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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-25; City Council; ; Update to the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation PlanCA Review __AF__ Meeting Date: July 25, 2023 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Kim Young, Assistant Director of Emergency Services kim.young@carlsbadca.gov, 760-457-1142 Subject: Update to the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Districts: All Recommended Action Adopt a resolution approving an update to the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Executive Summary The San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is a regional plan that identifies activities to minimize the impact and damage by natural and human-caused disasters. The federal Disaster Mitigation Act 2000 (Public Law 106-390) requires all jurisdictions to have an approved hazard mitigation plan to qualify for hazard mitigation funding. The City of Carlsbad, in conjunction with the County of San Diego and other local jurisdictions, were among the first in the state to develop a countywide hazard mitigation plan. The first such plan, including the Carlsbad-specific portion, was developed, approved, and published in 2004. Since then, it has been routinely updated three times. This latest hazard mitigation plan update was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Feb. 7, 2023. It is now awaiting approval and adoption by all jurisdictions in San Diego County, including the City of Carlsbad. The City Council’s adoption of the attached resolution (Exhibit 1) will approve the Carlsbad- specific portion of the HAZMIT Plan (Attachment A). Explanation & Analysis The hazard mitigation plan, known as the HAZMIT Plan, is composed of a base plan, which addresses San Diego County as an entire region, and jurisdictional-level annexes, one for each of the 18 incorporated cities. FEMA requires the HAZMIT Plan to be updated and approved every five years. The Carlsbad City Council last approved updates to the HAZMIT Plan on March 13, 2018 (Resolution No. 2018- 036). July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 1 of 71 As with previous updates, the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services led the overall planning process for the entire region. A countywide Hazard Mitigation Planning Group comprised of representatives from the county, the city, and other agencies began revising the HAZMIT Plan in October 2021. Concurrently, the City of Carlsbad Local Planning Group began revising the Carlsbad-specific portions of the HAZMIT Plan. Carlsbad’s Local Planning Group consisted of representatives from multiple city departments, including Community Services, Fire, Police, and Public Works. The major elements of the regional HAZMIT Plan include: • A description of the San Diego County planning area • A review of existing local authorities, policies, programs and resources that reduce hazard impacts • A hazard assessment to identify hazards that threaten the region • A risk assessment to determine the potential impacts of hazards to the people, economy, and built and natural environments of the community • Regional and jurisdictional-level goals, objectives and mitigation action items For the City of Carlsbad, the top prioritized hazard is wildfire. This is followed by climate change, earthquake, flood, landslide, severe wind, and tsunami. Since the HAZMIT Plan was developed in 2004, Carlsbad Emergency Management has referred to it on a regular basis to help inform ongoing hazard mitigation planning priorities and activities. As a result, existing capabilities and resource allocation within the City of Carlsbad appropriately address the risks and identified goals, objectives, and mitigation action items in this most recent HAZMIT Plan update. Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact associated with this request. Next Steps Carlsbad Emergency Management staff will inform the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services once the resolution to approve the updates has been signed. Environmental Evaluation This action does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 2 of 71 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-212 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY MULTI­ JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that it is desirable and in the public interest to qualify for hazard mitigation program grants and post-disaster mitigation funds; and WHEREAS, having a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HAZMIT Plan) allows San Diego County and participating cities to qualify for hazard mitigation program grants and post-disaster federal mitigation funds pursuant to the federal Disaster Mitigation Act; and WHEREAS, the County of San Diego and the 18 incorporated cities located within the County, combined efforts to develop and maintain a unified HAZMIT Plan that encompasses the region; and WHEREAS, FEMA has reviewed the HAZMIT Plan and found it meets all requirements; and WHEREAS, the local adoption of the HAZMIT Plan is the last step required for the HAZMIT Plan to receive formal approval by FEMA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the City Council approves the Carlsbad-specific section of the updated Multi­ Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Attachment A). PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 25th day of :!!:!.!Y, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna. None. ABSTAIN: None. None. ABSENT: ,,,\\\\\\\1111/tll ,..::-"'''<,� CAR111''11, � �� I/ " O .•··· ..... lo" ::'� .... �··'-' � {1---/. �~ •• ••• �\_ �u(>��-� � ... :o\ � · ... �1 .,. ' ! � %. · ... ,--.:, .i-.: l --:-,,. ·• .... ·:.,····· _... £:: ,, ,... ... ' . • · bo " ,, '-"'L ............ _ .. ,.,. " '1,-, I a,�' � 11,,111 F0,.-"11 ,,,'-'❖ 1111111\ll\\\\\\\\ r � KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor ldf1L SHERRY FREISINGEf, City Clerk (SEAL) Exhibit 1 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 3 of 71 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan City of Carlsbad Annex San Diego County, California 2023 Attachment A July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 4 of 71 i This page is intentionally left blank. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 5 of 71 SECTION ONE | Determine the Planning Area and Resources 2 1. SECTION ONE: Determine the Planning Area and Resources 1.1. Planning Area: City of Carlsbad The City of Carlsbad is a coastal community in northern San Diego County, California located 87 miles south of Los Angeles and 35 miles north of San Diego, surrounded by mountains, lagoons, and the Pacific Ocean. The City shares legal boundaries with the Cities of Oceanside to the north, Vista and San Marcos to the east, and Encinitas to the south. Referred to as “The Village by the Sea” by locals, Carlsbad is a prime tourist destination hosting LEGOLAND California, regional shopping centers, specialty retail outlet stores, expansive variety of dining experiences, top rated golf courses and world class resort properties. The city covers 42 square miles with an estimated 2020 population of 118,313. Carlsbad has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate and averages 263 sunny days per year. Winters are mild with periodic rain. Frost is rare along the coast, but sometimes occurs in inland valleys in December and January. Summer is almost rain free, but sometimes overcast and cool with fog off the Pacific. While most days have mild and pleasant temperatures, hot dry Santa Ana winds bring high temperatures on a few days each year, mostly but not exclusively in the fall. As of the 2010 United States Census, the racial makeup of Carlsbad was 82.8% White, 1.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 7.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 4.0% from other races, and 4.2% from 2 or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.3%. Out of 39,964 households in 2011, there were 67.5% families, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them and 54.3% were married-couple families. There were 32.5% nonfamily households, of which 25.5% were made up of a householder living alone and 8.3% were a householder living alone who was 65 years or over. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10. Of the population 25 years and over, 95.7% graduated from high school and 51.3% held a bachelor's degree or higher. 65.2% of the population 16 years and over was in the labor force. As of the 2020 San Diego County Point in Time census, Carlsbad’s homeless population was 147 individuals. A full-service city, Carlsbad has its own police and fire services, a water district, parks and recreation, and library and cultural arts departments, in addition to standard administrative and public works functions. Known for its financial stability, the city maintains an AAA credit rating and has a general fund reserve balance exceeding $61 million. Additionally, Carlsbad has drafted ordinances protecting sensitive wildlife habitat, becoming one of the first municipalities in California to do so, pledging to protect about 40 percent of the city as permanent open space. Carlsbad is the home of the second largest county regional airport, McClellan-Palomar Airport, with about 145,862 flights per year. Carlsbad's core industries include information technology, video game development, manufacturing, robotics, medical devices, life science, wireless technology, clean technology, action sports, tourism, design development, and real estate. 1.2. Community Rating System Requirements The Community Rating System (CRS) is a FEMA program and rewards communities that go beyond the minimum standards for floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 6 of 71 SECTION ONE | Determine the Planning Area and Resources 3 Communities can potentially improve their Community Rating System and lower NFIP premiums by developing a CRS Plan. For more information on the National Flood Insurance Program, see http://www.fema.gov/national- flood-insurance-program. Community Rating System (CRS) Planning Steps Local Mitigation Planning Handbook Tasks (44 CFR Part 201) Step 1. Organize Task 1: Determine the Planning Area and Resources Task 2: Build the Planning Team 44 CFR 201.6(c)(1) Step 2. Involve the public Task 3: Create an Outreach Strategy 44 CFR 201.6(b)(1) Step 3. Coordinate Task 4: Review Community Capabilities 44 CFR 201.6(b)(2) & (3) Step 4. Assess the hazard Task 5: Conduct a Risk Assessment 44 CFR 201.6(c)(2)(i) 44 CFR 201.6(c)(2)(ii) & (iii) Step 5. Assess the problem Step 6. Set goals Task 6: Develop a Mitigation Strategy 44 CFR 201.6(c)(3)(i) 44 CFR 201.6(c)(3)(ii) 44 CFR 201.6(c)(3)(iii) Step 7. Review possible activities Step 8. Draft an action plan Step 9. Adopt the plan Task 8: Review and Adopt the Plan 44 CFR 201.6(c)(5) Step 10. Implement, evaluate, revise Task 7: Keep the Plan Current Task 9: Create a Safe and Resilient Community 44 CFR 201.6(c)(4) TABLE 1: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK 1.1 DESCRIBES THE CRS REQUIREMENTS MET BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN . July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 7 of 71 SECTION ONE | Determine the Planning Area and Resources 4 Any jurisdiction or special district may participate in the hazard mitigation planning process. However, to request FEMA approval, each of the local jurisdictions must meet all requirements of 44 CFR §201.6. In addition to the requirement for participation in the process, the Federal regulation specifies the following requirements for multi-jurisdictional plans: • The risk assessment must assess each jurisdiction’s risk where they may vary from the risks facing the entire planning area. (44 CFR §201.6(c)(2)(iii)) • There must be identifiable action items specific to the jurisdiction requesting FEMA approval or credit of the plan. (44 CFR §201.6(c)(3)(iv)) • Each jurisdiction requesting approval of the plan must document that is has been formally adopted. (44 CFR §201.6(c)(5)) The hazard mitigation plan must clearly list the jurisdictions that participated in the plan and are seeking plan approval. The San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and annexes meet all requirements. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 8 of 71 SECTION TWO | Build the Planning Team 5 2. SECTION TWO: Build the Planning Team 2.1. Planning Participants The City of Carlsbad local planning group (LPG) for emergency planning is composed of members from the Carlsbad Emergency Management Administrative Team (CEMAT). The LPG identified current capabilities available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. Representatives of numerous City departments involved in hazard mitigation planning included: Administrative Services – Finance: Roxanne Muhlmeister, Assistant Finance Director Shea Sainz, Senior Contract Administrator Rosario Aranda, Associate Contract Administrator Administrative Services – Human Resources: Judy von Kalinowski, Human Resources Director Darrin Schwabe, Human Resources Manager Administrative Services – Information Technology: Doug Kappel, Information Technology Manger Javier Ruiz, Information Technology Manager Administrative Services – Innovation & Economic Development: David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer Communications & Engagement: Karen Whitehead, Media & Graphics Supervisor Nikki Matosian, Community Relation Manger Sarah Lemons, Community Relation Manger Tom Mallory, Communications Coordinator Community Services – Office of the City Clerk: Faviola Medina, City Clerk Services Manger Tammy Cloud-McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk Hector Gomez, Senior Deputy City Clerk Community Services – Community Development: Kerry Jezisek, Senior Program Manager Community Services – Library & Cultural Arts: Debbie Jo McCool, Associate Analysist Fiona Everett, Senior Management Analysist Community Services – Parks & Recreation: Lori Swenck, Recreation Area Manager Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 9 of 71 SECTION TWO | Build the Planning Team 6 Fire Department: Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief Nick Ordille, Assistant Fire Chief Randy Metz, Fire Marshall David Harrison, Assistant Director of Emergency Services Marie Jones-Kirk, Program Manager Don Rawson, Emergency Services Coordinator Police Department: Jason Jackowski, Lieutenant Public Works – Environmental Management: Tim Murphy, Senior Program Manager James Wood, Environmental Manager Mike Grim, Senior Program Manager Public Works – Fleet & Facilities: Charles Balteria, Program Manager Public Works – Transportation: Michael O’Brian, Public Works Superintendent Jonathon Schauble, Senior Engineer Stephen Stewart, Municipal Projects Manager Public Works – Utilities: Don Wasko, Utilities Manager Andrew Wilson, Utilities Supervisor Public Works – Construction Management & Inspection: Emily Hasegawa, Municipal Projects Manager 2.2 Planning Process This version of the city’s Hazard Mitigation Plan was revised to reflect changes in development, progress in local mitigation efforts, and changes in priorities. Generally, hazard priorities remained unchanged, though some hazards (such as Climate Change) prevalence and/or probability of occurrence increased and, therefore, needed an updated Vulnerability Assessment. All Hazard Profiles were researched for current content, data, and details. The goals and objectives in this plan were informed by the risk assessment findings, the localized hazard identification and loss/exposure estimates, and the City’s capabilities assessment. These preliminary goals, objectives, and actions represent a vision of long-term hazard reduction and/or capabilities enhancement. To help further the development of the goals and objectives, the LPG compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including the City’s planning documents, codes, and ordinances. The plan goals, objectives, and actions were updated to reflect current priorities within existing plans such as the jurisdiction’s General Plan’s Safety and Housing elements. The 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic had some impact on the overall progress on the 2018 plan and action items, but the pandemic did not negatively impact the community’s vulnerability. The plan was created in tandem with existing local plans and procedures and thus supported the city’s pandemic response, which helped minimize the impact to the city and its assets. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 10 of 71 SECTION TWO | Build the Planning Team 7 2021 LPG Schedule of Meetings January 5, 2021 February 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 April 6, 2021 May 4, 2021 June 1, 2021 July 6, 2021 August 3, 2021 September 7, 2021 October 5, 2021 November 2, 2021 December 7, 2021 2022 LPG Schedule of Meetings January 4, 2022 February 1, 2022 March 1, 2022 April 5, 2022 See the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan’s Section Two for details about the county-wide Planning Process. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 11 of 71 SECTION THREE | Create an Outreach Strategy 8 3. SECTION THREE: Create an Outreach Strategy See the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan’s Section Three for details about the county-wide outreach strategy. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 12 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 9 4. SECTION FOUR: Review Community Capabilities Local mitigation capabilities are existing authorities, policies, programs, and resources that reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities and must be included in a hazard mitigation plan by the planning team. The planning team also may identify additional types of capabilities relevant to mitigation planning. 4.1. Capability Assessment The primary types of capabilities for reducing long-term vulnerability through mitigation planning are: • Planning and Regulatory • Administrative and Technical • Financial • Education and Outreach Based on the capability assessment, the City of Carlsbad has existing regulatory, administrative/technical, and fiscal mechanisms in place to mitigate hazards. In addition to these existing capabilities, there are opportunities to enhance and/or refine these policies and programs to further protect the community. Some examples of potential opportunities are organized below by regulatory, administrative/technical, fiscal, and outreach opportunities. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 13 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 10 4.1.1. Planning and Regulatory Planning and regulatory capabilities are the plans, policies, codes, and ordinances that prevent and reduce the impacts of hazards. Please indicate which of the following your jurisdiction has in place: Plans Yes/No Year Does the plan address hazards? Does the plan identify projects to include in the mitigation strategy? Can the plan be used to implement mitigation actions? Comprehensive/Master Plan Yes 2015 Yes Capital Improvements Plan Yes 2020 Yes Economic Development Plan Yes 2020 Yes Local Emergency Operations Plan Yes 2021 Yes Continuity of Operations Plan Yes 2021 Yes Transportation Plan Yes 2020 Yes Stormwater Management Plan Yes 2016 Yes Community Wildfire Protection Plan Yes 2013 Yes M. Real estate disclosure requirements Yes 2020 Yes Other special plans (e.g., brownfields redevelopment, disaster recovery, coastal zone management, climate change adaptation) Y 2019 Y 2021 Y 2020 Coastal Zone Land Use Plan Disaster Recovery Plan Climate Action Plan July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 14 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 11 Building Code, Permitting, and Inspections Yes/No Are codes adequately enforced? Building Code Yes Version/Year: 2019 Triennial Edition of Title 24 Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Score No Fire department ISO rating Yes Rating: 3 Site plan review requirements Yes Yes Land Use Planning and Ordinances Yes/No Is the ordinance an effective measure for reducing hazard impacts? Is the ordinance adequately administered and enforced? Zoning ordinance Yes Yes Subdivision ordinance Yes Yes Special purpose ordinances (floodplain management, storm water management, hillside or steep slope ordinances, wildfire ordinances, hazard setback requirements) Yes Yes Growth management ordinances (also called “smart growth” or anti-sprawl programs) Yes Yes Flood insurance rate maps Yes Yes Acquisition of land for open space and public recreation uses Yes Yes Other N/A How can these capabilities be expanded and improved to reduce risk? Future opportunities for regulatory enhancement may focus on compliance with state legislation, including amending the City’s General Plan Public Safety Element to reference the 2023-2028 San Diego County MJHMP and Carlsbad Annex. Additionally, Carlsbad will continue to implement mitigation policies and programs to include regulatory requirements for flooding and coastal hazards; geology and seismicity; airport and railroad hazards; and soils and materials hazards. TABLE 2: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 4.1 DATA. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 15 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 12 4.1.2. Administrative and Technical Administrative and technical capabilities include staff and their skills and tools that can be used for mitigation planning and to implement specific mitigation actions. For smaller jurisdictions without local staff resources, if there are public resources at the next higher-level government that can provide technical assistance, indicate so in your comments: Administration Yes/No Describe capability Is coordination effective? Planner(s) or engineer(s) with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes Manage general, community and urban plans; manage land use and land development projects; review and write environmental documents; prepare and coordinate processing of local, state, and federal permits; review and analyze technical drawings, specifications, and reports; perform site inspections and field research; research, review and prepare ordinances and policies; review projects and advise citizens and developers during application process to ensure compliance with City regulations; prepare planning reports, use GIS products/maps; perform quality control, coordinate various departments and agencies, monitor mitigation requirements for environmentally sensitive projects and perform proper documentation and reporting. Engineer(s) or professional(s) trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure Yes Conduct inspections of private and public construction projects inspecting materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications. inspect conditions prior to the start of construction, during construction and upon completion. Planners or Engineer(s) with an understanding of natural and/or manmade hazards Yes Carlsbad Planners and Engineers understand the importance of mitigation measures in their respective area of expertise as it relates to hazards risks. Mitigation Planning Committee Yes Carlsbad utilizes its Carlsbad Emergency Management Administrative Team (CEMAT) for planning mitigation. Maintenance programs to reduce risk (e.g., tree trimming, clearing drainage systems) Yes Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in pruning, trimming, felling, and topping trees; to operate and maintain tree trimming equipment; and to do related work such as clearing draining systems. Mutual aid agreements Yes Carlsbad has several mutual aid agreements in place related to mitigation planning. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 16 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 13 Staff Yes/No FT/PT 1 Is staffing adequate to enforce regulations? Is staff trained on hazards and mitigation? Is coordination between agencies and staff effective? Chief Building Official Yes FT-1 Yes Floodplain Administrator Yes FT-1 Yes Emergency Manager Yes FT-2 PT-1 Yes Surveyors No Staff with education or expertise to assess the community’s vulnerability to hazards Yes FT-2 PT-1 Yes Community Planner Yes FT-5 Yes Scientists familiar with the hazards of the community No Civil Engineer Yes FT-4 Yes Personnel skilled in GIS and/or HAZUS Yes FT-5 Yes Grant writers Yes PT-3* *Part of other duties as assigned to full-time positions Other N/A July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 17 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 14 Technical Yes/No Describe capability Has capability been used to assess/mitigate risk in the past? Warning systems/services (Reverse 911, outdoor warning signals) Yes AlertSanDiego for Reverse 911 operations, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) for emergency notifications, Changeable Message Boards All have been used to mitigate risks from hazards in the past Hazard data and information Yes Previous Regional and Carlsbad-specific hazard data and information has been used to identify and mitigate risks in the past Grant writing Yes PT-3* *Part of other duties as assigned to full-time positions Hazus analysis Yes FEMA Hazus Program has been used to identify and mitigate risks in the past Other N/A How can these capabilities be expanded and improved to reduce risk? Other future enhancements may include providing hazard training for staff or hazard mitigation grant funding in partnership with the County of San Diego and Cal OES. City staff are aware of the benefits of participating in training and webinars offered by Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Team related to HMGP opportunities, HMGP Sub application Development support, and other funding programs, such as Prepare California Jumpstart. Other opportunities may be related to coordinating and educating key stakeholders in the city. Other stakeholders may be interested in aligning efforts related to hazard mitigation and supporting HMGP Sub applications and other hazard mitigation trainings. TABLE 3: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 4.1 DATA CONTINUED. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 18 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 15 4.1.3. Education and Outreach Identify education and outreach programs and methods already in place that could be used to implement mitigation activities and communicate hazard-related information: Program/Organization Yes/No Describe program/organization and how relates to disaster resilience and mitigation. Could the program/organization help implement future mitigation activities? Local citizen groups or non-profit organizations focused on environmental protection, emergency preparedness, access, and functional needs populations, etc. Yes Carlsbad partners with several citizen groups and non- government organizations related to coastal zone resources, sensitive habitat management protection, community emergency response, and access and functional needs coordination, all of which help implement mitigation activities Ongoing public education or information program (e.g., responsible water use, fire safety, household preparedness, environmental education) Yes Carlsbad has several community educational programs in almost all its departments, as well as a specific Communication & Engagement Department Natural disaster or safety related school programs Yes Both the Police and Fire Departments offer disaster and safety programs to local schools StormReady certification No Firewise Communities certification No Public-private partnership initiatives addressing disaster-related issues Yes Ready Carlsbad Business Alliance Other N/A How can these capabilities be expanded and improved to reduce risk? The city may also expand outreach capabilities related to the implementation of the 2023-2028 County of San Diego MJHMP and the City’s Annex. Specific enhancements may include continued public involvement through social media posts, community education, and advertisements focused on hazard mitigation projects successes mitigation as well as focused outreach to under-represented and special-interest groups. The city may also develop outreach kits for partner organizations. The city will continue its Hazard Reduction Program, which takes a proactive approach to mitigate hazards within the City of Carlsbad by inspecting privately owned open space lands ensuring city guidelines are appropriately maintained within these areas. Property owners on vacant parcels in the Hazard Reduction Program receive an annual "Notice to Destroy Weeds & Remove Rubbish," and they are expected to maintain their property free of fire hazards or nuisance vegetation year-round. TABLE 4: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 4.1 DATA CONTINUED. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 19 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 16 4.2. Safe Growth Audit Identify gaps in your community’s growth guidance instruments and improvements that could be made to reduce vulnerability to future development: Comprehensive Plan Yes No Land Use 1. Does the future land-use map clearly identify natural hazard areas? X 2. Do the land-use policies discourage development or redevelopment within natural hazard areas? X 3. Does the plan provide adequate space for expected future growth in areas located outside natural hazard areas? X Transportation 1. Does the transportation plan limit access to hazard areas? X 2. Is transportation policy used to guide growth to safe locations? X 3. Are movement systems designed to function under disaster conditions (e.g., evacuation)? X Environmental Management 1. Are environmental systems that protect development from hazards identified and mapped? X 2. Do environmental policies maintain and restore protective ecosystems? X 3. Do environmental policies provide incentives to development that is located outside protective ecosystems? X Public Safety 1. Are the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan related to those of the FEMA Local Hazard Mitigation Plan? X 2. Is safety explicitly included in the plan’s growth and development policies? X 3. Does the monitoring and implementation section of the plan cover safe growth objectives? X TABLE 5 : FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 4.2 DATA CONTINUED. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 20 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 17 Zoning Ordinance Yes No 1. Does the zoning ordinance conform to the comprehensive plan in terms of discouraging development or redevelopment within natural hazard areas? X 2. Does the ordinance contain natural hazard overlay zones that set conditions for land use within such zones? X 3. Do rezoning procedures recognize natural hazard areas as limits on zoning changes that allow greater intensity or density of use? X 4. Does the ordinance prohibit development within, or filling of, wetlands, floodways, and floodplains? X Subdivision Regulations Yes No 1. Do the subdivision regulations restrict the subdivision of land within or adjacent to natural hazard areas? X 2. Do the regulations provide for conservation subdivisions or cluster subdivisions to conserve environmental resources? X 3. Do the regulations allow density transfers where hazard areas exist? X Capital Improvement Program and Infrastructure Policies Yes No 1. Does the capital improvement program limit expenditures on projects that would encourage development in areas vulnerable to natural hazards? X 2. Do infrastructure policies limit extension of existing facilities and services that would encourage development in areas vulnerable to natural hazards? X 3. Does the capital improvement program provide funding for hazard mitigation projects identified in the FEMA Mitigation Plan? X Other Yes No 1. Do small area or corridor plans recognize the need to avoid or mitigation natural hazards? X 2. Does the building code contain provisions to strengthen or elevate construction to withstand hazard forces? X 3. Do economic development or redevelopment strategies include provisions for mitigation natural hazards? X 4. Is there an adopted evacuation and shelter plan to deal with emergencies from natural hazards? X TABLE 6: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 4.2 DATA CONTINUED. Questions were adapted from Godschalk, David R. Practice Safe Growth Audits, Zoning Practice, Issue Number 10, October 2009, American Planning Association. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 21 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 18 4.3. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) As a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a community develops capabilities for conducting flood mitigation activities. The hazard mitigation plan must describe each jurisdiction’s participation in the NFIP. Participating communities must describe their continued compliance with NFIP requirements. The mitigation plan must do more than state that the community will continue to comply with the NFIP. Each jurisdiction must describe their floodplain management program and address how they will continue to comply with the NFIP requirements. The local floodplain administrator is often the primary source for this information. Jurisdictions where FEMA has issued a floodplain map but are currently not participating in the NFIP may meet this requirement by describing the reasons why the community does not participate. Plan updates must meet the same requirements and document any change in floodplain management programs. The City of Carlsbad is a participant in the NFIP and has been a participant since June 14, 1977 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 22 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 19 NFIP Topic Source of Information Comments Insurance Summary How many NFIP policies are in the community? What is the total premium and coverage? State NFIP Coordinator or FEMA NFIP Specialist 284 Policies $152,501.00 Premiums $76,394,500 Coverage How many claims have been paid in the community? What is the total amount of paid claims? How many of the claims were for substantial damage? FEMA NFIP or Insurance Specialist 11 Paid Claims $149,376.74 Total Paid Unknown How many structures are exposed to flood risk within the community? Community Floodplain Administrator (FPA) Describe any areas of flood risk with limited NFIP policy coverage Community FPA and FEMA Insurance Specialist Staff Resources Is the Community FPA or NFIP Coordinator certified? Community FPA No Is floodplain management an auxiliary function? Community FPA Yes Provide an explanation of NFIP administration services (e.g., permit review, GIS, education or outreach, inspections, engineering capability) Community FPA Permit Review LOMC processing General information services GIS mapping What are the barriers to running an effective NFIP program in the community, if any? Community FPA Staff resources Compliance History Is the community in good standing with the NFIP? State NFIP Coordinator, FEMA NFIP Specialist, community records Yes Are there any outstanding compliance issues (i.e., current violations)? No When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit (CAV) or Community Assistance Contact (CAC)? 2012 Is a CAV or CAC scheduled or needed? No TABLE 7: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 4.3 DATA. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 23 of 71 SECTION FOUR | Review Community Capabilities 20 NFIP Topic Source of Information Comments Regulation When did the community enter the NFIP? Community Status Book http://www.fema.gov/ national-flood-insurance- program/national-flood- insurance-program- community-status-book June 14, 1977 Are the FIRMs digital or paper? Community FPA Both Do floodplain development regulations meet or exceed FEMA or State minimum requirements? If so, in what ways? Community FPA Flood plain regulations currently meet FEMA and California State minimum requirements Provide an explanation of the permitting process. Community FPA, State, FEMA NFIP All projects shall comply with cities flood plain management regulations. Required findings for approval of projects include that the site is safe from flooding, does not cause or create hazards to adjacent properties, does not have adverse impact upstream or downstream and cumulative effect of projects does not increase water surface elevation. Typically, special permits are required for proposed construction within potential flood areas. Flood Insurance Manual http://www.fema.gov/ flood-insurance-manual Community FPA, FEMA CRS Coordinator, ISO representative CRS manual http:// www.fema.gov/library/ viewRecord.do?id=2434 Community Rating System (CRS) Does the community participate in CRS? Community FPA, State, FEMA NFIP No What is the community’s CRS Class Ranking? Flood Insurance Manual http://www.fema.gov/ flood-insurance-manual N/A What categories and activities provide CRS points and how can the class be improved? N/A N/A Does the plan include CRS planning requirements Community FPA, FEMA CRS Coordinator, ISO representative N/A CRS manual http:// www.fema.gov/library/ viewRecord.do?id=2434 TABLE 8: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 4.3 DATA CONTINUED. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 24 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 21 5. SECTION FIVE: Conduct a Risk Assessment The planning team conducts a risk assessment to determine the potential impacts of hazards to the people, economy, and built and natural environments of the community. The risk assessment provides the foundation for the rest of the mitigation planning process, which is focused on identifying and prioritizing actions to reduce risk to hazards. In addition to informing the mitigation strategy, the risk assessment also can be used to establish emergency preparedness and response priorities, for land use and comprehensive planning, and for decision making by elected officials, city and county departments, businesses, and organizations in the community. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 25 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 22 5.1. Hazards Summary The City of Carlsbad has identified one high ranking hazard within its service area: Wildfire. Additionally, the plan will address additional hazards, which could adversely impact system resiliency and disrupt continuity of operations within the city’s service area, including Earthquake, Climate Change, and Flooding. Hazard Location (Geographic Area Affected) Maximum Probable Extent (Magnitude/Strength) Probability of Future Events Overall Significance Ranking Avalanche Negligible Weak Unlikely Low Climate Change (Drought, Erosion, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Sea Level Rise, Severe Winter Weather, Storm Surge) Significant Moderate Likely Medium Dam Failure Negligible Moderate Unlikely Low Earthquake Significant Severe Likely Medium Expansive Soils Negligible Weak Unlikely Low Flood Limited Moderate Likely Medium Hail Negligible Weak Unlikely Low Hurricane Negligible Moderate Unlikely Low Landslide Limited Moderate Occasional Low Lightning Limited Moderate Occasional Low Severe Wind Significant Moderate Likely Medium Subsidence Negligible Weak Unlikely Low Tornado Negligible Moderate Occasional Low Tsunami Limited Moderate Occasional Medium Wildfire Extensive Severe Highly Likely High TABLE 9: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 5.1 DATA. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 26 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 23 Definitions for Classifications Location (Geographic Area Affected) • Negligible: Less than 10 percent of planning area or isolated single-point occurrences • Limited: 10 to 25 percent of the planning area or limited single-point occurrences • Significant: 25 to 75 percent of planning area or frequent single-point occurrences • Extensive: 75 to 100 percent of planning area or consistent single-point occurrences Maximum Probable Extent (Magnitude/Strength based on historic events or future probability) • Weak: Limited classification on scientific scale, slow speed of onset or short duration of event, resulting in little to no damage • Moderate: Moderate classification on scientific scale, moderate speed of onset or moderate duration of event, resulting in some damage and loss of services for days • Severe: Severe classification on scientific scale, fast speed of onset or long duration of event, resulting in devastating damage and loss of services for weeks or months • Extreme: Extreme classification on scientific scale, immediate onset, or extended duration of event, resulting in catastrophic damage and uninhabitable conditions Hazard Scale / Index Weak Moderate Severe Extreme Drought Palmer Drought Severity Index3 -1.99 to +1.99 -2.00 to -2.99 -3.00 to -3.99 -4.00 and below Earthquake Modified Mercalli Scale4 I to IV V to VII VII IX to XII Richter Magnitude5 2, 3 4, 5 6 7, 8 Hurricane Wind Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale6 1 2 3 4, 5 Tornado Fujita Tornado Damage Scale7 F0 F1, F2 F3 F4, F5 Probability of Future Events • Unlikely: Less than 1 percent probability of occurrence in the next year or a recurrence interval of greater than every 100 years. • Occasional: 1 to 10 percent probability of occurrence in the next year or a recurrence interval of 11 to 100 years. • Likely: 10 to 90 percent probability of occurrence in the next year or a recurrence interval of 1 to 10 years • Highly Likely: 90 to 100 percent probability of occurrence in the next year or a recurrence interval of less than 1 year. Overall Significance • Low: Two or more criteria fall in lower classifications, or the event has a minimal impact on the planning area. This rating is sometimes used for hazards with a minimal or unknown record of occurrences or for hazards with minimal mitigation potential. • Medium: The criteria fall mostly in the middle ranges of classifications and the event’s impacts on the planning area are noticeable but not devastating. This rating is sometimes used for hazards with a high extent rating but very low probability rating. • High: The criteria consistently fall in the high classifications and the event is likely/highly likely to occur with severe strength over a significant to extensive portion of the planning area. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 27 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 24 o Cumulative meteorological drought and wet conditions: http://ncdc.noaa.gov/ o Earthquake intensity and effect on population and structures: http://earthquake.usgs.gov o Earthquake magnitude as a logarithmic scale, measured by a seismograph: http://earthquake.usgs.gov o Hurricane rating based on sustained wind speed: http://nhc.noaa.gov o Tornado rating based on wind speed and associated damage: http://spc.noaa.gov Critical Facility Type Jurisdiction Name Counts Airport – Control Tower Carlsbad 1 Airport - Runway Carlsbad 2 Airport – Terminal - Small Carlsbad 1 Emergency - EOC Carlsbad 2 Emergency - FIRE Carlsbad 7 Emergency - POLICE Carlsbad 1 Water - Waste Carlsbad 4 5.1.1 Hazards Hazard Profile Descriptions The city’s Local Planning Group reviewed the hazards identified in the previous Hazard Mitigation Plan and evaluated each to see if they still posed a risk to the jurisdiction. In addition, the hazards listed in the FEMA Local Mitigation Planning Handbook were also reviewed to determine if they should be added to the list of hazards to include in the plan revision. The list of priority hazards was determined by the Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team using jurisdictional- level hazard maps and data, historical records, vulnerability assessments, and input from subject matter experts. Based on this FEMA Standardized evaluation, in accordance with information covered within the HAZUS Data Evaluations, Vulnerability Assessments, Hazard Seminar Series, and input from Subject Matter Experts and the public, the City of Carlsbad has prioritized the following hazards into High, Medium, and Low rankings (in no order of prioritization within individual categories): High Medium Low • Wildfire • Climate Change (Drought, Erosion, Extreme Heat, Sea Level Rise, Severe Winter Weather, Storm Surge) • Avalanche • Earthquake • Dam Failure • Flood • Expansive Soils • Landslide • Hail • Severe Wind • Hurricane • Tsunami • Lightning • Subsidence • Tornado July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 28 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 25 The final list of prioritized hazards for the City of Carlsbad were hazards with a High or Medium Overall Significance Rating which have the most impact to the planning area: 1. Wildfire: Carlsbad is susceptible to vegetation fires year-round. The proximity of vegetation (Wildland-Urban Interface) and climate contribute to this hazard. This threat is concentrated in Carlsbad’s eastern sectors and canyon areas. Carlsbad experienced significant wildland fires in 1996 and 2014 and was threatened by the Firestorms of 2003 and 2007. Wildland fires typically originate east of Carlsbad and are driven west by Santa Ana (strong easterly) winds. Exceptions to this can occur as was the case during the 2014 Poinsettia Fire. Wind driven fires can occur at any time of the year but are most likely, and most severe, during Santa Ana conditions. Wildland fires may either occur with advanced warnings or may be short notice events. Carlsbad has identified wildfire as a high potential hazard-related exposure/loss event to its jurisdiction. Hazard Profile and Problem Description A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire spreading through vegetation and exposing or possibly consuming structures and threatening lives. When wind-driven, they spread quickly. They can be naturally occurring, man-made or the result of technology failures. They are fueled by grasses, brush, trees and other structures. A Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fire (often called Wildland, Vegetation, or Brush fires) are wildfires in a geographical area where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with wildland or vegetative fuels. Significant development in Carlsbad, and throughout San Diego County, is located along canyon ridges at the Wildland/Urban Interface. Areas that have experienced prolonged droughts or are excessively dry are at risk of wildfires. The risk can become severe or worse during high wind conditions. When these conditions present the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning. People start most wildfires, usually the result of as debris burns, arson, or carelessness. Lightning strikes are the next leading cause of wildfires. Wildfire behavior is based on three primary factors: fuel, topography, and weather. The type, and amount of fuel, as well as its burning qualities and level of moisture affect wildfire potential and behavior. The continuity of fuels, expressed in both horizontal and vertical components is also a determinant of wildfire potential and behavior. Topography is important because it affects the movement of air (and thus the fire) over the ground surface. The slope and shape of terrain can change the speed at which the fire travels, and the ability of firefighters to reach and extinguish the fire. Weather affects the probability of wildfire and has a significant effect on its behavior. Temperature, humidity, and wind (both short and long term) affect the severity and duration of wildfires. San Diego County’s topography consists of semi-arid coastal plain and rolling highlands, which, when fueled by shrub overgrowth, occasional Santa Ana winds and high temperatures, creates an ever-present threat of wildland fire. Extreme weather conditions such as high temperature, low humidity, and/or winds of extraordinary force may cause an ordinary fire to expand into one of massive proportions. Under current climate conditions, the wildfire threat to property, lives, and ecosystems in the San Diego region is very high. With hotter temperatures and possibly fewer rainy days in the coming decades, vegetation could become drier. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 29 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 26 As a result, it is likely that San Diego region will see an increase in the frequency and intensity of fires, and the fire season could become longer and less predictable, making firefighting efforts more costly. Many consider the fire “season” now to be year-round, temporarily mitigated in the weeks following heavy winter rains. An increase in wildfire also affects public health. Fire-related injuries and death are likely to increase as wildfires occur more frequently. Wildfires can also be a significant contributor to air pollution. Wildfire smoke contains numerous toxic and hazardous pollutants that are dangerous to health and can worsen lung disease and other respiratory conditions. Regionally, wildland fires prompted five Proclaimed States of Emergency, and Urban/Intermix Fires prompted four Proclaimed States of Emergency in the County of San Diego between 1950-2014. In October of 2003, the second-worse wild-land fire in the history of San Diego County destroyed 332,766 acres of land, 3,239 structures, and 17 deaths at a cost of $450M. San Diego County’s worst wildfire occurred in October 2007. At the height of the firestorm there were seven fires burning within the County. The fires destroyed 369,000 acres (13% of the County), 2,670 structures, 239 vehicles, and two commercial properties. There were 10 civilian deaths, 23 civilian injuries, and 10 firefighter injuries. The cost of the fire exceeded $1.5 billion. During the May 2014 San Diego County firestorm, 14 wildfires burned near simultaneously. The second of those fires to erupt was the Poinsettia Fire in Carlsbad. Unlike many wildfires which start in rural areas of the county, the Poinsettia Fire started in the geographic center of the city. The Poinsettia Fire After Action Report, copies of which were provided to San Diego County OES and Cal OES, is filed in the City of Carlsbad EOC. Location and Extent The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has mapped fire threat potential throughout California. CAL FIRE ranks fire threat according to the availability of fuel and the likelihood of an area burning. The rankings include little or no fire threat, moderate, high, and very high fire threat. Large amounts of open space and wildland make Carlsbad susceptible to brush fires year-round. The proximity of native vegetation and the climate of the region contribute to a moderate to high threat of wildfires in the city. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 30 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 27 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 31 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 28 Most of Carlsbad has only moderate fire threat; however, there is high and very high fire threat in the central and eastern portions of the city. Based upon this information, the Carlsbad Fire Department has developed response preplans for the most likely wildland fire threats to the city. These preplan areas include: Hosp Grove, Calavera Hills, Sunny Creek Road, Box Canyon, Dank Tank and Green Valley. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 32 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 29 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 33 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 30 2. Earthquake: Recent research suggests the Newport-Inglewood-Rose Canyon Fault, which runs offshore of Carlsbad, may can produce a 7.3 quake. Such a quake might pose an increased risk to life and property, due to structural damage, liquefaction, and/or tsunami. Other faults in the region include the Coronado Bank, La Nacion, Elsinore, Agua Caliente, and San Jacinto. Although modeling suggests Carlsbad is outside of the heavy shaking and damage zones associated with a 7.8 magnitude earthquake along the San Andres fault, the city should be prepared to provide mutual aid support to those directly impacted as described in the Southern California Catastrophic Earthquake Response Plan. Hazard Profile and Problem Description Carlsbad lies within a medium-low probabilistic peak ground acceleration zone. There are no active faults that run directly through Carlsbad and the California Geologic Survey does not include the City of Carlsbad on its list of cities affected by the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. Based on current science, local geologists do not agree earthquake swarms are an accurate indicator of pending large-scale earthquake activity. Evidence of damage should be investigated following any significant ground shaking activity in the region. Given the current technology, earthquakes are likely to be a no notice event. Liquefaction: During an earthquake, shaking of granular loose soil saturated with water can lead to liquefaction, a condition in which sediments below the water table temporarily lose strength during an earthquake and behave as a viscous liquid rather than a solid. This can weaken structural foundations. Historically, seismic shaking levels in the San Diego region, including in Carlsbad, have not been sufficient to trigger liquefaction, and as such, the city generally has a low liquefaction risk. However, there are areas of the city that have a higher risk of liquefaction due to the presence of hydric soils or soils that are often saturated or characteristic of wetlands. These areas are limited to the immediate vicinity of the Buena Vista, Agua Hedionda, and Batiquitos Lagoons. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 34 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 31 Evidence of liquefaction-related damage should be investigated following any significant ground shaking activity in the region. Like earthquakes, liquefaction is likely to be a no notice event. (See Appendix 2: Earthquake/Liquefaction). 3. Flooding: The San Diego Region is divided into 11 hydrologic units that flow from elevated regions in the east toward coastal lagoons, estuaries, or bays in the west. Carlsbad is located within the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit (HU), also referred to as the Carlsbad Watershed Management Area, which is approximately 210 square miles in area, extending from the headwaters above Lake Wohlford in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and from Vista and Oceanside in the north to Solana Beach, Encinitas, and the community of Rancho Santa Fe to the south. There are numerous important surface hydrologic features within the Carlsbad HU including four unique coastal lagoons, three major creeks, and two large water storage reservoirs. Hazard Profile and Problem Description Floods are typically described in terms of their statistical frequency. For example, a 100-year floodplain describes an area within which there is a one percent probability of a flood occurring in any given year. FEMA prepares Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) that identify 100-year and 500-year flood zones. The potential flood hazard areas identified on the FIRM maps in Carlsbad include the entire coastline, creeks and tributaries, and lagoons. Most jurisdictions within San Diego County, including the City of Carlsbad, participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Pursuant to the City of Carlsbad’s Local Coastal Plan and Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning), development is restricted within 100-year floodplain areas. The City of Carlsbad flooding response procedures were presented to the City Council in 2015. Flooding may either occur with advanced warnings or be a short notice event. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 35 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 32 4. Climate Change (Drought, Erosion, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Sea Level Rise, Severe Winter Weather, and Storm Surge): Climate change is not a hazard in and of itself, but rather is a factor that could affect the location, extent, probability of occurrence, and magnitude of climate-related hazards. Hazards related to the Climate Change hazard for the planning area are drought, erosion, extreme cold, extreme heat, sea level rise, severe winter weather and storm surge. Hazard Profile and Problem Description Higher temperatures, changes in precipitation, decreased water supplies accompanied by increased demand, increased risk of wildfire, a greater number of extremely hot days, the decline or loss of plant and animal species, and other impacts of climate change are expected to continue to affect Carlsbad. Numerous observations document the impacts of global climate change, including increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, the widespread melting of snow and ice, more intense heat waves, and rising global average sea level. Scientists have high confidence that global temperatures will continue to rise in the foreseeable future, largely due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to the physical impacts to the environment from increased temperatures, sea level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events, global climate change is predicted to continue to cause ecological and social impacts. Ecological impacts of climate change include greater risk of extinction of species, loss of species diversity, and alteration of global biogeochemical cycles, which play an essential role in nutrient distribution. The social impacts of climate change include impacts on agriculture, fisheries, energy, water resources, forestry, construction, insurance, financial services, tourism and recreation. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as is now evident from observations of increased global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level. The overwhelming majority of climate scientists agree that human activities, especially burning of fossil fuels, are responsible for most of the global warming observed. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography planning partners define Climate Change as any systematic change in the long-term statistics of climate elements and weather events (such as temperature, July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 36 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 33 pressure, or winds) sustained over several decades or longer.91F91F91F Climate change refers to a change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g., by using statistical tests) by changes in the mean and/or the variability of its properties and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer. Climate change may be due to natural internal processes or external forcings such as modulations of the solar cycles, volcanic eruptions, and persistent anthropogenic changes in the composition of the atmosphere or in land use. Hazard Impact Coastal regions, such as Carlsbad, are vulnerable to oceanic flooding and the increasing occurrence of heat waves, whose temperatures are likely lower than in inland regions but rarely occurred historically. However, the health impacts of less intense heat waves on those living in the coastal zone may be more severe than elsewhere in the county because the population is less acclimated to the heat. Neighborhoods with less access to air conditioning and natural shading from vegetation are more susceptible to extreme heat. While the scope, severity, and pace of future climate change impacts are difficult to fully predict, it currently impacts emergency management planning and may aggravate the magnitude and frequency of emergencies. Climate change also has public health impacts. City residents, who are already more vulnerable to health challenges, are likely to be the most affected by climate change. Increases in extreme heat events can increase the risk of heat-related illness or death, or the worsening of chronic health conditions. Food scarcity and higher food prices from impacts to agriculture can cause increased hunger and reduced availability of nutrition. The increased frequency of natural disasters such as floods, droughts, wildfires, and storm surges can cause injury or death, illness, and increases or shifts in infectious diseases. Global climate change may cause ecological and social impacts. Ecological impacts may include greater risk to species and habitats. Social impacts may affect food, water, livability, recreation, tourism, development, turf and landscaping, flower and strawberry production, and insurance. Implementing appropriate warnings and communication or extremes such as heatwaves and/or smoke from wildfires and developing responses to prepare for these extremes is critically important, especially in the most vulnerable communities. To move forward, the region can assess current measures, such as cooling centers to take refuge from extreme heat, urban greening, residential and commercial structure fire resistance and community fire mitigation and escape routes. Other ways to prevent and mitigate further impacts include: • Testing and monitoring adaptation strategies. • Identifying thresholds to determine when it may be necessary to relocate or redesign infrastructure. • Continual improvement of extreme forecasts to allow longer lead times to prepare for the extremes. By assessing ongoing changes in risk—in addition to the traditional practice of risk assessment based on observed hazard events—this plan’s hazard mitigation strategies can better reduce risk from hazards expected going forward. In general, to prepare and mitigate impacts of climate change, develop integrated multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction approach that uses best information, best practices, and considers the needs of under-resourced, disadvantaged communities and individuals. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 37 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 34 5.1.2 Hazard Omission Rationale Hazard Description Reason for Exclusion Avalanche A mass of snow moving down a slope. There are two basic elements to a slide: A steep, snow-covered slope and a trigger Snowfall in city foothills is negligible; poses no threat compared to other hazards Dam Failure A dam failure can take several forms, including a collapse of, or breach in, the structure. While most dams have storage volumes small enough that failures have few or no repercussions, dams storing large amounts can cause significant flooding downstream. Historically, only two major dam failures have been recorded in San Diego County: The Hatfield Flood of 1916 caused the failure of the Sweetwater and Lower Otay Dams. Expansive Soils Expansive soils shrink when dry and swell when wet. This movement can exert enough pressure to crack sidewalks, driveways, basement floors, pipelines and even foundations Presents a minor threat to limited portions of the city Hail Can occur during thunderstorms that bring heavy rains, strong winds, hail, lightning, and tornadoes Occurs during severe thunderstorms; most likely to occur in the central and southern states; no historical record of this hazard in the region. Hurricane Hurricanes, tropical storms, nor’easters, and typhoons, also classified as cyclones, include any closed circulation developing around a low-pressure center in which the winds rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere (or clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere) and whose diameter averages 10 to 30 miles across. A tropical cyclone refers to any such circulation that develops over tropical waters. Prevailing winds take hurricane tracks westward off of Northern Baja and the few that may drift further north dissipate in the colder offshore waters and become rainmakers rather than causing destructive winds. Lightning Lightning is defined by the NWS as any and all of the various forms of visible electrical discharge caused by thunderstorms. The US National Centers for Environmental Information reports that the County averages only three days of lightning a year, making it a minor threat compared to other hazards. Severe Wind Severe wind is commonly associated with severe thunderstorm winds, severe winter storms (exceeding 58 mph) and tornadoes. Maximum sustained wind speed recorded in the region is less than 60 miles per hour and would not be expected to cause major damage or injury. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 38 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 35 Subsidence Occurs when large amounts of ground water have been withdrawn from certain types of rocks, such as fine-grained sediments. The rock compacts because the water is partly responsible for holding the ground up. When the water is withdrawn, the rocks fall in on themselves. Soils in the County are mostly granitic. Presents a minor threat to limited parts of the county. No historical record of this hazard in the region. Tornado A tornado is a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud. It is spawned by a thunderstorm (or sometimes because of a hurricane) and produced when cool air overrides a layer of warm air, forcing the warm air to rise rapidly. The damage from a tornado is a result of the high wind velocity and wind- blown debris. Less than one tornado event occurs in the entire State of California in any given year; poses very minor threat compared to other hazards. No historical record of this hazard in the region. Tsunami Tsunamis are a series of large waves of extremely long wavelength and period usually generated by a violent, impulsive undersea disturbance or activity near the coast or in the ocean. When a sudden displacement of a large volume of water occurs (or if the sea floor is suddenly raised or dropped by an earthquake) big tsunami waves can be formed. Historic seismic shaking levels in the San Diego region, including in Carlsbad, have not been sufficient to trigger tsunamis, and as such, the city generally has a low tsunami risk. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 39 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 36 5.2 Potential Hazard Exposure and Loss Estimates The City of Carlsbad reviewed a set of jurisdictional-level hazard maps and data provided by the County of San Diego, including detailed critical facility information and localized potential hazard exposure/loss estimates related to residential, commercial, and critical asset/facilities to identify the top hazards threatening the city. Potential hazard exposure/loss estimates are summarized in Table 5.2. According to the 2022 FEMA Repetitive Loss Summary Report, City of Carlsbad has one Repetitive Loss property, and zero Severe Repetitive Loss properties. The Repetitive Loss property is nonresidential. TABLE 5.2: SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL HAZARD-RELATED EXPOSURE/LOSS IN CITY OF CARLSBAD. Residential Commercial Critical Facilities Hazard Type Exposed Population- 2022 Number of Residential Buildings - 2022 Potential Exposure Loss for Residential Buildings- 2022 Number of Commercial Buildings- 2022 Potential Exposure Loss for Commercial Buildings- 2022 Number of Critical Facilities- 2022 Potential Exposure for Critical Facilities- 2022 Coastal Storm 341 16 6,217,600 0 0 0 0 Sea Level Rise Coastal Flooding 622 21 8,160,600 4 1,209,400 10 63,690,000 Mean Higher High Water 70 1 388,600 0 0 4 24,780,000 Dam Failure 1,258 523 203,237,800 24 7,256,400 5 29,728,000 Earthquake (Loss) (Annualized Loss - Includes shaking, liquefaction and landslide components) 1067 6314 3,079.694,441 377 165,506,390 Info not provided in county table Info not provided in county table 100 Year Info not provided in county table Info not provided in county table Info not provided in county table Info not provided in county table Info not provided in county table Info not provided in county table Info not provided in county table 500 Year 19,092 4,538 1,763,466,800 352 106,427,200 4 143,152,000 Floods (Loss) 100 Year 2,497 619 240,543,400 15 4,535,250 19 123,880,000 500 Year 2,497 619 240,543,400 15 4,535,250 19 123,880,000 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 40 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 37 Residential Commercial Critical Facilities Hazard Type Exposed Population- 2022 Number of Residential Buildings - 2022 Potential Exposure Loss for Residential Buildings - 2022 Number of Commercial Buildings- 2022 Potential Exposure Loss for Commercial Buildings - 2022 Number of Critical Facilities- 2022 Potential Exposure for Critical Facilities- 2022 Wildfire/Structure Fire High Fire Hazard 24,365 8,513 3,307,300,500 238 71,959,300 19 682,173,700 Very High Fire Hazard 19,479 5,075 1,972,145,000 561 169,618,350 17 383,777,700 Rain-Induced Landslide High Risk 2,163 24 9,324,000 1 302,350 0 0 Moderate Risk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tsunami 4,259 114 44,300,400 1 302,350 9 60,030,000 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 41 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 38 5.3 Development Trends Development Since 2018 Plan City of Carlsbad Community Development Department tracks total building permits issued from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022. A summary of this development is shown in Table XXX. The development in the identified hazard areas, including the 1% annual chance floodplains and high wildfire risk areas, were completed in accordance with all current and applicable development codes and standards and should be adequately protected. Thus, with the exception of more people living in the area potentially exposed to natural hazards, this growth should not cause a significant change in City’s vulnerability to identify priority hazards. The City issued permits for more than 1,300 new dwelling units and over 2.6 million square feet of non- residential (e.g., commercial and industrial) space. By fiscal year and quadrant, this new construction breaks down as follows: 5.3 Table: City of Carlsbad Development July 1, 201, to June 30, 2022 Dwellings and Non-residential Square Permitted1 Fiscal year Dwelling units permitted Percent of units by quadrant Non-residential square feet permitted Percent of units by quadrant NW NE SW SE NW NE SW SE 2017-2018 341 31% 62% 3% 4% 1,643,467 7% 39% 4% 50% 2018-2019 375 34% 41% 5% 21% 315,194 46% 28% 1% 25% 2019-2020 242 34% 12% 25% 28% 372,455 21% 71% 2% 6% 2020-2021 251 48% 16% 28% 8% 216,834 5% 83% 0% 11% 2021-2022 111 65% 5% 14% 16% 107,935 91% 0% 0% 9% Total units 1,320 39% 33% 13% 15% 2,655,885 17% 44% 3% 36% 1Source: Growth Management Plan Monitoring Reports for Fiscal Years 2017-2018 through 2020-2021; Development Monitoring Reports for May 2022 and October 2022. The city uses quadrants to identify four major sections of the city from its major arterial roads, El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road being the dividing intersections for each quadrant. Figure XXX identifies those areas. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 42 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 39 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 43 of 71 SECTION FIVE | Conduct a Risk Assessment 40 The permitted commercial and industrial construction noted in the table occurred or is occurring in existing developed areas, such as business and industrial parks. Similarly, construction of the more than 1,300 new homes occurred or is underway as infill development dispersed throughout the city in older neighborhoods, previously approved master plans and in Carlsbad’s downtown. In Section 5.1, Hazards Summary, wildfire is the only hazard identified with a “high” significance ranking due in part to the Carlsbad’s large amount of natural open space, largely occurring in the hills and valleys in the eastern third of the city. Many of these areas and adjacent developed lands are within the Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as identified by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. As the table above demonstrates, most (72 percent) residential construction since 2017- 2018 has occurred in the northern half of the city, with slightly more development in the northwest (39 percent) than the northeast (33 percent). The two quadrants with the greatest non-residential construction since 2017- 2018 include the northeast (44 percent) and the southeast (36 percent). While development has continued to occur in areas of the city assessed to be higher fire hazard risk, three factors help to mitigate vulnerability: lower population density of non-residential construction types, implementation of modern codes and development standards, and development of infill locations. The non-residential development is reported in terms of square footage, which is disproportionately high when compared to number of employees in business park/industrial park settings typical of Carlsbad. As such, high square footage is not synonymous with high population and/or at-risk populations. Secondly, the development occurring in the past five years has been evaluated for consistency with modern city codes, standards and land use regulations, including the Growth Management Plan, which requires all necessary infrastructure (roads, utilities, public safety facilities, etc.), to be installed concurrent with need. The guarantee of facilities ensures that both public safety infrastructure and service capacity grow to meet the needs of additional areas and populations and maintain desired levels of service. Finally, as previously mentioned, the growth that is occurring within the city is largely infill, taking place on vacant or underdeveloped lots surrounded by existing buildings and infrastructure. While development is occurring within areas that have been assessed as higher fire risk, it does not represent a trend of creating additional wildland-urban interface or development in additional risk areas. Future Development Looking to the future, residential and non-residential development will continue to be characterized as infill, whether in the city’s downtown, master plan areas or business parks. A notable exception is the city’s Sunny Creek area east of El Camino Real and north of Faraday Avenue. While much of this area is set aside as permanent open space, some areas are vacant and remain developable. Some developable portions of Sunny Creek are in the identified fire hazard zones. Any development applications submitted in the Sunny Creek area will be evaluated by city staff for consistency with all applicable codes, regulations, and standards to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to serve and protect future homes and businesses. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 44 of 71 SECTION SIX | Develop a Mitigation Strategy 41 6. SECTION SIX: Develop a Mitigation Strategy The mitigation strategy serves as the long-term blueprint for reducing potential losses identified in the risk assessment. The mitigation strategy describes how the community will accomplish the overall purpose, or mission, of the planning process. The mitigation strategy is made up of three main required components: mitigation goals, mitigation actions, and an action plan for implementation. These provide the framework to identify, prioritize, and implement actions to reduce risk to hazards. Mitigation goals are general guidelines that explain what the community wants to achieve with the plan They are usually broad policy-type statements that are long-term, and they represent visions for reducing or avoiding losses from the identified hazards Mitigation actions are specific projects and activities that help achieve the goals. The action plan describes how the mitigation actions will be implemented, including how those actions will be prioritized, administered, and incorporated into the community’s existing planning mechanisms. In a multi-jurisdictional plan, each jurisdiction must have an action plan specific to that jurisdiction and its vulnerabilities. Although not required, some communities choose to develop objectives to help define or organize mitigation actions. Objectives are broader than specific actions, but are measurable, unlike goals. Objectives connect goals with the actual mitigation actions 6.1. Mitigation Action Evaluation Use this worksheet to help evaluate and prioritize each mitigation action being considered by the planning team. For each action, evaluate the potential benefits and/or likelihood of successful implementation for the criteria defined below. Rank each of the criteria with a -1, 0 or 1 using the following scale: • 1 = Highly effective or feasible • 0 = Neutral • -1 = Ineffective or not feasible Example Evaluation Criteria: • Life Safety – How effective will the action be at protecting lives and preventing injuries? • Property Protection – How significant will the action be at eliminating or reducing damage to structures and infrastructure? • Technical – Is the mitigation action technically feasible? Is it a long-term solution? Eliminate actions that, from a technical standpoint, will not meet the goals. • Political – Is there overall public support for the mitigation action? Is there the political will to support it? • Legal – Does the community have the authority to implement the action? • Environmental – What are the potential environmental impacts of the action? Will it comply with environmental regulations? • Social – Will the proposed action adversely affect one segment of the population? Will the action disrupt established neighborhoods, break up voting districts, or cause the relocation of lower income people? July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 45 of 71 SECTION SIX | Develop a Mitigation Strategy 42 • Administrative – Does the community have the personnel and administrative capabilities to implement the action and maintain it or will outside help be necessary? • Local Champion – Is there a strong advocate for the action or project among local departments and agencies that will support the action’s implementation? • Other Community Objectives – Does the action advance other community objectives, such as capital improvements, economic development, environmental quality, or open space preservation? Does it support the policies of the comprehensive plan? Mitigation Action Life Safety Property Protection Technical Political Legal Environmental Social Administrative Local Champion Other Community Objectives Total Score Structure and Infrastructure Projects GOAL 1: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people and critical infrastructure, due to structure fire/wildland fire Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and losses due to structure fire/wildland fire 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate structural fire/wildland fire 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 Maintain GIS mapping to best reflect potential vulnerability of assets from structural fire/wildland fire 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 Maintain adequate emergency response capability 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 7 TOTAL SCORE 4 4 3 4 4 2 2 4 3 4 34 Mitigation Action Life Safety Property Protection Technical Political Legal Environmental Social Administrative Local Champion Other Community Objectives Total Score Structure and Infrastructure Projects (continued) GOAL 2: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people and critical infrastructure, due to earthquakes/liquefaction Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and losses due to earthquakes 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 8 Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects of earthquakes 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 Coordinate with and support existing efforts to mitigate earthquake hazard 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 Community outreach 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 TOTAL SCORE 4 3 3 4 3 1 2 4 0 2 26 GOAL 3: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people and critical infrastructure, due to hazardous materials Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and losses due to hazardous materials- related hazards 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 8 Increase awareness and knowledge of hazardous materials mitigation principles and practice among local officials 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 6 TOTAL SCORE 2 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 0 2 14 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 46 of 71 SECTION SIX | Develop a Mitigation Strategy 43 Mitigation Action Life Safety Property Protection Technical Political Legal Environmental Social Administrative Local Champion Other Community Objectives Total Score Structure and Infrastructure Projects (continued) GOAL 4: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people and critical infrastructure, due to severe winter storms/flooding Develop a comprehensive approach to reduction the possibility of damage and losses due to severe winter storms/flooding 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 8 Protect existing assets with the highest relative vulnerability to the effects of floods (100-year floodplain) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 9 Protect floodplains from inappropriate development 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 9 TOTAL SCORE 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 0 3 26 GOAL 5: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people and critical infrastructure, due to climate change Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and losses due to climate change 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 Increase awareness and knowledge of climate change among senior city leadership and/or local officials 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Increase public awareness and knowledge of damages and losses due to climate change through community awareness 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 8 TOTAL SCORE 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 27 Mitigation Action Life Safety Property Protection Technical Political Legal Environmental Social Administrative Local Champion Other Community Objectives Total Score Structure and Infrastructure Projects (continued) GOAL 6: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people and critical infrastructure, due to dam failure Develop a comprehensive approach to reduction the possibility of damage and losses due to dam failure 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 8 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) 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 Protect inundation areas from inappropriate development 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 9 TOTAL SCORE 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 3 25 GOAL 7: Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people and critical infrastructure, due to IT vulnerabilities/cyber insecurities Develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the possibility of damage and losses due to IT vulnerabilities/cyber insecurities 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Increase awareness and knowledge of IT vulnerabilities/cyber insecurities among senior city leadership and/or local officials 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 6 Prepare cyber security plans and policy 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 TOTAL SCORE 0 0 3 3 3 0 0 3 1 2 12 July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 47 of 71 SECTION SIX | Develop a Mitigation Strategy 44 Mitigation Action Life Safety Property Protection Technical Political Legal Environmental Social Administrative Local Champion Other Community Objectives Total Score Natural Systems Protection The City of Carlsbad has no mitigation actions related to natural systems protection Mitigation Action Life Safety Property Protection Technical Political Legal Environmental Social Administrative Local Champion Other Community Objectives Total Score Education and Awareness Programs GOAL 8: Increase public understanding and support for effective hazard mitigation Educate the public to increase awareness of hazards and opportunities for mitigation actions 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 6 Promote partnerships between the state, counties, and local jurisdictions and agencies to identify, prioritize, and implement mitigation actions 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 Work with the Chamber of Commerce, businesses, and other local agencies to promote hazard mitigation in the local community 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 TOTAL SCORE 3 1 0 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 23 GOAL 9: Build and maintain local capacity and commitment to hazard mitigation goals Increase awareness and knowledge of hazard mitigation principles and practice among local officials 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 9 Implement actions associated with hazard mitigation plan 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 5 Continue GIS mapping of potential hazard areas 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 7 TOTAL SCORE 3 2 2 1 3 3 1 3 0 3 21 Mitigation Action Life Safety Property Protection Technical Political Legal Environmental Social Administrative Local Champion Other Community Objectives Total Score Education and Awareness Programs (continued) GOAL 10: Increase situational awareness of MJHMP, natural, technological, and human causes hazards identified in the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Integrate MJHMP into other city planning documents 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 9 Include at CEMAT, CERT, and Ready Carlsbad Business Alliance (RCBA) elements of MJHMP and EOP as regular part of agenda discussion 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 8 Share EOC operational environment and situational awareness displays utilizing technology such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 7 TOTAL SCORE 3 3 3 1 2 3 2 3 1 3 24 Mitigation Action Life Safety Property Protection Technical Political Legal Environmental Social Administrative Local Champion Other Community Objectives Total Score Local Plans and Regulations GOAL 11: Update Carlsbad's General Plan to support hazard mitigation efforts Address climate change adaptation and resiliency strategies 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Address in the housing element and safety element of the General Plan a risk assessment associated with hazards which may require enhanced evacuation strategies 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 8 TOTAL SCORE 2 0 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 17 TABLE 10: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 6.1 DATA. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 48 of 71 SECTION SIX | Develop a Mitigation Strategy 45 6.1.1. Financial Identify whether your jurisdiction has access to or is eligible to use the following funding resources for hazard mitigation: Funding Resource Access/ Eligibility (Yes/No) Has the funding resource been used in past and for what type of activities? Could the resource be used to fund future mitigation actions? Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Capital improvements project funding Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric service Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Impact fees for homebuyers or developers for new developments/homes Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Incur debt through general obligation bonds Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Incur debt through special tax and revenue bonds Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Incur debt through private activity bonds Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Capital improvements project funding Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes Yes Previous mitigation measures and available for future mitigation actions if needed How can these capabilities be expanded and improved to reduce risk? The City may update existing policies, plans, and programs, such as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Updates may be to incorporate hazard information and to include hazard mitigation actions and climate adaptation strategies that relate to infrastructure systems resiliency associated with the water and wastewater systems. Approved projects related to hazard mitigation, including the CIP, are available on the city’s webpage. (Projects in the Works | Carlsbad, CA (carlsbadca.gov) Also, capital investments and improvements related to seismic retrofits, cooling center upgrades, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plan (WWTP) upgrades may be added to outreach materials as they are related to hazard mitigation. Additionally, given the prioritization of flooding mitigation projects, the city may apply for HMGP grants to fund implementation costs associated with key CIP projects and related projects in the city’s mitigation strategy. These fiscal capabilities may be supported by city staff or augmented with consultant staff. TABLE 11: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 4.1 DATA CONTINUED. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 49 of 71 SECTION SIX | Develop a Mitigation Strategy 46 6.2. Mitigation Action Implementation A mitigation action is a specific action, project, activity, or process taken to reduce or eliminate long- term risk to people and property from hazards and their impacts. Implementing mitigation actions helps achieve the plan’s mission and goals. The actions to reduce vulnerability to threats and hazards form the core of the plan and are a key outcome of the planning process. This annex details the following mitigation action implementations: July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 50 of 71 SE C T I O N SI X | De v e l o p a Mi t i g a t i o n St r a t e g y 47 6. 2 . 1 Ha z a r d Mi t i g a t i o n Ac t i o n Pl a n Ac t i o n It e m s Ha z a r d s Go a l s Pr i o r i t y Le a d Ag e n c y / Su p p o r t i n g De p a r t m e n t s Es t i m a t e d Co s t s & Po s s i b l e Fu n d i n g Ti m e l i n e Id e a s fo r In t e g r a t i o n Be n e f i t s : (L o s s e s Avo i d e d ) Su p p o r t an d ma i n t a i n a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h t o re d u c e t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f d a m a g e an d l o s s e s d u e t o s t r u c t u r e fi r e / w i l d l a n d f i r e St r u c t u r e & Wi l d l a n d Fi r e 1 Hi g h Ca r l s b a d Fi r e Pr e v e n t i o n Ca r l s b a d Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e a d h e r e n c e t o c u r r e n t s t a t e an d fe d e r a l co d e s fo r de v e l o p m e n t an d o p e n s p a c e ar e a s a n d en s u r e Ci t y p l a n s a r e u p d a t e d t h r o u g h a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h . Min i m i z e lo s s of li f e , st r u c t u r e s an d pr o t e c t e d en v i r o n m e n t a l s p a c e . Su p p o r t ex i s t i n g ef f o r t s to mi t i g a t e st r u c t u r a l f i r e / w i l d l a n d f i r e St r u c t u r e & Wi l d l a n d Fi r e 1 Hi g h Ca r l s b a d Fi r e Pr e v e n t i o n Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y S e r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e a d h e r e n c e t o c u r r e n t s t a t e an d fe d e r a l co d e s fo r de v e l o p m e n t an d o p e n s p a c e ar e a s a n d en s u r e Ci t y p l a n s a r e u p d a t e d t h r o u g h a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h . Min i m i z e lo s s of li f e , s t r u c t u r e s a n d pr o t e c t e d e n v i r o n m e n t a l s p a c e . Ma i n t a i n G I S m a p p i n g ca p a b i l i t i e s to re f l e c t p o t e n t i a l vu l n e r a b i l i t y of as s e t s fr o m s t r u c t u r a l fi r e / w i l d l a n d f i r e St r u c t u r e & Wi l d l a n d Fi r e 1 Hi g h Ca r l s b a d GI S Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y S e r v i c e s No fu n d i n g re q u i r e d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 An o n g o i n g e f f o r t o f C a r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s , Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t an d Ca r l s b a d GI S is to en s u r e c i t y r e a d i n e s s w i t h c u r r e n t GI S m a p p i n g . Su p p o r t Ci t y ’ s r e a d i n e s s t o re s p o n d to an d re c o v e r fr o m a di s a s t e r or em e r g e n c y . Ma i n t a i n em e r g e n c y re s p o n s e ca p a b i l i t i e s St r u c t u r e & Wi l d l a n d Fi r e 1 Hi g h Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y S e r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e em e r g e n c y pl a n s , an n e x e s an d a p p e n d i c e s a r e u p d a t e d t o cu r r e n t s t a t e , co u n t y , an d l o c a l re q u i r e m e n t s . Pr o v i d e fo r on g o i n g re v i e w p r o c e s s t o e n s u r e em e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e c a p a b i l i t i e s . En s u r e Ci t y ’ s re a d i n e s s to re s p o n d to a n d r e c o v e r f r o m a d i s a s t e r o r em e r g e n c y . July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 51 of 71 SE C T I O N SI X | De v e l o p a Mi t i g a t i o n St r a t e g y 48 Ac t i o n It e m s Ha z a r d s Go a l s Pr i o r i t y Le a d Ag e n c y / Su p p o r t i n g De p a r t m e n t s Es t i m a t e d Co s t s & Po s s i b l e Fu n d i n g Ti m e l i n e Id e a s fo r In t e g r a t i o n Be n e f i t s : (L o s s e s Av o i d e d ) Min i m i z e lo s s of li f e , s t r u c t u r e s a n d pr o t e c t e d e n v i r o n m e n t a l s p a c e . Su p p o r t an d ma i n t a i n a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h t o r e d u c e th e po s s i b i l i t y o f d a m a g e a n d lo s s e s d u e t o e a r t h q u a k e s Ea r t h q u a k e 2 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Fi r e Pr e v e n t i o n Ca r l s b a d C o m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e a d h e r e n c e t o c u r r e n t s t a t e an d f e d e r a l c o d e s f o r n e w co n s t r u c t i o n a n d en s u r e Ci t y pl a n s ar e u p d a t e d t h r o u g h a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h . Min i m i z e lo s s of li f e , st r u c t u r e s an d pr o t e c t e d en v i r o n m e n t a l s p a c e . Pr o t e c t ex i s t i n g as s e t s wi t h th e hi g h e s t r e l a t i v e v u l n e r a b i l i t y t o t h e ef f e c t s o f ea r t h q u a k e s Ea r t h q u a k e 2 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Ca r l s b a d Fl e e t & Fa c i l i t i e s Ca r l s b a d C o n s t r u c t i o n Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e ad h e r e n c e to cu r r e n t st a t e an d f e d e r a l c o d e s f o r n e w de v e l o p m e n t a n d r e t r o f i t st r u c t u r e s a n d en s u r e C i t y p l a n s ar e u p d a t e d t h r o u g h a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h . Min i m i z e lo s s of li f e an d s t r u c t u r e s sp a c e . Su p p o r t ex i s t i n g ef f o r t s to mi t i g a t e ea r t h q u a k e h a z a r d s Ea r t h q u a k e 2 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e a d h e r e n c e t o c u r r e n t s t a t e an d fe d e r a l co d e s fo r de v e l o p m e n t an d o p e n s p a c e ar e a s a n d en s u r e Ci t y p l a n s a r e u p d a t e d t h o u g h a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h . Min i m i z e lo s s of li f e , s t r u c t u r e s a n d pr o t e c t e d en v i r o n m e n t a l sp a c e . Su p p o r t co m m u n i t y ou t r e a c h ef f o r t s r e l a t e d t o h a z a r d m i t i g a t i o n Ea r t h q u a k e 2 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Ca r l s b a d Co m m u n i c a t i o n & En g a g e m e n t Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Th i s a c t i o n w i l l b u i l d u p o n Em e r g e n c y S e r v i c e s c o m m u n i t y ou t r e a c h a n d e d u c a t i o n e f f o r t s re l a t e d to ov e r a l l pr e p a r e d n e s s an d re s p o n s e t o p o t e n t i a l e a r t h q u a k e s . July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 52 of 71 SE C T I O N SI X | De v e l o p a Mi t i g a t i o n St r a t e g y 49 Ac t i o n It e m s Ha z a r d s Go a l s Pr i o r i t y Le a d Ag e n c y / Su p p o r t i n g De p a r t m e n t s Es t i m a t e d Co s t s & Po s s i b l e Fu n d i n g Ti m e l i ne Id e a s fo r In t e g r a t i o n Be n e f i t s : (L o s s e s Av o i d e d ) Su p p o r t an d ma i n t a i n a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h t o re d u c i n g t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f d a m a g e an d l o s s e s d u e t o h a z a r d o u s ma t e r i a l s -re l a t e d h a z a r d s Wi l d f i r e , Ma n m a d e 3 Lo w Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e ad h e r e n c e t o c u r r e n t s t a t e an d c o u n t y r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e re p o r t i n g an d st o r a g e of ha z a r d o u s m a t e r i a l s . E n s u r e C i t y pl a n s a r e u p d a t e d wi t h cu r r e n t re q u i r e m e n t s . Min i m i z e lo s s of li f e , s t r u c t u r e s an d p r o t e c t e d e n v i r o n m e n t a l sp a c e . Su p p o r t o n g o i n g a w a r e n e s s o f ha z a r d o u s m a t e r i a l s m i t i g a t i o n pr i n c i p l e s an d pr a c t i c e am o n g lo c a l of f i c i a l s Wi l d f i r e , Ma n m a d e 3 Lo w Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Pr o v i d e ro u t i n e pr e s e n t a t i o n s to lo c a l of f i c i a l s o n h a z a r d o u s ma t e r i a l s m i t i g a t i o n e f f o r t s . Su p p o r t an d ma i n t a i n a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h t o r e d u c e th e p o s s i b i l i t y o f d a m a g e an d lo s s e s du e to se v e r e wi n t e r st o r m s / f l o o d i n g Fl o o d i n g , Cl i m a t e C h a n g e (Sev e r e Win t e r Wea t h e r , a n d Sto r m Sur g e ) 4 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s Ca r l s b a d C o m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e C i t y c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e in f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d d e v e l o p m e n t go a l s an d pl a n s re f l e c t cu r r e n t st a t e a n d c o u n t y r e g u l a t i o n s , re q u i r e m e n t s , an d p l a n s . Min i m i z e l o s s o f l i f e , s t r u c t u r e s , ci t y in f r a s t r u c t u r e an d o p e n sp a c e . Pr o t e c t ex i s t i n g as s e t s wi t h th e hi g h e s t r e l a t i v e v u l n e r a b i l i t y t o t h e ef f e c t s o f f l o o d s ( 1 0 0 -ye a r fl o o d p l a i n ) Fl o o d i n g , Cl i m a t e Ch a n g e (Sev e r e Win t e r Wea t h e r , a n d Sto r m Sur g e ) 4 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e C i t y c u r r e n t a n d f u t u r e in f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d d e v e l o p m e n t go a l s an d pl a n s re f l e c t cu r r e n t st a t e a n d c o u n t y r e g u l a t i o n s , re q u i r e m e n t s , a n d p l a n s . Min i m i z e l o s s o f l i f e , s t r u c t u r e s , ci t y in f r a s t r u c t u r e an d op e n sp a c e . July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 53 of 71 SE C T I O N SI X | De v e l o p a Mi t i g a t i o n St r a t e g y 50 Ac t i o n It e m s Ha z a r d s Go a l s Pr i o r i t y Le a d Ag e n c y / Su p p o r t i n g De p a r t m e n t s Es t i m a t e d Co s t s & Po s s i b l e Fu n d i n g Ti m e l i n e Id e a s fo r In t e g r a t i o n Be n e f i t s : (L o s s e s Av o i d e d ) Su p p o r t p ro t e c t io n o f fl o o d p l a i n s f r o m in a p p r o p r i a t e d e v e l o p m e n t Fl o o d i n g , Cl i m a t e Ch a n g e ( Se v e r e Wi n t e r W e a t h e r ) 4 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d C o m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Ge n e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e a d h e r e t o f e d e r a l , s t a t e an d c o u n t y r e g u l a t i o n s a n d gu i d a n c e i n d e v e l o p m e n t i n fl o o d -pr o n e a r e a s . Min i m i z e l o s s o f l i f e , s t r u c t u r e s , Ci t y in f r a s tr u c t u r e an d o p e n sp a c e . Su p p o r t an d ma i n t a i n a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h t o r e d u c e th e p o s s i b i l i t y o f d a m a g e a n d lo s s e s d u e t o c l i m a t e ch a n g e Cl i m a t e Ch a n g e (Dr o u g h t , Ex t r e m e H e a t , Se v e r e W i n t e r We a t h e r ) 5 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s - En v i r o n m e n t a l Su s t a i n a b i l i t y Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Co n t i n u e u p d a t e o f C i t y ’ s e x i s t i n g Cl i m a t e A c t i o n P l a n t o r e f l e c t cu r r e n t r e g u l a t i o n s , b e s t pr a c t i c e s , a n d c o m m u n i t y in v o l v e m e n t t o r e d u c e po s s i b l e da m a g e or lo s s du e t o c l i m a t e ch a n g e . Me e t or ex c e e d fe d e r a l an d st a t e r e q u i r e m e n t s fo r cl i m a t e ch a n g e r e l a t e d m i t i g a t i o n . Su p p o r t on g o i n g aw a r e n e s s of cl i m a t e c h a n g e a m o n g s e n i o r c i t y le a d e r s h i p a n d / o r l o c a l o f f i c i a l s Cl i m a t e Ch a n g e (Dr o u g h t , Ex t r e m e H e a t , Se v e r e W i n t e r We a t h e r ) 5 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s - En v i r o n m e n t a l Su s t a i n a b i l i t y Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y S e r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Pr o v i d e pr e s e n t a t i o n s t o C i t y Co u n c i l wi t h up d a t e on Ci t y ’ s Cl i m a t e A c t i o n P l a n g o a l s a n d pr i o r i t i e s . Me e t or ex c e e d st a t e an d fe d e r a l re q u i r e m e n t s fo r re d u c t i o n in gr e e n h o u s e g a s e m i s s i o n s . Su p p o r t p u b l i c a w a r e n e s s a n d kn o w l e d g e of da m a g e s an d lo s s e s du e t o cl i m a t e ch a n g e th r o u g h co m m u n i t y aw a r e n e s s Cl i m a t e Ch a n g e (Dr o u g h t , Ex t r e m e H e a t , Se v e r e W i n t e r We a t h e r , S e a Le v e l R i s e ) 5 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s - En v i r o n m e n t a l Su s t a i n a b i l i t y Ca r l s b a d Co m m u n i c a t i o n s & En g a g e m e n t Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Pr o v i d e pu b l i c ed u c a t i o n ma t e r i a l s t h r o u g h Ci t y we b s i t e , so c i a l me d i a c h a n n e l s , co m m u n i t y o u t r e a c h e v e n t s a n d Ea r t h M o n t h a c t i v i t i e s . Me e t or ex c e e d st a t e an d fe d e r a l re q u i r e m e n t s f o r r e d u c t i o n i n gr e e n h o u s e g a s e m i s s i o n s . Me e t or ex c e e d st a t e re c y c l i n g ma n d a t e s . July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 54 of 71 SE C T I O N SI X | De v e l o p a Mi t i g a t i o n St r a t e g y 51 Ac t i o n It e m s Ha z a r d s Go a l s Pr i o r i t y Le a d Ag e n c y / Su p p o r t i n g De p a r t m e n t s Es t i m a t e d Co s t s & Po s s i b l e Fu n d i n g Ti m e l i n e Id e a s fo r In t e g r a t i o n Be n e f i t s : (L o s s e s Av o i d e d ) Su p p o r t an d ma i n t a i n a co m p r e h e n s i v e a p p r o a c h t o r e d u c e th e po s s i b i l i t y o f d a m a g e a n d l o s s e s du e t o d a m f a i l u r e Cl i m a t e Ch a n g e (Dr o u g h t , Ex t r e m e H e a t , Se v e r e W i n t e r We a t h e r , S e a Le v e l R i s e ) 6 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s - Ut i l i t i e s Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Ad h e r e to st a t e , co u n t y an d lo c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n r e g u l a t i o n s a n d re q u i r e m e n t s fo r da m op e r a t i o n s , m a i n t e n a n c e , a n d in s p e c t i o n s . En s u r e aw a r e n e s s o f Ma e r k l e an d La k e Ca l a v e r a D a m Em e r g e n c y A c t i o n P l a n s Su p p o r t e x i s t i n g e f f o r t s t o m i t i g a t e da m f a i l u r e (e . g . , U S A r m y C o r p s o f En g i n e e r s , US Bu r e a u of Re c l a m a t i o n , Ca l i f o r n i a D e p a r t m e n t o f W a t e r Re s o u r c e s ) Cl i m a t e Ch a n g e (Dr o u g h t , Ex t r e m e H e a t , Se v e r e W i n t e r We a t h e r , S e a Le v e l R i s e ) 6 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s - Ut i l i t i e s Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s - En g i n e e r i n g Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Co n t i n u e to fo l l o w re g u l a t i o n s an d b e s t p r a c t i c e s a s r e q u i r e d by r e g u l a t o r y a g e n c i e s o n d a m op e r a t i o n s a n d m a i n t e n a n c e . Sup p o r t cu r r e n t re g u l a t i o n s an d re q u i r e m e n t s . Min i m i z e po s s i b i l i t y of da m fa i l u r e or im p a c t of em e r g e n c y s i t u a t i o n s . Pr o t e c t in u n d a t i o n ar e a s fro m in a p p r o p r i a t e de v e l o p m e n t as ap p r o p r i a t e Cl i m a t e Ch a n g e (Dr o u g h t , Ex t r e m e H e a t , Se v e r e W i n t e r We a t h e r , S e a Le v e l R i s e ) 6 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s - Ut i l i t i e s Ca r l s b a d Pu b l i c Wo r k s – En g i n e e r i n g Ca r l s b a d Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Re v i e w d e v e l o p m e n t d e s i g n st a n d a r d s fo r al l fl o o d -pr o n e ar e a s w i t h i n j u r i s d i c t i o n . Su p p o r t an d ma i n t a i n a co m p r e h e n s i v e ap p r o a c h t o r e d u c e t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f da m a g e a n d l o s s d u e t o I T a n d Cy b e r s e c u r i t y t h r e a t s Cy b e r s e c u r i t y 7 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d In f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Ed u c a t e c i t y s t a f f an d l o c a l of f i c i a l s on Cy b e r s e c u r i t y th r e a t s a n d b e s t p r a c t i c e s . Min i m i z e Cy b e r s e c u r i t y r i s k s t o ci t y d a t a a n d a s s e t s . July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 55 of 71 SE C T I O N SI X | De v e l o p a Mi t i g a t i o n St r a t e g y 52 Ac t i o n I t e m s Ha z a r d s Go a l s Pr i o r i t y Le a d A g e n c y / Su p p o r t i n g De p a r t m e n t s Es t i m a t e d C o s t s & Po s s i b l e F u n d i n g Ti m e l i n e Id e a s f o r In t e g r a t i o n Be n e f i t s : ( L o s s e s A v o i d e d ) Su p p o r t on g o i n g aw a r e n e s s of IT an d Cy b e r s e c u r i t y t h r e a t s a m o n g s e n i o r ci t y l e a d e r s h i p a n d / o r l o c a l o f f i c i a l s Cy b e r s e c u r i t y 7 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d In f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Pr o v i d e r o u t i n e p r e s e n t a t i o n s t o le a d e r s h i p an d Ci t y Co u n c i l on IT vu l n e r a b i l i t i e s a n d Cy b e r s e c u r i t y ri s k s . Su p p o r t aw a r e n e s s a m o n g le a d e r s h i p an d lo c a l of f i c i a l s . Ma i n t a i n Cy b e r s e c u r i t y pl a n s an d po l i c i e s Cy b e r s e c u r i t y 7 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d In f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y Ca r l s b a d Le a d e r s h i p Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Up d a t e ex i s t i n g pl a n s an d po l i c i e s as n e e d e d ba s e d o n fe d e r a l a n d s t a t e g o v e r n m e n t gu i d a n c e an d in d u s t r y b e s t pr a c t i c e s , Min i m i z e Cy b e r s e c u r i t y r i s k s t o ci t y d a t a a n d a s s e t s . Ed u c a t e t h e p u b l i c t o i n c r e a s e aw a r e n e s s of ha z a r d s an d mi t i g a t i o n op p o r t u n i t i e s Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 8 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Ca r l s b a d Fi r e Pr e v e n t i o n Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Co n t i n u e t o p r o v i d e c o m m u n i t y ed u c a t i o n ou t r e a c h on ha z a r d s an d m i t i g a t i o n a c t i o n s . In c r e a s e co m m u n i t y aw a r e n e s s an d e n g a g e m e n t o n h o w t o mi t i g a t e h a z a r d s . Pr o m o t e pa r t n e r s h i p s be t w e e n th e st a t e , c o u n t i e s , a n d l o c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n s an d a g e n c i e s t o i d e n t i f y , p r i o r i t i z e , a n d im p l e m e n t m i t i g a t i o n a c t i o n s Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 8 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Ot h e r C i t y de p a r t m e n t s ta s k e d w i t h LH M P ac t i o n s or h a z a r d mi t i g a t i o n Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Se r v e as an ac t i v e me m b e r of co u n t y a n d l o c a l j u r i s d i c t i o n co m m i t t e e s , a g e n c i e s a n d co m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s t h a t su p p o r t h a z a r d mi t i g a t i o n . Re i n f o r c e a c o o r d i n a t e d pa r t n e r s h i p a m o n g t h e ag e n c i e s a n d co m m u n i t y pa r t n e r s in ha z a r d mi t i g a t i o n . July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 56 of 71 SE C T I O N SI X | De v e l o p a Mi t i g a t i o n St r a t e g y 53 Ac t i o n I t e m s Ha z a r d s Go a l s Pr i o r i t y Le a d Ag e n c y / Su p p o r t i n g De p a r t m e n t s Es t i m a t e d C o s t s & Po s s i b l e F u n d i n g Ti m e l i n e Id e a s f o r I n t e g r a t i o n Be n e f i t s : ( L o s s e s A v o i d e d ) Co l l a b o r a t e w i t h t h e C h a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e , bu s i n e s s e s , an d ot h e r lo c a l a g e n c i e s t o p r o m o t e h a z a r d mi t i g a t i o n i n t h e l o c a l co m m u n i t y Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 8 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Ot h e r r e l e v a n t Ci t y de p a r t m e n t s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Co n t i n u e t o e n g a g e C h a m b e r me m b e r s t h r o u g h R e a d y Ca r l s b a d Bu s i n e s s A l l i a n c e on ke y ha z a r d mi t i g a t i o n st r a t e g i e s fo r b u s i n e s s e s . Co n t i n u e t o e n g a g e C a r l s b a d sc h o o l d i s t r i c t s o n k e y h a z a r d mi t i g a t i o n st r a t e g i e s fo r sc h o o l s . Min i m i z e l o s s o f l i f e , s t r u c t u r e s an d fi n a n c i a l im p a c t to bu s i n e s s e s du e to a di s a s t e r or em e r g e n c y . Su p p o r t on g o i n g aw a r e n e s s of ha z a r d mi t i g a t i o n p r i n c i p l e s a n d p r a c t i c e am o n g l o c a l o f f i c i a l s Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 9 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Su b m i t Co u n t y of Sa n Di e g o 2 0 2 3 -20 2 8 MJ H M P fo r C i t y Co u n c i l ap p r o v a l . Pr o v i d e st a f f re p o r t s or pr e s e n t a t i o n s to C i t y C o u n c i l as n e e d e d . Su p p o r t on g o i n g aw a r e n e s s am o n g l o c a l o f f i c i a l s . Im p l e m e n t ac t i o n s as s o c i a t e d wi t h th e MJ H M P Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 9 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Wo r k w i t h l e a d a g e n c y a n d su p p o r t i n g de p a r t m e n t s to en s u r e a c t i o n i t e m s a r e re v i e w e d f o r s t a t u s u p d a t e s o n a ro u t i n e ba s i s . Su p p o r t a ju r i s d i c t i o n wi t h an up d a t e d , we l l -ro u n d e d ap p r o a c h to h a z a r d m i t i g a t i o n . July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 57 of 71 SE C T I O N SI X | De v e l o p a Mi t i g a t i o n St r a t e g y 54 Ac t i o n I t e m s Ha z a r d s Go a l s Pr i o r i t y Le a d A g e n c y / Su p p o r t i n g De p a r t m e n t s Es t i m a t e d C o s t s & Po s s i b l e F u n d i n g Ti m e l i n e Id e a s f o r I n t e g r a t i o n Be n e f i t s : ( L o s s e s A v o i d e d ) Co n t i n u e GI S ma p p i n g of po t e n t i a l ha z a r d a r e a s Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 9 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 An o n g o i n g e f f o r t o f C a r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s , Ca r l s b a d Fi r e D e p a r t m e n t an d Ca r l s b a d GI S is to e n s u r e c i t y r e a d i n e s s wi t h c u r r e n t GI S ma p p i n g In t e g r a t e M J H M P i n t o o t h e r c i t y pl a n n i n g do c u m e n t s as ap p r o p r i a t e Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 10 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 Wo r k w i t h c i t y s t a f f t a s k e d w i t h up d a t i n g c i t y p l a n s ( e. g . , Ge n e r a l P l a n -Pu b l i c S a f e t y & Ho u s i n g e l e m e n t s ) to su p p o r t in t e g r a t i o n of MJ H M P . Su p p o r t a c o o r d i n a t e d e f f o r t t o en s u r e k e y a c t i o n s a n d re q u i r e m e n t s ar e pa r t of th e ot h e r ci t y pl a n as ap p r o p r i a t e . In c l u d e ha z a r d mi t i g a t i o n in ag e n d a di s c u s s i o n s w i t h C E R T a n d R e a d y Ca r l s b a d Bu s i n e s s Al l i a n c e (R C B A ) Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 10 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 In c o r p o r a t e MJ H M P ac t i o n it e m s in t o s e a s o n a l h a z a r d di s c u s s i o n s , e. g . , Oc t o b e r - ea r t h q u a k e s . Su p p o r t C i t y ’ s c o m m u n i t y re s i l i e n c e go a l to ed u c a t i o n re s i d e n t s a n d b u s i n e s s e s o n pr e p a r e d n e s s an d re s p o n s e ne e d s . Sh a r e E O C o p e r a t i o n a l e n v i r o n m e n t an d si t u a t i o n a l a w a r e n e s s d i s p l a y s ut i l i z i n g te c h n o l o g y su c h as Mi c r o s o f t Te a m s a n d Z o o m Hi g h Si g n i f i c a n t Ha z a r d , A l l Ha z a r d s 10 Me d i u m Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Co s t s un d e t e r m i n e d / Gen e r a l F u n d 20 2 3 - 20 2 8 En s u r e t e c h n o l o g y u p g r a d e s f o r bu i l d o u t of Ci t y ’ s EO C to su p p o r t ex p a n d i n g t e c h n o l o g y n e e d s . Su p p o r t s c i t y ’ s r e a d i n e s s i n re s p o n d i n g t o a d i s a s t e r o r em e r g e n c y in an in -pe r s o n or vi r t u a l EO C en v i r o n m e n t July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 58 of 71 53 SECTION SEVEN | Keep the Plan Current 7. SECTION SEVEN: Keep the Plan Current Hazard Mitigation Plan maintenance is the process the planning team establishes to track the plan’s implementation progress and to inform the plan update. The plan must include a description of the method and schedule for monitoring, evaluating, and updating it within a 5-year cycle. These procedures help to: • Ensure that the mitigation strategy is implemented according to the plan. • Provide the foundation for an ongoing mitigation program in your community. • Standardize long-term monitoring of hazard-related activities. • Integrate mitigation principles into community officials’ daily job responsibilities and department roles. • Maintain momentum through continued engagement and accountability in the plan’s progress. Hazard Mitigation Plan updates provide the opportunity to consider how well the procedures established in the previously approved plan worked and revise them as needed. This annex is part of the most recent San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The plan was last updated in 2018. See the San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for more information. 7.1. Mitigation Action Progress Plan monitoring means tracking the implementation of the plan over time. The plan must identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be monitored. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 59 of 71 SE C T I O N SE V E N | Ke e p th e Pl a n Cu r r e n t 54 7. 1 Tab l e : Mi t i g a t i o n Ac t i o n Pr o g r e s s Re p o r t Ac t i o n It e m Re s p o n s i b l e Ag e n c y Re p o r t i n g Pe r i o d Pr o j e c t St a t u s If co m p l e t e d , ho w fu n d e d Wh a t wa s ac c o m p l i s h e d Ob s t a c l e s If un c o m p l e t e d , ex p l a i n wh y Ca r r y f o r w a r d to 20 2 3 -20 2 8 1 Ca r l s b a d E m e r g e n c y Ma n a g e m e n t Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e T e a m (C E M A T ) / H a z a r d Mi t i g a t i o n W o r k i n g Gr o u p t o d e v e l o p ha z a r d mi t i g a t i o n pu b l i c aw a r e n e s s s t r a t e g i e s Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s 20 1 8 -20 2 3 Co m p l e t e d No t ap p l i c a b l e En s u r e d t h e ci t y ’ s L H M P ac t i o n s w e r e in t e g r a t e d i n t o ci t y p l a n s a n d pu b l i c ed u c a t i o n a n d co m m u n i t y ou t r e a c h st r a t e g i e s . No n e No t ap p l i c a b l e Ye s 2 Co n t i n u e wi t h Ho s p Gr o v e tr i m m i n g an d re p l a n t i n g e f f o r t s . Ca r l s b a d Pa r k s & Re c r e a t i o n 20 1 8 -20 2 3 Co m p l e t e d Gr a n t Fu n d i n g an d G e n e r a l Fu n d Ho s t e d ( 2 ) co m m u n i t y ev e n t s t o a s s i s t wi t h tr i m m i n g & pl a n n i n g e f f o r t s St a f f s h o r t a g e s gl o b a l pa n d e m i c No t ap p l i c a b l e Ye s Th i s i s p a r t of th e ci t y ’ s Ca r l s b a d Co m m u n i t y Fo r e s t a n d Tr a i l s pl a n s 3 Co n t i n u e to ma i n t a i n th e C i t y ’ s w e e d ab a t e m e n t o r d i n a n c e t o fa c i l i t a t e t h e r e m o v a l o f an n u a l we e d s / v e g e t a t i o n o r ha b i t a t . Ca r l s b a d Fi r e Pr e v e n t i o n 20 1 8 -20 2 3 Co m p l e t e d fo r re p o r t i n g pe r i o d , bu t is a n on g o i n g pr o g r a m Ge n e r a l Fu n d Re d u c t i o n in th e nu m b e r o f n o n - co m p l i a n t pr o p e r t y ow n e r s In c r e a s e d co o r d i n a t i o n wi t h Ci t y ’ s Co d e En f o r c e m e n t te a m No n e No t ap p l i c a b l e Ye s Th i s i s p a r t of th e ci t y ’ s Ha z a r d Re d u c t i o n Pr o g r a m July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 60 of 71 SE C T I O N SE V E N | Ke e p th e Pl a n Cu r r e n t 55 Ac t i o n It e m Re s p o n s i b l e Ag e n c y Re p o r t i n g Pe r i o d Pr o j e c t St a t u s If co m p l e t e d , ho w fu n d e d Wh a t wa s ac c o m p l i s h e d Ob s t a c l e s If un c o m p l e t e d , ex p l a i n wh y Ca r r y f o r w a r d to 20 2 3 -20 2 8 4 In v e s t i g a t e fe a s i b i l i t y of ma i n t a i n i n g h a z a r d o u s ma t e r i a l s bu s i n e s s pl a n s in M o b i l e D a t a Co m p u t e r . Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t 20 1 8 -20 2 0 Co m p l e t e d Ge n e r a l Fu n d Bu s i n e s s e s w h o st o r e o r ge n e r a t e ha z a r d o u s ma t e r i a l s a r e in t e g r a t e d i n t o th e Ca r l s b a d Fi r e De p a r t m e n t ’ s re s p o n s e s y s t e m ap p l i c a t i o n . Th i s f e a t u r e al l o w s f i r e op e r a t i o n s pe r s o n n e l t o vi e w f a c i l i t y ha z a r d m a t e r i a l in v e n t o r y a n d si t e ma p s be f o r e a r r i v i n g on - sc e n e No n e No t ap p l i a b l e No July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 61 of 71 SE C T I O N SE V E N | Ke e p th e Pl a n Cu r r e n t 56 Ac t i o n It e m Re s p o n s i b l e Ag e n c y Re p o r t i n g Pe r i o d Pr o j e c t St a t u s If co m p l e t e d , ho w fu n d e d Wh a t wa s ac c o m p l i s h e d Ob s t a c l e s If un c o m p l e t e d , ex p l a i n wh y Ca r r y f o r w a r d to 20 2 3 -20 2 8 5 Co n t i n u e p e r i o d i c up d a t e s of lo c a l bu i l d i n g co d e s , p u b l i c w o r k s co n s t r u c t i o n c o d e s , zo n i n g a n d g r a d i n g or d i n a n c e s t o r e f l e c t le g i s l a t i v e c h a n g e s . Ca r l s b a d Fi r e Pr e v e n t i o n Ca r l s b a d Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t Ca r l s b a d P u b l i c Wo r k s De p a r t m e n t Ca r l s b a d C i t y At t o r n e y Of f i c e 20 1 8 -20 2 3 Co m p l e t e d fo r re p o r t i n g pe r i o d , bu t is a n on g o i n g ef f o r t Ge n e r a l fu n d En s u r e a l l c i t y pl a n n i n g , de v e l o p m e n t , pe r m i t t i n g , in s p e c t i o n s a n d co d e en f o r c e m e n t pr a c t i c e s r e f l e c t cu r r e n t lo c a l an d s t a t e c o d e s Up d a t e s ma d e to ex i s t i n g c i t y or d i n a n c e s t o re f l e c t c h a n g e s to co d e s No n e No t ap p l i c a b l e Ye s 6 Up d a t e h a z a r d o u s ma t e r i a l bu s i n e s s pl a n li b r a r y . Ca r l s b a d Fi r e Pr e v e n t i o n 20 1 9 -20 2 3 Co m p l e t e d fo r re p o r t i n g pe r i o d , bu t is on g o i n g ef f o r t No t ap p l i c a b l e Di g i t i z e ha z a r d o u s ma t e r i a l p l a n s fo r ea s i e r ac c e s s by c i t y s t a f f Gl o b a l pa n d e m i c sl o w e d t h e pr o g r e s s o f t h e pr o j e c t No t ap p l i c a b l e Ye s July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 62 of 71 SE C T I O N SE V E N | Ke e p th e Pl a n Cu r r e n t 57 Ac t i o n It e m Re s p o n s i b l e Ag e n c y Re p o r t i n g Pe r i o d Pr o j e c t St a t u s If co m p l e t e d , ho w fu n d e d Wh a t wa s ac c o m p l i s h e d Ob s t a c l e s If un c o m p l e t e d , ex p l a i n wh y Ca r r y f o r w a r d to 20 2 3 -20 2 8 7 Pr o v i d e in f o r m a t i o n to th e p u b l i c o n t h e c i t y we b s i t e a n d t h r o u g h pu b l i c e d u c a t i o n op p o r t u n i t i e s . Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s Ca r l s b a d Fi r e Pr e v e n t i o n 20 1 8 -20 2 3 Co m p l e t e d Ge n e r a l fu n d St a f f pr o v i d e d in f o r m a t i o n No n e No t ap p l i c a b l e Ye s 8 Up d a t e a n d a d o p t L o c a l Co a s t a l Pr o g r a m ( L C P ) t o in c l u d e a s s e s s m e n t o f im p a c t s a n d vu l n e r a b i l i t i e s as s o c i a t e d w i t h s e a l e v e l ri s e , s u c h a s i n u n d a t i o n , fl o o d i n g , w a v e i m p a c t s an d er o s i o n . LC P w i l l i d e n t i f y s t r a t e g i e s an d ad a p t a t i o n m e a s u r e s to m i n i m i z e ri s k s . Ca r l s b a d Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s 20 1 9 -20 1 9 Co m p l e t e d Ge n e r a l fu n d Ad o p t i o n of th e Pl a n b y : Ca r l s b a d Ci t y Co u n c i l a n d Ca l i f o r n i a Co a s t a l Co m m i s s i o n No n e No t ap p l i c a b l e No 9 Ad o p t C l i m a t e C h a n g e Ac t i o n P l a n ( C A P ) , w h i c h co n t a i n s in f o r m a t i o n ab o u t t h e i m p a c t s o f cl i m a t e c h a n g e a n d a co m p r e h e n s i v e s t r a t e g y to r e d u c e t h e co m m u n i t y ’ s gr e e n h o u s e g a s em i s s i o n s t h a t a r e co n t r i b u t i n g t o c l i m a t e ch a n g e . Ca r l s b a d En v i r o n m e n t a l Su s t a i n a b i l i t y 20 1 5 -20 2 3 In i t i a l pl a n co m p l e t e d Pl a n up d a t e i s in pr o g r e s s Ge n e r a l fu n d an d g r a n t s Th r o u g h im p l e m e n t a t i o n of t h e e x i s t i n g CA P , t h e c i t y su r p a s s e d i t s 20 2 0 gr e e n h o u s e re d u c t i o n ta r g e t s . St a f f ch a n g e s Gl o b a l pa n d e m i c sl o w e d t h e pr o g r e s s o f t h e pr o j e c t No t ap p l i c a b l e Ye s July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 63 of 71 SE C T I O N SE V E N | Ke e p th e Pl a n Cu r r e n t 58 Ac t i o n It e m Re s p o n s i b l e Ag e n c y Re p o r t i n g Pe r i o d Pr o j e c t St a t u s If co m p l e t e d , ho w fu n d e d Wh a t wa s ac c o m p l i s h e d Ob s t a c l e s If un c o m p l e t e d , ex p l a i n wh y Ca r r y f o r w a r d to 20 2 3 -20 2 8 10 Co o r d i n a t e c i t y I T a n d Cy b e r s e c u r i t y pl a n n i n g wi t h C o u n t y Cy b e r s e c u r i t y Pl a n n i n g Gr o u p . Ca r l s b a d In f o r m a t i o n Te c h n o l o g y Ca r l s b a d Em e r g e n c y Se r v i c e s 20 2 0 -20 2 3 Co m p l e t e d fo r re p o r t i n g pe r i o d , bu t is a n on g o i n g pr o g r a m Ge n e r a l fu n d En h a n c i n g th e ci t y ’ s Cy b e r s e c u r i t y pr o c e s s a n d pr o c e d u r e s t o mi n i m i z e po t e n t i a l ri s k s No n e No t ap p l i c a b l e Ye s July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 64 of 71 SECTION SEVEN | Keep the Plan Current 59 7.2. Plan Update Evaluation Plan Section Considerations Explanation Planning Process Should new jurisdictions and/or districts be invited to participate in future updates? Yes, as new business and/or community sector organizations form during the next project period. Have any internal or external agencies been invaluable to the mitigation strategy? Carlsbad Community Development Department Carlsbad Community Services Carlsbad Communication & Engagement Department Carlsbad Construction Management & Inspection Department Carlsbad Emergency Management Administrative Team (CEMAT) Carlsbad Fire Department Emergency Services Carlsbad Fire Department Fire Prevention Carlsbad Fleet & Facilities Department Carlsbad GIS Department Carlsbad Information Technology Department Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department Carlsbad Utilities Department California Department of Water Resources Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Ready Carlsbad Business Alliance US Army Corps of Engineers US Bureau of Reclamation Can any procedures (e.g., meeting announcements, plan updates) be done differently or more efficiently? Yes, the continuance of virtual meetings developed during the worldwide pandemic. Has the Planning Team undertaken any public outreach activities? Yes, a variety of outreach activities continue to be developed and implemented and are ongoing. How can public participation be improved? The City of Carlsbad has always had strong public participation and the goal is to keep the community engaged in the planning process. Have there been any changes in public support and/or decision-maker priorities related to hazard mitigation? Yes, the worldwide pandemic saw several conflicting priorities related to public mitigation support. Capability Assessment Have jurisdictions adopted new policies, plans, regulations, or reports that could be incorporated into this plan? Yes, updated hazard mitigation plans are part of an ongoing aspect of Carlsbad’s mitigation efforts. Are there different or additional administrative, human, technical, and financial resources available for mitigation planning? Potentially, as staff positions change, and budget priorities shift, this capability may see some limitation of available resources. Are there different or new education and outreach programs and resources available for mitigation activities? Carlsbad is always striving to incorporate new outreach programs and resources into its mitigation activities. Increased coordination with Carlsbad Prevention and Preparedness teams on outreach and engagement opportunities. Has NFIP participation changed in the participating jurisdictions? No change noted. TABLE 12: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 7.2 DATA. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 65 of 71 SECTION SEVEN | Keep the Plan Current 60 Plan Section Considerations Explanation Risk Assessment Has a natural and/or technical or human-caused disaster occurred? Worldwide pandemic. Should the list of hazards addressed in the plan be modified? Hazards modifications have been made. Are there new data sources and/or additional maps and studies available? If so, what are they and what have they revealed? Should the information be incorporated into future updates? As new sources of GIS products, and technological tools (mobile apps, etc.) emerged, they have been identified and incorporated in the plan. Do any new critical facilities or infrastructure need to be added to the asset lists? Not currently. Have any changes in development trends occurred that could create additional risks? Section 5.3 discusses development since the 2018 Plan and future development for the jurisdiction. With the exception of more people living in the area potentially exposed to natural hazards, this growth should not cause a significant change in the City’s vulnerability to identify priority hazards. Are there repetitive losses and/or severe repetitive losses to document? No. Mitigation Strategy Is the mitigation strategy being implemented as anticipated? Were the cost and timeline estimate accurate? Yes. Should new mitigation actions be added to the Action Plan? Should existing mitigation actions be revised or eliminated from the plan? Already projected to increase by three additional mitigation goals moving into the next project period. Are there new obstacles that were not anticipated in the plan that will need to be considered in the next plan update? Unknown. Are there new funding sources to consider? Unknown. Have elements of the plan been incorporated into other planning mechanisms? Yes, there is a strong connection between mitigation planning and Carlsbad’s General Plan. Plan Maintenance Procedures Was the plan monitored and evaluated as anticipated? Yes. What are needed improvements to the procedures? Ensure continued monitoring and evaluation by appropriate city staff members during the next project period. TABLE 13: FEMA LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING HANDBOOK WORKSHEET 7.2 DATA CONTINUED July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 66 of 71 SECTION SEVEN | Keep the Plan Current 61 7.3. Implementation through existing programs and other planning mechanisms Implementation and maintenance of this LHMP Update is critical to the overall success of hazard mitigation planning. This section provides an overview of the overall strategy for plan implementation and maintenance and outlines the method and schedule for monitoring, updating, and evaluating the Plan. The section also discusses incorporating the LHMP Update into existing planning mechanisms and how to address continued public involvement. 7.3.1 Implementation Once adopted, this LHMP Update faces the truest test of its worth: implementation. While this Plan contains many worthwhile actions, the city will need to decide which action(s) to undertake first. Two factors will help with making that decision: the priority assigned the actions in the planning process and funding availability. Low or no-cost actions most easily demonstrate progress toward successful LHMP implementation. An important implementation mechanism that is highly effective and low-cost is incorporation of the hazard mitigation plan recommendations and their underlying principles into other plans and mechanisms, such as general plans, stormwater plans, Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), evacuation plans, and other hazard and emergency management planning efforts for the City. City already implements policies and programs to reduce losses to life and property from hazards. This LHMP Update builds upon the momentum developed through previous and related planning efforts and mitigation programs and recommends implementing actions, where possible, through these other program mechanisms. Mitigation is most successful when it is incorporated into the day-to-day functions and priorities of government and development. Implementation can be accomplished by adhering to the schedules identified for each action and through constant, pervasive, and energetic efforts to network and highlight the multi-objective, win-win benefits to each program and the Carlsbad community and its stakeholders. This effort is achieved through the routine actions of monitoring agendas, attending meetings, and promoting a safe, sustainable community. Additional mitigation strategies could include consistent and ongoing enforcement of existing policies and vigilant review of programs for coordination and multi- objective opportunities. Simultaneous to these efforts, it is important to maintain a constant monitoring of funding opportunities that can be leveraged to implement some of the more costly recommended actions. This could include creating and maintaining a bank of ideas on how to meet local match or participation requirements. When funding does become available, the city will be in a better position to capitalize on the opportunity. Funding opportunities to be monitored include special pre- and post-disaster funds, state and federal programs and earmarked funds, benefit assessments, and other state and federal grant programs, including those that can serve or support multi-objective applications. 7.3.2 Responsibility for Implementation of Goals and Activities The staff appointed to represent each department within the city are charged with implementation of various actions in this LHMP Update. During the annual reviews as described later in this section, an assessment of progress on each of the goals and activities in the LHMP Update should be determined and noted. At that time, recommendations were made to modify timeframes for completion of activities, funding resources, and responsible entities. On an annual basis, the priority standing of various activities may also be changed. Some activities that are found not to be doable may be deleted from the Plan July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 67 of 71 SECTION SEVEN | Keep the Plan Current 62 Update entirely and activities addressing problems unforeseen during Plan development may be added. 7.3.3 Role of Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) in Implementation and Maintenance With adoption of this LHMP Update, the City’s Emergency Services will be responsible for the LHMP implementation and maintenance. The HMPC identified in Section 2 (or a similar committee) will reconvene annually to ensure mitigation strategies are being implemented and the city continues to maintain compliance with the NFIP. As such, the city will continue its relationship with the HMPC, and: ▪ Act as a forum for hazard mitigation issues ▪ Disseminate hazard mitigation ideas and activities to all participants ▪ Pursue the implementation of high-priority, low/no-cost recommended actions ▪ Ensure hazard mitigation remains a consideration for community decision makers ▪ Maintain a vigilant monitoring of multi-objective cost-share opportunities to help the community implement the plan’s recommended actions for which no current funding exists ▪ Monitor and assist in the implementation and update of this Plan 7.4 Maintenance Plan maintenance implies an ongoing effort to monitor and evaluate LHMP implementation and to update this Plan as progress, roadblocks, or changing circumstances are recognized. 7.4.1. Maintenance Schedule ▪ Carlsbad Emergency Services is responsible for initiating Plan reviews. In order to monitor progress and update the mitigation strategies identified in the mitigation action plan, the HMPC will revisit this Plan annually each year and following a hazard event. With this LHMP Update anticipated to be fully approved and adopted in October 2023, the next formal Plan update for the Placer County Planning Area will occur in 2024. 7.4.2. Maintenance Schedule The City Emergency Services is responsible for initiating Plan reviews. To monitor progress and update the mitigation strategies identified in the mitigation action plan, Emergency Services and the HMPC will revisit this Plan annually each year and following a hazard event. 7.4.3. Maintenance Evaluation Process Evaluation of progress can be achieved by monitoring changes in vulnerabilities identified in the LHMP. Changes in vulnerability can be identified by noting: ▪ Decreased vulnerability as a result of implementing recommended actions ▪ Increased vulnerability as a result of failed or ineffective mitigation actions ▪ Increased vulnerability as a result of new development (and/or annexation). ▪ Increased vulnerability resulting from unforeseen or new circumstances. Updates to this LHMP will: ▪ Consider changes in vulnerability due to action implementation ▪ Document success stories where mitigation efforts have proven effective July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 68 of 71 SECTION SEVEN | Keep the Plan Current 63 ▪ Document areas where mitigation actions were not effective ▪ Document any new hazards that may arise or were previously overlooked ▪ Incorporate new data or studies on hazards and risks ▪ Incorporate new capabilities or changes in capabilities ▪ Incorporate growth and development-related changes to infrastructure inventories ▪ Incorporate new action recommendations or changes in action prioritization. Changes will be made to this LHMP update to accommodate for actions that have failed or are not considered feasible after a review of their consistency with established criteria, time frame, community priorities, and/or funding resources. All mitigation actions will be reviewed as well during the monitoring and update of this Plan to determine feasibility of future implementation. Updating of this LHMP will be by written changes and submissions, as the HMPC deems appropriate and necessary 7.5 Annual Plan Review Process For the LHMP Update review process, Placer County OES, as lead along with the County CRS Coordinator, will be responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and scheduling reviews and maintenance of the LHMP. The LHMP is intended to be a living document. The review of the 2021 LHMP Update will normally occur on a quarterly basis each year and will be conducted by the HMPC as follows: ▪ The Placer County OES will place an advertisement in the local newspaper advising the public of the date, time, and place for each quarterly review of the LHMP Update and will be responsible for leading the meeting to review the Plan. ▪ Notices will be mailed to the members of the HMPC, federal, state, and local agencies, non-profit groups, local planning agencies, representatives of business interests, neighboring communities, and others advising them of the date, time, and place for the review. ▪ County/City/District officials will be noticed by email and telephone or personal visit and urged to participate. ▪ Members of the County’s Planning Commission and other appointed commissions and groups will also be noticed by email and either by telephone or personal visit. ▪ Prior to the review, department heads and others tasked with implementation of the various activities will be queried concerning progress on each activity in their area of responsibility and asked to present a report at the review meeting. ▪ The local news media will be contacted, and a copy of the current Plan will be available for public comment at Placer County. ▪ After the review meeting, minutes of the meeting and a quarterly report will be prepared by the HMPC and forwarded to the news media (public) and the ISO/CRS specialist for the CRS program. The report will also be presented to the County Board of Supervisors for review, and a request will be made that the Board take action to recognize and adopt any changes resulting from the review. 7.5.1 Criteria for Annual Reviews The criteria recommended will be utilized in reviewing and updating the LHMP. More specifically, the reviews should include the following information: ▪ Community growth or change in the past quarter. ▪ The number of substantially damaged or substantially improved structures by flood zone. ▪ The renovations to public infrastructure including water, sewer, drainage, roads, bridges, gas lines, and buildings. ▪ Natural hazard occurrences that required activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and whether or not the event resulted in a presidential disaster declaration. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 69 of 71 SECTION SEVEN | Keep the Plan Current 64 ▪ Natural hazard occurrences that were not of a magnitude to warrant activation of the EOC or a federal disaster declaration but were severe enough to cause damage in the community or closure of businesses, schools, or public services. ▪ The dates of hazard events descriptions. ▪ Documented damages due to the event. ▪ Closures of places of employment or schools and the number of days closed. ▪ Road or bridge closures due to the hazard and the length of time closed. ▪ Assessment of the number of private and public buildings damaged and whether the damage was minor, substantial, major, or if buildings were destroyed. The assessment will include residences, mobile homes, commercial structures, industrial structures, and public buildings, such as schools and public safety buildings. ▪ Review of any changes in federal, state, and local policies to determine the impact of these policies on the community and how and if the policy changes can or should be incorporated into the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Review of the status of implementation of projects (mitigation strategies) including projects completed will be noted. Projects behind schedule will include a reason for delay of implementation. 7.5.2 Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms Another important implementation mechanism that is highly effective and low-cost is incorporation of the 2023 LHMP recommendations and their underlying principles into other City plans and mechanisms. Where possible, Plan participants will use existing plans and/or programs to implement hazard mitigation actions. As previously stated in Section 7.1 of this plan, mitigation is most successful when it is incorporated into the day-to-day functions and priorities of government and development. The point is re- emphasized here. As described in this LHMP’s capability assessment, the City already implements policies and programs to reduce losses to life and property from hazards. This Plan builds upon the momentum developed through previous and related planning efforts and mitigation programs and recommends implementing actions, where possible, through these other program mechanisms. These existing mechanisms include: ▪ City general and master plans, to include Public Safety and Housing elements ▪ City Emergency Operations Plans and other emergency management efforts ▪ City Climate Change Plan ▪ City ordinances ▪ Flood/stormwater management/master plans ▪ Capital improvement plans and budgets ▪ Other plans and policies outlined in the capability assessment ▪ Other plans, regulations, and practices with a mitigation focus HMPC members involved in these other planning mechanisms will be responsible for integrating the findings and recommendations of this LHMP with these other plans, programs, etc., as appropriate. As described in Section 7.1 Implementation, incorporation into existing planning mechanisms will be done through the routine actions of: ▪ Monitor other planning/program agendas ▪ Attend other planning/program meetings ▪ Participate in other planning processes The successful implementation of this mitigation strategy will require constant and vigilant review of existing July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 70 of 71 SECTION SEVEN | Keep the Plan Current 65 plans and programs for coordination and multi-objective opportunities that promote a safe, sustainable community. Efforts should continuously be made to monitor the progress of mitigation actions implemented through these other planning mechanisms and, where appropriate, their priority actions should be incorporated into updates of this hazard mitigation plan. July 25, 2023 Item #6 Page 71 of 71