HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-21; City Council; 20589 PART3; 2010 UPDATE SD COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLANSECTIONFIVE Coals. Objectives and Actions
SECTION 5 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS
5.1 OVERVIEW
After each participating jurisdiction reviewed the Risk Assessment (Section 4), jurisdictional
leads met with their individual Local Planning Groups (LPG) to identify appropriate
jurisdictional-level goals, objectives, and mitigation action items. This section of the Plan
incorporates 1) mitigation goals and objectives, 2) mitigation actions and priorities, 3) an
implementation plan, and 4) documentation of the mitigation planning process for each of the
twenty one (21) participating jurisdictions. Each of these steps is described as follows.
Develop Mitigation Goals and Objectives
Each jurisdiction reviewed hazard profile and loss estimation information presented in Section 4
and utilized this as a basis for developing mitigation goals and objectives. Mitigation goals are
defined as general guidelines explaining what each jurisdiction wants to achieve in terms of
hazard and loss prevention. Goal statements are typically long-range, policy-oriented statements
representing jurisdiction-wide visions. Objectives are statements that detail how each
jurisdiction's goals will be achieved, and typically define strategies or implementation steps to
attain identified goals. Other important inputs to the development of jurisdiction-level goals and
objectives include performing reviews of existing local plans, policy documents, and regulations
for consistency and complementary goals, as well as soliciting input from the public.
Identify and Prioritize Mitigation Actions
Mitigation actions that address the goals and objectives developed in the previous step were
identified, evaluated, and prioritized. These actions form the core of the mitigation plan.
Jurisdictions conducted a capabilities assessment, reviewing existing local plans, policies and
regulations for any other capabilities relevant to hazard mitigation planning. An analysis of
their capability to carry out these implementation measures with an eye toward hazard and
loss prevention was conducted. The capabilities assessment required an inventory of each
jurisdiction's legal, administrative, fiscal and technical capacities to support hazard
mitigation planning. After completion of the capabilities assessment, each jurisdiction
evaluated and prioritized their proposed mitigations.
As part of this process, each city and the County reviewed the actions detailed in the 2005
plan to see if they were completed, had been dropped due to issues such as lack of political
support or lack of funding or were on-going and should be continued in the new plan. The
status of each jurisdiction's action items is detailed in Appendix D.
Each participant used their local planning group to evaluate alternative mitigation actions by
considering the STAPLES implications of each action item. The stalling point was a review
of the mitigation actions listed in the original 2005 plan. The Local planning groups,
comprised of individuals from the various jurisdictional departments, brought their
experience and knowledge of the region, the jurisdiction and local constraints to assist in the
evaluation of the hazards. They reviewed the mitigations strategies, goals and objectives in
the 2005 plan and determined whether to keep them or not. They then developed new actions
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as necessary. Individual LPG membership is discussed in each jurisdictions section of this
chapter.
The STAPLEE criteria is a tool used to assist communities in deciding which actions to
include in their implementation strategy. The criteria are designed to account for a wide
range of factors that affect the appropriateness of an action. Each jurisdiction evaluated the
following criteria and considerations:
• Social: Community acceptance, public support, adverse affects on population segments,
health/welfare/safety impacts, and financial effects
• Technical: Technical feasibility, long term effectiveness, and secondary impacts
• Administrative: Staff, funding, and maintenance capabilities
• Political: Political support, local champion, and public support
• Legal: State authority, existing local authority, and potential opposition
• Economic: Benefits, costs, and availability of outside funding
• Environmental: impact on environment and endangered species, local regulations and
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) considerations.
In addition to using the STAPLEE criteria, each jurisdiction also considered the following:
ease of implementation; multi-objective actions; time for implementation and post-disaster
mitigation feasibility. Utilizing the above information, each community ranked the possible
action items on a prioritization scale of high, medium, and low. A High ranking indicated
that the hazard has a high probability of occurrence and/or a severe impact on the
community. The Medium ranking indicated a moderate potential for occurrence or impact.
Those hazards with a low probability of occurrence but with a potentially high impact were
also ranked as medium. The Low ranking indicates that the potential for the event to occur is
remote and/or the impact of the event is minimal to the community. Only those hazards that
received a high or moderate ranking were considered in the mitigation planning process.
Many of these hazards were ranked differently by individual jurisdictions. For example,
tsunamis received a relatively high ranking among coastal jurisdictions while inland
jurisdictions did not consider them for mitigation action. All jurisdictions rated wildfire high
(based on the firestorms of 2003 and 2007). Hooding and Earthquake (based on the known
faults within the County) were also rated high by all participants. Table 5.X-1 Summary of
Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss formed the initial ranking basis for the individual
participants. The hazards selected by each jurisdiction for mitigation actions are included in
their section of this Chapter. In all cases the actions selected are prioritized based on the
benefit of the action compared to the cost (in terms of funding, staff time, time to complete)
of conducting that action. Those actions that will provide the most benefits in the least
amount of time with available resources were selected as the highest priorities. That is not to
say the other actions are not considered important. It merely indicates that we set out to
complete what we could with current resources. The other actions will be completed as
additional resources become available.
There were nine Goals established by the HMWG. They are listed below (in the order of
importance assigned by the jurisdictions):
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1. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and public facilities due to geologic hazards (includes
Earthquakes, landslides, liquefaction, etc.).
2. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and public facilities due to structure fire/wildfire
3. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and public facilities due to flooding/dam failure.
4. Increase public understanding and support for effective hazard mitigation.
5. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, State, local
and tribal governments.
6. Promote disaster resistant existing and future development.
7. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
8. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and public facilities due to Coastal erosion/coastal
bluff failure/storm surge/Tsunami.
9. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and public facilities due to severe weather.
Each jurisdiction then identified and prioritized actions. They listed those with the highest
short to medium term priorities. Not all jurisdictions included all the goals. Some
jurisdictions included unique goals (such as minimizing losses by prompt resumption of City
operations and restoration of City services). Others split the goals into multiple ones (i.e.,
some have a separate earthquake goal as opposed to a geologic hazard goal). An
implementation schedule, funding source and coordinating individual or agency are identified
for each prioritized action item.
Each jurisdiction prepared a strategy for implementing the mitigation actions identified in the
previous step. The implementation strategies identify who is responsible for which action,
what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the strategies will be completed.
In combination, the goals, objectives, actions and implementation strategies form the body of
each jurisdiction's Plan. The following subsections present individual Plans for each of the
] 9 jurisdictions as well as the Fire Protection District.
The STAPLEE forms for each jurisdiction's top three priority actions can be found in
Appendix E.
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5.2 REGIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Risk Assessment (Section 4) indicates that each participating jurisdiction is susceptible to a
variety of potentially serious hazards in the region. This had been recognized and formally
addressed as early as the 1960s. At that time all of the cities and the County formed a Joint
Powers Agreement which established the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services
Organization (Organization) and the Unified Disaster Council (UDC) which is the policy making
group of the Organization. It also created the Office of Disaster Preparedness (now OES). which
is staff to the Organization.
The Organization's approach to emergency planning has been comprehensive, i.e., planned for
and prepared to respond to all hazards: natural disasters, man-made emergencies, and war-related
emergencies, utilizing the State of California's Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS), the National Incident Management System (NEMS) as well as a coordinated Incident
Command System. OES is the agency charged with developing and maintaining the San Diego
County Operational Area Emergency Plan, which is considered a preparedness document.
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that in addition to having emergency response and
emergency preparedness documents, regions should develop and maintain a document outlining
measures that can be taken before a hazard event occurs that would help minimize the damage to
life and property. The UDC assigned OES the role of coordinating the development of the Plan as
a multi-jurisdictional plan.
The Plan includes specific goals, objectives, and mitigation action items each of the participating
jurisdictions developed that will help minimize the effects of the specified hazards that potentially
affect their jurisdiction. Some overall goals and objectives shared some commonalities
(including promoting disaster-resistant future development; increasing public understanding,
support, and demand for effective hazard mitigation; building and supporting local capacity and
commitment to continuously becoming less vulnerable to hazards; and improving coordination
and communication with federal, state, local and tribal governments). However, the specific
hazards and degree of risk vary greatly between the different jurisdictions; and the mix of other
goals and objectives, and most action items are unique to each jurisdiction. Consequently, the
goals, objectives and action items in this Plan are presented by individual jurisdiction and special
district.
It is also envisioned that these mitigation actions will be implement on a jurisdiction-by-
jurisdiction basis. However, UDC and OES will provide general oversight to this process to help
reduce duplication of efforts between jurisdictions as appropriate, and to spearhead coordination
of initiatives and action items that could be accomplished more efficiently on a regional level.
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5.3 CITY OF CARLSBAD
The City of Carlsbad (Carlsbad) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for
Carlsbad summarized in Table 5.3-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 53-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Carlsbad
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized
Loss - Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
Rain-Induced
Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
Wildfire /
Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
Exposed
Population
14
4,113
104,707*
6,906
6,996
455
57
1,165
0
3,219
9,255
76,454
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
8
1,951
43,723*
3,045
3,086
204
30
535
0
1,294
4,298
31,464
Potential
Exposure/Loss
for Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
2,252
549,207
12,308,025*
857,168
868,709
57,426
8,445
150,603
0
364,261
1,209,887
8,857,116
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
49
1,559*
102
104
2
0
23
0
33
72
1,229
Potential
Exposure/Loss
for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
219,603
6,986,970*
457,133
466,097
8,963
0
103,079
0
147,896
322,682
5,508,009
,.
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
12
239**
27
27
0
0
6
0
7
22
143
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
1,775
677,570**
2,169
2,169
0
0
386
0
104,195
3,027
457,793
Represents best available data at this time.
Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Carlsbad LPG as their top five. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Earthquake: The potential for loss of life, injuries, and damage to property, as well as disruption of
services, is significant.
• Structural Fire/Wildfire: The potential of damage and losses to existing assets, including people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and public facilities can be significant.
• Hazardous Materials: One major freeway and one major railway pass through the community. The
community also hosts several fixed facilities that utilize hazardous materials.
• Dam Failure: There are several dammed reservoirs located within the community.
• Flooding: There are several areas of the community, which are near natural creek crossings and
channels, as well as lagoons.
5.3.1 Capabilities Assessment
The City of Carlsbad local planning group (LPG) for emergency planning is the Carlsbad Emergency
Management Administrative Team (CEMAT). The LPG identified current capabilities available for
implementing hazard mitigation activities. The Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the
jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative, technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This
includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities associated to hazard mitigation planning as
well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second
part of the Assessment provides Carlsbad's fiscal capabilities that may be applicable to providing
financial resources to implement identified mitigation action items.
5.3.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Carlsbad and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of
Carlsbad, as shown in Table 5.3-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
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Table 53-2
City of Carlsbad: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professionalfs) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of natural
and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Community and Economic Development,
Housing and Neighborhood Development, Parks
and Recreation Programs
Community and Economic Development
Community and Economic Development, Fire
Prevention, Asset Management and
Environmental Programs
Utilities, Community and Economic Development
Community and Economic Development
CEMAT, Fire Prevention
GIS Staff in IT
City Manager (EOC Director or Designee)
Various Departments throughout City of Carlsbad
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Carlsbad are shown in Table 5.3-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Carlsbad. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 53-3
City of Carlsbad: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management, hillside
or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
I. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
N. Habitat Management Plan
0. Master Drainage, Sewer, Water, & Reclaimed Water
P. Redevelopment Master Plan
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Does State
Prohibit?
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.3.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.3-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Carlsbad such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 53-4
City of Carlsbad: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
Yes/No
Yes
Yes
Limited (Voter Approval)
Yes
Yes
Limited (Voter Approval)
Limited (Voter Approval)
Yes
Yes
5.3.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Carlsbad's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works provided input to the Carlsbad LPG. The original Carlsbad LPG members
were Michele Masterson, Joe Garuba and Kurt Musser. Once developed, City staff presented them to the
City of Carlsbad City Council for their approval.
Public meetings were held throughout the County to present these preliminary goals, objectives and
actions to citizens and to receive public input. At these meetings, specific consideration was given to
hazard identification/profiles and the vulnerability assessment results. The following sections present the
hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as prepared by Carlsbad's LPG in conjunction with the
Hazard Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.3.2.1 Goals
The City of Carlsbad has developed the following 7 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goals 6 and 7).
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Goal 1. Increase public understanding and support for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal 2. Build and maintain local capacity and commitment to hazard mitigation goals.
Goal 3. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people, facilities
and infrastructure due to flooding/dam failure.
Goal 4. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and public facilities due to earthquakes.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and public facilities due to structural fire/wildfire.
Goal 6. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people, facilities
and infrastructure due to hazardous materials-related hazards
Goal 7. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people, facilities
and infrastructure due to manmade hazards where appropriate.
5.3.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Carlsbad developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their five identified goals. The City of Carlsbad developed objectives to assist
in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed
that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the
action items is provided in Section 5.3.2.3
Goal 1: Increase public understanding and support for effective
hazard mitigation.
Objective 1 A
Action 1.A.1
Action 1 A2
Action 1.A.3
Objective IB.
Action 1.B.1
: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Carlsbad Emergency Management Administrative Team (CEMAT) develop hazard
mitigation public awareness strategies.
Publicize and encourage the adoption of appropriate hazard mitigation actions.
Provide information to the public on the City website and through public education
opportunities.
Promote partnerships between the state, counties, and local
jurisdictions and agencies to identify, prioritize, and implement
mitigation actions.
Continue to participate in regional hazard mitigation activities as a member of the
San Diego County Unified Disaster Council.
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Goal 1: Increase public understanding and support for effective
hazard mitigation.
Objective IB: Promote partnerships between the state, counties, and local
jurisdictions and agencies to identify, prioritize, and implement
mitigation actions (continued).
Action 1 .B.2 Support public sector symposiums and public education opportunities.
Objective 1C: Work with Clmmber of Commerce, businesses and other local
agencies to promote hazard mitigation in the local community.
Action 1 .C.1 Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles and practices.
Action 1 .C.2 Encourage businesses to develop and implement hazard mitigation actions.
Action 1 .C.3 Support private sector symposiums and public education opportunities.
Goal 2: Build and maintain local capacity and commitment to hazard
mitigation goals.
Objective 2 A:
Action 2.A.1
Objective 2 £:
Action 2.B.1
Objective 2. C:
Action 2.C.1
Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials.
CEMAT liaison with city departments to increase awareness and knowledge of
hazard mitigation plan, principles and goals,
Implement actions associated with hazard mitigation plan.
CEMAT coordinate and monitor action plan milestones.
Continue GIS mapping of potential hazard areas.
Update GIS mapping as appropriate.
Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, facilities and infrastructure due to
flooding/dam failure.
Objective 3 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to flooding/dam failure.
Action 3.A.1 Update inundation maps every 10 years.
Action 3.A.2 Review and compare existing flood control standards, zoning and building
requirements.
Action 3.A.3 Review and update policies that discourage growth in flood-prone areas.
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Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, facilities and infrastructure due to
flooding/dam failure (continued).
Objective 3 A:
Action 3.A.4
Action 3.A.5
Action 3.A.6
Objective 3. B:
Action 3.B.1
Action 3.B.2
Action 3.B.3
Objective 3.C:
Action 3.C.1
Action 3.C.2
Objective 3.D.
Action 3.D.1
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to flooding/dam failure (continued).
Review and update city-wide Evacuation Plan.
Periodically exercise flooding/dam failure response actions.
Update flooding/dam failure response actions in Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of a flooding ( 1 00 y ear floodplain)/ dam failure.
Identify hazard-prone structures and areas.
Maintain Storm Water System.
Maintain materials for building water barriers.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate dam
failure (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of
Reclamation, California Department of Water Resources).
Incorporate and maintain valuable wetlands in open space preservation programs.
Review and revise, if necessary, sediment and erosion control regulations.
Protect floodplains from inappropriate development.
Plan and zone for open space, recreational, agricultural, or other low-intensity uses
within floodway fringes.
Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to earthquakes.
Objective 4 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to earthquakes.
Action 4.A.1 Update earthquake response actions in Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Action 4.A.2 Continue periodic updates of local building codes, public works construction codes,
zoning and grading ordinances to reflect legislative changes.
Action 4.A.3 Review and update city-wide Evacuation Plan.
Action 4.A.4 Periodically exercise earthquake response actions.
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Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to earthquakes, (continued)
Objective 4.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of earthquakes .
Action 4.B.1 CEMAT review local vulnerability to ground motion, landslides and liquefaction
impacts on facilities and infrastructure.
Objective 4.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate
earthquake hazard
Action 4.C. 1 Identify projects for pre-disaster mitigation funding.
Action 4.C.2 Collaborate with Federal, State and local agencies' mapping efforts
Objective 4.D: Community Outreach
Action 4.D.1 Encourage participation in state-wide earthquake preparedness exercises..
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to structural fire/wildfire.
Objectives A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to structural fire/wildfire.
Action 5.A.1 Update structural fire/wildfire response actions in Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP).
Action 5.A.2 Review and update city-wide Evacuation Plan.
Action 5.A.3 Periodically exercise structural fire/wildfire response actions.
Action 5.A.4 Participate in amendments to Fire Protection programs, policies, and requirements;
ref. Section IV.F. City Landscape Manual.
Action 5.A.5 Continue with Hosp Grove trimming and replanting efforts.
Action 5.A.6 Continue to provide for annual vegetation management/maintenance, as necessary,
in Hosp Grove defensible space.
Action 5.A.7 Provide fire public education materials as requested or needed.
Objectives J3: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate structural
fire/wildfire.
Action 5.B.1 Continue to maintain the City's weed abatement ordinance to facilitate the removal of
annual weeds/vegetation or habitat.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to structural fire/wildfire (continued).
Objectives£: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate structural
fire/wildfire (continued).
Action 5.B.2 Provide increased vegetation management oversight to developments or HOA's
bordering on open space or in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Objectives .C: Maintain GIS mapping to best reflect potential vulnerability of
assets from structural fire/wildfire.
Action 5.C.1 GIS maintain mapped fire risk areas.
Objectives.D: Maintain adequate emergency response capability.
Action 5.D.1 Continue to evaluate service level impacts and needs as part of City Council goals,
Standards of Cover reviews, and Annual Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Program.
5.3.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 10 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Carlsbad Emergency Management Administrative Team (CEMAT) develop
hazard mitigation public awareness strategies.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: CEMAT
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #2: Continue with Hosp Grove trimming and replanting efforts.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Parks and Recreation Planning
Potential Funding Source: Grant Funding and General Fund
City of Carlsbad 5-14
SECTIONFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Implementation Timeline: Fiscal Year 2010-2014
Action Item #3: Participate in amendments to Fire Protection programs, policies, and
requirements; ref. Section IV.F.. City Landscape Design Manual.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development Planning
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: Fiscal Year 2010-2014
Action Item #4: Continue to maintain the City's weed abatement ordinance to facilitate the removal
of annual weeds/vegetation or habitat.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Prevention
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #5: Provide increased vegetation management oversight to developments or HOA's
bordering on open space or in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Prevention
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: Fiscal Year 2010 - 2014
Action Item #6: Investigate feasibility of maintaining hazardous materials business plans in
Mobile Data Computer.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: FY 2010-2014
Action Item #7: Continue periodic updates of local building codes, public works construction
codes, zoning and grading ordinances to reflect legislative changes.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department Community and Economic
Development
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: FY 2010-2014
Action Item #8: GIS develop layer depicting location of business required to have hazardous
materials business plans.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: GIS
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: FY 2010-2014
Action Item #9: Update hazardous material business plan library.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Prevention
City of Carlsbad 5-15
SECTIONFIVE Coals, Objectives and Actions
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: FY 2010-2014
Action Item #10: Provide information to the public on the City website and through public
education opportunities.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: CEMAT
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: FY 2010-2014
City of Carlsbad 5-16
SWTIOMFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
5.4 CITY OF CHULA VISTA
The City of Chula Vista (Chula Vista) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps, including
detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify
the top hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss
estimates for Chula Vista, as summarized in Table 5.4-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.4-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Chula Vista
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss -
Includes shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
8,635
232,095*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
2,973
77,457*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
836,900
21,804,146*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
190
2,184*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
851,523
9,788,033*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
45
0**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
218,126
0**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
5,947
25,564
2,395
9,180
674,193
2,584,170
153
405
685,700
1,815,089
29
56
107,324
140,497
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
0
2
83
0
1
26
0
282
7,319
0
1
1
0
4,482
4,482
0
0
2
0
0
20,192
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
17
9,048
3,840
169,128
5
2,795
1,224
57,512
1,408
786,793
344,556
16,189,628
0
3
18
1,963
0
13,445
80,671
8,797,577
0
4
4
215
0
1,001
1,195
922,638
Represents best available data at this time.
Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
City of Chula Vista 5-17
SECTIONFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Chula Vista LPG as their top five hazards. A brief rational for including each of these is
included.
• Wildfire/Structure Fire: Due to the proximity of wildlands and natural and naturalized open
spaces within steep canyon areas in and near urbanized areas developed prior to the enactment
of the City's Urban-Wildland interface Code in 2000, combined with the probability of a
wildland fire occurring in a given year, wildland/structure fires present the greatest hazard to
the City of Chula Vista.
• Geologic (Earthquake, Landslide, Liquefaction): Due to its relative distance from the closest
known active earthquake fault (Rose Canyon Fault), the City of Chula Vista is at low to
moderate risk to damage from earthquakes, except in its northwestern most regions. The
landslide threat is focused in the older developed areas around steep canyon slopes of known
slide potential. The threat of liquefaction is relatively low; however, the alluvial areas of the
Sweetwater and Otay Rivers and the Telegraph Canyon Channel are subject to liquefaction in
both developed and undeveloped areas.
• Hazardous Materials Release/Rail Disaster Spills: There are a number of hazardous
materials in large quantities in a few stationary locations within the City of Chula Vista, as well
as a mobile hazard sources. These hazardous materials although well contained, exist primarily
west of Interstate 805 and have the potential to expose thousands of citizens to various degrees
of hazard.
• Floods/Dam Inundation: Significant portions of the southerly, northerly, and westerly-
developed areas of the City of Chula Vista are within FEMA-mapped 100-year floodplains.
However, the threat of flood hazard is relatively low due to the City's emphasis on identifying
and prioritizing for improvement a number of undersized and inadequate storm drains and
drainage channels since the late 1960's, the low probability of the occurrence of flood-
producing storms in any given year, and the requirement that new development includes flood-
detention and flood control facilities. In addition, due to the fact that the City of Chula Vista is
downstream of two major dams - the Savage (Lower Otay) Dam and the Sweetwater Dam - the
possibility of dam inundation in and adjacent to the Sweetwater and Otay River Channels
exists, although the likelihood of failure of these dams is considered relatively small due to
their construction.
• Other Manmade Hazards (Airplane Crashes): The City of Chula Vista is within the flight
paths of Lindbergh Field, Brown Field, Tijuana Airport, Ream Field, and North Island Naval
Station. The possibility of an airplane crash on take-off or approach from any of these facilities
is relatively low, but the cumulative hazard from all of these facilities is significant.
City of Chula Vista 5-18
SECTIOMFIVE Goals. Objectives and Actions
5.4.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Chula Vista's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.4.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Chula Vista and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of Chula
Vista, as shown in Table 5.4-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• Chula Vista City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Provides vision and direction in building and nurturing a progressive and cohesive community,
which values its diversity, respects its citizens, honors its legacy, and embraces the
opportunities of the future.
Provides vision, adopts policies and regulations, and approves funding requests/budgets over all
aspects of City government
• Chula Vista City Manager's Office
Provides the leadership and supervision that, in turn, implements the policies and decisions of the
Chula Vista City Council, thereby ensuring the delivery of services to the community.
Manages City staff, implements City Council decisions and policies over all aspects of City
government, and assures the delivery of a wide range of services to the community.
• Chula Vista Finance Department
Assists the City Council and City Manager in maintaining public confidence in the fiscal integrity
of the City by accounting for, controlling and reporting on the City's resources in accordance
with sound public financial management practices.
Assures all aspects of City financing, funding, and expenditures are within legal, prescribed
guidelines and regulations. Tracks and audits expenditures.
City of Chula Vista 5-19
SECTIONFIVE Coals, Objectives and Actions
• City of Chula Vista Development Services Department
Guides the physical development of the City through the implementation of the General Plan and
Building Codes and is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community by
planning for sound infrastructure and public services, protecting of the environment, and
promoting high quality social and economic growth.
Regulates land uses and land development in accordance with plans, policies, and regulations
adopted by the City Council. Enforces local, State, and federal requirements for land
development, building construction, and specific uses. Recommends additions and revisions
to existing ordinances, plans, and policies when necessary.
Enhances the quality of life for the Chula Vista community by proactively planning and
facilitating environmentally and socially sound economic development, revitalization and
affordable housing opportunities.
Regulates land uses and land development in accordance with plans, policies, and regulations
adopted by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency within redevelopment areas.
Recommends additions and revisions to existing ordinances, plans, and policies with respect
to redevelopment areas.
Implements and enforces programs, plans, policies, and regulations over land development and
redevelopment in order to assure adequate and maintainable infrastructure.
Mutual aid with certified building inspectors and engineers for damage assessment following a
disaster
• City of Chula Vista Public Works Department
Provides a variety of engineering services including the review and inspection of privately
constructed public facilities, infrastructure, and subdivisions; design and inspection of
publicly funded infrastructure improvements; management and monitoring of existing and
projected traffic conditions throughout the City; preparation of the City's long-term Capital
Improvement Program and management of the City's sewer and storm drain systems.
Engineering also provides fiscal management for the City's Open Space Maintenance
Districts Assessments, Community Facility Districts, and Development Impact Fees.
Maintains the basic infrastructure needed for the City to exist and thrive. These basic facilities
include streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, wastewater systems, storm water systems, street
trees, parks and open space areas, and street signage and striping. The department also
maintains the City's vehicle fleet and all City communication equipment, particularly used by
Police and Fire.
Implements a wide range of programs, plans, and policies necessary to assure delivery of basic
services to the citizens of Chula Vista and maintains the City's infrastructure. The
Department of Public Works Operations is a first responder in natural and manmade
emergencies.
City of Chula Vista 5-20
SEBTIONFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
• City of Chula Vista Police Department
Protects the community through the enforcement of laws and the analysis/reduction/ elimination
of risks and. in times of emergency, provides for the orderly and rapid implementation of
emergency plans.
Implements and/or enforces programs, plans, ordinances, and policies of the City over a wide
range of activities related to law enforcement. The Police Department is a first responder in
natural and manmade emergencies.
• City of Chula Vista Fire Department
Serves and safeguards the community through a professional, efficient and effective system of
services, which protect life, environment, and property.
Implements programs, policies, and regulations over a wide range to reduce the loss of life,
environment, and property. The Fire Department is a first responder in natural and manmade
emergencies.
• City of Chula Vista Management & Information Services Department
Assists all departments with their technological needs and develops, implements, operates, and
maintains hardware and software systems in order to support and improve the operational
efficiency and effectiveness of City departments.
The department is comprised of four functional areas - Operations & Telecommunications,
Systems Administration & Security, Microcomputer and LAN Support, and GIS &
Applications Support.
City of Chula Vista 5-21
SECTIOMFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Table 5.4-2
City of Chula Vista: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in CIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
I. Emergency Coordinator
J. Grant writers
K. Personnel skilled in identifying, accessing and bringing
to bear, both public and private economic recovery-
related resources
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Development Services and Public Works
Departments
Development Services and Public Works
Departments
Development Services and Public Works
Departments
City Engineer and Building Official
Public Works Department
Development Services, Police, Fire,
Management & Information Systems, and
Public Works Departments.
Information Technology Department
City uses Consultant Scientists, as needed
and as resources are available
Fire Department-Tom Leonard, Emergency
Services Coordinator
All Departments
Development Services and Finance
Departments
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Chula Vista are shown in Table 5.4-3 which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Chula Vista. Examples of legal
and/or regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision
ordnances, special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans,
capital improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate
disclosure plans.
City of Chula Vista 5-22
SECTIOMFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Table 5.4-3
City of Chula Vista: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
T.
U.
Building code
Zoning ordinance
Subdivision ordinance or regulations
Special puipose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management,
hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback
requirements)
Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl
programs)
Site plan review requirements
General or comprehensive plan
A capital improvements plan
An economic development plan
An emergency response plan
A post-disaster recovery plan
A post-disaster recovery ordinance
Real estate disclosure requirements
Shake Roof Retrofit Program
Water Conservation Ordinance
Clearing of Brush (Fuels) from City Property
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Land Development Ordinance
California Building Code
California Reference Standards Code
California Mechanical Code
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Does
State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
City of Chula Vista 5-23
SICTIONFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Table 5.4-3 (cont.)
City of Chula Vista: Legal and Regulatory Capability
V. California Electrical Code
W. California Plumbing Code
X. California Fire Code
Y. California Statutes 2 1000-21 178: Public Resources Code, Division 1 3 -
Environmental Quality
Z. Urban-Wildland Interface Code
AA. Floodplain Regulations
BB . Zoning and Specific Plans
CC. Specific Plans
DD. Precise Plan
EE. Modified District
FF. Sectional Planning Area (SPA)
GG. SPA Amendment
HH. Supplemental SPA
II. Land Use Overlay
JJ. Modification of Urban-Wildland Interface Requirements
KK. Consolidated Annual Plan - CDBG and HOME Programs
LL. Redevelopment Plans - Bay front, Town Centre I, Town Centre II, Otay
Valley and Southwest
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.4.12 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.4-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Chula Vista such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
City of Chula Vista 5-24
SECTBONFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Table 5.4-4
City of Chula Vista: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
B . Capital improvements project funding
C. Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
D. Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
E. Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new
developments/homes
F. Incur debt through general obligation bonds
G. Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
H. Incur debt through private activity bonds
I. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes, as resources are available and
to the extent the funds are used to
benefit eligible census tracts
Yes, as resources are available
Yes, but requires Proposition 218
Voter Approval (2/3 of all voters,
simple majority of property
owners). Voter approval highly
unlikely in most cases.
Yes, Sewer Fees only. City does
not own or operate other utilities
Yes, as resources are available
Yes. as resources are available
Yes. as resources are available
Yes. Certificates of Participation
only in redevelopment areas, but
there are severe restrictions on
usage and eligible projects.
Yes
5.4.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Chula Vista's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities
Once developed, City staff presented submitted the plan the CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once
approved by FEMA the plan will be taken to City Council for adoption.
City of Chula Vista 5-25
SECTIBNFIVE Goals. Objectives and Actions
Public comments were solicited by the County Office of Emergency Services to present these goals,
objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input. Specific consideration was given to hazard
identification/profiles and the vulnerability assessment results. The following sections present the hazard-
related goals, objectives and actions as prepared by the City of Chula Vista' in conjunction with the
Hazard Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.42.1 Goals
The City of Chula Vista has developed the following 10 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goals 9 and 10).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant existing and future development
Goal 2. Increase public understanding, support and demand for effective hazard mitigation
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less vulnerable
to hazards
Goal 4. Improve coordination and communication with federal, state and local governments
Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to:
Goal 5. Floods
Goal 6. Wildfires/Structure Fires
Goal 7. Dam Failure
Goal 8. Geologic Hazards
Goal 9. Unauthorized Hazardous Materials Release (See Attachment A)
Goal 10. Other Manmade Hazards (See Attachment A)
5.4.22 Objectives and Actions
The City of Chula Vista developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 10 identified goals. The City of Chula Vista developed objectives to assist
in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed
that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the
action items is provided in Section 5.4.2.3.
City of Chula Vista 5-26
SECTIONFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant existing and future development.
Objective ] A: Encourage and facilitate the development or updating of general plans
and zoning ordinances to limit development in hazard areas.
Action 1 .A.I Review the City's General Plan periodically and update the appropriate elements, as
necessary, as resources are available.
Action 1 A.2 Identify new hazardous occupancies as they are permitted or created and establish
database for same, as resources are available.
Action 1 A3 Update the City's zoning ordinance periodically and address development in hazard
areas and minimize zoning ambiguities, as resources are available.
Action 1 .A.4 Periodically revisit the City's hazard mitigation-related ordinances to identify areas
where improvements could be made, as resources are available.
Action 1 A.5 Utilize hazard overlays to identify hazard-prone areas, as resources are available.
Action 1 .A.6 Establish buffer zones for development near hazard-prone areas, as resources are
available.
Action 1A .7 Prohibit development in extreme hazard areas that cannot be adequately mitigated
and set aside for open space, as resources are available.
Action 1 .A.8 Identify land uses appropriate to specific hazard areas, as resources are available.
Objective 1J3: Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes that protect
renovated existing assets and new development in hazard areas.
Action 1.B.1
Action 1.B.2
Action 1.B.3
Action 1.B.4
Action 1 .B.5
Action 1.B.6
Action 1.B.7
Adopt local building codes to address local building issues in hazard areas, as
resources are available.
Amend the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as required, to implement the
appropriate policies of the General Plan, as resources are available.
Actively participate in the State- and Nation-wide building code development
groups to ensure that development issues in hazard areas are properly addressed, as
resources are available.
Amend the Fire Code and Building Code, as necessary, to be consistent with the
appropriate policies of the General Plan, as resources are available.
Identify and improve buildings to mitigate hazards through elevation, retaining
walls, dikes and flood diverting measures, relocating electrical outlets to higher
elevations, increasing fire resistance, etc, as resources are available.
Identify and provide fire mitigation measures in buildings with hazardous materials,
add ventilation systems to minimize explosions, as required, and add control areas,
as resources are available.
Develop hazard-specific code requirements and/or technical opinions for each type
of hazard area, as resources are available.
City of Chula Vista 5-27
SECTIONI IYI Goals, OMectlves and Acdons
Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant existing and future development
(continued).
Objective 1.B:
Action 1.B.8
Action 1.B.9
Action 1.B.10
Objective 1 .C:
Action I.C.I
Action l.C. 2
Action l.C .3
Action l.C .4
Action l.C .5
Action l.C .6
Action l.C .7
Action 1 .C.8
Objective 1 J).
Action 1.D.1
Action 1.D.2
Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes that protect
renovated existing assets and new development in hazard areas (continued).
Develop standardized processes for evaluating proposed developments within
hazard areas, as resources are available.
Require site-specific studies to evaluate specific hazards in hazard-prone areas and
identify alternative site design criteria to mitigate hazards to the maximum extent
possible, as resources are available.
Establish minimum structure setbacks adjacent to hazard areas, with respect to
hazard specific code, as resources are available.
Encourage consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning ordinances,
and building codes.
Periodically review General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Fire Codes, Subdivision
Ordinance, and Building Codes for consistency, as resources are available.
Maintain ongoing training for development staff on development procedures and
zoning and building code interpretation, as resources are available.
Continue to provide a hazmit compliance review any time a permit is obtained for
any improvement on new and existing hazardous occupancies, as resources are
available.
Develop and implement specialized training on an on-going basis for Development
Services staff for each type of hazard area, as resources are available.
Provide an inspection program, both public and private, and issue certificates of
compliance to ensure maintenance of compliance to hazmit-related codes, as
resources are available.
Follow development procedures to ensure development is consistent with the
General Plan.
Provide educational sessions for owners of hazardous occupancies and encourage a
maintenance program, as resources are available.
Develop standard processes for evaluating/approving proposed development in
hazard areas, as resources are available.
Discourage future development that exacerbates hazardous conditions.
Improve zoning ordinance to limit future development of hazardous areas, as
resources are available.
Apply for State/Federal grants/funds for the acquisition of developable land for
open space development.
City of Chula Vista 5-28
SICTMNFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant existing and future development
(continued).
Objective 1 .D:
Action 1.D.3
Action 1.D.4
Action 1.D.5
Action 1 JD.6
Action 1.D.7
Objective 1 E:
Action 1.E.1
Action 1.E.2
Action 1.E.3
Action 1 .E.4
Objective 1.F:
Action I.F.I
Action 1 .F.2
Action 1 JF.3
Discourage future development that exacerbates hazardous conditions
(continued).
Take a proactive approach to fire code/building code compliance inspections with
respect to concentration of hazardous material in one area or location, as resources
are available.
Set aside or zone extreme hazard areas for open space uses, as resources are
available.
Evaluate the potential benefits of establishing buffer/transition zoning for each type
of hazard area, as resources are available.
Educate the public regarding hazardous locations, operations, buildings, etc., as
resources are available.
Where feasible, encourage the development of infrastructure to assist in the
hardening of hazard exposure zones, as resources are available.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information about
new development and build-out potential in hazard areas.
Use hazard overlays to identify hazard-prone new development, as resources are
available.
Utilize staff consultant expertise in evaluating technical studies/data, as resources
are available.
Update databases/Geographic Information System (GIS), with particular attention to
maintaining hazard overlay layers. Require electronic submittals of all reports and
data in electronic form.
Require engineering studies to evaluate specific hazards in hazard-prone areas and
identify alternative site design criteria to mitigate hazards to the maximum extent
possible, as resources are available.
Actively pursue grant funding for city wide hazard mitigation.
Keep a look out for hazard mitigation funding, from state and nation-wide sources,
and to inform the proper department head when potential grant funding is identified.
Apply for hazard mitigation grant funding, as it becomes available.
Identify target hazard mitigation projects to minimize delay when grant funding is
available.
City of Chula Vista 5-29
SECTIOMFIVE Coals, Objectives and Actions
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for hazard
mitigation.
Objective 2 A:
Action 2. A.I
Action 2. A .2
Action 2. A .3
Action 2. A. 4
Action 2. A .5
Objective 2 £:
Action 2. B.I
Action 2.B. 2
Action 2.B. 3
Objective 2. C:
Action 2. C.I
Objective 2. D:
Action 2. D.I
Action 2.D.2
Action 2.D.3
Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and opportunities for
mitigation actions.
Provide information pamphlets to be distributed to the public at information booths
at street fairs, community meetings, etc., as resources are available.
Continually provide Chula Vista citizens with Community Emergency Response
Team training opportunities to increase public awareness of hazards and response to
hazards, as resources are available.
Provide a public information program on geologic and firestorm hazards and safety,
as resources are available.
Provide training at Town Hall Meetings or other public gatherings, as resources are
available.
Provide discussion, on City's home web page, regarding the dangers and
repercussions of human activity within and adjacent to hazard zones and what our
citizens can do to minimize/mitigate these dangers, as resources are available.
Promote partnerships bet\veen the state, counties, and local governments
to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation actions.
Identify state and federal hazard mitigation funds/programs for public and private
entities.
Continue to participate in the San Diego County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
process.
Contact neighboring cities and counties to create shared programs and have periodic
meetings to share information and open channels of communication, as resources
are available.
Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Coordinate hazard mitigation education/ training with routine inspections of
businesses utilizing code enforcement and fire prevention inspections, as resources
are available.
Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions implemented.
Create a program to report and monitor the mitigation implementation, as resources
are available.
Provide newsletters or Internet sites to publicize the information gathered through
the monitoring program, as resources are available.
Provide specific outreach to citizens with special needs, as funding becomes
available.
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Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for hazard
mitigation (continued).
Objective 2.E: Discourage activities that exacerbate hazardous conditions.
Action 2.E.I Promote an increased level of security of facilities storing hazardous materials.
Action 2.E.2 Ensure land uses that do not conform to this Plan are not permitted.
Action 2.E.3 In the event non-conforming land uses are damaged or destroyed in a disaster,
ensure that reconstruction is consistent with Chula Vista Municipal Code, Chapter
19.64.
Action 2.E.4 Provide guidelines in the usage of hazardous materials specifically in approved
locations, as resources are available.
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously
become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles and
practices among state, and local officials.
Action 3.A.I Establish the means to share information and innovations in various areas of hazard
mitigation, as resources are available.
Action 3.A.2 Coordinate hazard mitigation activities with local utilities, water suppliers, and
critical facilities within the City of Chula Vista, as resources are available.
Objective 3.B: Seek technical assistance from State and Federal agencies in refining and
implementing hazard mitigation plans.
Action 3.B.I Seek State and Federal funding for implementation of the City's hazard mitigation
plan.
Action 3.B.2 Request periodic County Office of Emergency Services (OES), CalEMA, and FEMA
review of the City's hazard mitigation plan for recommendations for plan
refinements and for potential funding sources.
Objective 3.C: Assure adequate infrastructure is in-place for emergencies.
Action 3.C.I Promote the establishment and maintenance of: safe and effective evacuation routes;
ample peak-load water supply; adequate road widths; and, safe clearances around
buildings, as resources are available.
Action 3.C.2 Explore viable public and private mutual aid resource alternatives.
Action 3.C.3 Identify public and private resources available for various types of emergencies,
including materials, equipment, debris removal/recycling, etc.
Action 3.C.4 Establish emergency purchasing authority with local businesses, suppliers, disposal
sites, and material recyclers, as resources are available.
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Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with
federal, state and local governments.
Objective 4 A:
Action 4. A.I
Action 4. A .2
Objective 4.B:
Action 4. B.I
Action 4.B. 2
Action 4.B. 3
Objective 4.C:
Action 4. C.I
Action4.C.2
Establish and maintain close working relationships with state agencies
and other local governments.
Attend multi-agency hazard mitigation planning meetings that deal with other local
governments and County, State, and Federal entities, as resources are available.
Promote mutual aid agreements and interagency dialogue related to hazard
mitigation planning, as resources are available.
Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation activities.
Encourage businesses and industrial operations in embracing hazard mitigation as a
daily activity, as resources are available.
Promote hazard mitigation as a viable way of doing business for governmental
entities, industry, businesses and the general public, as resources are available.
Where applicable, discuss hazard mitigation plan activities with fellow municipal
government workers within professional membership groups at group activities, as
resources are available.
Improve the State's capability and efficiency at administering pre- and
post-disaster mitigation.
Establish standard G1S projects that contain all spatial data likely to be needed in an
Emergency Operations Center and make these projects available to all local, regional
and State governments, as resources are available. Safeguard the projects by storing in
multiple locations. Promote the sharing of these projects and data with other agencies.
Support regional planning efforts for hazard mitigation and disaster recovery planning.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned
facilities, due to floods.
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to floods.
Action 5.A.1 Encourage the establishment or maintenance of adequate open space adjacent to
watercourses, as resources are available.
Action 5.A.2 Prevent deposit of fill or construction within any floodway, as resources are available.
Action 5.A.3 Update Drainage Element of the General Plan based upon actual developed conditions
(General Plan, GMOC Section), as resources are available.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned
facilities, due to floods (continued).
Objective 5 A:
Action 5. A .4
Action 5 .A .5
Objective 5.B:
Action 5. B.I
Action 5.B. 2
Action 5.B. 3
Objective 5.C:
Action 5. C.I
Action 5.C. 2
Action 5.C. 3
Objective 5.D.
Action 5. D.I
Action 5.D. 2
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to floods (continued).
Continue to review applications for new development within the City in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions set forth by the
State of California, thereby requiring individualized studies for flood hazards on an
as-needed basis and establishing mitigation measures for the development project
before construction begins.
Monitor and enforce compliance with CEQA-mandated mitigation measures during
development and construction, as the project requires.
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects
of floods within the 100-year floodplain.
Continue to require flood control improvements of new development where flooding
is already a problem (existing ordinances).
Update Drainage Element of the General Plan based upon actual developed conditions
(General Plan, GMOC Section), as resources are available.
Discourage the disruption of natural flowage patterns and encourage the maximum
use of natural and naturalized drainage ways in new development (General Plan
drainage and flood control policies), as resources are available.
Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding.
Maintain databases of property flooding and damage to further identify and define
local hazard areas and to monitor floodplain management, as resources are available.
Implement drainage improvements with an emphasis on improving downstream
facilities before improving upstream facilities, unless upstream mitigation (such as
detention or retention basins) is provided, as resources are available.
Identify State and Federal funding sources available to either purchase or flood-proof
existing structures/facilities in flood-prone areas.
Request assistance from State and Federal governments, as necessary, to
enable the City to maintain compliance with the National Flood insurance
Program (NF1P) requirements.
Periodically review City compliance with NFIP requirements, as resources are
available.
Submit Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs)/ Letters of M^ap Amendment (LOM As) to
FEMA within a prescribed period of time upon completion of drainage
improvements or flood-proofing.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned
facilities, due to floods (continued).
Objective 5.D: Request assistance from State and Federal governments, as necessary, to
enable the City to maintain compliance with the National Flood insurance
Program (NFIP) requirements (continued).
Action 5.D.3 Update Flood layers in GIS upon FEMA approval of LOMRs/LOMAs.
Objective 5.E: Identify data limitations needed to provide information about relative
vulnerability of assets from floods (e.g., Q3 /digital floodplain maps)
Action 5.E.I Update General Plan drainage policies using current data based upon actual,
developed conditions and proposed development conditions, as resources are
available.
Action 5.E.2 Utilize empirical data to further define flood hazard models, as resources are
available.
Goal 6: Redi
part
own
Objective 6 A:
Action 6. A.I
Action 6 A. 2
Action 6. A .3
Objective 6.B:
Action 6. B.I
Action 6.B. 2
uce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
icularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and publicly
ed facilities, due to wildfires and structural fires.
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to wildfires.
Ensure the open space around structures is sufficient to promote fire safety, as
resources are available.
Ensure the space separating buildings is consistent with the standards of fire-safety
practices, as resources are available.
Continue to review applications for new development within the City in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions set forth by the
State of California, thereby requiring individualized studies (i.e. Fire Protection
Plans) for wildfire on an as-needed basis and establishing mitigation measures for
the development project before construction begins.
Prevent the loss of life in wildland fires.
Develop and promote public education programs, including Fire Safe Councils, in
wildland fire safety and survival for all residents adjacent to wildland areas, as
resources are available.
Develop and publicize evacuation plans and routes in areas threatened by wildland
fires, as resources are available.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and publicly
owned facilities, due to wildfires and structural fires (continued).
Objective 6.B: Prevent the loss of life in wildland fires (continued).
Action 6.B .3 Add a Fire Educational Officer to the Fire Department's budget to implement
Action 6.B.I and ensure that the position is filled and has adequate resources, as
resources are available.
Action 6.B.4 Manage open space preserves in a manner that minimizes fuel loads, through actions
such as hand clearing and other appropriate means, as resources are available.
Action 6.B.5 Add a Fire Prevention Technician to the Fire department's budget to perform fire
department open space and weed abatement inspections in support of goal six and
ensure that the position is filled and has adequate resources, as resources are
available.
Objective 6.C: Prevent the ignition of structures by wildland fires.
Action 6.C.I Incorporate fire-resistant building materials and construction methods in new
development adjacent to wildland and open space areas in accordance with adopted
fire, building, wildland-urban interface codes, fire protection plans and community
wildfire protection plan, as resources are available.
Action 6.C.2 Ensure defensible fire-fighting space is afforded adjacent to wildland and open
space areas in new developments, as resources are available.
Objective 6.D: Prevent wildland-caused structural conflagration.
Action 6.D.1 Pursue State and Federal funding for the elimination of combustible roofs and siding
on existing homes and structures.
Action 6.D.2 Adopt an ordinance requiring "Class A-rated"' roofs and siding on all new and
remodeled structures.
Action 6.D.3 Require non-combustible window assemblies and double-pane glass in all new and
remodeled structures facing a wildland, as resources are available.
Action 6.D.4 Adopt an ordinance requiring residential dwelling fire sprinkler systems adjacent to
fire hazard areas.
Objective 6.E: Prevent the encroachment of wildland fire upon the community.
Action 6.E.I Require a "greenbelt" or other defensible zone, as topography dictates, along the
easterly edge of the easterly city limits, as resources are available.
Action 6.E.2 Improve and ensure adequate access to wildland areas and adequate water supply
for firefighters, as resources are available.
Action 6.E.3 Increase budget to the Public Works Open Space Maintenance for brush clearing, as
resources are available.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and publicly
owned facilities, due to wildfires and structural fires (continued).
Objective 6.F: Investigate the possibility of doing further Community Vegetation
Management Analysis.
Action 6.F.1 Prepare a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, as resources are available.
Action 6.F.2 Investigate the possibility of adopting a final Community Wildfire Protection Plan
and ensure the enforcement thereof, as resources are available.
Action 6.F.3 Apply for grant funds to finance individual structure and property hazard analysis/
assessments throughout wildland-urban interface areas, as grants are available.
Objective 6.G: Identify data needed to provide information related to wildland fires (e.g., a
comprehensive database of California wildfires, a California wildfire risk
model, and relative vulnerability of assets).
Action 6 G.I Develop GIS layer(s) showing history and frequency of major wildland fire events,
as resources are available. Include additional layers showing canyon names,
acreage, fire department access points and evacuation routes.
Action 6 G.2 Continue working with regional (SDREGIN) and federal agencies to establish
procedures that will enable the City to acquire near real-time data on wildland fire
extents to improve EOC response to an emergency. Establish a GIS project model
that readily incorporates such data to reduce the amount of time required to produce
field maps, as resources are available.
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and publicly
owned facilities, due to dam failure.
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach for reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to dam failure.
Action 7.A.1 Promote low intensity, non-residential land uses in dam inundation zones for
future development.
Action 7.A.2 Continue to review applications for new development within the City in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
provisions set forth by the State of California, thereby requiring
individualized studies for flood hazards on an as-needed basis and
establishing mitigation measures for the development project before
construction begins.
Action 7.A.3 Monitor and enforce compliance with CEQA mandated mitigation measures
during development and construction, as the development project requires.
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Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and publicly
owned facilities, due to dam failure (continued).
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach for reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to dam failure (continued).
Action 7.A.4 Review current dam failure information/data for clarity and accuracy, as
resources are available.
Action 7.A.5 Review current evacuation plans for accuracy and practicality and publicize
these plans, as resources are available.
Action 7 .A .6 Obtain and review State-mandated annual dam assessment reports.
Objective 7.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects
of dam failure.
Action 7.B.] Identify and prioritize critical facilities within dam inundation zones, as
resources are available.
Action 7.B.2 Identify vulnerable populations within dam inundation areas, as resources are
available.
Action 7.B.3 Identify Federal and State funding to minimize/mitigate dam inundation
hazards to critical facilities and vulnerable populations.
Objective 7.C: Identify data needed to provide information about the relative vulnerability
of assets from dam failure.
Action 7.C.I Revise plans/data periodically to adequately represent existing conditions/
vulnerable populations, as resources are available.
Action 7.C.2 Conduct survey of assets within dam inundation areas and assign attribute
data to a GIS layer (daytime vs. nighttime population, ease of evacuation,
proximity to safety zones, etc.); Assign vulnerability rankings to each asset;
Create GIS project with dam inundation and asset layers available for query
and display, all as resources are available.
Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and publicly
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 8.A.1 Ensure the space separating buildings is consistent with standards of fire-safety
practices, as resources are available.
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Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and publicly
owned facilities, due to geological hazards (continued).
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to geological hazards (continued).
Action 8.A.2 Ensure the structural characteristics of soil and requirements contained in building
codes determine the type of construction allowed, as resources are available.
Action 8 A3 Ensure areas of development do not include hazard areas such as ancient landslides,
unstable soils, or active fault zones unless mitigated, as resources are available.
Action 8.A.4 Ensure no lands are subdivided, developed or filled in the absence of supportable,
professional evidence that the proposed subdivision, development, or landfill would
be geologically safe, as resources are available.
Action 8.A.5 Continue to review applications for new development within the City in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions set forth by the
State of California, thereby requiring individualized studies for geological hazards
on an as-needed basis and establishing mitigation measures for the development
project before construction begins.
Action 8.A.6 Monitor and enforce compliance with CEQA mandated mitigation measures during
development and construction, as the development project requires.
Objective 8£: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects
of geological hazards.
Action 8.B.1 Wherever feasible, land uses and buildings that are determined to be unsafe from
geologic hazards shall be mitigated, discontinued, removed, or relocated, as
resources are available.
Action 8.B.2 Establish a long-range, comprehensive plan for the elimination or mitigation of
existing hazardous land use conditions and public facilities, as resources are
available.
Action 8.B.3 Seek State and Federal funding to mitigate existing geologic hazards.
Objective 8.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate geological hazards
(e.g., California Geological Survey, US Geological Survey).
Action 8.C.1 Update GIS seismic data regularly to reflect new data from the California
Geological Survey and the US Geological Survey, as resources are available.
Action 8.C.2 The City's seismic safety practices and measures shall be coordinated with the San
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the County of San Diego, and
other cities in the County, as resources are available.
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Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and publicly
owned facilities, due to geological hazards (continued).
Objective 8.D: Identify data needed to provide information about the relative vulnerability
of assets from earthquakes (e.g., data on structure/building types,
reinforcements, etc.).
Action 8.D.I Ensure the seismic safety practices and measures of the City of Chula Vista are
based upon special land regulations and land management zones, such as "seismic
hazards management zones" that require additional general and local geologic
information and the synthesis of seismic safety, as resources are available.
Action 8.D.2 Update existing geologic hazard information based upon up-to-date findings, such
as Preliminary and Final As-Graded Soils Reports for Land Development, as
resources are available.
Action 8.D.3 Survey buildings most susceptible to failure and identify daytime and nighttime
populations and create G1S project to permit rapid data display and query, as
resources are available.
Objective 8.E: Assure that emergency service facilities and public buildings are not
constructed in hazard areas.
Action 8.E.I Since damages can often be prevented or mitigated by effective governmental and
emergency services, ensure that emergency facilities, public buildings, and
communication and transportation centers are not established in close proximity to
fault traces, as resources are available.
Action 8.E.2 Establish minimum criteria using all available hazard information in the selection of
appropriate sites for emergency service facilities and public buildings, as resources
are available.
5.42.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an action
plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the prioritized
actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for which action,
what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and when the
action will be completed.
The top 10 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
City of Chula Vista 5-39
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Action Item #1: Establish standard GIS projects that contain all spatial data likely to be needed in an
Emergency Operations Center and make these projects available to all local,
regional and State governments, as resources are available. Safeguard the projects
by storing in multiple locations. Promote the sharing of these projects and data with
other agencies.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: All Team Members (Inter-Departmental)
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 Years
Action Item #2: Ensure new land uses that do not conform to this Plan are not permitted.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Development Services Department
Potential Funding Source: Development Fees, General Fund
Implementation Timeline: 1-5 Years
Action Item #3: Develop and promote public education programs, including Fire Safe Councils,
in wildland fire safety and survival for all residents adjacent to wildland areas,
as resources are available.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: 1 -3 Years
Action Item #4: Prepare a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, as resources are available.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: 1 -3 Years
Action Item #5: Explore viable public and private mutual aid resource alternatives.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: All Team Members (Inter-Departmental)
Potential Funding Source: Solid Waste Fees, Solid Waste Grants, General Fund
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 Years
Action Item #6: Continue to participate in the San Diego County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
process.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Interdepartmental Responsibility
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, HMGP funding
Implementation Timeline: 5 Years
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Action Item #7: Continue to review applications for new development within the City in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions
set forth by the State of California, thereby requiring individualized studies for
flood hazards on an as-needed basis and establishing mitigation measures for
the development project before construction begins.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Development Services Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Development Fees
Implementation Timeline: 5 Years
Action Item #8: Continually provide citizens with Community Emergency Response Team
training opportunities to increase public awareness of hazards and response to
hazards, as resources are available.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: State Homeland Security Grant Program, General Fund
Implementation Timeline: 5 Years
Action Item #9: Continue to require structural flood control improvements of new development
where flooding is already a problem (existing ordinances).
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City Engineer
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Developer Fees
Implementation Timeline: 5 Years
Action Item #10: The Fire Department, via its Fire Prevention Bureau, will continue to cooperate
with the County Department of Environmental Health in promoting the safe
handling of hazardous chemicals in compliance with the Unified Fire Code and
applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: 5 Years
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5.5 CITY OF CORONADO
The City of Coronado (Coronado) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for
Coronado summarized in Table 5.5-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 55-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Coronado
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss
- Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
580
0
23,009*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
261
0
9,541*
Potential
Exposure/Loss
for Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
73,472
0
2,685,792*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
1
0
470*
Potential
Exposure/ Loss
for Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
4,482
0
2,106,399*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
0
37**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
0
123,222**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
2,853
3,868
1,227
1,715
345,401
482,773
30
46
134,451
206,158
4
4
2,198
2,198
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk 0
Moderate Risk 0
Tsunami 8,523
0
0
3,367
0
0
947,811
0
0
98
0
0
439,207
0
0
23
0
0
7,227
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme 0
Very High 19
High 0
Moderate 18,868
0
0
0
8,097
0
0
0
2,279,306
0
0
0
428
0
0
0
1,918,168
0
0
0
31
0
0
0
125,204
Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Coronado LPG as their top four. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Earthquake: The potential for loss of life, injuries, and damage to property, as well as disruption
of services, is significant.
• Coastal Storms/Flooding: Jurisdiction is surrounded by water. Coastal storms and flooding have
potential to cause losses.
• Tsunami: Jurisdiction is surrounded by water. There has been a history of tsunami effects felt in
the region.
• Manmade Hazards: The community hosts several sites/assets within and surrounding the
jurisdiction that may be at risk for potential manmade hazards.
5.5.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Coronado's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.5.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Coronado and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of
Coronado, as shown in Table 5.5-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
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Table 55-2
City of Coronado: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Pianner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land development
and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction practices
related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of natural
and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the community's
vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Department/Agency and Position
Community Development/
Associate Planner
Community Development/Senior
Building Inspector
Fire/Division Chief; Community
Development/Senior Planner;
Engineering/Principal Engineer;
Public Services/Services
Supervisor
Public Services, Technicians
Police and Fire Chiefs
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Coronado are shown in Table 5.5-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Coronado. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.5-3
City of Coronado: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management,
hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Does State
Prohibit?
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.5.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.5-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Coronado such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.5-4
City of Coronado: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Community Deveiopment Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
J,
K.
Other -SAN DAG Grant
Other - Other Grants
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes - Eligible in certain circumstances
Yes - With Council approval
Yes - With 2/3 voter approval
Yes - For sewer only
No
Yes - With 2/3 voter approval
Yes - With 2/3 voter approval
No
Yes
No
Yes
5.5.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Coronado's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition. City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works participated in the Coronado LPG. These members include:
• John Traylor, Director of Fire Services
• Ed Hadfield, Fire Division Chief
• Ed Walter, Community Development Senior Planner
• Scott Huth, Public Services Supervisor
Once developed, City staff submitted the plan to Cal EMA and FEMA for approval. Once the plan is
approved it will be submitted to the City Council for adoption.
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The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by Coronado's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation
Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.5.2.1 Goals
The City of Coronado has developed the following 11 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goals 10 and 11).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Increase public understanding, support, and demand for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve coordination and communication with federal, state, local and tribal
governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and State-owned facilities, due to":
Goal 5. Floods
Goal 6. Urban Conflagrations
Goal 7. Severe Weather
Goal 8. Dam Failure
Goal 9. Geological Hazards
Goal 10. Extremely Hazardous Materials Releases
Goal 11. Other Manmade Hazards
5.5.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Coronado developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 11 identified goals. The City of Coronado developed objectives to assist
in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed
that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the
action items is provided in Section 5.5.2.3
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Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development.
Objective 1 A: Maintain and update the general plans and zoning ordinances to
limit development in hazard areas.
Action 1 A1 Continue to enforce existing general plan policies to limit development in hazard
zones.
Objective 1 .B: Maintain and update building codes that protect renovated existing
assets and new development in hazard areas.
Action 1.B.1 Continue to adopt building codes on a regular basis
Objective 1 .C: Encourage consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning
ordinances, and building codes.
Action 1 .C.1 Educate people responsible for enforcing codes
Objective ID: Discourage future development that exacerbates hazardous
conditions.
Action 1 .D. 1 Educate the public on known hazards
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2 A 1 Conduct Community Emergency Response Team Training
Action 2 A 2 Release pertinent information through an Emergency Preparedness newsletter
Action 2 A 3 Conduct Learn Not to Burn Classes in local schools
Action 2 A 4 Release public education information on local cable TV.
Objective 2.B: Promote partnerships between the state, county and local
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation actions.
... _ R . Participate in Hazard Mitigation programsMciion Z,D. i
At' 2 B 2 Participate in the Unified Disaster Council
Objective 2.C: Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Action 2.C. 1 Conduct Fire Company Inspections
Action 2 C 2 Require fire sprinkler systems in all occupancies except R3s
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Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation, (continued)
Objective 2.C: Promote hazard mitigation in the business community (continued).
Action 2.C.3 Provide Community Emergency Response Team training to the business
community
Objective 2.D: Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented.
Action 2.D.1 Publish an Emergency Preparedness Newsletter quarterly
Action 2.D.2 Release information to the public through the media
Action 2.D.3 ^e'aY useful information through the Coronado Currents Newsletter
Objective 2.E: Discourage activities that exacerbate hazardous conditions.
Action 2.E.1 Conduct community education through newsletters, media releases and community forums
Action 2 E 2 Enforcement of actions that are in violation of Federal, State or local laws or codes
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials.
Action 3.A.1 Conduct EOC training and drills
Objective 3.B: Develop model hazard mitigation plan.
Action 3.B.1 Participate in Hazard Mitigation Work Group
Objective 3.C: Provide web-based information regarding hazard mitigation on City
web site.
Action 3.C.1 Provide current information on emergency preparedness on City web-site
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments.
Action 4.A.1 Work with the UDC at County OES
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Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments, (continued)
Objective 4.B: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
and post-disaster mitigation .
Action 4.B.1 Provide NIMS/SEMS/ICS training for City personnel
Action 4.B.2 Conduct EOC drills
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Action 5.A.1 Investigate methods to enhance survivability in low-lying areas
Action 5.A.2 Purchase/maintain equipment for water removal in area prone to flooding
Action 5.A.3 Maintain infrastructure in known flood areas
Action 5.A.4 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards. Periodically review City
compliance with NFIP requirements, as resources become available.
Objective 5.B: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods (e.g.,
US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation, California
Department of Water Resources).
Action 5.B.1 Make contacts and develop a network during EOC exercises
Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to urban conflagrations.
Objective 6 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to urban conflagrations.
Action 6.A.1 Provide additional staffing and apparatus
Action 6.A.2 Coordinate mutual/automatic aid agreements
Action 6.A.3 Develop and enhance existing sprinkler ordinance
Objective 6.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of urban conflagrations.
Action 6.B.1 Develop and enhance existing sprinkler ordinance
Action 6.B.2 Coordinate mutual/automatic aid agreements
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to urban conflagrations.
Action 6.B.3 Provide additional staffing and apparatus
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to severe weather (e.g., El Nino storms/,
thunderstorms, lightening, tsunamis, and extreme
temperatures).
Objective 7A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to severe weather.
Action 7.A.1 Provide public education through Community Emergency Response Team training
Objective IS: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of weather.
Action 7.B.1 Maintain the infrastructure responsible for moving water
Action 7.B.2 Maintain equipment for moving water during a storm
Objective 7.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate severe
weather (e.g.. National Weather Service).
Action 7.C.1 Include the NWS and the NOAA in our EOC Drills
Objective ID: Minimize losses due to Tsunamis
Action 7.D.1 Become a Tsunami Ready City
Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to dam failure.
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Action 8.A.1 This action items for Goal 7 also apply to these objectives.
Objective 8J3: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the.
effects of dam failure.
Action 8.B.1 This action items for Goal 7 also apply to these objectives.
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Goal 9: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 9 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 9.A.1 Maintain construction in fault zones
Action 9.A.2 Ensure all development in fault zones avoids or withstands geological hazards
Objective 9.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of geological hazards.
Action 9.B.1 Confirm building standards for new and existing buildings for geological
hazards
Objective 9.C: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information
about the relative vulnerability of assets from earthquakes (e.g., data
on structure/building types, reinforcements, etc.).
5.5.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 9 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item # 1: Increase and enhance EOC Operations
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Coronado Fire Department Budget
Implementation Timeline: On-going - Completed through training
Action Item # 2: Continue to support and maintain Community emergency Response Team
(CERT) Program
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Coronado Fire Department Budget
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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Action Item # 3: Continue to develop pre-incident plan to mitigate hazards and maximize response
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Coronado Fire Department Budget
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2014
Action Item # 4: Continue to participate in the Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan planning
process. Implement as much of the plan as practical
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Coronado Emergency Preparedness Department Budget
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2014
Action Item # 5: Use an the City Website to educate the public
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Coronado Fire Department Budget
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item # 6: NIMS/SEMS/ICS training for city personnel
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Coronado Fire Department Budget
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item # 7: Participate in the Regional Exercise and Training Program
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Grant Funds
Implementation Timeline: Annual, on-going
Action Item # 8: Update Emergency Preparedness guidelines for the City of Coronado
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Funding sources not identified at this time
Implementation Timeline: During 2010 and on a regular basis afterwards
Action Item # 9: Become a Tsunami Ready City
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Funding sources not identified at this time
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2011
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5.6 CITY OF DEL MAR
The City of Del Mar (Del Mar) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for
Del Mar summarized in Table 5.6-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.6-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Del Mar
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized
Loss - Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
17
1,139
4,591*
Residential
Number of
Residentia
I Buildings
10
612
2,537*
Potential
Exposure/Los
sfor
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
2,815
172,278
714,166*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
47
220*
Potential
Exposure/Los
sfor
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
210,640
985,974*
Critical Facilities
Number
of
Critical
Facilities
0
13
24**
Potential
Exposur
efor
Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
2,579
8,968**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
813
1,062
435
567
122,453
159,611
42
47
188,231
210,640
7
8
578
2,578
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
0
0
Tsunami | 1,023
0
0
542
0
0
152,573
0
0
35
0
0
156,860
0
0
6
0
0
2,385
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
7
16
3,332
0
5
9
1,836
0
1,408
2,534
516,834
0
0
1
178
0
0
4,482
797,743
0
0
0
20
0
0
0
8,965
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Del Mar LPG as their top five. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Coastal Storm/Erosion - Constant and historical.
• Wildfire - Periodic Santa Ana conditions and fuel loads.
• Landslide - Coupled with above and earthquake/tsunami.
• Earthquake - Proximity to local faults.
• Tsunami - Proximity to Pacific Ocean.
5.6.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Del Mar's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.6.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Del Mar and their responsibilities related to hazard
mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations related
to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of Del Mar, as
shown in Table 5.6-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department resources
available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific resources
reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with knowledge of land
development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction practices related to
building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or rnanmade hazards,
floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with hazards in the
community.
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Table 5.6-2
City of Del Mar: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Department/Agency and Position
Planning & Community Development
Engineering (RBF Consulting) and Building (Esgil
Corporation)
Planning & Community Development, Fire and
Public Works
Planning & Community Development
Engineering (RBF Consulting)
Planning & Community Development, Fire,
Public Works & Community Services
SANDAG & Engineering (RBF Consultants)
Consultants
Fire Department - Director of Public Safety (Fire
Chief)
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Del Mar are shown in Table 5.6-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Del Mar. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.6-3
City of Del Mar: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water
management, hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard
setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl
programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. Local Coastal Plan
1. A capital improvements plan
J. An economic development plan
K. An emergency response plan
L. A post-disaster recovery plan
M. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
N. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local Authority
- (Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
Y
Does State
Prohibit (Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.6.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.6-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Del Mai' such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, clean water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or
developers for new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding
spending in hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.6-4
City of Del Mar: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H,
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
J.
K.
Other -SANDAG Grant
Other - Other Grants
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Y
Y
Y - Vote required
Y
N
Y
Y - Vote required
N
N
N
N
5.6.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Del Mar's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works participated in the Del Mar LPG. These members include:
• Pat Vergne, Community Services Director
• Mark Muir, Fire Chief
• Robert Scott, Fire Marshall
• David Scherer, Public Works Director
• Adam Birnbaum, Planning Manager
• Richard Lucera, Development Review Manager, RBF Consulting
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Once developed, City staff submitted the final plan to the State of California and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for approval. Once approved by FEMA, the plan will be taken to the Del
Mar City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by Del Mar's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation
Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.6.2.1 Goals
The City of Del Mar has developed the following five Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goal 6).
Goal 1. Promote public understanding, support and demand for hazard mitigation.
Goal 2. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, local
and tribal governments.
Goal 3. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to floods.
Goal 4. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to wildfires.
Goal 5. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to costal erosion and
geological hazards.
5.6.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Del Mar developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 6 identified goals. The City of Del Mar developed objectives to assist in
achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.6.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 1 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 1 .A.1 Institutionalize hazard mitigation into City's planning efforts
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Goal 1: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective 1 A:
Action 1 .A.2
Objective 1 .B:
Action 1.B.1
Action 1.B.2
Objective 1 .C:
Action 1.C.1
Action 1.C.2
Objective ID:
Action 1.D.1
Action 1.D.2
Objective 1 E:
Action 1.E.1
Action 1.E.2
Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions (continued).
Public workshops to discuss particular hazards and related mitigation measures
Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation actions.
Coordinate with regional efforts to share resources and knowledge
Streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort
Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Use the Del Mar Village association as a conduit for information
Explore opportunities to work with public/private partnerships
Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented locally.
Utilize City web page, press releases and public meetings
Train and review with staff implemented programs as part of regular training
Discourage activities that exacerbate hazardous conditions.
Make hazard mitigation part of the planning and approval process
Continued Code Enforcement activities targeting these conditions
Goal 2: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 2 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments.
Action 2.A.1 Maintain partnerships in mitigation and disaster planning
Action 2.A.2 Explore opportunities for additional funding through cooperative efforts
Objective 2.B: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 2.B.1 Work with business and environmental community to understand importance of
hazard mitigation planning.
Objective 2.C: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
and post-disaster mitigation.
Action 2.C. 1 Find additional training opportunities for staff
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Goal 2: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments (continued).
Objective 2.C: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
and post-disaster mitigation (continued).
Action 2.C.2 Continue participation in the regional Training and Exercise Program
Action 2.C.3 Make this institutional for the staff
Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 3 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Action 3.A.1 Clear identification of potential flood prone areas
Action 3.A.2 Promote monitoring and maintenance of flood control channels
Action 3.A.3 Develop pre-incident action plans for affected areas
Action 3.A.4 Complete the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Action 3.A.5 Investigate the feasibility of moving the Public Works Yard to a site outside of the
flood zone.
Objective 3£: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods (e.g.,
US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation, California
Department of Water Resources).
Action 3.B.1 Streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort
Action 3.B.2 Enforce regulatory measures related to development within 100-year flood plain.
Periodically review the City's compliance with NFIP regulations, as resources
become available
Objective 3.C: Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding
Action 3.C.1 Restrict ability to re-build unless mitigation measures to avoid repeats are taken
Objective 3D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information
about relative vulnerability of 'assets from floods
Action 3.D.1 Work with regional agencies, (OES, UDC, SanGIS) to accurately map affected
areas
Action 3.D.2 Share and train with acquired information with all city department's and personnel
Action 3.D.3 Continue to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions on joint training opportunities
between staffs
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Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires.
Objective 4 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires.
Action 4.A.1 Continue to annually review and update wildland pre-plans for firefighting forces
Action 4.A.2 Continue to maximize utilization of outside firefighting equipment and staff
resources
Action 4.A.3 Continue to implement Fire Code enhancements for wildiand-urban interface
Objective 4.B: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., County or San Diego & State of California).
Action 4.B.1 Continue to implement mitigation measures to enhance protection of homes along
Crest Canyon and the urban/wildland interface.
Action 4.B.2 Work in conjunction and cooperation with City of San Diego to achieve mitigation efforts
Action 4.B.3 Coordinate with other agencies to ensure consistency among standards
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to coastal erosion and geological hazards.
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 5.A.1 Continue to explore strategies and opportunities for sand replenishment
Action 5.A.2 Implement the certified local coastal program
Action 5.A.3 Continue efforts to relocate the train tracks off the coastal bluff region
Action 5.A.4 Implement the plans to retrofit the first of three coastal highway bridges while
pursuing funding for the retrofitting of the other two
Action 5.A.5 Monitor existing protective measures to assure continued improvement and
effectiveness in addressing the effects of geological hazards, local land mass and
infrastructure
Objective 5.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of geological Jmzards.
Action 5.B.1 Continue administration of local coastal program to address bluff protection
measures
Action 5.B.2 Monitor existing protective measures taken to assure their continued effectiveness
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5.6.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 10 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Priority Action #1: Complete the Flood hazard Mitigation Plan
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning & Community Development, Fire Department, and
Assistant City Manager
Potential Funding Source: FEMA Grant
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 to December 2011
Priority Action #2: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects of
geological hazards. Continue efforts to relocate the train tracks off the coastal
bluff region. Implement plans to retrofit the first of three coastal highway
bridges while pursuing funding for the retrofitting of the remaining two. Monitor
existing protective measures to assure continued improvement and effectiveness
in addressing the effects of geological hazards local land mass and infrastructure.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning & Community Development
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants and Private Funding
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #3: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire hazards (e.g.,
County of San Diego & State of California). Implement mitigation measures to
enhance protection of homes along and in the Crest Canyon area and the wild-
land/urban interface. Work in conjunction and cooperation with the applicable
regulatory governmental agencies. Coordinate with other agencies to ensure
consistency among standards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department and Planning & Community
Development
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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Priority Action #4: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and
losses due to wildfires. Annually review and update wildland pre-plans for
firefighting forces. Maximize utilization of outside firefighting equipment and
staff resources. Implement Fire Code enhancements for wildland-urban interface.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #5: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and
losses due to other manmade hazards. Coordinate with other agencies on training
and planning for terrorist related activities. Maintain communications links with
regards to threat assessments and dissemination of information.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #6: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information about
relative vulnerability of assets from floods. Work with regional agencies, (OES,
SanGIS) to accurately map affected areas. Share and train with acquired
information with all city department's and personnel. Coordinate with
neighboring jurisdictions on joint training opportunities between staffs.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Works, Planning & Community Development,
and Fire and Lifeguard Departments
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #7: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects of
other manmade hazards. Evaluate access levels to public facilities restrict access
where necessary. Evaluate infrastructure and facilities for additional security
measures as required.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Chief & Director of Community Services
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #8: Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions implemented
locally. Utilize City newsletter, press releases and public meetings. Train and
review with staff implemented programs as part of regular training.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
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Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #9: Discourage activities that exacerbate hazardous conditions. Make hazard
mitigation part of the planning and approval process. Step up Code Enforcement
activities targeting these conditions.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning & Community Development & Code
Enforcement
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #10: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-and post-
disaster mitigation. Find additional training opportunities for staff. Continue
participation in the regional Training and Exercise Program. Make this
institutional for the staff.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.7 CITY OF EL CAJON
The City of El Cajon (El Cajon) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for El
Cajon summarized in Table 5.7-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.7-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in El Cajon
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss -
Includes shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
0
98,205*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
0
35,656*
Potential
Exposure/Loss
for Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
0
10,037,164*
Commercial
Commercial
0
0
1,360*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
0
6,095,112*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
0
0**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
0
0**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
1,870
17,608
657
6,457
184,946
1,817,646
36
278
161,341
1,245,913
10
40
5,387
332,510
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
35
39
0
22
13
0
6,193
3,660
0
0
1
0
0
4,482
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
97
118
97,629
0
36
42
35,464
0
10,134
11,823
9,983,116
0
2
3
1,348
0
8,963
13,445
6,041,332
0
1
1
171
0
3
3
900,242
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the El Cajon LPG as their top six. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Hazardous Materials: A major transportation corridor exists which includes two major freeways.
The City also houses several facilities that utilize significant amounts of hazardous materials.
• Wildland Fire: A wildlancl/urban interface exists in significant amounts in canyon rims with high
value residential sites.
• Earthquake: Numerous high density high rise facilities exist with potential loss of life, injuries and
damage to property, as well as disruption of services which affects the City as well as surrounding
jurisdictions.
• Landslide: Known previous landslide areas due to soil composition.
• Flooding: Some minor flood prone areas in the City.
• Terrorism or Other Manmade Events: Current and future projections for terrorism cause concerns
regarding the population, community assets and city infrastructure.
5.7.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides El Cajon's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.7.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in El Cajon and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of El
Cajon, as shown in Table 5.7-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• City of El Cajon Department of Community Development
Building Division-Building Code: Plan checks and building inspections.
Planning Division-Zoning Ordinance: Limitations on the locations of certain land uses and the
need for public hearings.
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Planning Division-Subdivision Ordinance: Regulations may be considered an impediment timely
mitigation.
Planning Division-Site Plan Review (Site Development Plan - SDP): The SDP process avoids
unnecessary delays and involves no public hearings, so it can expedite projects that.
Planning Division-General Plan (GP): The GP would become a factor in a mitigation plan if it
were deemed necessary to permanently change land uses.
Planning Division-Capital Improvement Plans (CIP): The CIP must be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and found to be in conformance with the General Plan
City of El Cajon Public Works Department
Subdivision Ordinance: Subdivision regulations are primarily state mandated, but locally
implemented.
Capital Improvement Plans (CIP): Some capital improvement projects will also mitigate related
hazards.
City of El Cajon Finance Department
Capital Improvement Plans (CIP): Some capital improvement projects will also mitigate related
hazards.
Redevelopment Agency (RA)
Economic Development Plans (EDP)
City of El Cajon Fire Department
Emergency Response Plans
Table 5.7-2
City of El Cajon: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Pianner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Public Works and Community Development
Public Works and Community Development
Engineers and Planning
Don't Know
Public Works and Engineering
Fire. Police
Public Works
Fire Department
Fire, Police, Community Development
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The legal and regulatory capabilities of El Cajon are shown in Table 5.7-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of El Cajon. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
Table 5.7-3
City of El Cajon: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water
management, hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard
setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl
programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority (Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
Does State
Prohibit? (Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.7.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.7-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to El Cajon such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.7-4
City of El Cajon: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
B. Capital improvements project funding
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
1.
J,
K.
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Other -SANDAG Grant
Other - Other Grants
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Qualified - Income
Requirements
Yes
Limited
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
UK
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.7.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are El Cajon's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition. City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works provided input to the El Cajon LPG. The primary El Cajon LPG members
were:
• Rick Sitta, Deputy Chief
• Ted Kakuris, Battalion Chief
Once developed, City staff submitted the final plan to the State of California and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for approval. Once approved by FEMA, the plan will be taken to the El
Cajon City Council for adoption.
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The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by El Cajon's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation
Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.7.2.1 Goals
The City of El Cajon has developed the following 10 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goals 9 and 10).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Increase public understanding, support and demand for effective hazard mitigation.
GoalS. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, local
and tribal governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to":
Goal 5. Floods
Goal 6. Wildfires
Goal 7. Severe Weather (e.g., El Nino Storms, thunderstorms, lightening, tsunamis, and extreme
temperatures)
Goal 8. Geological Hazards
Goal 9. Hazardous Materials (See Attachment A)
Goal 10. Other Manmade Hazards (See Attachment A)
5.7.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of El Cajon developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 10 identified goals. The City of El Cajon developed objectives to assist in
achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.7.2.3.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development.
Objective 1 A: Encourage and facilitate the development or updating of general
plans and zoning ordinances to limit development in hazard areas.
Action 1 A1 Update the safety element of the General Plan every five (5) years.
Objective 1.B: Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes that
protect renovated existing assets and new development in hazard
areas.
Action 1 .B.1 Adopt and continue to update various uniform codes that pertain to safety issues.
Objective 1 .C: Discourage future development that exacerbates hazardous
conditions.
Action 1 .C.1 Maintain a mapping system.
Action 1 .C.2 Require an Environmental Impact Report to identify degree of risk.
Action 1.C.3 Recommend mitigation to eliminate risks.
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Use established media including web page, newsletter and City correspondence.
Action 2.A.2 Include in public education activities.
Action 2.A.3 Inform the public regarding hazard mitigation.
Objective 2.B: Promote partnerships benveen the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions.
Action 2. B.1 Continue Unified Disaster Council membership.
Action 2.B.2 Promote regional planning with surrounding jurisdictions.
Objective 2.C: Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Action 2. C.1 Provide public education to area service groups.
Action 2. C.2 Continue to include hazard mitigation in business license renewal documents.
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Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practices among City employees.
Action 3.A.1 Train employees in potential hazards.
Objective 3.B: Explore developing a web-based Hazard Mitigation Planning
System and provide technical assistance.
Action 3.B.1 Include on the City website with methods for hazard reporting.
Objective 3.C: Develop a new Emergency Operations Center (EOC)for the City
Action 3.C.1 Design and construct a new Emergency Operations Center for the City of El Cajon
to conduct command, control and communications activities in response to
emergencies and disasters.
Action 3.C.2 Equip the new EOC
Action 3.C.3 Train staff to operate the new EOC utilizing the National Incident Management
System (NIMS), the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the
Incident Management System (ICS).
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 4 A.
Action 4.A.1
Objective 4.B.
Action 4.B.1
Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments.
Operate the City's Emergency Operation Center following the National Incident
Management System (NiMS), the Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
and post-disaster mitigation .
Participate in the development and execution of Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) table top and functional disaster exercises.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 5 A:
Action 5.A.1
Action 5.A.2
Action 5.A.3
Action 5.A.4
Action 5.A.5
Objective 5.B:
Action 5.B.1
Action 5.B.2
Action 5.B.3
Action 5.B.4
Action 5.B.5
Objective 5.C:
Action 5.C.1
Action 5.C.2
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Continue to ensure finish floor elevations of new development are at least above the
100 year flood plain.
Continue to require drainage studies for major projects to ensure adequate
measures are incorporated and that they do not adversely affect downstream or
other surrounding properties.
Continue to periodically evaluate drainage fees to ensure new development pays
their fair share of offsite improvements.
Continue to limit uses in floodways to those tolerant of occasional flooding.
Continue to design new critical facilities to minimize potential flood damage. Such
facilities include those that provide emergency response like hospitals, fire stations,
police stations, civil defense headquarters, utility lifelines, and ambulance services.
Such facilities also include those that do not provide emergency response but
attract large numbers of people, such as schools, theaters, and other public
assembly facilities with capacities greater than 100 people.
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of floods within the 100-year floodplain.
Continue to maintain flood control channels and storm drains, in accordance with
habitat preservation policies, through periodic dredging, repair, de-silting, and
clearing to prevent any loss in their effective use.
Continue to identify and prioritize flood control projects.
Continue to pursue available grant funds for flood control projects.
Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Bring the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan prepared by the City and approved by FEMA
to the City Council for adoption.
Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding.
Continue preventative maintenance and inspection of floodway structures, storm
drains, etc. consistent with applicable standards.
Continue to improve drainage courses in an environmentally sensitive manner to
eliminate repetitive events.
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Goal 6: Redi
part
owm
Objective 6 A:
Action 6.A.1
Action 6.A.2
Action 6.A.3
Objective 6.B:
Action 6.B.1
Objective 6.C:
Action 6.C.1
Objective 6.D:
Action 6.D.1
nee the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
icularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
ed facilities, due to wildfires.
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires.
Continue to require the application of California Fire Code pertaining to Fire
Protection Plans {FPP). The FPP will provide for 100' of vegetation management
(per CA Government Code 51 182 and the MOU between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Calif. Department of Fish and Game, CDF, and the San Diego County Fire
Chiefs Association) around all new structures or require equivalent construction
methods as determined by a technical fire analysis.
Continue to ensure that street widths, paving, and grades can accommodate
emergency vehicles. Also continue to require 30' of vegetation management on all
street segments without improved lots.
Continue to require fire resistant construction materials in all areas.
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of wildfires.
Continue to maintain the City's weed abatement ordinance.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management).
Continue to participate in the California Fire Master Mutual Aid Agreement, the San
Diego County Fire Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and the Heartland Zone
Automatic Aid Agreement.
Maintain adequate emergency response capabilities.
Continue to evaluate service level impacts and needs as part of the review of major
projects.
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Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to severe weather (e.g., El Nino storms/,
thunderstorms, lightening, tsunamis, and extreme
temperatures).
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to severe weather.
Action 7.A.1 Continue to perform preventative maintenance and inspection of
buildings/structures that utilize roof drain inlets, piping and substructures.
Action 7.A.2 Continue to ensure that existing and new storm drain and street capacities are
adequate to manage a 100 year flood event.
Action 7.A.3 Continue to ensure that new construction projects include surface drainage
management that will preserve the integrity of the facility and public
infrastructure.
Objective 7.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of weather.
Action 7.B.1 Continue to provide barricades to identify flooded areas.
Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 8.A.1 Continue to require soil reports and implement its recommendations for projects in
identified areas where liquefaction or other soil issues exist.
Action 8.A.2 Continue to review all new construction to ensure conformance with seismic
requirements specified in the California Building Code.
Action 8.A.3 Continue to require a preliminary soil report and a report of satisfactory placement of fill
prepared by a licensed civil engineer for all buildings and structures supported on fill.
Action 8.A.4 Continue to require a preliminary soil report for a buildings and structures supported
on natural ground unless the foundations have been designed in accordance with
Table No. 18-1 -A of the Building Code.
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Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards (continued).
Objective 8.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of dam failure.
Action 8.B.1 Continue to require seismic retrofits for major renovations in accordance with
Historic and Building Code provisions.
Action 8.B.2 Continue to utilize the California Building Code for Building Conservation for non-
historic buildings.
5.7.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 10 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Construct, equip and train staff on the proper operation of a new Emergency
Operations Center (EOC).
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Police and Fire
Potential Funding Source: Proposition O funds
Implementation Timeline: Current to December, 2013
Action Item #2: Continue to train employees in potential hazards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Fire Department Budget, other sources as needs dictate
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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Action Item #3: Provide public education to area service groups.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Fire Department Budget, other sources as needs dictate
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Action Item #4: Train city EOC staff on NIMS, SEMS and ICS.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department, Administrative Services Department
Potential Funding Source: City General Fund, other sources as needs dictate.
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #5: Continue to include hazard mitigation information in public education activities
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Fire Department or available grant funds
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Action Item #6: Continue to use established media including web page, newsletter, and City
correspondence
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department, Administrative Services Department
Potential Funding Source: Fire Department, General Fund, or available grant funds
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #7: Continue to inform public regarding hazard mitigation activities.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Fire Department
Implementation Timeline: On-going.
Action Item #8: Maintain the hazard reporting process found on City website.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department, Administrative Services Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, grant money as available
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #9: Maintain the GIS component in the City's EOC including specific site information.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department, Community Development,
Administrative Services Department, Police Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, grant money as available
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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Action Item #10: Continue to utilize California Building Code for Building Conservation for non-
historic buildings.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City Manager, Building Department
Potential Funding Source: Grant funds as they become available
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.8 CITY OF ENCINITAS
The City of Encinitas (Encinitas) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for
Encinitas summarized in Table 5.8-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.8-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Encinitas
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss -
Includes shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide components)
Exposed
Population
94
1,204
64,145*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
42
425
24,848*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x $1,000)
11,823
119,638
6,994,712*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
35
1,268*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x $1,000)
0
156,860
5,682,796*
Critical Facilities
Number
of Critical
Facilities
0
28
147**
Potential
Exposure
for
Critical
Facilities
(x $1,000)
0
103,971
462,211**
Floods (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
653
678
234
243
65,871
68,405
22
23
98,597
103,079
10
11
100,771
100,771
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
24
6
388
7
1
178
1,971
282
50,107
0
0
9
0
0
40,355
0
0
5
0
0
100,193
Wildfire/ Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
5
1,267
1,159
55,064
1
424
419
21,388
282
119,356
117,949
6,020,722
0
14
18
1,103
0
62,744
80,671
4,943,315
0
2
7
126
0
193
100,576
359,235
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Encinitas LPG as their top six, based on their probability and potential impact. A brief
rationale for including each of these is included.
• Earthquake: On November 22, 1800, a 6.5 magnitude occurred on the Rose Canyon fault
offshore from Oceanside. It cracked adobe walls at the missions of San Diego de Alcala and
San Juan Capistrano. Other notable local earthquakes include a magnitude 6.0 earthquake
centered on the Rose Canyon or Coronado Band faults on May 27, 1862, and a magnitude 5.4
earthquake centered off the coast of Oceanside on the Coronado Bank Fault on July 13, 1986.
The geographic extent of this hazard is city wide. A greater percentage of the city's population
is potentially exposed to this hazard relative to other hazards, and potential losses from an
earthquake would be comparatively larger in most cases. The Rose Canyon Fault lies offshore
(2.5 miles west of the city at its closest point) and is capable of generating a magnitude 6.2 to
7.2 earthquake that could potentially damage dwellings and infrastructure throughout the city.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake on the Rose Canyon Fault could potentially result in a peak ground
acceleration of .40 within downtown Encinitas and the Coast Highway 101 corridor. These
areas of the city are more likely to suffer heavier damage and greater human losses than other
parts of the city because of the presence of older buildings (including some unreinforced
masonry buildings and apartments constructed prior to 1973) and higher population density.
• Wildfire: A significant number of Encinitas residents live within the wildland-urban interface.
The geographic extent of this hazard includes the following areas of the city, for the most part:
1) Saxony Canyon; 2) South El Camino Real/Crest Drive; and 3) Olivenhain. Properties in
these and other smaller areas are susceptible to wildfire because they are situated near open
space and canyons containing heavy fuel loads. Reoccurring periods of low precipitation have
increased the risk of wildfires in the region. A greater percentage of the population is
potentially exposed to wildfires and potential losses from this hazard are comparatively larger
than those associated with a dam failure, flooding, coastal bluff failures or hazardous materials
incidents. Recent wildfire events in Encinitas include the Harmony Grove Fire in 1996, which
resulted in the loss of three homes and evacuation and sheltering of hundreds of residents.
• Dam Failure: Geologists estimate that a magnitude 7.5 earthquake from the Elsinore Fault 11
miles east of Lake Wohlford could result in a failure of its hydraulic fill dam. The geographic
extent of this hazard is limited to the persons and properties within the inundation path
surrounding Escondido Creek and San Elijo Lagoon. The dam inundation path is larger than the
Escondido Creek 100-year floodway and a greater number of persons and properties are
exposed to this hazard compared to coastal bluff failures and flooding. Major arterials within
the inundation path include El Camino Del Norte, Rancho Santa Fe Road, Manchester Avenue
and Coast Highway 101. The failure of Wohlford Dam (1895) and Dixon Reservoir Dam
(1970) could possibly threaten city facilities and infrastructure (San Elijo Water Reclamation
Facility, Cardiff and Olivenhain sewer pump stations and the San Dieguito Water District 36"
high pressure supply line) and educational facilities (Mira Costa College) located in and
adjacent to the inundation path. Although exposure to loss of property is significant, the
potential for loss of life is limited because of the length of time before flood wave arrival
(approximately 1 Vz hours) allowing for aggressive warning and evacuation measures to be
initiated by the city.
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• Coastal Bluff Failures: Geographic extent of the hazard is limited primarily to the Encinitas
coastal sandstone bluffs. In 2000, unstable cliffs at Beacon's Beach in Encinitas caused a
landslide that killed a woman sitting on the beach. Erosion studies have been conducted for
Encinitas, Solana Beach and Del Mar. Various degrees of coastal bluff erosion occur annually
and coastal bluff failures have resulted in limited loss of life. As a result, negotiations with the
California Coastal Commission are underway to develop a comprehensive coastal bluff policy
towards coastal bluff top development. A smaller percentage of the population is exposed to
this hazard relative to earthquakes, wildfires and dam failures and the potential for losses is
comparatively less.
• Flooding: The geographic extent of this hazard is limited to 1) Encinitas coastline, particularly
"Restaurant Row" in Cardiff (south of San Elijo State Beach Campgrounds); 2) Escondido,
Encinitas and Cottonwood Creeks; and 3) low-lying areas of Leucadia and Old Encinitas. The
city has experienced some property-related losses resulting from localized flooding in Leucadia
and coastal flooding in Cardiff, but not loss of life. Winter storms in 1997 and later in 2005-
2006 resulted in significant damage and required emergency protective measures and debris
removal. The associated recovery costs (FEMA public assistance) for the 2005-06 event was
over $500,000.
• Hazardous Materials: One major freeway (Interstate 5), one railway and a major liquefied
petroleum transmission pipeline pass through the community. This hazard is addressed in a
Attachment A.
5.8.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Encinitas' fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.8.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Encinitas and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of
Encinitas, as shown in Table 5.8-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
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Table 5.8-2
City of Encinitas: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of natural
and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the community's
vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in CIS and/or HAZUS •
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Planning & Building, Engineering
Planning & Building, Engineering, and
Fire (Prevention)
Planning & Building, Engineering, and
Fire
Planning & Building
Contracted through Engineering on a
as needed basis
Fire Department, Engineering and
Planning & Building
GIS Division, Planning & Building
Contracted as needed
Fire Department
All City Departments
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Encinitas are shown in Table 5.8-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Encinitas. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.8-3
City of Encinitas: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
Building code
Internationa] Wildland Urban Interface Code
Zoning ordinance
Subdivision ordinance or regulations
Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water
management, hillside or steep slope ordinances, grading, wildfire
ordinances, hazard setback requirements, water conservation,
clean water/NPDES)
Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or
anti-sprawl programs)
Site plan review requirements
Land use overlay zones (Floodplain, Hillside/Inland and Coastal
Bluff)
General or comprehensive plan
Local Coastal Program
A capital improvements plan
An economic development plan
An emergency response plan
A post-disaster recovery plan
A post-disaster recovery ordinance
Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Does State
Prohibit?
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.8.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.8-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Encinitas such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric sendees; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.8-4
City of Encinitas: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Yes - Vote Required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes - Vote Required
No
Yes
5.8.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Encinitas' specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works provided input to the Encinitas LPG. The San Dieguito Water District is a
subsidiary district to the City of Encinitas and its goals, objectives and actions are included in this
document. The Encinitas LPG members were:
• Tom Gallup, Senior Management Analyst , Fire Department
• J. Alfred Dichoso, AICP, Associate Planner, Planning and Building Department
• Bryce Wilson, Senior Management Analyst, Public Works Department
• Blair Knoll, Associate Civil Engineer, San Dieguito Water District
• Corina Jimenez, Management Analyst II, Fire Department
• Chad Luttrell, GIS Analyst, GIS Division
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• Michael Stauffer, Senior Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation Department
• Bob McSeveney, Senior Management Analyst, City Manager's Office
• Kipp Hefner, Assistant Civil Engineer, Engineering Department
Once developed, City staff submitted the plan to the State of California and FEMA. Once FEMA has
approved the plan it will be taken the Encinitas City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by Encinitas' LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation
Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District and North County Transit District have both adopted Local
Multi-hazard Mitigation Plans. The goals, objectives and action items identified in the City of Encinitas'
plan compliment and support those identified our partner agencies' plans.
5.8.2.1 Goals
The City of Encinitas has developed the following 9 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goals 8 and 9).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Minimize losses by providing for the prompt resumption of city operations and
restoration of city services after a disaster (post-disaster mitigation).
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to'':
Goal 3. Earthquakes
Goal 4. Wildfires/Structural Fires
Goal 5. Dam Failure
Goal 6. Coastal Bluff Failures
Goal 7. Floods, Severe Weather and Tsunamis
Goal 8. Hazardous Materials Releases
Goal 9. Other Manmade Hazards
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5.8.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Encinitas developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 9 identified goals. The City of Encinitas developed objectives to assist in
achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.8.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development.
Objective 1 A: Encourage and facilitate the continuous review and updating of
general plans and zoning ordinances to limit development in
hazard areas.
Action 1A1 Continue to rely on the Floodplain, Coastal Bluff and Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay
Zones to prevent future development or redevelopment that will represent a hazard
to its owners or occupants, and which may require structural measures to prevent
destruction erosion or collapse.
Action 1 .A.2 Continue to establish and implement standards based on the 50- and 100-year
storm, for flood control drainage improvements and the maintenance of such
improvements, designed to assure adequate public safety.
Action 1 A3 Continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the goals that have been developed in the
City's Public Safety Element that minimize the risks associated with natural and
man-made hazards.
Action 1 .A.4 Except as provided in Public Safety Policy 1.1, no development or filling shall be
permitted within any 100-year floodplain.
Action 1 ,A.5 Setbacks, easements, and accesses, necessary to assure that emergency services
can function with available equipment, shall be required and maintained.
Action 1A6 In areas identified as susceptible to brush or wildfire hazard, the City shall provide for
construction standards to reduce structural susceptibility and increase protection.
Action 1A7 Conduct a Comprehensive General Plan Update and ensure compliance with California
Government Code section 65302.6 (AB 2140).
Objective 1 .B: Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes and
construction requirements that protect renovated existing assets
and new development in hazard areas.
Action 1.8.1 Observe and apply measures to reduce earthquake structural risk through building
and construction codes.
Action 1 .B.2 New residential and commercial construction shall provide for smoke detector and
automatic fire sprinkler systems to reduce the impact of development on service levels.
Action 1 .B.3 The roof covering any structure regulated by the municipal code shall be a roof
classification no less than a Class A Roof-Covering.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development (continued).
Objective 1 .B:
Action 1 .B.4
Objective 1 C:
Action 1.C.1
Action 1.C.2
Action 1 .C.3
Action 1 .C.4
Objective ID:
Action 1.D.1
Action 1 .D.2
Action 1 .D.3
Action ID. 4
Objective 1 ,E:
Action 1.E.1
Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes and
construction requirements that protect renovated existing assets
and new development in hazard areas (continued).
Exterior wall surfacing materials shall be of non-combustible materials.
Encourage consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning
ordinances, and building codes.
The City will enforce the policies of the Public Safety Element of the City's General
Plan which identifies the hazards faced by the City and the appropriate actions and
responses needed to be taken by City departments and staff.
Continue to authorize city officials to issue citations where compliance cannot be
gained through traditional means, such as written notification.
Continue to authorize city officials to place liens on properties that do not comply
with City's weed abatement ordinance.
Continue to provide a building inspection and code enforcement program to ensure
compliance with codes and ordinances.
Discourage future development that exacerbates hazardous
conditions.
Development and grading or 'filling in drainage courses, floodways and floodplains
shall be prohibited except as provided by Land Use Element Policy 8.2. When
flood/drainage improvements are warranted, require developers to mitigate flood
hazards in those areas identified as being subject to periodic flooding prior to actual
development.
Continue to rely on the Floodplain, Coastal Bluff and Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay
Zones to prevent future development or redevelopment that will represent a hazard
to its owners or occupants, and which may require structural measures to prevent
destruction, erosion or collapse.
Implement an Open Space Management Plan.
Continue to require an Environmental Impact Report to identify degree of risk, when
necessary.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about new development and build-out potential in
hazard areas.
The City will cooperate with and support in every way possible current Federal,
State, and County agencies responsible for the enforcement of health, safety, and
environmental laws to obtain Geographic Information System (CIS) data.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development (continued).
Objective 1E: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about new development and build-out potential in
hazard areas (continued).
Action 1 £.2 Cooperate with the enforcement of disclosure laws requiring all users, producers, and
transporters of hazardous materials and wastes to clearly identify such materials at the
site and to notify the appropriate local County, State and/or Federal agencies in the
event of a violation.
Action 1 £.3 Require engineering studies to evaluate specific hazards in hazard prone areas and
identify alternative site design criteria to mitigate hazards to the maximum extent
possible, as funding permits.
Action 1 £.4 Update databases/Geographic Information System (GIS), with particular attention to
maintaining hazard overlay layers. Require electronic submittals of plans.
Objective 1 .F: Address future conditions resulting from climate change and mitigate
future environmental impacts.
Action 1 .F.1 Continue to promote water conservation as a means to mitigate future drought
conditions (Municipal Code 23.26)
Action 1 .F.2 Develop an Climate Action Plan that addresses AB32 and SB375 and continue to
promote sound environmental management practices throughout all city
departments and services through an annual review and update of the
Environmental Action Plan. (Council Policy C025)
Action 1 .F.3 Continue to require development projects comply with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Action 1 .F.4 Continue to utilize public facilities as "cool zone" sites on days when weather
conditions are excessively hot.
Goal 2: Minimize losses by providing for the prompt resumption of
city operations and restoration of city services after a disaster
(post-disaster mitigation)
Objective 2 A: Prepare plans and identify resources that facilitate recovery from
disasters
Action 2.A.1 Develop business resumption/continuity of operations plan for city operations.
Action 2.A.2 Maintain and revise as necessary standard operating procedures and checklists for
recovery operations for use by the city's emergency management team with the
Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
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Goal 2: Minimize losses by providing for the prompt resumption of
city operations and restoration of city services after a disaster
(post-disaster mitigation) (continued).
Objective 2.B: Provide training for city officials on managing disaster recovery
operations
Action 2.B.1 Continue to conduct annual disaster exercises.
Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure and City-
owned facilities, due to earthquakes.
Objective 3 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to earthquakes.
Action 3.A.1 As funding becomes available, provide monetary and/or non-monetary incentives
for property owners who voluntarily upgrade buildings to provide acceptable
performance during an earthquake and adopt cost-effective mitigation techniques
for both structural and non-structural elements.
Action 3.A.2 Continue to conduct routine seismic safety surveys/assessments of city facilities to
ensure that heavy furniture and equipment are properly secured.
Action 3.A.3 Establish a task force comprised of business owners, Downtown Encinitas
Mainstreet Association (DEMA) representatives and city officials to educate owners
about potential safety risks of unreinforced masonry buildings and identify existing
low cost options to retrofit unreinforced masonry buildings, such as tax credits and
tax preference incentives available for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.
Action 3.A.4 Contingent on funding from San Diego Gas and Electric, continue to underground
overhead electrical lines.
Objective 3.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of earthquakes.
Action 3.B.1 Seismically upgrade Fire Stations #1 and #2 (originally constructed in 1957 and
1960, respectively) to meet existing building codes.
Action 3.B.2 Rebuild Moonlight Beach Lifeguard Tower to meet existing building codes, as part
of the Moonlight Beach Master Plan.
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Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure and City-
owned facilities, due to earthquakes (continued).
Objective 3.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of earthquakes (continued).
Action 3.B.3 As funding becomes available, evaluate whether mitigation measures are necessary
to protect city facilities and infrastructure from seismic events and implement
reasonable mitigation measures, as necessary.
Objective 3.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate
earthquakes (e.g., California Geological Survey, US. Geological
Survey).
Action 3.C.1 Support the replacement of freeway bridge supports with new supports that meet
current seismic standards as part of Caltrans future Interstate 5 widening project.
Action 3.C.2 Support the replacement, repair or retrofitting of rail bridges in Encinitas by the
North County Transit District, as funding becomes available.
Action 3.C.3 Support earthquake mitigation efforts by Scripps Memorial Hospital as part of its
expansion.
Action 3.C.4 Encourage federal and state government to provide economic incentives for
Encinitas property owners to retrofit unreinforced masonry buildings.
Objective 3.D: Educate citizens about seismic risks, the potential impacts of
earthquakes and opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 3.D.1 Hold a workshop for Encinitas business owners to educate them about the benefit of
retrofitting buildings for improved seismic performance, as well as the possibility of
reduced insurance premiums and provide them with loss prevention strategies.
Action 3.D.2 Continue to develop and provide managers of mobile home parks and owners of
multi-unit buildings with an earthquake mitigation and safety guide, with information
on how to improve the seismic performance of mobile homes and buildings.
Action 3.D.3 Continue to maintain the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program
as a means for mitigating hazards in neighborhoods.
Action 3.D.4 Increase awareness among at-risk populations of emerging earthquake mitigation
technologies.
Action 3.D.5 Work with Senior Commission and local care facilities to educate Encinitas seniors
and providers about the benefits of earthquake mitigation practices.
Action 3.D.6 Continue to utilize the Encinitas NOW! newsletter to provide residents with
earthquake mitigation information.
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Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure and City-
owned facilities, due to earthquakes (continued).
Objective 3.E: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with federal,
state agencies, heal governments and special districts.
Action 3.E. 1 Work with the federal and state government to identify potential funding sources for
economic and non-economic incentives for property owners to implement mitigation
strategies, including but not limited to incentives for the rehabilitation of historic landmarks.
Objective 3.F: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 3.F.1 Encourage the Encinitas Union School District, Cardiff Elementary School District
and San Dieguito Union High School District to evaluate the seismic risk to schools
within Encinitas and implement mitigation measures, if necessary.
Action 3.F.2 Encourage utility companies to evaluate the seismic risk to their high-pressure
transmission pipelines and encourage the development of a risk reduction strategy
and the implementation of mitigation measures, such as automatic shut off valves, if
necessary.
Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires/structural fires.
Objective 4 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires/structural fires.
Action 4.A.1 Continue to enforce the City's weed abatement policy.
Action 4.A.2 Continue to conduct fire safety inspections to reduce the risk of wildfire/structural
fire.
Action 4.A.3 Continue to encourage existing property owners without fire suppression
("sprinkler") systems or a class A rated roof covering to voluntarily install them.
Action 4.A.4 Evaluate existing emergency resources (i.e. brush trucks, water tenders) and, if
necessary and funding is available, purchase additional resources.
Action 4.A.5 Continue to offer fire extinguisher training to City employees and staff and
community organizations upon request.
Action 4.A.6 Update the San Dieguito Water District Master Plan with particular attention to fire
system upgrades.
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Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires/structural fires (continued).
Objective 4 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires/ structural fires (continued).
Action 4.A.7 Work with Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection
District and Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove Fire Department to secure grant funding to
add additional hydrants in wildland urban interface areas.
Action 4.A.8 Maintain an Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating of 3 or lower.
Action 4.A.9 Complete installation of approximately 100 to 150 new fire hydrants in older areas of
the city to meet current hydrant spacing requirements
Objective 4.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of wildfires/ structural fires.
Action 4.B.1 As funding becomes available, evaluate whether mitigation measures are necessary
to protect city facilities and infrastructure from wildfires and implement reasonable
mitigation measures, as necessary.
Action 4.B.2 Continue to work with the Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) on implementing
mitigation measures necessary to protect the R.E. Badger Filtration Plan, as funding
becomes available.
Action 4.B.3 Evaluate whether combustible superstructure materials were used in the
construction of older road bridges in Olivenhain.
Objective 4.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management).
Action 4.C.1 Working with other fire agencies, support efforts to locate firefighting aircraft within
San Diego County.
Objective 4.E: Educate citizens about wildfire/ structural fire risks, the potential
impacts of wildfires/ structural fires, their consequences and
opportunities for mitigation actions
Action 4.E.1 Conduct annual workshops that educate residents about wildfire defensible space
actions and make them aware of possible reductions in insurance premiums for
implementing mitigate strategies.
Action 4.E.2 Hold a workshop for Encinitas business owners to educate them about the benefit of
installing fire suppression systems and provide them with loss prevention strategies.
Action 4.E.3 Continue to provide Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for
volunteers to assist evacuation efforts in their neighborhoods. Improved and effective
emergency responses will lead to preservation of lives and property.
Action 4.E.4 Provide hazard mitigation education/training with routine inspections of businesses
utilizing code enforcement and fire prevention inspections.
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Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires/structural fires (continued).
Objective 4.E: Educate citizens about wildfire! structural fire risks, the potential
impacts of wildfires/structural fires, their consequences and
opportunities for mitigation actions (continued).
Action 4.E.5 Promote CalEMA's "My Hazards" interactive web site that provides recommended
actions for fires.
Objective 4.F: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with federal,
state agencies, local governments and special districts.
Action 4.F.1 Work with the federal and state government to identify potential funding sources for
economic and non-economic incentives for property owners to implement mitigation
strategies.
Goal 5: Red
part
own
Objective 5 A:
Action 5.A.1
Objective 5.B:
Action 5.B.1
Objective 5.C:
Action 5.C.1
Objective 5.D.
Action 5.D.1
uce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
icularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
ed facilities, due to dam failure.
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Conduct a functional disaster exercise involving city staff and participants from Mira
Costa Community College and San Elijo JPA
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability- to the
effects of dam failure .
As funding becomes available, evaluate whether mitigation measures are necessary
to protect city facilities and infrastructure from dam failures and implement
reasonable mitigation measures, as necessary.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate dam
failures (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of
Reclamation, San Diego County Department of Water Resources).
Continue to participate in Wohlford Dam failure tabletop disaster exercises with City
of Escondido.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from dam
failure.
Ensure that City has adequate information so that areas subject to inundation can
be identified.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to dam failure (continued).
Objective 5.E: Educate citizens about dam failure risk, the potential impacts of a
dam failure and opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 5.E.1 Provide residents living in the dam inundation area with preparedness and safety
information in the city newsletter.
Objective 5.F: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with federal,
state agencies, local governments and special districts
Action 5.F.1 Identify Federal and State funding to minimize/mitigate dam inundation hazards to
critical facilities and vulnerable populations.
Objective 5.G: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 5.G.1 Support efforts by the City of Escondido to secure mitigation funding from the State
and Federal government to strengthen Wohlford Dam.
Action 5.G.2 Encourage Mira Costa College to implement mitigation activities for dam failure, if
necessary.
Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to coastal bluff failures.
Objective 6 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to coastal bluff failures.
Action 6.A.1 Continue to develop and adopt a comprehensive plan, based on the Beach Bluff
Erosion Technical Report, to address the coastal bluff recession and shoreline
erosion problems in the City.
Action 6.A.2 Continue to support and encourage sand replenishment on Encinitas shoreline.
Objective 6.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of coastal bluff failures.
Action 6.B.1 Protect beach by encouraging property owners to implement mitigation measures
(such as "de-watering operations) that protect coastal bluffs.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to coastal bluff failures (continued).
Objective 6.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate coastal
bluff failures (e.g., California Geological Survey, US Geological
Survey).
Action 6.C.1 Coordinate with Army Corp of Engineers to further develop a shoreline preservation
strategy.
Objective 6.D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from coastal
bluff failures (e.g., data on structure/building types,
reinforcements, etc.).
Objective 6.E: Educate citizens about coastal bluff failure risk, the potential impacts
of a coastal bluff failure and opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 6.E.1 Provide information on coastal bluff failures and mitigation strategies on the city's
web site.
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods, severe weather and tsunamis.
Objective 7A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods, severe weather and tsunamis.
Action 7A.1 Establish and implement standards based on the 50- and 100-year storm, for flood
control drainage improvements, and the maintenance of such improvement,
designed to assure adequate public safety.
Action 7A.2 Adopt a master plan for drainage and flood control.
Action 7A.3 Evaluate the feasibility of realigning Coast Highway 101 to minimize repetitive
losses due to coastal flooding.
Action 7A.4 Complete Leucadia Drainage Project.
Action 7A.5 Continue to discuss mitigation strategies for San Elijo State Beach campground with
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation and Sheriffs Department.
Action 7A.7 Continue to participate in the National Weather Service Storm Ready Program.
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Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods, severe weather and tsunamis
(continued).
Objective 7B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the.
effects offloads, severe weather and tsunamis.
Action 7.B.1 As funding becomes available, evaluate whether mitigation measures are necessary
to protect city facilities and infrastructure from flooding and tsunamis and implement
reasonable mitigation measures, as necessary.
Action 7.B.2 Rebuild Moonlight Beach Lifeguard Tower to meet existing building codes, as part
of the Moonlight Beach Master Plan.
Action 7.B.3 Add storm protection rip-rap on South Coast Highway 101 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea to
protect the road.
Action 7.B.4 Continue to provide public support by maintaining supplies of sand and sandbags
for residents to mitigate flooding.
Action 7.B.5 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Action 7.B.6 Continue to improve road flooding problems by constructing permanent drainage
structures as approved and funded in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
budget.
Objective 7C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods,
severe weather and tsunamis (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers,
US Bureau of Reclamation, San Diego County Department of
Water Resources, National Weather Service).
Action 7.C.1 Working with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, support the opening of the San Elijo
Lagoon mouth as a means of mitigating floods.
Action 7.C.2 Working with the National Weather Service, recruit local storm spotters.
Action 7.C.3 Working with Army Corp of Engineers, continue developing a drainage maintenance
program.
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Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods, severe weather and tsunamis
(continued).
Objective 7D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about relative vulnerability of assets from floods (e.g.,
Q3 1 digital floo dplain maps for missing counties), severe weather
(e.g., construction type, age, condition, compliance with current
building codes, etc.), and tsunamis.
Action 7.D.1 Ensure that City has adequate information so that areas subject to flood and
tsunami run-up can be identified.
Objective 7E: Educate citizens about flood, severe weather and tsunami risk, the
potential impacts of floods, severe weather and tsunamis and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 7.E.1 Continue to participate in the National Weather Service's Storm Ready Program and
provide residents with mitigation strategies during annual winter weather
workshops.
Action 7.E.2 Promote the FioodSmart.gov and CalEMA's "My Hazards" interactive web site to
provide residents with recommended flood mitigation actions.
Objective 7F: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with federal,
state agencies, local governments and special districts
Action 7.F.1 Identify Federal and State funding to minimize/mitigate flood hazards to critical
facilities and vulnerable populations.
5.8.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 7 prioritized mitigation actions for 2010-2015 as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
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Priority Action #1: Rebuild Fire Stations #1 and #2 (originally constructed in 1957 and 1960,
respectively) to meet existing building codes (i.e. seismic, fire).
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Fire Mitigation Fees; Lease Revenue Bonds
Implementation Timeline: January 2010- 2015
Priority Action #2: Comprehensive update of the City of Encinitas General Plan and Public Safety
Element
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning & Building Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: January 2010- 2015
Priority Action #3 Complete installation of approximately 100 to 150 new fire hydrants in older
areas of the city, thus improving fire protection by meeting current hydrant
spacing requirements (San Dieguito Water District Master Plan project number
HP-5)
Coordinating Individual/Organization: San Dieguito Water District
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: January 2010- 2015
Priority Action Item #4 Leucadia Drainage Project
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Engineering Department
Potential Funding Source: Federal Energy and Water Grant ($1 million) and General Fund
Implementation Timeline: January 2010-2015
Priority Action #5 Replace Fire Quint with 100' Aerial Platform
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fleet Maintenance Division/Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: January 2010- 2015
Priority Action Item #6 Adopt a comprehensive shoreline erosion plan, based on the Beach Bluff
Erosion Technical Report
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Engineering Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: January 2010-2015
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Priority Action Item #1 Develop a continuity of operations/business resumption plan for city
operations
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grant Funding
Implementation Timeline: January 2010- 2015
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5.9 CITY OF ESCONDIDO
The City of Escondido (Escondido) reviewed a set of jurisdictionai-ievel hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for
Escondido summarized in Table 5.9-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.9-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Escondido
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss -
Includes shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
47,700
143,071*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
14,323
47,004*
Potential
Exposure/Loss
for Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
4,031,925
13,242,886*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
766
1,835*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
3,432,982
8,223,920*
Critical Facilities
Number
of Critical
Facilities
0
118
232**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
751,472
1,103,815"
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
8,367
32,516
2,599
9,994
731,619
2,813,311
101
336
452,652
1,505,851
15
54
5,781
228,863
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
751
171
0
295
71
0
83,043
19,987
0
2
2
0
8,963
8,963
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
65
846
1,660
134,126
27
328
654
43,671
7,601
92,332
184,101
12,293,387
0
14
17
1,745
0
62,744
76,189
7,820,567
0
3
8
204
0
100,195
2,005
990,024
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Escondido LPG as their top five. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Wildland Fire: A significant amount of the community fringe area is wildland/urban interface and
fires have been experienced in the past.
• Earthquake: The potential for loss of life, injuries and damage to property, as well as disruption of
services, is significant.
• Hazardous Materials: Two major freeways pass through the community. The community also
hosts several fixed facilities that utilize hazardous material.
• Flooding or Dam Failure: The community lies in a natural river valley with a substantial portion
existing within the floodplain. There are two large dammed reservoirs located above the
community.
• Terrorism or Other Manmade Events: Current and expected geopolitical realities create concern
for the vulnerability of community assets and infrastructure.
5.9.1 Capability Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Escondido's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.9.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Escondido and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of
Escondido, as shown in Table 5.9-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• City of Escondido Building Department
Coordinate adoption of building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes.
Develop building ordinances.
Review site and building plans for compliance with building codes and ordinances.
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Damage assessment of structures from multiple causes to facilitate repair and future occupancy.
• City of Escondido Community Services Department
Maintains city infrastructure (assets) ranging from streets to parks to buildings and vehicle fleet.
Responds to city emergencies, including EOC response in disasters and assisting police and fire
departments with hazardous materials clean up, traffic and perimeter control efforts, traffic
accident clean up and evacuation routing.
• City of Escondido Engineering Services Department
Reviews engineering on private and public grading, floodways, retention basins, transportation
infrastructure and structures to assure compliance with Federal, State and local ordinances on
seismic and structural stability.
Develops engineering ordinances and policies that help protect and preserve city infrastructure.
Evaluates all circulation elements for projected traffic impacts.
Determines needed infrastructure improvements, water system and water/sewer treatment
capabilities.
Provides response personnel for evaluation of damaged infrastructure and rescue situations.
Responds as part of the City's EOC Team.
Coordinates other response agencies assisting with damage assessment.
• City of Escondido Fire Department
Administration: Develop, implement and monitor policies, procedures, budgets, fees, automatic
aid agreements, mutual aid agreements, and liaison with other city departments and outside
agencies.
Fire Prevention Bureau: Coordinate adoption of codes and ordinances, review site and building
plans for fire code compliance, develop and present public education programs and manage
the city's weed abatement program through a Community Wildland Protection Program
(CWPP).
Emergency Medical Services: Manage the department's advanced life support responder
program, respond to medical emergencies and other calls for service, provide training and
oversight for the City's Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program and participate with
other community and regional health care providers to reduce public illness and injury.
Suppression Division: Maintain the department's personnel, apparatus, equipment and fire
stations in a state of readiness to respond to the community's needs, develop and implement
standard operating procedures for various types of emergency responses, respond to all types
of emergencies, and train and interact with neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies.
Emergency Management: Coordinate the City's Disaster Preparedness Program, liaison with all
City departments and divisions, as well as other public and private organizations, develop,
coordinate and implement hazard-specific response plans, and maintain the operational
readiness of the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and other key elements.
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• City of Escondido Planning Department
Develop and maintain city general plan, zoning ordinances and development standards.
Oversight of city development process assuring compliance with zoning and general plan, and
including environmental impact reports, design review, historic preservation, landscape
review, habitat conservation, floodway prohibitions and floodplain development standards.
• City of Escondido Police Department
Responds to safety concerns involving threats and/or damage to life or property.
Acts as the enforcement entity for violations of State and local laws and ordinances.
Primary emergency responders to acts of civil disobedience and public disorders and terrorism.
Support personnel for emergency rescue and management.
Investigative services for criminal acts that result in personal injury/death and the destruction of
property.
Develops and implements emergency response plans and policies, focusing on evacuation
procedures and traffic control.
Primary responders to acts of terrorism, focusing on suspect intervention and facility and staff
protection.
• City of Escondido Utilities Department
Responds to city emergencies, includes EOC response in disasters and assisting police and fire
departments with hazardous materials clean up, traffic and perimeter control efforts, traffic
accident clean up and evacuation routing.
Operates, maintains and enhances both the water distribution and sewer collection systems within
the City of Escondido. Also has oversight of solid waste management.
Responsible for planning and implementation associated with the following city plans:
1.1.1 Wohlford Dam Emergency Action Plan
1.1.2 Water Quality Emergency Notification Plan
1.1.3 Water Operations Emergency Response Guide
1.1.4 Water Division Emergency Response Plan
1.1.5 HARRF Chemical Spill Response Plan
1.1.6 HARRF Hazmat Business Plan
1.1.7 Sewer Overflow Response Plan
1.1.8 Sewer Overflow Prevention Plan
1.1.9 WTP Hazmat Business Plan
1.1.10 WTP Operations Plan
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Table 5.9-2
City of Escondido: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in CIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y - limited
Y- limited
Y - limited
Department/Agency and Position
Planning, Community Services Utilities
Engineering, Community Development
Engineering, Planning
Engineering, Utilities
Engineering
Engineering, Planning, Fire,
Maintenance & Operations, Utilities
Information Systems
Fire
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Escondido are shown in Table 5.9-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Escondido. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.9-3
City of Escondido: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Fire code
C. Zoning ordinance
D. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
E. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management, hillside
or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
F. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
G. Site plan review requirements
H. General or comprehensive plan
1. A capital improvements plan
J. An economic development plan
K. An emergency response plan
L. A post-disaster recovery plan
M. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
N. Real estate disclosure requirements
0. Other - Habitat Planning
P. Other - Emergency Action Plan for Wohlford Dam
Q. Other - Hazardous Material Site Plans
R. Other - Drainage Master Plan
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.9.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.9-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Escondido such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric sendees; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.9-4
City of Escondido: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
B. Capital improvements project funding
C. Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
D. Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
E. Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
F. Incur debt through general obligation bonds
G. Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
H. Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
J. Other -SAN DAG Grant
K. Other -Other Grants
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Qualified - Income Requirements
Yes
Limited
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.9.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Escondidcrs specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with OES staff to specifically
discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall Plan.
Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, provided input to
the Escondido LPG. The Escondido LPG members were:
• Tom Albergo, Police Lieutenant
• Ed Domingue, Director of Engineering Services
• Dan Hildebrand, GIS Manager
• Mari Hill, Interim Fire Marshal
• Randy Licata, Operations Division Chief
• Michael Lowry, Fire Chief
• Joyce Masterson, Assistant to the City Manager
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• Richard O'Donnell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations
• Don Rawson, Emergency Management Coordinator
• Barbara Redlitz, Assistant Planning Director
• Kimberly Russell, Safety Administrator
• Joe Russo, Building Official
• Richard Walker, Deputy Utilities Manager
• Jodi Vinson, Risk & Safety Manager
Once developed. City staff submitted the final plan to the State of California and FEMA for approval.
Once approved, the plan will be taken to the Escondido City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by Escondido's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation
Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens
5.9.2.1 Goals
The City of Escondido has developed the following 10 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goals 9 and 10).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Increase public understanding, support and demand for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, local
and tribal governments.
GoalS. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to floods and severe
weather.
Goal 6. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to wildfires.
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Goal?. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to dam failure.
Goal 8. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Goal 9. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to extremely hazardous
materials releases.
Goal 10.Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to other man made
hazards.
5.9.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Escondido developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 10 identified goals. The City of Escondido developed objectives to assist
in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed
that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the
action items is provided in Section 5.1.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development.
Objective 1 A: Implement zoning ordinances that limit development in hazard areas.
Action 1.A.1 Continue to apply slope variable density requirements and restrict development on
slopes in excess of 35% and in floodways.
Action 1.A.2 Continue to limit the number of units in areas beyond adopted emergency response
times.
Objective 1.B: Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes that protect
renovated existing assets and new development in hazard areas.
Action 1.B.1 Continue to require that building pad elevations be increased for new construction and
substantial modifications in Dam Failure inundation areas. (Ex. E. Valley Pkwy at Rose)
Action 1.B.2 Continue to require the application of present day building codes that address
earthquake design requirements. (Ex. Chapter 16 CBC, Seismic Zone, proximity to and
the type of fault)
Action 1.B.3 Continue to obtain U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval of construction in flood
sensitive areas. (Ex. Brookside Dev)
Action 1.B.4 Continue to update the Grading Ordinance as necessary to comply with new
technologies, regulations, and practices.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development (continued).
Objective 1.B: Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes that protect
renovated existing assets and new development in hazard areas
(continued).
Action 1.B.5
Objective
Action 1.C.1
Objective
conditions
Action 1.D.1
Continue to utilize current Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and
the Regional Amendments which encourage materials and practices that resist failure.
l.C: Encourage consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning
ordinances, and building codes.
Continue aggressive enforcement to insure all projects are properly permitted and
inspected to document compliance with all city standards.
1.D: Discourage future development that exacerbates hazardous
Continue to require minimum brush clearance requirements around new
construction.
Goal 2: Increase public understanding, support, and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Continue to assist local mobile home parks with their community preparedness plans,
including regular presentations at meetings of park residents.
Action 2.A.2 Continue to offer hazard awareness and mitigation displays at bi-annual Community
Street Fairs, fire station open houses, in library display cases, at health fairs, and
other venues.
Action 2.A.3 Continue to utilize the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) as a
venue for teaching fire and life safety awareness and preparedness measures.
Action 2.A.4 Continue to use the Fire Department website as a resource for public use to include
mitigation methods for a variety of hazards.
Objective 2.B: Promote partnerships bet\veen the, state, county, and local
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions.
Action 2.B.1 Continue to assist in the development, support, and promotion of a statewide
juvenile fire setter coalition that will work with the State Fire Marshal's Office to
reduce the incidence of juvenile-set fires in partnership with the Burn Institute.
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Goal 2: Increase public understanding, support, and demand for
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective
Action 2.B.2
Action 2.B.3
Action 2.B.4
Objective
Action 2.C.1
Action 2.C.2
Objective
Action 2.D.1
Objective
Action 2.E.1
Action 2.E.2
Action 2.E.3
2.B: Promote partnerships benveen the state, county, and local
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions (continued).
Continue to use and expand the number of links on Fire Department website to
state, county, and federal website hazard mitigation resources.
Continue to maintain communications with County OES in order to address potential
hazard situations from a public education perspective.
Continue to maintain partnership with County OES in mitigation actions related to
C.E.R.T., Disaster Service Workers Programs, and Emergency Management
Preparedness Programs.
2.C: Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Continue to utilize the fire department's fire prevention inspection program to
educate business owners and managers regarding hazard mitigation.
Continue to offer Fire Safety in the Workplace/Fire Extinguisher Training to
businesses through a partnership with the Burn Institute.
2.D: Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented citywide.
Continue to issue media releases regarding the City's hazard mitigation efforts.
2.E: Discourage activities that exacerbate hazardous conditions.
Continue the current Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Program to provide
intervention for juveniles determined to have demonstrated an interest in playing
with and/or setting fires through a partnership with the Burn Institute.
Continue to partner with County OES in the development of Public Service
Announcements related to mitigation of hazardous conditions and corrections.
Continue to create and show Public Service Announcements on local government
cable channel that demonstrate and encourage hazard correction.
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practices among state and local officials.
Action 3.A.1 Continue periodic updates of local building codes, public works construction codes,
zoning and grading ordinances to reflect legislative changes.
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Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards (continued).
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practices among state and local officials (continued).
Action 3.A.2 Continue to assess and mitigate potentially significant hazards as part of the
required environmental review process.
Action 3.A.3 Continue to conduct Emergency Operations Center training annually.
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 4 A.
Action 4. A. 1
Action 4.A.2
Action 4.A.3
Action 4.A.4
Action 4.A.5
Objective 4.B:
Action 4.B.1
Establish and maintain close working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments.
Continue to participate in regional hazard mitigation activities as a member of the
San Diego County Unified Disaster Council.
Continue to provide storage of a Mobile Decontamination Unit belonging to the San
Diego County Unified Disaster Council and continue training of fire department
personnel in the use and operation of the Unit.
Continue to maintain good working relationships with the San Diego County Water
Authority and neighboring water agencies.
Continue to maintain good working relationships with the American Red Cross, the
Salvation Army, local churches and other agencies that provide for public
assistance and training.
Continue to provide storage of several disaster caches belonging to the American
Red Cross.
Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Continue to assist local entities, such as the Escondido Union Elementary School
District, the Escondido Union High School District, Palomar Medical Center and
others, in developing plans for hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure and City-
owned facilities, due to floods and severe weather.
Objective 5 A: Ensure new development is properly located and conditioned to
avoid flooding.
Actions 5.A.1 Continue to ensure finish floor elevations of new development are at least one foot
above the 100-year flood plain.
Actions 5.A.2 Continue to require drainage studies for major projects to ensure adequate
measures are incorporated and that they do not adversely affect downstream or
other surrounding properties.
Actions 5.A.3 Continue to periodically evaluate drainage fees to ensure new development pays
their fair share for offsite improvements.
Actions 5.A.4 Continue to limit uses in fioodways to those tolerant of occasional flooding, including
but not limited to agriculture, outdoor recreation and natural resource areas.
Actions 5.A.5 Continue to design new critical facilities to minimize potential flood damage. Such
facilities include those that provide emergency response like hospitals, fire stations,
police stations, civil defense headquarters, utility lifelines, ambulance services, and
sewer treatment plants. Such facilities also include those that do not provide
emergency response but attract large numbers of people, such as schools, theatres,
and other public assembly facilities with capacities greater than 100 persons.
Objective 5.5: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of floods within the 100-year floodplain and severe
weather.
Action 5.B.1 Continue to require Development Agreements for new projects within the North
Broadway critical infrastructure deficiency areas to secure necessary flood control
measures.
Action 5.B.2 Continue to maintain flood control channels and storm drains, in accordance with
habitat preservation policies, through periodic dredging, repair, de-silting, and
clearing to prevent any loss in their effective use.
Action 5.B.3 Continue to identify and prioritize flood control projects in the CIP.
Action 5.B.4 Continue to pursue available grant funds for flood control projects.
Action 5.B.5 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Action 5.B.6 Continue to provide public support by maintaining supplies of sand and sandbags to
mitigate flooding.
Action 5.B.7 Continue to provide barricades to identify flooded areas.
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Goal 5: Redi
parti
owne
Objective 5.C:
Action 5.C.1
Action 5.C.2
Action 5.C.3
Action 5.C.4
Objective 5.D.
Action 5.D.1
Action 5.D.2
Action 5.D.3
Action 5.D.4
Objective 5.E.
Action 5.E.1
ice the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
cularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure and City-
d facilities, due to floods and severe weather (continued).
Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding and severe weather.
Continue preventative maintenance and inspection of floodway structures, storm
drains, etc. consistent with applicable regulations.
Continue to improve drainage courses in an environmentally sensitive manner to
eliminate repetitive events (e.g. Reidy Creek at El Norte).
Continue to work with Regional Storm Water Control Board to develop best
management practices from a regional perspective.
Continue to improve road flooding problems by constructing permanent drainage
structures as approved and funded in the City's Capital Improvement (CIP) Budget.
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods and severe weather.
Review the Probable Maximum Flood analyses completed for Wohlford Dam and
Dixon Dam.
Continue to perform preventative maintenance and inspection of
buildings/structures that utilize roof drain inlets, piping and sub-structures.
Continue to ensure that existing and new storm drain and street capacities are
adequate to manage a 100-year flood event.
Continue to ensure that new construction projects include surface drainage
management that will preserve the integrity of the facility and public infrastructure.
Coordinate with and support existing ejforts to mitigate severe
weather (e.g., National Weather Service).
Continue to participate in regional annual weather briefings.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires.
Objective 6 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires in new development.
Action 6 A.1 Continue to require the application of California Fire Code Article 86, pertaining to
Fire Protection Plans (FPP) in all Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas. The FPP
will provide for 100' of vegetation management (per CA Government Code 51182
and the MOD between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Calif. Department of Fish
and Game, CALFire, and the San Diego County Fire Chiefs Association) around all
new structures or require equivalent construction methods as determined by a
technical fire analysis.
Action 6 A.2 Continue to require secondary, emergency access and egress when streets exceed
specified lengths or present other issues as identified during the project review
process.
Action 6 A.3 Continue to ensure that street widths, paving, and grades can accommodate
emergency vehicles. Also continue to require 30' of vegetation management on all
street segments without improved lots. Also continue to require enhanced
construction for certain structures in all WUI areas.
Action 6 A.4 Continue to require residential fire sprinklers for units outside of adopted distance
and Quality of Life standard response times and WUI areas.
Action 6 A.5 Continue to require defined defensible space around all habitable structures in WUI
areas.
Action 6 A.6 Continue to regulate and govern mitigation measures consistent with the
International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Appendix "A" and "D" of the 2006
edition.
Objective 6.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of wildfires.
Action 6.B.1 Continue proactive enforcement of City's weed abatement ordinance to facilitate the
removal of annual weeds/vegetation or habitat, placing existing properties in a fire
safe condition.
Action 6.B.2 Continue to ensure that all construction materials used during remodeling of
structures in WUI areas are compliant with new building and fire codes for fire
resistant construction including possible enhanced construction requirements for
certain structures.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires (continued).
Objective 6.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to
the effects of wildfires.
Action 6.B.3 Continue to maintain and update existing wildland pre-fire plans for neighborhoods
adjacent to WUI areas.
Action 6.B.4 Ensure the City's Multiple Habitat Conservation Plan (MHCP) Sub-area Plan
maintains current allowances for the removal of habitat as may be necessary to
protect existing structures. Continue partnership with State Fish & Game to
mitigate exposure of protected habitat areas.
Objective 6.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management)..
Action 6.C.1 Ensure the City's MHCP Sub-area Plan incorporates current fire protection
measures and implement fire protection measures in Daley Ranch, consistent with
the existing Conservation Agreement and the Daley Ranch Master Plan.
Action 6.C.2 Continue to participate in the California Fire Master Mutual Aid Agreement, the
San Diego County Fire Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and the North Zone
Automatic Aid Agreement.
Objective 6.D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information related to wildfires (e.g., a comprehensive database
of California wildfires, a California wildfire risk model, and
relative vulnerability of assets).
Action 6.D.1 Develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the City's Local
Responsibility Area (LRA).
Objective 6.E: Maintain adequate emergency response capability.
Action 6.E.1 Continue to evaluate service level impacts and needs as part of the review of
major projects.
Action 6.E.2 Continue to plan for additional reserve equipment and staff during emergencies to
supplement potential need for additional fire resources (i.e. surge capacity).
Action 6.E.3 Continue to staff and maintain Cal EMA Type 3 brush engine.
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Goal 7: Red
parti
owm
Objective 7 A.
Action 7.A.1
Action 7.A.2
Action 7.A.3
Action 7.A.4
Action 7.A.5
Action 7.A.6
Objective 7.B:
Action 7.B.1
Action 7.B.2
Action 7.B.3
Objective 7.C:
Action 7.C.1
Action 7.C.2
Action 7.C.3
uce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
cularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
id facilities, due to dam failure.
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Continue to design new critical facilities to minimize potential damage due to dam
failure. Such facilities include those that provide emergency response like hospitals,
fire stations, police stations, civil defense headquarters, utility lifelines, ambulance
services, and sewer treatment plants. Such facilities also include those that do not
provide emergency response but attract large numbers of people, such as schools,
theatres, and other public assembly facilities with capacities greater than 100
persons.
Annual inspections of Wohlford Dam are conducted by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Continue to gather weekly well readings at Wohlford Dam and piezometer readings
at Dixon Dam. Continue to send annual reports of these readings to the State of
California Division of Safety of Dams.
The Probable Maximum Flood analyses have been completed for Wohlford Dam
and Dixon Dam.
Continue to maintain an updated Wohlford Dam Emergency Action Plan.
Conducted vulnerability assessment of Wohlford Dam.
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of dam failure.
A dam and reservoir inspection protocol tied to Homeland Security alerts (over and
above normal maintenance inspections) has been developed.
On a five-year schedule (per FERC). continue to conduct a table top drill and a
functional exercise of the Wohlford Dam Emergency Action Plan.
Continue to annually exercise the Wohlford Dam Emergency Action Plan telephone
tree.
Minimize the risk of hazards associated with dam failure.
Develop timeframes and funding mechanism for the ultimate replacement or
renovation of the Dixon and Wohlford dams.
Continue to ensure that critical facilities and structures including emergency
communication facilities are above the dam failure inundation zone.
Continue to inspect the 100-year flood channel on a weekly basis to ensure integrity
and unobstructed flow.
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Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 8.A.1 Continue to require soil reports and implement its recommendations for projects in
identified areas where liquefaction or other soil issues exist.
Action 8.A.2 Continue to review all new construction to ensure conformance with seismic
requirements specified in the California Building Code.
Action 8.A.3 Continue to prohibit development in areas with slopes over 35%.
Action 8.A.4 Continue to require a preliminary soil report and a report of satisfactory placement
of fill prepared by a licensed civil engineer for all buildings and structures supported
on fill.
Action 8.A.5 Continue to require a preliminary soil report prepared by a civil engineer licensed in
the State of California whenever expansive soil is present.
Action 8.A.6 Continue to require a preliminary soil report for ail buildings and structures
supported on natural ground unless the foundations have been designed in
accordance with Table No. 1805.4.2 of the Building Code.
Action 8.A.7 Continue to require that when the foundation design is based on Tables No. 1804.2
& 1805.4.2, the foundation plan must indicate the allowable soil bearing value and
soil classification and must be signed by a civil engineer or architect licensed by the
State of California. One and two-story buildings of Type V construction designed for
an allowable soil bearing value not to exceed 1 ,000 pounds per square foot (psf) are
exempt from this requirement. When the allowable foundation pressure exceeds the
values of Table No. 1804.2, a preliminary soil report must be submitted with the
plans.
Objective 8.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of geological hazards.
Action 8.B.1 Continue to maintain an updated inventory of un-reinforced masonry buildings.
Action 8.B.2 Continue to require seismic retrofits for major renovations in accordance with
Historic and Building Code provisions.
Action 8.B.3 Continue to utilize International Building Code for non-historic buildings.
5.9.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria.
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The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top nine prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Ensure the City's Multiple Habitat Conservation Plan (MHCP) Sub-area Plan
maintains current allowances for the removal of habitat as may be necessary to
protect existing structures.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: As available from local, state or federal resources
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Action Item #2: Ensure the City's MHCP Sub-area Plan incorporates current fire protection
measures and implement fire measure in Daley Ranch, consistent with the
existing Conservation Agreement and the Daley Ranch Master Plan.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: As available from local, state or federal resources
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Action Item #3: Develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) that identifies all
potential stakeholders, coordinates public outreach and education, and accurately
assess vegetative and infrastructure hazards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: As available from local, state or federal resources
Implementation Timeline: One to three years
Action Item #4: Continue involvement in regional collaborative efforts between public and
private partners in public education and disaster preparedness campaigns in High
Hazard Urban Interface communities.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: As available from private, local, state or federal
resources
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Action Item #5: Develop timeframes and funding mechanism for the ultimate replacement or
renovation of the Dixon and Wohlford Dams.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Utilities Department
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Potential Funding Source: As available from local, state or federal resources
Implementation Timeline: 5-10 years
Action Item #6: Encourage the use of alternate technologies for detection, neutralization,
containment, disposal, and transportation.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning Department
Potential Funding Source: As available from local, state or federal resources
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Action Item #7: Require the timely disposal of "spent'' materials.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning Department
Potential Funding Source: As available from local, state or federal resources
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Action Item #8: Limit transportation to hours of less traffic congestion as determined necessary
through the environmental and developmental review process.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning Department
Potential Funding Source: As available from local, state or federal resources
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing
Action Item #9: Inspect all transports for compliance with any measures identified by the
environmental or developmental review processes to mitigate a potentially
significant effect.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning Department
Potential Funding Source: As available from local, state or federal resources
Implementation Timeline: 5-10 years
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5.10 CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH
The City of Imperial Beach (Imperial Beach) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including
detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify
the top hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss
estimates for Imperial Beach summarized in Table 5.10-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.10-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Imperial Beach
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss
- Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
157
5,526
28,243*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
64
1,880
9,859*
Potential
Exposure/Loss
for Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
18,016
529,220
2,775,309*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
42
346*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
188,231
1,550,668*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
6
0**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
3,192
0**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
1,206
3,408
408
1,178
114,852
331,607
14
35
62,744
156,860
1
2
0
1
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
0
0
5,225
0
0
2,138
0
0
601,847
0
0
97
0
0
434,725
0
0
2
0
0
1,001
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
65
37
26,346
0
0
7
9,139
0
0
1,971
2,572,629
0
0
0
310
0
0
0
1,389,327
0
1
0
18
0
0
0
216,194
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Imperial Beach LPG as their top five. A brief rational for including each of these is
included.
• Earthquake: Most significant as it affects the entire community and region.
• Costal Storms/Erosion/Tsunami: More frequent, but historically quite localized.
• Dam Failure: Possible, but low potential.
• Structure Fire/Wildfire: No significant history.
• Other Human Caused Hazards: No significant targets.
5.10.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Imperial Beach's
fiscal capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified
mitigation action items.
5.10.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Imperial Beach and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of
Imperial Beach, as shown in Table 5.10-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and
department resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan.
Specific resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• City of Imperial Beach Fire Department
Emergency Plan: Describes a comprehensive emergency management system which provides for
a planned response to disaster situations associated with natural disasters, terrorism, and
nuclear-related incidents.
Emergency Operations Manual: Identifies and outlines emergency operational procedures.
Promotes uniformity of thinking, action and safety on emergency scenes.
• City of Imperial Beach Building Department
Coordinates adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes. Also develops
building ordinances.
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Reviews site and building plans for compliance with building codes and ordinances.
Performs damage assessment of structures from multiple causes to facilitate repair and determine
potential occupancy.
Develops and maintains city general plan, zoning ordinances and development standards.
• City of Imperial Beach Planning Department
Oversight of the City development process assuring compliance with zoning and the general plan.
Responsible for the environmental impact reports, design review and habitat preservation.
• City of Imperial Beach Public Works Department
Maintains City infrastructure and assets. Also responsible for construction of City projects.
Responds in support of City emergencies.
Operates, maintains and enhances the City sewer system and storm water conveyance system.
Responsible for administering the Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Plan (JURMP).
Business Plan: provides policy and procedures for hazardous material maintenance and disposal.
Sewer overflow response plan
• City of Imperial Beach Sheriff's Department
- Responds to safety concerns involving threats and/or damage to life or property. Enforces State
and local laws and ordinances.
Primary emergency responders to acts of civil disobedience, public disorders and acts of terrorism.
Provide support personnel for emergency rescue and management.
San Diego County Sheriff Emergency Operations Manuel: identifies and outlines emergency operational
procedures. Promotes uniformity of thinking, action and safety on emergency scenes.
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Table 5.10-2
City of Imperial Beach: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land development
and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction practices
related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of natural
and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the community's
vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Planning, Planning Director
Building, Building Official
Planning, Planning Director
USDA
County, Land Use
Public Safety, Public Safety Director
Public Works
UCSD, SDSU, USD
Public Safety, Public Safety Director
Public Safety
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Imperial Beach are shown in Table 5.10-3, which presents the
existing ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Imperial Beach. Examples
of legal and/or regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances,
subdivision ordnances, special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review,
general plans, capital improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and
real estate disclosure plans.
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Table 5.10-3
City of Imperial Beach: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management,
hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.10.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.10-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Imperial Beach such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.10-4
City of Imperial Beach: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
1.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible
(Yes/No)
to Use
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y-Built into building fees
Y
Y
N
Y
5.10.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Imperial Beach's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential
actions. For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the
goal. Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and
goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, and Public Works provided input to the Imperial Beach LPG. The Imperial Beach LPG members
were:
• Leticia Hernandez, Management Analyst, Public Safety
• Peter Lau, Superintendent. Public Works
Once developed, City staff will submit the plan to CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once it is approved
by FEMA the plan will be taken to the City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input. Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
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This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by Imperial Beach's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard
Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.10.2.1 Goals
The City of Imperial Beach has developed the following 9 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan and
actions for their city (See Attachment A for Goal 9).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Increase public understanding and support for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to become less vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Enhance hazard mitigation coordination and communication with Federal, State and
County governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to":
Goal5. Dam Failure
Goal 6. Earthquakes
Goal 7. Coastal Storm/Erosion/Tsunami
Goal 8. Floods
Goal 9. Manmade Hazards
5.10.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Imperial Beach developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 9 identified goals. The City of Imperial Beach developed objectives to
assist in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were
developed that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and
implementation of the action items is provided in Section 5.10.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development.
Objective 1 A: Facilitate the development or updating of general plans and zoning
ordinances to limit development in hazard areas.
Action 1.A.1 Update General Plan every 10 years.
Action 1 A2 Attract and retain qualified, professional and experienced staff.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development (continued).
Objective 1 A:
Action 1 A3
Action 1 A4
Objective! £:
Action 1.B.1
Action 1.B.2
Objective 1 .C
Action 1.C.1
Action 1 .C.2
Objective 1 .D
Action 1.D.1
Action 1 .D.2
Action 1.D.3
Action 1 .D.4
Objective 1 .E.
Action 1.E.1
Action 1.E.2
Action 1.E.3
Objective 1 .F.
Action 1.F.1
Action 1 .F.2
Action 1.F.3
Facilitate the development or updating of general plans and zoning
ordinances to limit development in hazard areas (continued).
Continue to identify high hazard areas.
Continue to include hazard area maps.
Facilitate the adoption of building codes that protect existing
assets and restrict new development in hazard areas.
Continue to review Codes every 3 years.
Establish emergency review procedures for codes.
Facilitate consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning
ordinances, and building codes.
Continue to staff enforcement personnel to a level to ensure compliance.
Develop Enforcement Group to ensure coordination and standardization of permits
for all departments.
• Limit future development in hazardous areas.
Development should be in harmony with existing topography.
Development patterns should respect environmental characteristics.
Clustering should be encouraged.
Development should be limited in areas of known geologic hazards.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information
about new development and build-out potential in hazard areas.
Continue to develop Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities to identify
hazards.
Continue to use the developed data sets to test hazard scenarios and mitigation tools.
Continue to utilize the Internet as a communication tool, as well as an educational
tool.
Increase public understanding, support and demand for hazard
mitigation for new developments.
Continue to gain public acceptance for avoidance policies in high hazard areas.
Continue to publicize and adopt the appropriate hazard mitigation measures.
Continue to help create demand for hazard resistant construction and site planning.
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Goal 2: Increase public understanding and support for effective
hazard mitigations
Objective 2. A
Action 2.A.1
Action 2.A.2
Action 2.A.3
Action 2.A.4
Action 2.A.5
Action 2.A.6
Action 2.A.7
Objective 2 JB:
Action 2.B.1
Action 2.B.2
Action 2.B.3
Action 2.B.4
Objective 2.C
Action 2.C.1
Action 2.C.2
Action 2.C.3
Objective 2.D
Action 2.D.1
• Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Continue to publicize and encourage the adoption of appropriate hazard mitigation
actions.
Continue to provide information to the public on the City website, Newsletter,
Citywide mail outs, Prevention Program and in conjunction with Special Events.
Continue to heighten public awareness of hazards by using the City Publicist.
Continue to gain public acceptance for avoidance policies in high hazard areas.
Continue to identify hazard specific issues and needs.
Continue to help create demand for hazard resistant construction and site planning.
Maintain CERT program for the City.
Promote partnerships bet\veen the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation actions.
Develop, maintain and improve lasting partnerships.
Maintain the auto aid agreement with Navy Ream Field.
Support the County Fire Safe Council.
Promote cooperative Vegetation Management Programs that incorporate hazard
mitigation.
• Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Continue to increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles and
practices.
Continue to encourage businesses to develop and implement hazard mitigation
actions.
Continue to identify hazard-specific issues and needs.
: Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented citywide.
Use the City Website, Newsletter, etc. to publicize mitigation actions.
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Goal 2: Increase public understanding and support for effective
hazard mitigations, (continued)
Objective 2 D:
Action 2.D.2
Objective 2.E:
Action 2.E.1
Action 2.E.2
Action 2.E.3
Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented citywide (continued).
Continue to establish budget and identify funding sources for mitigation outreach.
Provide education on hazardous conditions.
Continue to support public and private sector symposiums.
Continue to coordinate production of brochures, informational packets and other
handouts.
Continue to develop partnerships with the media on hazard mitigation.
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to become
less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials and staff.
Action 3.A.1 Continue to use Media, City Publicist and Public Safety demonstrations to increase
the number of news releases.
Action 3.A.2 Continue to conduct meetings with key elected officials to determine local issues
and concerns.
Action 3.A.3 Continue to continuously demonstrate the importance of pre-disaster mitigation
planning to the City Council and other public officials.
Action 3.A.4 Continue to use staff orientation, training, policy and procedures to increase
awareness.
Objective 3.B: Develop hazard mitigation plan and provide technical assistance
to implement plan.
Action 3.B.1 Continue to coordinate the development of a multi-jurisdictional plan.
Action 3.B.2 Form City Working Group to update and monitor the City's portion of the plan.
Objective 3.C: Limit growth and development in hazardous areas.
Action 3.C.1 Continue to update GIS mapping to identify hazardous areas.
Action 3.C.2 Continue to enforce trespassing regulations in high-risk areas.
Action 3.C.3 Continue to update General Plan and zoning regulations to reflect hazardous areas.
Action 3.C.4 Continue to support transfer of development rights in hazard prone areas.
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Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to become
less vulnerable to hazards (continued).
Objective 3.D: Continue upgrade City EOC.
Action 3.D.1 Maintain the planning group to determine needs.
Action 3.D.2 Continue to seek grant funding for upgrades.
Goal 4: Enhance hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with Federal, State and County governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with Federal,
State and County agencies.
Action 4.A.1 Continue to encourage and assist in development of multi-jurisdictional/ multi-
functional training and exercises to enhance hazard mitigation.
Action 4.A.2 Continue to maintain working relationships with agencies providing resources and
expertise in hazard mitigation.
Objective 4.B: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 4.B.1 Continue to encourage all jurisdictions to become part of the HIRT JPA.
Action 4.B.2 Continue to establish and maintain lasting partnerships.
Action 4.B.3 Continue to streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Objective 4.C: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
and post-disaster mitigation.
Action 4.C.1 Maintain consistency with the State in administering recovery programs.
Action 4.C.2 Continue to improve coordination with the County OES in dealing with local issues.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure and public
facilities due to dam failure.
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Action 5.A.1 Update inundation maps every 10 years.
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Goal 5: Redi
inclu
facili
Objective 5.B:
Action 5.B.1
Action 5.B.2
Action 5.B.3
Action 5.B.4
Objective 5.C:
Action 5.C.1
Action 5.C.2
Action 5.C.3
Objective 5.D.
Action 5.D.1
Action 5.D.2
ice the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
ding people, critical facilities/infrastructure and public
ties due to dam failure, (continued)
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of a dam failure.
Identify hazard-prone structures.
Construct barriers around structures.
Encourage structural retrofitting.
Encourage participation in National Flood Insurance.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate dam
failure (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of
Reclamation, California Department of Water Resources).
Revise development ordinances to mitigate effects of development on wetland
areas.
Incorporate and maintain valuable wetlands in open space preservation programs.
Review and revise, if necessary, sediment and erosion control regulations.
Protect floodplains from inappropriate development.
Strengthen existing development regulations to discourage land uses and activities
that create hazards.
Plan and zone for open space, recreational, agricultural, or other low-intensity uses
within floodway fringes.
Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure and public
facilities due to earthquakes.
Objective 6 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to earthquakes.
Action 6.A.1 Update, adopt Building Codes to reflect current earthquake standards.
Action 6.A.2 Participate in community awareness meetings.
Action 6.A.3 Develop and distribute printed publications to the communities concerning hazards.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure and public
facilities due to earthquakes, (continued)
Objective 6.B:
Action 6.B.1
Action 6.B.2
Objective 6.C:
Action 6.C.1
Objective 6.D:
Action 6.D.1
Action 6.D.2
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of earthquakes .
identify hazard-prone structures through GiS modeling.
Build critical facilities that function after a major earthquake.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate
earthquake hazards
Identify projects for pre-disaster mitigation funding.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from
earthquakes.
Assess Citywide infrastructure with regard to earthquake risk.
Encourage the public to prepare and maintain a 3-day preparedness kit for home
and work.
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure and public
facilities due to coastal storms/erosion/tsunami.
Objective 7A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to coastal storms/erosion.
Action 7.A.1 Participate in community awareness meetings.
Action 7.A.2 Develop and distribute printed publications to the community concerning hazards.
Objective 7.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of coastal storms! erosion.
Action 7.B.1 Retrofit structures to strengthen resistance to damage.
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Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure and public
facilities due to coastal storms/erosion/tsunami, (continued)
Objective 7.B: Protect existing assets with The highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of coastal storms/erosion (continued).
Action 7.B.2 Encourage the public to prepare and maintain a 3-day preparedness kit for home
and work.
Objective 7.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate severe
coastal storms/ erosion.
Action 7.C.1 Continue to review and update plans that would include coordination with cities,
special districts and County departments.
Action 7.C.2 Continue to develop and publish information sources for the public.
Objective 7.D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information
about the relative vulnerability of assets from coastal storms/ erosion.
Action 7.D.1 Identify hazard-prone structures through CIS modeling.
Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure and public
facilities due to floods.
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Action 8.A.1 Continue to review and revise existing flood control standards, zoning and building
requirements.
Action 8.A.2 Continue to identify flood-prone areas by using GIS.
Objective 8.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of floods within the 100-year floodplain.
Action 8.B.1 Continue to assure adequate funding to restore damaged facilities to 100-year flood
design.
Action 8.B.2 Continue to update storm water system plans and improve storm water facilities in high-
risk areas.
Action 8.B.3 Continue to ensure adequate evacuation time in case of major hazard event.
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Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure and public
facilities due to floods, (continued)
Objective 8.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods
(e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation,
California Department of Water Resources).
Action 8.C.1 Develop a flood control strategy that ensures coordination with Federal, State and
local agencies.
Action 8.C.2 Improve hazard warning and response planning.
Objective 8.D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information
about the relative vulnerability of assets from flooding.
Action 8.D1 Continue to encourage the public to prepare and maintain a 3-day preparedness kit
for home and work.
Action 8.D.2 Continue to increase participation and improve compliance with the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). Periodically review the City's compliance with NFIP
regulations, as resources become available.
5.10.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 9 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Priority Action #1: Conduct training and exercises for all employees.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Safety
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants.
Implementation Timeline: On-going.
Priority Action #2: Update dam inundation maps.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Works
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Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: March 2010 - June 2012
Priority Action #3: Provide information to the public on the City website. Newsletter, Citywide mail
outs, Prevention Program and in conjunction with Special Events.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Safety
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants
Implementation Timeline: February 2004-December 2006.
Priority Action #4: Encourage the public to prepare and maintain a 3-day preparedness kit for home
and work.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Safety
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #5: Maintain CERT program for the City.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Safety
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going.
Priority Action #6: Coordinate the development of a multi-jurisdictional plan.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Safety
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants.
Implementation Timeline: On-going.
Priority Action #7: Encourage and assist in development of rnulti-jurisdictional/ multi-functional
training and exercises to enhance hazard mitigation.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Safety
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants.
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #8: Improve hazard warning and response planning.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Safety
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants.
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Priority Action #9: Maintain established City Working Group to update and monitor the (hazard
mitigation) plan.
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Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Safety
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants.
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.11 CITY OF LA MESA
The City of La Mesa (La Mesa) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for
La Mesa summarized in Table 5.11-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5-11-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in La Mesa
,
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized
Loss - Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
1,701
56,880*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
731
25,333*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
205,777
7,131,240*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
19
952*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
85,152
4,266,578*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
11
0**
Potential
Exposure
for
Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
395
0**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
0
404
56,195
0
0
177
25,030
0
0
49,826
7,045,945
0
0
1
946
0
0
4,482
4,239,688
0
0
1
124
0
0
0
250,010
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the La Mesa LPG as their top five.
• Fire
• Flood
• Landslide
• Dam Failure
• Earthquake
5.11.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides La Mesa's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.11.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in La Mesa and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of La
Mesa, as shown in Table 5.11-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• City of La Mesa Fire Prevention Bureau
Adoption of Fire Codes
Review plans and sites for code compliance
Weed abatement program
Public education.
• City of La Mesa Community Development Department (including Building)
Coordinates the adoption of applicable codes
Develops ordinances
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Reviews site plans for code compliance
Structure assessment following damage
City of La Mesa Planning and Zoning Department
Maintains general plan
Oversees development process with in the City
City of La Mesa Engineering Department
Develops and administers ordinances and policies for the City infrastructure
City of La Mesa Public Works Department
Table 5.11-2
City of La Mesa: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in CIS and/or HAZUS
H . Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Community development and Public Works
Community development and Public Works
Community development and Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
All Departments
Community Development and Public Works
Police Department and Fire Department
All Departments
The legal and regulatory capabilities of La Mesa are shown in Table 5.11-3. which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of La Mesa. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.11-3
City of La Mesa: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management,
hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Does State
Prohibit?
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
5.11.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.11-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to La Mesa such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.11-4
City of La Mesa: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
1.
J.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new
developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Other -SAN DAG Grant
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Y
Y
Y-Vote required
Y
Y
Y-Vote required
Y-Vote required
UK
Y
Y
5.11.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are La Mesa's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works participated in the La Mesa LPG. These members provided input to the La
Mesa LPG leads: Greg McAlpine and Kathy Feilen. Once developed, City staff submitted the plan to
CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once approved by FEMA the plan will be taken to the City Council
for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input.. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by La Mesa's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation
Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
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5.11.2.1 Goals
The City of La Mesa has developed the following 9 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goal 9).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development
Goal 2. Increase public understanding, support, and demand for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve coordination and communication with federal, state, local and tribal
governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to":
Goal 5. Floods
Goal 6. Wildfires
Goal 7. Dam Failure
Goal 8. Geological Hazards
Goal 9. Extremely Hazardous Materials Releases
5.11.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of La Mesa developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 9 identified goals. The City of La Mesa developed objectives to assist in
achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.11.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development.
Objective 1A: Encourage and facilitate the updating of general plans and
ordinances to limit development in hazard areas.
zoning
Action 1 A1 Continue to update plans and ordinances to stay current with mitigation
responsibilities.
Action 1 A2 Update City's General plan
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Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant future development, (continued)
Objective 1 .B.
Action 1.B.1
Action 1.B.2
Objective 1 .C.
Action 1.C.1
Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes that protect
renovated existing assets and new development in hazard areas.
Continue to require code compliance in areas such as earthquake (seismic)
construction.
Continue to require code compliance in weed abatement in brush areas.
Encourage consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning ordinance
and building codes.
Continue current practice of code enforcement in all areas that require compliance.
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Continue to make available information regarding hazard mitigation in the City of La
Mesa through print media and the city website.
Action 2.A.2 Continue to increase awareness through public contacts in City facilities and field
opportunities.
Objective 2.B: Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify', prioritize, and implement mitigation actions.
Action 2.B.1 Continue to use County and Cal EMA to coordinate and assist in implementation of
mitigation awareness and efforts.
Objective 2.C: Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Action 2.C.1 Continue to provide information to businesses during annual fire prevention inspections.
Objective 2.D: Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented statewide.
Action 2.D.1 Continue to update the city website with information regarding mitigation efforts.
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Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among state, local and tribal officials.
Action 3.A.1 Continue to be a part in the efforts of the County UDC as well as other partnerships
with agencies that have a mutual interest in hazard mitigation.
Action 3.A.2 Continue to conduct annual EOC drills at the city level.
Action 3.A.3 Continue to participate in the regional multi-jurisdictional training and exercise
program.
Objective 3.B: Development model liazard mitigation plan and provide technical
assistance to State agencies, local and tribal governments to prepare
Jiazard mitigation plans.
Action 3.B.1 At the regional level, continue to be a part of the development of the regional plan.
Objective 3.C: Promote the use of volunteers in preparing the community
before, during and after disasters
Action 3.C.1 Continue to train residents as CERT Team members.
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments.
Action 4.A.1 Continue participation at the UDC level in the region.
Action 4.A.2 Maintain relationships with Helix Water including disaster drill cross participation.
Action 4.A.3 Continue relationships with local service groups and other community members.
Objective 4.B: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
plans.
Action 4.B.1 Continue to provide assistance if needed to Chamber of Commerce and other local
groups with an interest in hazard mitigation.
Objective 4.C: Improve the State's capability and efficiency at administering
pre-and post-disaster mitigation .
Action 4.C.1 Continue to include the County, Cal EMA and others in the cities annual EOC drill.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 5. A: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of floods within the 100-year floodplain.
Action 5.A.1 Continue to pursue grant funding for flood control projects as needed.
Objective 5.B: Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding.
Action 5.B.1 Continue to maintain Alvarado Creek drainage in this flood prone area.
Action 5.B.2 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Goal 6: Redi
parti
ownt
Objective 6. A:
Action 6.A.1
Action 6.A.2
Objective 6.B:
Action 6.B.1
Objective 6.C:
Action 6.C.1
ice the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
cularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
id facilities, due to wildfires.
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires in new development areas.
Continue to enforce fire codes involving new construction.
Continue to ensure street width and turn-around regulations are met in these
urban/interface areas.
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of wildfires.
Continue current practice of weed abatement in all city areas that are vulnerable.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management).
Continue to participate in Zone, County and State mutual and automatic aid
agreements.
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SECTION I I \ I Goals, Objectives and Actions
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to dam failure.
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Action 7.A. 1 Although the Lake Murray Dam is outside city limits, monitor and cooperate with the City
of San Diego to reduce the possible effects of dam failure to the City of La Mesa,
Action 7.A.2 Update Dam Inundation plans
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure (continued).
Action 7.A.3 Maintain communications with the City of San Diego regarding dam failure at Lake
Murray.
Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 8.A.1 Continue use of current California Building Code in all areas of new construction
and remodel activity within the City.
5,11.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 10 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Update General Plan.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development Department
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Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: June 2010 through December 2012
Action Item #2: Through print media and the city website, continue to make available information
regarding hazard mitigation in the City of La Mesa
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #3: Continue to use County and CalEMA to coordinate and assist in implementation of
mitigation awareness and efforts.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #4: Continue current practice of weed abatement in all city areas that are vulnerable.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #5: Continue to participate in Zone, County and State mutual and automatic aid
agreements.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #6: Coordinate with other agencies and departments on training and planning for terrorist
activities.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and possible grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #7: Maintain communication links that disseminate intelligence information.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Police Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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Action Item #8: Continue use of current California Building Code in all areas of new construction and
remodel activity within the City.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #9: Continue to conduct EOC drills at the city and regional level.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and possible grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #10: At the regional level, continue to be a part of the development of the regional plan.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and possible grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.12 CITY OF LEMON GROVE
The City of Lemon Grove (Lemon Grove) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including
detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify
the top hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss
estimates for Lemon Grove summarized in Table 5.12-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.12-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Lemon Grove
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss -
Includes shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
0
25,650*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
0
8,824*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
0
2,483,956*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
0
365*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
0
1,635,821*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
0
0**
Potential
Exposure for
Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
0
0**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
105
131
34
41
9,571
11,542
2
2
8,963
8,963
1
1
3
4
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
188
0
25,058
0
79
0
8,606
0
22,239
0
2,422,589
0
1
0
361
0
4,482
0
1,617,894
0
0
0
46
0
0
0
21,591
Represents 100-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios
shake and landslide).
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios
shake and landslide).
(shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
(shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Lemon Grove LPG as their top five.
• Earthquake
• Flood
• Landslide
• Wildfire
• Dam Failure
5.12.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Lemon Grove's
fiscal capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified
mitigation action items.
5.12.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Lemon Grove and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of
Lemon Grove, as shown in Table 5.12-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• City of Lemon Grove Fire Department
- Includes Fire Prevention Department, Fire Plans and Subdivision Review
o Plans review of compliance with State, Federal and Local ordinances.
o Evaluation of water supply needs and establishing the location of current and future water
supply needs.
- Fire Prevention Inspections Department
o Conducts scheduled inspections of new construction.
o Initiate compliance Inspection of Hazardous Occupancies.
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City of Lemon Grove Community Services Department
- Streets Division: Responsible for repairing and maintaining streets, curbs, gutters, storm drain
channels, street sweeping and sidewalks
- Parks Division: Responsible for maintaining trees and landscaping in public right-of-way.
- Sewer Division: Identify sewer spills and mediate such spills.Facilities Division: Responsible
for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of City facilities.
City of Lemon Grove Community Development Department
- Planning: Oversees implementation of General Plan requirements and reviews projects to
ensure minimal adverse impacts from flood plains, slopes, canyons and grading.
- Building: Reviews proposed projects for conformance to State and local building codes
City of Lemon Grove Engineering Services Department
- Storm water: Reduction of urban runoff and storm water to the greatest extent possible.
- Reviews project site designs and street and public improvements for proper engineering design.
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
- Provide law enforcement services (scene security, traffic and crowd control, and criminal
investigation) at scene of a disaster.
- Department policies and procedures to respond to and manage critical incidents.
Table 5.12-2
City of Lemon Grove: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Community Development-Director, Senior Planner,
Engineer Service-City Engineer, Associate
Engineer
Community Development-Director, Senior Planner,
Engineer Service-City Engineer, Associate
Engineer
Community Development-Director, Senior Planner,
Engineer Service-City Engineer, Associate
Engineer
Engineering services - City Engineer
Engineering Services - On-call consultants
Fire Department-Fire Chief
Community Development Department Engineering
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H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
N
Y
Y
Services
City Manager
City Manager-Grant Writer
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Lemon Grove are shown in Table 5.12-3, which presents the
existing ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Lemon Grove. Examples of
legal and/or regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision
ordnances, special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans,
capital improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate
disclosure plans.
Table 5.12-3
City of Lemon Grove: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management, hillside or
steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Does State
Prohibit?
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.12.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.12-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Lemon Grove such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.12-4
City of Lemon Grove: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
1.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
5.12.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Lemon Grove's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works provided input to the Lemon Grove LPG. The Lemon Grove LPG
members were:
• Graham Mitchell, City Manager
• Tim Smith, Deputy Fire Chief
• Carol Dick, Director, Community Development
• Pat Lund, City Engineer
Once developed, City staff submitted the plan to the State of California and to FEMA for approval. Once
approved by FEMA the plan will be taken to the lemon Grove City Council for adoption.
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Public meetings were held throughout the County to present these preliminary goals, objectives and
actions to citizens and to receive public input. At these meetings, specific consideration was given to
hazard identification/profiles and the vulnerability assessment results. The following sections present the
hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as prepared by Lemon Grove's LPG in conjunction with the
Hazard Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.12.2.1 Goals
The City of Lemon Grove has developed the following 5 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 3. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, and local
governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to":
Goal 4. Floods.
GoalS. Earthquakes.
5.12.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Lemon Grove developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 5 identified goals. The City of Lemon Grove developed objectives to
assist in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were
developed that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and
implementation of the action items is provided in Section 5.12.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Objective 1 A: Facilitate the development or updating of general plans and
zoning ordinances to limit development in hazard areas.
Action 1 .A.1 Update the General Plan every as needed.
Action 1A2 Attract and retain qualified, professional and experienced staff.
Action 1 A3 Update Fire and Building Codes and ordinances.
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Goal 2: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 2. A:
Action 2.A.1
Action 2.A.2
Action 2.A.3
Objective2.B:
Action 2.B.1
Objective 2.C.
Action 2.C.1
Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practices among local officials.
Continue to build and support local partnerships, such as the United Disaster
Council (UDC) and Urban Area Working Group (UAWG) and the coordination of
mutual aid agreements.
Build a team of community volunteers to work with the community before, during
and after a disaster.
Continue to incorporate hazard mitigation concerns into City of Lemon Grove
planning and budgetary processes.
Solicit community organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Continue to communicate with local civic groups, schools and employees to
encourage them to promote hazard mitigation as common safe working conditions.
Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation
principles and practices among local residents.
Continue to publish educational information in the City newsletter and on the City's
website.
Goal 3: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state and local governments.
Objective 3 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with federal,
state and local governments.
Action 3.A.1 Continue to build and support local partnerships, such as the United Disaster
Council (UDC) and Urban Area Working Group (UAWG) and the coordination of
mutual aid agreements.
Action 3.A.2 Continue to encourage development of standardized Emergency Operations Plans
within the City of Lemon Grove that coordinate with countywide Emergency
Operations Plans.
Action 3.A.3 Continue to develop multi-jurisdictional multi-functional training and exercises to
enhance hazard mitigation.
Action 3.A.4 Continue to maintain working relationships with agencies providing resources and
expertise that further hazard mitigation efforts.
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Goal 3: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state and local governments (continued).
Objective 3.B: Support a coordinated permitting activities process.
Action 3.B.1 Continue to utilize notification procedures for all permits that support affected
agencies.
Action 3.B.2 Continue to streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Action 3.B.3 Continue to exchange resources and work with other agencies.
Action 3.B.4 Continue efforts towards consolidating the administration of fire resources for the
Cities of Lemon Grove, La Mesa and El Cajon,
Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical infrastructure and public facilities
due to floods.
Objective 4 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Action 4.A.1 Review and update existing flood control standards, zoning and building
requirements.
Action 4.A.2 Continue policies that discourage growth in flood-prone areas.
Action 4.A.3 Continue to seek pre-disaster mitigation funding.
Action 4.A.4 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical infrastructure and public facilities
due to earthquakes.
Objective 5 A: Develop programs to limit damage and losses due to earthquakes
Action 5.A.1 Continue to periodically update Building Codes to reflect current standards.
Action 5.A.2 Continue to identify hazard-prone structures using CIS.
Action 5.A.3 Continue to construct critical infrastructure and public facilities that will remain
functional after earthquakes.
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5.12.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 10 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Continue to build and support local partnerships, such as the United Disaster
Council (UDC) and Urban Area working Group (UAWG), and the coordination
of mutual aid agreements.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Deputy Fire Chief
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #2: Continue to incorporate hazard mitigation concerns into City of Lemon Grove
planning and budgetary processes.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City Manager, Finance Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February - March of each fiscal year
Action Item #3: Continue to publish educational information in the City newsletter and
on the City's website.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City Manager Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #4: Continue to encourage development of standardized Emergency Operations
Plans within the City of Lemon Grove that coordinate with countywide
Emergency Operations Plans.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Deputy Fire Chief
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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Action Item #5: Continue to develop multi-jurisdictional multi-functional training and exercises to
enhance hazard mitigation.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Deputy Fire Chief
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grant Funds (SHSG, UASI)
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #6: Continue efforts towards consolidating the administration of fire resources
for the Cities of Lemon Grove, La Mesa and El Cajon
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Deputy Fire Chief
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #7: Continue to review and update existing flood control standards, zoning, and
building requirements.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Comm. Dev. Director
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #8: Continue policies that discourage growth in flood-prone areas.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City Manager
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #9: Update Building and Fire Codes to reflect current standards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City Manager
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: As State codes change
Action Item #10: Continue to identify hazard-prone areas using GIS.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Deputy Fire Chief
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.13 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
The City of National City (National City) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including
detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify
the top hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, Local Planning Groups (LPGs) were supplied
with exposure/loss estimates for National City summarized in Table 5.13-1. See Section 4.0 for additional
details.
Table 5.13-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in National City
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm
/ Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized
Loss-
Includes
shaking,
liquefaction
and landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
1,998
56,522*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
496
15,776*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
139,624
4,440,944*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
184
892*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
824,633
3,997,676*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
53
0**
Potential
Exposure
for
Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
31,044
0**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
2,854
8,584
893
2,735
251,380
769,903
118
259
528,841
1,160,760
20
29
24,557
30,327
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
0
7
1,306
0
2
0
0
563
0
0
0
5
0
0
22,409
0
1
5
0
192
60,384
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
0
9
55,054
0
0
2
15,749
0
0
563
4,433,344
0
0
5
881
0
0
22,409
3,948,378
0
0
1
125
0
0
192
872,901
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following were identified
by the National City LPG as their top hazards:
• Dam Failure/Floods: Sweetwater dam failure
• Earthquakes: proximity to local faults (e.g. Rose Canyon Fault); older structures; potential for
loss of life, injuries, and damage to property, as well as disruption of services is significant
• Hazmat Release: three freeways (i.e. 1-5,1-805, & SR-54) and railway pass through the City
making it susceptible to hazardous spills, releases, or accidents; several industrial facilities in
the City handle hazardous materials on a regular basis
• Structure Fires: older structures
• Tsunami: proximity to waterfront may affect maritime business industry
5.13.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides National City's
fiscal capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified
mitigation action items.
5.13.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in National City and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of
National City, as shown in Table 5.13-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• City of National City Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Emergency Rescue and Response
Fire Suppression
Code Enforcement
Public Education
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Emergency Management
Weed Abatement
City of National City Development Services Department
General Plan
Development Standards (Building, Planning, Engineering)
Development Review Process
Code Enforcement
Zoning Ordinances
Traffic Control
City of National City Police Department
Enforcement
Investigation
Security
Emergency Response
Traffic Control
Table 5.13-2
City of National City: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planner(s) or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Development Services Department
Development Services Department
Fire/Development Services Department/Police
Development Services Department
Fire/Development Services Department/Police
Fire/Development Services Department/Police
City Manager's Office/Fire/Police
Fire/Development Services Department/Police
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The legal and regulatory capabilities of National City are shown in Table 5.13-3, which presents the
existing ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of National City. Examples of
legal and/or regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision
ordinances, special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans,
capital improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate
disclosure plans.
Table 5.13-3
City of National City: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinance, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodpiain management, storm water management, hillside
or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements^
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Does State
Prohibit?
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.13.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.13-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to National City such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.13-4
City of National City: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
B. Capital improvements project funding
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
1.
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes- eligible, but limited accessibility
Yes- eligible, but limited accessibility
No- requires voter approval
Yes- Sewer Only
Yes- Parks Only
No- requires voter approval
No- requires voter approval
No
Yes- subject to Council approval
5.13.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are National City's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, Planning, Engineering, and Redevelopment provided input to the National City LPG. The
National City LPG members were:
• Ray Pe (Community Development Department)
• Walter Amedee (Fire Department)
• Peggy Chapin (Development Services Department)
• Martin Reeder (Development Services Department)
• Mike Harlan (Police Department)
• Din Daneshfar (Development Services Department)
Once developed. City staff submitted the final plan to CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once approved,
the plan will be taken to the City Council for adoption.
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The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by the County's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation
Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.13.2.1 Goals
The City of National City has developed the following 8 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goal 8).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant developments for new development.
Goal 2. Promote public understanding, support and demand for hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state and other
local governments.
Reduce the possibility of damage and losses of existing assets, critical facilities/infrastructure,
and City-owned facilities, and particularly impacts to people, due to:
Goal 5. Earthquakes
Goal 6. Floods
Goal?. Structural Fire/Wildfire
GoalS. Tsunamis
Goal 9. Manmade Hazards (See Attachment A)
5.13.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of National City developed the following broad list objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 8 identified goals. The City of National City developed objectives to
assist in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were
developed that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and
implementation of the action items is provided in Section 5.13.2.3.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster resistant developments for new development.
Objective 1 A:
Action 1.A.1
Action 1 .A.2
Objective 1.B:
Action 1.B.1
Action IB. 2
Objective 1 .C:
Action 1.C.1
Action 1.C.2
Objective 1 .D:
Action 1.D.1
Action 1 .D.2
Objective 1 .E:
Action 1.E.1
Action 1.E.2
Continue to address natural hazards in future general plan updates.
Continue to update the General Plan periodically.
Continue to update the Land Use Code periodically.
Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes for new
development and renovation that will protect these assets and new
development in hazard areas.
Adopt and implement current building and fire codes per state cycle.
Continue to regularly adopt and implement existing building codes
Continue to implement National City land use code and enforce
building codes.
Encourage and improve communications between the Development Services
Department and Fire Department.
Cross-train staff from Development Services Department and Fire on current
relevant codes.
Encourage future development that incorporates planning that
will not exacerbate hazardous conditions.
Review annually and update as necessary the Flood Plain Ordinance periodically.
Continue to update Land Use Codes periodically.
Consider appropriate zoning that will limit future development in
hazard areas.
Implement Geographic Information System (GIS) program citywide.
Use GIS and Census data to plot hazard areas for new development.
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Conduct workshops with Neighborhood Councils, Chamber of Commerce,
interested groups, schools, individual homeowners, and business community on
hazards that require advance preparedness.
Action 2.A.2 Continue to promote disaster preparedness with the distribution of print materials or
videos.
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Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective 2. B:
Action 2.B.1
Action 2.B.2
Action 2.B.3
Action 2.B.4
Objective 2.C:
Action 2.C.1
Action 2.C.2
Objective 2.D:
Action 2.D.1
Objective 2.E:
Action 2.E.1
Action 2.E.2
Promote partnerships between the state, counties and other local
governments to identify , prioritize and implement mitigation actions.
Participate in workgroup activities with the County Office of Emergency Services
(OES), Unified Disaster Council (UDC).
Participate in workgroup activities with other municipalities.
Participate in workgroup activities with SANDAG.
Participate in workgroup activities with Caltrans.
Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Conduct workshops with the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, etc.
Conduct informational meetings with business owners/managers.
Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented citywide.
Develop method to keep community informed of progress.
Discourage building construction that exacerbates hazardous
conditions.
Actively implement code enforcement for building without permits.
Actively implement code enforcement for hazardous occupancies in accordance
with adopted codes.
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials.
Action 3.A.1 Update and adopt the City of National City Emergency Plan every 10 years.
Action 3.A.2 Update and adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan every 5 years.
Objective. 3.B: Develop a hazard mitigation plan and provide technical assistance
to implement the plan .
Action 3.B.1 Work with the Fire Department, Development Services Department, Community
Development Department, and Police Department to develop the hazard mitigation
plan.
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Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards (continued).
Objective 3.B: Develop a hazard mitigation plan and provide technical assistance
to implement the plan (continued).
Action 3.B.2 Implement hazard mitigation plan recommendations.
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state and other local governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies and other local governments.
Action 4.A.1 Continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross, County
Office of Emergency Services (OES), Unified Disaster Council (UDC), and Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop mitigation plans.
Action 4.A.2 Continue support/participation in regional programs to include HIRT, USAR, and
MMST
Objective 4.B: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 4.B.1 Hold seminars to encourage organizations to take mitigation actions. This initiative
can be developed in modular format to address the information needs of a range of
target groups.
Action 4.B.2 Make available a copy of the completed Hazard Mitigation Plan for the public to
view.
Objective 4.C: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
andpost- disaster mitigation.
Action 4.C.1 Work with the Fire Department, Development Services Department, Community
Development Department, and Police Department to develop hazard mitigation
plan.
Action 4.C.2 Maintain an Emergency Response Plan.
Action 4.C.3 Schedule Emergency Response Plan Exercises.
Action 4.C.4 Conduct on-going education programs to inform the community of pre-and post
disaster advice.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people and critical facilities/infrastructure due to
earthquakes.
Objective 5 A.
Action 5.A.1
Action 5.A.2
Action 5.A.3
Action 5.A.4
Action 5.A.5
Action 5.A.6
Action 5.A.7
Objective 5.B.
Action 5.B.1
Action 5.B.2
Action 5.B.3
Action 5.B.4
Objective 5.C.
Action 5.C.1
Action 5.C.2
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to earthquakes.
Conduct workshops with Neighborhood Councils, Chamber of Commerce, individual
homeowners, and business community on hazards that require advance
preparedness.
Recommend that the City retrofit the City Hall as funds become available.
Actively pursue grant funds and other funding sources to retrofit City Hall.
Maintain an Emergency Response Plan.
Regularly schedule Emergency Response Plan Exercises with City staff.
Maintain search and rescue equipment deployment objectives.
Determine structural safety of buildings to be used for care and shelter of evacuees.
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of earthquakes
Adopt and implement existing building codes.
Conduct inspections of at-risk structures that conduct care for children, seniors, and
other group homes.
Conduct inspections of child care facilities, senior facilities, and other facilities where
occupants may be severely impacted to ensure the structures are structurally safe.
Conduct informational meetings with Neighborhood Councils, Chamber of
Commerce, individual homeowners, and business community.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from
earthquakes.
Implement GIS program citywide.
Use GIS and Census data to locate vulnerable buildings.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing asset
particularly people and critical facilities/infrastructure due
floods.
Objective 6 A:
Action 6.A.1
Action 6.A.2
Action 6.A.3
Action 6.A.4
Action 6.A.5
Action 6.A.6
Objective 6.B:
Action 6.B.1
Action 6.B.2
Objective 6.C:
Action 6.C.1
Action 6.C.2
Action 6.C.3
Objective 6.D.
Action 6.D.1
Action 6.D.2
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility
damage and losses due to floods.
Maintain Flood Retrofitting for Residential Structures.
Maintain Storm Water System in Operable Conditions.
Reduce Impervious Surfaces through implementation of a landscape ordinance
encroaches previous site design.
Maintain and update a city-wide Evacuation Plan.
Maintain search and rescue equipment deployment objectives.
s,
to
of
that
Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to
effects of floods within the 100-year floodplain.
the
Maintain adequate materials to disperse to the public for installing water barriers
when necessary.
Construct detention basins when necessary and review new development for
adequate design features.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods
(e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation,
California Department of Water Resources).
Regularly participate in workgroup activities with the County.
Regularly participate in workgroup activities with the Caltrans.
Regularly participate in workgroup activities with the other municipalities.
Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding.
Prepare and implement Best Management Practices for all new development.
Schedule Flood Mitigation and recovery Interactive Exercises.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people and critical facilities/infrastructure due to
floods (continued)
Objective 6.E: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information
about the relative vulnerability of assets from flooding.
Action 6.E.1 Implement GIS program citywide.
Action 6.E.2 Use GIS and Census data to locate vulnerable buildings.
Action 6.E.3 Require Hydrology Studies be prepared for all new development, except single
family residences.
Action 6.E.4 Use Hydrological Modeling Techniques for large developments.
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people and critical facilities/infrastructure due to
structural fire/wildfire.
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to structural fire/wildfire.
Action 7.A.1 Regularly maintain a Fire Prevention Program.
Action 7.A.2 Regularly maintain a Pre-Fire Plan Program.
Action 7.A.3 Regularly maintain a Fire Suppression Program.
Action 7.A.4 Assess staffing levels of Fire Prevention Staff and increase as appropriate.
Action 7.A.5 Develop a Housing Inspection Program and routinely conduct housing inspections
of homes over 50 years old.
Action 7.A.6 Conduct a Housing Outreach Program.
Action 7.A.7 Maintain/update ail Arson Registrants with required registration and conditions of
probation or parole.
Objective 7.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of structural fire/wildfire .
Action 7.B.1 Maintain response times, pumping capacity and apparatus and equipment
deployment objectives.
Action 7.B.2 Annually assess staffing levels and ensure adequate staffing is available to meet
fire suppression objectives.
Action 7.B.3 Maintain standard operating procedures for fire ground operations.
Action 7.B.4 Conduct annual wildland fire fighting and ICS training to ensure operational
readiness.
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Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people and critical facilities/infrastructure due to
structural fire/wildfire (continued).
Objective 7.B:
Actiojn] 7.B.5
Action 7.B.6
Objective 7.C:
Action 7.C.1
Action 7.C.2
Action 7.C.3
Action 7.C.4
Objective 7.D:
Action 7.D.1
Action 7.D.2
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of structural fire/wildfire (continued).
Identify and work to eliminate non-fire resistant roofs.
Install automatic fire detection and extinguishing systems in buildings according to
adopted codes.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate structural
fire/wildfire.
Maintain mutual/auto aid agreements with neighboring municipalities.
Maintain an inspection process to ensure buildings are constructed in accordance
with adopted codes.
Conduct evacuation drills in high rise buildings.
Maintain/update all Arson Registrants with required registration and conditions of
probation or parole.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from
structural fire/wildfire.
Implement CIS program citywide.
Use CIS and Census data to locate vulnerable buildings.
5.13.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 9 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
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Priority Action #1: Update the General Plan.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: FY 09 - FY 11
Priority Action #2: Maintain response times, pumping capacity, and apparatus and equipment
deployment objectives.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: City General Fund, Community Development Block Grant along with
other applicable funding sources.
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2015
Priority Action #3: Maintain/update all Arson Registrants with required registration and conditions
of probation or parole.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Police Department
Potential Funding Source: General/Other Applicable Funds
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2015
Priority Action #4: Work with the Regional Terrorism Threat Advisory Council (RTTAC).
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Police Department
Potential Funding Source: General/Other Applicable Funds
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2015
Priority Action #5: Continue Maintenance of the Storm Water System in Operable Conditions
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Department of Public Works/Development Services Department
Potential Funding Source: CDBG, Gas Tax, Sewer System Maintenance, and General Funds
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2015
Priority Action #6: Implement code enforcement for buildings without permits.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Development Services Department
Potential Funding Source: Citation fees/General fund
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2015
Priority Action #7: Maintain a Fire prevention Program
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General/Other Applicable Funds
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2015
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Priority Action #8: Implement GIS Program
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Development Services Department
Potential Funding Source: General/Other Applicable Funds
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - December 2015
Priority Action #9: Continue to update Land Use Code periodically.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: FY 09 - FY 11
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5.14 CITY OF OCEANSIDE
The City of Oceanside (Oceanside) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for
Oceanside summarized in Table 5.14-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.14-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Oceanside
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annuaiized
Loss - Includes
shaking,
liquefaction
and landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
76
33,755
179,626*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
54
11,437
64,642*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
15,201
3,219,516
18,196,723*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
3
285
1,964*
Potential
Exposure/Loss
for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
13,445
1,277,285
8,802,059*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
56
259**
Potential
Exposure for
Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
222,319
1,523,489**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
19,007
37,323
6,715
12,878
1,890,273
3,625,157
217
368
972,529
1,649,266
57
77
220,310
332,100
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
0
0
2,108
0
0
1,059
0
0
298,109
0
0
46
0
0
206,158
0
0
5
0
0
578
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
1,402
2,795
161,361
0
470
849
58,273
0
132,305
238,994
16,403,850
0
7
21
1,824
0
31,372
94,116
8,174,621
0
2
10
222
0
4
2,208
1,508,295
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and
liquefaction, and shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Oceanside LPG as their top five.
• Flooding: 25,50 & 100 year storms and vegetation clogged river/creek channels, history
• Earthquake: Proximity to local faults, history
• Coastal Storms/Erosion/Tsunami: Constant and historical - proximity to Pacific Ocean,
history
• Wildfire: Climate, location, and natural vegetation types, history
• Human caused hazards: Spills, releases, accidents, criminal activity, terrorist activity, history
5.14.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Oceanside's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.14.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Oceanside and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of
Oceanside, as shown in Table 5.14-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• City of Oceanside Fire Department
- Emergency Response and Rescue services
- Fire Prevention Division
- Development Plans Review
- Fire & Life Safety Inspection
- Beach Lifeguard Services
- Hazardous Materials Response and Evaluation
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• City of Oceanside Police Department
- Police Services
- Harbor PD Services
- Emergency Public Notification
— Evacuation Coordination
• City of Oceanside Public Works Department
- Low Level Hazardous Waste clean up
- Streets and Sidewalks
- Lighting District
- Fleet Management
- Harbor/Beach Maintenance
- Harbor Management
• City of Oceanside Administrative Services
- Finance Services
- Human Services
- Administrative Services
- Government Services
- Information Technology Services
• City of Oceanside Water Utilities Department
- Water Services
- Wastewater management
- GIS Services
— Storm water Control and Monitoring
• City of Oceanside Development Services
- Building Division
- Building Inspection
- Engineering Division
- Planning Division
• City of Oceanside Economic and Community Development Department
- Property Management
- Redevelopment Services
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- Economic Development
• Neighborhood Services
- Code Enforcement
- Housing Department
- Parks and Recreation Division
• Library Services
Table 5.14-2
City of Oceanside: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of natural
and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F, Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in CIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J . Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Department/Agency and Position
Planning & Engineering Department
Engineering & Building Department
Directors
Planning & Engineering Department
Directors
Engineering Department - City Engineer
Contracted as needed
City of Oceanside Water Department - GIS
Specialist
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Oceanside are shown in Table 5.14-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Oceanside. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special puipose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.14-3
City of Oceanside: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management, hillside or
steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
Local
Authority
(Y/NO
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Does State
Prohibit?
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.14.12 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.14-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Oceanside such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.14-4
City of Oceanside: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
1.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Y
Y
Y - 2/3 Majority popular vote required
Y
Y
Y
Y - Majority popular vote required
N
N
5.14.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Need note about plan update process
Listed below are Oceanside's updated specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential
actions. For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the
goal. Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and
goal.
The updated goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized
hazard identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-term hazard
reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and objectives,
the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning documents,
codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES to
specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall Plan.
Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including Fire,
Police, and Public Works provided input to the Oceanside LPG. The Oceanside LPG update members
were:
Joe Urban, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Ken Matsumoto, Division Chief
Don Hadley - Deputy City Manager
Joseph Arranaga - Public Works Director
Lonnie Thibodeaux - Water Utilities Director
George Buell - Development Services Director
Michael Sherwood - Information Technologies Director
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Once completed, City staff will submit the final plan to CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once
approved by FEMA the plan will be taken to the City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input. Specific questions were asked and
the public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. All comments were reviewed and were
incorporated into the draft plan as appropriate. The following sections present the hazard-related goals,
objectives and actions as prepared by the City of Oceanside's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard
Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials and local citizens.
5.142.1 Goals
The City of Oceanside has developed the following 10 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goal 10).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Increase public understanding, support, and demand for effective hazard
mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve coordination and communication with federal, state, local and tribal
governments.
Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and State-owned facilities, due to:
Goal 5. Floods
Goal 6. Wildfires
Goal 7. Storm Surge/Coastal Erosion
GoalS. Infestations/Diseases
Goal 9. Geological Hazards
Goal 10. Other Manmade Hazards
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5.142.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Oceanside developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 44 12 (add man-made threats) identified goals. The City of Oceanside
developed objectives to assist in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives,
specific actions were developed that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the
prioritization and implementation of the action items is provided in Section 5.14.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Objective 1 A:
Action 1.A.1
Objective J.B:
Action 1.B.1
Facilitate the adoption, development or updating of Building,
Engineering and Fire Codes and zoning ordinances to improve
resistance to hazards and control development in high-hazard
areas.
Adoption of most current Building, Engineering and Fire Codes
Discourage the present lack of State and Federal inter-
departmental cooperation that exacerbates hazardous conditions.
Pursue vegetation management within river and creek channels
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Enhance public awareness of hazard mitigation efforts utilizing Oceanside's local
public access channel (KOCT - Oceanside Ca.) and available print medias
Action 2.A.2 Increase awareness of individual homeowners, other property owners, the business
community, and others in the importance of taking proactive steps to mitigate the
risk of hazards through use of the City's quarterly magazine
Action 2.A.3 Promote "Personal Preparedness" by production and distribution of video and print
materials through public access television and local libraries. Continued
development and increase of local CERT Team members and capabilities.
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Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation
principles and practice among state, local and tribal officials.
Action 3.A.1 Build and support local partnerships, such as the Unified Disaster Council (UDC)
and Homeland Preparedness Coordination Council (HPCC), and the coordination of
mutual aid agreements to reduce vulnerability to hazards and improve post-incident
recovery
Action 3.A.2 Build hazard mitigation concerns into the City's planning process
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments^
Action 4.A.1 Plan, practice, exercise, and operate the City's Emergency Operations Center
(HOC) following the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and
Incident Command System (ICS).
Action 4.A.2 Encourage further refinement and updating of the City's Emergency Operations
Plan coordinated with bordering community's emergency plans and the County-wide
Emergency Operations Plan.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City
of Oceanside owned facilities, due to identified hazards
including flooding, earthquake, coastal storms/ erosion/
tsunami, wildfire, and human caused hazards.
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to identified hazards including flooding,
earthquake, coastal storm si erosion! tsunami, wildfire, and human
caused hazards.
Action 5.A.1 Develop an integrated communication/notification plan utilizing Geographic
Information Systems (CIS) technology and the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS)
including information about road closures, evacuation routes, shelters, emergency
medical access and updated event information. Includes development of a
countywide damage assessment team.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City
of Oceanside owned facilities, due to identified hazards
including flooding, earthquake, coastal storms/ erosion/
tsunami, wildfire, and human caused hazards (continued).
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to identified hazards including flooding,
earthquake, coastal storms/ erosion/tsunami, wildfire, and human
caused hazards (continued).
Action 5.A.2 Replacement of Oceanside Fire Stations #1 and #7 with a modern, hazard resistant,
emergency self-supported, facilities
Action 5.A.3 Replace underground fuel storage tanks with above ground tanks at all City facilities
Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City
of Oceanside owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 6 A: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability! to the
effects of floods within the 100-year flood-plain.
Action 6.A.1 Seek State and Federal agency cooperation in the control and management of
vegetation within local creek and river channels.
Action 6.A.2 Work with State and Federal authorities regarding regulations that add local
expense and time to flood control measures and maintenance activities.
Action 6.A.2 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to wildfires.
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires.
Action 7.A.1 Utilize aggressive vegetation management programs to provide buffer zones between
unimproved wildland and development
Action 7.A.2 Adopt local building ordinances which improve building standards in urban/wildland
interface areas including non-combustible fencing, boxed eaves, extruded metal window
frames, Class-A non-combustible roofs and exterior wall coverings, and protected attic
venting
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Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to severe weather (e.2., El Nino storms/,
thunderstorms, lightening, tsunamis, and extreme
temperatures).
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to severe weather.
Action 8.A.1 Coordinate with other County agencies in the utilization of SANDAG to develop CIS-
based severe weather zone mapping
Goal 9: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to dam failure.
Objective 9.A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Action 9.A.1 Work with State and Federal agencies to develop a comprehensive vegetation
management plan to reduce the overall vegetative mass that currently exists within
in the San Luis Rey River channel
5.14.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 5 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Pursue vegetation management within river and creek channels
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Works
Potential Funding Source: Federal Grant
Implementation Timeline: 2010-2015
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Action Item #2: Replacement of Oceanside Fire Stations #1 and #7 with a modern, hazard
resistant, emergency self-supported, facilities
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: City of Oceanside / Grants
Implementation Timeline: 2010-2015
Action Item #3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses of existing assets relating to the
Oceanside Pier structure due to: severe weather, earthquakes, storm surge and
salt-water corrosion.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City of Oceanside / County of San Diego
Potential Funding Source: Grant
Implementation Timeline: 2010-2015
Action Item #4: Relocation of the Haymar Sewer Truck Main due to multiple exposed areas of
the current pipeline being subjected to the possibility of being washed out during
storms/landslides and releasing raw sewage into the environment.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City of Oceanside / County of San Diego
Potential Funding Source: Grant
Implementation Timeline: 2010-015
Action Item #5: To construct anti-obstruction flood devices for each of the 5 bridges (Coast
Highway, Benet, Foussat, Douglas and College) that cross the San Luis Rey
River to protect against potential debris obstruction against bridge support
structures due to excessive debris flow.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City of Oceanside / County of San Diego
Potential Funding Source: Grant
Implementation Timeline: 2010-2015
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5.15 CITY OF Row AY
The City of Poway (Poway) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed critical
facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top hazards
threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for Poway
summarized in Table 5.15-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.15-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Poway
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm / Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake (Annualized
Loss - Includes
shaking, liquefaction
and landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
0
51,126*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
0
196,339*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x $1,000)
0
0
4,599,429*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
0
732*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x $1,000)
0
0
3,280,604*
Critical Facilities
Number
of
Critical
Facilities
0
3
0"
Potential
Exposure
for
Critical
Facilities
(x $1,000)
0
6,000
0**
Floods (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
3,986
5,345
1,301
1,745
14,390
28,045
12
16
1,666
3,805
9
11
6,178
8,044
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
2,515
11,354
0
874
4,030
0
169,170
1,120,165
0
56
27
0
317,358
98,302
0
5
39
0
106,157
261,013
0
Wildfire/ Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
3,720
4,826
36,900
0
1,141
1,696
11,904
0
348,023
469,703
3,044,913
0
4
32
106
0
20,162
116,278 ^
554,400
0
2
35
68
0
4,409
162,885
285,672
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Poway LPG as their top five. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Wildfire: historical data and destructive potential.
• Flooding: historical data.
• Manmade Hazards: are considered potential hazards.
• Earthquake Damage: not from epicenter in Poway area, but because of possible damage to our
electricity, water supplies, and wastewater collection system.
• Landslide/Rockslide: on Poway Grade and Pomerado Road may result from earthquake or heavy
rains.
5.15.1.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Poway's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.15.1.2 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Poway and their responsibilities related to hazard
mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations related
to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of Poway, as
shown in Table 5.15-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department resources
available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific resources
reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with knowledge of land
development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction practices related to
building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or manmade hazards,
floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with hazards in the
community.
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Table 5.15-2
City of Poway: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A, Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G, Personnel skilled in CIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Development Services - Planners, Engineers
Development Services - Engineers, Consultants;
Safety Services - Fire Marshal
Development Services - Planners, Engineers
Development Services - Planner, Engineers
Development Services - Consultants
Development Services - Planners, Engineers
Public Works - Managers;
Safety Servcies - Chief Officers
Administrative Services - IT Staff
Development Servcies - Consultants
City Manager Office - City Manager
Safety Services - Chief Officers
All Departments - Various Staff
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Poway are shown in Table 5.15-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Poway. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.15-3
City of Poway: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinance, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management, hillside or
steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.15.1.3 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.15-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Poway such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.15-4
City of Poway: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new
developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
No-requires 2/3 voter approval. Poway has special
districts for LMD and Lighting.
Yes for water and sewer
Yes
No-requires 2/3 voter approval
No-requires 2/3 voter approval
No
Yes, subject to Council approval.
5.15.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Poway's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire. Police, and Public Works provided input to the Poway LPG. The Poway LPG members were:
• Mark Sanchez, Safety Services
• Pat Ryan, Public Works
• Tom Howard, Public Works
• Jim Lyon, Development Services
• Jon Canavan, Safety Services
Once developed. City staff will present plan to the City Manager for submission to Cal EMA and FEMA.
Upon approval from FEMA, staff will present Plan to City Council for adoption.
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Public meetings were held throughout the County to present these preliminary goals, objectives and
actions to citizens and to receive public input. At these meetings, specific consideration was given to
hazard identification/profiles and the vulnerability assessment results. The following sections present the
hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as prepared by Poway's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard
Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.15.2.1 Goals
The City of Poway has developed the following 3 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See Attachment
A for Goal 3, Objective D).
Goal 1. Promote resistance to the effects of disasters upon development and infrastructure.
Goal 2. Promote public understanding, support and demand for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal3. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to people, existing assets and critical
facilities/infrastructure due to:
a. Wildfires
b. Flooding
c. Geological Hazards (landslide, rockslide, earthquake)
d. Manmade Hazards
5.15.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Poway developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 3 identified goals. The City of Poway developed objectives to assist in
achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.15.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote resistance to the effects of disasters upon development
and infrastructure.
Objective 1 A: The General Plan can be updated to further promote resistance to
the effects of disasters upon development and infrastructure.
Action 1 .A.1 Continue to evaluate and revise General Plan policies as necessary.
Action 1 .A.2 Continue to review and update FEMA maps regarding flood risk in Poway as
necessary.
Action 1 A3 Continue the evaluation of ways to improve the road access for emergency vehicles in
remote locations.
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Goal 1: Promote resistance to the effects of disasters upon development
and infrastructure, (continued)
Objective I A: The General Plan can be updated to further promote resistance to
the effects of disasters upon development and infrastructure
(continued).
Action 1 A4 Continue to update the Water Master Plan with particular attention to fire system
upgrades as needed.
Action 1 A5 Improve the use of technologies used in City's Emergency Operations Centers.
Action 1 A6 Maintain improved wildfire defensible space strategies.
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
effective hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase their awareness of hazards and
ways to mitigate damage.
Action 2.A.1 Conduct annual NIMS/SEMS/ICS review and training for appropriate City staff and the
City Council.
Action 2.A.2 Continue and enhance public education and outreach activities regarding disaster
preparedness.
Action 2.A.3 Maintain CERT program.
Action 2.A.4 Partner with regional organizations focused on improved disaster preparedness.
Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to people, existing
assets, and critical facilities/ infrastructure due to: wildfires,
flooding, geological hazards (landslide, rockslide, earthquake),
and manmade hazards.
Objective 3 A: Plan and prepare for damage and loss from wildfire.
Action 3.A.1 Update maps of potential wildfire areas in Poway.
Action 3.A.2 Update fire control and evacuation plans for areas near wildland vegetation.
Action 3.A.3 Implement the existing safety plan developed by Safety Services for the High Valley
area, including a third road into and out of the area; consider the Millards Ranch,
Beeler Canyon, and Boulder Mountain areas.
Action 3.A.4 Upgrade road access, surface, and grade for fire safety equipment at identified
locations.
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Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to people, existing
assets, and critical facilities/ infrastructure due to: wildfires,
flooding, geological hazards (landslide, rockslide, earthquake),
and manmade hazards (continued).
Objective 3 A: Plan and prepare for damage and loss from wildfire (continued).
Action 3.A.5 Continue to update the Water Master Plan. Evaluate adding hydrants, creating loops,
and other means to improve pressure and volume where needed.
Action 3.A.6 When possible, work with SDG&E seeking replacement of wood utility poles with
metal poles in areas that have high risk of wildfires.
Action 3.A.7 Evaluate possible use of certain City trails as auxiliary routes in emergency.
Objective 3.B: Plan and prepare far damage and loss due to flooding.
Action 3.B.1 Provide sand bags to the public for the prevention of flooding damage or loss.
Action 3.B.2 Implement the Drainage Master Plan and, as appropriate, evaluate channel
enlargement and/or detention basins to regulate flow.
Action 3.B.3 Remove sediment and silt from channels as needed, and make structural
improvements in floodways to increase capacity.
Action 3.B.4 Update Poway Dam Inundation Plan as needed.
Action 3.B.5 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Objective 3.C: Plan and prepare for damage and loss due to geological hazards
(landslide, rockslide, earthquake).
Action 3.C.1 Develop an action plan to mitigate possible damage from landslide or rockslide on
Poway Grade and Pomerado Road.
Action 3.C.2 Continue program to improve and/or retrofit water distribution system and
wastewater system to reduce the impact of earthquakes. This includes installation of
seismic valves at critical water storage tanks, and creating a safe drainage corridor
in the event a tank fails.
Action 3.C.3 Develop the Public Works office site as a departmental operations center site for
City operations, to include supplies and equipment.
Action 3.C.4 Provide specialized training to staff for disaster recovery responsibilities.
Action 3.C.5 Investigate funding opportunities in order to provide disaster preparedness kits to
special populations (seniors and the disabled) in the community.
Action 3.C.6 Evaluate the use of the Green Valley Truck Trail as an emergency response east-
west corridor.
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5.15.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLES criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 8 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Priority Action #1: Maintain improved wildfire defensible space strategies.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Safety Services & Development Services
Potential Funding Source: City of Poway
Implementation Timeline: Annual action.
Priority Action #2: Partner with regional organizations focused on improved disaster preparedness.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Safety Services & Community Services
Potential Funding Source: City of Poway
Implementation Timeline: On-going.
Priority Action #3: Maintain Community Emergency Response Team program.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Safety Services
Potential Funding Source: City of Poway
Implementation Timeline: On-going.
Priority Action #4: Continue to update the Water Master Plan. Evaluate adding hydrants, creating
loops, and other means to improve pressure and volume where needed. Coordinating
Individual/Organization: Public Works & Development Services
Potential Funding Source: City of Poway
Implementation Timeline: FY 2010-2013
Priority Action #5: Develop the Public Works office site as a departmental operations center site for
City operations, to include supplies and equipment.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Works
Potential Funding Source: City of Poway
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Implementation Timeline: FY 2010-2011
Priority Action #6: Continue the removal of sediment and silt from channels as needed, and make
structural improvements in floodways to increase capacity.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Works
Potential Funding Source: City of Poway
Implementation Timeline: On-going.
Priority Action #7: Continue to evaluate and revise General Plan as necessary.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Development Services
Potential Funding Source: City of Poway
Implementation Timeline: FY 2011 -2012
Priority Action #8: When possible, work with SDG&E seeking replacement of wooden utility poles
with metal poles in areas that have high risk of wildfires.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Safety Services &Development Services
Potential Funding Source: City of Poway
Implementation Timeline: FY 2011-2012
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5.16 CITY OF SAN DIEGO
The City of San Diego (San Diego) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed
critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top
hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for
San Diego summarized in Table 5.16-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.16-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in San Diego
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm / Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake (Annualized
Loss - Shaking and
liquefaction
components)
Exposed
Population
199
75,686
1,354,013*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
128
28,036
510,740*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x $1,000)
36,032
7,892,134
143,773,310*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
1
1,206
18,862*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x $1,000)
4,482
5,404,930
84,533,825*
Critical Facilities
Number
of
Critical
Facilities
0
444
562**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x $1,000)
0
389,597
2,134,455**
Floods (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
36,042
85,289
12,191
28,438
3,431,767
8,005,297
523
1,126
2,343,929
5,046,394
200
315
1,111,278
1,440,030
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
137,095
10
10,294
48,049
3
6,490
13,525,794
845
1,826,935
1,072
0
393
4,804,382
0
1,761,308
152
0
68
65,478
0
1,083,347
Wildfire/ Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
21
20,153
30,997
1,251,231
0
6,990
10,710
473,008
0
1,967,685
3,014,865
133,151,752
1
208
280
17,500
4,482
932,194
1,254,876
78,429,750
5
72
75
1,821
6
10,667
16,582
7,103,948
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards
categories were identified by the San Diego LPG as its top seven.
• Structure Fire/Wildfire
• Coastal Storms/Erosion/Tsunami
• Earthquakes
• Dam Failure
• Flood
• Landslide
• Other Manmade Hazards
5.16.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides San Diego's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.16.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in San Diego and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of San
Diego, as shown in Table 5.16-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, and personnel with GIS skills.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Development Services Department manages the City of San Diego's land development process from
concept to completion. The scope of responsibility for construction and development projects includes
permit issuance; review of subdivision maps and public improvement and grading plans; compliance with
land use regulations, community plans and environmental status; review of construction plans; and
construction projects.
Land Development Code/Environmentally Sensitive Land Regulations and Coastal Development
Regulations: These sections of the Land Development Code would require permits and compliance with
specific requirements for any disturbance of defined environmentally sensitive lands (habitat, wetlands,
steep hillsides, coastal bluffs, etc.) or for any work done to repair or restore an area damaged by those
hazards included in this plan. However, provisions are provided to allow emergency work without delay.
ENGINEERING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT (E&CP)
E&CP provides a full range of engineering services for the City's capital investment in various types of
infrastructure and provides traffic engineering services to the community. The department is responsible
for planning, design, project management, and construction management of public improvement projects;
quality control and inspection of private work permitted in the right-of-way; surveying and material
testing; and providing traffic operations and transportation engineering services.
E&CP activities include work on various public infrastructure assets to rehabilitate, restore, improve and
add to the City of San Diego's capital facilities. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) covers a wide
range of projects including: airports, bikeways, drainage and flood control facilities, libraries, parks and
recreation centers, police, fire and lifeguard stations, street improvements, street lights, traffic signals,
utilities undergrounding, water and sewer facilities and pipelines.
Traffic engineering services include transportation system forecasting and program management,
responding to traffic requests from the public, maintaining the City's traffic signal system, and traffic
safety analysis.
Other engineering services include quality control and inspection for private work permitted in the right
of way, site grading and subdivision improvements, infrastructure asset management, CIP prioritization,
and engineer functions for all City departments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Environmental Services Department was established in 1988 to protect the environment and to
provide all San Diego residents with properly disposed municipal solid waste, along with an environment
free of litter and illegal dumping. The Collection Services Division has provided City refuse pickup for
90 years and curbside recycling and yard waste collection for two decades.
The department pursues waste reduction and recycling, composting and environmentally-sound landfill
management to meet the City of San Diego's long term waste disposal needs. In addition, Environmental
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Services oversees the City's management of energy, pursues innovative energy independence goals and
works to advance more sustainable practices within the City organization and the community.
The Ridgehaven green building, one of America's most resource efficient buildings, is home to the
Environmental Services Department. Ridgehaven holds the nation's first Energy Star label for buildings
awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1999.
Green building features include energy savings, resource conservation, a healthy workplace, and
operational savings.
The department continues to explore means of improving waste diversion in San Diego. Less material
generated translates into an extended life for the City's Miramar Landfill, scheduled to close in 2017.
The department is organized into three operational divisions:
Collections Services Division provides weekly refuse and every-other-week recyclables and yard waste
collection services to homes and some small businesses through the City of San Diego, and places and
services street litter bins in commercial districts throughout the City. The Collection Services Division
was named Fleet of the Year by Fleet Owner Magazine in 2005.
Energy Sustainability and Environmental Protection Division develops and manages programs relating to
energy use, sustainability, climate change and hazardous and universal waste. This division includes
energy, sustainability, and environmental protection sections.
Waste Reduction and Disposal Division develops and implements the City's solid waste reduction and
diversion programs, directs disposal operations at the City's Miramar Landfill, manages the City's
inactive landfill sites, collects landfill fees and enforces and supports the City's solid waste codes. The
Miramar Landfill is the nation's first municipally-operated landfill to earn the ISO 14001 certification.
This division includes waste reduction, refuse disposal, fee booth operations, franchise administration,
solid waste code enforcement, and field operations.
FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT
The Fire-Rescue Department serves the ninth largest City in the United States and the second largest City
in California. San Diego Fire-Rescue is a multi-faceted organization that provides City residents with fire
and life safety services including fire protection, emergency medical services, and lifeguard protection at
San Diego beaches.
Members of the department guarantee to the people of San Diego they we will provide dependable service
in a responsible fashion, while showing care and compassion for those in need. They protect lives,
property, and the environment through fire suppression, medical care, emergency medical transport,
technical rescue, hazardous materials response, fire investigation, explosives disarmament, fire safety
inspections, fire prevention and education programs, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials
mitigation, equipment and facilities maintenance, waterway and swimmer safety, and the operation of the
911 communications center.
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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The General Services Department is composed of five distinct divisions providing a range of services to
the City of San Diego.
The Communications Division provides primary service delivery for wireless communications
technologies; engineers, installs, operates, and maintains private, metropolitan-wide, wireless voice and
data communications systems and equipment; and contracts for commercially-provided wireless services.
The Communications Division ensures the provision of life-line voice and data communications for
emergency first responders.
The Facilities Division is responsible for ensuring the facilities where library, park and recreation centers,
and other government services are provided are maintained in a safe and operable manner. More than
1,600 City facilities are in constant use and require preventive maintenance, custodial service, scheduled
maintenance, and, in some cases, emergency repair to keep them in full operation. The Facilities staff,
which includes plumbers, painters, electricians, carpenters, locksmiths, and other skilled-trades people,
provides these services to City departments.
The Fleet Services Division provides all City departments with motive equipment and a full range of fleet
management services. These services include acquisition, fitting, maintenance and repair, the provision of
parts and fuel, body repair, painting, metal fabrication, disposal services, and other motive equipment-
related support services, such as machining, equipment rental, and operator training.
The Publishing Services Division provides full reproduction capability, including offset press operations,
high-volume copying, and finishing services and also provides graphic design and electronic publishing
services. The Division is responsible for administering the Citywide Convenience Copier Program,
providing approximately 580 photocopiers to City departments.
The Street Division maintains approximately 2,800 miles of streets and alleys, 5,200 miles of sidewalks,
235,000 trees, 250,000 street signs, and 50,000 street lights through three sections: Roadways/Trench
Restoration, Resurfacing & Pavement Management, and Electrical/Traffic & Trees. The
Roadways/Trench Restoration Section is responsible for maintaining street pavement surfaces and
sidewalks. This section responds to more than 9,000 service requests and fills more than 50,000 potholes
annually. In addition, under a service level agreement, crews repair damaged roadways surfaces and
sidewalks associated with water and sewer work within the street right-of-way. The Resurfacing &
Pavement Management Section is responsible for planning, evaluating, and executing street resurfacing
contracts. The Electrical/Traffic & Trees Section is responsible for the maintenance and operations of
over 1,600 traffic signals and flashing beacons and approximately 50,000 street and park lights. This
section also assists with the set up of the Winter Homeless Shelters and the December Night Lights
Festival at Balboa Park.
OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
The San Diego Office of Homeland Security (SD-OHS) oversees the City's Homeland Security, Disaster
Preparedness, Emergency Management, and Recovery/Mitigation Programs. The primary focus is to
ensure comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery and mitigation services are
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concentrated to minimize the adverse effects to life, property, the environment and the City's economic
base from natural, technological and manmade disasters.
SD-OHS is responsible for securing and managing Federal Homeland Security Urban Area Security
Initiative (UASI) grants for the region. These grants are intended to address the needs of high-threat,
high-density urban areas to assist in building enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect
against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The UASI program focuses on enhancing
preparedness through regional collaboration and development of integrated regional systems.
Disaster Preparedness efforts ensure the City is prepared for major disasters by coordinating planning
efforts and training of City employees; assisting with the integration of the City's emergency plans in a
collaborative environment both internally and externally; interfacing with county, State and federal
jurisdictions; and ensuring the flow of information to the public and business community to assist in
emergency preparation and response.
Under the Emergency Management Program, SD-OHS maintains the City's Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) and alternate EOC in a ready-to-activate status, ensures assigned staff is fully trained and
capable of carrying out their responsibilities during activations, and manages the EOC during responses to
multi-department and City-wide emergencies to support incident response activities and maintain City-
wide response capabilities. This program oversees the opening of shelters and provision of mass care
during a disaster as well as standing up the local disaster assistance centers to provide assistance to the
public following a disaster.
SD-OHS coordinates recovery and mitigation programs for the City by collecting timely disaster-related
data and coordinating applications for state and federal grant programs related to disaster response,
recovery, and mitigation. These grant programs provide a vital source of revenue to offset the costs of
natural and man-made disasters.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The Information Technology Department provides responsive and dependable information technology
services to City organizations to support fiscally sound and effective government. The department is
responsible for providing the City of San Diego's Information Technology strategic direction, policies,
procedures, and standards. The goals of the department are to effectively manage the delivery of City-
wide technology services, guide technology decision-making to ensure consistency with the City-wide
business direction, ensure a skilled, responsive, and innovative workforce that keeps current with
evolving business-critical technologies, and provide a high quality customer service.
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Park and Recreation Department is to acquire, develop, and maintain a park and
recreation system which enriches the quality of life for residents and visitors alike, and preserves it for
future generations. The department is responsible for overseeing nearly 40,000 acres of developed and
undeveloped space, more than 340 parks including Balboa Park, Mission Trails Regional Park, and
Mission Bay Park; 25 miles of shoreline from Sunset Cliffs to La Jolla; 13 pools; 3 public golf
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complexes; 52 recreation centers and more. Park and recreation professionals and volunteers host
hundreds of community events each year and provide safe places for thousands of children to go after
school.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT
The mission of the City Planning & Community Investment (CPCI) Department is to create a well-
planned desirable living and working environment for all San Diegans. To achieve this mission, CPCI is
responsible for the development and implementation of land use and transportation policies, as well as
long-range fiscal planning for public facilities. The City's General Plan is its constitution for
development, expressing community vision and values while guiding future development. On March 10th,
2008, the City Council adopted the City of San Diego General Plan, a comprehensive update to the 1979
Progress Guide and General Plan. As a participating jurisdiction in the County's Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City, through its General Plan, has adopted policies that guide development
away from hazardous sites while utilizing hazardous mitigation and other safety measures in the provision
of future developments. The policies addressing hazardous mitigation are concentrated in the Land Use,
Mobility, Urban Design, and Public Facilities, Services and Safety Elements.
On July 7, 2009, the City Council adopted the General Plan Action Plan, the implementation and
monitoring document accompanying the General Plan. Both the General Plan and Action Plan contain
policies that limit future development in hazardous areas. Because the General Plan does not address
specific community zoning issues, these mitigation measures are achieved through the Community Plan
Update process.
The City's community plans are integral components of the General Plan, refining the broad City-wide
policies to more community-specific policies which remain consistent with the General Plan. CPCFs
primary responsibilities related to hazardous mitigation are implemented through the update of
Community Plans.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The San Diego Police Department provides law enforcement, scene and event security, evacuations,
public emergency notifications, traffic and crowd control, traffic and criminal investigations, records
management, permits and licensing for police regulated businesses, laboratory services, and support
services. The City is represented by 9 area commands, divided into 19 service areas, policing 122
neighborhoods. The Department plans for and implements the Dam Failure Plan and the San Diego River
Road Closure Plan.
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
The Public Utilities Department is comprised of the Wastewater and Water Sections. The emphasis for
the new department is to provide a streamlined, effective organization in oversight, strategic planning,
and administration for the City's water storage, treatment, and delivery systems, the regional wastewater
treatment and disposal services, and the Municipal Sewage System.
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Metropolitan Wastewater's mission is to provide the public with a safe and efficient regional sewer
system that protects our ocean water quality, supplements our limited water supply, and meets federal
standards, at the lowest possible cost. Through state-of-the-art facilities, water reclamation, biosolids
production and cogeneration, the City is a leader in maximizing the conservation of water and energy as
part of the wastewater treatment process.
The City of San Diego entered the municipal water business in 1901 when the City bought the water
system from a private company. More than 100 years later, San Diego's water infrastructure has become
one of the most complex in the United States. San Diego operates more than 3,302 miles of water lines,
49 water pump plants, 90+ pressure zones, and more than 200 million gallons of potable water store
capacity in 32 standpipes, elevated tanks, and concrete and steel reservoirs. In addition to supplying more
than 280,000 metered service connections within its own incorporated boundaries, San Diego conveys
and sells potable water to the City of Del Mar, the Santa Fe and San Dieguito Irrigation Districts, and the
California American Water Company, which, in turn, serves the Cities of Coronado and Imperial Beach
and portions of south San Diego. San Diego also maintains several emergency connections to and from
neighboring water agencies, including Santa Fe Irrigation District, the Poway Municipal Water District,
and Otay Water District, the California American Water Company, and the Sweetwater Authority.
STORM WATER DEPARTMENT
The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program is the lead office for the City's efforts to reduce
pollutants in urban runoff and storm water to the maximum extent practicable. These activities, include
but are not limited to, public education, employee training, water quality monitoring, source
identification, code enforcement, watershed management, and Best Management Practices
development/implementation with the City of San Diego jurisdictional boundaries. The Storm Water
Program represents the City on storm water and NPDES storm water permit issues before the Principal
Permittee, the County Department of Environmental Health, and the Regional Water Quality Control
Board. In addition, the Storm Water Program provides technical expertise and guidance to all City
departments to ensure implementation and compliance with the Permit. Storm Water also prepares and
transmits an annual report to the County for submittal to the Regional Board and is responsible agent that
certifies the City is in compliance with all Permit requirements.
The Storm Water Department has been designated as the lead in protecting and improving the water
quality of rivers, creeks, bays, and the ocean in compliance with the updated Municipal Storm Water
Permit and other surface water quality regulations and orders issued by the State of California. The
Department's main priorities are to: (1) identify sources of pollution and abate them through the
implementation of innovative and efficient public education, watershed management, storm water
development regulations, monitoring, investigation, enforcement, and City-wide training programs; and
(2) provide the most efficient storm drain system operation and maintenance services to San Diego's
residents, businesses, and visitors.
The City of San Diego has over 70,000 storm drain structures and over 800 miles of drainage pipe. The
Department is responsible for inspection, maintenance, and repair of the storm drain system in the public
right-of-way and in drainage easements. This includes clearing blocked drains, removing debris from
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storm drain structures, and cleaning and repairing damaged drainpipes. In addition, the City of San Diego
maintains 84 miles of concrete and dirt drainage channels and ditches.
The Department is also responsible for street sweeping which provides two primary benefits to the City.
The more obvious benefit is the collection and removal of paper, leaves, and other visible debris that
collects in the gutters. The debris can block storm water facilities causing localized flooding during
heavy rains. An equally important, but less visible benefit is the removal of metal particles and other
hazardous waste products left by passing vehicles. Although they are virtually invisible, these particles
can be extremely harmful to fish and other wildlife if they reach our creeks, rivers, beaches, and bays.
Street sweeping also serves as a Best Management Practice (BMP) to control and improve water quality.
Motorized sweeping removes an average of 4,400 tons of debris from the street before it goes into the
storm drains. The City currently has over 2,700 miles of improved streets that are included in the street
sweeping program. The Department has over 278 power sweepers and 23 operators, with a support staff
of truck drivers and parking enforcement officers.
Table 5.16-2
City of San Diego: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in
construction practices related to buildings and/or
infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding
of natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Emergency manager
1. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Planning and Community Investment, Development
Services, Environmental Services, and Engineering
and Capital Projects
Engineering and Capital Projects, General Services,
and Development Services.
Fire-Rescue, Police, Development Services,
Planning and Community Investment, Environmental
Services, and Engineering and Capital Projects.
Development Services, and Engineering and Capital
Projects
Engineering and Capital Projects, and Environmental
Services
Development Services
Information Technology, and Engineering and Capital
Projects
Office of Homeland Security
Financial Management, Park and Recreation and
Environmental Services.
The legal and regulatory capabilities of San Diego are shown in Table 5.16-3. which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of San Diego. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
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special puipose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
Table 5.16-3
City of San Diego: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management, hillside or
steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G, General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5,16.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.16-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to San Diego such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.16-4
City of San Diego: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
B. Capital improvements project funding
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new
developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.16.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are San Diego's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard
mitigation planning, including Environmental Services, Fire-Rescue, General Services, Office of
Homeland Security, Police, Planning and Community Investment, and Public Utilities provided input to
the San Diego LPG.
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The San Diego LPG members were:
• John Alley
• Parita Avlani
• Gerry Barca
• Jamal Batta
• Megan Beall
• Kelly Broughton
• Gus Brown
• Sylvia Castillo
• Phyllis Chapin
• Brian Fennessy
• Stacy Lomedico
• Michael Prinz
• David Racela
• Eugene Ruzzini
• Marshall White
• Adrienne Turner
• John Valencia
• Peter Wongviboosin
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input.
The Hazard Mitigation Plan Guidelines process requires the completed plan be submitted to CalEMA and
FEMA for approval prior to being taken to the City Council for adoption.
The following sections present the hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as prepared by San
Diego's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials, and
local citizens.
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5.16.2.1 Goals
The City of San Diego has developed the following six Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Goal 1. Promote public understanding, support, and demand for hazard mitigation.
Goal 2. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, local,
and tribal governments.
Goal 3. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-owned facilities, due to structural
fire/wildfire, coastal storms/erosion/tsunami, earthquake, dam failure, flood, landslide,
and other manmade hazards.
Goal 4. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure and State-owned facilities due to severe weather (e.g.,
El Nino storms, thunderstorms, lightning, tsunami, and extreme temperature).
Goal 5. Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure and State-owned facilities due to geological hazards.
Goal 6. Reduce the high probability of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly
people, critical facilities/infrastructure and State-owned facilities due to floods.
5.16.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of San Diego developed the following broad list of objectives, and action items to assist in
achieving and implementing each of its six identified hazard mitigation goals.
Goal 1: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 1 A: Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions.
Action 1.A.1 Develop regional collaboration for a Geospatial Mitigation Strategy.
Goal 2: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
Objective 2 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local, and tribal governments.
Action 2 A 1 Encourage development of standardized Emergency
Operations Plans within the City of San Diego that coordinate with
County-wide Emergency Operations Plans.
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Goal 2: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local, and tribal governments (continued).
Objective 2 £:
Action 2.B.1
Objective 2.C:
Action 2. C.I
Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Work with local chambers of commerce, trade associations, and employee
unions to encourage them to promote hazard mitigation as part of safe work
practices.
Support the State 's efforts to improve its capability and efficiency
at administering pre-and post-disaster mitigation.
Participate in the development and execution of an Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) and Department Operation Centers (DOC) table top and
functional disaster exercises (addressing the response and recovery phases),
which include Military and State representative participation.
Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to structural fire/wildfire, coastal
storms/erosion/tsunami, earthquake, dam failure, flood,
landslide, and other man made hazards.
Objective 3 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to structural fir el wildfire, coastal
storms/erosion/tsunami, earthquake, dam failure, flood, landslide,
and manrnade hazards.
Action 3 A 1 Develop an integrated communication/notification plan,
including information about road closures, evacuation routes,
unified command post locations, staging areas, and shelters.
Action 3 A 2 Provide to critical City of San Diego facilities backup electrical
power generating systems, fuel, and necessary supplies in case of
major power outages.
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Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and
State-owned facilities, due to severe weather (e.g., El Nino
storms/, thunderstorms, lightning, tsunami, and extreme
temperatures).
Objective 4 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to severe weather.
Action 4.A.1 Develop a regional Geospatial Model for hazard mitigation support.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 5 A.: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 5.A.1 Stabilize the City of San Diego's water delivery system during seismic activity
to ensure rapid recovery of the water system for critical services, such as fire,
drinking water, commercial and residential uses.
Action 5.A.2 Develop a means of providing water for firefighting when water sendee is
disrupted.
Goal 6: Reduce the high probability of damage and losses to existing
assets, particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and
State-owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 6A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the high
probability of damage and losses due to floods.
Action 6.A.1 Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USAGE), and other Federal, State, and local agencies to maintain
the required channel cross section in the Tijuana River Valley Pilot Channel to
carry flow resulting from a 25-year storm event.
Action 6.A.2 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and meet the
requirements for conformance with NFIP standards
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5.16.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable
and realistic actions that address the hazards identified in our jurisdiction.
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of
an action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented.
Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for which action, what kind of funding
mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and when the action will be
completed.
The eleven prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1 (6.A.1): Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (USAGE), and other Federal, State, and local agencies to maintain the required
channel cross section in the Tijuana River Valley Pilot Channel to carry flow resulting from a
25-year storm event.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Storm Water
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Augmented by Grant Funding
Implementation Timeline: 1-10 years
Action Item #2 (5.A.1): Stabilize the City of San Diego's water delivery system during seismic
activity to ensure rapid recovery of the water system for critical services, such as fire, drinking
water, commercial and residential uses.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Public Utilities
Potential Funding Source: Grant Funded
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 years
Action Item #3 (5.A.2): Develop a means of providing water for firefighting when water service
is disrupted.
Coordinating Department/Organization: San Diego Fire Rescue & Public Utilities
Potential Funding Source: Need to obtain grant funding
Implementation Timeline: 1-5 years
Action Item #4 (3.A.2): Provide to critical City of San Diego facilities backup electrical power
generating systems, fuel, and necessary supplies in case of major power outages.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Office of Homeland Security & Homeland Preparedness
Coordination Council
Potential Funding Source: Need to obtain grant funding
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Implementation Timeline: 1 -5 years
Action Item #5 (3.A.1): Develop an integrated communication/notification plan, including
information about road closures, evacuation routes, unified command post locations, staging
areas, and shelters.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Office of Homeland Security & Homeland Preparedness
Coordination Council
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 years
Action Item #6 (2.C.1): Participate in the development and execution of an Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) and Department Operations Center (DOC) table top and functional
disaster exercises (addressing response and recovery phases), which include Military and State
of California representative participation.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Office of Homeland Security & Homeland Preparedness
Coordination Council
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Augmented by Grant Funding
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 years
Action Item #1 (1.A.1): Develop regional collaboration for a Geospatial Mitigation Strategy.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Information Technology
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 years
Action Item #8 (2.A.1): Encourage development of standardized Emergency Operations Plans
within the City of San Diego that coordinate with County-wide Emergency Operations Plans.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Office of Homeland Security & Homeland Preparedness
Coordination Council
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grant Funding
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 years
Action Item #9 (2.B.1): Work with local chambers of commerce, trade associations, and
employee unions to encourage them to promote hazard mitigation as part of safe work
practices.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Community and Legislative Services
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 years
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Action Item #10 (4A.1): Develop a regional Geospatial Model for hazard mitigation support.
Coordinating Department/Organization: Information Technology
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 years
Action Item #11 (6.A.2): Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and
meet the requirements for conformance with NFIP standards.
Coordinating Department: Engineering and Capital Projects
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.17 CITY OF SAN MARCOS
The City of San Marcos (San Marcos) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including
detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify
the top hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss
estimates for San Marcos summarized in Table 5.17-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.17-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in San Marcos
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss
- Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
2,481
83,149*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
829
27,726*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
233,364
7,804,869*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
59
812*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
264,420
3,639,140*
Critical Facilities
Number
of
Critical
Facilities
0
6
116**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
2,196
260,448**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
2,377
2,609
794
875
223,511
246,313
70
77
313,719
345,091
13
14
202,589
202,781
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
1,441
970
0
457
286
0
128,646
80,509
0
4
0
0
17,927
0
0
1
0
0
2,000
0
0
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
2,236
11,312
60,659
0
818
3,578
20,218
0
230,267
1,007,207
5,691,367
0
8
30
735
0
35,854
134,451
3,294,050
0
1
6
99
0
1
6,196
246,244
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the San Marcos LPG as their top five. A brief rationale for including each of these is
included.
• Wildfire: Wildland interface, protected open spaces, undeveloped areas, fuel model, historical
occurrences
• Dam Failure/Flood: Central business district of the city is located in flood prone areas (100
year floodplain). South Lake Dam failure inundation area is in the same central business
district. New development downstream from Lake San Marcos dam. Difficulty in
implementing mitigation measures due to state and federal regulations.
• Hazardous Materials Release: Highway 78 is a major transportation corridor. Fixed facilities
located throughout the city.
• Earthquake: Low risk based upon known faults and projected peak accelerations in San
Marcos as a result of a Rose Canyon fault which is 12.4 miles (19.9 km) from San Marcos
Civic Center.
• Landslide: Low risk.
5.17.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides San Marcos' fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.17.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in San Marcos and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of San
Marcos, as shown in Table 5.17-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• City of San Marcos Planning Department
Zoning Ordinance-Chapter 20.76: Flood damage prevention-regulates development within
the floodplain.
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Zoning Ordinance-Chapter 20.79: Hazardous Waste Management plan.
Zoning Ordinance-Chapter 20.80 Plan review including fire comments and conditions.
Slope Density Ordinance (No.78-472): Minimizes concentration of homes within fuel
management zones.
Administrative Capabilities: All staff planners and engineers have an understanding of land
development and building systems. Planning Director and Principal Planner are members of
the Planning Division Emergency Response Team
• City of San Marcos Finance Department
Fiscal Capabilities:
Public Facility Financing Plan: Requires development to pay fees to assist in area-wide
circulation improvements, drainage improvements and GIS.
Community Facilities District: Police and Fire CFD fees to fund capital improvements.
Redevelopment Area Funds: Tax increment funds to assist in completion of major
infrastructure improvements.
Developer Contributions, Traffic Safety Fund, Community Development Block Grants,
General Fund, and General Grants.
• City of San Marcos Fire Department
SMMC 17.64.060: Prohibits above ground flammable and combustible liquids storage
containers.
SMMC 17.64.070: Bulk storage of LPG not allowed in commercial or residential districts.
SMMC 17.64.080: Storage of explosives and blasting agents prohibited.
SMMC 17.64.090: Building division will not issue a certificate of occupancy without fire
department approval.
SMMC 17.64.120: Road width requirements to provide for ingress/egress of emergency
vehicles.
SMMC 17.64.130: Fire hydrant type and number requirements
SMMC 17.64.140: Fire hydrant spacing requirements
SMMC 17.64.160: Ability to require water storage tanks to meet fire flow demands.
SMMC 17.64.180-200: Automatic Fire Extinguishing system requirements.
SMMC 17.64.240: Includes Wildland Interface Standard as adopted by the County of San
Diego.
SMMC 17.64.250: San Diego County Hazmat reporting requirements.
SMMC 17.64.260: Prohibits sale of fireworks.
SMMC 8.64.010: Gives the authority to abate weeds, shrubs and dead trees.
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12/9/03: 2003-1216, approved 1/13/04: 150-foot clearance required in Wildland-Urban
Interface due to potential of flame lengths in excess of 78 feet.
• City of San Marcos Public Works Department
Storm Drain Maintenance: Storm drain inlets, outlets and channels are inspected and cleaned
on an annual basis.
Erosion Control: Best management practices to minimize erosion from October to April.
Weed Abatement: Herbicide application to roadway shoulder to reduce ignition potential
from roadway traffic.
Roadway Construction Inspections: Verify grades and construction materials to reduce
incorrect grades and improperly substituted materials.
* City of San Marcos Engineering Department
SMMC 17.32.40: Grading ordinance-hydrology, hydraulics, soils, geological studies
SMMC 17.32.100:Cut and fill slopes, fill placement
SMMC 17.32.130: Temporary and permanent erosion control measures
SMMC 17.32.160,170: Slope stabilization
Inundation Analysis: Study and mitigations needed for any development downstream of
existing dams.
Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Plan: Guidelines and requirements for sediment
and erosion control.
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Table 5.17-2
City of San Marcos: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in
construction practices related to buildings and/or
infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or rnanmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the
community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Planning Division-Planninq Division Director, Principal Planner,
Senior Planner, Associate Planners, Assistant Engineer.
Engineering Division: City Engineer, Principle Civil Engineer,
Senior Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer, Assistant
Engineer.
Engineering Division- See above Building Division-Building
Division Director, Senior Building Inspector, Building
Inspectors.
Planning Division-Planninq Division Director, Principle Planner,
Senior Planner, Associate Planners, Assistant Planners.
Enqineerinq Division- City Engineer, Principle Civil Engineer,
Senior Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer, Assistant
Engineer.
City Engineer
Contract services available
Fire Department-Fire Chief, Division Chief, Fire Marshal
Information Technology Division - GIS analyst
Fire Department-Fire Chief, Battalion Chief
Fire Department- Analyst, Battalion Chief
The legal and regulatory capabilities of San Marcos are shown in Table 5.17-3, which presents the
existing ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of San Marcos. Examples of
legal and/or regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision
ordnances, special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans,
capital improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate
disclosure plans.
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Table 5.17-3
City of San Marcos: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water
management, hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard
setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl
programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L, A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
N. Charter City
0. Specialized brush-clearance ordinance at 1 50 feet in the WUI
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.17.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.17-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to San Marcos such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.17-4
City of San Marcos: Fiscal Capability
Financial Tools
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F,
G.
H.
1.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Limited - Subject to Proposition 13 and
Proposition 218.
No
Yes, PFF and CFD's
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
5.17.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are San Marcos' specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with OES to specifically discuss
these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall Plan. Representatives of
numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including Fire, Sheriff, and Public
Works provided input to the San Marcos LPG. The San Marcos LPG members were:
• Scott Hansen
• Carl Blasdell
• Karen Brindley
• Jerry Backoff
Once developed, City staff submitted the plan to CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once approved, the
plan will be taken to the City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input. Specific questions were asked and
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the public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by the City of San Marcos' LPG in conjunction with the Hazard
Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.17.2.1 Goals
The City of San Marcos has developed the following 10 Goals for its section of the Hazard Mitigation
Plan (See Attachment A for FOUO Goal 10).
Goal 1. Continue to promote disaster-resistant development.
Goal 2. Promote public understanding, support and demand for hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, local and
tribal governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to":
GoalS. Floods
Goal 6. Wildfires
Goal 7. Dam Failure
Goal 8. Geological Hazards
Goal 9. Hazardous Materials
Goal 10. Other Manmade Hazards
5.17.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of San Marcos developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of its 10 identified goals. The City of San Marcos developed objectives to assist
in achieving its hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.17.2.3.
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Goal 1: Continue to promote disaster-resistant development.
Objective 1 A.
Action 1.A.1
Objective 1 .B.
Action 1.B.1
Encourage and facilitate the development or updating of general
plans and zoning ordinances to limit development in hazard areas.
Review and update the City of San Marcos General plan as needed to limit the
impacts of development in hazard prone areas.
Adopt State building codes that protect renovated existing assets and
new development in hazard areas.
Continue to enforce existing zoning ordinances that protect new development and
renovations in hazard prone areas.
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials.
Action 3.A.1 Update City of San Marcos Emergency Operations Plan every five years.
Action 3.A.2 Review HAZMIT plan annually and update as needed.
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A:
Action 2. A. 1
Action 2.A.2
Objective 2.B:
Action 2.B.1
Objective 2.C:
Action 2.C.1
Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Provide public information brochures that discuss the hazards and mitigation actions
that the public may take. Make these available through the City to the public.
Maintain public education efforts to increase the awareness of the public to the
threat of wildfire to the City of San Marcos.
Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions.
Coordinate dam failure inundation awareness training/information with Vallecitos
Water District and the Sheriff's Department.
Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Continue to utilize the fire department's fire prevention inspection program to
educate business owners and managers regarding hazard mitigation.
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Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards, (continued)
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials (continued).
Action 3.A.3 Review completed Hazard Mitigation Plan with City personnel.
Action 3.A.4 Evaluate the fire department's readiness to respond to and mitigate hazards.
Objective 3.B: Conduct annual review of available resources
Action 3.B.1 Update the Fire Department Resource Directory annually
Action 3.B.2 Implement geospatial database of critical infrastructure/target hazards.
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments.
Action 4.A.1 Maintain membership in the San Diego UDC
Action 4.A.2 Continue participation in regional programs to include HIRT, USAR, MMST,
FIRESCOPE, and CERT Council.
Objective 4.B: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 4.B.1 Encourage Palomar College and California State University San Marcos to develop
hazard mitigation plans and disaster preparedness.
Action 4.B.2 Make available a copy of the City's completed Hazard Mitigation plan for public
viewing.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Action 5.A.1 Continue to implement development regulations and restrictions identified in the City
ordinances and in accordance with FEMA requirements.
Action 5.A.2 Continue to apply impact fees to new developments in order to address new
drainage infrastructure needs.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods (continued).
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods (continued).
Action 5.A.3 As funding becomes available, commence drainage improvements to reduce
flood risks.
Action 5.A.4 Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and
losses due to floods by programming a storm water management data base and
mapping capability into the City's automated building permit software.
Action 5.A.5 Continue imposing conditions on new developments to construct drainage
improvements to reduce possibility of flooding.
Action 5.A.6 Pursue State or Federal grants to finance updating of existing flood plain maps as
deemed necessary.
Action 5.A.7 Provide flood awareness training to City personnel.
Action 5.A.8 Evaluate the fire departments readiness to respond to and mitigate flood hazards.
Action 5.A.9 Continue annual storm drain maintenance program
Action 5.A.10 Design new City owned critical facilities located in flood prone areas to minimize
damage due to flooding
Objective 5.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects offloads within the 100-year floodplain.
Action 5.B.1 Educate property owners in the flood prone areas about ways to reduce or
prevent loss due to flooding.
Action 5.B.2 Provide gravel bags or other means to properties in the flood prone areas for
temporary protection against flooding.
Action 5.B.3 Stay vigilant in preventing illegal construction or placement of obstructions in the
flood hazard zones to limit increased flooding in other areas
Objective 5.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods
(e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation, California
Department of Water Resources).
Action 5.C.1 Work to promulgate the San Marcos Creek Specific Plan and coordinate with the
US Army Corps of Engineers, San Diego County Regional Water Quality Control
Board, US Fish and Wildlife, and California Fish and Game to implement a plan to
minimize potential impact to future development along Reaches 2,4, and 5.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods (continued).
Objective 5.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods (e.g.,
US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation, California Department
of Water Resources) (continued).
Action 5.C.2 Coordinate efforts with the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to identify
and pursue State and Federal Funding to upgrade existing drainage facilities, under
crossing State Route 78 to current design standards.
Action 5.C.3 As funding becomes available, implement improvement projects to upgrade drainage
facilities under crossings city wide.
Objective 5.D: Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding.
Action 5.D.1 Continue to require uses, which are vulnerable to floods, including facilities which
serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of construction.
Action 5.D.2 Reconstruction of any structure in the flood hazard areas shall be in accordance with
the City Ordinance as well as FEMA requirements.
Action 5.D.3 Deny construction permits for additions or enhancements to existing non-conforming
structures in flood hazard areas.
Action 5.D.4 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires.
Objective 6 A: Continue the comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility'
of damage and losses due to wildfires.
Action 6.A.1 Continue the wildland-urban interface fire prevention public education campaign.
Action 6.A.2 Continue to enforce the new 1 50-foot fuel clearance ordinance.
Action 6.A.3 Require fuel modeling for all new development located in the wildland interface zone.
Action 6.A.4 Continue to ensure required street widths, paving, and grades can accommodate
emergency vehicles.
Action 6.A.5 Increase Fire Prevention Staff as appropriate.
Action 6.A.6 Procure and deploy a back-up EOC and communications vehicle.
Action 6.A.7 Evaluate the fire department's readiness to respond to and mitigate wildfires.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires (continued).
Objective. 6 A: Continue the comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility
of damage and losses due to wildfires (continued).
Action 6.A.8 Continue to evaluate service level needs and impacts as part of the review process
of major projects.
Action 6.A.9 Design new City owned critical facilities located in wildfire prone areas to minimize
damage due to wildfires.
Action 6.A.10 Acquire and deploy a local AM radio station for emergency public information.
Objective 6.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of wildfires.
Action 6.B.1 Develop pre-incident plans for high vulnerability areas
Action 6.B.2 Ensure access and egress routes in high vulnerability areas are maintained per City
Ordinance.
Action 6.B.3 Review, update, and validate pre-incident plans for high vulnerability wildland-urban
interface areas.
Action 6.B.4 Conduct annual wildland fire fighting and ICS training to ensure operational readiness.
Action 6.B.5 Continue the wildland urban interface fire prevention public education campaign.
Action 6.B.6 Maintain annual weed abatement program.
Action 6.B.7 Apply herbicide to roadway shoulder to reduce ignition potential from roadway traffic.
Action 6.B.8 Develop map showing parcel ownership information to assist with identifying
available funding for vegetation clearance.
Objective 6.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management,
CALFire).
Action 6.C.1 Coordinate 6.B.1 with the CDF in SRA/LRA areas where applicable.
Action 6.C.2 As communications equipment is replaced strive for interoperability with other
agencies.
Action 6.C.3 Continue to participate in the California Fire Master Mutual Aid Agreement, the San
Diego county Fire Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and the North Zone Automatic Aid
Agreement.
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Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to dam failure.
Objective 7A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Action 7.A.1 Provide dam failure inundation awareness training to City and Sheriffs Department
personnel.
Action 7.A.2 Evaluate the fire department's readiness to respond to and mitigate dam failure hazards.
Action 7.A.3 Design new City owned critical facilities located in dam failure inundation areas to
minimize damage due to flooding caused by a dam failure.
Action 7.A.4 Perform inundation study for Lake San Marcos Dam failure in order to implement a
response plan.
Goal 8: Redi
part
own<
Objective 8 A.
Action 8.A.1
Action 8.A.2
Action 8.A.3
Objective 8.B.
Action 8.B.1
Action 8.B.2
lice the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
icularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
sd facilities, due to geological hazards.
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Continue to apply the City's Grading Ordinance, which requires preparation of
geologic and soils studies in preparation of grading plans.
Require development in areas with geologic hazards to use appropriate construction
techniques recommended by a registered engineer and set back requirements per
City ordinance.
Implement information technology redundancy for continuity of city operations in the
event that city facilities are damaged by geological hazards.
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
ejfects of geological hazards.
Continue to require all manmade slopes to be landscaped and or re-vegetated in
compliance with the City's Grading Ordinance.
Require clustering of development.
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Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards (continued).
Objective 8.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate geological
hazards (e.g., California Geological Survey, US Geological Sun'ey).
Action 8.C.1 Continue to review updates to geological hazards maps and revise local ordinances
as appropriate as new geological hazards are identified.
Action 8.C.2 Continue to maintain USGS seismic monitoring station at Fire Station #1 .
Goal 9: Reduce the possibility of losses of city government services, due
to pandemic influenza.
Objective 9 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
losses of public service due to pandemic influenza.
Action 9.A.1 Retrain department heads in the Continuity of Operations Plan to prepare for loss of
employees due to influenza.
Action 9.A.2 Continue liaison with the County Health & Human Services Agency regarding pandemic
procedures.
Action 9.A.3 Update the city Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan, which includes employee
education in hygiene and social distancing tactics, as well as facility disinfecting
procedures.
5.17.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 12 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Priority Action #1: [2.A.2] Maintain public education efforts to increase the awareness of the public
to the threat of wildfire to the City of San Marcos.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
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Potential Funding Source: Grants
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #2: [6.A.2] Continue to enforce the new 150-foot fuel clearance ordinance.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #3: [9.A3] Update the city Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan, which includes
employee education in hygiene and social distancing tactics, as well as facility
disinfecting procedures.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Emergency Planning budget
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #4: [6.B3] Review, update, and validate pre-incident plans for high vulnerability
wildland-urban interface areas.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Grants
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #5: [6.A.6] Procure and deploy a back-up EOC and communications vehicle
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Grants
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #6: [5.C.1] Work to promulgate the San Marcos Creek Specific Plan and coordinate
with the US Army Corps of Engineers, San Diego County Regional Water
Quality Control Board, US Fish and Wildlife, and California Fish and Game to
implement a plan to minimize potential impact to future development along the
Reaches 2,4,
and 5.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning, Engineering Departments
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #7: [3.B.2] Implement geospatial database of critical infrastructure/target hazards
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department/Information Technology Division
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Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #8: [8.A3] Implement information technology redundancy for continuity of city operations
in the event that city facilities are damaged by geological hazards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Information Technology Division, Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Giants
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #9: [6.A.10] Acquire and deploy local AM radio station for emergency public
information
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department, City Communications Officer
Potential Funding Source: SHSGP Grant
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #10: [5.A.4] Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage
and losses due to floods by programming a storm water management data base
and mapping capability into the City's automated building permit software.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Planning, Engineering, Building, Public Works Departments
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #11: [7.A.4] Perform inundation study for Lake San Marcos Dam failure in
order to implement a response plan
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: EMPP Grant
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
Priority Action #12: [2.A.1] Pursue state arid/or federal grants as available to assist in reducing
losses due to other manmade hazards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Battalion Chief assigned to Emergency Preparedness,
Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Grants
Implementation Timeline: July 2010 - August 2014
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5.18 ClTYOFSANTEE
The City of Santee (Santee) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including detailed critical
facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top hazards
threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for Santee
summarized in Table 5.18-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.18-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Santee
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss
- Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
20,815
56,848*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
6,968
19,681*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
1,961,492
5,540,202*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
267
582*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
1,196,614
2,608,349*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
96
0**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
128,429
0**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
1,873
2,994
572
967
161,018
272,211
46
60
206,158
268,902
12
17
1,726
7,729
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
35
0
0
12
0
0
3,378
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2,000
0
0
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
222
2,658
50,473
0
89
938
17,705
0
25,054
264,047
4,983,958
0
3
18
535
0
13,445
80,671
2,397,710
0
1
3
64
0
1
2,005
131,742
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Santee LPG as their top five. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Wildfire: The northern portion of the City is undeveloped, difficult to access hilly terrain. This
area and the adjacent undeveloped areas outside the City have been subject to multiple fires in
the past. Most of the adjacent undeveloped areas have been set aside to remain in their natural
state.
• Dam Failure/Flood: The City is split by the San Diego River that has a significant flow
volume and floodway/floodplain. The San Diego River watershed also has two significant
dams upstream.
• Earthquake: There are numerous ancient landslides within the City including some that have
been reactivated and resulted in the partial or complete loss of homes. The San Diego River
floodplain consists of alluvial soils that are subject to liquefaction during seismic events.
Additionally, the City is within 10 miles of a significant earthquake fault.
• Hazardous Materials Release: Three freeways are within the City and a major arterial within
the City is designated as a federal oversized load route. Numerous industrial facilities within
the City handle hazardous materials on a regular basis
• Human Caused Events: Terrorism and crime can create vulnerabilities within the facilities
within the City. The flight paths and landing zones of an adjacent general aviation airport and
nearby military airfield pass over the City.
5.18.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Santee's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.18.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Santee and their responsibilities related to hazard
mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations related
to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of Santee, as
shown in Table 5.18-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department resources
available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific resources
reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with knowledge of land
development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction practices related to
building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or manmade hazards,
floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with hazards in the
community.
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• City of Santee Fire Department
- Administration
- Fire prevention
- Emergency medical services
- Suppression
- Code enforcement
- Emergency management
• City of Santee Planning and Building Department
- General Plan
- Zoning ordinances
- Development standards
- Development review process
- Building codes
- Structure evaluation
• City of Santee Engineering Department
- Flooding
- Grading
- Transportation
- Geotechnical review
- Structural evaluation
• City of Santee Public Works Department
- Maintain infrastructure including buildings
- Flood control
- Traffic control
- Emergency response
• County of San Diego Sheriff Department
- Enforcement
- Investigation
- Security
- Emergency response
- Traffic control
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Table 5.18-2
City of Santee: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resource
A. Pianner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in
construction practices related to buildings and/or
infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D, Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the
community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
K. Staff with FEMA Integrated Emergency
Management training
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Development Services staff
Development Services staff
Development Services staff
Development Services - City Engineer
Fire staff, Development Services, Community Services
Development Services staff
Fire staff and Development Services staff
Fire staff
Development Services staff
Fire staff and Development Services staff
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Santee are shown in Table 5.18-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Santee. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.18-3
City of Santee: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management,
hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.18.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.18-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Santee such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.18-4
City of San tee: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
1.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes in qualified areas
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
UK
Yes
5.18.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Santee's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition. City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works provided input to the Santee LPG. The Santee LPG members were:
• Dave Miller, Fire Division Chief - Operations
• Richard Mattick, Fire Deputy Chief - Administration
• Pedro Orso-Delgado, Director, Development Services
• Melanie Kush, City Planner
• Julie Procopio, Principal Civil Engineer
• Angela Reeder, Associate Planner
• Jeff Tamares, Associate Engineer
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Once developed, City staff submitted the plan to CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once approved city
staff will take the plan to the City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by the City of Santee's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard
Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials and local citizens.
5.18.2.1 Goals
The City of Santee has developed the following 11 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goals 10 and 11).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Increase public understanding, support, and demand for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less vulnerable
to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve coordination and communication with federal, state, local and tribal
governments.
Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and State-owned facilities, due to the following:
Goal 5. Floods
Goal 6. Wildfires
Goal 7. Severe Weather
Goal 8. Infestations/Diseases
Goal 9. Geological Hazards
Goal 10. Extremely Hazardous Materials Releases
Goal 11. Other Human Caused Hazards
5.18.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Santee developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 10 identified goals. The City of Santee developed objectives to assist in
achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.18.2.3.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Objective 1 A: Implement and continue to update the City's General Plan and
land development ordinances to limit development in hazard
areas.
Action 1 .A.1 Continue the development review process that requires the identification, mitigation
and/or removal of all hazards for all new developments.
Action 1 .A.2 Continue to review and update City ordinances as necessary to comply with new
technologies, regulations and practices.
Objective 1 .B: Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes that
protect renovated existing assets and new development in hazard
areas.
Action 1 .B.1 Continue to monitor the updates of the currently adopted Uniform Codes.
Action 1 .B.2 Continue the adoption of Uniform Codes updates as appropriate.
Objective 1 .C: Encourage consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning
ordinances, and building codes.
Action 1 .C.1 Continue to review all building and construction plans for conformance to applicable
codes.
Action 1 .C.2 Continue to provide the necessary level of building and construction inspection to
ensure that structures and other facilities are constructed as designed.
Action 1 .C.3 Continue to pursue code enforcement to ensure that structures and properties are
maintained in such a manner that hazardous conditions are not created.
Objective 1.D: Discourage future development that exacerbates hazardous
conditions.
Action 1 .D.1 Continue to require professional studies to evaluate specific hazards in hazard-
prone areas and identify alternative site design criteria for new development to
mitigate hazards to the maximum extent possible, as funding is available.
Action 1 .D.2 Continue to update and maintain information on known hazards to assist in the
identification of hazards that may impact future development.
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Continue to participate in regional public education efforts concerning natural and
man-made disasters and emergencies.
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Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective 2 A:
Action 2.A.2
Action 2.A.3
Action 2.A.4
Action 2.A.5
Objective 2 £:
Action 2.B.1
Action 2.B.2
Action 2.B.3
Objective 2.C:
Action 2.C.1
Action 2.C.2
Action 2.C.3
Objective 2. D:
Action 2.D.1
Action 2.D.2
Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions (continued).
Continue to provide Household Hazardous Waste education regarding the proper
disposal of household hazardous waste.
Continue to operate public awareness programs, such as the City newsletter, to
help address potential safety issues for City residents.
Continue to provide an educational program for kids, such as using the clown
firefighter program to spread fire safety ideas at schools and city functions.
Continue to maintain a visible presence at many community events providing
information on department programs and safety issues.
Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions.
Continue to participate as a member of the Unified San Diego County Emergency
Services Organization (ESO) which is comprised of the 18 incorporated cities within
the county and the County of San Diego.
Continue to maintain an automatic aid agreement with all surrounding communities.
Continue to participate in mutual aid agreements with the San Diego County, State
of California, California Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service.
Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Continue to maintain an active relationship with the Chamber of Commerce.
Continue to have Fire and Development Services staff provide education materials
to and perform proactive inspections of businesses for issues such as fire safety,
hazardous materials storage and general housekeeping practices.
Continue to include Fire and Development Services staff in the review of new
business license applications.
Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented statewide.
Continue to use the City newsletter to publicize the identification of hazards and the
associated safety measures being implemented.
Continue to use press releases to promote hazard mitigation.
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Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective 2.E: Discourage activities that exacerbate hazardous conditions.
Action 2.E.1 Continue to pursue code enforcement to ensure that structures and properties are
maintained in such a manner that hazardous conditions are not created.
Action 2.E.2 Continue to update and maintain information on known hazards to assist in the
identification of hazards that may impact existing structures and properties.
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase the awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation
principles and practice among state and local officials.
Action 3.A.1 Continue to train staff to ensure the effective management of emergency operations
under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Action 3.A.2 Continue to participate in regional emergency management trainings and exercises.
Action 3.A.3 Continue to use local communication, such as the City newsletter, to raise the public
awareness to hazards.
Objective 3.B: Develop model hazard mitigation plan and provide technical
assistance to State agencies and local governments to prepare
hazard mitigation plans.
Action 3.B.1 Continue to maintain policies and procedures to ensure the effective management
of emergency operations under the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
during emergencies that affect the City.
Objective 3.C: Refine the web-based Hazard Mitigation Planning System and
provide technical assistance to State agencies, local and tribal
governments utilizing the system.
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies and local governments.
Action 4.A.1 Continue to maintain a local emergency management organization that operates
under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
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Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments (continued).
Objective 4. A.
Action 4.A.2
Action 4.A.3
Action 4.A.4
Objective 4.B.
Action 4.B.1
Action 4.B.2
Objective 4.C.
Action 4.C.1
Action 4.C.2
Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies and local governments (continued).
Continue to participate in the San Diego County Operational Area Emergency
Management that is coordinated by the San Diego County Office of Emergency
Services (OES).
Continue to coordinate with SD County OES as part of OES Mutual Aid Region 6
and the OES Southern Administrative Region.
Continue to have local trainings and participate in regional emergency management
trainings and exercises.
Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Continue to maintain a NIMS Emergency Management Plan that includes
participation by the local school districts, local utility companies, regional utility
companies, volunteer agencies and private agencies.
Continue to invite these groups to participate in local emergency management
trainings and exercises.
Improve, the State 's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
and post-disaster mitigation .
Continue to train staff to ensure the effective management of emergency operations
under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Continue to provide mutual aid as needed by OES.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 5 A: Minimize injuries, loss of life and property damage resulting from
flood hazards.
Action 5.A.1 The City should continue to require that site design for new development within the
fioodplain considers hazard potential and minimizes of flood hazards.
Action 5.A.2 All development proposed within a fioodplain area shall continue to be required by
the City to utilize design and site planning techniques to ensure that structures are
elevated at least one foot above the 100-year flood level.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to floods (continued).
Objective 5 A: Minimize injuries, loss of life and property damage resulting from
flood hazards (continue).
Action 5.A.3 All proposed projects which would modify the configuration of any of the three main
waterways in Santee (San Diego River and Sycamore and Forester Creeks) shall
continue to be required to submit a report prepared by a registered engineer that
analyzes potential effects of the project downstream as well as in the local vicinity.
Action 5.A.4 The City shall continue to enforce its Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance that
limits the placement of structures and uses in flood prone areas, controls dredging,
filling or other activities that could modify the natural floodplain and prevents
construction of barriers or structures that could divert flood flows and cause
upstream or downstream impacts.
Objective 5.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of floods within the 100-year floodplain.
Action 5.B.1 Continue to monitor and maintain all waterways and drainage facilities within the
City.
Action 5.B.2 Continue to monitor water levels in the City's main waterways during severe storm
events.
Action 5.B.3 Continue to actively pursue the improvement of drainage ways and flood control
facilities through the Capital Improvements Program of the City.
Objective 5.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods
(e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation ,
California Department of Water Resources).
Action 5.C.1 Continue to coordinate flooding issues along the San Diego River with the County
and City of San Diego.
Objective 5.D: Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding.
Action 5.D.1 Continue to actively pursue the improvement of drainage ways and flood control
facilities so as to lessen recurrent flood problems and include such public
improvements in the Capital Improvements Program for the City.
Action 5.D.2 Continue to identify existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of floods within the 1 00-year floodplains of the City's waterways.
Action 5.D.3 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Periodically
review the City's compliance with NFIP regulations, as resources become available.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to floods (continued).
Objective 5.E: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about relative vulnerability of assets from floods (e.g.,
Q31 digital floodplain maps for missing counties)
Action 5.E.1 Continue to require CLOMAs or LOMRs for all changes to the floodplains caused by
new development.
Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to wildfires.
Objective 6 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires.
Action 6.A.1 Continue to maintain automatic aid agreements for emergency response with all
surrounding communities.
Action 6.A.2 Continue to require that proposed developments be approved only after it is
determined that there will be adequate water supply and pressure to maintain the
required fire flow at the time of development.
Action 6.A.3 Continue to require that all proposed development shall satisfy the minimum
structural fire protection standards contained in the adopted edition of the Uniform
Fire and Building Codes; however, where deemed appropriate the City shall
enhance the minimum standards to provide optimum protection.
Action 6.A.4 Continue to require fire sprinklers in all new construction identified in the Santee
Municipal Code.
Action 6.A.5 Continue to require that emergency access routes in all developments be
adequately wide to allow the entry and maneuvering of emergency vehicles, as
necessary.
Action 6.A.6 Investigate permanent placement of fire fighting aircraft in San Diego East County.
Action 6.A.7 Evaluate under-grounding of utilities in areas that have high risk of wildfires.
Action 6.A.8 Investigate use of "controlled burns" in high-risk areas.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to wildfires (continued).
Objective 6.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of wildfires.
Action 6.B.1 The City should support State legislation that would provide tax incentives to
encourage the repair or demolition of structures that could be considered fire
hazards.
Action 6.B.2 Continue to enforce the existing weed abatement program.
Action 6.B.3 Continue to ensure that all construction materials used for renovating or remodeling
existing structures meet current fire and building codes.
Objective 6.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management}.
Action 6.C.1 Continue to maintain both the San Diego County and State of California Master
Mutual Aid Agreements, and maintain a separate agreement with the California
Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service.
Objective 6.D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information related to wildfires (e.g., a comprehensive database of
California wildfires, a California wildfire risk model, and relative
vulnerability of assets).
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to severe weather (e.g., El Nino storms/,
thunderstorms, lightning, and extreme temperatures).
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to severe weather.
Action 7.A.1 Continue to perform preventative maintenance and inspection of existing storm
drains, inlets, outlets and channels.
Action 7.A.2 Continue to require that drainage facilities are designed to convey the 100-year
storm.
Action 7.A.3 Continue to require new construction to adequately convey all drainage away from
structure foundations and into improved drainage facilities.
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cularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
id facilities, due to severe weather (e.g., El Nino storms/,
derstorms, lightning, and extreme temperatures)
inued).
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of weather.
Continue to provide the public access to sandbags for flood protection.
Continue to provide 24 hour public works and other non-safety personnel support
during emergency operations.
Continue to monitor transportation infrastructure during emergencies to maintain
access for emergency vehicles and to close access when necessary for safety.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate severe
weather (e.g., National Weather Service).
Continue to participate in regional emergency operation efforts.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from severe
weather (e.g., construction type, age, condition, compliance with
current building codes, etc.)
Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to dam failure.
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Action 8.A.1 Continue to work with the San Diego County OOP to maintain dam failure
inundation maps.
Action 8.A.2 Continue to maintain a dam failure emergency action plan.
Objective 8.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of dam failure.
Action 8.B.1 Maintain contact with the owner agencies to monitor reservoir water levels behind
dams.
Action 8.B.2 Continue to include a dam failure scenario in our EOC exercises.
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Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to dam failure (continued).
Objective 8.C: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from dam
failure.
Action 8.C. 1 Maintain contact with the owner agencies to monitor dam inspections.
Goal 9: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 9 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 9.A.1 Continue to implement the City's geologic/seismic hazards regulations and review
procedures identified in the City's General Plan.
Action 9.A.2 Continue to ensure that if a project is proposed in an area identified in the City's
Geotechnical Seismic Hazard Study as seismically and/or geologically hazardous,
the proposal shall demonstrate through appropriate geologic studies and
investigations that either the unfavorable conditions do not exist in the specific area
in question or that they may be avoided or mitigated through proper site planning,
design and construction.
Action 9.A.3 Continue a California Environmental Quality Act level review on all new projects,
which requires all significant environmental effects of a proposed project, including
geologic and soil conditions, be identified and discussed, and adequate mitigation
for any identified significant effects.
Action 9.A.4 Continue to require that all geotechnical studies of critical facilities should be
performed in accordance with "Guidelines to Geologic/Seismic Reports," California
Division of Mines and Geology (CDMG), Note Number 41.
Objective 9.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of geological hazards.
Action 9.B.1 The City should continue to utilize existing and evolving geologic, geophysical and
engineering knowledge to distinguish and delineate those areas that are particularly
susceptible to damage from seismic and other geologic conditions.
Action 9.B.2 Continue to require retrofits to existing buildings as part of major renovations,
consistent with California Building Code requirements.
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Goal 9: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and State-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards (continued).
Objective 9.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate geological
hazards (e.g., California Geological Survey, US Geological
Survey).
Action 9.C.1 Continue to maintain a City of Santee geologic hazards map.
Objective 9.D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from
earthquakes (e.g., data on structure/building types,
reinforcements, etc.).
5.18.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 10 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: City will work to ensure that all proposed and future development satisfies the
minimum structural fire protection standards contained in the adopted edition of the
Uniform Fire and Building Codes. Where it is deemed appropriate, the City shall
enhance the minimum standards to provide optimum protection.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Division Chief Brett Eldridge, Fire Marshal, and selected
members of the Department of Development Services (specific
project driven)
Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget, City of Santee Department
of Development Services adopted budget. City of Santee adopted budget,
General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
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Action Item #2: The City will continue to aggressively enforce the existing weed abatement law, and
modify and enhance where necessary, modifying fuel types and providing a defensible
space around all structures
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Division Chief Brett Eldridge, Fire Marshal, and selected
members of the Department of Development Services (specific
project driven)
Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget. City of Santee Department
of Development Services adopted budget. City of Santee adopted budget,
General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
Action Item #3: City will continue to maintain active membership and participation in both the San
Diego County Mutual Aid Agreement, and the State of California Master Mutual Aid
Agreement, and maintain a separate agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, to ensure
adequate resources are available in the City for any future anticipated wildland
incidents.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Division Chief Dave Miller, Fire Department Operations
Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget, City of Santee adopted
budget, General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
Action Item #4: City will continue to perform preventative maintenance and inspection of existing
storm drains, inlets, outlets and channels; continue to require that drainage facilities are
designed to convey the 100-year storm predictions; and continue to require new
construction to adequately convey all water from structures and construction sites.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Bob Stein, Public Services Manager, selected members of the
Department of Development Services (specific project driven)
Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Department of Development Services adopted budget, City
of Santee Community Services adopted budget, City of Santee adopted
budget, General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
Action Item #5: City will continue to work with the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services
to maintain and update dam failure inundation maps; continue to maintain a dam failure
action plan as part of the City's Disaster Preparedness Plan; and continue to include a
dam failure scenario in City Emergency Operations Center exercises.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Division Chief Dave Miller Fire Department Operations
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Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget, City of Santee adopted
budget, General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
Action Item #6:City will continue to implement the City's geologic/seismic hazard regulations and
review related procedures identified in the City's General Plan; and continue to ensure
that any proposed projects in areas identified as seismically and/or geologically
hazardous, shall demonstrate through appropriate geologic studies and investigations
that either the unfavorable conditions do not exist in the specific area in question or that
they may be avoided and/or mitigated through proper site planning, design and
construction.
Coordinating Individual/Organization:Division Chief Brett Eldridge, Fire Marshal, Bob Stein, Public
Services Manager, and selected members of the Department of
Development Services (specific project driven)
Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget, City of Santee Department
of Community Services adopted budget, City of Santee Department of
Development Services adopted budget, City of Santee adopted budget,
General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
Action Item #7: Continue a California Environmental Quality Act level review on all new projects that
require all significant effects of a proposed project, including geologic and soil
conditions, to be identified and discussed, and identified significant effects are
adequately mitigated; continue to require that all geotechnical studies of critical
facilities should be performed in accordance with "Guidelines to Geologic Seismic
Reports." California Division of Mines and Geology (CDMG), Notes Number 37 and
"Recommended Guidelines for Determining the Maximum Credible and the Maximum
Probable Earthquakes," CDMG Notes Number 43.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Division Chief Brett Eldridge, Fire Marshal, and selected
members of the Department of Development Services (specific
project driven)
Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget, City of Santee Department
of Development Services adopted budget, City of Santee adopted budget,
General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
Action Item #8: The City will continue to utilize existing and evolving geologic, geophysical and
engineering knowledge to distinguish and delineate those areas that are particularly
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susceptible to damage from seismic and other geologic conditions; and continue to
require retrofits to existing building construction as part of any major renovations.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Division Chief Brett EJdridge, Fire Marshal, Bob Stein, Public
Services Manager and selected members of the Department of
Development Services (specific project driven)
Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget. City of Santee Department
of Development Services adopted budget, City of Santee adopted budget,
General Fund, and various grant sources as they become available to the
City
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
Action Item #9: Continue to use the City's Development Review Ordinance procedures and the
Uniform Fire Code to regulate and limit the manufacture, storage, and/or use of
hazardous materials within the City; continue to participate as a member of the San
Diego County Joint Powers Authority utilizing the Hazardous Materials Response
Team to mitigate hazardous materials incidents; and continue to use the San Diego
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan as the primary planning document for
providing overall policy on hazardous waste management within the City.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Division Chief Brett Eldridge, Fire Marshal, Division Chief
Dave Miller, Operations, and selected members of the
Department of Development Services (specific project driven)
Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget, City of Santee Department
of Development Services adopted budget, City of Santee adopted budget.
General Fund
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 though December 2015
Action Item #10: Continue to coordinate and support existing efforts to mitigate other manmade hazards
within the City, cooperating and sharing information with other agencies including but
not limited to the Department of Homeland Security, California Department of Public
Safety, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, San Diego County
Department of Water Resources, Bureau of Reclamation, California Department of
Justice, California Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration,
and the Department of Defense
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Division Chief Dave Miller, Fire Department Operations,
Captain Patricia Duke, San Diego County Sheriffs Office,
Bob Stein, Public Services Manager, and selected members of
the Department of Development Services (specific project
driven)
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Potential Funding Source: City of Santee Fire Department adopted budget. City of Santee Department
of Community Services adopted budget, City of Santee Department of
Development Services adopted budget, City of Santee adopted budget.
General Fund, San Diego County Sheriffs Office adopted budget, and
various grant sources as they become available to the City
Implementation Timeline: February 2010 through December 2015
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5.19 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
The City of Solana Beach (Solana Beach) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps including
detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify
the top hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition. LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss
estimates for Solana Beach summarized in Table 5.19-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.19-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Solana Beach
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized
Loss - Includes
shaking,
liquefaction
and landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
402
40
13,547*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
167
17
6,512*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
47,011
4,786
1,833,128*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
2
2
322*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
8,963
8,963
1,443,107*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
0
46**
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
0
18,005**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
1,124
1,250
574
648
161,581
182,412
13
16
58,262
71,707
1
1
192
192
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
0
0
324
0
0
135
0
0
38,003
0
0
3
0
0
13,445
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
76
50
11,413
0
33
22
5,585
0
9,290
6,193
1,572,178
0
1
1
303
0
4,482
4,482
1,357,955
0
1
0
44
0
2
0
16,002
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Solana Beach LPG as their top five. A brief rational for including each of these is
included.
• Coastal Storm/Erosion: constant and historical
• Wildfire: climate and location
• Earthquake: proximity to local faults
• Landslide: coupled with above and earthquake/tsunami
• Tsunami: proximity to Pacific Ocean
5.19.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Solana Beach's
fiscal capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified
mitigation action items.
5.19.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Solana Beach and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of Solana
Beach, as shown in Table 5.19-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
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Table 5.19-2
City of Solana Beach: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D, Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Planning - Director of Community Development
Engineering - City Engineer
Planning & Engineering - Director of Community
Development City/Engineer
Engineering -City Engineer
Engineering -City Engineer
Fire Department - Director of Public Safety
SAN DAG
Consultants
Fire Department - Director of Public Safety.
City Manager - Management Analyst
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Solana Beach are shown in Table 5.19-3, which presents the
existing ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Solana Beach. Examples of
legal and/or regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision
ordnances, special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans,
capital improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate
disclosure plans.
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Table 5.19-3
City of Solana Beach: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C, Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management,
hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G, General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.19.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.19-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Solana Beach such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.19-4
City of Solana Beach: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
B. Capital improvements project funding
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Y
Y
Y-Vote Required
Y
N
Y
Y-Vote not required
N
Y
5.19.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Solana Beach's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works provided input to the Solana Beach LPG. The Solana Beach LPG
members were:
• David Ott, City Manager
• Dismas Abelman, Deputy Fire Chief
• Tina Christiansen, Director of Community Development
• Mo Sammak, City Engineer
Once developed, City staff submitted the plan to CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once approved City
Staff will take the plan to the City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
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This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard- ,:•„
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by the City of Solana Beach's LPG in conjunction wi: i
Hazard Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials and local citizens.
5.19.2.1 Goals
The City of Solana Beach has developed the following 6 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (St.;
Attachment A for Goal 6).
Goal 1. Promote public understanding, support and demand for hazard mitigation.
Goal 2. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, local and
tribal governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to":
Goal 3. Floods
Goal 4. Wildfires
GoalS. Geological Hazards
Goal 6. Manmade Hazards
5.19.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Solana Beach developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 6 identified goals. The City of Solana Beach developed objectives to
assist in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were
developed that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and
implementation of the action items is provided in Section 5.19.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 1 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 1 .A.1 Institutionalize hazard mitigation into City's planning efforts.
Action 1 .A.2 Public workshops to discuss particular hazards and related mitigation measures.
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Goal 1: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective 1 .B:
Action 1.B.1
Action 1.B.2
Objective 1 .C:
Action 1.C.1
Action 1.C.2
Objective 1 .D:
Action 1.D.1
Action 1.D.2
Objective 1 .E:
Action 1.E.1
Action IE. 2
Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions.
Coordinate with regional efforts to share resources and knowledge.
Streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Use business liaison and Chamber of Commerce as conduits for information.
Explore opportunities to work with public/private partnerships.
Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented locally.
Utilize City newsletter, press releases and public meetings.
Train and review with staff implemented programs as part of regular training.
Discourage activities that exacerbate hazardous conditions.
Make hazard mitigation part of the planning and approval process.
Stepped up Code Enforcement activities targeting these conditions.
Goal 2: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 2 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments.
Action 2.A.1 Maintain partnerships in mitigation and disaster planning.
Action 2.A.2 Explore opportunities for additional funding through cooperative efforts.
Objective 2.5: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 2.B.1 Work with business and environmental community to understand importance.
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Goal 2: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments (continued).
Objective 2.C: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
and post-disaster mitigation.
Action 2.C.1 Find additional training opportunities for staff.
Action 2.C.2 Establish training schedule for tabletop exercises.
Action 2.C.3 Make this institutional for the staff.
Goal 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods.
Objective 3 A:
Action 3.A.1
Action 3.A.2
Action 3.A.3
Objective 3.B:
Action 3.B.1
Action 3.B.2
Action 3.B.3
Objective 3.C:
Action 3.C.1
Objective 3D:
Action 3.D.1
Action 3.D.2
Action 3.D.3
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Clear identification of potential flood prone areas.
Promote monitoring and maintenance of flood control channels.
Develop pre-incident action plans for affected areas.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods
(e.g., FEMA, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of
Reclamation, San Diego County Department of Water Resources).
Streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Enforce regulatory measures that ensure any new development within 100-year
flood plain will be consistent with FEMA guidelines.
Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding.
Restrict ability to re-build without taking mitigation measures to avoid repeats.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about relative vulnerability of assets from floods.
Work with regional agencies, (OOP, SanGIS) to accurately map affected areas.
Share and train with acquired information with all city department's and personnel.
Coordinate with Cities of Del Mar and Encinitas and the Rancho Santa Fe Fire
Protection District for joint training opportunities between staffs.
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Goal 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to wildfires.
Objective 4 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires.
Action 4.A.1 Annually review and update wildland pre-plans for firefighting forces.
Action 4.A.2 Maximize utilization of outside firefighting equipment and staff resources
Action 4.A.3 Implement Fire Code enhancements for wildland-urban interface.
Objective 4.B: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., County or San Diego & State of California)
Action 4.B. 1 Develop mitigation measures to enhance protection of homes along San Elijo Reserve.
Action 4.B.2 Work in conjunction and cooperation with San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy to achieve
mitigation efforts.
Action 4.B.3 Coordinate with other agencies to ensure consistency among standards.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 5. A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 5.A.1 Continue to explore strategies and opportunities for sand replenishment.
Action 5.A.2 Finish local coastal plan development.
Objective 5.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of geological hazards.
Action 5.B.1 Continue efforts to develop local coastal plan to address bluff protection measures.
Action 5.B.2 Monitor existing protective measures taken to assure their continued effectiveness.
5.19.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
The City of Solana Beach is vulnerable to many different types of hazards. The Wildfires of 2007
threatened the eastern border of the City and the increased threat is reflected in the plan. Other threats
include long term issues such as bluff erosion and human caused threats. The complexity of these hazards
coupled with the long -term implications resulted in a lower prioritization than wildfire, which is a year
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round threat that could have an impact on a large portion of the City. The result is the prioritization of the
threats to address the most likely, with a desire to mitigate all that face the City.
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria.
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 11 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item#l: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and
losses due to geological hazards. Continue to explore strategies and opportunities
for sand replenishment. Finish development local coastal plan and/or other
coastal bluff policies.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #2: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects of
geological hazards. Continue efforts to develop local coastal plan and/or other
coastal bluff policies to address bluff protection measures. Monitor existing
protective measures taken to assure their continued effectiveness.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development
Potential Funding Source: General Fund, Grants and Private Funding
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #3: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire hazards (e.g.,
County or San Diego & State of California). Develop mitigation measures to
enhance protection of homes along San Elijo Reserve. Work in conjunction and
cooperation with San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy to achieve mitigation efforts.
Coordinate with other agencies to ensure consistency among standards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: Implemented December, 2008
Action Item #4: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and
losses due to wildfires. Annually review and update wildland pre-plans for
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firefighting forces. Maximize utilization of outside firefighting equipment and
staff resources. Implement Fire Code enhancements for wildland-urban interface.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: Implemented 2008
Action Item #5: Inspections to verify accuracy of existing Hazard Materials databases
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Dismas Abelman / Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Fire Department Budget
Implementation Timeline: Completed annually
Action Item #6: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and
losses due to other manmade hazards. Coordinate with other agencies on training
and planning for terrorist related activities. Maintain communications links with
regards to threat assessments and dissemination of information.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #7: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of information about
relative vulnerability of assets from floods. Work with regional agencies, (OES,
SanGIS) to accurately map affected areas. Share and train with acquired
information with all city department's and personnel. Coordinate with City of
Del Mar, Encinitas and the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection Districts for joint
training opportunities between staffs.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Public Works
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #8: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects of
other manmade hazards. Evaluate access levels to public facilities and restrict
access where necessary. Evaluate infrastructure and facilities for additional
security measures as required.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Deputy City Manager
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #9: Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions implemented
locally. Utilize City newsletter, press releases and public meetings. Train and
review with staff implemented programs as part of regular training.
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Coordinating Individual/Organization: Deputy City Manager
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #10: Discourage activities that exacerbate hazardous conditions. Make hazard
mitigation part of the planning and approval process. Develop a checklist and
inspection follow up in the flood plain, wildland urban interface and coastal
bluff.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development & Code Enforcement
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #11: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre- and post-
disaster mitigation. Find additional training opportunities for staff. Establish
training schedule for tabletop exercises. Make this institutional for the staff.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: General Fund and Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.20 CITY OF VISTA
The City of Vista (Vista) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-Ievel hazard maps including detailed critical
facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates to help identify the top hazards
threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for Vista
summarized in Table 5.20-1. See Section 4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.20-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in Vista
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss
• Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
553
96,100*
Residential
Number of
Residentia
I Buildings
0
215
30,707*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residentia
I Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
60,523
8,644,021*
Commercial
Number of
Commercia
I Buildings
0
16
1,163*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercia
I Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
71,707
5,212,217*
Critical Facilities
Number of
Critical
Facilities
0
4
131**
Potential
Exposure for
Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
2,384
388,400**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
1,988
4,639
635
1,553
178,753
437,170
94
144
421,280
645,365
5
14
6,005
14,202
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
92
11
0
32
2
0
9,008
563
0
4
0
0
17,927
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
13
654
792
90,913
5
217
277
28,908
1,408
61,086
77,976
8,137,602
0
7
12
1,106
0
31,372
53,780
4,956,760
0
2
4
122
0
1,000
3,001
382,394
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Vista LPG as their top five. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Wild Fire: A significant amount of the community is exposed to the potential for loss secondary to
extreme fire conditions in undeveloped core and interface areas.
• Earthquake: The potential exists for a large loss of life and property, as well as, prolonged
disruption of governmental and commercial continuity.
• Flooding: The city contains several significant floodplains and is subject to wide spread flooding.
• Hazardous Materials Release: In addition to a major freeway the jurisdiction is home to a large
industrial park with fixed facilities.
• Terrorism or Other Manmade Events: Components of government infrastructure including a
Regional Court and Jail Detention Facility, as well as, domestic threat potential are in the
jurisdiction.
5.20.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides Vista's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.20.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in Vista and their responsibilities related to hazard
mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations related
to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of Vista, as
shown in Table 5.20-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department resources
available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific resources
reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with knowledge of land
development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction practices related to
building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or manmade hazards,
floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with hazards in the
community.
• City of Vista Community Development Department
Manage city development process from concept to completion.
Develop and maintain the city general plan, zoning ordinances and development standards.
Review construction projects to ensure compliance with land use regulations, community plans
and environmental status, design review, public improvement plans and issuance of permits.
Coordinate the adoption of building codes. Develop Building ordinances.
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Review site and building plans for compliance with building codes and ordinances.
Damage assessment of structures damaged by natural or man made causes.
Develop, and ensure compliance with engineering ordinances for new and existing infrastructure.
• City of Vista Public Works Department
Maintain city infrastructure including streets, fleet vehicles, storm drain and wastewater systems.
Responds in support of city emergencies and disasters including hazardous materials mitigation,
traffic control.
Ensure efficacy of wastewater systems including floodways.
Confined Space Response.
• City of Vista Fire Department
Develop policies to support emergency response, hazard prevention and disaster management.
Coordinate adoption of codes and ordinances in compliance with State and Local model codes.
Perform site and building plan review for code compliance and loss reduction.
Emergency response to all risk hazards.
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Table 5.20-2
City of Vista: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in
construction practices related to buildings and/or
infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of
natural and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the
community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Community Development, Redevelopment & Housing
Engineering, Community Development
Engineering, Community Development
Engineering, Public Works
Engineering
Fire Department, Engineering, Public Works
Planning Department
City Manager, Fire Department
City Manager
The legal and regulatory capabilities of Vista are shown in Table 5.20-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Vista. Examples of legal and/or
regulatory capabilities can include: the City's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances,
special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital
improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure
plans.
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Table 5.20-3
City of Vista: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (fioodplain management, storm water management, hillside
or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
TBD
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
TBD
5.20.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.20-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to Vista such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.20-4
City of Vista: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
B. Capital improvements project funding
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
UK
UK
5.20.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Vista's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions. For
each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal. Where
appropriate, the City has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, City representatives met with consultant staff and/or OES
to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works provided input to the Vista LPG. The Vista LPG members were:
• Rick Snider, Building Department
• Eric Dennis, Building Department
• Gary Fisher, Fire Department
• Jeff Berg, Fire Department
Once developed, City staff presented submitted them to CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once
approved, City staff will take the plan to the City Council for adoption.
The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
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goals, objectives and actions as prepared by the City of Solatia Beach's LPG in conjunction with the
Hazard Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials and local citizens.
5.20.2.1 Goals
The City of Vista has developed the following 8 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See Attachment
A for Goal 8).
Goal 1. Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Goal.2. Promote public understanding, support and demand for hazard mitigation.
GoalS. Build and support local capacity and commitment to continuously become less
vulnerable to hazards.
Goal 4. Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, and local
governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people,
critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to":
Goal 5. Floods and other forms of severe weather
Goal 6. Structural Fire/Wildfires
Goal 7. Geological Hazards
Goal 8. Other Manmade Hazards
5.20.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The City of Vista developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 8 identified goals. The City of Vista developed objectives to assist in
achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.20.2.3.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Objective 1 A: Encourage and facilitate the development or update of general
plans and zoning ordinances to limit development in hazard areas.
Action 1.A.1 Continue to update the Land Use, Community Facilities, and Safety Elements of the
City's General Plan as needed to limit the impacts of development in hazard prone
areas.
Objective 1 .B: Encourage and facilitate the adoption of building codes that
protect existing assets and new development in hazard areas.
Action 1 .B.1 Continue the emergency review process for codes related to development in
identified hazard areas.
Objective 1 .C: Encourage consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning
ordinances, and building codes.
Action 1 .C.1 Continue to streamline permitting and plan review processes.
Action 1 .C.2 Continue aggressive enforcement to ensure all projects are properly permitted and
inspected to document compliance with all city standards.
Objective ID: Discourage future development that exacerbates hazardous
conditions.
Action 1 .D.1 Continue to ensure that high fire hazard areas have adequate access for
emergency vehicles.
Action 1 .D.2 Continue to enforce minimum brush clearance requirements.
Objective I .E: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about new development and build-out potential in
hazard areas.
Action 1 £.1 Maintain Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities to identify hazards and
general hazard areas.
Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Continue to develop and revise public education curriculum to increase awareness
among the residents of the City of Vista of disasters and pre-existing hazards.
Action 2.A.2 Continue to identify hazard specific issues and needs.
Action 2.A.3 Continue to provide timely information on City and Department websites.
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Goal 2: Promote public understanding, support and demand for
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective 2.B:
Action 2.B.1
Action 2.B.2
Objective 2.C:
Action 2.C.1
Action 2.C.2
Promote partnerships between the state, counties, and local
governments to identify , prioritize , and implement mitigation
actions.
Continue to promote cooperative vegetation management programs that
encompass hazard mitigation in the city and unincorporated areas that threaten the
city.
Support regional efforts to mitigate hazards.
Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Continue to identify hazard specific issues and needs.
Utilize Fire Department's Fire Prevention Inspection Program to educate business
owners and managers regarding hazard mitigation as city staff become available..
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to
continuously become less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials.
Action 3.A.1 Continue to update the City Emergency Plan every five years.
Action 3.A.2 Continue to Emergency Operations training with City Staff to highlight hazard
existence, mitigation, and response.
Action 3.A.3 Continue to build and support local partnerships, such as the Unified Disaster
Council (UDC), and other regional efforts to become less vulnerable to identified
hazards.
Action 3.A.4 Continue to build a team of community volunteers to work with the community
before, during, and after a disaster by maintaining the Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) Program.
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies and local governments.
Action 4.A.1 Continue the construction and equipping of a new City Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) and Department Operations Centers (DOC) to act as command and
control coordination centers during disasters.
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Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local governments (continued).
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies and local governments (continued).
Action 4.A.2 Train employees and volunteers to operate the City EOC following the National
Incident management System (NIMS), the Standardized Emergency Management
System (SEMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
Action 4.A.3 Continue to update City Emergency Operations Plans to include coordination with
County Wide Operations Plans.
Objective 4.B: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 4.B.1 Continue to support and assist local entities, including the chamber of commerce,
local school districts, and trade associations in developing self reliant plans for
hazard mitigation and post disaster continuity.
Objective 4.C: Improve the City's capability and efficiency at administering pre-
and post-disaster mitigation .
Action 4.C.1 Continue to streamline policies to coordinate permitting activities
Action 4.C.2 Establish and staff a Disaster Preparedness Division within the City as funding
becomes available.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods and other forms of severe weather.
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Action 5.A.1 Continue to review and compare existing flood control standards, zoning
and building requirements.
Action 5.A.2 Continue to identify flood-prone areas utilizing GIS.
Action 5.B.3 Continue to develop pre-incident action plans for flood-prone areas.
Action 5.B 4 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and requirement to
review applications for conformance with NFIP standards.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to floods and other forms of severe weather
(continued).
Objective 5.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects offloads within the 1 00-year floodplain .
Action 5.B.1 Continue to develop project proposals to reduce flooding and improve
control in flood-prone areas.
Action 5.B.2 Continue to seek pre-disaster mitigation funding.
Action 5.B.3 Educate property owners in the flood prone areas about ways to reduce or prevent
loss due to flooding.
Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to structural fire/wildfires.
Objective 6 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to wildfires.
Action 6.A.1 Using GIS capabilities, continue to identify and designate Wildland Urban Interface
Zones (WUI).
Action 6.A.2 Develop and maintain Weed Abatement and Fuel Modification Ordinances.
Action 6.A.3 Continue to study fuel management and resource allocation to allow for maximum
proactive and response capability.
Objective 6.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of wildfires.
Action 6.B.1 Continue to enforce City Sprinkler Ordinance.
Action 6.B.2 Continue to enforce standardized Defensible Space Clearance distances.
Action 6.B.3 Continue to research and support fuel modification techniques including mow/disc
clearing and prescriptive burns.
Action 6.B.4 Continue the public education program to address fire dangers and mitigation
measures.
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Goal 6: Redi
parti
OWIM
Objective 6.C:
Action 6.C.1
Action 6.C.2
Objective 6.D.
Action 6.D.1
ice the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
cularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
id facilities, due to structural fire/wildfires (continued).
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate wildfire
hazards (e.g., US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management).
Coordinate with regional agencies, including CalFIRE and the US Forest Service, to
minimize fire spread potential from areas outside city boundaries.
Continue to support and participate in the California Fire Master Mutual Aid
Agreement, the San Diego County Fire Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and the
North Zone Automatic Aid Agreement.
Maintain adequate emergency response capability.
Continue to evaluate service level impacts and needs.
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
particularly people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and City-
owned facilities, due to geological hazards.
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to geological hazards.
Action 7.A.1 Maintain the City's Public Education Program.
Action 7.A.2 Continue to design critical facilities that will function after a major earthquake.
Action 7.A.3 Identify hazard prone structures through CIS modeling.
Action 7.A.4 Identify projects for pre-disaster mitigation funding.
Action 7.A.5 Implement the City Government Continuity Plan.
5.20.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
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The top 9 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Complete construction equipping of a new City Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) and Department Operations Centers to act as command and control
coordination centers during disasters.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grants
Implementation Timeline: Current - December 2010
Action Item #2: Continue efforts to train city employees and volunteers to operate the City EOC
following the National Incident Management System (NEVIS), the Standardized
Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the Incident Command System
(ICS).
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #3: Continue to build a team of community volunteers to work with the community
before, during, and after a disaster by maintaining the Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) Program.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Prevention/ Fire Department/Public Works
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #4: Continue to develop public education curriculum to increase awareness of
disasters and pre-existing hazards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Prevention
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #5: Promote cooperative vegetation management programs that encompass hazard
mitigation in the city and unincoiporated areas that threaten the city.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Code Compliance/Fire Prevention
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #6: Ensure city personnel are properly equipped for emergency response and self-
protection from incidents of terrorism.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Department/Risk Management
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grants
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Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #7: Maintain Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities to identify hazards
and general hazard areas.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development/Public Works/Information
Systems
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #8: Implement the City Government Continuity Plan.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: City Manager/Fire Department
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grants
Implementation Timeline: June 2010-June 2011
Action Item #9: Develop project proposals to reduce flooding and improve control of storm
waters in flood-prone areas.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Community Development/Public Works
Potential Funding Source: Operating Budget/Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.21 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
The Unincorporated portion of the County of San Diego (County) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level
hazard maps including detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss
estimates to help identify the top hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition, LPGs were supplied
with exposure/loss estimates for the County summarized in Tables 5.21-la and 5.21-lb. See Section 4.0
for additional details.
Table 5.21-la
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss in the County (Urban)
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized Loss
- Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
21,862
333,626*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
7,304
108,042*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
2,056,076
30,413,823*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
277
3,560*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
1,241,431
15,954,852*
Critical Facilities
Number
of
Critical
Facilities
0
123
290**
Potential
Exposure for
Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
235,356
820,725**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
10,125
11,357
3,358
3,785
945,277
1,065,478
195
213
873,932
954,602
34
38
6,733
7,932
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
1,509
35,499
35
314
11,039
11
88,391
3,107,479
3,097
4
389
1
17,927
1,743,381
4,482
10
90
1
8,003
141,628
2
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
2,251
41,461
8,086
628
10,036
2,504
176,782
2,825,134
704,876
23
180
76
103,079
806,706
340,609
1
99
26
4
221,802
303,171
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
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Table 5
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related
.2Mb
Exposure/Loss in the County (Rural)
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm /
Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake
(Annualized
Loss - Includes
shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide
components)
Exposed
Population
0
14,512
168,254*
Residential
Number of
Residential
Buildings
0
3,686
60,561*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
1,037,609
17,047,922*
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
135
2,177*
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x$1,000)
0
605,030
9,756,661*
Critical Facilities
Number
of
Critical
Facilities
0
123
1,554"
Potential
Exposure for
Critical
Facilities
(x$1,000)
0
325,258
7,942,838**
Flood (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
7,276
8,950
3,661
4,426
1,030,572
1,245,919
137
151
613,993
676,737
107
117
629,073
632,665
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
9,130
23,197
5,154
3,573
4,188
95
1,005,800
1,178,922
26,743
93
89
0
416,798
398,871
0
35
67
5
12,657
213,940
768
Wildfire / Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
13,286
47,816
8,518
71,028
5,254
18,209
3,197
24,474
1,479,001
5,125,834
899,956
6,889,431
187
658
108
792
838,078
2,948,959
484,024
3,549,506
160
739
165
557
446,630
3,070,660
817,703
3,367,085
* Represents best available data at this time.
** Represents 500-year earthquake value under three earthquake scenarios (shake only, shake and liquefaction, and
shake and landslide).
After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the County LPG as their top five.
• Fire
• Hazardous Materials Release
• Flood
• Earthquake
• Manmade Hazards
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5.21.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides the County's fiscal
capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified mitigation
action items.
5.21 . 1. 1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The following is a summary of existing departments in the County and their responsibilities related to
hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and regulations
related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical capabilities of the
County, as shown in Table 5.21-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel, and department
resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the Plan. Specific
resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with
knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use
Maintain and protect public health, safety and well being. Preserve and enhance the quality of life
for County residents by maintaining a comprehensive general plan and zoning ordinance,
implementing habitat conservation programs, ensuring regulatory conformance and
performing comprehensive community outreach.
Planning Services Division: Provides land use and environmental review, maintains a
comprehensive general plan and zoning ordinance, issues land use and building permits, and
enforces building and zoning regulations. It is also responsible for long-range planning
through development and implementation of a comprehensive General Plan.
Development Services Division: Review site and building plans for compliance with all
applicable codes. Code Enforcement enforces building, grading, zoning, brushing and
clearing, junk, graffiti, signs, abandoned vehicle complaints and noise control. Resource
planning in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County is to ensure efficient use and
protection of environmental resources through compliance with local, state and federal
environmental regulations. Coordinates damage assessment of structures from multiple
causes. Provides damage assessment in the EOC & supports other agencies in assessing
damae from fire.
San Diego County Department of Public Works
Ensure public safety through design, construction and maintenance of a safe and reliable
infrastructure.
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Land Development Division: Provides engineering and review services for construction and
development projects throughout the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Services
such as Storm-water, Flood Control, Map Processing, Cartography, Surveys, the Geographic
and Land Information Systems and dealing with land development issues are the daily job of
this division. The division processes more than 5,000 permits each year.
Transportation Division: Roads Section is the most visible part of DPW, responding to requests
for services ranging from pothole repair to tree trimming. Traffic Engineering provides traffic
management and determines the need for stop signs and traffic lights. Route Locations
updates the County's General Plan Circulation Element, provides transportation planning
support and more. County Airports include eight unique facilities scattered throughout the
area. McClellan-Palomar Airport provides commercial service to Los Angeles and Phoenix;
Ramona Airport is home to the busiest aerial firefighting base in the USA; and, the County
Sheriffs air force, ASTREA, is based at Gillespie Field.
Engineering Services Division: The division includes Wastewater, Flood Control, Design
Engineering, Environmental Services, Construction Engineering, Materials Lab, Project
Management and Flood Control Engineering and Hydrology. The Director of Public Works
has assigned the Deputy Director of Engineering Services as the County Engineer and Flood
Control Commissioner.
Management Services Division: This division provides a variety of services to department
employees and the public. It includes Personnel, Financial Services, Communications,
Recycling, Inactive Landfills and Management Support. Special Districts serve small areas
in unincorporated areas providing a variety of services to residents in rural areas.
• San Diego County Housing & Community Development
Improve the quality of life in our communities - helping needy families find safe, decent and
affordable housing and partnering with property owners to increase the supply and
availability of affordable housing. The Department provides many valuable services to both
property owners and tenants and strives to create more livable neighborhoods that residents
are proud to call home. Provide a benefit to low and moderate-income persons, Prevent or
eliminate slums and blight, or Meet needs having a particular urgency.
Community Development Division Manager: Our key service programs improve neighborhoods
by assisting low-income residents, increasing the supply of affordable, save housing and
rehabilitating both business and residential properties in San Diego County. We serve the
communities of: Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Escondido, Imperial Beach,
Lemon Grove, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and the unincorporated
areas of San Diego County.
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a federal block grant program
created by Congress in 1974. CDBG-funded projects must satisfy one of three national
program objectives:
In addition to funding housing and shelter programs, the County also allocates CDBG funds
toward various community improvements in the Urban County area. Participating cities,
community residents, nonprofit organizations and other county departments may submit
CDBG proposals.
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• County of San Diego Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Medical Response
Mission: To coordinate the medical/health response to disasters within the County of San Diego.
Function: To protect life and property within the San Diego County Operational Area in the event
of a major emergency or disaster by: 1) requesting additional outside resources to responding
to medical/health related disasters; 2) coordinating all medical/health assets within the Op
Area; 3) developing plans and procedures for response to a bioterrorism event; 4) developing
and providing preparedness materials for the public.
• Division of Emergency Medical Services
Mission: Serves to coordinate the activities of pre-hospital and trauma center service providers
for all residents and visitors of San Diego.
Function: Its purpose is to ensure that the quality of emergency medical services, which includes
9-1-1 ambulance services, trauma care services, and non-emergency ambulance services, is of
the highest quality.
• County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services
Mission: To coordinate San Diego County's response to disasters.
Function: To protect life and property within the San Diego County Operational Area in the event
of a major emergency or disaster by: 1) Alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when
disaster strikes; 2) Coordinating all Agencies that respond; 3) Ensuring resources are
available and mobilized in times of disaster; 4) Developing plans and procedures for response
to and recovery from disasters; 5) Developing and providing preparedness materials for the
public; 6) Staffing the Emergency Operations Center and 7) providing training to regional
EOC staffs.
• County of San Diego Sheriffs Department
Mission: Provide Law Enforcement Services, including scene security, traffic control, crowd
control, and crime scene investigation.
Function: To provide law enforcement services within the San Diego County Operational Area.
San Diego Sheriff policies, programs, plans, and manuals include: 1) Policies and Procedures
Manual, 2) Law Enforcement Response to Critical Incident Manual, 3) Emergency
Operations Manual, 4) Community Oriented Policing Program, 5) Citizen Emergency
Response Program, as well as the State of California's Law Enforcement Guide for
Emergency Operations and the State Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan.
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Table 5.21-2
County of San Diego: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of natural
and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the
community's vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in CIS and/or HAZUS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Department/Agency and Position
Department of Planning & Land Use (DPLU)/
Lead Planner
DPLU/Building Inspectors
DPLU & Department of Public Works (DPW)/
Surveyor, Lead
DPLU GIS Manger and DPW CIS Manager
County Science Advisory Board
Office of Emergency Services / Emergency
Services Coordinator
Departments determine their own level of
service.
The legal and regulatory capabilities of the County are shown in Table 5.21-3, which presents the existing
ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of the County. Examples of legal
and/or regulatory capabilities can include: the County's building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision
ordnances, special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans,
capital improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate
disclosure plans.
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Table 5.21-3
County of San Diego: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B. Zoning ordinance
C. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
D. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management, hillside or
steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements)
E. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth" or anti-sprawl programs)
F. Site plan review requirements
G. General or comprehensive plan
H. A capital improvements plan
1. An economic development plan
J. An emergency response plan
K. A post-disaster recovery plan
L. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
M. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Does State
Prohibit
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.21.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.21-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to the County such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.21-4
County of San Diego: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
B. Capital improvements project funding
C. Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
D. Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
E. Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
F. Incur debt through general obligation bonds
G. Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
H. Yes Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes
UK
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.21.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are the County's specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the County has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the County's planning
documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, County representatives met with consultant staff and/or
OES to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as they related to the overall
Plan. Representatives of numerous County departments involved in hazard mitigation planning, including
Fire, Police, and Public Works provided input to the County LPG. The County LPG members were:
• Tom Amabile, County OES
• Nick Vent, DEH
• Ralph Steinhoff, County Fire Authority
• Matt Turner, DPLU
• Michael Robinson, DPW
• Lorrie Teates, San Diego County Water Authority
• Patrick Buttron, HHSA, EMS
• Once developed. County staff submitted the plan to CalEMA and FEMA for approval. Once
approved the plan will be taken to the Unified Disaster Council and then to the San Diego County
Board of Supervisors for adoption.
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The draft plan was posted on the Office of Emergency Services Website to present these preliminary
goals, objectives and actions to citizens and to receive public input Specific questions were asked and the
public was requested to provide comments and suggestions regarding the draft plan and the proposed
mitigation actions. An email address was provided for the public to send comments and suggestions to.
This email address was checked daily for public input. The following sections present the hazard-related
goals, objectives and actions as prepared by the County's LPG in conjunction with the Hazard Mitigation
Working Group, locally elected officials and residents.
5.21.2.1 Goals
The County of San Diego has developed the following 11 Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goals 12,13 and 14).
Goal 1. Promote Disaster-resistant future development.
Goal 2. Increase public understanding and support for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to become less vulnerable to
hazards.
Goal 4. Enhance hazard mitigation coordination and communication with federal, state, local
and tribal governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure, and County-owned facilities, due to":
Goal 5. Dam Failure
Goal 6. Earthquakes
Goal 7. Coastal Storm/Erosion/Tsunami
Goal 8. Landslides
Goal 9. Floods
Goal 10. Structural Fire/Wildfire
Goal 11. Liquefaction
Goal 12. Manmade Hazards
Goal 13. Nuclear Material Release
Goal 14. Hazardous Materials Release
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5.21.2.2 Objectives and Actions
The County of San Diego developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their 11 identified goals. The County of San Diego developed objectives to
assist in achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were
developed that would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and
implementation of the action items is provided in Section 5.21.2.3.
Goal 1: Promote disaster-resistant future development.
Objective I A:
Action 1.A.1
Action 1 A2
Action 1 A3
Objective 1 .B:
Action 1.B.1
Objective 1 ,C:
Action 1.C.1
Action 1.C.2
Action 1.C.3
Objective 1 .D.
Action 1.D.1
Action 1.D.2
Action 1.D.3
Action 1.D.4
Action 1.D.5
Action 1.D.6
Facilitate the development or updating of general plans and zoning
ordinances to limit development in hazard areas.
Update General Plan every 10 years.
Attract and retain qualified, professional and experienced staff.
Continue to identify high hazard areas using GiS.
Facilitate the adoption of building codes that protect existing
assets and restrict new development in hazard areas.
Review Codes every 3 years.
Facilitate consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning
ordinances, and building codes.
Staff enforcement personnel to a level to ensure compliance.
Develop and coordinate permits for all agencies.
Continue to utilize multi-agency permitting and enforcement team.
Limit future development in hazardous areas
Development should be in harmony with existing topography.
Development patterns should respect environmental characteristics.
Clustering should be encouraged.
Development should be limited in areas of known geologic hazards.
Development in floodplains shall be limited to protect lives and property.
High fire hazard areas shall have adequate access for emergency vehicles.
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Goal 1: Promote disaster-resistant future development (continued).
Objective IE: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about new development and build-out potential in
hazard areas.
Action 1 £.1 Continue to utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities to identify
hazards.
Action 1 £.2 Continue to develop and update data sets that are necessary to test hazard
scenarios and mitigation tools.
Action 1 £.3 Continue to use the internet as a communications tool, as well as an educational
tool.
Objective 1 .F: Increase public understanding, support and demand for hazard
mitigation for new developments.
Action 1 £.1 Continue to gain public acceptance for avoidance policies in high hazard areas.
Action 1 £.2 Continue public education efforts to publicize and adopt the appropriate hazard
mitigation measures.
Action 1 £.3 Help create demand for hazard resistant construction and site planning.
Goal 2: Increase public understanding and support for effective
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Publicize and encourage the adoption of appropriate hazard mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.2 Continue to provide information to the public on the County website.
Action 2.A.3 Heighten public awareness of hazards by using the County Media & Public
Relations Office.
Action 2.A.4 Gain public acceptance for avoidance policies in high hazard areas.
Action 2.A.5 Identify hazard specific issues and needs.
Action 2.A.6 Help create demand for hazard resistant construction and site planning.
Action 2 A 7 Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local and tribal governments to
identify, prioritize and implement mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.8 Support the County Fire Safe Council.
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Goal 2: Increase public understanding and support for effective
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective 2.B: Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local and tribal
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions.
Action 2.B.1 Develop, maintain and improve lasting partnerships.
Action 2.B.2 Support the County Fire Safe Council.
Action 2.B.3 Promote cooperative vegetation Management Programs that incorporate hazard
mitigation.
Objective 2.C: Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Action 2.C.1 Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles and practices.
Action 2.C.2 Encourage businesses to develop and implement hazard mitigation actions.
Action 2.C.3 Identify hazard-specific issues and needs.
Objective 2.D: Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented countywide.
Action 2.D.1 Continue to use the County website to publicize mitigation actions.
Action 2.D.2 Continue to create marketing campaigns.
Action 2.D.3 Continue to determine mitigation messages to convey.
Action 2.D.4 Continue to establish budget and identify funding sources for mitigation outreach.
Action 2.D.5 Continue to develop and distribute brochures, CDs and other publications.
Objective 2.E: Provide education on hazardous conditions.
Action 2.E.1 Continue to support public and private sector symposiums.
Action 2.E.2 Coordinate production of brochures, informational packets and other handouts.
Action 2.E.3 Develop partnerships with the media on hazard mitigation.
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to become
less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials.
Action 3.A.1 Use Media & Public Relations to increase the number of news releases.
Action 3.A.2 Conduct meetings with key elected officials to determine local issues and concerns.
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Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to become
less vulnerable to hazards (continued).
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials.
Action 3.A.3 Continuously demonstrate the importance of pre-disaster mitigation planning to the
Board of Supervisors and other public officials.
Objective 3.B: Develop hazard mitigation plan and provide technical assistance
to implement plan .
Action 3.B.1 Coordinate the update of the multi-jurisdictional plan.
Action 3.B.2 Continue to have the County Working Group update and monitor the plan.
Objective 3.C: Limit growth and development in hazardous areas.
Action 3.C.1 Update GIS mapping to identify hazardous areas.
Action 3.C.2 Continue to enforce trespassing regulations in high-risk areas.
Action 3.C.3 Update General Plan and zoning regulations to reflect hazardous areas.
Action 3.C.4 Support transfer of development rights in hazard prone areas.
Objective 3.D: Management ofwildland vegetative communities to promote less
hazardous conditions.
Action 3.D.1 Continue to use GIS to inventory by type and vegetation age class.
Action 3.D.2 Continue to define target class ranges.
Action 3.D.3 Continue to develop partnerships within the communities to fix age class ranges.
Goal 4: Enhance hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Objective 4 A: Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, local and tribal governments.
Action 4.A.1 Continue the program of multi-jurisdictional/ multi-functional training and exercises
to enhance hazard mitigation.
Action 4.A.2 Leverage resources and expertise that will further hazard mitigation efforts.
Action 4.A.3 Update the multi-jurisdictional/multi-hazard mitigation plan to include tribal
governments and special districts.
Action 4.A.4 Maintain multi-jurisdictional/rnulti-functional training and exercises to enhance
hazard mitigation.
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Goal 4: Enhance hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, local and tribal governments (continued).
Objective 4.B: Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Action 4.B.1 Encourage tribal governments to become part of the HIRT JPA.
Action 4.B.2 Establish and maintain lasting partnerships.
Action 4.B.3 Continue to streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Objective 4.C: Improve the County 's capability and efficiency at administering
pre- and post-disaster mitigation.
Action 4.C.1 Maintain consistency with the State in administering recovery programs.
Action 4.C.2 Continue to work to establish a requirement that all hazard mitigation projects
submitted to the State must be reviewed by the County.
Action 4.C.3 Continue to improve coordination with the State Hazard Mitigation Office in dealing
with local issues.
Objective 4.D: Support a coordinated permitting activities process.
Action 4.D.1 Develop notification procedures for all permits that support affected agencies.
Action 4.D.2 Continue to streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Action 4.D.3 Continue to exchange resources and work with local and regional partners.
Objective 4.E: Coordinate recovery activities while restoring and maintaining
public sendees.
Action 4. E.1 Maintain two Multi-hazard Assessment Teams (MAT).
Action 4.E.2 Maintain activation and reporting procedures for the MAT.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to dam failure.
Objective 5 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure.
Action 5.A.1 Update inundation maps every 10 years.
Action 5.A.2 Continue to participate in community awareness meetings.
Action 5.A.3 Continue to develop and distribute printed publications to the communities
concerning hazards.
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Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to dam failure (continued).
Objective 5.B: Project existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of a dam failure.
Action 5.B.1 Continue to identify hazard-prone structures.
Action 5.B.2 Continue to construct barriers around structures.
Action 5.B.3 Encourage structural retrofitting.
Objective 5.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate dam
failure (e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of
Reclamation, California Department of Water Resources).
Action 5.C.1 Continue to revise development ordinances to mitigate effects of development on
wetland areas.
Action 5.C.2 Incorporate and maintain valuable wetlands in open space preservation programs.
Action 5.C.3 Review and revise, as necessary, sediment and erosion control regulations.
Objective 5.D: Protectfloodplains from inappropriate development.
Action 5.D.1 Strengthen existing development regulations to discourage land uses and activities
that create hazards.
Action 5.D.2 Plan and zone for open space, recreational, agricultural, or other low-intensity uses
within floodway fringes.
Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to earthquakes.
Objective 6 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to earthquakes.
Action 6.A.1 Update Building Codes to reflect current earthquake standards.
Action 6.A.2 Continue to participate in community awareness meetings.
Action 6.A.3 Continue to develop and distribute printed publications to the communities
concerning hazards.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to earthquakes (continued).
Objective 6.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of earthquakes .
Action 6.B.1 Continue to identify hazard-prone structures through GIS modeling.
Action 6.B.2 Continue to build critical facilities that function after a major earthquake.
Action 6.B.3 Continue to study ground motion, landslide, and liquefaction.
Objective 6.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate
earthquake hazards.
Action 6.C.1 Identify projects for pre-disaster mitigation funding.
Action 6.C.2 Continue to implement an ongoing public seismic risk assessment program.
Action 6.C.3 Continue to collaborate with Federal, State and local agencies' mapping efforts.
Objective 6.D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from
earthquakes.
Action 6.D.1 Continue to assess countywide utility infrastructure with regard to earthquake risk.
Action 6.D.2 Develop and implement an incentive program for seismic retrofits.
Action 6.D.3 Continue to encourage the public to prepare and maintain a 3-day preparedness kit
for home and work.
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to coastal storm/erosion/tsunami.
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to coastal storms/ erosion.
Action 7.A.1 Continue to coordinate with coastal cities to develop a comprehensive plan.
Action 7.A.2 Participate in community awareness meetings.
Action 7.A.3 Develop and distribute printed publications to the communities concerning hazards.
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Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and
public facilities due to coastal storm/erosion/tsunami
(continued).
Objective 7.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of coastal storms/erosion.
Action 7.B.1 Retrofit structures to strengthen resistance to damage.
Action 7.B.2 Continue to encourage the public to prepare and maintain a 3-day preparedness kit
for home and work.
Action 7.B.3 Seek pre-disaster mitigation funding for coastal erosion projects.
Objective 7.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate severe
coastal storms/ erosion.
Action 7.C.1 Continue to review and update plans that would include coordination with cities,
special districts and county departments.
Action 7.C.2 Continue to streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Action 7.C.3 Continue to develop and publish evacuation procedures to the public.
Objective 7.D: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from coastal
storms/erosion.
Action 7.D.1 Using CIS continue to identify hazard-prone structures.
Action 7.D.2 Continue to incorporate information and recommendations from coastal cities into
the hazard mitigation plan.
Goal 8: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities /infrastructure, and public
facilities due to landslide.
Objective 8 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to landslide.
Action 8.A.1 Continue to identify potential areas based upon historical data.
Action 8.A.2 Continue to participate in community awareness meetings.
Action 8. A.3 Continue to develop and distribute printed publications to the communities
concerning hazards.
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Goal 8: Redi
Objective 8.B:
Action 8.B.1
Action 8.B.2
Action 8.B.3
Objective 8.C:
Action 8.C.1
Action 8.C.2
Action 8.C.3
Objective 8.D:
Action 8.D.1
Action 8.D.2
ice the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities /infrastructure, and
public facilities due to landslide (continued).
Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of landslide.
Study and improve storm drains for landslide prone areas.
Develop, adopt and enforce effective bldg codes and standards.
Seek pre-disaster mitigation funding for landsides prevention projects.
Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate landslide.
Continue to review and update plans that would include coordination with cities,
special districts and county departments.
Continue to streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Develop and publish evacuation procedures to the public.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from
landslide.
Identify hazard-prone structures through GIS modeling.
Implement hazard awareness program.
Goal 9: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to floods.
Objective 9 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Action 9.A.1 Continue to review and compare existing flood control standards, zoning and
building requirements.
Action 9.A.2 Identify flood-prone areas by using GIS.
Action 9.A.3 Adopt policies that discourage growth in flood-prone areas.
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Goal 9: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to floods (continued).
Objective 9.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of floods within the 100-year floodp lain.
Action 9.B.1 Assure adequate funding to restore damaged facilities to 100-year flood design.
Action 9.B.2 Update storm water system plans and improve storm water facilities in high-risk
areas.
Action 9.B.3 Ensure adequate evacuation time in case of major hazard event.
Objective 9.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate floods
(e.g., US Army Corps of Engineers, US Bureau of Reclamation,
California Department of Water Resources).
Action 9.C.1 Develop a flood control strategy that ensures coordination with Federal, State and
local agencies.
Action 9.C.2 Improve hazard warning and response planning.
Objective 9.D: Minimize repetitive losses caused by flooding.
Action 9.D.1 Identify those communities that have recurring losses.
Action 9.D.2 Develop project proposals to reduce flooding and improve control in flood prone
areas.
Action 9.D.3 Acquire properties, when feasible, on floodway to prevent development.
Action 9.D.4 Seek pre-disaster mitigation funding.
Objective 9.E: Address perceived data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from
flooding.
Action 9.E.1 Continue to encourage the public to prepare and maintain a 3-day preparedness kit
for home and work.
Action 9.E.2 Increase participation and improve compliance with the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP).
Action 9.E.3 Develop and implement hazard awareness program.
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Goal 10: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to structural fire/wildfire.
Objective 10 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to structural fire/wildfire.
Action 10.A.1 Update the County Consolidated Fire Code every three years.
Action 10.A.2 Develop model Weed Abatement and Fuel Modification Ordinances.
Action 10.A.3 Utilize GIS and the Internet as information tools.
Action 10.A.4 Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate structural fire/wildfire.
Action 10.A.5 Continue to develop partnerships for a countywide vegetation management
program.
Objective 10.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to
the effects of structural fire/wildfire.
Action 10.B.1 Enforce standardized Defensible Space Clearance distances.
Action 10.B.2 Work with community-based groups to pilot chipping programs.
Action 10.B.3 Continue to research options to provide low cost insurance to cover landowners
who allow prescribed burning on their lands.
Objective 10.C: Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate structural
fire/wildfire.
Action 10.C.1 Establish a continuing wildland fire technical working group.
Action 10.C.2 Continue to develop partnerships for a countywide vegetation management
program.
Action 10.C.3 Report annually to the Board of Supervisors on the progress of fire mitigation
strategies.
Action 10.D.1 Identify Urban/wildland fire interface areas.
Action 10.D.2 Use GIS to map fire risk areas.
Action 10.D.3 Implement public education program to address fire dangers and corrective
measures.
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Goal 11: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities /infrastructure, and
public facilities due to liquefaction.
Objective 11 A: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to
the effects of liquefaction.
Action 11A1 Identify hazard-prone structures through CIS modeling.
Action 11 .A.2 Build critical facilities that function after a major earthquake.
Action 11 A3 Study ground motion, landslide and liquefaction.
5.21.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top 10 prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Update Operational Area Plan
Coordinating Individual/Organization: The Office of Emergency Services (OES) will work with
the 18 incorporated cities to revise the Plan
Potential Funding Source: FEMA Grants/ General Funds for County and Cities.
Implementation Timeline: January 2010 - January 2011
Action Item #2: Continue to develop and maintain public education and outreach programs
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Office of Emergency Services and Office of Media and
Public Relations
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #3: Update the County Consolidated Fire Code every three years
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Department of Planning and Land Use (DPLU)
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Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #4: Continue to streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort
Coordinating Individual/Organization: OES will continue to work with the County Departments
and the 18 incorporated cities
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #5: Publicize and encourage the adoption of appropriate hazard mitigation actions.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: OES/ Media & Public Relations/Information Technology
(IT)
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants.
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #6: Update Building Codes to reflect current earthquake standards.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Department of Planning and Land Use (DPLU)
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State Grants.
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #7: Support public and private sector symposiums
Coordinating Individual/Organization: OES/appropriate County Departments/Cities
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State Grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #8: Maintain multi-jurisdictional/multi-functional training and exercises to enhance
hazard mitigation
Coordinating Individual/Organization: OES/appropriate county Departments/All 18 Cities
Potential Funding Source: Grant Funded
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #9: Continue to review and update plans that would include coordination with
cities, special districts and County departments
Coordinating Individual/Organization: OES/appropriate county Departments/All 18 Cities
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants.
Implementation Timeline: On-going
Action Item #10: Continue to encourage the public to prepare and maintain a 3-day preparedness
kit for home and work.
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Coordinating Individual/Organization: OES/ Media & Public Relations/IT
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants
Implementation Timeline: On-going
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5.22 RANCHO SANTA FE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District (Fire District) reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard
maps including detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates
to help identify the top hazards threatening their jurisdiction. In addition. Local Planning Groups (LPG)
were supplied with exposure/loss estimates for the Fire District summarized in Table 5.22-1. See Section
4.0 for additional details.
Table 5.22-1
Summary of Potential Hazard-Related Exposure/Loss
in Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
Hazard Type
Coastal Storm / Erosion
Dam Failure
Earthquake (Annualized
Loss - Includes shaking,
liquefaction and
landslide components)
Exposed
Population
0
15,384
31,908
Residential
Number of
Residentia
I Buildings
0
622
3,561
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Residential
Buildings
(x $1,000)
0
719,512
3,783,427
Commercial
Number of
Commercial
Buildings
0
81
72
Potential
Exposure/
Loss for
Commercial
Buildings
(x $1,000)
0
111,830
81,275
Critical Facilities
Number
of
Critical
Facilities
0
24
368
Potential
Exposure
for Critical
Facilities
(x $1,000)
0
32,202
7,367
Floods (Loss)
100 Year
500 Year
4,956
4,977
31
61
72,478
63,613
26
26
47,536
47,536
6
6
10,581
10,581
Rain-Induced Landslide
High Risk
Moderate Risk
Tsunami
6
3,670
0
6
206
0
28,508
314,273
0
0
9
0
0
31,099
0
0
2
0
0
23,600
0
Wildfire/ Structure Fire
Extreme
Very High
High
Moderate
0
26,640
19,897
35,648
0
1,474
716
3,043
0
1,563,410
750,531
4,015,674
0
36
11
112
0
98,491
77,017
119,014
0
27
11
54
0
94,220
48,271
35,115
After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss table above, the following hazards were
identified by the Fire District LPG as their top five: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Man-made and
wildfire/structure. A brief rational for including each of these is included.
• Earthquake: Geographic extent of this hazard is District wide. A greater percentage of the
District's population is potentially more exposed to this hazard relative to other hazards below.
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SECTIONFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
The Rose Canyon Fault lies offshore (4.5 miles west of the Fire District at its closest point) and
is capable of generating an earthquake that could damage dwellings and infrastructure
throughout the Fire District. The western portion of the Fire District is more likely to suffer
heavier damage because of the presence of older buildings (constructed prior to 1992).
• Wildfire: The seasonal climatic conditions during late summer and fall create numerous serious
difficulties regarding the control and protection against fires in the Fire district. The hot, dry
weather typical of this area in summer and fall, coupled with Santa Ana winds and low
humidity frequently results in wildfires that threaten or could threaten residents and homes. A
significant number of the Fire District residents live within the wildland-urban interface (WUI).
Residential homes that abut the WUI are susceptible to wildfire because they are situated near
open space and steep canyons containing highly flammable, native vegetation. Recent wildfire
events in the Fire District include the Witch Creek Fire of October 2007, which resulted in the
loss of 61 homes and the evacuation of all residents within the Fire District boundaries. As
documented in the County's analysis of burned and saved homes within the fire perimeter, all
of the destroyed homes were built prior to the 2001 WUI standard. The fact that none of the
homes built after 2001 were destroyed seems to support the effectiveness of the improved
building and fire codes within the Fire District. The Fire District adopted their first WUI
ordinance in 2004. An independent study conducted by the Institute for Business and Home
Safety concluded that older homes can be best protected from flames and embers form a
wildfire by implementing appropriate ignition-resistant retrofitting construction (IBHS 2008).
GIS analysis indicates that approximately 40 percent of the dwellings were built before 2000.
• Dam Failure: The geographic extent of this hazard is limited to the persons and properties
within the inundation path surrounding Escondido Creek, La Orilla Creek, and San Dieguito
River. The dam inundation paths are larger than the respective 100-year or 500-year floodways
and a greater number of people and properties are exposed to this hazard compared to flooding.
Major road arterials and bridges within the inundation path include El Camino Del Norte, La
Bajada, and El Apajo, and Via de la Valle (County road S6). The most significant damage to
property would occur from a failure of Lake Hodges Dam, which was built in 1918.
• Flooding: The geographic extent of this hazard is limited to the low-lying areas in Escondido
Creek, La Orilla Creek, and San Dieguito River which are the principle streams that originate
or traverse through the Fire District. These areas are susceptible to flooding because of the
wide, flat floodplains surrounding riverbeds and the structures that are built in the floodplains.
Flooding has occurred in the past from heavy rainfall in both Escondido Creek and San
Dieguito River Valley. The most recent event occurred when rain-swollen Lake Hodges
Reservoir overflowed in February 2005, sending water downstream into San Dieguito River
Valley and to the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar, California. The overflow did not cause massive
flooding problems.
• Man-made: Spills, releases, accidents, criminal activity and terrorist activity can occur within
the Fire District. More information is provided in a separate, For Official Use Only document
(Attachment A).
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SECHONFIVE Coals, Objectives and Actions
5.22.1 Capabilities Assessment
The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. The
Capability Assessment (Assessment) portion of the jurisdictional mitigation plan identifies administrative,
technical, legal and fiscal capabilities. This includes a summary of departments and their responsibilities
associated to hazard mitigation planning as well as codes, ordinances, and plans already in place
associated to hazard mitigation planning. The second part of the Assessment provides the Fire District's
fiscal capabilities that may be applicable to providing financial resources to implement identified
mitigation action items.
5.22.1.1 Existing Institutions, Plans, Policies and Ordinances
The main entities that are responsible for ensuring the health and public safety in the Rancho Santa Fe
Fire Protection District are California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFire), the Fire
District, and the County of San Diego.
The following is a summary of the State, County and Fire District's departments and their responsibilities
related to hazard mitigation planning and implementation, as well as existing planning documents and
regulations related to mitigation efforts within the community. The administrative and technical
capabilities of each entity, as shown in Table 5.22-2, provides an identification of the staff, personnel,
and department resources available to implement the actions identified in the mitigation section of the
Plan. Specific resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers
with knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction
practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or
manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with
hazards in the community.
• Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
The Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, one of 16 Fire Protection Districts in the County of
San Diego (County), was established on October 14, 1946. The Fire District is in the
unincorporated area of San Diego County and covers approximately 42 square miles. It
stretches between the Cities of Del Mar, Encinitas, and Solana Beach to the west and
Escondido to the east. The City of San Diego forms the southern boundary of the Fire
District while San Marcos and Elfin Forest are to the north. Elevation ranges from 100 to
about 1200 feet above sea level. The Fire District provides services to approximately 30,000
people living in primarily residential areas with some industrial and retail. The Fire district
provides structural and wildland fire protection, though wildland responsibility largely
remains with CalFire, Emergency Medical Services (Basic Life Support and Advance Life
Support (ALS) first-response) and rescue. The Fire District operates from four fire stations.
ALS ambulance transport service is provided through County Service Area 17. Additionally,
the Fire Prevention Staff are tasked with stopping fires and life safety issues before they ever
stait. This takes various forms, such as code development, building and landscaping plan
review, fire safety inspections, fire investigations, vegetation management and abatement and
community education.
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SECT1BNFIVE Goals. Objectives and Actions
• San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use
Maintain and protect public health, safety and well-being. Preserve and enhance the quality of
life for County residents by maintaining a comprehensive general plan and zoning ordinance,
implementing habitat conservation programs, ensuring regulatory conformance and
performing comprehensive community outreach.
Planning Services Division: Provides land use and environmental review, maintains a
comprehensive general plan and zoning ordinance, issues land use and building permits, and
enforces building and zoning regulations. It is also responsible for long-range planning
through development and implementation of a comprehensive County General Plan.
Development Services Division: Review site and building plans for compliance with all
applicable codes. Code Enforcement enforces building, grading, zoning, brushing and
clearing, junk, graffiti, signs, abandoned vehicle complaints and noise control. Resource
Planning in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County is to ensure efficient use and
protection of environmental resources through compliance with local, state and federal
environmental regulations. Coordinates damage assessment of structures from multiple
causes. Provides damage assessment in the HOC & supports other agencies in assessing
damage from fire.
• San Diego County Department of Public Works
Ensure public safety through design, construction and maintenance of a safe and reliable
infrastructure.
Land Development Division: Provides engineering and review services for construction and
development projects throughout the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Services
such as Stormwater, Flood Control, Map Processing, Cartography, Surveys, the Geographic
and Land Information Systems and dealing with land development issues are the daily job of
this division. The division processes more than 5,000 permits each year.
Transportation Division: Roads Section is the most visible part of DPW, responding to requests
for services ranging from pothole repair to tree trimming. Traffic Engineering provides traffic
management and determines the need for stop signs and traffic lights. Route Locations
updates the County's General Plan Circulation Element, provides transportation planning
support and more. County Airports include eight unique facilities scattered throughout the
area. McClellan-Palomar Airport provides commercial service to Los Angeles and Phoenix;
Ramona Airport is home to the busiest aerial firefighting base in the USA; and, the County
Sheriffs air force, ASTREA, is based at Gillespie Field.
Engineering Services Division: The division includes Wastewater, Flood Control, Design
Engineering, Environmental Services, Construction Engineering, Materials Lab, Project
Management and Flood Control Engineering and Hydrology. The Director of Public Works
has assigned the Deputy Director of Engineering Services as the County Engineer and Flood
Control Commissioner.
Management Services Division: This division provides a variety of services to department
employees and the public. It includes Personnel, Financial Services, Communications,
Recycling, Inactive Landfills and Management Support. Special Districts serve small areas
in unincorporated areas providing a variety of services to residents in rural areas.
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SECTIONFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
• San Diego County Housing & Community Development
Improve the quality of life in our communities - helping needy families find safe, decent and
affordable housing and partnering with property owners to increase the supply and
availability of affordable housing. The Department provides many valuable services to both
property owners and tenants and strives to create more livable neighborhoods that residents
are proud to call home.
Community Development Division Manager: Our key service programs include: improving
neighborhoods by assisting low-income residents, increasing the supply of affordable, save
housing and rehabilitating both business and residential properties in San Diego County. We
serve the communities of: Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Escondido, Imperial
Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and the
unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a federal block grant program
created by Congress in 1974. CDBG-funded projects must satisfy one of three national
program objectives:
In addition to funding housing and shelter programs, the County also allocates CDBG funds
toward various community improvements in the Urban County area. Participating cities,
community residents, nonprofit organizations and other county departments may submit
CDBG proposals.
• County of San Diego Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Medical Response
Mission: To coordinate the medical/health response to disasters within the County of San Diego
to disasters.
Function: To protect life and property within the San Diego County Operational Area in the event
of a major emergency or disaster by:l) requesting additional outside resources to respond to
medical/health related disasters; 2) coordinating all medical/health assets within the Op Area;
3) developing plans and procedures for response to a bioterrorism event; 4) developing and
providing preparedness materials for the public.
• Division of Emergency Medical Services
Mission: Serves to coordinate the activities of pre-hospital and trauma center service providers
for all residents and visitors of San Diego.
Function: Its purpose is to ensure that the quality of emergency medical services, which includes
9-1-1 ambulance services, trauma care services, and non-emergency ambulance services, is of
the highest quality.
• County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services
Mission: To coordinate San Diego County's response to disasters.
Function: To protect life and property within the San Diego County Operational Area in the event
of a major emergency or disaster by: 1) Alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when
disaster strikes; 2) Coordinating all Agencies that respond; 3) Ensuring resources are
available and mobilized in times of disaster; 4) Developing plans and procedures for response
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to and recovery from disasters and 5) Developing and providing preparedness materials for
the public.
• County of San Diego Sheriff's Department
Mission: Provide Law Enforcement Services, including scene security, traffic control, crowd
control, and crime scene investigation.
Function: To provide law enforcement services within the San Diego County Operational Area.
San Diego Sheriffs policies, programs, plans, and manuals include: 1) Policies and
Procedures Manual, 2) Law Enforcement Response to Critical Incident Manual, 3)
Emergency Operations Manual, 4) Community Oriented Policing Program, 5) Citizen
Emergency Response Program, as well as the State of California's Law Enforcement Guide
for Emergency Operations and the State Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
CALFire is an emergency response and resource protection department that responds to more
than 5,600 wildland fires that burn over 172,000 acres in the State each year. In addition,
department personnel respond to more than 300,000 other emergency calls, including
structure fires, automobile accidents, medical aid, swift water rescues, civil disturbance,
search and rescue, floods, and earthquakes. CALFire is the State's largest fire protection
organization, whose fire protection team includes extensive ground forces, supported by a
variety of fire-fighting equipment. CALFire has joined with Federal and local agencies to
form a statewide mutual aid system. This system insures a rapid response of emergency
equipment by being able to draw on all available resources regardless of jurisdiction.
CALFire is responsible for wildland fire protection within the District's State Responsibility
Areas, even though the Fire District is the first responder to an incident.
Table 5.22-2
Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District: Administrative and Technical Capacity
Staff/Personnel Resources
A. Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land
development and land management practices
B. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction
practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure
C. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of natural
and/or manmade hazards
D. Floodplain manager
E. Surveyors
F. Staff with education or expertise to assess the community's
vulnerability to hazards
G. Personnel skilled in CIS
H. Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community
1. Emergency manager
J. Grant writers
Y/N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Department/Agency and Position
Fire Prevention Bureau/Operations
Emergency Response Map Committee
Fire Chief
Public Relations Coordinator./Dept. Staff
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The legal and regulatory capabilities of the Fire District are shown in Table 5.22-3, which presents the
existing ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of the Fire District. Examples
of legal and/or regulatory capabilities can include: Fire District's Fire or WUI Ordinances and the
County's building codes, health and safety codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordnances, special
purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital improvement
plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure plans.
Table 5.22-3
Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection: Legal and Regulatory Capability
Regulatory Tools (ordinances, codes, plans)
A. Building code
B . Fire and WUI Codes & Ordinances
C. Zoning ordinance
D. Subdivision ordinance or regulations
E. Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm
water management, hillside or steep slope ordinances, hazard
setback requirements)
F. Growth management ordinances (also called "smart growth"
or anti-sprawl programs)
G. Site plan review requirements
H. General or comprehensive plan
I. A capital improvements plan
J. An economic development plan
K. An emergency response plan
L. A post-disaster recovery plan
M. A post-disaster recovery ordinance
N. Real estate disclosure requirements
Local
Authority
(Y/N)
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
Does State
Prohibit?
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5.22.1.2 Fiscal Resources
Table 5.22-4 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to the Fire District such as community
development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific
purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; impact fees for homebuyers or developers for
new development; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in
hazard-prone areas.
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Table 5.22-4
Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District: Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Capital improvements project funding
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service
Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds
Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds
Incur debt through private activity bonds
1. Withhold spending in hazard-prone areas
Accessible or Eligible to Use
(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Yes - Vote Required
No
No
Yes
Yes - Vote Required
No
No
5.22.2 Goals, Objectives and Actions
Listed below are Fire District's' specific hazard mitigation goals, objectives and related potential actions.
For each goal, one or more objectives have been identified that provide strategies to attain the goal.
Where appropriate, the Fire District has identified a range of specific actions to achieve the objective and
goal.
The goals and objectives were developed by considering the risk assessment findings, localized hazard
identification and loss/exposure estimates, and an analysis of the jurisdiction's current capabilities
assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-
term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help in further development of these goals and
objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the Fire District's and
County's planning documents, codes, and ordinances. In addition, Fire District representatives met with
County OES to specifically discuss these hazard-related goals. The Fire District LPG members were:
• Nicholas G. Pavone, Fire Chief
• Tony Michel, Deputy Chief Operations
• Cliff Hunter, Fire Marshal
• Jim Sturtevant, Battalion Chief
• Michael Gibbs, Battalion Chief
• Fred Cox, Battalion Chief
• Michael Scott, Urban Forester
• Julie Taber, Public Relations Coordinator
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SECTIOKFIVE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Once developed, the LPG staff submitted the plan to the State of California and to FEMA for approval.
Once the plan is approved by FEMA it will be taken to the Fire District Board for adoption.
Public meetings were held throughout the County to present these preliminary goals, objectives and
actions to citizens and to receive public input. At these meetings, specific consideration was given to
hazard identification/profiles and the vulnerability assessment results. The following sections present the
hazard-related goals, objectives and actions as prepared by the Fire District's LPG in conjunction with the
Hazard Mitigation Working Group, locally elected officials, and local citizens.
5.22,2.1 Goals
The Fire District has developed the following nine Goals for their Hazard Mitigation Plan (See
Attachment A for Goal 9).
Goal 1. Promote safer development in hazard areas.
Goal 2. Increase public understanding , support, and demand for effective hazard mitigation.
Goal 3. Build and support local capacity and commitment to become less vulnerable to
hazards.
Goal 4. Improve coordination and communication with federal, state, and local governments.
"Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical
facilities/infrastructure due to":
Goal 5. Dam Failure
Goal 6. Earthquake
Goal 7. Floods
Goal 8. Wildfire
Goal 9. Man-made (See Attachment A).
5.22.2.1.1 Objectives and Actions
The Fire District developed the following broad list of objectives and actions to assist in the
implementation of each of their nine, identified goals. The Fire District developed objectives to assist in
achieving their hazard mitigation goals. For each of these objectives, specific actions were developed that
would assist in their implementation. A discussion of the prioritization and implementation of the action
items is provided in Section 5.22.2. Man-caused hazard goals and objectives can be found in Attachment
A.
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SECT10NFI YE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Goal I: Promote safer development in hazard areas.
Objective 1 A: Facilitate the adoption of building and fire codes that protect
existing assets and manage new development in hazard areas.
Action 1 A1 Review Fire District codes and ordinances every 3 years.
Action 1 .A.2 Adopt local County building codes to address local building issues in hazard areas.
Action 1 A3 Actively participate in the County, State and Nation-wide building code development
groups to ensure that development issues in hazard areas are properly addressed.
Objective 1 .B: Facilitate consistent enforcement of general plans, zoning
ordinances, and building codes.
Action 1 .61 Develop standard processes for evaluating and approving proposed development in
hazard areas.
Action 1 .B.2 Maintain ongoing training for Fire Prevention personnel on development procedures
and zoning and building code interpretation.
Objective 1 .C: Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about new development and build-out potential in
hazard areas.
Action 1 .C.1 Use hazard event overlays to identify hazard-prone for new development, as
funding is available.
Action 1 .C.2 Update CIS databases with particular attention to maintaining hazard event overlay
layers. Require electronic submittals of all reports and data in electronic form.
Goal 2: Increase public understanding and support for effective
hazard mitigation.
Objective 2 A: Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and
opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 2.A.1 Provide information pamphlets to be distributed to the public at information booths
at street fairs, community meetings, etc.
Action 2.A.2 Provide information to the public on the Fire District's website.
Action 2.A.3 Provide Fire District citizens with Community Emergency Response Team training
opportunities to increase public awareness of hazards and response to hazards.
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SECTIONFI YE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Goal 2: Increase public understanding and support for effective
hazard mitigation (continued).
Objective 2.B:
Action 2.B.1
Action 2.B.2
Action 2.B.3
Objective 2 .C :
Action 2.C.1
Action 2.C.2
Action 2.C.3
Objective 2 JD:
Action 2.D.1
Objective 2. E:
Action 2.E.1
Action 2.E.2
Action 2.E.3
Promote partnerships between the state, counties, local
governments to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation
actions.
Actively participate in the San Diego County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan process.
Coordinate with regional efforts to share resources and knowledge.
Support the local FireSafe Councils.
Promote hazard mitigation in the business community.
Coordinate hazard mitigation education/training with routine inspections of
businesses utilizing code enforcement and fire prevention inspections, as funding is
available.
Encourage businesses to develop and implement hazard mitigation actions.
Explore opportunities to work with public-private partnerships.
Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions
implemented district-wide .
Utilize the Fire District's website, Fire Wire, press releases, and public meetings.
Provide education on hazardous conditions.
Support public and private sector symposiums.
Coordinate production of brochures, informational packets and other handouts.
Develop partnerships with the media on hazard mitigation.
Goal 3: Build and support local capacity and commitment to become
less vulnerable to hazards.
Objective 3 A: Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles
and practice among local officials.
Action 3.A. 1 Continuously demonstrate the importance of pre-disaster mitigation planning to the
Fire Board members and other public officials, such as the County Board of
Supervisors.
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SECTIONFI YE Goals, Objectives and Actions
Goal 4: Improve hazard mitigation coordination and communication
with federal, state, and local governments.
Objective 4 A:
Action 4.A.1
Action 4.A.2
Objective 4.B:
Action 4.B.1
Action 4.B.2
Action 4.B.3
Objective 4.C:
Action 4.C.1
Establish and maintain closer working relationships with state
agencies, and local governments.
Continue to participate in regional hazard mitigation activities.
Promote mutual aid agreements and interagency dialogue related to hazard
mitigation planning
Encourage other organizations to incorporate hazard mitigation
activities.
Work with business and environmental community to understand importance of
hazard mitigation planning.
Continue to assist local entities, such as School District's, Homeowner Associations,
and County Sheriff in developing plans for hazard mitigation and disaster
preparedness.
Streamline policies to eliminate conflicts and duplication of effort.
Improve the Fire District's capability and efficiency at
administering pre- and post-disaster mitigation.
Support regional planning efforts for hazard mitigation and disaster recovery
planning.
Goal 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to dam failure.
Objective 5. A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to dam failure
Action 5.A.1 Update GIS dam inundation maps every five years.
Action 5.A.2 Participate in dam failure tabletop disaster exercises with County OES and first
responders.
Action 5.A.3 Work with County of San Diego OES to implement an ALERT Flood Warning
System for San Dieguito and Olivenhain reservoirs.
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Goal 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to geological hazards.
Objective 6 A: Protecting existing Fire District assets with the highest relative
vulnerability to the effects of earthquakes.
Action 6.A.1 Replace Fire Station #3 to meet current building and fire codes.
Objective 6.B: Educate citizens about seismic risks, the potential impacts of
earthquakes and opportunities for mitigation actions.
Action 6.B.1 Participate in community awareness meetings.
Action 6.B.2 Develop and distribute printed publications to the communities concerning
earthquakes.
Action 6.B.3 Provide volunteers with CERT training opportunities to provide search and rescue
activities after an earthquake, as funding is available.
Action 6.B.4 Encourage the public to prepare an evacuation plan and maintain a 3-day
preparedness kit for home and work.
Goal 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
including people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
facilities due to floods.
Objective 7 A: Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to floods.
Action 7.A.1 Update flood-prone area GIS map every five years.
Action 7.A.2 Participate in flooding tabletop disaster exercises with County of San Diego OES
and first responders.
Objective 7.B: Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the
effects of floods within the 100-year floodplain.
Action 7.B.1 Buiid new, Fire Station #3 so that it is above 200 year floodplain.
Action 7.B.2 Improve hazard warning and response time.
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Goal 8: Red
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Objective 8 A:
Action 8.A.1
Action 8.A.2
Action 8.A.3
Action 8.A.4.
Action 8.A.5.
Action 8.A.6.
Objective 8£:
Action 8.B.1
Action 8.B.2
Action 8.B.3
Objective 8.C:
Action 8.C.1
Action 8.C.2
Action 8.C.3
Objective 8D:
Action 8.D.1
Action 8.D.2
ace the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets,
iuding people, critical facilities/infrastructure, and public
:ilities due to structural fire/wildfire.
Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of
damage and losses due to structural fire/wildfire.
Continue to update the Fire District's Wildland-Urban Interface Code every three
years.
Continue to conduct fire safety inspections to reduce the risk of wildfire/structural
fire.
Continue to enforce the Fire District's Vegetation Management (i.e., weed
abatement) Ordinance.
Continue to incorporate the Shelter-in-Place policy for new developments.
. Maximize utilization of outside firefighting resources through regional relationships,
agreements, and cooperative initiatives.
Annually review and update wildland pre-fire plans for firefighting forces
Prevent the loss of life in wildland fires .
Continue to develop and promote public education programs in wildland fire safety
and survival for all residents in the Fire District.
Continue the CERT WUI curriculum for training of residents and workers in the Fire
District.
Continue to improve local community evacuation plans.
Prevent the ignition of structures by wildland fires.
Develop a program that incorporates cost effective ignition-resistant building
materials and construction methods for retrofitting existing homes.
Continue partnerships with CALFire, County of San Diego, Homeowner
Associations, local FireSafe Councils, and Forest Area Safety Taskforce Working
Group to plan and implement District-wide vegetation management programs as
funding becomes available.
Pursue State and Federal cost share grants for the elimination of combustible roofs
for existing homes in the Fire District.
Address identified data limitations regarding the lack of
information about the relative vulnerability of assets from
structural firelwildfire .
Maintain and Update CIS database, annually.
Establish home sales inspection with local realtors.
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5.22.2.3 Prioritization and Implementation of Action Items
Once the comprehensive list of jurisdictional goals, objectives, and action items listed above was
developed, the proposed mitigation actions were prioritized. This step resulted in a list of acceptable and
realistic actions that address the hazards identified in each jurisdiction. This prioritized list of action items
was formed by the LPG weighing STAPLEE criteria
The Disaster Mitigation Action of 2000 (at 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206) requires the development of an
action plan that not only includes prioritized actions but one that includes information on how the
prioritized actions will be implemented. Implementation consists of identifying who is responsible for
which action, what kind of funding mechanisms and other resources are available or will be pursued, and
when the action will be completed.
The top nine prioritized mitigation actions as well as an implementation strategy for each are:
Action Item #1: Replace fire station #3 with a new building that complies with current building
and fire codes..
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District.
Potential Funding Source: General and Fire Mitigation Funds.
Implementation Timeline: 2 Years
Action Item #2: Update all Fire District Ordinances every three years
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Marshal, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District.
Potential Funding Source: General Fund
Implementation Timeline: 3 years
Action Item #3: Promote cooperative vegetation management programs that incorporate hazard
mitigation.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Urban Forester, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State Grants/FAST/FireSafe
Councils
Implementation Timeline: 1 - 3 years
Action Item #4: Develop a District-wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan that identifies all
potential stakeholders, coordinate public outreach and education and assesses
vegetative and infrastructure hazards.
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Coordinating Individual/Organization: Urban Forester/Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection
District/FireSafe Councils/County of San Diego
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants
Implementation Timeline: 1-2 years
Action Item #5: Educate homeowners how best to use ignition-resistant building materials
and construction methods for existing homes.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Fire Prevention/Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants
Implementation Timeline: 1 - 3 years
Action Item #6: Review ALERT Warning Systems for residents in flood and dam inundation
paths. Conduct table top exercise with County and first responders.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: County of San Diego OES/Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection
District
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants.
Implementation Timeline: 1 year
Action Item #7: Develop a combustible roof replacement program.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District/County
Department of Planning and Land Use
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State Grants.
Implementation Timeline: 2-5 years
Action Item #8: Encourage the public to prepare an evacuation plan and maintain a 3-day
preparedness kit for home and work.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: OES/ Media & Public Relations/CERT Volunteers
Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants
Implementation Timeline: 1-3 years
Action Item #9: Maintain and update GIS database.
Coordinating Individual/Organization: Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
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Potential Funding Source: General Fund/Federal or State grants
Implementation Timeline: 1 year
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