1.26% Low 1 2 0.31% Low 1 1 18 Medium
0.49% Low 1 2 0.12% Low 1 1 18 Medium2.28% Low 1 2 0.57% Low 1 1 18 Medium0.39% Low 1 2 0.10% Low 1 1 18 Medium0.01% Low 1 2 0.00% None 0 0 6 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low2.67% Low 1 2 0.67% Low 1 1 18 Medium0.92% Low 1 2 0.23% Low 1 1 18 Medium1.07% Low 1 2 0.27% Low 1 1 18 Medium1.96% Low 1 2 0.49% Low 1 1 18 Medium3.27% Low 1 2 0.82% Low 1 1 18 Medium1.62% Low 1 2 0.40% Low 1 1 18 Medium Impact on Property Impact on Economy
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Probability (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Probability Factor
(3,2,1,0)
% Population
Exposed
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Impact
Factor
Weighted
Impact Factor
Camarillo High 3 0.00% None 0 0
Fillmore High 3 0.00% None 0 0Moorpark High 3 0.00% None 0 0Ojai High 3 0.00% None 0 0Oxnard High 3 0.01% Low 1 3Port Hueneme High 3 0.00% None 0 0San Buenaventura High 3 0.00% None 0 0Santa Paula High 3 0.00% None 0 0Simi Valley High 3 0.00% None 0 0Thousand Oaks High 3 0.00% None 0 0Unincorporated High 3 0.01% None 0 0Total High 3 0.00% None 0 0 `
Probability Impact on People
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CamarilloFillmoreMoorparkOjaiOxnardPort HuenemeSan BuenaventuraSanta PaulaSimi ValleyThousand OaksUnincorporatedTotal % of Total
Value
Exposed
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Impact
Factor
Weighted
Impact
Factor
% of Total
Value
Damaged
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None) Impact Factor
Weighted
Impact
Factor
Risk Ranking
Score
Hazard Risk
Rating
0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low
0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.01% Low 1 2 0.01% Low 1 1 18 Medium0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.11% Low 1 2 0.11% Low 1 1 9 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.02% Low 1 2 0.02% Low 1 1 9 Low Impact on Property Impact on Economy
669
Ventura County Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Update 2022 Appendix D. Detailed Risk Assessment Results / Risk Ranking Sea Level Rise ‐ 100cm
Probability (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Probability Factor
(3,2,1,0)
% Population
Exposed
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Impact
Factor
Weighted
Impact Factor
Camarillo Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0
Fillmore Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Moorpark Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Ojai Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Oxnard Medium 2 0.16% Low 1 3Port Hueneme Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0San Buenaventura Medium 2 0.02% Low 1 3Santa Paula Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Simi Valley Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Thousand Oaks Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Unincorporated Medium 2 0.24% Low 1 3Total Medium 2 0.07% Low 1 3 Probability Impact on People
670
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CamarilloFillmoreMoorparkOjaiOxnardPort HuenemeSan BuenaventuraSanta PaulaSimi ValleyThousand OaksUnincorporatedTotal % of Total
Value
Exposed
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None) Impact Factor
Weighted Impact
Factor
% of Total
Value
Damaged
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Impact
Factor
Weighted
Impact
Factor
Risk Ranking
Score
Hazard Risk
Rating
0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low
0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.10% Low 1 2 0.10% Low 1 1 12 Low1.80% Low 1 2 1.80% Low 1 1 6 Low0.14% Low 1 2 0.14% Low 1 1 12 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.39% Low 1 2 0.39% Low 1 1 12 Low0.15% Low 1 2 0.15% Low 1 1 12 Low Impact on Property Impact on Economy
671
Ventura County Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Update 2022 Appendix D. Detailed Risk Assessment Results / Risk Ranking Tsunami
Probability (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Probability Factor
(3,2,1,0)
% Population
Exposed
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Impact
Factor
Weighted Impact
Factor
Camarillo Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0
Fillmore Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Moorpark Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Ojai Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Oxnard Medium 2 8.59% Low 1 3Port Hueneme Medium 2 0.36% Low 1 3San Buenaventura Medium 2 3.92% Low 1 3Santa Paula Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Simi Valley Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Thousand Oaks Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Unincorporated Medium 2 6.22% Low 1 3Total Medium 2 3.27% Low 1 3 Probability Impact on People
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CamarilloFillmoreMoorparkOjaiOxnardPort HuenemeSan BuenaventuraSanta PaulaSimi ValleyThousand OaksUnincorporatedTotal % of Total Value
Exposed
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None) Impact Factor
Weighted Impact
Factor
% of Total
Value
Damaged
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None) Impact Factor
Weighted
Impact Factor
Risk Ranking
Score
Hazard Risk
Rating
0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low
0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low6.46% Low 1 2 0.14% Low 1 1 12 Low
12.28% Medium 2 4 0.00% None 0 0 14 Low
3.10% Low 1 2 0.00% None 0 0 10 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low3.18% Low 1 2 0.01% None 0 0 10 Low2.41% Low 1 2 0.03% Low 1 1 12 Low Impact on Property Impact on Economy
673
Ventura County Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Update 2022 Appendix D. Detailed Risk Assessment Results / Risk Ranking Wildfire
Probability (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Probability Factor
(3,2,1,0)
% Population
Exposed
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Impact
Factor
Weighted
Impact Factor
Camarillo Medium 2 6.11% Low 1 3
Fillmore Medium 2 12.69% Medium 2 6Moorpark Medium 2 51.81% High 3 9Ojai Medium 2 10.83% Medium 2 6Oxnard Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0Port Hueneme Medium 2 0.00% None 0 0San Buenaventura Medium 2 13.21% Medium 2 6Santa Paula Medium 2 7.11% Low 1 3Simi Valley Medium 2 29.36% High 3 9Thousand Oaks Medium 2 45.77% High 3 9Unincorporated Medium 2 44.56% High 3 9Total Medium 2 21.32% Medium 2 6 Probability Impact on People
674
Ventura County Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Update 2022 Appendix D. Detailed Risk Assessment Results / Risk Ranking Wildfire
CamarilloFillmoreMoorparkOjaiOxnardPort HuenemeSan BuenaventuraSanta PaulaSimi ValleyThousand OaksUnincorporatedTotal % of Total
Value
Exposed
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None) Impact Factor
Weighted Impact
Factor
% of Total
Value
Damaged
Impact (High,
Medium, Low,
None)
Impact
Factor
Weighted
Impact
Factor
Risk Ranking
Score
Hazard Risk
Rating
3.76% Low 1 2 0.94% Low 1 1 12 Low
8.47% Low 1 2 2.12% Low 1 1 18 Medium
49.13% High 3 6 24.56% High 3 3 36 High
6.79% Low 1 2 1.70% Low 1 1 18 Medium0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low0.00% None 0 0 0.00% None 0 0 0 Low9.28% Low 1 2 2.32% Low 1 1 18 Medium5.74% Low 1 2 1.44% Low 1 1 12 Low
33.03% High 3 6 16.52% High 3 3 36 High43.74% High 3 6 21.87% High 3 3 36 High42.20% High 3 6 21.10% High 3 3 36 High22.82% Medium 2 4 5.71% Medium 2 2 24 Medium Impact on Property Impact on Economy
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E. SUMMARY OF PEAK DISCHARGES FOR THE PLANNING
AREA
Table E-1. Summary of Peak Discharges in Ventura County Waterways Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Adams Canyon Creek
At Telegraph Road 8.40 1,200 3,100 4,200 7,400
Alamos Canyon Creek
At Southern Pacific Railroad 6.00 * * 3,800 *
Arroyo Las Posas
Upstream of confluence of Peach Hill Wash 117.4 8,260 17,120 22,090 36,520 Downstream of confluence of Long Canyon Creek 143.4 9,390 19,460 25,100 41,500 Arroyo Santa Rosa
Upstream of confluence with Arroyo Conejo 14.35 1,970 3,770 4,740 7,510 At confluence of Arroyo Santa Rosa Tributary 13.04 1,980 3,800 4,770 7,570 At East Las Posas Road 8.33 1,861 3,561 4,473 7,099
At Santa Rosa Road 8.61 1,770 2,610 2,830 3,650
Downstream of Duval Road 9.29 1,750 2,580 2,790 3,580
Arroyo Santa Rosa Tributary
Upstream of confluence with Arroyo Santa Rosa 3.75 950 2,590 3,700 6,720 At Vista Arroyo Drive3.75950Upstream of confluence with Arroyo Santa Rosa1.73550At Vista Arroyo Drive Upstream of confluence with Arroyo Santa Rosa
1.73 550 1,060 1,330 2,110
Arroyo Simi
Downstream of confluence with Happy Camp Canyon Creek 113.20 8,300 17,200 22,190 36,670 Downstream of Alamos Canyon 88.70 5,670 13,060 17,460 31,200 Downstream of North Simi Canyon 69.50 5,600 12,890 17,240 30,810 Upstream of Bus Canyon Drain 61.50 5,110 11,950 15,900 28,580 Upstream of Tapo Canyon Channel 32.30 4,440 10,220 13,670 24,420 Downstream of Meier Canyon 30.90 4,460 10,270 13,730 24,540 Upstream of Las Llajas Canyon Channel 10.40 2,410 5,540 7,400 13,230 Upstream of White Oak Canyon 2.70 1,000 2,300 3,080 5,500 Arundell Barranca
At U.S. Highway 101 9.24 1,360 4,420 6,200 11,500
Barlow Barranca
At U.S. Highway 101 2.13 380 1,250 1,700 3,200
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Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Beardsley Wash
At Ventura Freewaya 15.00 2,100 4,600 6,200 11,000
Upstream of Wright Road 14.00 2,300 5,000 6,800 12,000
Bell Canyon Creek
Upstream of Ventura/Los Angeles County boundary
(approximately 1,860 feet downstream of East Bell Canyon Road)
5.13 700 2,340 3,300 6,200
Upstream of elevation 1,128 feet (approximately 2,150 feet downstream of North Buckskin Road)
3.32 490 1,650 2,300 4,300
Brea Canyon Creek
At confluence with Arroyo Simi 2.10 * * 1,250 *
Brown Barranca
At confluence with Santa Clara River 3.49 600 1,930 2,660 5,000 Upstream of Telegraph Road Upstream of Telegraph Road 1.81 325 1,050 1,450 2,700 Bus Canyon Drain
At confluence with Arroyo Simi 5.10 * * 3,050 *
Above confluence of Bus Canyon Drain Tributary 3.70 * * 2,800 * Bus Canyon Drain Tributary
At First Street 1.10 * * 1,300 *
At Fitzgerald Road 0.80 * * 1,050 *
Calleguas Creek
At Highway 1b 262.00 12,230 28,140 37,630 67,240
Downstream of confluence of Conejo Creek 248.30 16,000 30,610 38,460 61,030 Upstream of Conejo Creek & Lewis Drain 168.70 10,390 21,520 27,770 45,900 At Seminary Road 164.90 10,350 21,450 27,680 45,760
Camarillo Hills Drain
Upstream of confluence with Revolon Slough 8.1 1,720 3,564 3,564 7,620 Upstream of confluence of Las Posas Estates Drain1 7.5 1,670 3,336 3,336 7,440 Downstream of confluence of Crestview Drain 5.55 1,780 3,640 4,790 7,920 At Ventura Freeway * * * 3,220 *
At Lantana Street * * * 2,226 *
At Dunnigan Street * * * 842 *
Downstream of Ponderosa Drive * * * 737 *
Cañada Larga
At confluence with Ventura Rivera 19.1 5,047 7,801 8,632 12,945 Just downstream of Ojai Freewaya * 5,047 7,975 8,940 15,394 Approximately 450 feet upstream of Ojai Freewaya * 4,917 9,087 11,586 21,266 At Canada Larga Right Overbanka * 4,917 10,145 13,748 26,639 Approximately 1,800 feet upstream of Ojai Freeway 16.2 5,240 14,220 20,004 39,050 Downstream of confluence of Canada de Aliso 13.2 5,110 13,860 19,500 38,060 Downstream of confluence of Conche Creek 8.7 3,350 9,100 12,800 24,990 Downstream of confluence of Sulphur Creek 8.2 3,190 8,649 12,158 23,705 679
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Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Cañada Larga Left Overbank
At confluence with Ventura Riverd * 0 1,413 2,472 5,938 Approximately 400 feet downstream of Ojai Freewayd * 0 1,562 3,200 8,684 At Norway Drive approximately 540 feet north of East
Bounds Road intersectiond
* 0 1,113 2,647 5,873
Cañada Larga Right Overbank
At confluence with Ventura Riverd * 322 4,156 6,616 13,511 At Ojai Freeway and Canada Larga Roadd * 324 5,134 8,419 17,785 Conejo Creek
At confluence with Calleguas Creek 77.60 9,300 17,800 22,300 35,500 At Highway 101 bridge 71.90 9,560 18,300 22,000 36,500
Downstream of confluence of Arroyo Conejo 60.00 9,660 18,500 23,200 36,900 Coyote Creek
Upstream of confluence with Ventura River 41.10 680 1,980 3,410 4,830 Approximately 570 feet downstream of Casitas Dam Spillway 40.10 671 1,953 3,363 4,766 At Casitas Dam Spillway 38.50 120 370 2,590 3,750
Cozy Del Canyon
Downstream of confluence with McDonald Canyon Draina 3.4 790 2,066 2,734 4,370 Upstream of confluence with McDonald Canyon Draina 2.4 720 1,886 2,476 3,870 Approximately 705 feet downstream of Maricopa Highwaya * 590 1,546 1,998 2,968 Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of Maricopa Highway 2.1 590 1,610 2,262 4,420 Doris Avenue Drain
At Patterson Road 0.40 50 150 250 750
Approximately 1,000 feet west of Ventura Road 0.10 10 20 50 130 Dry Canyon Drain
At Heywood Street 3.70 * * 3,350 *
At Southern Pacific Railroad 2.90 * * 2,400 *
At Highway 118/Simi Valley Freeway2.20**1,750*At Heywood Street3.70**3,350*At Highway 118/Simi Valley Freeway
2.20 * * 1,750 *
Edgemore Drain
Downstream of Getman Street * * * 451 *
Downstream of Aileen Street * * * 366 *
El Rio Drain
At confluence with Santa Clara River 1.70 90 220 300 800 At Vineyard Avenue 1.60 90 190 250 800
Downstream of Ventura Freeway 1.40 90 160 200 760
Upstream of Ventura Freeway 0.87 170 450 580 1,100
Downstream of Walnut Drive 0.26 70 170 220 400
Erringer Drain
Upstream of confluence with Arroyo Simi 1.40 * * 1,420 * At Arcane Street 1.30 * * 1,410 *
At Fitzgerald Street 1.20 * * 1,410 *
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Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Happy Valley Drain
Downstream of confluence with McDonald Canyon Drain
South
1.55 636 1,126 1,370 2,058
Upstream of confluence with McDonald Canyon Drain South 1.32 608 1,077 1,310 1,968 Downstream of confluence with Happy Valley Drain South 1.23 602 1,067 1,298 1,949 Upstream of confluence with Happy Valley Drain South 1.23 620 1,099 1,337 2,008 Downstream of confluence with Happy Valley Drain Tributary 0.91 477 846 1,029 1,545 Upstream of confluence with Happy Valley Drain Tributary 0.51 318 563 685 949 Downstream of El Roblar Drive 0.44 285 504 613 840
Upstream of El Roblar Drive 0.31 210 372 452 679
Upstream of State Route 33 0.27 183 327 394 679
Happy Valley Drain South
At confluence with Ventura River 1.1 410 730 890 1,840
Approximately 320 feet upstream of Old Baldwin Road 0.4 188 333 405 1,110 Upstream of confluence of Mira Monte Drain 0.2 166 296 359 1,046 Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of confluence of Mira
Monte Drain
0.1 65 111 134 701
Happy Valley Drain Tributary
Upstream of State Route 33 0.39 27 39 58 88
Downstream of State Route 33 0.13 83 147 178 268
At confluence with Happy Valley Drain 0.04 218 386 470 706 Harmon Barranca
At confluence with Santa Clara River 5.28 700 2,320 3,270 6,100 Upstream of Telephone Road 4.59 610 2,070 2,900 5,400
Hummingbird Creek
At Alscot Avenue 1.90 * * 1,790 *
At Keuhner Drive 1.80 * * 1,570 *
At Freeway 1.60 * * 1,480 *
J Street Drain
At mouth 1.90 200 550 900 3,000
At Pleasant Valley Road 1.70 200 500 850 2,900
At Bard Road 1.50 150 450 750 2,450
At Redwood Street 0.90 100 300 450 1,500
Lang Creek
Upstream of confluence of Arroyo Conejo 6.80 1,390 2,670 3,350 5,320 Downstream of Wilbur Road 6.00 1,390 2,610 3,280 5,210
Las Llajas Canyon Channel
At Industrial Street 12.50 * * 2,800 *
Las Posas Estates Drain
Upstream of confluence with Camarillo Hills Drive 2.50 380 1,240 1,710 3,200 Northeast of Central Avenue at elevation 103 feet 1.88 310 980 1,360 2,600 681
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Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Manuel Canyon
At confluence with Ventura Rivera * 520 1,331 1,614 2,925 Approximately 50 feet downstream of Crooked Palm Roada * 520 1,337 1,768 3,379 Approximately 600 feet upstream of North Ventura Avenue 1.04 520 1,400 1,970 3,850 Manuel Canyon Left Overbank
At confluence with Ventura Rivera * 0 71 359 929
McDonald Canyon Drain South
At confluence with McDonald Canyon Drain 0.2 67 119 314 993 Approximately 50 feet downstream of South La Luna Avenue 0.1 47 83 269 927 Approximately 410 feet upstream of West El Roblar Drive * 20 40 169 775 McNell Creek
Upstream of confluence with San Antonio Creek 2.2 570 1,540 2,170 4,240 Downstream of confluences of North and South Tributaries 1.1 470 1,270 1,780 3,470 Downstream of Upper McNell Creek South 0.6 220 590 833 1,630 Mills Road Drain
At U.S. Highway 101 1.30 240 790 1,100 2,000
Mira Monte Drain
At confluence with Happy Valley Drain South 0.7 180 480 680 1,330 Approximately 360 feet upstream of Loma Drive 0.4 107 280 394 773 Mirror Lake Drain
At confluence with Ventura Rivera 0.39 139 330 433 851
Just upstream of Bonmark Drivea * 139 238 394 620
Approximately 80 feet downstream of North Ventura
Avenuea
* 16 34 46 80
Approximately 250 feet upstream of North Ventura Avenuea * 16 39 54 102 Mirror Lake Drain Overland Reach
At confluence with Mirror Lake Draina,e 0.34 38 91 136 225 Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of confluence with Mirror Lake Draine
* 40 124 241 622
Upstream of stormwater conduit approximately 0.4 mile
upstream of confluence with Mirror Lake Drain
* 108 286 403 784
Mission Drain
Downstream of Glenbrook Avenue * * * 570 *
Downstream of Coe Street * * * 666 *
North Simi Drain
At confluence with Arroyo Simi 2.20 * * 1,952 *
At First Street 1.80 * * 1,610 *
At Simi Valley Freeway 1.40 * * 789 *
Oak View Drain
At confluence with Ventura River 0.9 430 760 919 1,380
At Ventura Highway 0.5 223 383 460 680
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Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Oxnard Industrial Drain
At mouth 8.90 500 1,400 2,100 7,600
Above confluence of Rice Avenue Drain 3.40 250 600 950 3,400 At East Wooley Road 1.90 150 400 650 2,300
Oxnard West Drain
At Edison Company Water Canal 4.9 400 1,050 1,750 5,850 At Channel Islands Boulevard 3.5 300 800 1,300 4,400
At West Hemlock Street 3.2 300 750 1,250 4,100
At Wooley Road 2.8 250 620 1,050 3,450
At West Fifth Street 2.2 200 500 800 2,650
Peach Hill Wash
Upstream of confluence with Calleguas Creek/Arroyo Las
Posas/Arroyo Simi
3.95 700 1,450 1,870 3,090
Upstream of Home Acres Drive 2.60 470 970 1,250 2,060
Downstream of confluence of Small Dam/Debris Basin Dike 1.13 530 1,100 1,420 2,350 Upstream of Peach Hill Road 0.43 240 500 650 1,080
Peck Road Drain
At confluence with Santa Clara River 1.2 370a 980 1,150 1,370 At Santa Paula Streeta * 410 630 730 990
Just downstream of Foothill Road * 850 1,500 1,820 2,730 Piru Creek
At confluence with Santa Clara River 441 2,500 33,000 41,000 60,000 Pole Creek
At confluence with Santa Clara River 9.10 6,178 6,827 7,484 14,686 Ponderosa Drain
Downstream of Mobil Avenue * * * 308 *
Reeves Creek
At confluence with Thacher Creek 4.90 1,530 4,150 5,840 11,400 Upstream of confluence of McAndrews Canyon Creek 4.2 1,390 3,760 5,290 10,330 Downstream of Upper Reeves Creek 1.9 880 2,380 3,350 6,540 Revolon Slough
Downstream of Camarillo Hills Drain 38.70 2,500 7,100 10,000 20,000 At Highway 101 30.00 2,200 6,200 8,700 16,500
Rice Avenue (Road) Drain
At Rose Avenue 4.40 230 600 900 3,050
At Etting Road 4.10 200 550 800 2,600
At Ventura County limits south of Wooley Road 2.20 50 110 150 1,500 At downstream crossing of Southern Pacific Railroad 1.90 30 45 50 1,500 Approximately 500 feet upstream of Southern Pacific
Railroad crossing
1.30 110 300 500 1,650
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Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Rincon Creek
At confluence with Pacific Ocean 14.60 2,990 7,530 10,320 * At U.S. Highway 101 culvert 14.60 2,990 7,530 8,500 *
Upstream of U.S. Highway 101 culvert 14.60 2,990 7,530 10,320 * Runkle Canyon Creek
At confluence with Arroyo Simi 2.80 * * 1,400 *
At Fitzgerald Road 2.40 * * 1,200 *
San Antonio Creek
At confluence with Ventura Rivera 51.1 9,960 24,715 32,679 51,450 Approximately 410 feet upstream of North Ventura Avenue 49.7 9,930 26,946 37,893 73,689 Upstream of confluence of San Antonio Creek Tributary 46.5 10,430 28,300 39,800 77,690 Upstream of confluence with Lion Canyon Creek 33.8 7,760 21,050 29,600 57,780 Downstream of Stewart Canyon Creek 31.3 8,590 23,320 32,800 64,030 Upstream of confluence of Steward Canyon Creek 26.5 7,620 20,690 29,100 56,800 Downstream of confluence of Thacher Creek 25.4 7,490 20,330 28,600 55,830 Downstream of confluence of McNell Creek 13.5 5,760 15,630 21,980 42,900 Upstream of confluence of McNell Creekc 11.3 4,220 11,450 16,100 31,430 At the confluences of Senior Canyon Creek and Gridley
Canyon Creekc
9.7 4,590 12,440 17,500 34,160
Upstream of confluence of Gridley Canyon Creekc 5.8 2,860 7,750 10,990 21,280 Santa Clara Ditch
Upstream of Nyeland Sump 9.26 920 3,120 4,430 8,200
Upstream of Central Avenue 6.65 750 2,530 3,580 6,600
Santa Clara River
At mouth 1,625 41,000 116,000 161,000 270,000
At Willard Bridge 1,534 41,000 116,000 161,000 270,000
Upstream of confluence of Santa Paula Creek 1,505 40,000 113,000 157,000 265,000 Downstream of confluence of Sespe Creek 1,500 40,000 113,000 157,000 265,000 Upstream of confluence of Sespe Creek 1,182 23,000 66,000 92,000 160,000 Downstream of confluence of Hopper Creek 1,174 40,000 113,000 157,000 265,000 Downstream of confluence of Piru Creek 1,100 40,000 113,000 157,000 265,000 At Ventura County/Los Angeles County boundary 644 15,000 43,000 60,000 104,000 Santa Clara River Breakout
At mouth at Pacific Ocean * * 28,000 73,000 182,000
Santa Paula Creek
At stream gauging station 40 6,800 18,000 26,000 48,000 Sespe Creek
Approximately 4,000 feet downstream of Highway 126 263 33,000 72,000 92,000 145,000 Approximately 5,000 feet upstream of Southern Pacific
Railroad
259 29,000 62,000 80,000 131,000
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Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Skyline Drain
At the confluence with Ventura Riverd,e 1.0 440 737 936 1,427 Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of confluence with Ventura Riverd,e
* 10 137 336 827
Approximately 130 feet downstream of Willey Streetd,e * 10 45 202 629 Approximately 200 feet downstream of North Ventura
Avenued,e
* 10 29 180 594
Approximately 100 feet downstream of Valley Meadow Court * 340 598 726 1,092 Somis Drain
At Corby Avenue * * * 582 *
At Shepherd Drive * * * 952 *
South Branch Arroyo Conejo
Upstream of Ventura Freeway 10.72 1,470 4,850 6,800 12,800 Upstream of Jenny Drive Extension 7.46 1,210 4,000 5,700 10,700 Stewart Canyon Creek
Upstream of confluence with San Antonio Creek 5.0 1,382 4,059 5,941 12,830 Sycamore Canyon Creek
Below detention dam * * * 184 *
Tapo Canyon Channel
At confluence with Arroyo Simi 20.70 * * 8,500 *
At Tapo Canyon Road 17.80 * * 8,500 *
Telephone Road Drain
At confluence with Arundell Barranca 2.02 430 1,290 1,760 3,300 Upstream of U.S. Highway 101 1.68 375 1,110 1,500 2,800 Thacher Creek
At confluence with San Antonio Creek 10.60 2,860 7,750 10,900 21,280 Downstream of confluence of Reeves Creek 8.70 3,200 8,670 12,200 23,810 Upstream of confluence of Reeves Creek 3.40 1,730 4,690 6,590 12,860 Thousand Oaks North Drain
Upstream of confluence of Arroyo Conejo 1.26 780 1,490 1,870 2,970 At State Highway 23 1.13 740 1,420 1,780 2,830
At La Jolla Drive 0.90 630 1,210 1,530 2,420
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Drainage Area Discharge (cubic feet/second)
Source/Location (square miles) 10-Percent 2-Percent 1-Percent 0.2- Percent Ventura River
At Pacific Oceanc 226 34,000 67,000 78,000 103,000
At Shell Chemical Plant 223 41,300 67,900 78,900 105,500 Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of confluence of Canada Larga
191 36,583 59,999 70,055 93,593
At Casitas Vista Road 188 36,400 59,700 69,700 93,100
Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of Casitas Vista Road 148 35,529 57,135 67,239 90,127 Approximately 1,000 feet downstream of confluence of San Antonio Creek
144 35,000 56,600 66,600 89,000
Approximately 300 feet upstream of confluence of San
Antonio Creek
92.8 16,449 25,493 29,104 37,856
At Baldwin Road 83.0 16,000 24,800 28,300 36,700
Approximately 1,120 feet upstream of Camino Cielo 72.4 15,000 24,000 27,100 35,200 Upstream of confluence of North Fork Matilija Creek 56.4 12,500 18,800 21,600 27,900 Walnut Canyon Drain
At Walnut Canyon Road 0.61 310 640 820 1,360
West Camarillo Hills Tributary
At Euclid Avenue * * * 820 *
West Wooley Drain
At West Hemlock Street 0.80 100 300 450 1,550
At Ventura Railway crossing 0.20 25 70 100 390
White Oak Creek
At confluence with Arroyo Simi 4.20 * * 3,470 *
At confluence with Hummingbird Creek 3.70 * * 2,670 *
At freeway 1.50 * * 960 *
Note: All locations are at mouth unless otherwise noted. Locations do not include jurisdictional boundaries. *Data not available
a. Decrease due to overbank losses upstream
b. Decrease due to Bajo Aqua timing of hydrograph attenuation (Calleguas Creek) c. Discharges are larger than those downstream due to updated hydrology (San Antonio Creek & Ventura River) d. Discharge received from adjacent overbank flow
e. Discharge decreased to due stormwater conduit
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CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................................................ xv Background....................................................................................................................................... xv The Planning Partnership ................................................................................................................ xvi Annex Development.........................................................................................................................xvii
1. Ventura County (Unincorporated Area).......................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................1-1
1.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................1-3
1.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................1-6
1.5 Integration Review ...................................................................................................................1-13
1.6 Risk Assessment .....................................................................................................................1-15
1.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................1-21
1.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................1-22
1.9 Information Sources Used for This Annex ...............................................................................1-29
2. City of Camarillo ............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................2-1
2.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................2-4
2.5 Integration Review ...................................................................................................................2-10
2.6 Risk Assessment .....................................................................................................................2-11
2.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................2-14
2.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................2-15
2.9 Public Outreach .......................................................................................................................2-19
2.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................2-19
3. City of Fillmore ................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................3-1
3.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................3-2
3.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................3-2
3.5 Integration Review .....................................................................................................................3-8
3.6 Risk Assessment .......................................................................................................................3-9
3.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................3-11
3.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................3-12
3.9 Public Outreach .......................................................................................................................3-14
3.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................3-14
4. City of Moorpark ............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................4-1
4.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................4-1 696
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4.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................4-3
4.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................4-5
4.5 Integration Review ...................................................................................................................4-10
4.6 Risk Assessment .....................................................................................................................4-10
4.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................4-12
4.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................4-13
4.9 Public Outreach .......................................................................................................................4-16
4.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................4-16
5. City of Ojai......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................5-1
5.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................5-2
5.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................5-2
5.5 Integration Review .....................................................................................................................5-8
5.6 Risk Assessment .......................................................................................................................5-9
5.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................5-10
5.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................5-11
5.9 Public Outreach .......................................................................................................................5-13
5.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................5-14
6. City of Oxnard................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................6-1
6.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................6-3
6.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................6-4
6.5 Integration Review ...................................................................................................................6-11
6.6 Risk Assessment .....................................................................................................................6-12
6.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................6-15
6.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................6-17
6.9 Public Outreach .......................................................................................................................6-22
6.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................6-23
6.11 Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ..........................................................6-24
7. City of Port Hueneme ....................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................7-1
7.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................7-1
7.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................7-2
7.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................7-2
7.5 Integration Review .....................................................................................................................7-9
7.6 Risk Assessment .......................................................................................................................7-9
7.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................7-12
7.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................7-13
7.9 Public Outreach .......................................................................................................................7-15
7.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................7-15
8. City of Santa Paula ........................................................................................................... 8-1 697
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8.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................8-1
8.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................8-1
8.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................8-2
8.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................8-4
8.5 Integration Review ...................................................................................................................8-10
8.6 Risk Assessment .....................................................................................................................8-11
8.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................8-12
8.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................8-12
8.9 Public Outreach .......................................................................................................................8-17
8.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................8-17
9. City of Simi Valley............................................................................................................. 9-1
9.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ....................................................................................9-1
9.2 Jurisdiction Profile......................................................................................................................9-1
9.3 Current Trends...........................................................................................................................9-2
9.4 Capability Assessment...............................................................................................................9-4
9.5 Integration Review ...................................................................................................................9-10
9.6 Risk Assessment .....................................................................................................................9-11
9.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...............................................................................................9-15
9.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..................................................................................................9-18
9.9 Public Outreach .......................................................................................................................9-22
9.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................9-22
10. City of Thousand Oaks................................................................................................. 10-1
10.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................10-1
10.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................10-1
10.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................10-2
10.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................10-3
10.5 Integration Review ...............................................................................................................10-10
10.6 Risk Assessment .................................................................................................................10-12
10.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...........................................................................................10-13
10.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..............................................................................................10-13
10.9 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................10-18
10.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .........................................................................10-19
10.11 Additional Comments.........................................................................................................10-19
11. City of Ventura .............................................................................................................. 11-1
11.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................11-1
11.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................11-1
11.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................11-2
11.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................11-2
11.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................11-9
11.6 Risk Assessment .................................................................................................................11-10
11.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...........................................................................................11-13
11.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..............................................................................................11-13
11.9 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................11-18
11.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .........................................................................11-18 698
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11.11 Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ......................................................11-19
11.12 Additional Comments.........................................................................................................11-19
12. California State University, Channel Islands.............................................................. 12-1
12.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................12-1
12.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................12-1
12.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................12-4
12.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................12-4
12.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................12-7
12.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................12-9
12.7 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..............................................................................................12-11
12.8 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................12-13
12.9 Information Sources Used for This Annex ...........................................................................12-13
12.10 Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ......................................................12-14
13. Calleguas Municipal Water District............................................................................. 13-1
13.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................13-1
13.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................13-1
13.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................13-4
13.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................13-4
13.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................13-8
13.6 Risk Assessment .................................................................................................................13-10
13.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...........................................................................................13-11
13.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..............................................................................................13-12
13.9 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................13-15
13.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .........................................................................13-15
14. Casitas Municipal Water District................................................................................. 14-1
14.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................14-1
14.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................14-1
14.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................14-3
14.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................14-3
14.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................14-7
14.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................14-8
14.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...........................................................................................14-10
14.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..............................................................................................14-10
14.9 Information Sources Used for This Annex ...........................................................................14-12
14.10 Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ......................................................14-13
15. Channel Islands Beach Community Services District............................................... 15-1
15.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................15-1
15.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................15-1
15.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................15-2
15.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................15-3
15.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................15-6
15.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................15-7
15.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions.............................................................................................15-8 699
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15.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan................................................................................................15-9
15.9 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................15-11
15.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .........................................................................15-12
15.11 Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ......................................................15-12
16. Conejo Recreation & Park District .............................................................................. 16-1
16.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................16-1
16.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................16-1
16.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................16-2
16.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................16-2
16.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................16-6
16.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................16-6
16.7 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan................................................................................................16-8
16.8 Public Outreach .....................................................................................................................16-9
16.9 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................16-9
16.10 Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ......................................................16-10
17. Ojai Valley Sanitary District......................................................................................... 17-1
17.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................17-1
17.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................17-1
17.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................17-2
17.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................17-2
17.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................17-5
17.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................17-6
17.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions.............................................................................................17-7
17.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan................................................................................................17-7
17.9 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................17-8
18. Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District ................................................................ 18-1
18.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................18-1
18.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................18-1
18.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................18-3
18.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................18-3
18.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................18-6
18.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................18-8
18.7 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan................................................................................................18-9
18.8 Information Sources Used for This Annex ...........................................................................18-12
19. Saticoy Sanitary District .............................................................................................. 19-1
19.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................19-1
19.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................19-1
19.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................19-2
19.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................19-2
19.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................19-5
19.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................19-6
19.7 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan................................................................................................19-8
19.8 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................19-9 700
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20. Triunfo Water & Sanitation District ............................................................................. 20-1
20.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................20-1
20.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................20-1
20.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................20-2
20.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................20-3
20.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................20-6
20.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................20-7
20.7 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan................................................................................................20-8
20.8 Information Sources Used for This Annex ...........................................................................20-10
21. United Water Conservation District ............................................................................ 21-1
21.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................21-1
21.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................21-1
21.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................21-3
21.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................21-3
21.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................21-7
21.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................21-9
21.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...........................................................................................21-10
21.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..............................................................................................21-11
21.9 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................21-14
21.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .........................................................................21-14
21.11 Future Needs to Better Understand Risk/Vulnerability ......................................................21-16
21.12 Additional Comments.........................................................................................................21-16
22. Ventura County Fire Protection District ..................................................................... 22-1
22.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................22-1
22.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................22-1
22.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................22-3
22.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................22-4
22.5 Integration Review ...............................................................................................................22-12
22.6 Risk Assessment .................................................................................................................22-14
22.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...........................................................................................22-18
22.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..............................................................................................22-18
22.9 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................22-21
22.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .........................................................................22-21
23. Ventura County Office of Education ........................................................................... 23-1
23.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................23-1
23.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................23-1
23.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................23-2
23.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................23-3
23.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................23-6
23.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................23-6
23.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions.............................................................................................23-8
23.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan................................................................................................23-8
23.9 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................23-11
23.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .........................................................................23-11 701
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24. Ventura County Public Works Agency—Watershed Protection............................... 24-1
24.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................24-1
24.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................24-2
24.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................24-3
24.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................24-3
24.5 Integration Review ...............................................................................................................24-17
24.6 Risk Assessment .................................................................................................................24-19
24.7 Status of Previous Plan Actions...........................................................................................24-22
24.8 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan..............................................................................................24-28
24.9 Public Outreach ...................................................................................................................24-34
24.10 Information Sources Used for This Annex .........................................................................24-35
25. Ventura Regional Sanitation District........................................................................... 25-1
25.1 Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team ................................................................................25-1
25.2 Jurisdiction Profile..................................................................................................................25-1
25.3 Current Trends.......................................................................................................................25-2
25.4 Capability Assessment...........................................................................................................25-2
25.5 Integration Review .................................................................................................................25-5
25.6 Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................................25-6
25.7 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan................................................................................................25-7
25.8 Information Sources Used for This Annex .............................................................................25-9 Appendices
Appendix A. Planning Partner Expectations
Appendix B. Annex Instructions and Templates
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ACRONYMS
The following acronyms are used throughout the annexes in this volume:
• AASHTO—American Association of
State Highway and Transportation
Officials
• AB—Assembly Bill
• APCD—air pollution control district
• BEACON—Beach Erosion Authority for
Clean Oceans and Nourishment
• BOS—Board of Supervisors
• BRIC—Building Resilient Infrastructure
and Communities
• CAAP—Climate Action and Adaptation
Plan
• CAL FIRE—California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection
• Cal OES—California Office of
Emergency Services
• CalARP—California Accidental Release
Prevention Program
• CAMUTCD—California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• CDAA—California Disaster Assistance
Act
• CDBG—Community Development Block
Grant
• CDFW—California Department of Fish
and Wildlife
• CEQA—California Environmental
Quality Act
• CERT—Community Emergency
Response Team
• CFR—Code of Federal Regulations
• CIBCSD—Channel Islands Beach
Community Services District
• CIP—capital improvement program
• COS—Conservation and Open Space
Element
• COSCA—Conejo Open Space
Conservancy Agency
• COSP—City of Santa Paula
• CRPD—Conejo Recreation and Park
District
• CRS—Community Rating System
• CSU—California State University
• CSUCI—California State University,
Channel Islands
• CTM—Circulation, Transportation, and
Mobility Element
• DAC—disadvantaged community
• DFIRM—digital flood insurance rate
map
• DHS—Department of Homeland
Security
• DSOD—Division of Safety of Dams
• DUNS—Dun and Bradstreet Number
• DWR—Department of Water Resources
• EAP—emergency action plan
• EIR—Environmental Impact Report
• EMPG—Emergency Management
Performance Grant
• EOC—emergency operations center
• EOP—emergency operations plan
• EPA—Environmental Protection Agency
• ERP—emergency response plan
• ESRM—Environmental Science and
Resource Management
• FB—finance and budgeting
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• FEMA—Federal Emergency
Management Agency
• FHRP—fire hazard reduction program
• FIPS—Federal Information Processing
System
• FIRM—flood insurance rate map
• FMA—Flood Mitigation Assistance
Grant Program
• FMAP—Fire Management Assistance
Program
• FWS—flood warning system
• GHG—greenhouse gas
• GIS—geographic information system
• GSA—Ventura County General
Services Agency
• HHPD—Rehabilitation of High Hazard
Potential Dams
• HMA—Hazard Mitigation Assistance
• HMGP—Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program
• HMP—hazard mitigation plan
• HPS—City of Santa Paula Hazards and
Public Safety Element
• IDF—Inflow Design Flood
• IGC—intergovernmental coordination
• IRWM—Integrated Regional Water
Management
• IRWMP—Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan
• JP—joint partnership
• LARWQCB—Los Angeles Regional
Water Quality Control Board
• LCP—Local Coastal Program
• LLAP—Local Levee Assistance
Program
• MDERP—Matilija Dam Ecosystem
Restoration Project
• MPSP—master plans, strategies, and
programs
• MS4—municipal separate storm sewer
system
• MWD—municipal water district
• NFIP—National Flood Insurance
Program
• NFWF—National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation
• NGO—non-governmental organization
• NOAA—National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
• NRCS—Natural Resources
Conservation Service
• NWS—National Weather Service
• OBRAP—Ormond Beach Restoration
and Access Plan
• OCC—Oxnard City Code
• OES—office of emergency services
• OMC—Ojai Municipal Code
• OVLC—Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
• OVSD—Ojai Valley Sanitary District
• PDM—Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant
Program
• PFS—Public Facilities, Services, and
Infrastructure
• PMF—probable maximum flood
• POC—point of contact
• PSPS—public safety power shutoff
• PSR—planning, studies and reports
• PTP—Pumping Trough Pipeline
• PVRPD—Pleasant Valley Recreation &
Park District
• RDR—regulation and development
review
• RHNA—Regional Housing Needs
Allocation
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• SB—Senate Bill
• SCADA—supervisory control and data
acquisition
• SCAG—Southern California Association
of Governments
• SCC—California State Coastal
Conservancy
• SCRC—Santa Clara River Conservancy
• SFD—Santa Felicia Dam
• SFHA—special flood hazard area
• SGMA—Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act
• SLR—sea-level rise
• SMP—Salinity Management Pipeline
• SO—services and operations
• SVMC—Simi Valley Municipal Code
• SVOES—Simi Valley Office of
Emergency Services
• SVPD—Simi Valley Police Department
• SWRCB—California State Water
Resources Control Board
• THIRA—Threat & Hazard Identification
& Risk Assessment
• TNC—The Nature Conservancy
• TOMC—Thousand Oaks Municipal
Code
• USACE—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• USBR—U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
• USDA—U.S. Department of Agriculture
• UWCD—United Water Conservation
District
• UWMP—urban water management plan
• VCFPD—Ventura County Fire
Protection District
• VCOE—Ventura County Office of
Education
• VCPWA-RT—Ventura County Public
Works Agency—Roads and
Transportation Department
• VCPWA-WP—Ventura County Public
Works Agency—Watershed Protection
• VCSOES—Ventura County Sheriff’s
Office of Emergency Services
• VCSSFA—Ventura County Schools
Self-Funding Authority
• VCTC—Ventura County Transportation
Commission
• VMT—vehicle miles traveled
• VOAD—Voluntary Organizations Active
in Disaster
• VRSD—Ventura Regional Sanitation
District
• WCB—Wildlife Conservation Board
• WCVC—Watershed Coalition of Ventura
County
• WEA—Wireless Emergency Alerts
• WSD—Water and Sanitation District
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INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
Ventura County’s hazard mitigation plan was developed and adopted in 2005 as a multi-jurisdictional process. Subsequent updates conducted in both 2010 and 2015 were also multi-jurisdictional efforts.
Multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation planning can be an effective process to build partnerships between communities that face common hazard risks, leading to shared solutions. It can also help build a foundation to shift priorities as risks and vulnerabilities change. Multi-jurisdictional planning processes are encouraged by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and offer the following advantages:
• Improves communication and coordination among jurisdictions and other regional entities • Enables comprehensive mitigation approaches to reduce risks that affect multiple jurisdictions • Maximizes economies of scale by leveraging individual capabilities and sharing costs and resources
• Avoids duplication of efforts, and
Provides an organizational structure that local jurisdictions may find supportive.
For the Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 update, a planning partnership was formed that expanded the partnership established during the 2015 hazard mitigation plan update, leveraging resources and meeting requirements of the federal Disaster Mitigation Act for as many eligible local governments as possible. The Disaster Mitigation Act defines a local government as follows:
“Any county, municipality, city, town, township, public authority, school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments (regardless of whether the council of governments is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under State law), regional or interstate government entity, or agency or instrumentality of a local government; any Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, or Alaska Native village or organization; and any rural community, unincorporated town or village, or other public entity.”
In addition to the County, the jurisdictions participating in the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 update include:
• 10 incorporated municipalities
• 14 special districts
All participating jurisdictions in a multi-jurisdictional plan must meet the requirements of Chapter 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR):
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“Multi-jurisdictional plans (e.g., watershed plans) may be accepted, as appropriate, as long as each jurisdiction has participated in the process and has officially adopted the plan.” (Section 201.6(a)(4)).
Each participating planning partner prepared a jurisdiction-specific annex to this plan. These annexes, as well as information on the process by which they were created, are contained in this volume.
THE PLANNING PARTNERSHIP
Initial Solicitation and Letters of Commitment
A planning team made up of Ventura County staff solicited the participation of eligible municipalities and special districts in June 2019, at the outset of this update effort. Emails were sent to the applicable points of contact for the 18 members of the 2015 plan and to additional interested parties. Local governments wishing to join the planning effort were asked to provide the California Office of Emergency Services and County with a “letter of commitment” as a participating jurisdiction in the County’s plan update process. In all, the planning team received formal commitment from 24 planning partners in addition to the County.
Municipalities/County
• Ventura County
• City of Camarillo
• City of Fillmore
• City of Moorpark
• City of Ojai
• City of Oxnard
• City of Port Hueneme
• City of Santa Paula
• City of Simi Valley
• City of Thousand Oaks
• City of Ventura
Special-Purpose Districts
• California State University, Channel Islands
• Calleguas Municipal Water District
• Casitas Municipal Water District
• Channel Islands Beach Community Services District
• Conejo Recreation & Park District
• Ojai Valley Sanitary District
• Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District
• Saticoy Sanitary District
• Triunfo Water & Sanitation District
• United Water Conservation District
• Ventura County Fire Protection District
• Ventura County Office of Education
• Ventura County Public Works Agency—Watershed
Protection
• Ventura Regional Sanitation District
A map showing the location of participating special-purpose districts is provided at the end of this introduction. Risk assessment maps for all planning areas (countywide) are provided in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan while maps showing the risk assessment results for each of the participating municipalities are provided in the individual annexes for each city. 707
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Planning Partner Expectations
The planning team and consultant, Tetra Tech, developed the following list of planning partner expectations, which were provided and discussed at a formal kickoff meeting held in May 2021 (see Appendix A for details):
• Re-confirm lead and primary points of contact for the update effort. • Support and participate in the Steering Committee meetings. • Provide support required to implement the public involvement strategy. • Participate in the planning process through:
Steering Committee meetings
Public meetings and outreach efforts
Workshops and planning partner-specific training sessions Public review and comment periods prior to adoption.
• Perform a “consistency review” of all technical studies, plans and ordinances specific to hazards.
• Review the risk assessment and identify hazards and vulnerabilities specific to the jurisdiction. • Attend the mandatory Phase 3 jurisdictional annex workshop. • Review and determine if the mitigation recommendations chosen in Volume 1 will meet the needs of the jurisdiction.
• Create an action plan that identifies each project, who will oversee the task, how it will be financed, and when it is estimated to occur.
• Formally adopt the hazard mitigation plan.
By adopting the hazard mitigation plan, each planning partner also agrees to the plan implementation and maintenance protocol established in Volume 1. Failure to meet these criteria would result in a partner being dropped from the partnership by the Steering Committee, and thus losing eligibility under the scope of the plan. All planning partners met the planning partner expectations, including attendance at mandatory workshops.
Final Coverage
All of the above jurisdictions submitted letters of commitment to participate, completed an annex template, fully met the participation requirements for this update, and will be covered by the updated hazard mitigation plan upon FEMA’s approval of the plan and adoption of the plan by their individual governing bodies.
ANNEX DEVELOPMENT
Capability Assessment
A capability assessment creates an inventory of a jurisdiction’s mission, programs, and policies, and evaluates its capacity to carry them out. All participating jurisdictions compiled a capability assessment which helped to identify potential gaps in the jurisdictions’ capabilities. Specifically, if the capability 708
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assessment identified an opportunity to add a missing core capability or expand an existing one, then doing so has been selected as an action in the jurisdiction’s action plan. The sections below describe specific capabilities evaluated under the assessment.
Planning and Regulatory Capabilities
Jurisdictions can develop policies and programs and implement rules and regulations to protect and serve residents. Local policies are typically identified in planning documents, implemented via a local ordinance, and enforced by a governmental body. Because the planning and regulatory authority of counties and municipalities is generally broader than that of special-purpose districts, the assessment of these capabilities is more detailed for those partners.
Development and Permitting Capability
The County and its municipalities regulate land use through the adoption and enforcement of zoning, subdivision, and land development ordinances, building codes, building permit ordinances, floodplain, and stormwater management ordinances. When effectively prepared and administered, these regulations can mitigate hazards. As special-purpose districts typically do not have the ability to regulate land use, this capability was assessed only for the County and municipalities.
Fiscal Capability
Assessing a jurisdiction’s fiscal capability provides an understanding of the ability to fulfill the financial needs associated with hazard mitigation projects. This assessment identifies both outside resources, such as grant-funding eligibility, and local jurisdictional authority to generate internal financial capability, such as through impact fees (fees charged to a development project).
Administrative and Technical Capability
Without appropriate personnel, the mitigation strategy may not be implemented. Administrative and technical capabilities focus on the availability of personnel resources responsible for implementing all the facets of hazard mitigation. These resources include technical experts, such as engineers, scientists, and grant writers.
Education and Outreach Capability
Regular engagement with the public on hazard mitigation provides opportunities to open a two-way dialogue that can result in a more resilient community. Use of a jurisdictional website, social media outlets, and other outreach resources to communicate mitigation information are assessed for each planning partner. Assessing outreach and education capability illustrates the connection between the government and community members.
Compliance with National Flood Insurance Program Requirements Flooding is the costliest natural hazard in the United States and homeowners face increasingly high flood insurance premiums. Community participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) opens up opportunities for additional grant funding associated specifically with flooding issues.
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the local flood management program, opportunities for improvement, and available grant funding opportunities. The NFIP is not available to special-purpose districts, so this set of capabilities was assessed only for municipalities and the County.
Participation in Voluntary Programs
Participation in voluntary programs, such as FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS), the National Weather Service’s StormReady and TsunamiReady programs, and the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA, can enhance a jurisdiction’s ability to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to natural hazards. These programs complement each other by focusing on communication, mitigation, and community preparedness to save lives and minimize the impact of natural hazards on a community. Participation in these programs demonstrates a jurisdiction’s commitment to go beyond the minimum requirements set forth by local, state, and federal regulations in order to create a more resilient community. The programs reviewed here are only applicable to municipalities and the County, so were not included in the capability assessments for the special-purpose districts.
Adaptive Capacity
An adaptive capacity assessment evaluates a jurisdiction’s ability to anticipate impacts that may occur in the future. By looking at public support, technical adaptive capacity, and other factors, jurisdictions can identify their core capability for resilience against issues such as sea level rise and climate change.
The assessment provides jurisdictions with an opportunity to identify areas for improvement by ranking their adaptive capacity as high, medium, or low.
Mitigation Action Plan Development
Risk Ranking
The risk-ranking methodology for partner annexes was the same as that used for the countywide risk ranking described in Volume 1. Each planning partner was asked to review the ranked risk for its jurisdiction, based on the impact on its population and/or facilities. Municipalities and the County based this ranking on the probability of occurrence of each hazard, and its potential impact on people, property, and the economy. Special-purpose districts based this ranking on probability of occurrence and the potential impact on their constituency, vital facilities, and the facilities’ functionality after a hazard event.
The objectives of this exercise were to familiarize the planning partnership with how to use the risk ranking, part of the assessment results, as a tool to support other planning and hazard mitigation processes and to help prioritize types of mitigation actions that should be considered. Hazards that were ranked as “high” and “medium” for each jurisdiction were considered to be priorities for identifying mitigation actions, although jurisdictions also identified actions to mitigate hazards ranked “low”, as appropriate.
Information Reviewed to Develop the Action Plan
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guidance to develop their action plans. The tool kits were used during the mandatory Phase 3 workshops and in follow-up work conducted by the planning partners. Planning partners reviewed the following information included in the tool kit to assist in the identification of proposed mitigation actions:
• Capability assessment—Reviewed to identify capabilities that the jurisdiction does not currently have but should consider pursuing, or capabilities that should be revisited and updated to include best available information; also reviewed to determine how existing capabilities can be leveraged to increase or improve hazard mitigation in the jurisdiction. • National Flood Insurance Program compliance table—Reviewed to identify opportunities to increase floodplain management capabilities.
• Adaptive capacity—Reviewed to identify ways to leverage or continue to improve existing capacities and to improve understanding of other capacities. • Future integration opportunities—Reviewed to identify specific integration actions to be included in the mitigation strategy.
• Jurisdiction-specific vulnerabilities—Reviewed to identify actions that could reduce known vulnerabilities.
• Mitigation best practices catalog—Reviewed to identify actions that the jurisdiction should consider including in its action plan.
• Public input—Reviewed to identify potential actions and community priorities.
Action Plan Prioritization
The mitigation actions recommended in each jurisdiction’s action plan were prioritized based on the following factors:
• Cost and availability of funding
• Benefit, based on likely risk reduction to be achieved • Number of plan objectives achieved
• Timeframe for project implementation
• Eligibility for grant funding programs
Two priorities were assigned for each action:
• A high, medium, or low priority for implementing the action • A high, medium, or low priority for pursuing grant funding for the action.
The sections below describe the benefit-cost analysis and the assignment of the two priority ratings.
Benefit/Cost Review
Pursuant to 44 CFR, Section 201.6(c)(3)(iii), the action plan must be prioritized according to a benefitcost analysis (BCA) of the proposed actions. BCA is a method that determines the future risk reduction benefits of a hazard mitigation project and compares those benefits to its costs. For this hazard mitigation plan, a qualitative review was performed for each mitigation action by assigning ratings for benefit and cost as follows:
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• Cost:
High—Existing funding will not cover the cost of the action; implementation would require new revenue through an alternative source (for example, bonds, grants, and fee increases). Medium—The action could be implemented with existing funding but would require a reapportionment of the budget or a budget amendment, or the cost of the action would have to be spread over multiple years.
Low—The action could be funded under the existing budget. The action is part of, or can be part of, an ongoing, existing program.
• Benefit:
High—Action will provide an immediate reduction of risk exposure for life and property. Medium—Action will have a long-term impact on the reduction of risk exposure for life and property, or action will provide an immediate reduction in the risk exposure for property. Low—Long-term benefits of the action are difficult to quantify in the short term.
To assign priorities, each action with a benefit rating equal to or higher than its cost rating (such as high benefit/medium cost, medium benefit/medium cost, medium benefit/low cost, etc.) was considered to be cost-beneficial. It is important to note that this qualitative review is not intended to substitute for the more detailed level of benefit-cost analysis required for some FEMA hazard-related grant programs.
More specific analysis would be performed at the time a given action is submitted for grant funding approval.
Implementation Priority
Implementation priority ratings were assigned as follows:
• High Priority—An action that meets multiple objectives, has benefits that exceed costs, and has a secured source of funding. Action can be completed in the short term (1 to 5 years). • Medium Priority—An action that meets multiple objectives, has benefits that exceed costs, and is eligible for funding though no funding has yet been secured for it. Action can be completed in the short term (1 to 5 years) once funding is secured. Medium-priority actions become highpriority actions once funding is secured. • Low Priority—An action that will mitigate the risk of a hazard, but has benefits that do not exceed the costs or are difficult to quantify, has no secured source of funding, and is not eligible for any known grant funding. Action can be completed in the long term (1 to 10 years). Lowpriority actions may be eligible for grant funding from programs that have not yet been identified.
Grant Pursuit Priority
Grant pursuit priority ratings were assigned as follows:
• High Priority—An action that meets identified grant eligibility requirements, has high benefits, and is listed as high or medium implementation priority; local funding options are unavailable or available local funds could be used instead for actions that are not eligible for grant funding. • Medium Priority—An action that meets identified grant eligibility requirements, has medium or low benefits, and is listed as medium or low implementation priority; local funding options are unavailable.
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• Low Priority—An action that has not been identified as meeting any grant eligibility requirements.
Classification of Actions
Each recommended action was also classified based on the hazard it addresses and the type of mitigation it involves. Mitigation types used for this classification are as follows:
• Prevention—Government, administrative or regulatory actions that influence the way land and buildings are developed to reduce hazard losses. Includes planning and zoning, floodplain laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and stormwater management regulations.
• Property Protection—Modification of buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or removal of structures from a hazard area. Includes acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofit, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.
• Public Education and Awareness—Actions to inform residents and elected officials about hazards and ways to mitigate them. Includes outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and school-age and adult education. • Natural Resource Protection—Actions that minimize hazard loss and preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Includes sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, wetland restoration and preservation, and green infrastructure.
• Emergency Services—Actions that protect people and property during and immediately after a hazard event. Includes warning systems, emergency response services, and the protection of essential facilities.
• Structural Projects—Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Includes dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms. • Climate Resiliency—Actions that incorporate methods to mitigate and/or adapt to the impacts of climate change. Includes aquifer storage and recovery activities, incorporating future conditions projections in project design or planning, or actions that specifically address jurisdiction-specific climate change risks, such as sea-level rise or urban heat island effects. • Community Capacity Building—Actions that increase or enhance local capabilities to adjust to potential damage, to take advantage of opportunities to build capacity, or to respond to consequences of insufficient capacity. Includes staff training, memorandums of understanding, development of plans and studies, and monitoring programs.
Annex-Preparation Process
Templates
Templates were created for the two types of jurisdictions (municipalities and special districts) participating in this plan to help the planning partners prepare their jurisdiction-specific annexes. The templates were designed so that all criteria of Section 201.6 of 44 CFR for local governments would be met based on the partners’ capabilities and mode of operation. The templates were deployed in three phases during the course of the plan update process as follows:
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• Phase 1—Profile, Trends, Previous Plan Status
Deployed: May 10, 2021
Due: June 21, 2021
• Phase 2—Capability Assessment and Information Sources Deployed: July 6, 2021
Due: August 20, 2021
• Phase 3—Risk Ranking, Action Plan, and Information Sources Deployed: September 9, 2021
Workshops: September 22-23, 2021
Due: October 25, 2021
The templates were designed to lead all partners through the necessary steps to generate the Disaster Mitigation Act-required elements specific to their jurisdictions. The templates and their instructions are included in Appendix B of this volume.
Tool Kit
Each planning partner was provided with a tool kit to assist in completing the annex template and developing their jurisdiction’s action plan. The tool kits contained the following:
• A copy of the 2015 Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan • The vision statement, goals and objectives developed for the plan update • Information on past hazard events that have impacted the planning area • The risk assessment results developed for the plan update • A list of jurisdiction-specific issues noted during the risk assessment • Information on climate change and expected impacts in the planning area • Jurisdiction-specific annex templates, with instructions for completing them • A catalog of mitigation best practices and suggested actions to enhance adaptive capacity • Information on the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant program • FEMA guidance on plan integration
• AB 2140 compliance guidance
• The results of the public survey on community awareness of hazards conducted as part of the public involvement strategy
• The public service announcement (PSA) hazard mitigation video produced by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services and the Ventura County Public Works Agency. 714
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Workshop
All partners were required to attend and participate in a virtual technical assistance workshop held the week of September 20, 2021, where key elements of the annex template were discussed. The workshops focused on how the tool kit could be used to facilitate completion of the template and develop each jurisdiction’s mitigation action plan. The templates were subsequently completed by a designated point of contact for each partner and a member of the planning team. The workshop addressed the following topics:
• The jurisdictional annex templates and the tool kit
• Natural events history
• Jurisdiction-specific issues
• Risk ranking
• Status of prior actions
• Developing the action plan
• Benefit-cost review
• Prioritization protocol
• Next steps
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1. VENTURA COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED AREA)
1.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Bonnie Luke, Senior Program Administrator
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009
Telephone: 805-765-7007
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Kathy Gibson, Program Administrator II
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009
Telephone: 805-765-0326
e-mail Address:
[email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
Patrick Maynard Director of Emergency Services, Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services Bonnie Luke Senior Program Administrator, Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services Kathy Gibson Program Administrator II, Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services Gerard Kapuscik Manager, Strategic Resiliency Group, Ventura County Public Works Agency-Watershed Protection Glenn Shephard Director, Ventura County Public Works Agency-Watershed Protection Ashley Bautista Public Information Officer, County Executive Office Jackie Nuñez Assistant Public Information Officer, County Executive Office Aaron Engstrom Long Range Planning Manager, Ventura County Planning Division Dave Ward Director, Ventura County Planning Division
Matt Wyatt District Manager West County Office, Ventura County Building & Safety Division Clay Downing Program Administrator, Sustainability Division, County Executive Office Mark Lorenzen Fire Chief, Ventura County Fire Protection District Jeff Shea Division Chief, Ventura County Fire Protection District Debbie Conner Management Assistant, Ventura County Fire Protection District
1.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
1.2.1 Location and Features
Ventura County is located on southern California’s Pacific coast, approximately 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The County is bordered to the north by Kern County; to the northwest and southwest by 718
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Santa Barbara County and the Pacific Ocean, respectively; and to the east and southeast by Los Angeles County.
Ventura County stretches across 2,208 square miles, of which 1,845 square miles is land and 363 square miles is water. The northern half of the county, comprising approximately 53 percent of the county’s total area is located within the Los Padres National Forest, and is mostly uninhabited. Two offshore islands, Anacapa and San Nicolas, are also included within the jurisdictional boundary for Ventura County. Anacapa Island is located approximately 11 miles offshore and is one of five islands that make up Channel Islands National Park. San Nicolas Island is located approximately 61 miles offshore and is operated by the United States Navy as a weapons testing and training facility. For the purposes of statistical analyses, the county is divided into 15 distinct planning areas. Within the County there are 10 cities and 18 unincorporated communities that are recognized census designated places (CDPs).
1.2.2 History
Ventura County was historically inhabited by the Chumash people, who also settled throughout much of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. The Chumash were originally hunters and gatherers, fisherman, traders, and are known for their rock paintings and basketry.
Spanish explorers began arriving in the area in the mid-1500s, although active occupation did not effectively occur until more than 200 years later. The Spanish encouraged settlement of the area with large land grants called ranchos, while the Catholic church established the Mission San Buenaventura in 1782 in what is now the City of Ventura.
On January 1, 1873, just 23 years after California’s statehood was attained in 1850, Ventura County was formally established. At this time, however, the area remained largely rural, consisting of a population of less than 5,000 individuals that engaged predominately in ranching and the cultivation of grain crops.
During the early 1900s, increased demand from new markets in the burgeoning Los Angeles area led to a significant expansion and diversification of agriculture in Ventura. Together with the discovery of vast oil reserves in the area, this resulted in an influx of immigrants, wealth, and substantial improvements to transportation infrastructure in the region.
A second, intense population boom (>5% annually) occurred beginning in the 1940s with the construction of Port Hueneme and the establishment of a military base at Point Mugu which brought numerous professionals and ancillary industries to the region. Ventura County, and the Oxnard area in particular, benefitted from the hiring of more than 10,000 civilian workers and 21,000 military personnel, thus providing jobs for local residents and reviving the economy following the Depression of the 1930s.
By 1950, the population of the county had increased to over 114,000 individuals, more than double its population in 1930.
The population continued to grow rapidly through the 1970s, assisted further by the completion of highway 101 in the mid-1964, which helped make the commute to Los Angeles easier. Although much of this growth was centered in incorporated communities, development also expanded in the unincorporated areas, particularly on the east side of the County. 719
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1.2.3 Governing Body Format
Ventura County is administered by five elected supervisors who each serve four-year terms. The supervisors appoint department administrators who manage county functions.
The Board of Supervisors assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services will oversee its implementation.
1.3 CURRENT TRENDS
1.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, as of January 2020 the unincorporated areas of the County had a population of 95,001. This represents a negligible increase from the 2010 census data (94,937 individuals).
Table 1-2 lists unincorporated communities in Ventura County that are recognized by the United States Census Bureau as census-designated places for the 2020 census:
Table 1-2. Ventura County Unincorporated Communities
Census Designated Place Population 2020 Population 2010 Population Change
Since 2010
Bell Canyon 1,946 2,049 -103
Casa Conejo 3,267 3,249 +18
Channel Islands Beach (e.g. Hollywood Beach and Silver Strand) 2,870 3,103 -233 El Rio 7,037 7,198 -161
Lake Sherwood 1,759 1,527 +180
Meiners Oaks 3,911 3,571 +340
Mira Monte 6,618 6,854 -227
Oak Park 13,898 13,811 +87
Oak View 6,215 4,066 +2,149
Piru 2,587 2,063 +524
Santa Rosa Valley 3,312 3,334 -22
Santa Susana 1,160 1,037 +123
Saticoy 1,133 1,029 +104
Source: United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/.
The bulk of the population within the unincorporated county area is concentrated within four of these communities. Approximately 17,000 people reside in the adjoining communities of Oak View, Meiners Oaks and Mira Monte on the west end of the county. Meanwhile, nearly 14,000 people reside in the community of Oak Park on the east end of the county.
1.3.2 Development
Unincorporated Ventura County is a slow-growth, mostly rural land use jurisdiction with policies and initiatives that seek to focus growth and development in more urbanized areas. Developed areas include about 18 existing census-designated places listed in the previous section, most of which are 720
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governed by one of nine specific area plans. For the period between 2016-2020, single-family residences made up approximately half of the development activity in the unincorporated areas, while accessory dwelling units comprised an additional 35 percent of the development activity. Agricultural worker housing projects represented approximately 1 percent of development activity, while other multifamily projects and subdivisions were uncommon, representing less than 7 percent of the development in the unincorporated areas. Permits for commercial development constituted 9 percent of the development activity. For a more detailed description of development trends, see the 2020 Annual Progress Report available here:
https://vcrma.org/docs/images/pdf/planning/plans/2020_Ventura_County_Annual_Progress_Report.pdf Table 1-3 summarizes development trends in the unincorporated County in the period since the preparation of the previous (2015) Hazard Mitigation Plan update, as well as expected future development trends.
Table 1-3. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed
any land since the preparation of
the previous hazard mitigation
plan?
No
• If yes, give the estimated area
annexed and estimated
number of parcels or
structures.
Is your jurisdiction expected to
annex any areas during the
performance period of this plan?
No
• If yes, describe land areas and
dominant uses.
• If yes, who currently has
permitting authority over
these areas?
Provide the number of new
construction permits for each
hazard area or provide a
qualitative description of where
development has occurred.
Permitting activity in 2020 was concentrated in the areas around Piru, Oak View, and Meiners Oaks.
In particular, within the Piru area, the buildout of the Piru Gateway development (Tract Map 5553, recorded in 2017) has been under construction for the past several years. This development consists of 53 single-family homes, 4 duplex units, and 10 triplex units, for a total of 91 new residential units. Conversely, in the Oak View and Meiners Oaks areas, most new development consisted of legalization of existing, unpermitted accessory units, and construction of new accessory dwelling units. Much of this development is being driven by state-level regulation changes that went into effect on January 1, 2020 which limit local agency authority to regulate accessory dwelling units.
Much of the development is located in high fire hazard severity zones, including Piru, the Oak View and Meiners Oaks areas near Ojai, the hills north of Camarillo, and southeast of Simi Valley in Bell Canyon.
A small number of single-family permits have also been issued in coastal areas that are primarily for redevelopment of existing structures. Most of these coastal structures are vulnerable to tsunami and other coastal hazards.
For a more detailed description of development trends, see the 2020 Annual Progress Report available here:
https://vcrma.org/docs/images/pdf/planning/plans/2020_Ventura_County_Annual_Progress_Report. pdf
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Criterion Response
Are any areas targeted for
development or major
redevelopment in the next five
years?
Yes
• If yes, briefly describe,
including whether any of the
areas are in known hazard
risk areas
In February 2021, the County approved a 360-unit farmworker housing project north of the city of Camarillo called “Somis Ranch”, which will be constructed in three phases over the next few years.
Five hundred, ninety-eight additional units are also planned to be constructed over the next four years as part of the continued development (Phase II) of the University Glenn area located adjacent to California State University Channel Islands. This master-planned, mixed-use residential community is proposed to be located on 32 acres south of the City of Camarillo, along the western edge of the Santa Monica Mountains, within a high-fire hazard area. Additional housing is also anticipated to be constructed south of Camarillo as part of the Rancho Sierra Senior Supportive Housing (50 units) on Lewis Road.
Finally, there are a total of 224 dwelling units anticipated to be constructed adjacent to Hwy 126 in the Piru Expansion Area as part of the development of two recorded tract maps: the Reider subdivision, comprising 49 townhomes, and the Finch subdivision, comprising 175 new dwelling units. The Piru Expansion area is partially located within FEMA’s A99 flood zone.
In addition to the new housing outlined above, there are a number of redevelopment projects related to fire rebuilds. Between 2017 and 2018, 337 residential dwelling units were destroyed by the Thomas and the Woolsey Fires, which together burned more than 377,000 acres, most of which were located within Ventura County. As of 2020, rebuilding efforts have included issuance of 122 Planning Permits, 87 Building Permits, and the rebuild of 40 residential units. Many of these units were located in high-fire hazard areas.
Efforts by the County Planning Division are ongoing to implement programs outlined for the disadvantaged communities within the El Rio/ Del Norte Area Plan and Saticoy Area Plan that would accommodate additional development in these areas through roadway, sewer, and water infrastructure improvements.
The County also continues to improve regulatory pathways that support the development of additional affordable housing and agricultural worker housing throughout the County via an update to the General Plan Housing Element, as well as zoning amendments for agricultural worker housing regulations and accessory dwelling units.
How many permits for new
construction were issued in your
jurisdiction since the preparation
of the previous hazard mitigation
plan?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Single Family 40 46 46 65 47
Multi-Family 0 0 14 3 21
Other (mobile homes, accessory dwellings, mixed
use, etc.)
23 35 52 40 50
Commercial 11 4 14 9 7
Total 74 85 126 117 125
Describe the level of buildout in
the jurisdiction, based on your
jurisdiction’s buildable lands
inventory. If no such inventory
exists, provide a qualitative
description.
The 2040 Ventura County General Plan Background Report included an inventory of both residential holding capacity and residential development potential. The unincorporated residential development potential was estimated to be 1,361 units (Section 3.7, Table 3-19). The residential development potential accounted for parcels on vacant and underutilized land, as well as other constraints such as steep slopes and floodways. If second dwellings, farmworker housing, Channel Islands University housing, and vacant OS, AE, and RA zone parcels with single-family potential are included, the remaining residential development potential is 28,228 units (Section 3.7, Table 3-22).
The County of Ventura’s General Plan Annual Report details that Unincorporated Ventura County’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the period from 2014 to 2021 was 1,015 units. As of 2019 the County has authorized permits for 590 of the 1,015 RHNA units (Exhibit 1, page 7). The Ventura County 2040 General Plan, Chapter 3 Housing Element includes the final RHNA allocation for the period of 2021-2029 which is 1,262 units (Section 3.2, Table 3-1). 722
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1.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions. The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 1-4. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 1-5. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 1-6. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 1-7. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 1-8. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 1-9. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 1-10. • The community’s adaptive capacity for responding to the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 1-11.
Table 1-4. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 2019 Ventura County Building Code, Ord. #4548
Zoning Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance, last amended 4/13/21 Coastal Zoning Ordinance, last certification 6/11/21
Subdivisions Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Subdivision Ordinance, last amended 6/16/20 Stormwater Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Ordinance Code Relating to Stormwater Quality Management for Unincorporated Areas, Ordinance #4450, last amended 7/17/12
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Post-Disaster Recovery Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: See https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/ (click on “Hill and Woolsey Fires” in upper right) Board of Supervisors Ordinance No. 4515, Approved 12/26/17: An Emergency Ordinance establishing local standards and procedures for cleanup of debris generated by the Thomas Fire.
Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 17-148, Approved 12/26/17: Resolution waiving certain Planning, Building and Safety, and Environmental Health Division fees related to Temporary Dwellings during rebuilding of residential structures damaged or destroyed in the Thomas Fire.
Board of Supervisors Ordinance No. 4532, Approved 10/30/18: Ordinance amending Division 8, Chapter 1, Article 5, Sections 8105-1.1, 8105-4 and 8105-5, Article 6, section 8106-5.12, article 7, Sections 8107-14.2 and 8107-14.3, and Article 13, Section 8113-6.1.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance code, Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the permitted uses matrix, temporary dwelling during construction and reconstruction, and destruction of non-conforming structures and structures containing nonconforming uses.
Real Estate Disclosure No No No No
Comment: None currently
Growth Management Yes No Yes No
Comment: Measure C, Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources Extension to year 2050, 11/3/16 Site Plan Review Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance, last amended 4/13/21 Coastal Zoning Ordinance, last certification 6/11/21
2019 Ventura County Building Code, Ord. #4548
Environmental Protection Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Initial Study Assessment Guidelines, last amended 4/26/11 Flood Damage Prevention Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Floodplain Management Ordinance, Ordinance. #4521, Enacted 3/27/18 Emergency Management Yes No No Yes
Comment: Code of Ordinances, Div 5 (Safety), Section 3 (Public Emergency) (5300) https://library.municode.com/ca/ventura_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=DIV5SA_CH3PUEM Created the Emergency Planning Council
Climate Change Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan in Appendix B, September 15, 2020 General Services Agency, Energy Action Plan, April 2010 Climate Protection Plan for Government Operations, April 2012 Saticoy Area Plan, Mobility Element
Coastal Zoning Ordinance, Section 8178-8—Water Efficient Landscaping Requirements (2018) Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance, Section 8107-25 (last amended 2008) and Coastal Zoning Ordinance, Section 8178-7 Tree Protection Regulations (last amended 2018) and Tree Protection Guidelines Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance, Section 8106-8.2—General Landscaping and Water Conservation Requirements (last amended 2021), which requires compliance with the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the County’s General Plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? a Comment: 2040 General Plan, Appendix B, September 15, 2020.
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No No Yes
How often is the plan updated? Annually
Comment: Capital Improvement Plan Project Sheet Submittals are revised and updated annually in support of a rolling 5-year planning horizon.
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Disaster Debris Management Plan Yes Yes No No
Comment: Emergency Ordinance No. 4534, Dec. 4, 2018
An emergency ordinance establishing local standards and procedures for cleanup of debris generated by the Hill and Woolsey Fires.
Floodplain or Watershed Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Flood Safety Plan for Ventura County, March 2017 Stormwater Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: County Stormwater Program Compliance Strategy in the Unincorporated Area, approved by the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 5, 2019
Urban Water Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) for County Waterworks District #1, June 22, 2021 Habitat Conservation Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors Ordinance, Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance, 2019, Ord #’s 4537 and 4539 Economic Development Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: 2040 General Plan, Economic Vitality Element, September 15, 2020 County of Ventura Economic Vitality Strategic Plan, November 13, 2017 Shoreline Management Plan No Yes No No
Comment: Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) Coastal Regional Sediment Management Plan and Programmatic EIR, 2009 and 2011
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: Ventura County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2010. Plan update scheduled for completion in 2022.
Forest Management Plan No Yes No Yes
Comment: Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan, 2005 Climate Action Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 2040 General Plan, Climate Action Plan in Appendix B, September 15, 2020 General Services Agency, Energy Action Plan, April 2010 Climate Protection Plan for Government Operations, April 2012 Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) No No No No Comment: NA
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: Ventura County Disaster Recovery Plan, Adopted by BOS in April 2019 Continuity of Operations Plan Yes N/A No Yes
Comment: Ventura County Continuity of Operations Plan was first adopted by BOS in 2008 and is maintained by the County Executive Office. The plan is included by reference within the 2021 EOP draft update (which is currently pending approval).
Public Health Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Public Health Strategic Plan, 2015-2020 Other Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: • Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Report, 2018 and 2019 • Farmworker Housing Ordinance, underway
• Tree Mitigation Fund and County Tree Planting Program, • Ventura County Land Conservation Act Program,
• Ventura County Surface Mining and Reclamation Act Program, • Naval Base Ventura County Joint Land Use Study, 2015
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Table 1-5. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Planning Division, Public Works Agency Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? Yes Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? Yes Table 1-6. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource
Accessible or
Eligible to
Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding
Comment: Check with Public Works and General Services Agency Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes
Comment: new taxes require 2/3rds Board of Supervisors approval Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: Check with Special Districts, typically require fee study Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds
Comment: Requires Board of Supervisors Approval
Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds
Comment: Requires Board of Supervisors Approval or voter approval Yes
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds
Comment: Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds, 2010 http://bosagenda.countyofventura.org/sirepub/cache/2/qdv0sgxbtlloepc0ihgn2r24/551690082020210412476.PDF Yes
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas Yes
State-Sponsored Grant Programs
Comment: Requires Board of Supervisors Approval to Receive Grants Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers
Comment: Requires Board of Supervisors Approval
Yes
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Table 1-7. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Yes, various positions throughout Planning Division and Public Works Agency Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Yes, Building and Safety Department various positions, Public Works Agency—Transportation Department and Watershed Protection, all positions.
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Building & Safety manager has CFM and Emergency response, Public Works Agency—Watershed Protection, Planning Division, Area Plans and Resources Manager, General Plan Manager Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Building & Safety management team, Public Works Agency Directors and General Services Agency Parks Department Director
Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works Agency, Surveyor’s office.
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Building & Safety counter staff, plan review engineers and management team, Resource Management Agency GIS Supervisor
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: PWA Engineering Managers and Hydrologists. For scientists, the Planning Division and Public Works agency also contract with consultants as needed.
Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES Director, and 6 additional full-time EMs), Building & Safety district managers
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Planning Division Long Range Planning Managers, County Executive Office, Office of Sustainability Manager, various Public Works Agency departments.
Table 1-8. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Yes If yes, briefly describe: ReadyVenturaCounty.org contains pages dedicated to the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, including information on hazard mitigation and links to the existing Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Twitter, Nixle
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Emergency Planning Council, CERT, Disaster Assistance Response Team, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council, Ventu Park Fire Safe Council, and Bell Canyon Fire Safe Council Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: VCEmergency.com; ReadyVenturaCounty.org, VC Alert, Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: VC Alert, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA); VCEmergency.com; Hi-Lo Sirens 727
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Table 1-9. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Ventura County Public Works Agency-Engineering Services
Department, Development Services
Section.
Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) Director, Ventura County Public Works Agency
Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Yes What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? 3/27/2018 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact? 9/21/2018 Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? Yes Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
Yes
If so, what type of assistance/training is needed? Additional training on benefit-cost analysis for the BRIC grant program, and green-flood plain management project solutions eligible for FEMA funding.
Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? Yes If yes, is your jurisdiction interested in improving its CRS Classification? No How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 1,346 What is the insurance in force? $395,320,600
What is the premium in force? $1,327,849
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 724 What were the total payments for losses? $10,126,504
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
Table 1-10. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 06111 N/A
DUNS # Yes 066691122 N/A
Community Rating System Yes 5 5/1/2016
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule No N/A N/A Public Protection Yes 03/3X 12/21/2018
Storm Ready Yes N/A N/A
Firewise Yes N/A Unknown
Tsunami Ready Yes N/A N/A
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Table 1-11. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion Jurisdiction Rating
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: High level of understanding of anticipated exacerbation of drought and wildfire risks, and sea -level rise-related impacts.
Moderate understanding of secondary impacts to agricultural/biological risks, and severe weather/severe storm impacts.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Medium Comment: 2040 General Plan has emission reduction and climate adaptation programs adopted and monitoring programs are being implemented.
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Medium Comment: The Planning Division has access to technical resources in other County Agencies, coordination with outside agencies with resources is frequent, and the County also has the capacity to hire consultants when needed. Additional resources in adaptation pathway planning would be helpful.
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: A GHG inventory was completed for the 2040 General Plan Update with baseline data for 2015. There is also an operational emissions inventory, and monitoring is planned for the future as part of General Plan implementation.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts High Comment: The 2040 General Plan includes policies related to climate adaptation to guide development due to climate change impacts.
The 2040 General Plan also includes implementation programs that function as climate adaptation strategies.
Participation in regional groups addressing climate change risks High Comment: Some members of the Board of Supervisors are on committees for sea level rise and beach sediment management. The County’s Office of Sustainability, the Long Range sections of the Planning Division, and the Public Works Agency regularly participate with regional groups to address climate change risks. The County Executive Office’s Ventura County Climate Emergency Council is a citizen advisory committee focused on GHG reductions. The County’s Sustainability Committee is an interagency work group focused on integrating sustainable practices into agency activities including Climate Action Plan implementation.
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes
High
Comment: Included in 2040 General Plan policies and programs, see Appendix B.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts High Comment: Included in 2040 General Plan policies and programs. The County Executive Office’s Sustainability Division manages the Ventura County Climate Emergency Council to advise the County’s Board of Supervisors on climate action planning and Climate Action Plan implementation. https://www.ventura.org/vccec/ Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: The County’s 2019 Sea level Rise Adaptation Report includes adaptation strategies that have yet to be adopted in policy form.
Champions for climate action in local government departments Medium Comment: Action ultimately requires Board authorization for policies and programs.
The County Executive Office’s Sustainability Division acts as lead for Climate Action Plan implementation including time invested by a full-time Sustainability Officer and supporting staff. The Sustainability Officer is the Chair of the County’s the Sustainability Committee, an interagency work group focused on integrating sustainable practices into agency activities including Climate Action Plan implementation.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies High Comment: In June 2020, the County’s Board of Supervisors allocated an additional full-time, fixed-term employee to focus on supporting Climate Action Plan implementation efforts as part of its budget hearing process. 729
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Criterion Jurisdiction Rating
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation High Comment: The County funded the 2020 Climate Action Plan, which is a component of the 2040 General Plan, and has provided matching funds for sea level rise planning grants. The County Executive Office’s Sustainability Division has staff devoted to climate action and adaptation programs, including an additional fixed-term position focused on supporting Climate Action Plan implementation that was approved in June 2020. The County also contributes membership funds to BEACON.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted High Comment: The County exercises land use authority in the unincorporated County.
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate change risk Medium Comment: Many residents have a general understanding of climate change risks, but ongoing outreach and education is needed for the broader community.
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: While most residents support adaptation efforts, they may be resistant if new requirements impact them financially.
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Applications for new development and redevelopment have rarely included voluntary climate adaptation features, but some features are required to be included according to 2040 General Plan policies. The County has allowed redevelopment in areas impacted by wildfires.
Local economy’s current capacity to adapt to climate change impacts Medium Comment: The agricultural industry is a substantial contributor to the local economy, with an estimated gross value in 2020 of over 1.9 billion dollars, and employing over 40,000 individuals. The County (~8,000 employees) and Naval Base Ventura County (>16,000 employees) are the two largest local employers and both are planning for climate change impacts. Additionally, the City of Port Hueneme is conducting a General Plan update that will include a vulnerability assessment and planning for sea level rise impacts at the Port of Hueneme.
Adaptive capacity is highly dependent on the scope and severity of climate impacts. Rebuilding levees, managed retreat, and rebuilding/relocating buildings and infrastructure in the face of extreme flooding and sea level rise are costly adaptation measures and, in many cases, would require substantial public funding and a multi-jurisdictional approach to implement.
Local ecosystems’ capacity to adapt to climate change impacts Low Comment: A 2019 report by the Western Regional Climate Center indicated that, as a result of climate change Ventura County will experience air temperature increases, a greater number of extreme heat days annually, and an increased number of annual dry days leading to fewer but more intense rainfall events. Based on these findings, it is anticipated that such changes will lead to challenges in evapotranspiration and crop cultivation, increased potential for flash flooding and/or debris flows, increased susceptibility to drought, and longer wildfire seasons. More work needs to be done to evaluate how ecosystems that often straddle jurisdictional boundaries can migrate and adapt. More community education and benefit-cost analysis is needed to demonstrate how ecosystem services can minimize or abate climate change impacts. https://wrcc.dri.edu/Climate/reports.php https://wrcc.dri.edu/Docs/VenturaClimate2019_bookmarked.pdf.
High = Capacity exists and is in use
Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement Unsure = Not enough information is known to assign a rating.
1.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration. 730
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1.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• The Ventura County 2040 General Plan, Hazards and Safety Element was updated in September, 2020. The update also included a Water Resources Element and a Climate Action Plan.
• The Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (NCZO) includes standards for hazard mitigation and abatement relative to high fire hazard areas, earthquakes, geology and floods. Recent updates to the NCZO added water efficient landscaping standards and a wildlife corridor overlay zone that includes new standards in fencing and lighting to promote the movement of wildlife. • The County’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) is comprised of the Coastal Area Plan and Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO). The CZO includes standards for hazard mitigation and abatement related to beach erosion, geology, earthquakes, and floods. • The Ventura County Subdivision Ordinance requires consideration of both geologic and flood hazards during the siting and design of proposed lots. Additionally, it requires consideration of wildfire hazards when a proposed subdivision is located in a “state responsibility area” or a “very high fire hazard severity zone”.
• Ventura County Emergency Operations Plan addresses the County’s planned response to hazard events.
• Ventura County Building Code is the local adoption of the State codes Title 24
1.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and programs that offer opportunities for future integration or expanded integration with this mitigation plan:
• The Ventura County 2040 General Plan includes policies and programs for hazard mitigation and abatement relative to high-fire hazard areas, earthquakes, geology and floods, as well as climate change adaptation related to droughts, sea level rise and coastal erosion. The County will re-link the General Plan with this HMP once this HMP update is approved. This will enable compliance with AB 2140.
• The County’s Initial Study Assessment Guidelines (ISAGs) are in the process of being updated and this may be an integration opportunity.
• The County’s NCZO is periodically amended per Board of Supervisors directive or as required by state law. Updates per new fire codes related to brush clearance and fire prevention may be needed.
• The County’s LCP includes standards for hazard mitigation and abatement relative to beach erosion, geology, earthquakes, and floods. The policies and standards related to environmentally sensitive habitat, coastal hazards, and sea level rise are being consolidated and updated, and this effort could present an opportunity for future integration. 731
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• Wetland Project Permitting Guide, 2006—this document could be updated with support from the County’s Public Works Agency to include hazard integration.
The following projects are currently underway or are planned to be updated. There could be integration opportunities to include hazards in siting and design standards. • Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Report, 2019 • Farmworker Housing Ordinance, underway
• Tree Mitigation Fund and County Tree Planting Program • Land Conservation Act Program
• Initial Study Assessment Guidelines (ISAGs)
Taking action to integrate each of these programs with the hazard mitigation plan was considered as a mitigation action to include in the action plan in this annex.
1.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
1.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 1-12 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in this jurisdiction Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including this jurisdiction, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Table 1-12. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
2019
Easy Fire
FM5298 10/30/2019 to
11/2/2019
1,806 acres burned; 6,500 homes threatened; 30,000 residents evacuated. 2019
Maria Fire
FM5302 10/31/2019 to
11/4/2019
9,412 acres burned including a substantial portion of prime ag lands; 4 structures destroyed; >1,800 homes / 7,500 residents evacuated; triggered temporary shut-down of local oil and natural gas field facilities and pipelines; damage to communications and oil and gas field facilities occurred. 160 acres of avocado orchards and 25 acres of lemon orchards were moderately to severely damaged or destroyed. Damage to avocado and lemon crops was estimated at ~$5.2 million, according to Korinne Bell, Ventura County Chief Deputy Agricultural Commissioner.
2018
Hill Fire
DR4407 11/8/2018 to
11/16/2018
4,531 acres burned; 4 structures destroyed; 4 structures damaged; 5,000 structures threatened.
2018
Woolsey Fire
DR4407/F
M5280
11/8/2018 to
11/21/2018
96,949 acres burned; $6 billion in property damage; $10 million in firefighting costs; 1643 structures destroyed, 3 deaths, 295,000 residents (in Ventura and L.A. County) evacuated. 2018
Heat Event
(July)
7/4/2018 to
7/6/2018
Extreme 2-day heat event broke records across the county, and resulted in damage to crops.
For crops such as avocados and citrus, heat can damage both the current crop and also the fruit set for the coming season, packing a two-year punch. The California Avocado Board estimated a 2019 crop of 210 million pounds, down from 372 million pounds a year earlier, and the smallest crop in over a decade.
Citrus officials say it knocked down up to 15 percent of the region’s lemon crop at the tail end of the harvest. Lemons dropped by 14% in value in the County’s 2019 ag report. 732
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
2018
Montecito
Debris Flows
DR4353 1/9/2018 –
1/22/2018
A 30-mile section of U.S. Route 101 (US 101) from Santa Barbara to Ventura was shut down for two weeks as sections filled with two feet (60 cm) of mud and debris, some of which also reached beaches 2.25 miles (3.6 km) from the mountains. Following the closure, access to Santa Barbara from the Los Angeles area was limited to a 260-mile (420 km) detour around the Los Padres National Forest or through the use of private ferries to Ventura. This closure severely impacted commerce throughout the county. Based on commuter surveys conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau (2013) and Department of Transportation estimates, in 2017 an average of 2,300 vehicles (2,400 workers) commuted daily from Santa Barbara to Ventura County, and approximately 10,000 vehicles (11,500 workers) commuted from Ventura, in addition to approximately 3,700 commercial trucks. The loss to Ventura County cities from commuter earnings for each week of the closure has been approximated at $12,235,774. 2017
Thomas Fire
FM5224 12/4/2017 to
1/12/2018
Over 280,000 acres burned. Cost of $2.2 billion; $171,296,703 in agricultural losses (crop losses and farm equipment) alone; 1,063 structures destroyed; 280 damaged; 2 deaths; and 104,607 residents evacuated; Businesses, including Ag also experienced loss of perishable goods from the nearly two-week closure of U.S. 101 that shut down commerce and prevented workers from accessing fields.
2017
Winter
Storms
NA 2/17/2017 to
2/18/2017
Rainfall amounts from 2 to 6 inches across coastal areas with up to around 10 inches in the local mountains produced numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows.
Strong southerly winds with gusts up to 70 mph reported in some areas. Highway 101 was closed in both directions north of Ventura due to mud and debris flows near the Solimar burn area. Flash flooding near the community of Thousand Oaks; three men rescued when Wildwood Creek flooded. Near the community of Camarillo, Conejo Creek to overflow its banks, flooding acres of agricultural land. State disaster declaration No. CA77 and CA77.1 2015
Coastal
Erosion and
Flooding
Event
NA 12/11/2015 Strong waves (up to 15 ft.) from a large westerly swell event resulted in evacuation and closure of the Ventura and Port Hueneme piers. Heavy surf caused approximately 15 pylons to break off the sides of the Ventura pier—triggering an extended (four month) closure while repairs were made. Pier repairs cost $1.4 million. Localized flooding of beachfront homes in the Pierpont neighborhood and nearby streets also occurred Harbor Boulevard between Sanjon Road and California Street in the city of Ventura had to be closed due to flooding.
Erosion from this event substantially altered the beach profile along Ventura State Beach near the pier, including impacts to Surfer’s Point as well as other exposed coastline areas.
At Naval Base Ventura County, officials temporarily closed Family Beach and a nearby campground because of high surf. Farther east along Pacific Coast Highway, State Parks relocated campers inland from the beachside Thornhill Broome State Beach Campground after the combination of high tide and the swell flooded the east and west ends of the campground.
2014
Pacific Coast
Highway
(Hwy 1)
Landslide
11/20/2014 to
3/15/2015
Rocks, boulders, and 4-6 feet of mud slumped onto Hwy 1 near the May 2013 Springs Fire burn area. The substantial slope stabilization and highway repairs required resulted in a months-long closure of 9 miles of Hwy 1 (November through mid-March) between the Mugu and Malibu areas, isolating unincorporated south coast communities, impacting commuter traffic, and limiting access to coastal recreational resources. 2014
Coastal
Erosion and
Flooding
Event
(Hurricane
Marie)
NA 8/26/2014 Large southeast swells from Hurricane Marie generated high surf conditions along local beaches and resulted in numerous rescues by local lifeguards, beach and campground closures, and flooding of some coastal roads. Local piers experienced some damage including the pier at Port Hueneme. Extensive damage also occurred to the road infrastructure of Hwy 1 near Sycamore Canyon campground in Point Mugu State Park. At postmile (PM) 4.0, the existing revetment was damaged and at PM 4.2, the vegetated slope between the road and beach was severely eroded.
2013
Springs Fire
FM5024 5/2/2013 24,251 acres burned; 15 homes destroyed; 4,000 homes threatened as well as key communications infrastructure (including $1 billion dollar Naval satellite operations station on Laguna Peak). More than $10 million in firefighting costs incurred. 733
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
2009
Guiberson
Fire
FM2839 9/22/2009 to
9/29/2009
17,500 acres burned;1 structure destroyed; estimated firefighting costs of more than $6.9 million
2007
Ranch Fire
FM1731 10/21/2007 58,401 acres burned in both L.A. and eastern Ventura County near Piru; over $9 million in firefighting costs
2007
Freeze Event
DR-1689 1/11/2007 to
1/17/2007
4 nights of below freezing temperatures caused losses of over $1.3 billion statewide and $281 million in crop damage locally. Damage was mainly to citrus and avocado groves, and the winter strawberry crop that was just going to harvest.
2006
Shekell
Complex Fire
FM2681 12/3/2006 to
12/6/2006
13,600 acres burned; 5 homes, 2 comm. Buildings; 11 structures destroyed; $12.8-13 million in damage; 9.2 million in structural damage; 25 million in ag damage 2006
Day Fire
FM2677 9/4/2006 to
10/9/2006
162,702 acres burned, including substantial wilderness and national forest areas; $78 million in fire suppression costs; 11 structures burned, residences threatened in Lockwood Valley and Upper Ojai over course of several weeks.
2005
La Conchita
Landslide
DR1577 1/10/2005 The landslide resulted in the deaths of 10 people, destroyed 13 homes and resulted in redtagging of 23 others. It occurred following a two-week period from Dec 27-Jan 10 in which 430 mm of rainfall fell (a record 15-day rainfall). Estimated costs of ~$1.75 million in county agencies’ response to the event.
2005
Winter
Storms
(January)
DR1577 1/7/2005 to
1/11/2005
Damage totaled more than $200 million. High water flows, scouring, and washouts in the Ventura River damaged several water wells and exposed water lines owned by the Ojai Valley Sanitary District. Severe erosion occurred along both embankments of the Ventura River. The Calleguas Creek topped its banks near the state hospital in Camarillo and flooded nearby ag fields. Homes in Moorpark, Casitas Springs and Ojai were flooded, major roads including Highways 101, 126, 33 and 150 were closed for more than a week, and the Santa Paula Airport was closed for several months due to flood damage to the runway. 2003
Simi Fire
DR1498/
FM2504
10/24/2003 108,204 acres burned; crop losses of nearly $8 million. 1999
Ranch Fire
NA 12/27/1999 4,372 acres burned, including a large proportion of national forest lands in Los Padres National Forest. Reported losses include thousands of dollars in outdoor equipment and numerous small structures at The Ojai Foundation. The fire also threatened numerous homes in Ojai Valley area. Fire officials estimated the cost of fighting the fire at nearly $5 million, and noted that firefighters constructed more than 20 miles of fire lines. 1998
Freeze Event
DR1267 12/20/1998 This severe freeze impacted citrus/avocado/strawberry crops across Ventura County; 1,139 services received; $71,541,000 in damages to agriculture industry. Other sources estimated losses as high as $74.3 million for Ventura County farmers. 1928
St. Francis
Dam Failure
NA 3/12/1928 >530 people died; bridges, orchards, farms, and homes were all eradicated in flood’s path down the Santa Clara river valley to the Pacific Ocean. Considered to be one of the worst engineering disasters of the 20th century.
1.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 1-13 presents a ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides quantitative risk assessments. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy. Mitigation actions target hazards with high and medium rankings. 734
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Table 1-13. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Landslides 51 High
2 Wildfire 36 High
3 Earthquake 32 High
4 Severe Storms 24 Higha
5 Severe Weather 24 Higha
6 Dam Failure 24 Higha
7 Flooding 18 Higha
8 Sea Level Rise 12 Low
9 Tsunami 10 Low
10 Drought 9 Low
a. The risk category was increased to High, based on jurisdiction-specific vulnerabilities.
1.6.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. This section provides information on a few key vulnerabilities for this jurisdiction. Available jurisdiction-specific risk maps of the hazards are provided at the end of this annex.
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
• Number of FEMA-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties: 63 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: N/A • Number of Repetitive-Loss or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties that have been mitigated: N/A Other Noted Vulnerabilities
The following jurisdiction-specific issues have been identified based on a review of the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, and other available resources:
• Prioritization of Open Space / Natural Resource Areas—In 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture named Ventura County the most desirable place to live in America. Ventura’s mild climate, varied topography, bountiful open space and natural resources, and proximity to additional natural resource areas are a large part of its draw for residents and visitors. Vast tracts of the unincorporated County lie adjacent to, or within, the Los Padres National Forest, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and the Pacific Ocean. Valuation of these resources, and of our interface with these open space areas is outside the scope of FEMA’s traditional risk analysis tools (e.g., property/structural damage estimates, loss of life, and critical infrastructure inventories, insurance claims), which can result in radical underestimation of disaster impacts to recreation, tourism, and the overall desirability of living and working here. • Santa Ana Winds and Planned/Unplanned Utility Outages—Warm, dry northeasterly winds are a local weather phenomenon in Southern California that can result in downed trees and power lines, blowing dust and air quality concerns. Although the winds themselves do not cause wildfires and rarely rise to the level of an area-wide disaster on their own, they exacerbate 735
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critical fire weather conditions in our area and substantially complicate wildfire response and containment. These winds may occur throughout the year, but are typically most common from October to March. Nearly all of the region’s significant wildfires have occurred in conjunction with strong Santa Ana wind conditions. Local power outages have been enacted with increasing frequency by utility companies in response to high wind/low humidity conditions, both within Ventura County and adjacent counties. Supporting adaptation of local businesses and individual residents to sporadic utility outages triggered by potential wind events, as well as critical facilities (e.g., communications towers and other energy infrastructure) should be prioritized. • Localized Flooding—Many communities within the unincorporated County are located adjacent to rivers (e.g., Santa Clara River, Ventura River, Sespe Creek, Piru Creek, Lockwood Creek) that are prone to flood to varying degrees during periods of heavy rainfall. The effects of this flooding range from localized road closures to damage to property (e.g., flooded croplands), vehicles, and buildings.
• Ventura County Public Works Agency – Watershed Protection’s (VCPWA-WP’s) Critical Facilities in the Unincorporated Areas—Based on the fact that virtually all of VCPWA-WP’s critical facility assets were constructed to provide flood protection and/or are geospatially located proximate to and/or in flood plains, and as documented in Table 1.8 Past Natural Hazard Events above, during the aforementioned 56-year period, VCPWA-WP’s critical facility flood protection assets experienced $81 Million in damage from flooding, severe storms and severe weather events, VCPWA-WP has ranked Flood risks as “High” in Table 1.9 above. • Matilija Dam Seismic Risk Vulnerability—Matilija Dam in the Ventura River watershed is vulnerable to seismic failure. Many communities are at risk of inundation. Implementation of the Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project (MDERP) would address this risk while also opening 17 miles of habitat for endangered steelhead trout. MDERP comprises several downstream flood protection and water supply reliability components that must precede removal of the dam, some of which have been completed or are at various stages of completion (alternatives analysis, design, or construction).
• Levee Rehabilitation and Certification Projects in Unincorporated Areas—Ventura County Watershed Protection is engaged in preliminary design and CEQA work for levee retrofit and/or flood-protection enhancement projects required to certify all its levees in compliance with federal levee certification requirements. Major levee rehabilitation and ultimate certification projects in the unincorporated areas include: the Ventura River Levee (VR-2) located in the unincorporated community of Casitas Springs, and the Live Oak Acres Levee located in the near the unincorporated community of Oak View. VCPWA-WP is working with FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as well as affected cities, residents, and property owners throughout Ventura County to marshal scarce Federal, State, and local funding resources necessary to complete five very important levee retrofit public safety and flood protection projects. Once all VCPWA-WP’s levee retrofit projects are completed, VCPWA-WP’s levees will fully comply with applicable Federal Levee Certification requirements found in 44 CFR 65.10. At best, full completion of VCPWA-WP’s five levee rehab projects will require a minimum of five to ten years, and could take longer, depending on final engineering design plan results, environmental considerations, and availability of project funding required to construct the rehab projects.
• Unincorporated Area Pump Stations Vulnerable to Sea-Level Rise—San Nicholas, Santa Monica, and Santa Paula Pump Stations lift stormwater from low elevation coastal neighborhoods and discharge directly to the Pacific Ocean. The Santa Monica and Santa Paula Pump Station outlets are frequently clogged during high tide and heavy surf events, causing the 736
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pumps to shut off and requiring manual removal of sand to ensure the coastal communities do not flood. With sea level rise, the risk increases. While not currently afflicted with the propensity for sand to clog its outlet, San Nicholas Pump Station is vulnerable to failure as sea level rises.
The pumps in each facility are over 40 years old and do not have on site backup generators, making them vulnerable to power failures, which cause alarms to sound signaling the need for immediate emergency response. All three facilities need constant repair due to corrosive salt air and water. Upgrades are needed, but more land is required for truly effective solutions, and adjacent land is occupied by high value coastal residences. • Ormand Lagoon Coastal Estuary Vulnerable to Sea Level Rise—Ormond Lagoon is a coastal estuary open to the ocean only during rain events and for a variable period thereafter depending on time between rain events, tides, etc. Sea level rise may reduce the ability of storm runoff from Ormond Lagoon Waterway and Tšumaš Creek to breach the lagoon and flow into the Pacific Ocean. Without a Beach Elevation Management Plan, the following are vulnerable to flooding from storm water backed up in the lagoon: the adjacent Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant and Advanced Water Purification Facility, the New-Indy recycled containerboard mill, the Halaco Superfund Site, local residences and roads. Restoration of the Ormond Wetlands complex may help reduce flood potential.
• Homeless Population—The size and distribution of the homeless population in the unincorporated area is not easily quantified, but has been increasing in recent years and exacerbates hazard risks and mitigation costs. During a January 2020 point-in-time survey coordinated by the County Executive Office, 128 homeless individuals were counted as residing within the unincorporated County area. Many homeless individuals within the unincorporated area inhabit encampments within the Ventura and Santa Clara river bottoms, where both wildfires and flooding risks are regular concerns. Unsheltered living locations have negative impacts on watershed viability and resilience in addition to posing risks to the broader community. The presence of unauthorized habitation within the watersheds increases wildfire risks (e.g., accidental starts from cooking/warmth fires and arson) as well as the cost of hazard mitigation actions (e.g., brush clearance for wildfire hazard abatement and trash and debris removal efforts prior to winter storm season). Communication barriers, fear of government officials and law enforcement, substance abuse issues, and mental health issues can complicate public outreach and hazard awareness efforts to homeless individuals, and confound accurate assessments of hazard risk and disaster damage. • Importance of Agriculture and Potential for Undervaluation of Drought and Ag/Biological Risks—Agriculture, in the forms of ranching and farming, has been a keystone of Ventura County’s economy since its inception. With fertile soils and a mild climate, Ventura remains one of the leading counties for agricultural production in the state. In addition to a variety of row crops and nursery products, the county is one of the top producers of citrus, avocados, and strawberries in the nation. Much of the cultivated land lies within the unincorporated County areas of the Oxnard Plain and Santa Clara River Valley. In addition to generating direct on-farm employment and revenue, agricultural production supports a wide range of other businesses, including packinghouses, equipment dealers, chemical applicators, pest-control firms, labor contractors, fertilizer and other supply dealers, trucking firms, fuel distributors, and repair and manufacturing facilities. Altogether, farming and farm-dependent businesses provide an estimated 43,000 jobs in Ventura County, more than any other sector of the economy except services. Agriculture and agriculture-related businesses account for about 4.4 percent of overall economic activity in Ventura County, generating $2.1 billion in revenue and $76 million in indirect business taxes annually. One in 10 county residents relies to some degree on income derived from farming. However, drought and agricultural/biological hazards (e.g., invasive crop 737
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pests and disease) do not lend themselves to evaluation using FEMA’s traditional risk analysis tools (e.g. property, structural damage estimates, loss of life, critical infrastructure inventories), which results in underestimation of the disaster impacts/costs that these hazards can have on the local environment, economy, and area communities.
• Unauthorized Immigrants—Ventura County’s farm bureau estimates there are about 36,000 immigrant workers in the county, many of them undocumented. Unauthorized immigrants may be disproportionately affected by disasters (e.g., wildfires, flooding, pandemics), particularly those that impact agricultural operations in the unincorporated county areas where many work as farm laborers. Language/ communication barriers and fear of government and law enforcement personnel can complicate public outreach and education efforts to these individuals.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
1.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 1-14 summarizes the actions that were recommended in the previous version of the hazard mitigation plan and their implementation status at the time this update was prepared.
Table 1-14. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to
Plan Update
Action Item from Previous Plan Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check
if Yes
Action # in
Update
OA 11—Develop and implement plans to increase the building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of the building’s structural and nonstructural elements.
VUC-8
Comment: This is an ongoing effort to be developed over the next year.
OA 19—Maintain vegetation management program that provides vegetation management services to elderly, disabled, or low-income property owners who lack the resources to remove flammable vegetation from around their homes. VUC-9
Comment: This is an ongoing program and will be carried over to the plan update.
OA 21—Maintain hazards fuel treatment program for areas that have been identified with overgrown/dead brush/trees to reduce the potential for tree-to-tree ignition. Ensure that a “maintenance now” component to provide continued fire resistance is partof the program.
VUC-10
Comment: This is an ongoing program and will be carried over to the plan update.
UVC 1—Continue to participate in the National Weather Service’s (NWS) StormReady Program.
VUC-11
Comment: Ventura County continues to participate in TsunamiReady and StormReady. NWS confirmed that Ventura County was last renewed for both SR and TR on 2/25/2019. The next renewal will be due on 3/19/2022.
UVC 2—Develop a plan to identify funding to replace/relocate the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
VUC-12
Comment: This item was not completed/pursued during the last update cycle (Thomas & Woolsey fire events, OES staffing changes, and COVID impacted planning and development of many items over the last several years) but continues to be a project of interest that will be carried over to the plan update.
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Removed;
Carried Over to
Plan Update
Action Item from Previous Plan Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check
if Yes
Action # in
Update
UVC 3—Update Seismic Standards for Communications (Cell Towers) Facilities (Building Code).
VUC-13
Comment: This will be done through the Ventura County Building Code VCBC 2019 UVC 4—Reinforce and maintain County roads, bridges, ditches and culverts from flooding through various flood proofing measures.
VUC-17
Comment: Ventura County Public Works Agency—Roads and Transportation Department (VCPWA-RT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of County roads, bridges, ditches, and culverts in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. VCPWART conducts annual ditch cleaning and culvert cleaning before winter storm season to maintain the capacity of ditches and proper drainage flow to mitigate roadway flooding in rural areas of the county. In addition to the annual cleaning of ditches and culverts, the VCPWA-RT is actively working to rehabilitate Bridge Road Bridge (#442) which is currently in design and environmental permitting phase and is expected to be completed in 2023. Replacement of Catalina Drive Bridge (#384) was completed in May 2020 and replacement of Casitas Vista Road Bridge (#327) was completed in September 2020. Mupu Road Bridge and the Wheeler Canyon Road Bridge improvements projects were completed in 2016-2017. The VCPWA-RT is developing a Bridge Management Program to maintain County bridges. The program will identify and prioritize VCPWART’s 158 bridge structures which include 81 bridges on the National Bridge Inventory and 77 other structures. This program will identify budget needs, and schedules for preventive maintenance as well as budget for required rehabilitation or replacement of VCPWA-RT maintained bridges for short and long-term planning needs. The Bridge Management Program is expected to be completed in calendar year 2021. In 2020-2021, VCPWA-WP continued to clean flood control channels and catch basins to prepare for winter storm seasons. VCPWA-WP also secured Proposition 1 grant funding for the Santa Ana Bridge and Camino Cielo Bridge replacement projects which are managed by VCPWA-RT (both are components of the MDERP). The design of Camino Cielo Bridge is progressing towards 30% millstone. For the Santa Ana Bridge project, a construction contract was awarded in March 2021 with an estimated completion date of December 2022.
1.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 1-15 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 1-16 identifies the priority for each action. Table 1-17 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 1-15. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VUC-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11,
16 Ventura
County
NA High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VUC-2—Integrate the Hazard Mitigation Plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including the 2040 General Plan, Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance, and Local Coastal Program.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought, Agricultural/Biological
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10,
11, 12, 15, 17, 18,
19 Ventura
County
Resource
Management
Agency,
Ventura
County
Sheriff’s OES,
Ventura
County Public
Works Agency
NA Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
Action VUC-3—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought, Agricultural/Biological
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19 Ventura
County
Agencies
NA Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
Action VUC-4—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the NFIP through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements to:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. • Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Severe Storms, Sea Level Rise, Dam Failure New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10,
11, 13, 14, 15, 17,
19 County Public
Works
Building and Safety Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing Action VUC-5—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change including but not limited to the following:
• Implementation of 2040 General Plan programs including a Cool Roof Ordinance and Cool Pavement Standards, Performance-Based Building Code for Green Building, Groundwater Basins Resilience Program, Sea Level Impacts Monitoring Program, and Wildfire Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping Program.
• Develop programs to increase energy efficiency of new buildings above state-required design requirements Hazards Mitigated: Sea Level Rise, Flooding, Drought, Wildfire, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Agricultural/Biological New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19
Ventura
County
NA Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
and Shortterm
Action VUC-6—Purchase and install permanent generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Tsunami, Wildfire Existing 2, 6 Ventura
County
NA High FEMA HMA (BRIC and
HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Short-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VUC-7—Purchase and install mobile generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Tsunami, Wildfire Existing 2, 6 Ventura
County
NA High FEMA HMA (BRIC and
HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Short-term
Action VUC-8—Develop and implement plans to increase building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of their building’s structural and nonstructural elements. (formerly 2015 Action OA-11) Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Exitsting 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 17 Ventura
County
Building and
Safety
NA Medium Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
and Shortterm
Action VUC-9—Maintain new vegetation management program that provides vegetation management services to elderly, disabled, or low-income property owners who lack the resources to remove flammable vegetation from around their homes. (formerly 2015 Action OA19) (Coordinates with Ventura County Fire Protection District Action VFP-12) Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13,
14, 15, 19
VCFPD Ventura County Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP
and HMGP), Staff Time,
General Funds
Ongoing
Action VUC-10—Maintain wildfire hazard fuel reduction program for areas that have been identified with overgrown or dead brush, trees and weeds to reduce the potential for tree-to-tree ignition. Ensure that a “maintenance now” component to provide continued fire resistance is part of the program. (formerly 2015 Action OA-21) (Coordinates with Ventura County Fire Protection District Action VFP-6) Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10,
11, 13, 14, 15, 18,
19 VCFPD CAL FIRE & USDA Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP
and HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Ongoing
Action VUC-11—Continue to participate in the National Weather Service’s (NWS) StormReady and TsunamiReady Programs. (formerly 2015 Action UVC-1) (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-16) Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Tsunami, Flooding, Dam Failure, Landslide, Sea Level Rise New & Existing 1, 2, 7, 8, 17 Ventura
County Public
Works
Ventura County Sheriff’s
OES
Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
Action VUC-12—Develop a plan to identify funding to replace/relocate the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center (EOC). (formerly 2015 Action UVC-2)
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami New & Existing 6, 7, 8 Ventura
County
Sheriff’s OES
NA High Staff Time, General Funds Long-term
Action VUC-13—Update Seismic Standards for Communications (Cell Towers) Facilities (Building Code).
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 11 Ventura
County
Building and
Safety
NA High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term
Action VUC-14—Develop a countywide Evacuation Route Plan to identify and evaluate evacuation routes for wildfires and other hazards.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide New & Existing 7, 8, 17, 19 Ventura
County OES
VCFPD High Staff Time, General
Funds, Fire Safe Council
Grant
Short-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VUC-15—Implement a Post Disaster Critical Facilities Risk Impact Assessment Program designed to capture and geo-reference perishable data after significant events (e.g., preliminary damage estimates, damage photos, event mapping, etc.) in support of future hazard mitigation efforts including the implementation and maintenance of the HMP. Leverage applications (Maintstar v15, ArcGIS Online) to capture information related to VCPWA-RT, W&S, and WP critical facility asset impacts, and establish a centralized location to document and archive critical facilities geospatial data related to disaster events which will facilitate the development and optimize the pursuit of grant funding for future hazard mitigation projects. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-3) Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Drought, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Tsunami, Wildfire
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 16, 17,
18, 19
VCPWA-WP Ventura County
Departments, Cities,
Special-Purpose Districts,
and NGOs.
Low WP Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC) and County
General Funds, as
required
Short Term
Action VUC-16—Improve public awareness and community response to flood event emergencies by upgrading and modernizing the Flood Warning System (FWS) optimized to leverage multi-social media venues. Expand the public outreach of the FWS through targeted marketing based on web-site analytics and develop multiple language interfaces to better reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity found in Ventura County communities. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-4) Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 12, 17,
18, 19
VCPWA-WP DWR, NOAA, VCSOES,
Ventura County
Departments, Cities,
Special-Purpose Districts,
community and tribal
leaders, community
councils, and NGOs
Medium WP Structural Revenues
augmented by DWR and
FEMA Grants (BRIC and
HMGP) and County
General Funds, as
required
Short Term
Action VUC-17—Prioritize efforts to upgrade County bridges, culverts, dams, debris and detention basins, flood conveyance channel and pipeline infrastructure, pump stations, roads, water and wastewater community infrastructure, and other critical facilities required to provide adequate flood-proofing protection and enhance the resiliency of vital community lifelines in Ventura County. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-5)
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Tsunami, Wildfire New & Existing 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10,
11, 13, 16, 18, 19
VCPWA
Departments
Ventura County
Departments, Cities,
Special-Purpose Districts
High WP Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC, HMGP)
DWR, VCTC, Caltrans and
County General Funds, as
required
Long-term
Action VUC-18—Complete project feasibility analyses, design engineering and CEQA work for the Ventura River Levee (VR-2) in the unincorporated community of Casitas Springs, and the Live Oak Acres Levee near the unincorporated community of Oak View required to evidence local compliance with Federal Levee Certification Regulations (44 CFR 65.10) (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-6) Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10,
11, 13, 16, 18, 19
VCPWA-WP Ventura County
Departments and Cities of
Camarillo, Oxnard, and San
Buenaventura
High WP Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC and HMGP)
DWR-LLAP Grants
USACE, and County
General Funds, as
required
Long Term
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Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VUC-19—Strengthen the unincorporated area’s participation in the NFIP by maintaining a CRS Class 5 Rating; and pursue a renewed emphasis on the planning and implementation of flood mitigation projects for repetitive loss properties eligible for grant funding under FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program with the goal of reducing the number of repetitive loss properties in Ventura County. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-7) Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 16, 18,
19 VCPWA-WP Ventura County
Departments, DWR, FEMA
High WP Structural Revenues
augmented by Grants
(FMA, BRIC, HMGP) and
County General Funds, as
required
Ongoing
Action VUC-20—Partner with the Nature Conservancy, Santa Clara River Conservancy, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, and other NGOs in cooperative efforts to acquire floodplain properties, carry out restoration projects, and enhance resiliency to natural disasters with green design elements included in hazard mitigation projects where feasible. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-8) Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Drought, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Tsunami, and Wildfire New & Existing 1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18
VCPWA-WP Ventura County
Departments, TNC, SCRC,
OVLC, DWR, CDFW, State
Coastal Conservancy
High WP Structural Revenues
augmented by Grants
(FMA, BRIC, HMGP,
DWR, SCC, etc.) and
County General Funds, as
required
Ongoing
Action VUC-21—Advance planning, feasibility analyses, preliminary design, and ultimate construction of multi-benefit stormwater capture projects through a regionally collaborative approach; as well as pursue strategies to maximize stormwater as a resource (enhance recycled water, stormwater capture and sanitary system diversion, and groundwater recharge) where possible in infrastructure planning and implementation of WP stormwater capital projects. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-9) Hazards Mitigated: Drought, Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather New 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19 VCPWA-WP Ventura County
Departments, SWRCB,
LARWQCB, DWR, SGMAs,
NGOs and Private
Landowners
High WP Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC & HMGP)
DWR, IRWM, LARWQB,
SWRCB) and County
General Funds, as
required
Ongoing
Action VUC-22—Coordinate with FEMA Region IX to proactively address flood plain management and flood risk mapping issues that could adversely impact local hazard mitigation project planning and implementation efforts which may arise from updates to the Countywide DFIRMs, Community Assistance Visits, and/or other risk mapping initiatives. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-10) Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 16, 17, 18,
19 VCPWA-WP Ventura County
Departments, DWR, FEMA,
Cities, NGOs, and Private
Landowners
Medium WP Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC & HMGP)
DWR, and County General
Funds, as required
Ongoing
Action VUC-23—Work closely with CA Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD), County Sheriff Office of Emergency Services (OES), and other Federal, State, and local agencies to update and refine the Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for the state size dams owned by the County. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-11)
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Flooding, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather New & Existing 1, 2,4, 7,8,
12, 17, 18
VCPWA-WP Ventura County
Departments, FEMA, DWR,
Cities, NGOs, and Private
Landowners
Medium WP Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC), DWR, and
County General Funds, as
required
Short-Term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VUC-24—Complete project feasibility analyses, design engineering, CEQA, and implementation of the removal of Matilija Dam, reconstruction of the Camino Cielo Bridge crossing, and work with the Casitas Municipal Water District to reconstruct the Robles Diversion, as well as complete the construction of flood protection projects in the unincorporated community of Meiners Oaks in compliance with DSOD requirements. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-12) Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Drought, Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Storms, Severe Weather New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
17, 18, 19
VCPWA-WP Ventura County
Departments, Casitas
Municipal Water District,
Bureau of Reclamation,
Caltrans, CDFW, DSOD,
DWR, FEMA, USACE,
NGOs
High WP Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC & HMGP)
CDFW, DWR, NFWF,
NRCS, SCC, WCB, and
NGO’s and County and
Casitas General Funds, as
required
Long-Term
Action VUC-25—Collaborate with the City of Oxnard, Nature Conservancy, and State Coastal Conservancy to advance planning, design, and implementation of the Ormond Beach Restoration and Access Plan (OBRAP), particularly those components alleviating flooding along the Ormond Lagoon Waterway and creating public access along tšumaš Creek. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-13 and supports the City of Oxnard Action OXN-12)
Hazards Mitigated: Drought, Flooding, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 9, 12, 13,
14, 15, 17, 18, 19
City of Oxnard VCPWA-WP High City Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC),
CDFG
Ongoing
Action VUC-26—Coordinate efforts to plan, develop, and ultimately construct multi-benefit, flood resiliency and other risk hazard mitigation projects with the Watershed Coalition of Ventura County (OBRAP) 3-Watershed Councils, its Disadvantaged Community Committee, and nonprofit partners by increasing outreach and engagement with disadvantaged and socially vulnerable communities and tribal groups to better understand their unique community-lifeline vulnerabilities, facilitate the development of flood hazard mitigation multibenefit projects, and align and leverage advocacy efforts to optimize grant funding opportunities. (Coordinates with Action VCPWA-WP-14)
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, & 19
VCPWA-WP County of Ventura
Departments, Cities,
Special-Purpose Districts,
community and tribal
leaders, community
councils, WCVC, and
NGOs
Medium WP Structural Revenues
augmented by FEMA
Grants (BRIC & HMGP)
DWR, IRWM, and City and
County General Funds as
required
Ongoing
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
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Table 1-16. Mitigation Action Priority
Action
#
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?Can Project Be Funded Under
Existing Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
VUC-1 7 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
VUC-2 12 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VUC-3 17 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
VUC-4 12 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VUC-5 19 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Medium
VUC-6 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
VUC-7 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
VUC-8 7 Low Medium No No Yes Low Low
VUC-9 9 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
VUC-10 12 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
VUC-11 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VUC-12 3 Medium High No No No Low Low
VUC-13 5 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
VUC-14 4 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
VUC-15 14 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes-only at a level that is “Minimally Necessary to Comply”
Medium Medium
VUC-16 8 Medium Medium Yes Yes Yes-only at a level that is “Minimally Necessary to Comply”
Medium Medium
VUC-17 12 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
VUC-18 12 Medium High Yes Yes No High High
VUC-19 12 Medium High Yes Yes Maintaining Class 5-CRS Rating: Yes.
Reducing Severe Repetitive Loss
Property Exposure: No
Low Medium
VUC-20 13 High High Yes Yes Establishing Partnerships with NGOs:
Yes
Acquiring flood plain properties,
carrying out restoration projects, and
including green design elements: No
Low Medium
VUC-21 12 High High Yes Yes Advance planning and feasibility analysis: Yes Perform Final Design and
Construction: No
Medium High
VUC-22 13 Medium Medium Yes Yes Coordination with FEMA: Yes New Hazard Mitigation Project
Planning and Execution: No
Medium Medium
VUC-23 8 High Medium Yes Yes Coordination with FEMA, DWR, and DSOD: Yes
Emergency Action Plan Refinements:
No
Medium High
VUC-24 15 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
VUC-25 11 High High Yes Yes Collaboration with City of Oxnard: Yes OBRAP Flood Mitigation Project
Design and Implementation Actions: No
Medium High
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Action
#
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?Can Project Be Funded Under
Existing Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
VUC-26 14 High Medium Yes Yes Coordination efforts with WCVC, its DAC, and NGOs: Yes
Flood Mitigation Project Design and
Implementation Actions: No
Medium High
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.
Table 1-17. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typea
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity Building
High-Risk Hazards
Landslides VUC-2 VUC-1 VUC-3, 16 VUC-20 VUC-11, 14 VUC-17, 18 VUC-3, 11, 12, 14, 15 Wildfire VUC-2, 9,
10 VUC-1, 9,
10 VUC-3, 9, 10 VUC-9, 10, 20 VUC-6, 7, 9,
10, 14
VUC-5, 9,
10 VUC-3, 5, 9, 10,
12, 14, 15
Earthquake VUC-2, 13,
23 VUC-1 VUC-3, 8 VUC-6, 7,
23 VUC-17, 18 VUC-3, 8, 12, 13,
15 Severe
Storms
VUC-2, 4,
22, 23
VUC-1, 19 VUC-3, 4, 16 VUC-20, 21 VUC-6, 7,
16, 23
VUC-17,
18, 24
VUC-5, 17,
18, 20
VUC-3, 4, 5, 11,
12, 15, 22
Severe
Weather
VUC-2, 22,
23 VUC-1, 19 VUC-3, 16 VUC-20, 21 VUC-6, 7,
16, 23
VUC-17,
18, 24
VUC-5, 17,
18, 20
VUC-3, 5, 11, 12,
15, 22
Dam Failure VUC-2, 4,
23 VUC-1, 19 VUC-3, 4 VUC-20 VUC-6, 7,
14, 16, 23
VUC-17,
18, 24
VUC-17,
18, 20
VUC-3, 4, 11, 12,
14, 15
Flooding VUC-2, 4,
22, 23
VUC-1, 19 VUC-3, 4, 16 VUC-20, 21 VUC-6, 7,
14, 23
VUC-17,
18, 24
VUC-5, 17,
18, 20
VUC-3, 4, 5, 11,
12, 14, 15, 22
Low-Risk Hazards
Sea Level
Rise
VUC-2, 4,
22 VUC-1, 19 VUC-3, 4, 16 VUC-20, 21 VUC-17, 18 VUC-5, 20 VUC-3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 15, 22
Tsunami VUC-2 VUC-1, 19 VUC-3, 16 VUC-20 VUC-6, 7 VUC-17, 18 VUC-3, 11, 12, 15 Drought VUC-2 VUC-3 VUC-20, 21 VUC-24 VUC-5, 20 VUC-3, 5, 15 a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of mitigation types.
1.9 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Ventura County Ordinance—The ordinance code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • 2040 General Plan—This document was reviewed to identify opportunities for hazard plan integration.
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• Coastal and Noncoastal Zoning Ordinances—These documents were reviewed to identify opportunities for hazard plan integration.
• Ventura County Subdivision Ordinance, 2020—This document was reviewed to identify opportunities for hazard plan integration.
• Initial Study Assessment Guidelines, 2011
• Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, 2018
• Sea Level Rise Adaptation Report, 2019
• VCPWA-WP’s Integrated Watershed Protection Plan Project Prioritization Process— Explored possible opportunities to better integrate the development of multi-benefit flood protection project partnerships with public and private sector agencies and organizations aimed at improving community resiliency to flood hazard risk, flood plain management, groundwater conservation, stormwater capture, environmental protection, and helping to secure a sustainable water supply for agricultural and urban users. • VCPWA-WP 5 Year Capital Improvement Projects Plan, Annual Update—Confirmed inclusion of flood protection projects in WP’s current 5-year portfolio which address a mix of high, medium, and low hazard risks found in WP’s current Jurisdiction Annex, keying-up those projects as entries in WP’s new 5-year Action Plan portfolio, including seven levee rehabilitation projects which when completed will ultimately result in local compliance with Federal Levee Certification regulations found in 44CFR65.10.
• Ventura County Flood Mitigation and Safety Plans—Consulted current plan documents to identify opportunities of alignment and optimization of WP’s new 5-Year Action Plan submittal with the baseline framework found in these historical County flood mitigation and safety plan documents.
• VCPWA-WP’s Preparation of Annual Recertifications and Cycle Verification of Class V Rating for Unincorporated Ventura County under FEMA’s Community Rating System Program—Consulted the current Class 5 Rating program performance and reporting requirements to ensure continuation of this rating, as well as identified opportunities for renewed emphasis on the planning and implementation of flood mitigation projects for repetitive loss properties eligible for grant funding under FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program with the goal of reducing the number of repetitive loss properties in Ventura County.
• Ventura County Emergency Services Planning Documents—Reviewed emergency services planning documents prepared by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services to gain a better understanding of how best to facilitate appropriate development of WP’s new 5- year Action Plan submittal by complementing and supplementing countywide risk hazard emergency planning rubric defined by County’s Emergency Action Plan, as well as refine Emergency Action Plans for the state-sized dams owned by the County. • Ventura County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) Updates and DAC Public Outreach Engagement Initiative—Explored framing potential opportunities to better coordinate joint efforts to plan, develop, and ultimately construct multi-benefit, flood resiliency and other risk hazard mitigation projects contained in WP’s new 5-Year Action Plan submittal by increasing outreach and engagement with disadvantaged and socially vulnerable communities and tribal groups to better understand their unique community-lifeline vulnerabilities, facilitate 747
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the development of flood hazard mitigation multi-benefit projects, and align and leverage advocacy efforts to optimize grant funding opportunities.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
• BEACON Regional Sediment Management Plan
• General Services Agency, Energy Action Plan, April 2010 • Climate Protection Plan for Government Operations, April 2012 • Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan, 2005 The following website resources were used to document natural hazard event damage assessment:
• https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2019/11/12/ventura-county-avocado-lemon-growers-blamelosses-power-shut-offs/4171383002/ • https://gro-intelligence.com/insights/articles/volatile-california-avocado-crop-keeps-market-onedge • https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2019/08/03/ventura-county-californiaagriculture/1859539001/ • http://www.coastalview.com/news/2019-avocado-market-rundown-volumes-down-and-pricesup/article_1a24b732-da67-11e9-9fdf-43ac94face0a.html • https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/18925-2018-heat-reducesvolume-of-2019-avocado-crop-california-farm-bureau-federation-reports • https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/23/heatwave-hits-california-lemons-sending-prices-soaring.html • https://grist.org/article/so-howd-those-avocados-handle-the-searing-heatwave/ • https://www.rdniehaus.com/app/uploads/2019/08/RDN_Montecito_Mudslides_Impacts-1.pdf • https://www.kclu.org/local-news/2016-04-27/battered-south-coast-pier-set-to-reopen-after-1-4- million-in-repairs
• http://archive.vcstar.com/news/local/ventura/much-of-the-ventura-pier-remains-closed-thisweek-26f4a712-45e6-0d4b-e053-0100007ffddb-362537201.html • http://archive.vcstar.com/news/local/ventura/ventura-pier-closed-due-to-high-surf-26a2626cd797-40f2-e053-0100007f22a3-361574741.html • https://archive.vcstar.com/news/waves-generated-by-hurricane-marie-threaten-pier-closecampground-beaches-ep-579996262-351261691.html/ • https://migration.ucdavis.edu/rmn/more.php?id=1194_0_2_0 • https://tdn.com/business/freeze-destroys-70-percent-of-california-orangecrop/article_de49ab3e-0d14-5b06-b53e-ea2dbcd115ce.html • https://www.dailynews.com/2007/02/04/despite-freeze-hopes-are-high-for-spring-harvest/ • https://www.montereyherald.com/2007/09/13/not-all-is-lost-for-state-farmers-caught-in-freeze/ 748
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The following website resources were used to document other noted vulnerabilities:
• https://www.vcnewschannel.com/news/480-county-homeless-encampments-efforts-update • https://www.conejoguardian.org/2021/09/23/county-fails-for-years-to-clear-illegal-riverbedencampment/ • https://housefarmworkers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FAQs-about-ag.pdf • https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2020/11/15/california-coronavirus-covid-19-ventura-countyfinancial-assistance-farmworkers/6265780002/ • https://housefarmworkers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FAQs-about-ag.pdf • https://www.kqed.org/news/11363886/deportation-threats-worry-farmworkers-and-owners 749
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2. CITY OF CAMARILLO
2.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Carmen Nichols, Assistant City Manager
601 Carmen Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-388-5312
[email protected]
Roger Pichardo, Sr. Management Analyst
601 Carmen Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-388-5392
[email protected]
Table 2-1 lists the members of the local hazard mitigation planning team that developed this annex.
Table 2-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title Name Title
Tali Tucker Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer Kristen Madary Finance/Accounting Manager David Moe Assistant Comm. Development Director Roger Pichardo Senior Management Analyst Jaclyn Lee Principal Planner Carmen Nichols Assistant City Manager Tom Magdaleno GIS Specialist Michelle D’Anna Community Relations Officer Tom Juzwiak Deputy Building Official Wendy Milligan Terra Firma Enterprises (Consultant)
2.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
2.2.1 Location and Features
Camarillo encompasses 19.86 square miles in west Ventura County at the base of the Conejo Grade, within the Oxnard Plain. The City is some eight miles from the ocean and the Pt. Mugu entrance to Naval Base Ventura County. Homes along the City’s northern border are nestled among rolling hills and citrus groves; the northernmost boundary traverses the Las Posas Country Club. Pleasant Valley Road designates much of Camarillo’s southern border, though the southernmost point is on Howard Road, near the southeast corner of the City. The eastern edge of Camarillo is situated partially up the Conejo Grade, along the Ventura Freeway (Hwy 101). Camarillo’s furthest point west is at the end (cul-de-sac) of Del Norte Road, just north of Hwy 101.
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2.2.2 History
The City of Camarillo was incorporated in 1964. In 1837, a large expanse of what would be the Conejo and Pleasant Valleys was established though a Mexican land grant, which Juan Camarillo purchased in 1875. Juan’s sons, Adolfo and Juan, Jr., would govern the 10,000-acre Rancho Calleguas for many years. Adolfo oversaw the development of the Camarillo House and Ranch in 1892, and his brother would have a prominent role in the construction of the St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in 1913.
In 1899, a line of the Southern Pacific Railroad was extended from Somis to Oxnard. At the time, a businessman named John Sebastian relocated a store and post office that were displaced from an area called Springville by the new rail line. When asked to provide a name for the new location of the store and post office, Sebastian suggested Calleguas, though the post office representative felt that name was confusing. Sebastian then proposed calling the area Camarillo, and by 1901 it was the official name for the settlement.
For years, from horse-drawn wagons to early automobiles, the route from Thousand Oaks north down the Conejo Grade involved 24 switchbacks. The journey was quite a trek, especially during warmer days. As travelers looked down the grade toward present day Camarillo, they often commented on it being such a pleasant valley.
Eventually, the region from Somis south to Pt. Mugu became known as Pleasant Valley and would be an integral part of the larger farming industry in Ventura County.
In 1942, with America involved in World War II, Naval Base Ventura County was commissioned, and a military airfield was built near Camarillo. In 1945, the airfield was officially known as Oxnard Air Force Base. The County of Ventura purchased the site in 1976 and began the transformation of the base to what is now Camarillo Airport.
In the early 1960s, a movement by the City of Oxnard to annex Camarillo galvanized community leaders, who organized a push for cityhood. In September 1964, cityhood was approved by voters and the following month Camarillo was officially recognized as an incorporated city. At the time, the City had approximately 12,000 residents, and an area of 5.5 square miles.
2.2.3 Governing Body
Camarillo is a general law city. The five-member City Council is the governing body with the responsibility of adopting the HMP. The responsibility for implementing the plan is shared by the Office of the City Manager, and the Community Development and Public Works Departments.
2.3 CURRENT TRENDS
2.3.1 Population
Camarillo has an estimated population of 70,261 (California Department of Finance estimate 2020).
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2.3.2 Development
Table 2-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.
Table 2-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any
land since the preparation of the
previous hazard mitigation plan?
Yes
• If yes, give the estimated area
annexed and estimated number of
parcels or structures.
Annexations since the County’s last HMP update included a 3-acre parcel, initiated by the City, for the Camarillo LDS Church (n/e corner of Las Posas Road and Camino Alvarez); also, properties near the n/w corner of Lewis (Hwy 34) and Las Posas Roads were annexed for the development of the City’s new desalter plant. Construction is underway, and the desalter could be operational by early 2022. The City annexed 7.81-acres for the project from the Ventura Co.
Resource Conservation District, 4.5-acres of which is under the purview of the Camarillo Sanitary District.
Is your jurisdiction expected to
annex any areas during the
performance period of this plan?
No
Are any areas targeted for
development or major
redevelopment in the next five
years?
Yes. Over the past five years Camarillo has had significant residential construction activity, which is expected to continue for several years. A prominent commercial development is also underway just south of the 101 Freeway, and a steady progression of reuse and new industrial projects is anticipated.
• If yes, briefly describe, including
whether any of the areas are in
known hazard risk areas
The primary natural hazard concerns for Camarillo include earthquakes and liquefaction, and wildland fires. Ongoing drought and dry vegetation continue to pose an elevated risk for fires, though the main areas of concern are in existing hillside communities in the northern portions of the City. The main faults in/near Camarillo include the Bailey, Simi-Santa Rosa, and Wright Faults. While these faults have limited intersection with properties proposed for development, major ruptures along the state’s larger fault lines could generate substantial ground movement -- though to what extent is difficult to forecast. As is the case in much of Ventura County, liquefaction is a potential threat connected to earthquakes. Approximately 25% of Camarillo’s soil is identified as being in liquefaction zones, primarily in the southeast and southwest sections of the City.
Permits for new construction issued
since the preparation of the previous
hazard mitigation plan. (For singlefamily, each residence equals one permit; for multi-fam., the numbers are
total units. Multi-fam. refers to
apartments, townhomes, and duplexes.
A permit for one apartment building
may include 20 units.)
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Single Family 90 78 37 2 11
Multi-Family 67 821 619 199 53
Other (commercial, mixed use, etc.) 4 9 8 6 2
Total 161 908 664 207 66
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Criterion Response
Provide the number of newconstruction permits for each hazard area or provide a qualitative
description of where development
has occurred.
• Special Flood Hazard Areas: 0
• Landslide: 0
• High Liquefaction Areas: 0
• Tsunami Inundation Area: 0
• Wildfire Risk Areas: Please see clarification below.
Of the considerable residential development in Camarillo over the past 5+ years, no units have been built, or are currently under construction within a 100-year flood zone. During this period, approximately 350 residences (low-medium-high density) have been built in 500-yr. areas, and another high-density project (385 units) is pending approval. There is a low-income project (75 units) proposed for a 2.5-acre site that is owned by the City; if these apartments are ultimately constructed, the project would likely require flood mitigation measures (100-yr.).
As noted, areas of greatest concern for wildland fire, and those most involved in PSPS events, are in the northwest section of Camarillo, and parts outside (north of) the City. A large project with 281 homes (single-family and duplexes) is under construction approximately 0.8-miles west of a high fire risk zone, with a very-high zone just beyond. This development, for persons 55 years and older, is located east of Hwy 34, on the north side of Upland Road. Another project that is currently under review would result in 248 low-medium density homes in a section of the Camarillo Springs Golf Course, which lies in a very-high fire risk zone.
Describe the level of buildout in the
jurisdiction, based on your
jurisdiction’s buildable lands
inventory. If no such inventory
exists, provide a qualitative
description.
Under current zoning, and considering sites under construction or entitled for building, about 60- acres of land is under review for potential housing projects. Over 150-acres are proposed for changes in zoning for industrial projects. There are also 46-acres of commercially-zoned land just off (south of) the 101 Freeway, at Las Posas Road. This site has the potential for 325,000 sq. ft. of retail, though internet sales have changed the brick/mortar outlook for many retailers.
Additionally, another 25-acres of vacant land could be considered for recreational uses (ice rinks, bowling, etc.) in the future.
2.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions. The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 2-3. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 2-4. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 2-5. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 2-6. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 2-7. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 2-8. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 2-9. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 2-10.
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Table 2-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 2019 CA Building Code, as amended by the City of Camarillo (Ord. 1167), adopted Oct. 23, 2019 Zoning Code Yes No No Yes
Comment: Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code, as amended by the City of Camarillo (Ordinance 9), adopted February 10, 1965, including subsequent amendments.
Subdivisions Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: Camarillo Municipal Code Title 18, Subdivisions (Ord. 570), adopted May 23,1984 including subsequent additions and amendments
Stormwater Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Camarillo Municipal Code Chapter 9.32, Stormwater Quality (Ord. 1074), adopted December 12, 2012 including subsequent additions and amendments
Post-Disaster Recovery No No No No
Comment:
Real Estate Disclosure No Yes Yes No
Comment: California Civil Code §1102
Growth Management Yes No No Yes
Comment: Title 20 of the Camarillo Municipal Code, as amended by the City of Camarillo (Ordinance 497), effective July 2, 1981, including subsequent amendments and extensions. The City reviews all residential projects of five or more dwelling units through the Residential Development Evaluation Board process in which the City Council may award up to 400 residential units per year to projects that meet the evaluation criteria with exemptions allowed for low-income units. SB 330 became effective January 1, 2020 and prevents the City from enforcing Title 20 until January 1, 2025. SB 8 was signed into law and extends the term of SB 330 five years from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2030.
Site Plan Review Yes No No Yes
Comment: Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code, as amended by the City of Camarillo (Ordinance 9), adopted February 10, 1965, including subsequent amendments.
Environmental Protection No No Yes Yes
Comment: California Environmental Quality Act, signed into law by the State of California in 1970.
Flood Damage Prevention Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: Camarillo Municipal Code Chapter 16.34, Flood Damage Protection (Ord 616), adopted August 27, 1986 including subsequent additions and amendments
Emergency Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Camarillo Municipal Code, Chapter 2.32—Emergency Management Systems, 2004 Climate Change Yes No No Yes
Comment: The City currently does not have any adopted ordinance related to Climate Change, however the City is planning on developing a Climate Action Plan in the near future.
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? No
Comment: The City is currently updating its Safety Element, in compliance with AB 2140.
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No No Yes
How often is the plan updated? Every 5 years
Comment: City of Camarillo FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Programs, adopted 6/23/21 Disaster Debris Management Plan No No No No
Comment:
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Floodplain or Watershed Plan Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, first Effective September 29, 1986 including subsequent additions and amendments Stormwater Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Technical Guidance Manual, approved July 13, 2011 by LARWQCB. The manual provides guidance on the Planning and Land Development requirements in the Ventura County MS4 Permit, adopted July 8, 2010 by LA Regional Water Quality Control Board. City catch basin program prioritizes maintenance of catch basins as required by the VC MS4 Permit, adopted July 8, 2010.
Urban Water Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: City of Camarillo 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, adopted June 23, 2021.
Habitat Conservation Plan Yes Yes/ Federal No Yes
Comment: A habitat conservation plan is required as part of an application for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act, however the City does not currently have any habitat conservation plans.
Economic Development Plan Yes No No No
Comment: City of Camarillo Economic Development Strategic Plan, September 5,2018 Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: No shoreline
Community Wildfire Protection Plan No Yes No Yes
Comment: Ventura County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2010 Forest Management Plan No Yes No No
Comment: City of Camarillo does have a Comprehensive Tree Plan and Approved Street List.
Climate Action Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: The City currently does not have a Climate Action Plan, however the City is planning on developing one in the near future.
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes Comment: The City Manager’s Office oversees emergency management and our EOC. We are currently updating the emergency operations plan (EOP). Section Eight-Hazard Summary for City of Camarillo presents a summary of all the hazards the City is subject to and references the Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for more specific information. This Plan was approved October 13, 2021.
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) No No No Yes Comment:
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan No No No Yes
Comment:
Continuity of Operations Plan No No No No
Comment:
Public Health Plan No Yes Yes No
Comment: Ventura County Public Health Emergency Response Plan, 2019 Other
Comment:
Table 2-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Planning, and the Building/Safety Divisions.
Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? No Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? Yes 755
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Table 2-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: Public Works user fees pertain to sewer and water connection.
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds Yes
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas Yes
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes Table 2-6. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development Department (Planning + Building and Safety), and Public Works (engineers in land development).
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Building and Safety Division, and Public Works for infrastructure projects (streets, sewer, water, storm drains).
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development and Public Works, though consultants are also hired for certain projects.
Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Building and Safety, and Public Works for infrastructure projects (streets, sewer, water, storm drains).
Again, consultants are hired for certain projects.
Surveyors No
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Administrative Services, GIS Specialist Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: The Sr. Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office serves as the EOC Coordinator.
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Sr. Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office.
Other Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Civil Engineer, Public Works Dept. 756
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Table 2-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Links to several emergency preparedness websites are available on the City’s website (https://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/departments/fire/emergencies.php).
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: City of Camarillo Government Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn.
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The City has an active Community Emergency Response Team.
Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: VC Alert, City “Notify Me!” Emergency Email Distribution, City website (www.cityofcamarillo.org) Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: VC Alert
Table 2-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Public Works Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) City Engineer (Public Works) Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Yes What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? 1993 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
September 2018
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? Yes Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
No
Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? No If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program? Yes How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 664 What is the insurance in force? $203,471,400
What is the premium in force? $534,728
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 21 What were the total payments for losses? $1,135,612
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
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Table 2-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 111-10046
DUNS # Yes 070207006
Community Rating System No
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes Grading Class-2 Public Protection Yes 03/3X 12/21/2018
Storm Ready No
Firewise No
Tsunami Ready No
Table 2-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Champions for climate action in local government departments Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future.
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: To be further evaluated in the Climate Action Plan that the City is planning on developing in the near future. a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating.
2.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.
2.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• City of Camarillo General Plan, Safety Plan, Policy SAF-1.1a– Incorporate new and updated hazards information relevant to the City of Camarillo into the Safety Element, Emergency Operations Plan, and/or Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, as appropriate. • City of Camarillo, Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), 2021 (pending approval)—Section Eight-Hazard Summary for City of Camarillo presents a summary of all the hazards the City is subject to and references the Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for more specific information.
• Capital Improvement Plan—The capital improvement plan includes projects that can help mitigate potential hazards. The City will act to ensure consistency between the hazard mitigation plan and the current and future capital improvement plans. The hazard mitigation plan may identify new possible funding sources for capital improvement projects and may result in modifications to proposed projects based on results of the risk assessment. • Building Code, Title 16, Chapter 16.34.340, Hazard Mitigation Plan—Identifies that the planning commission shall consider whether proposed development is in or affects a known floodplain, practical alternatives to the proposed development if in a floodplain, impacts of the project on the floodplain and plans to mitigate the impact of the development on the floodplain. 759
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2.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
• Climate Action Plan—The Climate Action Plan is a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the specific activities that an agency will undertake to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, the City does not have a Climate Action Plan but is planning to develop one in the near future. • Capital Improvement Projects—Capital improvement project proposals may take into consideration hazard mitigation potential as a means of evaluating project prioritization. • Post-Disaster Recovery Plan—The City does not have a recovery plan but may consider developing one as a mitigation planning action if funds become available. The plan will build on the goals and objectives identified in the hazard mitigation plan.
Taking action to integrate each of these programs with the hazard mitigation plan was considered as a mitigation action to include in the action plan in this annex.
2.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
2.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 2-11 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in this jurisdiction Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including this jurisdiction, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Table 2-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 January 20,
2020 and
continuing
City did not experience any property damages from COVID19 just emergency protective measures response related costs total approximately $30,176.
Maria Fire FM-5302 November 1,
2019
City was not directly impacted by this fire, however, The Arc of Ventura County opened a community shelter at the Camarillo Community Center.
Wildfires, Flooding,
Mudflows, and Debris
Flows
(Thomas Fire)
DR-4353 December 4,
2017- January
31, 2018
Although this fire burned 281,893 acres in both Ventura County and Santa Barbara County, the City was only indirectly impacted by smoke.
Camarillo Springs
Mudflow
November 1 and
December 12,
2014
Nov. 1 -Twenty homes were evacuated, including two homes that were severely damaged. Dec. 12. Sixteen homes were damaged, including 10 homes that were red-tagged
Springs Fire FM-5024 May 2 – 11,
2013 24,251 acres burned; 10 outbuildings destroyed; 6 commercial properties and 6 outbuildings damaged.
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Wildfires, Flooding,
Mudflows, and Debris
Flows
DR-1731 October 21 –
March 31, 2008
Although Ventura County was impacted by the Ranch Fire, the City of Camarillo was not directly impacted except for heavy smoke.
Severe Freeze DR-1689 January 11 – 17,
2007
This disaster impacted mainly the citrus and avocado crops throughout Ventura County, but no crops in the City were impacted.
Shekell Fire FM-2681 December 3 – 6,
2006
This fire burned in Fillmore and Moorpark. Camarillo had no direct impacts from the fire only indirectly from smoke.
Day Fire FM-2677 September 25 –
30, 2006
City of Camarillo was not directly impacted except for heavy smoke.
Topanga Fire FM-2583 September 28 –
October 10,
2005
City of Camarillo was not directly impacted except for smoke.
Severe Storms, Flooding,
Landslides, and Mud and
Debris Flows
DR-1585 February 16 –
23, 2005
City experienced localized flooding. No significant losses were documented.
Severe Storms, Flooding,
Debris Flows, and
Mudslides
DR-1577 December 27,
2004 – January
11, 2005
Water and mudslides damaged at least two homes after debris jammed a city storm drain.
Wildfires, Flooding,
Mudflow and Debris Flow
DR-1498 October 21,
2003 – March
31, 2004
City of Camarillo was not directly impacted from the fires in Piru and Fillmore except for heavy smoke. Flooding caused downed trees and blocked roads.
Severe Winter Storms and
Flooding
DR-1203 February 2 –
April 30, 1998
Channel at Las Posas Rd. and Ventura Blvd. damaged ($500,000), clogged storm drains.
Camarillo Springs Golf course was damaged. It took 31 men about 10 full days of work to bring the course back to playability. Backed up storm drains impacted several homes. City Hall flooded.
Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides, Mud
Flows
DR-1046 February 13 –
April 19, 1995
Large agricultural losses. Localized flooding and clogged storm drains. No major impact to the City of Camarillo.
Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides, Mud
Flows
DR-1044 January 3 –
February, 1995
Localized flooding and clogged storm drains. No major impact to the City of Camarillo.
Northridge Earthquake DR-1008 January 17 –
November
30,1994
Drywall sustained large cracks; exterior concrete block walls sustained hairline cracks; a few chimneys were cracked; a few windows cracked; several small objects overturned and fell; light furniture overturned; heavy furniture was displaced; hanging objects and doors swung violently; many items were thrown from store
shelves; masonry fences or retaining walls were partially fallen; underground pipes were broken.
Fires, Mud & Landslides,
Soil Erosion, Flooding
DR-1005 October 26 –
April 22, 1994
Multiple fires around Ventura County and subsequent flooding. Camarillo was not directly impacted except for smoke from the surrounding fires and backed up storm drains.
Severe Storm, Winter
Storm, Mud & Landslides,
Flooding
DR-979 January 5 –
March 20, 1993
Camarillo trailer park flooded (Casa del Norte). Localized street flooding.
Snow Storm, Heavy Rain,
High Winds, Flooding,
Mudslide
DR-935 February 10 –
19, 1992
Countywide agricultural damages. City experienced localized street flooding.
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Severe Freeze DR-894 December 19,
1990 – January
3, 1991
Countywide agricultural damages. Agricultural crops within the City suffered losses to their crops. More than $100 million worth of avocados, oranges, strawberries and other fruits were destroyed.
Grass, Wildlands, Forest
Fires
DR-739 June 26 – July
19, 1985
City of Camarillo was not directly impacted except for heavy smoke.
Coastal Storms, Floods,
Slides, Tornadoes
DR-677 January 21 –
March 30, 1983
Countywide crop damage. Flood flows broke through the leveed banks of Calleguas Creek in the lower reach below U.S. 101 and caused an estimated $21.5 million in damage to agricultural properties. The City estimate of damages was $160,000.
Severe Storms,
Mudslides, Flooding
DR-615 January 8, 1980 Flooding countywide. No significant damage in the City of Camarillo Coastal Storms,
Mudslides, Flooding
DR-547 February 15,
1978
Evacuation of Leisure Village (150 homes) due to weakened earthen catch basin. Fallen trees (65-75) throughout the City totalling $500,000 loss.
Severe Storms, High
Tides, Flooding
DR-364 February 8, 1973 Countywide rain and flooding. Minor damages in the City of Camarillo Forest, Brush Fires DR-295 September 29,
1970
5 dwellings destroyed in the Camarillo Hills area, historic structure Rancho Lomita mansion destroyed and 10-15 outbuildings.
Severe Storms, Flooding DR-253 January 26,
1969
Downed trees. Flooded streets, bridge damage (Calleguas Road Bridge) curb and gutter damage. Flood Control damages estimated at $2,150, roads, streets and bridges damage is estimated at $110,979.
Heavy Rains, Flooding DR-211 December 7,
1965
Countywide flooding, Minimal damage to City of Camarillo.
2.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 2-12 presents a local ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 2-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Earthquake 32 Medium
2 Severe Storms 24 Medium
3 Severe Weather 24 Medium
4 Dam Failure 22 Medium
5 Flooding 18 Medium
6 Landslidea 18 Medium
7 Wildfire 12 Medium
8 Drought 9 Low
9 Tsunami 0 Low
10 Sea Level Rise 0 Low
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2.6.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. This section provides information on a few key vulnerabilities for this jurisdiction. Available jurisdiction-specific risk maps of the hazards are provided at the end of this annex.
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
• Number of FEMA-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of Repetitive-Loss Properties or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties that have been mitigated: 0
Other Noted Vulnerabilities
The following jurisdiction-specific issues have been identified based on a review of the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, and other available resources: N/A Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
2.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 2-13 summarizes the actions that were recommended in the previous version of the hazard mitigation plan and their implementation status at the time this update was prepared.
Table 2-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OA 7—Develop a water conservation public outreach program to increase awareness about the drought, fines and penalties for overuse and solutions for conserving water.
CAM-1
Comment: Ongoing. Water conservation information is on the City’s website regarding the City’s Stage 1 measures:
Including a rebate program to retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures with water-efficient versions. • Rebates for landscaping controllers and replacement of hose nozzles. • Daily inspections throughout the City’s water service area to ensure compliance with Stage 1 measures. • Best management tools for water conservation.
OA 11—Develop and implement plans to increase the building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of the building’s structural and nonstructural elements.
CAM-2
Comment: Ongoing. For several years, the City has been contacting the owners of apartment complexes (and one hotel) regarding the importance of retrofitting their soft-story carports. In March 2021, the City applied to Cal OES to retrofit the carports at four of these properties. Unfortunately, the grant did not get funded, but staff has continued to reach out to the owners about future grant applications and financing options. 763
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Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OA 13—Reinforce roads/bridges from flooding through protection activities, including elevating the roads/bridges and installing/widening culverts beneath the roads/bridges or upgrading storm drains.
CAM-3
Comment: While no projects are currently planned, this may change in the near future.
CA 1—Broaden outreach efforts to get as many residents as possible registered with the VC Alert system.
CAM-4
Comment: Ongoing. The City continues to disseminate information on the VC Alert and Pulse-Point programs through our CityScene and CERT-Scene newsletters, on our government TV channel programming, via social media, and on our website.
CA 2—Develop a vegetation restoration/enhancement program for areas that have shown to be susceptible to landslides.
Comment: A vegetation restoration program was implemented for the hillsides above the Camarillo Springs communities. These efforts were in response to extensive damage caused first by the Springs Fire, and later by landslides that occurred in Camarillo Springs. No programs are currently planned for other sites in Camarillo.
2.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 2-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 2-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 2-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 2-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimate
d Cost
Sources of
Funding Timelinea
Action CAM-1—Develop a water conservation public outreach program to increase awareness about the drought, fines and penalties for overuse and solutions for conserving water.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New & Existing 1, 17 Public Works None Medium Staff time and General Funds
HMGP, BRIC
Ongoing
Action CAM-2—Develop and implement plans to increase the building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of the building’s structural and nonstructural elements.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New & Existing 1, 9, 12, 16, 17 Community
Development/
Building & Safety
None Medium Staff time and
General Funds
Ongoing
Action CAM-3—Reinforce roads/bridges from flooding through protection activities, including elevating the roads/bridges and installing/widening culverts beneath the roads/bridges or upgrading storm drains.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing 2, 6, 9 Public Works None High Staff Time,
General Funds,
HMGP, BRIC,
FMA
Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimate
d Cost
Sources of
Funding Timelinea
Action CAM-4—Broaden outreach efforts to get as many residents as possible registered with the VC Alert system.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami, Drought, Sea Level Rise
New & Existing 1, 7, 17 Community
Relations Officer
None Low Staff Time,
General Funds
Ongoing
Action CAM-5—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Flood, Wildfire, Landslide New 19 City Manager’s
Office
Community Development /
Building and Safety, Public
Works
Low Staff Time,
General Funds
Ongoing
Action CAM-6—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami, Drought, Sea Level Rise
New & Existing 17, 19 City Manager’s
Office
Public Works/Community
Development/ Building &
Safety
Low Staff Time,
General Funds
Short-term
Action CAM-7—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the NFIP through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. • Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Flood
New & Existing 1, 4, 17, 18 Public Works FEMA Low Staff Time, General Funds
Ongoing
Action CAM-8—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change including developing a Climate Action Plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought, Sea Level Rise, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 12, 15, 17,
19 Community
Development
Public Works Medium Staff Time,
General Funds,
HMGP, BRIC
Short-term
Action CAM-9—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including City Hall, Library, Corporation Yard, Sanitation Plant.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami Existing 2, 6 Public Works None Medium Staff Time,
General Funds,
HMGP, BRIC
Short-term
Action CAM-10—Analyze the feasibility of developing a Post-Disaster Recovery Pan and develop Plan should funds become available.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami New & Existing 2, 6, 8, 19 City Manager’s
Office
Low HMGP, PDM,
FMA
Short-term
Action CAM-11—Analyze the feasibility of developing a Debris Management Plan and develop Plan should funds become available.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami New & Existing 2 ,8, 18 Public Works None Low Staff Time, General Funds
Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimate
d Cost
Sources of
Funding Timelinea
Action CAM-12—Analyze the feasibility of developing a Continuity of Operations Plan and develop Plan should funds become available.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami New & Existing 8, 18 City Manager’s
Office
Low Staff Time,
General Funds
Short-term
Action CAM-13—Continue analyzing the cost/benefit of joining the Community Rating System program Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17 Public Works FEMA Low Staff Time, General Funds
Ongoing
Action CAM-14—Continue to participate in updating the County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 5, 8, 12, 17, 18 Ventura County
Fire Protection
District
Community Development Low Staff Time,
General Funds
Ongoing
Action CAM-15—Update Building Code to reference better the HMP for building in all hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami New & Existing 4 Community
Development/
Building & Safety
None Low Staff Time,
General Funds
Short-term
Action CAM-16—Develop a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment specific to the City should funds become available.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Wildfire, Tsunami, Drought and Sea Level Rise
New & Existing 1, 17 City Manager’s
Office
Community Development Low/Medi
um
Staff Time,
General Funds,
HMGP, BRIC
Short-term
Action CAM-17—Analyze the feasibility of developing a City-specific Stormwater Management Plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Severe Storms
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 15, 17,
18 Public Works Ventura County
Watershed Protection
Low Staff Time,
General Funds
Short-term
Action CAM-18—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Flood, Wildfire, Landslide, Dam Failure Existing 9, 11 City Manager’s
Office
Community Development High HMGP, PDM,
FMA
Short-term
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
Acronyms used here are defined at the beginning of this volume.
Table 2-15. Mitigation Action Priority
Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
1 2 Low Medium No Yes No Low Medium
2 5 Medium Medium Yes No No Medium Low
3 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
4 3 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
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Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
5 1 Medium Low Yes No No Low Low
6 2 Low Low Yes No Yes Medium Low
7 4 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
8 7 Low Medium No Yes Yes Low Medium
9 2 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
10 4 Low Low Yes Yes No Medium Medium
11 3 Low Low Yes No No Low Low
12 2 Low Low Yes No No Low Low
13 7 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
14 6 Medium Low Yes No No Low Low
15 1 High Low Yes No Yes High Low
16 2 Low Low Yes Yes No Medium Medium
17 8 Low Low Yes No No Low Low
18 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.
Table 2-16. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typea
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
None
Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake CAM-2, 5, 15 CAM-18 CAM-2, 4, 6 CAM-3, 4, 9 CAM-2, 6, 10, 11, 12, 16
Severe Storms CAM-8 CAM-3 CAM-4, 6 CAM-4, 17, 9 CAM-3 CAM-8, 16 CAM-6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17
Severe Weather CAM-8 CAM-4, 6 CAM-17 CAM-4, 9 CAM-8, 16 CAM-6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16
Dam Failure CAM-15 CAM-18 CAM-4, 6 CAM-4, 10, 9 CAM-6, 10, 11, 12, 16 Flooding CAM-5, 7, 8,
13, 15
CAM-3, 18 CAM-4, 6, 7,
13 CAM-17 CAM-3, 4, 10,
9 CAM-3 CAM-8, 16 CAM-6, 7, 8, 10, 11,
12, 16, 17
Landslide CAM-5, 15 CAM-18 CAM-4, 6 CAM-4, 10, 9 CAM-6, 10, 11, 12, 16 Wildfire CAM-5, 14,
15 CAM-14,
18 CAM-4, 6, 14 CAM-4, 10, 9 CAM-8, 16 CAM-6, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16
Low-Risk Hazards
Drought CAM-1, 8 CAM-1, 4, 6 CAM-8, 16 CAM-6, 8, 16
Tsunami CAM-15 CAM-4, 6 CAM-4, 9, 10 CAM-6, 10, 11, 12, 16 Sea Level Rise CAM-8 CAM-4, 6 CAM-8, 16 CAM-6, 8, 16 a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of mitigation types. b. Note that the jurisdiction did not identify a need for expansion of financial capabilities, based on existing capabilities. The intent of this hazard mitigation plan is to expand the financial capability of the jurisdiction. 767
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2.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 2-17 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 2-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
CityScene newsletter (Hard-copy Print) Quarterly 22,000 Households CityScene newsletter (Email) Quarterly 1,005
CERTScene Newsletter (Email) Four issues per year 989
Cable TV channel Ongoing Unknown
Official City of Camarillo Government Website Ongoing Unknown Social Media: Facebook Ongoing/ As Needed 3,813 Followers Social Media: Instagram Ongoing/ As Needed 480 Followers Social Media: LinkedIn Ongoing/ As Needed 256 Followers Social Media: Twitter Ongoing/ As Needed 50 Followers
Marquee Sign (Carmen Drive/Paseo Camarillo) Ongoing Visible to Passersby
2.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• City of Camarillo Municipal Code—The Municipal Code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for HMP integration. • City of Camarillo General Plan, Safety Plan, Policy SAF-1.1a– The Safety Plan was reviewed for identifying risk assessment information and for identifying opportunities for HMP integration.
• City of Camarillo, Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)—The EOP was used to gather risk assessment information and to assess the City’s capabilities associated with response in addition to identifying opportunities for HMP integration. • City of Camarillo 2020 Urban Water Management Plan—The Urban Water Management Plan was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for HMP integration.
• City of Camarillo Economic Development Strategic Plan—The Economic Development Strategic Plan was reviewed for the full capability assessment. • Capital Improvement Plan—The Capital Improvement Plan was used to identify possible hazard mitigation actions to add to the HMP and to identify opportunities for HMP integration. • https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/administrative_services/gis_maps.php, accessed October 4, 2021—Used to document location and features for the Jurisdictional Profile. • City of Camarillo, Resolution to Accompany Application for State Aid Under the Emergency Flood Relief Law, Resolution 585, May 28, 1969 -- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
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• City of Camarillo, Resolution to Accompany Application for State Aid Under the Emergency Flood Relief Law, Resolution 586, May 28, 1969-—Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• Ventura County Fire Protection District, Unit Strategic Fire Plan, May 2020, page 6—Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
• Levin, Charles, “Storm’s fury: flooding”, Ventura County Star, January 10, 2005, Main News, pg.1-- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment. • Dodge, Dani and Levin, Charles, “County gets a wet Christmas”, Ventura County Star, December 26, 2003, Main News, pg. 1-- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
• Mansfield, Gregg, “Airport can see light at ditch’s end—Repairs on flood-damaged channel near completion EL NINO’S WAKE: Camarillo, county wrangle over who must come up with $500,000 to pay for work”, Ventura County Star, March 19, 1998, News, A3-- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
• Zintel, Ed, “Out of bounds on the fairway—RAIN: Pre-planning helps courses survive deluge”, Ventura County Star, March 18, 1998, Sports, B4-- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
• Mansfield, Ed, “Camarillans say city lagged in dealing with severe flooding—Neighborhood angry: Residents complain to council, but city defends its handling of job, says it couldn’t be everywhere at once during last Friday’s downpour”, Ventura County Star, February 13, 1998, New, A3-- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment. • Dewey, James, et.al., U.S. Department of the Interior U.S.Geological Survey, “Intensity Distribution and Isoseismal Maps for the Northridge, California, Earthquake Of January 17,1994”, 1995- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment. • Lozano, Carlos, “Storm Floods Camarillo Trailer Park : Weather: Rising water surrounds mobile home residents. Sheriff’s deputies airlift farm workers stranded in a field. More rain is expected”, Los Angeles Times, February 19, 1993, accessed digitally on October 18, 2021- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
• Gorman, Gary, “1990 in Ventura County: Year in Review: Slow Economy: Freeze Ruins Crops”, Los Angeles Times, December 31, 1990, LA Times Archives- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Study, Volume 1 of 3, Ventura County, California, January 20, 2010- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
• Bevol, Steve. “Weary county cleans up”, Camarillo Daily News, February 12, 1978, p.A1- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
• “Worst Fire in History Hits City”, Camarillo Daily News September 28, 1970, p.A1- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
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• Sacramento Associated Press, “President Johnson Declares County Disaster Area”, Camarillo Daily News, December 9, 1965, p.A2- Used to document natural hazard event damage assessment.
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±
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±
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±
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±
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3. CITY OF FILLMORE
3.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
D. Keith Gurrola, Fire Chief
250 Central Ave
Fillmore, CA 93015
805-524-1500
[email protected]
David Rowlands, City Manager
250 Central Ave
Fillmore, CA 93015
805-524-1500
[email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
D. Keith Gurrola Fire Chief
David Rowlands City Manager
Kevin McSweeney City Planning Director
Ines Ebell Planning Department Admin Assistant
3.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
3.2.1 Location and Features
The City of Fillmore is in the western portion of the County of Ventura, California.
The current boundaries generally extend from the Santa Clara River going north, the Sespe Creek going east, slightly east of Pole Creek going west and the northern city boundary is the start of the foothills to the Los Padres National Forest. Fillmore is bordered on three sides by waterways, encompassing an area of 4.3 square miles.
Fillmore is located in the historic Santa Clara River Valley which is primarily all agricultural land, used to grow a wide variety of fair weather crops. As mentioned, the City is bordered by three separate waterways and open wildlands to the north.
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3.2.2 History
The City of Fillmore was incorporated in 1914. The town was established in the late 1800s and was known primarily as a railroad stop for travelers. With its fertile soils, the town quickly became an agricultural community. Oil was discovered years later in the hills that surround the Community and Fillmore started supporting businesses associated with oil production and support services. With the decline of the oil industry, Fillmore was able to diversify with light industry. The agricultural image of Fillmore has never gone away and is still quite robust. Fillmore is now known as a “bedroom community” where the majority of its working class residents commute to other nearby cities to work.
3.2.3 Governing Body Format
The City of Fillmore is governed by a Council–Manager form of government.
The Fillmore City Council assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the Fillmore City Manager will oversee its implementation through the oversight of the various City Departments.
3.3 CURRENT TRENDS
3.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, the population of the City of Fillmore as of January 2020 was 15,566. Since 2010, the population has grown at an average annual rate of 0.37 percent.
3.3.2 Development
General development, overall has been primarily single family dwellings with an occasional multi-family unit. An industrial business park has had only one project developed. Currently there are several plans for in-fill of multi-family structures.
Table 3-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.
3.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions. 785
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Table 3-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land since
the preparation of the previous hazard
mitigation plan?
Yes
• If yes, give the estimated area annexed
and estimated number of parcels or
structures.
3 acres, 0 structures
Is your jurisdiction expected to annex any
areas during the performance period of this
plan?
No
Are any areas targeted for development or
major redevelopment in the next five years?
Yes
• If yes, briefly describe, including whether
any of the areas are in known hazard risk
areas
Industrial Park, no known hazard areas
How many permits for new construction were
issued in your jurisdiction since the
preparation of the previous hazard mitigation
plan?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Single Family 30 73 19 124 133
Multi-Family 0 0 0 0 0
Other (commercial, mixed use, etc.) 0 1 0 0 0
Total 30 74 19 124 133
Provide the number of new-construction
permits for each hazard area or provide a
qualitative description of where development
has occurred.
All of the permits issued were in the flood hazard area. There was no new development in the wildland-urban interface zone.
Describe the level of buildout in the
jurisdiction, based on your jurisdiction’s
buildable lands inventory. If no such
inventory exists, provide a qualitative
description.
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The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 3-3. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 3-4. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 3-5. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 3-6. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 3-7. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 3-8. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 3-9. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 3-10.
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Table 3-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: 2019 CA Building Code, (Ord. No. 20-925, § 2, 1-28-2020) Zoning Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Chapter 6.04, (Ord. No. 19-904, § 1, 3-26-2019) Subdivisions Yes No Yes No
Comment: Chapter 6.08, (Ord 467 § 1 (part), 1975)
Stormwater Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Chapter 8.06, (Ord. No. 14-845, §§ 2, 3, 2-25-2014) Post-Disaster Recovery Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 1994 City of Fillmore Zoning Code, County of Ventura Disaster Management Plan
Real Estate Disclosure No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: California State Civil Code 1102 requires full disclosure on natural hazard exposure of the sale/re-sale of any and all real property. 1994 City of Fillmore Zoning Code
Growth Management Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: Chapter 6.09 (Ord. 509 § 1 (part), 1980), County Green Belt Agreement Ventura County Ordinance No. 4512 (Adopted November 7, 2017)
Site Plan Review Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Chapter 6.08, Title IV (Ord. 467 § 1 (part), 1975) Environmental Protection Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Chapter 6.08.070 (Ord. 467 § 1 (part), 1975)
Flood Damage Prevention Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Chapter 6.16 (Ord. 602 § 1 (part), 1988)
Emergency Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Chapter 15.04.050 (Ord. 401 § 5, 1971)
Climate Change No No No No
Comment: None
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? No
Comment: 2003 Plan Needs Updating
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No Yes Yes
How often is the plan updated? Every 5 Years
Comment: City of Fillmore
Disaster Debris Management Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Disaster Recovery Plan, Adopted by BOS in April 2019 Floodplain or Watershed Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: City of Fillmore participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Stormwater Plan No No No No
Comment: None
Urban Water Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: City of Fillmore 2015 Urban Water Management Plan Habitat Conservation Plan No No No No
Comment: None
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Economic Development Plan Yes No No No
Comment: Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County Partnership Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: N/A
Community Wildfire Protection Plan No No No No
Comment: None
Forest Management Plan No No No No
Comment: N/A
Climate Action Plan No No No No
Comment: None
Emergency Operations Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: City of Fillmore Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) No No No No Comment: None
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Covered in the EOP
Continuity of Operations Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: Covered in the EOP
Public Health Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: County of Ventura Health Care Agency Public Health Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Table 3-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Planning, Building, Fire Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? Yes Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? Yes Table 3-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: All utilities
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds No
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas Yes
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes Other Yes (Maintenance Assessment Districts)
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Table 3-6. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Planning, Engineering
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Planning, Engineering
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Planning, Engineering
Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Planning, Engineering, Finance Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Fire
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Finance, Fire
Table 3-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Both the Police and Fire Department websites contain information.
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Yes, the major providers are all used for information sharing Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? No Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The City participates with County OES to disseminate emergency information Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Yes, we utilize County OES along with neighborhood notification via Police/Fire Table 3-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Engineering Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) Engineering Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? No What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? 1998 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
unknown
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Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
If so, state what they are.
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? Yes If no, state why.
Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
No
Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? No If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program? Unknown, would have to learn more How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 74 What is the insurance in force? $22,517,800
What is the premium in force? $34,315
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 37 What were the total payments for losses? $226,509
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
Table 3-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 0611124092 N/A
DUNS # Yes 363056201 N/A
Community Rating System No N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule No N/A N/A Public Protection Yes 04/4X 2018
Storm Ready No N/A N/A
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready No N/A N/A
Table 3-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: Members of City Staff participate in local, regional, state and national committees Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts High Comment: Members of City Staff participate in local, regional, state and national committees Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities High Comment: Through committee contacts, unlimited to access via internet Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: Fillmore is a small geographical city with specifically known sources of emission Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts High Comment: Fillmore implements an extensive review process, the total number of projects are manageable Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks High Comment: City Staff participates at many levels
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes High Comment: Planning Commission and City Council advocate
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment: Currently addressing vehicle exhaust emissions Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: Costs effectiveness
Champions for climate action in local government departments Medium Comment: Looking at opportunities for all new vehicles and equipment Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Medium Comment: All levels of decision making are to embrace
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Medium Comment: Looking for grants, new purchases
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted High Comment: The City has full authority over all Departments Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Low Comment:
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: General support, no negative reports
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: General support, no negative reports
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Limited impact in short term
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Limited impact in short term, some impact from agriculture a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating.
3.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.
3.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Fillmore Municipal Code
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• Developer Impact Fees
• 1994 City of Fillmore Zoning Code
• 2015 County of Ventura Disaster Management Plan
• General Plan Land Use Element 2005
3.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
• Central Ventura County Regional Fire Safe Council Wildland Fire Mitigation Plan—In future updates, the Wildfire Mitigation Plan may use or reference applicable wildfire hazard maps and risk data presented in this hazard mitigation plan. • City of Fillmore Capital Improvement Plan 2021—Capital improvement project proposals may take into consideration hazard mitigation potential to evaluate project prioritization.
Taking action to integrate each of these programs with the hazard mitigation plan was considered as a mitigation action to include in the action plan in this annex.
3.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
3.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 3-11 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in this jurisdiction Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including this jurisdiction, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
3.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 3-12 presents a local ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
3.6.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
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Table 3-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 Jan 20, 2020-current N/A
Thomas Fire FM-5302 Dec 4, 2017-Jan 2018 No structural damage, but air quality issues and provided mutual aid.
Opened evacuation centers at the high school and the recreation facility.
Guiberson Fire FM-2839 Sept 2009 No structural damage, but air quality issues and provided mutual aid.
Day Fire FM-2677 Sept 2006 No structural damage, but air quality issues and provided mutual aid.
Wildfires DR-1498 Oct 2003 No structural damage, but air quality issues and provided mutual aid.
Severe Fires EM-3120 Oct 1996 No structural damage, but air quality issues and provided mutual aid.
Winter Storm DR-1046 Feb 1995 Economic impacts affecting agricultural packinghouses Northridge
Earthquake
DR-1008 Jan 1994 $50 million in damage and building inspectors red-tagged about 200 buildings and homes as too dangerous to inhabit.
Severe Storm DR-935 Feb, 1992 N/A
Severe Storm DR-615 Jan 1980 N/A
Flooding DR-547 Feb 1978 Evacuations
Sylmar Earthquake N/A Feb 9, 1971 N/A
Brush Fires DR-295 Sept 1970 Packing house within the city limits burned, but may have been an arson of opportunity.
Flooding DR-253 Jan 1969 Evacuations
Flooding N/A Numerous pre 1964 N/A
St Francis Dam
Disaster
March 12, 1928 $7 Million (1928)—Inundation of nearly the entire city, flooding, debris flows, destruction of infrastructure, high loss of life Table 3-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Dam Failure 36 High
2 Earthquake 32 Medium
3 Severe Storm 24 Medium
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Wildfire 18 Medium
6 Flooding 18 Medium
7 Landslide 18 Medium
8 Drought 9 Low
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
• Number of FEMA-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of Repetitive-Loss Properties or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties that have been mitigated: 0
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Other Noted Vulnerabilities
The following jurisdiction-specific issues have been identified based on a review of the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, and other available resources: N/A • Two large-scale evacuations due to hazardous material fires. Both events triggered evacuations of 25 percent of the city’s population.
• City recreation facility is used as an evacuation center but lacks showers.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
3.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 3-13 summarizes the actions that were recommended in the previous version of the hazard mitigation plan and their implementation status at the time this update was prepared.
Table 3-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to
Plan Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check
if Yes
Action #
in Update
F 1—Construction of Pole Creek Debris Basin. The basin is awaiting Ventura County Watershed District approval for improvements to Final and to accept construction. The Basin will accept mud and debris flow from the Pole Creek watershed in a 100 year rain event and protect all future homes in the Heritage Valley Parks Specific Plan consisting of 750 residential units. The debris basin project includes levees, basin maintenance roads and water flow to the Santa Clara River. The Basin is proposed to be owned and operated by Ventura County Water Shed Protection District.
Comment: The Basin was completed in 2009, it is maintained by the Developer until Ventura County Watershed accepts F 2—Completion of the Heritage Valley Parks Levees. Over 1.5 miles of soil cement levee was constructed for protection of a 100 year storm and water flow from the Santa Clara River. Parks and streets about the levee in order to avoid any emergency conflict with proposed residential units. The Levee system protects the 750 proposed residential units in the Heritage Valley Parks Specific Plan and a proposed 110 condominium project proposed by KB Homes.
Comment: The levee was completed in 2006 but not yet certified, awaiting final construction of the last few remaining residential units
F 3—Completion of the Lower Sespe Creek Levee. A ½ mile in length soil cement levee was constructed south of Hwy 23 to protect the newly constructed Water Recycling Plant and protect the future Business Park Master Plan.
Comment: This levee was completed in 2008 from Hy 126 south to the City limits F 4—Completion of the Central Avenue Storm Drain. A large storm drain was installed in Central Ave to protect the Central Business District from floods that historically threatened downtown.
Comment: This storm drain project was completed in 2008 and drains into the Santa Clara River, improvements will be made on last 100 yards
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3.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 3-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 3-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 3-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 3-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met
Lead
Agency Support Agency
Estimat
ed Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action FIL-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Landslide Existing 2, 6, 9, 10, 11 Public
Works.
Community
Development
High Grant Funding-FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action FIL-2—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Landslide, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
17, 19
Community
Development
Public Works Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
Action FIL-3—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Landslide, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15
Public Works Community
Development
Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
Action FIL-4—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the NFIP through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. • Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 17 Public Works Community
Development
Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
Action FIL-5—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 19
Community
Development
Public Works Low Staff Time, General Funds,
Grant Funding-FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action FIL-6—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Landslide Existing 2, 19 Public Works Community
Development
High Grant Funding-FEMA HMA
(BRIC and HMGP)
Short-term
Action FIL-7—Study feasibility of developing a resilience hub in the city to provide the resources residents need to enhance their own individual capacity while also supporting and strengthening the community before and during a disaster event.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Landslide New 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 17 Community
Development
High Staff Time, General Funds,
Grant Funding-FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met
Lead
Agency Support Agency
Estimat
ed Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action FIL-8—Study feasibility of developing an alternative Emergency Operations Center (EOC) location to use during a disaster.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Terrorism New 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 17 Community
Development
High Staff Time, Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP)
Long-term
Action FIL-9—Hardening of the City Water Delivery System and computerized upgrade.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Drought, Wildfire, Flooding, Terrorism New 2, 6, 9, 10, 11 Public Works High Staff Time, Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action FIL-10—Continue and enhance the public outreach program for wildfire education and prevention among school children and the general community.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 17
Fillmore Fire
Department
Fire Safe Council Low Staff Time, Fillmore Volunteer
Firefighter Foundation, Grant
Funding—Edison International
Utility Grant
Ongoing
Action FIL-11—Maintain wildfire hazard fuel reduction program for areas that have been identified with overgrown or dead brush, trees and weeds to reduce the potential for tree-to-tree ignition. Ensure that a “maintenance now” component to provide continued fire resistance is part of the program. (Coordinates with VCFPD Action VFP-6) Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11,
13, 14, 15, 18, 19
Fillmore Fire
Department
CAL FIRE, Ventura
County Fire Protection
District, Fire Safe
Council
Low FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP and
HMGP), Staff Time & General
Funds
Ongoing
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
Acronyms used here are defined at the beginning of this volume.
Table 3-15. Mitigation Action Priority
Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
1 5 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 16 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 12 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
4 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
5 17 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Medium
6 2 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
7 6 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
8 6 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
9 5 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
10 11 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High High
11 12 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
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Table 3-16. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typea
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure FIL-2 FIL-1, 9 FIL-3 FIL-6 FIL-2, 3, 7
Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake FIL-2 FIL-1 FIL-3 FIL-6 FIL-2, 3, 7, 8
Severe Storm FIL-2 FIL-1, 9 FIL-3 FIL-6 FIL-5 FIL-2, 3, 7, 8 Severe Weather FIL-2 FIL-1, 9 FIL-3 FIL-6 FIL-5 FIL-2, 3, 7, 8 Wildfire FIL-2 FIL-1, 9 FIL-3, 10 FIL-10, 11 FIL-6 FIL-5 FIL-2, 3, 7, 8 Flooding FIL-2, 4 FIL-1, 9 FIL-3, 4 FIL-6 FIL-5 FIL-2, 3, 4, 7, 8
Landslide FIL-2 FIL-1 FIL-3 FIL-6 FIL-2, 3, 7
Low-Risk Hazards
Drought FIL-2 FIL-9 FIL-3 FIL-5 FIL-2, 3
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of mitigation types. b. Note that the jurisdiction did not identify a need for expansion of financial capabilities, based on existing capabilities. The intent of this hazard mitigation plan is to expand the financial capability of the jurisdiction.
3.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 3-17 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 3-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Disaster preparedness Every September 500
Earth Day Every April 500
Hazardous vegetation chipping days May & September 100
Fire department children education 10 times a year 10,000
3.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• City of Fillmore Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • City of Fillmore Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance—The flood damage prevention ordinance was reviewed for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. • City of Fillmore General Plan—The GP was reviewed for the capability assessment. • City of Fillmore Capital Improvement Program—The CIP was reviewed for identifying opportunities for action plan integration.
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The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
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Dam Failure
Inundation Areas
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100-Year Probabilistic
Earthquake Scenario
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Oak Ridge M7.16
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Mercalli Intensity Scale
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4. CITY OF MOORPARK
4.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Mack Douglass, Program Manager
799 Moorpark Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
Telephone: 805-517-6241
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Kambiz Borhani, Finance Director
799 Moorpark Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
Telephone: 805-517-6249
e-mail Address:
[email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
Mack Douglass Program Manager, Emergency Management
Robert Valery Parks and Facilities Supervisor
Leonard Mendez Public Works Supervisor
PJ Gagajena Assistant City Manager
Douglas Spondello Interim Community Development Director
4.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
4.2.1 Location and Features
Founded by Robert Poindexter in 1900 and incorporated in July 1983, the City of Moorpark is one of ten incorporated cities of Ventura County and is located in the eastern portion of the County. The City encompasses approximately 12.4 square miles and a population of 36,278 as of 2020. It is generally bounded by the City of Simi Valley to the east, the Tierra Rejada Valley and City of Thousand Oaks to the south, and unincorporated lands to the west and north. Lands west of the city are largely agricultural and protected from development by the Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources voter approved initiatives requiring the public’s vote before any agricultural or open space lands are rezoned for development. Lands to the north of City’s boundary are largely mountainous. It is connected to the region by two freeways, SR-118 to the east and SR-23 to the south, and Los Angeles Avenue (SR-118) to the west. Moorpark is home to Moorpark Community College, and is served by the Moorpark Unified School District for grades K-12.
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Significant geographical features include the Arroyo Simi, which runs from east to west through central Moorpark. The City is also bisected by State Routes 118 and 23.
4.2.2 History
What is known about the settled history of Moorpark begins with the Chumash tribe of Native Americans, who lived and traded in the area prior to the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 16th century and missionaries in the centuries that followed. The Chumash village of Quimisac was located northeast of present-day Moorpark in the vicinity of what is now known as Happy Camp Canyon Park.
Permanent settlement of the area can be traced back to successive eras of land ownership, starting with the gifting of the Rancho San Jose de Nuestra Señora de Altagarcia y Simi (Rancho Simi) to Francisco Javier Pico and his brothers by Governor Diego de Borica in 1795. When Moorpark was founded, the small farming communities of Fremontville and Epworth were already established in the area. In 1900, Robert W. and Madeleine Poindexter established a town site in anticipation of the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad and named it Moorpark, after the apricot variety that grew in the region.
A depot was constructed that year, and several buildings originally constructed in Fremontville and Epworth were relocated to the burgeoning town. Growth began in earnest after 1904, when the railroad tunnels through the Santa Susana Mountains were completed to the east, connecting the area to the Los Angeles basin. Early development in Moorpark was concentrated in the downtown area along High Street, with the area south of the railroad tracks remaining largely farmland for many years.
The railroad and its connection to faraway markets facilitated the growth of the agriculture industry, the economic lifeblood of Moorpark. In the City’s early years, dry land crops such as apricots, black-eyed beans, hay, and lima beans were the primary farming staples. Though agriculture remained an economic engine after World War II, the growth of turkey, chicken, and egg ranches fed the development of the poultry industry and a diversifying economy.
Moorpark became one of the first cities in the world to run off commercial nuclear power in 1957.
Moorpark Community College opened on September 11, 1967.
Moorpark was incorporated as a city on July 1, 1983, marking the most dramatic period of growth of new homes and businesses in the City’s history. This period saw a substantial shift in the Moorpark’s center of activity, with large-scale development occurring in many areas that had heretofore been used for agriculture. High Street and the surrounding area remained the social and retail center of Moorpark through the 1980s until commercial activity began to shift to the south and suburban-style, multitenant retail centers grew along Los Angeles Avenue. Significant growth in home construction began in the late 1970s and accelerated through the 1980s as subdivisions such as Mountain Meadows and Peach Hill expanded the city’s built footprint from the flatlands into the surrounding hillsides. Despite this growth, vestiges of the City’s history still remain. Moorpark contains three locally significant resources, nine Points of Historic Interest, and one built environment resource listed in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR). Locally significant resources include the Taylor House, the First Southern Baptist Church and High Street’s Pepper Trees. The highest level of significance conferred on a historical resource in the City is applied to Tanner’s Corner, which is listed in the CRHR as an individual property.
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4.2.3 Governing Body Format
The City of Moorpark operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Council assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the City of Moorpark will oversee its implementation.
4.3 CURRENT TRENDS
4.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, the population of the City of Moorpark as of January 2020 was 36,278. Since 2010, the population has grown at an average annual rate of 0.54 percent.
Moorpark’s median age of 37.6 is close to the County median of 37.9, but younger that the neighboring cities. The percentage of the population under 18 years old is 23.1 percent, close to the state and County and higher than its three neighbors. Its percentage of population 65 years and above is lower than the state and County and substantially lower than the neighboring cities.
4.3.2 Development
Table 4-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends. Figure 4-1 describes the existing land uses and development characteristics within the City of Moorpark.
Table 4-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land since
the preparation of the previous hazard
mitigation plan?
No
Is your jurisdiction expected to annex any
areas during the performance period of this
plan?
No
Are any areas targeted for development or
major redevelopment in the next five years?
Yes
• If yes, briefly describe, including whether
any of the areas are in known hazard risk
areas
There are several major development projects that have been entitled in various locations within Moorpark, including approximately 1,200 housing units, commercial and industrial projects. There are also several significant applications that are pending entitlement. Each site is unique but generally potential risks that have been assessed and mitigated with each project include areas of known liquefaction, potential flooding, and designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Moorpark Community Development Department maintains a list of pending development projects on the City’s website.
How many permits for new construction were
issued in your jurisdiction since the
preparation of the previous hazard mitigation
plan?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Single Family 87 66 27 4 21
Multi-Family 0 0 0 0 185
Other (commercial, mixed use, etc.) 16 10 7 6 10
Total 103 76 34 10 216
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Criterion Response
Provide the number of new-construction
permits for each hazard area or provide a
qualitative description of where development
has occurred.
The majority of the City is within a designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Many properties near the Arroyo Simi are also within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Large areas of the City are also vulnerable to liquefaction, primarily along the Arroyo Simi and tributary streams.
Describe the level of buildout in the
jurisdiction, based on your jurisdiction’s
buildable lands inventory. If no such
inventory exists, provide a qualitative
description.
Moorpark is approaching build out, with infill and redevelopment projects comprising the bulk of our construction activity. Limited numbers of development projects located around the periphery of the City, such as Hitch Ranch are moving through the entitlement process, but may not break ground in the near future.
Figure 4-1. Moorpark Land Use and Development Characteristics 815
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4.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions. The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 4-3. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 4-4. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 4-5. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 4-6. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 4-7. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 4-8. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 4-9. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 4-10.
Table 4-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: California Building Code, 2019 Edition, adopted in Moorpark Municipal Code, Chapter 15.08 Building Code (Ord. 474 § 3, 2019)
Zoning Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Moorpark Municipal Code Title 17, (Ord. 189 § 3 (8101-0), 1994) Subdivisions Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Moorpark Municipal Code Title 16, (Ord. 334 § 1 Exh. A, 2006) Stormwater Management Yes No No Yes
Comment: Moorpark Municipal Code Title 8, (Ord. 240 § 2, 1997) Post-Disaster Recovery Yes No No Yes
Comment: City of Moorpark Emergency Operations Plan. Last updated 2015, update currently underway Real Estate Disclosure No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: California State Civil Code 1102 requires full disclosure on natural hazard exposure of the sale/re-sale of any and all real property.
Growth Management Yes No No No
Comment: City of Moorpark General Plan. Last updated in 1992, comprehensive update is currently underway Site Plan Review Yes No No Yes
Comment: Moorpark Municipal Code Chapter 17.44 Application Review Procedures. (Ord. 297 Exh. A, 2003) 816
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Environmental Protection Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: CEQA (California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3) is implemented by the City for all land use impacts. On July 21, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 2004-2224 and on September 15, 2004, the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution Number 2004-142, establishing Procedures of the City of Moorpark and Moorpark Redevelopment Agency to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).The ongoing Comprehensive General Plan Update will include a program EIR.
Flood Damage Prevention Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Moorpark Municipal Code Section 15.24 Floodplain Management (Ord. 279 § 1, 2002) Emergency Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Moorpark Municipal Code Chapter 2.48 (Ord. 89-106 § 1, 1989) Climate Change Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Comprehensive General Plan update will contain a climate change element.
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? Yes
Comment: Comprehensive General Plan update is currently underway Capital Improvement Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
How often is the plan updated? CIP is approved by City Council every seven years and updated by staff annually Comment: City of Moorpark Capital Improvement Program FY 2016/17-2022/23 Disaster Debris Management Plan No Yes No No
Comment: Ventura County Disaster Recovery Plan, Adopted by BOS in April 2019 Floodplain or Watershed Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Moorpark Municipal Code Section 15.24. This code is current through Ordinance 20-488 and the March 2021 code supplement. The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Stormwater Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Moorpark Municipal Code Section 8.52 This code is current through Ordinance 20-488 and the March 2021 code supplement.
Urban Water Management Plan N/A N/A N/A N/A
Comment: City of Moorpark is not a water purveyor
Habitat Conservation Plan No No No No
Comment:
Economic Development Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: Comprehensive General Plan update will contain an economic development chapter.
Shoreline Management Plan N/A N/A N/A N/A
Comment: N/A
Community Wildfire Protection Plan No No No No
Comment: The city does not have this plan
Forest Management Plan N/A N/A N/A N/A
Comment: N/A
Climate Action Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Climate Action Plan Element will be part of the ongoing General Plan Update Emergency Operations Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 2014 Moorpark Emergency Operations Plan. Comprehensive EOP Update currently underway.
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) No Yes No No Comment: The city does not have this assessment
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No No Yes
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Continuity of Operations Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 2014 Moorpark Emergency Operations Plan. Comprehensive EOP Update currently underway.
Public Health Plan No Yes Yes No
Comment: The General Plan Update will include an Element regarding Public Health however the City does not currently have a Public Health Plan. County of Ventura Health Care Agency Public Health Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Table 4-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Community Development Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? No Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? Yes Table 4-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service No
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds Yes
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas Yes
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes Table 4-6. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development and Public Works Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development and Public Works Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Finance
Surveyors No
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications No
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Program Manager, Finance Department Grant writers No
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Table 4-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? No Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? No Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? No Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Community Emergency Response Team Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? No If yes, briefly describe:
Table 4-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Public Works Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) Public Works Director Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? No What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? 2002 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact? Unknown Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed? No Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? Yes Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
No
Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? No If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program? No How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 117 What is the insurance in force? $39,692,000
What is the premium in force? $114,239
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 2 What were the total payments for losses? $33,576
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
Table 4-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 0611149138 N/A
DUNS # Yes 628053464 N/A
Community Rating System No N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule No N/A N/A Public Protection No N/A N/A
Storm Ready No N/A N/A
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready No N/A N/A
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Table 4-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: Staff and elected officials understand potential climate change impacts.t Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment:
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment:
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low Comment:
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts High Comment: General Plan Update will include a climate action plan element.
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Low Comment:
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes High Comment: City Council and the City Manager have the authority to consider and direct action to address potential climate change impacts
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts High Comment: City Council recently enacted an SB 1383 compliant ordinance, which will reduce GHG emissions from organic waste Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Low
Comment:
Champions for climate action in local government departments Unsure Comment:
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Unsure Comment:
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment:
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment:
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: Evidence of climate change is obvious in Moorpark and directly affects the lives of residents through sustained droughts, frequent wildfires, high wind events and Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Unsure
Comment:
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Unsure Comment:
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Unsure Comment:
a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating. 820
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4.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.
4.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• County of Ventura Hazard Mitigation Plan
• City of Moorpark Emergency Operations Plan
• City of Moorpark General Plan, Safety Element (2001)
4.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
• City of Moorpark General Plan—The City of Moorpark is engaged in a comprehensive update to the General Plan and zoning ordinance that will include a full evaluation of potential hazards, climate issues, and Program Environmental Impact Report.
Taking action to integrate each of these programs with the hazard mitigation plan was considered as a mitigation action to include in the action plan in this annex.
4.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
4.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 4-11 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in this jurisdiction Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including this jurisdiction, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan. 821
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Table 4-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 January 20, 2020 and continuing COVID-19 Pandemic Maria Fire FM-5302-CA 11/1/2019 $6,199,112.56
Easy Fire FM-5298-CA 10/30/2019 $2,833,870.64
Heat Event N/A 7/4/2018 to 7/6/2018 Extreme 2-day heat event broke records across the county.
Thomas Fire FM-5224 December 4, 2017 Unknown
Winter Storms N/A 2/17/2017 to 2/18/2017 Rainfall amounts from 2 to 6 inches across coastal areas with up to around 10 inches in the local mountains
produced numerous reports of flash flooding as well as
mud and debris flows. Strong southerly winds with gusts up to 70 mph reported in some areas.
Guiberson Fire FM-2839-CA 9/22/2009 $8,033,270.01
Flash Flood N/A January 25, 2008 California Highway Patrol reported heavy rain and flash flooding near the community of Moorpark. Reports
indicated flash flooding along Tierra Rejada Drive at
Hillside Drive.
Severe Freeze Event DR-1689 1/11/2007 to 1/17/2007 4 nights of below freezing temperatures.
Shekell Fire FM-2681-CA 12/3/2006 $1,153,198.47
Winter Storms DR1577 1/7/2005 to 1/11/2005 Major roads including Highways 101, 126, 33 and 150 were closed for more than a week due to severe flooding Wildfires, Flooding,
Mudflow and Debris
Flow
DR-1498 October 21, 2003 – March 31, 2003 Unknown
1928 St. Francis Dam
Failure
N/A 3/12/1928 >530 people died; bridges, orchards, farms, homes all eradicated in flood’s path down the Santa Clara river
valley to the Pacific Ocean.
4.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 4-12 presents a local ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 4-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Wildfire 36 High
1 Landslide 36 High
3 Earthquake 32 Medium
4 Dam Failure 26 Medium
5 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Severe Storms 24 Medium
7 Flooding 18 Medium
8 Drought 9 Low
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4.6.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. This section provides information on a few key vulnerabilities for this jurisdiction. Available jurisdiction-specific risk maps of the hazards are provided at the end of this annex.
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
• Number of FEMA-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of Repetitive-Loss Properties or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties that have been mitigated: 0
Other Noted Vulnerabilities
The following jurisdiction-specific issues have been identified based on a review of the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, and other available resources:
• Loss of power due to human action (PSPS).
At least 10 PSPS events affected the city during 2020, including several events that lasted for multiple days.
Traffic signals were affected.
City Hall itself was left on backup power for several days. Police Service Facility has a lack of reliable power due to a faulty power switchover device. City was unable to provide a cooling center to residents due to a lack of power. A charity using a City Facility to conduct food bank operations is susceptible to loss of perishable items due to power outages.
• Frequent urban flooding at the intersection of Millard St. and Sherman Ave.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
4.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 4-13 summarizes the actions that were recommended in the previous version of the hazard mitigation plan and their implementation status at the time this update was prepared. 823
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Table 4-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OA 1—Integrate the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy with the General Plan’s Safety Element.
MPK-2
Comment: General Plan update including safety element is underway.
OA 6—Develop a public outreach program that informs property owners located in the dam and levee failure inundation areas about voluntary flood insurance. MPK-7
Comment: Public Works requires additional staff resources to complete this Action.
OA 7—Develop a water conservation public outreach program to increase awareness about the drought, fines and penalties for overuse and solutions for conserving water.
Comment: Done in concert with Calleguas MWD. Most recently implemented a drought impact plan on 7/01/15.
OA 8—Adopt emergency water conservation measures and/or water conservation ordinance to limit irrigation.
Comment: MMC 15.23.010 was amended most recently on 12/18/19.
OA 10—Seismically retrofit or upgrade seismically deficient government facilities and pre-identified shelter facilities.
MPK-1
Comment: City Hall will likely be changing location to a seismically suitable facility in the near future OA 19—Maintain vegetation management program that provides vegetation management services to elderly, disabled, or low-income property owners who lack the resources to remove flammable vegetation from around their homes. MPK-8
Comment: City requires additional staff resources to complete this action item.
MP 1—Generators: Purchase and install back-up generators for 3 facilities, one of which is often used by Ventura County Fire and Sheriff as an Incident Command Center and serves as an alternate Emergency Operation Center (EOC) for the City (Capital Improvement Project 7710)
Comment: Completed in 2009.
MP 2—Hazardous Mitigation Planning: Modify current Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs with focus on electronic format including real-time information exchange between law enforcement and the community
Comment: Completed in 2016.
MP 3—Wildfire Mitigation: Work with Ventura County Fire to consider siting/planning for a new fire station by Moorpark College (east end of City)
Comment: Placement of new fire station under consideration by City and VCFPD.
MP 4—Mitigation Reconstruction: Reconstruct fire sprinkler system for the Community Center facility
Comment: Use of Community Center Facility may be modified or discontinued when City Hall changes location so this action is no longer feasible.
4.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 4-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 4-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 4-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
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Table 4-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action MPK-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Earthquake, Dam Failure, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Flooding Existing 2, 6, 9, 10, 11 City of Moorpark N/A High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP)
Short-term
Action MPK-2—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and General Plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Flooding
New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 17, 19
City of Moorpark N/A Low Staff Time, General
Funds
Ongoing
Action MPK-3—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Earthquake, Dam Failure, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Flooding, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 City of Moorpark N/A Low Staff Time, General Funds
Short-term
Action MPK-4—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the NFIP through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. • Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Dam Failure
New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 17 City of Moorpark N/A Low Staff Time, General Funds
Ongoing
Action MPK-5—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change including but not limited to the following:
• Climate Action Element of General Plan Update.
• Consider a goal or policy to establish Reach Building Codes with the General Plan Update • Consider inclusion of a Climate Action Plan following the General Plan Update Hazards Mitigated: Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Wildfire, Flooding, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 19
City of Moorpark N/A Low Staff Time, General
Funds
Short-term
Action MPK-6—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Severe Storms Existing 2, 6, 19 City of Moorpark N/A Medium Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP),
Staff Time, General
Funds
Short-term
Action MPK-7—Provide reliable back up power for the Police Service Facility.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Earthquake, Dam Failure, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Flooding Existing 2, 6, 19 City of Moorpark N/A Medium Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP),
Staff Time, General
Funds
Short-term
Action MPK-8—Develop a public outreach program that informs property owners located in the dam and levee failure inundation areas about voluntary flood insurance.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 7, 17 City of Moorpark N/A Low Staff Time, General Funds
Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action MPK-9—Maintain vegetation management program that provides vegetation management services to elderly, disabled, or lowincome property owners who lack the resources to remove flammable vegetation from around their homes.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 5, 10, 13, 17 City of Moorpark VCFPD Medium Staff Time, General Funds
Ongoing
Action MPK-10—Proceed with construction of a storm drain to address flooding issues at Millard St. and Sherman Ave (CIP #504) Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing 2, 6, 8 City of Moorpark Caltrans Medium Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time,
General Funds
Long-term
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
Acronyms used here are defined at the beginning of this volume.
Table 4-15. Mitigation Action Priority
Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
1 5 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 16 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 12 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
4 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
5 17 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Medium
6 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
7 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
8 2 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
9 4 Medium Medium Yes No Yes High Low
10 3 Medium Medium Yes Yes Yes High Medium
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Table 4-16. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typea
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Wildfire MPK-2 MPK-1 MPK-2, 3 MPK-9 MPK-6, 7 MPK-5 MPK-2, 3, 5, 9 Landslide MPK-2 MPK-1 MPK-2, 3 MPK-6, 7 MPK-2, 3
Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake MPK-1 MPK-3 MPK-6, 7 MPK-3
Dam Failure MPK-4 MPK-1 MPK-3 MPK-6, 7 MPK-3, 4
Severe Weather MPK-1 MPK-3 MPK-6, 7 MPK-5 MPK-3, 5
Severe Storms MPK-1 MPK-3 MPK-6, 7 MPK-5 MPK-3, 5
Flooding MPK-2, 4 MPK-1 MPK-2, 3, 8 MPK-6, 7 MPK-10 MPK-5 MPK-2, 3, 4, 5 Low-Risk Hazards
Drought MPK-3 MPK-5 MPK-3, 5
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of mitigation types. b. Note that the jurisdiction did not identify a need for expansion of financial capabilities, based on existing capabilities. The intent of this hazard mitigation plan is to expand the financial capability of the jurisdiction.
4.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 4-17 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 4-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Community Emergency Response Team Ongoing 10-20
4.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Moorpark Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • Moorpark Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance—The flood damage prevention ordinance was reviewed for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. • Moorpark Emergency Operations Plan—the Emergency Operations plan was examined for consistency with the County EOP and this Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
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0 0.65 1.3 0.325
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Thousand Oaks
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0 0.65 1.3 0.325
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Thousand Oaks
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±
0 0.65 1.3 0.325
Miles
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Thousand Oaks
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Liquefaction Susceptibility
±
0 0.65 1.3 0.325
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Thousand Oaks
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Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Moorpark
100-Year Probabilistic
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.65 1.3 0.325
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VII (Very Strong/Moderate)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 833
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Thousand Oaks
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Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Moorpark
Oak Ridge M7.16
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.65 1.3 0.325
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VII (Very Strong/Moderate)VIII (Severe/Moderate-Heavy)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 834
Moorpark Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
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Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Moorpark
Pitas Point M7.12
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.65 0.325 1.3
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VI (Strong/Light)VII (Very Strong/Moderate)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 835
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Thousand Oaks
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Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Moorpark
San Cayetano M7.16
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.65 1.3 0.325
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VII (Very Strong/Moderate)VIII (Severe/Moderate-Heavy)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 836
Moorpark Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
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Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Moorpark
S. San Andreas M8.03
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.65 1.3 0.325
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VI (Strong/Light)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 837
Moorpark Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
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FEMA Flood Hazard Areas
±
0 0.65 1.3 0.325
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1% Annual ChanceFlood (100-Year)0.2% Annual ChanceFlood (500-Year)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 838
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Thousand Oaks
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Miles
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Thousand Oaks
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Wildfire Hazard
Severity Zones
±
0 0.65 1.3 0.325
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5. CITY OF OJAI
5.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
James Vega, City Manager
401 S. Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023
Telephone: (805) 646-5581 ext. 102
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Alma Quezada, Interim Public Works
Director
408 S. Signal Street
Ojai, CA 93023
Telephone: (805) 646-5581 ext. 209
e-mail Address:
[email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
James Vega City Manager
Lucas Seibert Community Development Director
Alma Quezada Interim Public Works Director
Andrea Mackey Management Analyst
James Hahn Technical Support Specialist
Juan Morales Interim Public Works Supervisor
5.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
5.2.1 Location and Features
The City of Ojai is located in the Ojai Valley. The current boundaries generally extend from Villanova Road to Boardman Road, encompassing an area of 4.37 square miles.
Ojai is a small town that is a known as a tourist destination for its boutique hotels, recreation opportunities, hiking, and farmer’s market of local organic agriculture. It is home to the annual Ojai Music Festival and the Ojai Tennis Tournament.
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5.2.2 History
City of Ojai was incorporated in 1921. The town was originally named Nordhoff in 1874 but was later changed to Ojai in 1917. Edward Libbey of Libbey Glass Company built the Spanish-style downtown Arcade and park that exist today.
5.2.3 Governing Body Format
The City of Ojai is a Council-Manager form of government with five Council members elected by district.
The City consists of five departments: Community Development, Finance, Public Works, Recreation, and the City Manager’s office. The City Council assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the City Manager will oversee its implementation.
5.3 CURRENT TRENDS
5.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, the population of the City of Ojai as of January 2020 was 7,450. Since 2010, the population has grown at an average annual rate of 0.13 percent.
5.3.2 Development
Anticipated future development for the City of Ojai is low to moderate. Recent development has been mostly infill. There has been a focus on accessory dwelling units. Future growth in the City will be managed as identified in the City’s upcoming General Plan. City Actions such as those relating to land use, annexations, zoning, subdivision and design review, redevelopment, and capital improvements, must be consistent with the plan.
Table 5-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.
5.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions. 843
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Table 5-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land since the
preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan?
No
Is your jurisdiction expected to annex any areas
during the performance period of this plan?
No
Are any areas targeted for development or major
redevelopment in the next five years?
Yes
• If yes, briefly describe, including whether any of
the areas are in known hazard risk areas
Chaparral School site at 414 E. Ojai Avenue
DESIGN CONCEPT
Ojai Town Square development celebrates Ojai as the unique and special place that it is. The development responds to this character as a bookend to the Arcade and town center, enhancing the pedestrian neighborhood linked with outdoor spaces and surrounding public-oriented program uses.
The architectural expression is inspired by historic structures on the site as well as the statement of theme defined by City Ordinance. The concept finds the balance of history and future in a way that is distinctly ‘‘of Ojai.”
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Establish a ±200 room hotel.
• Provide Residential Housing: Market Senior, Affordable. • Creating pedestrian-friendly gardens throughout the site. • Activate historic structures on Ojai Avenue for retail and restaurant use. • Provide ample parking to support the on-site activities. • Maintain the skate park as built
• Provide additional community programming opportunities. • Maintain 35 height limit to new structures.
How many permits for new construction were issued
in your jurisdiction since the preparation of the
previous hazard mitigation plan?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
437 419 438 432 23
Provide the number of new-construction permits for
each hazard area or provide a qualitative description
of where development has occurred.
One replacement single-family dwelling, 22 Accessory Dwelling Units, 2 by new construction, 7 by conversion, 13 legalized through the Compliance program.
Describe the level of buildout in the jurisdiction,
based on your jurisdiction’s buildable lands
inventory. If no such inventory exists, provide a
qualitative description.
The City is largely built out within city limits. The remaining pockets of infill land development opportunities within city limits are sprinkled throughout the City and respective zoning districts with smaller lots, which typically present some level of developable challenges.
The findings of the capability assessment are presented as follows:
• Table 5-3 presents an assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities • Table 5-4 presents development and permitting capabilities • Table 5-5 presents an assessment of fiscal capabilities • Table 5-6 presents an assessment of administrative and technical capabilities • Table 5-7 presents an assessment of education and outreach capabilities • Table 5-8 presents information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance • Table 5-9 presents classifications under various community mitigation programs • Table 5-10 presents the community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change 844
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Table 5-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: OMC 9-1.102 (§ 1, Ord. 718, eff. April 25, 1997) Zoning Code Yes No No Yes
Comment: OMC 10-2.202 (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 1, Ord. 787, eff. February 10, 2006, § 2, Ord. No. 827, eff. June 28, 2013)
Subdivisions Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: OMC 10-3.301 (§ 2, Ord. 637, eff. January 9, 1986) Stormwater Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: OMC 5-12.101 Co-permittee with the Ventura County Flood Control District Post-Disaster Recovery No No No No
Comment: None
Real Estate Disclosure No Yes Yes No
Comment: OMC 4-11.12 (§ 1, Ord. 738, eff. July 22, 1999, as amended by § 1, Ord. 744, eff. March 24, 2000, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 800, eff. August 8, 2008)
Growth Management Yes No No Yes
Comment: OMC 10-6.101 (§ 1, Ord. 769, eff. January 8, 2004) Site Plan Review Yes No No Yes
Comment: OMC 10-2.101 (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004) Environmental Protection No No No No
Comment: None
Flood Damage Prevention Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: OMC 9-9.101 (§ 1, Ord. 655, eff. May 19, 1988, as amended by § 2, Ord. 914, eff. March 24, 2021) Emergency Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: OMC 3-1.01 (Part 2, Ord. 468, eff. March 29, 1973) Climate Change No No No No
Comment: None
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? No
Comment: Currently being updated
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No No Yes
How often is the plan updated? Annually
Comment:
Disaster Debris Management Plan No No No No
Comment: None
Floodplain or Watershed Plan Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: The city participates in the NFIP.
Stormwater Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura Countywide Storm Water Quality Management Program to discharge wastes for municipal storm water and urban runoff discharges under waste discharge requirements contained in Order No. 94-082, adopted on July 27, 2000 Urban Water Management Plan No Yes Yes No
Comment: Casitas Municipal Water District
Habitat Conservation Plan No No No No
Comment: None
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Economic Development Plan Yes No No No
Comment: General Plan guides economic growth
Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: None
Community Wildfire Protection Plan No Yes No No
Comment: Ventura County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2010 Forest Management Plan Yes No No No
Comment: City of Ojai Community Forest Management Plan
Climate Action Plan No No No No
Comment: None
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes Comment: Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), 2013
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) No No No No Comment: Not a stand-alone plan, but addressed in the EOP Post-Disaster Recovery Plan No No No No
Comment: None
Continuity of Operations Plan No No No No
Comment: Not a stand-alone plan, but addressed in the EOP Public Health Plan No Yes Yes No
Comment: Ventura County Public Health Emergency Response Plan, 2019 Table 5-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Community Development Department Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? Yes Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? No Table 5-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service No
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds No
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds No
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds No
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes 846
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Table 5-6. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development Dept./ City Planner Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development Dept./ Building Official Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development Dept. / City Planner Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Finance Dept./ Finance Director Surveyors No
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications No
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: City Manager’s Office/ City Manager Grant writers No
Other No
If Yes, Department /Position:
Table 5-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? No Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? No Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Yes If yes, briefly describe: ojai.ca.gov › emergency-preparedness Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Post pertinent information as required Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The City of Ojai Disaster Council Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: City Website, City smart phone App, government access TV channel, AM radio station Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: City Website, City smart phone App, government access TV channel, AM radio station Table 5-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Public Works Department Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) Public Works Dept. / Public Works Director
Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? No What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? 3/24/2021 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meet When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
N/A
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Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? Yes Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
Yes
If so, what type of assistance/training is needed? Ongoing training Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? No If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program? Possibly How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 79 What is the insurance in force? $25,299,000
What is the premium in force? $41,007
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 43 What were the total payments for losses? $223,301
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
Table 5-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 0611153476 N/A
DUNS # Yes 085921781 N/A
Community Rating System No N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule No N/A N/A Public Protection, contract with VCFPD Yes 03/3X 12/21/2018 Storm Ready No N/A N/A
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready No N/A N/A
Table 5-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: City is aware of current drought issues and potential wildfire issues Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment:
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment:
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low Comment:
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Low Comment:
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Low Comment:
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Low Comment:
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment:
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Low
Comment:
Champions for climate action in local government departments Low Comment:
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Low Comment:
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment:
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment:
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk High Comment: Water use reduction due to drought
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts High
Comment: Installation and use of solar power
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts High Comment: Water conservation
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Unsure Comment:
a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating.
5.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.
5.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Building Code 9-1.102
• Capital Improvement Plan—Includes projects that can help mitigate potential hazards. 849
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5.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
• General Plan—Consider new update to the Housing Element • Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), 2013—Assesses threats from natural hazards that could impact the City.
Taking action to integrate each of these programs with the hazard mitigation plan was considered as a mitigation action to include in the action plan in this annex.
5.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
5.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 5-11 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in this jurisdiction Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including this jurisdiction, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Table 5-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 1/20/2020 and continuing $3-4 million in lost revenue Thomas Fire FM-5224 12/4/2017 No structures lost, City activated Emergency Operation Center, major impact to City
Pine Fire 6/30/2016 Unknown
Severe Storms, Flooding,
Debris Flows, and Mudslides
DR-1577 1/9/2005 Impacted City. Daly park and surrounding homes in neighborhood affected by mud
Wolf Fire 6/1/2002 Unknown
Lightning Strike 4/18/2000 One residential home struck
Flood/Landslide 2/20/2000 Unknown
Ranch Fire 12/21/1999 Unknown
5.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 5-12 presents a local ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings. The drought hazard has been increased from low to high to match Casitas Municipal Water District, City of Ojai’s water purveyor, and to better reflect local knowledge. The City is vulnerable to drought as it is dependent on Lake Casitas for water. As of October 2021, Lake Casitas is at 33% capacity—a Stage 3 drought. If lake level is reduced to 30% or less, CMWD would implement Stage 4. 850
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Table 5-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Landslide 33 High
2 Earthquake 32 High
3 Drought 30 High
4 Severe Storms 24 Medium
5 Severe Weather 24 Medium
6 Wildfire 18 Medium
7 Flooding 18 Medium
8 Dam Failure 12 Low
5.6.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. This section provides information on a few key vulnerabilities for this jurisdiction. Available jurisdiction-specific risk maps of the hazards are provided at the end of this annex.
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
• Number of FEMA-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of Repetitive-Loss or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties that have been mitigated: 0 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
The following jurisdiction-specific issues have been identified based on a review of the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, and other available resources:
• The City Recreation Department is the only Cooling Center in the City. If there is a Public Safety Power Shut-off (PSPS) then a generator is necessary.
• Urban flooding with storm drain issues
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
5.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 5-13 summarizes the actions that were recommended in the previous version of the hazard mitigation plan and their implementation status at the time this update was prepared. 851
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Table 5-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OA 10—Seismically retrofit or upgrade seismically deficient government facilities and pre-identified shelter facilities.
OJC-1
Comment: No action. Lack of funding
OA 11—Develop and implement plans to increase the building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of the building’s structural and nonstructural elements.
OJC-2
Comment: No action. Lack of staffing
OA 14—Acquire, relocate, or elevate residential structures, in particular those that have been identified as RL properties, within the 100-year floodplain. OJC-1
Comment: No action. Lack of funding/staff
OA 21—Maintain hazards fuel treatment program for areas that have been identified with overgrown/dead brush/trees to reduce the potential for tree-to-tree ignition. Ensure that a “maintenance now” component to provide continued fire resistance is part of the program.
OJC-8
Comment: Ongoing tree and brush clearing for fire abatement
5.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 5-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 5-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 5-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 5-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action OJC-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Dam Failure Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11,
16 Community
Development Dept
Public Works Dept High FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
PDM and HMGP)
Short-term
Action OJC-2—Develop and implement plans to increase the building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of the building’s structural and nonstructural elements.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 1, 9, 12, 16, 17 Community
Development Dept
Public Works Dept Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action OJC-3—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including General Plan Update, Emergency Action Plan Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Dam Failure New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 17, 19
Community
Development Dept
Public Works Dept Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing 852
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action OJC-4—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Dam Failure, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15
City of Ojai Community
Development Dept
Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
Action OJC-5—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the NFIP through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. • Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 17 Public Works Dept Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing Action OJC-6—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 19
Enter Response Enter Response Low FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time,
General Funds
Short-term
Action OJC-7—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including Public Works Dept. and Recreation Dept.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Wildfire Existing 2, 19 Public Works Dept Enter Response High FEMA HMA (BRIC and HMGP), Staff Time,
General Funds
Short-term
Action OJC-8—Maintain wildfire hazard fuel reduction program for areas that have been identified with overgrown or dead brush, trees and weeds to reduce the potential for tree-to-tree ignition. Ensure that a “maintenance now” component to provide continued fire resistance is part of the program. (Coordinates with VCFPD Action VFP-6) Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11,
13, 14, 15, 18, 19
VCFPD City of Ojai, CAL
FIRE & USDA
Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP
and HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Ongoing
Action OJC-9—Determine feasibility of the City of Ojai joining the Community Rating System (CRS) program to enhance public safety, reduce flood damage to property and infrastructure, and reduce flood insurance rates in the community.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 1, 2, 19 City of Ojai None Low Staff Time & General Funds
Short-term
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
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Table 5-15. Mitigation Action Priority
Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
1 8 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 16 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
4 12 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
5 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
6 17 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
7 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
8 12 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
9 3 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.
Table 5-16. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typea
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Landslide OJC-3 OJC-1 OJC-4 OJC-7 OJC-4
Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake OJC-3 OJC-1 OJC-2, 4 OJC-7 OJC-4
Severe Storms OJC-3 OJC-1 OJC-4 OJC-6 OJC-4
Severe Weather OJC-3 OJC-1 OJC-4 OJC-7 OJC-6 OJC-4
Wildfire OJC-3 OJC-1 OJC-4 OJC-8 OJC-7 OJC-6 OJC-4
Flooding OJC-3, 5 OJC-1 OJC-4, 5 OJC-7 OJC-6 OJC-4, 5, 9 Low-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure OJC-3 OJC-1 OJC-4 OJC-4
Drought OJC-4 OJC-6 OJC-4
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of mitigation types. b. Note that the jurisdiction did not identify a need for expansion of financial capabilities, based on existing capabilities. The intent of this hazard mitigation plan is to expand the financial capability of the jurisdiction.
5.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 5-17 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 5-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date Number of People Involved
Social Media 8/2020 1,000
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5.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• City of Ojai Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • City of Ojai Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance—The flood damage prevention ordinance was reviewed for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. • Capital Improvement Projects Program—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
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VII (Very Strong/Moderate)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 861
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Oak Ridge M7.16
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Mercalli Intensity Scale
VI (Strong/Light)VII (Very Strong/Moderate)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 862
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Pitas Point M7.12
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VII (Very Strong/Moderate)VIII (Severe/Moderate-Heavy)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 863
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San Cayetano M7.16
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6. CITY OF OXNARD
6.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Scott Brewer, Emergency Services Manager
360 West Second Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Telephone: 805-385-7717
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Alexander Hamilton, Fire Chief
360 West Second Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Telephone: 805-385-7700
e-mail Address:
[email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 6-1.
Table 6-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
Alexander Nguyen City Manager
Jason Benites Police Chief
Eric Sonstegard Assistant Police Chief
Alexander Hamilton Fire Chief
John Colamarino Assistant Fire Chief
Brian Yanez Assistant Public Works Director
Mike More Risk Manager
Scott Kolwitz Planning Manager
Betsy George Chief Financial Officer
Terrel Harrison Cultural/Community Services Director
Stephen Fischer City Attorney
Tatiana Arnaout City Engineer/Floodplain Manager
Mike Shaffer GIS Manager
Katie Casey Communications Manager
Kathleen Mallory Planning & Sustainability Manager
Scott Brewer Emergency Services Manager
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6.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
6.2.1 Location and Features
The City is located about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles along a beautiful stretch of the Pacific Ocean coastline. The largest city within Ventura County, Oxnard is the center of a regional agricultural industry and a progressive business center while, at the same time, a relaxed seaside destination with a variety of neighborhoods and community services. Bordered by mountains and the Pacific Ocean, West Ventura County provides a seaside environment with expansive mountain views. Oxnard incorporates both of these attributes through its pattern of relatively compact urban development focused on the downtown, coastline and harbor, and the Highway 101 corridor. The moderate Mediterranean climate, fertile topsoil, and generally adequate groundwater supply lead to year-round agricultural production in the surrounding Oxnard Plain.
The City of Oxnard is located in the County of Ventura. The current boundaries generally extend from the Santa Clara River on the west to Del Norte Blvd on the east, as well as just north of the Highway 101 to the Pacific Ocean on the South, encompassing an area of 27.12 square miles.
6.2.2 History
Oxnard Incorporated: The City Oxnard was incorporated in 1903 by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, who officially named the city after the Oxnard brothers. The city grew steadily into what is now the largest city in Ventura County, with a population of just over 207,000 residents.
Oxnard History: In 1896, local farmers began experimenting with sugar beets in addition to barley and lima beans. A prominent local farmer, Albert Maulhardt, visited Henry T. Oxnard and his three brothers’ American Beet Sugar factory in Chino, which led him to plant sugar beets for shipment to the plant.
Maulhardt’s success persuaded other ranchers to switch from grain to sugar beets.
Encouraged by a pledge of 18,000 acres of sugar beets from local farmers, the Oxnard brothers completed construction of a sugar beet factory adjacent to the beet fields in 1898 on what was then known as Rancho Colonia. The massive brick factory, with its 150-foot smokestacks, was located a few blocks northeast of a town-site that, five years later, would become the City of Oxnard.
The sugar beet factory was responsible for another significant event—bringing a spur line of the Southern Pacific Railroad to the plant site and passenger service to the community.
6.2.3 Governing Body Format
The City of Oxnard was incorporated as a general law city on June 30, 1903 and operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Council consists of the Mayor and six other Councilmembers. The term of office is four years for all elected officials, with elections held every two years for three City Council seats at a time. All Councilmembers are elected by district except for the Mayor, who is elected at large during presidential election years. The City Treasurer, who is elected Citywide at the same time as the Mayor, invests idle cash and manages the City’s investment portfolio.
The City Clerk, also elected Citywide at the same time as the Mayor and City Treasurer, manages the City Council and Committee meeting agenda process, official records, and elections. 871
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The Oxnard City Council assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the Oxnard Fire Department along with designated City departments will oversee its implementation.
6.3 CURRENT TRENDS
6.3.1 Population
According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of the City of Oxnard as of January 2020 was 207,887. Since 2010, the population has grown at an average annual rate of 0.48 percent.
6.3.2 Development
The Planning Division coordinates the City’s review of residential, commercial, office, and industrial development projects. This includes working with property owners, developers, business owners, and residents to ensure that their development proposals conform to City policies and guidelines.
Table 6-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.
Table 6-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land since
the preparation of the previous hazard
mitigation plan?
Yes
• If yes, give the estimated area annexed and
estimated number of parcels or structures.
Local Agency Formation Commission 18-07, Ocean View School District: 5.31 Acres, 1 Parcel
Local Agency Formation Commission 16-01, City of Oxnard Reorganization:
0.77 Acres, 1 Parcel
Is your jurisdiction expected to annex any
areas during the performance period of this
plan?
Yes
• If yes, describe land areas and dominant
uses.
Teal Club Annexation—990 single and multifamily dwelling units, 132,000 square-feet of business park, 60,000 square-feet of commercial space, 17.76 acres of parks and open space. The project also includes annexation of 11.4 acres that is pre-zoned for light manufacturing uses.
Rio Urbana Annexation—The Rio Urbana annexation would allow the construction of a new mixed-use development that includes 182 condominium residential units and a 15,000-square-foot office building containing the Rio School District administrative offices.
• If yes, who currently has permitting
authority over these areas?
The County of Ventura currently has permitting authority over the Teal Club area and the Rio Urbana project site.
Are any areas targeted for development or
major redevelopment in the next five years?
Yes
• If yes, briefly describe, including whether
any of the areas are in known hazard risk
areas
Downtown adding up to 2800 units, The Village Specific Plan buildout, Northshore Development, Riverpark Specific Plan buildout, continued industrial development in Sakioka Farms Specific Plan. All areas are within city limits and all areas are in the liquefaction zone.
One annexation approval with 167 housing units is expected in 2021. One large specific plan annexation (Teal Club) with 990 units is under consideration. 872
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Criterion Response
How many permits for new construction were
issued in your jurisdiction since the
preparation of the previous hazard mitigation
plan?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Single Family 140 86 36 59 19
Multi-Family 26 27 18 34 42
Other (commercial, mixed use, etc.) 17 12 10 7 7
Total 183 125 64 100 68
Provide the number of new-construction
permits for each hazard area or provide a
qualitative description of where development
has occurred.
• Special Flood Hazard Areas: 0—Based on FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) downloaded June 9, 2021 Using zones A, A99 , AE, AH, AO, & VE as SFHA and excluding zones X & D
• Landslide: 0—Based on Webservice of Seismic Hazard Zone Maps for Landslides produced by the Seismic Hazards Program, California Geological Survey, California Department of Conservation and downloaded from open data site on June 17, 2021 • High Liquefaction Areas: 540—Based on information contained hereon was obtained from California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology via the County of Ventura GIS
• Tsunami Inundation Area: 51—Based on information contained hereon was obtained from California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology via the County of Ventura GIS
• Wildfire Risk Areas: 0
Describe the level of buildout in the
jurisdiction, based on your jurisdiction’s
buildable lands inventory. If no such
inventory exists, provide a qualitative
description.
Almost entire city (26 sq miles) is first or second generation construction. About 500 acres of farming remain within city limits in areas zoned for industrial or housing but not yet built. Planning capacity for about 8,000 units and 8 million sf industrial/commercial remains under the 2030 General Plan.
6.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions. The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
● An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 6-3. ● Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 6-4. ● An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 6-5. ● An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 6-6. ● An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 6-7. ● Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 6-8. ● Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 6-9. ● The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 6-10.
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Table 6-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes No Yes No
Comment: 2019 California Building Code as adopted by the City of Oxnard Ordinance No. 2968 Zoning Code Yes No Yes No
Comment: Chapter 16 (Inland Zoning Ordinance) and Chapter 17(Coastal Zoning Ordinance) of the Oxnard City Code (OCC) Pursuant to the California Coastal Act (Public Resources Code Division 20, Chapter 6, Article 1, 30500), the City shall prepare a Local Coastal Program for the portion of the coastal zone within its jurisdiction. The LCP is comprised of a Land Use Plan and a Local Implementation Plan which is the Coastal Zoning Ordinance.
Subdivisions Yes No Yes No
Comment: Chapter 15 of the OCC regulates and control the design and improvement of subdivisions of land within the city and supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California set forth at Government Code Section 66410 et seq. concerning the design, improvement and survey data of subdivisions, the form and content of all maps provided for by the Subdivision Map Act, and the procedure to be followed in securing the official approval of the City regarding the maps.
Stormwater Management Yes No No Yes
Comment: Chapter 22, Article 12 implements the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (the Clean Water Act), 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq., as amended, and Division 7 of the California Water Code by prohibiting the discharge of any pollutant to navigable waters of the United States from a point source unless the discharge is authorized by a permit issued pursuant to the Metropolitan required by Clean Water Act Section 402 (33 U.S.C. Section 1342), and by prohibiting non-storm water discharges into the storm drain system.
Post-Disaster Recovery Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The City of Oxnard does not have a separate disaster recovery plan, guidance and direction for disaster recovery is provided in the Oxnard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Real Estate Disclosure No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: California State Civil Code 1102 requires full disclosure on natural hazard exposure of the sale/re-sale of any and all real property. To be implemented by sellers and realtors. City of Oxnard Ordinance 2383 requires that at the time of entering into an agreement of sale or exchange of any building, the owner or authorized representative shall obtain from the city a report of the building record showing the regularly authorized use, occupancy and zoning classification of such property.
Growth Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: California state law requires that every county and city prepare and adopt a comprehensive long-range plan to serve as a guide for community development. The General Plan for the City of Oxnard was amended and adopted in July 2011. The General Plan contains 10 elements that address many aspects of the community including: land use, housing, parks and open space, community design, circulation, infrastructure, safety, sustainability and conservation of resources. The General Plan is the City’s overarching policy document. All City policies and ordinances must be consistent with the General Plan.
The Planning Division is responsible for maintaining the General Plan and preparing amendments to the document as directed by the City Council. The City is preparing a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan consistent with SB39.
Site Plan Review Yes No No No
Comment: Chapter 15 of the OCC regulates the form and contents, submittal and approval of tentative tract maps for the subdivision of five (5) or more parcels and tentative parcel maps for the subdivision of four (4) or fewer parcels shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter. Chapters 16 and 17 of the OCC identify allowed uses and provide development standards that regulate development within the City.
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Environmental Protection Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. On June 28, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution 15,040 approving an update to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Chapter 22 ,Article 12 implements the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (the Clean Water Act), 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq., as amended, and Division 7 of the California Water Code by prohibiting the discharge of any pollutant to navigable waters of the United States from a point source unless the discharge is authorized by a permit issued pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System required by the Clean Water Act Section 402 (33 U.S.C. Section 1342), and by prohibiting non-storm water discharges into the storm drain system.
Chapter 18, Article 4 recently updated in December 2020 with the authority conferred by Cal. Gov’t Code sections 65302, 65560 and 65800 to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare.
Flood Damage Prevention Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Chapter 18, Article 4 recently updated in December 2020 with the authority conferred by Cal. Gov’t Code sections 65302, 65560 and 65800 to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare.
Emergency Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Oxnard Emergency Operations Plan—City Ordinance No. 2916 Climate Change Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The City is currently preparing a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan which intends to be comprehensive, robust and innovative to help the City plan for future climate goals and develop vision for how sustainability should be implemented in the City. The Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is anticipated to culminate with adoption by the City Council in mid/late2022.
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? Yes
Comment: The City’s current 2030 General Plan contains Safety Element that includes goals and policies that address liquefaction and subsidence risk; coastline and beach preservation; emergency preparedness; and hazardous materials and uses.
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No Yes Yes
How often is the plan updated? Once a year
Comment: The City Council adopts a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan with the City Council making amendments on an annual basis.
Disaster Debris Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Disaster Recovery Plan, Adopted by BOS in April 2019 Floodplain or Watershed Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: Chapter 18, Article 4 recently updated in December 2020 with the authority conferred by Cal. Gov’t Code sections 65302, 65560 and 65800 to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS)Class 7 Stormwater Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The City is developing the Public Works Integrated Master Plan to develop long-term recommendations for policies, programs, and projects that successfully address and respond to immediate drought conditions while also planning for longterm water needs, reducing dependence upon costly imported water, addressing aging infrastructure and reliability concerns, pursuing aggressive goals for energy efficiency and sustainable solutions, maintaining compliance with changing regulatory requirements, and the ongoing loss of seasoned staff and personnel. 875
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Urban Water Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The City has an adopted Urban Water Management Plan. The plan details long-term resource planning to ensure that adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water needs. In conjunction with the Urban Water Management Plan, a separate Water Shortage Contingency Plan, is also being prepared. The Water Shortage Contingency Plan outlines how an urban water supplier will respond to various stages of a drought or a prolonged shortage caused by other events.
Habitat Conservation Plan No No No No
Comment: Not applicable for the City of Oxnard
Economic Development Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: The City’s 2030 General Plan contains an Economic Development Chapter within the Community Development Element.
The City created a draft strategic plan which was presented to the Housing and Economic Development Committee and the Chamber of Commerce in 2020 before the pandemic. However, given that COVID significantly impacted the business landscape, staff will be working on a new strategic plan to emphasize business retention, workforce development, and sitebased development.
Shoreline Management Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: The City of Oxnard is currently updating the City’s Local Coastal Program to address Sea Level Rise and coastal hazards.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan No No No No
Comment: Not applicable for the City of Oxnard
Forest Management Plan No Yes No Yes
Comment: Not applicable for the City of Oxnard
Climate Action Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The City is currently preparing a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan which intends to be comprehensive, robust and innovative to help the City plan for future climate goals and develop vision for how sustainability should be implemented in the City. The Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is anticipated to culminate with adoption by the City Council in mid 2022.
Emergency Operations Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Oxnard Emergency Operations Plan
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) No Yes No Yes Comment: We are currently evaluating the need to complete a THIRA for the City of Oxnard.
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Disaster Recovery Operations are covered in the Oxnard Emergency Operations Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Continuity of Government—Section within the Oxnard Emergency Operation Plan Public Health Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: County of Ventura Health Care Agency Public Health Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Other—Countywide Tsunami Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The County of Ventura has an existing plan that describes each City’s role and has been adopted locally. A revision of this document is required within the coming year.
Table 6-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? No The City does not currently track building permits
issued by hazard area.
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Table 6-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes No. Requires a vote of the people User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: Water and Sewer
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds No. Requires a vote of the people Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds Yes
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas Yes
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes Other Yes
If yes, specify: Federal-sponsored grant programs
Table 6-6. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development, all Planners) Public Works—City Engineer; Supervising Civil Engineer
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works—City Engineer; Supervising Civil Engineer; Project Manager; Senior Civil Engineer; Construction Inspector; Project Coordinator; Engineering Tech Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works—City Engineer Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works—Transportation Planner and Grants Coordinator Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works (Consultant) Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Information Technology—GIS Manager, GIS Technician III, GIS Systems Analyst, GIS Programmer Analyst
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No If Yes, Department /Position: None
Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Fire Department—City Emergency Services Manager Grant writers Yes
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Table 6-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Yes If yes, briefly describe: City website has disaster preparedness and fire prevention information in English and Spanish Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: We have in the past used social media to address specific hazard mitigation issues.
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Yes, the Fire Chief has an advisory “Team” that address emergency preparedness and hazard reduction issues. Organized “Neighborhood Councils” are also used to disseminate emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation information.
Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Community events such as: neighborhood fairs, emergency preparedness fairs, CERT training, neighborhood council meetings, homeowners’ association meetings are all used to disseminate emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation information.
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: “Alert and Warning” procedures as described in the Oxnard Emergency Operations Plan and the VC Alert System
Table 6-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Public Works Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) City Engineer Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? No What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? December 2020 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets If exceeds, in what ways?
When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact? 2017 Community Assistance Visit Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
If so, state what they are.
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? Yes If so, state what they are. RiskMAP, Ventura County Levees Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? Yes If no, state why.
Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
Yes
If so, what type of assistance/training is needed? Admin training Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? Yes, Class 7 If yes, is your jurisdiction interested in improving its CRS Classification? No If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program? N/A How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 497 What is the insurance in force? $166,210,700
What is the premium in force? $323,235
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 71 What were the total payments for losses? $244,574
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
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Table 6-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 06-111-54652 N/A
DUNS # Yes 081790214 N/A
Community Rating System Yes 7 N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes Residential: 3 Commercial Industrial: 2
2015/2016
Public Protection Yes 02/2X December 1, 2017
Storm Ready Yes N/A July 2021
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready Yes N/A July 2021
Table 6-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratings
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: The City is preparing a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). Community engagement has highlighted interest in and knowledge of climate impacts.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment: The CAAP will establish programs and monitoring protocols.
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment: Documentation prepared for CAAP and SLR and vulnerability study Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: Through the CAAP this has occurred.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: This will come out of the CAAP.
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks High Comment: Professional planner and focused position
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Medium Comment: This will come out of CAAP implementation.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts High Comment: The CAAP includes this information including strategies Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts High
Comment: The CAAP includes this information including strategies Champions for climate action in local government departments High Comment: The CAAP includes this information including strategies Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies High Comment: Financial support for CAAP study.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment: The CAAP includes this information including strategies Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Medium Comment: Addressed in CAAP engagement
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratings
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: Addressed in CAAP engagement
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: Addressed through CAAP engagement
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Input provided during sea level rise engagement and CAAP efforts Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating.
6.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.
6.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Oxnard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)—The Emergency Operations Plan addresses the City of Oxnard’s planned response to extraordinary emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, and national security emergencies. • Ventura County Mass Care and Shelter Plan—This document is intended for use during the preparedness phase to help guide care and shelter planning. It provides all the planning information and guidelines that are relevant for government’s consideration before opening disaster shelters. This document is intended to help cities plan for shelter operations, while also providing an overview of the complete scope of care and shelter services. • Ventura County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan—The County of Ventura Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) provides the structure and processes that all key partner agencies within the county use to respond to, and initially recover from, a major emergency or disaster event.
• California Tsunami Evacuation Playbook (Ventura County, City of Oxnard)—This playbook is designed to help the emergency managers with tsunami evacuation and 880
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response activities. The goal is to protect the residents within the local Tsunami Inundation Zone by providing guidance for early warning and coordinated evacuations. • 2030 City of Oxnard General Plan—The General plan contains a Safety Element that includes goals and policies that address liquefaction and subsidence risk; coastline and beach preservation; emergency preparedness; and hazardous materials and uses.
6.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
• 2030 City of Oxnard General Plan: The 2030 General Plan should be revised to address hazard mitigation plan elements as needed in the 2022 HMP program and consider integration opportunities by adopting relevant policies in future Safety Element. updates • Local Coastal Program (LCP) Update: The City is in the process of a comprehensive LCP update. One of the goals of the City’s LCP update is to consider and address Sea Level Rise (SLR) and to ensure that policies to implement adaptation options occur in a way that protects the City’s coastal economic vitality, community character, public and private property, coastal resources and public safety.
Taking action to integrate each of these programs with the hazard mitigation plan was considered as a mitigation action to include in the action plan in this annex.
6.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
6.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 6-11 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in this jurisdiction Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including this jurisdiction, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
6.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 6-12 presents a local ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
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Table 6-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Rain and High Wind Event January 19, 2021 Trees down, road closures, power outages, damage to structures
Pandemic Influenza COVID-19 4482-DR-CA January 20, 2020 Continuing Ongoing Atmospheric River Storm
System
CA Disaster 109 January/February 2019 Local stream and street flooding, trees down, power outages
Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows,
and Debris Flows
DR-4353 December 4, 2017- January 31,
2018
Post Thomas Fire debris flows in local rivers,
large deposits of debris on local beaches,
road closures
Thomas Fire 4224-DR-CA December 4, 2017 Public Health issues due to smoke, power outages, sewage spill due to power outage
February Winter Storm CA Disaster 77.1 February 2017 Local stream and street flooding, trees down, power outages, debris deposits in local
stream and on beaches
January Winter Storm CA Disaster 77 January 2017 Local stream and street flooding, trees down, power outages, debris deposits in local
stream and on beaches
Extreme Windstorm February 2016 Trees down, power outages, street closures, damage to structures, debris
Erratic Weather (frost, heat,
drought)
Winter 2013 Damage to crops, economic loss
Tsunami (7.1 earthquake in
Japan)
March 11, 2011 Damage to local harbors, marinas and docks Tsunami (8.8 Quake in Chile) February 27, 2010 Damage to local harbors, marinas and docks Storm and Flood January 18 – 22, 2010. Local stream and street flooding, trees down, power outages
Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows,
and Debris Flows
DR-1731 October 21 – March 31, 2008 Post burn, flooding, debris and mud flows.
Severe Storm DR-1267 January 7 – 11, 2005 Flooding and debris flows “El Nino” Storm and Flood February 1998 Street and stream flooding, debris flows Storms and Floods January and March, 1995 Unknown
Northridge Earthquake DR-1008 January 17 – November 30, 1994 Power and communications disruptions, damage to structures
Storm and Flood February 10-15, 1992 Street and stream flooding, debris flows Earthquake (Whittier Narrows
Earthquake)
October 1, 1987 Unknown
Storm and Flood February 25-March 3, 1983 Street and stream flooding, debris flows Storm and Flood February 13-22, 1980 Street and stream flooding, debris flows Sespe Creek Flood March 4, 1978 Street and stream flooding, debris flows Storms and Floods (Calleguas
Creek Flood)
February 28-March 5, 1978 Street and stream flooding, debris flows St Francis Dam Disaster March 12, 1928 $7 Million (1928)—Inundation of nearly the entire city, flooding, debris flows, destruction
of infrastructure, high loss of life
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Table 6-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Dam Failure 36 High
2 Earthquake 32 Medium
3 Severe Storm 24 Medium
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Flooding 18 Medium
6 Landslide 18 Medium
7 Sea Level Rise 18 Medium
8 Tsunami 12 Low
9 Drought 9 Low
10 Wildfire 0 Low
6.6.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. This section provides information on a few key vulnerabilities for this jurisdiction. Available jurisdiction-specific risk maps of the hazards are provided at the end of this annex.
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
• Number of FEMA-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties: 7 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: N/A • Number of Repetitive-Loss or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties that have been mitigated: N/A Other Noted Vulnerabilities
The following jurisdiction-specific issues have been identified based on a review of the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, and other available resources:
• Unreinforced Masonry and Soft Story Structures—Oxnard has numerous unreinforced masonry and soft story buildings within the city limits. These buildings are subject to severe damage or structural collapse during a moderate to severe earthquake. • Homeless Population—A significant number of persons commonly defined as “Homeless” live in the Santa Clara River and other undeveloped areas. During wildland fires, storms and flooding these individuals are at great risk.
• Street and Urban Flooding—There are numerous areas of the city that flood to varying degrees during periods of high rain. The effects of this flooding range from street closures to damage to property, vehicles and buildings.
• Power Outages/Emergency Power—Local power outages have resulted from high winds and storm conditions as well as from the effects of wildland fire in the region. Many key city buildings including the Main City Hall and Council Chambers buildings have no back-up power or emergency generators.
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• Debris Flows—Following heavy rains and winter storms, substantial debris flows have occurred in the Santa Clara River as well as other local streams and culverts. Debris flows following wildland fires are particularly bad and can require removal of material from streams, streets, culverts and beaches.
• Liquefaction Potential—Nearly the entire City of Oxnard is located in a “Liquefaction Zone”.
The effects and damage caused by seismic activities can be amplified resulting in increased damage to buildings and infrastructure.
• Tsunami Awareness and Notification—Oxnard has a large visitor and tourist population who may not be aware of the tsunami risk.
• Sea Level Rise (SLR)—SLR is an identified flooding threat to the future of the City of Oxnard.
Therefore, planning for local adaptation and resiliency is an identified City Council priority and part of the Local Coastal Program update. It is a complex and difficult issue that will require strong coordination at the federal, State, and local level over the long term to effectively plan for and adapt to changing variables over time. Adaptation strategies are based upon various SLR projections anticipated to occur in years 2030, 2060, and 2100. • Drought—Much of California, Ventura County and the City of Oxnard has been experiencing a multiyear drought. Continued drought can directly impact land use, development options, as well as economic development in the city. This includes negatively impacting business development, including expansion and retention and support for agricultural resources and industries. More prolonged and severe drought conditions could potentially impact potable water supplies to the point of creating a public health and safety emergency. For background: The City of Oxnard purchases 40-50% of its total water supply from Calleguas Municipal Water District. This water is State Water Project water supplied by Metropolitan Water District. In addition to State water, the City of Oxnard supplements its remaining water needs from groundwater that is pumped by the City (20-30%) and by the United Water Conservation District (20-30%). According to the 2021 Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), the Oxnard Subbasin water has experienced drier than average conditions since 2015 and anticipates little change to the water elevation level due to the current drought. The subbasin is currently at a level categorized as being in overdraft per the GSP.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
6.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
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Table 6-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Action Item Completed
Removed;
No Longer
Feasible
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OX 3—Increase participation in the NFIP by maintaining a CRS rating Class 9, which through enhanced floodplain management activities would allow property owners to receive a discount on their flood insurance.
Comment: Increased participation by upgrading CRS rating from Class 9 to Class 7. The City will continue to maintain CRS rating Class 7.
OX 4—Develop a tool to collect and analyze post-flood disaster risk assessment information to allow the City of Oxnard to analyze the effects of the flood and implement future mitigation projects. Information to be collected will include: number and location of structures, including RL properties, flooded; identification of flooded areas outside of the SFHA and floodwater heights at these locations; number and location of failed gages; etc.
OXN-19
Comment: Information is being collected as required by CRS program. The tool is to be developed once funding is available. Funding was requested in FY 21-22 for this purpose
OX 5—Continue to participate in the NWS TsunamiReady Program through continued implementation of Guideline 4: Community Preparedness measures, including public outreach material and curriculum.
OXN-10
Comment: Oxnard continues to participate in the TsunamiReady Program and will be updating and renewing its application again this year. This is an ongoing program.
OX 6—Evaluate Santa Clara Levees 1, 2 and 3 for upgrade and construction. Comment: Evaluations have been completed by the County of Ventura. Levees are County-owned.
OX 7—Construct a Mandalay Beach storm drainage system to the Channel Islands Harbor. During rain events, stormwater accumulation along Mandalay Beach Road is caused by wind and sand blocking the drainage to the ocean outfall. OXN-20
Comment: This is currently being mitigated with a dedicated portable pump that is deployed and turned on during storm events. Pump station construction is estimated at $30M+ and has not been completed due to lack of funding.
OX 8—Construct a permanent lift station for Ventura Road @ Wagon Wheel Road.
Water in the low point in the roadway must be manually pumped with each rain event.
Comment: The improvements are currently in the design phase. Wagon Wheel Development conditioned to construct.
OX 9—Construct a stormwater lift station at Perkins Road. Flooding occurs at the point in Perkins Road which is caused by an undersized sump pump. The proposed stormwater lift system will transport stormwater to the Advanced Water Purification Facility and recycle the storm water for agricultural use along Hueneme Road. OXN-20
Comment: Currently being mitigated with a portable pump that is turned on during storm events. Pump station has not been completed due to lack of funding. The discharge location may change so discharge location is not included in the updated action plan.
OX 10—Construct a permanent flood protection pump station at Dodge Road.
Flooding occurs at the low point in Dodge Road at the intersection with Maulhardt Road.
OXN-20
Comment: Currently being mitigated with a portable pump that is turned on during storm events. Pump station has not been completed due to lack of funding.
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Action Item Completed
Removed;
No Longer
Feasible
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OX 11—As part of the Memorandum of Agreement / Memorandum of Understanding with The Nature Conservancy (TNC): continue to partner with TNC on acquisition, restoration and mitigation planning processes; partner on grant proposals; participate in negotiations with land use owners; carry-out restoration projects; hold titles to floodplain properties as appropriate; and hold or co-hold with TNC multipurpose easements.
OXN-21
Comment: In 2016, the California State Coastal Conservancy, City of Oxnard, and The Nature Conservancy (collectively known as the Ormond Beach Partners) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to actively coordinate and collaborate across the Ormond Beach Partners’ respective properties that total over 630 acres in order to protect, manage, and restore the Ormond Beach Area. The Project Partners are leading the Ormond Beach Restoration and Public Access Plan (OBRAP), with the goals of restoring the natural ecosystem and habitats and improving public access and enjoyment of Ormond Beach while protecting nature. The Ormond Beach Partners have held two public outreach meetings soliciting public input on the OBRAP in 2017 and 2019. The Ormond Beach Partners will conduct a public outreach meeting in 2021 to highlight the Preferred Alternative and Preliminary Design. The next phases of the OBRAP will be the environmental review, gap assessment, final design, permitting, funding and construction.
6.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 6-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 6-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 6-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 6-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action OXN-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 2, 6, 9, 10, 11 Public Works. Community
Development
High HMGP, PDM, FMA Short-term
Action OXN-2—Amend General Plan Safety and Hazard Element text and as needed hazard maps, to reflect updated mapping of hazard areas identified by this Hazard Mitigation Plan, FEMA, Cal Fire, or the CA Seismic Hazard Mapping Program, in addition to background data associated with Local Coastal Plan update and background work associated with the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Drought, Earthquake, Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Severe Weather, Tsunami, Wildfire New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
17, 19
Community
Development
Public Works $500,000 Staff Time, General Fund,
Grant Funding, FEMA
HMA, BRICK, Pre and
Post Disaster Mitigation
Grant Funding
Short-term
Action OXN-3—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Drought, Earthquake, Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Severe Weather, Tsunami, Wildfire New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15
Public Works Community
Development
Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action OXN-4—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements:
● Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
● Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. ● Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 17 Public Works Community
Development
Low Staff Time, General Funds Short term
and
ongoing
Action OXN-5—Develop, approve, and implement the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP); including adaptive strategies to address hazards.
Hazards Mitigated: Sea Level Rise, Flooding, Wildfire, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 19
Community
Development
Public Works High Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
and on
going
Action OXN-6—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, & as recommended by the City’s CAAP .
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Tsunami, Wildfire New & Existing 2, 19 Public Works Community
Development
Estimated:
$500,000 per
generator
(avg.)
Staff Time, General
Funds, Enterprise Funds,
HMGP, PDM
Short-term
Action OXN-7—Retrofit existing Seawalls at Mandalay Bay in order to withstand seismic events per the latest provisions in the California Building Code (CBC, 2019)
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 19 Public Works Community
Development
Estimated:
$200,000,000
Staff Time, General
Funds, HMGP, PDM,
FMA
Short-term
Action OXN-8—Replace existing 45-inch diameter water transmission main that is critical as a lifeline for residents, industry, and national defense, including the region’s military base. This project will prevent seismic-related failure of the transmission line of State Water Project water that provides potable water to a population of approximately 245,000. This pipeline supplies 60% of the City of Oxnard’s water and 50% of the City of Port Hueneme’s water which is then purveyed to Naval Base Ventura County’s Point Mugu and Port Hueneme installations.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 19 City of Oxnard City of Port Hueneme Estimated:
$50,000,000
Staff Time, Enterprise
Funds, HMGP, PDM,
FMA
Short-term
Action OXN-9—Develop a comprehensive Sea Level Rise (SLR) Adaptation Plan to be implemented in the four identified coastal planning areas located within the City’s coastal zone to adopt long term adaptation policies and strategies to identify, manage, and reduce SLR impacts on coastal resources, private property and critical City facilities. The SLR adaptation policies and strategies included in the Local Coastal Program update would also be coordinated with the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to address SLR vulnerabilities.
Hazards Mitigated: Sea Level Rise
New & Existing Enter Response
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19
Public Works Community
Development;
County of Ventura and
Harbor Department;
City of Port Hueneme;
U.S. Department of
Defense (Navy)
High Grant
State
Federal
Long Term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action OXN-10—Continue to participate in the NWS TsunamiReady Program through continued implementation of Guidelines for Community Preparedness measures, including public outreach material and curriculum. In 2021 Oxnard updated its application and has received approval from the NWS as a TsunamiReady Community. This is an ongoing program Hazards Mitigated: Tsunami
New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17,
18, 19
Emergency
Services
Manager
Oxnard Fire and Public
Works Departments
Low Staff Time, Enterprise
Funds, EMPG, DHS
Ongoing
Action OXN-11—Construction of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells in order to ensure future reliable and affordable supply of high-quality water for the Oxnard Plain.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
Existing 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 19 City of Oxnard State Division of Drinking Water
High Staff Time, Enterprise
Funds, HMGP, PDM,
FMA
Short-term
Action OXN-12—Develop and implement a resident and visitor tsunami awareness and safety public education and outreach program.
Provide tsunami awareness, hazard, safety, and evacuation information at visitor locations including hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds and day use recreational areas. Program would include signs, posters, handouts and public presentations.
Hazards Mitigated: Tsunami
New 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17,
18, 19
Oxnard Police
and Fire
Departments
Oxnard Community
Development
Low Staff Time, Enterprise
Funds, EMPG, DHS
Short-term
Action OXN-13—Engage in a study to determine the best methods and strategies to communicate hazards and warnings to the city’s homeless population, particularly those living in undeveloped areas such as fields, creeks and riverbeds. Warnings would include notification of impending or immediate dangers.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Tsunami, Wildfire New 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17,
18, 19
City of Oxnard High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time,
Enterprise Funds
Short-Term
Action OXN-14—Engage in a feasibility study to determine if Oxnard Fire Station 6 can be retrofitted, replaced or relocated due to seismic and tsunami hazards.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Tsunami
Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19 Oxnard Fire
Department
City Planning
Department
High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP), Staff
Time, Enterprise Funds
Short-Term
Action OXN-15—Engage in a feasibility study to determine if Oxnard Fire Stations 2, 3, 4 & 5 can be retrofitted, replaced or relocated due to seismic hazards.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19 Oxnard Fire
Department
City Planning
Department
High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP), Staff
Time, Enterprise Funds
Short-Term
Action OXN-16—Implement the findings of the feasibility studies with retrofits to, relocation of, or replacement of existing City Fire Stations including, Stations # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. These stations were built between 1954 and 1978 prior to current building standards. Damage to these stations could seriously impact fire, rescue and EMS service within the City.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Tsunami
Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19 Oxnard Fire
Department
City Planning
Department
High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP), Staff
Time, Enterprise Funds
Short-Term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action OXN-17—Engage in a feasibility study to determine if the Oxnard Police Headquarters building, including the Dispatch facilility, can be retrofitted or should be replaced due to seismic hazards.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17,
18, 19
City of Oxnard Oxnard Police
Department
High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC,HMGP), Staff
Time, Enterprise Funds
Short-Term
Action OXN-18—Implement the findings of the feasibility study by retrofitting or replacing Oxnard Police Headquarters building. This will include expansion of the Dispatch facility to accommodate equipment for the radio and data traffic needed to support disaster response communications.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Tsunami, Severe Storms, Dam Failure, Wildfires, Flooding Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19 Oxnard Police
Department
Oxnard Fire
Department
High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP), Staff
Time, Enterprise Funds
Short-Term
Action OXN-19—Develop a tool to collect and analyze post-flood disaster risk assessment information to allow the City of Oxnard to analyze the effects of the flood and implement future mitigation projects. Information to be collected will include: number and location of structures, including RL properties, flooded; identification of flooded areas outside of the SFHA and floodwater heights at these locations; number and location of failed gages; etc.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 1, 2, 17 City of Oxnard High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time,
Enterprise Funds
Short-Term
Action OXN-20—Construct pump stations for roadway areas affected by chronic flooding including, but not limited to:
• Mandalay Beach storm drainage system to the Channel Islands Harbor. During rain events, stormwater accumulation along Mandalay Beach Road is caused by wind and sand blocking the drainage to the ocean outfall. • Construct a stormwater lift station at Perkins Road. Flooding occurs at the point in Perkins Road which is caused by an undersized sump pump.
• Construct a permanent flood protection pump station at Dodge Road. Flooding occurs at the low point in Dodge Road at the intersection with Maulhardt Road.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Severe Storms
Existing 2, 6, 10, 11 Public Works High Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time,
Enterprise Funds
Short-Term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action OXN-21—As part of the Memorandum of Agreement / Memorandum of Understanding with The Nature Conservancy (TNC):
• Continue to partner with TNC on acquisition, restoration and mitigation planning processes • Partner on grant proposals
• Participate in negotiations with land use owners
• Carry-out restoration projects
• Hold titles to floodplain properties as appropriate
• Hold or co-hold with TNC multipurpose easements.
Secure a Consolidated Coastal Development Permit to cover conservation and preservation activities over the next five years (2021-2026) that consist of the following:
• Nesting shorebird protection activities
• Invasive plant removal activities
• Access road and trail maintenance activities
• Field data collection and research.
Collaborate with Ventura County Public Works Agency-Watershed Protection, TNC, and State Coastal Conservancy to advance planning, design, and implementation of the Ormond Beach Restoration and Access Plan (OBRAP), particularly those components alleviating flooding along the Ormond Lagoon Waterway and creating public access along tšumaš Creek. This supports the VCPWA-WP Action VCPWA-13.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought, Flood, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing and New 1, 2, 3, 9, 12, 13, 14,
15, 17, 18, 19
City of Oxnard VCPWA-WP Medium Staff Time, Enterprise
Funds, FEMA Grants
(BRIC),
CDFG
Ongoing
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
Acronyms used here are defined at the beginning of this volume.
Table 6-15. Mitigation Action Priority
Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Priority
Grant
Pursuit
Priority
OXN 1 5 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
OXN 2 16 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
OXN 3 12 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
OXN 4 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
OXN 5 17 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Medium
OXN 6 2 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
OXN 7 6 High High Yes Yes No High High
OXN 8 6 High High Yes Yes No High High
OXN 9 17 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
OXN 10 9 High Low Yes Yes Yes High Low
OXN 11 6 High High Yes Yes No High High
OXN 12 9 High Low Yes Yes No High High
OXN 13 9 Low Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
OXN 14 8 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
OXN 15 8 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
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Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Priority
Grant
Pursuit
Priority
OXN 16 8 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
OXN 17 9 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
OXN 18 8 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
OXN 19 3 Medium High No Yes No Medium Medium
OXN 20 4 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
OXN 21 11 Medium Medium Yes Yes Yes High Medium
a. See the introduction to this volume for an explanation of priorities.
Table 6-16. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Hazard Type
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typesa
Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Building
High-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 6
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 6, 18
OXN-2, 3, 4,
13 OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 6
OXN-2, 3, 4,
6, 13, 18
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 6, 18
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 6
OXN-4, 13,
18 Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake OXN-2, 3, 6,
8, 14, 15, 16
OXN-2, 3, 6,
8, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18
OXN-2, 3, 8,
13 OXN-2, 3, 6 OXN-2, 3, 6,
8, 16, 17, 18
OXN-3, 6,
14, 15, 16,
17, 18
OXN-2, 6 OXN-8, 13,
14, 15, 16,
17, 18
Severe Storm OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 20, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 18, 20
OXN-2, 3, 4,
5, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 20, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 18, 20
OXN-1, 2, 3,
18, 20
OXN-1, 2, 4,
5, 20, 21
OXN-4, 5,
18, 21
Severe Weather OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6
OXN-3, 4, 5,
6, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 6
OXN-1, 3, 5 OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 21
OXN-4, 5, 6,
21 Flooding OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7,
20, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7,
18, 20, 21
OXN-2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 13, 19
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 20,
21 OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 18,
20 OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 7, 18, 20
OXN-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 20,
21 OXN-4, 5, 6,
7, 13, 15, 18,
19, 21
Sea Level Rise OXN-1, 2, 5,
9, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
5, 9, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
5, 9
OXN-1, 2, 3,
5, 9, 21
OXN-2, 3 OXN-1, 2, 3,
5, 9
OXN-1, 2, 3,
5, 9, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
5, 9, 21
Low-Risk Hazards
Drought OXN-5, 11,
21 OXN-21 OXN-2, 5 OXN-2, 5,
11, 21
OXN-5 OXN-2, 3, 5,
11, 21
OXN-2, 3, 5,
11, 21
Wildfire OXN-1, 2, 3,
6 OXN-1, 2, 3,
6 OXN-2, 3, 5,
6, 20
OXN-2, 3, 5,
6 OXN-2, 5, 6,
13 OXN-2, 3, 5,
6 OXN-2, 3, 5,
6, 13
Tsunami OXN-1, 2, 3,
6, 10, 14,
16, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
6, 10, 14,
16, 18, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
6, 10, 12, 13
OXN-1, 2, 3,
6, 10, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
6 10, 13, 14,
16, 18
OXN-1, 2, 3
10, 14, 16,
18 OXN-1, 2, 3,
6, 10, 21
OXN-1, 2, 3,
6, 10, 13, 14,
16, 18, 21
a. See the introduction to this volume for an explanation of mitigation types.
6.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 6-17 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction. 891
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Table 6-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Virtual Emergency Preparedness Worship September 16, 2021 70 Adaptation Plan, outreach
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Report Results and Adaptation Strategies Workshop
August 9, 2017 Approximately 25
Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy Results & Conceptual Policies March 14, 2018 Approximately 25
6.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• City of Oxnard Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • City of Oxnard Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance—The flood damage prevention ordinance was reviewed for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. • City of Oxnard 2021-2026 Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)—The CIP was reviewed for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • Flood Info Community Rating System Website (Ventura County):
https://www.vcfloodinfo.com/programs/flooding-and-flood-risk/vc-flood-history • City of Oxnard Sea Level Rise Atlas: As required by the adopted California Coastal Commission Sea Level Rise Guidance Policy, a risk and vulnerability assessment using the best-available information and science regarding coastal erosion, flooding, wave impacts, tidal inundation and tsunamis is needed to identify potential physical impacts in the City’s coastal zone. In this way, the City can determine what areas are vulnerable to impacts from these five coastal hazards individually and combined, and with projected sea level rise. https://www.oxnard.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/OXNARD-FINAL-LCP-Sea-Level-RiseMap-Atlas-Task-2.pdf • Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Fiscal Impact Report: This study included a cost-benefit analysis of the adaptation strategies to allow comparison. The aim of the economic analysis was to provide a common metric against which the trade-offs between the costs and benefits of each adaptation strategy may be evaluated. The analysis accounts for the physical changes, economic benefits, and damages associated with each adaptation strategy, including th
• City of Oxnard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)—The EOP was used to obtain the listing of official natural hazards that can impact the City, reference materials such as tsunami and dam inundation maps as well emergency management priorities, and public alert and warning procedures.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
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6.11 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY The City of Oxnard Fire Department is currently developing a Strategic Plan composed of numerous elements including a community risk analysis, infrastructure assessment, and community planning prioritization process. These elements are being created with significant input from key stakeholders including Fire Department personnel, City departments, external agencies, and the residential and business communities. It is anticipated that the Department’s Strategic Plan, anticipated for release in 2022, will strengthen the City’s understanding of risk and vulnerabilities and serve as a foundation for additional hazard mitigation project development during the next planning cycle. 893
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±
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Port Hueneme
Camarillo
San
Buenaventura
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Inundation Areas
±
012 0.5
Miles
Combined InundationAreasMajor RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 896
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Port Hueneme
Camarillo
San
Buenaventura
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±
012 0.5
Miles
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Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Camarillo
San
Buenaventura
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±
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Miles
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Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Camarillo
San
Buenaventura
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Earthquake Scenario
±
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Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
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Port Hueneme
Camarillo
San
Buenaventura
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±
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Miles
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±
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Miles
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7. CITY OF PORT HUENEME
7.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Brad Conners, City Manager
250 N. Ventura Road
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Telephone: 805-986-6501
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Charles Peretz, Deputy City Manager
250 N. Ventura Road
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Telephone: 805-986-6501
e-mail Address: [email protected]hueneme.ca.us
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 7-1.
Table 7-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
Don Villafana Public Works Director
Lupe Acero Deputy Finance Director
Andrew Salinas Chief of Police
Tony Stewart Director of Community Development
Scott Matalon Emergency Preparedness Manager
Brad Conners City Manager
Charles Peretz Deputy City Manager
7.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
7.2.1 Location and Features
Port Hueneme is a small coastal town located in Ventura County, just south of the City of Oxnard and east of Channel Islands Harbor. The City is home to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) and the Port of Hueneme and about five miles to the south is Naval Air Station Point Mugu. Port Hueneme is primarily built out and has a total land area of 4.5 square miles with a population of 23,647 people.
Regional access to the City is provided by Highway 101 and State Route 1. The City also includes beach front properties, parks, and public beaches visited from residents and non-residents alike. 910
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7.2.2 History
The City of Port Hueneme was incorporated on March 24, 1948. The City of Port Hueneme (pronounced “Why-nee-mee”) is a unique community along Ventura County’s Gold Coast just south of the City of Oxnard and Channel Islands Harbor. Port Hueneme is unique because of its rich history, culture, and traditions, dating back to the Chumash Indians who made their home here for centuries and because of its long-established, close relationship with the U.S. Navy’s Port Hueneme and Point Mugu naval facilities.
7.2.3 Governing Body Format
The City of Port Hueneme is governed by a five-member city council. The City consists of six departments: Finance, Housing and Facilities, Community Development, Public Works, Police, and the City Manager’s Office. The City has 2 commissions which report to the City Council. The City currently employs a total of 170 employees (full-time equivalent).
The City Council assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the City Manager will oversee its implementation.
7.3 CURRENT TRENDS
7.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, the population of the City of Port Hueneme as of January 2020 was 23,607. Since 2010, the population has grown at an average annual rate of 0.85 percent.
7.3.2 Development
Anticipated future development for Port Hueneme includes creating and sustaining a strong, viable economic base for the City. The City encourages development of diversified housing types that will meet our community’s needs. This includes establishing a mix of housing types in local neighborhoods to avoid economic stratification and enhance community diversity. Future growth in the City will be managed as identified in the City’s 2045 general plan. City actions, such as those relating to land use, annexations, zoning, subdivision and design review, redevelopment, and capital improvements, must be consistent with the plan.
Table 7-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.
7.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were 911
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identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions.
Table 7-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land since
the preparation of the previous hazard
mitigation plan?
No
Is your jurisdiction expected to annex any
areas during the performance period of this
plan?
No
Are any areas targeted for development or
major redevelopment in the next five years?
Yes
• If yes, briefly describe, including whether
any of the areas are in known hazard risk
areas
Parcel located Victoria and Channel Islands, not in hazard area.
How many permits for new construction
were issued in your jurisdiction since the
preparation of the previous hazard mitigation
plan?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Single Family 0 0 0 0 0
Multi-Family 0 0 0 0 0
Other (commercial, mixed use, etc.) 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Provide the number of new-construction
permits for each hazard area or provide a
qualitative description of where development
has occurred.
From 2016 to current, there have been zero new permits issued as the City of Port Hueneme is built out to capacity.
Describe the level of buildout in the
jurisdiction, based on your jurisdiction’s
buildable lands inventory. If no such
inventory exists, provide a qualitative
description.
99.5%
The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 7-3. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 7-4. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 7-5. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 7-6. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 7-7. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 7-8. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 7-9. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 7-10.
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Table 7-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Article 8 Municipal Code starting 8001. (Ord. 637 § 5 Exh. A (part), 2001) “California Building Code”, the “California Residential Building Code”, and the “California Green Building Standards Code”, 2019 Editions Zoning Code Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Article 10 Section 10,000 (Ord. 579 § 6 (1), 1992) Subdivisions Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Article 9, Section 9,000 (Ord. 579 § 5 (1), 1992) Stormwater Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Follow County’s Reports
Post-Disaster Recovery No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: No Official plan
Real Estate Disclosure Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Report of Building Records. California State Civil Code 1102 requires full disclosure on natural hazard exposure of the sale/re-sale of any and all real property. To be implemented by sellers and realtors.
Growth Management No No No No
Comment: City is built out
Site Plan Review Yes No No Yes
Comment: Section 10350
Environmental Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible.
Flood Damage Prevention Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Section 10590
Emergency Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Police Department Emergency Manager
Climate Change No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: In Development
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? 1998 Not Compliant Comment: 2045 Will Be set for October 2021 Release
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No Yes Yes
How often is the plan updated? 5 years
Comment: Under Development
Disaster Debris Management Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment:
Floodplain or Watershed Plan No Yes Yes/No No
Comment: The Ventura County Watershed Protection creates and maintains countywide plans Stormwater Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Ordinance #775
Urban Water Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Habitat Conservation Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Local Costal Program
Economic Development Plan No No No No
Comment: No Official
Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: General Plan
Community Wildfire Protection Plan No Yes Yes No
Comment: Not in wildfire area, no current plan
Forest Management Plan No Yes No No
Comment: Urban Forestry
Climate Action Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: In Process for General Plan 2045
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes Comment: EOP Plan Scheduled to finished 12/21
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) No Yes No No Comment: The County of Ventura has performed a THIRA within the past 5 years. We are currently assessing the timing and requirements for the City of Ventura.
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: EOP December 2021
Continuity of Operations Plan No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No
Comment: EOP December 2021
Public Health Plan No Yes No No
Comment: County of Ventura Public Health Department has a plan Other: Tsunami Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The County of Ventura has an existing plan that describes each City role and has been adopted locally. A revision of this document is required within the coming year 2022.
Table 7-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Community Development Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? No Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? Yes 914
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Table 7-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: Water/Sewer
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds No
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds No
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers No Table 7-6. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works, Charles Cable, Don Villafana Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development and Don Villafana Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: City Contractor
Surveyors No
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications No
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Emergency and Communications Manager, Police Department Grant writers No
Table 7-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? No Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Facebook Postings
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Currently re-developing our CERT team.
Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: VC Alert, Everbridge, email, Door Knocking, Website Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: VC Alert
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Table 7-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Community Dev, PW Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) Tony Stewart, Charles Cable Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? No What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? 1/21 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
Not had one
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? Yes If no, state why.
Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
No
Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? No If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program? Yes How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 57 What is the insurance in force? $17,732,000
What is the premium in force? $37,235
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 7 What were the total payments for losses? $846
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
Table 7-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 0611158296 N/A
DUNS # Yes 157675430 N/A
Community Rating System No N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule No N/A N/A Public Protection Yes 03/3X 12/21/2018
Storm Ready Yes N/A N/A
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready Yes N/A N/A
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Table 7-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Low Comment: Addressed in 2045 Plan
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment: No current ability / Port of Hueneme itself conducts studies and publishes results to public Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment: No resources identified at this time.
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low Comment: None available at this time
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: Community Development/Public Works
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Low Comment: Public Works / Environmental Sustainability
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Low Comment: Considerations outlined in General Plan
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment: Continued research for adoption is needed for General Plan Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts High
Comment: The current update to the General plan has addressed strategies for adaptation to impacts.
Champions for climate action in local government departments Low Comment: Local non-profits and groups address issues
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Medium Comment: City Council is supportive as well as many local organizations Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment: Non identified, however grants could be looked into Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment: None that we are aware of at this time
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Low Comment: Many environmentalists in our community who monitor and report Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment: Local residences are concerned with issues and are generally supportive Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: High likelihood to adapt based on our environmental position Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: None seen.
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Not a lot of ecosystems
a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating. 917
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7.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.
7.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• City of Port Hueneme: General Plan
• City of Port Hueneme: Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) • Ventura County: Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan
7.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
• City of Port Hueneme: General Plan—This comprehensive effort is underway and will be integrated into this effort to be compliant with AB2140. • City of Port Hueneme: Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT)—This effort will be a collaboration between the following: CERT volunteers, City staff, community-based organizations, with the existing CERT team manual.
Taking action to integrate each of these programs with the hazard mitigation plan was considered as a mitigation action to include in the action plan in this annex.
7.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
7.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 7-11 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in this jurisdiction Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including this jurisdiction, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan. 918
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Table 7-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Erosion Events N/A Biennially, 2021
most recent
Every two years 2 million cubic yards of sand is dredged from the Port of Hueneme and deposited onto the east side of the Port. This erosion is ongoing and threatens roads and other infrastructure and leads to habitat disruption of local species of birds.
Pandemic
COVID-19
4482-DR January 20, 2020
Continuing
Ongoing
High Wind N/A 2020 Strong surface high pressure in the Great Basin along with strong north to northeast flow aloft generated strong Santa Ana winds across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. North to northeast wind gusts up to 83 mph were reported in the mountains while gusts to 59 mph were reported across the coastal plain.
Wind Event N/A 2018 Strong surface high pressure building in the Great Basin generated strong and gusty Santa Ana winds across sections of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Winter Storm N/A 2018 Strong surface high pressure in the Great Basin helped to generate a moderate Santa Ana wind event across Southern California. Strong northeast winds were reported across the mountains and valleys of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.
Tornado N/A 2018 A powerful winter storm brought significant rain, snow and wind to the area.
Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 2 inches across coastal and valleys areas with 2 to 4 inches in the foothills and mountains. With snow levels dropping to between 2500 and 3500 feet, significant snowfall was reported in the mountains (up to 1 to 2 feet) and even the Antelope Valley (4 to 8 inches). Numerous road closures due to winter storm conditions were reported, including Interstate 5 through the Grapevine as well as Highways 14 and 138. Additionally, thunderstorms generated a waterspout over the coastal waters as well as a very weak tornado over Ventura Harbor.
Flash Flood N/A 2018 High pressure over the four-corners region resulted in an extended monsoonal flow pattern across Southern California. For several days, strong thunderstorms produced heavy rain, flash flooding and large hail across parts of Southern California.
Debris Flow N/A 2018 A powerful early-season winter storm moves across Southwestern California on Halloween night. The storm produced some significant rainfall with amounts in the coastal areas ranging from 0.25 to 1.50 while the mountains received up to
2.00. In the Camarillo area, near the Springs burn scar, a mud/debris flow occurred. Otherwise just some minor nuisance flooding was reported.
Thunderstorm N/A 2017 A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain and snow, flash flooding and gusty winds to the area. Rainfall totals from this storm generally ranged between 2 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts in some foothill areas. With such rainfall amounts, there was significant snowfall totals in the local mountains with up to 28 inches of snow reported at the resort level. Additionally, the heavy rain did generate several flash flooding events including several mud and debris flows.
High Surf N/A 4/2014 High tides and strong surf damaged the pier, beach and local streets causing road damage, pipe damage and damage to the pier.
Tsunami March 11, 2011 7.1 earthquake in Japan. Damage to local harbors, marinas and docks Tsunami February 27, 2010 8.8 Quake in Chile. Damage to local harbors, marinas and docks Northridge
Earthquake
DR-1008 January
17 – November 30,
1994
Power and communications disruptions, damage to structures St Francis Dam
Disaster
March 12, 1928 $7 Million (1928)—Inundation of nearly the entire city, flooding, debris flows, destruction of infrastructure, high loss of life
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7.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 7-12 presents a local ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 7-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Dam Failure 36 High
2 Earthquake 32 Medium
3 Severe Storms 24 Medium
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Landslide 18 Medium
6 Flooding 15 Low
7 Tsunami 14 Low
8 Drought 9 Low
9 Sea Level Rise 6 Low
7.6.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. This section provides information on a few key vulnerabilities for this jurisdiction. Available jurisdiction-specific risk maps of the hazards are provided at the end of this annex.
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
• Number of FEMA-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of Repetitive-Loss Properties or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties that have been mitigated: 0
Other Noted Vulnerabilities
The following jurisdiction-specific issues have been identified based on a review of the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, and other available resources:
• Street and Urban Flooding—There are numerous areas of the city that flood to varying degrees during periods of high rain. The effects of this flooding range from street closures to damage to property, vehicles and buildings.
• Power Outages/Emergency Power—Local power outages have resulted from high winds and storm conditions as well as from the effects of wildland fire in the region. Many key city buildings including the Main City Hall and Council Chambers buildings have no backup power or emergency generators.
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• Debris Flows- Following heavy rains and winter storms, substantial debris flows have occurred in the Santa Clara River, Ventura River, as well as local streams and culverts. Debris flows following wildland fires are particularly bad and can require removal of material from streams, streets, culverts and beaches.
• Liquefaction Potential—Nearly the entire City of Port Hueneme is in a “Liquefaction Zone”.
The effects and damage caused by seismic activities can be amplified resulting in increased damage to buildings and infrastructure.
• Homeless Population- A significant number of persons commonly defined as “Homeless” live on and around our local beach. During high tides and significant tidal pushes, the homeless are at greater risk.
• Tsunami Awareness and Notification—Port Hueneme has many visitors to its beach who may not be aware of the tsunami risk. The City does not have tsunami warning sirens. • Wildfire Smoke—During wildfire events in the region the air quality in the City can become hazardous, especially when the Santa Ana winds push wildfire smoke toward the coast. Wildfire can trigger PSPS events, which amplify the hazard when city buildings lacking backup power cannot operate air conditioning systems.
Actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
7.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 7-13 summarizes the actions that were recommended in the previous version of the hazard mitigation plan and their implementation status at the time this update was prepared.
Table 7-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OA 6—Develop a public outreach program that informs property owners located in the dam and levee failure inundation areas about voluntary flood insurance. PHE-7
Comment: Action status unknown due to staff turnover
OA 10—Seismically retrofit or upgrade seismically deficient government facilities and pre-identified shelter facilities.
PHE-1
Comment: Not completed due to lack of funding and staff capacity OA 11—Develop and implement plans to increase the building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of the building’s structural and nonstructural elements.
PHE-9
Comment: Action status unknown due to staff turnover
OA 13—Reinforce roads/bridges from flooding through protection activities, including elevating the roads/bridges and installing/widening culverts beneath the roads/bridges or upgrading storm drains.
PHE-10
Comment: City does not have bridges but storm drain upgrades are in process in the location of the beach. Continued work needs to continue on other parts of the city.
OA 18—Continue to participate in the NWS TsunamiReady Program through continued implementation of Guideline 4: Community Preparedness measures, including public outreach material and curriculum.
PHE-11
Comment: Continued participation in the program
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7.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 7-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 7-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 7-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 7-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action PHE-1—Mitigate beach erosion to protect shoreline roads, properties, harbor facilities, and the natural habitat, including endangered species.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Severe Storms New & Existing 2, 13, 14, 18 USACE Public Works Medium General Funds, FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP)
Ongoing
Action PHE-2—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 16 Public Works Community
Development
High FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP)
Short-term
Action PHE-3—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including shoreline development.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought
New & Existing 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 15,
16, 19
Community Development Public Works Low Staff Time, General Funds
Ongoing
Action PHE-4—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 15,
17, 19
Community Development Public Works Low Staff Time, General Funds
Short-term
Action PHE-5—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the NFIP through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. • Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11,
13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
Public Works Low Staff Time, General
Funds
Ongoing
Action PHE-6—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change including but not limited to the following:
• Adopt a Climate Action Plan to reflect new State legislation, changing priorities, and environmental sustainability and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policies and goals.
• Adopt modifications to existing plans and procedures to meet climate change issues and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought New & Existing 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 19
Community Development Public Works Low Staff Time, General Funds
Short-term
Action PHE-7—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including the Emergency Operations Center and other critical facilities throughout the city.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Tsunami, Wildfire Existing 1, 2, 7, 10 Public Works City Manager Medium General Funds, FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP)
Long-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action PHE-8—Develop a public outreach program that informs property owners located in the dam and levee failure inundation areas about voluntary flood insurance.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 1, 2, 7, 10, 17, 19 Community Development Low Staff Time/ General Funds
Short-Term
Action PHE-9-– Develop and implement plans to increase the building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of the building’s structural and nonstructural elements.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 1, 2, 7, 10, 17, 19 Community Development Public Works Low Staff Time / General Fund Short-Term Action PHE-10—Reinforce roads from flooding through protection activities, including elevating the roads and installing/widening culverts beneath the roads/bridges or upgrading storm drains.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flood, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 2, 4, 6, 9, 11 Public Works Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Long-Term
Action PHE-11—Continue to participate in the NWS TsunamiReady and StormReady Programs through continued implementation of Guideline 4: Community Preparedness measures, including public outreach material and curriculum.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flood, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17,
18, 19
Public Works Low General Funds Ongoing
Action PHE-12—Install City tsunami warning siren network.
Hazards Mitigated: Tsunami
New & Existing 1, 2, 7 Public Works Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-Term
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
Acronyms used here are defined at the beginning of this volume.
Table 7-15. Mitigation Action Priority
Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
1 4 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
2 7 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
3 8 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
4 9 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
5 13 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
6 11 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Medium
7 4 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
8 6 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
9 6 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
10 5 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
11 9 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Medium
12 3 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
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Table 7-16. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typea
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure PHE-5 PHE-2 PHE-8 PHE-7 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 5, 6 Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake PHE-2 PHE-9 PHE-7 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 6
Severe Storms PHE-5 PHE-2, 10 PHE-8 PHE-1 PHE-10 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 5, 6, 11 Severe Weather PHE-5 PHE-2, 10 PHE-8 PHE-7 PHE-10 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 5, 6, 11 Landslide PHE-2 PHE-7 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 6
Low-Risk Hazards
Flooding PHE-5 PHE-2, 10 PHE-8 PHE-1 PHE-7 PHE-10 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 5, 6, 11 Tsunami PHE-5, 12 PHE-2, 10 PHE-8, 12 PHE-1 PHE-7, 12 PHE-10 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 5, 6, 11 Drought PHE-2 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 6
Sea Level Rise PHE-5 PHE-2, 10 PHE-8 PHE-1 PHE-6 PHE-3, 4, 5, 6, 11 a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of mitigation types. b. Note that the jurisdiction did not identify a need for expansion of financial capabilities, based on existing capabilities. The intent of this hazard mitigation plan is to expand the financial capability of the jurisdiction.
7.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 7-17 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 7-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Social media and website ( in coordination with General Plan) 9-02 45
7.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• City of Port Hueneme Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • City of Port Hueneme General Plan—The General Plan is under revision and had been aligned to be compliant with AB2140. It was reviewed for the capability assessment and action plan development.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
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Combined InundationAreasSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 927
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,CGS, Esri
Port Hueneme
NEHRP Soil Class
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
D (Stiff soil)Selected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 928
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,Esri
Port Hueneme
Liquefaction Susceptibility
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Liquefaction zoneSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 929
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,USGS, Esri
Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Port Hueneme
100-Year Probabilistic
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VII (Very Strong/Moderate)Selected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 930
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,USGS, Esri
Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Port Hueneme
Oak Ridge M7.16
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VII (Very Strong/Moderate)VIII (Severe/Moderate-Heavy)Selected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 931
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,USGS, Esri
Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Port Hueneme
Pitas Point M7.12
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VII (Very Strong/Moderate)Selected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 932
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,USGS, Esri
Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Port Hueneme
San Cayetano M7.16
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
VI (Strong/Light)Selected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 933
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,USGS, Esri
Intensity scale described as:(perceived shaking / potential damage) Port Hueneme
S. San Andreas M8.03
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
V (Moderate/Very Light)VI (Strong/Light)Selected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 934
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,FEMA, Esri
Port Hueneme
FEMA Flood Hazard Areas
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
1% Annual ChanceFlood (100-Year)0.2% Annual ChanceFlood (500-Year)Selected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 935
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,CGS, Esri
Port Hueneme
Susceptibility to
Deep-Seated Landslides
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
LowModerateHighVery HighSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 936
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,OCOF, Esri
Port Hueneme
Sea Level Rise
of 25 cm (9.8 in.)
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Sea Level RiseInundation AreaSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 937
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,OCOF, Esri
Port Hueneme
Sea Level Rise
of 100 cm (39.4 in.)
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Sea Level RiseInundation AreaSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 938
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Data Sources: Ventura Co.,CGS, Esri
Port Hueneme
Tsunami Inudation Zones
±
0 0.175 0.35 0.7
Miles
Inundation ZonesSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 939
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8. CITY OF SANTA PAULA
8.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Scott Varner, Support Services Commander
214 S. 10th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
805-525-4474 ext. 105
[email protected]
Kate Bader, CSO
214 S. 10th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
805-525-4474 ext. 113
[email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 8-1.
Table 8-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
Dan Singer City Manager
James Mason Community & Economic Development Director
Jeff Mitchem Planning Manager
Tom Tarantino Associate Planner
Alexander Wallsten Administrative Analyst
8.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
8.2.1 Location and Features
The City of Santa Paula is in Ventura County, California, United States.
The current boundaries generally extend out from 34.3542° N, 119.0593° W, encompassing an area of
5.69 square miles.
The City of Santa Paula, California is located 65 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 14 miles east of Ventura and the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. Santa Paula is near the geographical center of Ventura County, situated in the rich agricultural Santa Clara River Valley. The City is surrounded by rolling hills and rugged mountain peaks in addition to orange, lemon, and avocado groves. In fact, Santa Paula is referred to as the “Citrus Capital of the World.”
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8.2.2 History
The city of Santa Paula was incorporated in 1902. The original community that has become known as Santa Paula was established by the Chumash Indians as the villages of Mupu and Srswa. The land was later given away as part of a Spanish land grant to Rancho Santa Paula and Saticoy in 1840. In the 1860s the area was subdivided into small farms. In 1880, oil was discovered in Santa Paula leading to the formation of the Union Oil Company in 1890. The City of Santa Paula was incorporated on April 22, 1902. In the early 1900s Santa Paula was considered the pre-Hollywood film capital, the “Queen of the Silver Screen.” Even today, Santa Paula is noted for its movie personalities (silent and sound) who resided in and adjacent to the city and a TV or movie crew is not an unusual sight in the community.
8.2.3 Governing Body Format
The City of Santa Paula assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the City Manager will oversee its implementation.
The City of Santa Paula is governed by a five-member city council. The City consists of eight departments: Administration, City Clerk, Community and Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. The city has 10 commissions and task forces, which report to the City Council. The City currently employs a total of 126 employees, 98 of which are full-time.
8.3 CURRENT TRENDS
8.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, the population of the Santa Paula as of January 2020 was 30,389. Since 2010, the population has grown at an average annual rate of 0.27 percent.
8.3.2 Development
Development interest in Santa Paula has greatly increased in recent years, particularly since construction began on the highly visible East Area 1 / Harvest at Limoneira project. As Santa Paula is surrounded by a mix of greenbelt and urban curb restrictions, the majority of development proposals are for infill and adaptive reuse projects—areas where Santa Paula offers numerous opportunities.
Recent legislation aimed at streamlining the entitlement process for housing projects has also generated a great deal of interest from developers.
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Table 8-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land since the
preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan?
No
Is your jurisdiction expected to annex any areas during the performance period of this plan?
Yes, Santa Paula West Business Park
If yes, describe land areas and dominant uses. The Santa Paula West Business Park is located on 53 acres of agricultural land, currently zoned AE-40 (Agricultural Exclusive, 40 acre minimum parcel size) in the County of Ventura, on the southwestern boundary of the City of Santa Paula. It is bound to the north by Telegraph Road and residential property (zoned MHP and R-2), to the east by existing industrial and commercial development (zoned CG and C-LI), to the south by agriculture (zoned AE 40 in the County of Ventura) and to the west by the Adams Creek and agriculture (zoned AE-40 in the County of Ventura).
The area is identified as SP-6, West Area 2 in the City of Santa Paula’s General Plan. It is within the Sphere of Influence and the city urban restriction boundary of the City of Santa Paula with frontage along State Route 126 and Telegraph Road and is bisected by the railroad right-ofway. While it is just west of the Santa Paula City limits, the area is outside of the Santa Paula -Ventura Greenbelt. Annexation of the Santa Paula West Business Park into the City of Santa Paula has been approved by the City Council, and is currently under review by Ventura County LAFCo.
If yes, who currently has permitting authority over these areas?
County of Ventura
Are any areas targeted for development or major
redevelopment in the next five years?
Yes
If yes, briefly describe, including whether any of the
areas are in known hazard risk areas
Santa Paula West Business Park (SP-6/West Area 2), see above.
East Area 1 / Harvest at Limoneira—500-acres on eastern end of the City.
Remaining 1,100 homes (of approved 1,500) to be constructed under adopted Specific Plan, along with commercial areas and park facilities.
Hazard mitigation included in EA1 Specific Plan (SP-3)/EIR.
How many permits for new construction were issued in
your jurisdiction since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Single Family 4 10 2 41 174
Multi-Family 8 0 11 0 0
Other (commercial, mixed
use, etc.)
1 2 1 1 0
Total 13 12 14 42 174
Provide the number of new-construction permits for each hazard area or provide a qualitative description of where development has occurred.
Hillside residences along northerly city boundary are either within or abutting high-fire risk areas as defined by CAL FIRE/VCFPD. Residences and businesses, including a portion of those in the new East Area 1/Harvest at Limoneira development, on the east end of the city are within FEMA flood hazard areas of Santa Paula Creek and/or Santa Clara River.
These flood/liquefaction hazards have been mitigated by requirements of applicable Specific Plan(s) or development conditions.
Describe the level of buildout in the jurisdiction, based on your jurisdiction’s buildable lands inventory. If no such inventory exists, provide a qualitative description.
Santa Paula is largely built-out within city limits. Remaining pockets of developable land within city limits are situated near the southeast and southwest corners. These areas either have development proposals (with hazard mitigation) under review, or an adopted Specific Plan (also including hazard mitigation).
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8.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions. The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 8-3. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 8-4. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 8-5. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 8-6. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 8-7. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 8-8. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 8-9. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 8-10.
Table 8-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes No Yes No
Comment: 2019 California Building Code
Zoning Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Municipal Code, Chapter 16
Subdivisions Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: State Subdivision Map Act
COSP Municipal Code, Chapter 16.80 Subdivision Regulations Stormwater Management Yes No Yes No
Comment: COSP Municipal Code, Chapter 54
Post-Disaster Recovery Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Municipal Code, Chapter 150
Real Estate Disclosure Yes No Yes No
Comment: COSP Municipal Code, Chapter 156.043
Growth Management Yes No Yes No
Comment: COSP Municipal Code, Chapter 16.106 (7-19-04)
Site Plan Review Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Municipal Code, Chapter 16.226
Environmental Protection Yes No Yes No
Comment: COSP Municipal Code, Chapter
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Flood Damage Prevention Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Municipal Code, Chapter 151
Emergency Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Emergency Operations Plan 2019
Climate Change Yes No Yes No
Comment: COSP 2040 General Plan 4-6 Environmental and Cultural Resources, C. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? Yes
Comment: COSP 2040 General Plan
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No Yes Yes
How often is the plan updated? Annually (Five Years)
Comment: California Government Code §65103(c); COSP 2040 General Plan Disaster Debris Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Disaster Recovery Plan, Adopted by BOS in April 2019 Floodplain or Watershed Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Stormwater Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: Ventura County Storm Water Quality Management Program, COSP 2024 General Plan 4-6 Environmental and Cultural Resources, H. Water Quality
Urban Water Management Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: COSP 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
Habitat Conservation Plan No No No Yes
Comment: N/A
Economic Development Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: City Council Strategic Goals Approved July 2021//Economic Development Strategic Plan under development Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: N/A
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Emergency Operations Plan 2019, Section 8, Threat Assessments 8—Wildland Fire Forest Management Plan No Unknown Unknown Yes
Comment: No forest area, unknown on plans or jurisdiction if required.
Climate Action Plan No Unknown Unknown Yes
Comment: N/A
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: COSP Emergency Operations Plan 2019
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) Yes No Yes No Comment: COSP Emergency Operations Plan 2019
Section 8, Threat Summary and Assessments
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Emergency Operations Plan 2019
Continuity of Operations Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Emergency Operations Plan 2019 Part one-35 Public Health Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: COSP Emergency Operations Plan 2019 addressed Public Health Emergencies, County of Ventura Health Care Agency Public Health Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
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Table 8-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Building and Safety Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? Yes Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? Currently being developed Table 8-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: Water and Sewer
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds No
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes Table 8-6. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/Assistant City Engineer/Community Development /Director & Manager Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/City Engineer Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards No Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis No
Surveyors No
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Planning Department / Associate Planner Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Scott Varner, Commander, Santa Paula PD Grant writers No
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Table 8-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? No If yes, briefly describe: Will be in development
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: In process of developing education Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Although not a decision making body, the Citizen Corp meets monthly Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Social Media, Nixle
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: 1610 AM, Social Media, County reverse 911, Nixle Table 8-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Public Works Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) Public Works/Public Works Director Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? No What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? May 4, 2009 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets If exceeds, in what ways? Enter Response
When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
June 18, 2018
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
If so, state what they are. Enter Response
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No If so, state what they are. Enter Response
Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? No If no, state why. The current FIRM’s received from FEMA are being appealed for a variety of reasons, including significant A99 zones within the City’s jurisdictional boundary. The City will be conducting its own flood study in the coming months.
Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
No
If so, what type of assistance/training is needed? Enter Response Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? No If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program? Yes How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?a 1,021 What is the insurance in force? $306,954,400
What is the premium in force? $604,233
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?a 63 What were the total payments for losses? $134,387
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
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Table 8-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 0611170042 N/A
DUNS # Yes 085937027 N/A
Community Rating System No N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes Unknown Unknown Public Protection Yes 03/3X 12/21/2018
Storm Ready N/A N/A N/A
Firewise N/A N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready N/A N/A N/A
Table 8-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: City’s General Plan acknowledges understanding of potential climate change impacts. The City does not currently have an adaptation plan. However, per the General Plan, the City has policies and procedures that will be in force for future developments, entailing strict rules that will not allow for development or construction in high risk wildfire and flood areas, respectively (HPS 2.1 & 3.1). The City’s Storm Drain Master Plan was also created to address deficiencies in existing drainage systems and identify proposed facilities needed to address deficiencies. The City also participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (HPS 2.2) which covers over 1,000 residences and has CIPs addressing potential climate change hazards such as the Water Recycling Facility Floodwall, project #9039, funded through SB1.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment: City itself does not have a committee or task force that monitors climate change impacts. The City does however make informed decisions based on risk zones identified by external sources, such as FEMA, CAL Fire, Ventura County Fire, and USGS. The City updates risk zones as new data is supplied by these external sources and applies the updated information to future decision-making and land use.
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment: City does not have any resources specifically dedicated to climate change impacts. City works in collaboration with Ventura County Watershed Protection to protect watercourses, public highways, life, and property from damage or destruction from floodwaters, and Ventura County Fire District in efforts to mitigate future fire risks as guided by the Ventura County Unit Strategic Fire Plan.
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low Comment: City does not have resources dedicated to greenhouse gas inventory. City would cooperate with Ventura County Air Pollution Control District under guidelines imposed by AB 617 to develop and implement emissions reporting, monitoring, and reduction plans and measures.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: City’s General Plan outlines policies and procedures that will be in force for future development that bars construction in designated high risk zones, and for other developments outside those zones requires current Federal, State, and City parameters be met during construction (HPS 2.1 & 3.1). The City has been informed of risk zones as have been identified in FEMA’s Flood Hazard Zones map (2018), Ventura County’s Countywide Dam Failure Inundation Areas map (2014), Santa Paula Safety Element Fire History map (2015) detailing Wildland Fire History, and CAL Fire’s Wildland Fire Hazard Areas (2020) detailing fire risk zones in the Santa Paula area.
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Low Comment: City complies with Ventura County ordinances and participates in the Ventura County Watershed Protection Program to protect watercourses and property from damage or destruction from floodwaters and the Ventura County Unit Strategic Fire Plan to mitigate future fire risks.
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Low Comment: City does not have a direct mandate that states decision-making must consider climate change impacts. Notwithstanding, the City’s General Plan outlines policies and procedures for future development and CIPs that take into account and seek to mitigate climate change hazards. City Council meets every other week and is open to the public to vote on city budgetary and CIP related issues. The Public Works Director is present to provide and inform Council and the public of climate related information as it pertains to project proposals and budge dispensations.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment: City is in the process of exploring EV technology options and allowing third party alternative energy companies licenses to operate to install and maintain EV charging stations and solar panels.
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: City General Plan outlines risk zones and policies for development going forward. Land use policies outlined will bar new development in areas deemed high risk flood zones or high risk wildfire zones (HPS 2.1 & 3.1). The General Plan outlines CIPs to be developed and funded that address climate induced hazards related to flooding (HPS 2.c), programs to be .
Champions for climate action in local government departments Low Comment: City does not have a dedicated department or staff to climate action initiatives. Although there are no direct committees dedicated to this task, Public Works is focused on complying with federal, state, and county regulations. PW has developed a General Plan that acknowledges and plans around known risk zones with the goal of mitigating future hazards and restricting further development into high risk zones.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Medium Comment: City Council is on board with climate change adaptation projects if they are projects that would reduce energy usage and increase energy efficiency. An Energy Efficiency Program will go before Council in Dec 2021 to vote on energy programs to implement. Council members are supportive of projects and initiatives if they will provide the community with a measurable return value or if they will directly aid further development of the city.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment: City does not allocate resources specifically to climate change adaptation projects. Portions of the budget may be spent on future CIPs related to climate change adaptation.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Medium Comment: City has emergency shelters in place that have basic resources that have been used in the recent past during the Thomas Fire. Santa Paula Police have developed evacuation protocols that are enacted when necessary and in coordination with Ventura County Office of Emergency Services and Ventura County Human Services Agency.
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: The City does not currently send out informational media content related to climate risks. City residents pay into the National Flood Insurance Program and are aware of the potential flood risks in their area.
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: Residents are supportive of adaptation efforts that directly benefit them. Residents may not be as supportive if these adaptation efforts were to take funding from projects that would impact them in a short term time frame, such as repaving of streets that are in a state of disrepair.
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: The City’s per capita income is 68% of the national, and the poverty rate is greater than the national average at 14.2% (Census Bureau). Residents have a limited capacity for adaptation and are reliant upon the city to make preparations and fund projects that would mitigate climate induced hazards such as floods or wildfires.
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Scope of climate impact will dictate the economy’s capacity to adapt. Based on FEMA’s updated Ventura County flood maps for communities along Santa Clara River the base floodplain level has risen and portions of the city south of Hwy 126 now exist in a FEMA identified base floodplain zone. Significant portions of the city to the west and east of Santa Paula Creek as well as to the north of Hwy 126 fall within a federally protected A99 zone having met specific requirements. The breaking of the one of four dams located northeast of the city could incur significant cost damages. Also the breaking of a levee could incur damages and rebuilding of said levee would require significant public funding that may not be readily reallocated. 948
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: The local ecosystem consists largely of the Santa Clara River watershed which is protected in cooperation with Ventura County Watershed Protection. Wildfires have burned through the foothills to the north and east of the city, including the Thomas Fire (2017) and Simi Fire (2003), respectively. Extensive research and study has not been conducted to ascertain the long-term ecosystem damage or recovery of the region. a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating.
8.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.
8.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• 2040 General Plan—four-year update process recently completed (late 2021). • Draft Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan— updated documents in final stages of review.
8.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
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8.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
8.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 8-11 lists past occurrences of natural hazards for which specific damage was recorded in this jurisdiction Other hazard events that broadly affected the entire planning area, including this jurisdiction, are listed in the risk assessments in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Table 8-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Thomas Fire FM-5224 2017 281,893 acres burned over the course of 38 days across the Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. 280 structures were damaged and 1,063 structures were destroyed.
Residents were evacuated and significant smoke covered the area. A hazard shelter was set up with basic resources in Santa Paula for evacuees.
Simi Fire N/A 2003 108,204 acres burned over the course of 10 days in the Simi Valley. Significant smoke billowed over the valley.11 structures were damaged, 315 structures destroyed, 21 injuries. No property damages in Santa Paula.
Maria Fire FM-5302 November 1,
2019
9,999 acres burned over 5 days. 4 structures were destroyed. Residents were evacuated and diverted by Santa Paula PD. Significant smoke lingering causing respiratory irritation.
Flash Flood N/A January 4,
2008
Rainfall totals between January 4th and 6th ranged from 5 to 11 inches in the foothills and mountains. The total amount of rainfall, combined with rainfall rates around 1 inch per hour, produced numerous reports of flooding as well as mud and debris flows.
SC River
Flood/SP Airport
DR-1585 2005 Flooding closed all ingress and egress from the city. Santa Paula airport was closed for several months due to flood damage to the runway--southern portion of the airport and runway was washed away by flood waters.
Flash Flood N/A November
30, 2002
An intense thunderstorm produced heavy rain and flash flooding near the community of Santa Paula. Law enforcement officials reported the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Briggs Road as well as the intersection of Telegraph Road and Briggs Road were inundated with over 2 feet of water.
Wildfire N/A December
25, 2000
Gusty Santa Ana winds fueled a wildfire in the hills between the cities of Santa Paula and Somis. The fire, which burned over 360 acres, was started by downed power lines.
Northridge
Earthquake
DR-1008 1994 6.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Northridge. 57 fatalities reported during caused by earthquake with injuries over the thousands. Damages caused were over $20 billion in costs with double that in economic loss. Marked the costliest earthquake in U.S. history.
SC River Flood DR-253 1969 13 reported deaths. 5 bridge crossings destroyed. Property damage was estimated at $60 million.
St. Francis Dam
Flood
N/A 1928 Countywide, more than 530 people died; bridges, orchards, farms, homes all eradicated in flood’s path down the Santa Clara river valley to the Pacific Ocean.
8.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 8-12 presents a local ranking of all hazards of concern for which this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments. As described in detail in Volume 1, the ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard, along with its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
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Table 8-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Flooding 48 High
2 Dam Failure 36 High
3 Earthquake 32 Medium
4 Severe Storms 24 Medium
5 Severe Weather 24 Medium
6 Landslide 18 Medium
7 Wildfire 12 Low
8 Drought 9 Low
8.6.3 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. This section provides information on a few key vulnerabilities for this jurisdiction. Available jurisdiction-specific risk maps of the hazards are provided at the end of this annex.
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive loss records are as follows:
• Number of FEMA-identified Repetitive-Loss Properties: 3 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: 0 • Number of Repetitive-Loss Properties or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties that have been mitigated: 0
Other Noted Vulnerabilities
No jurisdiction-specific issues were identified by the results of the risk assessment, public involvement strategy, or other available resources.
8.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 8-13 summarizes the actions that were recommended in the previous version of the hazard mitigation plan and their implementation status at the time this update was prepared.
8.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 8-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 8-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 8-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
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Table 8-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OA 6—Develop a public outreach program that informs property owners located in the dam and levee failure inundation areas about voluntary flood insurance. SP-4
Comment: Ongoing initiative, Public Works
OA 7—Develop a water conservation public outreach program to increase awareness about the drought, fines and penalties for overuse and solutions for conserving water.
SP-11
Comment: Ongoing initiative, Public Works
OA 11—Develop and implement plans to increase the building owner’s general knowledge of and appreciation for the value of seismic upgrading of the building’s structural and nonstructural elements.
SP-1
Comment: Ongoing initiative, Building & Safety / Public Works OA 14—Acquire, relocate, or elevate residential structures, in particular those that have been identified as RL properties, within the 100-year floodplain. SP-1
Comment: Ongoing initiative, Public Works
Table 8-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action SP-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or are located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Landslide, Wildfire Existing 2, 6, 9, 10, 11 City of Santa
Paula
None High FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
PDM and HMGP)
Short-term
Action SP-2—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including the East Area 1 development.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Landslide, Wildfire, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
17, 19
City of Santa
Paula
None Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
Action SP-3—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Landslide, Wildfire, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15
City of Santa
Paula
None Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
Action SP-4—Continue to maintain good standing and compliance under the NFIP through implementation of floodplain management programs that, at a minimum, meet the NFIP requirements:
• Enforce the flood damage prevention ordinance.
• Participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates. • Provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 1, 2, 6, 7, 17 City of Santa
Paula
None Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action SP-5—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change including but not limited to the following:
• Outlining floodplains and identifying areas under threat of liquefaction and subsidence that border the Santa Clara River Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Drought New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 19
City of Santa
Paula
VCPWA-WP Low FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time, General
Funds
Short-term
Action SP-6—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including City Hall, Police Station, Community Center, City facilities yards, water pumping stations, sewer lift stations.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire Existing 2, 19 City of Santa
Paula
High FEMA HMA (BRIC and
HMGP), Staff Time, General
Funds
Short-term
Action SP-7—Policies and procedures (HPS 1.1-4 & HPS 1.a-i) to reduce severity and damage caused by geologic hazards, including seismic upgrade of unreinforced masonry buildings as required by State regulations, annual review of building codes to ensure State codes are used in reviewing development proposals, establishing of geotechnical investigation standards and requirements to be followed by development applicants
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11,
12, 16
City of Santa
Paula
None Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP),
Staff Time & General Funds
Ongoing
Action SP-8—Policies and procedures (HPS 2.1-6 & HPS 2.a-f) to address dam failure and storm water flood hazards, including but not limited to flood hazard mitigation planning that locates development areas where such risk can be mitigated to acceptable levels, locating development for any new public or emergency facilities outside flood hazard zones, participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System to ensure the city is incentivized to reduce risk of damage from flooding and improve flood preparedness, support of flood control projects on the Santa Clara River, Santa Paula Creek, and other waterways, inter-agency cooperation with Army Corps of Engineers and VCPWA-WP
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Dam Failure
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11,
12, 16
City of Santa
Paula
VCPWA-WP Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Ongoing
Action SP-9—Policies and procedures (HPS 3.1-4 & HPS 3.a-i) to address risk of wildland fire including but not limited to locating development in areas where wildland fire risks can be mitigated to an acceptable level, locating new public and emergency facilities outside high fire hazard zones, enforcement of new State fire safe and defensible space regulations and standards (Public Resource Code Sec. 4290-4291 and Government Code Sec. 51182), ensuring adequate water supply for firefighting is available in all new development, consideration of a future fire station along the urban wildland interface along State Route 150, identification of effective methods to establish buffer zones separating residential development in foothills from chaparral and other native vegetation.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11,
12, 16
City of Santa
Paula
Ventura County Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP
and HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Ongoing
Action SP-10—Maintain wildfire hazard fuel reduction program for areas that have been identified with overgrown or dead brush, trees and weeds to reduce the potential for tree-to-tree ignition. Ensure that a “maintenance now” component to provide continued fire resistance is part of the program. (Coordinates with VCFPD Action VFP-6) Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11,
13, 14, 15, 18, 19
VCFPD City of Santa
Paula, CAL FIRE &
USDA
Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP
and HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action SP-11—Continue developing the water conservation public outreach program to increase awareness about the drought, fines and penalties for overuse and solutions for conserving water.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New & Existing 2, 12, 14, 16, 17 City of Santa
Paula
None Low Staff Time & General Funds Ongoing
Action SP-12—Determine feasibility of the City of Santa Paula joining the Community Rating System (CRS) program to enhance public safety, reduce flood damage to property and infrastructure, and reduce flood insurance rates in the community.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 1, 2, 19 City of Santa
Paula
None Low Staff Time & General Funds Short-term
Action SP-13—Water Recycling Facility Floodwall. Construct a Floodwall to protect the Water Recycling Facility, as required by FEMA.
The project will cost an estimated $550,000 with funds fully secured from the Sewer budget.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing 2, 6, 11 City of Santa
Paula
None High FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Short-term
Action SP-14—Water Main Replacement Program. Replace water mains deficient in capacity and not up to current seismic standards, as outlined in the City’s Potable Water System Master Plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Storms
Existing 2, 6, 9, 11, 19 City of Santa
Paula
None Low Sewer Budget, FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Ongoing
Action SP-15—Construct an Advanced Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility. The project is part of a mandate by the Los Angeles Area Regional Water Quality Board to construct a recycled water delivery system to be completed no later than May 1, 2022. A Water Discharge Permit was issued to the city Feb. 8, 2019, covering a 10-year period with mandated milestones. The City completed infrastructure design, CEQA/Permitting, and additional Administrative/Financing in the amount of $1,490,000 in FY 2019/2020 for the proposed transmission line, as required by the LARWQCB in the Waste Discharge Requirements and Cease and Desist Order. Funding partially (43%) secured through Sewer budget.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New & Existing 2, 3, 8, 14 City of Santa
Paula
None Medium Sewer Budget, FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action SP-16—Well Rehabilitation Program. Rehabilitate groundwater wells [18, 11, 12, 13, 14] as recommended by the City’s Potable Water System Master Plan. The Decant Pump will require rebuilding or replacement of one well per year. Funding is fully secured through Water Department budget from FY 2021/2022 to FY 2025/2026.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
Existing 2, 3, 14, 19 City of Santa
Paula
None Low Sewer Budget, FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action SP-17—Water Recycling Facility Capital Expenditures. Replacement of or plant improvements to critical equipment for the Water Recycling Facility. Past emergency events have identified a need to upgrade and raise elevation of the motor control center and improve water pump and wastewater processing operation sustainability during emergency events and power outage. Funding is fully secured through Sewer budget.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Drought
Existing 2, 3, 11, 14 City of Santa
Paula
None Low Sewer Budget, FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action SP-18—FEMA Floodplain Restudy. Develop alternative floodplain study with associated hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to address deficiencies in current FEMA study in key areas of the City. This project will take 6 months to complete and will provide specific detail that builds upon the more general countywide study that was performed by Ventura County.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 1, 8, 19 City of Santa
Paula
None High FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Short-term
Action SP-19—Foothill/Cameron Drainage Improvements. Construct drainage and retaining wall improvements to address safety issues at intersection. Construct: approximately 75’ of a 6’ maximum height retaining wall to match existing adjacent wall along Foothill Dr; debris inlet and associated piping to address drainage and debris flows from steep adjacent agricultural property. Remove existing concrete barrier from roadway and restore two-way vehicular travel. This area has been identified as a critically affected area during flooding events.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
Existing 6, 11, 14, 18 City of Santa
Paula
None Low FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Short-term
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
Acronyms used here are defined at the beginning of this volume.
Table 8-15. Mitigation Action Priority
Action #
# of
Objectives
Met Benefits Costs
Do Benefits
Equal or
Exceed Cost?
Is Project
GrantEligible?
Can Project Be Funded
Under Existing
Programs/ Budgets?
Implementation
Prioritya
Grant
Pursuit
Prioritya
1 5 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 16 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 12 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
4 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
5 17 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
6 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
7 9 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
8 9 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
9 10 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
10 12 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
11 5 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
12 3 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
13 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
14 5 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
15 4 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
16 4 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
17 4 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
18 3 Medium High Yes Yes No Medium High
19 4 High Low Yes Yes No Medium High
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Table 8-16. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Typea
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Flooding SP-2, 4, 8 SP-1, 8, 17 SP-6 SP-8, 13, 14,
19 SP-5, 17 SP-2, 3, 4, 8,
12, 18
Dam Failure SP-2, 8 SP-1, 8 SP-6 SP-8 SP-2, 3, 8
Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake SP-2, 7 SP-1, 7 SP-6 SP-14 SP-2, 3, 7
Severe Storms SP-2 SP-1 SP-6 SP-14 SP-5 SP-2, 3
Severe Weather SP-2 SP-1 SP-6 SP-5 SP-2, 3
Landslide SP-2 SP-1 SP-6 SP-2, 3
Low-Risk Hazards
Wildfire SP-2, 9 SP-1 SP-9, 10 SP-6 SP-5 SP-2, 3, 9
Drought SP-2 SP-11 SP-15 SP-5, 15, 16,
17 SP-2, 3
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of mitigation types. b. Note that the jurisdiction did not identify a need for expansion of financial capabilities, based on existing capabilities. The intent of this hazard mitigation plan is to expand the financial capability of the jurisdiction.
8.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 8-17 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 8-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Seismic Upgrade Handouts/Guides, Building & Safety Ongoing Citywide Water Conservation Handouts/Guides, Building & Safety Ongoing Citywide Participant, California State ‘Save Our Water’ Program Ongoing Citywide
8.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• City of Santa Paula Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • City of Santa Paula Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance—The flood damage prevention ordinance was reviewed for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. • City of Santa Paula 2040 General Plan—The 2040 General Plan (focusing on Section 5, Hazards & Public Safety Element) was reviewed for opportunities for action plan integration. 2040-General-Plan-Section-5---Hazards-and-Public-Safety-Element (spcity.org) 956
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• City of Santa Paula Fiscal Year 2021/2022 & 2022/2023 Proposed Budget—The budget was reviewed for capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
• Census Bureau, Santa Paula U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States • CAL FIRE Incidents Welcome to Stats & Events (ca.gov) • Department of Conservation Northridge Earthquake, January 17, 1994 (ca.gov) • Ventura County Public Works Santa Clara River, Ventura County Public Works Agency (vcpublicworks.org)
• Ventura County Flood Info VC Flood History (vcfloodinfo.com) • Ventura County Community Air Protection AB 617, 2020 Annual Report Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Community Air Protection (AB 617) • Tetra Tech Loss Matrix—risk assessment spreadsheet provided by consultant. 957
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±
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Inundation Areas
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
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NEHRP Soil Class
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
Miles
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Liquefaction Susceptibility
±
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100-Year Probabilistic
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
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Oak Ridge M7.16
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
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Pitas Point M7.12
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
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San Cayetano M7.16
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
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S. San Andreas M8.03
Earthquake Scenario
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
Miles
Mercalli Intensity Scale
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FEMA Flood Hazard Areas
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
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1% Annual ChanceFlood (100-Year)0.2% Annual ChanceFlood (500-Year)Major RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 968
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Susceptibility to
Deep-Seated Landslides
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
Miles
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Wildfire Hazard
Severity Zones
±
0 0.45 0.9 0.225
Miles
ModerateHighVery HighMajor RoadsSelected CityIncorporated CitiesCounty Boundary 970
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9. CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
9.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Eileen Connors, Emergency Services Manager
3901 Alamo Street
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Telephone: 805-583-6982
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Sean Gibson, Deputy ES Director/City
Planner
2929 Tapo Canyon Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Telephone: 805-583-6383
email Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 9-1.
Table 9-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
Chris Oberender Deputy Public Works Director
Brent Siemer Deputy Public Works Director
Samantha Argabrite Deputy City Manager, City Manager’s Office Sean Gibson Deputy ES Director/City Planner, Planning
Eileen Connors Emergency Services Manager
Alison Phagan Deputy Director, Administrative Services
Marvin Lopez Administrative Services
Jeff Pike Ventura County Fire Dept.
9.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
9.2.1 Location and Features
The City of Simi Valley is in southeast Ventura County.
The current boundaries generally extend from the Santa Susana Mountains in the north to the Simi Hills in the south and east to the San Fernando Valley, encompassing an area of forty-two square miles.
Located just minutes from Los Angeles, Simi Valley offers a vibrant city full of cultural diversity, historical landmarks and beautiful rolling hills with the charm of a small town close to Southern California’s most famous attractions. Simi Valley is Southern California’s best kept secret, the perfect choice for a getaway, meeting, or wedding. The City is home to a variety of business industries, 972
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including Aerospace, Commercial Aircraft, and Defense Manufacturing, software and technology, warehouse and distribution and auto and transportation.
9.2.2 History
The City of Simi Valley was incorporated in 1969 under the general laws of the State of California. It is believed that the name of the Chumash Indian Village “Shimiji” is the origin of the City’s name. Ta’apu is the origin of the names of Tapo Street and Tapo Canyon. The official City tree is the Coast Live Oak, whose acorns were used by the Chumash Indians for food. The official City flower is the California Wild Rose, from which the Chumash Indians ate vitamin-rich rosehips. In 1795, San José de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia y Simí was granted to Santiago Pico, one of 240 colonists from Mexico, by Spanish Governor Diego de Borica. This land grant, approximately 113,000 acres in size, was one of the largest ever made.
9.2.3 Governing Body Format
The City of Simi Valley operates under a General-Law/council-manager form of government.
The City Council of Simi Valley assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the Emergency Services department will oversee its implementation.
9.3 CURRENT TRENDS
9.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, the population of the City of Simi Valley as of January 2020, was 125,115. Since 2010, the population has grown at an average annual rate of 0.06 percent.
9.3.2 Development
Early development in Simi Valley was agricultural in nature with a variety of crops and cattle grazing on much of the valley floor. As the City grew, development on the valley floor was characterized by a continuous pattern of suburban construction dominated by one and two-story buildings, schools, housing, shopping centers, community facilities, and places of employment, interspersed with parks and open spaces. As growth continued, available vacant land on the valley floor became more limited, and outward expansion of residential development into nearby hillsides occurred. Specific plans have been prepared for several larger-scale projects, in order to preserve the hillside areas as an important natural and visual resource and to provide for the orderly growth of these areas. Examples include the Wood Ranch Specific Plan, Runkle Canyon Specific Plan, and the Whiteface Specific Plan.
Commercial development has also occurred in the community, the most recent being the region-serving Simi Valley Town Center.
The City has developed a region-serving shopping center, the Simi Valley Town Center, and a large residential development in the north-central part of the City called the Big Sky Ranch. Both projects incorporated significant hazard mitigation in the development process; they represent a major success story in the use of hazard mitigation policies to build a safe community. The North Simi Detention basin 973
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was built to mitigate flooding in both developments, and in the process, removed downstream homes from the FEMA FIRM areas. The strict enforcement of building codes in the developments incorporated current seismic, fire, and flooding mitigation standards.
Simi Valley’s land use pattern reflects the City’s identity as a residential community with significant protected open space and parklands. Residential development represents the predominant land use in the City, making up more than 71 percent of its total land area. Parks and other public and semi-public uses such as schools, cemeteries, a regional landfill, and transportation rights-of-way make up just over 20 percent of the land uses. Industrial and commercial are the remaining land uses in the City, occupying approximately 5 percent and 3 percent, respectively, and represent the smallest component of the City’s overall land use pattern.
Table 9-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.
Table 9-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has your jurisdiction annexed any land since
the preparation of the previous hazard
mitigation plan?
No
• If yes, give the estimated area annexed
and estimated number of parcels or
structures.
N/A
Is your jurisdiction expected to annex any
areas during the performance period of this
plan?
Yes
• If yes, describe land areas and dominant
uses.
Approximately 486 acres of land spread across 447 parcels located on the north west of the City the north east of the City and around Sinaloa Lake. The uses in these areas include vacant and agricultural land as well as land improved with single family residences.
• If yes, who currently has permitting
authority over these areas?
Ventura County
Are any areas targeted for development or
major redevelopment in the next five years?
Yes
• If yes, briefly describe, including whether
any of the areas are in known hazard risk
areas
The Lost Canyons Residential Development consisting of 364 single-family dwellings located on the northern outskirts of the City Limits is located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and pockets of landslide and liquefaction hazards. These areas have been studied in the project’s Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Measures are in place to protect the public safety.
The 210-unit North Canyons Ranch Project located adjacent to the northern City Boundary is located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and small areas of landslide and liquefaction hazard areas. The project’s EIR will address safety issues and mitigation measures to address these hazards
How many permits for new construction were
issued in your jurisdiction since the
preparation of the previous hazard mitigation
plan?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Single Family 101 87 91 51 53
Multi-Family 35 8 29 27 3
Other (commercial, mixed use, etc.) 16 5 6 5 3
Total 152 100 126 83 59
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Criterion Response
Provide the number of new-construction
permits for each hazard area or provide a
qualitative description of where development
has occurred.
• Special Flood Hazard Areas: 0 (New development is prohibited in the SFHA) • Landslide: *
• High Liquefaction Areas: *
• Tsunami Inundation Area: 0
• Wildfire Risk Areas: *
*The City of Simi Valley includes substantial areas of earthquake-induced landscape and liquefaction areas, and wildfire-risk areas. Pursuant to the General Plan, Building Codes and geotechnical standards have been adopted to provide protection for new and renovated structures in these hazard areas. For Special Flood Hazard Areas, all new construction, substantial repair/improvements, and grading are prohibited. The City does not have any Tsunami Inundation Areas.
Describe the level of buildout in the
jurisdiction, based on your jurisdiction’s
buildable lands inventory. If no such
inventory exists, provide a qualitative
description.
The City is virtually built out, with little undeveloped land remaining. The hillside open space areas surrounding the community are expected to remain substantially unchanged as development in these areas is regulated through the City’s Hillside Performance Standards, which are designed to preserve the natural resources surrounding the community.
9.4 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
This section describes an assessment of existing capabilities for implementing hazard mitigation strategies. The introduction at the beginning of this volume of the hazard mitigation plan describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for hazard mitigation planning.
Findings of the capability assessment were reviewed to identify opportunities to expand, initiate or integrate capabilities to further hazard mitigation goals and objectives. Where such opportunities were identified and determined to be feasible, they are included in the action plan. The “Analysis of Mitigation Actions” table in this annex identifies these as community capacity building mitigation actions. The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 9-3. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 9-4. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 9-5. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 9-6. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 9-7. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 9-8. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 9-9. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 9-10.
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Table 9-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Simi Valley Municipal Code, Title 8, Simi Valley Building Code; California Building Codes, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations
Zoning Code Yes No Portions Yes
Comment: Simi Valley Municipal Code, Title 9, Planning and Zoning Subdivisions Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Simi Valley Municipal Code, Title 9, Planning and Zoning/ State Subdivision Map Act (Govt. Code Sec. 66410- 66499.58), Title 7, Chapter 5 Flood Damage Prevention
Stormwater Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Simi Valley Municipal Code, Title 7, Chapter 5 Flood Damage Prevention, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), NFIP Community Rating System, California State Water Quality Control Board MS4 Permit Post-Disaster Recovery Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Mandated by CalOES and FEMA for funding.
Real Estate Disclosure Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: SFHA & All-Hazards declaration (State, City)
Growth Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Simi Valley General Plan
Site Plan Review Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: (Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, VC Fire, VCPWA-WP) Simi Valley Municipal Code, Title 9, Planning and Zoning
Environmental Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: CEQA
Flood Damage Prevention Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: Simi Valley Municipal Code, Title 7, Chapter 5 Flood Damage Prevention, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), NFIP Community Rating System SFHA (FEMA, City)
Emergency Management Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Mandated by CalOES and FEMA for funding.
Climate Change Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: CEQA
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? Yes
Comment: Once Safety Element is updated in October 2021, this will comply with AB2140.
Capital Improvement Plan Yes No No Yes
How often is the plan updated? Every Year
Comment: City of Simi Valley Proposed Five Year Capital Improvement Plan Disaster Debris Management Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: Must meet requirements for CalOES and FEMA funding Floodplain or Watershed Plan No No No Yes
Comment: Both plans are in currently in conceptual form (FEMA, VCPWA-WP, City) Stormwater Plan Yes No No No
Comment: 2016 Master Plan of Drainage requires update (City) Urban Water Management Plan Yes No Yes No
Comment: 2020 Plan recently adopted
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Habitat Conservation Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: General Plan/CEQA addresses portions of this
Economic Development Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: City of Simi Valley Economic Development Plan
Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: The City doesn’t have shoreline.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: VCFPD’s Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Action Plan; Ventura County Fire Code Section W106- Fire Protection, Fuel Modification and Vegetation Management Plans and FHRP
Forest Management Plan No No No No
Comment: The City doesn’t have forests.
Climate Action Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: General Plan/CEQA addresses portions of this.
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Updating in 2022. Required by CalOES and FEMA for funding.
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) Yes No No Yes Comment: The City relies on Ventura County’s THIRA.
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Opportunity to expand it in 2022 EOP update. Required by CalOES and FEMA for funding.
Continuity of Operations Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Opportunity to expand it in 2022 EOP update. Required by CalOES and FEMA for funding.
Public Health Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Opportunity to expand it in 2022 EOP update
Table 9-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Public Works issues Flood Area Development Permits for development within the SFHA. Environmental Services.
Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? No Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? Yes Table 9-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: Water and Sewer Fees
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds Yes
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas Yes
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Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes Other Yes (Traffic Mitigation fees)
Table 9-6. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/Deputy Director (Development Services) Public Works/Senior Engineer (Development Services)
Environmental Services/Planning Division
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/Deputy Director (Development Services) Public Works/Senior Engineer (Development Services)
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/Deputy Director (Development Services) Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/Deputy Director (Development Services) Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: The City contracts surveying services with outside consultants.
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/GIS Coordinator, Police Dept/Emergency Services Manager Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/Deputy Director (Development Services) Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Police Dept/Emergency Services Manager Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Police Dept/Emergency Services Manager. Administrative Services also contracts these services through an outside consultant
Table 9-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The City’s 2015 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is posted.
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The City and SVPD use Twitter, Next Door and other outlets.
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: NFIP CRS Program for Public Information Program and Committee; CERT and Disaster Service Worker volunteer teams.
Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: NFIP CRS Program for Public Information Program and Committee; AM530 Radio; Portable digital signs and SVTV cable channel.
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The County of Ventura uses VC Alert and we encourage residents to sign up. 978
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Table 9-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
Criterion Response
What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Public Works Who is your floodplain administrator? (department/position) Public Works/Public Works Director Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Yes What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? February 27, 2017 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Exceeds If exceeds, in what ways? All development within the SFHA, including fill, is prohibited. Additional higher regulatory design and construction standards have been codified in the SVMC.
When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
December 3, 2021
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction? No If no, state why. The Flood Insurance Study and FIRMs do not accurately represent true flood risk and are overtly conservative. The City is working with FEMA Region 9 to identify funding for either a RiskMap to correct these mapping issues or a Flood Hazard Study to support a subsequent City sponsored mapping change application to FEMA.
Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
Yes
If so, what type of assistance/training is needed? City staff needs training in grant management (NDGrants) and the Mapping Information Platform (MIP) in order to pursue FEMA grant funding for mapping projects.
Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? Yes If yes, is your jurisdiction interested in improving its CRS Classification? Yes How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction? 1,624 What is the insurance in force? $425,325,500
What is the premium in force? $1,337,947
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction? 82 What were the total payments for losses? $116,840
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
Table 9-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 0611172016 N/A
DUNS # Yes 076238211 N/A
Community Rating System Yes 5 10/01/19
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes 2 10/2/17 Public Protection Yes 03/3X 12/21/2018
Storm Ready No N/A N/A
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready N/A N/A N/A
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Table 9-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Rating
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: The General Plan Safety & Noise Chapter update was adopted on October 25, 2021, and includes new Emergency Preparedness Goals and Policies to respond to climate change.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts High Comment: City of Simi Valley Climate Action Plan
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities High Comment: City of Simi Valley Greenhouse Gas Inventory Policy, Climate Action Plan; City of Sim Valley Green Community Action Plan Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: City of Simi Valley Climate Action Plan
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts High Comment: Appendix A of General Plan, Policies Addressing Climate Change Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Medium Comment: Ventura County Fire Protection District, Ventura County Health Department, Ventura County OES Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes High Comment: General Plan was adopted on October 25, 2021
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts High Comment: City of Simi Valley Climate Action Plan
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts High
Comment: City of Simi Valley Climate Action Plan
Champions for climate action in local government departments High Comment: Planning, Public Works and City Manager’s Office staff through the implementation of the General Plan, Climate Action Plan and efforts to enhance resiliency of City Buildings.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies High Comment: The City Council voted to join the Clean Power Alliance, a Community Choice Aggregator, focused On providing clean energy to communities in Southern California.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation High Comment: The City has undertaken a multi-million dollar project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Enhance the City’s resiliency; has invested in solar, battery back-up systems for City facilities, LED lighting, and similar projects.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted High Comment: Businesses must abide by the California Green Building Code, the City’s General Plan. However, Many sectors are regulated by the State and Federal government.
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: Staff does consistent outreach to the community regarding the need for water conservation due to Drought, preparation for PSPS events due to severe weather and possible Wildfire, but there is opportunity for improvement.
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: Some Simi Valley residents have adopted the use of solar panels to be less reliant on the grid but there are other opportunities that can be explored.
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Residents have been installing solar panels and buying electric vehicles, but there are other opportunities that can be explored.
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Jurisdiction
Rating
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: The City has a diversified economy, which can adapt to climate impacts, but much of the workforce needs training to stay current.
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: The City does not have the specialized staff and funding to revamp the ecosystem to be more resilient. a. High = Capacity exists and is in use; Medium = Capacity may exist, but is not used or could use some improvement; Low = Capacity does not exist or could use substantial improvement; Unsure= Not enough information is known to assign a rating.
9.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as general planning and capital facilities planning, and that relevant information from those sources is used in hazard mitigation. This section identifies where such integration is already in place, and where there are opportunities for further integration in the future.
Resources listed at the end of this annex were used to provide information on integration. The progress reporting process described in Volume 1 of the hazard mitigation plan will document the progress of hazard mitigation actions related to integration and identify new opportunities for integration.
9.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• 2016 Master Plan of Drainage—SVMC 7-5.605, Flood Damage Prevention, Standards for subdivisions and other proposed development.
• NFIP CRS Program for Public Information—NFIP CRS PPI Plan adopted by the City Council. • Emergency Operations Plan—The EOP explains how the City will plan for, respond to and recover from hazards and disasters. Disaster Debris Management is included in the EOP. • Simi Valley General Plan—Safety Element addresses integration of hazard mitigation into the overall development of the City’s and identifies policies and implantation programs. • Simi Valley Municipal Code, Title 9, Planning and Zoning—Planning and Building Code integrate safe building and land use practices to mitigate risk. • California Environmental Quality Act—Requires the assessment of wildlife risk, climate change impacts and environmental impacts on land development projects in the City of Simi Valley.
9.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment in this annex indicates opportunities to integrate this mitigation plan with other jurisdictional planning/regulatory capabilities. Capabilities were identified as integration opportunities if they can support or enhance the actions identified in this plan or be supported or enhanced by components of this plan. The capability assessment identified the following plans and 981
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programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future:
• Post-Disaster Recovery Plan—The City can expand the 2015 HMP recovery plan into a more detailed version.
• Continuity of Operations Plan—The City can expand the current recovery plan to build on the goals and objectives identified in the hazard mitigation plan. • Public Health Plan—The City can expand the current recovery plan to build on the goals and objectives identified in the hazard mitigation plan.
• Economic Development Plan—The City can look for mitigation opportunities in private sector partnerships.
• Home Rehabilitation Program—The City can investigate expanding the program to incorporate clean energy technology.