and adopt City ordinances that:
a) Define "fire hazard areas" and "fire hazardous structures",
b) Require roofing material to meet specific fire safety
standards in all fire hazard areas.
Action Program 1.7: The City shall:
a) Conduct an inventory and evaluation of fire hazardous
structures to include identification of building occupancy
type, value and age.
b) Establish priorities for the renovation, demolition, or
• necessary occupancy reduction of designated fire hazardous
buildings.
Action Program 1.8: Coordinate and integrate fire prevention programs
with the County fire services coordinator when such action
would be in the best interest of the City.
Action Program 1.9; Work toward the establishment of a centralized and
automated fire water distribution control system.
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Policy 2; The City will consider in land use decisions, .site con-
straints in terms of fire hazards. Within designated areas
where population or building densities may be inappropriate
to the hazards present, measures will be taken to mitigate
the risk of life and property loss.
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Action Program 2.1: Identify and classify fire hazard areas of varying
severity and specify the conditions under which development
and use of these areas should occur.
Action Program 2.2: Review and update existing land division regulations,
zoning ordinance, and other planning implementation regulations
as they relate to the Public Safety Element.
Action Program 2.3: Expland'the City's data base on fire hazards in-
cluding the history of past fires, potential fire, hazardous
conditions and new techniques in fire suppression and
prevention, and related disciplines. Also utilize other
available data bases such as the State's recently
initiated California Fire Incident Reporting System'
(CFIRS) program.
Policy 3: The City will support the improvement of the delivery
of fire protection services through functional cooperation
of fire agencies. '
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B. Flood Hazards
Policy 1: The City will establish standards and criteria to reduce
flood hazards and implement them by adopting new codes and
ordinances or strengthening existing ones.
Policy 2: The City will continue to pursue flood control programs
through such means as: application of the grading ordinance,
the flood plain overlay zone, and the recommendations of
the Open Space and Conservation and the Geologic and
Seismic Safety Elements.
Action Program 2.1: Establish programs and schedules necessary for the
construction of storm drain systems in the City where such
systems are non-existent or inadequate.
Policy 3: The City will seek the cooperation and coordination of
all jurisdictions and agencies involved in the mitigation
of flood hazards such as the San Diego County Flood Control
District.
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C: Crime Prevention
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Policy 1: Encourage and support continued research and the use of new
design concepts and technological improvements for the prevention
of crime.
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Policy 2: Encourage crime prevention through the planning process by
establishing specific design criteria and standards to be used
in the review of land use development.
Action Program 2.1: Authorize and encourage representatives of the Police
Department to participate in interdepartmental
conferences to review specific land use development proposals.
Action Program 2.2: Maintain and update guidelines for the utilization
of street and public building lighting systems that conserve
energy as well as help in crime prevention.
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D. Health and Safety Hazards
Policy 1: The City will continue to pursue airport safety programs
within the Palomar Airport flight path through such means
as enforcement of the "Non-Residential Reserve" program
defined in the Land Use Element, support of the recommendations
contained In the Palomar Airport Land Use Plan prepared by
the Comprehensive Planning Organization, and by requiring site
development review of affected projects.
Policy 2: The City will maintain and periodically update standard
design criteria for the design of public works improve-
ments in the City of Carlsbad.
Action Program 2.1: Maintain and update the City's Standard Design
Criteria as appropriate information becomes available. These
criteria should reflect minimum standards for street designs
and peak load water supply and fire flow requirements.
Policy 3: the City will support the work of the San Diego Air Quality
Planning Team in its preparation of the Sari Diego Regional
Air Quality Strategy.
Policy 4: The City will continue to pursue health safety measures
through the application of the City's Zoning Ordinance and
through cooperation with the County's Department of Public Health.
Policy 5: The City will develop and maintain
safety criteria related to the public hazards presented in
this Element. Where it has no authority, the City will encourage
and support other agencies in the development of strict safety
standards for the protection of all the citizens of Carlsbad.
Policy 6; The City will utilize health safety considerations in the
planning process.
Action Program 6.1: Develop and adopt new
ordinances or amendments to existing ordinances and other land
use regulations that will mandate the review, evaluation, and
restriction of land uses that may be subject to undue risk,
These regulations should include requirements specifically
relating to geologic, seismic, flood, and fire hazards into
subdivision, grading, zoning and other ordinances where
needed.
Action- Program 6.2: In the development of a public or private project,
the potential of significant geologic, seismic,, soils and
hydrologic problems should be resolved at the earliest stage
of project approval rather than after a project has become
fully committed. Studies should be made of geologic and
other health and safety considerations in all Environmental
Impact Reports.
Action Program 6.3: The Capital Improvement Program for the City should
include capital improvements deemed necessary for the mitigation
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and control of health and safety hazards which ar.e determined
to be unacceptable in relation to the risks involved.
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E. ' Emergency Services
Policy 1: The City will encourage and support a comprehensive emergency
medical services system .which coordinates regional resources.
Action Program 1.1: Work with the County Office of Emergency Services
in their preparation of:
a) A coordinated regional resource utilization plan.
b) County-wide ambulance standards for general operation,
personnel, training, equipment, and area of response.
c) An ongoing Poison Information Center.
Policy 2; The City shall encourage and support continued research and
use of new technology to achieve an optimal level of emergency
medical services.
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Action Program 2.1: Encourage and support the establishment and
continual improvement of a County-wide emergency telephone
communications system (9-1-1) in order that there be a
minimal time lag between the occurrence of an incident and
the dispatching of emergency units.
Policy 3: The City will encourage and support measures which are
necessary for the upgrading of ambulance services and training
of emergency medical personnel.
Action Program 3.1: Encourage the Office of Emergency Medical Services
•to coordinate with all educational institutions which offer
Emergency Medical Technician training to achieve uniform
training standards for the delivery of emergency medical services,
Policy 4: The City will maintain and periodically update the City of
Carlsbad Emergency Plan.
Action Program 4.1: Maintain and update emergency contingency plans as
appropriate information becomes available. These plans will
refine the overall City Emergency Plan to include specific
emergency service requirements and activities for potential
disasters such as flooding due to dam failure or tsunamis.
Policy 5: The City will continue to support and expand public informa-
tion programs related to the public hazards presented in this
Element. Where it has no authority to direct, the City will
encourage and support public safety programs.
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Appendix A: Glossary of Terms • ' •
Acceptable Risk - The level of risk below which no specific action by
local government is deemed to be necessary.
. Avoidable Risk - Risk not necessary to take because individual or public
goals can be achieved at the same or less total "cost" by other
means without taking the risk.
Defensible Space - Concept of urban space designed to inhibit crime by
utilizing the proprietary concerns of residents. Key ingredients
in designing defensible space include: improving the natural
capability of residents to visually survey the public areas of their
residential environment; enhancing spheres'of territorial influence
within which residents can easily adopt proprietary attitude; and
enhancing safety through the strategic geographic locations of
intensively used community facilities.
Fire Hazard - Any condition or action which may increase the potential
of fire to a greater degree than that customarily recognized as
normal by official agencies responsible for fire "preventi°n or
suppression; or which.may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere
with the operations of the fire agency or the egress of occupants
in the event of fire.
Fire Hazardous Areas - Any land covered with grass, grain, brush or
forest or land situated close enough to such areas that a're seriously
exposed to flying brands, situated on slopes or isolated in such a
manner that a fire would be difficult to suppress or would result
in substantial fire or erosion damage.
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Fire Prevention - The function of approving building plans; inspecting
buildings, their contents, and their fire protection equipment
to eliminate or minimize hazardous conditions or operations;
public education; and investigating the causes of fires to serve
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as a guide for future fire prevention priorities.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3735
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE" GENERAL PLAN BY THE ADOPTION OF
PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT AS A PART OF THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
(GPA-31)
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has undertaken a comprehen-
sive review of the General Plan, including the participation of
a number of citizens' committees and a series of Planning Com-
mission workshops in order to adopt all the General Plan Elements
mandated by the State Planning Act, including a Public Safety
Element; and
WHEREAS, as a result of such review the Planning Commis-
sion did on June ll, 1975, after public hearings adopt Resolution
No. 1160 recommending to the City Council an amendment to the
General Plan (GPA-31) adopting a Public Safety Element as part of
the City of Carlsbad General Plan- Said resolution is on file in
the Planning Department and is incorporated by reference herein;
and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Element consists of an overall
goal, objectives, policies, guidelines and action programs that:
1. Identify safety hazards, which may exist in
the City; and
2. Introduce additional radtigative planning
measures into the development review and
operational practices of the City.
WHEREAS, said Amendment has met the requirements of the
City of Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1972 by
including a section on environmental impact considerations; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has held a series of duly adver-
tised public hearings to consider said amendments and has received
the recommendations, objections, protests and comments of all
individuals and parties who desired to be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the findings of the Planning Commission as set
forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 1160 constitute the
findings of the City Council.
3. That the General Plan of the City of Carlsbad is
amended by the adoption of a Public Safety Element consisting of
a text dated February, 1975 as revised through August 12, 1975,
marked Exhibit A, in a form on file in the office of the City
Clerk and incorporated by reference herein.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 2nd day of September, 1975,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None.
Councilmen Frazee, Chase, Lewis, Skotnicki and
Councilwoman Casler.
None.
ROBERT C. FRAZEE,
ATTEST:
NORA K. GARDINER, Deputy City Clerk
(SEAL)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RE: SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE CARLSBAD GENERAL PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday,
September 2, 1975, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers,
1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, to consider adoption of the SAFETY
ELEMENT as a part of the Carlsbad General Plan.
APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
PUBLISH: August 21, 1975
CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL