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.
9.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
9.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 9-11 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 9-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 01/20/20 – contin
uing
N/A
Severe Weather N/A 02/28/2021 Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds impacted the coastal valleys of Ventura County. Some peak north to northeast wind reports from the local mesonet included east Simi Valley (gust 61 mph).
Wildfire (Easy Fire) FM-5298 10/30-11/2/2019 The three-day fire burned 1,806 acres in west Simi Valley and threatened the Reagan Presidential Library.
Wildfire (Woolsey Fire) DR-4407 11/8-25/2018 This fire was active for 56 days in Ventura and LA counties. It burned over 96,000 acres south of Simi Valley and is the eighth most destructive fire in California history.
Wildfire (Peak Fire) N/A 11/12/2018 This one-day fire burned 186 acres east of Simi Valley off Hwy 118 and Rocky Peak Road.
Wildfire, Flooding,
Landslide
DR-4353 12/4/2017-
1/31/2018
Wildfire, Mudflows and Debris Flows
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Wildfire (Thomas Fire) FM-5224 12/4/2017 Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District $4M, SVPD $35K in SVPD overtime. This fire was active for 38 days in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. It was started by power lines and burned over 280,000 acres and destroyed 1,063 structures. Rye Fire burned 12/5- 12/2017 in Santa Clarita but didn’t reach Simi Valley.
Wildfire (Kuehner Fire) N/A 7/1/2016 This one-day fire burned 45 acres off Hwy 118 at Rocky Peak Road, northeast of Simi Valley.
Wildfire (Rustic Fire) N/A 8/16/2015 This one-day fire threatened 500 homes in southwest Simi Valley before being extinguished. Residents were advised to prepare to evacuate their animals, especially livestock, but no evacuation orders were issued.
Flooding N/A 12/12/2014 Heavy rain produced flash flooding and mud and debris flows in the community of Simi Valley. Law enforcement reported mud flows across Hwy 118 at Kuehner Drive.
Wildfire (Springs Fire) FM-5024 5/2-11/2013 Impacted Ventura County.
Severe Storm and Flooding N/A 1/18-22/2010 Heavy rain, gusty winds, and heavy snow were witnessed in Ventura County. Rainfall totals ranged from 4-8 inches over coastal areas to 8-16 inches in the foothills and mountains. Flash flood watches were issued in areas of Ventura County that were damaged by wildfires in 2008.
Wildfire, Flooding,
Landslide
DR-1731 10/21/2007-
3/31/2008
Minor flooding of streets; First Street bridge flooded, which is common with heavy rain. Los Angeles Ave/Madera Road intersection flooded. A blocked storm drain near Santa Susana Park at Katherine Road resulted in the flooding of a few homes.
Wildfire (Sesnon Fire) N/A 10/13-18/2008 EOC activated 10/13-15/2008. Fire active from 10/13 – 18/2008.
Severe Weather DR-1689 1/11-17/2007 Freeze.
Wildfire (Day Fire) FM-2677 9/25-30/2006 Burned 162,000 acres over 28 days north of Simi Valley.
Wildfire (School Fire) FM-2586 11/18-23/2005 Burned almost 4,000 acres over four days near the City of Ventura.
Wildfire (Topanga Fire) FM-2583 9/28-10/10/2005 This Chatsworth-area fire burned along the LA/Ventura counties border for seven days, destroying over 24,000 acres.
Flooding DR-1585 2/16-23/2005 Madera Rd/Los Angeles Ave flooded Severe Storms and
Flooding
DR-1577 12/27/2004-
1/11/2005
(Simi Valley: 1/7-
11/2005)
$21,588. In January 2005, winter storms brought heavy rains to the region. The Ventura River reached a maximum stage of 17.5 feet and maximum discharge of 152,560 cfs. 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. Damage from the January 2005 storms totaled more than $200 million.
Wildfire (Simi Fire) FM-2504 10/24 – 11/11/20
03 Per CAL FIRE: 108K acres burned, 315 structures destroyed, 11 structures damaged.
Wildfire DR-1498 10/21/2003-
3/31/2004
Impacted Ventura County.
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Severe Storms, Tornado,
High Winds and Flooding
DR-1267 12/20-28/1998 Impacted Ventura County.
Severe Winter Storms and
Flooding (“El Nino” winter)
DR-1203 2/2 – 4/30/1998 In this “El Nino” winter, Simi Valley received 17.2 inches of rain during February. The maximum flow in Calleguas Creek as recorded at the California State University Channel Islands was 21,600 ft³/s, which caused overtopping of the bridges at Pacific Coast Highway.
Wildfires (Calabasas/Malibu
Fires)
EM-3120 10/21-31/1996 Impacted Ventura County.
Severe Storms and
Flooding
DR-1046 2/13-4/19/1995
(Simi Valley: 1/3-
10/1995;
3/10/1995)
Rainfall intensities in some locations were equivalent or greater than 100- year frequency precipitation. Significant local flooding occurred as a result of channels and local storm drains being overtaxed. On March 10, a cooler winter storm brought significant amounts of precipitation with damaging results due to the saturated soil conditions. The peak flow recorded on Calleguas Creek at the stream gauge above Highway 101 was 9,120 ft³/s and at the CSUCI gauge, it was 14,900 ft³/s.
Earthquake (Northridge) DR-1008 1/17-11/30/1994 The Simi Valley Police station was badly damaged and eventually had to be abandoned. Hwy 118 was badly damaged and unusable for months. In the greater Los Angeles area, the 6.7 earthquake caused 57 deaths; 9,253 injuries and displaced over 20,000 people.
Wildfires, Mud &
Landslides, Soil Erosion &
Flooding
DR-1005 10/26-4/22/1994 Impacted Ventura County.
Severe Storm, Mud &
Landslides, Flooding
DR-979 1/5-3/20/1993 Impacted Ventura County.
Severe Storm, Severe
Weather, Flooding, Mud &
Landslide
DR-935 2/10-19/1992 The storm lasted five days, leaving flood control structures damaged, full of debris, and vulnerable to future storms. Of primary concern in Ventura County was erosion of channels and removal of debris following flood flows. The seven-day depths in Ventura County ranged from 6 to 13 inches, which represented about 60-65 percent of the mean annual rainfall. Although the peak flow in Calleguas Creek was estimated to be about a 10-year event, approximately one million cubic yards of sediment was deposited in the channel system. Conejo Creek contributed much of the sediment, as it was running higher than Calleguas Creek at the confluence of the two streams. On Calleguas Creek, the Lewis Street bridge abutments were undermined and required stone placement on them to prevent further damage.
Severe Weather (Severe
Freeze)
DR-894 12/19/1990-
1/3/1991 Minor flooding of streets, including the First Street bridge and Los Angeles Ave/Madera Road.
Severe Storm and Flooding DR-677 1/21-3/30/1983
(Ventura County:
2/25-3/3/1983)
With the ground wet from a January storm, heavy precipitation produced high flows in most creeks in southern California. On Collogues Creek, at the CSUCI stream gage, Madera St. stream gauge, and the stream gauge above Highway 101, the peak discharges of record occurred, 26,600 ft³/s, 10,570 ft³/s and 17,200 ft³/s, respectively. As in 1980, the Calleguas Creek levee was breached. The maximum peak discharge on Conejo Creek at the stream gauge above Highway 101 was 14,000 ft³/s.
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Severe Storm and Flooding N/A 2/13-22/1980 A series of varying intensity fronts coming from the west soaked southern California with eight days of nearly continuous rain. Six storms moved through southern California during February 13-22. The strongest front passed the area midday on Saturday February 16, producing the second highest peak discharge of record on Calleguas Creek of 25,300 ft³/s at the CSUCI stream gauge, 9,310 ft³/s at the Madera St. stream gauge, and 14,000 ft³/s at the stream gauge above Highway 101. This storm caused a breach of the west levee of Calleguas Creek below Hueneme Road, with an estimated total of 24,000 acre-ft of water flowing through the breach before it was repaired. The maximum peak discharge on Conejo Creek at the stream gauge above Highway 101 was 11,800 ft³/s.
Severe Storms and
Flooding
DR-547 2/15/1978
(Simi Valley:
2/28-3/5/1978)
Storms and accompanying flooding throughout February saturated the ground. A last front on March 4 brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and gale force winds. Measurements were 7,730 ft³/s at the Madera St. stream gauge and 8,600 ft³/s at the Moorpark stream gauge.
Severe Storms and
Flooding
DR-364 2/8/1973 Impacted Ventura County.
Wildfire DR-295 9/29/1970 Impacted Ventura County.
9.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 9-12 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 9-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Wildfire 36 High
1 Landslide 36 High
3 Earthquake 32 Medium
4 Flooding 24 Medium
4 Severe Storms 24 Medium
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Dam Failure 22 Medium
6 Drought 9 Low
9.6.3 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:
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• 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:
• Water tanks and system could be attacked by terrorists using chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive or other weapons.
• Frequent wildfires along the 118 Freeway, mostly caused by humans.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
9.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 9-13 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 9-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
1.A.1 Modify the City’s zoning ordinance as necessary to address development in hazard areas and reflect changes in the General Plan.
SIM-2
Comment: This is an ongoing process. Safety Element of the Simi Valley General Plan update was adopted in October, 2021. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
1.B.1 Modify local building codes to address development issues in hazard areas.
In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application. SIM-2
Comment: This is an ongoing process. Ordinance 1268 was adopted in 2017 rewriting and significantly expanding the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to codify historic City policy and practice as higher regulatory standards for development citywide and particularly within the Special Flood Hazard Areas.
1.B.2 Actively participate in the state and national building code development groups to ensure that development issues in hazard areas are properly addressed.
SIM-2
Comment: This is an ongoing process. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
1.B.3 Require site-specific studies to evaluate specific hazards in hazard-prone areas and identify alternative site design criteria to mitigate hazards to the maximum extent possible.
SIM-8
Comment: Geotechnical, Soils, and Drainage studies are required for all development. The Planning process requires site-specific studies mostly through the CEQA process to evaluate hazards and promote alternative site design criteria. SVMC 9-64.100, Development Code, Geotechnical (Soils) Reports, SVMC 7-5.602, Flood Damage Prevention, Standards of Construction. This is an ongoing action. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application. 986
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Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
1.C.1 Review General Plan, Zoning Codes, Fire Codes, Subdivision Ordinance, and Building Code for consistency.
SIM-2
Comment: The municipal code is routinely reviewed to ensure consistency with NFIP and CRS standards and requirements along with current floodplain management state of practice. This is an ongoing action. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
1.C.2 Establish hazard mitigation training for development staff. SIM-8 Comment: PW Development Services staff maintains competency in floodplain management through continual training and at least one staff member holds a Certified Floodplain Manager certificate from the American Society of Floodplain Managers. This is an ongoing action. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
1.D.1 Update databases/Geographic Information System (GIS), with particular attention to maintaining hazard overlay layers.
SIM-8
Comment: The City’s NFIP SFHA GIS layers are updated whenever FEMA issues FIRM updates and on an ongoing basis. ESRI will perform annual maintenance on GIS system. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
2.A.1 Assist local mobile home parks with their community preparedness plans. SIM-10 Comment: SVOES can conduct outreach via a preparedness campaign. Not completed due to lack of staff capacity. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
2.A.2 Develop and conduct a variety of community workshops to educate about earthquake preparedness and the benefits of retrofitting buildings for improved seismic performance. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
SIM-10
Comment: SVOES can conduct outreach via a preparedness campaign in partnership with Building & Safety. Not completed due to lack of staff capacity.
2.A.3 Increase awareness among at-risk populations of emerging earthquake damage mitigation techniques.
SIM-10
Comment: SVOES can conduct outreach via a preparedness campaign. Not completed due to lack of staff capacity. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
2.A.4 Develop a program that identifies the needs of senior citizens and assists them to meet those needs.
Comment: The County is responsible for keeping updated records on seniors who may need assistance evacuating in an emergency.
This is not a responsibility of the City.
2.B.1 Provide hazard mitigation links on the Chamber of Commerce’s website and the City’s website.
SIM-10
Comment: SVOES can conduct outreach via a preparedness campaign. Not completed due to lack of staff capacity. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
3.A.1 Promote the upgrade of buildings to provide acceptable performance during an earthquake and adopt cost-effective mitigation techniques for both structural and non-structural elements.
SIM-1
SIM-9
Comment: SVOES can conduct outreach via a preparedness campaign in partnership with Building & Safety. Not completed due to lack of staff capacity. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
3.A.2 Conduct a seismic safety survey/assessment of the City’s facilities to ensure that heavy furniture and equipment are properly secured. SIM-9
Comment: Ongoing as personnel are added and moved. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
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Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
3.A.3 Support legislative efforts to provide funding for hospital earthquake retrofit projects.
Comment: This is not currently in our Legislative Platform and would need to be included in order for the City to take action on legislation without going to the Council for approval first.
3.B.1 Retrofit water system infrastructure to seismic safety standards. SIM-9 Comment: A seismic evaluation of water system infrastructure was completed in 2021. The District will schedule projects to improve and replace facilities based on public safety and operational importance. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
3.B.2 Retrofit sanitation system infrastructure to
seismic safety standards
SIM-1
Comment: The building seismic retrofit projects that were identified in the 2011 Sanitation Asset Reliability Assessment have been completed. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
3.B.3 Conduct seismic non-structural and structural retrofit of critical facilities and infrastructure.
SIM-1
SIM-9
Comment: Construction has begun on a project to repair and replace structural elements at the City’s Public Services Center and Garage Facility. Anticipated completion is Spring 2022. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
3.C.1 Identify multi-unit buildings (e.g. soft story construction) that may suffer structural failures in earthquakes.
SIM-9
Comment: This is an opportunity for earthquake mitigation. Not completed due to lack of staff capacity and funding. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
4.A.1 Implement a fuel reduction program, such as the collection and disposal of dead fuel, within open spaces and around critical facilities and residential structures with high or very high wildfire zones.
SIM-12
Comment: VCFPD Ordinance 31 and Fire Hazard Reduction Program, which is an ongoing program. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application and to align with VCFPD’s lead.
4.A.2 Create a vegetation management program that provides vegetation management services to the elderly, disabled, or low income property owners who lack the resources to remove flammable vegetation near their homes. SIM-12
Comment: This is an opportunity for wildfire mitigation. Not completed due to lack of staff capacity. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application and to align with VCFPD’s lead.
4.A.3 Implement a fuel modification program that includes maintenance requirements, plan submittal and approval process and enforcement. SIM-12
Comment: Ventura County Fire Code Section W106- Fire Protection, Fuel Modification and Vegetation Management Plans and FHRP Ongoing program. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application and to align with VCFPD’s lead.
5.A.1 Limit uses in floodways to those tolerant of occasional flooding, including but not limited to agriculture, outdoor recreation and natural resource areas. SIM-4
Comment: Development within floodways is prohibited. Maintenance of open space as a natural resource area and/or for recreation and agriculture is encouraged. SVMC 7-5.601, Flood Damage Prevention, Prohibitions. Simi Valley General Plan Open Space Element.
Ongoing. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
5. B.1 Discourage the disruption of natural flowage patterns and encourage the use of natural drainage ways in new development.
SIM-4
Comment: Disruption of natural flowage patterns is prohibited and maintenance of natural drainage ways within new development is enforced. SVMC 9-32.120, Development Code, Drainage Standards. Ongoing. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
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Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
5.C.1 Submit Letters of Map Revision/ Letters of Map Amendment to FEMA within a prescribed period of time upon completion of drainage improvements or floodproofing. SVMC 7-5.605, Flood Damage Prevention, Standards for subdivisions and other proposed development
SIM-4
Comment: SVMC 7-5.605, Flood Damage Prevention, Standards for subdivisions and other proposed development. Ongoing. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
6.A.1 Create and maintain a mailing list of all addresses with dam inundation areas for mailings and public information documents.
SIM-14
Comment: Creation of the mailing list is pending CalOES approval of VCPWA-WP EAPs for each of the 3 State jurisdictional dams within the City. Inundation maps and EAPs for jurisdictional dams owned by the Calleguas Municipal Water District and the Sinaloa Lake homeowners’ association are also pending. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
6.A.2 Create and maintain a special grouping for emergency notification system users within the dam inundation areas for emergency information delivery. SIM-14
Comment: OES will leverage VC Alert. Ongoing. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
7.A.1 Increase field personnel’s awareness of hazardous materials incidents and the proper response.
SIM-11
Comment: SVPD conducts regular trainings during briefings and will continue these. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
7.B.1 Establish and maintain relationships with operators and regulators involved in the transport, extraction, processing and use of hazardous materials. SIM-11
Comment: City code Title 6 Chapter 10 addresses hazardous wastes. Title 9 Chapter 9-26.070 regulates industrial storage. Title 6 Chapter 13 describes the need for plans to prevent releases of hazardous materials/wastes into the sewer system. Dept. Of Transportation regulates rail cars. The Ventura County Certified Unified Program Agency regulates the storage of hazardous materials on commercial properties. Ongoing. In the update, this action has been reworded for a broader application.
9.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 9-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 9-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 9-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 9-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New
or Existing
Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action SIM-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, Flooding, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure Existing 9, 10, 11, 16 City of Simi Valley Ventura County OES High FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, PDM and HMGP)
Short-term
Action SIM-2—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including Simi Valley General Plan, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfires, Landslides, Earthquakes, Flooding, Dam Failure New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,
11, 13, 14, 15, 16
City of Simi Valley Ventura County Fire Dept,
VCSOES
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 Timeline
Action SIM-3—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Drought New & Existing 1-19 City of Simi Valley Ventura County Fire Dept, VCSOES
Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
Action SIM-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, Severe Storms New & Existing 1, 4, 11 City of Simi Valley Public Works Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing Action SIM-5—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change including but not limited to the following:
• Update the Climate Action Plan and other City plans, when necessary and applicable to remain in compliance and leverage opportunities.
• Explore clean air technologies for City equipment and infrastructure.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Flooding, Drought New & Existing 1, 3, 4 City of Simi Valley Interdepartmental Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action SIM-6—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including City Hall, Police Station and Senior Center.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure Existing 2, 6, 9 City Manager’s
Office
Public Works High Staff time, General and
enterprise funds, HMGP,
BRIC
Long-term
Action SIM-7—Develop evacuation routes and plans, partnering with neighboring cities and counties.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Earthquake, Flooding, Dam Failure Existing 1, 2, 8, 17 City of Simi Valley Cities of Thousand Oaks & Moorpark; VCSOES;
VCFPD
Low Staff Time, CDBG20, FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP),
Short-term
Action SIM-8—Increase knowledge of hazard areas and understanding of vulnerability and risk to life and property in hazard-prone areas, including but not limited to these items:
• Conduct site-specific studies to evaluate hazards and identify alternative site design criteria. • Continue ongoing training for development staff.
• Update GIS hazard overlay layers.
• Map new earth movement hazards and make information available to staff, developers, and residents so that soil types, slope percentage, drainage, or other critical factors are used to identify landslide prone areas • Develop flood-after-fire scenarios after wildland fires to identify risks and develop mitigation measures Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Wildfire, Landslide, Flooding, Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Severe Weather New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 12, 14, 15, 16,
17, 19
Public Works Environmental Services Medium General Fund/Staff time,
HMGP, BRIC, FMA
Ongoing
Action SIM-9—Perform structure-specific, all-risk, vulnerability assessment of all City-owned critical facilities (including bridge, water, sanitation and storm drain infrastructure).
Identify potentially vulnerable private utility systems including electric, gas, oil, water, sewer, communications and internet.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 18, 19 Building & Safety Public Works Low General Fund/Staff time,
HMGP, BRIC, FMA
Long-term
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Benefits New
or Existing
Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action SIM-10—Create and conduct hazard mitigation and emergency preparedness outreach campaigns for the low-to-moderate income and Spanish-speaking communities then adapt and expand these campaigns to other demographics and the whole community.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Wildfire, Landslide, Flooding, Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Severe Weather Existing 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18
SVOES City of Simi Valley,
VCSOES, VCFPD
Low Staff Time, CDBG20,
HMGP
Short-term,
Ongoing
Action SIM-11—The City shall continue to provide inspections, emergency response, and enforcement of hazardous materials and waste compliance procedures in the community. The City shall continue to work with relevant agencies regarding enforcement of hazardous materials regulations and continue to conduct household hazardous waste collection events.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Wildfire, Flooding, Dam Failure Existing 1, 4, 16, 18, 19 Public Works Ventura County Certified Unified Program Agency
Low Staff Time Ongoing
Action SIM-12—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 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 SIM-13—The City shall amend the local building code to account for additional climate change-induced stressors on buildings, such as including flood proofing for intermittent inundation, building materials to reduce the impacts of high heat days, and fireproofing in preparation for increased wildfire risk.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Flooding, Severe Storm, Severe Weather New & Existing 4, 9, 10, 11, 12,
16, 17
Environmental
Services
Public Works Low Staff time, HMGP, BRIC,
FMA
Ongoing
Action SIM-14—Create a levee and dam failure element for the City’s emergency response plan, including but not limited to these items:
Assess downstream impacts associated with dam incidents.
Develop a public outreach program that informs property owners located in the dam and levee failure inundation areas about voluntary flood insurance.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure
New & Existing 1, 7, 9, 17, 19 SVOES, Public
Works
Calleguas Water, Ventura
County Watershed
Protection
Low GF/Staff Time, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA
ShortTerm;
Ongoing
Action SIM-15—Assess and retrofit or upgrade City-owned facilities with identified risks, including but not limited to these items:
Retrofit or upgrade at-risk and deficient government facilities and public utility systems to ensure the operation and timely restoration of essential systems to reasonable levels of service.
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: Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 18, 19 Environmental
Services, Public
Works
FEMA, CalOES High General Fund, Staff Time,
HMGP, BRIC, FMA
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
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Table 9-15. 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
1 4 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 12 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 19 Low Low Yes No Yes High Low
4 3 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
5 3 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
6 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Low Medium
7 4 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
8 14 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Low
9 7 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
10 13 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
11 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
12 12 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
13 7 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
14 5 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
15 7 High High Yes Yes No Low Medium
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.
Table 9-16. Analysis of Mitigation Actions
Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Type
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Wildfire SIM-1, 2, 3, 5,
10, 11, 12, 13
SIM-1, 2, 3,
5, 10, 11,
12, 13
SIM-2, 3, 5, 7,
10, 11, 12, 13
SIM-2, 3,
11 SIM-3, 6, 7,
10, 11, 12
SIM-1, 2, 3,
5, 13
SIM-3, 5, 13 SIM-2, 3, 5, 6,
7, 8, 10
Landslide SIM-1, 2, 3, 5,
14 SIM-1, 2, 3,
5 SIM-2, 3, 5, 7 SIM-2, 3, 5 SIM-3, 6, 7 SIM-1, 2, 3,
5 SIM-3, 5 SIM-2, 3, 5, 7,
8 Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake SIM-1, 2, 3, 9,
10, 11, 15
SIM-1, 2, 3,
10, 11, 15
SIM-3, 7, 10,
11, 15
SIM-3, 11 SIM-3, 6, 7,
10, 11
SIM-1, 2, 3,
9, 15
SIM-3 SIM-2, 3, 6, 7,
8, 10, 15
Flooding SIM-1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
9, 10, 11, 13, 15
SIM-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 10, 11,
13, 15
SIM-3, 4, 5, 7,
10, 11
13, 15
SIM-3, 5,
11 SIM-3, 6, 7,
10, 11
SIM-1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 9, 13,
15 SIM-3, 5 SIM-2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 10, 15
Severe Storms SIM-3, 4, 9, 10,
13, 15
SIM-3, 4,
10, 13, 15
SIM-3, 4, 10,
13 15
SIM-3 SIM-3, 6, 10 SIM-3, 4, 6,
9, 15
SIM-3 SIM-3, 4, 6, 8,
10, 15
Severe Weather SIM-3, 9, 10, 13,
15 SIM-3, 10,
13, 15
SIM-3, 10, 13,
15 SIM-3 SIM-3, 6, 10 SIM-3, 6, 9,
15 SIM-3 SIM-3, 6, 8,
10, 15
Dam Failure SIM-3, 4, 9, 10,
11, 14, 15
SIM-3, 4,
10, 11, 15
SIM-3, 4, 8,
10, 11, 14, 15
SIM-3, 11 SIM-3, 6, 7, 8,
10, 11, 14, 15
SIM-3, 4, 6,
9, 15
SIM-3 SIM-2, 3, 4, 6,
7, 8, 10, 14, 15
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Action Addressing Hazard, by Mitigation Type
Hazard Type Prevention
Property
Protection
Public
Education &
Awareness
Natural
Resource
Protection
Emergency
Services
Structural
Projects
Climate
Resilience
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
Low-Risk Hazards
Drought SIM-3, 5 SIM-3, 5 SIM-3, 5 SIM-3, 5 SIM-3, 5 SIM-3, 5 SIM-3, 5 SIM-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.
9.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 9-17 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 9-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Presented at four Neighborhood Council meetings 9/9, 9/14, 9/16, 9/21 N/A HMP info & survey link via SVPD Nixle sent to residents and posted on social media
7/27/21 N/A
HMP info & survey link via SVPD Tweet 8/17/21 N/A
HMP info & survey link sent to Neighborhood Councils 1-4 E-Notify List. 8/18/21 1, 400 Emergency Services Manager discussed HMP in radio interview 10/25/21 N/A
9.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Simi Valley Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • City of Simi Valley Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance—The flood damage prevention ordinance was reviewed for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. • 2015 Hazard Mitigation Plan—The mitigation strategy action items were used to assess planning and regulatory capabilities and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • 2018 Emergency Operations Plan—The EOP was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration and improvement. • Simi Valley General Plan—The General Plan was reviewed for the full 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.
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• FIPS Code—https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2018/demo/popest/2018- fips.html
• DUNS #—https://www.dnb.com/duns-number.html
• Community Rating System—https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/community-ratingsystem • Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule—https://www.isomitigation.com/bcegs/iso-sbuilding-code-effectiveness-grading-schedule-bcegs.html • Public Protection Classification—https://www.isomitigation.com/ppc/ • Storm Ready—https://www.weather.gov/stormready/communities • Firewise—http://www.firewise.org/usa-recognition-program/map-of-active-participants.aspx • Tsunami Ready—https://www.weather.gov/tsunamiready/communities • CEQA statute (Public Resources Code Section 21000 and following), the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 and following) • State Subdivision Map Act (Govt. Code Sec. 66410-66499.58) 994
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±
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±
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Mercalli Intensity Scale
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Miles
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10. CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
10.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Grahame Watts, Emergency Services Manager
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-449-2453
[email protected]
Nader Heydari, Deputy Public Works
Director
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-449-2392
[email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 10-1.
Table 10-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
Grahame Watts Emergency Services Manager (Project Manager) Jim Taylor Senior Civil Engineer
John Brooks Senior Analyst
Michael Devlahovich Utilities Maintenance Supervisor
Kari Finley Planning Division Manager
Iain Holt Senior Planner
David Chavez Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
10.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
10.2.1 Location and Features
Thousand Oaks is the second-largest city in Ventura County and is 40 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. The City is named after the many oak trees present in the area. The City forms the central populated core of the Conejo Valley and includes two-thirds of master-planned community of Westlake Village and most of Newbury Park, which were annexed by the city during the late 1960s and 1970s.
The City of Thousand Oaks has a population of 126,484 and is nearly built out, placing emphasis upon in-fill development, redevelopment and maintenance of aging infrastructure. The Downtown Core Master Plan provides the blueprint for a centralized, walkable shopping, dining and entertainment area adjacent to the Civic Arts Plaza/City Hall, and land use alternatives under the General Plan were 1008
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updated for increased density and mixed-use development along the Thousand Oaks Boulevard corridor.
10.2.2 History
Thousand Oaks was incorporated in 1964 and has evolved from a rural Ventura County settlement into an attractive and desirable Southern California city. Thousand Oaks offers the ideal mixture of commercial, industrial, residential and recreational space in an exceptional location.
The City’s history dates to the Chumash Native Americans who dwelled in the Conejo Valley hundreds of years ago. In 1542, the area was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who claimed the land for his Spanish king. The area remained virtually unsettled until the early 1800s when the Spanish governor granted 48,671 acres of land grants to loyal soldiers—land which included the Conejo Valley (Conejo is the Spanish word for rabbit which are abundant in the area).
Throughout the 19th Century, early pioneers migrated to the area. The first post office was built in 1875, and the small settlement became a stop on the stagecoach route between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With the invention of the motor car and the construction of a highway between those two major cities, the Conejo Valley began to evolve.
10.2.3 Governing Body Format
Thousand Oaks is a General Law city with a Council/Manager form of government. This type of government structure designates the City Council as the policy making body, who appoint the City Manager to carrying out Council policy.
The Council consists of five members elected from residents at large. Council members serve four-year staggered terms. Municipal elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council annually selects a Mayor who serves as the presiding officer during City Council meetings that are scheduled on Tuesdays approximately two times per month.
The Thousand Oaks City Council is responsible for the adoption of this plan and the Public Works Department oversees its implementation.
10.3 CURRENT TRENDS
10.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, the population of the Thousand Oaks as of January 2020 was 126,484. Since 2010, the population has decreased at an average annual rate of 0.02 percent.
10.3.2 Development
The development mission of Thousand Oaks is to be stewards of the City’s General Plan, and to assist the community with land development, housing, construction, code compliance, open space, and regional issues, all of which are balanced with the City’s environment and resources. 1009
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Table 10-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.
Table 10-2. Recent and Expected Future Development Trends Criterion Response
Has the City 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.
2015—Kelly Estates A & B: Parcel; “A” = 20.32 ac., Parcel “B” = 1.26 ac. (existing developed single-family lots in former County “island”) 2021—Edward-Ventu Park Parcels A & B: Parcel “A” = 0.18 ac., Parcel “B” = 0.22 ac. (2- single-family lots)
Is the City 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
These areas primarily consist of larger scale residential projects along Thousand Oaks Boulevard as included in the Community Development Department’s Development Activity Report (May 2021). Projects in the High Fire Severity Hazard Zone include The Lakes Residential, One Baxter Way residential and the Shapell Industrial Project (49.64 acres and 754,222 SF of building floor area) at northern section of Rancho Conejo Blvd..
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 2,124 1,984 1,870 1,947 1,870
Multi-Family 315 239 244 369 154
Other (commercial, mixed use, etc.) 501 427 379 381 285 Total 2,940 2,650 2,493 2,697 2,179
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: 75
• Landslide: 274
• High Liquefaction Areas: 132
• Tsunami Inundation Area: 0
• Wildfire Risk Areas: 9,934
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.
Currently, the City does not have an inventory of buildable lands. There is a theoretical residential capacity for the City of 81,124 dwelling units based on an evaluation of 1996 General Plan land use map governed by Measure E. This maximum capacity does not consider constraints that may result in less buildable area. Based on SCAG’s 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy growth projections out to 2045, Thousand Oaks population will increase by 15,229, households will increase by 5,269 and employment will increase 9,897. The City is currently undergoing a General Plan Update and the Environmental Impact Report will evaluate new growth projections based on the revised land use map and economic analysis. The anticipated adoption date of the General Plan is in FY 2022-23.
10.4 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 1010
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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. The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 10-3. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 10-4. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 10-5. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 10-6. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 10-7. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 10-8.
• Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 10-9. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 10-10.
Table 10-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: TOMC Title 8 Ch.1 Building Code amended to reflect 2019 California Building Code Zoning Code Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: TOMC Title 9 Chapter 1 Flood Control requires building permit fees for Ventura County flood control facilities TOMC Title 9 Chapter 4 Zoning and Chapter 5 Environmental Impact Assessment Subdivisions Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: TOMC Title 9 Chapter 3 Subdivisions. Article 14 Environmental Impact and Grading and Erosion Control Stormwater Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: TOMC 4-7 (Public Safety, Flood Damage Prevention) Post-Disaster Recovery Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The City Emergency Operations Plan was adopted on February 25, 2020, which includes a section on Disaster Recovery.
Real Estate Disclosure No Yes No No
Comment: The Community Development Department Building Division prepares residential re-sale disclosure reports per TOMC Title 8 Chapter 12.
Growth Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Measure E requires voter approval for any amendment to the Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan that: increases residential land use density beyond the City’s General Plan of November 5, 1996 or increases the amount of commercial acreage beyond the City’s General Plan of November 5, 1996. City Council Ordinance No. 1280-NS Site Plan Review Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The Community Development Department Planning Division and Public Works Engineering Division reviews land use entitlements and subdivisions. County Fire and Police Departments also review projects.
Environmental Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The result of a completed Visioning 2064 process was the development of a Climate and Environmental Action Plan that is expected to be adopted in FY 2022-23 . The Plan is for the City to be an environmental leader and promote climate change adaptation, zero waste, zero net energy usage, reduced water use, and greenhouse gas reduction, including allocation of the necessary resources. New development is subject to environmental review in accordance with CEQA. 1011
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Flood Damage Prevention Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The City’s Water Emergency Operations Plan was adopted in June 2021, which includes a section on Flood Damage Prevention. The City and County of Ventura Public Works also developed a Flood Prevention & Preparedness manual that is posted on the City website. The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance comprises the TOMC 4-7 (Public Safety, Flood Damage Prevention).
Emergency Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The City completed a Risk and Resiliency Assessment as part of America’s Water Infrastructure Act (2018) that was submitted to the EPA in December 2020. The City’s Water Emergency Operations Plan was certified through the EPA in June 2021. .
Thousand Oaks Municipal Code Title 4 Section 404.01 describes the City emergency organization, functions and authorities.
Climate Change Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: An anticipated City goal is to reduce greenhouse gas by a minimum of 40 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050 to match or exceed the State goals. The City’s Climate and Environmental Action Plan is expected to be adopted in FY 2022-23 Planning Documents
City General Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Is the City’s plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? Yes Comment: The Thousand Oaks City General Plan is being updated and is expected to be adopted in FY 2022-23.
Capital Improvement Plan Yes Yes No No
How often is the plan updated?
Comment: The City’s Capital Improvement Plan is part of the City Budget process and is updated every two years.
Disaster Debris Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The City has a Disaster Debris Management procedure in its adopted EOP, which is complimentary to the County’s Disaster Debris Management Plan.
Floodplain Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: In January 2010, the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program mapped the City’s 100-year “Areas of Special Flood Hazard” (floodplains). The City’s Capital Improvement Plan does not directly address a strategized approach to reducing or eliminating 100-year floodplains.
Stormwater Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The City is participating in a Watershed Management Program and the Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program that are being developed and implemented in compliance with the new State Regional Board Municipal Stormwater Permit.
Urban Water Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: In June 2021, the City adopted the 1) 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, 2) 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and 3) Addendum to the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan. Included in the 2020 UWMP are past, present, and projected water use data through 2045: a description of current and future water supply sources and allocations, information on the City’s water conservation program, and background information on the City water system and service area.
Habitat Conservation Plan No No No No
Comment: The City does not have a Habitat Conservation Plan but relies on policies within the Conservation Element of the General Plan. State and Federal agencies are involved as part CEQA review and permitting process. The Conejo Open Space Conservancy Agency (COSCA), a joint-powers authority between the City and the Conejo Recreation and Park District that implements conservation projects and manages habitat lands.
Economic Development Plan Yes Yes No No
Comment: The City Council adopted its Economic Development Plan on November 7, 2017 Shoreline Management Plan No No No No
Comment: Thousand Oaks is inland and does not have a shoreline.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Wildfire protection is described in the City’s EOP in addition to fire protection services provided by the Ventura County Fire Protection District. The City’s Water Emergency Operations Plan and Risk and Resiliency Assessment addresses wildfire zones, specifically within the City’s water infrastructure. 1012
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Forest Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The City Forestry Master Plan was adopted in 2017 and applies to City-maintained plantings and provides historical background, design and management and community participation.
Climate Action Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: One of the City Council goals is to consider a plan to reduce greenhouse gas by a minimum of 40 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050 to meet or exceed the state goals. The City’s Climate and Environmental Action Plan is expected to be considered in FY 2022-23.
Emergency Management Planning Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The City’s Water Emergency Operations Plan was adopted in June 2021. Thousand Oaks Municipal Code Title 4 Section 404.01 describes the City emergency organization, functions and authorities.
Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) Yes No No No Comment: In December 2017 the City contracted for the completion of a City facilities security for the two City Theaters. In September 2019, a similar assessment was completed for the Civic Arts Plaza/City Hall, both libraries, Municipal Service Center and the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant. The City completed a Risk and Resiliency Assessment in December 2020.
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: The City’s Water Emergency Operations Plan was adopted in June 2021, which includes a section on Disaster Recovery Continuity of Operations Plan Yes Yes Yes No
Comment: The City’s Water Emergency Operations Plan was adopted in June 2021 which includes a section on Continuity of Operations.
Public Health Planning No Yes Yes No
Comment: The City’s Water Emergency Operations Plan was adopted in June 2021, which includes a section on public health which as managed by the Ventura County Public Health Department.
Table 10-4. Development and Permitting Capability
Criterion Response
Does the City issue development permits? Yes
If no, who does? If yes, which department? Public Works Department, Community Development Department Does the City have the ability to track permits by hazard area? Yes Does the City have a buildable lands inventory? No
Table 10-5. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes- City Council approval of application/acceptance and award by U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes-City Council approval.
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes-City Council and voter approval.
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes City Council approval and Proposition 218 protest ballot.
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes City Council and voter approval.
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds Yes City Council and voter approval.
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds Yes City Council approval.
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes City Council approval of application/acceptance and award by State Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes City Council approval. 1013
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Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Other Yes
If yes, specify: Incur debt through Lease Revenue Bonds with City Council approval.
Public-Private Partnerships with City Council approval.
Table 10-6. 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 & Public Works Department. Senior Planners, Senior Engineers and Division Managers.
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division plan checkers and inspectors Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Community Development Department and Public Works Department. Senior Planners, Senior Engineers and Division Managers.
City staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division City personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works Department and Finance Department, IT Division Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency Services Manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works Department, Emergency Services Manager.
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works, Community Development, Finance & Library Departments—The City has several staff in multiple departments that are skilled in writing and administering state and federal grant funded programs.
Table 10-7. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Does City have a public information officer or communications office? Yes Does City have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes Does City have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Hazard mitigation is part of the City’s Emergency Management Program administered by the Public Works Department, which includes the posting of the City’s current Hazard Mitigation Plan Does City use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The City utilizes several electronic community newsletters as well as Social Media for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Does City have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? No Does City have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Social media posts, newsletters and the City website Does City have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The Cities and County of Ventura all subscribe to VC Alert, a mass notification system for local and statewide emergency warnings, incidents and hazards.
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Table 10-8. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance Criterion Response
What City l department is responsible for floodplain management? Public Works Department Who is your City floodplain administrator? (department/position) Jim Taylor, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works
Are any certified floodplain managers on staff for your City? Yes; Jim Taylor, Senior Civil Engineer What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? February 11, 2010 Does the City floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Exceeds If exceeds, in what ways? Pursuant to Thousand Oaks Municipal Code Ordinance (TOMC) 1995-20, the City ensures newlydeveloped building pads are protected from a 100-year flooding event, regardless of whether the location is within a FEMA NFIP-designated floodplain
When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact? Salomon Miranda, California DWR
April 24, 2018
Does the City have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?
No
Are any Risk MAP 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 the City floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?
No
Does the City 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 the City? a 336 What is the insurance in force? $109,948,800
What is the premium in force? $253,564
How many total loss claims have been filed in the City? a 62 What were the total payments for losses? $341,390
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
Table 10-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 95-2367314 N/A
DUNS No. Yes 055751937 N/A
Community Rating System No N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule No N/A N/A Public Protection (VCFPD) Yes 03/3X 12/21/18
Storm Ready Yes N/A N/A
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready No N/A N/A
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Table 10-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
City-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: Staff and City Council are aware of potential climate change impacts and actions to address these issues will be included in the General Plan update and the City’s Climate and Environmental Action Plan.
City -level monitoring of climate change impacts Medium Comment: Staff and the City Council are aware of potential climate change impacts and actions to address these issues will be included in the General Plan update and Climate and Environmental Action Plan.
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities High Comment: The City has capacity internally and the ability to engage consultants for specialized tasks.
City -level capacity for development of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory High Comment: The City has an internally developed GHG inventory.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: The City’s General Plan will include Sustainability components throughout the document and is being developed in coordination with the City’s Climate & Environmental Action Plan Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Medium Comment: The City is a member of the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance which addresses climate change issues within Thousand Oaks and Ventura County.
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Medium Comment: On January 12, 2021 the City Council meeting directed staff to develop a Climate and Environmental Action Plan that exceeds the state goals. Concurrently, the General Plan is being updated to include strategies and recommendations related to climate change mitigation.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Medium Comment: Staff has drafted green-house gas mitigation strategies after hosting four stakeholder meetings and additional community events to receive recommendations and input from the public.
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: Staff has drafted the strategies now after hosting four stakeholder meetings and additional community events to receive recommendations and input from the public.
Champions for climate action in local government departments Medium Comment: The City Public Works Department established an internal green team of employees from City departments to assist in the development and rollout of internal green policies.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Medium Comment: The City Council adopts goals annually and environmental leadership is always included as shown by the following goal. “Provide and enhance essential infrastructure to ensure the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan are carried out and the City retains its role and reputation as a leader in protecting the environment and preserving limited natural resources.” The City Council also approved participation in the Clean Power Alliance at the 100% renewable level which dramatically lowered GHG emissions.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Medium Comment: The City is supportive of cost-effective environmental initiatives.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment: The City has local authority over housing, water resources and land use issues. 1016
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Public Capacity
Local resident’s knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: Thousand Oaks residents and business owners are knowledgeable and engaged.
Local resident’s support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: Thousand Oaks residents are informed and active on climate and environmental issues.
Local resident’s capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: The City’s Climate & Environmental Action Plan documents residents’ interests and priorities.
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Many residents have the resources to make GHG reduction and resiliency reduction measures at home. However, Thousand Oaks also has an aging population with many seniors on a fixed income and unable to complete home improvements on their own.
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.
10.5 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.
10.5.1 Existing Integration
Integration has been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following local plans and programs:
• City Emergency Operations Plan—Adopted in 2020, this Plan describes the City’s preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery from local and national emergency incidents • City General Plan—Scheduled for adoption in FY 2022-23, this Plan describes the long-term goals, policies and development of Thousand Oaks, including a Safety Element that addresses hazard mitigation.
• City Climate & Environmental Action Plan—Scheduled for adoption in FY 2022-23, this Plan describes the City’s on-term strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reduce air pollution and improve public health.
• Building Code—The City routinely updates the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code (TOMC) and as part of a review of the hazard mitigation in the Building Section of the TOMC. • Stormwater Management—The City is part of a Countywide Stormwater Pollution Management Plan and when possible the Cities and County of Ventura collaborate upon local stormwater management with hazard mitigation policies.
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• Post-Disaster Recovery—The City addresses disaster recovery in its Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which includes hazard mitigation as part of the Plan. • Growth Management—The General Plan addresses future growth in Thousand Oaks and during the update, hazard mitigation is incorporated into the final Plan. • Site Plan Review—The Community Development Department and the Public Works Department jointly consider hazard mitigation issues as part of each project review. • Environmental Protection—Hazard mitigation is part of the City’s review of programs, policies and projects as they relate to land, air, water and waste. • Flood Damage Protection—All existing and proposed development projects are reviewed to address existing and future hazards.
• Disaster Debris Plan—The County has a Disaster Debris Plan and the City addressees’ disaster debris in its Emergency Operations Plan in addition to hazard mitigation. • Floodplain Management— The City EOP addresses flooding as well as the TOMC which is updated routinely
• Urban Watershed Plan—As part of a 2021 update, urban watershed policies and the City’s program was updated, and hazard mitigation issues are part of that review. • Wildfire Protection Plan— The City’s EOP includes a wildfire protection element that includes hazard mitigation.
• Forest Management Plan—The 2017 adopted plan addresses City-maintained plantings, background, design and management. Hazard mitigation will continue to be part of the Plan.
10.5.2 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:
• Countywide Stormwater Pollution Control Plan—This Plan describes how the Cities and County of Ventura will reduce pollution of local waterways. The integration of this Plan with hazard mitigation includes a review of policies and programs of both plans to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Urban Water Management Plan -This Plan describes the City’s long-term water resource and planning principles for reducing water use. The integration of this Plan with hazard mitigation includes a review of policies and programs of both plans to ensure consistency and compliance. • Economic Development Strategic Plan—This Plan was developed as a policy guide for guiding the City’s short, medium and long-term economic development planning. The integration of this Plan with hazard mitigation includes a review of policies and programs of both plans to ensure consistency and compliance.
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10.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
10.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 10-11 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 10-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Wind/PSPS Event N/A 1/20 $2 million
Hill Fire DR 4407 11/8/18 -11/9/18 $1 million
Woolsey Fire DR 4407 11/8/18-11/9/18 $8 million
Borderline Active Shooter N/A 11/18/18 $5 million
Winter Storm Event DR 4353 12/4/17- 1/31/18 $2 million
Springs Fire DR 5024 5/2/13 – 5/11/13 $10 million
Wildwood I Fire N/A 1995 $ 500,000
Northridge Earthquake DR 1008 1/17/94 $6 million
Green Meadow Fire N/A 10/26/93 – 11/3/93 $12 million
Sherwood Fire N/A 1985 $ 1 million
Dayton Canyon Fire N/A 10/25/82 $4 million
Winter Storm Event N/A 2/21/80 $2 million
Winter Storm Event N/A 2/15/78 $1.5 million
Winter Storm Event N/A 1/26/69 $200,000
Winter Storm Event N/A 12/7/65 $100,000
Wind/PSPS Event N/A 1/20 $2 million
10.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 10-12 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 10-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Landslide 51 High
2 Wildfire 36 High
3 Earthquake 32 Medium
4 Severe Storm 24 Medium
5 Severe Weather 24 Medium
6 Flooding 18 Medium
7 Dam Failure 12 Low
8 Drought 9 Low
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10.6.3 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 Thousand Oaks. Available Thousand Oaks-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: 5 • Number of FEMA-identified Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties: N/A • Number of Repetitive-Loss Properties or Severe-Repetitive-Loss Properties 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:
• Urban Area Flooding—Urban area flooding of specific neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks is an ongoing hazard that continues to be addressed through the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The Public Works Department has identified hazard priorities and through City, State and Federal funding resources, many of the known hazards are being mitigated. Each project includes a public outreach component before, during and after the completion of each project. • Power Outages—Scheduled and un-scheduled SCE power outages continue to be a hazard in Thousand Oaks, especially during excessive heat and wind. The Public Works Department has implemented a Red Flag-PSPS Policy that includes the use of permanent and portable back-up generators at critical City facilities. The City also encourages residents and business owners to secure back-up power.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
10.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 10-13 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.
10.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 10-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 10-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 10-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
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Table 10-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
TO 1—Develop a water conservation public outreach program to increase awareness about the drought, fines and penalties for overuse and methods for conserving water.
Comment: The Public Works Department developed a public outreach program over the last decade that includes a monthly enewsletter to over 10,500 recipients and use of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Sustainability Division in the Public Works Department maintains the City’s Water webpage which provides updates related to drought conditions, fines and penalties for overuse and strategies for conserving water. The City finished its Automatic Meter Reader Upgrade in June 2021 which provides customer access to water consumption data and monitoring of customer water leaks. The City’s annual Arbor/Earth Day event includes water conservation booths from all three local water purveyors. During periods of significant water shortage, the City hosts monthly meetings with the three local water purveyors to coordinate programs and messaging. The City is also a member of the California Data Collaborative and has access to a dashboard that identifies high water users in Thousand Oaks that have accepted water rebates. Currently the City is preparing a Climate and Environmental Action Plan, which includes a water conservation component. The plan is being developed in conjunction with an update to the City’s General Plan and it will be CEQA qualified. Several stakeholder meetings were held in 2021 and the Plan is expected to be considered by the City Council in 2023.
TO 2—Adopt emergency water conservation measures and/or water conservation ordinance to reduce irrigation.
Comment: The City’s Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) was adopted by City Council in June 2021. Municipal code update conservation measures (3 tier to 6 tier) November 2021. Update of water conservation levels from 3 to 6 tiers with Water Shortage Contingency Plan and municipal code updates.
TO 3—Evaluate City bridges for structural, seismic, functional, and safety adequacy.
Comment: Caltrans performs biennial evaluation of all City and State’s bridges for structural, seismic, functional and safety adequacy.
Caltrans provides inspection reports and repair and maintenance recommendations for each bridge that was inspected. In November 2020 Caltrans inspected City of Thousand Oaks bridges and rated them to indicate deficiencies, structural adequacy, safe load carrying capacity and general condition.
TO 4—Update Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Master Plan with seismic improvements, including design, integration of new Programmable Logic Controllers and communication systems at City pump stations, reservoirs, and turnouts.
Comment: CI 5284 SCADA Upgrades—New SCADA program, update of seismic equipment programmable logic controllers and programing. New communications system. Project completion target date: June 2022.
TO 5—Remove and/or repair the interior of reservoir tanks and perform analysis, identify causes, and mitigate hazards to ensure tanks achieve seismic standards.
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Table 10-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CTO-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, purchase or relocation of structures located in hazard areas, prioritizing those that have experienced repetitive losses and/or located in high- or medium-risk hazard areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslides, Wildfire, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Dam Failure New & Existing 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19 City Public Works Department
City Community
Development Department
High Grant
Funding- FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Ongoing
Action CTO-2—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including Urban Water Management Plan, General Plan Update, Climate & Environmental Action Plan Hazards Mitigated Flooding, Earthquakes, Climate Change New & Existing 4, 8, 9, 11, 19 City Public Works
Department
City Community
Development Department
Low Staff Time, General
Fund
Ongoing
Action CTO-3—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslides, Wildfire, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Dam Failure, Drought New & Existing 9, 10, 11 City Public Works
Department
City Community
Development Department
Low Staff Time, General
Fund
Short-term
Action CTO-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 that include enforcing the City flood damage prevention ordinance, participate in floodplain identification and mapping updates, and provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New & Existing 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 19 Public Works Ventura County Water Protection District
Low Staff Time, General
Fund
Ongoing
Action CTO-5—Identify and pursue strategies to increase adaptive capacity to climate change including but not limited to the following projects:
• CI 5395, Groundwater Utilization Project—Alternative source of water. • CI 5450, Emergency Water Interconnects—2 new interconnects with California American Water Service (Adrian Drive & Avenida de los Arboles).
Hazards Mitigated: Drought, Earthquake
New & Existing 1, 13, 14, 19 City Public Works
Department
Low Staff Time, General
Fund
Short-term
Action CTO-6—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including the following projects:
• CI 5292, La Granada Reservoir Improvements—Redundant supply pumps, emergency fire pump (Pump #3) and emergency backup generator installed at La Granada Reservoir.
• CI 5454, Pressure Reducing Stations—1 new PRS & existing upgrade. Water supply redundancy, reduced pumping. • CI 5452, Lone Oak Emergency Generator—Install new generator at Lone Oak Pump Station with an automatic transfer switch and connection to SCADA System.
• CI 5520, Site Improvements at Reservoir and Pump Stations—Erbes Road Emergency backup generator.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquakes, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Wildfires New and Existing 2, 8, 10, 19 City Public Works
Department
Community Development
Department
Grant
Funding- FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CTO-7—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 Ventura County Fire Protection District Action VFP-6 and Conejo Recreation and Parks District Action CRP-1)
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11,
13, 14, 15, 18, 19
VCFPD City of Thousand Oaks,
COSCA (Conejo Open
Space Conservancy
Agency), Conejo
Recreation and Parks
District (CRPD), CAL FIRE
& USDA
Medium Grant
Funding- FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMAP and
HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Ongoing
Action CTO-8—The City is developing plans to install two City Hall emergency power battery backup systems. Two other emergency backup power systems include the Erbes Road Pump Station Battery Back-Up Project and the Pederson Battery Back Up Project. Both projects are funded by state HMGP funding.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslides, Wildfire, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Dam Failure New and Existing 1, 6, 11, 19 City Public Works
Department
VCPWA-WP Low Grant
Funding- FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
and General Fund
Short-term
Action CTO-9— The Lake Eleanor (Banning) Dam was built in 1889 is operated by COSCA and is 37 feet high and has a storage capacity of 128-acre-feet. Dam failure would be a flood risk for the Westlake community and has a sentiment load that cannot be released downstream. The reduction of water storage volume would help mitigate the hazard potential of the Dam.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquakes, Flooding, Severe Weather New and existing 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15,
16, 17, 19
City Public Works
Department
COSCA, CRPD Low Grant
Funding- FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Long
Term
Action CTO-10—Community outreach program for wildfire safety. Home losses associated with wildfires. COSCA contracts with the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council to provide educational outreach and services promoting wildfire safety. These include webinars on fire safety, defensible space, and home hardening. Also offered are Home Ignition Zone assessments for homeowners in COSCA’s service area. Currently, these are funded through COSCA Board appropriations for funding from COSCA’s Woolsey Fire Recovery Fund.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New and Existing 1, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17 City Community
Development
COSCA, CRPD Low Grant
Funding- FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMAP and
HMGP), Cal-OES &
Utility Settlement
Ongoing
Action CTO-11—Westlake Boulevard Flood Damage Mitigation. Install retaining walls and upgrade the drainage inlet along the west side of Westlake Boulevard at Cloverleaf Street to mitigate debris and mud flows from adjacent hillsides from entering the roadway.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquakes, Flooding, Severe Weather.
New and Existing 4, 14, 11, 15, 16, 19 City Public Works Department
N/A Medium General Fund, Grant
Funding- FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMAP and
HMGP)
Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CTO-12- Continue implementation of City Drainage Protection Program. Positive drainage away from structures is achieved in accordance with the City’s adopted building codes development discharges to be safely conveyed to stable channels and/or dispersed into natural channels via energy dissipators/rip-rap to avoid scour of unstable areas in accordance with TOMC 1995-20 Section 4 (Commercial/Industrial) and Section 5 (Residential).
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Weather New and Existing 1, 11, 15, 16, 19 City Public Works
Department
City Community
Development Department
Low General Fund Ongoing
Action CTO-13—Continue to participate in Countywide FEMA Coordination by meeting quarterly to discuss program enhancements, studies, and other floodplain matters.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding
New and Existing 1, 8, 10, 13 City Public Works
Department
N/A Low General Fund 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 10-15. 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 7 High High Yes Yes No High High
2 5 High Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 3 Medium Medium Yes No Yes Medium Low
4 7 High Low Yes No Yes Low Low
5 4 High Medium Yes No Yes Medium Low
6 4 High Medium Yes Yes Yes Medium High
7 12 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
8 4 Medium High Yes Yes No Medium Medium
9 10 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
10 6 Low Low Yes Yes Yes Low Medium
11 5 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes Low Medium
12 5 Low Low Yes No Yes Low Low
13 4 Low Low Yes No Yes Low Low
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Table 10-16. 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 CTO-6, 11 CTO-1, 2, 6 CTO-1, 3, 5 CTO-6, 8 CTO-5, 6, 8 CTO-1, 5 CTO-3, 8 Wildfire CTO6, 7, 8, 10CTO1, 3, 6, 7, 10CTO7, 10CTO1, 7CTO-6, 8, 10 CTO-3, 6, 7 CTO-10 CTO-3, 7, 10
Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake CTO-2, 3, 6, 8, 9 CTO-1, 2, 6,
8, 9
CTO-5, 10 CTO-1, 2, 5, 9,
11, 12
CTO-1, 2, 6,
8, 9
CTO-1, 2, 3,
8, 9, 12
CTO-5, 7,
9, 11
CTO-1, 2, 3,
8, 12
Severe
Storms
CTO-3, 6, 8, 11 CTO-1, 3, 6,
8 CTO-1 CTO-8 CTO-1, 6, 8 CTO-1, 3, 6
Severe
Weather
CTO-3, 6, 9, 11,
12 CTO-1, 6, 9,
11, 12
CTO-10, 13 CTO-1, 9, 12 CTO-1, 6, 8,
11 CTO-1, 6, 8,
11, 12
CTO-9 CTO-1, 3, 9,
12 Flooding CTO-2, 3, 4 CTO-1, 2, 4,
8, 9
CTO-7, 11 CTO-1, 2, 9,
11, 12
CTO-6, 8,
11, 12
CTO-1, 2, 6,
8, 9, 11, 12
CTO-2, 9,
11, 12, 13
CTO-1, 2, 3,
4, 9, 12, 13
Low-Risk Hazards
Dam
Failure
CTO-11, 12 CTO-1, 3, 6,
8, 9, 11, 12
CTO-9 CTO-1, 8, 9 CTO-1, 6, 8 CTO-1, 6,
11, 12
CTO-8, 9 CTO-1, 3, 6,
8 Drought CTO-5 CTO-5 CTO-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.
10.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 10-17 lists public outreach activities for Thousand Oaks which includes citywide communications and civic engagement activities for City departments, the press, and community members. Public outreach includes:
• City Websites
• Social Media
• Emergency Communications
• Media Relations
• Citywide Branding
• Press Releases
• Community Relations
• City Newsletters
• TOTV—Government Access Television
• Community Attitude Survey
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Table 10-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
City Emergency Management E-Newsletter 6/29/21 1,100 subscribers City Sustainability E-Newsletter & Blog 6/29/21 10,400 subscribers City Scene E-Newsletter 7/1/21 1,500 subscribers
Hazard Mitigation Description/Survey Link on City Website 7/1/21 N/A Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter 8/21/21 2,500 subscribers American Public Works Association, Ventura County Chapter 8/22/21 900 subscribers
10.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Thousand Oaks Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • Emergency Operations Plan—The EOP was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration.
• Thousand Oaks General Plan—This plan is being updated and is scheduled to be adopted by the City in FY 2022-23. Several sections of the Plan, including the Safety Element and its relation to the Climate and Environmental Action Plan were referenced in this Hazard Mitigation Plan. • Climate Action & Environmental Plan—This plan was reviewed for the full 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.
10.11 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The City transitioned to a new solid waste hauler (Athens) on January 1, 2022.The new residential and commercial hauler provides improved collection services and has added organics collection and composting. In addition, Athens offers pickup of household hazardous waste (HHW) from residences citywide. A new service that will reduce illegal HHW disposal and improve the City’s recovery of unwanted chemicals out of the waste stream and homes.
The addition of residential HHW curbside supplements the existing City HHW facility at 2010 Conejo Center Drive, which offers free drop-off of HHW to Thousand Oaks residents and unincorporated county residents every Friday 9 am – 1 pm. Small businesses also use the facility 1-3 pm and pay for the cost of disposal further reducing the illegal disposal of toxic chemicals into the waste stream.
In November 2021 the City adopted a Water Shortage Contingency Ordinance and Resolution for a 15 percent voluntary water conservation level.
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±
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Simi Valley
Camarillo
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±
01 0.75 .5 3
Miles
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Camarillo
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100-Year Probabilistic
Earthquake Scenario
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Miles
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Earthquake Scenario
±
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Miles
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±
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Miles
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11. CITY OF VENTURA
11.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Daniel Wall, Emergency Services Manager
501 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001
Telephone: 805-223-1030
email: [email protected]
Barry Fisher, Deputy City Manager
501 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001
Telephone: 805-223-6873
Email: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 11-1.
Table 11-1. Local Mitigation Planning Team Members
Name Title
Peter Gilli Director, Community Development
Neda Zayer Deputy Director, Community Development
Jonathan Wood Permit Services Manager, Planning Development Phil Nelson Director, Public Works
Mary Joyce Ivers Deputy Director, Public Works
Jeff Hereford Principal Civil Engineer
Cody Stults Environmental
Susan Rungren General Manager Ventura Water
Linda Sumansky Director, Ventura Water Pure
Brett Reed Fire Marshal, Ventura Fire Department
11.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
11.2.1 Location and Features
The city of San Buenaventura is in Ventura County, California. The boundaries generally extend from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles along state route 101, the city, encompassing an area of 32.09 square miles. A California coastal community with its phenomenal climate, friendly people and spectacular coastline make Ventura a locale for those who appreciate and enjoy the outdoors. 1040
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11.2.2 History
Ventura is a coastal City, set against undeveloped hills and flanked by two free-flowing rivers, has been inhabited for thousands of years. Originally European explorers encountered the Chumash, while traveling along the Pacific coast. They witnessed the ocean navigation skill of the native people and their use of the abundant local resources from sea and land. In 1782, the eponymous Mission San Buenaventura was founded nearby, where it benefitted from the water of the Ventura River. The town grew around the mission compound and incorporated in 1866. The development of nearby oil fields began in the 1920s during which many designated landmark buildings were constructed. The mission and these buildings are at the center of a downtown that have become a cultural, retail, and residential district and visitor destination.
11.2.3 Governing Body Format
There are 7 members of the Ventura City Council, each serving a four-year term. Starting with the 2018 Election, four (4) Councilmembers were elected by Districts with the remaining three (3) Councilmembers elected by Districts in 2020. While elected by Districts, each member represents the interests of the City as a whole. The Ventura City Council assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; City Administration will oversee its implementation.
11.3 CURRENT TRENDS
11.3.1 Population
According to the California Department of Finance, the population of Ventura as of January 2020 was 106,276. Since 2010, the population has decreased at an average annual rate of 0.09 percent.
11.3.2 Development
Development trends in the City of Ventura are focused on infill development, versus new land/hillside development. The City is looking towards main corridors for increased density and mixed-use development to accommodate the balance of residential and commercial needs. Adaptative reuse of industrial properties is also being considered for last mile distribution centers. Increase housing demands with available property will likely result in more multi-family projects. More flexible zoning will increase commercial and industrial development.
Table 11-2 summarizes development trends in the period since the preparation of the previous hazard mitigation plan, as well as expected future development trends.
11.4 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. 1041
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Table 11-2. 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
If yes, describe land areas and dominant
uses.
A 25.37-acre property located at the western terminus of Thille Street, just east of the Highway 101/ Highway 126 interchange and 75-acre property adjacent to Valentine road.
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 Most of the redevelopment is occurring within the downtown area and the major corridors such as Main Street and Thompson Blvd. The projects are occurring on infill sites that are building multi-story mixed use or residential projects. Some of the development in the downtown area is close to fault lines. Most of the redevelopment areas are generally outside of the high fire 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 56 255 60 7 4
Multi-Family 31 59 11 14 36
Other (commercial, mixed use, etc.) 1 1 5 0 4
Total 88 315 76 21 44
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: 36
• Landslide: 12
• High Liquefaction Areas: 62
• Tsunami Inundation Area: 21
• Wildfire Risk Areas: 398
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.
Development trends in the City of Ventura are focused on infill development, (versus new land/hillside development). Looking towards main corridors for increased density and mixed-use development to accommodate to balance residential and commercial needs. Adaptative reuse of industrial properties for last mile distribution. Increase housing demands with available property will likely result in more multi-family projects.
More flexible zoning will increase commercial and industrial development.
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 11-3. • Development and permitting capabilities are presented in Table 11-4. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 11-5. 1042
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• An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 11-6. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 11-7. • Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance is presented in Table 11-8.
• Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 11-9. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 11-10.
Table 11-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements
Building Code Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Sec. 12.115.010, Adoption of California Building Code, 2019 Edition. (Ord. No. 2019-011, § 2, 10-7-19) Zoning Code Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Division 24 of the Municipal Code (Code 1971, updated numerous times, last updated Ord. No. 2020-021, § 1, 8-3-2020) Subdivisions Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Division 26 of the Municipal Code (Code 1971, § 8211 through 8231.18, updated numerous times, last updated Ord. No. 2015-006, 6-8-15)
Stormwater Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Chapter 8.600, Stormwater Quality Management Ordinance 99-1 adopted 1-11-99 Post-Disaster Recovery Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Emergency Management Sec. 2.370.080., Emergency response May 2021 Real Estate Disclosure Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Division 24 of the Municipal Code (Code 1971, updated numerous times, last updated Ord. No. 2020-021, § 1, 8-3-2020) Growth Management Yes No No Yes
Comment: Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources initiative adopted 1995. Sec. 24.550.010 (Code 1971, § 15.850.010) Site Plan Review Yes No No Yes
Comment: Division 24 of the Municipal Code (Code 1971, updated numerous times, last updated Ord. No. 2020-021, § 1, 8-3-2020) Environmental Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Sec. 2R.450.750 (Res. No. 2002-57, § 4, 9-9-02) Flood Damage Prevention Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Floodplain Regulations, Municipal Code Part 4 Chapter 12.430 ( Ord. No. 2021-001, § 1, 1-11-21 ) Emergency Management Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Emergency Management Sec. 2.370.080, Emergency response May 2021 Climate Change No No No Yes
Comment: None
Planning Documents
General Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Is the plan compliant with Assembly Bill 2140? No
Comment: Undergoing comprehensive General Plan that will bring the Plan into compliance with AB 2140 Capital Improvement Plan Yes No Yes Yes
How often is the plan updated? Annually
Comment: Current plan covers 6-year period from 2020-2026 1043
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Local
Authority
Other Jurisdiction
Authority
State
Mandated
Integration
Opportunity?
Disaster Debris Management Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: Ventura County Disaster Recovery Plan, Adopted by BOS in April 2019 Floodplain or Watershed Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The Ventura County Watershed Protection creates and maintains countywide plans Stormwater Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: The City of Ventura has joined other jurisdictions to form the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program and is named as a co-permittee under a revised countywide municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for stormwater discharges issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board in 2010 (Order R4-2010-0108) Urban Water Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: 2020 Urban Water Management Plan approved June 14, 2021 Habitat Conservation Plan Yes Yes No Yes
Comment: The city does not have an existing habitat plan Economic Development Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: Existing Gap plan developed 2018, funded Econ Dev plan request for proposals anticipated 2022 Spring Shoreline Management Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment: General Plan. Surfers Point Managed Retreat Project Chapter 24.310, Coastal Protection (CP) Overlay Zone Community Wildfire Protection Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Current effort to develop a plan due Jan 2022
Urban Forest Management Plan Yes No No Yes
Comment: City of San Buenaventura Master Tree Plan, November 9, 2020 Climate Action Plan Yes No No No
Comment: Preparation and adoption of a Climate Action Plan is part of the comprehensive General Plan update that is scheduled to be adopted in 2023.
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Emergency Operations Plan was published and approved May 10, 2021 Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) Yes No No Yes Comment: The city does not have a complete THIRA.
Post-Disaster Recovery Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Incorporated into the EOP May 2021
Continuity of Operations Plan Yes No Yes Yes
Comment: Incorporated into the EOP June 2021
Public Health Plan No Yes Yes Yes
Comment: County of Ventura Health Care Agency Public Health Emergency Response Plan (ERP), 2019 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 11-4. 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? Yes Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? No 1044
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Table 11-5. 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, Electrical Services fees for new construction 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 No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers Yes Table 11-6. 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 / Chief Building Official and Public Works / Principal Civil Engineer Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/ Principal Civil Engineer, Community Development/Planner/inspector Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/ Principal Civil Engineer, Community Development/Planner/inspector Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Finance / Finance Director Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Works/ Surveyor
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Finance and Technology Department GIS/ Senior GIS Analyst Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: City Manager’s Office, Emergency Services Manager Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: City Manager’s Office and Multiple other departments 1045
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Table 11-7. 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: On our website, there are references to the County OES website wherein centralized training and outreach can be found related to hazard mitigation education.
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: On our website, there are references to the County OES website wherein centralized training and outreach can be found related to hazard mitigation education.
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The city of Ventura is currently developing a CERT team Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: VCALERT, EVERBRIDGE, Email, Mail and Door Knocking Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: VCALERT, Emergency Notification System, VCSOES, WEA system Table 11-8. 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/Senior Engineer Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Yes What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? January 11, 2021 Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements? Meets When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact? 12-4-17 Thomas Fire
Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed? No
Are any Risk MAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? No If so, state what they are. FEMA has notified us that they will be studying the Ventura and Santa Clara River flooding
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 471 What is the insurance in force? $161.828,500
What is the premium in force? $374,421
How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction? 62 What were the total payments for losses? $660,191
a. According to FEMA statistics as of March 31, 2021
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Table 11-9. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 00611165042 N/A
DUNS # Yes 039974761 N/A
Community Rating System No N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule No N/A N/A Public Protection Yes ISO3 2019
Storm Ready No N/A N/A
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready Yes N/A 2012
Table 11-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratings
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Low Comment:
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 Medium Comment: City of Ventura has a current Greenhouse Gas inventory.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: Community Development/Public Works
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Medium Comment: Public Works / Environmental Sustainability—The City has partnerships with a number of regional organizations that support greenhouse gas reduction efforts, including the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, Clean Power Alliance, and TriCounty Regional Energy Network (3CRen). The City has also partnered with the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON), Surfrider and other organizations to complete the Surfers Point Managed Retreat Project.
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: Draft Energy Action Plan completed in July 2021 Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
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: Environmental Sustainability leads the effort on behalf of the city.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Low Comment: City of Ventura city council is supportive as well as local community-based organizations and environmental organizations.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment:
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Unsure Comment:
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratings
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Low Comment:
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: Residents are supportive of adaptation efforts, but when implementation become restrictive, they are reticent to advance the course of action.
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: The vulnerable populations within the city may not be able to relocate out of a flood-prone area (homeless encampments), but residents with more resources may be more able to rebuild, retrofit, or otherwise protect their home.
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: The City has water shortage surcharge rates in addition to the base water rates. These surcharges help to fund the water budget during drought stages.
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.
11.5 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.
11.5.1 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 Ventura: General Plan
• City of Ventura: Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
• Ventura County: Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan
11.5.2 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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• City of Ventura: General Plan—This comprehensive effort is underway and will be integrated into this effort to be compliant with AB2140.
• City of Ventura: Evacuation plan—This comprehensive effort is predicated on grant funds and will be initiated in FY20/21 and will encompass a multi-hazard perspective and routes with appropriate stakeholder/community input.
• Visit Ventura: Tourist and Visitor disaster plan—This effort will be a collaboration between the following: Visit Ventura, Chamber of Commerce, Hoteliers and City Emergency Management.
• City of Ventura: Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT)—This effort will be a collaboration between the following: CERT volunteers, City staff, community-based organizations, with the existing DRAFT 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.
11.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
11.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 11-11 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 11-11. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Wind Event N/A January 19, 2021 Strong surface high pressure in the Great Basin helped to generate a moderate Santa Ana wind event across Southern California.
Wildfire N/A 2020 Strong surface high pressure building in the Great Basin generated strong and gusty Santa Ana winds across sections of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
COVID-19 DR-4482 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.
Wildfire N/A 2019 Strong surface high pressure building in the Great Basin generated strong and gusty Santa Ana winds across sections of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
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. 1049
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
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.
Wildfires,
Flooding,
Mudflows, and
Debris Flows
DR-4353 December 4, 2017-
January 31, 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. North to northeast wind gusts up to 73 mph were reported. During this event, the Thomas Fire ignited across Ventura County, eventually spreading into Santa Barbara County.
The Thomas Fire burned 500+ homes in the City of Ventura and destroyed infrastructure including roads, utilities, and utility distribution networks including telecom.
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.
Severe Storm DR-1267 January 7 – 11, 2005 Flooding and debris flows Northridge
Earthquake
DR-1008 January 17 –
November 30, 1994
Power and communications disruptions, damage to structures
11.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 11-12 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 11-12. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Landslide 33 High
2 Earthquake 32 Medium
3 Severe Storm 24 Medium
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Flooding 18 Medium
6 Wildfire 18 Medium
7 Dam Failure 12 Low
8 Sea Level Rise 12 Low
9 Tsunami 10 Low
10 Drought 9 Low
11.6.3 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: 4 • 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—Ventura has several unreinforced masonry buildings and Soft Story buildings within the city limits. These buildings are subject to severe damage or structural collapse during a moderate to severe earthquake. • 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 including public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) 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. • Debris Flows—Following heavy rains and winter storms, substantial debris flows have occurred in the Santa Clara River, Ventura 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.
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• Liquefaction Potential—Nearly the entire City of Ventura 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 in the Santa Clara River and other undeveloped areas. During wildland fires, storms, and flooding these individuals are at great risk.
• Tsunami Awareness and Notification—Ventura has a large visitor and tourist population who may not be aware of the tsunami risk.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
11.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 11-13 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 11-13. Status of Previous Plan Actions
Removed;
Carried Over to Plan
Update
Action Item Completed
No Longer
Feasible
Check if
Yes
Action # in
Update
OA 4—Relocate or reinforce bike trails, parking lots and other beach access amenities away from the shoreline to restore the beach/shoreline in sea-level rise/coastal erosion areas.
VEN-1
Comment: The Surfers Point Managed Retreat Project Phase 1 has been completed. The Phase 2 design and permitting is nearly complete. The City is pursuing grants for construction. Seaside Wastewater Transfer Station relocation in exploratory phase.
OA 9—Identify potentially vulnerable public and private utility systems including electric, gas, oil, water, sewer and communication. Upgrade vulnerable systems to ensure the operation and timely restoration of essential systems to reasonable levels of service.
VEN-11
Comment: City of Ventura has multiple projects that meet criteria Southern California Edison has identified and is in the process of hardening their utility infrastructure. SoCalGas is also upgrading their facilities in the city. Water and Wastewater utilities are assessed through current Master Plan evaluations and projects developed for City CIP to address vulnerabilities.
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.
Comment: Due to staffing changes this action was not performed VEN-22
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. VEN-17
Comment: Due to limited funding this initiative was not completed.
11.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 11-14 lists the identified actions, which make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction. Table 11-15 identifies the priority for each action. Table 11-16 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
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Table 11-14. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action VEN-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 Public Works High Grant Funding-FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMA, HMGP)
Long Term
Action VEN-2—Incorporate consideration of the FEMA 100-year tide and sea level rise, and climate change-driven extreme storms, into land use planning, shoreline development and dredging. This includes new policies by local jurisdictions, and County and City actions regarding their General Plans, visit Ventura tourist plan, Climate-related Plans, and the development applications.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storm, Flooding, Sea Level Rise New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10,
15, 17, 19
Community
Development
Public Works Medium Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
Action VEN-3—Integrate the hazard mitigation plan into other plans, ordinances and programs that dictate land use decisions in the community, including Emergency Operations Plan, Community Climate Action plan, downtown specific plan, Citywide Evacuation Plan, General Plan, and ongoing plan maintenance
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought
New & Existing 1, 2, 10, 11, 12,
15, 16, 19
Community
Development
City Manager Low Staff Time, General Funds Ongoing
Action VEN-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, and provide public assistance/information on floodplain requirements and impacts.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storm, 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 VEN-5—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: Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Sea Level Rise, Drought New & Existing 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 19
Community
Development
(for the Climate
Action Plan)
Public Works
Ventura Water Medium Water and Sanitation Funds Short Term Action VEN-6—Advance long-term resilience to the population (including homeless individuals) to sea level rise and extreme storms for the communities and critical assets adjacent to San Buenaventura Beach, Santa Clara River, Ventura River, and nearby areas of the shoreline, as well as provide environmental, recreation, community/connectivity enhancements where possible.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 19
City Manager
office
Medium General Funds, Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Long Term
Action VEN-7—City Energy, Power, and Communication Systems Reliability. Ensure adequate emergency power and fuel at critical City facilities, including communications equipment, for continuity of government and services. Reliability will include but is not limited to purchasing stationary generators for critical facilities.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 7, 10, 19 City Manager Medium EMPG, DHS, Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP), CDBG
Mitigation, General Funds
Short Term
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Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action VEN-8—Identify appropriate facility/location for of the City’s Emergency Operations Center to ensure state of readiness and designate a back-up Emergency Operations Center and associated systems. This should include the rebuilding or replacement of the current facility to maintain the Emergency Operations Capacity.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 8, 12, 17, 19 City Manager N/A Low EMPG, DHS, BRIC, CDBG Mitigation, General Funds
Short Term
Action VEN-9—Consider participation in incentive-based programs such as Tree City, TsunamiReady, and StormReady.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Tsunami New 1, 2, 19 City Manager N/A Low Staff Time, General Funds Short Term Action VEN-10—Develop and implement a program to capture perishable data after significant events (e.g., high water marks, preliminary damage estimates, damage photos, snapshot in time status) to support future mitigation efforts including the implementation and maintenance of the hazard mitigation plan
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Tsunami New 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,
11, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19
City Manager NA Medium EM Budget, Staff Time Short Term Action VEN-11—Identify and upgrade potentially vulnerable public and private utility systems, including electric, gas, oil, sewer, and communication, to ensure the operation and timely restoration of essential systems to reasonable levels of service. Including equipment, and critical facilities, (e.g. pump stations, generators, tide gates, stream gages, open channel, and culvert/pipeline infrastructure), to Improve community resilience and response to emergencies.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Tsunami New & Existing 9, 10, 11, 13 Public Works NA Medium Grant Funding-FEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP), City Capital Project Funding
Long-term
Action VEN-12—Support green infrastructure projects that enhance resiliency to natural disasters and incorporate green design elements into hazard mitigation projects where feasible.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Sea Level Rise, Drought New & Existing 1, 5, 13, 14, 15,
17 Public Works N/A Medium DHS, EMPG, General Funds, Clean California, Grant Funding-FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short Term
Action VEN-13—CIP Complete construction and oversee ongoing operation, maintenance, and mitigation efforts for the Ventura Water Pure Program, which will result in the Identification of strategies to enhance potable reuse infrastructure planning/implementation.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 13,
15 Ventura Water Community
Development
Medium General Funds, Water Grants, Grant
Funding-FEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP)
Long term
Action VEN-14—CIP Complete permitting and construction of the Hall Canyon Channel, Drainage Basin Improvement Project, which will address storm-related flooding.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding New & Existing 6, 9, 10, 11, 13,
14, 15
Public Works N/A Medium General Funds, Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Long Term
Action VEN-15—CIP Emergency Egress. Main Street Bridge replacement project, Olivas Park drive extension and associated infrastructure. Existing bridge is not up to current seismic standards.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New & Existing 6, 9, 10, 11, 13,
14, 15
Public Works N/A High General Funds, Staff Time, Grant
Funding-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 Timeline
Action VEN-16—CIP Continue to Identify and plan upgrades to existing and potential water wells and resources.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought
New & Existing 3, 9, 10, 13 Ventura Water N/A High Water Grants, State Grants, General Funds, Grant Funding-FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Long Term
Action VEN-17—Develop a targeted wildfire awareness public information program for property owners, including managing potential fuel sources on their privately owned property. (e.g. Developing a program that assists elderly, disabled, or low-income property owners who lack the resources to remove flammable vegetation from around their homes) Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12 Fire Parks Medium General Funds, Clean California Grant Short Term Action VEN-18—Impose mitigation measures on developers. Increase efforts to reduce landslides and erosion in existing and future development through continuing education of design professionals on mitigation strategies. • Educating design professionals and developers on mitigation strategies for existing development in identified hazard areas. • Adopting codes and standards to limit new development in areas identified as high-risk for landslides or erosion.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Severe Storm, Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami New & Existing 16, 17, 19 Community
Development
Public Works Low Staff Time, General Funds, Grant
Funding-FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP)
Short Term
Action VEN-19—Mutual Aid, Participate in general mutual-aid agreements with adjoining jurisdictions for cooperative response to fires, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19 Fire N/A Low Staff Time Short Term Action VEN-20—Through the City’s Joint Powers Authority Fire/Rescue provider, the City of Ventura Fire Department, adopt the most current California codes and local regulations, conduct annual inspections of mandated occupies including multi-family dwellings (I.e. apartments, condos), hotels/motels, and schools to ensure compliance with fire/life safety and hazardous materials requirements, and including inspections of residential care facilities done as requested by of the Department of Social Services. Additionally, perform hazardous materials annual or three-year inspections of sites containing hazardous materials over specified thresholds as a Participating Agency in the California Unified Program Agency in compliance with applicable state laws.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 1, 2, 12, 16, 17,
19 Fire N/A High General Funds, Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP), DHS, Fire funds
Long Term
Action VEN-21—Retrofit Fire Facilities in accordance with identified gaps found in the Fire Department facilities Structural Analysis, which shows each City fire facility and its associated compliance-related deficits related to local regulations and industry standards.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami New & Existing 1, 2, 12, 16, 17,
19 Fire N/A High Fire Budget, General Fund, Grant
Funding-FEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP),
DHS grants
Short Term
Action VEN-22—Study the City’s existing infrastructure, identify sources of potential funding to upgrade its older facilities, Unreinforced masonry , and soft story building, and install new infrastructure to the latest seismic standards under its Seismic Improvement Plan including but not limited to unreinforced masonry buildings.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11,
19 Community
Development
Public Works High General Funds, Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP), DHS, Fire funds
Short Term
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Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timeline
Action VEN-23—Improve Tsunami Awareness and Notification capacity within population and visitors to the City of Ventura.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Tsunami
New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11,
19 City Manager High General Funds, Grant Funding-FEMA
HMA (BRIC, HMGP), DHS, Fire 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 11-15. 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
VEN-1 7 High High Yes Yes No Low Medium
VEN-2 9 Medium Medium Yes No No Medium Low
VEN-3 8 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VEN-4 13 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VEN-5 11 Medium Medium Yes No No Medium Low
VEN-6 11 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Low Medium
VEN-7 5 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
VEN-8 5 High Medium Yes Yes Yes Medium High
VEN-9 3 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VEN-10 13 Medium Medium Yes No No Medium Low
VEN-11 4 High Medium Yes Yes No Low Medium
VEN-12 6 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
VEN-13 7 High Medium Yes Yes No Low Medium
VEN-14 7 High Medium Yes Yes No Low Medium
VEN-15 7 High High Yes Yes No Low Medium
VEN-16 4 High High Yes Yes No Low Medium
VEN-17 6 Low Medium No Yes No Low Medium
VEN-18 3 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
VEN-19 6 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VEN-20 6 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
VEN-21 6 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
VEN-22 6 High High Yes Yes No Low High
VEN-23 3 High High Yes Yes No Low High
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Table 11-16. 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 VEN-18 VEN-1, 6, 11, 21 VEN-6, 18 VEN-7, 8, 19 VEN-16 VEN-3, 10 Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake VEN-1, 11, 15,
21, 22
VEN-23 VEN-7, 8, 19 VEN-16 VEN-3, 10, 22,
23 Severe Storms VEN-4, 18 VEN-1, 6, 11, 21 VEN-6, 18 VEN-12 VEN-7, 8, 19 VEN-14 VEN-12, 16 VEN-2, 3, 5, 9, 10 Severe
Weather
VEN-4, 18 VEN-1, 6, 11, 21 VEN-6, 18 VEN-12 VEN-7, 8, 19 VEN-14 VEN-12, 16 VEN-3, 5, 9, 10 Flooding VEN-4 VEN-1, 6, 11, 21 VEN-6, 18 VEN-12 VEN-7, 8, 19 VEN-14 VEN-12, 16 VEN-2, 3, 5, 9, 10 Wildfire VEN-20 VEN-1, 11, 21 VEN-17 VEN-12 VEN-7, 8, 19 VEN-12, 16 VEN-3, 5, 9, 10 Low-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure VEN-4 VEN-1, 11, 21 VEN-7, 8, 19 VEN-16 VEN-3, 10 Sea Level Rise VEN-4, 18 VEN-1, 6, 21 VEN-6, 18 VEN-12 VEN-12, 16 VEN-2, 3, 5 Tsunami VEN-4, 18 VEN-1, 6, 11, 21 VEN-6, 18, 23 VEN-7, 8, 19 VEN-13 VEN-3, 9, 10, 23 Drought VEN-12 VEN-12, 16 VEN-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.
11.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 11-17 lists public outreach activities in connection with this hazard mitigation plan update for this jurisdiction.
Table 11-17. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Social media link and website outreach for the public survey 9-28 118
11.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• City of San Buenaventura General Plan—The General plan is under revision and has been aligned to be compliant with AB2140.
• City of San Buenaventura Municipal Code—The municipal code was reviewed for the full capability assessment and for identifying opportunities for action plan integration. • Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance—The flood damage prevention ordinance was reviewed for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. 1057
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• Health and Safety Code Section 13146—Specifies the inspections the Fire Department is mandated by state law to perform annually.
• California Code of Regulations Title 27—Specifies hazardous materials regulations enforced by the Ventura Fire Department as a Participating Agency in the statewide Certified Unified Program.
• California Government Code 51179-82—Specifies fire defensible requirements around structures.
• California, Amending Division 12, Part 4, of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code, entitled “Floodplain Regulations” to comply with FEMA revisions to those regulations to meet the FEMA Model Ordinance in conjunction with the new California Coastal Analysis and Mapping Project that provides new maps for the coastal communities in Southern California that will be adopted by FEMA on January 29, 2021
• 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.
11.11 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY The City of Ventura will perform a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process to help the community understand the normal set of risks it faces. By identifying and prioritizing those threats, a community can then prioritize revisions and realignment of actions in this plan over time.
11.12 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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12. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
12.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Maggie Tougas, CSUCI Emergency Manager
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Telephone: 805-415-0020
e-mail Address: [email protected]
David Carlson
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Telephone: 805-437-8472
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 12-1.
Table 12-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Maggie Tougas Emergency Manager
Tom Hunt Assistant Vice President Facilities Services
Joyce Spencer Director, Environmental Health and Safety Wesley Cooper Senior Director, Facilities Services
Roxanne Coryell-Biegel Sustainability and Energy Manager Terry Tarr Assoc. Architect
Carlos Miranda Assoc. Director Information Security
Dave Carlson Planning Design & Construction
12.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
12.2.1 Overview
The California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is a public university in Ventura County, California. CSUCI opened in 2002 as the 23rd campus in the California State University system. CSUCI is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles near Camarillo, at the intersection of the Oxnard Plain and northernmost edge of the Santa Monica Mountains range. The Channel Islands are nearby where the university operates a scientific research station on Santa Rosa Island.
The campus is located about two miles south of the city of Camarillo, at the base of Long Grade Canyon. The school is set on rich agricultural land at the edge of the Oxnard Plain bordered by farms and nestled into the base of the Santa Monica Mountains. The flat site is marked by a lone peak called 1076
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Round Mountain (the Chumash name is Sathwiwa). The campus is situated on land historically inhabited by the Chumash.
The site was originally a state hospital and operated from 1936 to 1997. The state hospital was built in a remote area so roads were improved to provide for the campus traffic. The university developed a bus transit network to serve the campus with VISTA buses providing access to Gold Coast Transit in Oxnard and the Camarillo train station. After gaining official possession of the land in 1998, improvements began in 1999 on the 634-acre existing campus-style facility, primarily one to two-story buildings organized around three primary quads. In 2007, the campus acquired an additional 153 acres.
Many of the buildings are in the Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architectural styles, although there are a few “modern” buildings. The campus is split into two primary sections: North Quad and South Quad. In 2012, Del Norte and Madera halls were opened in the North Quad; some of the buildings in the North Quad are still uninhabited and unsafe due to age, which became CSU Channel Islands University Park located adjacent to the campus. The university is a Hispanic-serving institution.
Channel Islands offers 54 types of Bachelor’s degrees, 6 different graduate (Master’s) degrees, 19 teaching credentials, and an Ed.D degree. In the fall of 2018, the university enrolled the largest number of students in its history with 7,095 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Since its establishment, the university has awarded over 11,000 students with degrees.
CSUCI is the only four-year public university in Ventura County and in 2010 it received Hispanic Serving Institution status (HSI). The university achieved this status by moving past the threshold of having at least a 25 percent Hispanic student population. The Hispanic/Latino student population was 50% as of the fall of 2017.
Planning for the University began in 1965, when State Senator Robert J. Lagomarsino co-authored Senate Bill 288 calling for establishment of a four-year public college in Ventura County, and Governor Pat Brown signed a bill authorizing a study for a state college for the county. In 1974, Dr.
Joyce Kennedy established the UC/CSU Ventura Learning Center in Ventura as a partnership between UC Santa Barbara and California State University, Northridge. The Ventura Learning Center became the CSU Northridge Ventura Campus in 1988.
In 1996, J Handel began as the campus planning president to begin development of a public four-year university for the region. In 1997 the CSU Board of Trustees voted to accept the former Camarillo State hospital site for the purpose of transforming it into the CSU’s 23rd campus. At this time the hospital closed. In August 1999, the Ventura Learning Center moved to the Camarillo site as a CSU Northridge satellite facility.
In 2001, the CSU Board of Trustees appointed Richard R. Rush, Ph.D., as Founding President of California State University Channel Islands. While establishing the University structures, Dr. Rush has overseen and participated in the hiring of faculty and the university’s senior staff. On August 16, 2002, CSUCI opened to upper division transfer students and in the fall of 2003, accepted its first freshman class.
The CSUCI Campus President assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; Public Safety Staff will oversee its implementation.
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12.2.2 Service Area
The District service area covers 1.85 square miles serving a population of approximately 7,000 combined students, faculty, and staff.
12.2.3 Assets
Table 12-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 12-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
1,187 acres of land Unknown
Equipment
2014 Chevrolet Impala, 1417560 $40,150
2012 Ford Crown Victoria, 139072 $6,000
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1322719 $14,250
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1463257 $65,000
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1506693 $65,000
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1526913 $65,000
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1561135 $65,000
2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 1362925 $6,000
2018 Chevrolet Impala, 1551846 $48,550
2005 4 Seat GEMCart 1172160 $4,000
2014 Chevrolet 2500, 1417575 Admin EOC Parking $62,000
2016 Chevrolet Colorado, 14698 PSO $37,050
Critical Facilities (all default to 1 University Drive, Camarillo) Aliso Hall (Science/Lab), West of Central Mall $8,636,406 Anacapa Village (Student Housing A, B, C, Pool House), East of Petrero Road $28,350,319 Arroyo Hall (Gym) $6,121,457
Bell Tower Central (Education), West of South Quad $27,368,019 Bell Tower East (Office of Dean Pena), East of South Quad $7,276,728 Bell Tower West (Office of the Provost), West of South Quad $6,531,890 Broome Library (Library/Classrooms), East of Central Mall $60,337,738 Carden School, Camarillo Street Unknown
Central Plant (HVAC/Facilities), Rear of Ironwood Hall $2,778,517 Chaparral Hall (General) $813,354
CI Power (Cogen), South of Central Plant $15,905,657
Del Norte Hall (Fiscal Resources), South End of North Quad $27,651,627 El Dorado Hall (Recreation Center) $1,818,956
Ironwood Hall (Facilities Services), East of Central Plant $6,300,580 Islands Cafe (Food Service), North of Topanga Hall $3,172,669 Lindero Hall (Administration) $2,490,846
Malibu Hall (General) $4,769,335
Manzanita Hall (General) $1,636,032
Martin V. Smith Decision Center (Lecture Hall, Conference Rooms) $1,596,020 Modoc Hall (Science Labs, Classrooms) $880,258
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Asset Value
Napa Hall (Administrative Office) $5,055,083
Ojai Hall (Data/Tech/EOC), North of Bell Tower Unknown
OPC Shops (Corp Yard) $2,084,347
Placer Hall (General) $3,421,414
PD and Dispatch, Placer Hall Unknown
Sage Hall (General) $8,014,973
Santa Cruz Village (Student Housing D, E, F) West of South Quad $32,250,010 Santa Rosa Village (Student Housing), East of South Quad $60,122,800 Sierra Hall (Science/Lab), East of Central Mall $33,254,128 Solano Hall (HR/Employment), West of North Quad $5,427,456 Student Union (Food/Recreation), North of Bell Tower West $11,312,460 Topanga Hall (Art Studio) $2,548,247
Town Center (Housing/Food Service), East of Broome Library Unknown University Hall (Office of the President), North of Central Mall $6,027,735 Water Storage Tank, Channel Islands Drive/Camarillo Street Unknown Yuba Hall (Student Health Services), South of Rincon Drive Unknown Total: $383,955,061
12.3 CURRENT TRENDS
The campus is under continuing construction to accommodate the projected growth of the university.
While there are about 7,000 registered students, projected enrollment for the year 2025 is 15,000 fulltime students.
12.4 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 12-3.
An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 12-4.
An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 12-5.
An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 12-6.
Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 12-7.
The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 12-8. 1079
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Table 12-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Most Recent
Update Comment
Executive Order 987 2019 Building Operations and Maintenance California Building Code 2019 Building design standards Policy Number: FA.32.003 Strategic Risk Management 2019 Identifies and Assesses risks to the campus Communicable Disease Response Plan 2020 Addresses communicable disease management.
CSU Channel Islands Exterior Building Management Plan 2014 Exterior buildings management; stormwater management.
Executive Order 1039 2017 Policy on Occupational Safety Emergency Operations Plan 2018 Preparation, Response and Recovery.
Executive Order 1014 2017 Business Continuity Plan
Table 12-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants No
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes No
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 Table 12-5. 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: Facilities services, use consultants from Chancellor’s Office Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering consultants, Facilities Services Director. Enter Response Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Facilities Services, consultants.
Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Dept. of Business and Finance, Assistant Vice President Budget and Planning Surveyors No
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Facilities Services, Environmental Health and Safety Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Facilities Services, Environmental Health and Safety, CSUCI Faculty ESRM Emergency Manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Public Safety
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Academic Affairs
Other Yes
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Table 12-6. 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: COVID prevention and mitigation, Evacuation Plan Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for emergency preparedness activities 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: Public Safety Fair, Flood and Fire Prevention Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? No If yes, briefly describe: Informacast, CI Alert Notification Systems Table 12-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code No N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 796879943 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 Yes N/A September 19, 2019
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready No N/A N/A
Table 12-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: Climate change is taught in ESRM and biology classes, faculty have been doing research in climate change for a number of years, utilization of solar lighting, electric carts and buses, a climate change action plan is in process.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Medium Comment: Faculty and staff are conducting research and continue to monitor and address impacts Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment:
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: CI consistently conduits inventory for GH emissions . The CSU requires the campus to exceed California Green Building Code standards.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: Continued implementation of solar lighting, generators and batteries Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Medium Comment: CI holds meetings discussing climate issues once a month, conducts research with the National Park ‘Service and State parks, Dept. of Fish and Game
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Medium Comment: There is a system-wide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Currently working on a plan.
More classes will be offered on this subject in ESRM and biology.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Medium Comment: There is a system-wide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Currently working on a plan.
More classes will be offered on this subject in ESRM and biology.
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: We have no budget for this at CI.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment:
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: Conducted presentations on climate impact to faculty, staff and students Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment: N/A
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Unknown
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Unknown
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Unknown
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.
12.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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. 1082
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12.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• CSU Channel Islands Capital Improvement Plan, Facilities Plan—Incorporate new and updated hazards information relevant to the CSUCI Campus sand University Glen Neighborhood. 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.
• CSUCI Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), 2018 (pending approval)—Hazard Summary for the campus needs updating. Hazards referenced in the Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for more specific information.
• Wildfire Reduction and Preparedness Plan—Year round recommendations for defensible space remediation and smoke intrusion into campus buildings. • Capital Improvement Plan—The capital improvement plan includes projects that can help mitigate potential hazards.
• Exterior Building Management Plan—CSU Channel Islands property maintains a comprehensive exterior and hardscape management plan, using as a guideline, the standards developed by the US Green Building’s Council’s LEED program. The plan incorporates best management practices which significantly reduce the use of harmful chemicals, energy waste, water waste, air pollution, solid waste and/or chemical runoff as compared to traditional practices
12.5.2 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—Adopting a formal plan indicates the institution’s commitment to reducing its global warming impact. Since multiple facets of an institution’s operations can help reduce emissions, developing a climate action strategy can help an institution realize its sustainability goals as well as climate targets. Currently, the Campus is in the process of writing a Climate Action Plan.
• Capital Improvement Projects—Capital improvement project proposals may take into consideration hazard risks and provide mitigation recommendations as a means of evaluating project prioritization.
• Post-Disaster Recovery Plan—The campus addresses recovery and is part of the Ventura County Long Term Recovery Group and Ventura County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). The campus utilizes the specific goals, objectives and processes from the LongTerm Recovery Group and VC VOAD. The campus will also utilize particular aspects that are included in the Ventura County EOP.
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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.
12.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
12.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 12-9 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 12-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 January 20, 2020 and
continuing
The campus did not experience any property damages from COVID19 just emergency protective measures response related costs, telecommuting costs, testing, workplace safety inserts (plexiglass, HVAC upgrades) total approximately $5,000,000.00 Maria Fire FM-5302 November 1, 2019 Campus was not directly impacted by this fire, however, The Arc of Ventura County opened a community shelter at the Camarillo Community Center.
Hill/Woolsey Fire November 2018 Campus directly affected, Fire approached campus, campus impacted by smoke. Campus was closed for numerous days.
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 campus was only indirectly impacted by smoke, however, faculty, staff and students were unable to go to work or class due to the compromised 101 corridor in Montecito.
Flooding February 18, 2017 Localized flooding of the campus due to a severe storm closed the campus for several days.
Springs Fire FM-5024 May 2 – 11, 2013 24,251 acres burned; The campus was surrounded by fire, lots of smoke damage, melted cell towers and irrigation lines, one outbuilding destroyed and several buildings damaged. Campus was closed for numerous days.
Wildfires, Flooding,
Mudflows, and Debris
Flows; Springs Fire
December 14, 2014 Camarillo Springs near campus had a significant mudslide. Campus had moderate flooding on the roads in and out of campus.
Wildfires, Flooding,
Mudflows, and Debris
Flows
DR-1731 October 21 – March 31,
2008
Although Ventura County was impacted by the Ranch Fire, the campus was not directly impacted except for heavy smoke.
Shekell Fire FM-2681 December 3 – 6, 2006 This fire burned in Fillmore and Moorpark. The campus had no direct impacts from the fire only indirectly from smoke.
Day Fire FM-2677 September 25 – 30, 2006 The campus was not directly impacted except for heavy smoke.
Topanga Fire FM-2583 September 28 – October
10, 2005
The campus 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. The campus was affected due to road closures. 1084
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Severe Storms,
Flooding, Debris
Flows, and Mudslides
DR-1577 December 27, 2004 –
January 11, 2005
Water and mudslides damaged structures in the city.
Wildfires, Flooding,
Mudflow and Debris
Flow
DR-1498 October 21, 2003 –
March 31, 2004
The campus was not directly impacted from the fires in Piru and Fillmore except for heavy smoke
CSUCI opened in 2002. Therefore, damage prior to 2002 affected the area now known as CSUCI.
Severe Winter Storms
and Flooding
DR-1203 February 2 – April 30, 1998 Backed up storm drains caused flooding.
Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides,
Mud Flows
DR-1046 February 13 – April 19,
1995
Localized flooding and clogged storm drains.
Severe Winter Storms,
Flooding, Landslides,
Mud Flows
DR-1044 January 3 – February,
1995
Localized flooding and clogged storm drains.
Northridge Earthquake DR-1008 January 17 – November
30,1994
Structure and infrastructure damages.
Fires, Mud &
Landslides, Soil
Erosion, Flooding
DR-1005 October 26 – April 22, 1994 Multiple fires around Ventura County and subsequent flooding.
Smoke and flooding impacts
Severe Storm, Winter
Storm, Mud &
Landslides, Flooding
DR-979 January 5 – March 20,
1993
Localized street flooding.
Snow Storm, Heavy
Rain, High Winds,
Flooding, Mudslide
DR-935 February 10 – 19, 1992 City experienced localized street flooding.
Severe Freeze DR-894 December 19, 1990 –
January 3, 1991
Countywide damages.
Grass, Wildlands,
Forest Fires
DR-739 June 26 – July 19, 1985 Area was not directly impacted except for heavy smoke.
Coastal Storms,
Floods, Slides,
Tornadoes
DR-677 January 21 – March 30,
1983
Flooding
Severe Storms,
Mudslides, Flooding
DR-615 January 8, 1980 Flooding countywide.
12.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 12-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
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Table 12-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Earthquake 32 Medium
2 Severe Storms 24 Medium
2 Severe Weather 24 Medium
4 Dam Failure 22 Medium
5 Flooding 18 Medium
5 Landslide 18 Medium
7 Wildfire 12 Medium
8 Drought 9 Low
12.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
• Wildfire frequently affects the campus. Campus structures and communication towers have been burned or been damaged. Smoke damage is the most frequent event. • Flooding regularly occurs during periods of heavy rainfall. One campus dormitory regularly floods.
• Climate Change amplified in the future.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
12.7 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 12-11 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 12-12 identifies the priority for each action. Table 12-13 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 12-11. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets
Objectives
Met
Lead
Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CSU-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: Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Storms, Landslide Existing 9, 10, 11 Facilities
Services
High Staff Time, General Funds,
Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action CSU-2—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: All hazards
New & Existing 8, 19 Public
Safety
Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
Action CSU-3—Purchase solar back up batteries and solar panels to sustain adequate power in campus buildings.
Hazards Mitigated: All hazards
New & Existing 2, 6 Facilities
Services
Chancellor’s
Office
Medium 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
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CSU-4—Harden earthen dam by way of debris basin infrastructure and spillway located above University Glen community and student housing in Town Center.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Severe Storms
Existing 2, 9, 10, 11,
14, 15
Facilities
Services
High Staff Time, General Funds,
Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action CSU-5—Replace undersized reclaimed water lines to increase capacity, create sustainability and mitigate flooding.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Severe Weather, Drought
Existing 6, 9, 10, 11, 14 Facilities
Services
High Staff Time, General Funds,
Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short Term
Action CSU-6—Harden infrastructure of two bridges on campus. Bridges are compromised during storm events and rip rap is eroding at the base of the bridges.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Severe Weather
Existing 6, 9, 10, 11, 15 Facilities
Services
Medium Staff Time, General Funds,
Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short Term
Action CSU-7—Create and maintain defensible space around structures and other infrastructure to coordinate with existing Emergency Operations Plan actions.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 5, 6, 9 Facilities
Services
Cal Fire,
Chancellor’s
Office
Low Staff Time, General Funds,
Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP and
HMGP)
Short Term
Action CSU-8—Retrofit Modoc Hall by replacing windows with energy-efficient tempered glass that will not shatter during seismic activity or severe windstorms, and will reduce energy loss from heating and air conditioning.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Storms
Existing 6, 9, 11 Facilities
Services
High Staff Time, General Funds,
Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, 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 12-12. 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 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 2 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 2 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
4 6 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
5 5 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
6 5 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
7 3 High Low Yes Yes No Medium High
8 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
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Table 12-13. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake CSU-1, 8 CSU-2 CSU-3 CSU-3 CSU-2
Severe Storms CSU-1, 8 CSU-2 CSU-3 CSU-3 CSU-4 CSU-2
Severe Weather CSU-6 CSU-2 CSU-3, 5 CSU-3 CSU-5 CSU-5 CSU-2 Dam Failure CSU-2 CSU-3 CSU-3 CSU-2
Flooding CSU-1, 6 CSU-2 CSU-3, 5 CSU-3 CSU-4, 5 CSU-5 CSU-2 Landslide CSU-1 CSU-2 CSU-3 CSU-3 CSU-2
Wildfire CSU-2 CSU-3, 7 CSU-3 CSU-2, 7
Low-Risk Hazards
Drought CSU-2 CSU-3, 5 CSU-3 CSU-5 CSU-5 CSU-2
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 technical and administrative or financial capabilities, based on existing capabilities. The intent of this hazard mitigation plan is to expand the financial capability of the jurisdiction.
12.8 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 12-14 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 12-14. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
VC VOAD General Membership Meeting June 17, 2021 40
VC VOAD Executive Board Meeting June 9, 2021 7
VC VOAD General Membership Meeting September 16, 2021 50 Postings on Facebook, Twitter July 2021-September 2021 400+
12.9 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Executive Order 987, Building Operations and Maintenance—Reviewed for the capabilities assessment and action plan development.
• Policy Number: FA.32.003 Strategic Risk Management—Reviewed for the capabilities assessment.
• Communicable Disease Response Plan—Reviewed for the capabilities assessment. • CSU Channel Islands Exterior Building Management Plan—Reviewed for the capabilities assessment and action plan development.
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• Emergency Operations Plan—Reviewed for the capabilities assessment and action plan development.
• Executive Order, Business Continuity Plan—Reviewed for the capabilities 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.
• Ventura County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2015—The previous hazard mitigation plan was reviewed when developing mitigation actions.
• Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018—The state hazard mitigation plan was reviewed when developing mitigation actions.
12.10 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY • Workshops, training and education for the campus community. • Develop and strengthen a campus Hazard Mitigation Planning Team. • Hire a Risk Manager for the campus.
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13.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Daniel Cohen, Emergency Response
Coordinator
2100 E. Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Telephone: 805-579-7134
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Rob Peters, Manager of Operations and
Maintenance
2100 E. Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Telephone: 805-579-7136
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 13-1.
Table 13-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Daniel Cohen Emergency Response Coordinator
Rob Peters Manager of Operations and Maintenance
Kristine McCaffrey Manager of Engineering
Dan Drugan Manager of Resources
Sue Taylor Accounting Supervisor
Julio Reyes Operations Supervisor
13.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
13.2.1 Overview
The Calleguas Municipal Water District (Calleguas, District) was formed in 1953 as voters in southern Ventura County were faced with limited local water supplies, recurring droughts, and an expanding population and economy. In 1960, Calleguas joined the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) as a way of securing water from the state water system. The District’s mission is to provide its service area with a reliable supplemental supply of regional and locally developed water in an environmentally and economically responsible manner.
Calleguas is an independent special district with 70 employees who work in Administrative Services, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, and Resources divisions. The District operates on funding that comes primarily through operating revenues and water rates, and is supplemented by nonoperating revenues and investment earnings. 1090
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Calleguas is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors, which assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan. The General Manager will oversee the plan’s implementation.
13.2.2 Service Area
Calleguas is a wholesale water provider that imports and distributes water from Metropolitan through the State Water Project. A majority of the District’s water supply is treated at Metropolitan’s Jensen Treatment Facility in Granada Hills and conveyed into Calleguas’ distribution system. Calleguas does not deliver water directly to consumers, but serves high quality drinking water to 19 retail purveyors within its service area that then deliver water to residents and municipal and agricultural customers.
The District serves an area of approximately 366 square miles in southeast Ventura County and an estimated 635,000 residents, or roughly three quarters of Ventura County’s population. Communities served by Calleguas include the cities of Camarillo, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks; and the unincorporated areas of Bell Canyon, Camarillo Estates, Camarillo Heights, Lake Sherwood, Naval Base Ventura County, Oak Park, Santa Rosa Valley, and Somis.
Calleguas’ distribution system is made up of 140 miles of large diameter transmission pipelines, 12 potable water reservoirs, 6 potable water pump stations, 5 hydroelectric generators, 20 pressure regulating stations, and 91 service connections (turnouts). The District also owns and operates Lake Bard, an earthen open-surface reservoir, and associated water filtration plant, as well as an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) project with 18 ASR wells and an associated disinfection facility.
13.2.3 Assets
Table 13-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 13-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
887 acres Unknown
Equipment
Calleguas Conduit Surge Relief Facility $267,749
Conejo Generating Station $1,627,029
Conejo Mobile Standby Generators Unknown
Conejo Standby Generators $3,337,558
Crestview Interconnection $1,560,585
Distribution System Pipelines: 140 miles, various diameters (14”-78”) Unknown East Portal Standby Generator $71,822
Emergency Pipe Yard $1,759,356
Fairview Standby Generator Unknown
Grandsen Generating Station $1,166,850
Grandsen Standby Generators $2,908,577
Grandsen Surge Tank $612,825
Mesa Pressure Relief Station $2,187,000
Pressure Regulating Station 1 $35,034
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Asset Value
Pressure Regulating Station 1A $35,034
Pressure Regulating Station 2 $219,790
Pressure Regulating Station 3 $42,621
Pressure Regulating Station 4 $69,781
Pressure Regulating Station 5 $42,621
Pressure Regulating Station 6 $133,355
Pressure Regulating Station 6A $42,621
Pressure Regulating Station 7 $42,621
Pressure Regulating Station 8 $42,621
Pressure Regulating Station 9 $52,286
Reg Station 6 Standby Generator $9,965
Reg Station 9 Standby Generator Unknown
Santa Rosa Generating Station $952,557
Santa Susana Tunnel Unknown
Salinity Management Pipeline (SMP) Phase 1A $13,579,369 SMP Phase 1B $13,617,662
SMP Phase 1C $8,978,601
SMP Phase 1D $4,858,495
SMP Phase 1E $32,756,801
SMP Phase 2A $8,636,675
SMP Phase 2B $13,260,190
SMP Phase 2C $5,743,806
SMP Phase 2D $4,939,862
SMP Hueneme Outfall $21,352,277
Springville Flow Control Facility $1,440,415
Springville Generating Station $3,053,878
Springville Standby Generators Unknown
Vehicle Fleet Unknown
Well 1 $777,480
Well 2 $777,480
Well 3 $777,480
Well 4 $777,480
Well 5 $773,964
Well 6 $1,143,577
Well 7 $1,141,924
Well 8 $836,705
Well 9 $1,154,833
Well 10 $881,306
Well 11 $768,269
Well 12 $773,964
Well 13 $774,560
Well 14 $836,705
Well 15 $1,066,882
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Asset Value
Well 16 $1,066,883
Well 17 $806,428
Well 18 $814,091
Wellfield Standby Generators Unknown
Total: $165,388,300
Critical Facilities
Calleguas Administration Building $4,909,768
Conejo Pump Station $4,225,361
Conejo Reservoir Unknown
East Portal $3,513,041
Fairview Pump Station $1,584,922
Grandsen Pump Station 1 $5,344,699
Grandsen Pump Station 2 $2,486,828
Grimes Canyon Disinfection Facility $3,235,725
Lake Bard $2,795,730
Lake Bard Water Filtration Plant $14,377,027
Lake Sherwood Pump Station Unknown
Lake Sherwood Reservoir $1,503,910
Lindero Pump Station $2,526,679
Lindero Reservoir $3,198,563
Newbury Park Reservoir $1,900,000
SMP Control Tank $3,708,277
Springville Reservoir A $1,109,000
Springville Reservoir B $4,139,655
Thousand Oaks Reservoir $12,980,000
TOD Pump Station $2,064,923
West Portal Overflow Structure $1,463,000
Westlake Reservoir $12,745,905
Wood Ranch Dam Unknown
Total: $89,813,013
13.3 CURRENT TRENDS
When Calleguas joined Metropolitan in 1960, its service area was approximately 270 square miles. The Calleguas service area reached 366 square miles in 2010. Since 2000, the frequency and size of annexations into Calleguas’ service boundary have slowed considerably. Future annexations are anticipated to continue at a relatively small size and rate, and Calleguas has no plans to significantly expand its service area.
13.4 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. 1093
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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 13-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 13-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 13-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 13-6. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 13-7. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 13-8.
Table 13-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program Date of Most Recent Update Comment Capital Improvement Program 2021 Updated at least annually, covers a 5-year timeframe.
Emergency Action Plan & Inundation
Maps for Wood Ranch Dam
2020-21 Updated at least every 10 years in accordance with California Water Code 6160-6161.
Emergency Response Plan 2020 Updated regularly and self-certified with EPA at least every 5 years in accordance with America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018.
Master Plan 2017 Updated as needed.
Risk and Resilience Assessment 2020 Updated and self-certified with EPA every 5 years in accordance with America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018.
Urban Water Management Plan 2021 Updated every 5 years in accordance with the Urban Water Management Planning Act.
Water Supply Alternatives Study Ongoing Evaluation of potential approaches to meet water supply needs during a 6-month outage of imported water.
Table 13-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants No
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes No
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service No
If yes, specify: Calleguas does not directly provide water to homes or businesses, therefore customer user fees are not directly collected. User fees are collected by the District’s purveyors, which ultimately contribute to funding sources used by those purveyors to purchase water from Calleguas.
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
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Table 13-5. 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: This resource is available through contract support.
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering Department / Manager of Engineering, Project Managers, and Inspectors.
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering Department / Manager of Engineering, Project Managers, and Inspectors.
Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: This resource is available through contract support.
Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: This resource is available through contract support.
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Administrative Services Department / Information Technology Specialist.
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: This resource is available through contract support.
Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Operations & Maintenance Department / Emergency Response Coordinator.
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering Department / Manager of Engineering.
Procurement Services and Management Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Administrative Services Department, Operations & Maintenance Department / General Services Division.
Table 13-6. 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: Information is available regarding specific plans and capital projects that relate to specific hazard mitigation activities.
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Public education through social media is focused on drought mitigation and water conservation.
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: Calleguas organizes a banner distribution program and displays signage related to drought mitigation in coordination with water purveyors throughout Ventura County.
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Public warning notification procedures are established for potential safety incidents involving a dam breach or failure, as well as hazards not included in this HMP.
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Table 13-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code No N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 010726883 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
Table 13-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion Jurisdiction Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: Calleguas’ elected officials and managerial staff understand that climate change is real and requires planned actions to mitigate its impacts.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts High Comment: Calleguas regularly monitors climate change impacts on snowpack, water supply conditions, drought, and wildfires.
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities High Comment: Calleguas has organized and participated in plans and programs that assess mitigation strategies, in addition to utilizing contract support.
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: The Calleguas distribution system is primarily a gravity-fed system that generates more power than it uses on an annual basis.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts High Comment: Calleguas complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for projects, which includes an evaluation of climate impacts.
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks High Comment: Calleguas Directors and staff actively participate in multiple groups focused on addressing climate risks and impacts, including the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County and the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance.
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes High Comment: Processes in CEQA require climate change impacts to be considered.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts High Comment: Strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions have been identified and continue to be explored, including additional hydroelectric power generation, water use efficiency programs, and eventual transition of the District’s fleet to electric vehicles.
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts High
Comment: Calleguas actively participates in integrated water resource planning and local water resource development to increase local resilience and reduce reliability on imported water.
Champions for climate action in local government departments High Comment: Water resources personnel at Calleguas actively organize and coordinate water conservation efforts with local cities, utilities, special districts, and the public across Ventura County. 1096
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Criterion Jurisdiction Ratinga
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies High Comment: The District’s elected officials actively support strategies that direct preparedness and support measures that encourage adaptability to climate change impacts. Additionally, state and federal representatives serving regions in the District’s service area traditionally support legislation intended to mitigate impacts created by climate change.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation High Comment: Water use efficiency programs financially incentivize efforts to conserve water. Financial resources are also dedicated to capital improvement planning projects, such as development of local water resources and resiliency of water system components, that may be impacted by climate change.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted High Comment: Calleguas has jurisdiction over its water supply.
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: Public capacity is measured in accordance with municipalities and unincorporated areas of Ventura County located in the District’s service area.
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: Public capacity is measured in accordance with municipalities and unincorporated areas of Ventura County located in the District’s service area.
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Public capacity is measured in accordance with municipalities and unincorporated areas of Ventura County located in the District’s service area.
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Public capacity is measured in accordance with municipalities and unincorporated areas of Ventura County located in the District’s service area.
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Public capacity is measured in accordance with municipalities and unincorporated areas of Ventura County located in the District’s service area.
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.
13.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
13.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Capital Improvement Program—The Capital Improvement Program includes projects that can help mitigate potential hazards, as well as address the potential impacts of those hazards on operations and water supply. The District will act to ensure consistency between the HMP and 1097
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the current and future capital improvement program. The HMP 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.
• Emergency Response Plan—The Emergency Response Plan describes procedures and operations to be executed by Calleguas staff in the event of various types of disasters or emergency situations. Response procedures and action plans, specifically for natural hazards, incorporate mitigation planning efforts recognized in the HMP in order to minimize the impacts to District facilities, infrastructure, equipment, staff, and the public. • Master Plan—The Master Plan includes projects that can help address the potential impacts of hazards on operations and water supply. The District will act to ensure consistency between the HMP and the Master Plan.
• Risk and Resilience Assessment—The Risk and Resilience Assessment identifies and evaluates hazards that present the highest risk to the District’s infrastructure and measures the resiliency of the District’s system against those hazards, including natural hazards.
Countermeasures that mitigate impacts and vulnerabilities associated with high-risk hazards are evaluated, including potential mitigation actions that are also recognized and described in the HMP.
• Urban Water Management Plan—The Urban Water Management Plan outlines and assesses long-term water resource planning as local and state supplies continually experience highly variable hydrology and impacts of climate change. Water service reliability, water use efficiency efforts, and contingency planning aspects of the Urban Water Management Plan integrate the HMP by incorporating potential mitigation actions.
• Water Supply Alternatives Study—The Water Supply Alternatives Study includes projects that can help address the potential impacts of hazards on operations and water supply. The District will act to ensure consistency between the HMP and Water Supply Alternatives Study.
13.5.2 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:
• Business Continuity Plan—The District may assess its existing Business Continuity Plan to expand the plan and update it in accordance with the HMP. • Post-Disaster Recovery Plan—The District may consider preparing a Post-Disaster Recovery Plan that would emphasize the planning goals and strategies identified in the HMP during longterm recovery efforts. • Power Outage Response Plan—The District plans to develop an action plan specifically for responding to various types of power outages, including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and extended blackouts. This plan will incorporate mitigation objectives and other measures identified in the HMP.
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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.
13.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
13.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 13-9 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 13-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of
Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19
Pandemic
DR-4482 01/20/2020 Ongoing.
Easy Fire FM-5298 10/30/2019 The Easy Fire occurred just north of the District’s main facility, interrupting normal operations and requiring most staff to evacuate the property. Although no District facilities were directly impacted, the District’s water supply was used for firefighting efforts via distribution pipelines and aerial surface water dips in Lake Bard. 2018 Fires DR-4407 11/08/2018 The Hill and Woolsey Fires both occurred inside separate areas of the District’s service territory. Although no District facilities were directly impacted, the District’s water supply was used for firefighting efforts via distribution pipelines and aerial surface water dips in Lake Bard. Power outages caused by the fire also created operational challenges and complications.
Thomas
Fire
FM-5224 12/04/2017 District staff provided mutual aid and support to water agencies impacted by this fire, including staffing the water infrastructure liaison position in the County EOC.
Springs
Fire
FM-5024 05/02/2013 The District’s water supply was used for firefighting efforts.
Guiberson
Fire
FM-2839 09/22/2009 The District’s water supply was used for firefighting efforts.
Shekell Fire FM-2681 12/03/2006 The Shekell Fire burned through the District’s Wellfield facility but caused minimal damage to equipment and infrastructure. The District’s water supply was used for firefighting efforts.
Topanga
Fire
FM-2583 09/28/2005 The District’s water supply was used for firefighting efforts.
Severe
Storms
DR-1577 12/27/2004 $121,296.45
Simi Fire DR-1498 10/21/2003 The District’s water supply was used for firefighting efforts.
Northridge
Earthquake
DR-1008 01/17/1994 The District incurred multiple significant pipeline failures and suffered damages on other components related to the distribution system, reaching costs totaling several hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair or replace assets.
13.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 13-10 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 1099
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people, property, and district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 13-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Earthquake 32 High
1 Wildfire 32 High
3 Drought 31 High
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
4 Severe Storms 24 Medium
6 Dam Failure 21 Medium
7 Landslide 18 Medium
8 Flooding 15 Low
9 Sea Level Rise 2 Low
9 Tsunami 2 Low
13.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
• Strong to severe ground shaking and liquefaction produced by an earthquake on one of many nearby faults could result in significant simultaneous damages to several assets and critical facilities across the District’s service area.
• Numerous District assets and critical facilities are located in a very high wildfire severity zone, including multiple pump stations, reservoirs, and water treatment facilities containing hazardous materials.
• Long-term statewide and regional drought could impact the District’s imported water supply and strain local water resources and emergency reserves.
• The Santa Susana Tunnel conveys imported water from Metropolitan Water District into the Calleguas distribution system. An impact to the tunnel caused by an earthquake or other natural hazard could completely cut off imported water until the tunnel is repaired or temporary infrastructure is installed.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
13.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 13-11 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. 1100
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Table 13-11. 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 9—Identify potentially vulnerable public and private utility systems including electric, gas, oil, water, sewer and communication. Upgrade vulnerable systems to ensure the operation and timely restoration of essential systems to reasonable levels of service.
CAL-6
Comment: Although Calleguas has completed several projects to mitigate earthquake hazards, this action item is evergreen and will always remain relevant to Calleguas.
OA 16—Implement landslide stabilization and/or protection measures. Stabilization measures include grading the unstable portion of the slope to a lower gradient, construction of rock buttresses and retaining walls, and drainage improvements.
Protection measures include containment and/or diversion of the moving debris, such as walls, berms, ditches and catchment basins.
CAL-7
Comment: Calleguas has completed several efforts to mitigate hazards related to erosion and drainage. However, this action item will always remain relevant to Calleguas.
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.
CAL-8
Comment: Calleguas maintains a brush clearing and defensible space program to mitigate wildfire risks. These mitigation efforts are completed regularly and will always remain relevant to Calleguas.
13.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 13-12 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 13-13 identifies the priority for each action. Table 13-14 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 13-12. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets
Objectives
Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CAL-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: Earthquake, Wildfire, Dam Failure, Landslide, Flooding Existing 2, 6, 9, 18 Calleguas MWD Various TBD CIP Funds, HMGP/BRIC Grant Funding
Long-term
Action CAL-2—Improve imported water supply reliability by seismically upgrading Calleguas’ Santa Susana Tunnel, which was constructed in the early 1960s.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 2, 6, 9, 18 Calleguas MWD N/A $4M CIP Funds, HMGP/BRIC Grant Funding
Long-term
CAL-3—Improve water supply reliability and reduce risk of critical pipeline failure during an earthquake by rehabilitating and/or strengthening segments of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) in the District’s distribution system that are vulnerable to “broken back” failures.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 2, 6, 9, 18 Calleguas MWD N/A $10M CIP Funds, HMGP/BRIC Grant Funding
Short and
long-term
(phased project)
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets
Objectives
Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CAL-4—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: All Hazards
New/Existing 1, 4, 6, 8, 19 Calleguas MWD N/A Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action CAL-5—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power as listed below.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Wildfire, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Dam Failure, Landslide, Flooding Existing, Lindero
Pump Station
2, 6, 18 Calleguas MWD N/A $1.3M CIP Funds, BRIC Grant Funding (pending)
Short-term
Existing, Lake
Sherwood Pump
Station
2, 6, 18 Calleguas MWD N/A $340,000 CIP Funds,
HMGP/BRIC Grant Funding
Short-term
Action CAL-6—Identify potentially vulnerable public water utility systems. Upgrade vulnerable systems under the District’s authority to ensure the operation and timely restoration of essential systems to reasonable levels of service.
Hazards Mitigated: All Hazards
New/Existing 2, 6, 9 Calleguas MWD N/A Medium General Funds, HMGP/BRIC Grant Funding
Ongoing
Action CAL-7—Implement landslide stabilization and/or protection measures. Stabilization measures include grading the unstable portion of the slope to a lower gradient, construction of rock buttresses and retaining walls, and drainage improvements. Protection measures include containment and/or diversion of the moving debris, such as walls, berms, ditches and catchment basins.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide
New/Existing 2, 6, 9 Calleguas MWD N/A Medium CIP Funds, HMGP/BRIC Grant Funding
Ongoing
Action CAL-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 Ventura County Fire Protection District Action VFP-6) Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
Existing 5, 13, 14 Calleguas MWD N/A Low General Funds, HMGP/BRIC Grant Funding
Ongoing
Action CAL-9—Implement projects to help address water supply needs during a 6-month imported water outage.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Drought
New 2, 6, 18 Calleguas MWD Various TBD CIP Funds, IRWM/HMGP/ BRIC Grant Funding
Long-term
Action CAL-10—The Las Virgenes-Calleguas Interconnection is a cost-effective, mutually beneficial pipeline that can deliver water between agencies if one were to experience a complete or partial water supply interruption that did not significantly affect the other agency.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New 2, 3, 6, 8, 18 Calleguas MWD Las Virgenes
Municipal Water
District
$30M CIP Funds, Proposition 1 IRWM
Grant Funding
Short-term
Action CAL-11—The Calleguas-Ventura Interconnection is a cost-effective, mutually beneficial pipeline that will be utilized to improve water system reliability for both agencies during water supply shortages that may not significantly affect both jurisdictions at the same time.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Drought
New 2, 3, 6, 8, 18 Calleguas MWD City of Ventura $21M CIP Funds, IRWM/HMGP/ BRIC Grant Funding
Short-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets
Objectives
Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CAL-12—The Crestview Well No.8 project involves construction and installation of a new groundwater well, associated components and system connections necessary to deliver water from Crestview Mutual Water Company to Calleguas during an imported water outage.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New 2, 6, 8, 18 Crestview
Mutual Water
Company
Calleguas MWD $2.4M CIP Funds Short-term
Action CAL-13—Lake Bard Pump Station will enable the treatment of approximately 30% of water in Lake Bard that cannot currently be treated by the Lake Bard Water Filtration Plant due to insufficient hydraulic head by pumping that water through the treatment process.
This water would likely only need to be treated during a major imported water outage, which could be caused by an earthquake.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New 2, 6, 18 Calleguas MWD N/A $6M CIP Funds Short-term Action CAL-14—Fairview Well Rehabilitation will help the District meet demands during imported water outages by rehabilitating and performing upgrades on system components to enable operation of Fairview Well, an aquifer storage and recovery well that has not operated since 1998.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New 2, 6, 18 Calleguas MWD N/A $2M CIP Funds, HMGP/BRIC Grant Funding
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 13-13. 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
CAL-1 4 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
CAL-2 4 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
CAL-3 4 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
CAL-4 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
CAL-5 3 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
CAL-6 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
CAL-7 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
CAL-8 3 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
CAL-9 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
CAL-10 5 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
CAL-11 5 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
CAL-12 4 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
CAL-13 3 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
CAL-14 3 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
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Table 13-14. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Earthquake CAL-9 CAL-1, 2, 3, 9 CAL-4 CAL-5, 6 CAL-1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
CAL-4, 6, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14
Wildfire CAL-8 CAL-1, 8 CAL-4 CAL-8 CAL-5, 6, 8 CAL-1 CAL-4, 6, 8 Drought CAL-9 CAL-4 CAL-9, 11 CAL-9, 11 CAL-4, 6, 9, 11 Medium-Risk Hazards
Severe Weather CAL-4 CAL-5, 6 CAL-4, 6
Severe Storms CAL-4 CAL-5, 6 CAL-4, 6
Dam Failure CAL-1 CAL-4 CAL-5, 6 CAL-1 CAL-4, 6
Landslide CAL-1, 7 CAL-4 CAL-7 CAL-5, 6 CAL-1, 7 CAL-4, 6, 7 Low-Risk Hazards
Flooding CAL-1 CAL-5, 6 CAL-1 CAL-4, 6
Sea Level Rise CAL-4, 6
Tsunami CAL-4, 6
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.
13.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 13-15 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 13-15. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of
People Involved
Calleguas board resolution calling for water conservation to reduce demand by 15% 11/17/2021 15 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (to shift-off state water project supplies), Metropolitan, Las Virgenes, and Calleguas drought press release 10/05/2021 15
Calleguas social media blast promoting public participation in the multi-hazard mitigation plan update
08/02/2021 N/A
Calleguas board adoption of stage 2 drought condition 08/18/2021 15 Calleguas board adoption of stage 4 drought condition—implementation of mandatory conservation
04/15/2015 15
Calleguas board resolution calling for increased water use efficiency 02/05/2014 25
13.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
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potential mitigation projects. The Capital Improvement Program was used as a source of information while preparing this annex.
• Emergency Response Plan—The District’s Emergency Response Plan provides response procedures to various emergency incidents, including natural disasters. Several emergency response procedures and operations are intended to mitigate impacts of the incident. This information was reviewed and supported the development of this annex. • Master Plan—The District’s Master Plan includes projects that could mitigate the impacts of natural hazards on the water supply and distribution system. This information was referenced during the development of this annex.
• Risk and Resilience Assessment—The Risk and Resilience Assessment identifies the natural hazards that pose the largest risk to the District’s water supply and infrastructure. Additionally, potential countermeasures to prevent or mitigate risks are included in the assessment. These aspects of the Risk and Resilience Assessment supported the development of this annex. • Urban Water Management Plan—The Urban Water Management Plan provides information on water supplies, demands, and strategies to conserve water and mitigate impacts from natural hazards that could impact the distribution system. Information from the Urban Water Management Plan was utilized to support this annex.
• Water Supply Alternatives Study—The Water Supply Alternatives Study focuses on potential projects that could improve the District’s water supply portfolio and ultimately increase local resiliency. Ideas in the Water Supply Alternatives Study were used to assist in the creation of this annex.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• California State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP)—The 2018 SHMP was referenced in order to understand the state’s focus, objectives, and strategies related to hazard mitigation. The SHMP also includes an overview of disaster history, statewide risks, successful mitigation actions, and best practices.
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit—The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
• Integrated Water Resources Plan (IRP) developed by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California—The 2020 IRP was prepared in concert with Metropolitan’s Urban Water Management Plan and addresses the complexity of developing, maintaining, and delivering water to meet changing demands in face of uncertainties that the Southern California region faces. Climate change experts were consulted throughout the creation of the 2020 IRP, which creates multiple scenarios that could foreseeably occur due to climate change and other factors affecting water resources and demands. The IRP was referenced during development of this annex.
• Projected Changes in Ventura County Climate—The 2019 climate change report directed by the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County projects local climate change impacts from 2021- 2040. Climate factors that were assessed include projected changes in temperature, projected changes in precipitation, projected changes in evaporative demand, and considerations regarding atmospheric rivers, projected snowpack, drought, and wildfire. Calleguas participated in the development of the 2019 report as a wholesale water agency, and referenced the report during the development of this annex in the HMP.
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• Ventura County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)—The Ventura County EOP identifies countywide procedures for response to a largescale disaster or emergency incident. The County EOP was used as a resource throughout preparation of this annex. • Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan (WSDM Plan)—Metropolitan Water District’s WSDM Plan provides principles, goals, and potential actions to manage various water supply conditions. The WSDM Plan was used as a supporting document during development of this annex.
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14. CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
14.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Julia Aranda, PE, Engineering Manager
1055 Ventura Avenue
Oak View, California 93022
Telephone: 805-649-2251 x107
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Greg Romey, Safety Officer
1055 Ventura Avenue
Oak View, California 93022
Telephone: 805-649-2251 x125
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 14-1.
Table 14-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Julia Aranda Engineering Manager
Greg Romey Safety Officer
Kelley Dyer Assistant General Manager
14.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
14.2.1 Overview
The Casitas Municipal Water District was formed in 1952 (as the Ventura River Municipal Water District). In 1956, the Ventura River Project was authorized by Congress, which included the Robles Diversion facility on the Ventura River, the Robles Canal, and the Casitas Dam. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. Funding is primarily from water rates and revenue bonds.
The Casitas Board of Directors assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; Casitas Municipal Water District will oversee its implementation.
14.2.2 Service Area
Casitas provides wholesale and retail water service to western Ventura County and is governed by a five-member elected Board of Directors. Communities served include the City of Ojai, Upper Ojai, the Ventura River Valley area, the City of Ventura (west of Mills Road) and the beach communities of Solimar, La Conchita, and Rincon. Originally named the Ventura River Municipal Water District in 1952, 1108
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Casitas was formed to provide supplemental water to the agricultural communities in its service area.
The service area also includes residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Wholesale customers include the City of Ventura and several special districts and mutual water companies. Casitas has 60 full-time employees, not including those employed at the Lake Casitas Recreation Area.
Casitas’ service area covers 136 square miles of land (177 square miles including ocean area). As of December 31, 2020, Casitas had 6,130 service connections. In 2017, Casitas acquired the Ojai Water System from Golden State Water Company (GSWC); this did not increase the service area as GSWC was a wholesale customer of Casitas.
14.2.3 Assets
Table 14-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value. Many of the District’s facilities are on land owned by the United States of America as they were acquired by the US Bureau of Reclamation; these parcels are not included in the table. Casitas operates and maintains the facilities (tanks, pump plants, etc.) on this land.
Table 14-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
98.28 acres of land ($750,000/acre) $73,710,000
Equipment
163.52 miles of pipeline ($1.25M/mile) $204,400,000
28.19 million gallons of storage tanks ($3/gal) $84,570,000 16 pump plants (PP) (75,075 gpm total capacity x $1,000 per gpm) $75,075,000 Generators $972,000
Vehicles/Heavy Equipment $3,000,000
Total: $441,727,000
Critical Facilities
Avenue No. 1 PP $17,950,000
Gardens PP $80,000
Avenue No. 2 PP $18,800,000
Fairview PP $4,670,000
4M PP $5,300,000
Grand Avenue PP $1,120,000
Upper Ojai PP $4,850,000
3M PP $1,425,000
Ojai Valley PP $10,800,000
Rincon PP $5,150,000
Fortress PP $400,000
San Antonio PP $3,000,000
Signal PP $200,000
Arbolada PP $390,000
Valley View PP $700,000
Heidelberger PP $240,000
Oak View Tank $21,000,000
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Asset Value
Gardens Tank $33,000
Villanova Tank $19,500,000
Fairview Tank $6,000,000
4M Tank $6,000,000
Upper Ojai Tank $5,400,000
3M Tank $3,000,000
Ojai East Tank $9,000,000
Rincon Control Tank $750,000
Rincon Balancing Tank $7,500,000
Fortress $405,000
San Antonio Forebay $1,500,000
Signal Tank $900,000
Arbolada Tank $3,000,000
Running Ridge Tank $282,000
Heidelberger Tank $300,000
Marion Walker Water Treatment Facility $15,000,000
San Antonio Wellfield Treatment Facility $5,000,000
District Office $5,000,000
Robles Diversion and Fish Passage Facility $20,000,000
San Antonio Plant Generator (500 kW) $500,000
Marion Walker Water Treatment Plan Generator (350 kW) $350,000 Robles Diversion Facility Generator (60 kW) $60,000
Heidelberger PP Booster Generator (37 kW) $37,000
Signal PP Booster Generator (25 kW) $25,000
Vehicles and Heavy Equipment $3,000,000
Total: $208,617,000
14.3 CURRENT TRENDS
Population is not expected to significantly increase over the next ten years and the District has no plans to expand its service area.
14.4 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. 1110
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The findings of the assessment are presented as follows:
• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 14-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 14-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 14-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 14-6. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 14-7. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 14-8.
Table 14-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Date of Most
Recent Update Comment
Emergency Action Plan 2021 Prepared by USBR for Casitas Dam Standard Specifications and Details 2021 Prepared by District Emergency Response Plan 2021 Prepared by District
Standard Operating Procedures 2007 Prepared by USBR for Casitas Dam 10 Year Capital Improvement Program 2021 Updated annually by District Table 14-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants No
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
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 No Table 14-5. 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: Engineering/Manager
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering/Manager
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering/Manager
Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes
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Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
If Yes, Department /Position: Administration/Chief Financial Officer Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Through Contract
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering/GIS Technician Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering/Manager
Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Management/General Manager Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Through Contract
Other Yes (Operations and
Maintenance/Manager)
Table 14-6. 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: Casitas uses our website to post emergency information related to interruptions in service caused by disasters.
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? No Table 14-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code No N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 072927973 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 14-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion Jurisdiction Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: Casitas understands climate change impacts on local, regional, and Statewide water supplies Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts High Comment: Casitas monitors local surface water flows, evaporation rates, and water demands regularly Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Medium Comment: Casitas engages consultants for assistance with water supply alternatives as needed Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: Casitas staff has this capacity
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: Casitas manages its own capital planning; Casitas does not have jurisdiction over land use Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Medium Comment: Casitas participates in Upper Ventura River Groundwater Agency, Ojai GMA, and Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes High Comment: The Board of Directors considers climate change impacts during environmental review of projects under their jurisdiction.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment: GGs have not been a priority for Casitas
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: Casitas uses its Water Efficiency Allocation Program to implement water conservation requirements based on lake level Champions for climate action in local government departments Medium Comment: The Board participates in regional organizations advocating groundwater management, drought mitigation, and water resources.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Medium Comment: Casitas’ Board considers climate change in planning efforts.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment: Casitas’ funds for capital projects are limited Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted High Comment: Casitas is a wholesale and retail agency. The Water Efficiency Allocation Program allows Casitas to impose conservation and penalties.
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: Residents seem to be informed of climate change and impacts to water supply Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts High
Comment: Residents are very vocal about the need for additional water supplies Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts High Comment: The majority of customers have surpassed conservation goals Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Agricultural customers may have difficulty adapting to climate change impacts to water supply 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. 1113
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14.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
14.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)—Mitigation projects are identified and included in the 10-year CIP. Funding may not be available each year to implement mitigation. • Emergency Response Plan (ERP)—Casitas’ ERP identifies all vulnerable facilities and includes response actions to hazards such as earthquake, wildfire, etc. • Emergency Action Plan (EAP)—The EAP prepared by the US Bureau of Reclamation is updated annually and exercises are held on a regular basis with local emergency response agencies.
• Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)—The UWMP describes the District’s water supplies and demands, and identifies water supply projects to mitigate drought • Water Efficiency Allocation Program—The Water Efficiency Allocation Program includes implementation of water conservation goals depending on the level of Lake Casitas to assist with drought mitigation.
14.5.2 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:
• 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 District does not have a recovery plan and intends to develop one as a mitigation planning action during the next five years. The plan will build on the mitigation goals and objectives identified in the mitigation plan.
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14.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
14.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 14-9 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 14-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
California COVID-19 4482 2020 Ongoing
Thomas Fire FM-5224 2017 $692,821
Severe Storms, Flooding, Debris Flows, and Mudslides DR-1577 2005 $454,822 Severe Winter Storms and Flooding DR-1203 1998 $200,493 Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows DR-1044 1995 $298,414 Grass, Wildlands, Forest Fires DR-739 1985 $43,230
Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides, Tornadoes DR-677 1983 $211,950 Severe Storms, Mudslides, Flooding DR-615 1980 $186,619 Coastal Storms, Mudslides, Flooding DR-547 1978 $1,078,867 Severe Storms, High Tides, Flooding DR-364 1973 $97,341 Severe Storms, Flooding DR-253 1969 $245,005
14.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 14-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 14-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Landslide 39 High
2 Severe Storms 35 High
3 Earthquake 32 High
4 Drought 30 High
4 Severe Weather 30 High
6 Wildfire 24 Medium
7 Flooding 18 Medium
8 Dam Failure 12 Low
9 Sea Level Rise 8 Low
10 Tsunami 7 Low
To develop the Risk Ranking Score for Casitas, first the scores for each category for City of Ojai, City of Ventura, and Unincorporated Ventura County were averaged. Next, for categories for which Casitas has specific experience and damages, the scores were adjusted to be more representative for Casitas’ 1115
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service area and facilities. This specifically applies to the scores for Dam Failure, Drought, Severe Storms, and Severe Weather for the following reasons:
• Dam Failure—The average score was 16 and was adjusted to 12. Casitas Dam is owned by the US Bureau of Reclamation. The original dam was constructed in 1959 and a seismic stability berm was constructed in 1998. The dam is monitored regularly and has an extremely low chance of failure.
• Drought—The average score was 9 and was adjusted to 30. Casitas is particularly vulnerable to drought as all water sources are local and dependent on weather. As of October 25, 2021, Lake Casitas is at 33% capacity. If no inflows are received, this represents approximately five years of supply for customer demands. Casitas is currently in Stage 3 of its Water Efficiency Allocation Program and will reevaluate this stage after the 2021/22 winter season. In the event lake capacity is reduced to 30% or less, Casitas would implement Stage 4 of the Water Efficiency Allocation Program.
• Severe Storms—The average score was 24 and was adjusted to 35. Due to the topography and geographic location of District facilities, specifically pipelines in canyons and the Robles Diversion Facility adjacent to the Ventura River, damage from severe storms has been significant.
• Severe Weather—The average score was 24 and was adjusted to 30. Severe rain causes erosion and landslides where District pipelines are located. Severe hot weather increases evaporation at Lake Casitas as well as customer water demands.
14.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
• Over the past 60 years, the Rincon 2(M) Main, an 18-inch pipeline through mountainous terrain serving the coastal communities, has been washed out by severe storms/landslides, requiring multiple replacement and relocation projects.
• The District’s Marion Walker Pressure Filtration Plant, Administration Building/Operations Center and 19 water storage tanks are in need of seismic assessment and potential retrofits. • Lake Casitas relies on local water sources and is at 33% capacity as of October 2021. The ongoing drought has strained both surface water diversions and groundwater supplies. • The Robles Diversion Facility has required several rehabilitation projects due to severe flooding along the Ventura River in 1969, 1973, 1978, 1980, 1995, and 1998 and was damaged in the Thomas Fire.
• The Thomas Fire impacted multiple District facilities resulting in a nearly $700,000 FEMA claim.
Rented mobile generators were used to power pump plants when electrical lines burned. • The Marion Walker Pressure Filtration Plant, located at the base of Casitas Dam, is at risk of flooding from Coyote Creek, which would impact potable water treatment to all 65,000 District customers.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
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14.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 14-11 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 14-11. 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
CMWD-3—Replace and relocate pipes in vulnerable areas. CAS-1 Comment: Rincon Main at Ayers Creek relocated in 2020. Additional vulnerable pipelines remain.
CMWD-4—Seismic retrofit of Ojai East and Rincon Control Reservoirs. CAS-4 Comment: Incomplete pending completion of Casitas Master Plan.
14.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 14-12 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 14-13 identifies the priority for each action. Table 14-14 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 14-12. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets
Objectives
Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CAS-1—Replace and relocate pipes in vulnerable areas. (previously CMWD-3) Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Severe Storms, Severe Weather Existing 9, 10, 11 Casitas Municipal
Water District
NA High Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMA, HMGP), General Funds
Short-term
Action CAS-2—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Severe Storms, Earthquake, Drought, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami
New & Existing 2, 7, 8, 11, 18,
19 County of Ventura Casitas
Municipal
Water
District
Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
Action CAS-3—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including Administration Building/Operations Center and pump plants
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Severe Weather, Wildfire Existing 2, 6 Casitas Municipal
Water District
NA Medium Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMA, HMGP), General Funds
Short-term
Action CAS-4—Seismic evaluation and potential retrofit of Marion Walker Pressure Filtration Plant, Administration Building/Operations Center, District reservoirs (previously CMWD-4 Seismic Retrofit of Ojai East and Rincon Control Reservoirs) Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
Existing 2, 6, 9, 18 Casitas Municipal
Water District
NA High Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMA, HMGP), 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 CAS-5—Ventura-Santa Barbara Counties Intertie which will allow Casitas access to 2,000 acre-feet per year of its State Water Project allocation (through facilities owned and operated by Carpinteria Valley Water District) and provides a means to supply water across County lines in the event of an emergency in the event of a supply interruption that did not significantly affect the other agency.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought, Wildfire, Landslide
New 2, 6, 8, 18 Casitas Municipal
Water District
NA High Grant Funding (USBR, DWR), General
Funds
Short-term
Action CAS-6—Marion Walker Pressure Filtration Plant Flood Protection Hazards Mitigated: Flood, Severe Storms
Existing 2, 6, 9, 18 Casitas Municipal
Water District
NA High Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMA, HMGP), General Funds
Short-term
Action CAS-7—Lake Casitas Recreation Area Vegetation Management Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
Existing 5, 13, 14, 18 Casitas Municipal
Water District
US Bureau
of
Reclamatio
n
Medium Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMAP and HMGP), General Funds
Short-term
Action CAS-8—Add a mitigation page to the Casitas website that references the Ventura County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and provide applicable updates on action status
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Severe Storms, Earthquake, Drought, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Dam Failure, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami
Existing 17, 19 Casitas Municipal
Water District
NA Low 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 14-13. 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
CAS-1 3 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
CAS-2 6 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
CAS-3 2 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
CAS-4 4 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
CAS-5 4 Medium High No Yes Yes Low Medium
CAS-6 4 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
CAS-7 4 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
CAS-8 2 Medium Low Yes No Yes Low Low
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Table 14-14. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Landslide CAS-1 CAS-1 CAS-8 CAS-1, 5 CAS-2, 5, 8
Severe Storms CAS-1 CAS-1 CAS-8 CAS-6 CAS-1, 6 CAS-2, 6, 8 Earthquake CAS-3, CAS-4 CAS-8 CAS-3 CAS-3, CAS-4 CAS-2, 4, 8 Drought CAS-8 CAS-5 CAS-2, 5, 8
Severe Weather CAS-1 CAS-1 CAS-8 CAS-3 CAS-1 CAS-2, 8
Medium-Risk Hazards
Wildfire CAS-7 CAS-7 CAS-8 CAS-7 CAS-3 CAS-5, 7 CAS-2, 5, 8 Flooding CAS-6 CAS-8 CAS-6 CAS-6 CAS-2, 8
Low-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure CAS-8 CAS-2, 8
Sea Level Rise CAS-8 CAS-2, 8
Tsunami CAS-8 CAS-2, 8
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.
14.9 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• 2020 Urban Water Management Plan—This plan was used to inform the capability assessment.
• CMWD Emergency Response Plan—This plan was used to inform the capability assessment. • USBR Emergency Action Plan—This plan was used to inform the capability assessment. • CMWD 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan—This plan was used to inform the capability assessment and develop the action plan.
• CMWD Standard Specifications and Details—This plan was used to inform the capability assessment.
• Casitas Dam Standard Operating Procedures—This plan was used to inform the capability assessment.
• Water Efficiency and Allocation Program—This plan was used to inform the 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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14.10 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY • Seismic Analysis of Administration Building/Operations Center, Marion Walker Pressure Filtration Plant, and District reservoirs
• Technical and permitting assistance to scope flood protection improvements at Marion Walker Pressure Filtration Plant
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15. CHANNEL ISLANDS BEACH COMMUNITY SERVICES
DISTRICT
15.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Peter Martinez, General Manager
353 Santa Monica Dr
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 985-6021
[email protected]
Jesus Navarro, Operations Manager
353 Santa Monica Dr
Oxnard, CA 93035
(805) 985-6021
[email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 15-1.
Table 15-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Peter Martinez General Manager
Jesus Navarro Operations Manager
CJ Dillon Office Manager
Erika Davis Clerk of the Board
15.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
15.2.1 Overview
Channel Islands Beach Community Services District (CIBCSD) was created on December 13, 1982, as a result of the demand of the citizens of the beach community for an independent governmental entity to provide solutions to their need for various services, including but not limited to water, sewer, and trash services. A five member elected board governs the District. The District currently employs a staff of 8. Funding comes primarily through water, sewer, and trash rates.
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15.2.2 Service Area
The Channel Islands Beach Community Services District serves the unincorporated areas of Ventura County southwest of Port Hueneme and the beach communities south of Oxnard, including the Silverstrand, Hollywood Beach, Hollywood by the Sea, and Channel Islands Harbor. The total current service area is approximately 1 square mile and serves about 10,000 customers via approximately 2,240 service connections.
15.2.3 Assets
Table 15-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 15-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
43 acres of land, District owns 9 lots at estimated $400,000 each $3,600,000 (estimated) Equipment
Backhoe $40,000
Wach’s Valve Turning Trailer $50,000
Ford 350 Crane Truck $25,000
4 light work trucks 2008-2015 in age $32,000
Large Generator $18,000
Total: $165,000
Critical Facilities
Well House & Pumping Station 4200 W. Baracuda Way $165,000 Sewer Lift Station 529 Ocean Drive & Corner Panama/Highland $116,000 Sewer Lift Station 1729 Ocean Drive & 3384 Ocean Drive $116,000 Pump Station A-Corner Highland/Roosevelt $121,489.00
Pump Station B- 3765 Ocean Drive $121,489.00
Pump Station H- Channel Islands Blvd. and Peninsula Rd $79,857.00 Total: $719,835.00
15.3 CURRENT TRENDS
The population within the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District boundaries is not expected to significantly increase over the next five years and the District has no plans to expand its service area.
The District is legally authorized, but not obligated to provide street maintenance and improvement, street lighting, undergrounding of overhead utilities, fire protection, and police protection. The District does not provide these additional services at this time as the District does not have sufficient revenues for any of these services. The ability of the District to provide these services in the future will depend on upon available revenues and decisions by the Board of Directors and the District electors. These additional services are currently provided by the County of Ventura in the unincorporated areas of the District and by the City of Oxnard within its boundaries. 1123
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15.4 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 15-3.
An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 15-4.
An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 15-5.
An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 15-6.
Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 15-7.
The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 15-8.
Table 15-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program Date of Most Recent Update Comment Capital Improvement Plan FY 2021-2022 Through FYE 2026
Emergency Response Plan December 2021
Urban Water Management Plan Adopted June 2021 In coordination with Port Hueneme Water Agency Sewer System Management Plan 2019
Table 15-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants No
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes No
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: Water, Sewer, Refuse Collection
Incur Debt through Wasterwater 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
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Table 15-5. 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: Contracted
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Contracted
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Contracted
Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contracted
Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contracted
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contracted
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: General Manager
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contracted
Table 15-6. 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: Drought information, Tsunami information, VC Resilient Coastal Adaptation Project Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: NextDoor
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: The Channel Islands Beach Emergency Response Team operates under the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District (CIBCSD). The team is made up of concerned residents who have completed the basic CERT training.
Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Mobile electronic message board, bulletin boards Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: NextDoor, Website, Reverse 911 Table 15-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code N/A N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 085392637 N/A
Community Rating System N/A N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule N/A N/A N/A Public Protection N/A N/A N/A
Storm Ready N/A N/A N/A
Firewise N/A N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready N/A N/A N/A
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Table 15-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Low Comment:
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:
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 Medium
Comment: CIP addresses strategies
Champions for climate action in local government departments Medium Comment: Regularly discussed in board meetings
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Unsure Comment:
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Medium Comment: Designated rate fees for construction projects Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment:
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk High Comment: Often shared in board meetings
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts High
Comment: Support voluntary water use reduction
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
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15.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
15.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
Capital Improvement Plan—The capital improvement plan includes projects that can help mitigate potential hazards. The District 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.
Urban Water Management Plan—The Urban Water Management Plan addresses risks also addressed in this hazard mitigation plan including water reliability in drought years and following regional power outages and earthquakes.
15.5.2 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:
• Capital Improvement Projects—Capital improvement project proposals may take into consideration hazard mitigation potential as a means of evaluating project prioritization. • Emergency Response Plan—The results of the risk assessment may be used in the next update of the emergency response plan.
• Sewer System Management Plan—The results of the risk assessment may be used in the next update of the sewer system management plan as it relates to infrastructure upgrades to protect against seismic activity and coastal hazards.
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15.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
15.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 15-9 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 15-9. 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
COVID-19 DR-4482 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 DR-4224 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 Wind Storm February 2016 Trees down, power outages, street closures, damage to structures, debris
Erratic Weather (frost, heat, drought) Winter 2013 Economic loss Tsunami (7.1 earthquake in Japan) March 11, 2011 Damage to local harbors, marinas and docks Tsunami (8.8 earthquake 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 Tsunami (9.5 earthquake in Chile) May 24, 1960 Damage to docks and ships in Port Hueneme St Francis Dam Disaster March 12, 1928 $7 Million (1928)—Inundation of nearly the entire area, flooding, debris flows, destruction of infrastructure,
high loss of life
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15.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 15-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 15-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Dam Failure 36 High
2 Earthquake 32 High
3 Drought 9 High
4 Severe Storm 24 Medium
5 Severe Weather 24 Medium
6 Flooding 18 Medium
7 Landslide 18 Medium
8 Sea Level Rise 18 Medium
9 Tsunami 12 Low
10 Wildfire 0 Low
15.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
• Tsunami—The highest elevation in the service area is about 30 feet above sea level and the district operations facility is only about 20 feet above sea level. • Erosion—Coastal erosion impacts the district service area especially during severe storm events. Impacts are expected to increase as the sea level rises and climate change produces stronger or more frequent coastal storms.
• Earthquake and Liquefaction Zone—Asbestos cement pipe infrastructure is known to have moderate to high vulnerability, especially in liquefaction areas. In order for the infrastructure to be more resilient to seismic activity in the liquefaction zone, it needs to be replaced with PVC C900 pipes, which have a lower vulnerability rating.
• Drought—80 percent of the water distributed by the district is pumped from wells. Only 20 percent is imported.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
15.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
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Table 15-11. 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 9—Identify potentially vulnerable public and private utility systems including electric, gas, oil, water, sewer and communication. Upgrade vulnerable systems to ensure the operation and timely restoration of essential systems to reasonable levels of service.
CIB-2
CIB-3
Comment: Closed circuit TV assessments done in 2018, but need to continue every 5 years. The district does not have current authority over electric, gas, oil or communication utilities.
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.
CIB-8
Comment: Public outreach component is part of the CERT outreach and is an ongoing action that needs to be carried forward.
CIBCSD 1—Replace and relocate pipes in vulnerable areas. CIB-2 CIB-3
Comment: Sewer line replacement is an ongoing action and needs to be carried forward.
15.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 15-12 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 15-13 identifies the priority for each action. Table 15-14 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 15-12. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met
Lead
Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CIB-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, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 2, 6, 9, 11, 19 CIBCSD High General Funds, Grant Funding- FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action CIB-2—Assess and address the vulnerability of critical sewer infrastructure through the capital improvement plan process, including, but not limited to:
• Inflow and Infiltration Reduction
• Sewer Lift Station and Pump Station Rehabilitation
• Sewer Improvement Projects
• Pump Station B Replacement
• Oxnard Wastewater Plant Improvements
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 2, 6, 9, 11, 19 CIBCSD High Staff Time, General Funds, Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP) Short-term and
Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met
Lead
Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CIB-3—Assess and address the vulnerability of critical water infrastructure through the capital improvement plan process, including, but not limited to:
• Easement Risk Mitigation Projects
• Port Hueneme Water Agency Improvements
• Water Distribution Improvements
• Valve Replacement
• Water Supply Upgrades
• Fire Flow Improvements
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Drought, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 2, 6, 9, 11, 19 CIBCSD High Staff Time, General Funds, Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP) Short-term and
Ongoing
Action CIB-4—Replace or renovate the Administration & Operations Facility to meet current seismic and Americans with Disabilities Act standards
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 2, 6, 9, 11, 19 CIBCSD High General Funds, Grant Funding- FEMA
HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action CIB-5—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Drought, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 8, 17, 19 CIBCSD Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action CIB-6—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Landslide, Tsunami, Wildfire Existing 2, 6 CIBCSD High Staff Time, General Funds, Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP)Short-term Action CIB-7—Study the feasibility of using green energy, such as solar power, for emergency backup power at pump stations and other critical locations. Determine if space requirements can be met with current or new green energy technology.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Flooding, Landslide, Tsunami Existing 1, 15, 19 CIBCSD Low Staff Time, General Funds, Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)Short-term Action CIB-8—Continue to participate in the NWS TsunamiReady Program through continued implementation of Guideline 4: Community Preparedness measures, including public outreach material and curriculum.
Hazards Mitigated: Tsunami
New & Existing 2, 7, 8, 17 CIBCSD Low 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
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Table 15-13. 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 5 Medium High No Yes Yes Low Medium
3 5 Medium High No Yes Yes Low Medium
4 5 High High Yes Yes Yes High High
5 4 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
6 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
7 3 Low Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
8 4 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.
Table 15-14. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure CIB-2, 3 CIB-1, 2, 3, 4 CIB-5 CIB-7 CIB-6 CIB-2 CIB-7 CIB-5, 7 Earthquake CIB-2, 3 CIB-1, 2, 3, 4 CIB-5 CIB-7 CIB-6 CIB-2 CIB-7 CIB-5, 7 Drought CIB-3 CIB-3 CIB-5 CIB-5
Medium-Risk Hazards
Severe Storm CIB-2, 3 CIB-1, 2, 3, 4 CIB-5 CIB-7 CIB-6 CIB-2 CIB-7 CIB-5, 7 Severe Weather CIB-2, 3 CIB-1, 2, 3, 4 CIB-5 CIB-7 CIB-6 CIB-2 CIB-7 CIB-5, 7 Flooding CIB-2, 3 CIB-1, 2, 3, 4 CIB-5 CIB-7 CIB-6 CIB-2 CIB-7 CIB-5, 7 Landslide CIB-2, 3 CIB-1, 2, 3, 4 CIB-5 CIB-7 CIB-6 CIB-2 CIB-7 CIB-5, 7 Sea Level Rise CIB-2, 3 CIB-1, 2, 3, 4 CIB-5 CIB-7 CIB-5 Low-Risk Hazards
Tsunami CIB-2, 3 CIB-1, 2, 3, 4 CIB-5 CIB-7 CIB-6 CIB-2 CIB-7 CIB-5, 7, 8 Wildfire CIB-6 CIB-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.
15.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
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Table 15-15. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date Number of People Involved
Channel Islands Beach Emergency Response Team Meetings Monthly, every third Tuesday Average attendance 8 Website—tsunami evacuation and emergency preparedness
outreach
Updated as needed About 10,000 customers
15.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Capital Improvement Plan—The CIP was reviewed for the capabilities assessment, plan integration analysis, and in the development of mitigation actions. • Port Hueneme Water Agency 2020 Urban Water Management Plan—The urban water management plan was used for the capabilities assessment, plan integration analysis, and in the development of mitigation actions.
• Emergency Response Plan—The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed for the capabilities assessment.
• Sewer System Management Plan—The Sewer System Management Plan was reviewed for the capabilities 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.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Earthquake Resilience Guide for Water and Wastewater Utilities, March 2018—Reviewed for the development of the mitigation action plan.
15.11 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY Groundwater Sustainability Plan will require groundwater pumping cutbacks by 50% over the next 20 years.
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16. CONEJO RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
16.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Bill Palermo, Park Operations Analyst
403 West Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Telephone: 805-381-1201
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Andrew Mooney, Senior Planner
403 West Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Telephone: 805-495-6471
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 16-1.
Table 16-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
James Friedl General Manager
Bill Palermo Park Operations Analyst
Andrew Mooney Senior Park Planner
16.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
16.2.1 Overview
The Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) is a special district created in 1963 to provide park and recreational services and facilities for the residents of the Conejo Valley. A five-member elected Board of Directors governs the District. The Board will assume responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the General Manager will oversee its implementation. The District currently employs a full-time staff of 94. Funding is obtained through property taxes, State revenue bonds, developer fees, and assessment districts.
The City of Thousand Oaks and CRPD formed the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) by a Joint Powers Agreement in 1977. This agreement enables the combined agency to conserve natural open space lands and assures the coordination of local land use and resource management decisions that support the goals of the City of Thousand Oaks General Plan and the CRPD Master Plan. Additional agreements between the City of Thousand Oaks, COSCA, and CRPD provide for an extensive equestrian/hiking trail system and a citywide bicycle trail system. In cooperation with the National Park Service, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, 1134
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COSCA, CRPD, and CTO, over 15,000 acres of open space are available for public enjoyment.
COSCA, CRPD, and the City of Thousand Oaks maintain approximately 13,215 acres of this amount and a 140-mile multi-use trail system.
16.2.2 Service Area and Trends
The District covers 62 square miles, and serves more than 136,000 residents of Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and the Ventura County portion of Westlake Village. Assets Table 16-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 16-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
3,254.1 acres of land $ unknown
Equipment
Vehicles, Blanket $1,563,000
Equipment Blanket $2,500,000
Total: $4,063,000
Critical Facilities
Borchard Community Center—190 Reino Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 $2,619,000 Conejo Community Center—1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 $3,571,486 Dos Vientos Community Center—4801 Borchard Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 $4,935,548 Thousand Oaks Community Center—2525 N. Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 $6,483,858 Old Meadows Center—1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 $1,349,914 Hillcrest Center—403 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 $1,088,921 (contents only) Conejo Creek South Park $1,402,928
Total: (value of all facilities on Property Schedule: $60,684,717) $21,451,655
16.3 CURRENT TRENDS
Recent updates to the City’s General Plan project a build-out population of over 145,000 by 2045.
CRPD faces two distinct funding challenges. The first is the high cost of funding new facilities, and the second, the funding of ongoing maintenance and operation of new and existing facilities. Coordination with the City and updates to the District’s Master Plan will enable the District to meet the projected service needs of the community.
16.4 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.
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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 16-3.
An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 16-4.
An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 16-5.
An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 16-6.
Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 16-7.
The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 16-8.
Table 16-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Date of Most
Recent Update Comment
CRPD Administration Public Policies and Documents Continually updated
Public Policies and Documents: Finance &
Audit; Forms and Documents
Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Care and Shelter Services
5/12/20
American Red Cross Agreement 5/12/20
County of Ventura Mass Care Shelter Annex 3/12/19
CRPD Disaster Management Plan 5/07/20 Internal document not formally approved Table 16-4. 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
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Table 16-5. 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: Andrew Mooney, Senior Planner; Bill Palermo, Park Operations Analyst Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Andrew Mooney, Senior Planner; Joe Tornero, Facility Maintenance Supervisor Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Andrew Mooney, Senior Planner; Matt Kouba, Park Superintendent; Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Andrew Mooney, Senior Planner; Bill Palermo, Park Operation Analyst Surveyors No
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Bill Palermo, Park Operations Analyst Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Matt Kouba, Park Superintendent Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Bill Palermo, Park Operations Analyst Table 16-6. 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? (consultant developed; staff maintained) Yes Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Information posted as needed during an event (i.e., emergency shelters; cooling centers) Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Information posted as needed during an event (i.e., emergency shelters; cooling centers) 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? No Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? No Table 16-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code: No N/A N/A
DUNS#: Yes 798289708 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 16-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Low Comment:
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:
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Medium Comment: Processes in CEQA require climate change impacts to be considered.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment:
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: Strategies include, but not limited to, capturing electrical power through solar carport, emergency backup generators, removal of non-essential turf, LED construction practices, fuel modification, fire resiliency projects, stormwater management, bioswales and planting of vegetation on slopes. An existing agreement with American Red Cross and pending shelter agreement with the County of Ventura aid in providing public assistance during a climate event.
Champions for climate action in local government departments Medium Comment: Planning of development and capital improvement projects include aforementioned strategies in addressing the negative impacts of climate change. Capital improvement project proposals take into consideration hazard mitigation potential as a means of evaluating project prioritization.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Medium Comment: CRPD Board of Directors and other elected City officials support strategies for implementation of climate change adaptation.
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Medium Comment: Funding for climate change adaptation is available through the District’s General Fund and Capital Improvement Projects budget.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Medium Comment: CRPD works closely with the Ventura County Fire Protection District to eliminate potential risks of wildfire. Fuel modification is managed through an annual weed abatement contract and brush clearance easements.
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Low Comment:
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment:
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
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16.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
16.5.1 Existing Integration
Conejo Recreation and Park District continually integrates hazard mitigation information and strategies during planning sessions related to capital improvement projects. This includes projects of new development and those related to the major repair of existing facilities (see FY 2021-2023 Adopted Budget via ‘CRPD Administration Public Policies and Documents’ link, Finance and Audit Section, in Table 16-3 above).
The development of internal documents, such as the ‘CRPD Disaster Management Plan’, which outlines a disaster response protocol, including training, and procedures for deployment of resources during an event, is another example of this integration. The District has included, in its two-year budget, portable emergency backup generators and electrical plug-in retrofits for these units. Other examples of integration include sustainable building practices, reduction of non-essential turf in response to the ongoing drought and the adoption of facility use agreements with coordinating agencies, such as the City of Thousand Oaks and American Red Cross.
16.5.2 Opportunities for Future Integration
The capability assessment has not identified any plans or programs for future integration with hazard mitigation information.
16.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
16.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 16-9 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 16-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 DR-4482-CA 3/2020 $150,000; ongoing
Woolsey / Hill Fires DR-4407-CA 11/2018 $712,000; mutual aid provided in fire response Active Shooter, Borderline Shooting N/A 11/2018 support role; no cost damages Sesnon Fire CA-LAC-08246455 10/2008 $ 45,970, mutual aid provided in fire response California Wildfires DR-1731-CA 10/2007 $ 21,982; mutual aid provided in fire response California Severe Storms DR-1577-CA 1/2005 $131,602; flooding, power outages, debris from winds 1139
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Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Fire Mitigation DR-1498-CA 10/2003 $115,950; mutual aid provided in fire response Wildfire N/A 12/2000 Gusty winds fueled wildfire, 600-acres burned; mutual aid Severe Winter Storms, El Niño DR-1203-CA 2/1998 $398,984; flooding, power outages; debris from winds Winter Storms (Aggregate) N/A 1996, 1997 Flooding, power outages; debris from heavy winds Northridge-Simi Earthquake DR-1008-CA 1/1994 no cost damages California Fires DR-1005-CA 10/1993 $27,288; mutual aid provided in fire response
16.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 16-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 16-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Landslide 51 High
2 Wildfire 36 High
3 Earthquake 32 High
4 Severe Storms 24 Medium
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Flooding 18 Medium
6 Dam Failure 12 Low
7 Drought 9 Low
8 Sea Level Rise; Coastal Erosion 0 Low
8 Tsunami 0 Low
16.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern.
Irrespective of the risk ranking above, the principal hazards affecting Conejo Recreation and Park District are wildfire, severe storms and weather, and drought. The following hazard mitigation action plan will address vulnerabilities through flood and erosion control, soil stabilization, defensible space, ignition-resistant construction and infrastructure retrofits. Through independent solutions, public facilities and neighboring properties will have increased protection and full capacity of use.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
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16.7 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 16-11 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 16-12 identifies the priority for each action. Table 16-13 summarizes the actions by hazard of concern and type.
Table 16-11. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets
Objectives
Met Lead Agency Support Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action CRP-1—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 Ventura County Fire Protection District Action VFP-6 and City of Thousand Oaks Action CTO-7)
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 6, 8,
10, 11, 13,
14, 15, 18, 19
Ventura County
Fire Protection
District
CAL FIRE, USDA,
Conejo Recreation &
Park District, City of
Thousand Oaks
Low General Fund, Grant
Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
HMGP
and FMAP)
Ongoing
Action CRP-2—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Wildfire, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Dam Failure, Drought New & Existing 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 County of Ventura CRPD Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action CRP-3—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power. Install transfer switches to allow temporary power connections during emergencies. (Several CRPD community centers serve as evacuation shelters or cooling centers during a disaster or hazard event.)
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Wildfire Existing 2, 6, 7, 8 Conejo Recreation
& Park District
N/A Medium Capital Improvement Project
Budget, Staff Time, Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP) Short-term
Action CRP-4—Major removal of vegetation and sediment debris, flood control capacity improvement to existing drainage infrastructure in conjunction with soil stabilization and erosion control measures Districtwide, at key locations within 26 parks.
Hazards Mitigated: Flooding, Wildfire, Severe Weather
Existing 2, 5, 7, 8 Conejo Recreation
& Park District
N/A Medium General Fund,
Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action CRP-5—Retrofit irrigation system components with bubblers, low-angle directional spray heads, and smart controllers to reduce water consumption and runoff.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New & Existing 5, 8, 19 Conejo Recreation
& Park District
N/A Medium General Fund Ongoing
Action CRP-6—Remove non-essential turf and install drought-tolerant plants with mulch ground cover. Irrigation modifications as necessary. All new development will incorporate this action into the design of each park.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New & Existing 5, 8, 19 Conejo Recreation
& Park District
N/A Medium General Fund Ongoing
Action CRP-7—Track future hazard events and impacts to inform decisions on future development and provide public outreach opportunities for hazard awareness.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Tsunami, Wildfire New & Existing 1, 2, 5, 6, 8,
17 Conejo Recreation
& Park District
N/A Low General Fund 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 16-12. 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 12 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
2 5 Medium Low Yes No No Low Low
3 4 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
4 4 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
5 3 Medium Medium Yes No Yes High Low
6 3 Medium Medium Yes No No Low Low
7 6 Low Low Yes No No Low Low
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities Table 16-13. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Landslide CRP-7 CRP-4 CRP-2, 7 CRP-3 CRP-2, 3, 7
Wildfire CRP-1, 7 CRP-1, 4 CRP-1, 2, 7 CRP-1, 4, 6 CRP-3 CRP-4 CRP-2, 3, 7 Earthquake CRP-7 CRP-4 CRP-2, 7 CRP-6 CRP-3 CRP-2, 3, 7 Medium-Risk Hazards
Severe Storms CRP-7 CRP-4 CRP-2, 7 CRP-3 CRP-2, 3, 7
Severe Weather CRP-7 CRP-4 CRP-2, 7 CRP-4 CRP-3 CRP-4 CRP-2, 3, 7 Flood CRP-7 CRP-7 CRP-3 CRP-4 CRP-2, 3, 7
Low-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure CRP-7 CRP-3 CRP-2, 3, 7
Drought CRP-2, 7 CRP-1, 5, 6 CRP-3 CRP-5, 6 CRP-2, 3, 7 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.
16.8 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 16-14 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 16-14. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date Number of People Involved
Information posted on District website and social media Ongoing 130,000
16.9 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
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• American Red Cross Shelter Agreement—Reviewed for capabilities and integration. • Center Emergency Action Plan—Reviewed for capabilities • Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Care and Shelter Services—Reviewed for capabilities and integration
• County of Ventura Mass Care Shelter Annex—Reviewed for capabilities and integration • CRPD Capri Property Schedule—Used to list district assets 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.
16.10 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY The District will study and consider options to increasingly develop projects to reduce risk/vulnerability through climate resilient mitigation activities including, floodplain and stream restoration, green infrastructure methods, and flood diversion and storage. 1143
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17. OJAI VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT
17.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Jeff Palmer, General Manager
1072 Tico Road
Ojai, California 93023
Telephone: 805-646-5548
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Alison Young, Administrative Officer
1072 Tico Road
Ojai, California 93023
Telephone: 805-646-5548
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 17-1.
Table 17-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Jeff Palmer General Manager
Alison Young Administrative Officer
17.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
17.2.1 Overview
The Ojai Valley Sanitary District was established in 1985 as the result of a consolidation of the Ventura Avenue, Oak View, and Meiners Oaks sanitary districts and the Sanitation Department of the City of Ojai. It collects and transports wastewater for treatment at the Ojai Valley Treatment Plant and disposes of effluent and sludge.
The district is a public agency organized under the Sanitary District Act of 1923 and is governed by an elected seven-member board.
The Board of Directors assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; Staff will oversee its implementation.
17.2.2 Service Area
The District provides sanitary sewer service for about 20,000 residents of the City of Ojai and the unincorporated Ojai Valley. The District’s collection system consists of approximately 120 miles of trunk and main sewer lines.
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17.2.3 Assets
Table 17-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 17-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
0 acres of land N/A
Equipment
Vehicles $1.5 million
Total: $1.5 million
Critical Facilities
Tico Administration Office—1072 Tico Road, Ojai CA 93023 $2.5 million Santa Ana Lift Station—Santa Ana Rd, Oak View CA 93022 $5 million Little Santa Ana Lift Station—Santa Ana Rd, Oak View CA 93022 $1.5 million Orchard Lift Station—Ojai Ca 93023 $5 million
Wastewater Treatment Plant—6363 N Ventura Ave, Ventura CA 93001 $27 Million Collection System—various areas, Ojai Valley, Ventura CA $22.8 million Total: $63.8 Million
17.3 CURRENT TRENDS
Flows have been steady for years with little new growth.
17.4 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 17-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 17-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 17-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 17-6. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 17-7. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 17-8.
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Table 17-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Date of Most
Recent Update Comment
Budget 7/2021 Annual Budget Adoption
CIP 7/2021 Reviewed Monthly
Disaster Operations Plan
District Code of Regulations 6/2021 Updated through Ordinance No. OVSD-83 Infiltration & Inflow Master Plan 2014
Sewer System Management Plan 9/2019
Table 17-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants No
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes No
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: Sewer Service 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 No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers No Table 17-5. 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: Operations Manager and General Manager Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Operations Manager and General Manager Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Operations Manager and General Manager Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Operations Manager and General Manager 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: Operations Manager and General Manager Grant writers Yes
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Table 17-6. 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 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? No Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? No Table 17-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code No N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 081077164 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
Table 17-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: OVSD has engineering staff to track and record flow & loading as it changes over time. Real time data is available to make operational decisions
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts High Comment: OVSD has engineering staff to track and record flow & loading as it changes over time. Real time data is available to make operational decisions
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment:
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: OVSD has engineering staff to track and record flow & loading as it changes over time. Real time data is available to make operational decisions
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 Medium Comment: OVSD has capability to make operational decisions to address flow conditions Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment:
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: OVSD has capability to make operational decisions to address flow conditions 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: Climate risks studied by County of Ventura & City of Ojai Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts High
Comment: Climate risks studied by County of Ventura & City of Ojai Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
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.
17.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
17.5.1 Existing Integration
No level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and other local plans and programs.
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17.5.2 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 did not identify any plans or programs that do not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provide opportunities to do so in the future.
17.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
17.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 17-9 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 17-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 January 20, 2020 and
continuing
District administrative operations were impacted due to stay-athome orders Thomas Fire FM-5224-CA 12/4/2017 $90,000
Wolf Fire N/A 6/1/2002 This event impacted the Ojai area, but damages specific to the district are unknown.
Flash Flood N/A 2/20/2000 Heavy rain, totaling 2 to 6 inches produced flash flooding in Ventura County, but damages specific to the district are unknown.
17.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 17-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 17-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Landslide 33 High
2 Earthquake 32 Medium
3 Severe Storms 24 Medium
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Wildfire 18 Medium
6 Flooding 18 Medium
7 Dam Failure 12 Low
8 Drought 9 Low
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17.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
• OVSD has had a direct wildfire impact in the form of damages done by the Thomas Fire.
Increased drought conditions make us susceptible to a similar occurrence.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
17.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
The District began to participate in the previous plan, but did not complete participation and therefore does not have a previous action plan.
17.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 17-11 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 17-12 identifies the priority for each action. Table 17-13 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 17-11. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated Cost Sources of
Funding Timelinea
Action OVS-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 2, 6, 9, 11 OVSD None High FEMA HMA
(BRIC, FMA,
HMGP)
Short-term
Action OVS-2—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 2, 8, 11, 19 OVSD None Low Staff Time,
General Funds
Short-term
Action OVS-3—Purchase generators for all critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding, Dam Failure Existing 2, 7, 8 OVSD None High Grant FundingFEMA HMA
(BRIC, 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
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Table 17-12. 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 High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 4 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.
Table 17-13. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Landslide OVS-1, 3 OVS-2 OVS-3 OVS-2
Medium-Risk Hazards
Earthquake OVS-1, 3 OVS-2 OVS-3 OVS-2
Severe Storms OVS-1, 3 OVS-2 OVS-3 OVS-2
Severe Weather OVS-1, 3 OVS-2 OVS-3 OVS-2
Wildfire OVS-1, 3 OVS-2 OVS-3 OVS-2
Flooding OVS-1, 3 OVS-2 OVS-3 OVS-2
Low-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure OVS-1, 3 OVS-2 OVS-3 OVS-2
Drought OVS-2 OVS-2
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 administrative and technical or financial capabilities, based on existing capabilities. The intent of this hazard mitigation plan is to expand the financial capability of the jurisdiction.
17.9 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Budget—as a financial reference point and pre-planning operationally and major expenditures through reserves
• CIP—Summary and tracking of Construction Projects in progress • Disaster Operations Plan—Guide to disaster preparedness and navigation 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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18. PLEASANT VALLEY RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
18.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Mary Otten, General Manager
1605 E. Burnley Street
Camarillo, CA 93010
Telephone: 805-482-1996 Ext. 114
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Leonore Young, Administrative Services
Manager
1605 E. Burnley Street
Camarillo, CA 93010
Telephone: 805-482-1996 Ext. 111
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 18-1.
Table 18-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Mary Otten General Manager
Leonore Young Administrative Services Manager
Bob Cerasuolo Park Services Manager
Dylan Gunning Administrative Analyst
Jessica Puckett Administrative Analyst
Nick Marienthal Park Supervisor
18.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
18.2.1 Overview
The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District is a Special District created in 1962 to provide recreation services and programs and to maintain park space which encompasses the city of Camarillo (“City”) and surrounding areas. A five-member elected Board of Directors governs the District. The Board assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan: the General Manager will oversee its implementation. The District currently employs a staff of 48. Funding comes primarily through property taxes and fees charged for District classes and programs.
18.2.2 Service Area
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District service area covers 45 square miles with 256 acres of park land, serving a population over 78,936 (as of the latest census).
18.2.3 Assets
Table 18-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 18-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
256.5 Acres of Land $22,732,253
Adolfo Park 3601 N. Adolfo, Camarillo CA 93010 (3.0 Acres) Arneill Ranch Park 1301 Sweetwater, Camarillo CA 93010 (5.0 Acres) Birchview Park 5564 Laurel Ridge Lane, Camarillo CA 93012 (0.7 Acres) Calleguas Creek Park 675 Avenida Valencia, Camarillo CA 93012 (3.0 Acres) Camarillo Oak Grove Park 6968 Camarillo Springs Rd, Camarillo CA 93012 (24.55 Acres) Carmenita Park 1506 Sevilla Camarillo CA 93010 (1.0 Acre) Charter Oak Park 2500 Charter Oak Drive Camarillo CA 93010 (5.7 Acres) Community Center Park 1605 E. Burnley Street Camarillo CA 93010 (12.9 Acres) Dos Camino Park 2198 N. Ponderosa Lane Camarillo CA 93010 (4.4 Acres) Encanto Park 5300 Encanto Camarillo CA 93012 (3.0 Acres) Foothill Park 1501 Cranbrook Street Camarillo CA 93010 (2.3Acres) Freedom Park 275 E. Pleasant Valley Road Camarillo CA 93010 (33.9 Acres) Heritage Park 1630 Heritage Trail Camarillo CA 93012 (9.0 Acres) Las Posas Equestrian Park 2084 Via Veneto Camarillo CA 93010 (2.0 Acres) Laurelwood Park 2127 Dexter Camarillo CA 93010 (1.5 Acres) Lokker Park 848 Vista Coto Verde Camarillo CA 93010 (7.0 Acres) Mel Vincent Park 668 Calistoga Road Camarillo CA 93010 (5.0 Acres) Mission Oaks Park 5501 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 930102 (20.2 Acres) Nancy Bush Park 1150 Bradford Camarillo CA 93010 (3.4 Acres) Pitts Ranch Park 1400 Flynn Road Camarillo CA 93012 (10.0 Acres) Bob Kildee Community Park 1030 Temple Ave Camarillo CA 93010 (13.0 Acres) Quito Park 7073 Quito Court Camarillo CA 93012 (5.0 Acres) Springville Park 801 Via Zamora Camarillo CA 93010 (5.0 Ares) Trailside Park 5462 Cherry Ridge Drive Camarillo CA 93012 (0.5 Acres) Valle Lindo Park 889 Aileen Street Camarillo CA 93010 (10.0 Acres) Pleasant Valley Fields 3777 Village at the Park Drive Camarillo CA 93010 (55.0 Acres) Woodcreek Park 1200 Woodcreek Road Camarillo CA 93012 (5.0 Acres) Woodside Park 247 Japonica Avenue Camarillo CA 93012 (5.0 Acres) Equipment
20 Parks Vehicles $805,000
4 Tractors $140,000
3 Generators $15,000
1-200 Gallon Portable Water Tank $500
2-250 Portable Water Tanks $1,500
11 Trailers $11,000
Total: $973,000
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Asset Value
Critical Facilities
Community Center (Admin Office, Auditorium, Classrooms and Senior Center) 1605 E. Burnely St. Camarillo 93010
Freedom Park 275 E. Pleasant Valley Road Camarillo CA 93010 Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center 1030 Temple Ave Camarillo CA 93010 Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks Operation Building 480 Skyway Dr. Camarillo CA 93010 Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks Shop & Yard 380 Skyway Camarillo CA 93010 Total: $8,712,616
18.3 CURRENT TRENDS
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District has a population of 78,936 (2020 Census) and is located in Ventura County, and encompasses the City of Camarillo and surrounding areas. The City of Camarillo is currently growing at a rate of 1.42% annually. (https://worldpopulationreview.com). Slated for future development, multiple new housing projects within the boundaries of the District will increase the population, impacting the capacity of existing parks and facilities the District operates. The future growth of facilities within the District includes new sports fields, new parks, pickleball courts, and a new Senior and Community Center.
Emergency services use district parks and facilities as staging locations for natural disasters, including wildfires within the region. Additionally, the District facilities are used as evacuation centers where that District staff monitor emergency operations.
18.4 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 18-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 18-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 18-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 18-6. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 18-7. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 18-8.
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Table 18-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Date of Most
Recent Update Comment
Capital Improvement Plan 6/5/2013 Plan is for 2013-2018 Strategic Plan 5/5/2021 Plan is for 2021-2026
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Plan Plan being devised starting Sept 2021 Fiscal Year Budget 7/7/2021 Updated Annually
Reserve Policy 9/1/2021 Reviewed every three to five years Table 18-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes, through the City of Camarillo 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 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 Other Yes
If yes, specify: Quimby Fees
Table 18-5. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices No Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices No Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards No Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Administration Dept./Admin Services Manager, Administrative Analyst Surveyors No
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications No
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager No
Grant writers Yes
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Table 18-6. 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? No Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? No Table 18-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 077230183 N/A
Community Rating System N/A N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule N/A N/A
Public Protection N/A N/A
Storm Ready N/A N/A
Firewise N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready N/A N/A
Table 18-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: Water, Electricity
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Medium Comment: Water, Electricity, Tankless Water heaters
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:
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Medium Comment: Water, Electricity, Vehicle
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Medium Comment: Water, Vehicle, Urban Forest
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: Turf reduction
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 Medium Comment: Turf Mitigation, LED funding
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment:
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Low Comment:
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment:
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
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.
18.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
18.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• The Strategic Plan contains goals that align with hazard mitigation including green initiatives and sustainability, increased use of technology for hazard awareness and public outreach, and retrofits to facilities to meet new design standards.
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• Grid Pruning—Certified arborist hired by the District has put a grid pruning schedule together to ensure trees are maintained in the event of high winds, branches are secure, not weak, diseased or dead.
• Long term plan in place to mitigate Charter Oaks windrow Eucalyptus trees (approx. 220 trees). • Annually clear brush at Las Posas Equestrian Park and trail as well as Camarillo Grove Park. • Annually clear and prep storm drains prior to winter storms. • Parks Mow/Water Schedule—The district has over 256 acres of parkland that is maintained with regular maintenance. Should a disaster occur, District parks have the capability to react quickly if they are needed for emergency usage.
• Aquatics Maintenance—Showers at the aquatics center are fully maintained. If an emergency event occurred, the showers in the aquatics center could be used either for emergency personnel or citizens who have been displaced during the event. • Community Center Auditorium/Freedom Center—Community Center and Freedom Center is available to either house emergency personnel or citizens who have been displaced.
Community Center and Freedom Center is maintained at all times. • District electronic marquee sign has the capability to display emergency situations and weather conditions.
18.5.2 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:
• The District does not have a generator for any of its sites. Placing a generator at the Community Center location would enable the district to provide shelter/housing for emergency personnel or citizens who have become displaced due to an emergency event • The District does not currently have a recovery plan, but could partner with the City of Camarillo to offer resources and staffing in the event of an emergency. The District could build a PostDisaster Recovery Plan partnering with the City of Camarillo to help lay out policies, operational strategies and roles and responsibilities that would help guide the decisions and actions of community leaders relative to long-term recovery and redevelopment following a major catastrophic disaster.
• Future Capital Improvement Projects could take hazard mitigation into consideration when evaluating project prioritization.
• Send selected staff to a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class.
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18.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
18.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 18-9 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 18-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
California COVID-19 DR-4482 March 22, 2020 Ongoing
California COVID-19 EM-3428 March 13, 2020 Ongoing
Wildfire 795861 November 8, 2018 The Woolsey Fire burned 96,949 across in Ventura and Los Angeles county. In total, the Woolsey Fire destroyed 1,643 structures, damaged an additional 364 structures. Three deaths.
Wildfire 795860 November 8, 2018 The Woolsey Fire burned 96,949 across in Ventura and Los Angeles county. In total, the Woolsey Fire destroyed 1,643 structures, damaged an additional 364 structures. Three deaths.
Wildfire 729837 December 4, 2017 In all, the Thomas Fire burned 281,893 acres, making it the largest recorded fire in the state of California. One firefighter died
Flash Flood 553273 December 12, 2014 Intense rainfall over the Springs Fire burn scar generated flash flooding as well as mud and debris flow in the community of Camarillo Springs. A wall of mud and debris severely damaged ten homes.
Debris Flow 544619 October 31, 2014 Two homes were damaged by mud. The debris flow occurred near the burn scar of the Springs Fire
Wildfire 439713 May 2, 2013 The Springs Fire burned 24,251 acres. Six commercial properties were damaged and 10 firefighter injuries were reported.
Wildfire 439712 May 2, 2013 The Springs Fire burned 24,251 acres. Six commercial properties were damaged and 10 firefighter injuries were reported.
Flood 5688228 March 25, 1999 N/A
Tornado 5640770 May 13, 1998 Weak tornado. No damage reported.
18.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 18-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
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Table 18-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Landslide 33 High
2 Earthquake 32 High
3 Severe Storms 24 Medium
4 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Dam Failure 22 Medium
6 Flooding 18 Medium
7 Wildfire 12 Low
8 Drought 9 Low
18.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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 jurisdiction has experienced increasingly intense wildfires that threaten District land and property. The District provides emergency personnel staging areas and public evacuation locations.
• The jurisdiction has seen landslides in correlation to the burn areas loss of vegetation • Severe storms and weather
• The jurisdiction has experience landslides due to wildfires destroying vegetation. • One significant District asset is not equipped with a generator. • The jurisdiction has experienced severe storms resulting in flash flooding threatening District property.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
18.7 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 18-11 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 18-12 identifies the priority for each action. Table 18-13 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 18-11. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met
Lead
Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action PLV-1—Where appropriate, provide earthquake retrofitting for hardening and to build resilience to critical infrastructure.
Armor/retrofit critical infrastructure from the impact of landslides.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Landslide
Existing 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13,
14, 15
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met
Lead
Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action PLV-2—Actively participate in plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Wildfire, Drought New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 8, 19 PVRPD None Low General Funds Short-term Action PLV-3—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, included but not limited to the Camarillo Community Center.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Wildfire, Drought Existing 2, 6, 18 PVRPD None High HMGP, BRIC, General Funds Short-term Action PLV-4—Develop a recovery plan, partner with the City of Camarillo to offer resources and staffing in the event of an emergency.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Wildfire, Drought New 2, 8, 19 PVRPD City of
Camarillo
Low HMGP, General Funds Short-term
Action PLV-5—Identify features and amenities with the existing facilities to be updated or improved (Fire Codes, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.)
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Wildfire, Drought New & Existing 2, 4, 9 PVRPD None High HMGP, BRIC, FMA, General Fund, Quimby
Long-Term
Action PLV-6—Enhance technology to engage the community by sharing information more effectively and efficiently across the organization and with the community.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Wildfire, Drought New & Existing 1, 7, 8, 17 PVRPD None Low FMA, General Fund Short-Term Action PLV-7—Develop a drought contingency plan incorporating utilizing drought-resistant landscapes on District-owned facilities.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New & Existing 4, 5, 11, 13, 14, 15,
19 PVRPD None Low HMGP, BRIC, FMA, General Fund Short-Term Action PLV-8—Train emergency responders and develop a strategy to take advantage of pre- and post-disaster opportunities. Educate employees and elected officials on the potential hazard exposures and emergency response protocol.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Wildfire, Drought New & Existing 1, 4, 8 PVRPD None Medium HMGP, BRIC, FMA, General Funds Short-term Action PLV-9—Create and maintain defensible space around District structures and infrastructure.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide
New & Existing 4, 5, 11, 13 PVRPD None Medium HMGP, BRIC, General Funds Short-term Action PLV-10—Use performance metrics and data to evaluate and monitor impacts of climate change and natural hazard risk reduction strategies on public health and social equity
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Earthquake, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Wildfire, Drought New 1, 2, 4, 15, 19 PVRPD None Low HMGP, BRIC, FMA, General Fund 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 18-12. 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 10 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
4 3 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
5 3 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
6 4 Low Low Yes Yes No Medium Medium
7 7 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
8 3 Medium Medium Yes Yes Yes High Medium
9 4 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
10 5 Low Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.
Table 18-13. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Landslide PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-1, 2, 4,
5, 10
PLV-6, 8, 9,
10 PLV-2, 5, 7,
9, 10
PLV-3, 4, 6,
8, 10
PLV-1, 2, 5,
9, 10
PLV-2, 7, 10 PLV-2, 4, 6,
8, 10
Earthquake PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-1, 2, 4,
5, 10
PLV-6, 8, 10 PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-3, 4, 6,
8, 10
PLV-1, 2, 5,
10 PLV-2, 7, 10 PLV-2, 4, 6,
8, 10
Medium-Risk Hazards
Severe Storms PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-6, 8, 10 PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-3, 4, 6,
8, 10
PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-2, 7, 10 PLV-2, 4, 6,
8, 10
Severe Weather PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-6, 8, 10 PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-3, 4, 6,
8, 10
PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-2, 7, 10 PLV-2, 4, 6,
8, 10
Dam Failure PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-6, 8, 10 PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-3, 4, 6,
8, 10
PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-2, 7, 10 PLV-2, 4, 6,
8, 10
Flooding PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-6, 8, 10 PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-3, 4, 6,
8, 10
PLV-2, 5, 10 PLV-2, 7, 10 PLV-2, 4, 6,
8, 10
Low-Risk Hazards
Wildfire PLV-2, 4, 5,
7, 10
PLV-2, 4, 5,
7, 10
PLV-6, 8, 9,
10 PLV-2, 5, 7,
9, 10
PLV-3, 4, 6,
8, 10
PLV-2, 5, 9,
10 PLV-2, 7, 10 PLV-2, 4, 6,
8, 10
Drought PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-2, 4, 5,
10 PLV-6, 8, 9,
10 PLV-2, 5, 7,
10 PLV-3, 4, 6,
8, 10
PLV-2, 5, 9,
10 PLV-2, 7, 10 PLV-2, 4, 6,
7, 8, 10
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18.8 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• PVRPD Fee Schedule—Fee schedule is used to determine the pricing for District indoor and outdoor facilities.
• PVRPD Capital Improvement Plan—Capital Improvement Plan is used to plan projects as the community grows and changes. The plan can also be adapted to include projects to mitigate hazards if needed. It was reviewed while developing the action plan for this annex. • PVRPD American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan—Americans with Disabilities Act Plan is part of the FY21-22 budget. Plan will help District identify and correct barriers that limit access to programs, services, and activities by persons with disabilities. It was reviewed while developing the action plan for this annex.
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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19. SATICOY SANITARY DISTRICT
19.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Tim Doyle, Engineering Analyst
1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 150
Ventura, California 93003-0704
Telephone: 805-658-4606
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Mark Norris, General Manager
1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 150
Ventura, California 93003-0704
Telephone: 805-658-4621
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 19-1.
Table 19-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Tim Doyle Engineering Analyst
Mark Norris General Manager
Richard Jones Operations Manager
Alvertina Rivera Director of Finance
19.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
19.2.1 Overview
The Saticoy Sanitary District is a special district created in 1941 to provide wastewater (sewer) service.
A five-member elected Board of Directors governs the District. The Board assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the General Manager will oversee its implementation. The District currently has no employees and contracts via Ventura Regional Sanitation District for its administrative and operational work with direct contracts for the General Manager and Engineering Analyst services. Funding comes primarily through sewer service rates.
19.2.2 Service Area
The Saticoy Sanitary District serves an unincorporated area of the County of Ventura with the City of Ventura to the west. The current total service area is 0.35 square miles. As of May 30, 2021, the District serves approximately 3,600 wastewater customers through 292 parcels located within the District. 1164
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19.2.3 Assets
Table 19-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 19-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
4.88 acres of land $390,500
Equipment
Total length of WW pipe—4.4 miles ($2.11M/mile, includes varied sizes 6”-16”and manholes)
$9,292,800
Emergency Diesel Generator $40,000
Three high-capacity wastewater pumps $30,000
Four 3-hp blower/pump motors $20,000
Total: $9,382,800
Critical Facilities
WW Treatment Plant—1419 Lirio St. $5,223,400
Total: $5,223,400
19.3 CURRENT TRENDS
The District only serves the unincorporated community of Saticoy. Population within the service has remained stable over the past 5 years and there have been no new developments within the District.
There are 45 vacant parcels that could have dwelling units built there but the District has no information on any future plans. There is no potential expansion of the District’s boundaries.
19.4 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 19-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 19-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 19-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 19-6. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 19-7. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 19-8.
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Table 19-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Date of Most
Recent Update Comment
CA Cease and Desist Order (R4-2013-0098) 2013
Waste Discharge Requirement (R4-2013-0092) 2013
Emergency Response Plan 2019
Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System 1989 Sewer System Management Plan 2015
Ordinance SSD-14 Sewer Policy 2021
Table 19-4. 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
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: VC Tax Rolls
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds No
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 19-5. 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: Contractor
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: General Manager or Operations Manager Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
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Table 19-6. 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? 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? No Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? No Table 19-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code No N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 149532686 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
Table 19-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Low Comment:
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:
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:
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
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: None
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment:
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Low Comment:
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment:
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Unknown given the demographics but likely minimal Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Minimal since Saticoy is a severely disadvantaged community 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.
19.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
19.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Capital Improvement Plan—The capital improvement plan includes projects that can help mitigate potential hazards through rehabilitating key components. The District 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. Currently, the District utilizes the Department of Housing and Urban 1168
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Development CDBG program and is in the design phase for the State of California Prop1-TA Bond Program.
• Emergency Response Plan—The results of a risk assessment were used in the development of the emergency response plan and are so noted in the plan.
19.5.2 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:
• Capital Improvement Projects—Capital improvement project proposals may take into consideration hazard mitigation potential as a means of evaluating project prioritization. But the critical criteria remains the risk assessment and needs prioritization coupled with funding availability.
• Post-Disaster Recovery Plan—The District does not have a recovery plan and intends to develop one as a mitigation planning action during the next five years. The plan will build on the mitigation goals and objectives identified in the 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.
19.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
19.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 19-9 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 19-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA Disaster
# Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 DR-4482 January 20, 2020 Continuing Ongoing
Atmospheric River Storm System CA Disaster 109 January/February 2019 N/A Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows, and Debris Flows DR-4353 December 4, 2017- January 31, 2018 N/A Thomas Fire 4224-DR-CA December 4, 2017 N/A
February Winter Storm CA Disaster 77.1 February 2017 N/A January Winter Storm CA Disaster 77 January 2017 N/A
Tsunami (7.1 earthquake in Japan) March 11, 2011 N/A
Tsunami (8.8 Quake in Chile) February 27, 2010 N/A
Storm and Flood January 18 – 22, 2010. Unknown
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Type of Event
FEMA Disaster
# Date Damage Assessment
Severe Storm DR-1267 January 7 – 11, 2005 Unknown
Severe Storms/Flooding DR-1577 January 2005 Unknown
“El Nino” Storm and Flood February 1998 Unknown
Storms and Floods January and March, 1995 Unknown
Northridge Earthquake DR-1008 January 17 – November 30, 1994 Unknown Storm and Flood February 10-15, 1992 Unknown
Storm and Flood February 25-March 3, 1983 Unknown
Storm and Flood February 13-22, 1980 Unknown
Sespe Creek Flood March 4, 1978 Unknown
Storms and Floods (Calleguas Creek Flood) February 28-March 5, 1978 Unknown Severe Storms/Flooding DR-211 January 1969 Unknown
19.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 19-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 19-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Earthquake 36 High
1 Flooding 36 High
2 Landslide 24 Medium
2 Dam Failure 24 Medium
2 Severe Weather 24 Medium
2 Severe Storms 24 Medium
3 Wildfire 15 Low
3 Sea Level Rise 15 Low
3 Tsunami 15 Low
4 Drought 9 Low
19.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
• With 80% of the District’s facilities underground (wastewater pipelines, storage tanks), the Risk Ranking Score for earthquake was elevated from the County level of 24 to 36. • Structural stability for the above ground facilities and piping to retard flooding damage.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
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19.7 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 19-11 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 19-12 identifies the priority for each action. Table 19-13 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 19-11. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets
Objectives
Met
Lead
Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action SAT-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting, rehabilitation, or relocation of structures located in potential 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, Severe Weather, Sea Level, Tsunami Existing 2, 6, 9, 11 Saticoy SD N/A High Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action SAT-2—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Dam Failure, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Wildfire, Drought New & Existing 2, 8, 11, 19 Saticoy SD N/A Low General Funds Short-term Action SAT-3—Purchase generator for treatment plant that lacks adequate backup power.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Tsunami New & Existing 2, 7, 8 Saticoy SD N/A Medium CIP & Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP)
Short-term
Action SAT-4—Develop a post disaster action plan that includes assistance with grant fund writing, debris removal components, and warehousing of critical infrastructure components.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Sea Level, Tsunami Existing 2, 8, 19 Saticoy SD N/A Medium General Funds & Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)
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 19-12. 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
SAT-1 4 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
SAT-2 4 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
SAT-3 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
SAT-4 3 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
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Table 19-13. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Earthquake SAT-1 SAT-2 SAT-3, 4 SAT-1 SAT-2, 4
Flooding SAT-1 SAT-1 SAT-2 SAT-3, 4 SAT-1 SAT-2, 4
Medium-Risk Hazards
Landslide SAT-1 SAT-2 SAT-3, 4 SAT-1 SAT-2, 4
Dam Failure SAT-1 SAT-2 SAT-3, 4 SAT-1 SAT-2, 4
Severe
weather/storms SAT-1 SAT-1 SAT-2 SAT-3, 4 SAT-1 SAT-2, 4 Low-Risk Hazards
Wildfire SAT-1 SAT-1 SAT-2 SAT-3, 4 SAT-1 SAT-2, 4
Drought SAT-2, 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.
19.8 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• 5-year CIP was reviewed to determine if the risk assessment and hazard mitigation factors could be comingled and used to develop a more structured needs base. • The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Cease and Desist Order was instrumental to prioritize the hazards the District faces due to certain system deficiencies caused by an aging infrastructure and vulnerabilities if not corrected. • The District reviewed its Waste Discharge Permit and Emergency Response Plan along with the Threat Assessment Matrix to ensure that the incorporation of a Hazard Mitigation Plan could be achieved and implemented accordingly.
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. This will be incorporated as the District moves along in this process.
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20. TRIUNFO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
20.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Timothy Doyle, Engineering Program Mgr.
1001 Partridge Dr., Suite 100
Ventura, CA 93003-0704
Telephone: 805-658-4606
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Mark Norris, General Manager
1001 Partridge Dr., Suite 100
Ventura, CA 93003-0704
Telephone: 805-658-4621
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 20-1.
Table 20-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Timothy Doyle Engineering Program Manager
Mark Norris General Manager
Richard Jones Operations Manager
Vickie Dragan Director of Finance
Chi Hermann Administrative Program Manager
20.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
20.2.1 Overview
The Triunfo Water & Sanitation District is a special district created in 1963 to provide wastewater (sewer) service. The District expanded its service to the community in 1993 with the purchase of the Metropolitan Water Company located within the District’s boundaries in Oak Park. A five-member elected Board of Directors governs the District. The Board assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; the General Manager will oversee its implementation. The District currently has 9 employees and contracts via Ventura Regional Sanitation District for its operational services. Funding comes primarily through potable water and sewer service rates.
20.2.2 Service Area and Trends
Covering a service area of approximately 50 square miles, the District provides wastewater collection and treatment services to more than 30,000 people in Oak Park, Lake Sherwood, Bell Canyon, and the 1174
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Westlake Village and North Ranch portions of Thousand Oaks. Triunfo also supplies potable water to more than 14,000 people in Oak Park.
20.2.3 Assets
Table 20-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 20-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
7.17 acres of land $573,900
Equipment
Total length of PW pipe—49 miles ($2.1M/mile, includes varied sizes 6”-30”and valves/PRVs)
$102,900,000
Total length of WW pipe—129 miles ($2.3M/mile, includes varied sizes 6”-18”and manholes)
$296,700,000
Emergency Diesel Generators (7 generators with varied KVA output) $385,000 SCADA System $200,000
Total: $400,758,900
Critical Facilities
Oak Canyon Reservoir 2.4 MG, 1115 Kanan Rd, 91377 $8,100,000 Deerhill Reservoir 2.2 MG, 990-1/2 Lambourne Ct, 91377 $2,690,000 Savoy Reservoir 1.6 MG, 322-1/2 Savoy Ct, 91377 $1,783,000 Kilburn Reservoir 0.86 MG, 4997 Kilburn Ct, 91377 $877,000 Deerhill Pump Station, 5000 Bishopwood Ln, 91377 $2,700,000 Lindero Pump Station, 753 Lindero Canyon Rd, 91377 $495,800 Savoy Pump Station, 322-1/2 Savoy Ct, 91377 $882,000
Lambourne Booster Station, 990-1/2 Lambourne Ct, 91377 $75,000 Smoketree Booster Station, 6613 Smoketree Ave, 91377 $75,000 Bell Canyon Lift Station, 62-1/2 Buckskin Rd, 91307 $532,200 Carlisle Lift Station, 2845 Calbourne Ln, 91361 $574,000 Lakeside Lift Station, 654 Lake Sherwood Dr, 91361 $195,000 North Ranch Lift Station, Country Valley Rd & Meadow Grove, 91362 $170,000 Polo Lift Station, E. Potrero Rd & Polo St, 91361 $150,000 Westlake Lift Station, Triunfo Canyon & Westshore Ln, 91361 $150,000 Total: $19,449,000
20.3 CURRENT TRENDS
Population within the District’s service area has remained relatively stable over the past 5 years and there have been no new major developments within the District. Although Oak Park is basically built-out, there remain portions of Lake Sherwood, Bell Canyon, and the Westlake area that have parcels available for residential dwellings. These parcels are being slowly developed with approximately 5-7 new homes per year. In addition, there are ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) improvements to 2-3 parcels per year. There is no potential expansion of the District’s boundaries. 1175
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20.4 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 20-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 20-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 20-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 20-6. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 20-7. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 20-8.
Table 20-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Date of Most
Recent Update Comment
Urban Water Management Plan 2015 2020 version pending
Emergency Response Plan 2015 2020 version pending
Rules and Regulations for the Sewage Collection System 1989 Ordinance TSD-202 Sewer Pretreatment Policy 2021
Sewer System Management Plan 2015
Table 20-4. 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
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service Yes If yes, specify: VC Tax Rolls
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds No
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
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Table 20-5. 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: Contractor
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Administrative Dept./Contractor Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Administrative Dept./Contractor Staff with training in benefit-cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Finance Dept.
Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Administrative Dept./Contractor Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: General Manager or Operations Manager Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Contractor
Other Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: As needed
Table 20-6. 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? Pending If yes, briefly describe: Have social media but not currently used for hazard mitigation outreach 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? No Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Reverse 911/email/social media Table 20-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code No N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 156-168205 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 20-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion Jurisdiction Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Low Comment:
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:
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 Medium Comment: Triunfo customers are highly educated and involved with climate risk issues Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Medium
Comment: District residents are highly supportive of measures to minimize risk and address climate issues Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Being supportive of necessary changes posed by the District, residents are willing to cooperate, within reason, as requested by the Agency or other government entities.
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Medium Comment: Median income level is well above the State average giving additional resources to support needed changes to address impacts
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment:
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20.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
20.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Capital Improvement Plan—The capital improvement plan includes projects that can help mitigate potential hazards through rehabilitating key components. The District 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.
• Emergency Response Plan—The results of a risk assessment were used in the development of the emergency response plan and are so noted in the plan.
20.5.2 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:
• Capital Improvement Projects—Capital improvement project proposals may take into consideration hazard mitigation potential as a means of evaluating project prioritization. But the critical criteria remains the risk assessment and needs prioritization coupled with funding availability.
• Post-Disaster Recovery Plan—The District does not have a completed recovery plan and intends to fully develop one as a mitigation planning action during the next five years. The plan will build on the mitigation goals and objectives identified in the mitigation plan.
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20.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
20.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 20-9 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 20-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 DR-4482 January 20, 2020 Continuing Ongoing
Hill Fire DR 4407 11/8/18 -11/9/18 N/A
Winter Storm Event DR 4353 12/4/17- 1/31/18 N/A
Springs Fire DR 5024 5/2/13 – 5/11/13 N/A
Wildwood I Fire N/A 1995 N/A
Wildfires DR-4407 November 12, 2018 $404,424
Northridge Earthquake DR-1008 January 17, 1994 N/A
Green Meadow Fire N/A 10/26/93 – 11/3/93 N/A
Sherwood Fire N/A 1985 N/A
Dayton Canyon Fire N/A October 25, 1982 N/A
Winter Storm Event N/A February 21, 1980 N/A
Winter Storm Event N/A February 15, 1978 N/A
Winter Storm Event N/A January 26, 1969 N/A
20.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 20-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 20-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Earthquake 36 High
1 Wildfire 36 High
1 Landslide 36 High
2 Dam Failure 24 Medium
2 Severe weather/storms 24 Medium
3 Flooding 18 Medium
4 Drought 9 Low
20.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
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• With 90% of the District’s facilities underground (water and wastewater pipelines), the Risk Ranking Score for earthquake was elevated from the County level of 24 to 36. • The Lake Sherwood Dam poses a direct threat to District facilities downstream of its location.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
20.7 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 20-11 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 20-12 identifies the priority for each action. Table 20-13 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 20-11. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action TRI-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, Severe Weather, Wildfire Existing 2, 6, 9, 11 Triunfo WSD N/A High Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMA, HMGP)
Short-term
Action TRI-2—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Wildfire, Landslide, Dam Failure, Severe Weather, Storms, Flooding, Drought New & Existing 2, 8, 11, 19 Triunfo WSD N/A Low General Funds, Staff Time Short-term Action TRI-3—Purchase generators for critical facilities that lack adequate backup power, including Savoy, Lambourne, and Smoketree Booster Stations.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Wildfire New & Existing 2, 7, 8 Triunfo WSD N/A Medium CIP & Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP)
Ongoing
Action TRI-4—Develop a post disaster action plan that includes grant funding, debris removal components, and warehousing of critical infrastructure components
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Wildfire, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Severe Storms Existing 2, 8, 19 Triunfo WSD N/A Medium General Funds & Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)Ongoing Action TRI-5—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 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 Triunfo WSD,
CAL FIRE &
USDA
Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP and
HMGP), Staff Time & General Funds
Ongoing
Action TRI-6—Acquire properties in high risk areas
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Landslide, Severe Weather, Severe Storms New 5, 8, 11, 17 Triunfo WSD N/A Medium Grant Funding- FEMA HMA (BRIC,
FMA, 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 TRI-7—Slope stabilization and drainage control features around water reservoirs Hazards Mitigated: Landslide, Flooding, Severe Weather
Existing 5, 9, 11, 14 Triunfo WSD N/A Medium General Funds & Grant FundingFEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP)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 20-12. 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
TRI-1 4 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
TRI-2 4 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
TRI-3 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
TRI-4 3 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
TRI-5 12 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
TRI-6 4 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
TRI-7 4 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
a. See the introduction to this volume for explanation of priorities.
Table 20-13. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Earthquake TRI-1 TRI-2 TRI-5 TRI-3, 4 TRI-2, 4
Wildfire TRI-5, 6 TRI-1 TRI-2, 5 TRI-5, 6 TRI-3, 4 TRI-5 TRI-2, 4, 5 Landslide TRI-6 TRI-1 TRI-2 TRI-5, 6, 7 TRI-3, 4 TRI-7 TRI-2, 4 Medium-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure TRI-1 TRI-2 TRI-5 TRI-3, 4 TRI-2, 4
Severe
Weather
TRI-5, 6 TRI-1 TRI-2 TRI-5, 7 TRI-3, 4 TRI-2, 4
Severe Storms TRI-5 TRI-1 TRI-2 TRI-5 TRI-4 TRI-7 TRI-2, 4 Flooding TRI-5, 6 TRI-1 TRI-2 TRI-5, 7 TRI-3, 4 TRI-7 TRI-2, 4 Low-Risk Hazards
Drought TRI-2 TRI-2
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20.8 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Capital Improvement Plans—The 5-year and 10-year CIPs were reviewed to determine if the risk assessment and hazard mitigation factors could be comingled and used to develop a more structured needs base.
• The District reviewed its Urban Water Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan along with the Threat Assessment Matrix, and District Ordinances to ensure that the incorporation of a Hazard Mitigation Plan could be achieved and implemented accordingly.
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. This will continue to be utilized as the District moves along in this process.
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21. UNITED WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
21.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Brian Collins, Chief Operations Officer
3561 N. Rose Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93036
Telephone: 805-525-4431
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Michel Kadah, Engineer
1701 N. Lombard Street, Suite 200
Oxnard, CA 93030
Telephone: 805-525-4431
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 21-1.
Table 21-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Brian Collins Chief Operations Officer
Maryam Bral Chief Engineer
Craig Morgan Engineering Manager
Josh Perez Human Resources Manager
Tony Huynh Safety and Security Program Coordinator
John Carman O&M Program Supervisor
Michel Kadah Engineer
Adrian Quiroz Associate Engineer
21.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
21.2.1 Overview
Local landowners formed the Santa Clara River Water Conservation District in 1927. As cities and agricultural areas grew, water usage increased rapidly. By 1950, the district was reorganized and renamed the United Water Conservation District (UWCD). The mission of UWCD is to manage, protect, conserve and enhance the water resources of the Santa Clara River, its tributaries and associated aquifers, in the most cost effective and environmentally balanced manner. UWCD constructed the Santa Felicia Dam, three spreading grounds, and distribution facilities, all of which were urgently needed to combat seawater intrusion.
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Oxnard Plain, using the surface flow of the Santa Clara River and its tributaries for replenishment of groundwater and owns and operates a number of facilities within its service area. UWCD currently employs a staff of 64. Funding comes primarily through rates and revenue bonds.
The Board of Directors assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; Mr. Mauricio E. Guardado Jr. (UWCD General Manager) will oversee its implementation.
21.2.2 Service Area
UWCD operates within the Santa Clara River Valley and the Oxnard Plain and covers approximately 335 square miles in central Ventura County. UWCD owns and operates a number of facilities to recharge the groundwater basins and enhance the water supplies within UWCD boundaries including:
Santa Felicia Dam and Lake Piru Reservoir; Santa Felicia Dam hydroelectric power plant; the Piru Groundwater Recharge Basins; Freeman Diversion Facility; Saticoy Groundwater Recharge Basins (Saticoy, Noble, Rose and Ferro Basins); El Rio Groundwater Recharge Facilities and Wellfield and Water Treatment Plant (El Rio); the Pleasant Valley (PV) and Pumping Trough Pipeline (PTP) (surface water deliveries in-lieu of pumping), PV and PTP reservoirs, and the Oxnard Hueneme (OH) Pipeline system which delivers domestic potable water to the City of Oxnard, Port Hueneme Water Agency, Naval Base Ventura County, several mutual water companies and the El Rio School District.
21.2.3 Assets
Table 21-2 summarizes the assets of UWCD and their value.
Table 21-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
3421 acres of land (including Lake Piru) Unknown
Equipment
43 UWCD owned vehicles(trucks and SUV’s) $1,720.000
1 ten yard dump truck $110,089
1 2000 gallon water truck (estimated low value) $85,000 1 CAT 300 SLR Excavator $280,190
1 CAT 416C Backhoe $75,021
1 CAT D6R Dozer $279,000
1 CAT 613 Scrapper $193,000
1 CAT 120H Motor Grader $170,177
1 John Deere Skip Loader $110,000
1 CAT Skid Steer $39,000
12 Diesel Powered Emergency Generators (1 being Portable) $1,200,000 4 Natural Gas Backup Booster Pumps $1,510,000
17 water wells $15,000,000
8 Miles of OH Pipeline (1.2 million per mile x 8) (Estimated low value) $9,600,000 13 Miles of PTP Pipeline (1.2 million per mile x13) (Estimated low value) $15,600,000 5 Miles of PV Pipeline (1.2 million per mile x 5) (Estimated low value) $6,000,000 3 Miles of Lake Piru Campground Pipeline (1 million per mile estimated) (Estimated low value) $3,000,000 Lake Piru Water Treatment Plant $1,219,000
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Asset Value
Total: $56,190,477
Critical Facilities
Headquarter Building—1701 N. Lombard Street, Suite 200, Oxnard, CA 93030 $10,000,000 Santa Felicia Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant—3838 Piru Canyon Road, Piru, CA 93040 $630,000 Santa Felicia Dam—3838 Piru Canyon Road, Piru, CA 93040 (estimated low value) $200,000,000 Freeman Diversion Facility—2641 W. Los Angeles Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036 (estimated low value) $30,000,000 Saticoy Groundwater Recharge Basins—2641 W. Los Angeles Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036 Unknown El Rio Groundwater Recharge Basins– 3651 N. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036 Unknown Piru Groundwater Recharge Basin Unknown
Lake Piru Reservoir Unknown
Lake Piru Recreation Area—4780 Piru Canyon Road, Piru, CA 93040 Unknown Pleasant Valley (PV) and Pumping Trough (PTP) irrigation pipelines – $21,600,000 Oxnard-Hueneme booster plant system (OH System) $4,527,000 Total: $266,757,000
21.3 CURRENT TRENDS
Originally formed as the Santa Clara Water Conservation District in 1927, voters approved the formation of United Water Conservation District in 1950. UWCD was formed to conserve and enhance water resources of the Santa Clara River. UWCD operates in the Santa Clara River Valley and the Oxnard Plain and covers 214,000 acres in central Ventura County that typically receives from 12 to 20 inches of rainfall each year.
Over the years, UWCD has constructed numerous facilities, pipelines, and recharge basins, including the Santa Felicia Dam, Lake Piru Reservoir and Freeman Diversion, to enhance the local water system and maintain sustainable water management. Today, UWCD diverts Santa Clara River surface water to recharge groundwater basins or for use in-lieu of groundwater pumping by agricultural operations on the Oxnard Plain and in Pleasant Valley basin. Groundwater recharged at United’s Saticoy and El Rio facilities (in the Oxnard Forebay) over the last thirty years has averaged approximately 46, 400 acrefeet per year (AFY). During the same period, surface water deliveries have averaged approximately 13, 200 AF/yr. Lake Piru receives approximately 65,000 visitors per year, with peak season between the months of April 1st to September 15. In 2021, UWCD took over operations from the previous concessionaire, and Lake Piru welcomed to date 34,600 visitors, with daily average of 1,533 guests per day since the lake re-opened from the COVID-19 closure.
21.4 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:
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• An assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities is presented in Table 21-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 21-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 21-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 21-6. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 21-7. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 21-8.
Table 21-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Date of Most Recent
Update Comment
Santa Felicia Dam Emergency Action Plan (EAP) July 16, 2021 Approved by Cal OES on September 2, 2021 Santa Felicia Dam Security Plan June 30, 2021
Oxnard Hueneme System Emergency Response Plan (per
America’s Water Infrastructure Act, EPA) March 15, 2021 Submitted to the U.S. EPA and the State Water
Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking
Water
Aqueous Ammonia Storage, California Accidental Release
Prevention Program (CalARP) June 2019
Chlorine & Aqueous Ammonia Treatment Systems CalARP
Seismic Assessment May 2019
Chlorine & Aqueous Ammonia Injection System, Process
Hazard Analysis Report May 21, 2019
Table 21-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants No
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: Only groundwater extraction fees
Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds No
Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds No
Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds Yes
Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No
State-Sponsored Grant Programs Yes
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Table 21-5. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices No Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering and Water Resources Department/ Engineers Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering and Water Resources Department/ Engineers and Hydrogeologists Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Finance Department and Engineering Department/ Accountants and Engineers Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering Department /Provided through retention of external vendors Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering and Water Resources Department/ GIS Analysts Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering and Water Resources Department/ Hydrogeologists Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering/Chief Engineer Operations and Maintenance (O&M)/Chief Operations Officer Lake Piru Park Rangers/Chief Park Ranger
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Engineering and Water Resources Department /Provided through retention of external vendors Other: Environmental and Biologist Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Environmental Services Department/ Environmental Scientists Table 21-6. 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? Provided through retention of contractors No 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: Through the annual EAP seminars; and participation in the Association of Water Agencies Ventura County.
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: A warning siren in the town of Piru. This is used to warn the residents of dam failure incidents. The siren is tested on the first Friday of each month. UWCD utilizes the County’s VC Alert (Everbridge) system, including email, text, and voice options for immediate emergency notifications to a list of stakeholders included in the Santa Felicia Dam EAP notification flow charts and follow up manual phone calls. Four dam failure scenarios are included in the SFD inundation maps.
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Table 21-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code No N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 121878094 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
Table 21-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: Wildfires, as a climate change indicator, may impact UWCD operations. Also, climate change could lead to a major storm, and the probability of having a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) event. FEMA document titled “Selecting and Accommodating Inflow Design Floods for Dams” states that recent studies have been performed to estimate the impact of the climate change on the probable maximum precipitation and some climate models are consistent in showing increases of 10 percent every few decades that would correspond to 10 percent increases in probable maximum precipitation. The climate change (soil moisture, snowpack, temperature sequence, etc.) can influence on runoff and increase the likelihood of a large flood or Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) event. UWCD is in advancing the design of a number of modifications to the existing Santa Felicia Dam spillway to be able to safely pass the Inflow Design Flood (IDF), or the PMF determined for Santa Felicia Dam by the Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD).
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts High Comment: Rainfall and hydrology are monitored on regular basis, Groundwater basin management and monitoring through groundwater levels recording, evaporation
monitoring, and sediment monitoring.
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities High Comment: Plan for drought resiliency projects and long term mitigation for climate change impacts.
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low Comment: Performed by contractor in a limited capacity.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: Some of UWCD CIP projects are directly or indirectly addressing the climate change impacts.
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Medium Comment: Member of the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County.
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Low Comment: No mandate.
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment: Fossil fuel energy optimization efficiency is in place.
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: Regulatory mandated mitigation, water supply resiliency, and portfolio diversification.
Champions for climate action in local government departments Low Comment: N/A
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Low Comment: N/A
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Medium Comment: Construction of the drought resilience Oxnard Hueneme Iron and Manganese Treatment Plant Project in 2021/2022.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Medium Comment: UWCD boundaries.
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Low Comment: N/A
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment: N/A
Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: N/A
Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: N/A
Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: N/A
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.
21.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
21.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Santa Felicia Dam Emergency Action Plan (EAP): The EAP defines the UWCD staff responsibilities and provides procedures designed to identify unusual and unlikely conditions that may endanger Santa Felica Dam in time to take mitigation action and to notify the appropriate emergency management authorities and stakeholders of possible, impending, or actual failure of the dam. The EAP may also be used to provide notification when flood releases can create major flooding. The results of the Time-Sensitive Emergency Action Plan Assessment associated with the Santa Felicia Dam were used to develop the EAP. • Santa Felicia Dam Outlet Works Improvement: The purpose of the Santa Felicia Dam Outlet Works Improvement project is to replace the existing outlet works because of concerns regarding seismic stability of the intake tower and conduit through the dam. UWCD conducted a 1190
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Seismic Deformation Analyses of Santa Felicia Dam on May 11, 2015 that indicated that the computed seismic deformations of the embankment are expected to be large enough to damage the outlet works conduit, and possibly compromise the safety of the dam. In addition, based on the 2015 and 2020 bathymetric surveys of Lake Piru Reservoir performed by UWCD, the sediment level near the existing intake was approximately only 4.1 feet below the intake sill.
Based on the computed average annual rate of sediment level rise, the sediment may reach the intake sill in the near future and will become inoperable. The new outlet works system will mitigate ongoing accumulation of sediment in the reservoir and includes provisions for continued operation of the facility despite the future sediment buildup in the reservoir. • Santa Felicia Dam Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) Containment, Spillway Improvement Project: The capacity of the existing spillway at Santa Felicia Dam is inadequate to pass the inflow design flood (IDF), which for the Santa Felicia Dam is the PMF. The Spillway Improvement Project includes modifications to the existing spillway to safely pass the IDF of 220,000 cfs, which is derived from hydrologic evaluations (HMR 58/59) performed by the DSOD and approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
21.5.2 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 in the following plans and programs does not currently integrate hazard mitigation information but provides opportunities to do so in the future:
• Coastal Brackish Groundwater Extraction and Treatment Project: The project objectives are to combat further seawater intrusion in the Oxnard Plain and provide a local supply source that can help meet the groundwater sustainability goals of the Fox canyon Groundwater Management Agency.
• Expansion of the Ferro Basin: The project is to be used as a groundwater recharge basin to expand UWCD’s recharge capacities.
• Freeman Diversion Expansion: The project allows UWCD to increase the instantaneous diversion rate to capture more water at the peak of the hydrograph. This is necessary in the respect that regulatory agencies are requiring more flow in the river on the receding limb of the hydrograph. Ultimately the expansion project will provide the opportunity to maintain historical surface water deliveries to the Oxnard Plain when available. The project is also to comply with an Endangered Species Act (ESA) settlement as well as a mitigation measure for the MultiSpecies Habitat Conservation Plan. • Pumping Trough Pipeline (PTP) Recycled Water Connection: A pipeline connection to UWCD’s PTP system for the delivery of recycled water. The recycled water delivered to the PTP system can significantly reduce groundwater pumping in the PTP service area and Oxnard Plain.
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21.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
21.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 21-9 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 21-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Holser Fire N/A August 17, 2020 Lake Piru Recreation Area operational impact
Lime Fire N/A June 10, 2020 Recreation Area operational impact Maria Fire FM-5302 November 1, 2019 Headquarter closer and Saticoy Facility operational impact
Thomas Fire FM-5224 December 4, 2017 Power outage at El Rio Facility and operational impact
Flood DR-1585 February 18, 2005 Debris at the upstream of SFD and landslide at the downstream
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, High Winds and
Flooding
DR-1267 December 20 – 28, 1998 Not Available
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding DR-1203 February 2 – April 30, 1998 Not Available Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides,
Mud Flows
DR-1046 February 13 – April 19, 1995 Not Available
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides,
Mud Flows
DR-1044 January 3 – February, 1995 Not Available
Northridge Earthquake DR-1008 January 17 – November 30,1994 Not Available** Fires, Mud & Landslides, Soil Erosion,
Flooding
DR-1005 October 26 – April 22, 1994 Not Available
Severe Storm, Winter Storm, Mud &
Landslides, Flooding
DR-979 January 5 – March 20, 1993 Not Available
Snow Storm, Heavy Rain, High Winds,
Flooding, Mudslide
DR-935 February 10 – 19, 1992 Not Available
Severe Storms, High Tides, Flooding DR-812 January 17 – 22, 1988 Not Available Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides, Tornadoes DR-677 January 21 – March 30, 1983 Not Available Severe Storms, Mudslides, Flooding DR-615 January 8, 1980 Not Available Coastal Storms, Mudslides, Flooding DR-547 February 15, 1978 Not Available Severe Storms, High Tides, Flooding DR-364 February 8, 1973 Not Available Severe Storms, Flooding DR-253 January 26, 1969 Not Available ** Santa Felicia Dam recorded a peak ground acceleration of 0.27g during the Northridge earthquake with no visible movements or distortion of the structure. Following the Northridge Earthquake, the Santa Felicia Dam was inspected and surveyed to determine if any changes had occurred as a result of the earthquake. The conclusion of these investigations that the dam has responded well to the motions induced by the earthquake and has not experienced any changes or exhibited any behavior that indicate a reduction in the safety of the structure.
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21.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 21-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Table 21-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Earthquake 32 High
2 Drought 31 High
3 Dam Failure 30 Medium
4 Severe Storms 24 Medium
5 Severe Weather 24 Medium
6 Wildfire 18 Medium
7 Flooding 18 Medium
8 Sea Level Rise 15 Low
9 Landslide 12 Low
10 Tsunami 11 Low
21.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
• Santa Felicia Dam is classified as an “Extremely High Hazard” dam by the DSOD. Two of the Dam’s largest infrastructure components, Outlet Works and Spillway, will pose a significant risk to public safety if not modernized and upgraded. Failure of these components could result in the potential loss of life for approximately 377,000 people living downstream of the Santa Felicia Dam, as well as property loss and damage from the flooding of the towns of Piru, Fillmore, Santa Paula, and Oxnard, negatively impacting the area’s $2 billion dollar the agricultural industry as well as manufacturing, retail, hospitality, health care and military operations.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
21.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 21-11 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. 1193
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Table 21-11. 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 10—SFD Outlet Works Rehab—Replace the nearly buried and seismic-deficient intake tower at Santa Felicia Dam with a robust facility with higher elevation point(s) of intake. Replace the seismically marginal penstock with appropriate new materials. UWC-4
Comment: The planned design alternative is to build a new outlet works facility on the left (east) abutment of the dam. The SFD Outlet Works improvement and retrofit is currently in the design phase. The construction is anticipated to start in 2024. The success of this project is contingent upon securing grant funding support from both state and federal sources critical for the implementation of the dam safety improvements.
OA 10—SFD PMF Containment—The Probable Maximum Flood (PMF at all dams must be confined to the structure and spillway. Overtopping earthen dams will almost certainly lead to failure. UWCD will need to deepen the spillway and raise the height of the dam crest.
UWC-5
Comment: The SFD improvements of the spillway are currently in the design phase. The construction is anticipated to start in 2026. The success of this project is contingent upon securing both the state and federal grant funds.
UWCD 1—UWCD will install a generator at the Saticoy Recharge Facility. Comment: A new generator was installed at the Saticoy Recharge Facility in 2018.
UWCD 2—Part 12D Dam Safety Report—An independent consultant will be hired to perform the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Part 12D safety inspection and review of Santa Felicia Dam. This process includes reviewing the Potential Failure Mode Analysis (completed in 2007) and the Supporting Technical Information Document; and updating the documents as necessary.
Comment: Part 12D Dam Safety Inspection and Report for the Santa Felicia Dam was completed in 2017. UWCD will conduct the next Part 12D Dam Safety Inspection in 2022 as the inspection is required to be conducted every 5 years.
UWCD 3—Evaluate and develop a public outreach program that informs and educates the public located in the inundation zone directly downstream of Santa Felicia Dam.
UWC-10
Comment: The public outreach program includes the required annual Emergency Action Plan (EAP) seminars and annual law enforcement coordination meetings, as well as frequent participation in the Piru neighborhood council monthly meetings.
21.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 21-12 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 21-13 identifies the priority for each action. Table 21-14 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
Table 21-12. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action UWC-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: Earthquake, Drought, Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding Existing 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 13, 14
United Water
Conservation District
None High Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, 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 UWC-2—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: All hazards
New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19
United Water
Conservation District
None Low Staff Time, General
Funds
Short-term
Action UWC-3—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Drought, Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Wildfire, Flooding Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 United Water
Conservation District
None High Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA
Short-term
Action UWC-4—Santa Felicia Dam Outlet Works Improvement and Retrofit. Replace the existing Santa Felicia Dam Outlet Works due to seismic deficiencies of the intake tower and conduit through the dam and to mitigate ongoing accumulation of sediment in Lake Piru reservoir that will impact operation of the outlet works in the near future with a robust facility with higher elevation point(s) of intake.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Drought, Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Flooding New & Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11,
13, 18
United Water
Conservation District
None High Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA, HHPD
Long-term
Action UWC-5—Santa Felicia Dam PMF Containment, Spillway Improvement Project– The Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) at all dams must be confined to the structure and spillway. Overtopping earthen dams will almost certainly lead to failure. The existing SFD spillway is inadequate to pass the inflow design flood (IDF), which for this dam is the PMF. The existing spillway will be deepened and the dam crest will be raised to allow for safely passing the IDF.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Flooding Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11,
13, 18
United Water
Conservation District
None High Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA, HHPD
Long-term
Action UWC-6—Coastal Brackish Groundwater Extraction and Treatment Project. The project objectives is to combat further seawater intrusion in the Oxnard Plain and provide a local supply source that can help meet the groundwater sustainability goals of the Fox canyon Groundwater Management Agency.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 18 United Water
Conservation District
None High Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA
Long-term
Action UWC-7—Pumping Trough Pipeline (PTP) Recycled Water Connection. Potential pipeline connections to UWCD’s PTP system for the delivery of recycled water. The recycled water delivered to the PTP system can significantly reduce groundwater pumping in the PTP service area and Oxnard Plain.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
New 1, 2, 3, 4, 14, 18 United Water
Conservation District
None Medium Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA
Long-term
Action UWC-8—Freeman Diversion Rehab—The Freeman Diversion Dam is used to divert and efficiently manage run-off water from the Santa Clara River. The project allows UWCD to increase the instantaneous diversion rate to capture more water at the height of the hydrograph. This is necessary in the respect that regulatory agencies are requiring more flow in the river on the receding limb of the hydrograph. Ultimately the project will provide the opportunity to deliver additional surface water when available.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
Existing 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 18 United Water
Conservation District
None High Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA
Long-term
Action UWC-9—Twelfth Part 12D Dam Safety Inspection—An independent consultant will be hired to perform the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Part 12D safety inspection and review of Santa Felicia Dam. This process includes reviewing the Potential Failure Mode Analysis (completed in 2007) and the Supporting Technical Information Document; and updating the documents as necessary.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Flooding Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 17,
18 United Water
Conservation District
None Low Local Fund Ongoing
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency
Support
Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action UWC-10—UWCD will re-evaluate current public outreach efforts and develop a program to educate and inform the public within the inundation zone directly downstream of Santa Felicia Dam.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Flooding Existing 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 12, 17,
18 United Water
Conservation District
None Low Local Fund Short-term
Action UWC-11—Implement landslide stabilization and/or protection measures. Stabilization measures include grading the unstable portion of the slope to a lower gradient, construction of rock buttresses, and drainage improvements. Protection measures include containment and construction of walls, berms, ditches, and or diversion of moving debris.
Hazards Mitigated: Landslide
Existing 1, 2, 13, 14 United Water
Conservation District
None Low Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA
Ongoing
Action UWC-12—Vegetation Management. Maintain vegetation management program within UWCD facilities to reduce the risk of wildfire and avoid creation of wind acceleration corridors within vegetated areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Weather, Wildfire
Existing 1, 2, 5, 13, 14 United Water
Conservation District
None Low Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMAP
Ongoing
Action UWC-13—Update Santa Felicia Dam Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Flooding Existing 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 19 United Water
Conservation District
None Low Local Fund, HMGP,
BRIC, FMA
Ongoing
a. Short-term = Completion within 5 years; Long-term = Completion within 10 years; Ongoing= Continuing new or existing program with no completion date
HHPD = Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams
FMA = Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
HMGP = Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
BRIC = Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program Table 21-13. 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 7 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 10 High Low Yes Yes Yes Medium High
3 7 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
4 5 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
5 3 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
6 2 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
7 1 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
8 1 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
9 4 Low Low Yes No Yes High Medium
10 3 Low Low Yes No Yes High Medium
11 1 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
12 2 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
13 3 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
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Table 21-14. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Earthquake UWC-4 UWC-4 UWC-4 UWC-9
Drought UWC-4 UWC-4, 8 UWC-6, 7, 8 UWC-4, 6, 7,
8 UWC-6
Medium-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure UWC-4, 5 UWC-4, 5 UWC-10 UWC-13 UWC-4, 5 UWC-5 UWC-9, 10, 13 Severe Storms UWC-4, 5 UWC-4, 5 UWC-10 UWC-13 UWC-4, 5 UWC-5 UWC-9, 13 Severe Weather UWC-1, 5 UWC-3, 5 UWC-10 UWC-13 UWC-1, 3, 5 UWC-2 Wildfire UWC-12 UWC-12
Flooding UWC-4, 5 UWC-4, 5 UWC-10 UWC-13 UWC-4, 5 UWC-5 UWC-9, 13 Low-Risk Hazards
Landslide UWC-11 UWC-11 UWC-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.
21.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 21-15 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 21-15. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Annual Emergency Action Plan seminar December 16, 2020
October 28, 2021
31 Expected to be 30+
Monthly Board Of Director meetings Monthly Varies
21.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• Capital Improvement Plan: The Capital Improvement Plan prioritizes projects that have been identified to improve District facilities, infrastructure, and equipment, including potential mitigation projects. The Capital Improvement Plan was used as a source of information while preparing this annex.
• Santa Felicia Dam Emergency Action Plan (EAP): Describes protocol for response activities to be conducted in the event of an emergency that threatens or damages the structural integrity of the Santa Felicia Dam. Includes procedures for training and preparedness, and notification and response actions to be conducted in the event of an emergency including procedures for 1197
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coordination with outside agencies. The EAP was reviewed during the development of the hazard mitigation action plans.
• Time-Sensitive Emergency Action Plan Assessment: This assessment was used to develop the Santa Felicia Dam EAP during the development of the hazard mitigation action plans. • Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project, Technical Memorandums (TMs) and Design Reports: UWCD conducted and completed feasibility studies and multiple design phases for the existing outlet works improvement and retrofit project and the spillway improvement project, collectively referred to as the Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project. The TMs and design reports developed during these design phases included structural, hydraulic, and geotechnical analyses. These analyses were the basis of the development of the hazard mitigation action plans (UWC-4 and UWC-5).
• Santa Felicia Dam 2017 Potential Failure Mode Analysis Study Report: The purpose of the PFMA is to identify and describe potential failure modes (PFMs) at the Santa Felicia Dam and its appurtenant structures that could be failed under postulated loading conditions. Knowledge of the PFMs can be used to better understand the potential safety concerns, develop a project specific surveillance and monitoring program, and identify potential risk reduction measures.
The 2017 PFMA was reviewed during the development of the hazard mitigation plan. • Oxnard Hueneme System Emergency Response Plan: This plan describes protocol for response activities to be conducted in the event of an emergency that threatens or damages UWCD’s El Rio Facility and the Oxnard-Hueneme Pipeline. Includes procedures for decontamination, pipeline isolation, and notification and response actions to be conducted in the event of an emergency. This document was reviewed during the development of the capability assessment.
• Risk and Resilience Assessment: The purpose of this assessment was to assess the risks to, and resilience of, the District’s Oxnard-Hueneme system, covering: the risk of malevolent acts and natural hazards; the resilience of the pipes and constructed conveyances, physical barriers, source water, water collection and intake, pretreatment, treatment, storage and distribution facilities, electronic, computer, or other automated systems (including the security of such systems) which are utilized by the system; the monitoring practices of the system; the financial infrastructure of the system; the use, storage, or handling of various chemicals by the system; and the operation and maintenance of the system. This document was reviewed during the development of the capability assessment.
• California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program: As part of the program’s effort in preventing and/or minimizing damage to the accidental releases of chlorine and ammonia that can cause serious harm to the public, hazard and seismic assessments were completed. The hazard assessments for chlorine and ammonia examined worst-case and alternative scenarios while the seismic assessment ensured chlorine and aqueous ammonia equipment and piping, their supports and their anchoring met CalARP seismic requirements. This document was reviewed during the development of the capability assessment.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• 2015 Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan: The 2015 HMP document addresses the local hazard mitigation planning requirements for Unincorporated Ventura County and other local participants. The 2015 VC HMP was reviewed and used during the development of the mitigation action plan.
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• Selecting and Accommodating Inflow Design Floods for Dams, FEMA P-94, Dated August 2013: The main objectives of this document is to recommend appropriate procedures for selecting and accommodating the Inflow Design Flood based on current and accepted practices and to promote a reasonable degree of consistency and uniformity among state and federal agencies. Appropriate selection of the Inflow Design Flood is the first step in evaluating and designing a dam to address hydrologic potential failure modes and reduce risks to the public.
This document was reviewed during the development of the capability assessment and the Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change.
• Hydrometeorological Reports (HMR 58 and 59), California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD): The Santa Felicia Dam Inflow Design Flood (IDF) of 220,000 cfs was developed using DSOD interim Hydrology Policy Modified HMR 58/59 (2012). The IDF was approved by the regulatory agencies. These reports were reviewed and used during the development of the hazard mitigation action plan (UWC-5). • Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development Toolkit: The toolkit was used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
21.11 FUTURE NEEDS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RISK/VULNERABILITY UWCD will update the Santa Felicia Dam Vulnerability and Risk Assessment in 2022 in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s dam safety requirements. The Vulnerability and Risk Assessment includes evaluation of structures and facilities to identify weaknesses and or potential single or multiple points of failures. The outcome will include recommended mitigation measures to address these concerns.
21.12 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
UWCD is currently coordinating with the Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) of the Santa Felicia Dam impacted jurisdictions including the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (VCSOES) to determine if they need assistance in developing local evacuation plans. UWCD will offer support, including technical support, to the EMAs as needed. 1199
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22.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Dustin Gardner, Fire Chief
165 Durley Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
Telephone: 805-389-9704
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Jeff Shea, Division Chief
165 Durley Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
Telephone: 805-437-9400
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 22-1.
Table 22-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Dustin Gardner Fire Chief
Chad Cook Assistant Fire Chief
Jeff Shea Division Chief
Gene Fong Battalion Chief
John Spykerman Assistant Fire Chief
Massoud Araghi Fire Marshal
Tom Kasper Business Services Manager
Corina Cagley Fire Prevention Officer
Celine Moomey Pre-Fire Specialist
Ryan Matheson Fire Captain, Vegetation Management
David Kirby Manager- Facilities and Construction
Debbie Conner Management Assistant
22.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
22.2.1 Overview
In 1928, the VCFPD was formed as a special district to provide fire protection to the county, with the exception of the four established cities. Since that time, six additional cities have become incorporated.
Today, the VCFPD acts as the county fire department for unincorporated Ventura County and as the city fire department for seven cities (Camarillo, Moorpark, Ojai, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley).
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Composed of approximately 600 dedicated men and women, the Ventura County Fire Protection District is an all-hazard, full-service agency. VCFPD proudly provides fire protection, medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors acts as the fire protection district’s board of directors. These five elected supervisors appoint the fire chief and task him with providing fire protection services for the district.
VCFPD responds to calls from 33 strategically placed fire stations located throughout Ventura County.
VCFPD firefighters are trained to provide the highest level of firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care. In addition to fighting fires, VCFPD responds to medical emergencies, traffic accidents, land and water rescues, hazardous materials calls, environmental hazards, and a variety of public service requests.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; Ventura County Office of Emergency Services will oversee its implementation.
The District participates in the Public Protection Class Rating System and currently has a rating of 5.
22.2.2 Service Area
The District service area covers 848 square miles, serving a population of 850,000.
22.2.3 Assets
Table 22-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 22-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
N/A acres of land Included with Critical Facilities values below Equipment
Aerials 7 @ $1,500,000.00 ea. = $10,500,000.00
Type 1 Pumpers 52 @ $710,000.00 ea. = $36,920,000.00
Type 3 Pumpers 11 @ $350,000.00 ea. = $3,850,000.00
Heavy Rescue 1 @ $1,000,000.00 ea. = $1,000,000.00
Rescues 6 @ $450,00.00 ea. = $2,700,000.00
Squads 4 @ $215,000.00 ea. = $215,000.00
Utilities 10 @ $70,000.00 ea. = $700,000.00
Total: $56,530,000.00
Critical Facilities
Old Fire Station 20—12727 Santa Paula-Ojai Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060 $1,571,908 Fire Station 20—12000 Santa Paula-Ojai Road, Ojai, CA 93023 $6,193,994 Fire Station 21—1201 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 $3,674,182 Fire Station 22—466 S La Luna Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 $3,061,690 Fire Station 23—15 Kunkle St, Oak View, CA 93022 $6,501,775 Fire Station 25—5674 W Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, CA 93001 $4,549,938 Old Fire Station 26—12391 W Telegraph Rd, Santa Paula, CA 93060 $2,963,446 1201
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Fire Station 26—536 W Main St, Santa Paula, CA 93060 $2,034,731 Old Fire Station 27—613 Old Telegraph Rd, Fillmore, CA 93015 $2,693,274 Fire Station 27—133 C St, Fillmore, CA 93015 $11,565,960 Fire Station 28—513 N Church St, Piru, CA 93040 $2,618,824 Fire Station 29—114 S 10th St, Santa Paula, CA 93060 $2,836,803 Fire Station 30—325 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 $7,904,826 Fire Station 31—151 Dusenberg Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 $3,030,222 Fire Station 32—830 S Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320 $3,199,846 Fire Station 33—33 Lake Sherwood Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 $2,867,504 Fire Station 34—555 E Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 $2,798,426 Old Fire Station 35—2500 W Hillcrest Dr, Newbury Park, CA 91320 $2,608,846 Fire Station 35—751 Mitchell Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320 $8,621,702 Fire Station 36—855 Deerhill Rd, Oak Park, CA 91377 $3,290,415 Fire Station 37—2010 Upper Ranch Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 $4,724,168 Fire Station 40—4185 Cedar Springs St, Moorpark, CA 93021 $6,494,099 Fire Station 41—1910 Church St, Simi Valley, CA 93065 $6,633,790 Fire Station 42—295 E High St, Moorpark, CA 93021 $7,316,128 Fire Station 43—5874 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063 $8,554,926 Fire Station 44—1050 Country Club Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065 $6,098,820 Fire Station 45—790 Pacific Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065 $2,855,991 Fire Station 46—3265 N Tapo St, Simi Valley, CA 93063 $2,995,683 Fire Station 47—2901 Erringer Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065 $5,505,516 Fire Station 50—189 S Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010 $10,717,068 Fire Station 51—3302 Turnout Park Circle, Oxnard, CA 93036 $7,139,595 Fire Station 52—5353 Santa Rosa Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012 $3,285,043 Fire Station 53—304 N Second St, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 $4,681,186 Fire Station 54—2160 Pickwick Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010 $6,989,158 Fire Station 55—403 Valley Vista Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010 $2,789,216 Fire Station 56—11855 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 $4,202,245 Fire Station 57—3356 Somis Rd, Somis, CA 93066 $2,989,542 Fire Communications Center—160 Durley Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010 $17,731,555 Headquarters—165 Durley Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010 $21,716,588 Supply—2451 Latigo Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030 $36,362,659
Training Center—102 Durley Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010 $9,697,783 Total: $264,069,071
22.3 CURRENT TRENDS
The current (2021) population of Ventura County is estimated at 841,734, with a growth of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States Census Data. Ventura County is the 14th largest county in California. And over the last ten-year period, Ventura County’s population has seen growth of 2.02% since its 2010 population of 825,097.
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22.4 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 22-3. • An assessment of fiscal capabilities is presented in Table 22-4. • An assessment of administrative and technical capabilities is presented in Table 22-5. • An assessment of education and outreach capabilities is presented in Table 22-6. • Classifications under various community mitigation programs are presented in Table 22-7. • The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change is presented in Table 22-8.
Table 22-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Most Recent
Update Comment
The California Fire Code 2019 2019 Updated every three years at state-level District Ordinances #29 and #31 2019 District-Specific Fire Code Amendments Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP) continuous Annual Program Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Program
continuous Disaster Preparedness Education and Training Ready, Set, Go! Program continuous Ventura County Emergency Preparedness Guide VCFPD Regional Fire Services Standards of Cover 2017 To determine the distribution of the agency’s resources Emergency Plans—Area Command 11/23/2015
Emergency Plans—Brush Plan 02/28/2019
Emergency Plans—Civil Unrest 12/19/2016
Emergency Plans—Communications Failure Plan 05/27/2010
Emergency Plans—Department Operations Center 10/13/2015 Emergency Plans—Earthquake 10/20/2016
Emergency Plans—Flooding 06/14/2016
Emergency Plans—Heat 01/14/2014
Emergency Plans—High Surf 06/14/2016
Emergency Plans—Pandemic Plan 03/12/2020
Emergency Plans—Staffing 10/26/2015
Emergency Plans—Tsunami 05/03/2017
Emergency Plans—Unit Strategic Fire Plan 05/25/2021 Updated annually Emergency Plans—Urban Terrorism 05/20/2016
Operational Procedure 1002—Response Levels 11/18/2020
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Plan, Study or Program
Most Recent
Update Comment
Operational Procedure 1006—Water Tender Response
Staffing
08/09/2013
Operational Procedure 1009—Mutual Aid, Ventura Op
Area
10/24/2005
Operational Procedure 1012—Emergency Coordinators 02/01/2008 Operational Procedure 1100—Emergency Plans 1,2,3
and 4
11/15/2006
Operational Procedure 2001—Incident Safety 01/15/2013
Operational Procedure 2004—Contingency
Planning/Accountability
07/10/2015
Operational Procedure 3001—Incident Command 12/28/2005
Operational Procedure 3003—Staging 09/09/2014
Operational Procedure 3004—Evacuation of Citizens 06/02/2008 Operational Procedure 3003—Road Closures 09/18/2007
Operational Procedure 3009—Cal-OSHA Notification 04/14/2017 Operational Procedure 3010—Incident Rehabilitation 12/06/2010 Operational Procedure 3014—Juvenile Fire Setter
Advisor
01/15/2013
Operational Procedure 3015—Critical Incident Stress
Debriefing
12/05/2001
Operational Procedure 4006—Emergency Medical
Dispatch
02/11/2004
Operational Procedure 4008—Multi-Casualty Incidents 12/19/2013 Operational Procedure 4011—Haz-Mat Patients, Pre
Hospital Care
11/13/2013
Operational Procedure 4500—Rescue Doctrine 11/29/2005
Operational Procedure 4510—Collapse Rescue 11/29/2005
Operational Procedure 4520—Rope Rescue 11/29/2005
Operational Procedure 4530—Trench Rescue 11/29/2005
Operational Procedure 4540 –Confined Space Rescue 11/29/2005 Operational Procedure 4550—Water Rescue 11/29/2005
Operational Procedure 4560—Geologic Incidents 02/05/2007 Operational Procedure 5200—Wildland Fire Doctrine 06/06/2015 Operational Procedure 5202—Wildland Fire Operations 06/09/2015 Operational Procedure 5203—Night Flying Fire
Suppression
12/16/2016
Operational Procedure 5204—Ventura Situational
Awareness Tool
08/24/2016
Operational Procedure 5205—ECP Support Package 08/12/2014 Operational Procedure 5206—Unmanned Aerial Systems 09/14/2016 Operational Procedure 6000—Hazardous Materials
Response Doctrine
02/05/2007
Operational Procedure 6007—Radiological Incidents 08/25/2011 Operational Procedure 7003—Operational Worksheets 03/26/2019 1204
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Plan, Study or Program
Most Recent
Update Comment
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 2 Wildland Fire
Incident Command Work Sheet
01/12/2006
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 3 Confined
Space Rescue Resource Assignment Sheet Work Sheet
01/12/2006
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 4 Collapse
Rescue Resources Assignment Sheet Work Sheet
01/12/2006
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 5 Trench
Rescue Resource Assignment Sheet Work Sheet
01/12/2006
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 6 Surf Rescue
Resource Assignment Sheet Work Sheet
01/12/2006
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 7 Swiftwater
Rescue Resource Assignment Sheet/Work Sheet
01/12/2006
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 8 Marine
Disaster Resource Assignment Sheet Work Sheet
01/12/2006
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 9 Area
Hospitals
09/06/2005
Operational Procedure 7003—Appendix 13 Hazardous
Materials Incident Command Work Sheet
01/12/2006
Operational Procedure 8010—Commercial Vessel Fires 02/05/2007 Operational Procedure 8040—Camarillo Airport Aircraft
Operations
02/05/2007
Operational Procedure 8050—Railroad Incidents 02/05/2007 AP 10103—Records Retention Schedule 06/13/2014
AP 10105—Daily Journal, Fire Company 10/26/2016
AP 10106—Significant Incident Documentation 12/23/2013
AP 10501—Computer Technology Use 10/18/2019
AP 10503—Technical Services, Request for 08/31/2001
AP 10504—Internet Access and Use 10/18/2019
AP 10610—Mapping and GIS System Modifications 10/10/2013 AP 10611—Helispots 06/09/2014
AP 10612—Tactical Pre-Plans and Supplemental Maps 06/09/2014 AP 11100—Uniforms, General 11/05/2020
AP 11118—Personal Protective Equipment, Maintenance
& Inspection of
04/05/2021
AP 11126—Body Armor, Care and Inspection of 02/17/2011
Appendix 1—Body Armor, Care and Inspection of 02/17/2011 AP 11201—Combined Leave 11//09/2007
AP 11202—Shift Trades 08/10/2021
AP 11203—Summons/Subpoena 04/25/2001
AP 11205—Sick/Bereavement Leave, Usage of 03/09/2000
AP 11206—Family Medical Leave 02/14/1994
AP 11301—Staffing Levels 02/05/2002
AP 11307—Apparatus Staffing, Personal Emergencies 02/28/2001 AP 11401—Injury and Illness Prevention Program 03/29/2016 AP 11502—Live-Fire Training 12/19/2016
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Most Recent
Update Comment
AP 11504—Captain Mentoring Program 04/09/2020
AP 11505—California Incident Command Certification
System
03/04/2021
AP 11506—Paramedic Internship Program 03/05/2021
AP 11508—Fire District California Incident Command
Certification System Mentoring Team
03/04/2021
AP 11509—Incident Management Team Participation 03/04/2021 AP 11510—Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) Prog.
01/07/2016
AP 11511—Staff Rides 12/19/2018
AP 11804—Industrial Injury/Illness 09/05/2002
AP 11806—Physical Fitness Program 02/11/2019
AP 11808—National Fire Academy 05/24/2018
AP 11810—Driver License 11/20/2017
AP 12101—Tractor-Drawn Aerial Engineer and Operator 01/31/2017 AP 12102—Vehicles and Apparatus, Operating 04/05/2018
AP 12103—Water Rescue Equipment 05/30/2002
AP 12104—Flight Request, Non-Emergency Incident 11/08/2006 AP 12302—Inventory, Apparatus 07/11/2005
AP 12300—Inventory, Apparatus: Appendices 1 – 6 04/29/2015 Engine 1, Engine Type 3, Quint, Ladder Truck, Rescue, PM Squad
AP 12300—Inventory, Apparatus: Appendix 7 02/16/2021 BC Vehicle AP 12300—Inventory, Apparatus: Appendices 8 – 11 04/29/2015 Water Tender, Patrol, Utility, Light and Air AP 12300—Inventory, Apparatus: Appendix 14 08/29/2016 HazMat 50 AP 12300—Inventory, Apparatus: Appendices 15 – 18 01/03/2017 US&R 40, US&R 54, US&R 54 (Cache Trailer, US&R 154 AP 12303—Fire Hose Inventory and Configuration 10/18/2019 AP 12405—Tools/Equipment, Fire Station 12/18/2012
AP 12406—Emergency Food & Water Supplies 11/17/2020
AP 12501—Controlled Substances 07/08/2020
AP 13003—Mandatory Worksite Postings 10/27/2016
AP 13004 –Fire District Property, Disposal of 05/08/2012 AP 13005—Complaints 05/08/2020
AP 13006—Security of Department Facilities 05/23/2013
AP 13008—Department Equipment & Facilities, Use of 12/22/2016 AP 13009—Theft, County Property 11/05/2012
AP 13010—Libraries, Fire Station and Appendix 1
(Inventory)
02/16/2017
AP 13014—Public Records Act Requests 05/22/2009
AP 13015—Grant Management 02/23/2017
AP 13103—Maintenance and Construction 10/26/2016
AP 13105—Fire Hydrants, Inspection and Maintenance
of
06/11/2001
AP 13107—Knox Rapid Entry System 02/17/2017
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Most Recent
Update Comment
AP 13109—Appendix 2: Encroachment Permit
Information
04/04/2016
AP 13114—Incident Response Reporting 06/20/2013
AP 13115—Fire Locks 08/09/2018
AP 13202—Security of Fire Communications Center 12/04/2001 AP 14001– Inspection Authority 09/02/2014
AP 14002—Fire Safety Inspector Program 09/02/2014
AP 14004—Movie Safety Officer 07/30/2001
AP 14102—Community Service Volunteers 02/18/2016
AP 14202– Burning Permits 04/19/2016
AP 14301—Administrative Citation Program 07/22/2021
AP 14302—Criminal Citations 07/22/2021
AP 14303—Outdoor Fires for Recreation and Other Uses 03/28/2019 AP 15008—Fire Communications Center Minimum
Staffing Levels
02/06/2019
AP 15010—Fire Communications Center Special
Assignments and Training Opportunities
12/28/2017
Fire Prevention Standards:
501—Fire Apparatus Access 09/30/2019 Provides the minimum requirements for fire apparatus access roads. This standard also includes requirements for access road gates, fire lanes, and turnarounds/turnouts. 502—Premises Identification 10/18/2018 Provides the minimum requirements for property identification.
506—Knox Rapid Entry System 04/01/2017 Provides the minimum requirements for installation and use of the Knox Rapid Entry System.
509—Residential Fire Sprinklers 02/07/2020 Provides the minimum requirements for the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes
509C—Plan Submittal Sheet for Residential Fire
Sprinklers
09/25/2020 Plan submittal sheet to be used on all residential fire sprinkler systems.
515—Defensible Space and Fuel Modification Zones 11/20/2020 Provides the minimum requirements for installation and maintenance of defensible space and fuel modification
zones.
516—Composting, Mulch, and Organic Processing 02/05/2020 Provides the minimum requirements for processing, storage and application of composting, mulch and organic materials. 517—Application of Mulch and Chips in Defensible
Space
11/20/2020 Provides the minimum requirements for application of mulch and wood chips within the defensible space of a structure. 518—Alternate Materials and Methods 12/21/2020 Provides requirements for filing a request for alternate materials and methods
519—Fire Watch 12/17/2020 Identifies when a fire watch is required and the minimum requirements for the fire watch.
14.5.3—Fire Hydrants 06/11/2011 Provides the minimum requirements for fire hydrants
14.6.10—Access and Water Supplies for Public Schools 05/27/2011 Provides the minimum requirements for access roads and water supply.
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Most Recent
Update Comment
14.7.2—Installation of Commercial Fire Sprinklers 07/07/2011 Provides the minimum requirements for the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial and multi-family dwellings.
14.7.3—Installation of Fire Alarms 02/23/2011 Provides the minimum requirements for the design and installation of automatic and manual fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler monitoring systems.
14.7.4—Fire Extinguishing Systems for Commercial
Cooking Operations
05/13/2011 Provides the minimum requirements for the design, installation, testing and inspection of fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking operations.
14.7.5—High-Piled Combustible Storage 03/30/2011 Provides the minimum requirements for high-piled combustible storage.
14.9.3—Fireworks Requirements 05/21/2014 Provides the minimum requirements for the public display of fireworks.
Fire Prevention Guidelines:
401—Special Event Guideline 02/13/2020 Provides a summary of the Fire District’s standard conditions for special events.
403—FHRP Abatement Assessment and Appeal Process
Guideline
01/01/2020 Provides a summary of the process to file an appeal to a FHRP abatement assessment.
404—Recreational Fire Safety Guideline 02/14/2019 Provides a summary of safety guidelines for the use of recreational fires.
414—Re-Opening of Assembly Occupancies During
COVID-19 Guideline
05/22/2020 Provides a summary of fire safety requirements for the reopening of an assembly occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crop and Orchard Warming Directive 01/29/2020 Provides a guide for the use of small warming fires during frost prevention activities. (VCFPD and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District)
Table 22-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital Improvements Project Funding No
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes No
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 Other Yes
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Table 22-5. 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: Fire Prevention Bureau
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Fire Prevention Bureau
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Emergency Services Bureau-Wildland and Fire Prevention/Planner Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Business Services Bureau
Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Damage Inspection Specialists and Managers for fire damage assessment and all hazards Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Emergency Services Bureau / GIS Specialists and Analysts Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area No Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Fire Chief, and all VCFPD Managers Grant writers No
Other Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: IT, RNs, HR Professionals, Fiscal Staff Table 22-6. 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: Fire Hazard Reduction Plan is on website Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Ready, Set, Go! Program and FHRP Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, Bell Canyon Fire Safe Council, Ventura Park Fire Safe Council and the Ventura Resource Conservation District. Also a non-profit called the C.R.E.W has received funding from CAL FIRE California Climate Investments grants for a community chipper program. Piru Wildfire Prevention Education is another group Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Signage Boards for FHRP Community Alerts; VC Alert and Ready, Set, Go! brochures Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Dam Inundation Alarm at Station 28, Alert Wildfire Cameras throughout the County, and remote automated weather stations throughout the County 1209
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Table 22-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 111-91041 UNK
DUNS# Yes 175795681 UNK
Community Rating System No No N/A
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule No No N/A
Public Protection Yes 03/3X 12/21/2018
Storm Ready Yes N/A UNK
Firewise Yes N/A UNK
Tsunami Ready Yes N/A UNK
Table 22-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: We monitor fuel moistures throughout the region and we have remote automated weather stations to monitor temperatures and relative humidity, rainfall and wind.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment:
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Medium Comment: GIS, Wildfire Pre-Planner, Vegetation Management Planner 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:
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 negatively impacted Low Comment:
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Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Unsure Comment:
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 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.
22.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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. 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.
22.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Cal Fire Danger Rating Tiers—Fire severity regional maps • Dam Inundation Plan—Emergency Plan for response to dam failure/flooding • GIS-based pre-application review process—Maintain a GIS-based (Accella) pre-application review for new construction and major remodels in hazard areas, such levee break, high and/or very high wildfire areas.
• Integration of the 2015 HMP into current/future planning documents—Integrate the 2015 HMP, in particular the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy sections, into local planning documents, including general plans, emergency operations plans, and capital improvement plans.
• Fuel Reduction Program, Chipper Program—Maintain a fuel reduction program, such as the collection and disposal of dead fuel, within open spaces and around critical facilities and residential structures located within a SRA or LRA high or very high wildfire zone • Post-Fire Debris Flow Treatments—Maintain post-fire debris flow hillslope and channel treatments, such as mulching, check dams, and debris racks, as needed. 1211
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• Fuel Modification Program, Fire Hazard Reduction Plan—Maintain a fuel modification program, which also includes residential maintenance requirements and enforcement, plan submittal and approval process, guidelines for planting, and a listing of undesirable plant species. Require builders and developers to submit their plans, complete with proposed fuel modification zones, to the local fire department for review and approval prior to beginning construction.
• Public Education Program, Ready, Set, Go—Continue to develop and promote public education programs in wildland fire safety and survival for all residents adjacent to wildland areas.
• Water Reduction and Restrictions & Public Education—Continue to implement water reduction and restrictions at district facilities; reduced or removed landscape vegetation and replaced it with drought tolerant vegetation. Also created a public viewing area at a fire station starting with a walking tour and plant identification for the public to use while planting their own yards.
• National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin—Rating level, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threat preparation and planning as applied for preparatory action by the Fire District.
• MARSEC USCG (Maritime Security U.S. Coast Guard)—Threat rating system for our local Port of Hueneme, a Maritime Transportation Security Act regulated port as applied for preparatory action by the Fire District.
• Integrate the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy into the General Plan’s Safety Element. • Continue to participate in the NWS Tsunami Ready Program. • Maintain a 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.
• Maintain a fuel modification program for new construction by requiring builders and developers to submit their plans, complete with proposed fuel modification zones, to the local fire department for review and approval prior to beginning construction. • Maintain a 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. • Maintain a vegetation management program in areas within and adjacent to rights-of-way and in close proximity to critical facilities to reduce the risk of tree failure and property damage and avoid creation of wind acceleration corridors within vegetated areas. • Continue to work with local ranchers and oil fields to identify and create additional exit corridors for employees to use in the event of a wildfire.
• Continue to implement the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy into the district’s emergency plans.
• Maintain post-fire debris flow hillslope and channel treatments, such mulching, check dams, and debris racks, as needed.
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22.5.2 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:
• AB-38—Applying the Wildland Fire Disclosure Act on Home Sales 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.
22.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
22.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 22-9 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 22-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 January 20, 2020 – present
September 30,2021
$181,280.00
Holser Fire August 17, 2020 $880,836.32
3, 000 acres burned
Lime Fire June 10, 2020 $1,257,780.92
803 acres burned
Maria Fire FM-5302 November 1, 2019
October 31, 2019
$1,431,058.00
9,999 acres burned
Easy Fire FM-5298
DR-5298
October 30, 2019 $1,266,729.00
1,806 acres burned
Getty Fire FM-5297 October 28, 2019 $93,205.78
Saddleridge Fire FM-5293 October 10, 2019 $85,897.02
Wildfires (Hill/Woolsey) DR-4407 November 8 – 25, 2018 $10,718,300.00 Woolsey, LA & VC 96,949 acres
Thomas Fire FM-5224
DR-4353
December 4, 2017 $8,538,253.00
Springs Fire FM-5024
DR-5024
May 2 – 11, 2013 $369,392.00
24,251 acres burned
Guiberson Fire FM-2839
DR-2839
September 22 – 29, 2009 $533,819.00
Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows, and Debris Flows
(October 2007 Fires)
DR-1731 October 21 – March 31, 2008 $81,578.00
Sesno Fire DR-2789 October 13, 2008 $142,434.00
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Shekell Fire FM-2681
DR-2861
December 3 – 6, 2006 $2,193,118.00
13,600 acres burned
7 structures burned
Day Fire FM-2677
DR-2677
September 4, 2006 $382,215.00
School Fire FM-2586
DR-2568
November 17, 2005 $1,013,284.30
Topanga Fire FM-2583
DR-2583
September 28 – October 10, 2005
September 28
$1,749,843.47
24, 175 acres burned
6 structures burned
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation EM-3248 August 29 – October 1, 2005 $621,740 Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mud
and Debris Flows
DR-1585 February 16 – 23, 2005 Data not available
Severe Storms, Flooding, Debris Flows, and
Mudslides
La Conchita
DR-1577 December 27, 2004 – January 11,
2005
$1,828,411.00
Simi Fire October 25, 2003 107,560 acres burned
48 structures lost
Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflow and Debris Flow DR-1498 October 21, 2003 – March 31, 2003
Data not available
Westlake Fire June 29, 2001 278 Acres burned
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, High Winds and
Flooding
DR-1267 December 20 – 28, 1998 Data not available
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding DR-1203 February 2 – April 30, 1998 Data not available Severe Fires EM-3120 October 21 – 31, 1996 Data not available Grand Fire Unknown April 28, 1996 10,949 acres burned
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides,
Mud Flows
DR-1046 February 13 – April 19, 1995 Data not available Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides,
Mud Flows
DR-1044 January 3 – February, 1995 Data not available
Northridge Earthquake DR-1008 January 17 – November 30,1994 Data not available Fires, Mud & Landslides, Soil Erosion, Flooding DR-1005 October 26 – April 22, 1994 Data not available Green Meadows Fire October 26, 1993 38,477 acres burned 45 structures burned
Severe Storm, Winter Storm, Mud & Landslides,
Flooding
DR-979 January 5 – March 20, 1993 Data not available
Snow Storm, Heavy Rain, High Winds, Flooding,
Mudslide
DR-935 February 10 – 19, 1992 Data not available
Severe Freeze DR-894 December 19, 1990 – January 3,
1991
Data not available
Bates Fire April 4, 1989 193 acres burned
Piru Fire January 1, 1988 12,068 acres burned
Severe Storms, High Tides, Flooding DR-812 January 17 – 22, 1988 Data not available Bradley Fire November 11, 1986 9,229 acres burned
Ferndale Fire October 14, 1985 46,809 acres burned
20 structures burned
Black Mountain Fire July 3, 1985 1,324 acres burned
Wheeler Fire July 1, 1985 122,724 acres burned
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Grass, Wildlands, Forest Fires DR-739 June 26 – July 19, 1985 Data not available Grimes Fire May 7, 1984 11,164 acres burned
3,000 avocado & citrus trees
burned
Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides, Tornadoes DR-677 January 21 – March 30, 1983 Data not available Severe Storms, Mudslides, Flooding DR-615 January 8, 1980 Data not available Happy Camp Fire August 28, 1978 463 acres burned
Coastal Storms, Mudslides, Flooding DR-547 February 15, 1978 Data not available Carlisle Fire November 15, 1977 1,368 acres burned
Los Robles Fire June 22, 1976 2,245 acres burned
1 structure burned
Potrero Fire September 26, 1973 12,297 acres burned
3 structures burned
Severe Storms, High Tides, Flooding DR-364 February 8, 1973 Data not available Forest, Brush Fires DR-295 September 29, 1970 Data not available Camarillo Heights Fire September 26, 1970 183 acres burned 3 structures burned
Foothill Fire September 25, 1970 4,731 acres burned
12 structures burned
Severe Storms, Flooding DR-253 January 26, 1969 Records not kept Timber Canyon Fire October 16, 1967 10,841 acres burned 8 structures burned
Ditch Road Fire October 16, 1967 1,245 acres burned
13 structures burned
Sence Ranch Fire October 15, 1967 18,354 acres burned
76 structures burned
Devonshire-Parker Fire October 15, 1967 23,088 acres burned 48 structures burned
VC&LA Counties
Warring Canyon Fire August 28, 1967 4,003 acres burned
1 structure burned
Heavy Rains, Flooding DR-211 December 7, 1965 Records not kept Polo Fire March 7, 1964 684 acres burned
Flooda DR-145 February 25, 1963 No data on file
Creek Road Fire August 20, 1963 4,533 acres burned
Squaw Flats Fire August 20, 1963 439 acres burned
Red Mountain Fire January 5, 1963 1,389 acres burned
Culbert Lease Fire December 4, 1962 5,314 acres burned
4 structures burned
Severe Storma DR-138 October 24, 1962 No data on file
Flooda DR-122 March 6, 1962 No data on file
Donlon & Fletcher Fire January 15, 1961 2,426 acres burned Calumet Fire October 21, 1958 17,212 acres burned
5 structures burned
Flooda DR-82 April 4, 1958 No data on file
Firea DR-65 December 29,1956 No data on file
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Type of Event
FEMA
Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Lake Sherwood Fire December 28, 1956 35,164 acres burned 20 structures burned
Flooda DR-47 December 23,1955 No data on file
Ventu Park Fire November 7, 1955 13,956 acres burned
8 structures burned
Houston Fire February 10, 1955 500 acres burned
Flooda DR-15 February 5, 1954 No data on file
Wheeler Springs Fire September 12, 1948 22,503 acres burned 17 structures burned
Thatcher Fire June 1, 1947 44,003 acres burned
60 structures burned
Matilija Fire September 7, 1932 220,000 acres burned
a. FEMA did not begin distinguishing declarations by county until 1964. Declarations prior to then are statewide, not countyspecific.
Source: FEMA 2021
22.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 22-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Calculations are from Unincorporated County areas and all cities, except Ventura, Oxnard, and Fillmore. Rankings were adjusted by Chief Fong with THIRA process, professional knowledge, and experience.
Table 22-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Wildfire 34 High
2 Severe Weather 24 Medium
2 Severe Storms 24 Medium
4 Flooding 23 Medium
5 Drought 22 Medium
5 Earthquake 22 Medium
5 Dam Failure 22 Medium
8 Landslide 16 Low
9 Sea Level Rise 4 Low
9 Tsunami 4 Low
22.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
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• Wildfires—Ventura County has experienced the largest, most destructive, and longest duration wildfires in State recorded history, with 3 of the top 20 in the County according to CAL FIRE. • Severe Weather—The extremes of climate change have induced long duration wind-events, freezing temperatures with frost kill, record high temperatures, increased lightning activity, and prolonged drought resulting in increased calls for service. • Severe Storms—The jurisdiction has seen extreme storm systems bring the majority of precipitation in very condensed periods, which have impacted communities and infrastructure causing flooding, with associated mudslides in prior burn areas, and coastal flooding aggravated by storm surge and rising tides.
Actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
22.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 22-11 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 22-11. 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 1—Integrate the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy with the General Plan’s Safety Element.
VFP-4
Comment: Hazard analysis and mitigation strategy is continuous.
OA 17—Implement post-fire debris flow hillslope and channel treatments, such as seeding, mulching, check dams, and debris racks, as needed. VFP-5
Comment: Current programs following recent fires (Thomas Fire 2017 and Woolsey Fire, 2018) have been completed. Program will continue, following impacted wildland fire areas.
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.
VFP-6
Comment: Continuing program, indefinitely; as part of the VCFPD Fire Hazard Reduction Program.
OA 22—Develop a vegetation management program in areas within and adjacent to rights-of-way and in close proximity to critical facilities to reduce the risk of tree failure and property damage and avoid creation of wind acceleration corridors within vegetated areas.
VFP-7
Comment: Continuing program as areas are identified.
VCFPD 1 –Work with local ranchers and oil fields to identify and create additional exit corridors for employees to use in the event of a wildfire. VFP-8
Comment: Continuing program.
22.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 22-12 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 22-13 identifies the priority for each action. Table 22-14 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
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Table 22-12. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met
Lead
Agency Support Agency
Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VFP -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, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Earthquake, Dam Failure, Flooding Existing 2, 6, 9, 11 VCFPD GSA & Public
Works
High FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP), Staff
Time, and General Funds
Short-term
Action VFP-2—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought, Earthquake, Dam Failure, Flooding
New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 8, 19 VCFPD GSA & Public
Works
Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term
Action VFP-3—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including the Vehicle Maintenance Unit, which will be installed sometime between the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022.
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Severe Weather, Severe Storms, Wildfire Existing 2, 6, 7 VCFPD GSA & Public
Works
Low Staff Time, General Funds, FEMA HMA
(BRIC, HMGP)
Short-term
Action VFP-4—Integrate the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy with the Ventura County General Plan’s Safety Element.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, Drought, Earthquake, Dam Failure, Flooding
New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 8, 19 VCFPD GSA, Public
Works, CAL FIRE
Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP), Staff
Time & General Funds
Ongoing
Action VFP-5—Implement post-fire debris flow hillslope and channel treatments, such as seeding, mulching, check dams, and debris racks, as needed.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Dam Failure, Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Landslide, Drought New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11,
13, 14, 15, 18
VCFPD GSA, Public
Works, CAL FIRE
Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP and HMGP),
Staff Time & General Funds
Ongoing
Action VFP-6—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.
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 VFP-7—Develop a vegetation management program in areas within and adjacent to rights-of-way and in close proximity to critical facilities to reduce the risk of tree failure and property damage and avoid creation of wind acceleration corridors within vegetated areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Severe Storms, Severe Weather, Flooding, Wildfire, Landslide, Drought 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 VFP-8—Work with local ranchers and oil fields to identify and create additional exit corridors for employees to use in the event of a wildfire.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 19
VCFPD CAL FIRE &
USDA
Low FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP and HMGP),
Staff Time & General Funds
Ongoing
Action VFP-9—At select Fire Stations in the district, continue using reclaimed water and promoting water-saving measures by maintaining drought-tolerant demonstration gardens for community education and awareness.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
Existing 1, 2, 4, 13, 14, 15,
17, 18, 19
VCFPD Local Water
Utility Purveyors
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 VFP-10—Implement a fuel modification program for new construction by requiring builders and developers to submit their plans, complete with proposed fuel modification zones, to the local fire department for review and approval prior to beginning construction.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 19
VCFPD CAL FIRE &
Local City Fire
Depts.
Low FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP and HMGP),
Staff Time & General Funds
Ongoing
Action VFP-11 Develop and implement a Home Ignition Zone Assessment Program (Reference NFPA 1144) throughout the County’s Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 19
VCFPD Ventura County
Resource
Conservation
District
Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP),
General Funds & Staff Time
Ongoing
Action VFP-12 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.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
New & Existing 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13,
14, 15, 19
VCFPD Medium 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 22-13. 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 High Yes Yes No Medium High
2 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
3 3 High Low Yes Yes Yes High High
4 5 Medium Medium Yes Yes Yes High Medium
5 11 Medium Medium Yes Yes No Medium Medium
6 12 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
7 12 Medium Medium Yes Yes Yes High Medium
8 18 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
9 9 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
10 17 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
11 17 Medium Low Yes Yes Yes High Medium
12 9 High Medium Yes Yes Yes High High
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Table 22-14. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Wildfire 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 10, 11, 12
1, 3, 5, 6,
10, 11, 12
4, 6, 11, 12 5, 6, 7, 8, 11,
12 3, 5, 6, 8, 11,
12 5 5, 6, 7, 12 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
10, 11, 12
Medium-Risk Hazards
Dam Failure 1, 2, 4, 5 1, 3, 5 4 5 3, 5 5 5 2, 4, 5
Severe Weather 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 1, 3, 5 4 5, 7 3, 5 5 5, 7 2, 4, 5, 7 Severe Storms VFP-1, 2, 4, 5, 7 VFP-1, 3, 5 VFP-4 VFP-5, 7 VFP-3, 5 VFP-5 VFP-5, 7 VFP-2, 4, 5, 7 Flooding VFP-1, 2, 4, 5, 7 VFP-1, 3, 5 VFP-4 VFP-5, 7 VFP-3, 5 VFP-5 VFP-5, 7 VFP-2, 4, 5, 7 Drought VFP-2, 4, 5, 7 VFP-4, 9 VFP-5, 7, 9 VFP-5 VFP-5 VFP-5, 7, 9 VFP-2, 4, 5, 7 Earthquake VFP-1, 2, 4, 5 VFP-1, 3, 5 VFP-4 VFP-5 VFP-3, 5 VFP-5 VFP-5 VFP-2, 4, 5 Landslide VFP-1, 2, 4, 5, 7 VFP-1, 3, 5 VFP-4 VFP-5, 7 VFP-3, 5 VFP-5 VFP-5, 7 VFP-2, 4, 5, 7 Low-Risk Hazards
Sea Level Rise VFP-1, 2, 4 VFP-1 VFP-4 VFP-2, 4
Tsunami VFP-1, 2, 4 VFP-1 VFP-4 VFP-2, 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.
22.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 22-15 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 22-15. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date
Number of People
Involved
Tweet about OES updating the HMP 08/05/2021 7
Retweet of OES updating the HMP 08/04/2021 23
Facebook post about OES updating the HMP 08/05/2021 4,312 Instagram post about OES updating the HMP 08/05/2021 9,656 Retweet of OES updating the HMP (English and Spanish) 08/16/2021 14 Nextdoor 08/05/2021 7,279
22.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• VCFPD Administrative Policies Manual was used to list planning and regulatory capabilities for Table 22-3.
• VCFPD Operational Procedures Manual was used to list planning and regulatory capabilities for Table 22-3.
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• VCFPD Emergency Plans Manual was used to list planning and regulatory capabilities for Table 22-3.
• Fiscal and Facilities Records Systems were used to list assets in Table 22-2 and damages in Table 22-8.
• District Records on Hazards and Loss were used to support the identification of past hazard events and noted vulnerabilities, the risk ranking, and the development of the mitigation action plan.
The following outside resources and references were reviewed:
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex Development 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.
• CAL FIRE Archives were used to gather data for Table 22-8 Past Natural Hazard Events. 1221
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23.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Russ Olsen, Director of Risk Management
Ventura County Schools Self-Funding
Authority
5189A Verdugo Way
Camarillo, CA 93012
Telephone: 805-383-1970
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Michelle Kelly, Risk Manager
Ventura County Schools Self-Funding
Authority
5189A Verdugo Way
Camarillo, CA 93012
Telephone: 805-437-1504
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team, whose members are listed in Table 23-1.
Table 23-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Eric Reynolds, Ventura Unified SD Director of Risk Management Julie Tedder, Moorpark Unified SD Administrative Assistant, Business Services Martha Corona, Fillmore Unified SD Director of Fiscal Services Russ Olsen, Ventura County Schools Self-Funding Authority Director of Risk Management Michelle Kelly, Ventura County Schools Self-Funding Authority Risk Manager
23.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
23.2.1 Overview
Ventura County comprises 19 public K-12 school districts, 11 public charter schools, and the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE), collectively called local educational agencies. The VCOE provides facility planning, construction, and maintenance oversite and guidance to the other local educational agencies. VCOE also operates specialized schools in the county.
Ventura County Schools Self-Funding Authority (VCSSFA) provides insurance programs, risk management programs, and emergency management programs assistance to the public K-12 school districts, 8 charter schools, and VCOE.
The Ventura County Board of Education/Ventura County Superintendent of Schools assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan; VCSSFA will oversee its implementation. 1222
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23.2.2 Service Area
The Ventura County public school service area covers 258 school district locations including schools, offices, maintenance facilities, warehouses and transportation facilities serving a population of 132,000 students and 12,410 staff. Local educational agencies provide educational instruction, extracurricular activities, transportation and meals to students.
23.2.3 Assets
Table 23-2 summarizes the assets of the District and their value.
Table 23-2. Special-Purpose District Assets
Asset Value
Property
242 school locations and school district auxiliary locations $3,915,649,556 Equipment
827 vehicles including buses, maintenance trucks, passenger cars, trailers, and mobile equipment Unknown Total: Unknown
Critical Facilities
Ventura County Office of Education, Administrative Office; 5189 Verdugo Way, Camarillo, CA 93012 $11,602,900 Briggs Elementary School District, District Office; 12465 Foothill Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060 $1,452,400 Conejo Valley Unified School District, Educational Center; 1400 E Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 $4,835,400 Fillmore Unified School District, District Office; 627 Sespe Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015 $6,723,780 Hueneme Unified School District, District Office; 205 N Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 $2,746,957 Mesa Union School District, District Office; 3901 N Mesa School Road, Somis, CA 93066 $707,200 Moorpark Unified School District, District Office; 5297 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA 93021 $20,800,600 Oak Park Unified School District, , District Office; 5801 Conifer Street, Oak Park, CA 91377 $3,398,600 Ocean View School District, , District Office; 4200 Olds Road, Oxnard, CA 93033 $3,262,300 Ojai Unified School District, , District Office; 414 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023 $2,016,200 Oxnard School District, , District Office; 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 $12,389,000 Oxnard Union High School District, , District Office; 1800 Solar Drive, 1st Floor, Oxnard, CA 93036 $15,575,317 Pleasant Valley School District, , District Office; 600 Temple Street, Camarillo, CA 93010 $3,333,800 Rio Elementary School District, , District Office; 1800 Solar Drive, 3rd Floor, Oxnard, CA 93036 $7,775,983 Santa Paula Unified School District, District Office; 201 South Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060 $2,926,478 Simi Valley Unified School District, , District Office; 101 West Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065 $46,598,400 Ventura Unified School District, , District Office; 255 West Stanley Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001 $35,842,500 Total: $181,987,815
23.3 CURRENT TRENDS
The current (2021) population of Ventura County is estimated at 841,734, with a growth of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States Census Data. Ventura County is the 14th largest county in California. And over the last ten-year period, Ventura County’s population has seen growth of 2.02% since its 2010 population of 825,097.
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23.4 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:
• Table 23-3 presents an assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities • Table 23-4 presents an assessment of fiscal capabilities • Table 23-5 presents an assessment of administrative and technical capabilities • Table 23-6 presents an assessment of education and outreach capabilities • Table 23-7 presents classifications under various community mitigation programs • Table 23-8 Presents the community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change Table 23-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program Date of Most Recent Update Comment California Education Code, sections 17280 et seq. 2018 Design and approval of school buildings California Building Code 2019 Standards for building design Board Policy 3511 2019 Energy and Water Management
Board Policy 7110 Facilities Master Plan
Board Policy 7214 General Obligation Bonds
Emergency Operations Plan 2020 Preparation, response, recovery California Department of General Services,
Division of State Architect
Review and approval of new and modernized
school buildings
Table 23-4. Fiscal Capability
Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?
Community Development Block Grants No
Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes
Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes No
User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service No
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 Other Yes
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Table 23-5. Administrative and Technical Capability
Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices No Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: Varies by local educational agency/Director of Facilities, Bond Manager Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards No Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: VCSSFA/Risk Manager
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: Varies by local educational agency/Risk Manager, Emergency Technician Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: Department and title varies by local educational agency Table 23-6. 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: Various mass notification systems -- telephone, text, e-mail Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly describe: Various mass notification systems -- telephone, text, e-mail Table 23-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes N/A N/A
DUNS# Yes 078294390 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 23-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion
Jurisdiction
Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium Comment: Climate change taught in some science classes, widespread use of solar panels, electric buses Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment: Impact of local educational agency efforts difficult to measure or monitor Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Low Comment: Such in-house resources do not exist
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low Comment: Such in-house resources do not exist
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: Continued implementation of new solar panels, electrical storage batteries, electric buses Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Low Comment: Such in-house resources do not exist
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Low Comment: Authority/mandate centered on education, which can include climate change taught in some science classes Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Medium Comment: solar panels, electrical storage batteries, electric buses Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Medium
Comment: solar panels, electrical storage batteries, electric buses Champions for climate action in local government departments Low Comment: Local educational agencies have had energy conservation specialists, but grants have expired.
Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies Low Comment: Local authority limited to school sites
Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Low Comment: As allowed by the state or supported by grant funding.
Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Low Comment: Local authority limited to students and staff on school campuses Public Capacity
Local residents’ knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium Comment: Climate change taught in some science classes
Local residents’ support of adaptation efforts Low
Comment: Local educational agencies have little influence beyond school sites Local residents’ capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Local educational agencies have little influence beyond school sites Local economy current capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Local educational agencies have little influence beyond school sites Local ecosystems capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low Comment: Local educational agencies study ecosystems, but have little influence beyond school grounds 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. 1226
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23.5 INTEGRATION REVIEW
For hazard mitigation planning, “integration” means that hazard mitigation information is used in other relevant planning mechanisms, such as 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.
23.5.1 Existing Integration
Some level of integration has already been established between local hazard mitigation planning and the following other local plans and programs:
• Emergency Operations Plan—A plan for preparing, responding, recovery from emergencies which includes mitigation.
• Recommendations and Requirements for Wildfire: Preparation and Response—Includes strategies for preventing property damage due to wildfire and strategies for preventing smoke intrusion into school buildings.
23.5.2 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:
• Comprehensive School Safety Plan—Includes strategies for the education, prevention and response to crime, violence and emergencies on school campuses and at school-related events.
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.
23.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
23.6.1 Jurisdiction-Specific Natural Hazard Event History Table 23-9 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. 1227
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Table 23-9. Past Natural Hazard Events
Type of Event FEMA Disaster # Date Damage Assessment
Severe Weather N/A February 28, 2021 Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds impacted the coastal valleys of Ventura county. Minor roof damage at some school sites COVID-19 Pandemic DR-4482 01/20/20 – continuing N/A
Easy/Maria Fires FM-5298/FM-5302 October 30, 2019 $325,000 Heat Event 7/4/2018 to 7/6/2018 Extreme 2-day heat event broke records across the county.
Woolsey Fire / Hill Fire DR-4407 November 8, 2018 $7,932,865 Thomas Fire DR-4353 December 4, 2017 $12,451,877
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.
Springs Fire FM-5024 May 2, 2013 Smoke damage to district buildings. 24,251 acres burned countywide.
Guiberson Fire FM-2839 9/22/2009 to 9/29/2009 Smoke damage to district buildings. 17,500 acres burned countywide.
2007 Ranch Fire FM-1731 October 21, 2007 Smoke damage to district buildings. 58,401 acres burned in both L.A. and eastern Ventura county near Piru
Severe Freeze Event DR-1689 1/11/2007 to 1/17/2007 4 nights of below freezing temperatures Shekell Complex Fire FM-2681 12/3/2006 to 12/6/2006 Smoke damage to district buildings. 13,600 acres burned countywide.
Day Fire FM-2677 9/4/2006 to 10/9/2006 Smoke damage to district buildings. 162,702 acres burned countywide.
Winter Storms DR-1577 1/7/2005 to 1/11/2005 Flooding and erosion throughout the county.
Simi Fire DR-1498/FM-2504 October 24, 2003 Smoke damage to district buildings. 108,204 acres burned countywide.
Ranch Fire N/A December 27, 1999 Smoke damage to district buildings. 4,372 acres burned countywide
Freeze Event DR-1267 December 20, 1998 Unknown
Northridge Earthquake DR-1008 January 17, 1994 Non-structural damage to a limited number of school sites in the eastern areas of the county
Sylmar Earthquake N/A February 9, 1971 Unknown
St. Francis Dam
Failure
N/A March 12, 1928 >530 people died; infrastructure and buildings throughout the county all eradicated in flood’s path down the Santa Clara river valley to the Pacific Ocean.
23.6.2 Hazard Risk Ranking
Table 23-10 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 district operations. Mitigation actions primarily target hazards with high and medium rankings.
Calculations are from Unincorporated County areas and all cities, then adjusted based on the location of district properties within those jurisdictions, and local experience. 1228
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Table 23-10. Hazard Risk Ranking
Rank Hazard Risk Ranking Score Risk Category
1 Earthquake 33 High
2 Wildfire 24 Medium
2 Severe Storm 24 Medium
2 Severe Weather 24 Medium
5 Dam Failure 18 Medium
5 Flooding 18 Medium
7 Drought 9 Low
8 Landslide 7 Low
9 Sea Level Rise 2 Low
9 Tsunami 2 Low
23.6.3 Other Noted Vulnerabilities
Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan provides complete risk assessments for each identified hazard of concern. 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:
• School buildings are built to withstand strong earthquakes. Non-structural hazards can still cause serious injury.
• Smoke intrusion has been the biggest cleanup expense due to wildfire. A small number of schools are located near open space, making them vulnerable to burning. • Many child nutrition storage areas are without generators to preserve food during power outages.
Mitigation actions addressing these issues were prioritized for consideration in the action plan in this annex.
23.7 STATUS OF PREVIOUS PLAN ACTIONS
Table 23-11 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.
23.8 HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
Table 23-12 lists the actions that make up the hazard mitigation action plan for this jurisdiction.
Table 23-13 identifies the priority for each action. Table 23-14 summarizes the mitigation actions by hazard of concern and mitigation type.
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Table 23-11. 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 1—Integrate the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy with the General Plan’s Safety Element.
VOE-5
Comment: Still needs to be implemented
OA 8—Adopt emergency water conservation measures and/or water conservation ordinance to limit irrigation.
Comment: Not adopted
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.
VOE-6
Comment: School buildings are designed to withstand strong earthquakes. Efforts continue to implement and maintain non-structural earthquake safety.
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.
VOE-7
Comment: Schools adjacent to open space continue to maintain brush clearance as required by the Ventura County Fire Protection District
VCOE 1—Convert high water volume landscape to native and other drought tolerant plants, hardscape, and synthetic turf in non-play areas. VOE-8
Comment: Efforts continue to implement and maintain drought tolerant plants and hardscape.
Table 23-12. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Matrix
Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VOE-1—Where appropriate, support retrofitting 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, Wildfire, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami Existing 2, 6, 9, 11 Facilities High General Funds, FEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP)
Short-term
Action VOE-2—Actively participate in the plan maintenance protocols outlined in Volume 1 of this hazard mitigation plan.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Wildfire, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Drought, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami
New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 8, 19 Administration Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action VOE-3—Purchase generators for critical facilities and infrastructure that lack adequate backup power, including computer networks and child nutrition storage facilities
Hazards Mitigated: Dam Failure, Earthquake, Flooding, Severe Weather, Wildfire Existing 2, 6, 11 Facilities Medium Staff Time, General Funds,
FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP)
Short-term
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Benefits New or
Existing Assets Objectives Met Lead Agency Support Agency Estimated
Cost Sources of Funding Timelinea
Action VOE-4—Harden structures with secure door seals and windows to prevent smoke and ash intrusion during wildfire events.
Hazards Mitigated: Wildfire
Existing 2, 6, 9, 11 Facilities High Staff Time, General Funds,
FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA,
HMGP),
Obligation Bonds
Ongoing
Action VOE-5—Integrate the hazard analysis and mitigation strategy with the General Plan’s Safety Element.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake, Wildfire, Severe Storm, Severe Weather, Dam Failure, Flooding, Drought, Landslide, Sea Level Rise, Tsunami
New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 8, 19 Administration Low Staff Time, General Funds Short-term Action VOE-6—Continue to develop and implement plans to comply with existing seismic mandates for structural elements and increase the general knowledge, appreciation for, and implementation of seismic upgrading of the building’s nonstructural elements.
Hazards Mitigated: Earthquake
New & Existing 1, 4, 6, 19 Facilities High Staff Time, General Funds,
FEMA HMA (BRIC HMGP)
Ongoing
Action VOE-7—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 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 Facilities, CAL
FIRE & USDA
Medium FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMAP
and HMGP), Staff Time &
General Funds
Ongoing
Action VOE-8—Convert high water volume landscape to native and other drought tolerant plants, hardscape, and synthetic turf in nonplay areas.
Hazards Mitigated: Drought
Existing 4, 13, 15 Facilities Medium Staff Time, General Funds,
FEMA HMA (BRIC, HMGP)
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 23-13. 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
VOE-1 4 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
VOE-2 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VOE-3 3 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
VOE-4 4 Medium High No Yes No Low Medium
VOE-5 5 Medium Low Yes No Yes High Low
VOE-6 4 High High Yes Yes No Medium High
VOE-7 12 High Medium Yes Yes No Medium High
VOE-8 3 Low Medium No Yes Yes Low Medium
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Table 23-14. 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
Resilient
Community
Capacity
Buildingb
High-Risk Hazards
Earthquake VOE-1, 6 VOE-2, 5, 6 VOE-3 VOE-2, 5
Wildfire VOE-7 VOE-1, 4, 7 VOE-2, 5, 7 VOE-7 VOE-3, 7 VOE-7 VOE-2, 3, 5, 7 Severe Storm VOE-1 VOE-2, 5
Severe Weather VOE-1 VOE-2, 5 VOE-3 VOE-2, 3, 5
Dam Failure VOE-1 VOE-2, 5 VOE-3 VOE-2, 5
Flooding VOE-1 VOE-2, 5 VOE-3 VOE-2, 5
Drought VOE-2, 5 VOE-8 VOE-2, 5, 8
Landslide VOE-1 VOE-2, 5 VOE-2, 5
Sea Level Rise VOE-1 VOE-2, 5 VOE-2, 5
Tsunami VOE-1 VOE-2, 5 VOE-2, 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.
23.9 PUBLIC OUTREACH
Table 23-15 lists public outreach activities for this jurisdiction.
Table 23-15. Local Public Outreach
Local Outreach Activity Date Number of People Involved
Post VCSSFA Risk Management Committee meeting
announcements at VCSSFA Office, VCOE Outdoor posting and VCSSFA website
First Monday of
each month
15 to 18 representative from various school
districts
Allow public to comment during meetings First Monday of each month
No members of the public have attended meetings
where hazard mitigation has been discussed
23.10 INFORMATION SOURCES USED FOR THIS ANNEX
The following technical reports, plans, and regulatory mechanisms were reviewed to provide information for this annex.
• VCSSFA Statement of Values -- a list of properties and structures including values of structures and modeled values of contents
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.
• Grants Portal—contains documents about costs in response to cleanup after recent wildfires. 1232
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24. VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY—
WATERSHED PROTECTION
24.1 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact
Glenn Shephard, Director,
VCPWA-Watershed Protection
800 So. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009-1610
Telephone: (805) 654-2040
e-mail Address: [email protected]
Gerard Kapuscik, Mgr. SRG,
VCPWA-Watershed Protection
800 So. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA. 93009-1610
Telephone: (805) 648-9284
e-mail Address: [email protected]
This annex was developed by the local hazard mitigation planning team for Ventura County Public Works Agency—Watershed Protection (VCPWA-WP), whose members are listed in Table 24-1.
Table 24-1. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Members Name Title
Eric Alger Staff Services Specialist II, O&M, VCPWA-WP
Angela Bonfiglio Allen Planner IV, ESS, WP&PD, VCPWA-WP Deby Cisneros Adm. Asst. II, SRG, VCPWA-WP
Masood Jilani Eng. Mgr. II, D&CD, VCPWA-WP
Gerard Kapuscik Mgr. SRG, VCPWA-WP
Pam Lindsey Mgr. ESS, WP&PD, VCPWA-WP
Ewelina Mutkowska Mgr. County Stormwater Program-VCPWA-WP Kirk Norman Eng. Mgr. II. D&CD, VCPWA-WP
Gabriel Ramirez Eng. Tech IV, SRG, VCPWA-WP
Bruce Rindahl Eng. Mgr. II, WR&TS, WP&PD, VCPWA-WP
Lara Shellenbarger WRS III, WR, VCPWA-WP
Glenn Shephard Director, VCPWA-WP
Yunsheng Su Eng. IV, APS, WP&PD, VCPWA-WP
Nathan Summerville Eng. IV, APS, WP&PD, VCPWA-WP
Martha Symes Grants Specialist, SRG, VCPWA-WP
Mark Yaftali Eng. III, O&MD, VCPWA-WP
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24.2 JURISDICTION PROFILE
24.2.1 Overview
The VCPWA-WP, formerly known as the Ventura County Flood Control District, was initially formed on September 12, 1944, by an act of the California State Legislature. VCPWA-WP is a Dependent County Special District, governed by the Board of Supervisors, and administratively housed in the Ventura County Public Works Agency.
The mission of VCPWA-WP is to protect life, property, and community infrastructure from flood events, improve water resources management, and enhance the health and natural function of watersheds in Ventura County.
VCPWA-WP is the responsible local agency sponsor for federal flood control projects throughout Ventura County. VCPWA-WP also serves as the principal co-permittee and manages the implementation of the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program under the municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for urban stormwater runoff discharges in Ventura County. Finally, VCPWA-WP also manages FEMA’s NFIP and CRS for unincorporated Ventura County.
The Ventura County Watershed Protection Board of Supervisors assumes responsibility for the adoption of this plan, and the Ventura County Public Works Director, through his designee, Glenn Shephard, acting in his capacity as Director of VCPWA-WP, will oversee its implementation.
24.2.2 Service Area
VCPWA-WP’s service area is coterminous with boundaries of Ventura County, except for the offshore islands of Anacapa and San Nicholas. VCPWA-WP’s service area is approximately 1,800 square miles and encompasses all 10 cities and the unincorporated areas of Ventura County.
24.2.3 Assets
Table 24-2 summarizes the assets of VCPWA-WP and their estimated current replacement value.
Table 24-2. VCPWA-WP Assets
Asset Value
Property
N/A N/A
Equipment
Flood Warning System (FWS) Equipment $3,454,500
Total: $3,454,500
Critical Flood Protection Infrastructure Facilities
Dams, Debris and Detention Basins $244,316,058
Flood/Stormwater Conveyance Channels $2,057,616,000
Levees $371,086,917
Pump Stations $22,799,085
Total: $2,699,272,560
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24.3 CURRENT TRENDS
The current (2021) population of Ventura County is estimated at 841,734, with a growth of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States Census Data. Ventura County is the 14th largest county in California. And over the last ten-year period, Ventura County’s population has seen growth of 2.02% since its 2010 population of 825,097.
24.4 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:
• Table 24-3 presents an assessment of planning and regulatory capabilities • Table 24-4 presents an assessment of fiscal capabilities • Table 24-5 presents an assessment of administrative and technical capabilities • Table 24-6 presents an assessment of education and outreach capabilities • Table 24-7 presents classifications under various community mitigation programs • Table 24-8 Presents the community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change Table 24-3. Planning and Regulatory Capability
Plan, Study or Program
Date of Most
Recent Update Comment
Annual Capital Improvement Plan Project Sheet Submittals 4/31/2021 5-Year Planning Horizon (FY 22-26) District Detention Dams and Debris Basins Update In Progress Evaluation of 53 Debris and Detention Basins District Facility Design Manual In Progress Guidance Standards Governing Flood Protection Projects Designed and Constructed by the VCPWAWatershed Protection District Design Hydrology Manual July 2017 Design Hydrology Computational Guidelines and Input Data Parameters
Emergency Operations Roles & Responsibilities Matrix March 2017 Categorization of Employees’ Emergency Operations Roles and Responsibilities
Flood Mitigation Plan for Ventura County 3/1/2005 OES Planning Grant to VCPWA-WP to Prepare County’s Plan Document
Flood Safety Plan for Ventura County March 2017 Flood Safety Plan Outlines Ventura County’s planned response to flood emergencies affecting
Ventura County
Dam Inundation Mapping Studies for 8 State Sized Dams 1-2-20 thru 11-11-20
State Mandated Emergency Action Plans with
Inundation Maps for Emergency Preparedness
VC Watershed Protection Ordinance No. WP-2 9/10/2013 Ordinance Codifying VCPWA-WP’s Statutory Authorities, Powers, and Operational Practices
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Table 24-4. 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: VCPWA-WP, in accordance with applicable provisions found in the Ventura County Watershed Protection Act, (California Water Code Appendix, Chapter 46) is authorized to levy and collect taxes, assessments, and fees for its statutory powers to provide for the control of the flood and storm waters of the district, and to conserve such waters for beneficial and useful purposes as stipulated in Section 7 of its enabling act.
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 24-5. 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: VCPWA-WP
Engineers I-II-II-IV
Engineering Managers I-II-III
Environmental Planners
VCPWA-WP Director and Deputy Directors
Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices Yes If Yes, Department /Position: VCPWA-WP
Engineers I-II-III-IV
Engineer Managers I-II-III
Environmental Planners
VCPWA-WP Director and Deputy Directors
Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards Yes If Yes, Department /Position: VCPWA-WP
Engineers I-II-III-IV
Engineering Managers I-II-III
Environmental Planners
VCPWA-WP Director and Deputy Directors
Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: VCPWA-WP
Engineers I-II-III-IV
Engineering Managers I-II-III
Staff Services Manager III
VCPWA-WP Director and Deputy Directors
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Staff/Personnel Resource Available?
Surveyors Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: VCPWA-WP relies on the VCPWA-Engineering Services Department-County Surveyors Office to perform survey work required in the development of flood protection project engineering design and development efforts. Depending on County Surveyors Office workload considerations, and certain specialized survey work required by VCPWA-WP, the County Surveyors Office may perform the requested survey work utilizing in-house staff, or contract with outside survey service vendors.
Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: VCPWA-WP
Engineering Techs III & IV
Engineers I-II-III-IV
Engineering Managers I-II-III
Environmental Planners
VCPWA-WP Director and Deputy Directors
Scientist familiar with natural hazards in local area Yes If Yes, Department /Position: VCPWA-WP
Environmental Planners
Emergency manager Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: VCPWA-WP
Pursuant to the 2010 VCPWA-WP National Incident Management System Implementation Plan, the Director of Watershed Protection is tasked to coordinate all VCPWA-WP operations during emergencies, including serving as VCPWA-WP Primary Point of Contact with the VCPWA-Duty Officer and the VCSOES Emergency Operations Center Commander and/or VCSOES Duty Officer.
Grant writers Yes
If Yes, Department /Position: VCPWA-WP
Engineers I-II-III
Engineer Managers I-II-III
Environmental Planners
Staff Services Specialist I
Staff Services Manager III
Table 24-6. Education and Outreach Capability
Criterion Response
Do you have a public information officer or communications office? Yes If yes, briefly
describe:
VCPWA contracts with Consortium Communications, to help craft and disseminate public information and outreach campaigns. VCPWA-WP, as one of the 5-departments in VCPWA, regularly avails itself of Consortium’s public information and outreach technical support services, including an active, vigorous, and robust VCPWA social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. VCPWA Online | Facebook | Twitter 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:
VCPWA-WP was responsible for the creation and is responsible for the maintenance of the County of Ventura’s Flood Information Website (vcfloodinfo.com) through the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS). That website features FEMA’s flood insurance rate maps which allows the public to determine if their property is affected by flood hazards, information about flood safe requirements for building in a floodplain, become better informed on how to hire a contractor, obtain information on flood insurance, and much more. Additionally, there is a link on this webpage to the 2015 Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan which will be updated to reflect the current Ventura County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2021 Plan Update process currently underway. (http://www.vcfloodinfo.com/resources/ventura-county-hazards-mitigation-plan) 1238
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Criterion Response
Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach? Yes If yes, briefly
describe:
VCPWA-WP, as one of 20+ planning partners in the HMP 2021 Plan Update process, has partnered with VCSOES in ongoing, evolving, and interactive proactive social media outreach regarding hazard mitigation plan development public information and outreach initiatives. Recently, VCPWA-WP provided VCSOES with photos of the completed Fresno Canyon Diversion Project which was funded by $5M in FEMA HMGP Grant Funding. Project photos and information in both English and Spanish, were featured in a VCSOES Twitter post this week showcasing the County’s Fresno Canyon Diversion Project under the messaging theme: “Hazard Mitigation in Action!” https://twitter.com/Venturaoes/status/1427391467534704640?s=20 (English) https://twitter.com/Venturaoes/status/1427391498052505646?s=20 (Spanish) VCPWA-WP is partnering with VCSOES to develop a 4-5 minute long video, in both English and Spanish, which will provide viewers with a pithy explanation of hazard mitigation as a thought construct, provide an overview of the current hazard mitigation plan 2021 update planning process underway, including milestone timelines and progress, and highlighting key mitigation projects that have been accomplished in Ventura County with FEMA HMGP grant funding (such as the Fresno Canyon Diversion Project) to bring these planning concepts more tangible and closer to home. The video will be posted on the readyventuracounty.org website and will be made available to planning partners for distribution via their existing social media, online, and texting messaging ecosystems.
Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation? Yes If yes, briefly
describe:
VCPWA-WP actively participated in the 2015 VC HMP Plan Development process and currently is actively participating in the HMP-2021 Plan Update Process managed by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (VCSOES). VCPWA-WP’s Director, Glenn Shephard, and SRG Manager Gerard Kapuscik are both members and active participants in the Core Planning Team and the Steering Committee tasked with advisory support to the team.
Do you have any other programs in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information? Yes If yes, briefly
describe:
Ventura County’s VC Alert Emergency Notification System allows members of the public to send a text message to VCNOTIFY to 888777 which will allow them to receive real-time alerts and advisories directly from the County. Residents can register multiple contact methods and request to be alerted to a home phone, cell phone, business phone, e-mail and/or hearing-impaired receiving device. Residents can also register up to five different addresses such as a home address, work address, school address, or business address. Additionally, VCPWA has a similar text notification system for all Public Works Employees which can be used for similar real-time text alerts and advisories.
Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events? Yes If yes, briefly
describe:
VCPWA-WP operates a Flood Warning System (FWS) composed of 90 self-reporting rain gages and 30 self-reporting stream gages countywide. The FWS also receives telemetered data for 65 additional rain gages and 23 stream gages operated by other agencies including the United States Geological Survey, Los Angeles Department of Public Works, and the California Department of Water Resources. The critical rain and stream gage information collected and reported in real time are used in the hydrologic models for determining the amount of runoff from storm events information is provided to VCSOES in real time and is an important data source utilized for potential emergency event evacuation notifications triggered by high-flow rate storm flood events.
Table 24-7. Community Classifications
Participating? Classification Date Classified
FIPS Code Yes 111-91042 Pre-2005
DUNS# Yes 066691122 Unknown
Community Rating System Yes Class 5 Rating 5/1/2016
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes Class 3 Rating 2019 Public Protection No N/A N/A
Storm Ready Yes N/A 2011
Firewise No N/A N/A
Tsunami Ready Yes N/A 2012
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Table 24-8. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change
Criterion Jurisdiction Ratinga
Technical Capacity
Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: Given the nature of the diverse interdisciplinary teams (engineers, environmental scientists, hydrologists, etc.), there is a keen situational awareness of climate change impacts on flood protection facilities and the need to mitigate those hazards.
VCPWA-WP Staff contributed to the Projected Changes in Ventura County Climate Study completed in 2019 by the Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute (wrcc.dri.edu/climate/reports). VCPWA-WP also contributes to the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County’s Integrated Regional Water Management Plan updates, including the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and project selection process. Furthermore, VCPWA-WP has incorporated into its levee improvement process the planning for one percent annual chance (formerly 100-year) flood protection plus an additional 10 percent to address the uncertainty of climate change impacts.
Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts High Comment: VCPWA-WP operates and maintains a system of 100 self-reporting rain gages,47 self-reporting stream gages, and 16-selfreporting weather gages. VCPWA-WP also receives telemetered data from 65 additional rain gages and 23 stream gages operated by other agencies including the U.S.G.S., Los Angeles Department of Public Works, and California Department of Water Resources (DWR). All the data from this system is maintained by VCPWA-WP and includes records of over 150 years. The continuing long term data sets will be used to analyze and quantify the long-term impacts of climate change on hydrologic processes.
Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Medium Comment: VCPWA-WP utilizes its Flood Warning System (FWS) system data to populate and continuously update its hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in support of flood control facility improvement designs.
Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low Comment: VCPWA-WP obtains assistance from environmental consultants to evaluate the potential GHG emissions that would be associated with specific projects, both temporary and long-term impacts. These analyses are presented in the Environmental Impact Reports prepared for flood protection projects. These results inform mitigation measures needed to reduce potential GHG impacts.
Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts High Comment: With respect to capital planning decisions, see answers above. With respect to land use decisions, VCPWA-WP does not have land use decision-making power. However, VCPWA-WP staff reviews applications submitted under the CEQA process for unincorporated Ventura County and all cities in the County, as well as adjoining counties. The applicants are required to evaluate their projects’ flood risk impacts using the Ventura County Hydrology Manual. Based on the results, they are also required to retain storm runoff exceeding pre-project levels.
Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks High Comment: VCPWA-WP staff participates in decision-making by the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County (local body that implements state-level Integrated Regional Water Management planning), Ventura County General Plan climate adaptation updates and implementation of strategies for action, Beach Erosion Authority for Control and Nourishment (BEACON) relating to sea level rise and increasing coastal erosion impacts along the Ventura County coast. VCPWA-WP leads the countywide effort among all City and County floodplain managers addressing coastal and riverine flood modeling and mapping technical review and comments to FEMA, partners with local non-governmental organizations (The Nature Conservancy and others) to advance preservation of floodplain properties to prevent development on lands at risk of flooding countywide.
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Criterion Jurisdiction Ratinga
Implementation Capacity
Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes High Comment: VCPWA-WP, as a state-created, county-dependent special district is required to comply with several state laws addressing climate change impacts, including but not limited to the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and Senate Bill 97 enacted in 2007 to amend the CEQA statute to address GHG emissions and impacts. Additionally, VCPWA-WP is required to comply with the 2040 General Plan for Ventura County, which notes: “…the County developed an integrated approach to addressing climate change in the General Plan by incorporating related policies and programs throughout the General Plan elements, such that the General Plan will also serve as the County’s Climate Action Plan. VCPWA-WP staff also functions as staff for several groundwater sustainability agencies, including the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, tasked with developing Groundwater Sustainability Plans for medium and high priority over drafted groundwater basins, in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts Low Comment: Interim VCPWA Teleworking policy in place. Hybrid and electric models are replacing aging fleet vehicles to the extent feasible, as administered by the Ventura County General Services Agency. Agricultural irrigation efficiency assistance by Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency.
A GHG inventory with 2015 as the baseline year was prepared to support the Ventura County General Plan update and will be updated every five years. The greatest contribution was transportation (36%).
VC General Plan 2040 Policies created for the purpose of mitigating GHGs are listed below. Please refer to the General Plan for the numerous related Implementation Programs (FB=Financing and Budgeting; IGC=Inter-Governmental Coordination; JP=Joint Partnerships with the Private Sector; RDR=Regulation and Development Review; SO=Services and Operations):
Conservation and Open Space Element (COS)
COS-1.13: The County shall continue to work in partnership with agencies, organizations, and entities responsible for the protection, management, and enhancement of the county’s biological resources. (IGC) COS-1.15: The County shall establish and support a countywide target for the County, cities in Ventura County, agencies, organizations, businesses, and citizens to plant two million trees throughout the county by 2040. (SO, JP, IGC) COS-3.2: The County shall encourage the planting of trees and the protection of existing urban forests and native woodlands, savannahs, and tree canopy throughout the county, including along State or County designated scenic roadways and in residential and commercial zones throughout the county, especially those located within designated disadvantaged communities. (MPSP, RDR)
COS-3.3: The County shall give overhead utility undergrounding within high fire hazard areas and Scenic Resource Areas priority when allocating County Utility Undergrounding Funds. (MPSP, FB) COS-7.4: The County shall require discretionary development for oil and gas exploration and production to use electrically powered equipment from 100 percent renewable sources and cogeneration, where feasible, to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from internal combustion engines and equipment. (RDR) COS-7.7: The County shall require new discretionary oil wells to use pipelines to convey oil and produced water; oil and produced water shall not be trucked. (RDR)
COS-8.1: The County shall promote the development and use of renewable energy resources (e.g., solar, thermal, wind, tidal, bioenergy, hydroelectricity) to reduce dependency on petroleum-based energy sources. (IGC, RDR) COS-8.2: The County shall encourage the State, community choice aggregation programs, and energy utility companies to provide programs, rebates, and incentives for energy efficiency installation and retrofit projects. (IGC) COS-8.3: The County shall facilitate the coordination of its Climate Action Plan implementation and maintenance with the cities in the county, the Air Pollution Control District (APCD), and other organizations to promote countywide collaboration on addressing climate change. (SO, IGC)
COS-8.4: The County, as a signatory to a legal entity created under a Joint Powers Authority with neighboring communities, shall continue to serve as an active member of the Clean Power Alliance or similar organization providing local customer access to electricity generated from low carbon renewable energy sources in excess of State requirements. (SO, IGC) COS-8.5: The County shall work with utility providers to offer residents options to purchase and use renewable energy resources. (SO, IGC, JP)
COS-8.6: The County shall support the transition to zero net energy and zero net carbon buildings, including electrification of new buildings. (RDR)
COS-8.7: The County shall promote sustainable building practices that incorporate a “whole systems” approach for design and construction that consumes less energy, water, and other non-renewable resources, such as by facilitation passive ventilation and effective use of daylight. (RDR)
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COS-8.8: The County shall encourage the integration of features that support the generation, transmission, efficient use, and storage of renewable energy sources in discretionary development. (RDR) COS-8.9: The County shall encourage discretionary development to include the planting of shade trees on each property and within parking areas to reduce radiation heat production. (RDR) COS-8.10: The County shall encourage battery energy storage systems as an option for optimizing the management of electricity generated by renewable resources. (RDR)
COS-9.1: The County shall preserve natural open space resources through: the concentration of development in Urban Areas and Existing Communities; use of cluster or compact development techniques in discretionary development adjacent to natural open space resources; maintaining large lot sizes in agricultural, rural, and open space areas; discouraging conversion of lands currently used for agricultural production or grazing; limiting development in areas constrained by natural hazards; and encouraging agricultural and ranching interests to maintain natural habitat in open space areas where the terrain or soil is not conducive to agricultural production or grazing. (RDR) COS-9.3: The County shall place a high priority on preserving open space lands for recreation, habitat protection, and overall community benefit. (MPSP)
COS-10.1: The County shall maintain and refer to the General Plan and its integrated greenhouse gas (GHG) Reduction Strategy as the County’s comprehensive plan for reducing community-wide GHG emissions in the unincorporated County. (RDR)
COS-10.2: The County shall work toward achieving a community-wide GHG emissions reduction target of 41 percent below 2015 levels by 2030. (RDR)
COS-10.3: The County shall work toward achieving longer-term, post-2030 community-wide GHG emissions reduction goals, as follows: 61 percent below 2015 levels by 2040 and 80 percent below 2015 levels by 2050. (RDR) COS-10.4: The County shall reduce GHG emissions in both existing and new development through a combination of measures included in the GHG Strategy, which includes new and modified regulations, financing and incentive-based programs, community outreach and education programs, partnerships with local or regional agencies, and other related actions. (RDR)
Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts High
Comment: The 2015 Ventura County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan identified the following overarching mitigation actions (OA) that could be implemented:
OA 4: Relocate or reinforce bike trails, parking lots, and other beach access amenities away from the shoreline to restore the beach/shoreline in sea-level rise/coastal erosion areas.
OA 5: Restore habitat and improve flood protection for low-lying areas by employing innovative techniques such as constructing levees coupled with gently sloping tidal marshes to help protect from storm wave action and tidal surge.
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.
OA 8: Adopt emergency water conservation measures and/or water conservation ordinance to limit irrigation.
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.
OA 14: Acquire, relocate, or elevate residential structures, particularly those that have been identified as repetitive loss properties, within the 100-year floodplain.
OA 16: Implement landslide stabilization and/or protection measures. Stabilization measures include grading the unstable portion of the slope to a lower gradient, construction of rock buttresses and retaining walls, and drainage improvements.
Protection measures include containment and/or diversion of the moving debris, such as walls, berms, ditches, and catchment basins.
OA 19: Create a 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.
OA 20: Implement a fuel modification program for new construction by requiring builders and developers to submit their plans, complete with proposed fuel modification zones, to the local fire department for review and approval prior to beginning construction.
OA 21: Develop a hazards fuel treatment program for areas that have been identified as overgrown or contain dead brush and trees to reduce the potential for tree-to-tree ignition. Ensure that the program includes a “maintenance now” component to provide continued fire resistance.
VC General Plan 2040 Policies are listed below (FB=Financing and Budgeting; IGC=Inter-Governmental Coordination; JP=Joint Partnerships with the Private Sector; MPSP=Master Plans, Strategies, and Programs; PI=Public Information; PSR=Planning Studies and Reports; RDR=Regulation and Development Review; SO=Services and Operations):
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Conservation and Open Space Element (COS)
COS-2.2: The County shall support activities that trap or add sand through beach nourishment, dune restoration, and other adaptation strategies to enhance or create beaches in areas susceptible to sea-level rise and coastal flooding. (MPSP) COS-2.10: The County shall work with Federal, State, and local jurisdictions, agencies, and organizations to monitor saltwater intrusion and take proactive steps to reduce intrusion, including: working to maintain and restore coastal wetlands buffers; enhancing groundwater management to prevent excessive pumping in order to restore groundwater levels needed to reduce saltwater intrusion; and implementing mitigation measures to prevent saltwater intrusion into estuaries and groundwater basins including, but not limited to, implementation of reactive barriers and use of pumps to divert saltwater. (PSR, IGC, JP)
COS-3.2: The County shall encourage the planting of trees and the protection of existing urban forests and native woodlands, savannahs, and tree canopy throughout the county, including along State or County designated scenic roadways and in residential and commercial zones throughout the county, especially those located within designated disadvantaged communities. (MPSP, RDR)
COS-3.3: The County shall give overhead utility undergrounding within high fire hazard areas and Scenic Resource Areas priority when allocating County Utility Undergrounding Funds. (MPSP, FB) COS-5.3: The County shall encourage landowners to participate in voluntary programs that reduce soil erosion and increase soil productivity. To this end, the County shall promote coordination between the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ventura County Resource Conservation District, University of California Cooperative Extension, and other similar agencies and organizations. (RDR)
Land Use and Community Character Element (LU)
LU-1.1: The County shall continue to promote orderly and compact development by: working with cities in Ventura County and the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission to promote and maintain reasonable city boundaries and Spheres of Influence to prevent growth-inducing urban development in unincorporated areas; and require unincorporated urban development to be located in areas designated as Existing Communities and unincorporated urban centers consistent with the Guidelines for Orderly Development and as defined in Policy LU-1.2. (RDR, IGC) LU-11.3: The County shall require new commercial and industrial developments to be designed to be generally compact, grouped and consolidated into functional units providing for sufficient off-street parking and loading facilities, maximize pedestrian and vehicle safety, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), encourage electric vehicle charging, and minimize land use conflicts and traffic congestion. The County shall require that commercial and industrial discretionary development is designed to provide adequate buffering (e.g., walls, landscaping, setbacks) and operational conditions (e.g., hours of operation, and scheduling of deliveries) to minimize adverse impacts (e.g., noise, glare, and odors) on adjoining and adjacent residential areas. (RDR
LU-11.4: The County shall encourage discretionary development on commercial- and industrial-designated land to incorporate sustainable technologies, including energy- and water-efficient practices and low- and zero-carbon practices. (RDR)
LU-16.5: The County shall encourage discretionary commercial development to promote ease of pedestrian/bicycle access to encourage walk-in business, while providing sufficient off-street parking. (RDR) LU-16.9: The County shall encourage discretionary development to be oriented and landscaped to enhance natural lighting, solar access, and passive heating or cooling opportunities to maximize energy efficiency. (RDR) LU-18.5: The County shall encourage stakeholders in designated disadvantaged communities who are vulnerable to sea level rise or other climate change impacts to have the opportunity to learn about and participate in the decision-making process for adaptation planning within Ventura County. (PI) LU-22.2: The County shall maintain and annually review the General Plan Implementation Programs before the preparation of the County’s Annual Budget. As part of this process, the County shall update the prioritization of programs based on applicability, relevance, timing of initiation, and availability of funding. (PSR, SO) Circulation, Transportation, and Mobility Element (CTM) CTM-2.1: The County shall prepare and adopt Complete Streets Design Guidelines to be used when constructing new roadways or improving existing roadways where Complete Streets would be appropriate/feasible. The Complete Streets Design Guidelines shall employ a context-sensitive approach to planning and designing the road and street network to reflect the distinct agricultural, rural, or urban character of a particular location. (MPSP) CTM-2.2: The County shall plan a roadway system that has adequate capacity and is designed to provide reasonable and safe use by vehicles, public transportation, bicycles, and pedestrians with minimum delay pursuant to LOS standards described in Policy CMT-1.2. The road system should follow Federal Highway Administration classification as identified on Figure 4-4. (MPSP)
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CTM-2.3: The County shall require discretionary development with access onto a County road to have the access point(s) designed and built to County standards. (RDR)
CTM-2.4: The County shall strive to provide safe operating conditions for all appropriate modes and uses of County roadways. (RDR, MPSP, SO)
CTM-2.5: The County shall coordinate the development and maintenance of all transportation facilities with emergency service providers to ensure continued emergency service operation and service levels. (ICG) CTM-2.6: The County shall work with Caltrans, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), and cities in the county to plan, develop, and maintain regional transportation facilities and services, and to identify existing and future transportation corridors that should be linked across jurisdictional boundaries so that sufficient right-of-way may be preserved. (IGC) CTM-2.7: The County shall coordinate with VCTC to implement and update the Congestion Management Plan (CMP). The County shall also encourage consideration of multimodal performance measures as part of future updates to the CMP. (MPSP, IGC)
CTM-2.8: For those portions of the County’s Regional Road Network currently not designated as part of the CMP, the County shall coordinate with VCTC to formally designate applicable County maintained roadways as part of the CMP. (MPSP, IGC)
CTM-2.9: The County shall work with the VCTC and Caltrans to reprioritize the re-striping of SR 118 from Vineyard Avenue to Darling Road on the CMP and the Caltrans list of projects to provide for an additional lane in each direction of travel. (IGC) CTM-2.10: The County shall work with public and private schools to identify and expand safe routes to school, where feasible. (IGC)
CTM-2.11: The County shall establish land use patterns that promote shorter travel distances between residences, employment centers, and retail and service-oriented uses to support the use of public transportation, walking, bicycling, and other forms of transportation that reduce reliance on single-passenger automobile trips. (RDR, MPSP) CTM-2.12: The County shall coordinate with the cities in the county and VCTC to plan and implement a system of bicycle lanes and multi-use trails that link the cities, unincorporated communities, schools including colleges and universities, commercial/retail, employment centers, health care service facilities, public transportation, and other points of interest. (MPSP, IGC)
CTM-2.13: The County shall strive to eliminate “gaps” in roadways, bikeways, and pedestrian networks by planning for and seeking funding to construct necessary improvements to remove barriers and improve transportation system connectivity as well as connections that support first and last mile accessibility to and from public transportation. (MPSP, PSR, FB) CTM-2.14: When designing new bicycle facilities, or modifying existing roadways with bicycle facilities, the County shall prioritize and install features to improve the safety and visibility of bicyclists. (MPSP) CTM-2.15: The County shall rely on the guidelines and design standards for bicycle and pedestrian facilities established by the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) and supporting guidelines provided by the Federal Highway Administration, Caltrans, and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). (MPSP, PSR, SO)
CTM-2.16: The County shall consider the safety and accessibility of pedestrians when preparing transportation plans, studies, and reports. (MPSP)
CTM-2.17: The County shall support regional bicycle efforts to improve infrastructure that will make biking more attractive to residents and tourists. (IGC, SO, JP)
CTM-2.18: The County shall require discretionary development in designated Existing Communities to construct roadways to urban standards and Complete Streets principles, including curb, gutter, sidewalks, and bike lanes when there is a nexus for improvement. The County shall rely on the guidelines and design standards for the CAMUTCD, Caltrans in the Highway Design Manual, and Complete Streets Guidelines (pursuant to Deputy Directive-64-R2), Federal Highway Administration, AASHTO. (RDR)
CTM-2.19: The County shall continue to examine and update safety metrics for CEQA impact analysis as appropriate.