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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - 03 - General Plan Update - Policy Meeting No. 1CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item Nos. 1 -3 October 4, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Gregg B. Ramirez, Senior Planner (949) 644 -3219, gramirez(a ) city.newport- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: General Plan Update— Policy Meeting No.1 RECOMMENDATION Review the draft General Plan goals and policies related to Public Safety, Arts and Cultural Resources and Historic Resources and give direction to the staff and City's consultants. • DISCUSSION The comprehensive General Plan Update includes the drafting of new General Plan elements, or chapters, as required by State Law. In addition to the seven required elements (Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation and Natural Resources, Recreation and Open Space, Noise and Public Safety) the City has determined that the inclusion of four additional study areas, Historical Resources, Arts and Cultural Resources, Growth Management and Harbor and Bay are worthy of inclusion in the updated General Plan. Each element contains a series of goals and policies that provide the City with long term guidance in relation to each of the topic areas. Attached herein are draft copies of the Public Safety, Arts and Cultural Resources and Historical Resources sections, including goals and policies, for the consideration of the Commission and Council. Environmental Review An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is being prepared as part of the General Plan Update process. � J General Plan Update —Policy Meeting No.1 October 4, 2005 Page 2 Public Notice Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, the agenda for these meetings which were posted at City Hall and on the city website. Prepared by: Greg amirez, Se 'r 'or Planner Attachments: Submitted by: E"__ Patricia L. Temple, Planning Director 1. Draft Historical Resources 2. Draft Arts and Cultural Resources 3. Draft Public Safety 11 • U 9 0 0 ATTACHMENT 1 Draft Historical Resources ral Historical Resources This Chapter addresses the protection and sustainability of Newport Beach's historic and paleontological resources. Goals and policies presented within this Chapter are intended to recognize, maintain, and protect the community's unique historical, cultural and archeological sites and structures. preserving and maintaining these resources helps to create an awareness and appreciation of the City's rich history. For many years, Newport Beach's scenic location, attractive neighborhoods and active commercial areas has continued to place many of the City's original buildings, paleontological resources and historical sites under extreme development pressures. Many of the community's early stn ctures and archeological sites have since been demolished or altered. However, a significant number of historical sites and buildings have been preserved that are representative of the community and the region. Many of these historical resources have been recognized as being of statewide or national importance. The preservation of these sites has been the result of active efforts by residents, community groups, private organizations and the City of Newport Beach. As recently as 1947, lands surround Newport's Upper Bay were developed tenant farms. Newport Beach 75: A Diamond Jubilee History. James P. Fefion. Photo courtesy of the Irvine Company It is important to continue to protect Newport Beach's heritage and to identify and safeguard historical resources worthy of protection and ensure that new development enhances rather than alters or eliminates reminders of Newport Beach rich heritage. CONTEXT -EARLY HISTORY The community of Newport Beach has a rich and diverse history. The picturesque coastline of community and its close proximity to the water have played a large role part in the development of the City. Early inhabitants thousands of years ago were aboriginal hunters and gatherers were first drawn to this area by the rich bounty of the bay and ocean. The most recent native people were the Tongva (Gabrielinos) and the Acjachemem (Juanenos), who lived in small villages around the bay. In July of 1769, the expedition led by the Spaniard Gaspar de Portola reached the boundaries of present -day Orange County. Father Junipero Serra, a member of the expedition, dedicated the Mission of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County's first permanent settlement, on November 1, 1776. The Mission's chapel and adjoining structure were the first signs of civilization erected upon the Santa Ana Region. Decades later in the 1800's, land holdings of the Capistrano Mission were parceled out as Spanish and Mexican land grants to war heroes and aristocratic families. Later, many Spanish and Mexican landowners were forced to sell large tracts of their land. The most prominent landowners of the area, Don Sepulveda and Don Bernardo Yorba, men whose HISTORICAL RESOURCES 1 is u is q • combined holdings comprised Newport Beach's upper bay and lower bay, sold their tracts to American entrepreneurs by the names of Flint, Bixby, Irvine and 'McFadden. The first stirring of commerce began in the community of Newport Beach began in 1870, when a small stern wheeler from San Diego named "The Vaquero" made its first trip to a marshy lagoon to exchange lumber for hides, tallow, livestock and gain. James 'McFadden and other ranch owners in the Lower Bay decided from then on that the area should be called "Newport." In 1888, James 'McFadden changed the isolated settlement by building a wharf that extended from the shallow bay of the peninsula to deeper water where large steamers could dock. Shipping activity increased dramatically and for the nest eight years, the 'McFadden Wharf area was a booming commercial and shipping center and a company town began to grow. However, in 1899, the Federal Government allocated funds for major improvements to a new harbor at San Pedro, which would become Southern California's major seaport. The 'McFadden Wharf and railroad was sold to the Southern Pacific Railroad that same year, signaling the end of Newport Bap as a commercial shipping center. In 1902, James 'McFadden sold his Newport townsite and about half of the Peninsula to William S. Collins, who saw Newport Bay's resort and recreation potential. Collins took on Henry E. Huntington as a partner in the Newport Beach Company. Huntington had acquired the Pacific Electric railway system and used it to promote new communities outside of Los Angeles. Soon after, the Pacific Electric Railroad established itself in Newport Beach in 1905, connecting the City of Los Angeles by rail. Rapid transit brought new visitors to the waterfront, and small hotels and beach cottages were developed that catered to the tourist industry, At about the same • tune, the 11McFadden brothers sold their holdings of Peninsula land. Between 1902 and 1907, many of Newport Beaches' waterfront communities were subdivided, including West Newport, East Newport, West Newport, East Newport, Bay Island, Balboa, Corona del Afar, Balboa Island and Port Orange (at old Newport Landing), and in August 1906, residents in the booming bay town voted to incorporate. Parts of Newport Heights and Corona del Afar were annexed soon after the turn of the century. Between 1934 and 1936, the federal government and the county undertook work around the harbor. They dredged the Lower Bay, extended jetties, and created the present day contour of Newport Beach. In 1936, community= members dedicated the City's main harbor, named Newport Harbor. During \Clorld War 1I, the harbor became a vital hub as naval ships were built and repaired in its coastal waters. The Santa Ana freeway, built in the 1950s, triggered further growth. During this time, housing development began to spread northward from the waterfront to the hills and mesa areas. The community's economic industry changed, as the fishing industry, once the backbone of Newport Beach's economy, gradually declined to be replaced with new businesses and commercial centers. Beginning in the 1970s, the building of shopping centers such as Fashion Island, hotels, high - scale restaurants, offices, and many new homes lead to the creation of many active employment, retail, and residential areas that characterizes much of Newport Beach today.' However, while Newport Beach is no longer a small resort community, the bay and beach continue to play an important role in the community's character and economy and the City continues to be a destination for visitors. • I I listor• of Newport Beach. Newporr Beach Real Estate. w'ebpage: http://�'vAm.realestatenewprrtbeach.com/relocotion/hitor.php HISTORICAL RESOURCES 2 h RELEVANT AND RELATED PROGRAMS Federal Programs The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 is a federal law that establishes the legal and administrative context to encourage preservation of historic resources associated with the country's history and heritage. The NHPA establishes criteria for inclusion into the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) which is an inventory of the United States' historic resources maintained by the National Park Service. Structures and features must usually be at least 50 years old to be considered for listing on the NRHP, barring exceptional circumstances. Properties listed in the NRHP, or determined eligible for listing, must meet certain criteria for historical significance and possess integrity of form, location, and setting. State Programs The California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) was created to identify resources deemed worthy of preservation on a state level and was modeled closely after the NRHP. The criteria are nearly identical to those of the NRHP but focus upon resources of statewide, rather than national, significance. The CRHR automatically includes resources listed on the NRHP as are State Landmarks and Points of Interest. California Health and Safety Code (Sections 7050.5, 7051, and 7054) • These sections collectively address the illegality of interference with human burial remains (except as allowed under applicable sections of the Public Resources Code), as well as the disposition of • Native American burials in archaeological sites and protects such remains from disturbance, vandalism, or inadvertent destruction; establishes procedures to be implemented if Native American skeletal remains are discovered during construction of a project, treatment of the remains prior to, during and after evaluation, and reburial procedures. California Senate Bill 297 (1982) This bill addresses the disposition of Native American burials in archaeological sites and protects such remains from disturbance, vandalism, or inadvertent destruction; establishes procedures to be implemented if Native American skeletal remains are discovered during construction of a project; and establishes the Native American Heritage Commission to resolve disputes regarding the disposition of such remains. Local Regulations— Newport Beach City Council Policy Manual HISTORICAL RESOURCES Reflective of Newport's unique history, several properties in the City exhibit significant heritage distinction. Twelve sites have been listed or designated eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources, or otherwise listed as historic or potentially historic in the California Historic Resources Information System (CHRIS) maintained by the Office of Historic Preservation. HISTORICAL RESOURCES 3 • i • Nationally Recognized Resources Four properties within the City have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. • Balboa Inn —Built in 1929, the Balboa Inn is representative of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and beachfront tourist development. • Balboa Pavilion — Constructed in 1905, �. the Balboa Pavilion has been the site of numerous social and cultural activities over the turn of the century. It is one the state's last surviving examples of great waterfront recreational pavilions. A • Crystal Cove Historic District —The 'hag:, Crystal Cove Historic District is a 12.3- acre coastal portion of the 2,791 -acre Crystal Cove State Park. The federally r listed Historic District is an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally - -- built in the 1920's and 1930's that are one of the Drys First landmarks was the Balboa Pavilion constructed In 1905. Today it is listed on the National and State Historic Registers. nestled around the mouth of Los (Newport Beach 75: A Diamond Jubilee History, Photo courtesy of Phil Trancos Creek. It is one of the last Tozer) remaining examples of early 20th century Southern California coastal development. • ■ Lovell Beach House —Built in 1926, the Lovell Beach House was designed by Rudolf Schindler and is considered the first pure International Style house built in America. State - Recognized Resources In addition, four properties within the City have been listed as California Historical Landmarks. ■ Old Landing — Established by Captain Dunnells in the 1970s, it was the site of the first shipping business in Newport Bay. ■ Site of First Water -to -Water Flight — Commemorates the May 10, 1912, flight of pioneer pilot Glenn L. Martin who flew from the waters of the Pacific Ocean at Balboa to Catalina Island; on a primitive hydroplane; the first water -to -water flight- 'Today a plaque at the foot of the Balboa Pier honors the memory of Glenn Marlin. ■ McFadden Wharf —The site of the original wharf built in 1888 by the McFadden brothers. ■ Balboa Pavilion— described above Four additional properties are also listed in the CHRIS database: ■ B.K. Stone Building —one of the oldest commercial structures in Newport Beach. ■ Balboa Island Firehouse No. 4-- -early police and fire station for the Balboa Peninsula • ■ Bank of Balboa /Bank of America —Bank of Balboa, Bank of America, provided services from 1928 -1984 (now demolished) HISTORICAL RESOURCES 4 I ■ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Locally Recognized Resources • Properties that are not listed on the NRHP or CRF1R may also be considered historical resources. The City of Newport Beach has established the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property ( "City Register ") to recognize structures or properties of local historical or architectural significance. The City has listed seven properties in the City Register in recognition of their Iocal historical or architectural significance, as described above. In addition to the Balboa Pavilion and the Balboa Inn, which are also listed in the NRHP and CRHR, the City Register includes the following: • Rendezvous Ballroom Site —A popular Balboa Dance Hall that featured numerous famous Big Bands of the 1930's and 1940's. It was destroyed by fire in 1966. • Wilma's Patio (formally Pepper's Restaurant) — Located on Balboa Island, the exposed structural components of Wilma's Patio are timbers used in the original Balboa Island Bridge and McFadden Wharf. • Balboa Theater —Built in 1928, the Balboa Theater is a former vaudeville theater that at one time housed an infamous speakeasy during the prohibition period. Currently, the theater is under renovation. • Balboa Saloon —The 1924 building is representative of the nautical history and Main Street commercial masonry style of Newport Beach. • Dory Fishing Fleet —The Dory Fishing Fleet is located adjacent to Newport Pier. The • fleet and open -air fish market have operated at this location since the founding of the fleet in 1891 by Portuguese fishermen. The last remaining fleet of its type, it is a historical landmark designated by the Newport Beach Historical Society. It is a general policy of the City that an area immediately west of the Newport Pier be reserved for the Newport Dory Fishing Fleet. Additionally, in 1991, City Council established an Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (AHHPAC) to investigate the historic resources of the community and make recommendations regarding preservation. The AHHPAC completed its assignment on May 12, 1992, and reported its findings, which included a Historic Resource Inventory* of 61 properties, to City Council June 8, 1992. 'The inventory categorized the properties surveyed in five hierarchical "classes" of significance: • Class 1 —Major Historic Landmark • Class 2— Historic Landmark • Class 3 —Local Historic Site • Class 4— Structure of Historic Interest • Class 5 —Point of Historic Interest Under this system, Class 1 to Class 3 would be eligible to use the State Historic Building Code; Class 4 and Class 5 properties would be listed for recognition purposes only. The inventory was never officially adopted by the City, and the structures were never placed on the City Register, • HISTORICAL RESOURCES 5 • I tr`I but the inventory still serves as a useful guide to potentially historic properties that may have historic or cultural significance to the City. .:�Y:s4/te..... �; •-- .•_.•. ..„..mot"= �wa��J�.�— _�aan _mss..' •��'� _ ..; ['�!: HISTORICAL RESOURCES Leff: In 1953, the Intemational Boy Smut Jamboree was held where Newport Center and Fashion Island are now located. Thousands of tents were pitched in the area reachable only by a two-lane muddy trail. A memorial plaque located at what is now Fashion Island commemorates the event. (Below) 0 I GOALS AND POLICIES • Goal H1 Historically significant landmarks, sites, and structures that are recognized and protected. Policy H1.1 Historical Resources Inventory Maintain and periodically update the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property for buildings, objects, structures, and monuments having importance to the history or architecture of Newport Beach. Policy H1.2 Preservation or Re-Use of Historical Structures Discourage the demolition of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places and /or the list of California Historical Landmarks, and /or the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property. Provide incentives, such as grading reductions or waivers of application fees, permit fees, and /or any liens placed by the City to properties listed in the National or State Register or the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property in exchange for preservation easements. Policy H1.3 Historical Landmarks Encourage the placement of historical landmarks, photographs, markers, or plaques at areas of historical interest or value. Create a Landmark Plan that will recognize and designate culturally important heritage sites that are eligible for the placement of historical landmarks or plaques. "1'he Plan will also identify • funding opportunities to support the program such as development fees, corporate or civic sponsorships, donations, or utilizing General Funds. Policy H1.4 Adaptive Re-use Encourage alternatives to demolition of historical sites or structures by promoting architecturally compatible rehabilitation or adaptive re -use. Provide incentives such as permit and application fee waivers, flexible building requirements and free technical advice by person(s) qualified in historical preservation. Policy H1.5 Historical Elements within New Projects If preservation or adaptive reuse is not a feasible option for a proposed development that is located on a historical site or structure, require that the proposed projects must incorporate a physical link to the past within the site or structural design. For example, incorporate historical photographs or artifacts witlwt the proposed project or preserve the location and structures of existing pathways, gathering places, seating areas, rail lines, roadways, or viewing vantage points within the proposed site design. A HISTORICAL RESOURCES 7 `D • • • Goal H2 Identification and protection of important archeological and paleontological resources within the City. Policy 112.1 New Development Activities Require new development to protect and preserve paleontological and archaeological resources from destruction, and avoid and minimize impacts to such resources. 'Ibrough planning policies and permit conditions, ensure the preservation of significant archeological and paleontological resources and require that the impact caused by any development be mitigated in accordance with CEQA. Policy 112.2 Grading and Excavation Activities Continue to maintain sources of information regarding paleontological and archeological sites and the names and addresses of responsible organizations and qualified individuals, who can analyze, classify, record, and preserve paleontological or archeological findings. Require a qualified paleontologist/ archeologist to monitor all grading and /or excavation where there is a potential to affect cultural, archeological or paleontological resources. If these resources are found, the applicant shall implement the recommendations of the paleontologist /archeologist, subject to the approval of the City Planning Department. Policy 112.3 Cultural Organizations Notify cultural organizations, including Native American organizations, of proposed developments that have die potential to adversely impact cultural resources. Allow representatives of such groups to monitor grading and /or excavation of development sites. Policy H2.4 Paleontological or Archaeological Materials Require new development to donate scientifically valuable paleontological or archaeological materials to a responsible public or private institution with a suitable repository, located within the Newport Beach, or Orange County, whenever possible. HISTORICAL RESOURCES 3 ATTACHMENT 2 Draft Arts and Cultural Resources 13 40 Arts and Cultural Resources INTRODUCTION Arts and cultural activities play an important role in community life and have been a valued component of Newport Beach for over 125 years. Newport Beach has a wide range of art and cultural organizations, resources, attractions, and activities that are a source of cornmunitp pride and enrichment. These achievements have evolved over time and have been the result of the dedication and involvement of numerous individuals, groups, and organizations. However, without intervention, coordination, preservation and promotion, art and cultural activities and resources can easily be lost through destruction, indifference, or through unintended land use decisions or policies. The goals and policies of the Arts and Culture Chapter are intended to be a guide for meeting the future cultural needs of the community. Future challenges in Newport Beach require maximizing the community's cultural arts potential by coordinating with various community groups, businesses, agencies, citizens and the City to create an active and cohesive cultural and arts programs. The Chapter is intended to sen e as a mechanism for integrating these resources in order to provide improved and expanded arts and cultural facilities and programs to the community. • COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS Cultural Arts Organizations and Programs • Newport Beach's nonprofit arts community includes a broad array of organizations, and a substantial number of arts programs and activities. There is a diverse range of artistic disciplines and a strong focus on programs for children and youth. Through its grant program, the City of Newport Beach distributes funds to arts organizations on a yearly basis, which enables them to expand their cultural programs offered in the _ community. Through its Department of Recreation and Senior Services, the Ciry also provides year -round educational programs for adults and children in music, dance, arts and crafts, and drama. ,rr Newport Beach's arts community also contains various private and nonprofit arts organizations and arts groups. These groups include the Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport Theatre Arts Center, Baroque Music Festival, Newport Beach Arts Foundation and the Newport Beach Theatre Company. Newport Wolfe Arts Censer this ncn -profit community theatre company provides a variety of theatrical productions throughout the year. The plays and shows are affordable to all economic segments of this community and offer residents a unique opportunity to attend or participate in theatrical productions. ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 1 City of Newport Beach Arts Commission The City of Newport Beach Arts Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters pertaining to artistic, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the City. Established in 1972, as the Newport Beach Arts Committee and in 1974 in the City, Charter as the Newport Beach City Arts Cornnussion, the Commission recommends to the City Council ordinances, rules, and regulations as it may deem necessary for the administration and preservation of the arts, performing arts, and historical, a F. aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the communiM ^A t The Arts Cornnussion, working with staff in the Cultural Arts Office, provides free or low -cost programs for cultural enrichment including temporary art exhibits at City Hall and the Central Librarv, juried art exhibitions, permanent art collections for City facilities, summer concert in the park series, arts lectures for the public, cultural festivals, and performances, educational seminars and workshops. Nakayosh —Good Friends. Located n front of the Central Library. this Japanese friendship statue was a gift from Newport Beach's sister City Okazaki, Japan. It depicts two children embracing and sits on a large granite base with a plaque describing the piece and declaring the citizens of Newport Beach and Okazaki as friends. The Arts Commission also participates in the designation of historical landmarks, and reviews design elements for public sculpture, fountains, murals, benches, and other fixtures. Performing and Visual Arts Facilities The primary performing arts facilities in Newport Beach are those that are associated with local cultural arts organizations and programs. They include the Newport Theatre Arts Center and the Orange County Museum of Art, which has an auditorium that seats 120 people. Local schools have auditoriums and other facilities that can be used as performing arts spaces, such as Loats Auditorium at Newport Harbor High School. In addition, the Balboa Performing Arts Theater is a planned facility, which will seat approximately 350 people. Civic facilities in Newport Beach, such as the library and City Hall, have exhibition spaces that display the work of local artists. The Central Library visual arts gallery displays different exhibitions of local artists monthly. The library also hosts a variety of programs for adults, including Sunday musicals, art exhibitions, author appearances, lecture series, book discussions, and Internet workshops. ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 2 E • • • • • Museums In addition to the numerous galleries throughout the City, Newport Beach is also home to a variety of museums. Located in near the Fashion Island Shopping Center, the Orange Counq Museum of Art, features modern and contemporary art. The museum houses a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, photography, and changing installations, all documenting California's artistic heritage. The Orange Ccua.y Museum of Art roved a its Curren; brzUm :n `mpol Center in 1977. The Museum serves as the premier visual arts organization in Orange County, and is especially noted for organizing important exhibitions of contemporary art. Events and Festivals The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is located in the "Pride of Newport, "a 190 -foot paddle wheeler docked in Newport Harbor. The museum focuses on industrial and recreational history and features local photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. Sherman Library for California History, located in Corona del Afar, features detailed exhibits on the history of the Pacific southwest, as well as a public garden. The Newport Sports Collection Dluseum, located in Newport Center offers several educational programs to motivate youth to stay in school and be active in athletics. Various festivals and events occur throughout the year in Newport Beach. Some of these attractions include the Newport Beach Jazz festival, Concerts in the Parks hosted by the City Arts Commission, Newport Beach Festival of the Arts, Shakespeare by the Sea, Balboa Island Art Walk, Southern California Plem Air Painter's Association (SOCalPAPA), yearly Sandcasde contest, the countywide Imagination Celebration, and the Newport Beach Film Festival. GOALS AND POLICIES Goals CA 1 Participation in Cultural Arts Active and vital arts and cultural activities and programs that enrich the community. Policy CA 1.1 Public Projects Encourage the incorporation of public art into public projects that enhance the City's community character as well as its built environment, through public art donations, and working with local artists, students, and community groups to create public art projects. The City should explore requiring art work to be installed and funded by private developers for larger residential or coimnercial projects. ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 3 `1 Policy CA 1.2 Promotion of Cultural Arts • Continue to promote Newport Beach's unique cultural and historic assets to visitors and residents by working with other agencies such as the Orange County Museum of Art. Policy CA 1.3 Events and Programs Encourage the continuation and expansion of cultural arts events and programs such as festivals, seminars, workshops, concerts in the parks, and community cultural festivals. Policy CA 1.4 Arts Education Partner with the community to encourage and strengthen arts education for children, vouth, adults and senior in the City. Goal CA 2 Provision of Physical Facilities Adequate physical facilities and venues that support cultural art programs. Policy CA 2.1 Facilities Explore opportunities to accommodate current or emerging cultural arts programs within existing and new facilities by working with community groups for sharing of performance and exhibit space and considering the potential for new facilities. • Policy CA 2.2 Shared Venues Continue the use of shared exhibit space for the display of arts exhibitions such as the Central Library and City Hall. Goal CA 3 Funding A broad range of public and private funding sources to support cultural arts goals and activities. Policy CA 3.1 Public and Private Sources Support the efforts of non - profit, private and community organizations to apply for public and private grants and promote donations to support art and cultural activities. Policy CA 3.2 Volunteer Opportunities Promote and support volunteer opportunities for public involvement in arts and cultural programs and events. Policy CA 3.3 Additional Resources Utilize cultural resources outside of Newport Beach. Continue to promote the Newport Beach Sister City Association and other cultural exchange programs. • ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 4 Y, • Policy CA 3.4 Cultural Tourism Promote cultural tourism in Newport Beach to attract visitors and tourists niterested ui cultural events. J ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 5 1 0 0 0 ATTACHMENT 3 Draft Public Safety aA 0 Safety INTRODUCTION The primary goal of the Safety Elcment is to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocatiou rc�ultitig from natural and human - induced hazards. This Safety Element recognizes and responds to public health and safety risks that could cause exposure to the residents of Newport Beach. Implementation of ciil', county, and state emergency response and mutual aid plans will enable the community to avert or minimize impacts to the extent practical and feasible, as well as allow' restoration of the City in a timely manner after an event. This element specifically addresses coastal Hazards, geologic hazards, seismic hazards, flood hazards, wildland and urban fie hazards, hazardous materials, aviation hazards, and disaster planning. As discussed below, the ripe and location of hazards have been identified in this element, as well as policies and programs to nuuimize impacts. CONTEXT Coastal Hazards Newport Beach is susceptible to low- probability but high -risk events such as tsunamis, and two, • more common, isolated hazards such as storm surges and coastal erosion. Each of these has a potential to significantly impact Newport Beach residents and the built environment. Figure 1 shows potential tsunami inundation areas, and areas subject to coastal erosion. Tsunamis and Rogue Waves. Newport Beach is generally protected from most distant]), generated tsunamis by the Channel Islands and Point Arguello, except for those generated in the Aleutian Islands, off the coast of Chile, and possibly off the coast of Central America. Nevertheless, since the early 1800s, more than thirty tsunamis have been recorded in Southern California, and at least six of these caused damage in the area, although not necessarily in Newport Beach. Tsunamis generated ut the Alaskan region take approximately six hours to arrive in the Southern California area, while tsunamis generated off the Chilean coast take 12 to 15 hours. Given those timeframes, coastal communities in Southern California can receive adequate warning, allowing them to implement evacuation procedures. Alternatively, very little warning time, if any, can be expected from locally generated tsunamis. Locally generated tsunamis caused by offshore faulting or landsliding immediately offshore from Newport Beach are possible, and these tsunamis have the potential to be worst -case scenarios for the coastal communities in Orange County. 84odeling off the Santa Barbara coast suggests that locally generated tsunamis can cause waves between 2 and 20 meters (G to 60 feet) high, and that these could impact the coastline with almost no warning, within minutes of the causative earthquake or slump. Areas within Newport Beach that are most likely to be impacted by a tsunami include West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, Lido Isle, Balboa Island, and Upper Newport Bay. Rogue waves are eery high waves that arise unexpectedly in the open ocean. These waves are • difficult to plan for as they are unpredictable. Rogue waves have historically impacted the Orange County, coast and have the potential to nnpact Newport Beach in the future. SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 t Storm Surges. Unlike tsunamis, which can occur anytime, storm surges are associated with • inclement weather. Given that during inclement weather a lot less people are expected to be at the beach, storm surges are more likely to impact residents than tourists, and the potential number of casualties can be expected to be significantly less. The most common problem associated with storm surges is flooding of low -lying areas, including structures. This is often compounded by intense rainfall and strong winds. If a storm surge occurs during high tide, the flooded area can be significant. Coastal flooding in Newport Beach occurred in the past when major storms, many of these El Nino Southern Oscillation events, impacted the area. Storm surging associated with a tropical storm has been reported only once in the history of Newport Beach, in 1939. This suggests that the hazard of cyclone- induced storm surges has a low probability, of occurrence. Nevertheless, this incident caused millions of dollars in damage to Newport Beach. Storm surge events affect development along the ocean, and to a lesser extent, Newport Bay. Coastal Erosion. Newport Beach has a variety of coastal features ranging from replenished beach sands in West Newport, to steep bluffs comprised of sandstone and sihstone to the south of Corona del Mar. Significant coastal bluff retreat, bluff -top erosion, gullying, and beach erosion are occurring along the eastern Newport shoreline, and the rates of erosion are dependent on the underlying geologic units and their different responses to the weathering effects of water (including rain and waves), gravity, and wind. Coastal erosion occurs as a result of natural processes such as long -shore drift, storm surge, and sea level rise. Sea bluff erosion occurs as a result of processes that impact both the bottom and top of the cliffs. Pounding of the waves during high tide and storm surges causes considerable damage to the bottom of the bluffs. If the sediments exposed in this zone are soft and highly erodible, eventual collapse of the bluff can occur as it is undercut by wave action. Uncontrolled surface runoff, if allowed to flow over the • top of the bluffs, can cause extensive erosion in the form of rills and gullies. During wet years, large canyons can develop quickly, often as a result of a single storm. Unchecked foot and vehicular traffic and rodent burrowing can also cause significant damage at the top of the bluffs. Increased irrigation associated Nvith agricultural and residential watering can lubricate fine - grained layers in the sediments or bedrock forming the cliffs, leading to failure as a result of landsliding. The protection of the beaches from coastal erosion, through effective structural devices and sand replenishment, provides more than just a wider beach; it serves as a buffer zone that provides protection from tsunami run -up or storm surges, especially in areas where there are no dune deposits in front of residential or commercial development. Geologic Hazards The geologic diversity of Newport Beach is strongly related to tectonic movement along the San Andreas Fault and its broad zone of subsidiary faults. This, along with sea level fluctuations related to changes in climate, has resulted in a landscape that is also diverse in geologic hazards. Geologic hazards are generally defined as surficial earth processes that have the potential to cause loss or harm to the community or the environment. Slope failures. Slope failures often occur as elements of interrelated natural hazards in which one event triggers a secondary event such as a storm- induced mudflow. Slope failure can occur on natural and man -made slopes. The City's remaining natural hillsides and coastal bluff areas are generally vulnerable to slope failures that include: San .Joaquin Hills; and bluffs along Upper • Newport Bay, Newport Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean. Despite the abundance of landslides and SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 2 )� �f • new development in the San Joaquin Hills, damage from slope failures in Newport Beach has been small compared to other hillside communities. This can probably be attributed to the development of strict hillside grading ordinances, sound project design that avoid severely hazardous areas, soil engineering practices, and effective agency review of hillside grading projects. Compressible Soils. Compressible soils underlie a significant part of the City, typically in the lowland areas and in canyon bottoms. These are generally young sediments of low density with variable amounts of organic materials. Under the added weight of fill embankments or buildings, these sediments will settle, causing distress to improvements. Low - density- soils, if sandy- in composition and saturated with water, will also be susceptible of the effects of liquefaction during a moderate to strong earthquake. Expansive Soils. Some of the geologic units in the Newport Beach area, including both surficial soils and bedrock, have fine - grained components that are moderate to highly expansive. 'These materials may be present at the surface or exposed by grading activities. Man -made fills can also be expansive, depending on the soils used to constrict them. Seismic Hazards The City of Newport Beach is located in tine northern part of the Peninsular Ranges Province, an atca that is exposed to risk from multiple earthquake fault zones. The lughest risks originate from the Newport- Inglewood fault zone, the Whittier fault zone, the San Joaquin Hills fault zone, and the Elysian Park fault zone, each with the potential to cause moderate to large earthquakes that • would cause ground shaking in Newport Beach and nearby communities. Earthquake- triggered geologic effects also include surface fault rupture, landslides, liquefaction, subsidence, and seiches. Earthquakes can also lead to urban fires, dam failures, and toxic chemical releases, all man - related hazards. Figure 2 shows areas within Newport Beach that are subject to liquefaction and landslides. Liquefaction. Strong ground shaking can result in liquefaction. Liquefaction, a geologic process that causes ground failure, typically occurs in loose, saturated sediments primarily of sandy composition. Areas of Newport susceptible to liquefaction and related ground failure (i.e. seismically induced settlement) include areas along the coastline that includes Balboa Peninsula, in and around the Newport Bay and Upper Newport Bay, in the lower reaches of major streams in Newport Beach, and in the floodplain of the Santa Ana River. It is likely that residential or commercial development will never occur in many of the other liquefiable areas, such as Upper Newport Bay, the Newport Coast beaches, and the bottoms of stream channels. However, other structures (such as bridges, roadways, major utility lines, and park improvements) that occupy these areas are vulnerable to damage from liquefaction if m ligation measures have not been included in their design. Seismically Induced Slope Failure. Strong ground motions can also worsen existing unstable slope conditions, particularly if coupled with saturated ground conditions. Seismically induced landslides can overrun structures, people or property, sever utility lines, and block roads, thereby hindering rescue operations after an earthquake. Much of the area in eastern Newport Beach has been identified as vulnerable to seismically induced slope failure. Approximately 90 percent of the • land from Los Trancos Canyon to State Park boundary is mapped as susceptible to landsliding by the California Geologic Survey. Additionally, the sedimentary bedrock that crops out in the San SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 3 / g ' Joaquin Hills is locally highly weathered. In steep areas, strong ground shaking can cause slides or • rockfalls in this material. Rupture along the Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone and other faults in Southern California could reactivate existing landslides and cause new slope failures throughout the San Joaquin Hills. Slope failures can also be expected to occur along stream banks and coastal bluffs, such as Big Canyon, around San Joaquin Reservoir, Newport and upper Newport Bays, and Corona del Mar. Flood Hazards Flooding can be a destructive natural hazard, and is a recurring event. Flood hazards in Newport Beach can be classified into two general categories: flash flooding from small, natural channels; and more moderate and sustained flooding from the Santa Ana River and San Diego Creek. The 100- and 500 -year flood zones have been identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and include the low -lying areas in West Newport at the base of the bluffs, the coastal areas which surround Newport Bay and all low -lying areas adjacent to Upper Newport Bay. 100 - and 500 -year flooding is also anticipated to occur along the lower reaches of Coyote Canyon, in the lower reaches of San Diego Creek and the Santa Ana Delhi Channel, and in a portion of Buck Gull y. Most flooding along these second- and third -order streams is not expected to impact significant development. However, flooding in the coastal areas of the City will impact residential and commercial zones along West Newport, the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island and the seaward side of Pacific Coast Highway. Figure 3 shows the 100- and 500 -year flood zones. hi addition, seismically induced inundation, which refers to flooding that results when water retention structures fail due to an earthquake, can also occur in the City. Portions of Newport • Beach are threatened by flooding from Prado Dam, Santiago Creek Reservoir, Villa Park Reservoir, San Joaquin Reservoir, Big Canyon Reservoir, and Harbor View Reservoir. Seismically induced inundation can also occur if strong ground shaking causes structural damage to aboveground water tanks. Currently, there are no above- ground water tanks in the City. Various flood control measures have helped mitigate flood damage in the City, including reservoirs in the San Joaquin Hills and Santa Ana Mountain foothills, and channel alterations for the Santa Ana River. These structures help regulate flow in the Santa Ana River, San Diego Creek, and smaller streams and hold back some of the flow during intense rainfall period that could otherwise overwhelm the storm drain system in Newport Beach. Fire Hazards Wildland Fires. The City of Newport Beach defines a wildland fire hazard area as any geographic area that contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather, and structure density that potentially increases the possibility of wildland fires. The eastern portion of the City and portions of the Newport Beach region and surrounding areas to the north, east, and southeast include grass- and brush - covered hillsides with significant topographic relief that facilitate the rapid spread of fire, especially if fanned by coastal breezes or Santa Ana winds. Fire susceptibility in Newport Beach is shown in Figure 4. In those areas identified as susceptible to wildland fire, land development is governed by special State codes. In addition, the Fire Department enforces locally developed regulations which reduce the amount and continuity of fuel (vegetation) available, firewood storage, debris clearing, • proximity of vegetation to structures and other measures aimed at "Hazard Reduction." SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 4 • New construction and development are further protected by local amendments to the Uniform Building Code. These amendments, which are designed to increase the fire resistance of a building, include: protection of exposed eaves, non - combustible construction of exterior walls, protection of openings, and the requirement for Class "A" fireproof roofing throughout the City. Additionally. a "Fuel Modification" plan aimed at reducing fire encroachment into structures from adjacent vegetation must be developed and maintained. Urban Fires. Many factors contribute to an area being at risk of structural fires in terms of the local fire departments capabilities to control them, including the construction size and type, built - in protection, density of construction, street widths, and occupancy size. The City's daytime population levels may also add to the congestion and difficulty of ingress and egress of emergency response vehicles. Many of the structures in the older portions of the City, some dating back to the 1930s, are susceptible to urban fires. These areas were built to older building standards and fire codes, made from non -fire- resistive construction materials, and built with no internal sprinklers and other fire safm- systems in place. These areas include Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Corona del Mar. Newport Beach has over 30 high -rise buildings that were constructed since the 1960s, four of which are not sprinklered: 3131 West Coast Highway, 601 Lido Park Drive, 400 Newport Center Drive, and 611 Lido Park Drive. Geography is also a factor to fire safety in the City. Upper and Lower Newport Bay essentially divide the City into two regions, with approximately one -third of the Fire Department assets located west of the bay, and the remaining assets cast of the bay. Connection between these two • sides is provided by only a limited number of roadways (Pacific Coast Highway in the south, Bristol Street and the 73 Freeway on the north), making it difficult for fire stations on both sides of the bay to support each other during multiple alarm emergencies. Failure of the bridge connectors on any of these roadways as a result of an earthquake, for example, would hinder emergency response from fire stations in cast Newport Beach and Newport Coast into the denseh populated areas of the City west and south of the bay. Earthquake- induced fires have the potential to be the worst -case fire- suppression scenarios for a community because an earthquake can cause multiple ignitions distributed over a broad geographic area. There are some older sections in Newport Beach where due to ground failure, breaks in the gas mains and the water clistribution system could lead to a significant fire- after- earthquake situation. The City of Newport Beach has adopted the 3001 California Fire Code with City amendments and some exceptions. These provisions include construction standards in new structures and remodels, road widths and configurations designed to accommodate the passage of fire trucks and engines, and requirements for minimum fire flow rates for water mains. Hazardous Materials The state of California defines hazardous materials as substances that are toxic, ignitable or flammable, reactive, and /or corrosive. The state also defines hazardous materials as substances that show high acute or chronic toxicity, is carcinogenic (causes cancer), has bioaccumttlative properties (accumulates in the body's tissues), is persistent in the environment, or is water • reactive. The primary concern associated with a hazardous materials release is the short and /or long term effect to the public from exposure to the hazardous material. The best way to reduce SAFETY— DRAFT, 9126105 $ ^ the liability, for a hazardous material release is through regulation governing the storage, use, manufacturing and handling of hazardous materials. These regulations are typically issued by the • United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but various local agencies are tasked with the responsibility of monitoring those facilities that use, store, transport, and dispose hazardous materials for compliance with the federal guidelines, or if applicable, with more stringent State guidelines. Following is a summary of hazardous material found in Newport Beach. Toxic Release Inventory. According to the EPA records, there is one facility in the Newport Beach area that is listed in the most recently available Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). TRI sites are known to release toxic chemicals into the air. The EPA closely monitors the emissions from these facilities to ensure that their annual limits are not exceeded. The South Coast Air Quality Management District also issues permits to facilities that emit chemicals, both toxic and non- toxic, into the atmosphere. These facilities include restaurants, hotels, dry- cleaners, and other small businesses. Hazardous Waste. According to the most recent EPA and City data available, there are two large quantity generators and approximately 115 small quantity generators in the Newport Beach area. The number of small quantity generators is expected to increase with increasing development in the City, since this list includes businesses like gasoline stations, dry cleaners, and photo - processing shops. Leaking Underground Storage Tanks. According to data from the State Water Resources Control Board, 76 underground storage tank leaks have been reported in the Newport Beach area. Of these, 47 sites have been either cleaned up or deemed to be of no environmental consequence, leaving 29 cases that are still open and in various stages of the remediation process. • None of the leaks that have been reported in the City have impacted a drinking source of ground water. The Orange County Environmental Health Department provides oversight and conducts inspections of all underground tank removals and installation of new tanks. Oil Fields. There is one oil field in the City of Newport Beach and one in its Sphere of Influence. Hazardous materials are often associated with these facilities, usually as a result of poor practices in the early days of exploration, when oil cuttings, brine water, and other by- products were dumped onto the ground. The development of oil fields for residential or commercial purposes typically involves a detailed study to identify any areas impacted by oil or other hazardous materials, and the remediation of the property prior to development. Methane Gas Mitigation Districts. Natural seepages of gas occur in the western and southwestern portions of the City. Methane gas associated with an abandoned landfill has also been reported near the City's northwestern corner. The City has implemented a series of mitigation measures to reduce the hazard associated with methane gas. Hazards Overlay. Given the mixed -use character of Newport Beach, where residential and commercial uses reside relatively close to one another or often co -exist, facilities that generate, use, or store hazardous materials are often located near residential areas or near critical facilities, with the potential to impact these areas if hazardous materials are released into the environment at concentrations of concern. • SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 6 / • Aviation Hazards John Wayne Airport (IWA) generates nearly all aviation traffic above the City of Newport Beach. On an average business day, 150 conunercial and 20 regional flights arrive at and depart from JAY -A. Newport Beach borders the southeastern portion of JWA. More than 95 percent of all airplanes take off and ascend over the City. Accidents with one or more fatalities involving commercial aircraft are rare events. However, in the event of an aviation hazard, pilots are instructed to follow Newport Bay away from residential or developed area. Any potential impact will be significantly reduced by coordinated response operations of all available emergency services. The airport is protected by an on -site airport fire service as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (F._1) regulations. This service is provided by Orange County- Fire Station No. 33. In addition, the Orange County Fire Services Area Plan Annex contains a Marine (Air /Sea) Disaster Response PIan that establishes protocols for marine disasters in the harbor or ocean from either aircraft or boating accidents. This plan, which includes a county- -wide mutual aid response to a disaster, would be implemented by the Newport Beach Fire Department. I bree areas found to be of increased vulnerability to aviation hazards in the City are Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Upper Newport Bay. As previously discussed under Urban Fires, Balboa Island is susceptible to fire hazards due to the fact that structures were built prior to implementation of stringent fire codes. Additionally, access and egress is limited to a small bridge. In the event of a fire caused by an aviation accident, it could spread quickly. An aviation accident in Upper Newport Bay could create a significant ecological and economic hazard to the environment. The recreational value of the Cite of Newport Beach with its more • than 9,000 tegistered boats could be dramatically affected, and an aviation accident could significantly pollute the waterways. Disaster Planning Any potential hazard in the City resulting from a manmade or natural disaster may result in the need for evacuation of few or thousands of citizens of Newport Beach. Homeland Security has brought disaster awareness to the forefront of the minds of the community, safety officials, and City staff. The City of Newport Beach is currently using the Standardized Emergency Management System for emergency response in the City, where depending on the type of incident, several different agencies and disciplines may be called upon to assist with emergency response. Agencies and disciplines that can be expected to be part of an emergency response team include medical, health, fire and rescue, police, public works, and coroner. Additionally, policies and plans from the Orange County Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, the state's Mutual Aid Plan, and the state's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System would be implemented. Within the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD), the Disaster Preparedness Coordinator has updated the City's Emergency Management Plan, including the development and implementation of disaster training for employees. The Emergency Management Plan describes the different levels of emergencies, the local emergency management organization, and the specific responsibilities of each participating agency, government office, and City staff. A City- wide fire drill, which involves implementation of the Plan, is conducted annually. Currently, NBFD provides basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ALS) and emergency • transportation utilizing the fire engines and ladder trucks housed in the Department's eight fire SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 7 stations along with the paramedics housed in three of those stations. While the NBFD has the • immediate capability of providing ALS service at three simultaneous incidents, there is an occasional need for additional ALS units. Additional ALS service is provided by nearby and adjoining public agencies by means of cooperative automatic aid agreements. Emergency transportation beyond the capability of the department is provided by private ambulance companies. Mass casualty incidents, those incidents usually involving three or more critical patients require the implementation of the Orange County Fire Services Operational Plan Annex "Multi-Casualty- Incident Response Plan." This Plan is an organizational plan that aids in assigning treatment teams and quickly moving patients off scene to appropriate receiving centers in an expeditious and organized manner. The multi- casualty plan is intended to be implemented during any mull casualty incident, such as multiple vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, hazardous materials incidents, high -rise fires, and so forth. Although the system has been designed to be used with as few as three patients, it can be expanded to an infinite number as it becomes necessary. Lastly, in the event of a disaster, the City's Emergency Operations Center can be opened. The center has undergone a series of considerable upgrades and improvements. Training for the residents within the City, continues through the Community Emergency Response Team program. The continued development of the community's disaster preparedness efforts will aid the residents of Newport Beach in an areawide disaster by fostering a eitY%vide culture of "preparedness." GOALS AND POLICIES Coastal Hazards Goal Si Adverse effects of coastal hazards related to tsunamis and rogue waves will be minimized. Policy S1.1 Review local and distant tsunami inundation maps for Newport Beach and adjacent coastal communities as they are developed to identify susceptible areas and plan evacuation routes. Policy S1.2 Participate in any regional effort to develop and implement workable response plans that the City's emergency services can adopt immediately for evacuation in the case of a tsunami warning. Policy S1.3 Prepare and deploy a system of tsunami detection and early warning systems. Policy S1.4 Include tsunami evacuation route information as part of any overall evacuation route sign program implemented in the City. Evacuation routes off of the peninsula and islands in the Bay should be clearly posted. An evacuation route traffic monitoring system that provides real -time information on the traffic flow at critical roadways should be considered. Policy S1.5 Continue projects like the Surfside- Sunset/West Newport Beach Replenishment program to maintain beach width. Wide beaches provide critical protection against tsunami run -up for structures along the • oceanfront. SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 8 30 Policy S1.6 Develop and implement a tsunami educational program for residents, • visitors, and people who work in the susceptible areas. Policy S1.7 Require overnight visitor - serving facilities in susceptible areas to provide tsunami information and evacuation plans. Policy S1.8 Encourage the Newport -Mesa School District to include in their earthquake - Policy S2.6 preparedness curriculum information specifically related to the natural hazards that Newport Beach's citizens could face, and what to do about them. Policy S1.9 Support tsunami research in the Newport Beach offshore and Newport Bay areas. Goal S2 Adverse effects of coastal hazards related to storm surges and seiches will be minimized. Policy S2.1 Prepare and periodically update (every 5 years) comprehensive wave up- rush and impact reports for shoreline and coastal bluff areas subject to Policy S3.1 wave action that will be made available to applicants for new development on a beach or coastal bluff property. Policy S2.2 Develop and implement shoreline management plans for shoreline areas subject to wave hazards and erosion. Shoreline management plans should provide for the protection of private property, public improvements, coastal access, public opportunities for coastal recreation, and coastal resources. • Policy S2.3 Continue to utilize temporary sand dunes in shoreline areas to protect buildings and infrastructure from wave up -rush, while minimizing significant impacts to coastal access and resources. Policy S2.4 Encourage the use of sand dunes with native vegetation as a protective device in beach areas. Policy S2.5 Encourage the use of nonstructural methods, such as dune restoration and SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 9 �J\ sand nourishment, as alternatives to shoreline protective structures. Policy S2.6 Maintain and regularly clean out storm drains in low lying areas, as necessary, such that flood waters can be effectively conveyed away from structures. Policy S2.7 Require new or remodel of residential structures in flood -prone zones to raise floor elevations by a minimum of three feet. Policy S2.8 Continue to enforce policies that prohibit the construction of seawalls, groins, or other hard devices to protect public property from storm surges. Goal S3 Adverse effects of coastal erosion to people and property will be minimized, when feasible. Policy S3.1 Prepare and periodically update comprehensive studies of seasonal and long -term shoreline change, episodic and chronic bluff retreat, flooding, and • local changes in sea levels, and other coastal hazard conditions. SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 9 �J\ Policy S3.2 Continue to monitor beach width and elevations and analyze monitoring data to establish approximate thresholds for when beach erosion or • deflation will reach a point that it could expose the backshore development to flooding or damage from storm waves. Policy S3.3 Develop and implement a comprehensive beach replenishment program to assist in maintaining beach width and elevations. Analyze monitoring data to determine nourishment priorities, and try to use nourishment as shore protection, in lieu of more permanent hard shoreline armoring options. Policy S3.4 Maintain existing groin fields and jetties and modify as necessary to eliminate or mitigate adverse effects on shoreline processes. Policy S3.5 Permit revetments, breakwaters, groins, harbor channels, seawalls, cliff retaining walls and other structures altering natural shoreline processes or retaining walls when required to serve coastal- dependent uses or to protect existing structures or public beaches in danger from erosion and when designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse impacts on local shoreline sand supply. Policy S3.6 Design and site protective devices to minimize impacts to coastal resources, minimize alteration of natural shoreline processes, provide for coastal access, minimize visual impacts, and eliminate or mitigate adverse impacts on local shoreline sand supply. Policy S3.7 Discourage shoreline protective devices on public land to protect private property /development. Site and design any such protective devices as far • landward as possible. Policy S3.8 Limit the use of protective devices to the minimum required to protect existing development and prohibit their use to enlarge or expand areas for new development or for new development. "Existing development" for purposes of this policy shall consist only of a principle structure, e.g. residential dwelling, required garage, or second residential unit, and shall not include accessory or ancillary structures such as decks, patios, pools, tennis courts, cabanas, stairs, landscaping etc. Policy S3.9 Require property owners to record a waiver of future shoreline protection for new development during the economic life of the structure (75 years) as a condition of approval of a coastal development permit for new development on a beach or shoreline that is subject to wave action, erosion, flooding, landslides, or other hazards associated with development on a beach or bluff. Shoreline protection may be permitted to protect existing structures that were legally constructed prior to the certification of the LCP, unless a waiver of future shoreline protection was required by a previous coastal development permit. Policy S3.10 Site and design new structures to avoid the need for shoreline and bluff protective devices during the economic life of the structure (75 years). • SAFETY - DRAFT, 9126105 10 3a • Policy 53.11 Require applications for new development to include slope stability analyses and erosion rate estimates provided by a licensed Certified Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer. • Policy 53.12 Require new development adjacent to the edge of coastal bluffs to incorporate drainage improvements, irrigation systems, and /or native or drought - tolerant vegetation into the design to minimize coastal bluff recession. Seismic and Geologic Hazards Goal S4 Adverse effects caused by seismic and geologic hazards will be minimized by reducing the known level of risk to loss life, personal injury, public and private property damage, economic and social dislocation, and disruption of essential services. Policy 54.1 Require applications for new development, where applicable [i.e., in areas SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 11 ,�'b of known or potential geologic or seismic hazards], to include a geologic /soils / geotechnical study that identifies any geologic or seismic hazards affecting the proposed project site, any necessary mitigation measures, and contains a statement that the project site is suitable for the proposed development and that the development will be safe from geologic hazard. Require such reports to be signed by a licensed Certified Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer and subject to review and approval by the City. Policy 54.2 Continue to regularly update building and fire codes to reflect the best available standards for seismic safety design. Policy 54.3 Support and encourage the seismic retrofitting and strengthening of essential facilities such as hospitals and schools to minimize damage in the event of seismic or geologic hazards. Policy 54.4 Continue to require the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings during remodels to minimize damage in the event of seismic or geologic hazards. Policy 54.5 Prohibit the location of new essential facilities within areas that would directly be affected by seismic or geologic hazards. Policy 54.6 Prohibit the location of new sensitive facilities such as schools, hospitals, and facilities for the elderly population, within 500 feet to active and potentially active faults. Policy 54.7 Ensure that existing essential facilities that have been built in or on seismic and geological hazards are upgraded and maintained in order to prevent and reduce loss. SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 11 ,�'b Flood Hazards • Goal S5 The potential risk of flood hazards to human life and public and private property will be reduced. Policy S5.1 Require that all new development within 100- and 500 -year floodplains incorporate sufficient measures to mitigate flood hazards including the design of onsite drainage systems that are connected with the City's storm drainage system, gradation of the site such that runoff does not impact adjacent properties, and buildings are elevated. Policy S5.2 Implement flood warning systems and evacuation plans for areas that are Policy S6.5 Use fire - resistive, native plant species from the City- approved plant list in fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. Policy S6.6 Prohibit Invasive ornamental plant species in fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. Policy S6.7 Continue to maintain a database of parcels in urban wildland interface areas. Policy S6.8 Continue annual inspections of parcels in the urban wildland interface areas and, if necessary, direct the property owner to bring the property into compliance with fire inspection standards. • SAFETY - DRAFT, 9126105 12 3A already developed within 100- and 500 -year flood zones. Policy S5.3 Require that all new facilities storing, using, or otherwise involved with substantial quantities of onsite hazardous materials within flood zones comply with standards of elevation, anchoring, and flood proofing, and hazardous materials are stored in watertight containers. Policy S5.4 Require stormwater detention basins, where appropriate, to reduce the potential risk of flood hazards. Fire Hazards Goal S6 Damage to people and property caused by wildfires and urban fires will be minimized. • Policy S6.1 Continue to conduct annual training sessions using the adopted emergency management systems. Policy S6.2 Review the adequacy of the water storage capacity and distribution network, in the event of a natural disaster, on a regular basis. Policy S6.3 Apply hazard reduction, fuel modification, and other methods to reduce wildfire hazards to existing and new development in urban wildland interface areas. Policy S6.4 Site and design new development to avoid the need to extend fuel modification zones into sensitive habitats. Policy S6.5 Use fire - resistive, native plant species from the City- approved plant list in fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. Policy S6.6 Prohibit Invasive ornamental plant species in fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. Policy S6.7 Continue to maintain a database of parcels in urban wildland interface areas. Policy S6.8 Continue annual inspections of parcels in the urban wildland interface areas and, if necessary, direct the property owner to bring the property into compliance with fire inspection standards. • SAFETY - DRAFT, 9126105 12 3A • Policy 56.9 Continue to regularly update building and fire codes to reflect the best available standards for fire safety design. Policy 56.10 Continue to require property owners to conduct regular maintenance on their properties to reduce the fire danger, and to maintain a fire -safe landscape. Policy 56.11 Encourage owners of non - sprinklered properties, especially high- and mid - rise structures, to retrofit their buildings and include internal fire sprinklers. Hazardous Materials Goal S7 Exposure of people and the environment to hazardous materials associated with methane gas extraction, oil operations, leaking underground storage tanks, and hazardous waste generators will be minimized. Policy 57.1 Require proponents of projects in known areas of contamination from oil operations or other uses to perform comprehensive soil and groundwater contamination assessments in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials standards, and if contamination exceeds regulatory action levels, require the proponent to undertake remediation procedures prior to grading and development under the supervision of the County Environmental Health Division, County Department of Toxic Substances Control, or Regional Water Quality Control Board (depending upon the • nature of any identified contamination). Policy 57.2 Ensure that prior to approval of any development within identified methane gas districts are consistent with Chapter 15.55 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Policy 57.3 Educate residents and businesses about how to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials, including using safer non -toxic equivalents. Policy 57.4 Minimize the potential risk of contamination to surface water and groundwater resources and implement remediation efforts to any resources adversely impacted by urban activities. Policy 57.5 Develop and implement strict land use controls, performance standards, and structure design standards including development setbacks from sensitive uses such as schools, hospitals, day care facilities, elder care facilities; residential uses, and other sensitive uses, if it is determined that a hazardous materials management facility or hazardous waste collection center is required. Policy 57.6 Require all users, producers, and transporters of hazardous materials and wastes to clearly identify the materials that they store, use, or transport, and to notify the appropriate City, County, State and Federal agencies in the event of a violation. • SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 13 5 � Aviation Hazards • Goal S8 Impacts to residents, property, and the environment from aviation - related hazards will be minimized. Policy 58.1 Designate staging areas and rendezvous points for mutual aid agencies and procedure to escort outside ambulances, fire companies, and other relevant emergency vehicles to the incident site, and casualty collection points. Policy 58.2 Provide a formalized Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training program (including airport and aircraft familiarization, fuel fire extinguishment, hazards associated with airplanes and aircraft cargo, safety procedure, aviation communications, evacuation, and rescue operations) for all firefighters and Chief Fire Officers in Newport Beach. Policy 58.3 Provide Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting awareness training for all Newport Goal S9 Effective emergency response to natural or human - induced disasters that minimizes the loss of life and damage to property, while also reducing disruptions in the delivery of vital public and private services during and following a disaster will be implemented. Policy 59.1 Review and update, as necessary, the City's Emergency Management Plan on an annual basis. Policy 59.2 Ensure that the City's Emergency Management Plan provide for efficient and orderly notification and evacuation on a citywide basis. Policy 59.3 Ensure that all Newport Beach emergency services personnel are familiar • with the Standardized Emergency Management System, Multi- Casualty SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 14 Beach emergency personnel on a regular basis. Policy 58.4 Develop, implement, and exercise a citywide aviation emergency response plan. Policy 58.5 Conduct comprehensive exercises on mass casualty events in areas potentially at risk that include areas such as Upper and Lower Newport Bay, Balboa Island, and Main Channel) with the participation of all available agencies, jurisdictions, and resources. Policy 58.6 Implement policies outlined in the Orange County Fire Services Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, and the California Fire Service and Rescue • Emergency Mutual Aid Plan. Policy 58.7 Develop clear mutual aid agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with the airport fire service, county emergency and law enforcement agencies, United States Coast Guard, private ferry providers, and other potential resources. Policy 58.8 Oppose any facility expansions or increase in air operations proposed by John Wayne Airport. Disaster Planning Goal S9 Effective emergency response to natural or human - induced disasters that minimizes the loss of life and damage to property, while also reducing disruptions in the delivery of vital public and private services during and following a disaster will be implemented. Policy 59.1 Review and update, as necessary, the City's Emergency Management Plan on an annual basis. Policy 59.2 Ensure that the City's Emergency Management Plan provide for efficient and orderly notification and evacuation on a citywide basis. Policy 59.3 Ensure that all Newport Beach emergency services personnel are familiar • with the Standardized Emergency Management System, Multi- Casualty SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 14 Incident Response Plan, the County's Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, the • State's Mutual Aid Plan, the State's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, and any other relevant response plans. Policy S9.4 Coordinate with other urban area jurisdictions to execute a variety of exercises to test operational and emergency plans. Policy S9.5 Sponsor and support education programs pertaining to emergency /disaster preparedness and response protocols and procedures. Distribute information on about emergency planning to community groups, schools, religious institutions, and business associations. r 1 U • SAFETY - DRAFT, 9126105 15 31 0 0 0 Figure 1 COASTAL HAZARDS CHY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLA31 Legend Coastal Erosion Ho ards x•+tlslo ^o mpmLg•ul en.w.0 +�ry fpmon� m v.r ra�ll. IOrmu+a unn. 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BOX 1768 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92658 -8915 To: City Council and Planning Commission From: Gregg Ramirez, Senior Planner Date: October 4, 2005 Re: General Plan Update Attached are strikeout/underline versions of the Historical Resources, Arts and Cultural Resources and Public Safety sections showing recommendations made by the General Plan Advisory Committee at their meeting of Saturday October 1, 2005. Historical Resources This Chapter addresses the protection and sustainabilit of Newport Beach's historic and paleontological resources. Goals and policies presented within this Chapter are intended to recognize, maintain, and protect the community's unique historical, cultural and archeological sites and structures. Preserving and maintaining these resources helps to create an awareness and appreciation of the City's rich history. For many years, Newport Beach's scenic location, attractive neighborhoods and active commercial areas has continued to place mane of the City's original buildings, paleontological resources and historical sites under extreme development pressures. Many of the community's early structures and archeological sites have since been demolished or altered. However, a significant number of historical sites and buildings have been preserved that are representative of the communit* and the region. Many of these historical resources have been recognized as being of statewide or national importance. The preservation of these sites has been the result of active efforts by residents, community groups, private organizations and the City of Newport Beach. As recently as 1947, lands surround Newports Upper Bay were developed tenant farms. Newport Beach 75: A Diamond Jubilee History, James P. Felton. Photo courtesy of the Irvine Company It is important to continue to protect Newport Beach's heritage and to identifj- and safeguard historical resources worthy of protection and ensure that new development enhances rather than alters or eliminates reminders of Newport Beach rich heritage. CONTEXT -EARLY HISTORY The community of Newport Beach has a rich and diverse history. The picturesque coastline of communit- and its close proximity to the water have played a large role part in the development of the City. Earl)- inhabitants thousands of years ago were aboriginal hunters and gatherers were first drawn to thus area by the rich bounty of the bay and ocean. The most recent native people were the Tongva (Gabrielinos) and the Acjachemem (ivanenos), who lived iii small villages around the bay. In July of 17: 69, the expedition led by the Spaniard Gaspar de Portola reached the boundaries of present -dai Orange Counts. Father Junipero Serra, a member of the expedition. dedicated the :Mission of San Juan Capistrano, Orange Counr's first permanent settlement, on November 1, 1776. The :Mission's chapel and adjoining structure were the first signs of civilization erected upon the Santa .Ana Region. Decades later in the 1 800's, land holdings of the Capistrano Mission were parceled out as Spanish and - Mexican land grants to war heroes and aristocratic families. Later, man} -Spanish and \lexicon landowners were forced to sell large tracts of their land. The most prominent landowners of the area, Don Sepulveda and Don Bemardo Yorba, men whose HISTORICAL RESOURCES 1 combined holdings comprised Newport Beach's upper bay and lower bay, sold their tracts to American entrepreneurs by the names of Flint, Bixby, Irvine and McFadden. The fast stirring of commerce began in the community of Newport Beach began in 1870, when a small stern wheeler from San Diego named "The Vaquero" made its first trip to a marshy lagoon to exchange lumber for hides, tallow, livestock and gain. James McFadden and other ranch owners in the Lower Bay decided from then on that the area should be called "Newport." In 1888, James McFadden changed the isolated settlement by building a wharf that extended from the shallow bay of the peninsula to deeper water where large steamers could dock. Shipping activity, increased dramatically and for the nest eight years, the McFadden Wharf area was a booming commercial and slipping center and a company town began to grow. However, in 1899, the Federal Government allocated funds for major improvements to a new harbor at San Pedro, which would become Southern California's major seaport. The McFadden Wharf and railroad was sold to the Southern Pacific Railroad that same year, signaling the end of Newport Bay as a commercial shipping center. In 1902, James McFadden sold his Newport townsite and about half of the Peninsula to William S. Collins, who saw Newport Bay's resort and recreation potential. Collins took on Henry, E. Huntington as a partner in the Newport Beach Company. Huntington had acquired the Pacific Electric railway system and used it to promote new communities outside of Los Angeles. Soon after, the Pacific Electric Railroad established itself in Newport Beach in 1905, connecting the City of Los Angeles by rail. Rapid transit brought new visitors to the waterfront, and small hotels and beach cottages were developed that catered to the tourist industry. At about the same time, the McFadden brothers sold their holdings of Peninsula land. Between 1902 and 1907, many of Newport Beaches' waterfront communities were subdivided, including West Newport, East Newport, West Newport, East Newport, Bay Island, Balboa, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island and Port Orange (at old Newport Landing), and in August 1906, residents in the booming bay town voted to incorporate. Parts of Newport Heights and Corona del Mar were annexed soon after the turn of the century. Between 1934 and 1936, the federal government and the county undertook work around the harbor. They dredged the Lower Bay, extended jetties, and created the present day contour of Newport Beach. In 1936, community members dedicated the City's main harbor, named Newport Harbor. During World War II, the harbor became a vital hub as naval slips were built and repaired in its coastal waters. The Santa Ana freeway, built in the 1950s, triggered further growth. During this time, housing development began to spread northward from the waterfront to the hills and mesa areas. The community's economic industry changed, as the fishing industry, once the backbone of Newport Beach's economy, gradually declined to be replaced with new businesses and commercial centers. Beginning in the 1970s, the building of shopping centers such as Fashion Island, hotels, high- scale restaurants, offices, and many new homes lead to the creation of many active employment, retail, and residential areas that characterizes much of Newport Beach today.' However, while Newport Beach is no longer a small resort community, the bay and beach continue to play an important role in the community's character and economy and the Cite continues to be a destination for visitors. 3 l{iston, of Newport Beach. Newport Beach Real Pstate. Webpagc li": / /vow ,.rea[c, tmtencw7ortbeach.com /reloca6on /histon,.php HISTORICAL RESOURCES 2 RELEVANT AND RELATED PROGRAMS Federal Programs The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 is a federal law, that establishes the legal and administrative context to encourage preservation of historic resources associated with the country's history and heritage. The NHPA establishes criteria for inclusion into the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) which is an inventory of the United States' historic resources maintained by the National Park Service. Structures and features must usually be at least 50 years old to be considered for listing on the NRHP, barring exceptional circumstances. Properties listed in the NRHP, or determined eligible for listing, must meet certain criteria for historical significance and possess integrity of form, location, and setting. State Programs The California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) was created to identify resources deemed worthy of preservation on a state level and was modeled closely after the NRHP. The criteria are nearly identical to those of the NRHP but focus upon resources of statewide, rather than national, significance. The CRHR automatically includes resources listed on the NRHP as are State Landmarks and Points of Interest. California Health and Safety Code (Sections 7050.5, 7051, and 7054) These sections collectively address the illegality of interference with human burial remains (except as allowed under applicable sections of the Public Resources Code), as well as the disposition of Native American burials in archaeological sites and protects such remains from disturbance, vandalism, or inadvertent destruction; establishes procedures to be implemented if Native American skeletal remains are discovered during construction of a project, treatment of the remains prior to, during and after evaluation, and reburial procedures. California Senate Bill 297 (1982) This bill addresses the disposition of Native American burials in archaeological sites and protects such remains from disturbance, vandalism, or inadvertent destruction; establishes procedures to be implemented if Native American skeletal remains are discovered during construction of a project; and establishes the Native American Heritage Commission to resolve disputes regarding the disposition of such remains. Local Regulations—Newport Beach City Council Policy Manual HISTORICAL RESOURCES Reflective of Newport's unique history, several properties in the Cite exhibit significant heritage distinction. Twelve sites have been listed or designated eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources, or otherwise listed as historic or potentially historic in the California Historic Resources Information System (CHRIS) maintained by the Office of Historic Preservation. HISTORICAL RESOURCES 3 Notionally Recognized Resources Four properties within the Cin, have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ■ Balboa Inn —Built in 1929, the Balboa Inn is representative of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and beachfront tourist development. ■ Balboa Pavilion — Constructed in 1905, the Balboa Pavilion has been the site of numerous social and cultural activities over the turn of the centur}'. It is one the state's last surviving examples of great waterfront recreational pavilions. ■ Crystal Cove Historic District —The Crystal Cove Historic District is a 12.3 - acre coastal portion of the 2,791 -acre Crystal Cove State Park. The federalh- listed Historic District is an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally built in the 1920's and 1930's that are nestled around the mouth of Los Trancos Creek. It is one of the last retraining examples of early 20th centun Soudiem California coastal development. A h One of the City's first landmarks was the Balboa Pavilion constructed in 1905. Today it is listed on the National and State Historic Registers. (Newport Beach 75.' A Diamond Jubilee History. Photo courtesy of Phil Tozer) ■ Lovell Beach House —Built in 1926, the Lovell Beach House was designed by Rudolf Schindler and is considered the first pure International Snie house built in America. State - Recognized Resources In addition, four properties within the Cite' have been listed as California Historical Landmarks. ■ Old Landing — Established by Captain Dunnells in the 1870s, it was the site of the first shipping business in Newport Bad-. ■ Site of First Water -to -Water Flight — Commemorates the '\Ian- 10, 1912, flight of pioneer pilot Glenn L. Martin who flew- from the waters of the Pacific Ocean at Balboa to Catalina Island; on a primitive hydroplane; the first water -to -water flight. Today a plaque at the foot of the Balboa Pier honors the memor- of Glenn 'Martin. ■ McFadden Wharf —The site of the original wharf built in 1888 by the McFadden brothers. ■ Balboa Pavilion— described above Four additional properties are also listed in die CHRIS database: ■ B.K. Stone Building —one of the oldest commercial structures in Newport Beach. ■ Balboa Island Firehouse No. 4— early police and fire station for the Balboa Peninsula ■ Bank of Balboa /Bank of America —Bank of Balboa, Bank of America, provided services from 1928 -1984 (now demolished,) HISTORICAL RESOURCES 4 ■ Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Locally Recognized Resources Properties that are not listed on the NRHP or CRHR may also be considered historical resources. The City of Newport Beach has established the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property ( "City Register ") to recognize structures or properties of local historical or architectural significance. The City, has listed seven properties in the City Register in recognition of their local historical or architectural significance, as described above. In addition to the Balboa Pavilion and the Balboa Inn, which are also listed in the NRHP and CRHR, the City Register includes the following: • Rendezvous Ballroom Site —A popular Balboa Dance Hall that featured numerous famous Big Bands of the 1930's and 1940's. It was destroyed by fire in 1966. • Wilma's Patio (formally Pepper's Restaurant)— Located on Balboa Island, the exposed structural components of Wilma's Patio are timbers used in the original Balboa Island Bridge and AlcFadden Wharf. • Balboa Theater —Built in 1938, the Balboa Theater is a former vaudeville theater that at one time housed an infamous speakeasy during the prohibition period. Currently, the theater is under renovation. • Balboa Saloon —The 1934 building is representative of the nautical history and Alain Street commercial masonry style of Newport Beach. • Dory Fishing Fleet —The Dory Fishing Fleet is located adjacent to Newport Pier. The fleet and open -air fish market have operated at this location since the founding of the fleet in 1891 by Portuguese fishermen. The last remaining fleet of its type, it is a historical landmark designated by the Newport Beach Historical Society. It is a general policy of the City, that an area immediately west of the Newport Pier be reserved for the Newport Dory Fishing Fleet. Additionally, in 1991, City Council established an Ad Hoc Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (AHHPAC) to investigate the historic resources of the community and make recommendations regarding preservation. The AHHPAC completed its assignment on Ala)- 13, 1992, and reported its findings, which included a Historic Resource Inventory of 61 properties, to City Council June 8, 1992. The inventory categorized the properties surveyed in five hierarchical "Classes" of significance: • Class 1— Alajor Historic Landmark • Class 2— Historic Landmark • Class 3 —Local Historic Site • Class 4— Structure of Historic Interest • Class 5 —Point of Historic Interest Under this system, Class 1 to Class 3 would be eligible to use the State Historic Building Code; Class 4 and Class 5 properties would be listed for recognition purposes only. The inventory was never officially adopted by the City, and the structures were never placed on the City Register, HISTORICAL RESOURCES 5 but the im'entor{ still sen-es as a useful guide to potentially historic properties that may hate historic or cultural significance to the Cin% HISTORICAL RESOURCES Left: In 1953, the International Boy Scout Jamboree was held where Newport Center and fashion Island are now located. Thousands of tents were pitched in the area reachable only by a two -lane muddy trail. A memorial plaque located at what is now Fashion Island commemorates the event. (Below) GOALS AND POLICIES Goal H1 Recognize and protect #historically significant landmarks, sites, and structures, that are rece . Policy H1.1 Historical Resources Preservation Master Plar. :c 71ea::!C1 Ic L'; tl: ..tc .. ri:_, Rc",..... Tres: .......... ...... Pi. _. ._... ,..7r. .. ... c. ...;... L ,...i: :. .., t. �. c'":.. c'> .1 +L C'f... .c[.. a it 1., C ::. t'e:in:,r,'. 'net, ._ �_ ne`'� n7l)'ec" �Ce'7.1;cic'S Policy H1.21 Historical Resources Inventory Maintain and periodically update the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property for buildings, objects, structures, and monuments having importance to the history or architecture of Newport Beach, 'Del- mc'udcd ]r. Ma.,%r Policy H1.32 Preservation or Re-Use of Historical Structures r:ncr,cra:,e the nrrse <ri'•::.:.: ...- r ;.- '4. structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places and /or the list of California Historical Landmarks, and /or the Newport Beach Register of Historical Propern. Provide incentives, such as grading reductions or waivers of application fees, permit fees, and /or any liens placed by the Cite to properties listed in the National or State Register or the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property in exchange for Preservation easements. Policy H1.43 Historical Landmarks Encourage the placement of historical landmarks, photographs, markers, or plaques at areas of historical interest or value. Create a Landmark Plan ,he Mare! Phan that will recognize and designate culturallv mportant heritage sites that are eligible for the placement of historical landmarks or plaques. The Plan will also identify- funding opportunities to support the program such as development fees, corporate or civic sponsorships, donations, or utilizing General Funds. Policy 1­11.54 Adaptive Re -use encourage alternatives to demolition of historical sites or structures by promoting architecturally compatible rehabilitation or adaptive re -use. Provide incentives such as permit and application fee waivers, flexible building requirements and free technical advice b.i persons) qualified in historical preservation. Policy H1.65 Historical Elements within New Projects If preservation or adaptive reuse is not a feasible option for a proposed development that is located on a historical site or structure, require that the proposed projects must incorporate a phvsical link to the past within the site or HISTORICAL RESOURCES 7 structural design. For example, incorporate historical photographs or artifacts writhin the proposed project or preserve the location and structures of existing Pathways, gathering places, seating areas, rail lines, roadways, or vie-wing vantage points within the proposed site design. �p cii.c Lc :deauE.ec P11 n Goal H2 Identification and protection of important archeological and paleontological resources within the City. Policy H2.1 New Development Activities Require new development to protect and preserve paleontological and archaeological resources from destruction, and avoid and minimize impacts to such resources. Through planning policies and permit conditions, ensure the preservation of sienificant archeological and paleontological resources and require that the impact caused by and development be mitigated in accordance with CEQ3. Policy H2.2 Grading and Excavation Activities Continue to maintain sources of information regarding paleontological and archeological sites and the names and addresses of responsible organizations and qualified individuals, who can analyze, classify, record, and preserve paleontological or archeological findings. Require a qualified paleontologist /archeologist to monitor all grading and /or excavation where there is a potential to affect cultural, archeological or paleontological resources. If these resources are found, the applicant shall implement the recommendations of the paleontologist / archeologist, subject to the approval of the City Planning Department. Policy H2.3 Cultural Organizations Notifi cultural organizations, including Native American organizations, of proposed developments that have the potential to adversely impact cultural resources. Allow representatives of such groups to monitor grading and /or excavation of development sites. Policy H2.4 Paleontological or Archaeological Materials Require new development to donate scientifically valuable paleontological or archaeological materials to a responsible public or private institution with a suitable repository, located within c�.— Nexvporr Beach, or Orange Counrv, whenever possible. HIS70RICAL RESOJRCES 8 Arts and Cultural Resources INTRODUCTION Arts and cultural activities play an important role in community life and have been a valued component of Newport Beach for over 125 years. Newport Beach has a aide range of art and cultural organizations, resources, attractions, and activities that are a source of community' pride and enrichment. These achievements have evolved over time and have been the result of the dedication and involvement of numerous individuals, groups, and organizations. However, without intervention, coordination, preservation and promotion, art and cultural activities and resources can easily be lost through destruction, indifference, or through unintended land use decisions or policies. The goals and policies of the Arts and Culture Chapter are intended to be a guide for meeting the future cultural needs of the communin-. Future challenges in Newport Beach require maximizing the community's cultural arts potential by coordinating with various community groups, businesses, agencies, citizens and the City' to create an active and cohesive cultural and arts programs. The Chapter is intended to serve as a mechanism for integrating these resources in order to provide improved and expanded arts and cultural facilities and programs to the community. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS Cultural Arts Organizations and Programs Neaport Beach's nonprofit arts community includes a broad array of organizations, and a substantial number of arts programs and activities. There is a diverse range of artistic disciplines and a strong focus on programs for children and vouch. Through its grant program, the City of Newport Beach distributes funds to arts organizations on a yearly basis, xvhich enables them to expand their cultural programs offered in the community. Through its Department of Recreation and Senior Services, the City also provides year -round educational programs for adults and children in music, dance, arts and r crafts, and drama. ' Newport Beach's arts community also contains various private and nonprofit arts organizations and arts groups. These groups include the Newrport Beach Film Festival, Newport Theatre Arts Center, Baroque Music Festival, Newport Beach Arts Foundation and the Neyvport Beach Theatre Compare. Newport Theatre Arts Center This non - profit community theatre company provides a variety of theatrical productions throughout the year The plays and shows are affordable to all economic segments of this community and offer residents a unique opportunity to attend or participate in theatrical productions, ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 1 City of Newport Beach Arts Commission The City of Newport Beach Arts Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters pertaining to artistic, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the City. Established in 1972, as the Newport Beach Arts Committee and in 19/4 in the City Charter as the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, the Commission recommends to the City Council ordinances, rules, and regulations as it mar deem necessary for die 01 ; z administration and preservation of the arts, performing arts, and historical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the IL community. The Arts Commission, working with staff in the Cultural Arts Office, provides free or low -cost programs for cultural enrichment including temporary art exhibits at City Hall and the Central Library, juried art exhibitions, permanent art collections for City- facilities, summer concert in the park series, arts lectures for the public, cultural festivals, and performances, educational seminars and workshops. nasayosnr G000 Friends. Located In front of the Central Library, this Japanese friendship statue was a gift from Newport Beach's sister City Okazaki, Japan. It depicts two children embracing and sits on a large granite base with a plaque describing the piece and declaring the citizens of Newport Beach and Okazaki as friends. The :Arts Commission also participates in the designation of historical landmarks, and reviews design elements for public sculpture, fountains, murals, benches, and other fixtures. Performing and Visual Arts Facilities The primary performing arts facilities in Newport Beach are those that are associated with local cultural arts organizations and programs. They include the Newport Theatre _Arts Center and die Orange Courtly - Museum of Art, which has an auditorium that seats 130 people. Local schools have auditoriums and other facilities that can be used as performing arts spaces, such as Loats Auditorium at Newport Harbor High School. In addition, the Balboa Performing Arts Theater is a planned facility, which w-iIl seat approxitmately 350 people. Civic facilities in Newport Beach, such as the library and City Hall, have exhibition spaces that display the work of local artists. The Central Libran visual arts gallery displays different exhibitions of local artists monthly. The library also hosts a varied of programs for adults, Deluding Sunday musicals, an exhibitions, author appearances, lecture series, book discussions, and Internet workshops. ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 2 Museums In addition to the numerous galleries throughout the City, Newport Beach is also home to a varien7 of museums. Located in near the Fashion Island Shopping Center, the Orange County, Museum of Art, features modern and contemporary art. The museum houses a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, photograph-, and changing installations, all documenting California's artistic heritage. The Orange County Museum of Art moved to its current ocato- r Newport Center in 1977. The Museum serves as the premier visua, arts organ,zation in Orange County, and is especially noted for organizing Important exhibitions of contemporary art Events and Festivals The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is located in the "Pride of Newport, "a 190 -foot paddle wheeler docked in Newport Harbor. The museum focuses on industrial and recreational history and features local photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. Sherman LibranT for California Histon, located in Corona del Mar, features detailed exhibits on the histonT of the Pacific southwest, as well as a public garden. The Newport Sports Collection 1\1useum, located in :Newport Center offers several educational programs to motivate youth ro star in school and be active in athletics. Various festivals and events occur throughout the Near in :Newport Beach. Some of these attractions include the New-port Beach jazz festival, Concerts in the Parks hosted by the City- Arts Commission, Newport Beach Festival of the Arts, Shakespeare by the Sea, Balboa Island Art Walk-, Southern California Plein Air Painters Association (SOCalPAPA), yearly Sandcastle contest, the countywide Imagination Celebration, and the Newport Beach Film Festival. GOALS AND POLICIES Goals CA i Participation in Culture and Cultural Arts Active and vital arts and cultural activities and programs that enrich the community. Policy CA 1.1 Public Projects e c f� -the incorporation of public art i;.to ;t public projects that enhance the Citv's community character as well as its built environment, through public art donations. and working with local artists, students, and community- groups to create public art projects. - ..... t 71--i> ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 3 Policv CA 1.2 Private Projects T(`IIi..:iz ;_ c... CiI:.:_:C:. \: ,.CCC' "' "" ' � ino:, pr}rate public an i t-o the dcvel, a, :ne;t. Policy CA 1.32 Promotion of Cultural Arts fleae!. ,. .�,. _ _...... ..3n �3. � �-- -'tT�. `r.�.c�i =i�:� cY"i —bcii tl 3 :':, :.r •••.. ne- . Policy CA 1.43 Events and Programs Encourage the continuation and expansion of cultural arts events and programs such as festivals, seminars, workshops, concerts in the parks, and community cultural festivals. Policy CA 1.54 Arts Education Partner with the community to encourage and strengthen arts education for children, South, adults and senior in the Cih,. Goal CA 2 Provision of Physical Facilities Adequate physical facilities and venues that support cultural art programs. Policy CA 2.1 Facilities Explore opportunities to accommodate current or emerging cultural arts programs a-ithin existing and new facilities bs working with community" groups for sharing of performance and exhibit space and considering the potential for new facilities. Policy CA 2.2 Shared Venues Continue the use of shared exhibit space for the display of arts exhibitions such as the Central Library and City Hall. Goal CA 3 Funding Establish.A a broad range of public and private funding sources to support cultural arts goals and activities. Policy CA 3.1 Public and Private Sources Support the efforts of non - profit, private and community organ zat ons to apply" for public and private grants and promote donations to support arc and cultural activities. Policy CA 3.2 Volunteer Opportunities Promote and support volunteer opportunities for public involvement in arts and cultural programs and events. ARTS AND CJ! TJRAL RESOURCES 4 Policy CA 3.3 Additional Resources Utilize cultural resources outside of Neu-port Beach. Continue to promote the Newport Beach Sister City Association and other cultural exchange programs. Policy CA 3.4 Cultural Tourism Policy CA 3. Promote cultural any hi— lrig tourism in Newport Beach to attract visitors and tourists interested in cultural events. M ,eVtl I ARTS AND CULTURAL RAL RESOURCES I Safety INTRODUCTION The priman, goal of the Safety- Element is to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from natural and human - induced hazards. This Safety Element recognizes and responds to public health and safety risks that could cause exposure to the residents of Newport Beach. Implementation of city, county, and state emergency response and mutual aid plans «-ill enable the communin to avert or minimize impacts to the extent practical and feasible, as well as allow restoration of the Cin- in a timely manner after an event. This element specifically addresses coastal hazards, geologic hazards, seismic hazards, flood hazards, w'ildland and urban fire hazards, hazardous materials, aviation hazards, and disaster planning. As discussed below, the npe and location of hazards have been identified in th s element, as well as policies and programs to minimize impacts. CONTEXT Coastal Hazards Newport Beach is susceptible to low - probability- but high -risk events such as tsunamis, and two. more common, isolated hazards such as storm surges and coastal erosion. Each of these has a potential to significantly impact Newport Beach residents and the built environment. Figure l shows potential tsunami inundation areas, and areas subject to coastal erosion. Tsunamis and Rogue Waves. Newport Beach is generally protected from most distantly generated tsunamis by the Channel Islands and Point Arguello, except for those generated in the Aleutian Islands, off the coast of Chile, and possible off the coast of Central America. Nevertheless, since the early 1500s, more than thirty tsunamis have been recorded in Southern California, and at least six of these caused damage in the area, although not necessarily in Newyport Beach. Tsunamis generated in the Alaskan region take approximately six hours to arrive in the Southern California area, while tsunamis generated off the Chilean coast take 12 to 15 hours. Given those tnnefrarnes, coastal communities in Southern California can receive adequate warning, allowing them to implement evacuation procedures. Alternatively, very little warning rime, if anv, can be expected from locally generated tsunamis. Locally generated tsunamis caused by offshore faulting or landsliding immediately offshore from Newport Beach are possible, and these tsunamis have the potential to be worst -case scenarios for the coastal communities in Orange County. Modeling off the Santa Barbara coast suggests that locally generated tsunamis can cause waves betwyeen 2 and 20 meters (6 to 60 feet) high, and that these could impact the coastline with almost no warning, within minutes of the causative earthquake or slump. Areas xvidnin Newport Beach that are most likely to be impacted by a tsunami include West Newport, Balboa Peninsula, Lido lsle, Balboa Island, and Upper Newport Bay. Rogue waves are ven high wares that arise unexpectedly in the open ocean. These waves are difficult to plan for as dhev are unpredictable. Rogue waves have historically impacted the Orange Count: coast and have the potential to impact Newport Beach in the future. S�FFT' S/ 7� � — DRAFT, 9126105 Storm Stages. Unlike tsunamis, which can occur anytime, storm surges are associated with inclement weather. Given that during inclement weather a lot less people are expected to be at the beach, storm surges are more likely to impact residents than tourists, and the potential number of casualties can be expected to be significantly less. The most common problem associated with storm surges is flooding of low -lying areas, including structures. This is often compounded by intense rainfall and strong winds. If a storm surge occurs during high tide, the flooded area can be significant. Coastal flooding in Newport Beach occurred in the past when major storms, many of these El Nino Southern Oscillation events, impacted the area. Storm surging associated with a tropical storm has been reported only once in the history of Newport Beach, in 1939. This suggests that the hazard of cyclone- induced storm surges has a low probability of occurrence. Nevertheless, this incident caused millions of dollars in damage to Newport Beach. Storm surge events affect development along the ocean, and to a lesser extent, Newport Bay. Coastal Erosion. Newport Beach has a variety of coastal features ranging from replenished beach sands in West New m port, to steep bluffs comprised of sandstone and siltstone to the south of Corona del Mar. Significant coastal bluff retreat, bluff -top erosion, gullying, and beach erosion are occurring along the eastern Newport shoreline, and the rates of erosion are dependent on the underlying geologic units and their different responses to the weathering effects of water (including rain and waves), gravity, and wind. Coastal erosion occurs as a result of natural processes such as long -shore drift, storm surge, and sea level rise. Sea bluff erosion occurs as a result of processes that impact both the bottom and top of the cliffs. Pounding of the wares during high tide and storm surges causes considerable damage to the bottom of the bluffs. If the sediments exposed in this zone are soft and highly erodible, eventual collapse of the bluff can occur as it is undercut by wave action. Uncontrolled surface runoff, if allowed to flow over the top of the bluffs, can cause extensive erosion in the form of rills and gullies. During wet years, large canyons can develop quickly, often as a result of a single storm. Unchecked foot and vehicular traffic and rodent burrowing can also cause significant damage at the top of the bluffs. Increased irrigation associated with agricultural and residential watering can lubricate fine- grained layers in the sediments or bedrock forming the cliffs, leading to failure as a result of landsliding. The protection of the beaches from coastal erosion, through effective structural devices and sand replenishment, provides more than just a wider beach; it serves as a buffer zone that provides protection from tsunami run -up or storm surges, especially in areas where there are no dune deposits in front of residential or commercial development. Geologic Hazards The geologic diversity of Newport Beach is strongly related to tectonic movement along the San Andreas Fault and its broad zone of subsidiary faults. This, along with sea level fluctuations related to changes in climate, has resulted in a landscape that is also diverse in geologic hazards. Geologic hazards are generally defined as surficial earth processes that have the potential to cause loss or harm to the community or the environment. Slope failures. Slope failures often occur as elements of interrelated natural hazards in which one event triggers a secondary event such as a storm- induced mudflow. Slope failure can occur on natural and man -made slopes. The City's remaining natural hillsides and coastal bluff areas are generally vulnerable to slope failures that include: San Joaquin Hills; and bluffs along Upper Newport Bay, Newport Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean. Despite the abundance of landslides and SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 2 new development in the San Joaquin Hills, damage from slope failures in Newport Beach has been small compared to other hillside communities. This can probably be attributed to the development of strict hillside grading ordinances, sound project design that avoid severely hazardous areas, soil engineering practices, and effective agency review of hillside grading projects. Compressible Soils. Compressible soils underlie a significant part of the City, typically in the lowland areas and in canyon bottoms. "I'hese are generally young sediments of low density with variable amounts of organic materials. Under the added weight of fill embankments or buildings, these sediments will settle, causing distress to improvements. Low - density soils, if sandy in composition and saturated with water, will also be susceptible of the effects of liquefaction during a moderate to strong earthquake. Expansive Soils. Some of the geologic units in the Newport Beach area, including both surficial soils and bedrock, have fine- grained components that are moderate to highly expansive. These materials may be present at the surface or exposed by grading activities. Man -made fills can also be expansive, depending on the soils used to construct them. Seismic Hazards The City of Newport Beach is located in the northern part of the Peninsular Ranges Province, an area that is exposed to risk from multiple earthquake fault zones. 'I'he highest risks originate from the Newport- Inglewood fault zone, the Whittier fault zone, the San Joaquin Hills fault zone, and the Elysian Park fault zone, each with the potential to cause moderate to large earthquakes that would cause ground shaking in Newport Beach and nearby communities. Earthquake - triggered geologic effects also include surface fault rupture, landslides, liquefaction, subsidence, and seiches. Earthquakes can also lead to urban fires, dam failures, and toxic chemical releases, all man - related hazards. Figure 3 shows areas within Newport Beach that are subject to liquefaction and landslides. Liquefaction. Strong ground shaking can result in liquefaction. Liquefaction, a geologic process that causes ground failure, typically occurs in loose, saturated sediments primarily of sandy composition. Areas of Newport susceptible to liquefaction and related ground failure (i.e. seismically induced settlement) include areas along the coastline that includes Balboa Peninsula, in and around the Newport Bay and Upper Newport Bay, in the lower reaches of major streams in Newport Beach, and in the floodplain of the Santa Ana River. It is likely that residential or commercial development will never occur in many of the other liquefiable areas, such as Upper Newport Bay, the Newport Coast beaches, and the bottoms of stream channels. However, other structures (such as bridges, roadways, major utility lines, and park improvements) that occupy these areas are vulnerable to damage from liquefaction if mitigation measures have not been included in their design. Seismically Induced Slope Failure. Strong ground motions can also worsen existing unstable slope conditions, particularly if coupled with saturated ground conditions. Seismically induced landslides can overrun structures, people or property, sever utility lines, and block roads, thereby hindering rescue operations after an earthquake. Much of the area in eastern Newport Beach has been identified as vulnerable to seismically induced slope failure. Approximately 90 percent of the land from Los '1'rancos Canyon to State Park boundary is mapped as susceptible to landsliding by the California Geologic Survey. Additionally, the sedimentary bedrock that crops out in the San SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 3 Joaquin Hills is locally highly weathered. In steep areas, strong ground shaking can cause slides or rockfalls in this material. Rupture along the Newport - Inglewood Fault Zone and other faults in Southern California could reactivate existing landslides and cause new slope failures throughout the San Joaquin Hills. Slope failures can also be expected to occur along stream banks and coastal bluffs, such as Big Canyon, around San Joaquin Reservoir, Newport and Lipper Newport Bays, and Corona del Mar. Flood Hazards Flooding can be a destructive natural hazard, and is a recurring event. Flood hazards in Newport Beach can be classified into two general categories: flash flooding from small, natural channels; and more moderate and sustained flooding from the Santa Ana River and San Diego Creek. The 100- and 500 -year flood zones have been identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and include the low -ping areas in West Newport at the base of the bluffs, the coastal areas which surround Newport Bay and all low -hying areas adjacent to Upper Newport Bay. 100 - and 500 -year flooding is also anticipated to occur along the lower reaches of Coyote Canyon, in the lower reaches of San Diego Creek and the Santa Ana Delhi Channel, and in a portion of Buck Gully. Most flooding along these second- and third -order streams is not expected to impact significant development. However, flooding in the coastal areas of the City- will impact residential and commercial zones along West Newport, the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island and the seaward side of Pacific Coast Highway. Figure 3 shows the 100- and 500 -year flood zones. In addition, seismically induced inundation, which refers to flooding that results when water retention structures fail due to an earthquake, can also occur in the City. Portions of Newport Beach are threatened by flooding from Prado Dam, Santiago Creek Reservoir, Villa Park Reservoir, San Joaquin Reservoir, Big Canyon Reservoir, and Harbor View Reservoir. Seismicallv induced inundation can also occur if strong ground shaking causes structural damage to aboveground water tanks. Currently, there are no above- ground water tanks in the City. Various flood control measures have helped mitigate flood damage in the City, including reservoirs in the San Joaquin Hills and Santa Ana Mountain foothills, and channel alterations for the Santa Ana River. These structures help regulate flow in the Santa Ana River, San Diego Creek, and smaller streams and hold back some of the flow during intense rainfall period that could otherwise overwhelm the storm drain system in Newport Beach. Flre Hazards Wildland Fires. The City- of Newport Beach defines a wildland fire hazard area as any geographic area that contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather, and structure density that potentially increases the possibility of -wildland foes. The eastern portion of the City and portions of the :Newport Beach region and surrounding areas to the north, east, and southeast include grass- and brush - covered hillsides with significant topographic relief that facilitate the rapid spread of fire, especially if fanned by coastal breezes or Santa Ana winds. Fire susceptibility in Newport Beach is shown in Figure 4. In those areas identified as susceptible to wildland fire, land development is governed by special State codes. In addition, the Fire Department enforces locally developed regulations which reduce the amount and continuity of fuel (vegetation) available, firewood storage, debris clearing, proximity of vegetation to structures and other measures aimed at "Hazard Reduction." SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 4 New construction and development are further protected by local amendments to the Uniform Building Code. These amendments, which are designed to increase the fire resistance of a building, include: protection of exposed eaves, non - combustible construction of exterior walls, protection of openings, and the requirement for Class "A" fireproof roofing throughout the City. Additionally, a "Fuel Modification" plan aimed at reducing fire encroachment into structures from adjacent vegetation must be developed and maintained. Urban Fires. Many factors contribute to an area being at risk of structural fires in terms of the local fire departments capabilities to control them, including the construction size and type, built - in protection, density of construction, street widths, and occupancy size. The City's daytime population levels may also add to the congestion and difficulty of ingress and egress of emergency response vehicles. Many of the structures in the older portions of the City, some dating back to the 1930s, are susceptible to urban fires. These areas were built to older building standards and fire codes, made from non - fire - resistive construction materials, and built with no internal sprinklers and other fire safety systems in place. These areas include Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Corona del Mar. Newport Beach has over 30 high -rise buildings that were constructed since the 1960s, four of which are not sprinklered: 3121 West Coast Highway, 601 Lido Park Drive, 400 Newport Center Drive, and 611 Lido Park Drive. Geography is also a factor to fire safety in the City. Upper and Lower Neil-port Bay essentially divide the City into two regions, with approximately one -third of the Fire Department assets located west of the bay, and the remaining assets east of the bay. Connection between these two sides is provided by only a limited number of roadways (Pacific Coast Highway in the south, Bristol Street and the 73 Freeway on the north), making it difficult for fire stations on both sides of the bajv to support each other during multiple alarm emergencies. Failure of the bridge connectors on any of these roadways as a result of an earthquake, for example, would hinder emergency response from fire stations in east Newport Beach and Newport Coast into the densely populated areas of the City- west and south of the bay. Earthquake - induced fires have the potential to be the worst -case fire- suppression scenarios for a community, because an earthquake can cause multiple ignitions distributed over a broad geographic area. There are some older sections in Newport Beach where due to ground failure, breaks in the gas mains and the water distribution system could lead to a significant fire-after- earthquake situation. The City of Newport Beach has adopted the 2001 California Fire Code with City amendments and some exceptions. These provisions include construction standards in new structures and remodels, road widths and configurations designed to accommodate the passage of fire trucks and engines, and requirements for minimum fire flow rates for water mains. Hazardous Materials The state of California defines hazardous materials as substances that are toxic, ignitable or flammable, reactive, and /or corrosive. The state also defines hazardous materials as substances that show high acute or chronic toxicity, is carcinogenic (causes cancer), has bioaccumulative properties (accumulates in the body's tissues), is persistent in the environment, or is water reactive. The primary concern associated with a hazardous materials release is the short and /or long term effect to the public from exposure to the hazardous material. The best way to reduce SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 5 the liability for a hazardous material release is through regulation governing the storage, use, manufacturing and handling of hazardous materials. These regulations are typically issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but various local agencies are tasked with the responsibility of monitoring those facilities that use, store, transport, and dispose hazardous materials for compliance with the federal guidelines, or if applicable, with more stringent State guidelines. Following is a summary of hazardous material found in Newport Beach. Toxic Release Inventory. According to the EPA records, there is one facility in the Newport Beach area that is listed in the most recently available Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). TRI sites are known to release toxic chemicals into the air. The EPA closely monitors the emissions from these facilities to ensure that their annual limits are not exceeded. The South Coast Air Quality Management District also issues permits to facilities that emit chemicals, both toxic and non- toxic, into the atmosphere. These facilities include restaurants, hotels, dry - cleaners, and other small businesses. Hazardous Waste. According to the most recent EPA and City data available, there are two large quantity generators and approximately 115 small quantity generators in the Newport Beach area. The number of small quantity generators is expected to increase with increasing development in the City, since this list includes businesses like gasoline stations, dry- cleaners, and photo - processing shops. Leaking Underground Storage Tanks. According to data from the State Water Resources Control Board, 76 underground storage tank leaks have been reported in the Newport Beach area. Of these, 47 sites have been either cleaned up or deemed to be of no environmental consequence, leaving 39 cases that are still open and in various stages of the remediation process. None of the leaks that have been reported in the City have impacted a drinking source of ground water. The Orange County Environmental Health Department provides oversight and conducts inspections of all underground tank removals and installation of new tanks. Oil Fields. There is one oil field in the City of Newport Beach and one in its Sphere of Influence. Hazardous materials are often associated with these facilities, usually as a result of poor practices in the early days of exploration, when oil cuttings, brine water, and other by- products were dumped onto the ground. The development of oil fields for residential or commercial purposes typically involves a detailed study to identify any areas impacted by oil or other hazardous materials, and the remediation of the property prior to development. Methane Gas Mitigation Districts. Natural seepages of gas occur in the western and southwestern portions of the City. Methane gas associated with an abandoned landfill has also been reported near the City's northwestern corner. The City has implemented a series of Mitigation measures to reduce the hazard associated with methane gas. Hazards Overlay. Given the mixed -use character of Newport Beach, where residential and commercial uses reside relatively close to one another or often co- exist, facilities that generate, use, or store hazardous materials are often located near residential areas or near critical facilities, with the potential to impact these areas if hazardous materials are released into the environment at concentrations of concern. SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 6 Aviation Hazards John Wayne Airport UWA) generates nearly all aviation traffic above the City of Newport Beach. On an average business day, 150 commercial and 20 regional flights arrive at and depart from JWA. Newport Beach borders the southeastern portion of JWA. More than 95 percent of all airplanes take off and ascend over the City. Accidents with one or more fatalities involving commercial aircraft are rare events. However, in the event of an aviation hazard, pilots are instructed to follow Newport Bay away from residential or developed area. Any potential impact will be significantly reduced by coordinated response operations of all available emergency services. The airport is protected by an on -site airport fire service as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. This service is provided by Orange County Fire Station No. 33. In addition, the Orange County Fire Services Area Plan Annex contains a Marine (Air /Sea) Disaster Response Plan that establishes protocols for marine disasters in the harbor or ocean from either aircraft or boating accidents. This plan, which includes a county -wide mutual aid response to a disaster, would be implemented by the Newport Beach Fire Department. Three areas found to be of increased vulnerability to aviation hazards in die City are Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, and Upper Newport Bay. As previously discussed under Urban Fires, Balboa Island is susceptible to fire hazards due to the fact that structures were built prior to implementation of stringent fire codes. Additionally, access and egress is limited to a small bridge. In the event of a fire caused by an aviation accident, it could spread quickly. An aviation accident in Upper Newport Bay could create a significant ecological and economic hazard to the enviromnent. The recreational value of the City of Newport Beach with its more than 9,000 registered boats could be dramatically affected, and an aviation accident could significantly pollute the waterways. Disaster Planning Any potential hazard in the City resulting from a manmade or natural disaster may result in the need for evacuation of few or thousands of citizens of Newport Beach. Homeland Security has brought disaster awareness to the forefront of the maids of the community , safety officials, and City staff. The City of Newport Beach is currently using the Standardized Emergency Management System for emergency response in the City, where depending on the type of incident, several different agencies and disciplines may be called upon to assist with emergency response. agencies and disciplines that can be expected to be part of an emergence response team include medical, health, fire and rescue, police, public works, and coroner. additionally, policies and plans from the Orange County Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, the state's Mutual Aid Plan, and the state's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System would be implemented. Within the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD), the Disaster Preparedness Coordinator has updated the City s Emergency Management Plan, including the development and implementation of disaster training for employees. The Emergency Management Plan describes the different levels of emergencies, the local emergency management organization, and the specific responsibilities of each participating agency, government office, and City staff. A City- wide fire drill, which involves implementation of the Plan, is conducted annually. Currently, NBFD provides basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ALS) and emergency transportation utilizing the fire engines and ladder trucks housed in the Department's eight fire SAFETY— DRAFT, 9126105 7 stations along with the paramedics housed in three of those stations. While the NBFD has the immediate capability of providing ALS sendce at three simultaneous incidents, there is an occasional need for additional ALS units. Additional ALS service is provided by nearby and adjoining public agencies by means of cooperative automatic aid agreements. Emergency transportation beyond the capability of the department is provided by private ambulance companies. Mass casualty incidents, those incidents usually involving three or more critical patients require the implementation of the Orange County Fire Services Operational Plan Annex "'Multi- Casualr Incident Response Plan." This Plan is an organizational plan that aids in assigning treatment teams and quickly moving patients off scene to appropriate receiving centers in an expeditious and organized manner. The multi- casualty plan is intended to be implemented during anv multi casualty incident, such as multiple vehicle accidents, aviation accidents, hazardous materials incidents, high -rise fires, and so forth. Although the system has been designed to be used with as few as three patients, it can be expanded to an infinite number as it becomes necessary. Lastly, in the event of a disaster, the City's Emergence Operations Center can be opened. The center has undergone a series of considerable upgrades and improvements. Training for the residents ivitlnin the City continues through the Communitv Emergence Response Team program. The continued development of the community's disaster preparedness efforts will aid the residents of Newport Beach in an areawide disaster by fostering a citY141de culture of "preparedness." GOALS AND POLICIES Coastal Hazards Goal S1 Adverse effects of coastal hazards related to tsunamis and rogue waves will be minimized. Policy S1.1 Review local and distant tsunami inundation maps for Newport Beach and adjacent coastal communities as they are developed to identify susceptible areas and plan evacuation routes. Policy S1.2 Participate in any regional effort to develop and implement workable response plans that the City's emergency services can adopt immediately for evacuation in the case of a tsunami warning. Policy S1.3 Prepare and deploy a system of tsunami detection and early warning systems. Policy SIA Made tsunami e.acuatiog route inferr?atie; -a part of any -eve ail evaeuation Feute sign program irnpiemeRted iR the ("t. Evacuation route-s off of the peninsula and islands an the Bay Shn-uld be CleaO, posted. An evaeuat;en route traffic RitGFin Y .. m tl+-+T n r'rl ea. real tim ,.I nor�tr�v.'r'or'r- €lie #aff e fle.. shGuld bee�sldered. Policy S1.5 Continue projects like the Surfside- Sunset /West Newport Beach Replenishment program to maintain beach width. Wide beaches provide critical protection against tsunami run -up for structures along the oceanfront. SAFETY—DRAFT, 9126105 8 Policy S1.6 Develop and implement a tsunami educational program for residents, visitors, and people who work in the susceptible areas. Goal S2 Adverse effects of coastal hazards related to storm surges and seiches will be minimized. Policy S2.1 Prepare and periodically update (every 5 years) comprehensive wave up- Policy S2.7 Require new or remodel of residential structures in areas susceptible to storm surge flood prone ;zones to-to raise floor elevations as required by n,.� o nbui.ldi,.n�g codes.^ m of three feet. P`eiiuy S2.8 Coptrnue -to enfvree pelioies that prohibit the - . . or other hard devices to prGttect public property from rr sofg -es, SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 rush and impact reports for shoreline and coastal bluff areas subject to wave action that will be made available to applicants for new development on a beach or coastal bluff property. Policy S2.2 Develop and implement shoreline management plans for shoreline areas subject to wave hazards and erosion. Shoreline management plans should provide for the protection of private property, public improvements, coastal access, public opportunities for coastal recreation, and coastal resources. Policy S2.3 Continue to utilize temporary sand dunes in shoreline areas to protect buildings and infrastructure from wave up -rush, while minimizing significant impacts to coastal access and resources. Policy S2.4 Encourage the use of sand dunes with native vegetation as a protective device in beach areas. Policy S2.5 Encourage the use of nonstructural methods, such as dune restoration and sand nourishment, as alternatives to shoreline protective structures. Policy S2.6 Maintain and regularly clean out storm drains in low lying areas, as necessary, such that flood waters can be effectively conveyed away from structures. Policy S2.7 Require new or remodel of residential structures in areas susceptible to storm surge flood prone ;zones to-to raise floor elevations as required by n,.� o nbui.ldi,.n�g codes.^ m of three feet. P`eiiuy S2.8 Coptrnue -to enfvree pelioies that prohibit the - . . or other hard devices to prGttect public property from rr sofg -es, SAFETY — DRAFT, 9126105 Goal S3 Adverse effects of coastal erosion and storm surges to people and property will be minimized, when feasible. Policy S3.1 Prepare and periodically update comprehensive studies of seasonal and long -term shoreline change, episodic and chronic bluff retreat, flooding, and local changes in sea levels, and other coastal hazard conditions. Policy S3.2 Continue to monitor beach width and elevations and analyze monitoring data to establish approximate thresholds for when beach erosion or deflation will reach a point that it could expose the backshore development to flooding or damage from storm waves. Policy S3.3 Develop and implement a comprehensive beach replenishment program to assist in maintaining beach width and elevations. Analyze monitoring data to determine nourishment priorities, and try to use nourishment as shore protection, in lieu of more permanent hard shoreline armoring options. Policy S3.4 Maintain existing groin fields and jetties and modify as necessary to eliminate or mitigate adverse effects on shoreline processes. Policy S3.5 Permit revetments, breakwaters, groins, harbor channels, seawalls, cliff retaining walls and other structures altering natural shoreline processes or retaining walls when required to serve coastal- dependent uses or to protect existing structures or public beaches in danger from erosion and when designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse impacts on local shoreline sand supply. Policy S3.6 Design and site protective devices to minimize impacts to coastal resources, minimize alteration of natural shoreline processes, provide for coastal access, minimize visual impacts, and eliminate or mitigate adverse Polley S3T— impacts on local shoreline sand supply. Diseeurage devices land shereline prateetive on public- protect pFivate ..h Site design devices far Policy S3.78 prepeFty,'development. and any p e - m s ar landward as possible Limit the use of protective devices to the minimum required to protect existing development and prohibit their use to enlarge or expand areas for new development or for new development. "Existing development" for purposes of this policy shall consist only of a principle structure, e.g. residential dwelling, required garage, or second residential unit, and shall not include accessory or ancillary structures such as decks, patios, pools, tennis courts, cabanas, stairs, landscaping etc. Policy S3.89 Require property owners to record a waiver of future shoreline protection for new development during the economic life of the structure (75 years) as a condition of approval of a coastal development permit for new development on a beach or shoreline that is subject to wave action, erosion, flooding, landslides, or other hazards associated with development on a beach or bluff. Shoreline protection may be permitted to protect existing structures that were legally constructed prior to the certification of the LCP, unless a SAFETY— DRAFT, 9126105 10 waiver of future shoreline protection was required by a previous coastal development permit. Policy 53.230 Site and design new structures to avoid the need for shoreline and bluff protective devices during the economic life of the structure (75 years} unless an environmentally acceptable design to stabilize the bluff and prevent bluff retreat is devised, Policy 53.1031 Require that applications for new development with the potential to be impacted or impact coastal erosion to include slope stability analyses and erosion rate estimates provided by a licensed Certified Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer,, Policy 53.1132 Require new development adjacent to the edge of coastal bluffs to incorporate drainage improvements, irrigation systems, and /or native or drought- tolerant vegetation into the design to minimize coastal bluff recession. Seismic and Geologic Hazards Goal S4 Adverse effects caused by seismic and geologic hazards will be minimized by reducing the known level of risk to loss life, personal injury, public and private property damage, economic and social dislocation, and disruption of essential services. Fern development. Relies 54.1 Require . el' ehle ' applications � nn etent'el geologic geele.r'e /se'ls /geeteehn'eel study hazards affecting the ed project where , in a-eas i "a' identifies any geelagiG e'tc measwes. and contains astatement proposed development hazard. Require eh reports to he Engirt ng Geelogis .itigat'e the is fer le that project site suitable e<e .l e nt , 'it he ceFn Frn... eele signed by a Heensed Certified Engine to and subject Feview an Policy S4.12 Continue to regularly update building and fire codes to provide for Feflee the available standards f9r seismic safety design. Policy S4.24 Continue to require the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings during remodels to minimize damage in the event of seismic or geologic hazards. Peliev 54.5 P,Ir.e.,.,h�.ibit the laeatien of nekr ossea � fac i e within _areas t- vet+ +a dkeefl; be a feeted by n or geologic hazards: Policy T and facilities For the elder) pepulatiDn, _within Inn feet t. astive and potentially active fau4s, SAFETY— DRAFT, 9126105 11 Policy S4.3f Encourage ERsure -that existing essential facilities that have been built in or on seismic and geological hazards are upgraded and maintained in order to prevent and reduce loss. Flood Hazards Goal S5 The potential risk of flood hazards to human life and public and private property will be reduced. Policy 55.1 Require that all new development within 100- and 500 -year floodplains incorporate sufficient measures to mitigate flood hazards aeus+ag is design et n site drainage ,sterns that are .1rtJJ i��,,.....ln dr�nage s ,ste n Made of the site s nL..F.- 'deer HQt"}rnpaet adjaceRt propeF4 es. and build ngs ape elevated: Policy 55.2 Implement flood warning systems and evacuation plans for areas that are already developed within 100- and 500 -year flood zones. Policy 55.3 Policy 55.4 Fire Hazards Require that all new facilities storing, using, or otherwise involved with substantial quantities of onsite hazardous materials within flood zones comply with standards of elevation, anchoring, and flood proofing, and hazardous materials are stored in watertight containers. Require stormwater detention basins, where appropriate, to reduce the potential risk of flood hazards. Goal S6 Damage to people and property caused by wildfires and urban fires will be minimized. n-ey management a ,ese..-.s Policy 56.12 Review the adequacy of the water storage capacity and distribution network, in the event of a natural disaster, on a regular basis. Policy 56.23 Apply hazard reduction, fuel modification, and other methods to reduce wildfire hazards to existing and new development in urban wildiand interface areas. Policy 56.34 Site and design new development to avoid the need to extend fuel modification zones into sensitive habitats. Policy 56.45 Use fire - resistive, native plant species from the City- approved plant list in i fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. Policy 56.56 Prohibit invasive ornamental plant species in fuel modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. JPolicy 56.6-7 Continue to maintain a database of parcels in urban wildiand interface areas. SAFETY— DRAFT, 9126105 12 Policy S6.78 Continue annual inspections of parcels in the urban wildland interface areas and, if necessary, direct the property owner to bring the property into compliance with fire inspection standards. lPolicy S6.89 Continue to regularly update building and fire codes to pro, ide rcrFGf «° ds for fire safety design. Per cy 56,10 - �— �6Rt . . " G6i- , iw R7'nto � 'm2= their pFeperties to uee the fire clanger. apd-te maintain a fire landseape. Policy S6.934 Encourage owners of non- sprinkiered properties, especially high- and mid - rise structures, to retrofit their buildings and include internal fire sprinklers. Hazardous Materials Goal S7 Exposure of people and the environment to hazardous materials associated with methane gas extraction, oil operations, leaking underground storage tanks, and hazardous waste generators will be minimized. Policy S7.1 Require proponents of projects in known areas of contamination from oil operations or other uses to perform comprehensive soil and groundwater contamination assessments in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials standards, and if contamination exceeds regulatory action levels, require the proponent to undertake remediation procedures prior to grading and development under the supervision of the County Environmental Health Division, County Department of Toxic Substances Control, or Regional Water Quality Control Board (depending upon the nature of any identified contamination). Policy S7.2 Ensure that prior to approval of any development within identified methane gas districts are designed consistent with the requirements of the Municipal Code. are Gonsistent with Ghapter 1 F FF of the Ne....era Be--h Municipal Code: Policy S7.3 Educate residents and businesses about how to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials, including using safer non -toxic equivalents. Policy S7.4 Minimize the potential risk of contamination to surface water and groundwater resources and implement remediation efforts to any resources adversely impacted by urban activities. Policy S7.5 Develop and implement strict land use controls, performance standards, and structure design standards including development setbacks from sensitive uses such as schools, hospitals, day care facilities, elder care facilities, residential uses, and other sensitive uses, if it is determined that a hazardous materials management facility or hazardous waste collection center is required. Policy S7.6 Require all users, producers, and transporters of hazardous materials and wastes to clearly identify the materials that they store, use, or transport, SAFETY — DRAFT, 9/26105 13 and to notify the appropriate City, County, State and Federal agencies in the event of a violation. Aviation Hazards Goal S8 Impacts to residents, property, and the environment from aviation - related hazards will be minimized. Policy 58.1 Designate staging areas and rendezvous points for mutual aid agencies and procedure to escort outside ambulances, fire companies, and other relevant emergency vehicles to the incident site, and casualty collection points. Policy 58.2 Provide a formalized Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training program Policy 59.1 Review and update, as necessary, the City's Emergency Management Plan on an annual basis. SAFETY— DRAFT, 9126105 14 (including airport and aircraft familiarization, fuel fire extinguishment, hazards associated with airplanes and aircraft cargo, safety procedure, aviation communications, evacuation, and rescue operations) for all firefighters and Chief Fire Officers in Newport Beach. Policy 58.3 Provide Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting awareness training for all Newport Beach emergency personnel on a regular basis. Policy 58:4— Develop, kmplemen't. and citywide aviatien Fg i Policy S8.5 Conduct semprehensive exe eises an niass sasualty nts ', , area petentia4} at !: that roll :d. aFeas eh as Upper and Lower Newt B Balboa island, Main Channel) the and with participation of all avadab;e agen6es, jwisdictlan sand resources, Policy 58.46 Implement policies outlined in the Orange County Fire Services Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, and the California Fire Service and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid Plan. Policy 58.5-7 Develop clear mutual aid agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with the airport fire service, county emergency and law enforcement agencies, United States Coast Guard, private ferry providers, and other potential resources. Policy 58.68 8Oppose any facility expansions that woulder increase in air operations proposed by John Wayne Airport except those described in the Settlement Agreement and Extension., Disaster Planning Goal SS Effective emergency response to natural or human - induced disasters that minimizes the loss of life and damage to property, while also reducing disruptions in the delivery of vital public and private services during and following a disaster will be implemented. Policy 59.1 Review and update, as necessary, the City's Emergency Management Plan on an annual basis. SAFETY— DRAFT, 9126105 14 Policy S9.2 Continue to conduct annual training sessions using the adopted emergency management systems. Policy 59.32 Ensure that the City's Emergency Management Plan provide for efficient and orderly notification and evacuation on a citywide basis. Policy 59.43 Ensure that all Newport Beach emergency services personnel are familiar with the Standardized Emergency Management System, Multi - Casualty Incident Response Plan, the County's Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan, the State's Mutual Aid Plan, the State's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, and any other relevant response plans. Policy 59.54 Coordinate with other urban area jurisdictions to execute a variety of exercises to test operational and emergency plans. Policy 59.65 Sponsor and support education programs pertaining to emergency /disaster preparedness and response protocols and procedures. Distribute information on about emergency planning to community groups, schools, religious institutions, and business associations. SAFETY- DRAFT, 9126105 15 Nmo.,t Beact,General Plan Uodate General Plan Update — Policy Meeting No.1 Historic Resources, Arts and Cultural Resources and Public Safety Elements For Planning Commission & City Council Consideration October 11, 2005 rvewnort Beach General Plan Update ^als and Policies A goal is a general direction - setter. It is an ideal future end related to public health, safety, or general welfare. A goal is a general expression of community values and therefore, may be abstract in nature. Consequently a goal is generally not quantifiable or time - dependent. Newport Beach General Plan Uotlate R ~ ^t* r;oals and PoliciP,� Examples: "Establish quiet 1: sidential streets" "To establish qua, -t residential streets" "Quiet residential streets" Newoort Beach General Plan Uotlate Drift( =nd Po'� A policy is a specific statement that guides decision - making. It indicates a commitment of the legislative body to a particular course of action. Language: "Shall" indicates unequivocal directive. "Should" signifies a less rigid directive. Use of the word "should" to give the impression of more commitment than actually intended is a common but unacceptable practice. Newport HeachGeneral Plan update historic Resom lement Background Optional Element, not mandated by the State New Element for the General Plan Program Goals and policies presented within this Chapter are intended to recognize, maintain, and protect the community's unique historical, cultural and archeological sites and structures. Nowoort Heach General Plan Update 4Y,.rI,- r:. Recognize and protect historically significant landmarks, sites and structures. Policies provide direction to create a historical resources Master Plan, that creates historic districts and maintains and updates the existing historical resources inventory, discourages demolition of existing structures, creates historical landmarks, encourages adaptive re- use and provides historical elements within new projects. Newport BeachGeneral Plan Update !fistoric Resources Eleni Identification and protection of important archeological and paleontological resources within the City. Policies direct new development and grading /excavation activities to protect and preserve archeological and paleontological resources; notify cultural organizations of potential impacts to cultural resources; and require donation of scientifically valuable paleontological / architectural materials. newoort BeachGeneral Plan Update s and CC c_-es Elemen Background Optional Element, not mandated by the State New Element for the General Plan Program The goals and policies are organized according to three categories: 1) Participation in Culture and Arts 2) Provision of Physical Facilities 3) Funding Newport Beach General Plan Uodate Arts and Cuitural Resour -.;:. i -,;:;, Active and vital arts and cultural activities and programs that enrich the community. Policies encourage the incorporation of public art into major projects through the creation of special districts that require the incorporation of public art, promote cultural arts awareness, encourage the continuation and expansion of events and programs, and partner with community groups to strengthen arts education. OIL New port Beach General Plan Uodate if Resources Elern-"+ Adequate physical facilities and venues that support cultural art programs. Policies direct the exploration of sharing performance and exhibit space and consider potential for new facilities, and continue the use of shared exhibit space for arts exhibitions such as the Central Library and City Hall. Newoort Beach General Plan Undate Arts and Cultural Resources Element Establish a broad range of public and private funding sources to support cultural arts goals and activities. Policies support the efforts of non - profit, private and community organizations to apply for grants and donations, promote volunteer opportunities, promote other cultural resources, promote cultural and historical tourism, and encourage the City Council to increase funding for the arts. Newoort Beach Gcnerai Plan Undate Background Mandated by the State Update of existing Element Goals and policies are intended to: Reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from: Coastal hazards, Seismic & Geologic Hazards, Flood Hazards, Fire Hazards, Hazardous Materials, and Aviation Hazards Respond to public health and safety risks through Disaster Planning Newoort Beath General Plan Untlate Ift IW Safety Elemen' Adverse effects of coastal hazards related to tsunamis and rogue waves are minimized. Policies include requiring identification of evacuation routes, implementing response plans, deploying an early tsunami detection system, implementing evacuation route signage, and educating visitors and residents on potential hazards. Newuc,t Beach General Plan Uooate Adverse effects of coastal hazards related to storm surges and seiches are minimized. Policies include implementing shoreline management plans, using structural and nonstructural methods to protect buildings on shore, and regularly cleaning out storm drains in low lying areas. Newport Beach General Plan Update Adverse effects of coastal erosion to people and property are minimized, when feasible. Policies include requiring monitoring of coastal hazard conditions, implementing a beach replenishment program, siting protective coastal devices to minimize impacts, and requiring analyses of potential coastal hazards exposure for new developments. AIMN Newport Beach Genera l Plan Update fety Ele Adverse effects caused by seismic and geologic hazards are minimized by reducing the known level of risk to loss life, personal injury, public and private property damage, economic and social dislocation, and disruption of essential services. Policies include requiring geotechnical studies for new developments, regularly updating building and fire codes, seismic retrofitting and strengthening of essential facilities, and careful siting of new essential facilities. Newport Beach General Plan update Safety Elemen The potential risk of flood hazards to human life and public and private property are reduced. Policies include requiring new development within 100- and 500 -year floodplains to mitigate flood hazards, implementing flood warning systems and evacuation plans, and complying with standards for use and storage of hazardous materials. Newport Reach General Plan Update Damage to people and property caused by wildfires and urban fires are minimized. Policies include requiring review of water storage capacity, hazard reduction, site and design of new development, use of fire - resistive vegetation, annual inspection of parcels in wildland interface areas, continuing to update building and fire codes, and encouraging fire sprinklers. Aft Newoort Beach General Plan Update Exposure of people and the environment to hazardous materials associated with methane gas extraction, oil operations, leaking underground storage tanks, and hazardous waste generators are minimized. Policies include requiring ground water and soil contamination assessment, education on the use of hazardous materials, the minimization of contamination of water resources, and implementation of development standards for sensitive uses. Newoort Beach General Plan Unnate safety Elem- Impacts to residents, property, and the environment from aviation - related hazards are minimized. Policies include requiring adequate training of emergency personnel, implementation of existing emergency and mutual aid plans, and opposition to any John Wayne Airport facility expansions. Newport Beach General Plan Update Effective emergency response to natural or human - induced disasters that minimizes the loss of life and damage to property. while also reducing disruptions in the delivery of vital public and private services during and following a disaster are implemented. Policies include continuing to update Emergency Preparedness Plan, provide training sessions, coordinate with other jurisdictions, and continuing to support educational programs.