HomeMy WebLinkAbout24 - Adoption of Local Hazards Mitigation Plan & Safety ElementCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 24
October 14. 2008
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Fire Department
Steve Lewis, Fire Chief, 644 -3101, slewis(a)nbfd.net
Planning Department
David Lepo, Planning Director, 949 - 644 -3200,
dlepo(a),city. newport- beach. ca. us
SUBJECT: Adoption of Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the
City of Newport Beach and General Plan Amendment No.
2008 -006 to Safety Element (PA2008 -131)
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the proposed draft Local Hazards Mitigation Plan and:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -_ approving the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP);
and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2008 -_ approving General Plan Amendment No. 2008 -006 to
the Safety Element (PA2008 -131).
DISCUSSION:
In October 2000, Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA 2000) to reinforce
the importance of hazard mitigation planning and emphasize planning for disasters
before they occur. This legislation stipulates that local communities must have an
approved mitigation plan in place prior to receiving certain types of pre- disaster
mitigation and post- disaster funds. These plans must demonstrate that proposed
mitigation measures are based on a sound planning process that accounts for the risks
to, and the capabilities of, the individual communities. The proposed Local Hazards
Mitigation Plan complies with this law, and is subject to receipt and approval by the
California Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
Disaster mitigation planning in the City of Newport Beach has been an ongoing process
since April 2002, when the City's Planning Department contracted with Earth
Consultants International, Inc. to prepare a Hazards Assessment Study that would be
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used as the base to update the Safety Element of the General Plan. In February 2007,
the City contracted again with Earth Consultants International, Inc. to prepare the City's
Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. The Newport Beach Local Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan is the result of a collaborative effort between various City Departments
and the consultant, Hoag Hospital, local citizens, and regional and state organizations.
Public participation played a key role in the development of the goals and action items.
This Plan builds on the work begun in 2002. The chapters on natural hazards are
updates of those in the Technical Report to the Safety Element, but additional
information on each of the hazards, formatted in accordance with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) requirements are included. The Plan works
in conjunction with other City plans, including the City's Safety Element of the General
Plan and the City's Emergency Management Plan. Any updates to the Plan will be
reflected in all affected plans and documents accordingly.
The mission of the Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is to promote sound public
policy designed to protect citizens, critical facilities, infrastructure, private property, and
the environment from natural hazards. The Plan identifies the hazards including
earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, strong winds, and unstable slopes that have
occurred or may occur in the City, and provide mitigation strategies, or action items,
designed to save lives and reduce the destruction of property. The plan has been
formulated to meet the federal law requirements and to serve as a reference document
and basis for hazard mitigation projects and grant applications for citywide hazard
mitigation programs.
The Plan is organized in three volumes. Each section of the Plan is described below.
Volume I: Mitigation Action Plan
Executive Summary: Five -Year Action Plan
The .Five -Year Action Plan provides an overview of the Hazard Mitigation Plan's
mission, goals, and action items. The Plan's action items are included in this section,
and address multi - hazard issues, as well as hazard - specific activities that can be
implemented to reduce risk and prevent loss from future natural hazard events.
Section 1: Introduction
The Introduction describes the background and purpose of developing the Local
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Newport Beach.
Section 2: Community Profile
This section presents the history, geography, demographics, and
socioeconomics of the City of Newport Beach, with emphasis on the census data
MA
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used in the loss estimation analyses. This section serves as a tool to provide an
historical perspective of natural hazards in the City, and a springboard to
understand how natural hazards can impact the City in the future.
Section 3: Risk Assessment
This section provides information on hazard identification, vulnerability and risk
associated with natural hazards in the City of Newport Beach.
Section 4: Multi-Hazard and Hazard - Specific Goals and Action Items
This section provides information on the process used to develop goals and
action items that cut across the five natural hazards addressed in the Local
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (the Multi- Hazard Action Items), and also includes
the hazard- specific action items. Section 4 is the 'Policy Document' that
establishes the specific action items that the City will undertake to reduce its risk
to natural hazards.
Section 5: Plan Maintenance
This section provides information on Plan implementation, monitoring and
evaluation.
Volume II: Hazard Specific Information
Hazard - specific information on five natural hazards is addressed in this Plan. Chronic
hazards, such as flooding, occur with some regularity and may be forecasted through
historic evidence and scientific methods. Catastrophic hazards do not occur with the
frequency of chronic hazards, but notwithstanding, they can have devastating impacts
on life, property, and the environment. In Southern California, because of its geology
and terrain, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, landslides and windstorms have the potential
to be catastrophic as well as chronic hazards.
The hazards addressed in the Plan include:
Section 6: Earthquakes
Section 7: Floods (including Mudflows, Catastrophic Inundation due to Failure
of Reservoirs, Coastal Flooding due to Storms, Tsunamis, Rogue
Waves, and Sea Level Rise)
Section 8: Wildfires
Section 9: Landslides and Slope Instability
Section 10: Windstorms (including Hurricanes)
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Each of the hazard - specific sections includes information on the history, hazard causes
and characteristics, hazard assessment, goals and action items, and local, state, and
national resources available to mitigate or reduce the impact of these hazards.
Volume III: Resources
The Plan appendices are designed to provide users of Newport Beach's Local Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan with additional information to assist them in understanding the
contents of the Mitigation Plan, and potential resources to assist them with
implementation.
Appendix A: Plan Resource Directory
This appendix provides a resource directory, which includes City, regional, State,
and national resources and programs that may be of technical and /or financial
assistance to the City of Newport Beach during Plan implementation.
Appendix B: Public Participation Process
This appendix includes specific information on the various public processes used
during development of the Plan.
Appendix C: Benefit Cost Analysis
This appendix describes FEMA's requirements for benefit cost analysis in natural
hazards mitigation, as well as various approaches for conducting economic
analysis of proposed mitigation activities.
Appendix D: List of Acronyms
This appendix provides a list of acronyms for City, regional, State, and federal
agencies and organizations that may be referred to within Newport Beach's Local
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix provides a glossary of terms used throughout the Plan.
Appendix F: California Disasters
This appendix lists major California disasters since 1950.
Appendix G: List of Dams
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This appendix provides a list of major dams and reservoirs in Orange County.
Appendix H: Maps
This appendix contains the maps referenced throughout the Plan.
Appendix I: References
This appendix contains a listing of references used in the preparation of the Plan.
Appendix J: Plan Adoption
Documentation regarding the formal adoption of the Plan
General Plan Amendment
Assembly Bill 2140, passed in August 2006, limits the amount the City may receive from
the California Disaster Act to 75% of post- disaster reimbursement costs unless the City
incorporates a Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP) into the Safety Element. When
incorporated, local jurisdictions may receive up to 100% of post- disaster reimbursement
costs for eligible projects. Eligible projects are determined by state and federal
governments on a case -by -case basis. The most efficient way to incorporate the LHMP
into the Safety Element is to adopt the most current version by reference so that future
changes to the LHMP will not require a General Plan amendment. Accordingly, the
LHMP is proposed to be included in the General Plan Safety Element by reference and
not included within the General Plan text. The following proposed Safety Element
changes are found in red on pages 11 -21 and 11 -31 in Attachment 4:
Under the Disaster Planning section on page 11 -21, insert a subset
paragraph:
LOCAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN The most current Local Hazards
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is, and as updated from time to time, will continue
to be incorporated in the Safety Element. The Safety Element and the
LHMP are complementary documents that work together to achieve the
ultimate goal to reduce the impacts on the community from a disaster.
Change the language of Policy S 9.6 Hazards Mitigation Plan on page 11-
31:
Develop and maintain a hazard mitigation plan that .,ri.,OGater. the use f
programs and- prvrecAs that,, when Will re-dune 4heimpasts.s on
the o nity front, natural er hiuman •.,dUGed disast.... Maintain and
update as necessary the most current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(LHMP) as part of the Safety Element. The LHMP advocates the use of
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programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce the impacts on
the community from a disaster. (imp 28.2)
On August 21, 2008, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending
City Council adoption of the General Plan Amendment incorporating the LHMP into the
Safety Element.
Funding Availability:
There are many recommended mitigation strategies in the Plan. There are varying costs
associated with each mitigation strategy. Any eventual implementation of these
strategies would still be on a funds available basis. If available funding does not permit
their accomplishment, there is no obligation created. However, if future federal
mitigation grants are obtained, the DMA 2000 plan will be used as a tool in prioritizing
which strategies are pursued
Prepared by:
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David Lepo
Planning Director
Attachments
1. Draft resolution for adopting LHMP
2. LHMP Executive Summary
Submitted by:
Steve L wis
Fire Chief
3. Draft resolution adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2008 -006 to the Safety
Element (PA2008 -131)
4. Safety Element Changes in red
5. August 21, 2008 Planning Commission Staff Report
Attachment 1
Draft Resolution for adopting LHMP
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH'S LOCAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP)
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach is subject to various natural hazards such
as earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, floods, strong winds, and landslides; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach seeks to maintain and enhance the City by
reducing the potential loss of life, property damage, and environmental impacts from
natural disasters, while accelerating economic recovery from those disasters; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all cities,
counties, and special districts to adopt a Local Hazards Mitigation Plan in order to be
eligible for and to receive disaster mitigation funding from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA); and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has prepared a Local Hazards Mitigation
Plan in order to promote sound public policy designed to protect citizens, critical
infrastructure, private property, and the environment from natural hazards. The Local
Hazards Mitigation Plan has been formulated to meet the federal law requirements, and
to serve as a reference document and basis for hazard mitigation projects and grant
applications for citywide hazard mitigation programs ; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach adopts the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan, and approves submittal of
the City of Newport Beach Local Hazards Mitigation Plan to the State of California
Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Adopted this day of 2008.
ATTEST:
LaVonne Harkless,
City Clerk
Mayor
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Attachment 2
LHMP Executive Summary
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Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Executive Summary
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Five -Year Action Plan
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires all counties, cities, and tribes in
the United States to complete a Local Hazards Mitigation Plan. These Plans are to identify the
hazards that have occurred or may occur in the study area, and provide mitigation strategies, or
action items, designed to save lives and reduce the destruction of property. The City of
Newport Beach has addressed this requirement by completing a Local Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan (the Mitigation Plan or "the Plan ") that describes and analyzes several issues of
concern to the City, including earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, strong winds, and
unstable slopes. Furthermore, the Plan provides resources and information, in addition to
action items and programs, that are meant to assist Newport Beach in reducing risk and
preventing loss from future natural hazard events. Per Federal requirements, this Plan is to be
reviewed and updated every five years.
How is the Plan Organized?
The Mitigation Plan contains a five -year action plan, background on the purpose and
methodology used to develop the Plan, a profile on Newport Beach, sections on natural hazards
that have occurred or have the potential to impact the City, and a number of appendices. All of
the sections are described in detail in Section 1, the Plan Introduction.
Who Participated in Developing the Plan?
The Newport Beach Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is the result of a collaborative effort
between various City Departments and their consultant, Hoag Hospital, local citizens, and
regional and state organizations. Public participation played a key role in the development of
goals and action items. Information regarding the various natural hazards that can impact the
City of Newport Beach has been made available to the public in a variety of forums since 5003,
when the City commissioned a report on the natural hazards to be used in updating the City's
Safety Element of the General Plan. This Plan builds on the work begun in 2003; the chapters
on natural hazards are updates of those in the Technical Report to the Safety Element, but
additional information on each of these hazards, formatted in accordance with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) requirements for these documents, is included
herein.
Presentations to various stakeholders have been made across the City, both as part of the
original Safety Element work, and for this project. The Draft version of the Plan was posted on
the City's website to allow for, and provide ongoing citizen /stakeholder information and
participation. A link to post comments and questions regarding the Draft document was
provided on the City's website. This document has also benefited from the input and guidance
provided by the members of the Hazard Mitigation Steering and Advisory Committees, whom
have guided the process of developing the Plan from its inception.
The Steering Conumttee was comprised of representatives from:
✓ City of Newport Beach Emergency Services (Ms. Katie Eing)
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✓ City of Newport Beach Fire Department (Mr. Jim Turner and Mr. Steve Bunting)
✓ City of Newport Beach General Services Department (Mr. Mike Pisani), and
✓ City of Newport Beach Information Services — GIS Division (Mr. Scott Watson).
The Advisory Committee included members from the departments listed above, plus
representatives from these other City departments and organizations:
✓ City of Newport Beach Public Works Department
✓ City of Newport Beach Police Department
✓ City of Newport Beach Harbor Resources
✓ City of Newport Beach Planning Department
✓ City of Newport Beach Administrative Services Department
✓ City of Newport Beach Library
✓ City of Newport Beach Utilities, and
✓ Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital.
The template used for this document was originally prepared by the Office of Disaster
Management, Area C. Their permission to use and build upon the original document is herein
kindly acknowledged. The information presented in this Plan is a compilation from many
different sources (listed in Appendices A and I); however, the following organizations merit
special recognition for the wealth of information they provide to the general public, These are
resources that the Advisory Committee should rely on both during the implementation of the
action items contained in this plan, and in the development of future Plans.
✓ California Geological Survey (CGS)
✓ U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
✓ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
✓ Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)
✓ Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC)
✓ Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Summary of Findings
Analysis of the natural hazards that could impact the City of Newport Beach indicates that there
are five main hazards (earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, landslides and strong winds) that could
impact Newport Beach causing sufficient damage that a Federal emergency could be declared.
The hazard most devastating to Newport Beach would be an earthquake on any of three faults
that extend through or are located near the City. An earthquake under or near the City has the
potential to cause extensive damage due to ground shaking, fault rupture, liquefaction,
earthquake- induced slope instability, and inundation due to catastrophic failure of the City's
water storage reservoirs. Flooding due to intense rainfall, often combined with high tides, can
also cause damage in some sections of Newport Beach. During wet winters, when the ground
becomes saturated, the hilly areas of the City can slide, with the potential for loss of property
and damage to the City's infrastructure. Flooding of the coastal areas could also occur due to
tsunamis, storm surge, and as a result of a rise in sea level due to global warming, Another
hazard with the potential to cause significant losses in the City is wildland fire, especially at the
interface with urban development. Wildland fires fanned by strong Santa Ana winds have the
potential to increase the burn area and therefore losses. In addition to Santa Ana winds,
windstorms have caused sporadic, but widespread flooding and damage in Southern California.
Tornadoes and water spouts have occasionally landed in the Southern California area. These
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unusual, but potentially damaging meteorological conditions will be discussed, with emphasis
on their historical incidence and potential future impacts.
What is the Plan's Mission?
The mission of the Newport Beach Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is to promote sound
public policy designed to protect citizens, critical facilities, infrastructure, private property, and
the environment from natural hazards. This can be achieved by increasing public awareness,
documenting resources available for risk reduction and loss prevention, and identifying
activities to guide the City towards building a safer, more sustainable community.
What are the Plan's Goals?
The goals of the Mitigation Plan describe the overall direction that the City of Newport Beach,
through its departments, agencies, organizations, and citizens, can take toward reducing its risk
to natural hazards. The goals of the Plan are stepping- stones between the broad direction of the
mission statement and the specific recommendations outlined in the action items. The main
goals of Newport Beach's Mitigation Plan are summarized below.
Protect Life and Prouerty
♦ Implement activities that assist in protecting lives by making homes, businesses,
infrastructure, critical facilities, and other property more resistant to losses from natural
hazards.
♦ Reduce losses and repetitive damages for chronic hazard events while promoting
mitigation measures and insurance coverage for catastrophic hazards.
♦ Improve the quality and availability of hazard assessment information to empower the
City's residents and property owners in understanding and requiring that new
development in high hazard areas be avoided, and that preventive measures in existing
development in areas vulnerable to natural hazards be implemented.
Public Awareness
• Develop and implement education and outreach programs to increase public awareness
of the risks associated with natural hazards in Newport Beach.
♦ Provide information on tools, partnership opportunities, and funding resources to assist
in implementing mitigation activities.
Natural Systems
Balance natural resource management and land use planning with natural hazard
mitigation to protect life, property, and the environment.
♦ Preserve, rehabilitate, and enhance natural systems to serve natural hazard mitigation
functions.
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Partnerships and Implementation
♦ Strengthen communication and participation among and within public agencies,
citizens, non -profit organizations, businesses, and industry to gain a vested interest in
the implementation of mitigation measures to reduce the impact of natural hazards.
Encourage leadership within public and private sector organizations to prioritize and
implement local and regional hazard mitigation activities.
Emergency Services
♦ Establish policy to ensure that mitigation projects for critical facilities, services, and
infrastructure are given priority.
Strengthen emergency operations by increasing collaboration and coordination among
public agencies, non - profit organizations, businesses, and industry,
♦ Where appropriate, coordinate and integrate natural hazard mitigation activities with
emergency operations plans and procedures.
How Are the Action Items Organized?
The action items are a list of activities that Newport Beach's agencies and citizens can
implement to reduce risk in the community. Some action items have community -wide
application, whereas others can be implemented on an individual basis by residents and business
owners, Each action item includes an estimate of the time line for implementation. Short -term
action items are activities that the City�s agencies may implement with existing resources and
authorities within one to two years. Long -tern action items may require new or additional
resources or authorities, and may take between one and five years (or more) to implement.
Chapter 4 includes all of the action items developed for the Plan, including both multi- hazard
action items, and hazard - specific action items. The hazard - specific action items are also
repeated in the appropriate chapter of the Plan dealing with that specific hazard (Chapter 6:
Earthquakes; Chapter 7: Floods and Tsunamis; Chapter 8: Wildfires; Chapter 9: Landslides and
Slope Instability, and Chapter 10: Windstorms). Natural hazard data specific to the Newport
Beach area were collected, researched, and analyzed. These data were then presented to the
Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee, who developed draft action items. The proposed
action items were presented to and discussed with City staff and the public (see Appendix B);
their feedback was used to finalize the action items presented in the Plan. Each action item is
followed by the following information:
Coordinating Organization
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The coordinating organization is the public agency with regulatory responsibility to
address natural hazards, or that is willing and able to organize resources, find appropriate
funding, or oversee activity implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Coordinating
organizations may include local, county, or regional agencies that are capable of or
responsible for implementing activities and programs.
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Timeline
Executive Summary
Action items include both short- and long -term activities. Each action item includes an
estimate of the time line for implementation. Short -term action items are activities which
Newport Beach's agencies are capable of implementing with existing resources and
authorities within one to two years. Long -term action items may require new or additional
resources or authorities, and may take between one and five years (or more) to implement.
Ideas for Implementation
Each action item includes ideas for implementation and potential resources, which may
include grant programs or human resources.
Plan Goals Addressed
The Mitigation Plan needs to be regularly monitored and evaluated to measure its success
in achieving its goals once implementation begins. To that end, the plan goals addressed
by each action item are included — they provide the means by which the success of each
action can be measured. The plan goals are organized into the following five areas:
✓ Protect Life and Property
✓ Public Awareness
✓ Natural Systems
✓ Partnerships and Implementation
✓ Emergency Services
Partner Organizations
Partner Organizations are not listed with the individual action items, but they are listed in
Appendix A. Partner Organizations are agencies or public /private sector organizations
that may be able to assist in the implementation of action items by providing relevant
resources to the coordinating organization. The partner organizations listed in the
Resource Directory (Appendix A) of the City of Newport Beach's Local Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan are potential partners recommended by the Hazard Mitigation Advisory
Board. These organizations, however, were not contacted during the development of the
Mitigation Plan, and should therefore be contacted by the coordinating organization to
establish their commitment of time and resources to action items.
Constraints
Constraints may apply to some of the action items. These constraints may be a lack of City
staff, lack of funds, or vested property rights, which might expose the City of Newport
Beach to legal action as a result of adverse impacts on private property.
How Will the Plan be Implemented, Monitored,
and Evaluated?
The Plan Maintenance Section of this document details the formal process that will ensure that
the Newport Beach Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan remains an active and relevant
document. The plan maintenance process includes a schedule for monitoring and evaluating the
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Plan annually and producing a Plan revision every five years. This section describes how the
City will integrate public participation throughout the plan maintenance process. Finally, this
section includes an explanation of how the City's government intends to incorporate the
mitigation strategies outlined in this Plan into existing planning mechanisms such as the City's
General Plan, Building and Safety Codes, and community development plans.
Plan Adoption
Adoption of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by the local jurisdiction's governing body is one
of the prime requirements for approval of the Plan. Once the Plan is completed, City Council is
responsible for adopting the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan. The local agency governing body
has the responsibility and authority to promote sound public policy regarding natural hazards.
The City Council will periodically need to re -adopt the Plan as it is revised to meet changes in
the natural hazard risks and exposures in the community. The approved Local Natural Hazard
Mitigation Plan will be significant in the future growth and development and redevelopment of
the community.
Coordinating Body
The City of Newport Beach Hazard Mitigation Strategic Committee will be responsible for
coordinating implementation of Plan action items and undertaking the formal review process.
The City's Mayor, or his or her designee, can and will assign representatives from City agencies
and other organizations to serve in this committee, as appropriate, including, but not limited to,
the current Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee members.
Convener
The City Council will adopt the City of Newport Beach Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan,
and the Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee will take responsibility for Plan
implementation. The City Mayor, or designee, will serve as a convener to facilitate the Hazard
Mitigation Advisory Committee meetings, and will assign tasks such as updating and
presenting the Plan to the members of the committee. Plan implementation and evaluation will
be a shared responsibility among all of the Hazard Mitigation Advisory Committee members.
Implementation through Existing Programs
The City of Newport Beach addresses statewide planning goals and legislative requirements
through its General Plan, Capital Improvement Plans, and City Building and Safety Codes. The
Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan provides a series of recommendations that are closely
related to the goals and objectives of these existing planning programs. The City of Newport
Beach will have the opportunity to implement recommended mitigation action items through
existing programs and procedures.
Economic Analysis of Mitigation Projects
Many studies have shown that one dollar spent on disaster mitigation saves ten dollars in future
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disaster costs. But, where is this pre - disaster mitigation money best spent? To answer this
question, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses two different but valid
approaches to identify and measure the costs and benefits associated with natural hazard
mitigation strategies or projects: benefit /cost analysis and cost - effectiveness analysis.
Conducting benefit /cost analysis for a mitigation activity can assist communities in determining
whether a project is worth undertaking now, in order to avoid disaster - related damages later.
Cost - effectiveness analysis evaluates how best to spend a given amount of money to achieve a
specific goal. Determining the economic feasibility of mitigating natural hazards can provide
decision makers with an understanding of the potential benefits and costs of an activity, as well
as a basis upon which to compare alternative projects. These exercises can also help prioritize
the implementation of action items based on the limited resources available.
Formal Review Process
Newport Beach's Local Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan will be evaluated on an annual basis to
determine the effectiveness of its programs, and to reflect changes in land development or
programs that may affect the mitigation priorities. The evaluation process includes a firm
schedule and time line, and identifies the local agencies and organizations participating in the
evaluation of the Plan. The convener will be responsible for contacting the Hazard Mitigation
Advisory Committee members and organizing the annual meeting, Committee members will be
responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the mitigation strategies in the Plan,
Continued Public Involvement
The City of Newport Beach is dedicated to involving the public directly in the continual review
and updates of its Local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Copies of the Plan will be made
available at City Hall. The existence and location of these copies will be published on the City's
website and in City newsletters. The Plan also includes the address and phone number of the
City's Emergency Services Coordinator, whom is responsible for keeping track of public
comments on the Plan. This site will also contain an email address and phone number to which
people can direct their comments and concerns.
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Attachment 3
Draft Resolution adopting General Plan
Amendment No. 200 -006 to the
Safety Element (PA2008 -131)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2008 -006 TO THE
SAFETY ELEMENT (PA2008 -131)
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 2140 requires cities to incorporate a local
hazards mitigation plan into their Safety Elements in order to receive up to 100
percent post - disaster reimbursement costs for eligible projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach Fire Department has developed a
Local Hazards Mitigation Plan which is a comprehensive assessment of hazards
that could affect the City including flood, earthquake, tsunami, fire disasters and
advocates the use of programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce
the impacts on the community from a disaster; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2008, the City Council initiated a General Plan
Amendment to incorporate the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan, by reference, into
the Safety Element; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65353 requires that,
when local regulations have authorized a Planning Commission to review and
make recommendations on a proposed General Plan or amendments to a
General Plan, the Commission shall hold at least one public hearing before
making its recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
August 21, 2008, and adopted a resolution recommending the amendment to the
Safety Element of the General Plan to incorporate the Local Hazards Mitigation
Plan; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65355 requires that,
prior to adopting or amending a General Plan or amendments to a General Plan,
the legislative body shall hold at least one public hearing before making its
decision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on October 14,
2008, and considered the amendment to the Safety Element of the General Plan
to incorporate the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the amendment to the Safety Element of the General Plan to
incorporate the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan is an activity covered by
1506.1(b)(3) the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that this activity will have a significant effect
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on the environment and it is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA); and
WHEREAS, addition and implementation of the Local Hazards Mitigation
Plan will advance the health, safety, and welfare of the City and it's residents by
implementing programs to address disasters, develop educational programs for
citizens, preserve natural systems and develop appropriate local partnerships to
address disasters ; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the following amendments to the
Safety Element of the General Plan,
Under the Disaster Planning section on page 11 -21 insert the
following paragraph:
LOCAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN The most current Local
Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is, and as updated from time to
time, will continue to be incorporated in the Safety Element. The
Safety Element and the LHMP are complimentary documents that
work together to achieve the ultimate goal to reduce the impacts on
the community from a disaster.
Change the language of Policy S 9.6 Hazards Mitigation Plan on
page 11 -31 to the following:
Maintain and update as necessary the most current Local Hazards
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) as part of the Safety Element. The LHMP
advocates the use of programs and projects that, when
implemented, will reduce the impacts on the community from a
disaster. (Imp 28.2)
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October, 2008, by the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach, California.
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SAFETY
A Safe and Healthy Community That Protects
Introduction
The primary 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 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 fire hazards, hazardous materials, aviation hazards, and disaster planning. As
discussed below, the type and location of hazards have been identified in this 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
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significantly impact Newport Beach residents and the built environment. Figure S1 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
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 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 timeframes, coastal communities in Southern
California can receive adequate warning, allowing them to implement evacuation procedures.
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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. Modeling off the Santa Barbara coast suggests that locally generated
tsunamis can cause waves between 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
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 very 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 impact Newport Beach in the future.
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.
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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 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 s `
impact both the bottom and top of the cliffs. I
Pounding of the waves during high tide and
storm surges causes considerable damage to the i
bottom of the bluffs. If the sediments exposed in �" r
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 k
allowed to flow over the top of the bluffs, can pft%6a�.. ".
cause extensive erosion in the form of rills and Coastal bluff erosion along the Newport Beach coastline
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.
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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 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
the City, typically
canyon bottoms. These are generally young
Geologic hazards such as slope failures occur in Newport Beach 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.
underlie a significant part of
in the lowland areas and in
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. The 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 foes, dam failures, and toxic chemical releases, all than- related hazards.
Figure S2 shows areas within Newport Beach that are subject to liquefaction and landslides.
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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 tines, 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 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 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 S3 shows the 100- and 500 -year flood zones.
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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. 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 S4.
In those areas identified as susceptible to
wildland fire, 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."
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
Fire in the Back Bay in 2000 building, include: protection of exposed eaves,
noncombustible 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.
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Many of the structures in the older portions of the City, some dating back to the 1930s, are
susceptible to urban foes. 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 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 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 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 foe 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 bioaccumuladve 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 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.
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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 Tonics 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
Emits are not exceeded. The South Coast Air Quality Management District also issues permits to
facilities that emit chemicals, both toxic and nontoxic, 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 neat the City's northwestern corner. The
City has implemented a series of mitigation measures to reduce the hazard associated with methane
gas.
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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
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materials are often located near residential areas or neat critical facilities, with the potential to impact
these areas if hazardous materials are released into the environment at concentrations of concern.
AVIATION HAZARDS
John Wayne Airport QWA) generates neatly all aviation traffic above the City of Newport Beach. On
an average business day, 300 commercial and commuter flights (150 departures and 150 arrivals)
arrive at and depart from JWA. Newport Beach borders the southeastern portion of J\XIA. 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 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 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 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
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participating agency, government office, and City staff. A Citywide 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
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 citywide culture of "preparedness.
LOCAL H: \LARD MITIGATION PLAN
The most current Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (I.HMP) is, and as updated from time to time will
continue to be, incorporated in the Safety Element. The Safety Element and the LHMP are
complementan documents that work together to achieve the ultimate goal to reduce the impacts on
the community from a disaster.
Goals and Policies
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Protection of people and property from the adverse effects of coastal hazards related to tsunamis and
rogue waves.
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S1.1 Evacuation Routes
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. (Imp 28.2)
S1.2 Evacuation Response Plans
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. gmp 14.1, 28.2)
S1.3 Beach Replenishment
Maintain beach width, critical protection against tsunami run -up for structures
along the oceanfront, through such projects as the Surfside- Sunset /West
Newport Beach Replenishment Program. (Imp 22.1, 23.2)
S 1.4 Education Program
Develop and implement a tsunami educational program for residents, visitors,
and people who work in the susceptible areas. (Imp 29.1)
S1.5 Tsunami Research
Support tsunami research in the Newport Beach offshore and Newport Bay
areas. (Imp 28.1)
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Protection of people and property from the adverse effects of coastal hazards related to storm surges
and seiches.
Policies
S2.1 Wave Up -Rush and Impact Reports
Prepare and periodically update (every 5 years) comprehensive wave up -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. (Imp 28.1)
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S2.2 Shoreline Management Plans
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. (Imp 21,2)
S2.3 Use of Temporary Shoreline Protection
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. (Imp 21.2)
S2.4 Use of Existing Shoreline Protection
Encourage the use of existing sand dunes with native vegetation as a protective
device in beach areas. (Imp 21.2)
S2.5 Shoreline Protection Alternatives
Encourage the use of nonstructural methods, such as dune restoration and sand
nourishment, as alternatives to shoreline protective structures. (Policy HB 13.4)
(Imp 8.1, 21.2)
S2.6 Maintenance of Storm Drains
Maintain and regularly clean out storm drains in low lying areas, as necessary,
such that flood waters can be effectively conveyed away from structures.
(Imp 18.1)
S2.7 Residential Design
Require new or remodeled residential structures in areas susceptible to storm
surge to raise floor elevations as requited by building codes. (Imp 7.1)
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Protection of people and property from the adverse effects of coastal erosion.
Policies
S3.1 Coastal Hazard Studies
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. (Imp 28.1)
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S3.2 Beach Width Monitoring
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 HB 13.6) (Imp 28.1)
S3.3 Maintenance of Beach Width and Elevations
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 HB 13.5) (Imp 8. 1, 21.2)
S3.4 Minimization of Shoreline Process Effects
Maintain existing groin fields and jetties and modify as necessary to eliminate or
mitigate adverse effects on shoreline processes. (Imp 21.1)
S3.5 Protection of Coastal- Dependent Uses
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. (Imp 21.1)
S3.6 Siting of Shoreline Protective Devices
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. (Imp 21.1)
S3.7 Shoreline Protective Devices on Public Land
Discourage shoreline protective devices on public land to protect private
property /development. Site and design any such protective devices as far
landward as possible. (Imp 21.1)
S3.8 Shoreline Protective Device Use
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. (Imp 2.1)
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S3.9 Shoreline Protection for New Development
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.
(Imp2.1
S3.10 Bluff Stabilization
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. (Imp 2.1)
S3.11 New Development Impact on Coastal Erosion
Require that applications for new development with the potential to be
impacted or impact coastal erosion include slope stability analyses and erosion
rate estimates provided by a licensed Certified Engineering Geologist or
Geotechnical Engineer. (Imp 7.1)
S3.12 Minimization of Coastal Bluff Recession
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. (Imp 7.1)
S4
Adverse effects caused by seismic and geologic hazards are minimized by reducing the known level of
risk to loss of life, personal injury, public and private property damage, economic and social
dislocation, and disruption of essential services.
Policies
S4.1 Updating of Building and Fire Codes
Regularly update building and fire codes to provide for seismic safety design.
(Imp 7.1)
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S4.2 Retrofitting of Essential Facilities
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. (Imp 27.1)
S4.3 Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
Require the retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings during remodels to
minimize damage in the event of seismic or geologic hazards. (Imp 7.1, 27.1)
S4.4 New Essential Facility Siting
Regulate the location of new essential facilities within areas that would directly
be affected by seismic or geologic hazards, in accordance with state law. (Irnp 2.1)
S4.5 New Essential Facility Siting
Regulate 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, in accordance with state law. (Imp 2.1)
S4.6 Maintenance of Existing Essential Facilities
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. (Imp 27.1)
S4.7 New Development
Conduct further seismic studies for new development in areas where potentially
active faults may occur. (Imp 2.1, 27.1)
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S5
Protection of human life and public and private property from the risks of flooding
Policies
S5.1 New Development Design within 100 -year Floodplains
Require that all new development within 100 -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. (Imp 6:1)
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S5.2 Facility Use or Storage of Hazardous Materials Standards
Requite 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. (Imp 7.1)
S5.3 Minimization of Flood Hazard Risk
Require stormwater detention basins, where appropriate, to reduce the potential
risk of flood hazards. (Imp 6.1)
S6
Protection of human life and property from the risks of wildfires and urban fires.
Policies
S6.1 Review Adequacy of Infrastructure
Review the adequacy of the water storage capacity and distribution network, in
the event of a natural disaster, on a regular basis. (Imp 17.1, 28.2)
S6.2 Development in Interface Areas
Apply hazard reduction, fuel modification, and other methods to reduce wildfire
hazards to existing and new development in urban wildland interface areas. (Imp
8.1)
S6.3 New Development Design
Site and design new development to avoid the need to extend fuel modification
zones into sensitive habitats. (Imp 2.1, 6.1)
S6.4 Use of City - Approved Plant List
Use fire- resistive, native plant species from the City- approved plant list in fuel
modification zones abutting sensitive habitats. (Imp 2. 1, 8.1)
S6.5 Invasive Ornamental Plant Species
Prohibit invasive ornamental plant species in fuel modification zones abutting
sensitive habitats. (Imp 2.1, 8.1)
S6.6 Database Maintenance of Interface Areas
Maintain a database of parcels in urban wlldland interface areas. (Imp 28.1)
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S6.7 Properties within Interface Areas
Conduct regular inspections of parcels in the urban wildland interface areas and
direct property owners to bring their property into compliance with fire
inspection standards. (Imp 28.2)
S6.8 Update Building and Fire Codes
Regularly update building and fire codes to provide for fire safety design. (Imp
7.1)
S6.9 Retrofitting of Nonsprinklered Buildings
Encourage owners of nonsprinklered properties, especially high- and mid -rise
structures, to retrofit their buildings and include internal fire sprinklers. (I)vp 8.1)
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 is
tr nimio.ed.
Policies
S7.1 Known Areas of Contamination
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). (Imp 7. 1, 8.1)
S7.2 Development Design within Methane Gas Districts
Ensure that any development within identified methane gas districts be designed
consistent with the requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. (Imp
7.1)
S7.3 Education
Educate residents and businesses about how to reduce or eliminate the use of
hazardous materials, including using safer non -toxic equivalents. (Imp 29.1)
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S7.4 Implementation of Remediation Efforts
Minimize the potential risk of contamination to surface water and groundwater
resources and implement remediation efforts to any resources adversely
impacted by urban activities. (Imp 6.1, 17.1, 18.1, 19.1)
S7.5 Siting of Sensitive Uses
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 that generate or use hazardous materials. (Imp 2.1)
S7.6 Regulation of Companies Involved with Hazardous Materials
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. (Imp 28.1)
S8
Residents, property, and the environment are protected from aviation- related hazards.
Policies
S8.1 Firefighter Training Program
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. (Imp 28.2)
S8.2 Emergency Personnel Awareness Training
Provide Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting awareness training for all Newport Beach
emergency personnel on a regular basis. (Imp 28.2)
S8.3 Implementation of Interagency Policies
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. (Imp 14.3, 28.2)
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S8.4 Mutual Aid Agreements
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. (Imp
14.3, 28.2)
S8.5 Limit John Wayne Airport Expansion
Oppose any facility expansions that would increase air operations at John
Wayne Airport, except those described in the Settlement Agreement Extension.
(Imp. 14.3)
S8.6 John Wayne Airport Traffic Pattern Zone
Use the most currently available John Wayne Airport QWA) Airport Environs
Land Use Plan (AELUP) as a planning resource for evaluation of land use
compatibility and land use intensity in areas affected by JWA operations. In
particular, future land use decisions within the existing JWA Clear
Zone /Runway Protection Zone (Figure S5) should be evaluated to minimize the
risk to life and property associated with aircraft operations. (Imp. 14.3)
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.
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S9.1 Review and Update Emergency Plans
Review and update, as necessary, the City's Emergency Management Plan on an
annual basis. (Imp 28.2)
S9.2 Emergency Management System Training
Conduct annual training sessions using adopted emergency management
systems. Coordinate with other urban area jurisdictions to execute a variety of
exercises to test operational and emergency plans. (Imp 18.2)
S9.3 Participation in Mutual Aid Systems
Maintain participation in local, regional, state, and national mutual aid systems to
ensure appropriate resources are available for response and recovery during and
following a disaster. (Imp 14.3, 28.2)
S9.4 Familiarity with National and State Response Plans
Ensure that all Newport Beach personnel are familiar with the National Incident
Management System, the National Response Plan, the State of California Master
Mutual Aid Agreement, the Orange County Operational Area Mutual Aid Plan,
and any other relevant response plans consistent with their position in the City's
Emergency Management Plan. (Imp 28.2)
S9.5 Emergency and Disaster Education Programs
Sponsor and support education programs pertaining to emergency /disaster
preparedness and response protocols and procedures. Distribute information
about emergency preparedness to community groups, schools, religious
institutions, transient occupancy establishments, and business associations. (Imp
28.2, 29.1)
S9.6 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Maintain and update as necessary the most current Local Hazards Mitigation
Plan (LHMP) as part of the Safety Element. The LHMP advocates the use of
programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce the impacts on the
community from a disaster.
. (Imp
28.2)
S9.7 Existing Development within 100 -year Flood Zones
Implement flood warning systems and evacuation plans for areas that are
already developed within 100 -year flood zones. (Imp 28.2)
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S9.8 Emergency Use of Coastal Facilities
Establish procedures and public /private cooperation and communication for
the emergency use of coastal facilities and equipment in advance of flood,
storm, pollution, dredging, vessel sinking, and other events, supplementing
other safety and rescue bases and equipment. (Policy HB 13.7) (Imp 28.2)
S9.9 Effective Emergency Evacuation Programs
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective evacuation program for Balboa
Peninsula and other areas of risk in the event of a natural disaster. (Imp 14.3, 28.2)
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Attachment 5
August 21, 2008 Planning Commission
Staff Report
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
August 21, 2008
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment - Safety Element (PA2008 -131)
General Plan Amendment No. 2008 -006
PLANNER: Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
(949) 644 -3221, mwhelan @city.newport- beach.ca.us
PROJECT SUMMARY
The California Disaster Act provides local governments financial assistance to cover
costs resulting from a disaster. Assembly Bill 2140, passed in August 2006, limits the
amount the City may receive from the Act to 75% of post- disaster reimbursement costs
unless the City incorporates a Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (LHMP) into the Safety
Element. When incorporated, local jurisdictions may receive up to 100% of post- disaster
reimbursement costs for eligible projects. Eligible projects are determined by state and
federal governments on a case -by -case basis using a complex set of criteria including
requirements that must be met by local governments.
A General Plan Amendment is required to incorporate the LHMP into the Safety
Element to comply with the requirements of Assembly Bill 2140. On July 22, 2008, the
City Council approved a resolution initiating a General Plan Amendment to incorporate
the LHMP into the Safety Element.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the draft resolution recommending City Council adoption of the General Plan
Amendment incorporating the LHMP into the Safety Element.
INTRODUCTION
The Fire Department and Earth Consultants recently completed the draft LHMP. The
LHMP is a comprehensive assessment of hazards that could affect the City including
flood, earthquake, tsunami, and fire disasters. The LHMP advocates the use of
programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce the impacts on the
community from a disaster. The draft LHMP is attached as Exhibit 2. Approval of the
draft LHMP and the General Plan Amendment to incorporate the LHMP into the Safety
Element are two separate processes. The City Council will take two actions: adopt a
resolution for the LHMP and a resolution for the General Plan Amendment. Following
the City Council resolution, the draft LHMP will be forwarded to the State Office of
Emergency Services (OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
for final approval.
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Analysis
State Law requires that the LHMP be reviewed annually and updated every five - years.
Pursuant to technical advice given by the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), the
most efficient way to incorporate the LHMP into the Safety Element is to adopt the most
current version by reference so that future changes to the LHMP will not require a
General Plan amendment. Accordingly, the LHMP is proposed to be included in the
General Plan Safety Element by reference and not included within the General Plan
text. To achieve this staff recommends the following amendments:
Under the Disaster Planning section on page 11 -21, insert a subset
paragraph:
LOCAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN The most current Local Hazards
Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is and will continue to be incorporated in the
Safety Element. The Safety Element and the LHMP are complementary
documents that work together to achieve the ultimate goal to reduce the
impacts on the community from a disaster.
Change the language of Policy S 9.6 Hazards Mitigation Plan on page 11-
31:
Maintain and
update as necessary the most current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(LHMP) as part of the Safety Element. The LHMP advocates the use of
programs and projects that, when implemented, will reduce the impacts on
the community from a disaster. (Imp 28.2)
The draft LHMP cross - references other City plans including the Safety Element and the
Emergency Management Plan. The references are found on page 1 -2 of the
Introduction following the Executive Summary.
Environmental Review
The proposed amendment is covered by 1506.1(b) (3) the general rule that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity will
have a significant effect on the environment and it is not subject to CEQA.
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Public "-iofice
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65090, notice of this hearing was published in
the Daily Pilot. Additionally, the item was shown on the agenda for this meeting, which
was posted at City Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by:
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
EXHIBITS
1. Draft resolution
2. Draft LHMP Executive Summary
3. Safety Element with changes in red
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
1. Draft LHMP in PDF format on CD
Submitted by:
David Lepo, Pla g Director
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a public hearing regard-
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(LHMP) and City -
initiated General Plan
Amendment No. GP2008-
006 to incorporate the
LHMP into the Safety
Element.
The Fire Department
has recenlly prepared a
LHMP, which is a com-
prehensive assessment
of hazards that could
affect the City including
flood, earthquake,
tsunami, and fire disas.
ters. Assembly Bill 2140
limits the amount the
City may receive to 75%
of post - disaster reim-
bursement costs unless
the City incorporates a
LHMP into the Safety
Element. When incorpo-
rated, local jurisdictions
may receive up to 100%
of post - disaster reim-
bursement costs.
This activity is covered
by 1506.1(b)(3) the gen-
eral rule that the Califon
nia Environmental Qual-
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only to protects which
have the potential for
causing a signdicant eb
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It can be seen with cer-
tainty that Mere is no
possibility that this ac-
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cant effect on the envi
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subject to CEQA-
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Far more information,
please contact Katie
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Melinda Whelan, Assis-
tant Planner at (949)
6443221 or newhelut-
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newport- beach.ra.us.
LaVonne M. Harkless,
City Clerk
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