Sierra Madre City Council
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Order of this Court, the issues have been made those of a full inter se adjudication of water rights as between each and all of the parties. This Court has jurisdiction of the subject matter of this action and of the parties herein.

2. Stipulation for Entry of Judgment. A substantial majority of the parties, by number and by quantity of rights herein Adjudicated, Stipulated for entry of a Judgment in substantially the form of the original Judgment herein.

3. Lis Pendens. (New) A Lis Pendens was recorded August 20, 1970, as Document 2650, in Official Records of Los Angeles County, California, in Book M 3554, Page 866.

4. Findings and Conclusions. (Prior Judgment Section 3) Trial was had before the Court, sitting without a jury, John Shea, Judge Presiding, commencing on October 30, 1972, and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law have been entered herein.

5. Judgment. (New) Judgment (and Exhibits Thereto), Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (and Exhibits Thereto), Order Appointing Watermaster, and Initial Watermaster Order were signed and filed December 29, 1972, and Judgment was entered January 4, 1973, in Book 6791, Page 197.

6. Intervention After Judgment. (New) Certain defendants have, pursuant to the Judgment herein and the Court's continuing jurisdiction, intervened and appeared herein after entry of Judgment.

7. Amendments of Judgment. (New) The original Judgment herein was previously amended on March 29 1979, by: (1) adding definition (r [1]) thereto, (2) amending definition (bb) therein, (3) adding Exhibit "K" thereto, (4) adding Sections 14.5 and 16.5 thereto, and (5) amending Sections 37(b), 37(c), 37(d), and Section 47 therein; it was again amended on December 21, 1979, by amending Section 38(c) thereof; again amended on February 21, 1980, by amending Section 24 thereof; again amended on September 12, 1980, by amending Sections 35(a), 37(a), and 38(a); again amended on December 22, 1987, by adding Section 37(e) thereto; amended again on July 22, 1988 by amending Section 37(e) thereof and Ordering an Amended Judgment herein; again amended on January 29, 1991, by amending Sections IOG), 40, and by adding Sections 40(a), 40(b), 40(c), 40(d); 40(e) and 40(f); again amended on April 2, 1991, by Page2
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1 amending Sections 1 O(ff), 1 OGj), and 34(h); again amended on February 24, 1992, by amending 2 Section 40(b); again amending Appendices in 2000; and again on June 21, 2012 by amending 3 Sections lO(ff), 26, 29(d), 34(b), 34(c), 34(g), 34(h), 340), 36, 42, 44, 45, 46(a), 47, 50, 54, 4 Exhibit H Sections 2, 3(d), 4; adding Sections 34(p), 34(q), 34(r); and deleting Section 53 5 entirely.
6 8. Transfers. (New) Since the entry of Judgment herein there have been numerous 7 transfers of Adjudicated water rights. To the date hereof, said transfers are reflected in Exhibits 8 "C", "D", and "E".
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9. Producers and Their Designees. (New) The current status of Producers and their Designees is shown on Exhibit "L".

10. Definitions. (Prior Judgment Section 4) As used in this Judgment, the following terms shall have the meanings herein set forth:
(a) Base Annual Diversion Right-The average annual quantity of water which a Diverter is herein found to have the right to Divert for Direct Use. (b) Direct Use - Beneficial use of water other than for spreading or Ground Water recharge.
( c) Divert or Diverting - To take waters of any surface stream within the Relevant Watershed.
( d) Diverter - Any party who Diverts.
( e) Elevation - Feet above mean sea level.
(f) Fiscal Year - A period July 1 through June 30, following. g) Ground Water - Water beneath the surface of the ground and within the zone of saturation.
(h) Ground Water Basin - An interconnected permeable geologic formation capable of storing a substantial Ground Water supply.
(i) Integrated Producer - Any party that is both a Pumper and a Diverter, and has elected to have its rights adjudicated under the optional formula provided in Section 18 of this Judgment.

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8 0) In-Lieu Water Cos~ - The differential between a particular Producer's cost of Watennaster directed produced, treated, blended, substituted, or Supplemental Water delivered or substituted to, for, or taken by, such Producer in-lieu of his cost of otherwise normally Producing a like amount of Grou~d Water from the Basin. (Amended 1/29/91) (k) Key Well - Baldwin Park Key Well, being elsewhere designated as State Well No. IS/IOW-7R2, or Los Angeles County Flood Control District Well No. 3030-F.

Said well has a ground surface Elevation of 386.7.
(1) Long Beach Case - Los Angeles Superior Court Civil Action No. 722647, entitled, "Long Beach, et al., v. San Gabriel Valley Water Company, et al." (m) Main San Gabriel Basin or Basin-The Ground Water Basin underlying the area shown as such on Exhibit "A".
(n) Make-Up Obligation - The total cost of meeting the obligation of the Basin to the area at or below Whittier Narrows, pursuant to the Judgment in the Long Beach Case.
( o) Minimal Producer - Any party whose Production in any Fiscal Year does not exceed five (5) acre-feet. (Prior to June 21, 2012) (p) Natural Safe Yield - The quantity of natural water supply which can be extracted annually from the Basin under conditions of long term average annual supply, net of the requirement to meet downstream rights as determined in the Long Beach Case (exclusive of Pumped export), and under cultural conditions as of a particular year. ( q) Operating Safe Yield - The quantity of water which the Watermaster determines hereunder may be Pumped from the Basin in a particular Fiscal Year, free of the Replacement Water Assessment under the Physical Solution herein. (r) Overdraft - A condition wherein the total annual Production from the Basin exceeds the Natural Safe Yield thereof.
(s) Overlying Rights - (Prior Judgment Section 4(r)[l]) The right to Produce water from the Basin for use on Overlying Lands, which rights are exercisable only on specifically defined Overlying Lands and which cannot be separately conveyed or Page4
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transferred apart therefrom.
(t) Physical Solution- (Prior Judgment Section 4(s)) The Court decreed method of managing the waters of the Basin so as to achieve the maximum utilization of the Basin and its water supply, consistent with the rights herein declared. (u) Prescriptive Pumping Right - (Prior Judgment Section 4(t)) The highest continuous extractions of water by a Pumper from the Basin for beneficial use in any five (5) consecutive years after commencement of Overdraft and prior to filing of this action, . · as to which there has been no cessation of use by that Pumper during any subsequent period of five (5) consecutive years, prior to the said filing ohhis action. (v) Produce or Producing - (Prior Judgment Section 4(u)) To Pump or Divert Water.
(w) Producer - (Prior Judgment Section 4(v)) A party who Produces water. (x) Production - (Prior Judgment Section 4(w)) The annual quantity of water Produced, stated in acre feet.
(y) Pump or Pumping- (Prior Judgment Section 4(x)) To extract Ground Water from the Basin by Pumping or any other method.
(z) Pumper - (Prior Judgment Section 4(y)) Any party who Pumps water. (aa) Pumper's Share - (Prior Judgment Section 4(z)) A Pumper's right to a percentage of the entire Natural Safe Yield, Operating Safe Yield and appurtenant Ground Water storage.
(bb) Relevant Watershed - (Prior Judgment Section 4(aa)) That portion of the San Gabriel River watershed tributary to Whittier Narrows which is shown i:ts such on Exhibit "A", and the exterior boundaries of which are described in Exhibit "B". (cc) Replacement Water - (Prior Judgment Section 4(bb)) Water purchased by Watermaster to replace: (1) Production in excess of a Pumper' s Share of Operating Safe Yield; (2) The consumptive use portion resulting from the exercise of an Overlying Right; and (3) Production in excess of a Diverter's right to Divert for Direct Use. (dd) Responsible Agency - (Prior Judgment Section 4(cc)) The municipal water

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district which is the normal and appropriate source from whom Watermaster shall purchase Supplemental Water for replacement purposes under the Physical Solution, 3 being one of the following:
4 (1) Upper District - Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, 5 a member public agency of the Metropolltan W~ter District of Southern 6 California (MWD).
7 (2) San Gabriel District - San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, 8 which has a direct contract with the State of California for State Project Water. 9 (3) Three Valleys District - Three Valleys Municipal Water District, 10 formerly, "Pomona Valley Municipai Water District", a member public agency of 11 MWD.
12 (ee) Stored Water- (Prior Judgment Section 4(dd)) Supplemental Water stored in 13 the Basin pursuant to a contract with Watermaster as authorized by Section 34(n). 14 (ff) Supplemental Water - (Prior Judgment Section 4(ee)) Nontributary water imported through a Responsible Agency and reclaimed water or water obtained from 16 other available sources when water is not available in a timely fashion from a 17 Responsible Agency. (Amended 6/21/12)
18 (gg) Transporting Parties - (Prior Judgment Section 4(ff)) Any party presently 19 transporting water (i.e., during the 12 months immediately preceding the making of the 20 findings herein) from the Relevant Watershed or Basin to an area outside thereof, and 21 any party presently or hereafter having an interest in lands or having a service area 22 outside the Basin or Relevant Watershed contiguous to lands in which it has an interest 23 or a service area within the Basin or Relevant Watershed. Division by a road, highway, 24 or easement shall not interrupt contiguity. Said term shall also include the City of Sierra 25 Madre, or any party supplying water thereto, so long as the corporate limits of said City 26 are included within one of the Responsible Agencies and if said City, in order to supply 27 water to its corporate area from the Basin, becomes a party to this action bound by this '"'~ Judgment.

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(hh) Water Level - (Prior Judgment Section 4(gg)) The measured Elevation of water in the Key Well, corrected for any temporary effects of mounding caused by replenishment or local depressions caused by Pumping.
(ii) Year - (Pri'or Judgment Section 4(hh)) A calendar year, unless the context clearly indicates a contrary meaning.

Gj) Reclaimed Water - Water which, as a result of treatment of waste, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur. (Amended 4/2/91)

11. Exhibits. (Prior Judgment Section 5) The following exhibits are attached to this Judgment and incorporated herein by this reference:

Exhibit "A" - Map entitled, "San Gabriel River Watershed Tributary to Whittier Narrows", showing the boundaries and relevant geologic and hydrologic features in the portion of the watershed of the San Gabriel River lying upstream from Whittier Narrows.

Exhibit "B" -Boundaries of Relevant Watershed.

Exhibit "C" - Table Showing Base Annual Diversion Rights of Certain Diverters.

Exhibit "D" - Table Showing Prescriptive Pumping Rights and Pumper's Share of Each Pumper.

Exhibit "E" - Table Showing Production Rights of Each Integrated Producer.

Exhibit "F" -Table Showing Special Category Rights.

Exhibit "G" -Table Showing Non-consumptive Users.

Exhibit "H" - Watermaster Operating Criteria.

Exhibit "J" -Puente Narrows Agreement.

Exhibit "K" - Overlying Rights, Nature of Overlying Right, Description of I Overlying Lands to which Overlying Rights are Appurtenant, Producers Entitled to Exercise Overlying Rights and their Respective Consumptive Use Portions, and Map of Overlying Lands.

Exhibit "L" - (New) List of Producers And Their Designees, as of June 2012.

Exhibit "M" - (New) Watermaster Members, Officers and Staff, Including

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II. DECREE

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DECLARED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED:
· A. DECLARATION OF HYDROLOGIC CONDITIONS

12. Basin as Common Source of Supply. (Prior Judgment Section 6) The area shown on Exhibit "A" as Main San Gabriel Basin overlies a Ground Water basin. The Relevant Watershed is the watershed area within which rights are herein adjudicated. The waters of the Basin and Relevant Watershed constitute a common source of natural water supply to the parties herein.

13. Determination of Natural Safe Yield. (Prior Judgment Section 7) The Natural Safe Yield of the Main San Gabriel Basin is found and declared to be one hundred fifty-two thousand seven-hundred (152, 700) acre-feet under Calendar Year 1967 cultural conditions.

14. Existence of Overdraft. (Prior Judgment Section 8) In each and every Calendar year commencing with 1953, the Basin has been and is in Overdraft.

B. DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

15. Prescription. (Prior Judgment Section 9) The use of water by each and all parties and their predecessors in interest has an open, notorious, hostile, adverse, under claim of right, and with notice of said overdraft continuously from January 1, 1953 to January 4, 1973. The rights of each party herein declared are prescriptive in nature. The following aggregate consequences of said prescription within the Basin and Relevant Watershed are hereby declared:
(a) Prior Prescription. Diversions within the Relevant Watershed have created rights for direct consumptive use within the Basin, as declared and determined in , Sections 16 and 18 hereof, which are of equal priority inter §.e, but which are prior and paramount to Pumping Rights in the Basin.
(b) Mutual Prescription. The aggregate Prescriptive Pumping Rights of the parties who are Pumpers now exceed, and for many years prior to filing of this action, have exceeded, the Natural Safe Yield of the Basin. By reason of said condition, all

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rights of said Pumpers are declared to be mutually prescriptive and of equal priority, inter se.
( c) Common Ownership of Safe Yield and Incidents Thereto. By reason of said Overdraft and mutual Prescription, the entire Natural Safe Yield of the Basin, the Operating Safe Yield thereof and the appurtenant rights to Ground Water storage capacity of the Basin are owned by Pumpers in undivided Pumpers' Shares as hereinafter individually declared, subject to the control of Watermaster, pursuant to the Physical Solution herein decreed. Nothing herein shall be deemed in derogation of the rights to spread water pursuant to rights set forth in Exhibit "G".

16. Surface Rights. (Prior Judgment Section 10) Certain of the aforesaid prior and paramount prescriptive water rights of Diverters to Divert for Direct Use stream flow within the Relevant Watershed are hereby declared and found in terms of Base Annual Diversion Right as set forth in Exhibit "C". Each Diverter shown on Exhibit "C" shall be entitled to Divert for Direct Use up to two hundred percent (200%) of said Base Annual Diversion Right in any one (1) Fiscal Year; provided that the aggregate quantities of water Diverted in any consecutive ten (10) Fiscal Year period shall not exceed ten (10) times such Diverter's Base Annual Diversion Right.

17. Ground Water Rights. (Prior Judgment Section 11) The Prescriptive Pumping Right of each Pumper, who is not an Integrated Producer, and his Pumper's Share are declared as set forth in Exhibit "D".

18. Optional Integrated Production Rights. (Prior Judgment Section 12) Those parties listed on Exhibit "E" have elected to be treated as Integrated Producers. Integrated Production Rights have two (2) historical components:
(1) a fixed component based upon historic Diversions for Direct Use; and (2) a mutually prescriptive Pumper's Share component based upon Pumping during the period 1953 through 1967.

Assessment and other Watermaster regulation of the rights of such parties shall relate to and be based upon each such component. So far as future exercise of such rights is concerned,

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however, the gross quantity of the aggregate right in any Fiscal Year may be exercised, in the sole discretion of such party, by either Diversion or Pumping or any combination or apportionment thereof; provided, that for Assessment purposes the first water Produced in any Fiscal Year (other than "Carry-over", under Section 49 hereof) shall be deemed an exercise of the Diversion Component, and any Production over said quantity shall be deemed Pumped water, regardless of the actual method of Production.

19.· Special Category Rights. (Prior Judgment Section 13) The parties listed on Exhibit "F" have water rights in the Relevant Watershed which are not ordinary Production rights. The nature of each such right is as described in Exhibit "F".

20. Non-consumptive Practices. (Prior Judgment Section 14) Certain Producers have engaged in Water Diversion and spreading practices which have caused such Diversions to have a non-consumptive or beneficial impact upon the aggregate water supply available in the Basin. Said parties, and a statement of the nature of their rights, uses and practices, are set forth in Exhibit "G". The Physical Solution decreed herein, and particularly its provisions for Assessments, shall not apply to such non-consumptive uses. Watermaster may require reports on the operations of said parties.

21. Overlying Rights. (Prior Judgment Section 14.5) Producers listed in Exhibit "K" hereto were not parties herein at the time of the original entry of Judgment herein. They have exercised in good faith Overlying Rights to Produce water from the Basin during the periods subsequent to the entry of Judgment herein and have by self-help initiated or maintained appurtenant Overlying Rights. Such rights are exercisable without quantitative limit only on specifically described Overlying Land and cannot be separately conveyed or transferred apart therefrom. As to such rights and their exercise, the owners thereof shall become parties to this action and be subject to Watermaster Replacement Water assessments under Section 45(b) hereof, sufficient to purchase Replenishment Water to offset the net consumptive use of such Production and practices. In addition, the gross amount of such Production for such overlying use shall be subject to Watermaster Administration Assessments under Section 45(a) hereof and the consumptive use portion of such Production for overlying use shall be subject to

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Watermaster's In-Lieu Water Cost Assessments under Section 45(d) hereof. The Producers presently entitled to exercise Overlying Rights, a description of the Overlying Land to which Overlying Rights are appurtenant, the nature of use and the consumptive use portion thereof are set forth in Exhibit "K" hereto. Watermaster may require reports and make inspections of the operations of said parties for purposes of verifying the uses set forth in said Exhibit "K", and, in the event of a material change, to redetermine the net amount of consumptive use by such parties as changed, in the exercise of such Overlying Rights.

Annually, during the first two (2) weeks of June in each calendar year, such Overlying Rights Producers shall submit to Watermaster a verified statement as to the nature of the then current uses of said Overlying Rights on said Overlying Lands for the next ensuing Fiscal Year, whereupon Watermaster shall either affirm the prior determination or redetermine the net amount of the consumptive use portion of the exercise of such Overlying Right by said Overlying Rights Producer.

C. INJUNCTION

22. Injunction Against Unauthorized Production. (Prior Judgment Section 15) Effective July 1, 1973, each and every party, its officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns, to whom rights to waters of the Basin or Relevant Watershed have been declared and decreed herein is ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from Producing water for Direct Use from the Basin or the Relevant Watershed except pursuant to rights and Pumpers' Shares herein decreed or which may hereafter be acquired by transfer pursuant to Section 55, or under the provisions of the Physical Solution in this Judgment and the Court's continuing jurisdiction, provided tP.at no party is enjoined from Producing up to five (5) acre feet per Fiscal Year.

23. Injunction re Non-consumptive Uses. (Prior Judgment Section 16) Each party listed in Exhibit "G", its officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns, is ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from materially changing said non-consumptive method of use.

24. Injunction re Change in Overlying Use Without Notice Thereof to Watermaster. (Prior Judgment Section 16.5) Each party listed in Exhibit "K", its officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns, is ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from materially changing said Page·11
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overlying uses at any time without first notifying Watermaster of the intended change of use, in which event Watermaster shall promptly redetermine the consumptive use portion thereof to be effective after such change.

25. Injunction Against Unauthorized Recharge. (Prior Judgment Section 17) Each party, its officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns, is ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from spreading, injecting or otherwise recharging water in the Basin except pursuant to: (a) an adjudicated non-consumptive use, or (b) consent and approval of or Cyclic Storage Agreement with Watermaster, or (c) subsequent order of this Court.

26. Injunction Against Transportation from Basin or Relevant Watershed. (Prior Judgment Section 18) Except upon further order of Court and except as provided in section 34(r) herein, all parties, other than Transporting Parties and MWD in its exercise of its Special Category Rights, to the extent authorized therein, are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from transporting water hereafter Produced from the Relevant Watershed or Basin outside the areas thereof. For purposes of this Section, water supplied through a city water system which lies chiefly within the Basin shall be deemed entirely used within the Basin. Transporting Parties are entitled to continue to transport water to the extent that any Production of water by any such party does not violate the injunctive revisions contained in Section 22 hereof; provided that said water shall be used within the present service areas or corporate or other boundaries and additions thereto so long as such additions are contiguous to the then existing service area or corporate or other boundaries; except that a maximum often percent (10%) of use in any Fiscal Year may be outside said then existing service areas or corporate or other boundaries.

Notwithstanding the foregoing and without in any way changing or limiting the Transporting Parties' entitlement to transport water as set forth herein, any party may enter into an agreement with Watermaster to store Supplemental Water and export said stored Supplemental Water under specific terms and conditions approved by Watermaster. Such storage and export shall be subject to (1) a determination by Watermaster that no material injury to the Basin or parties will result therefrom; (2) execution of an agreement with Watermaster setting forth the terms and conditions upon which water may be stored in or exported from the Basin; and (3) compliance

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with Watennaster Rules and Regulations respecting Basin storage and export. (Amended 6/21/12)
D. CONTINUING JURISDICTION

27. Jurisdiction Reserved. (Prior Judgment Section 19) Full jurisdiction, power and authority are retained by and reserved to the Court for purposes of enabling the Court upon application of any party or of the Watennaster, by motion and upon at least thirty (30) days notice thereof, and after hearing thereon, to make such further or supplemental orders or directions as may be necessary or appropriate for interim operation before the Physical Solution is fully operative, or for interpretation, enforcement or carrying out of this Judgment, and to modify, amend or amplify any of the provisions of this Judgment or to add to the provisions thereof consistent with the rights herein decreed. Provided, that nothing in this paragraph shall authorize:
(1) modification or amendment of the quantities specified in the declared rights of any party;
(2) modification or amendment of the manner of exercise of the Base Annual Diversion Right or Integrated Production Right of any party; or (3) the imposition of an injunction prohibiting transportation outside the Relevant Watershed or Basin as against any Transporting Party transporting in accordance with the provisions of this Judgment or against MWD as to its Special Category Rights.

E. WATERMASTER

28. Watennaster to Administer Judgment. (Prior Judgment Section 20) A Watennaster comprised of nine (9) persons, to be nominated as hereinafter provided and appointed by the Court, shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Judgment and any subsequent instructions or orders of the Court thereunder.

29. Qualification, Nomination and Appointment. (Prior Judgment Section 21) The nine (9) member Watennaster shall be composed of six ( 6) Producer representatives and three (3) public representatives qualified, nominated and appointed as follows:

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(a) Qualification. Any adult citizen of the State of California shall be eligible to serve as Watennaster; provided, however, that no officer, director, employee or agent of Upper District or San Gabriel District shall be qualified as a Producer member of Watennaster.
(b) Nomination of Producer Representatives. A meeting of all parties shall be held at the regular meeting of Watenn:aster in November of each year, at the offices of Watennaster. Nomination of the six (6) Producer representatives shall be by cumulative voting, in person or by proxy, with each Producer entitled to one (1) vote for each one hundred -(100) acre-feet, or portion thereof, of Base Annual Diversion Right or Prescriptive Pumping Right or Integrated Production Right. (c) Nomination of Public Representatives. On or before the regular meeting of Watennaster in November of each year, the three (3) public representatives shall be nominated by the boards of directors of Upper District (which shal~ select two [2]) and San Gabriel District (which shall select one [l]). Said nominees shall be members of the board of directors of said public districts.
(d) Appointment. All Watermaster nominations shall be promptly certified to the Court, which will in ordinary course confirm the same by an appropriate order appointing said Watermaster; provided, however, that the Court at all times reserves the right and power to refuse to appoint, or to remove, any member of Watermaster.

Notwithstanding section 27 herein, Watermaster nominations may be promptly certified by the Court upon 10 calendar days' notice thereof, plus the time prescribed by statute for service by mail, e-mail or other electronic means. (Amended 6/21/12)

30. Term and Vacancies. (Prior Judgment Section 22) Each member ofWatermaster shall serve for a one (1) year term commencing on January 1, following his appointment, or until his successor is appointed. In the event of a vacancy on Watermaster, a successor shall be nominated at a special meeting to be called by Watermaster within ninety (90) days (in the case of a Producer representative) or by action of the appropriate district board of directors (in the case of a public representative).

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31. Quorum. (Prior .Judgment Section 23) Five (5) members of the Watermaster shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of affairs of the Watermaster. Action by the affirmative vote of five (5) members shall constitute action by Watermaster, except that the affirmative vote of six (6) members shall be required:
(a) to approve the purchase, spreading or injection of water for Ground Water recharge, or
(b) to enter in any Agreement pursuant to Section 34 (n) hereof.

32. Compensation. (Prior Judgment Section 24) Each Watermaster member shall receive compensation of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per day for each day's attendance at meetings of Watermaster or for each day's service rendered as a Watermaster member at the request of Watermaster, together with any expenses incurred in the performance of his duties required or authorized by Watermaster. No member of the Watermaster shall be employed by or compensated for professional services rendered by him to Watermaster, other than the compensation herein provided, and any authorized travel or related expense.

33. Organization. (Prior Judgment Section 25) At its first meeting in each year, Watermaster shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman from its membership. It shall also select a secretary, a treasurer and such assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers as may be appropriate, any of whom may, but need not be, members ofWatermaster. (a) Minutes. Minutes of all Watermaster meetings shall be kept, which shall reflect all actions taken by Watermaster. Draft copies thereof shall be furnished to any party who files a request therefor in writirig with Watermaster. Said draft copies of minutes shall constitute notice of any W atermaster action therein reported; failure to request copies thereof shall constitute waiver of notice. (b) Regular Meetings. Watermaster shall hold regular meetings at places and times to be specified in Watermaster's rules and regulations to be adopted by Watermaster. Notice of the scheduled or regular meetings of Watermaster and of any changes in the time or place thereof shall be mailed to all parties who shall have filed a request therefor in writing with Watermaster.

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(c) Special Meetings. Special meetings of Watermaster may be called at any time by the chairman or vice chairman or by any three (3) members of Watermaster by written notice delivered personally or mailed to each member of Watermaster and to each party requesting notice, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of each such meeting in the case of personal delivery, and forty-eight ( 48) hours prior to such meeting in the case of mail. The calling notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted at such meeting. No other business shall be considered at such meeting.
(d) Adjournments. Any meeting of Watermaster may be adjourned to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment. Less than a quorum may so adjourn from time to time. A copy of the order or notice of adjournment shall be conspicuously posted on or near the door of the place where the meeting was held within twenty-four (24) hours after adoption of the order of adjournment.

34. Powers and Duties. (Prior Judgment Section 26) Subject to the continuing supervision and control of the Court, Watermaster shall have and may exercise the following express powers, and shall perform the following duties, together with any specific powers, authority and duties granted or imposed elsewhere in this Judgment or hereafter ordered or authorized by the Court in the exercise of its continuing jurisdiction. (a) Rules and Regulations. To make and adopt any and all appropriate rules and regulations for conduct of Watermaster affairs. A copy of said rules and regulations and any amendments thereof shall be mailed to all parties.
(b) Acquisition of Facilities. To purchase, own, lease, acquire and hold, as trustee for the benefit of the Parties, all necessary personal property and equipment, and such limited real property such as office quarters, monitoring wells, the key well, and other facilities necessary to fulfill Watermaster's basin management responsibilities under this Judgment. (Amended 6/21/12)
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( e) Assessments. To levy and collect all Assessments specified in the Physical Solution.
(f) Investment of Funds. To hold and invest any and all funds which Watermaster may possess in investments authorized from time to time for public agencies in the State of California.
(g) Borrowing. To borrow in anticipation of receipt of Assessment proceeds an amount not to exceed the annual amou_nt of Assessments levied but uncollected, or in accordance with the provisions of Sections 45 and 46 hereto. Upon approval by the Watermaster at its regularly scheduled public meeting, when necessary to secure Supplemental Water, Watermaster may borrow funds in excess of the annual amount of Assessments levied but uncollected. Prior to borrowing funds, Watermaster shall meet and confer with Responsible Agencies and seek their input. W atermaster shall adopt Rules and Regulations specifying: (i) how debt repayment will be allocated among the Parties; (ii) that Watermaster obtain prior approval of the Court before incurring debt that exceeds the total of one year's levied Assessments; and (iii) such other matters as W atermaster deems appropriate for Rules and Regulations respecting the purchase of Supplemental Water using debt. (Amended 6/21/12)
(h) Purchase of and Recharge with Supplemental Water. To purchase Supplemental Water and to introduce the same into the Basin, including Reclaimed Water, for replenishment, Replacement Water, and cyclic storage purposes in the Basin subject to the affirmative vote of six (6) members of Watermaster, provided, the

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G) Cooperation with Existing Agencies. To act jointly or cooperate with agencies of the United States and the State of California or any political subdivision, municipality or district to the end that the purposes of the Physical Solution may be fully and economically carried out. (Amended 6/21/12)
(k) Assumption of Make-Up Obligation. Watermaster shall assume the MakeUp Obligation for and on behalf of the Basin. (m) Water Quality. Water quality m the Basin shall be a concern of Watermaster, and all reasonable steps shall be taken to assist and encourage appropriate regulatory agencies to enforce reasonable water quality regulations affecting the Basin, including regulation of solid and liquid waste disposal. (n) Cyclic Storage Agreements. To enter into appropriate contracts, to be approved by the Court, for utilization of Ground Water storage capacity of the Basin for cyclic or regulatory storage of Supplemental Water by parties and non-parties, for subsequent recovery or Watermaster credit by the storing entity, pursuant to uniform rules and conditions, which shall include provision for:
(1) Watermaster control of all spreading or injection and extraction scheduling and procedures for such stored water;
(2) calculation by Watermaster of any special costs, damages or burdens resulting from such operations;
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1 stored water, assuming that such stored water floats on top of the Ground Water 2 supplies, and accounting for all losses of water which otherwise would have 3 replenished the Basin, with priorities being established as between two or more 4 such contractors giving preference to parties over non-parties; and 5 (4) payment to Watermaster for the benefit of the parties hereto of all 6 special costs, damages or burdens incurred (without any charge, rent, assessment 7 or expense as to parties hereto by reason of the adjudicated proprietary character 8 of said storage rights, nor credit or offset for benefits resulting from such 9 storage); provided, that no party shall have any direct interest in or control over 10 such contracts or the operation thereof by reason of the adjudicated right of such 11 party, the Watermaster having sole custody and control of all Ground Water 12 storage rights in the Basin pursuant to the Physical Solution herein, and subject to 13 review of the Court.
14 (o) Notice List. Maintain a current list of party designees to receive notice ~5 hereunder, in accordance with Section 54 hereof.
16 (p) Authority to Sue. To prosecute litigation, engage in dispute resolution and 17 file amicus curiae briefs in the furtherance of Watermaster' s responsibilities under this 18 Judgment. (Amended 6/21/12)
19 (q) Publfo Policy Education. To perform public policy education activities in 20 furtherance ofWatermaster's responsibilities under this Judgment. (Amended 6/21/12) 21 (r) Export Agreements. Watermaster may fix terms and conditions under which 22 parties and non-parties may store Supplemental Water in and export said stored 23 Supplemental Water from the Basin. (Amended 6/21/12) 24 35. Policy Decisions - Procedure. (Prior Judgment Section 27) It is contemplated 25 that Watermaster will exercise discretion in making policy decisions relating to Basin 26 management under the Physical Solution decreed herein. In order to assure full participation 27 and opportunity to be heard for those affected, no policy decision shall be made by Watermaster until thirty (30) days after the question involved has been raised for discussion at a Watermaster

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36. Reports. (Prior Judgment Section 28) Watermaster shall annually file with the Court and mail to the parties a report of all Watermaster activities during the preceding year, including an audited statement of all accounts and financial activities of Watennaster, summary reports. of Diversions and Pumping, and all other pertinent information. To the extent practical, said report shall be mailed to all parties on or before November 1. The tables set forth in Exhibits C, D, E, K, Land M are listed for reference purposes only. Future updates to those exhibits shall be set forth in the W atennaster annual report. In lieu of mailing the annual report, Watennaster in its discretion may post the report on its website, mail or e-mail a notice of availability to the parties, and/or provide a hard copy of the report upon request. If a party does not have a valid e-mail address or internet access, that party shall identify an alternative method of service to be approved by Watermaster in its sole discretion. (Amended 6/21/12)

37. Review Procedures. (Prior Judgment Section 29) Any action, decision, rule or procedure of Watermaster (other than a decision establishing Operating Safe Yield, see Section 43(c)) shall be subject to review by the Court on its own motion or on timely motion for an Order to Show Cause by any party, as follows:
(a) Effective Date of Watermaster Action. Any order, decision or action of Watermaster shall be deemed to have occurred on the date that written notice thereof is mailed. Mailing of draft copies of Watermaster minutes to the parties requesting the same shall constitute notice to all such parties.
(b) Notice of Motion. Any party may, by a regularly noticed motion, petition the Court for review of said Watermaster's action or decision. Notice of such motion shall be mailed to Watermaster and all parties. Unless so ordered by the Court, such petition shall not operate to stay the effect of such Watermaster action. ( c) Time for Motion. Notice of motion to review any Watermaster action or decision shall be served and filed within ninety (90) days after such Watermaster action or decision.
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F. PHYSICAL SOLUTION

38. Purpose and Objective. (Prior Judgment Section 30) Consistent with the California Constitution and the decisions of the Supreme Court, the Court hereby adopts and Orders the parties to comply with this Physical Solution. The purpose and objective of these provisions is to provide a legal and practical means for accomplishing the most economic, long term, conjunctive utilization of surface, Ground Water, Supplemental Water and Ground Water storage capacity to meet the needs and requirements of the water users dependent upon the Basin and Relevant Watershed, while preserving existing equities.

39. Need for Flexibility. (Prior Judgment Section 31) In order that Watennaster may be free to utilize both existing and new and developing technological, social and economic concepts for the fullest benefit of all those dependent upon the Basin, it is essential that the Physical Solution hereunder provide for maximum flexibility and adaptability. To that end, the Court has retained continuing jurisdiction to supplement the broad discretion herein granted to the Watennaster.

40. Watennaster Control. (Prior Judgment Section 32) In order to develop an adequate and effective program of Basin management, it is essential that Watennaster have broad discretion in the making of Basin management decisions within the ambit hereinafter set forth. The maintenance, improvement, and control of the water quality and quantity of the Basin, withdrawal and replenishment of supplies of the Basin and Relevant Watershed, and the utilization of the water resources thereof, must be subject to procedures established by Watennaster in implementation of the provisions of this Judgment. Both the quantity and quality of said water resource are thereby preserved and its beneficial utilization maximized.

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(a) Watermaster shall develop an adequate and effective program of Basin management. The maintenance, improvement, and control of the water quality and quantity of the Basin, withdrawal and replenishment of supplies of the Basin and Relevant Watershed, and the utilization of the water resources thereof, must be subject to procedures established by Watermaster in implementation of the Physical Solution provisions of this Judgment. All Watermaster programs and procedures shall be adopted only after a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Section 37 and 40 of the Amended Judgment herein. (Amended 1129/91)
(b) Watehnaster shall have the power to control pumping in the Basin by water Producers therein for Basin cleanup and water quality control so that specific well production can be directed as to a lesser amount, to total cessation, as to an increased amount, and even to require pumping in a new location in the Basin. Watermaster' s right to regulate pumping activities of Producers shall be subordinate to any conflicting Basin cleanup plan established by the EPA or other public governmental agency with responsibility for ground water management or clean up, whether existing at the time of this Judgment or subsequent hereto. (Amended 2/24/92)
(c) Watermaster may act individually or participate with others to carry on technical and other necessary investigations of all kinds and collect data necessary to carry out the herein stated purposes. It may engage in contractual relations with the EPA or other agencies in furtherance of the clean up of the Basin and enter into contracts with agencies of the United States, the State of California, or any political subdivision, municipality, or district thereof, to the extent allowed under the applicable federal or state statutes. Any cooperative agreement between the Watermaster and EPA shall require the approval of the appropriate Agency(s) of the State of California. (Amended 1129/91)
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( e) W atermaster shall determine whether funds from local, regional, state or federal agencies are available for regulating pumping and the various costs associated with, or arising from such activities. If no public funds are available from local, regional, state, or federal agencies, the costs shall be obtained and paid by way of an InLieu Assessment by Watermaster pursuant to Section lOG) of the Amended Judgment herein. Provided such In-Lieu Assessments become necessary, the costs shall be borne by all Basin Producers. (Amended 1/29/91)
(f) Watermaster is a Court empowered entity with limited powers, created pursuant to the Court's Physical Solution Jurisdiction under Article X, Section 2 of the California Constitution. None of the powers granted herein to Watermaster shall be construed as designating Watermaster a political subdivision of the State of California or authorizing W atermaster to act as "lead agency" to administer the federal Superfund for clean up of the< Basin. (Amended 1/29/91)

41. General Pattern of Contemplated Operations. (Prior Judgment Section 33) In general outline (subject to the specific provisions hereafter and to Watermaster Operating Criteria set forth in Exhibit "H"), Watermaster will determine annually the Operating Safe Yield of the Basin and will notify each Pumper of his share thereof, stated in acre feet per Fiscal Year.

Thereafter, no party may Produce in any Fiscal Year an amount in excess of the sum of his Diversion Right, if any, plus his Pumper's Share of such Operating Safe Yield, or his Integrated Production Right, or the terms of any Cyclic Storage Agreement, without being subject to Assessment for the purpose of purchasing Replacement Water. In establishing the Operating Safe Yield, Watermaster shall follow all physical, economic, and other relevant parameters provided in the Watermaster Operating Criteria. Watermaster shall have Assessment powers to

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42. Basin Operating Criteria. (Prior Judgment Section 34) Until further order of the Court, Watermaster shall recharge Replacement Water in accordance with the Watermaster Operating Criteria and, insofar as practicable, to maintain the water level at the Key Well above Elevation two hundred (200). (Amended 6/21/12)

43. Determination of Operating Safe Yield. (Prior Judgment Section 35) Watenhaster shall annually determine the Operating Safe Yield applicable to the succeeding Fiscal Year and estimate the same for the next succeeding four ( 4) Fiscal Years. In making such determination, Watermaster shall be governed in the exercise of its discretion by the Watermaster Operating Criteria. The procedures with reference to said determination shall be as follows:
(a) Preliminary Determination. On or before Watermaster's first meeting in April of each year, Watermaster shall make a Preliminary Determination of the Operating Safe Yield of the Basin for each of the succeeding five Fiscal Years. Said determination shall be made in the form of a report containing a summary statement of the considerations, calculations and factors used by Watermaster in arriving at said Operating Safe Yield.
(b) Notice and Hearing. A copy of said Preliminary Determination and report shall be mailed to each Pumper and Integrated Producer at least ten (10) days prior to a hearing to be held at Watermaster's regular meeting in May, of each year, at which time objections or suggested corrections or modifications of said determinations shall be . considered. Said hearing shall be held pursuant to procedures adopted by Watermaster. (c) Watermaster Determination and Review Thereof. Within thirty (30) days after completion of said hearing, Watermaster shall mail to each Pumper and Integrated Producer a fmal report and determination of said Operating Safe Yield for each such Fiscal Year, together with a statement of the Producer's entitlement in each such Fiscal Year stated in acre-feet. Any affected party, within thirty (3 0) days of mailing of notice

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of said Watermaster determination, may, by a regularly noticed motion, petition the Court for an Order to Show Cause for review of said Watermaster finding, and thereupon the Court shall hear such objections and settle such dispute. Unless so ordered by the Court, such petition shall not operate to stay the effect of said report and determination.

In the absence of such review proceedings, the Watermaster determination shall be final.

44. Reports of Pumping and Diversion. (Prior Judgment Section 36) Each party shall file with the Watermaster quarterly, on or before the last day of January, April, July and October, a report on a form to be prescribed by Watermaster showing the total Pumping and Diversion (separately for Direct Use and for non-consumptive use, if any) of such party during the preceding calendar quarter.

45. Assessments -Purpose. (Prior Judgment Section 37)
(a) Statement of Authority and Need for Flexibility: Watermaster shall have the power to levy and collect Assessments from the parties (other than non-consumptive users, or Production under Special Category Rights or Cyclic Storage Agreements) based upon Production during the preceding Fiscal Year. Assessments on Minimal Producers will apply only to (1) existing parties who become Minimal Producers in the future; and (2) Minimal Producers who intervene after June 21, 2012. Because Supplemental Water may not be available for extended periods of time, W atermaster requires flexibility with respect to the procedures for purchasing Supplemental Water supplies, as and when those supplies become available. This Judgment is a Physical Solution entered pursuant to California Constitution Article X, Section 2, which recognizes that the timing and amount ofWatermaster Assessments for Replacement Water costs must be determined in light of this uncertainty. This Judgment therefore grants Watermaster the flexibility and discretion necessary to purchase and pre-purchase Supplemental Water and levy assessments in an appropriate and equitable manner and amount to maximize the opportunities to secure necessary Supplemental Waters in the best interest of the parties and the long-term sustainability of the Basin. In accordance with Rules and Regulations adopted by Watermaster, to further enhance flexibility, Watermaster may borrow money

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from any available fund maintained by it for purposes other than Replacement Water purchases, or use accrued funds, to purchase Supplemental Water. (Amended 6/21112) (b) Authorized Assessments: Said Assessments may be for one or more of the following purposes:
(1) Watennaster Administration Costs. (Fonner Section 45(a)) Within thirty (30) days after completion of the hearing on the Preliminary Determination of the Operating Safe Yield of the Basin and Watennaster's determination thereof, pursuant to Section 43 hereof, Watennaster shall adopt a proposed budget for the succeeding Fiscal Year and shall mail a copy thereof to each party, together with a statement of the level of Administration Assessment levied by Watennaster which will be collected for purposes of raising funds for said budget. Said Assessment shall be uniformly applicable to each acre-foot of Production. (Amended 6/21/12)
(2) Replacement Water Costs. (Fonner Section 45(b)) Replacement Water Assessments shall be collected from each party on account of such party's Production in excess of its Diversion Rights, Pumper' s Share or Integrated Production Right, and on account of the consumptive use portion of Overlying Rights, computed at the applicable rate established by W atennaster consistent with the Watennaster Operating Criteria, and other relevant factors, including the projected cost and availability of Supplemental Water supplies. Subject to Rules and Regulations adopted by Watennaster, Watennaster Replacement Water Assessment rates may be in an amount calculated to allow Watermaster to ·purchase more than one acre-foot of Supplemental Water for each acre-foot of excess Production to which such Assessment applies, when such purchases are necessary to secure Supplemental Water supplies for the benefit of the Basin and parties. (Amended 6/21/12)
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bear a Replacement Assessment hereunder, to pay all necessary costs of Administration and satisfaction of the Make-Up Obligation. Such Assessment shall not be applicable to water Production for an Overlying Right. (4) In-Lieu Water Cost. (Former Section 45(d)) Watermaster may levy an Assessment against all Pumping to pay reimbursement for In-Lieu Water · Costs except that such Assessment shall not be applicable to the non-consumptive use portion of an Overlying Right.
(5) Basin Water Quality Improvement. (Former Section 45(e)) For purposes of testing, protecting or improving the water quality in the Basin, Watermaster may, after a noticed hearing thereon, fix terms and conditions under which it may waive all or any part of its Assessments on such ground water Production and if such Production, in addition to his other Production, does not exceed such Producer's Share or entitlement for that Fiscal Year, such stated Production shall be allowed to be carried over for a part of such Producer's next Fiscal Year's Producer's Share or entitlement. In connection therewith, Watermaster may also waive the provisions of Section 25, 26 and 57 hereof, relating to Injunction Against Unauthorized Recharge, Injunction Against Transportation From Basin or Relevant Watershed, and Intervention After Judgment, respectively. Nothing in this Judgment is intended to allow an increase in any Producer's annual entitlement nor to prevent Watermaster, after hearing thereon, from entering into contracts to encourage, assist and accomplish .the clean up and improvement of degraded water quality in the Basin by nonparties herein. Such contracts may include the exemption of the Production of such Basin water therefor from Watermaster Assessments and, in connection therewith, the waiver of the provisions of Judgment Sections 25, 26, and 57 hereof.
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46. Assessments - Procedure. (Prior Judgment Section 38) Assessments herein provided for shall be levied and collected as follows:
(a) Leyy and Notice of Assessment. Within thirty (30) days of Watennaster's annual determination of Operating Safe Yield of the Basin for each Fiscal Year and succeeding four (4) Fiscal Years, and at such other time[s] of the year as determined by Watermaster, Watermaster shall levy applicable Administration Assessments, Replacement Water Assessments, Make-Up Water Assessments, In-Lieu Water Assessments, and Water Resource Development Assessments, if any. Watermaster shall give written notice of all applicable Assessments to each party on or before August 15, of each year, and at such other time[s] as determined by Watennaster. To provide flexibility and maximize the opportunity to secure Replacement Water supplies when available, in accordance with criteria set forth in the Watermaster Rules and Regulations, Watermaster may levy supplemental assessments as necessary to create sufficient funds to purchase and pre-purchase such Replacement Water supplies for the benefit of the Basin and parties. (Amended 6/21/12)
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(c) Delinquency. Any Assessment which becomes delinquent after January 1, 1980, shall bear interest at the annual prime rate plus one percent (1 %) in effect on the first business day of August of each year. Said prime interest rate shall be that fixed by the Bank of America NT &SA for its preferred borrowing customers on said date. Said prime interest rate plus one percent (1 % ) shall be applicable to any said delinquent Assessment from the due date thereof until paid. Provided, however, in no event shall any said delinquent Assessment bear interest at a rate of less than ten percent (10%) per annum. Such delinquent Assessment and interest may be collected in a Show Cause proceeding herein or any other legal proceeding instituted by Watermaster, and in such proceeding the Court may allow Watermaster its reasonable costs of collection, including attorney's fees.

47. Availability of Supplemental Water from Responsible Agencies. (Prior Judgment Section 39) If any Responsible Agency shall, for any reason, be unable to deliver Supplemental Water to Watermaster in a timely fashion when needed, Watermaster may (1) collect funds at an appropriate level and hold them in trust, together with interest accrued thereon, for purchase of such water when available; (2) purchase water from the remaining Responsible Agencies which are the most beneficial and appropriate sources observing all legal and contractual constraints on the availability of such water; or (3) purchase Supplemental Water from a,ny other available source. W atermaster shall consult with the Responsible Agencies involved and in good faith shall determine the appropriate source of Supplemental Water under such circumstances. Should Watermaster arrange to purchase Supplemental Water from a source not involving a Responsible Agency, Watermaster shall provide the Responsible Agencies an opportunity to provide said Supplemental Water or comparable water supplies on comparable terms. (Amended 6/21/12)

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49. Carry-over of Unused Rights. (Prior Judgment Section 41) Any Pumper' s Share of Operating Safe Yield, and the Production right of any Integrated Producer, which is not Produced in a given Fiscal Year may be carried over and accumulated for one Fiscal Year, pursuant to reasonable rules and procedures for notice and accounting which shall be adopted by Watermaster. The first water Produced in the succeeding Fiscal Year shall be deemed Produced pursuant to such Carry-over Rights.

50. Minimal Producers. (Prior Judgment Section 42) In the interest of Justice, Minimal Producers who initiated production on or before June 21, 2Ql2, are exempted from the operation of this Physical Solution, so long as such party's annual Production does not exceed · five (5) acre-feet. Watermaster may require, and Minimal Producers shall furnish, specific periodic reports. In addition, Watermaster may conduct such investigation of future operations of any Minimal Producer as may be appropriate. As of June 21, 2012, there shall be no new Minimal Producers, and any new Producer shall be subject to all provisions of the Judgment. (Amended 6/21/12)

51. Effective Date. (Prior Judgment Section 43) The effective date for commencing accounting and operation under this Physical Solution, other than for Replacement Water Assessments, shall be July 1,. 1972. The first Assessment for Replacement Water shall be payable on September 20, 1974, on account of Fiscal Year 1973-74 Production.

G. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

52. Puente Narrows Flow. (Prior Judgment Section 44) The Puente Basin is tributary to the Main San Gabriel Basin. All Producers within said Puente Basin have been dismissed herein, based upon the Puente Narrows Agreement (Exhibit "J"), whereby Puente Basin Water Agency agreed not to interfere with surface inflow and to assure continuance of historic subsurface contribution of water to Main San Gabriel Basin. The Court declares said Agreement to be reasonable and fair and in full satisfaction of claims by Main San Gabriel Basin for natural water from Puente Basin.

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6 3 46) Service of the Judgment on those ·parties who have executed the Stipulation for Judgment shall be made by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Designee and at the address designated for that purpose in the executed and filed counterpart of the Stipulation for Judgment, or in any substitute designation filed with the Court.
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Each party who has not heretofore made such a designation shall, within thirty (30) days after the Judgment shall have been served upon that party, file with the Court, with proof of service of a copy thereof upon Watermaster, a written designation of the person to whom and the address at which all future notices, determinations, requests, demands, objections, reports and other papers and processes to be served upon that party or delivered to that party are to be so served or delivered.

A later substitute designation filed and served in the same manner by any party shall be effective from the date of filing as to the then future notices, determinations, requests, demands, objections, reports and other papers and processes to be served upon or delivered to that party.

Delivery to or service .upon any party by Watermaster, by any other party, or by the Court, of any item required to be served upon or delivered to a party under or pursuant to the Judgment may be made by deposit thereof (or by copy thereof) in the mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed to the Designee of the party and at the address shown in the latest designation filed by that party. In lieu of mailing any item required to be served under this Judgment, Watermaster may serve such item by electronic service, which may include posting the document to Watermaster's website, sending an e-mail of the document to that party, or sending a notice of availability to that party indicating the document's availability for viewing on the Watermaster website. If a party does not have a valid e-mail address or internet access, that party shall identify an alternative method of service to be approved by Watermaster in its sole discretion.

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55. Assignment, Transfer, etc., of Rights. (Prior Judgment Section 47) Any rights Adjudicated herein except Overlying Rights, may be assigned, transferred, licensed or leased by the owners thereof; provided however, that no such assignment shall be complete until the appropriate notice procedures established by Watermaster have been complied with. No water Produced pursuant to rights assigned, transferred, licensed, or leased may be transported outside the Relevant Watershed except by:
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(2) a successor in interest immediate or mediate to a water system on lands or portion thereof, theretofore served by such a Transporting Party, for use by such successor in accordance with limitations applicable to Transporting Parties, or (3) a successor in interest to the Special Category rights ofMWD.

The transfer and use of Overlying Rights shall be limited, as provided in Section 21 hereof, as exercisable only on the specifically defined Overlying Lands and they cannot be separately conveyed or transferred apart therefrom.

56. Abandonment of Rights .. (Prior Judgment Section 48) It is in the interest of reasonable beneficial use of the Basin and its water supply that no party be encouraged to take and use more water in any Fiscal Year than is actually required. Failure to Produce all of the water to which a party is entitled hereunder shall not, in and of itself, be deemed or constitute an abandonment of such party's right, in whole or in part. ·Abandonment and extinction of any right herein Adjudicated shall be accomplished only by:
(1) a written election by the party, filed in thi.s case, or (2) upon noticed motion of Watermaster, and after hearing.

In either case, such abandonment shall be confirmed by express subsequent order of this

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57. Intervention After Judgment. (Prior Judgment Section 49) Any person who is not a party or successor to a party and who proposes to Produce water from the Basin or Relevant Watershed, may seek to become a party to this Judgment through a Stipulation For Intervention entered into with Watermaster. Watermaster may execute said Stipulation on behalf of the other parties herein but such Stipulation shall not preclude a party from opposing such Intervention at the time of the Court hearing thereon. Said Stipulation For Intervention must thereupon be filed with the Court, which will consider an order confirming said Intervention following thirty (30) days' notice to the parties. Thereafter, if approved by the Court, such Intervenor shall be a party bound by this Judgment and entitled to the rights and privileges accorded under the Physical Solution herein.

58. Judgment Binding on Successors, etc. (Prior Judgment Section 50) Subject to specific provisions hereinbefore contained, this Judgment and all provisions thereof are applicable to and binding upon and inure to the benefit of not only the parties to this action, but as well to their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, lessees, licensees and to the agents, employees and attorneys in fact of any such persons.

59. Water Rights Permits. (Prior Judgment Section 51) Nothing herein shall be construed as affecting the relative rights and priorities between MWD and San Gabriel Valley Protective Association under State Water Rights Permits Nos. 7174 and 7175, respectively.

60. Costs. (Prior Judgment Section 52) No party shall recover any costs in this proceeding from any other party.

61. Entry of Judgment. (New) The Clerk shall enter this Judgment.

DATED: June 21, 2012

s/ Maureen Duffy-Lewis
Maureen Duffy-Lewis, Judge
Specially Assigned
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BOUNDARY OF SAN GABRIEL RIVER WATERSHED
mlBUTARY TO WHITTIER NARROWS
MAit' SAN GA BRIEL BASIN
MOUNTAIN AND HILL AREA TRleui:ARY T O

W HITTIER NARROWS

UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL

WATER DI STRICT

POMONA VALLEY MUNICIPAL

WATER DISTRICT

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

PUENTE BASIN
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RELEVANT WATERSHED

SURFACE STREAMS
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SCALE IN MILES.
i.JPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT v.

CITY OF ALHAMBRA,et al
CASE No. 924128
MAP OF

SAN GABRIEL RIVER WATERSHED

TRIBUTARY TO WHITTIER
Thoma•· M. S!etson
Consulting Engi neer
MAY 19 72
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NARROWS
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BOUNDARIES OF RELEVANT WATERSHED
The following described property is located in Los Angeles County, State of California:

Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 14, Township 1 North, Range 11 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian;
Thence Northerly along the West line of said Section 14 to the Northwest corner of the South half of said Section 14;
Thence Easterly along the North line of the South half of Section 14 to the East line of said Section 14;
Thence Northerly along the East line of said Section 14, Township 1 North, Range 11 West and continuing Northerly along the East line of Section 11 to the Northeast corner of said (- Section 11;
Thence Easterly along the North line of Section 12 to the Northeast corner of said Section 12;
Thence Southerly along the East line of said Section 12 and continuing Southerly along the East line of Section 13 to the Southeast corner of said Section 13, said corner being also the Southwest corner of Section 18, Township 1 North, Range 10 West; Thence Easterly along the South line of Sections 18, 17, 16 and 15 of said Township 1 North, Range 10 West to the Southwest comer of Section 14; _Thence Northerly along the West line of Section 14 to the Northwest comer of the South half of Section 14;
Thence Easterly along the North line of the South half of Section 14 to the East line of ( said section;
Exhibit "B"
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Thence Northerly along the East line of said Section 14, and continuing Northerly along the West line of Section 12 of said Township 1 North, Range 10 West to the North line of said Section 12;
Thence Easterly along the North line of said Section 12, to the Northeast corner of said Section 12, said corner being also the Southwest corner of Section 6, Township 1 North, Range 9 West;
Thence Northerly along the West line of said Section 6 and continuing Northerly along West line of Sections 31 and 30, Township 2 North, Range 9 West to the Westerly prolongation of the North line of said Section 30;
Thence Easterly along said Westerly prolongation of the North line of said Section 30 and continuing Easterly along the North line of Section 29 to the Northeast corner of said Section 29; Thence Southerly along the East line of said Section 29 and continuing Southerly along the East line of Section 32, Township 2 North, Range 9 West, and thence continuing Southerly along the East line of Section 5, Township 1 North, Range 9 West to the Southeast corner of said Section 5;
Thence Westerly along the South line of said Section 5 to the Southwest corner of said Section 5, said point being also the Northwest corner of Section 8; Thence Southerly along the West line of said Section 8 and continuing Southerly along the West line of Section 1 7, to the Southwest corner of said Section 17, said corner being also the Northwest corner of Section 20;
Thence Easterly along the North line of Sections 20 and 21 to the Northwest corner of Section 22, said corner being also the Southwest ?Orner of Section 15; Exhibit "B"
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Thence Northerly along the West line of said Section 15 to the Northwest comer of the South half of said Section 15;
Thence Easterly along the North line of said South half of Section 15 to the Northeast comer of said South half of Section 15;
Thence Southerly along the East line of Section 15 and continuing Southerly along the East line of Section 22 to the Southeast comer of said Section 22, said point being also the Southwest comer of Section 23;
Thence Easterly along the South line of Sections 23 and 24 to the East line of the West half of said Section 24;
Thence Northerly along said East line of the West half of Section 24 to the North line thereof;
Thence Easterly along said North line of Section 24 to the Northeast comer thereof, said point also being the Northwest comer of Section 19, Township 1 North, Range 8 West; Thence continuing Easterly along the North line of Section 19 and Section 20 of said Township 1 North, Range 8 West to the Northeast comer of said Section 20; Thence Southerly along the East line of Sections 20, 29 and 32 of said Township 1 North, Range 8 West to the Southeast comer of said Section 32; Thence Westerly along the South line of Section 32 to the Northwest comer of the East half of Section 5, Township 1 South, Range 8 West;
Thence Southerly along the West line of the East half of said Section 5 to the South line of said Section 5;
Thence West to the East line of the Northerly prolongation of Range 9 West; Exhibit"B"
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EXHIBIT "C"

TABLE SHOWING BASE

ANNUAL DIVERSION RIGHTS

OF CERTAIN DIVERTERS
AS OF JUNE 21, 2012

DIVERTER
Covell, Ralph
(Successor to Rittenhouse, Catherine
and Rittenhouse, James) 1
(Transferred to Aqua Capital Management LP)2
Maddock, A. G.
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley Water Company)2
Rittenhouse, Catherine
(Transferred to Covell, Ralph) 1
Rittenhouse, James
(Transferred to Covell, Ralph) 1
Ruebhausen, Arline
(Held in common with Ruebhausen, Victor)
(Transferred to City of Glendora)2
Ruebhausen, Victor
(See Ruebhausen, Arline)
TOTAL
II Permanent transfer ofrights as recorded at entry of Judgment. 2/ Pennanent transfer ofrights after entry of Judgment. 3/ Intervenor after Judgment.

Exhibit "C"
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BASE ANNUAL

DIVERSION RIGHT
(ACRE-FEET)

2.12 3.40
-3.40

0.00 0.00

0.00 18.34
-18.34

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EXHIBIT "D"

TABLE SHOWING RIGHTS

AND PUMPER'S SHARE OF EACH PUMPER
AS OF JUNE 21, 2012
PUMPER
6W Farms, Inc.
(Fonnerly Woodland Fanns, Inc.)
(Transferred to:

Miller Brewing Company
Richard J. Woodland/
Adams Ranch Mutual Water Company
A & E Plastik Pak Co., Inc.
(Transferred to Industry Properties, Ltd.)1
Alhambra, City of
Amarillo Mutual Water Company
American Sheds, Inc. 3
(Successor to Southwestern Portland
Cement Company)2
(Transferred to USA Waste of California, Inc. )2
Anchor Plating Co., Inc.3
(Successor to Bodger & Sons, OBA Bodger Seeds Ltd.)2
(Transferred to Crown City.Plating Co.)2
Anderson Family Marital Trust3
(Successor to Anderson, Ray L. and Helen T.)2
(Transferred to:

Brondino, Jeanne
Heinrich, Carolyn/
Exhibit"D"
D-1

PRESCRIPTIVE

PUMPING

ACRE-FEET
1,217.40
-919.50
-297.90
o.oo
100.00
o.oo
8,812.05
709.00
742.00
-742.00

0.00 10.00
-10.00

0.00 50.16
-25.08
-25.08

0.00 PUMPER'S
SHARE
%

0.61599
-0.46526
-0.15073

0.00000

0.05060

0.00000

4.45876

0.35874

0.37544
-0.37544

0.00000

0.00506
-0.00506

0.00000

0.02538
-0.01269
·-0.01269

0.00000
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D-2

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
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Bahnsen, Betty M.
(Transferred to Dawes, Mary Kay)2
Baldwin Park County Water District
(See Valley County Water District)
Bandel Family Trust3
(Successor to Garnier, Camille A, Deceased,
Estate of/
Banks, Gale C. and Vicki Lynn3
(Successor to Doyle, Mr. and Mrs.; and
Madruga, Mr. and Mrs/
Base Line Water Company
(Transferred to Hughes Development Corporation)2
Beverly Acres Mutual Water Company
(See Beverly Acres Mufual Water Users Association)
Beverly Acres Mutual Water Users Association
(Formerly Beverly Acres Mutual Water Company)
(Transferred to:

San Gabriel Valley Water Company;
Nicholson Trust)2
Birenbaum, Max
(Held in cominon with Birenbaum, Sylvia;
Schneiderman, Alan; Schneiderman, Lydia;
Wigodsky, Bernard; Wigodsky, Estera)
(Transferred to City of Whittier)2
Birenbaum, Sylvia
(See Birenbaum, Max)
Blue Diamond Concrete Materials Div., The
Flintkote Company
(Transferred to Sully-Miller Contracting Co.)2
Exhibit "D"
D-3

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
441.90 0.22359
-441.90 -Q.22359
o.oo. 0.00000

16.70 0.00845

16.70 0.00845

50.00 0.02530

50.00 0.02530
430.20 0.21767
-430.20 -0.21767

0.00 0.00000

93.00 0.04706
-50.00 -0.02530
-43.00 -0.02176

0.00 0.00000

6.00 0.00304
-6.00 -0.00304

0.00 0.00000
1,399.33 0.70804
-1,399.33 -0.70804

0.00 0.00000
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Dodger & Sons DBA Dodger Seeds Ltd.
(Transferred to Anchor Plating Co., Inc/
Botello Water Company
Brezina, Raymond W. and Susan W. Trust 20013
Brondino, Jeanne3
(Successor to Anderson Family Marital Trust)2
Burbank Development Company
(Transferred to Wright, Darrell A., Wright, Merle M. &
. 2
Carlson, Jeanne W.)
Cadway, Inc. 3
(Successor to:

Corcoran, Jack S. and R. L.

Corcoran, Jack S. ari.d R. L.

Corcoran, Jack S. and R. L.

Corcoran, Jack S. and R. L.

Garnier, Janus
Sloan Ranches
Corcoran, Jack S. and R.L.)2
(Transferred to:

California Domestic Water Company
California Domestic Water Company
California Domestic Water Company)2
Cal Fin
(Transferred to Suburban Water Systems)2
California-American Water Company
(San Marino System)
California Country Club3
(Formerly CCC Management)
Exhibit"D"
D-4

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %

10.00 0.00506
-10.00 -0.00506

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

25.08 0.01269

25.08 0.01269

50.85 0.02563
-50.85 -0.02563

0.00 0.00000
100.00 0.05060
100.00 0.05060
273.50 0.13839

30.00 0.01518
203.00 0.10272
129.60 0.06558
243.50 0.12320
-243.50 -0.12321
-129.60 -0.06558
-63.30 -0.03203
643.20 0.32545
118.10 0.05976
-118.10 -0.05976
o.oo 0.00000
7,868.70 3.98144

0.00 0.00000
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California Domestic Water Company
(Successor to:

Cantrill Mutual Water Company1
Industry Properties, Ltd. 2
Modem Accent Corporation2
Fisher, Russell2
Graveline, George Wayne and Alexis June, Trust2
Cadway, Inc.2
Cadway, Inc·2
Cadway, Inc.2
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California Materials Company
CalMat
(Formerly Conrock Company)
(See Vulcan Materials Company)
Cantrill Mutual Water Comp~ny
(Transferred to California Domestic Water Company)1
Canyon Water Company 3
(Successor to Mcintyre, William)2
Canyon Water & Development Corporation3
CCC Management 3
(See California Country Club)
Cedar Avenue Mutual Water Company
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley Water Company)2
CEMEX California Aggregates, Inc. 3
(Formerly Southdown)
Champion Mutual Water Company
Chevron U.S.A.
(Formerly Standard Oil of California)
Chronis, Christine3
(See Polopolus, et al.)
Exhibit "D"
D-5

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
11,024.82 5.57839

42.50 0.02150

73.50 0.03719
256.86 0.12997

19.00 0.00961
216.60 0.10959
243.50 0.12321
129.60 0.06558

63.30 0.03203
12,069.68 6.10707

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

1.00 0.00051

1.00 0.00051

0.00 0.00000
121.10 0.06127
-121.10 -0.06127

0.00 0.00000
147.68 0.07472

2.00 0.00101
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PUMPER
Clayton Manufacturing Company
(Transferred to City of Glendora)2
Coiner, James W., dba Coiner Nursery3
Collison, E. 0.

Comby, Erma M.
(See Wilmott, Erma M.)
Conrock Company
(See CalMat)
(Formerly Consolidated Rock Products Co.)
Consolidated Rock Products Co.
(See Conrock Company)
Corcoran, Jack S.
(Held in common with Corcoran, R. L.)
(Transferred to:

Cadway, Inc.

Cadway, Inc.

Cadway, Inc.

Cadway, Inc.

Cadway, Inc.)2
Corcoran, R. L.
(See Corcoran, Jack S.)
County Sanitation District No. 18 of Los
Angeles County
Exhibit "D"
D-6

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
511.80 0.25896
-511.80 -0.25896

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
747.00 0.37797
-100.00 -0.05060
-100.00 -0.05060
-273.50 -0.13839
-30.00 -0.01518
-243.50 -0.12320

0.00 0.00000

4.50 0.00228
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PUMPER
Covell, et al.
(Successor to Rittenhouse, Catherine and
Rittenhouse, Jrunes)1
(Held in common with Tate, Phillip G. and
Sieglinde A.; Goedert, Lillian E.;
Goedert, Marion W.; Lakin, Kendall R.;
Lakin, Kelly R.; Snyder, Harry; Snyder, Esther)
(Transferred to:

Lakin, Kelly R.

Goedert, Lillian E.

Tate, Phillip G. and Sieglinde A.

Snyder, Esther
Aqua Capital Management LP)2
Covina, City of
(Transferred to:

Covina Irrigating Company
Covina Irrigating Company)2
Covina-Valley Unified School District
(Transferred to Anderson, Ray/
Crevolin, A. J.

Crocker National Bank, Executor of the Estate
of A. V. Handorf
(Transferred to Modem Accent Corp.)1
Cross Water Company
(Transferred to Industry Waterworks System, City ot)2
Crown City Plating Company
(Successor to Anchor Plating Co., Inc.)2
(Transferred to Valencia Heights Water Company)2
Davidson Optronics, Inc.
(Transferred to Covina Irrigating Company)2
Exhibit"D"
D-7

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
111.05 0.05619
-9.26 -0.00468
-9.26 -0.00468
-57.83 -0.02926
-18.51 -0.00937
-16.19 -0.00820

0.00 0.00000
2,507.89 1.26895
-1,734.00 -0.87737
-300.00 -0.15179
473.89 0.23979

50.16 0.02538
-50.16 -0.02538

0.00 0.00000

2.25 0.00114

0.00 0.00000
1,103.00 0.05581
-1,103.00 -0.05581

0.00 0.00000
190.00 0.09614

10.00 0.00506
-200.00 -0.10120

0.00 0.00000

22.00 0.01113
-22.00 -0.01113

0.00 0.00000
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PUMPER
Dawes, Mary Kay3
(Successor to Bahnsen, Betty M.)2
Del Rio Mutual Water Company
Denton, Kathryn W., Trustee for San Jose
Ranch Company
(Transferred to White, June G., Trustee
of the June G. White share of the
Gamier Trust)2
Doyle, Mr. and Mrs.; and Madruga, Mr.
and Mrs. 3
(Successor to Sawpit Farms, Limited)2
(Transferred to Banks, Gale C. and Vicki Lynn)2
Driftwood Dairy
Duhalde, L.
(Transferred to El Monte Union High School District)1
Dunning, George
(Held in common with Dunning, Vera H.)
(Successor to.Vera H. Dunning)2
(Transferred to Dunning Trust, George A. V.)2
Dunning Tru_st, George A. V. 3
(Successor to Dunning, George )2
(Transferred to Loyola Marymount University)2
Dunning, Vera H.
(See Dunning, George)
(Transferred to Dunning, George )
2 Durfee Property, LLC3
(Successor to Texaco, Inc.)2
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley Water Company)2
East Pasadena Water Company, Ltd.

Exhibit "D"
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PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
441.90 0.22359
199.00 0.10069
"185.50 0.09386
-185.50 -0.09386

0.00 0.00000
-50.00 0.02530
-50.00 -0.02530

0.00 0.00000
163.80 0.08288

0.00 0.00000
324.00 0.16394
-324.00 -0.16394

0.00 0.00000
324.00 0.16394
-324.00 -0.16394

0.00 0.00000
324.00 0.16394
-324.00 -0.16394

0.00 0.00000

50.00 0.02530
-50.00 -0.02530

0.00 0.00000
1,407.69 0.71227
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PUMPER
Eckis, Rollin3
(Successor to Sawpit Farms, Limited)2
(Transferred to City of Monrovia/
El Encanto Properties
(Transferred to La Puente Valley
County Water District/
El Monte, City of
(Successor to W. E. Hall Company)2
El Monte Cemetery Association
El Monte Union High School District
(Successor to Duhalde, L.)1
(Transferred to City of Whittier/
Everett, Mrs. Alda B.
(Held in common with Everett, W.B.,
Executor of the Estate of I. Worth Everett)
Everett, W.B., Executor of the Estate of
I. Worth Everett
(See Everett, Mrs. Alda B.)
Faix, Incorporated
(Successor to Frank F. Pellissier & Sons, Inc.)1
(Transferred to Faix, Ltd.)1
Faix, Ltd.
(Successor to Faix, Incorporated)1
(Transferred to Pellissier Irrevocable QTIP Trust, et al, Laurence R., Co-tenancy of)2
I
First National Finance Corporation
(Transferred to City of Arcadia)2
Fisher, Russell
(Held in common with Hauch, Edward and Warren, Clyde)
(Transferred to California Domestic Water Company)2
Exhibit"D"
D-9

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S
PUMPING. SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
123.00 0.06224
-123.00 -0.06224

0.00 0.00000

33.40 0.01690
-33.40 -0.01690

0.00 0.00000
2,784.23 1.40878

0.20 0.00010
2,784.43 1.40888

18.50 0.00936

9.80 0.00496

6.40 0.00324
-16.20 -0.00820
o.oo 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

0.00. 0.00000
6,490.00 3.28384
-6,490.00 -3.28384

0.00 0.00000

60.90 0.03081
-60.90 -0.03081

0.00 0.00000

19.00 0.00961
-19.00 -0.00961

0.00. 0.00000
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PUMPER
Fox Family Trust Michael Edward Fox and Crystal Marie
Fox, Trustees3
(Successor to Maggiore, Valarie; Fox, Crystal; and Kirklen, Jeffery)2
Frank F. Pellissier & Sons, Inc.
(Transferred to Faix, Incorporated)1
Fruit Street Water Company
(Transferred to:

Gifford, Brooks, Jr.,
City of La Verne )2
Garnier, Anton C. and Anita, Family Trust3
(Successor to:

South Covina Water Service
Garnier, Camille A., Deceased, Estate of
Garnier, Janus)2
Garnier, Camille A., Deceased, Estate of
(Successor to South Covina Water Service)2
(Transferred to:

The Ruth Elaine Ailor Garnier Trust
The George Wayne and Alexis June Graveline Trust
The Anton C. and Anita Garnier Family Trust
Janus Garnier
The Bandel Family Trust)2
Garnier, Janus3
(Successor to :

Garnier, Camille A. Deceased, Estate of
South Covina Water Service)2
(Transferred to:

George Wayne and Alexis June Graveline Trust
The Anton C. and Anita Garnier Family Trust
Cadway; Inc.) 2 .

Garnier, Ruth Elaine Ailor, Trust3
(Successor to Garnier, Camille A. Deceased,
Estate ot)2
Exhibit"D"
D-10

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
145.83 0.07378

0.00 0.00000
207.00 0.10474
-101.29 -0.05125
-105.71 -0.05349

0.00 0.00000
203.00 0.10271

8.30 0.00420

3.00 0.00152
214.30 0.10843

83.30 0.04215
-41.70 -0.02110
-8.30 -0.00420
-8.30 -0.00420
-8.30 -0.00420
-16.70 -0.00845

0.00 0.00000

8.30 0.00420
203.00 0.10272
-5.30 -0.00268
-3.00 -0.00152
-203.00 -0.10272

0.00 0.00000

41.70 0.02110

41.70 0.02110
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Gates, James Richard3
Gifford, Brooks, Jr.3
(Successor to:

Fruit Street Water Company,
Mission Gardens Mutual Water Company)2
(Transferred to City of Whittier)2
Gilkerson, Frank B.
(Formerly part of Covell, et al.)
(Transferred interest in Covell, et al. to Jobe, Darr)2 Glendora Unified High School District
(Transferred to City of Glendora)2
Goedert, Lillian E.
(See Covell, et al.)
(Successor to Covell, et al.)2
(Transferred to Covina Irrigating Co. )2
Goedert, Marion W.
(See Covell, et al.)
Golden State Water Company,
San Gabriel Valley District
(Formerly Southern California Water Company)
Graham, William
(Formerly part of Covell, et al.)
(Transferred interest in Covell et al. to Jobe, Darr)2
Graveline, George Wayne and Alexis June, Trust3
(Successor to:

South Covina Water Service
Garnier, Camille A., Deceased, Estate of
Garnier, Janus)2
(Transferred to California Domestic Water Company)2
Green, Walter
Exhibit"D"
D-11

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %

0.00 0.00000
101.29 0.05125

96.96 0.04906
-198.25 -0.10031

0.00 0.00000

99.00 0.05009
-99.00 -0.05009

0.00 0.00000

9.26 0.00468
-7.00 -0.00354

2.26 0.00114
5,773.00 2.92105
203.00 0.10271

8.30 0.00420

5.30 0.00268
-216.60 -0.10959

0.00 0.00000

71.70 0.03628
(
(
(
PUMPER
Grizzle, Lissa B.
(Held in common with Grizzle, Mervin A.;
Wilson, Harold R.; Wilson, Sarah C.)
(Transferred to City of Whittier)2
Grizzle, Mervin A.
(See Grizzle, Lissa B.)
Hansen, Alice
Hanson Aggregates West, Inc. 3
(Successor to:

Livingston-Graham, Inc.

Sully-Miller Contracting Company/
Hartley, David3
Hauch, Edward
(See Fisher, Russell)
Heinrich, Carolyn3
(Successor to Anderson Family Marital Trust/
Hemlock Mutual Water Company
Hollenbeck Street Water Company
(Transferred to Subu.rban Water Systems)1
Hughes Development Corporation3
(Successor to Base Line Water Company/
(Transferred to:

San Gabriel County Water District
San Gabriel County Water District/
Hunter, Lloyd F.3
(Successor to Wade, R.)2
(Transferred to Covina Irrigating Company )2
Hydro-Conduit Corporation
Exhibit"D"
D-12

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
184.00 0.09310
-184.00 -0.09310

0.00 0.00000

0.75 0.00038
1,824.40 0.92312
489.77 0.24782
2,314.17 1.17094

0.00 0.00000

25.08 0.01269

25.08 0.01269
166.00 0.08399

0.00 0.00000
430.20 0.21767
-400.00 -0.20239
-30.20 -0.01528

0.00 0.00000

4.40 0.00223
-4.40 -0;00223

0.00. 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
(
(
(
PUMPER
Industry Waterworks System, City of
(Successor to Cross Water Company)2
Industry Properties, Ltd.
(Successor to A & E Plastik Pak Co., lnc.)1
(Transferred to California Domestic Water Co.)2
Irwindale, City of
(Successor to United Concrete Pipe Corporation)2
J. F. Isbell Estate, Inc.
(Transferred to Andrade, Macario and
Consuelo; and Andrade, Robert and Jayne)2
Jerris, Helen3
(See Polopolus, et al.)
Jobe, Darr3
(Formerly part of Covell, et al.)
(Successor to:

Gilkerson, Frank B. interest in Covell et al.

Graham, William interest in Covell et al.)2

PRESCRIPTIVE

PUMPING

ACRE-FEET

1.103.00
1,103.00

73.50 -73.50

0.00 376.00
376.00

8.36 -8.36

0.00 (Transferred interest in Covell et al. to Tate, Phillip G. and Sieglinde A.)2 Kirklen Family Trust3
(Formerly Kirklen, Dawn L.)
(Held in common with Kirklen, William R.)
(Successor to San Dimas-La Verne
Recreational Facilities Authority)2
(Transferred to
Maggiore, Valarie; Fox, Crystal; and Kirklen, Jeffery)2 Kirklen, Dawn L.
(See Kirklen Family Trust)
375.00

62.50 -437.50

0.00 Kirklen, Jeffery3 145.84
(Successor to Maggiore, Valarie; Fox, Crystal; and Kirklen, Jeffery)2 Kirklen, William R.
(See Kirklen, Dawn L.)
Exhibit "D"
D-13

PUMPER'S
SHARE
%

0.55810

0.55810

0.03719
-0.03719

0.00000

0.19025

0.19025

0.00423
-0.00423

0.00000

0.18974

0.03162
-0.22136

0.00000

0.07379
(
(
PUMPER
Kiyan Farms
(Formerly Kiyan, Hideo)
(Transferred to West Covina Venture, Ltd. )2
Kiyan, Hideo
(See Kiyan Fanns)
(Held in common with Kiyan, Hiro)
Kiyan,Hiro
(See Kiyan, Hideo)
Knight, Kathryn M.3
(Successor to Knight, William/
(Transferred to Knight, William)2
Knight, William
(Transferred to Knight, Kathryn M.)2
(Successor to Knight, Kathryn M. )2
Lakin, Kelly R.3
(See Covell, et al.)
(Successor to Covell, et al.)2
(Transferred to:

Covina Irrigating Co.

Covina Irrigating Co.)2
Lakin, Kendall R. 3
(See Covell, et al.)
Landeros, John
La Grande Source Water Company
(Transferred to Suburban Water Systems)1
Lang, Frank .
(Transferred to San Dimas-La Verne
Recreational Facilities Authority)1
La Puente Cooperative Water Co.
(Transferred to Suburban Water Systems)1
Exhibit "D"
D-14

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %

30.00 0.01518
-30.00 -0.01518
o.oo 0.00000
227.88 0.11530
-227.88 -0.11530

0.00 0.00000
227.88 0.11530
-227.88 -0.11530
227.88 0.11530
227.88 0.11530

9.26 0.00468
-6.03 -0.00305
-3.23 -0.00163

0.00 0.00000

0.75 0.00038

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
(
(
(
PUMPER
La Puente Valley County Water District . 2 (Successor to El Encanto Properties) La Verne, City of
(Successor to Fruit Street Water Co.)2
(Transferred to Covina Irrigating Co. )
2 Lee, Paul M. and Ruth A.;
Nasrnyth, Virginia; Nasmyth, John3
Little John Dairy
Livingston-Graham, Inc.
(Transferred to Hanson Aggregates West, Inc. )2
Los Flores Mutual Water Company
(Transferred to City of Monterey Park)2
Loucks, David
Lovelady, June G., Trustee3
(Successor to White, June G., Trustee of the
June G. White Share of the Gamier Trust)2
Loyola Marymount University3
(Successor to George AV. Dunning Trust)2 . 2
(Transferred to City of Glendora)
Maggiore, Valarie3
(Successor to Maggiore, Valarie; Fox, Crystal; and Kirklen, Jeffrey)2
Maggiore, Valarie; Fox,; Crystal; and Kirklen, Jeffery3 (Successor to Kirklen Family Trust)2
(Transferred to:
(Maggiore, Valarie;
Kirklen, Jeffrey;
Fox Family Trust, Michael Edward Fox
and Crystal Marie Fox, Trustees)2
Exhibit "D"
D-15

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
1,097.00 0.55507

33.40 0.01690
1,130.40 0.57197
250.00 0.12650
105.71 0.05349
-355.71 -0.17999

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
1,824.40 0.92312
-1,824.40 -0.92312

0.00 0.00000

26.60 0.01346
-26.60 -0.01346

0.00 0.00000

3.00 0.00152
185.50 0.09386
185.50 0.09386
324;00 0.16394
-324.00 -0.16394

0.00 0.00000
145.83 0.07379
437.50 0.22136
-145.83 -0.07379
-145.84 -0.07379
-145.83 -0.07378

0.00 0.00000
( PUMPER
Exhibit "D"
D-16

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
(
(
(
PUMPER
Modern Accent Corporation
(Successor to Crocker National Bank,
Executor of the Estate of A. V. Handorf)1
(Transferred to California Domestic Water Co.)2
Monterey Park, City of
(Successor to Los Flores Mutual Water Co.)2
Munoz, Ralph E. 3
Murphy Ranch Mutual Water Company
(Transferred to Southwest Suburban Wated
Namimatsu Farms
(Transferred to California Cities Water Co.)2
Nick Tomovich & Sons
Nicholson Trust3
(Successor to Beverly Acres
Mutual Water Users Association)2
(Transferred to:

Nicholson Family Trust
Nicholson Trust, Helene s.)2
Nicholson Family Trust3
(Successor to Nicholson Trust)2
Nicholson Trust, Helene S. 3
(Successor to Nicholson Trust)2
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley Water Co.)2
New Owl Rock Products3
(Successor to Owl Rock Products Co.)2
(Transferred to Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd.)2
Exhibit "D"
D-17

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S
PUMPING· SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
256.86 0.12997
-256.86 -0.12997

0.00' 0.00000
6,677.48 3.37870

26.60 0.01346
6,704.08 3.39216

0.00 0.00000
223.23 0.11295
-223.23 -0.11295

0.00 0.00000
196.00 0.09917
-196.00 -0.09917

0.00 0.00000

0.02 0.00001

43.00 0.02176
-7.00 -0.00354
-12.00 -0.00607

24.00 0.01215

7.00 0.00354

7.00 0.00354

12.00 0.00607
-12.00 -0.00607
o.oo. 0.00000
715.60 0.36208
-715.60 -0.36208

0.00 0.00000
(
c
PUMPER
No.17 Walnut Place Mutual Water Co.
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley Water Co.)2
Orange Production Credit Association3
Owl Rock Products Co.
(Transferred to New Owl Rock Products)2
Pacific Rock & Gravel Co.
(Transferred to:

City of Whittier,
Rose Hills Memorial Park Association)2
Park Water Company
(Transferred to Valley County Water District)2
Parton Family Trust3
(Formerly Via, H., Trust of/
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley Water Company)2
Pellissier Irrevocable QTIP Trust, et al,
Laurence R., Co-tenancy of 3
(Successor to Faix, Ltd)2
Penn, Margaret3
(See Polopolus, et al.)
Pico County Water District
Polopolus, John3
(See Polopolus, et al.)
Polopolus, et al.3
(Successor to Polopolus, Steve)2
(Held in common with Chronis, Christine;
Jerris, Helen; Penn, Margaret; Polopolus, John)
Polopolus, Steve
(Transferred to Polopolus, et al.)2
Exhibit"D"
D-18

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %

21.50 0.01088
-21.50 -0.01088

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
715.60 0.36208
-715.60 -0.36208

0.00 0.00000
408.00 0.20644
-208.00 -0.10524
-200.00 -0.10120

0.00 0.00000
184.01 0.09311
-184.01 -0.09311

0.00 0.00000

46.20 0.02338
-46.20 -0.02338
o.oo 0.00000
6,490.00 3.28384
6,490.00 3.28384

0.75 0.00038

22.50 0.01138

22.50 0.01138

22.50 0.01138
-22.50 -0.01138

0.00 0.00000
(
(
(
PUMPER
Rados, Alexander
(Held in common with Rados, Stephen
and Rados, Walter)
Rados, Stephen
(See Rados, Alexander)
Rados, Walter
(See Rados, Alexander)
Richwood Mutual Water Company
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley Water Company)2
Rincon Ditch Company
(Transferred to Workman Mill
Investment Company)2
Rincon Irrigation Company
(Transferred to Workman Mill
Investment Company)2
Rio Hondo Memorial Foundation, The3
(Formerly Rose Hills Foundation, The)
(See Rose Hills Foundation, The)
Rittenhouse, Catherine
(Transferred to Covell, Ralph) 1
Rittenhouse, James
(Transferred to Covell, Ralph) 1
Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd.3
(Successor to New Owl Rock Products)2
(Transferred to San Gabriel County Water District)2
Rose Hills Memorial Park Association
(See Rose Hills Foundation, The)
Exhibit"D"
D-19

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %

43.00 0.02176
192.60 0.09745
-192.60 -0.09745

0.00 0.00000
628.00 0.31776
-628.00 -0.31776

0.00 0.00000
314.00 0.15888
-314.00 -0.15888

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
715.60 0.36208
-715.60 -0.36208

0.00 0.00000
(
(
(
PUMPER . Rose Hiiis Foundatmn, The .J
(Fonnerly Rose Hills Memorial Park Association)
(See Rio Hondo Memorial Foundation, The)
(Fonnerly Rio Hondo Memorial Foundation, The)
(Successor to Pacific Rock & Gravel Co.)2
(Transferred to:

Workman Mill Investment Co.

Workman Mill Investment Co.)2
Rosemead Development, Ltd.3
(Successor to Thompson, Earl W.)2
Rurban Homes Mutual Water Company
Ruth, Roy
San Dimas Golf Inc. DBA Via Verde County Club3
San Dimas-La Verne Recreational Facilities
Authority
(Successor to Lang, Frank)1
(Transferred to Kirklen, Dawn L. and William R. )2
San Gabriel Country Club
San Gabriel County Water District
(Successor to:

Hughes Development Corporation
Hughes Development Corporation
Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd.)2
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
Sawpit Farms, Limited
(Transferred to:

Eckis, Rolin
Doyle and Madruga)2
Schneiderman, Alan
(See Birenbaum, Max)
Exhibit"D"
D-20

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
594.00 0.30055
200.00 0.10120
-594.00 -0.30055
-200.00 -0.10120

0.00 0.00000

1.00 0.00051

1.00 0.00051
217.76 0.11018

0.75 0.00038

0.00 0.00000

62.50 0.03162
-62.50 -0.03162

0.00 0.00000
286.10 0.14476
4,250.00 2.15044
400.00 0.20239

30.20 0.01528
715.60 0.36208
5,395.80 2.73019

0.00 0.00000
173.00 0.08754
-123.00 -0.06224
-50.00 -0.02530

0.00 0.00000
(
-
(
(
PUMPER
Schneiderman, Lydia
(See Birenbaum, Max)
Security Pacific National Bank,
Co-trustee for the Estate of Winston F. Stoody
(See Sto'bdy, Virginia A.)
(Transferred to City of Whittier)2
Sierra La Verne Country Club3
Sierra Madre, City of
Sloan Ranches
(Transferred to Cadway, Inc.)2
Smith, Charles3
Snyder, Esther3
(Successor to Covell, et al)2
(Transfered to Azusa Associates, LLC)2
Snyder, Harry
(See Covell, et al.)
Sonoco Products Company
South Covina Water Service
(Transferred to:

Miller Brewing Company
Anton C. and Anita Garnier Family Trust
The George Wayne and Alexis June Graveline Trust
The Estate of Camille A. Garnier, Deceased
Garnier, Janus)2
Southdown, Inc. 3
(Fonnerly AZ-Two, Inc.)
(See CEMEX California Aggregates, Inc.)
Southern California Edison Company
(Successor to Associated
Southern Investment Company)2
Exhibit "D"
D-21

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %

38.70 0.01958
-38.70 -0.01958

0.00 0.00000
o.oo 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
129.60 0.06558
-129.60 -0.06558
o.oo 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

18.51 0.00937
-18.51 -0.00937

0.00 0.00000
311.60 0.15766
992.30 0.50209
-300.00 -0.15180
-203.00 -0.10271
-203.00 -0.10271
-83.30 -0.04215
-203.00 -0.10272

0.00 0.00000
155.25 0.07855

16.50 0.00835
171.75 0.08690
(
(
(
PUMPER
Southern California Water Company,
San Gabriel Valley District
(See Golden State Water Company, San Gabriel Valley District) South Pasadena, City of
Southwest Suburban Water
(See Suburban Water Systems)
Southwest Water Company 3
(Successor t<>" Maple Water Company)2
Southwestern Portland Cement Company3
(Successor to Azusa Western, lnc.)2
(Transferred to American Sheds, lnc.)2
Speedway 605, Inc. J
Standard Oil Company of California
(See Chevron U.S.A.)
Sterling Mutual Water Company
Stoody, Virginia A., Co-trustee for the
Stoody, Winston F., Estate of
(See Security Pacific National Bank,
Co-trustee)
Suburban Water Systems
(Formerly Southwest Suburban Water)
(Successor to:

Hollenbeck Street Water Company1
La Grande Source Water Company1
La Puente Cooperative Water Co. 1
Valencia Valley Water Company1
Victoria Mutual Water Company1
Cal Fin2
Murphy Ranch Mutual Water Co.2
)
Exhibit "D"
D-22

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
3,567.70 1.80520
118.50 0.05996
118.50 0.05996
742.00 0.37544
-742.00 -0.37544

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
120.00 0.06072
20,462.47 10.35370
646.39 0.32706
1,078.00 0.54545
1,210.90 0.61270
651.50 0.32965
469.60 0.23761
118.10 0.05976
223.23 0.11295
24,860.19 12.57888
(
(
PUMPER . Sully-Maller Contractmg Company -"
(Successor to Blue Diamond Concrete
Materials Div., The Flintkote Company)2
{Transferred to:

United Rock Products Corporation
Hanson Aggregates West, Inc.)2
Sunny Slope Water Company
Tate, Phillip G. and Sieglinde A. 3
(See Covell,et al.)
(Successor to Jobe, Darr interest in Covell, et al/
(Successor to Covell, et al/
Taylor Herb Garden
(Transferred to Covina Irrigating Company)2
Texaco, Inc. (Chevron U.S.A., Inc.)
(Transferred to Durfee Property, LLC)2
Thompson, Earl W.
(Held in common with Thompson, Mary)
(Transferred to Rosemead Development, Ltd.)2
Thompson, Mary
(See Thompson, Earl W.)
Tran, Hieu3
Tyler Nursery
United Concrete Pipe Corporation
(Transferred to Irwindale, City of)2
United Rock Products Corporation3
(Successor to:

Sully Miller Contracting Company)2
USA Waste of California, Inc.3
(Successor to American Sheds, Inc.)2
(Transferred to Aqua Capital Management LP)2
Exhibit "D"
D-23

PRESCRIPTIVE

PUMPING

ACRE-FEET
1,399.33
-909.56
-489.77

0.00 2,228.72

57.83 6.00·
-6.00

0.00 50.00
-50.00

0.00 1.00
-1.00

0.00 0.00

3.21 376.00
-376.00

PUMPER'S
SHARE
%

0.70804
-0.46022
-0.24782

0.00000

1.12770

0.02926

0.00304
-0.00304

0.00000

0.02530
-0.02530

0.00000

0.00051
-0.00051

0.00000

0.00000

0.00162

0.19025
-0.19025

0.00 0.00000
909.56
909.56
742.00
-742.00

0.00 0.46022

0.46022

0.37544
-0.37544

0.00000

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S
( PUMPING SHARE
PUMPER ACRE-FEET %
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company3
(See United Concrete Pipe Corporation).

Valencia Heights Water Company 861.00 0.43565
(Successor to Crown City Plating Company)2 200.00 0.10120 1,061.00 0.53685
Valencia Valley Water Company 0.00 0.00000
(Transferred to Suburban Water Systems) 1
Vallecito Water C!)mpany 2,867.00 1.45066
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley -2.867.00 -1.45066
Water Company)2 0.00 0.00000
Valley County Water District 5,775.00 2.92206
(Formerly Baldwin Park County Water District)
(Successor to Park Water Company)2 184.01 0.09311
5,959.01 3.01517
Valley Crating Company 0.00 0.00000
( Valley View Mutual Water Company 616.00 0.31169
Via, H.
(See Via, H., Trust of)
Via, H., Trust of
(Formerly Via, H.)
(See Parton Family Trust)
Victoria Mutual Water Company . I
(Transferred to Suburban Water Systems) 0.00 0.00000
Vietnamese American Buddhist Temple Congregation3 0.00 0.00000 Vulcan Materials Company
(Formerly CalMat)
(Successor to Manning Bros. Rock & Sand Co.)2 1.793.35 0.90740 1,793.35 0.90740
Wade,R. 4.40 0.00223
(Transferred to Hunter, Lloyd F.)2 -4.40 -0.00223
c

0.00 0.00000
Ward Duck Company
(See Woodland Farms, Inc.)
Exhibit"D"
D-24
(
c
(
PUMPER
Warren, Clyde
(See Fisher, Russell)
W. E. Hall Company
(Transferred to City of El Monte )
2 West Covina Venture, Ltd.3
(Successor to Kiyan Fanns)2
(Transferred to Mcintyre, William)2
White, June G., Trustee of the
June G. White Share of the Garnier Trust3
(Successor to Denton, Kathryn W.,
Trustee for the San Jose Ranch Company)2
(Transferred to Lovelady, June G., Trustee)2
Whittier, City of
(Successor to:

Grizzle, Lissa B.

Pacific Rock and Gravel Co.

Security Pacific National Bank,
Co-trustee for the Estate of Winston F. Stoody
El Monte Union High School District
Gifford, Brooks, Jr.

Birenbaum, Max:)2
Wigodsky, Bernard
(See Birenbaum, Max)
Wigodsky, Estera
(See Birenbaum, Max)
Wilmott, Erma M.
(Formerly Comby, Erma M.)
Wilson, Harold R.
(See Grizzle, Lissa B.)
Wilson, Sarah C.
(See Grizzle, Lissa B.)
Exhibit "D"
D-25

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %

0.20 0.00010
-0.20 -0.00010

0.00 0.00000

30.00 0.01518
-30.00 -0.01518
o.oo 0.00000
185.50 0.09386
-185.50 -0.09386

0.00 0.00000
7,620.23 3.85572
184.00 0.09310
208.00 0.10524

38.70 0.01958

16.20 0.00820
198.25 0.10031

6.00 0.00304
8,271.38 4.18519

0.75 0.00038
(
(
(
PUMPER
Woodland Farms, Inc.
(See 6W Farms, Inc.)
(Formerly Ward Duck Company)
Woodland, Frederick G.3
. . 3 Woodland, Richard
(Successor to Bahnsen & Beckman Ind., Inc.)2
(Transferred to Miller Brewing Company)2
(Successor to 6W Farms, Inc.)2
(Transferred to Aqua Capital Management LP)2
Workman Mill Investment Company3
(Successor to:

Rincon Ditch Company
Rincon Irrigation Company
Rose Hills Memorial Park Association
Rose Hills Foundation, The)2
Wright, Darrell A., Wright, Merle M. & Carlson, Jeanne W.3 (Successor to Burbank Development Co.)2
(Transferred to San Gabriel Valley Water Company)2
Totals for Exhibit "D"
Totals for Exhibit "E"

GRAND TOTALS
II Pennanent transfer of rights as recorded at entry of Judgment. 21 Pennanent transfer of rights after entry of Judgment. 31 Intervenor after Judgment.

Exhibit"D"
D-26

PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPER'S

PUMPING SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
840.50 0.42528
-840.50 -0.42528
297.90 0.15073
-297.90 -0.15073

0.00 0.00000
628.00 0.31776
314.00 0.15888
594.00 0.30055
200.00 0.10120
1,736.00 0.87839

50.65 0.02563
-50.65 -0.02563

0.00 0.00000
129,765.87 65.65953
67,868.56 34.34047
197,634.43 100.00000
(
(
(
EXHIBIT "E"

TABLE SHOWING PRODUCTION

RIGHT OF EACH INTEGRATED PRODUCER
AS OF JUNE 21, 2012

INTEGRATED PRODUCER
Aqua Capital Management LP3
(Successor to:

Covell, Ralph
Covell et al.

Azusa Associates, LLC
USA Waste of California, Inc.

Richard Woodland)2
Azusa, City of
(Successor to Monrovia Nursery Company)2
Azusa Agricultural Water Company
(Transferred to:.

Azusa Valley Water Company
Azusa Valley Water Company)2
Azusa Foot-Hill 9trus Company
(Transferred to-Monrovia Nursery Company)2
Azusa Valley Water Company
(Successor to:

Azusa Agricultural Water Company
Azusa Agricultural Water Company)2
Brierly, Susan K 3
(Successor to Monrovia Nursery Company)2
(Transferred to Miles R. Rosedale )
2 California-American Water Company
(Duarte System)

DIVERSION

COMPONENT

ACRE-FEET

2.12 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 2.12

0.00 363.00
363.00
1,000.00
-830.00
-170.00

0.00 718.50
-718.50

0.00 2,422.00
830.00
170.00
3,422.00

24.00 -8.00

16.00 1,672.00
Exhibit "E"
E-1

PRESCRIPTIVE

PUMPING

COMPONENT

ACRE-FEET

0.00 16.19

18.51 742.00
297.90
1,074.60
3,655.99

0.00 3,655.99
1,732.20
-1,437.73
-294.47

0.00 0.00

0.00 8,274.00
1,437.73
294.47
10,006.20

0.00 0.00
3,649.00

PUMPING
·coMPONENT
SHARE
%

0.00000

0.00820

0.00937

0.37544

0.15073

0.54374

1.84988

0.00000

1.84988

0.87647
-0.72747
-0.14900

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

4.18652

0.72747

0.14900

5.06299

0.00000

0.00000

1.84634
( INTEGRATED PRODUCER
California Cities Water Company
(See Southern California Water
Company, San Dimas District)
Covina Irrigating Company
(Succ~ssor to:

City of Covina
City of Covina
Taylor Herb Garden
La Verne, City of
Davidson Optronics, Inc.

Goedert, Lillian
Lakin, Kelly R.

Hunter, Lloyd F.

Lakin, Kelly R.)2
CV Glendora 3 Site, LLC)3
(Successor to:
( Rosedale, Miles R.

Monrovia Nursery Company)2
DeFalco, John and Carole3
(Successor to Nickowitz, at al.)2
Glendora, City of
(Successor to:

Maechtlen, Estate of J. J.

Maechtlen, Trust of P.A.

Ruebhausen, Arline
Glendora Unified High School District
Loyola Marymount University
Clayton Manufacturing Company)2
Golden State Water Company,
San Dimas District3
(Fonnerly California Cities Water Company)
(Successor to Namimatsu Farms)2
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DIVERSION

COMPONENT

ACRE-FEET
2,514.00
2,514.00
184.00

10.00 194.00

1.49 1.49

17.00 18.34

35.34 500.00
500.00
Exhibit "E"
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PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING

PUMPING COMPONENT

COMPONENT SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
4,140.00 2.09478
1,734.00 0.87737
300.00 0.15179

6.00 0.00304
355.71 0.17999

22.00 0.01113

7.00 0.00354

6.03 0.00305

4.40 0.00223

3.23 0.00163
6,578.37 3.32855

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000

0.00 0.00000
8,258.00 4.17842
150.00 0.07590

50.00 0.02530

99.00 0.05009
324.00 0.16394
511.80 0.25896
9,392.80 4.75261
3,242.53 1.64067
196.00 0.09917
3,438.53 1.73984
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INTEGRATED PRODUCER
JUH#13
(Successor to Monrovia Nursery Company)2
(Transferred to Miles R. Rosedale i
Los Angeles, County of
Maechtlen, Estate of J. J., Trustee for the
Estate of P.A. Maechtlen
(Transferred to:

City of Glendora
Miller Brewing Company)2
Maechtlen, Trust of J. J. 3
(Transferred to Otting, David;
Otting, Larry; and Webster, Scotti
(Successor to Otting, David;
Otting, Larry; and Webster, Scotti
(Transferred to Nikowitz, et ali
Maechtlen, Trust of P. A.3
(Transferred to:

City of Glendora
Alice B. Phillips, et al.)2
The Metropolitan Water District of
of Southern California
Monrovia, City of
(Successor to:

Eckis, Rollin
City of Arcadiai

DIVERSION

COMPONENT

ACRE-FEET

48.00 -16.00

32.00 310.00

0.00 0.00

1.49 -1.49

1.49 -1.49

0.00 0.50
-0.50

0.00 9.59
1,098.00
1,098.00
Exhibit "E"
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PRESCRIPTIVE

PUMPING

COMPONENT

ACRE-FEET

0.00 0.00
3,721.30
301.50
-150.00
-151.50

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
100.50
-50.00
-50.50

0.00 165.00
5,042.22
123.00
951.00
6,116.22

PUMPING

COMPONENT
SHARE
%

0.00000

0.00000

1.88292

0.15256
-0.07590
-0.07666

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.05085
-0.02530
-0.02555

0.00000

0.08349

2.55129

0.06224

0.48119

3.09472
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INTEGRATED PRODUCER
Monrovia Nursery Company
(Successor to Azusa Foothill
Citrus Company)2
(Transferred:

City of Azusa
Brierly, Susan K.

Rosedale, Miles R.

Vanlandingham, Richard
JUH#l
Rosedale, Lance
CV Glendora 3 Site, LLC)2
Nikowitz, et al"'
(Successor to Maechtlen, Trust of J. J.)2
(Held in common with Nikowitz, Sheryl M.
and Walter P.; Pellegrino, Mark and Roxanne;
Verdegem, Thomas and Sandra B.)
(Transferred to Defalco, John and Carole)2

DIVERSION

COMPONENT

ACRE-FEET
239.50
718.50
-363.00
-24.00
-191.00
-21.00
-48.00
-32.00
-10.00
269.00

1.49 -1.49
o.oo
Otting, David; Otting, Larry; and Webster, Scott3
(Successor to Maechtlen, Trust of J. J.)2
(Transferred to Maechtlen, Trust of J. J.)2
Phillips, Alice B., et al. 3
(Successor to Maechtlen, Trust of P. A.)2
(Transferred to Miller Brewing Co.)2
Rosedale, Lance3
(Successor to Monrovia Nursery Company)2
Rosedale, Miles R. 3
(Successor to Monrovia Nursery Company)2
(Transferred to CV Glendora 3 Site, LLC)2
(Successor to:

Susan K. Brierly
JUH#1)2

1.49 -1.49

0.00 0.50

0.50 32.00
191.00
-184.00

8.00. 16.00

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PRESCRIPTIVE

PUMPING

COMPONENT

ACRE-FEET

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 . 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

50.50 -50.00

0.50 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 PUMPING

COMPONENT
SHARE
%

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.02555
-0.02530

0.00025

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000

0.00000
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DIVERSION

COMPONENT

INTEGRATED PRODUCER ACRE-FEET
San Gabriel Valley Water Company 0.00
(Successor to:

Vallecito Water Co.

No. 17 Walnut Place Mutual Water Co.

Cedar Avenue Mutual Water Company
Beverly Acres Mutual Water Users Association
Richwood Mutual Water Company
Nicholson Trust, Helene S.

Durfee Property, LLC
Wright, Darrell A., Wright, Merle M. and Carlson,
Jeanne W.

Parton Family Trust
Maddock, A.G.)2 3.40

3.40 VanLandingham, Richard3
(Successor to Monrovia Nursery Company)2 21.00
TOTAL 10,526.44
II Pennanent transfer of rights as recorded at entry of Judgment. 2/ Pennanent transfer ofrights after entry of Judgment. 31 Intervenor after Judgment.

Exhibit"E"
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PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING

PUMPING COMPONENT

COMPONENT SHARE
ACRE-FEET %
16,659.00 8.42920
2,867.00 1.45066

21.50 0.01088
121.10 0.06127

50.00 0.02530
192.60 0.09745

12.00 0.00607

50.00 0.02530

50.65 0.02563

46.20 0.02338
20,070.05 10.15514
.0...00 0.00000
67,868.56 ' 34.34047
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EXHIBIT "F"

TABLE SHOWING

SPECIAL CATEGORY RIGHTS
PARTY
*The Metropolitan Water District
of Southern Califo!nia
· *Transferred to the San Gabriel
Valley Protective Association 05/07 /1996.

Los Angeles County Flood
Control District (now Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works)
Exhibit "F"
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NATURE OF RIGHT
Morris Reservoir.Storage and Withdrawal
(a) A right to divert, store and use San
Gabriel River Water, pursuant to
Permit No. 7174.
(b) Prior and paramount right to divert
72 acre-feet annually to offset Morris
Reservoir evaporation and seepage
losses and to provide the water
supply necessary for presently
existing incidental Morris Dam
facilities.

Puddingstone Reservoir
Prior Prescriptive right to divert
water from San Dimas Wash for
storage in Puddingstone Reservoir in
quantities sufficient to offset annual
evaporation and seepage losses of the
reservoir at approximate elevation
942.
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EXHIBIT "G"

TABLE SHOWING

NON-CONSUMPTIVE USERS
PARTY
Covina Irrigating Company
Azusa Valley Water Company
Azusa Agricultural Water Co.

Azusa Foot-Hill Citrus Co.

Monrovia Nursery
California-American Water Company
(Duarte System)
City of Glendora
San Gabriel Valley
Protective Association
Golden State Water Company
(formerly California Cities Water Company)
Los Angeles County
Flood Control District

NATURE OF RIGHT
"Committee-of-Nine" Spreading Right
To continue to divert water from the San Gabriel River
pursuant to the 1888 Settlement, and to spread in spreading grounds within the Basin all water thus diverted without the right to recapture water in excess of said parties' rights as adjudicated in exhibit "E".

Spreading Right
To continue to divert water from the San Gabriel River
pursuant to the 1888 Settlement, and to continue to divert water from Fish Canyon and to spread said waters in its spreading grounds in the Basin without the right to
recapture water in excess of said party's rights as
adjudicated in Exhibit "E".

Spreading Right
To continue to spread the water of Big and Little Dalton Washes, pursuant to License No. 2592 without the right to recapture water in excess of said party's rights as
adjudicated in Exhibit "E".

Spreading Right
To continue to spread San Gabriel River water pursuant
to License Nos. 9991 and 12,209, without the right to
recapture said water.

Spreading Right
To continue to spread waters from San Dimas Wash
without the right to recapture water in excess of said
party's rights as adjudicated in Exhibit "E".

Temporary storage of storm flow for regulatory purposes; Spreading and conservation for general benefit in
streambeds, reservoirs and spreading grounds without the right to recapture said water.

Maintenance and operation of dams and other flood control works.

Exhibit "G"
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EXHIBIT "H"

WATERMASTER OPERATING CRITERIA

1. Basin Storage Capacity. The highest water level at the end of a water year during the past 40 years was reached at the Key Well on September 30, 1944 (elevation 316). The State of California, Department of Water Resources, estimates that as of that date, the quantity of fresh water in storage in the Basin was approximately 8,600,000 acre-feet. It is also estimated by said Department that by September 30, 1960, the quantity of fresh water in storage had decreased to approximately 7,900,000 acre-feet (elevation 237 at the Key Well).

The lowest water level at the end of a water year during the past 40 years was reached at the Key Well on September 30, 1965 (elevation 209). It is estimated that the quantity of fresh water in storage in the Basin on that date was approximately 7,700,000 acre-feet.

Thus, the maximum utilization of Basin storage was approximately 900,000 acre-feet, occurring between September 3 0, 1944, and September 30, 1965 (between elevations 316 and 209 at the Key Well). This is not to say that more than 900,000 acre-feet of storage space below the September 30, 1944 water levels cannot be utilized. However, it demonstrates that pumpers have deepened their wells and lowered their pumps so that such 900,000 acre-feet of storage can be safely and economically utilized.

The storage capacity of the Basin between elevations of 200 and 250 at the Key Well represents a usable volume of approximately 400,000 acre-feet of water. ·

2. Operating Safe Yield and Spreading. Watennaster in determining Operating Safe Yield and the importation of Replacement Water shall be guided by water level elevations in the Basin; He shall give recognition to, and base his operations on, the following general objectives insofar as practicable and subject to Section 47 of the Judgment (Amended 6/21/12):
(a) The replenishment of ground water from sources of supplemental water should not · cause excessively high levels of ground water and such replenishment should not cause undue waste of local water supplies.
(b) Certain areas within the Basin are not at the present time capable of being recharged with supplemental water. Efforts should be made to provide protection to such areas from excessive ground water lowering either through the "in lieu" provisions of the Exhibit "H"
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Judgment or by other means.

Watermaster shall consider and evaluate the long-term consequences on ground water quality, as well as quantity, in determining and establishing Operating Safe Yield.

Recognition shall be given to tl;le enhancement of ground water quality insofar as practicable, especially in the area immediately upstream of Whittier Narrows where degradation of water quality may occur when water levels at the Key Well are maintained at or below elevation 200.
( d) Watermaster shall take into consideration the comparative costs of supplemental and Make-up Water in determining the savings on a present value basis of temporary or permanent lowering or raising of water levels and other economic data and analyses indicating both the short-term and long-term propriety of adjusting Operating Safe Yield in order to derive optimum water levels during any period. Watermaster shall utilize the provisions in the Long Beach Judgment which will result in the least cost of delivering Make-up Water.

3. Replacement Water -- Sources and Recharge Criteria. The following criteria shall control purchase of Replacement Water and Recharge of the Basin by Watermaster. (a) Responsible Agency From Which to Purchase. Waterrilaster, in determining the Responsible Agency from which to purchase supplemental water for replacement purposes, shall be governed by the following:
(1) Place of Use of Water which is used primarily within the· Basin or by cities within San Gabriel District in areas within or outside the Basin shall control in determining the Responsible Agency. For purposes of this subparagraph, water supplied through a municipal water system which lies chiefly within the Basin shall be deemed entirely used within the Basin; and (2) Place of production of water shall control in determining the Responsible Agency as to water exported from the Basin, except as to use within San Gabriel District.

Any Responsible Agency may, at the request ofWatennaster, waive its right to act as the source for (_ such supplemental water, in which case Watermaster shall be free to purchase such water from the Exhibit "H"
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remaining Responsible Agencies which are the most beneficial and appropriate sources; provided,· however, that a Responsible Agency shall not authorize any sale of water in violation o( the California Constitution.
(b) Water Quality. Watermaster shall purch8:se the best quality of supplemental water available for replenishment of the Basin, pursuant to subsection (a) hereof. (c) Reclaimed Water. It is recognized thatthe technology and economic and physical (d)
necessity for utilization of reclaimed water is increasing. The purchase of reclaimed water in accordance with the Long Beach Judgment to satisfy the Make-up Obligation is expressly authorized. At the same time, water quality problems involved in the reuse of water within the Basin pose serious questions of increased costs and other problems to the pumpers, their customers and all water users.

Accordingly, Watermaster is authorized to gather information, make and review studies, and make recommendations on the feasibility of the use of reclaimed water for replacement purposes; provided that no reclaimed water shall be recharged in the Basin by Watermaster without the prior approval of the court, after notice to ap parties and hearing thereon.

Purchased Water Plan. On or before November I of each year, Watermaster shall prepare and distribute to the Responsible Agencies a three-year projection of its Supplemental Water purchases from each agency. Watermaster shall, to the extent feasible, coordinate the tentative schedule for delivery and payment of those purchases with each agency. (Amended 6/21/12)

4. Replacement Assessment Rates. The Replacement Assessment rates may be in an amount calculated to allow Watermaster to purchase more than one acre-foot of Supplemental Water for each acre-foot of excess Production to which such Assessment applies, when such purchases are prudent in order to secure necessary Supplemental Water supplies for the benefit of the Basin and parties. In accordance with Rules and Regulations adopted by Watermaster, to the extent Watermaster purchases more than one acre-foot of Supplemental Water for each acre-foot of excess Production to which such Assessment applies, a credit shall be issued to the affected Producers at the time such excess water is purchased. (Amended 6/21/12)
Exhibit "H"
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EXHIBIT "J"

PUENTE NARROWS AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEl ~NT. is made and· entered into as of the
. ··. Bth day of Nay;- 1972, by and between PUENTE BASIN WATER · ·. · AGENCY, herein called "Puente Agency", and UPPER SAN GABRIEL · VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, herein called "Upper District".

A. RECITALS . \ ..

1. Puente Agency. Puente Agency is a joint powers
· .-_ -. · agency composed of Nalnut Valley Water District, herein called "Walnut District", and Rowland Area County Water -··District, herein called "Rowland District". Puente Agency is f orrned for the purpose of developing and implementing a ( ground water basin management program for Puente Basin. . ;
Pursuant to said purpose, said Agency· is acting as a ·representative of its member districts and of the water users and water right claimants therein in the defense and maintenance of their water rights within Puente B.asin.

2. Upper District. Upper Districu is a.municipal
. water district overlying a major portion of the Main San Gabri~! Basin. Upper District is plaintiff in the San Gabriel Basin Case, wherein it s~eks to adjudicate rights and imple- - ment a basin management plan for the Nain San Gabriel Basin.

3. Puente Basin is a ground water basin tributary
to the Main San Gabriel Basin. Said area was included
( within th~ scope of the -San Gubriel Basin Case and substantially Exhibit 11 J 11
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Gabrie.l Bas·in from Puente Basin is by way of the paved flood control channel of San Jose Creek, which passes through Puente Basin from the Pomona.Valley area. Subsurface outflow is relatively limited and moves from the Puente Basin to the Main San Gabriel Basin through Puente Narrows •.

4. Intent of Agreement. Puente Agency is prepared
to assure Upper District that no activity within Puente Basin I
will hereafter be undertaken which will (1) interfere with . surface flows in Ban Jose Creek, or (2) impair the subsur.face flow from Puente Basin to the .Main San Gabriel Basin. Walnut District c:nd Rew land District, by operation of law and by·express·assumption endorsed hereon, assume the covenants of this agreement as a joint and several obligation. Based upon such assurances and the covenants hereinafter contained in support thereof, Upper District consents to the dismissal of all Puente Basin parties from the San Gabriel Basin Case. By reason of said dismissals, Puente Agency will pe free to formulate a separate water management program for Puente Basin.

B. DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS

5. Definitions. As used in this.Agreement, the
fo~~owing terms shall have the meanings herein set forth:
(a) Annual or Year refers to the fiscal year
July 1 through June 30.
{b) Dase Underflow. The underflow through
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Puente Narrows which Puente Agency agrees to
·· maintain, and on which accrued debits and ere di ts
shall be calculated.
(.c) Hake-uo Payment. Make-up payments shall
be an amount of money payable to the Watermaster
appointed in the San Gabriel Basin Case, sufficient
to allow said Watermaster to purchase replacement
water on account of any accumulated deficit as
provided in Paragraph 9 hereof.
(d) Puente Narrows. The subsurface geologic
constriction at the downstream boundary of Puente
Bas.in, located as shown on Appendix "B".
(e) Main San Gabriel Basin, the ground water
basin shown and defined as such j,n Exhibit. 11 A11 to
the Judgment in the San Gabriel Basin Case.
(f) San Gabriel Basin Case. Upper San Gabriel
Valley Mu·nicipal Water District v. City of Alhambra,
et al., L. A. Sup. Ct. No. 924128, filed January
2, 1968.

6.. Append.ices. Attached· hereto and by this reference mad~ a part here~f are the following appendic~s:
"A" -- Location Mao of Puente Basin, showing __..._ ~ ~~~ ~~- major geographic, geologic 1 and hydrologic features.
11B 11 -- Map of Cross-Section Throuqh Puente
Narrows, showing major physical features and location
of key wells.

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of a method of measurement of subsurface outflow
to be utilized. for Watermaster purposes.

C. COVENANTS

7. Watermaster. There is hereby created a two member
Watermaster service to which each of the· parties to this agreement shall select one consulting engineer. The respective representatives on s~id Watermas ter shall serve at the pleasure of the governing· body of each appointing party and each party shall bear its own Watermaster expense.
a. ·oraanization. Waterrnaster shall perform the
duties specified herein on an informal basis, by unanimous agreement. In the event the two representatives
are unable to agree upon any finding or decision,
they shall select a third member to act, pursuant
to the applicable laws of the State of Cal1fornia.

Thereafter, until said issue is resolved, said
three shall sit formally as a board of arbitration.

Upon resolution of the issue in dispute,·· the third
member shall cease to funqtion further.
b. Availability of Inforr.1ation .. Each party
hereto shall, for.itself and its residents and
water users, use its best efforts to furnish all.
appropriate information to the Watermaster in
order that the required determination can be
made.

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c. Cooperation With Other Watermasters. Water-
·. master hereunder shall cooperate and coordinate
activities with the Watermasters appointed in t:he
San Gabriel Basin Case and in Long Beach v. San
Gabriel Valley Water Company, et al.
d. Determination of Underflow. Water~ast~r
shall annually determine the amount of underflow
from .Puente Basin to the San Gabriel Basin,
pursuant· to Engineering Criteria.
e. Perpetual Accounting. Watermaster shall
maintain a perpetual account of accumulated base
underflow, accumulated subsurface flow, -any deficiencies by reason of interference with surface flows, and the.offsetting credit for any make-up payments.

Said account shall annually show the accumulated
.credit or debit in ·the obligation of Puente Agency
to Upper District.
· f. Reoort. Waterrnaster findings shall be
. incorporated in a brief written· report -to be filed
with the parties and \~i th. the Watermaster in the
San Gabriel Basin Case. Said report shall contain
a statement of the perpetual account heretofore
specified.

8. Base Underflow. On the basis Qf a study artd review of histoi·ic undcrf low from Puente Basin to the Main San ( Gabriel Basin, adjusted for the effect of the paved flood control channel. and other relevant considerations, it is Exhibit 11 J 11
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mutua~ly agreed by the parties that the· base underflow is and shall. be 580 acre feet per year_, calculated pursuant to Engineering Cri tE:iria.
9 ~ Puente Agency's Obligation. Puente Agenc~r
covenants, agrees and assumes the following obligation
hereunder:
a. Noninterference with Surface Flow. Neither
Puente Agency.nor any persons or entities within the
corporate boundaries of Walnut District or Rowland
District will divert or otherwise interfere with .or
utilize natural surface runoff now or hereafter
flowing in .the storm channel of San Jose Creek; provided, however, that this covenant shall not prevent the us~, under Watermaster supervision, of ~aid
storm channer by the Puente Agency or Walnut District
or Rowland District. for transmission ·within Puente
Agenc::y of supplemental or reclaimed water owned
by said enti tie.s and introduced into said channel
soie]3 for transmission purposes. In the event
any· unauthorized use of surface flow in said channel.
is made contrary to the covenant herein provided,
Puente Agency shall compensate Upper District by
utilizing any accumulated credit or by make-up
payment in the same manner as is provided for
deficiencies in subsurface outflow from Puent~ Basin.
b. Subsurface Outflow. To the-extent that
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the accumulated base underflow and the result
·thereof is an accumulated deficit in the Watermaster's annual accounting, Puente Agency agrees to provide
make-up payments during the next year in an amount
not less than one-third of the accumulated
deficit.
c. Purchase of Reclaimed l\iater. To the
extent that Puente Agency or Walnut District or
Rowland District may hereafter purchase reclaimed
water from the facilities of Sanitation District
21 ·of Los Angeles County, such purchaser shall use
its best efforts to obtain waters originating within
San Gabriel River Watershed.

10. Puente Basin Parties Dismissal. In consideration
of the assumption of the ·obligation hereinabove provided by Puente Agency,.Upper District consents to entry of dismissals as to all Puente Basin parties.in San Gabriel Basin Case.

This agreement shal_l be submitted for specific approval by the Court and a finding that it shall operate as full satisfaction of any and all claims by the parties within Main San.

Gabriel Basin against Puente Basin parties by reason of historir. surface and subsurface flow.

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.:cN WITNESS 1:;uEREOF the parties hereto have caused
this Agreement to be executeq as of the d":y and date f-irst ( above ·writ ten.

Approved as to form: . . CLAYSON, STAR.~ ROTHROC~ & MANN ·.· . // 0!04
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By ~ttorneys CMor~~~ xoi-:Puente'Agency
Appi:;oved as to form: · ·: .·
By ~~/J.~.

Attorney for Upper District .. :-. ..

UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
By;ff:;}~if-~-~ "~·11".l~--1-
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~he foregoing agreement is approved and accepted, and
· · .the same is acknowledged as the joint and several obligation ( ·of~ the Undersigned •. ~ . ·.
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WALNUT· VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
~y le t3. ~!\ .&.Lb DP. BOURDET
Vice President
. ROWLAND AREA COUNTY WATER.

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APPENDIX

EXHIBIT
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LOCATION MAP OF

PUENTE BASIN
Tho mos M. Stetson
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SAN GABRIEL
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1 · GROUND WATER BASIN
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: I MT. AND HILL AREA .: • • "' TRIBUTARY TO WHITTIER NARROWS --- BOUNDARY BETWEEN UPPER SAN GABRIEL

VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND

PUENTE BASIN WATER AGENCY
- - CROSS SECTION THROUGH PUENTE NARROWS

Q MONITORING WELLS
ALL SECTIONS ARE IN TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH,
BLVD.

NOTE; RANGE 10 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN
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PUENTE BASIN
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SCALE IN FEET
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MAP OF CROSS SECTION

THROUGH PUENTE NARROWS
Thomas M. Stetson
ConsLil'fing Engineer
MAY 1972
APPENDIX 18 11
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ENGINEERING CRITERIA .

APPENDIX "C"

1. Monitorina Wells. The wells designated as State
Wells No. 2S/10W-9Q7 and 2S/10W-8E3 and Los Angeles C_ounty Flood Control District Nos. 3079M ·and 3048B, respectively, shall be used to measure applicable ground water elevations.

In the event either monitoring well should fail or become unrepresentative; a substitute well shall be selected or drilled by Watermaster. The cost of drilling a replacement I well shall be the obligation of the Puente Agency •
. 2. Measurement. Each monitoring well shall be measured ·and the grou11.d water elevation determined semi-annually on or ·a.bout April 1 and October 1 of each year. Prior to each measurement, the pump shall be turned off for a sufficient period to insure that the water table has recovered to a static ·or n·ear equilibrium condition.
·3. Hydraulic Gradient. The hydraulic gradient, or
slope of the water surface through Puente Narrows, shall be calculated between the monitoring wells as the aifference in water surface elevation divided by the distance, approximately 9, 000. feet, between the wells.· The hydraulic gradient shall be determined for the spring and fall and the average hydraulic gradient. calcu"iated for the year.
· 4. Ground Nater Elevation at Puente Narrows Cros.s
Section. The ground water elevation at the Puente··Narrows · APPENDIX "C"
Exhibit "J"
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cross section midway between the monitoring wells shall be t~e average of the ground water elevation at the·two wells.

This shall:bc determined for the spring and fall·and the . .
average annual ground water elevation calculated for the year.

5. Determination of Underflow. The chart attachec;i is
a photo-reduction of a full scale chart on file with the Watermaster. By applying the appropriate average annual hydraulic gradient (I) to the average annual ground water elevation at the Puente Narrows cross section (involving the . appropriate cross-sectional area [A]), it is possible to r~ad on the vertical scale the annual acre feet of underflow.

APPENDIX "C"
Exhibit "J 11
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CROSS- SECTIONAL AREA
THOU.SANDS OF SQUARE FEET
458 518 582 650 717 786 860
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AVERAGE GROUND WATER ELEVATION

FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL
·RELATIONSHIP OF AVERAGE GROUND WATER ELEVATION AT PUENTE NARROWS AND APPLICABLE CROSS- SECTIONAL AREA WITH su'ssuRFACE OUTFLOW

THROUGH PUENTE NARROWS FOR VARIOUS HYDRAULIC GRADIENTS
Thomas M. Stetson
Consulling Engineer
MAY 1972
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II.

EXHIBIT "K"

OVERLYING RIGHTS

NATURE OF OVERLYING RIGHT
An "Overlying Right" is the right to Produce water from the Main San Gabriel Basin for use on the overlying lands hereinafter described. Such rights are exercisable without quantitative limit only on said overlying land and cannot be· separately conveyed or transferred apart therefrom. The exerciser of such right is assessable by Watermaster as provided in Paragraph 21 of the Amended Judgment herein (prior Paragraph 14.5 of the Judgment herein) and is subject to the other provisions of said Paragraph.

OVERLYING LANDS (Description)
The overlying lands to which Overlying Rights are appurtenant are described as follows:
"Those portions of Lots 1 and 2 of the lands formerly owned by W.A. Church, in the Rancho San Francisquito, in the City of Irwindale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as shown on recorder's filed map No. 509, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, lying northeasterly of the northeasterly line and its southeasterly prolongation of Tract 1888, as shown on map recorded in Book 21 page 183 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. "EXCEPT the portions thereof lying northerly and northwesterly of the center line of Arrow Highway described 'Sixth' and the center line of Live Oak Avenue described 'Third' in a final decree of condemnation, a certified copy of which was recorded August 18, 1933 as Instrument No. 354, in Book 12289, Page 277, Official Records. "ALSO EXCEPT that portion of said land described in the final decree of condemnation entered in Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 805008, a certified copy of which was recorded September 21, 1964, as Instrument No. 3730 in Book D-2634, Page 648, Official Records."
III. PRODUCERS ENTITLED TO EXERCISE OVERLYING RIGHTS AND THEIR

RESPECTIVE CONSUMPTIVE USE PORTIONS
The persons entitled to exercise Overlying Rights are both the owners of Overlying Rights and persons and entities licensed by such owners to exercise such Overlying Rights. The persons entitled to exercise Overlying Rights and their respective Consumptive Use portions are as follows:

Exhibit "K"
K-1
( OWNER PRODUCERS CONSUMPTIVE USE PORTION
BROOKS GIFFORD, SR.

BROOKS GIFFORD, JR.

PAULMNOIAN

JOHN MGRDICHIAN
J. EARL GARRETT 3.5 acre-feet per year
Present User:

Nu-Way Industries

PRODUCERS UNDER LICENSE
A .. WILLIAM C. THOMAS
and EVELYN F. THOMAS,
husband and wife, and
MALCOLM K. GATHERER
and JACQUELINE GATHERER,
husband and wife, doing business
by and through B & B

REDI-I-MIX CONCRETE,
INC., a corporation 45.6 acre-feet per year
( B. PRE-STRESS CRANE RIGGING &
TRUCK CO., INC.,
a corporation __LQ acre-foot per year
Present Users:

Pre-Stress Crane Rigging &
Truck Co., Inc., a corporation
TOTAL 50.1 acre-feet per year
IV. ANNUAL GROSS AMOUNT OF

PRODUCTION FROM WHICH

CONSUMPTIVE USE PORTIONS
WERE DERIVED 183.65 acre-feet
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EXHIBIT "K"

CONSUMPTIVE USE PORTIONS

OF PRODUCERS WITH

OVERLYING RIGHTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2013

OVERLYING PRODUCER

1. Mnoian-Gifford Interests
Owner Producers
Paul Mnoian3
Brooks Gifford, Sr.3
Brooks Gifford, Jr. 3
John Mgrdichian3
J. Earl Garrett3
Present User: Nu-Way Industries
Producers Under License
William C. Thomas3
Evelyn F. Thomas3
Malcolm K. Gatherer3
Jacqueline Gatherer3
Present User: B & B Red-I-Mix Concrete, Inc.

Pre-Stress Crane Rigging and Truck, Co., Inc.3

2. Attalla, Phillip Y. and Mary L.3

3. Citrus Valley Medical Center, Oueen of the Valley Campus.3 (Fonnerly Queen of the Valley Hospital.3)

4. S.L.S & N. Inc.3
TOTAL
1/ Permanent transfer of rights as recorded within Exhibits "C", "D", and "E" of Judgment. 21 Permanent transfer of rights after entry of Judgment. 3/ Intervenor after Judgment.

Exhibit "K"
K-3

CONSUMPTIVE USE

PORTION
(ACRE-FEET)

3.5 45.6
.LQ

50.1 29.9

4.5 84.5
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EXHIBIT "L"

LIST OF PRODUCERS AND THEIR DESIGNEES
June 21, 2012

PRODUCER
Adams Ranch Mutual Water Company
Alhambra, City of
Amarillo Mutual Water Company
Anderson Family Marital Trust
Andrade, Susan
Aqua Capital Management LP
Arcadia, City of
Azusa, City of
Azusa Agricultural Water Company
Azusa Valley Water Company
Bandel Family Trust
Banks, Gale C. and Vicki L.

Brezina Trust 2001, Raymond W. and
Susan W.

Brierly, Susan K.

Brondino, Jeanne
Cadway, Inc.

California-American Water Company
(Duarte System)
California-American Water Company
(San Marino System)
California Domestic Water Company
Canyon Water Company
Canyon Water & Development
Corporation
Champion Mutual Water Company
Chevron U.S.A.

Citrus Valley Medical Center, Queen
of the Valley Campus
Coiner, James W.,
dba Coiner Nursery
County Sanitation District No. 18
Covina, City of
Covina Irrigating Company
Crevolin, A. J.

CV Glendora 3 Site, LLC
Dawes, Mary Kay
Defalco, John and Carole
Del Rio Mutual Water Company
Driftwood Dairy Exhibit "L"
L-1

DESIGNEE
Domenic T. Cimarusti
Mary Chavez
John Holzinger
Carolyn Heinrich
Susan Andrade
David L. Penrice
Tom Tait
Chet Anderson
Chet Anderson
Chet Anderson
Candace Gamier Bandel
Gale and Vicki Banks
Raymond W. Brezina
Reiner Kruger
Jeanne Brondino
James M. Byerrum
Todd Brown
Todd Brown
James M. Byerrum
William Mcintyre
Chet Anderson
Bryan P. Hellein
Leon F. Drozd, Esq.

Gregory J. Landers
James W. Coiner
Raymond Tremblay
Daryl Parrish
David D. De Jesus
A. J. Crevolin
Bill McReynolds
Mary Kay Partridge
John and Carole Defalco
Dario Herrera
David Trenkenschuh
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PRODUCER
· East Pasadena Water Company
El Monte, City of
El Monte Cemetery Association
Fox Family Trust Michael Edward Fox
and Crystal Marie Fox, Trustees·
Garnier Family Trust, Anton C. and Anita
Garnier, Ruth Elaine Ailor Trust
Gates, James Richard
Glendora, City of
Golden State Water Company - San
Dimas District
Golden State Water Company - San
Gabriel Valley District
Green, Walter
Hanson Aggregates West, Inc.

Heinrich, Carolyn
Hemlock Mutual Water Company
Industry Waterworks Systems, City of
Irwindale, City of
JUH#l
Kirklen, Jeffery B.

Knight, William J.

Landeros, John
La Puente Valley County Water District
Lovelady, June G., Trustee
Los Angeles, County of
Loucks, David
Maddock, A.G.

Maggiore, Valarie
Mcintyre, William
Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California
Miller Coors LLC
Monrovia, City of
Monrovia Nursery
Monterey Park, City of
Munoz, Ralph
Nicholson Trust, The
Nicholson Family Trust, The
Exhibit "L"
L-2

DESIGNEE
Lawrence M. Morales
Rene Bobadilla
ToddBrown ·
Michael and Crystal Fox
Anton C. and Anita Garnier
Renee Garnier ~oivre
James Richard Gates
Steve Patton
Patrick Scanlon
Benjamin Lewis, Jr.

Dr. Walter Green
Michael Rogers
Carolyn Heinrich
Robert McClung
Gregory B. Galindo
Sol Benudiz
Reiner Kruger
Jeffery B. Kirklen
William J. Knight
John Landeros
Gregory B. Galindo
June G. Lovelady
Robert Maycumber
David Loucks
S. Joellen Maddock
Valarie Maggiore
William Mcintyre
Lorraine Aoys
Jeffrey D. Arbour
Ron Bow
Reiner Kruger
Elias Saykali
Ralph Munoz
M. L. Whitehead
M. L. Whitehead

PRODUCER DESIGNEE
Parton Family Trust Vernal 0. and Marverna
( Parton
Pellissier Irrevocable QTIP Trust, et James M. Byerrum
al, Laurence R., Co-tenancy of
Pico County Water District Mark Grajeda
Polopolus, et. Al Helen Gaskins
Rados Brothers Alexander S. Rados
Rosedale, Lance Reiner Kruger
Rosedale, Miles R. Reiner Kruger
Rosemead Development LTD. John W. Lloyd
Rurban Homes Mutual Water Company George W. Bucey
Ruth, R<?Y Roy Ruth
San Gabriel Country Club Eddie Villanueva
San Gabriel County Water District Barbara A. Carrera
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water Darin Kasamoto
District
San Gabriel Valley Water Company Michael L. Whitehead
Sierra La Verne Country Club Donald Johnson
Sierra Madre, City of Bruce Inman
Sonoco Products Company Khaleda Hamid
.South Pasadena, City of Marcelino Aguilar
( Southern California Edison Company Jorge A. Rosa, Jr.

Southwest Water Company Richard J. Rich
Sterling Mutual Water Company Joy Ann Burt
Suburban Water Systems Michael Quinn
Sunny Slope Water Company Ken Tcheng
Tate, Phillip G. and Sieglinde A. Phillip Tate
Three Valleys Municipal Water District Richard W. Hansen Tomovich, Nick and Sons Nick Tomovich
Hieu Tran Hieu Tran
Tyler Nursery Fumiko Kishi
USA Waste of California, Inc. Joseph J. Cassin
United Rock Products Corporation Russ Caruso
Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Steven P. O'Neill
Water District
Valencia Heights Water Company P. David Michalko
Valley County Water District Lynda A. Noriega
Valley View Mutual Water Company Sukie Madrid
VanLandingham, Richard Reiner Kruger
Vietnamese American Buddhist Thich Vien Ly
Temple Congregation
( Vulcan Materials Company Robert W. Bowcock
Exhibit "L"
L-3
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PRODUCER
Whittier, City of
Wilmott, Erma M.

Woodland, Richard
Workman Mill Investment Company
Exhibit "L"
L-4

DESIGNEE
Daniel Wall
Enna M. Wilmott
Richard J. Woodland
Bruce A. Lazenby
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EXHIBIT "M"

WATERMASTER MEMBERS
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1973
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member), Chairman
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
RICHARD L. ROWLAND (Producer Member), Secretary
BOYD KERN (Public Member), Treasurer
WALKER HANNON (Producer Member)
HOW ARD H. HAWKINS (Public Member)
M.E. MOSLEY (Producer Member)
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member)
HARRY C. WILLS (Producer Member)
STAFF
Carl Fossette, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1974
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member), Chairman
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
RICHARD L. ROWLAND (Producer Member), Secretary
BOYD KERN (Public Member), Treasurer
WALKER HANNON (Producer ~ember)
BURTON E. JONES (Public Member)
M.E. MOSLEY (Producer Member)
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member)
HARRY C. WILLS (Producer Member)
STAFF
Carl Fossette, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M -1
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1975
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member), Chairman
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
HARRY C. WILLS (Producer Member), Secretary
BOYD KERN (Public Member), Treasurer
WALKER HANNON (Producer Member)
BURTON E. JONES (Public Member)
D.J. LAUGHLIN (Producer Member)
M.E. MOSLEY (Producer Member)
CONRADT. REIBOLD (Public Member)
STAFF
Carl Fossette, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1976
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member), Chairman
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
HARRY C. WILLS (Producer Member), Secretary
BOYD KERN (Public Member), Treasurer
WALKER HANNON (Producer Member)
BURTON E. JONES (Public Member)
D.J. LAUGHLIN (Producer Member)
M.E. MOSLEY (Producer Member)
CONRADT. REIBOLD (Public Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M-2
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1977
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member), Chairman
LINN E. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
HARRY C. WILLS (Producer Member), Secretary
CONRADT. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
WALKER HANNON (Producer Member)
BURTON E. JONES (Public Member)
BOYD KERN (Public Member)
D.J. LAUGHLIN (Producer Member)
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1978
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member), Chairman
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
D.J. LAUGHLIN (Producer Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
WALKER HANNON (Producer Member)
BURTON E. JONES. (Public Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member)
WILLIAM M. WHITESIDE (Public Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M- 3
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1979
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
WILLIAM M. WHITESIDE (Public Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
ROBERT G. BERLIEN (Producer Member)*
ANTON C. GARNIER (Producer Member)
D.J. LAUGHLIN (Producer Member)**
TRAVIS L. MANNING (Public Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
* Elected March 1979 to replace D.J. Laughlin, following his resignation. ** Resigned from Watermaster in February 1979.
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M-4
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1980
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
WILLIAM M. WHITESIDE (Public Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
ROBERT G. BERLIEN (Producer Member)
ANTON C. GARNIER (Producer Member)
TRAVIS L. MANNING (Public Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1981
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
WILLIAM M. WHITESIDE (Public Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
ROBERT G. BERLIEN (Producer Member)
ANTON C. GARNIER (Producer Member)
TRAVIS L. MANNING (Public Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M-.5
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1982
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
WILLIAM M. WHITESIDE (Public Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
ROBERT G. BERLIEN (Producer Member)
ANTON C. GARNIER (Producer Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Public Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney ·
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1983
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
ROBERT G. BERLIEN (Producer Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
DONALD F. CLARK (Public Member)
ANTON C. GARNIER (Producer Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Public Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M-6
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1984
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
ROBERT G. BERLIEN (Producer Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
DONALD F. CLARK (Public Member)
ANTON C. GARNIER (Producer Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Public Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1985
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
ROBERT G. BERLIEN (Producer Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
. DONALD F. CLARK (Public Member)
ANTON C. GARNIER (Producer Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Publi~ Member)
STAFF
Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M-7
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1986
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
R.H. NICHOLSON, JR. (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
ROBERT G. BERLIEN (Producer Member), Secretary
CONRAD T. REIBOLD (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
DONALD F. CLARK (Public Member)
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member)
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member)
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Public Member)
STAFF
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Jane M. Bray, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1987
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member), Secretary
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
GERALD J. BLACK (Producer Member)
DONALD F. CLARK (Public Member)
EDWARD R. HECK (Producer Member)
JOHN E. MAULDING (Public Member)
STAFF
Robert G. Berlien, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M-8
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1988
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
L.E. MOELLER (Producer Member), Secretary
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)
GERALD J. BLACK (Producer Member)
DONALD F. CLARK (Public Member)
EDWARD R. HECK (Producer Member)
JOHN E. MAULDING (Public Member)
STAFF
Robert G. Berlien, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M- 9
( FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1989
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
GERALD J. BLACK (Producer Member), Secretary
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Public Member), Treasurer
ROBERT T. BALCH (Producer Member)*
DONALD F. CLARK (Public Member)
EDWARD R. HECK (Producer Member)
BURTON E. JONES (Public Member)
NELS PALM (Producer Member)**
THOMAS E. SHOLLENBERGER (Producer Member)
STAFF
Robert G. Berlien, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
( Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
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**
DECEASED APRIL 25, 1989
Appointed August 24, 1989, for the balance of the calendar year term, to replace deceased member, Robert T. Balch.

Exhibit "M"
M-10
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1990
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
GERALD J. BLACK (Producer Member), Secretary
ALFRED F. WITTIG (Public Member), Treasurer
DONALD F. CLARK (Public Member)
EDWARD R. HECK (Producer Member)
BURTON E. JONES (Public Member)
NELS PALM (Producer Member)
THOMAS E. SHOLLENBERGER (Producer Member)
STAFF
Robert G. Berlien, Assistant Secretary-Assistant Treasurer Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
· FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1991
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
GERALD J. BLACK (Producer Member), Secretary
NELS PALM (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROY ALL K. BROWN (Public Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
EDWARD R. HECK (Producer Member)
C. ROBER KEISER (Public Member)
ANDREW A. KRUEGER (Producer Member).

John E. Maulding, Executive Officer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
( Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
Exhibit "M"
M -11
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1992
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
GERALD J. BLACK (Producer Member), Secretary
NELS PALM (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROYALL K. BROWN (Public Member)
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member)
BURTON E. JONES (Public Member)
C. ROBER KEISER (Public Member)
ANDREW A. KRUEGER (Producer Member)
John E. Maulding, Executive Officer
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1993
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
GERALD J. BLACK (Producer Member), Secretary
NELS PALM (Producer Member), Treasurer
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
ANDREW A. KRUEGER (Producer Member)
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
STAFF
John E. Maulding, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney (Effective February 1993)
Ralph B. Helm, Attorney (Retired January 1993)
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
M-12
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1994
LINNE. MAGOFFIN (Producer Member), Chairman******
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Vice Chaimlan
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Secretary***
STANLEY D. YARBROUGH (Producer Member), Treasurer
GERALD J. BLACK (Producer Member)*
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member)
P. GEOFFREY NUNN (Producer Member)*******
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member)**
STAFF
John E. Maulding, Executive Officer****
Carol Williams, Executive Officer*****
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
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Mr. Black resigned from Watermaster on February 4, 1994 Mr. Whitehead was nominated to Watermaster on March 2, 1994 Mr. Cantwell was elected as Watennaster Secretary on May 4, 1994 Mr, Maulding passed away on March 13, 1994
Ms. Williams was appointed Executive Officer on August 3, 1994 Mr. Magoffin resigned from Watermaster on August 3, 1994 Mr. Nunn was nominated to Watermaster on August 8, 1994 Exhibit "M"
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1995
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member), Secretary
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member), Treasurer
JUDITH L. ALMOND (Producer Member)
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1996
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member), Secretary
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member), Treasurer
JUDITH L. ALMOND (Producer Member)
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
STAFF
( Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1997
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member), Secretary
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member), Treasurer
JUDITH L. ALMOND (Producer Member)
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1998
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member), Secretary
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member), Treasurer
JUDITH L. ALMOND (Producer Member)
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
STAFF
( Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1999
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member), Secretary
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
JAMES B. GALLAGHER (Producer Member)
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member), Secretary
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
JAMES B. GALLAGHER (Producer Member)
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
Exhibit "M"
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2001
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member), Secretary
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
JAMES B. GALLAGHER (Producer Member)
LEROY E. MOELLER (Public Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2002
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
·MANNY J. MAGANA (Producer Member), Secretary
MICHAEL L. WHITEHEAD (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
MARVIN JOE CICHY (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
JAMES B. GALLAGHER (Producer Member)
CAROL A. MONTANO (Public Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
Exhibit "M"
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003
REGINALD A. STONE (Producer Member), Chairman
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
JAMES B. GALLAGHER (Producer Member), Secretary
ROBERT W. NICHOLSON (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
ALFONSO CONTRERAS (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
CHARLES SHAW (Producer Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004
PAUL S. CARVER (Producer Member), Chairman
JAMES B. GALLAGHER (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member), Secretary
ROBERT W. NICHOLSON (Producer Member), Treasurer
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member)
ALFONSO CONTRERAS (Public Member)
FRANK F. FORBES (Public Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
CHARLES E. SHAW (Producer Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
Exhibit "M"
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005
PAUL S. CARVER (Producer Member), Chairman
JAMES B. GALLAGHER (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member), Secretary
ROBERT W. NICHOLSON (Producer Member), Treasurer
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member)
ALFONSO CONTRERAS (Public Member)
LEON M.N. GARCIA (Public Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
CHARLES E. SHAW (Producer Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006
PAULS. CARVER (Producer Member), Chairman
JAMES B. GALLAGHER (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member), Secretary
ROBERT W. NICHOLSON (Producer Member), Treasurer
RICHARD W. CANTWELL (Producer Member)
ALFONSO CONTRERAS (Public Member)
LEON M.N. GARCIA (Public Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
CHARLES E. SHAW (Producer Member)
Carol Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
Exhibit "M"
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009
JAMES M. BYERRUM (Producer Member), Chairman
PAT MALLOY (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
DAN ARRIGHI (Producer Member), Secretary
CHARLES E. SHAW (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
ED CHAVEZ (Public Member)
ALFONSO CONTRERAS (Public Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
MICHAEL 0. QUINN (Producer Member)
Carol Thomas Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
STAFF
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010
JAMES M. BYERRUM (Producer Member), Chairman
PAT MALLOY (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
DAN ARRIGHI (Producer Member), Secretary
CHARLES E. SHAW (Producer Member), Treasurer
ROBERT W. BOWCOCK (Producer Member)
ED CHA VE~ (Public Member)
ALFONSO CONTRERAS (Public Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
MICHAEL 0. QUINN (Producer Member)
Carol Thomas Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
STAFF
( . Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer
Exhibit "M"
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011
JAMES M. BYERRUM (Producer Member), Chairman
PAT MALLOY (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
DAN ARRIGHI (Producer Member), Secretary
CHARLES E. SHAW (Producer Member), Treasurer
CHET ANDERSON (Producer Member)
ED CHAVEZ (Public Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
MICHAEL 0. QUINN (Producer Member)
CHARLES TREVINO (Public Member)
Carol Thomas Williams, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Thomas M. Stetson, Engineer*
Stephen B. Johnson, Engineer**·
STAFF
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Thomas M. Stetson passed away 4/14/2011
Stephen B. Johnson replaced Mr. Stetson
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012
JAMES M. BYERRUM (Producer Member), Chairman
PAT MALLOY (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
DAN ARRIGHI (Producer Member), Secretary
DAVID MICHALKO (Producer Member), Treasurer
CHET ANDERSON (Producer Member)
ED CHAVEZ (Public Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
MICHAEL 0. QUINN (Producer Member)
CHARLES TREVINO (Public Member)
Carol Thomas Williams, Executive Officer *
Anthony C. Zampiello, Executive Officer**
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Stephen B. Johnson, Engineer
STAFF
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Carol Thomas Williams resigned on 5/12/12
Anthony C. Zampiello appointed to Executive Officer 9/26/12 Exhibit"M"
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FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2013
JAMES M. BYERRUM (Producer Member), Chairman
DAVID MICHALKO (Producer Member), Vice Chairman
DAN ARRIGHI (Producer Member), Secretary
RICHARD RICH (Producer Member), Treasurer
CHET ANDERSON (Producer Member)
ANTHONY R. FELLOW (Public Member)
GARRY HOFER (Producer Member)
THOMAS LOVE (Public Member)
CHARLES TREVINO (Public Member)
Anthony C. Zampiello, Executive Officer
Frederic A. Fudacz, Attorney
Stephen B. Johnson, Engineer
STAFF
Exhibit "M"
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1446, § 2, adopted July 27, 2021, renumbered the former §§ 13.24.100, 13.24.110 as §§

13.24.090, 13.24.100, and §§ 13.24.120—13.24.180 as §§ 13.24.130—13.24.190 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.

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APPENDIX J

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
December 10, 2020 | Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1c.

Q: Does the plan identify who represented each jurisdiction? (At a minimum, it must identify the jurisdiction represented and the person’s position or title and agency within the jurisdiction.) (Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A: See Credits below.

Credits
Special Thanks
Hazard Mitigation Planning Team:

Agency Name Department Position
City of Sierra
Madre
Henry Amos Police Department Captain
Brent Bartlett, Planning Team
Chair
Fire Department Fire Chief
James Carlson Public Works Management Analyst
Chris Cimino Public Works Director of Public Works
Colby Konisek Finance Finance Director
Gabe Engeland Administration City Manager
Vincent Gonzalez Planning Planning and Community Preservation Director Miguel Hernandez Human Resources Human Resources Manager Kurt Norwood Fire Department Interim Fire Chief
Jose Reynoso Public Works Utility Services Director
Charles Kamchamnan Police Department Sergeant
Acknowledgements
City of Sierra Madre
✓ John Harabedian, Mayor
✓ John Capoccia, Mayor Pro Tem
✓ Rachelle Arizmendi, Council Member
✓ Denise Delmar, Council Member
✓ Gene Goss, Council Member
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Point of Contact
To request information or provide comments regarding this mitigation plan, please contact:

Consulting Services
Emergency Planning Consultants
✓ Project Manager: Carolyn J. Harshman, CEM, President
✓ Planning Assistant: Megan R. Fritzler
✓ HAZUS/GIS: Alex L. Fritzler
3665 Ethan Allen Avenue
San Diego, California 92117
Phone: 858-483-4626
[email protected]
www.carolynharshman.com
Mapping
The maps in this plan were provided by the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or were acquired from public Internet sources. Care was taken in the creation of the maps contained in this Plan, however they are provided "as is".

The City of Sierra Madre cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions or positional accuracy, and therefore, there are no warranties that accompany these products (the maps).

Although information from land surveys may have been used in the creation of these products, in no way does this product represent or constitute a land survey. Users are cautioned to field verify information on this product before making any decisions.

Mandated Content
In an effort to assist the readers and reviewers of this document, the jurisdiction has inserted “markers” emphasizing mandated content as identified in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law – 390). Following is a sample marker:
*EXAMPLE*
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.

Q Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(1)) A:

Name and Position Title Brent Bartlett, Fire Chief, Planning Team Chair Email [email protected]
Mailing Address 242 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA, 91024 Telephone Number (626) 355-3611 x606
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Table of Contents
CREDITS............................................................................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................... 4 PART I: PLANNING PROCESS .............................................................................. 5 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 5 PLANNING PROCESS.........................................................................................................14 PART II: RISK ASSESSMENT.............................................................................. 28 COMMUNITY PROFILE.......................................................................................................28 RISK ASSESSMENT ...........................................................................................................35 EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS ..................................................................................................46 HAZUS-MH ..................................................................................................................52 FLOOD HAZARDS...............................................................................................................57 WILDFIRE HAZARDS.........................................................................................................64 LANDSLIDE HAZARDS ......................................................................................................68 WINDSTORM HAZARDS....................................................................................................74 UTILITY-RELATED EVENTS ...............................................................................................77 EPIDEMIC/PANDEMIC/VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE HAZARDS.....................................85 PART III: MITIGATION STRATEGIES ............................................................. 93 MITIGATION STRATEGIES ...............................................................................................93 Mitigation Actions Matrix ........................................................................................101 PLAN MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................124 PART IV: ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................... 130 FEMA Letter of Approval .........................................................................................130 City Council Resolution ...........................................................................................131 Planning Team Sign-In Sheets ..............................................................................132 ....................................................................................................................................133 Planning Team Agendas .........................................................................................136 Web Postings and Notices ......................................................................................138 HAZUS: San Andreas M7.8 ....................................................................................143 HAZUS: Sierra Madre M7.2....................................................................................165 HAZUS: Raymond M6.7..........................................................................................187 Quarterly Implementation Report.........................................................................209 Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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Part I: PLANNING PROCESS
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | A1b.

Q: Does the plan list the jurisdiction(s) participating in the plan that are seeking approval? (Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A: See Introduction below.

Introduction
The Hazard Mitigation Plan (Mitigation Plan) was prepared in response to Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). DMA 2000 (also known as Public Law 106-390) requires state and local governments to prepare mitigation plans to document their mitigation planning process, and identify hazards, potential losses, mitigation needs, goals, and strategies. This type of planning supplements the City’s comprehensive land use planning and emergency management planning programs. This document is a federally mandated update to the 2008 Hazard Mitigation Plan and ensures continuing eligibility for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding.

DMA 2000 was designed to establish a national program for pre-disaster mitigation, streamline disaster relief at the federal and state levels, and control federal disaster assistance costs.

Congress believed these requirements would produce the following benefits:
✓ Reduce loss of life and property, human suffering, economic disruption, and disaster costs.
✓ Prioritize hazard mitigation at the local level with increased emphasis on planning and public involvement, assessing risks, implementing loss reduction measures, and ensuring critical facilities/services survive a disaster.
✓ Promote education and economic incentives to form community-based partnerships and leverage non-federal resources to commit to and implement long-term hazard mitigation activities.

The following FEMA definitions are used throughout this plan (Source: FEMA, 2002, Getting Started, Building Support for Mitigation Planning, FEMA 386-1):

Hazard Mitigation – “Any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards”.

Planning – “The act or process of making or carrying out plans; specifically, the establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit.” Planning Approach
The four-step planning approach outlined in the FEMA publication, Developing the Mitigation Plan: Identifying Mitigation Actions and Implementing Strategies (FEMA 386-3) was used to develop this plan:

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✓ Develop mitigation goals and objectives - The risk assessment (hazard characteristics, inventory, and findings), along with municipal policy documents, were utilized to develop mitigation goals and objectives.
✓ Identify and prioritize mitigation actions - Based on the risk assessment, goals and objectives, existing literature/resources, and input from participating entities, mitigation activities were identified for each hazard. Activities were 1) qualitatively evaluated against the goals and objectives, and other criteria; 2) identified as high, medium, or low priority; and 3) presented in a series of hazard-specific tables. ✓ Prepare implementation strategy - Generally, high priority activities are recommended for implementation first. However, based on community needs and goals, project costs, and available funding, some medium or low priority activities may be implemented before some high priority items.
✓ Document mitigation planning process - The mitigation planning process is documented throughout this plan.

Hazard Land Use Policy in California
Planning for hazards should be an integral element of any City’s land use planning program. All California cities and counties have General Plans (also known as Comprehensive Plans) and the implementing ordinances that are required to comply with the statewide land use planning regulations.

The continuing challenge faced by local officials and state government is to keep the network of local plans effective in responding to the changing conditions and needs of California’s diverse communities, particularly in light of the very active seismic region in which we live.

Planning for hazards requires a thorough understanding of the various hazards facing the City and region as a whole. Additionally, it’s important to take an inventory of the structures and contents of various City holdings. These inventories should include the compendium of hazards facing the City, the built environment at risk, the personal property that may be damaged by hazard events and most of all, the people who live in the shadow of these hazards. Such an analysis is found in this hazard mitigation plan.

State and Federal Partners in Hazard Mitigation
All mitigation is local and the primary responsibility for development and implementation of risk reduction strategies and policies lies with each local jurisdiction. Local jurisdictions, however, are not alone. Partners and resources exist at the regional, state and federal levels. Numerous California state agencies have a role in hazards and hazard mitigation.

Some of the key agencies include:
✓ California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is responsible for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and the administration of federal funds after a major disaster declaration;
✓ Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) gathers information about earthquakes, integrates information on earthquake phenomena, and communicates this to end-users and the general public to increase earthquake awareness, reduce economic losses, and save lives.

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✓ California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is responsible for all aspects of wildland fire protection on private and state properties, and administers forest practices regulations, including landslide mitigation, on non-federal lands. ✓ California Division of Mines and Geology (DMG) is responsible for geologic hazard characterization, public education, and the development of partnerships aimed at reducing risk.
✓ California Division of Water Resources (DWR) plans, designs, constructs, operates, and maintains the State Water Project; regulates dams; provides flood protection and assists in emergency management. It also educates the public, serves local water needs by providing technical assistance
✓ FEMA provides hazard mitigation guidance, resource materials, and educational materials to support implementation of the capitalized DMA 2000. ✓ United States Census Bureau (USCB) provides demographic data on the populations affected by natural disasters.
✓ United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides data on matters pertaining to land management.

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Q: Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the planning process during the drafting stage? (Requirement §201.6(b)(1))
A: See Stakeholders below.

Stakeholders
A Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (Planning Team consisting of department representatives from City of Sierra Madre staff worked with Emergency Planning Consultants to create the updated Plan. The Planning Team served as the primary stakeholders throughout the planning process. The general public and external agencies served as secondary stakeholders with an opportunity to contribute to the plan during the Plan Writing Phase of the planning process.

As required by DMA 2000, the Planning Team involved the “general public” by making the Second Draft Plan available online during the plan writing phase. Additionally, external agencies (including utility providers, special districts and adjoining jurisdictions) were directed to the Second Draft Plan via an email invitation. The Second Draft Plan was announced and posted on the City’s website from February 7-21, 2020 along with a request to forward any comments to the Planning Team Chair Brent Bartlett. A hard copy of the Second Draft Plan was available to the public at the City Hall reception counter. Additionally, the announcement was posted in the City’s Newsletter via eblast as well as social media mediums. See attachments for copies of various announcements.

Hazard Mitigation Legislation
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
In 1974, Congress enacted the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act, commonly referred to as the Stafford Act. In 1988, Congress established the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) via Section 404 of the Stafford Act. Regulations regarding HMGP implementation based on the DMA 2000 were initially changed by an Interim Final Rule (44 CFR Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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Part 206, Subpart N) published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2002. A second Interim Final Rule was issued on October 1, 2002.

The HMGP helps states and local governments implement long-term hazard mitigation measures for natural hazards by providing federal funding following a federal disaster declaration. Eligible applicants include state and local agencies, Indian tribes or other tribal organizations, and certain nonprofit organizations.

In California, the HMGP is administered by Cal OES. Examples of typical HMGP projects include:
✓ Property acquisition and relocation projects
✓ Structural retrofitting to minimize damages from earthquake, flood, high wind, wildfire, or other natural hazards
✓ Elevation of flood-prone structures
✓ Vegetative management programs, such as:
o Brush control and maintenance
o Fuel break lines in shrubbery
o Fire-resistant vegetation in potential wildland fire areas Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
The Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) was authorized by §203 of the Stafford Act, 42 United States Code, as amended by §102 of the DMA 2000. Funding is provided through the National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund to help state and local governments (including tribal governments) implement cost-effective hazard mitigation activities that complement a comprehensive mitigation program.

In Fiscal Year 2009, two types of grants (planning and competitive) were offered under the PDM Program. Planning grants allocate funds to each state for Mitigation Plan development.

Competitive grants distribute funds to states, local governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments via a competitive application process. FEMA reviews and ranks the submittals based on pre-determined criteria. The minimum eligibility requirements for competitive grants include participation in good standing in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and a FEMA-approved Mitigation Plan.
(Source: http://www.fema.gov/fima/pdm.shtm)
Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program was created as part of the National Flood Insurance Reform Act (NFIRA) of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 4101). Financial support is provided through the National Flood Insurance Fund to help states and communities implement measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures insurable under the NFIP.

Three types of grants are available under FMA: planning, project, and technical assistance.

Planning grants are available to states and communities to prepare Flood Mitigation Plans. NFIPparticipating communities with approved Flood Mitigation Plans can apply for project grants to implement measures to reduce flood losses. Technical assistance grants in the amount of 10 percent of the project grant are available to the state for program administration. Communities Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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that receive planning and/or project grants must participate in the NFIP. Examples of eligible projects include elevation, acquisition, and relocation of NFIP-insured structures. (Source:
http://www.fema.gov/fima/fma.shtm)
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Q: Does the Plan address each jurisdiction’s participation in the NFIP and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(ii)) A: See NFIP Participation below.

National Flood Insurance Program
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Studies (FIS) are often used to identify flood-prone areas. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was established in 1968 as a means of providing low cost flood insurance to the nation’s flood-prone communities. The NFIP also reduces flood losses through regulations that focus on building codes and sound floodplain management. NFIP regulations (44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter 1, Section 60, 3) require that all new construction in floodplains must be elevated at or above base flood level.

NFIP Participation
According to the City’s Sierra Madre General Plan (2015), the City is not located within a 100- year flood zone. This information is in agreement with NFIP Flood Insurance Rate Map # 06037C1400F, effective September 26, 2008). The 2008 map designates the majority of Sierra Madre as Flood Zone “X”, indicating that it is out of 100- and 500-year flood zone. However, two areas of the City, a small segment centered along the Little Santa Anita Creek channel and the northern portion of the City that comprises the foothills, are classified as Flood Zone “D”, indicating an area in which flood hazards are undetermined, but possible. The foothill areas are at significant risk of both flooding and landslides, particularly after a brush fire. As fires remove the vegetation, which helps to retain soil structure in hillside areas, post-fire soils are often not able to absorb water effectively. Instead of infiltrating into the soil, rainfall collects and runs off the surface of hillsides, creating flood conditions. The canyon areas above the northern portion of the City are also particularly vulnerable. In the years immediately following a brush fire in the foothills, these areas can be hazardous to persons and property during a strong rainfall event.

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Flood Zones
(Source: City of Sierra Madre General Plan – 2015)
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B4 Q: Does the Plan address NFIP insured structures within the jurisdiction that have been repetitively damaged by floods? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Repetitive Loss Properties below.

Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive Loss Properties (RLPs) are most susceptible to flood damages; therefore, they have been the focus of flood hazard mitigation programs. Unlike a Countywide program, the Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) for repetitive loss properties involves highly diversified property profiles, drainage issues, and property owner’s interest. It also requires public involvement processes unique to each RLP area. The objective of an FMP is to provide specific potential mitigation measures and activities to best address the problems and needs of communities with repetitive loss properties. A repetitive loss property is one for which two or more claims of $1,000 or more have been paid by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) within any given ten-year period.

According to FEMA resources, there are no Repetitive Loss Properties (RLPs) within the City of Sierra Madre.

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State and Federal Guidance in Hazard Mitigation
While local jurisdictions have primary responsibility for developing and implementing hazard mitigation strategies, they are not alone. Various state and federal partners and resources can help local agencies with mitigation planning.

The Mitigation Plan was prepared in accordance with the following regulations and guidance documents:
✓ DMA 2000 (Public Law 106-390, October 10, 2000)
✓ 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206, Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Interim Final Rule, October 1, 2002
✓ 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206, Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Interim Final Rule, February 26, 2002
✓ How-To Guide for Using HAZUS-MH for Risk Assessment, (FEMA 433), February 2004 ✓ Mitigation Planning “How-to” Series (FEMA 386-1 through 9 available at:
http://www.fema.gov/fima/planhowto.shtm)
✓ Getting Started: Building Support for Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-1) ✓ Understanding Your Risks: Identifying Hazards and
Estimating Losses (FEMA 386-2)
✓ Developing the Mitigation Plan: Identifying Mitigation Actions and Implementing Strategies (FEMA 386-3)
✓ Bringing the Plan to Life: Implementing the Mitigation Plan (FEMA 386-4)
✓ Using Benefit-Cost Review in Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-5)
✓ Integrating Historic Property and Cultural Resource
Considerations into Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-6)
✓ Integrating Manmade Hazards into Mitigation Planning
(FEMA 386-7)
✓ Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-8) ✓ Using the Mitigation Plan to Prepare Successful Mitigation Projects (FEMA 386-9) ✓ State and Local Plan Interim Criteria Under the DMA 2000, July 11, 2002, FEMA ✓ Mitigation Planning Workshop for Local Governments-Instructor Guide, July 2002, FEMA ✓ Report on Costs and Benefits of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Document #294, FEMA ✓ LHMP Development Guide – Appendix A - Resource, Document, and Tool List for Local Mitigation Planning, December 2, 2003, Cal OES
✓ Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide (FEMA 2011)
✓ Local Mitigation Planning Handbook (FEMA 2013)
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How is the Plan Organized?
The structure of the plan enables the reader to use a section of interest to them and allows the City to review and update sections when new data is available. The ease of incorporating new data into the plan will result in a Mitigation Plan that remains current and relevant.

Following is a description of each section of the plan:

Part I: Planning Process
Introduction
Describes the background and purpose of developing a mitigation plan.

Planning Process
Describes the mitigation planning process including stakeholders and integration of existing data and plans.

Part II: Risk Assessment
Community Profile
Summarizes the history, geography, demographics, and socioeconomics of the City.

Risk Assessment
This section provides information on hazard identification, vulnerability and risk associated with hazards in the City.

City-Specific Hazard Analysis
Describes the hazards posing a significant threat to the City including:

Earthquake | Wildfire | Landslide | Flood | Windstorm | Utility Each City-Specific Hazard Analysis includes information on previous occurrences, local conditions, hazard assessment, and local impacts.

Part III: Mitigation Strategies
Mitigation Strategies
Documents the goals, community capabilities, and priority setting methods supporting the Plan. Also highlights the Mitigation Actions Matrix: 1) goals met; 2) identification, assignment, timing, and funding of mitigation activities; 3) benefit/cost/priorities; 4) plan implementation method; and 5) activity status.

Plan Maintenance
Establishes tools and guidelines for maintaining and implementing the Mitigation Plan.

Part IV: Appendix
The plan appendices are designed to provide users of the Mitigation Plan with additional information to assist them in understanding the contents of the mitigation plan, and potential resources to assist them with implementation.

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General Hazard Overviews
Generalized subject matter information discussing the science and background associated with the identified hazards.

Attachments
FEMA Letter of Approval
City Council Resolution
Planning Team sign-in sheets
Planning Team Agendas
Web postings and notices
Plan Adoption and Approval
As per DMA 2000 and supporting Federal regulations, the Mitigation Plan is required to be adopted by the City Council and approved by FEMA. See the Planning Process Section for details.

Who Does the Mitigation Plan Affect?
This plan provides a framework for planning for natural hazards. The resources and background information in the plan are applicable City-wide and to City-owned facilities outside of the City boundaries, and the goals and recommendations provide groundwork for local mitigation plans and partnerships. Map: City of Sierra Madre shows the regional proximity of the City to its adjoining communities.

Map: City of Sierra Madre
(Source: Google Maps)
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Planning Process
Throughout the project, the City followed its traditional approach to developing policy documents which included preparation of a First Draft Plan for internal review by the City’s authors (Hazard Mitigation Planning Team) who served as the primary stakeholders. Next, following any necessary revisions, a Second Draft Plan was shared with the secondary stakeholders - general public, local community groups, and external agencies (utilities, special districts, adjoining jurisdictions) during the plan writing phase. The comments gathered from the secondary stakeholders were incorporated into a Third Draft Plan which was submitted to Cal OES and FEMA. Next, the Planning Team completed any mandated amendments to satisfy input from Cal OES and FEMA.

Following receipt of FEMA’s “Approval Pending Adoption”, the Final Draft Plan was posted as per jurisdictional practices in advance of the City Council meeting. Any questions or comments gathered in advance of the City Council meeting were incorporated into the City Council Staff Report. Following consideration and adoption by the City Council, proof of the Plan’s adoption was forwarded to FEMA along with a request for final approval. The planning process described above is portrayed below in a timeline:

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.

Q: Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? A: See Planning Phases Timeline and Plan Methodology below.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A3
Q: Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the planning process during the drafting stage? (Requirement §201.6(b)(1))
A: See Planning Phases Timeline below.

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Table: Planning Phases Timeline

PLANNING PHASES TIMELINE
Plan Writing Phase
(First & Second Draft
Plan)
Plan Review Phase
(Third & Final Draft
Plan)
Plan Adoption Phase
(Final Draft Plan)
Plan Approval Phase
(Final Plan)
Plan Implementation
Phase
• Planning Team
input – research,
meetings, writing,
review of First
Draft Plan
• Incorporate input
from the Planning
Team into
Second Draft
Plan
• Invite public and
external agencies
to comment and
contribute to the
Second Draft
Plan
• Incorporate and
document
gathered input
into the Third
Draft Plan
• Third Draft Plan
sent to Cal OES
and FEMA for
“Approval
Pending
Adoption”
• Address any
mandated
revisions
identified by Cal
OES and FEMA
into Final Draft
Plan
• Post public notice
of City Council
meeting along
with posting of
Final Draft Plan
• Present Final
Draft Plan to the
City Council
• City Council
Adopted Plan
• Submit Proof of
Adoption to
FEMA with
request for final
approval
• Receive FEMA
final approval
• Incorporate
FEMA approval
into the Final
Plan
• Conduct
quarterly
Planning Team
meetings
• Integrate
mitigation action
items into
budget, CIP and
other funding and
strategic
documents
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Plan Methodology
The Planning Team discussed knowledge of natural hazards and past historical events, as well as planning and zoning codes, ordinances, and recent planning decisions.

The rest of this section describes the mitigation planning process including 1) Planning Team involvement, 2) public and external agency involvement; and 3) integration of existing data and plans.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.

Q: Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A: See Table: Planning Team Involvement and Level of Participation below.

Planning Team Involvement
The Planning Team consisted of representatives from City of Sierra Madre departments related to hazard mitigation processes. The Chair of the Planning Team (Brent Bartlett, Fire Captain) sent an email to the department heads requesting names of representatives to serve on the Planning Team. The Planning Team members served as primary stakeholders throughout the planning process. Next the Planning Team Chair sent an email to the identified representatives describing the content and importance of the Mitigation Plan and the need for their participation and attendance at four Planning Team Meetings.

Citizens and businesses (“the public”) along with external agencies served as secondary stakeholders in the planning process. The Planning Team was responsible for the following tasks:
✓ Confirming planning goals
✓ Prepare timeline for plan update
✓ Ensure plan meets DMA 2000 requirements
✓ Organize and solicit involvement of public and external agencies ✓ Analyze existing data and reports
✓ Update hazard information
✓ Review HAZUS loss projection estimates
✓ Update status of Mitigation Action Items
✓ Develop new Mitigation Action Items
✓ Participate in Planning Team meetings and City Council public meeting ✓ Provide existing resources including maps and data
The Planning Team, with assistance from Emergency Planning Consultants, identified and profiled hazards; determined hazard rankings; estimated potential exposure or losses; evaluated development trends and specific risks; and developed mitigation goals and action items (see Mitigation Strategies section).

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Table: Planning Team Meeting Dates and Content
Meeting #1
June 27, 2019
Meeting #2
July 25, 2019
Meeting #3
August 22, 2019
Meeting #4
October 3, 2019
Hazard
Identification and
Ranking
X
Update Mitigation
Items
X
Develop New
Mitigation Items
X
Review First Draft
Plan
X
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Table: Planning Team Level of Participation
Name
Research and Writing of PlanPlanning Team Meeting 6/27/19 7/25/19 Planning Team Meeting
8/22/19 Planning Team Meeting 10/3/19 Planning Team Meeting Planning Team Comment on First Draft Plan
xternal E ublic and P eneral
G nput from I Review and
the Second Draft Plan to gencies
ASubmit Third Draft Plan to Cal OES/FEMA for
ption Approval Pending Ado
Post Final Draft Plan in advance of City Council Public MeetingPresent Final Draft Plan to City Council at Public Meeting for Plan AdoptionSubmit Proof of Adoption and Request for FEMA for Final Approval an Receive FEMA Final Approval. Issue Final Pl
City of Sierra Madre
Henry Amos X X X
Brent Bartlett, Chair X X X X X X X X X
James Carlson X X X X
Chris Cimino X X X X X
Colby Knoisek X X X
Gabe Engeland X X X X
Vincent Gonzalez X X X X X
Miguel Hernandez X X X X
Charles Kamchamnan X X
Kurt Norwood X X X
Jose Reynoso X X X X
Emergency Planning Consultants
Carolyn J. Harshman X X X X X X X X
Megan Fritzler X
Zoe Schumacher X
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Table: Planning Team Timeline
June 2019JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuary 2020FebruaryMarchAprilMay September - June
OctoberNovemberDecember
Research and Plan Writing
Research for Risk Assessment
and HAZUS
X
Prepare First, Second, and Third
Draft Plans

X X X X X X X X X X X X
Prepare Final Draft Plan
Prepare Final Plan
Planning Team Meetings
Planning Team Meeting #1 -
HMP Overview, Initial Hazard
Briefing, Community Outreach
X
Planning Team Meeting #2
HAZUS and Update Existing
Mitigation Action Items
X
Planning Team Meeting #3
Develop New Mitigation Action
Items
X
Planning Team Meeting #4
Input to First Draft Plan
X
Community Outreach
Provide Opportunities for
External Agencies and General
Public to Provide Input to the
Second Draft Plan
X
Formal Review, Adoption, and
Approval of Plan
Submit Third Draft Plan to Cal
OES
X
Work with Cal OES and FEMA
on DMA 2000-Mandated
Revisions to the Plan
X
Receive FEMA Approval
Pending Adoption
X
City Council Adopts the Final
Draft Plan
X
Submit Proof of Adoption to
FEMA
X
Incorporate FEMA Letter of
Approval and Adoption into
Final Plan
X
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Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A2a.

Q: Does the plan document an opportunity for neighboring communities, local, and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate development, as well as other interested parties to be involved in the planning process? (Requirement §201.6(b)(2))
A: See Secondary Stakeholder Involvement below.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A2b.

Q: Does the plan document an opportunity for neighboring communities, local, and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate development, as well as other interested parties to be involved in the planning process? (Requirement §201.6(b)(2))
A: See Secondary Stakeholder Involvement below.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A3
Q: Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the planning process during the drafting stage? (Requirement §201.6(b)(1))
A: See General Public and External Agency Input and Table below.

General Public and External Agency Input
In addition to the Planning Team, the secondary stakeholders also provided information, expertise, and other resources during plan writing phase. The secondary stakeholders included:
general public and external agencies (e.g. utilities, special districts, adjoining jurisdictions, etc.).

Following review and input by the Planning Team of the First Draft Plan, a Second Draft Plan incorporating any revisions was made available to the secondary stakeholders as identified above.

The Second Draft Plan was posted on the City’s website from February 7-21, 2020. The notice informing the general public of the Plan’s availability was distributed through City of Sierra Madre Website Landing Page, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Village View (City of Sierra Madre ENews Letter). See Attachments for screenshots of the various postings. External agencies were informed via email of the availability of the Plan on the City’s website. The email included contact information for the Planning Team Chair as well as active encouragement for contributing questions and suggestions during the plan writing phase of the planning process. The distribution list and sample email follow:

Table: General Public and External Agency Distribution
Date
Informed
Agency, Name, Title Date & Information
Gathered
How Information was
Addressed

2.7.2020 LA County Fire Department – Forestry Division
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
J. Lopez, Assistant Chief
12605 Osborne St.

Pacoima, CA 91331-2129
N/A

2.7.2020 LA County Agricultural Commissioner, Weights & Measures
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
N/A
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Richard Lizuka, Chief Contact
12300 Lower Azusa Rd.

Arcadia, CA 91006-5872

2.7.2020 City of Pasadena
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
David Reyes, Administration Director
100 N. Garfield Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91101
N/A

2.7.2020 City of Monrovia
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
Craig Jimenez, Community Development Director
415 S. Ivy Ave.

Monrovia, CA 91016
N/A

2.7.2020 City of Arcadia
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
Jason Kruckeberg, Development Services Director
240 W. Huntington Dr.

Arcadia, CA 91066
N/A

2.7.2020 Area D Office of Disaster Management
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
Diana Manzano-Garcia, Area D Coordinator
500 W. Bonita Ave., Suite #5
San Dimas, CA 91773
N/A

2.7.2020 Southern California Gas Company
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
William Vanettes, Field Planning Associate
950 N. Todd Ave.

Azusa, CA 91702
N/A

2.7.2020 Southern California Edison
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
Maggie Bass, Electrical Planner
1440 S. California Blvd.

Monrovia, CA 91016
N/A

2.7.2020 Pasadena Unified School District
ATTN: Hazard Mitigation Planning
Dr. Brian McDonald, Superintendent
351 S. Hudson Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91109
N/A
Local community group members and external agencies listed below were invited via email and provided with an electronic link to the City’s website. Following is a sample of the emails distributed along with the invitation for comments, questions, and input:

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Figure: Email Invitation to External Agencies
No input was gathered from the secondary stakeholders.

Following receipt of FEMA’s “Approval Pending Adoption” and in advance of the City Council public meeting, the general public (via public noticing) and external agencies (via email) were informed of the web posting of the Final Draft Plan and encouraged to attend the public meeting.

Gathered comments on the Plan during the posting period were noted in the City Council Staff Report and added to the Final Plan.

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Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C1a.

Q: Does the plan document each jurisdiction’s existing authorities, policies, programs and resources? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3))
A: See Capability Assessment – Existing Processes and Programs below.

Capability Assessment – Existing Processes and Programs The City will incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of daily operations. This will be accomplished by the Planning Team working with their respective departments to integrate mitigation strategies into the planning documents and operational guidelines within the City. In addition to the Capability Assessment below, the Planning Team will strive to identify additional policies, programs, practices, and procedures that could be created or modified to address mitigation activities.

Table: Capability Assessment - Existing Processes and Program Resource
Type
Resource
Name
Ability to Support Mitigation
Personnel City Manager’s
Office
The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to enforce municipal laws, direct daily operations of the City, make recommendations to the Council, prepare and observe the municipal budget, appoint and supervise all City department heads and employees, and supervise the operation of all City departments. The City Manager is responsible for implementing policies adopted by the City Council, preparing and submitting the annual budget, and administering the day-to-day operations of the City.

Personnel Community
Services
The Community Services Department consists of four full-time employees. The Department is responsible for a variety of facilities, parks, events, services and programs ranging from traditional recreation programs to arts and seniors. The Department oversees the Community Recreation Center and Youth Activity Center, Sierra Madre Aquatic Center, Hart Park House Senior Center, and six parks as well as supports and coordinates the activities of the City's Community Services Commission, Senior Community Commission, and various committees.

Personnel Finance
Department
The Finance Department is responsible for administering the city-wide operating budget and plays a key role in every financial transaction. The Department provides city-wide fiscal oversight, accounting, analysis, debt management, investments, purchasing, result-based budgeting, cash handling, payroll, billing, collections and administrative services.

Personnel Fire Department The mission of the Sierra Madre Fire Department is to provide superior community service through the delivery of fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical and public education services. The Sierra Madre Fire Department proudly protects those residing, working and visiting the City of Sierra Madre from its central location in downtown. The Department services a primarily residential area of 3.2 square miles with a wildland/urban interface to more than 11,000 residents.

Personnel Human
Resources
Department
Human Resources is responsible for administering the City's human resources management system, including labor relations, benefits administration, and staff development, as well as providing personnel support services to all City departments. Responsibilities of the Division include recruitment, application review, and testing of all candidates for City employment. In addition, the Department oversees the administration of compensation and benefits for all Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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Resource
Type
Resource
Name
Ability to Support Mitigation
current employees, labor relations, contract negotiations and the maintenance of personnel records. Finally, Human Resources also coordinates all the risk management functions for the City including claims administration.

Personnel Library Services The Sierra Madre Public Library is a community library dedicated to providing equal access to information services and programs reflecting diverse points of view, always endeavoring to be responsive to changing needs of the community, to preserving its history, and to meeting the challenges of the future. The library provides a welcoming environment, quality materials and technologies, and professional, dedicated staff.

Personnel Planning and
Community
Preservation
The Planning & Community Preservation Department is comprised of the Planning, Zoning, Building & Safety, and Code Enforcement Divisions.

Planning and Zoning divisions are responsible for regulating the type, scale, and land use that may be established at a given location. Building and Safety division is responsible for structural and life safety concerns in the construction, demolition or alteration of buildings. Code Enforcement Division conducts investigations to abate code violations and public nuisance abatement.

Personnel Police For nearly 100 years, the men and women of the Sierra Madre Police Department have been committed to ensuring a safe environment for those who live, visit and work in Sierra Madre. The Sierra Madre Police Department has 20 full-time members including the Chief of Police, a Lieutenant, four sergeants, two corporals, nine officers (including detective & traffic), and four dispatchers. The Department also has several part-time employees and volunteers who contribute to maintaining a safe community.

Personnel Public Works The Public Works Department and Utilities Department operate and maintain infrastructure for critical services to the City’s residents and visitors. Services include providing potable water to its customers; maintaining the City’s sewer system; safe streets and sidewalks; the City’s urban forest; and City facilities.

The Public Works Department also serves as liaison to the power and gas providers.

Personnel Water The City's water quality and supply is maintained by the Water Division, a department within the Sierra Madre Public Works. By providing consistently high-quality service to the residents of Sierra Madre, the City ensures a safe and reliable method of water delivery for all users. The Water Division has two sources by which they pump, treat, and distribute water. One source of the water supply is derived from four wells drawing from the East Raymond Basin aquifer.

The second source is derived from two natural spring tunnels located in the foothills.

Plans General Plan The City of Sierra Madre General Plan is a long-range policy document which lays out the framework for all future growth and development within the City. The General Plan is the blueprint that sets the basis for future policy decisions, in that it organizes the desires of the Sierra Madre community with respect to the physical, cultural, economic, and environmental character of the City. Most importantly, the Sierra Madre General Plan is a community-based document that reflects the community values and character as expressed in its goals and policies, while also serving as a technical document which provides information about the City. The General Plan shall be used as a guide by the City’s decision makers to achieve the community’s vision and preserve the history, character and shared values of the community for future generations.

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Resource
Type
Resource
Name
Ability to Support Mitigation
The General Plan is intended to be both a long‐term and a dynamic document that must be periodically updated to respond to changing community needs.

Unlike the housing element, which is required by State law to be updated every five years, a General Plan does not expire and is not required to have a specific time frame. The City recently updated its 1996 General Plan; updating the General Plan is done to ensure that the plan is a reflection of the community’s values and goals. The update process also allows the City to reflect on challenges of the past years and use these experiences to shape new policy.

On July 14, 2015, the City Council adopted the Sierra Madre General Plan (2015) and certified the General Plan Environmental Impact Report pursuant to Resolutions 15-43 and 15-44.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A4
Q: Does the Plan describe the review and incorporation of existing plans, studies, reports, and technical information? (Requirement §201.6(b)(3))
A: See Use of Existing Data below.

Use of Existing Data
The Planning Team gathered and reviewed existing data and plans during plan writing and specifically noted as “sources”. Numerous electronic and hard copy documents were used to support the planning process:

City of Sierra Madre General Plan and Elements
www.cityofsierramadre.com
Applicable Incorporation: Community Profile, City-Specific Hazard Analysis County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (2014) www.lacoa.org
Applicable Incorporation: Information about hazards in the County contributed to the hazard-specific sections in the City’s Mitigation Plan.

California State Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018)
www.caloes.ca.gov
Applicable Incorporation: Used to identify hazards posing greatest hazard to State.

HAZUS Maps and Reports
Created by Emergency Planning Consultants
Applicable Incorporation: Numerous HAZUS results have been included for earthquake scenarios to determine specific risk to City of Sierra Madre.

California Department of Finance
www.dof.ca.gov/
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FEMA “How To” Mitigation Series (386-1 to 386-9)
www.fema.gov/media
Applicable Incorporation: Mitigation Measures Categories and 4-Step Planning Process are quoted in the Executive Summary.

National Flood Insurance Program
www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program
Applicable Incorporation: Used to confirm there are no repetitive loss properties within the City Local Flood Insurance Rate Maps
www.msc.fema.gov
Applicable Incorporation: Provided by FEMA and included in Flood Hazard section.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) www.fire.ca.gov
Applicable Incorporation: Wildland fire hazard mapping
California Department of Conservation
www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs
Applicable Incorporation: Seismic hazards mapping
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
www.usgs.gov
Applicable Incorporation: Earthquake records and statistics Q&A | ELEMENT E: PLAN ADOPTION | E1
Q: Does the Plan include documentation that the plan has been formally adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction requesting approval? (Requirement §201.6(c)(5)) A: See Plan Adoption Process below.

Plan Adoption Process
Adoption of the plan by the local governing body demonstrates the City’s commitment to meeting mitigation goals and objectives. Governing body approval legitimizes the plan and authorizes responsible agencies to execute their responsibilities.

The City Council must adopt the Mitigation Plan before the Plan can be approved by FEMA.

In preparation for the public meeting with the City Council, the Planning Team prepared a Staff Report including an overview of the Planning Process, Risk Assessment, Mitigation Goals, and Mitigation Actions. The staff presentation concluded with a summary of the input received during the public review of the document in advance of the City Council meeting. The meeting participants were encouraged to present their views and make suggestions on possible mitigation actions.

The City Council heard the item on September 8, 2020. The City Council voted unanimously to adopt the updated Mitigation Plan. The Resolution of adoption by the City Council is in the Appendix.

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Plan Approval
FEMA approved the Plan on September 10, 2020. A copy of the FEMA Letter of Approval is in the Appendix.

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Part II: RISK ASSESSMENT
Community Profile
Geography and the Environment
According to the City of Sierra Madre General
Plan (2015), the City is one of 29 cities in the
San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles
County. The City encompasses approximately

3.2 square miles with a population of 10,917
people. It is located approximately 17 miles
northeast of downtown Los Angeles at the base
of the San Gabriel Mountains, as shown in
Figure 1-1, Regional Location. The City is
bounded by the cities of Arcadia to the east and
south, Pasadena to the west, and the Angeles
National Forest to the north.

Climate
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sierra Madre has warm, dry summers, and cool, wet winters (Mediterranean climate type). Annual precipitation is just under 18 inches, mostly falling between November and March. In fall months, a Southern California phenomenon called the Santa Ana winds can bring daytime temperatures into the 80’s year-round, and keep overnight lows above 60, even in winter. Winter, however, mostly consist of cool, rainy days followed by warm sunny ones. Frosts are not very common, with snow only being recorded 3 times. By May, Pacific storms no longer visit the region. In May and June, hot desert temperatures combined with cool ocean waters bring in low hanging clouds each morning called the Marine Layer. They dissipate by noon. These clouds make June the cloudiest month for Sierra Madre, even though it only receives an average .21" of rain in June. From July through October, hot temperatures grip the region, with September being the hottest month, unlike the rest of the nation. During this period, it rarely rains.

Population and Demographics
The 2010 United States Census reported that Sierra Madre had a population of 10,917. The population density was 3,692.0 people per square mile (1,425.5/km²). The racial makeup of Sierra Madre was 8,967 (82.1%) White (72.3% Non-Hispanic White), 201 (1.8%) African American, 44 (0.4%) Native American, 835 (7.6%) Asian, 9 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 390 (3.6%) from other races, and 471 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,628 persons (14.9%).

The Census reported that 10,916 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 1 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 4,837 households, out of which 1,205 (24.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,291 (47.4%) were opposite sex married couples living together, 442 (9.1%) had a Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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female householder with no husband present, 139 (2.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 217 (4.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 54 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,596 households (33.0%) were made up of individuals and 588 (12.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26. There were 2,872 families (59.4% of all households); the average family size was

2.89. The population was spread out with 2,095 people (19.2%) under the age of 18, 539 people (4.9%) aged 18 to 24, 2,524 people (23.1%) aged 25 to 44, 3,864 people (35.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,895 people (17.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were

86.3 males.

There were 5,113 housing units at an average density of 1,729.1 per square mile (667.6/km²), of which 2,988 (61.8%) were owner-occupied, and 1,849 (38.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.0%. 7,390 people (67.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,526 people (32.3%) lived in rental housing units.

During 2009–2013, Sierra Madre had a median household income of $88,837, with 8.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

According to the American Community Survey (2017), the demographic makeup of the City is as follows:

Table: City of Sierra Madre Demographics
(Source: American Community Survey 2017)
Racial/Ethnic Group 2010 2016 Change Change %
White 8,967 8,843 (124) -1%
Black 201 152 (49) -24%
American Indian or
Alaska Native
44 33 (11) -25%
Asian or Pacific
Islander
844 1,230 386 46%
Other 390 253 (137) -35%
Total 10,917 11,061 144 1%
Hispanic 1,628 1,797 169 10%
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Housing and Community Development
Table: City of Sierra Madre - Housing
(Source: American Community Survey 2017)
2017 Number Percent %
Housing Type:
1-unit, detached 3,220 66.5%
1-unit, attached 281 5.8%
2-4 Units 434 9.0%
5+ Units 906 18.7%
Mobile homes/Other 0 0.0%
Housing Statistics:

Total Occupied Housing Units 4,441 100%
Owner-Occupied Housing 2,683 60.4%
Renter-Occupied 1,758 39.6 %
Average Household Size: 2.42 persons
Median Home Price: $889,300
Employment and Industry
According to the City of Sierra Madre General Plan 2015, the most recent data states that approximately 1,973 persons were employed in the City of Sierra Madre in 2013, compared to 3,520 in 2007. Services employment was the largest employment sector in the City, comprising 77 percent of all employment in Sierra Madre. Retail/wholesale 7 percent), manufacturing (3 percent), and government jobs (4 percent) comprised a total of 14 percent of City employment.

Construction and other jobs contributed the remaining 9 percent of City employment. (Southern California Association of Governments, 2015 Local Profile of the City of Sierra Madre Report May 2015).

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Table: City of Sierra Madre - Industry
(Source: American Community Survey, 2017)
Industry
2017
Number Percent %
Total 5,544 100%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 5 0.1% Construction 228

4.1%
Manufacturing 307 5.5%
Wholesale Trade 147 2.7%
Retail Trade 410 7.4%
Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 259 4.7%
Information 274 4.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental
and leasing
633

11.4%
Professional, scientific, and management, and
administrative and waste management services
895

16.1%
Educational services, and health care and social
assistance
1,524

27.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and
accommodation and food services
431

7.8%
Other services, except public administration 238 4.3%
Public administration 193 3.5%
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Table: City of Sierra Madre - Occupation
(Source: American Community Survey, 2017)
Occupation
2017
Number Percent
Civilian employed population (16 years and over) 5,544 65.6% Management, business, science, and arts
occupations
3,277 59.1%
Service occupations 447 8.1%
Sales and office occupations 1,376 24.8%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance
occupations
251 4.5%
Production, transportation, and material moving 193 3.5% Transportation and Commuting Patterns
According to the Circulation Element of Sierra Madre
General Plan (2015), the San Gabriel Valley features
a grid-patterned freeway system connecting all of the
cities to the rest of southern California, as shown in the Regional Circulation System. The east-west freeways,
listed from north to south, are Interstate 210 (I-210), I10, and State Route 60 (SR-60). The north-south freeways, listed from west to east, are SR-110, I-605,
and SR-57. Given this evenly distributed pattern of
coverage, freeway accessibility is high for most
communities in the valley. For the City of Sierra
Madre, the main connecting link to this system is I-210.

I-210 is an east-west travelling freeway servicing the San Gabriel Valley. The western terminus lies at the interchange with I-5 in the San Fernando Valley, and the eastern terminus lies in San Bernardino County at the interchange with I-10. This freeway is a major regional route connecting the foothill communities to the coast and Inland Empire. The roadway features 6-8 lanes including High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and has a posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour (mph) throughout the valley. I-210 runs through the City of Arcadia, one half-mile to the south of the Sierra Madre border, providing access primarily via interchanges at Santa Anita Avenue, Baldwin Avenue, and Michillinda Avenue, all of which enter the City at some point in their alignment. I210 is the gateway connector to the regional freeway network for the residents of Sierra Madre and is therefore of key importance to the City.

Several rail systems operate within the San Gabriel Valley, ranging from light rail to freight rail.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) operates the Gold Line light rail train connecting the northern valley to Downtown Los Angeles. The Metrolink commuter rail system is jointly operated by several regional transit agencies across four counties, and services both the northern and southern valley regions through two lines that connect to Downtown Los Angeles to the west, and the Inland Empire to the east. Amtrak operates interregional trains throughout Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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southern California, with a single station in the southern valley at the City of Pomona. For the City of Sierra Madre, the connecting link to this system would be the Metro Gold Line.

There are no regional transportation facilities located within the City boundaries of Sierra Madre.

The City is served by Interstate 210 Foothill Freeway located approximately one‐half mile south of the City. This is controlled by the State of California Department of Transportation. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) maintains two bus lines in town as well as nearby light rail service (the Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Station is approximately two miles from the center of town and the Arcadia Gold Line Station, completed in 2015, is approximately 2.6 miles from downtown Sierra Madre.)). Major streets which are operated by the City include Michillinda Avenue, Santa Anita Avenue, Grandview Avenue, Sierra Madre Boulevard, and Orange Grove Avenue. The circulation system in the City of Sierra Madre includes a network of surface streets which serve two distinct and equally important functions:
access to adjacent properties, and movement of persons and goods into and out of the City. The design and operation of each street depends upon the importance placed on each of these functions. A classification system is used to identify the function of each street in the City. This system is important because it provides a logical framework for the design and operation of the street system. The functional classification system allows the residents and elected officials to identify preferred characteristics of each street.

According to Sierra Madre General Plan (2015), there are currently two forms of transit in operation within the City: fixed‐route transit and paratransit. Within the City, there are two entities operating transit routes: Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) and the
City of Sierra Madre. This includes Metro Line
487, Metro Line 268, and City of Sierra Madre
Gateway Coach. The paratransit operation the
City provides full demand‐responsive
transportation service through the Dial‐A‐Ride
program. Dial‐A‐Ride provide same day, curb‐
to‐curb transit to anyone who is a city resident,
and is either 62 years of age or older, or disabled
in a manner that makes use of regular transit
unduly difficult. Any qualifying users must
submit an application to the City before using the
service. The service will typically not travel to
destinations more than two miles outside of City limits. The relatively small size of the City makes this type of paratransit possible. The Dial‐A‐Ride service operates Monday through Friday during the day.

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Map: Roadway Classifications
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Risk Assessment
What is a Risk Assessment?
Conducting a risk assessment can provide information regarding: the location of hazards; the value of existing land and property in hazard locations; and an analysis of risk to life, property, and the environment that may result from natural hazard events. Specifically, the five levels of a risk assessment are as follows:

1. Hazard Identification

2. Profiling Hazard Events

3. Vulnerability Assessment/Inventory of Existing Assets

4. Risk Analysis

5. Assessing Vulnerability/Analyzing Development Trends Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.

Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Hazard Identification below.
1) Hazard Identification
This section is the description of the geographic extent, potential intensity, and the probability of occurrence of a given hazard. Maps are used in this plan to display hazard identification data.

The City of Sierra Madre utilized the categorization of hazards as identified in California’s State Hazard Mitigation Plan, including: Earthquakes, Floods, Levee Failures, Wildfires, Landslides and Earth Movements, Tsunami, Climate-related hazards, Volcanoes, and Other Hazards (including Drought).

Next, the Planning Team reviewed existing documents to determine which of these hazards posed the most significant threat to the City. In other words, which hazard would likely result in a local declaration of emergency.

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The geographic extent of each of the identified hazards was identified by the Planning Team utilizing maps and data contained in the City’s General. In addition, numerous internet resources and the County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan served as valuable resources.

Utilizing the Calculated Priority Risk Index (CPRI) ranking technique, the Planning Team concluded the following hazards posed a significant threat against the City:

Earthquake | Wildfire | Landslide | Flood | Windstorm | Utility The hazard ranking system is described in Table: Calculated Priority Risk Index, while the actual ranking is shown in Table: Calculated Priority Risk Index Ranking for City of Sierra Madre.

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Table: Calculated Priority Risk Index
(Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency)
CPRI
Category
Degree of Risk Assigned
Weighting
Factor
Level ID Description Index
Value
Probability
Unlikely
Extremely rare with no documented history of occurrences or events.

Annual probability of less than 1 in 1,000 years.
1 45%
Possibly
Rare occurrences.

Annual probability of between 1 in 100 years and 1 in 1,000 years. 2 Likely
Occasional occurrences with at least 2 or more documented historic events.

Annual probability of between 1 in 10 years and 1 in 100 years. 3 Highly Likely
Frequent events with a well-documented history of occurrence.

Annual probability of greater than 1 every year.
4 Magnitude
/
Severity
Negligible
Negligible property damages (less than 5% of critical and non-critical facilities and infrastructure. Injuries or illnesses are treatable with first aid and there are no deaths.

Negligible loss of quality of life. Shut down of critical public facilities for less than 24 hours.
1 30%
Limited
Slight property damage (greater than 5% and less than 25% of critical and non-critical facilities and infrastructure). Injuries or illnesses do not result in permanent disability, and there are no deaths. Moderate loss of quality of life. Shut down of critical public facilities for more than 1 day and less than 1 week.
2 Critical
Moderate property damage (greater than 25% and less than 50% of critical and non-critical facilities and infrastructure). Injuries or illnesses result in permanent disability and at least 1 death. Shut down of critical public facilities for more than 1 week and less than 1 month.
3 Catastrophic
Severe property damage (greater than 50% of critical and non-critical facilities and infrastructure). Injuries and illnesses result in permanent disability and multiple deaths.

Shut down of critical public facilities for more than 1 month. 4 Warning
Time
> 24 hours Population will receive greater than 24 hours of warning. 1 15%
12–24 hours Population will receive between 12-24 hours of warning. 2 6-12 hours Population will receive between 6-12 hours of warning. 3 < 6 hours Population will receive less than 6 hours of warning. 4 Duration
< 6 hours Disaster event will last less than 6 hours 1
10%
< 24 hours Disaster event will last less than 6-24 hours 2 < 1 week Disaster event will last between 24 hours and 1 week. 3 > 1 week Disaster event will last more than 1 week 4
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Table: Calculated Priority Risk Index Ranking for City of Sierra Madre Hazard
ProbabilityWeighted 45% (x.45)Magnitude SeverityWeighted 30% (x.3)Warning TimeWeighted 15% (x.15)DurationWeighted 10% (x.1) Total CPRI
Earthquake – San Andreas M7.8 3 1.35 3 0.9 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.95 Windstorm 4 1.8 2 0.6 2 0.3 1 0.1 2.80
Wildfire 3 1.35 2 0.6 3 0.45 2 0.2 2.60
Earthquake – Sierra Madre M7.2 2 0.9 3 0.9 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.50 Earthquake – Raymond M6.8 2 0.9 3 0.9 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.50
Earthquake – Clamshell-Sawpit M6.7 2 0.9 2 0.6 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.20 Landslide 2 0.9 2 0.6 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.20
Flood 2 0.9 2 0.6 2 0.3 2 0.2 2.00
Utility 2 0.9 2 0.6 2 0.3 2 0.2 2.00
2) Profiling Hazard Events
This process describes the causes and characteristics of each hazard and what part of the City's facilities, infrastructure, and environment may be vulnerable to each specific hazard. A profile of each hazard discussed in this plan is provided in the City-Specific Hazard Analysis. Table:

Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability for City of Sierra Madre indicates a generalized perspective of the community’s vulnerability of the various hazards according to extent (or degree), location, and probability.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1b.

Q: Does the plan provide rationale for the omission of any natural hazards that are commonly recognized to affect the jurisdiction(s) in the planning area? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i)) A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability for City of Sierra Madre below.

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Q: Does the plan include a description of the location for all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability for City of Sierra Madre below.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1d.

Q: Does the plan include a description of the extent for all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability for City of Sierra Madre below.

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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability for City of Sierra Madre below.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2b.

Q: Does the plan include information on the probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability for City of Sierra Madre below.

Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability for City of Sierra Madre Hazard
Location (Where) Extent
(How Big an Event)
Probability
(Frequency of an
Event of Disaster
Proportions) *
Most Recent
Occurrence
Earthquake Entire Project Area The Southern California
Earthquake Center
(SCEC) in 2007
concluded that there is a

99.7 % probability that an
earthquake of M6.7 or
greater will hit California
within 30 years.
1 Likely 1991 - Sierra Madre
M5.8
Wildfire From Highland Avenue
North
Moderate, High and Very
High Fire Hazard Zones
Likely April and May 2008,
over 500 acres
burned
Landslide Northwest, North, and
Northeastern areas
Earthquake-induced and
rain-induced landslide
events could impact
dozens of structures.

Possible 2008-2009 Burn area
above Sierra Madre
and Arcadia
Flood Eastern, Northwest,
North, and
Northeastern portions
of the project area
Urban flooding from
severe weather.

Possible 2008-2009 Burn area
above Sierra Madre
and Arcadia; 1994 –
Baily Canyon Flash
Flood and Mudslide
Windstorm Entire Project Area 50 miles per hour or
greater.

Likely December 2011 –
Structure damage
and power outages
Utility Entire Project Area Broad range of extent
based on the scope and
scale of the utility event.

Possible December 2011 –
Structure damage
and power outages
* Probability is defined as: Unlikely = 1:1,000 years, Possibly = 1:100-1:1,000 years, Likely = 1:10-1:100 years, Highly Likely = 1:1 year
1 Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast
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3) Vulnerability Assessment/Inventory of Existing Assets A Vulnerability Assessment in its simplest form is a simultaneous look at the geographical location of hazards and an inventory of the underlying land uses (populations, structures, etc.). Facilities that provide critical and essential services following a major emergency are of particular concern because these locations house staff and equipment necessary to provide important public safety, emergency response, and/or disaster recovery functions.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.

Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems, populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Critical Facilities below.

Critical Facilities
FEMA separates critical buildings and facilities into the five categories shown below based on their loss potential. All of the following elements are considered critical facilities:

Essential Facilities are essential to the health and welfare of the whole population and are especially important following hazard events. Essential facilities include hospitals and other medical facilities, police and fire stations, emergency operations centers and evacuation shelters, and schools.

Transportation Systems include airways – airports, heliports; highways – bridges, tunnels, roadbeds, overpasses, transfer centers; railways – trackage, tunnels, bridges, rail yards, depots; and waterways – canals, locks, seaports, ferries, harbors, drydocks, piers.

Lifeline Utility Systems such as potable water, wastewater, oil, natural gas, electric power and communication systems.

High Potential Loss Facilities are facilities that would have a high loss associated with them, such as nuclear power plants, dams, and military installations.

Hazardous Material Facilities include facilities housing industrial/hazardous materials, such as corrosives, explosives, flammable materials, radioactive materials, and toxins.

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Table: Impacts to Critical Facilities illustrates the hazards with potential to impact critical facilities owned by or providing services to the City of Sierra Madre.

Table: Impacts to Critical Facilities
Name of Facility
EarthquakeWildfireLandslideFloodWindstormUtility
Alverno Heights Academy School
200 N. Michillinda Avenue

X X X X X
Bethany Christian School
93 N. Baldwin Avenue

X X X X X
Grove Reservoirs
(address protected)
X X
Mira Monte Reservoirs
(address protected)
X X
MWD Water Connection
(address protected)
X X X
Sierra Madre City Hall (includes EOC)
232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

X X X X X X
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School
701 E. Sierra Madre Boulevard

X X X X X
Sierra Madre Community Recreation Center
611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

X X X X X X
Sierra Madre Dam
(address protected)

X X X X
Sierra Madre Elementary School
141 W. Highland Avenue

X X X X X
Sierra Madre Middle School
160 N. Canon Avenue

X X X X X
Sierra Madre Fire Department
242 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

X X X X X X
Sierra Madre Maintenance Yards (Utility
Department)
621 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

X X X X X X
Sierra Madre Police Department
242 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

X X X X X X
Sierra Madre Public Library
440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

X X X X X X
Sierra Madre Hart Park House Senior Center
and Memorial Park
222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

X X X
Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Facility
(address protected)
X X X
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Name of Facility
EarthquakeWildfireLandslideFloodWindstormUtility
Sierra Vista Apartments
70 Esperanza Avenue

X X X X X
Sierra Vista Park
611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

X X X X X X
Southern California Edison Sierra Madre
Substation
(address protected)
X X X
St. Ritas School
322 N. Baldwin Avenue

X X X X X
Telecom Sierra Madre Substation
(address protected)
X X X
The British Home in California
647 Manzanita Avenue

X X X X X
The Gooden School
192 N. Baldwin Avenue

X X X X X
The Kensington Sierra Madre
245 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard

X X X X X
4) Risk Analysis
Estimating potential losses involves assessing the damage, injuries, and financial costs likely to be sustained in a geographic area over a given period of time. This level of analysis involves using mathematical models. The two measurable components of risk analysis are magnitude of the harm that may result and the likelihood of the harm occurring. Describing vulnerability in terms of dollar losses provides the community and the state with a common framework in which to measure the effects of hazards on assets. For each hazard where data was available, quantitative estimates for potential losses have been included in the hazard assessment. Data was not available to make vulnerability determinations in terms of dollar losses for all of the identified hazards. The Mitigation Actions Matrix includes an action item to conduct such an assessment in the future.
5) Assessing Vulnerability/ Analyzing Development Trends This step provides a general description of City facilities and contents in relation to the identified hazards so that mitigation options can be considered in land use planning and future land use decisions. This Mitigation Plan provides comprehensive description of the character of the City of Sierra Madre in the Community Profile Section. This description includes the geography and environment, population and demographics, land use and development, housing and community development, employment and industry, and transportation and commuting patterns. Analyzing these components of the City of Sierra Madre can help in identifying potential problem areas and can serve as a guide for incorporating the goals and ideas contained in this mitigation plan into other community development plans.

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Hazard assessments are subject to the availability of hazard-specific data. Gathering data for a hazard assessment requires a commitment of resources on the part of participating organizations and agencies. Each hazard-specific section of the plan includes a section on hazard identification using data and information from City, County, state, or federal sources.

Regardless of the data available for hazard assessments, there are numerous strategies the City can take to reduce risk. These strategies are described in the action items detailed in the Mitigation Actions Matrix in the Mitigation Strategies Section. Mitigation strategies can further reduce disruption to critical services, reduce the risk to human life, and alleviate damage to personal and public property and infrastructure.

Land and Development
The City of Sierra Madre General Plan provides the framework for the growth and development of the City. This Plan is one of the City's most important tools in addressing environmental challenges including transportation and air quality; growth management; conservation of natural resources; clean water and open spaces.

According to the City’s General Plan (2015), the City is designated into four major land use categories: (1) residential, (2) institutions, (3) commercial, and (4) manufacturing. Many residential neighborhoods in Sierra Madre are fully developed and not expected to experience any significant new development or “recycling” (e.g. where an existing structure is removed and a new structure is built in its place).

Table: Existing Land Use in the City of Sierra Madre
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.

Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Impacts to Types of Land Uses below.

Impacts to Types of Land Uses
According to the City of Sierra Madre General Plan (2015), the chart below identifies existing land uses in the City. Residential uses occupy nearly 52 percent of the total land area in the City boundaries, as illustrated in the existing land use distribution chart below. Other land uses include commercial, light industrial, mixed use, institutional, civic uses, public schools, and parks. Open space is the most prominent nonresidential land use and occupies 28 percent of the City’s land.

Table: Impacts to Existing and Future Land Uses in the City of Sierra Madre (Source: EPC Analysis Based on City of Sierra Madre General Plan, 2015) Category of Land Use
Designation
EarthquakeWildfireLandslideFloodWindstormUtility
Single Family Residential X X X X X X
Multi-Family Residential X X X X X X
Mixed Use Residential and
Commercial

X X X X X X
Commercial X X X X
Light Industrial X X X X
Institutional X X X X X
Public Facilities and Civic
Facilities

X X X X X X
Public School X X X X
Public Park X X X X X X
Open Space X X X X X X
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Q&A | ELEMENT D: MITIGATION STRATEGY | D1
Q: Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3)) A: See Changes in Development below
Changes in Development
Physical Development
Since the adoption of the 2008 Hazard Mitigation Plan, the infrastructure for a 29 lot subdivision (Stonegate) has been developed with applications for custom homes in various phases of planning entitlements. This subdivision is located within the identified hazard prone areas that include potential earthquake, wildfire, landslide, windstorm and utility hazards.

Policy Improvements
Since the adoption of the 2008 Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City as adopted and codified new development standards and zoning requirements that impose regulations for development within the High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Regulations restrict use of combustible building materials, requiring heavy timber construction techniques, fire resistant exterior cladding, i.e. fiber cement board exterior siding, and restrictions on highly flammable plant materials.

Also, the following residential zoning standards have been updated and are inclusive of the above restrictions:

R-C Residential Canyon Zone – Codified March 22, 2011
HMZ – Hillside Management Zone – June 23, 2009
R-1 Single Family Residential Zone – July 11, 2017
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Earthquake Hazards
Previous Occurrences of Earthquakes in the City of Sierra Madre Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Earthquakes in the City of Sierra Madre below.

According to the City of Sierra Madre General Plan (2015), the most significant earthquake in the City of Sierra Madre was the Sierra Madre Earthquake. At 7:43 a.m. on June 28, 1991 this 5.8 earthquake struck. The epicenter (Sierra Madre fault) was 7.5 miles northeast of Sierra Madre and damage totaled $12.5 million. There were 18 personal injuries, but no injuries to hikers; 403 structures damaged; 2 businesses uninhabitable; 22 homes condemned (many in west Sierra Madre Sunnyside and Lima Streets), and 3 religious institutions remained unoccupied; other problems included 36 toppled chimneys; 2 damaged church bell towers, 17 natural gas leaks, 6 water leaks, 4 hazardous materials leaks. The fire department received 150 calls. Sierra Madre School served as an emergency shelter. Other nearby communities that were affected were the cities of Arcadia, Azusa, Irwindale, Monrovia, Pasadena and Rosemead. This was the most recent major rupture of the Sierra Madre fault.

Previous Occurrences of Earthquakes in Los Angeles County Southern California has a history of powerful and relatively frequent earthquakes, dating back to the powerful magnitude 8.0+ 1857 San Andreas Earthquake which did substantial damage to the relatively few buildings that existed at the time.

Paleoseismological research indicates that large magnitude (M8.0+) earthquakes occur on the San Andreas Fault at intervals between 45 and 332 years with an average interval of 140 years.

Other lesser faults have also caused very damaging earthquakes since 1857. Notable earthquakes include the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake, the 1987 Whittier Earthquake and the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

Scientists have stated that such devastating shaking should be considered the norm near any large thrust earthquake. Recent reports from scientists of the U.S. Geological Survey and the Southern California Earthquake Center say that the Los Angeles Area could expect one earthquake every year of magnitude 5.0 or more for the foreseeable future.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.

Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.

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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.

Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems, populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Local Conditions
According to the City’s General Plan 2015, Southern California has many earthquakes because it straddles the boundary between the North American and Pacific plates, and fault rupture often results from their motion. Along most of California, the Pacific plate is moving northwesterly (relative to the North American plate) at approximately 50 millimeters/year. Therefore, the faults associated with the plate movement have a northwest trend and are characterized as strike-slip faults. On average, strike-slip faults are near vertical breaks in the rock. When a strike-slip fault ruptures, the rocks on either side of the fault slide horizontally past each other. The State of California, under the guidelines of the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, classifies faults according to the following criteria:
• Active. Faults showing proven displacement of the ground surface within about the last 11,000 years (Holocene age) that are thought capable of producing earthquakes.
• Potentially Active. Faults showing evidence of movement within the last 1.6 million years, but that have not been shown conclusively whether or not they have moved in the last 11,000 years. • Not Active. Faults that have conclusively not moved in the last 11,000 years.

No areas of the City are within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. However, there are many active and potentially active faults within or in the vicinity of the City, including the Sierra Madre Fault, Clamshell-Sawpit Fault, and Raymond Fault.

Earthquakes that could affect the City would most likely originate from the San Andreas (M7.8), Sierra Madre (M7.2), Raymond (M6.8), and Clamshell-Sawpit (M6.7) Faults. These faults are close enough in proximity or expected to generate strong enough shaking that could significantly affect the City.

Another active fault in proximity to the City is the Raymond Fault located approximately 1.5 miles to the south. The Raymond Fault is designated by the California Geologic Survey as an AlquistPriolo Special Study Fault Zone.

Although the Sierra Madre, Clamshell-Sawpit and Raymond Faults are the primary faults that pose a hazard to the City, earthquakes occurring on other regional faults could also cause considerable damage. Other notable faults in the region include the San Andreas, NewportInglewood, Palos Verdes, Whittier and Malibu Coast Faults, all of which are considered to be active. An earthquake along any of these faults would represent a hazard in the region, potentially causing many deaths and injuries, along with extensive property damage.

Earthquakes are caused by the violent and abrupt release of strain built up along faults. When a fault ruptures, energy spreads in the form of seismic waves. Hazards associated with seismic waves include ground rupture, ground shaking, land sliding, flooding, liquefaction, tsunamis, and Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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seiches. The potential seismically induced hazards that Sierra Madre may face include ground rupture and shaking, landslides, and liquefaction.

San Andreas Fault Zone
This fault zone extends from the Gulf of California northward to the Cape Mendocino area where it continues northward along the ocean floor. The total length of the San Andreas Fault Zone is approximately 750 miles. The activity of the fault has been recorded during historic events, including the 1906 (M8.0) event in San Francisco and the 1857 (M7.9) event between Cholame and San Bernardino, where at least 250 miles of surface rupture occurred. These seismic events are among the most significant earthquakes in California history. Geologic evidence suggests that the San Andreas Fault has a 50 percent chance of producing a magnitude 7.5 to 8.5 quake (comparable to the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906) within the next 30 years.

Sierra Madre Fault Zone
The Sierra Madre Fault Zone passes through the northern part of the City at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in a west-northwesterly direction. This fault zone is a series of moderate angle, north-dipping, reverse faults (thrust faults). Movement along these frontal faults has resulted in the uplift of the San Gabriel Mountains. According to the Southern California Earthquake Data Center, rupture on the Sierra Madre fault zone (theoretically) could be limited to one segment at a time, it has recently been suggested that a large event on the San Andreas fault to the north (like that of 1857) could cause simultaneous rupture on reverse faults south of the San Gabriel Mountains – the Sierra Madre fault zone being a prime example of such. Whether this could rupture multiple Sierra Madre fault zone segments simultaneously is unknown. Seismic activity on the Sierra Madre Fault is expected to have a maximum magnitude of 7.2.

According to the City’s General Plan (2015), the Sierra Madre Fault Zone is the principal seismic hazard due not only to its potential for ground rupture, but also potential for seismic shaking. The consequences of strong seismic shaking are of greater significance over a far wider area than is ground rupture by active faulting. The Sierra Madre Fault Zone is the principal seismic hazard due not only to its potential for ground rupture, but also potential for seismic shaking. The consequences of strong seismic shaking are of greater significance over a far wider area than is ground rupture by active faulting.

Raymond Fault Zone
The Raymond Fault Zone is located approximately 1.5 miles south of Sierra Madre. It is designated as an Alquist-Priolo Special Study Fault Zone by the California Geologic Survey. This fault dips at about 75 degrees to the north. There is evidence that at least eight surface-rupturing events have occurred along this fault in the last 36,000 years.

According to the Southern California Earthquake Data Center, the exact nature of the slip along the Raymond fault has been a subject of debate for quite some time. The fault produces a very obvious south-facing scarp along much of its length, and this has made many favor reverse-slip as the predominant sense of fault motion. However, there are also places along this scarp where left-lateral stream offsets of several hundred meters can be seen. If the Raymond fault is indeed primarily a left-lateral fault, it could be responsible for transferring slip southward from the Sierra Madre fault zone to other fault systems.

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Clamshell-Sawpit Fault Zone
The Clamshell-Sawpit Fault, located approximately 1.5 miles east of Sierra Madre is an off-shoot branch of the Sierra Madre Fault and is considered a potentially active fault.

Map: Local Faults
(Source: City of Sierra Madre General Plan, 2015)
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.

Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Impact of Earthquakes in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Impact of Earthquakes in the City of Sierra Madre
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that earthquakes will continue to have potentially devastating economic impacts to certain areas of the City. Impacts that are not quantified, but can be anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life;
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage;
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure;
✓ Secondary health hazards e.g. mold and mildew;
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility; ✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community; ✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values; and ✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations would likely be needed.

Earthquake-Induced Landslides
Earthquake-induced landslides are secondary earthquake hazards that occur from ground shaking. They can destroy the roads, buildings, utilities, and other critical facilities necessary to respond and recover from an earthquake. Many communities in Southern California have a high likelihood of encountering such risks, especially in areas with steep slopes. Seismically induced landslides have the potential to occur in the foothill region north of Sierra Madre.

Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which the strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced by earthquake shaking or other events. Liquefaction occurs in saturated soils, which are soils in which the space between individual soil particles is completely filled with water. This water exerts a pressure on the soil particles that influences how tightly the particles themselves are pressed together. Prior to an earthquake, the water pressure is relatively low. However, earthquake shaking can cause the water pressure to increase to the point where the soil particles can readily move with respect to each other. Because liquefaction only occurs in saturated soil, its effects are most commonly observed in low lying areas. Typically, liquefaction is associated with shallow groundwater, which is less than 50 feet beneath the earth’s surface.

According to the Sierra Madre General Plan (2015), there is one are of the City vulnerable to liquefaction (see map below). Of these hazards, ground shaking presents the most significant risk in terms of potential structural damage and loss of life. Intensity of ground shaking and the resultant damages are determined by the magnitude of the earthquake, the distance from the epicenter, and characteristics of surface geology. Since seismologists started recording and measuring earthquakes, there have been tens of thousands of recorded earthquakes in southern California, most with a magnitude below three.

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Map: Liquefaction and Earthquake-Induced Landslide Areas (Source: Sierra Madre General Plan, 2015)
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HAZUS-MH
The maps in this section were generated using FEMA’s loss projection software “Hazards United States – Multi Hazard” (HAZUS-MH) program for earthquakes. Once the location and size of a hypothetical earthquake are identified, HAZUS-MH estimates the intensity of the ground shaking, the number of buildings damaged, the number of casualties, the amount of damage to transportation systems and utilities, the number of people displaced from their homes, and the estimated cost of repair and clean up. The supporting HAZUS reports are located in the Attachments.

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Map: HAZUS San Andreas Fault
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Map: HAZUS Raymond Fault
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Map: HAZUS Sierra Madre Fault
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Structures and Building Code
The built environment is susceptible to damage from earthquakes. Buildings that collapse can trap and bury people. Lives are at risk, and the cost to clean up the damages is great. According to the Hazard Mitigation Plan (2008), each earthquake is followed by revisions and improvements in the Building Codes. The 1933 Long Beach resulted in the Field Act, affecting school construction. The 1971 Sylmar earthquake brought another set of increased structural standards.

Similar re-evaluations occurred after the 1989 Loma Prieta and 1994 Northridge earthquakes. These code changes have resulted in stronger and more earthquake resistant structures. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act was passed in 1972 to mitigate the hazard of surface faulting to structures for human occupancy. This state law was a direct result of the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake, which was associated with extensive surface fault ruptures that damaged numerous homes, commercial buildings, and other structures. Surface rupture is the most easily avoided seismic hazard.

Implementation of earthquake mitigation policy most often takes place at the local government level. The City of Sierra Madre Building Official enforces building codes pertaining to earthquake hazards.

Additionally, the City has implemented basic building requirements that are above and beyond what the State demands for hazard mitigation. Newly constructed buildings in Sierra Madre that are built in an area subject to Earthquake-induced landslide or liquefaction are typically built with extra foundation support. Such support is found in the post-tension reinforced concrete foundation; this same technique is used by coastal cities to prevent home destruction during cases of liquefaction.

Generally, these codes seek to discourage development in areas that could be prone to flooding, landslide, wildfire and/or seismic hazards; and where development is permitted, that the applicable construction standards are met. Developers in hazard-prone areas may be required to retain a qualified professional engineer to evaluate level of risk on the site and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

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Flood Hazards
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Flood in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Previous Occurrences of Flooding in the City of Sierra Madre According to the Planning Team, the City of Sierra Madre was most recently affected by the flooding and mudslides from the burn area above Sierra Madre and Arcadia below Stonehouse Road. Mudflow destroyed public drainage, portions of Chantry Flats Road and damaged homes in Arcadia and Sierra Madre. There was an estimated $600,000 in damage, which is 13% of the City’s annual operating budget.

Previous Occurrences of Flooding in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County records reveal since 1861, the Los Angeles River has flooded 30 times, on average once every 6.1 years. But averages are deceiving, for the Los Angeles basin goes through periods of drought and then periods of above average rainfall. Between 1889 and 1891 the river flooded every year, from 1941 to 1945, the river flooded 5 times. Conversely, from 1896 to 1914, and again from 1944 to 1969, a period of 25 years, the river did not have serious floods.

Average annual precipitation in Los Angeles County ranges from 13 inches on the coast to approximately 40 inches on the highest point of the Peninsular Mountain Range that transects the County. Several factors determine the severity of floods, including rainfall intensity and duration. A large amount of rainfall over a short time span can result in flash flood conditions. A sudden thunderstorm or heavy rain, dam failure, or sudden spills can cause flash flooding. The National Weather Service’s definition of a flash flood is a flood occurring in a watershed where the time of travel of the peak of flow from one end of the watershed to the other is less than six hours.

The towering mountains that give the Los Angeles region its spectacular views also wring a great deal of rain out of the storm clouds that pass through. Because the mountains are so steep, the rainwater moves rapidly down the slopes and across the coastal plains on its way to the ocean.

Naturally, this rainfall moves rapidly downstream, often with severe consequences for anything in its path. In extreme cases, flood-generated debris flows will roar down a canyon at speeds near 40 miles per hour with a wall of mud, debris and water, tens of feet high. Flooding occurs when climate, geology, and hydrology combine to create conditions where water flows outside of its usual course.

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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.

Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.

Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems, populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Local Conditions
According to the General Plan (2015), the City of Sierra Madre is not located within a 100-year flood zone. This is confirmed on the NFIP Flood Insurance Rate Map Number 06037C1400F, effective September 26, 2008). The 2008 FIRM for Sierra Madre designates the majority of Sierra Madre as Flood Zone X, indicating that it is out of 100- and 500-year flood zones. However, two areas of the City, a small segment centered along the Little Santa Anita Creek channel and the northern portion of the City that comprises the foothills, are classified as Zone D, indicating an area in which flood hazards are undetermined, but possible. The foothill areas are at significant risk of both flooding and landslides, particularly after a brush fire. As fires remove the vegetation, which helps to retain soil structure in hillside areas, post-fire soils are often not able to absorb water effectively. Instead of infiltrating into the soil, rainfall collects and runs off the surface of hillsides, creating flood conditions. The canyon areas above the northern portion of the City are also particularly vulnerable. In the years immediately following a brush fire in the foothills, these areas can be hazardous to persons and property during a strong rainfall event.

According to the General Plan, the City of Sierra Madre’s topography is comprised of a naturally downgraded slope. It is bisected by the Los Angeles River, which is susceptible to flooding events; however, a flooding event from this source has never been documented in the history of Sierra Madre. Although Sierra Madre’s topography is comprised of a naturally downgraded slope the areas of Little Santa Anita Canyon and Bailey Canyon have tended to produce minor flooding events.

Dam Inundation Flood Hazards
According to the General Plan (2015), while dams have proven to be effective flood control tools, these structures also pose additional flood risks. Flooding that results from a structural failure, known as dam inundation, is the main risk associated with dams. An additional hazard posed is known as overtopping. Overtopping describes situations where water escapes over the top of a dam without structural failure. Both overtopping and inundation can occur as the result of seismic activity.

The major dam that could have a significant impact on the City in the event of overtopping or dam failure is the Little Santa Anita Dam, also known as Sierra Madre Debris Basin. A good portion of the City is within the inundation area of the Sierra Madre Debris Basin, as mapped by the California Office of Emergency Services in 2007. Failure of this dam during a catastrophic event, Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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such as a severe earthquake is
considered a very unlikely event. The
dam has performed well in previous
earthquakes and dam failure is not
expected. Additionally, the Sierra Madre
Dam is considered a “dry” dam and
functions solely as a flood control device,
only containing water during rainy
seasons.

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Map: Dam Inundation
(Source: City of Sierra Madre General Plan, 2015)
National Flood Insurance Program
The City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Created by Congress in 1968, the NFIP makes flood insurance available in communities that enact minimum floodplain management rules consistent with the Code of Federal Regulations §60.3.

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Map: Flood Zones
(Source: City of Sierra Madre General Plan, 2015)
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Map: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map
(Source: FEMA)
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.

Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Impact of Flooding in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Impact of Flooding in the City of Sierra Madre
Floods and their impacts vary by location and severity of any given flood event, and likely only affect certain areas of the County during specific times. Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that floods will continue to have devastating economic impact to certain areas of the City.

Impact that is not quantified, but anticipated in future events includes:
✓ Injury and loss of life;
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage;
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure;
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✓ Secondary health hazards e.g. mold and mildew
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility ✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community ✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values and ✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations would likely be needed.

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Wildfire Hazards
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Wildfire in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Previous Occurrences of Wildfire in the City of Sierra Madre According to the City of Sierra Madre
General Plan (2015), large fires have been
part of southern California for many years. In
April and May 2008, a fire raged through the
foothills above Sierra Madre, forcing the
evacuation of all the residents who lived on
Grand View Avenue north to the foothills.

This fire resulted in over 500 acres being
burned, but no houses were destroyed.

Previous Occurrences of Wildfire in Los Angeles County
Due to its weather, topography, and native vegetation, the majority of Los Angeles County is at risk from wildland fires. The extended droughts characteristic of California’s Mediterranean climate result in large areas of dry vegetation that provide fuel for wildland fires. Furthermore, the native vegetation typically has a high oil content that makes it highly flammable. The area is also intermittently impacted by Santa Ana winds, the hot, dry winds that blow across southern California in the spring and late fall.

The most recent significant wildfire event to impact the County of Los Angeles was the Station Fire in 2009. The Station Fire destroyed 209 structures and burned a total of 160,577 acres within Los Angeles County. According to the United States Forest Service, the Station Fire was the 10 th
largest in modern California history, and the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County to date.

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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.

Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.

Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems, populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Local Conditions
According to Sierra Madre General Plan (2015), Sierra Madre’s location at the base (southern foothills) of the San Gabriel Mountains presents a significant wildfire hazard to people and structures. The natural, undeveloped slopes of the hillside areas within the City support open coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats that are susceptible to wildfires common to the San Gabriel Mountains. Additionally, development in the canyon areas is characterized by narrow roads with tree canopy coverage. These tree canopies provide opportunities for hillside wildfires to spread, creating a potential fire hazard for residents of Sierra Madre. According to the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map published by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, the foothills within Sierra Madre are within three fire hazard severity zones: Moderate, High and Very High Fire Hazard Zones, with the very high being the highest designation possible (LACoFD).

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Map: Fire Hazard Severity Zones
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.

Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Impact of Wildfire in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Impact of Wildfire in the City of Sierra Madre
Wildfires and their impacts vary by location and severity of any given wildfire event and will likely only affect certain areas of the county during specific times. Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that wildfires will have a potentially devastating economic impact to certain areas of the City.

Impacts that are not quantified, but which may be anticipated in future events include:
✓ Injury and loss of life
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure
✓ Secondary health hazards e.g. mold and mildew
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility ✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community ✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values ✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations would likely be needed
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Landslide Hazards
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Landslides in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Previous Occurrences of Landslides in the City of Sierra Madre According to the General Plan, in January 1954, 2000 residents were urged to evacuate north of Grand View between Grove and Mountain Trail Avenues and evacuation centers were established at the Monastery and the Woman’s Club; areas hardest hit were North Lima, Bailey Canyon, Carter Avenue, North Auburn Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Brookside Lane; silt, boulders, mud and debris strewn down as far as Sierra Madre Blvd.; silt was 8-10 feet in some places; catch basin was filled with mud (30,000 cubic feet); boulders broke City water lines in the north section of town; runoff led to water contamination and many residents became sick with abdominal pain.

On March 6, 1994, a cloudburst below Mount Wilson caused a flash flood and mudslide in Bailey Canyon. An inch of rain fell between 4 and 6 that afternoon causing 15 feet of mud to collect in the Bailey Canyon catch basin. The mudslide claimed the lives of two hikers, both Sierra Madre residents. Underbrush and grass in the area had been burned by the October 1993 fire.

Previous Occurrences of Landslides in Los Angeles County 1928 St. Francis Dam
Cost, $672.1 million (2000 Dollars). The dam, located in Los Angeles County, gave way on March 12, and its waters swept through the Santa Clara Valley toward the Pacific Ocean, about 54 miles away. Sixty-five miles of valley was devastated, and over 500 people were killed. 1956 Portuguese Bend
Cost, $14.6 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 14, Palos Verdes Hills. Land use on the Palos Verdes Peninsula consists mostly of single-family homes built on large lots, many of which have panoramic ocean views. All of the houses were constructed with individual septic systems, generally consisting of septic tanks and seepage pits. Landslides have been active here for thousands of years, but recent landslide activity has been attributed in part to human activity. The Portuguese Bend Landslide began its modern movement in August 1956, when displacement was noticed at its northeast margin. Movement gradually extended down slope so that the entire eastern edge of the slide mass was moving within 6 weeks. By the summer of 1957, the entire slide mass was sliding towards the sea. 1958-1971 Pacific Palisades
Cost, $29.1 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 1 and house damaged.

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1961 Mulholland Cut
Cost, $41.5 million (2000 Dollars). On Interstate 405, 11 miles north of Santa Monica, Los Angeles County.
1963 Baldwin Hills Dam
Cost, $50 million (1963 Dollars). On December 14, the 650-foot-long by 155-foot-high earth fill dam gave way and sent 360 million gallons of water in a fifty-foot-high wall cascading onto the community below, killing five persons.
1969 Glendora
Cost, $26.9 million (2000 Dollars). Los Angeles County, 175 houses damaged, mainly by debris flows.
1969 Seventh Ave., Los Angeles County
Cost, $14.6 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 60. 1970 Princess Park
Cost, $29.1 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 14, ten miles north of Newhall, near Saugus, northern Los Angeles County.
1971 Upper and Lower Van Norman Dams, San Fernando
Cost, $302.4 million (2000 Dollars). Earthquake-induced landslides. Damage due to the February 9, 1971, M7.5 San Fernando, Earthquake.

The earthquake of February 9 severely damaged the Upper and Lower Van Norman Dams. 1971 Juvenile Hall, San Fernando
Cost, $266.6 million (2000 Dollars). Landslides caused by the February 9, 1971, San Fernando earthquake. In addition to damaging the San Fernando Juvenile Hall, this 1.2 km-long slide damaged trunk lines of the Southern Pacific Railroad, San Fernando Boulevard, Interstate Highway 5, the Sylmar electrical converter station, and several pipelines and canals. 1977-1980 Monterey Park, Repetto Hills, Los Angeles County Cost, $14.6 million (2000 Dollars). 100 houses damaged in 1980 due to debris flows. 1979 Big Rock, California, Los Angeles County
Cost, $1.08 billion (2000 Dollars). California Highway 1 rockslide. 1980 Southern California Slides
Cost, $1.1 billion in damage (2000 Dollars). Heavy winter rainfall in 1979-90 caused damage in six Southern California counties. In 1980, the rainstorm started on February 8. A sequence of 5 days of continuous rain and 7 inches of precipitation had occurred by February 14. Slope failures were beginning to develop by February 15 and then very high-intensity rainfall occurred on February 16. As much as eight inches of rain fell in a six-hour period in many locations.

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Records and personal observations in the field on February 16 and 17 showed that the mountains and slopes literally fell apart on those two days. 1983 Big Rock Mesa
Cost, $706 million (2000 Dollars) in legal claims, condemnation of 13 houses, and 300 more threatened rockslide caused by rainfall.
1994 Northridge Earthquake Landslides
As a result of the M6.7 Northridge Earthquake, more than 11,000 landslides occurred over an area of 10,000 km2. Most were in the Santa Susana Mountains and in mountains north of the Santa Clara River Valley. Destroyed dozens of homes, blocked roads, and damaged oil-field infrastructure. Caused deaths from Coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) the spore of which was released from the soil and blown toward the coastal populated areas. The spore was released from the soil by the landslide activity.

March 1995 Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Above normal rainfall triggered damaging debris flows, deep-seated landslides, and flooding.

Several deep-seated landslides were triggered by the storms, the most notable was the La Conchita landslide, which in combination with a local debris flow, destroyed or badly damaged 11 to 12 homes in the small town of La Conchita, about 20 km west of Ventura. There also was widespread debris-flow and flood damage to homes, commercial buildings, and roads and highways in areas along the Malibu coast that had been devastated by wildfire two years before.

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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.

Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.

Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems, populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Local Conditions
According to the Sierra Madre General Plan (2015), landslides can occur for various reasons. For example, severe flooding can undermine the integrity of the soils in the hillsides, therefore causing instability. Landslides may also occur as the result of brush fires, which weaken the soil by removing vegetation integral to its support structure. Ground shaking from an earthquake presents an additional risk; seismic activity of this type can easily initiate a downslope movement of already unstable earth mass. Grading activities can also trigger landslides.

Landslides in the City typically occur at elevations of between 1,400 and 2,000 feet, well above the urban area of the City. A common type of landslide experienced in Sierra Madre is known as a mudflow. This type of landslide involves very rapid downslope movement of saturated soil, sub soil and weathered bedrock. Large mudflows may have enough force to uproot trees and to carry along boulders several feet in diameter. Due to their fast speeds, mudflows can be very destructive, especially along the bottom and the mouths of canyons. Mudslides have generally occurred in several locations within the northern foothill areas of the City.

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Map: Landslide Zones
(Source: City of Sierra Madre General Plan, 2015)
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.

Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Impacts of Landslides in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Impacts of Landslides in the City of Sierra Madre
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that landslides continue to have potentially devastating economic impact to certain areas of the City.

Impacts that are not quantified, but can be anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure
✓ Secondary health hazards e.g. mold and mildew
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility ✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community ✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values ✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations would likely be needed
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Windstorm Hazards
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Windstorms in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Previous Occurrences of Windstorms in the City of Sierra Madre According to the General Plan 2015, in December 2011, severe winds caused building damage to 34 residences in Sierra Madre, including eight homes which reported major structural damage and were forced to evacuate and seven homes and one business which had restricted access.

The severe winds wiped out many trees as trees were uprooted or limbs snapped off, which attributed to the structure damage as described above. Downed electrical power lines significantly impacted the City, which caused complete power outages for up to 7 days for portions of the City. Preliminary cost estimates to repair damaged residential structures is 4.8 million and to repair City-owned facilities 1.6 million, which includes the costs for the extensive clean-up of vegetation debris which obstructed street access following the windstorm.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.

Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.

Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems, populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Local Conditions
According to the Sierra Madre General Plan (2015), the southern California and Sierra Madre climate is generally mild and does not produce enough airflow to generate a windstorm. However, during the Fall, season shifts in weather patterns begin to arise and produce very high and unpredictable winds. These windstorm conditions are known as the Santa Ana winds and often produce events such as trees and power lines falling down. Severe windstorms pose a significant risk to life and property in the region, including Sierra Madre, by creating conditions that disrupt essential systems such as public utilities, telecommunications and transportation routes. High winds can and do occasionally cause tornado-like damage to local homes and businesses.

Severe windstorms can present a very destabilizing effect on the dry brush that covers Sierra Madre’s hillsides and urban wildland interface areas. High winds can have destructive impacts, especially to trees, power lines, and utility services. Perhaps the greatest danger from windstorm activity in the region comes from the combination of the Santa Ana winds and the major fires that occur every few years in the urban/wildland interface.

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Graphic: Santa Ana Winds
(Source: AccuWeather, 2019)
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.

Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Impact of Windstorms in the City of Sierra Madre below.

Impacts of Windstorms in the City of Sierra Madre
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that Windstorms continue to have potentially devastating economic impact to certain areas of the City.

Impacts that is not quantified, but can be anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure
✓ Secondary Health hazards e.g. mold and mildew
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility ✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community ✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values ✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations would likely be needed.

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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i)) A: See Previous Occurrences of Utility-Related Events in Sierra Madre below.

Previous Occurrences of Utility-Related Events in Sierra Madre Power Failure and Shutoff
There have been brief power failures in the project area but none to the extent posing a significant threat. The Southern California Edison “Public Safety Power Stoppage” program began in 2019 and to date no deliberate stoppages have been ordered in the project area.

Drought/Water Shortages
Fortunately, there is no severe history of drought within the project area. However, the State of California has declared state-wide drought declarations over most of the last ten years.

Natural Gas Pipelines
There have been no pipeline incidents posting a significant threat to the project area.

Previous Occurrences of Utility-Related Events in Los Angeles County Power Failure and Shutoff
According to the City of Los Angeles Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018), on November 5, 2001, a power outage caused by a car accident led to the release of 1.4 million gallons of raw sewage into the Pacific Ocean, Marina del Rey, and Ballona Creek. The car crash knocked powerlines into a sewage pumping station. While the subsequent power outage lasted only 20 minutes, the sewage pumps shut down completely. Enough raw sewage was released to affect beaches from Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach. The backup power and alarm system malfunctioned because the wastewater pumping plant was undergoing construction, and the systems were turned off.

The sewage spill went unnoticed for 15 hours; 12 more hours passed before sanitation officials notified the Los Angeles County Public Health office; and at least 10 more hours passed before lifeguards were notified of the sewage release. Civilians in the area first reported raw sewage pouring out of manholes and flowing directly into storm drains. It took 24 hours before the beaches were closed.

Drought/Water Shortages
California’s drought from 2012-2016 set several records:
• The period from 2012 to 2014 ranked as the driest three consecutive years for statewide precipitation.
• 2014 set new climate records for statewide average temperatures and for record-low water allocations in the State Water Project and federal Central Valley Project. • 2013 set minimum annual precipitation records for many communities.

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On January 17, 2014 the governor declared a state of emergency for drought throughout California. This declaration followed release of a report that stated that California had had the least amount of rainfall in its 163-year history. Californians were asked to voluntarily reduce their water consumption by 20 percent. Drought conditions worsened into 2015. On April 1, 2015, following the lowest snowpack ever recorded, the governor announced actions to save water, increase enforcement to prevent wasteful water use, streamline the state’s drought response, and invest in new technologies to make California more drought resilient. The governor directed the State Water Resources Control Board to implement mandatory water reductions in cities and towns across California to reduce water usage by 25 percent on average. The LADWP was assigned a 16-percent water conservation target by the State Water Resources Control Board.

Natural Gas Pipelines
The City of Los Angeles Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018) notes that in 2002 an underground Kinder Morgan high-pressure gas pipeline failed causing a significant spill of diesel fuel in the Rocklin neighborhood adjacent to where the breach occurred.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1.

Q: Does the plan include a description of the type, location, and extent of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction (s)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i)) A: See Local Conditions below.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i)) A: See Local Conditions below.

Local Conditions
Power Failure and Shutoff
Power failure is defined as any interruption or loss of electrical service caused by disruption of power transmission caused by accident, sabotage, natural hazards, or equipment failure (also referred to as a loss of power or power outage). A significant power failure is defined as any incident of a long duration, which would require the involvement of the local and/or State emergency management organizations to coordinate provision of food, water, heating, cooling, and shelter. Power failures in the planning area are usually localized and are usually the result of a natural hazard event involving high winds or storms. Electricity throughout the planning areas is provided by Southern California Edison.

The massive 2011 Southern California electricity outage brought to light many critical issues surrounding the state’s power generation and distribution system, including its dependency on out-of-state resources. Although California has implemented effective energy conservation programs, the state continues to experience both population growth and weather cycles that contribute to a heavy demand for power.

Hydro-generation provides approximately 25% of California’s electric power, with the balance coming from fossil fuels, nuclear, and green sources. As experienced in 2000 and 2001, blackouts can occur due to losses in transmission or generation and/or extremely severe temperatures that lead to heavy electric power consumption.

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The effects of an energy shortage would affect all occupants of the City. Perhaps most at risk would be medically challenged individuals with health care equipment reliant on electricity (e.g. oxygen), businesses, emergency service locations, and vulnerable populations center (e.g. schools).

In 2018, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) directed California’s three largest energy companies to coordinate to prepare all Californians for the threat of wildfires and power outages during times of extreme weather. To help protect customers and communities during extreme weather events, electric power may now be shut off for reasons of public safety in an effort to prevent a wildfire. This new protocol is referred to as Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

During the writing of this HMP update, all three of the power companies initiated PSPS due to expected Santa Ana winds during the second week of October and first week of November.

Drought/Water Shortages
It’s impossible to separate drought from water supply shortages. Drought is defined as a deficiency of precipitation over an extended period of time, usually a season or more. This deficiency results in a water shortage for some activity, group, or environmental sector. Drought should be considered relative to some long-term average condition of balance between precipitation and evapotranspiration (i.e., evaporation + transpiration) in a particular area, a condition often perceived as "normal". It is also related to the timing (e.g., principal season of occurrence, delays in the start of the rainy season, occurrence of rains in relation to principal crop growth stages) and the effectiveness of the rains (e.g., rainfall intensity, number of rainfall events).

Other climatic factors such as high temperature, high wind, and low relative humidity are often associated with it in many regions of the world and can significantly aggravate its severity.

Drought should not be viewed as merely a physical phenomenon or natural event. Its impacts on society result from the interplay between a natural event (less precipitation than expected resulting from natural climatic variability) and the demand people place on water supply. Human beings often exacerbate the impact of drought. Recent droughts in both developing and developed countries and the resulting economic and environmental impacts and personal hardships have underscored the vulnerability of all societies to this natural hazard.

One dry year does not normally constitute a drought in California but serves as a reminder of the need to plan for droughts. California's extensive system of water supply infrastructure — its reservoirs, groundwater basins, and inter-regional conveyance facilities — mitigates the effect of short-term dry periods for most water users. Defining when a drought begins is a function of drought impacts to water users. Hydrologic conditions constituting a drought for water users in one location may not constitute a drought for water users elsewhere, or for water users having a different water supply. Individual water suppliers may use criteria such as rainfall/runoff, amount of water in storage, or expected supply from a water wholesaler to define their water supply conditions.

Figure: Water Supply Conditions below illustrates several indicators commonly used to evaluate California water conditions. The percent of average values are determined for measurement sites and reservoirs in each of the State's ten major hydrologic regions. Snowpack is an important indicator of runoff from Sierra Nevada watersheds, the source of much of California's developed water supply.

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or forest fires, occur relatively rapidly and afford little time for preparing for disaster response.

Droughts occur slowly, over a multiyear period. There is no universal definition of when a drought begins or ends. Impacts of drought are typically felt first by those most reliant on annual rainfall - - ranchers engaged in dry land grazing, rural residents relying on wells in low-yield rock formations, or small water systems lacking a reliable source. Criteria used to identify statewide drought conditions do not address these localized impacts. Drought impacts increase with the length of a drought, as carry-over supplies in reservoirs are depleted and water levels in groundwater basins decline.

There are four different ways that drought can be defined:
o Meteorological - a measure of departure of precipitation from normal. Due to climatic differences what is considered a drought in one location may not be a drought in another location.
o Agricultural - refers to a situation when the amount of moisture in the soil no longer meets the needs of a particular crop.
o Hydrological - occurs when surface and subsurface water supplies are below normal. o Socioeconomic - refers to the situation that occurs when physical water shortage begins to affect people.

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The U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook below shows the project area as well as California as a whole is no longer in danger from the impacts of drought:

Figure: U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook - 2019
(Source: NOAA)
Natural Gas Pipelines
There are several major natural gas pipelines that traverse the planning area as shown on Map:

California Natural Gas Pipeline Systems. While pipelines are often thought of as presenting risks to communities, natural hazards can impact the integrity of pipelines. According to the U.S.

Department of Transportation, although natural hazards are cited as the cause in fewer than ten percent (10%) of pipeline incidents, the failure of a large-diameter, high-pressure natural gas or hazardous liquid transmission pipeline during an earthquake can significantly complicate a communities’ ability to respond and recover from the event. Natural gas is supplied to the planning area by Southern California Gas.

On September 9, 2010, a 30-inch steel natural gas transmission pipeline owned and operated by PG&E ruptured and exploded in the City of San Bruno residential neighborhood. The blast and ensuing inferno resulted in 8 confirmed deaths, 66 reported injuries, 34 destroyed structures, and 8 damaged structures. Cal OES has identified preliminary damage estimates at $15.4 million, including $2.5 million for debris removal, $10.2 million for protective measures, $2.1 million for roads and bridges, and $0.6 million for utilities and other facilities. Investigations into the cause of the explosion are under way by the National Safety Transportation Board (NSTB), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and PG&E. Although it will not be confirmed until official Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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investigations are completed, initial speculation points to the weakening of the 60‐year‐old pipeline due to corrosion. The day after the explosion, the CPUC asked PG&E to provide a list of its top 100 high-priority projects to upgrade or replace portions of the pipeline for reasons of public safety, as well as information on the status of listed projects. The list was published on September 21, 2010. Although targeted for repair several years ago, the San Bruno pipeline was not on the list.

Virtually all natural gas, which accounts for about 28 percent of energy consumed annually, is transported by transmission pipelines. Although California is a leader in exploring and implementing alternative energy sources such as wind and solar, the expansion of traditional energy sources, such as natural gas, continues. There are natural gas transmission pipelines within the planning area, as well as adjoining communities.

Photo: San Bruno Gas Transmission Line Explosion
(Source: City of San Bruno)
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Map: California Natural Gas Pipeline Systems
(Source: California Energy Commission)
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3.

Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s impact on the community as well as an overall summary of the community’s vulnerability for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impact of Utility-Related Events in Sierra Madre below.

Impacts of Utility-Related Events in Sierra Madre
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that Utility-Related events will continue to have potentially devastating impacts to certain portions of the planning area.

Impacts that can be anticipated in future events could include:
✓ Injury and loss of life;
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure;
✓ Significant economic impact;
✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values.

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Epidemic/Pandemic/Vector-Borne Disease
Hazards
Hazard Definition
According to the California State Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018), the California Department of Public Health has identified epidemics, pandemics, and vector-borne diseases as specific hazards that would have a significant impact throughout the State.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an epidemic refers to an increase, often sudden, in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population area. A pandemic refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people. Vector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors – living organisms that can transmit infectious pathogens between humans, or from animals to humans.

Seasonal Influenza
Seasonal influenza, also known as the flu, is a disease that attacks the respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs) in humans. Seasonal influenza occurs every year. In the U.S., the influenza season typically occurs from October through May, peaking in January or February with yearly epidemics of varying severity. Although mild cases may be similar to a viral “cold,” influenza is typically much more severe. Influenza usually comes on suddenly; may include fever, headache, tiredness (which may be extreme), dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches; and can result in complications such as pneumonia. Persons aged 65 and older, those with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, and young children are at the highest risk for serious complications, including death.

Pandemic Influenza
A pandemic influenza occurs when a new influenza virus, for which there is little or no human immunity, emerges and spreads on a worldwide scale, infecting a large proportion of the human population. The 20th century saw three such pandemics. The most notable pandemic was the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic that was responsible for 20 million to 40 million deaths throughout the world. There have been two pandemics in the 21 st century; H1N1 in 2009, and
the most recent COVID-19 outbreak in 2019. As demonstrated historically and currently, pandemic influenza has the potential to cause serious illness and death among people of all age groups and have a major impact on society. These societal impacts include significant economic Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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disruption that can occur due to death, loss of employee work time, and costs of treating or preventing the spread of influenza.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.

Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.

Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.

Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems, populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Local Conditions below.

Local Conditions
H1N1 Influenza
In 2009 a pandemic of H1N1 influenza, popularly referred to as the swine flu, resulted in many hospitalizations and deaths. Pandemic H1N1 influenza is spread in the same way as seasonal influenza, from person to person through coughing or sneezing by infected people. In April 2009, two kids living more than 100 miles apart in Southern California came down with the flu. By midApril, their illnesses had been diagnosed as being caused by a new strain of H1N1 influenza.

Persons infected with H1N1 experienced fever and mild respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, runny nose, and congestion. In some cases, symptoms were severe and included diarrhea, chills, and vomiting, and in rare cases respiratory failure occurred. The H1N1 virus caused relatively few deaths in humans. In the United States, for example, it caused fewer deaths (between 8,870 and 18,300) than seasonal influenza, which, based on data for the years 2014–2019, causes an average of about 40,000 deaths each year. The H1N1 virus was most lethal in individuals affected by chronic disease or other underlying health conditions.

COVID-19
As of 2020, the CDC is responding to a pandemic of respiratory disease spreading from person to person caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The disease has been named “Coronavirus Disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats.

Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people such as with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

According to the CDC, many of the patients at the epicenter of the outbreak in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China had some link to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal-toperson spread. Later, a growing number of patients reportedly did not have exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread. Person-to-person spread was subsequently reported outside Hubei and in countries outside China, including in the United States. Most international destinations now have ongoing community spread with the virus that causes COVID19, as does the United States.

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home, except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors.

As of April 20, 2020, ~31,000 Californians have tested posted for COVID-19 and ~1,200 have died. Approximately 290,500 tests have been conducted. At least 251,614 results have been received and 7,200 are pending.

Avian Influenza
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Avian Influenza, commonly referred to as “Bird Flu,” remains a looming pandemic threat. Avian Influenza primarily spreads from birds to birds and rarely to humans. Public health experts continue to be alert to the possibility that an avian virus may mutate or change so that it can be passed from birds to humans, potentially causing a pandemic in humans. Some strains of the Avian Influenza could arise from Asia or other continents where people have very close contact with infected birds. This disease could have spread from poultry farmers or visitors to live poultry markets who had been in very close contact with infected birds and contracted fatal strains of Avian Influenza. Thus far, Avian Influenza viruses have not mutated and have not demonstrated easy transmission from person to person. However, if Avian Influenza viruses were to mutate into a highly virulent form and become easily transmissible from person to person, the public health community would be very concerned about the potential for an influenza pandemic. Such a pandemic could disrupt all aspects of society and severely affect the economy.

Vector-Borne Diseases
Vector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by
parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors. Every year there are more than 700,000 deaths
from diseases such as malaria, dengue, schistosomiasis, human African trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, Chagas
disease, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis and
onchocerciasis. Vectors are living organisms that can
transmit infectious pathogens between humans, or from
animals to humans. Many of these vectors are
bloodsucking insects, which ingest disease-producing
microorganisms during a blood meal from an infected host (human or animal) and later transmit it into a new host, after the pathogen has replicated. Often, once a vector becomes infectious, they can transmit the pathogen for the rest of their life during each subsequent bite/blood meal.

Mosquito-Borne Viruses
Mosquito‐borne viruses belong to a group of viruses commonly referred to as arboviruses (for arthropod‐borne). Although 12 mosquito‐borne viruses are known to occur in California, only West Nile virus (WNV), western equine encephalomyelitis virus (WEE), and St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLE) are significant causes of human disease. WNV continues to seriously affect the health of humans, horses, and wild birds throughout the state. Since 2003, there have been over 6,000 WNV human cases with 248 deaths, and over 1,200 equine cases.

WNV first appeared in the United States in 1999 in New York and rapidly spread across the country to California in subsequent years. California has historically maintained a comprehensive mosquito‐borne disease surveillance and control program including the Mosquito-borne Virus Surveillance and Response Plan, which is updated annually in consultation with local vector control agencies.

Climate change will likely affect vector-borne disease transmission patterns. Changes in temperature and precipitation can influence seasonality, distribution, and prevalence of vectorborne diseases. A changing climate may also create conditions favorable for the establishment of invasive mosquito vectors in California.

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For most Californians, WNV poses the greatest mosquito-borne disease threat. Above-normal temperatures are among the most consistent factors associated with WNV outbreaks. Mild winters are associated with increased WNV transmission due, in part, to less mosquito and resident bird mortality. Warmer winter and spring seasons may also allow for transmission to start earlier. Such conditions also allow more time for virus amplification in bird-mosquito cycles, increasing the potential for mosquitoes to transmit WNV to people.

The effects of increased temperature are primarily through acceleration of physiological processes within mosquitoes, resulting in faster larval development and shorter generation times, more frequent mosquito biting, and shortening of the incubation period time required for infected mosquitoes to transmit WNV. During periods of drought, especially in urban areas, mosquitoes tend to thrive more due to changes in stormwater management practices. Mosquitoes in urban areas can reach higher abundance due to stagnation of water in underground stormwater systems that would otherwise be flushed by rainfall. Runoff from landscape irrigation systems mixed with organic matter can also create ideal mosquito habitat. Drought conditions may also force birds to increase their utilization of suburban areas where water is more available, bringing these WNV hosts into contact with urban vectors.

Map: West Nile Virus Activity in California Counties
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete (a corkscrew-shaped bacteria) called Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by the Western black-legged tick. Lyme disease was first described in North America in the 1970s in Lyme, Connecticut, the town for which it was then named. Though the tick has been reported from 56 of the 58 counties in California, the highest incidence of disease occurs in the northwest coastal counties and northern Sierra Nevada counties with western-facing slopes. Ticks prefer cool, moist areas and can be found in wild grasses and low vegetation in both urban and rural areas.

The map below shows Western black-legged tick and Lyme disease incidence in California. The Western black-legged tick is commonly found in all green areas shown on the map; dark green areas on the map show where reported Lyme disease cases most often had exposure.

Map: Tick and Lyme Disease Incidence in California
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Valley Fever
Valley Fever is caused by Coccidioides, a fungus that lives in the soil in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America. Inhaling the airborne fungal spores can cause an infection called coccidioidomycosis, which is also known as “cocci” or “Valley Fever.”
Most people who are exposed to the fungus do not get sick, but some people develop flu‐like symptoms that may last for weeks to months. In a very small proportion of people who get Valley Fever, the infection can spread from the lungs to other parts of the body and cause more severe conditions, such as meningitis or even death. Valley Fever cannot spread from person to person.

Most cases of Valley Fever in the U.S. occur in people who live in or have traveled to the southwestern United States, especially Arizona and California. The map below shows the areas where the fungus that causes Valley Fever is thought to be endemic, or native and common in the environment. The full extent of the current endemic areas is unknown and is a subject for further study
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.

Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Epidemic/Pandemic/Vector-Borne Diseases in the (City of ???) below.

Previous Occurrences of Epidemic/Pandemic/Vector-Borne Diseases in the (City of ???)
(INSERT PREVIOUS OCCURENCES IN TABLE BELOW OR PARAGRAPH FORMAT) Table: (Name)
(Source: City of ???)
Date Description
January 20xx
April 20xx
October 20xx
December 20xx
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.

Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii)) A: See Impact of Epidemic/Pandemic/Vector-Borne Diseases in the (City of ???) below.

Impact of Epidemic/Pandemic/Vector-Borne Diseases in the (City of ???) Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that Epidemic/Pandemic/Vector-Borne Diseases will continue to have potentially devastating economic impacts to the (City of ???). Impacts that are not quantified, but can be anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life;
✓ Disruption of public infrastructure;
✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community; and ✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values.

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PART III: MITIGATION STRATEGIES
Mitigation Strategies
Overview of Mitigation Strategy
As the cost of damage from natural disasters continues to increase nationwide, the City of Sierra Madre recognizes the importance of identifying effective ways to reduce vulnerability to disasters.

Mitigation Plans assist communities in reducing risk from natural hazards by identifying resources, information and strategies for risk reduction, while helping to guide and coordinate mitigation activities throughout the City.

The plan provides a set of action items to reduce risk from natural hazards through education and outreach programs, and to foster the development of partnerships. Further, the plan provides for the implementation of preventative activities, including programs that restrict and control development in areas subject to damage from natural hazards.

The resources and information within the Mitigation Plan:

1. Establish a basis for coordination and collaboration among agencies and the public in the City of Sierra Madre;

2. Identify and prioritize future mitigation projects; and

3. Assist in meeting the requirements of federal assistance programs The Mitigation Plan is integrated with other City plans including the City of Sierra Madre Emergency Operations Plan, General Plan as well as department-specific standard operating procedures.

Mitigation Measure Categories
Following is FEMA’s list of mitigation categories. The activities identified by the Planning Team are consistent with the six broad categories of mitigation actions outlined in FEMA publication 386-3 Developing the Mitigation Plan: Identifying Mitigation Actions and Implementing Strategies. ✓ Prevention: Government administrative or regulatory actions or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. These actions also include public activities to reduce hazard losses. Examples include planning and zoning, building codes, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations.
✓ Property Protection: Actions that involve modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard, or removal from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.
✓ Public Education and Awareness: Actions to inform and educate citizens, property owners, and elected officials about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them.

Such actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and school-age and adult education programs.

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✓ Natural Resource Protection: Actions that, in addition to minimizing hazard losses preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Examples include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation. ✓ Emergency Services: Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and protection of critical facilities. ✓ Structural Projects: Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Such structures include dams, levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms.

Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C3
Q: Does the Plan include goals to reduce/avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(i))
A: See Goals below.

Goals
In the 2008 HMP, the Planning Team identified the overall goal of avoiding or reducing long-term vulnerabilities to hazards. The Team agreed to maintain the overall goal as well as the five mitigation goals identified below.

The goals are based on the risk assessment and Planning Team input, and represents a long-term vision for hazard reduction or enhanced mitigation capabilities. They are compatible with community needs and goals expressed in other planning documents prepared by the City.

Each goal is supported by mitigation action items. The Planning Team developed these action items through its knowledge of the local area, risk assessment, review of past efforts, identification of mitigation activities, and qualitative analysis.

The five mitigation goals and descriptions are listed below.

Protect Life and Property
Implement activities that assist in protecting lives by making homes, businesses, infrastructure, critical facilities, and other property more resistant to losses from natural hazards.

Reduce losses and repetitive damages for chronic hazard events while promoting insurance coverage for catastrophic hazards.

Improve hazard assessment information to make recommendations for discouraging new development in high hazard areas and encouraging preventative measures for existing development in areas vulnerable to natural hazards.

FEMA defines Goals as
general guidelines that
explain what you want to
achieve. They are usually
broad policy-type
statements, long-term, and
represent global visions.

FEMA defines Mitigation
Activities as specific actions
that help you achieve your
goals and objectives.

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Enhance Public Awareness
Develop and implement education and outreach programs to increase public awareness of the risks associated with natural hazards.

Provide information on tools; partnership opportunities, and funding resources to assist in implementing mitigation activities.

Preserve Natural Systems
Balance natural resource management, and land use planning with natural hazard mitigation to protect life, property, and the environment.

Preserve, rehabilitate, and enhance natural systems to serve natural hazard mitigation functions.

Encourage Partnerships and Implementation
Strengthen communication and coordinate participation among and within public agencies, citizens, non-profit organizations, business, and industry to gain a vested interest in implementation.

Encourage leadership within public and private sector organizations to prioritize and implement local and regional hazard mitigation activities
Strengthen Emergency Services
Establish policy to ensure mitigation projects for critical facilities, services, and infrastructure.

Strengthen emergency operations by increasing collaboration and coordination among public agencies, non-profit organizations, business, and industry.

Coordinate and integrate natural hazard mitigation activities, where appropriate, with emergency operations plans and procedures.

The Planning Team also developed hazard-specific mitigation goals, which appear in the Mitigation Strategies Section.

How are the Mitigation Action Items Organized?
The action items are a listing of activities in which City agencies and citizens can be engaged to reduce risk. Each action item includes an estimate of the timeline for implementation.

The action items are organized within the following Mitigation Actions Matrix, which lists all of the multi-hazard (actions that reduce risks for more than one specific hazard) and hazard-specific action items included in the mitigation plan. Data collection and research and the public participation process resulted in the development of these action items. The Matrix includes the following information for each action item:

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Funding Source
The action items can be funded through a variety of sources, possibly including operating budget/general fund, development fees, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), other Grants, private funding, Capital Improvement Plan, and other funding opportunities.

Coordinating Organization
The Mitigation Actions Matrix assigns primary responsibility to a particular department or agency for each of the mitigation action items. The primary responsibility for implementing the action items falls to the entity shown as the “Coordinating Organization”. The coordinating organization is the department or agency with regulatory responsibility to address hazards, or that is willing and able to organize resources, find appropriate funding, or oversee activity implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Generally, the coordinating organization is within the City government however in some cases important responsibilities are outsourced to Los Angeles County or other regional agencies.

Plan Goals Addressed
The plan goals addressed by each action item are included as a way to monitor and evaluate how well the mitigation plan is achieving its goals once implementation begins.

The plan goals are organized into the following five areas:
✓ Protect Life and Property
✓ Enhance Public Awareness
✓ Preserve Natural Systems
✓ Encourage Partnerships and Implementation
✓ Strengthen Emergency Services
✓ Regulation and Permitting
Planning Mechanism
It’s important that each action item be implemented. Perhaps the best way to ensure implementation is through integration with one or many of the City’s existing “planning mechanisms” including the General Plan, Capital Improvement Program, General Fund and Grants. Opportunities for integration will be simple and easy in cases where the action item is already compatible with the content of the planning mechanism. As an example, if the action item calls for the creation of a floodplain ordinance and the same action is already identified in the General Plan’s policies, then the General Plan will assist in implementation. On the contrary, if preparation of a floodplain ordinance is not already included in the General Plan policies then the item will need to be added during the next update to the General Plan. The General Plan was last updated in 2015 and was used as a resource throughout the Mitigation Plan. The next General Plan update will likely not take place for another 20 years.

The Capital Improvement Program, depending on the budgetary environment, is updated every 5 years. The CIP includes infrastructure projects built and owned by the City. As such, the CIP is an excellent medium for funding and implementing action items from the Mitigation Plan. The Mitigation Actions Matrix includes several items from the existing CIP. The authors of the CIP Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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served on the Planning Team and are already looking to funding addition Mitigation Plan action items in future CIPs.

The General Fund is the budget document that guides all of the City’s expenditures and is updated on an annual basis. Although primarily a funding mechanism, it also includes descriptions and details associated with tasks and projects.

Grants come from a wide variety of sources – some annually and other triggered by events like disasters. Whatever the source, the Town uses the General Fund to identify successful grants as funding sources.

Building and Infrastructure
This addresses the issue of whether or not a particular action item results in the reduction of the effects of hazards on new and existing buildings and infrastructure.

Comments
The purpose of the “Comments” is to capture the notes and status of the various action items.

Since Planning Team members frequently change between plan updates and annual reviews, the Comments provide a sort of history to help in tracking the progress and status of each action.

Comments are expressed in terms of Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, Deferred, and Notes.

Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C5a.

Q: Does the plan explain how the mitigation actions and projects will be prioritized (including cost benefit review)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iii)) A: See Benefit/Cost Ratings and Priority Rating below.

Benefit/Cost Ratings
The benefits of proposed projects were weighed against estimated costs as part of the project prioritization process. The benefit/cost analysis was not of the detailed variety required by FEMA for project grant eligibility under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program. A less formal approach was used because some projects may not be implemented for up to 10 years, and associated costs and benefits could change dramatically in that time. Therefore, a review of the apparent benefits versus the apparent cost of each project was performed. Parameters were established for assigning subjective ratings (high, medium, and low) to the costs and benefits of these projects.

Cost ratings were defined as follows:

High: Existing jurisdictional funding will not cover the cost of the action item so other sources of revenue would be required.

Medium: The action item could be funded through existing jurisdictional funding but would require budget modifications.

Low: The action item could be funded under existing jurisdictional funding.

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Benefit ratings were defined as follows:

High: The action item will provide short-term and long-term impacts on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property.

Medium: The action item will have long-term impacts on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property.

Low: The action item will have only short-term impacts on the reduction of risk exposure to life and property.

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Priority Rating
Going beyond rating “benefit and cost” as used in the 2008 HMP, the Planning Team adopted the following process for rating the “priority” of each mitigation action item. Designations of “High”, “Medium”, and “Low” priority have been assigned to each action item using the following criteria:

Does the Action:
 solve the problem?
 address Vulnerability Assessment?
 reduce the exposure or vulnerability to the highest priority hazard?  address multiple hazards?
 benefits equal or exceed costs?
 implement a goal, policy, or project identified in the General Plan or Capital Improvement Plan?
Can the Action:
 be implemented with existing funds?
 be implemented by existing state or federal grant programs?  be completed within the 5-year life cycle of the HMP?  be implemented with currently available technologies? Will the Action:
 be accepted by the community?
 be supported by community leaders?
 adversely impact segments of the population or neighborhoods?  require a change in local ordinances or zoning laws?
 positive or neutral impact on the environment?
 comply with all local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations? Is there:
 sufficient staffing to undertake the project?
 existing authority to undertake the project?
As mitigation action items were updated or written the Planning Team, representatives were provided worksheets for each of their assigned action items. Answers to the criteria above determined the priority according to the following scale. • 1-6 = Low priority
• 7-12 = Medium priority
• 13-18 = High priority
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Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C1b.

Q: Does the plan document each jurisdiction’s ability to expand on and improve these existing policies and programs? (Requirement §201.6©(3)) c
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C4a.

Q: Does the plan identify and analyze a comprehensive range (different alternatives) of specific mitigation actions and projects to reduce the impacts from hazards? (Requirement §201.6©(3)(ii))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C4b.

Q: Does the plan identify mitigation actions for every hazard posing a threat to each participating jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6©(3)(ii)) A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C4c.

Q: Do the identified mitigation actions and projects have an emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure? (Requirement §201.6©(3)(ii)) A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C5a.

Q: Does the plan explain how the mitigation actions and projects will be prioritized (including cost benefit review)? (Requirement §201.6©(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6©(3)(iii)) A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C5b.

Q: Does the plan identify the position, office, department, or agency responsible for implementing and administering the action/project, potential funding sources and expected timeframes for completion? (Requirement §201.6©(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6©(3)(iii)) A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

Q&A | ELEMENT D. MITIGATION STRATEGY | D1
Q: Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3)) A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

Q&A | ELEMENT D. MITIGATION STRATEGY | D2
Q: Was the plan revised to reflect progress in local mitigation efforts? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3)) A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

Q&A | ELEMENT D. MITIGATION STRATEGY | D3
Q: Was the plan revised to reflect changes in priorities? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3)) A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.

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Mitigation Actions Matrix
Following is Table: Mitigation Actions Matrix which identifies the existing and future mitigation activities developed by the Planning Team.

Table: Mitigation Actions Matrix
Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Action Items
MH-1 Integrate the goals
and action items from the
City of Sierra Madre
Hazard Mitigation Plan
into existing regulatory
documents
and programs, where
appropriate.

Executive Team
(ETeam)
Ongoing X X X FY, FY Y M L L Revised, Note: 2015 General Plan Update
MH-2 Identify and pursue
funding opportunities to
develop and implement
neighborhood and city
mitigation activities.

Fire Department Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised MH-3 Develop inventories
of Unreinforced Masonry
Planning Department 1-2 Years X X X X X X FY, FY Y H H H Revised Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
Buildings and Soft-Story
Structures.

MH-4 Strengthen
emergency services
preparedness by
enhancing public
awareness.

Police Department Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY H L H Revised MH-5 Develop a MultiHazard Emergency
Evacuation Plan
Police Department,
Fire Department
1 year X X X X X FY, FY H L H New
MH-6 Buy Vactor to
pneumatically collect
liquids, sludges, slurries,
sewage or other spills
from a location thereby
reducing the threat of
exposure to hazardous
spills.

Public Works
Department
X GF, GF H H M New
MH-7 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

3.1) Continue to cooperate
with Area C Fire
Departments for second
and third alarm calls and
Fire Department Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
continue with the Statewide Mutual Aid
Agreements
MH-8 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

4.1) Update the
Emergency Operations
Plan annually (EOC
Related)
Fire Department,
Police Department,
Public Works,
Community Planning
and Preservation
Department
Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
MH-9 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

4.2) Maintain a fully
operational Emergency
Operations Center (EOC
Related)
Fire Department,
Police Department,
Public Works, IT
Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
MH-10 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

4.3) Enlist participation
from the community and
City staff for emergency
operations (EOC Related)
Public Works, Fire
Department
Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
MH-11 (General Plan –
Safety Element Hz 4.4)
Provide emergency
Public Works, Fire
Department
Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
operations training and
conduct test runs (EOC
Related)
MH-12 (General Plan –
Safety Element Hz 4.5)
Review and upgrade
emergency operations
equipment such as 911
equipment, and the police
dispatch system as
needed to maintain
modern levels of service
(EOC Related)
Police Department,
Fire Department, IT
Ongoing X X X FY H H H New
MH-13 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

4.6) Develop and utilize
emergency public
communication systems
Police Department,
Fire Department, IT
Ongoing X X X FY H H H New
Earthquake Mitigation Action Items
EQ-1 Utilize contemporary
seismic maps during
plan/permit review
process.

Community Planning &
Preservation
Department
Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
EQ-2 Incorporate the
Regional Earthquake
Transportation Evacuation
Route updated developed
by the Area D Disaster
Management Area
Coordinators into the
Emergency Operations
Plan.

Fire Department Ongoing X X X X X FY, FY H L H Revised
EQ-3 Identify funding
sources for structural and
non-structural retrofitting
of City-owned structures
that are seismically
vulnerable (e.g. City
Library).

Community Planning &
Preservation
Department
1-2 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H Revised
EQ-4 Encourage purchase
of earthquake hazard
insurance for private
properties and uninsured
City-owned properties.

ETeam 2 years X FY, FY H L H Revised
EQ-5 Encourage hazard
reduction with nonstructural and structural
Administration Ongoing X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
earthquake retrofits and
other strategies in homes,
businesses, and City
facilities.

EQ-6 Replace water
mains in fault zones with
seismic pipe thereby
maintaining water system
integrity and reducing the
threat to life and properly
loss by providing fire
suppression.

Public Works
Department
5 years X X X X X GF, GF Y H H H New
EQ-7 Renovate main
booster plant with new
booster pumps and control
panels thereby ensuring
reliable water delivery to
City’s distribution system.

Public Works
Department
3-5 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
EQ-8 Seismic retrofit of
Auburn reservoir thereby
preserving stored water
for domestic use and fire
suppression.

Public Works
Department
3-5 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
EQ-9 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.1) Require that
earthquake survival and
efficient post-disaster
functioning be a primary
concern in the siting,
design and construction
standards for essential
facilities in Sierra Madre
Public Works
Department
Ongoing X X X CIP Y H H H New
EQ-10 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.2) Conduct geological
studies on fault zones
within the City and identify
threatened structures and
limitations on land for
potential construction
Public Works, Building
and Safety, Planning
Ongoing X X X GP Y H H H New
EQ-11 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.3) Adopt/Amend
ordinance addressing
structures identified as
Building and Safety,
Planning
Ongoing X X FY H L H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
having seismic hazards to
require retrofits.

EQ-12 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.4) Require a thorough
subsurface fault
investigation for any
proposed habitable
structure on private
property in close proximity
of an active fault zone and
monitor any trenching for
public buried water lines in
the same area.

Public Works, Building
and Safety
Ongoing X X X X GP Y H H H New
EQ-13 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.5) Create a central
depository of all Sierra
Madre geological
information the City
obtains through any
project approvals process,
including any government
Public Works,
Planning, Building and
Safety
Ongoing X X X X X GP H L M New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
projects (URM, Soft-first
Story)
EQ-14 General Plan –
Safety Element Policy (Hz

11.1) Promote public
awareness of the need to
upgrade seismically
hazardous buildings for
the protection of health
and safety in the City
(URM, Soft-first story)
Planning, Public
Works, Building and
Safety
5 Years X X X X X GP Y H H H New
EQ-15 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

11.2) Require seismic
review of buildings (URM,
Soft-first story)
Building and Safety 5 Years X X X X X GP Y H H H New
EQ-16 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

11.3) Promote seismic
upgrading of older
residential and
commercial structures with
special attention given to
Building and Safety 5 Years X X X X X GP Y H H H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
historic structures (URM,
Soft-first story)
EQ-17 General Plan –
Safety Element Policy (Hz

12.1) Maintain and update
multi-hazard emergency
preparedness plan for the
City that includes seismic
safety
Public Works,
Planning, Police
Department, Fire
Department, IT
Ongoing X X X GP H H H New
EQ-18 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.2) Maintain and
upgrade the City's disaster
response plans at least
annually, conduct periodic
tests of their practicality
and effectiveness, and
involve residents and
business in the
preparation and testing of
the plans
Public Works, Fire
Department, Planning,
Police Department, IT
Ongoing X X X X GP H M H New
EQ-19 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.3) Prepare and
Public Works, Fire
Department, Building
and Safety,
Ongoing X X X X GP H H H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
disseminate to residents
and businesses
information regarding
seismic risks affecting the
City, measures to protect
life and property before
and during an earthquake,
and emergency
procedures to follow after
an earthquake
Community Services,
Library
EQ-20 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.4) Incorporate planning
for potential incidents
affecting critical, sensitive
and high-occupancy
facilities into the City's
contingency plans for
disaster response and
recovery
Public Works, Fire
Department, Building
and Safety,
Community Services,
Library
Ongoing X X GP, CIP Y H H H New
EQ-21 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.5) Ensure that
emergency preparedness
All City Departments Ongoing X X X X GP H H H New
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Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
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Regulation and Permitting
is the mutual responsibility
of City agencies, City
residents and the
business community
EQ-22 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.6) Develop and
implement ongoing Citywide programs for disaster
preparedness and
recovery planning
All City Departments Ongoing X X GP H H H New
EQ-23 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

13.1) Provide residents
and business owners with
a continuing awareness
and expanding knowledge
of the seismic hazards
affecting the City.

Public Works,
Community Services
Ongoing X X X GP H L M New
Wildfire Mitigation Action Items
WF-1 Enhance
emergency services to
increase the efficiency of
Fire Department 4 years X X X GR, GR Y M H H Revised
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
wildfire response and
recovery activities through
purchase of a Type 5
Vehicle.

WF-2 Maintain
contemporary collection of
maps relating to the fire
hazard to help educate
and assist builders and
homeowners in mitigating
against wildfire.

Fire Department,
Planning Department
Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised
WF-3 Enhance outreach
and education programs
(e.g. CAL FIRE,
Vegetation Management)
aimed at mitigating wildfire
hazards.

Fire Department Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised WF-4 Develop a
Vegetation Management
Program.

Fire Department 1 year X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H New
WF-5 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

2.4)
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
capacity of resources are
available for safety
purposes for new
construction projects
WF-6 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

2.5) Assess the
environmental impacts of
development on fire
hazards and emergency
response time, and ensure
fire protection standards
are met throughout the
review process
Building & Safety, Fire
Department Ongoing X X FY Y H M H New
WF-7 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

2.9) Maintain and update
the fire prevention design
measures of the hillside
development standards
Fire Department,
Planning Ongoing X X X X FY H L M New
WF-8 (General Plan
Safety Element Policy Hz

2.10) Develop a solution
to parking issues that
Public Works, Police
Department,
Community Ongoing X X X X FY Y H M H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
affect Fire Department
access in the canyon
areas
WF-9 (General Plan -
Safety Element Policy Hz

5.1) Mandate annual
brush removal
Public Works, Fire
Department Ongoing X X X FY M H M New
WF-10 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

5.2) Work with community
groups in presenting
information and trainings
regarding wildfire
prevention and awareness
Public Works, Fire
Department, Library Ongoing X X X X FY M H M New
Landslide Mitigation Action Items
LND-1 Improve knowledge
of landslide hazard areas
and understanding of
vulnerability and risk to life
and property in hazardprone areas.

Planning Department Ongoing X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised LND-2 To the extent
feasible, provide
Public Works
Department
Ongoing X X X X GR, GR Y M H H Revised
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
protective measures
designed to limit debris
flow resulting from the
fire/mudflow sequence,
thereby reducing the
threat to life and property
relative to existing
development in threatened
areas including debris
basins enhancements,
and property purchases.

LND-3 Amend Hillside
Management Zone.

Planning Department 1 year X X X X FY, FY Y H L H New
Flood Mitigation Action Items
FLD-1 Identify surface
water drainage
obstructions for all parts of
the City of Sierra Madre.

Public Works
Department
5 years X GR, GR Revised
FLD-2 Capture flood
waters to lessen the flow
within the City streets.

Public Works 10 years X X X GR, GR Y L H M New
FLD-3 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz
Building and Safety,
Public Works
Ongoing X X X X FY Y H L H Yes
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting

6.1) Require that all new
development incorporates
sufficient measures to
mitigate flood hazards,
including the design of
containment systems to
capture stormwater runoff
on-site, and site grading
that minimizes stormwater
runoff from increased
impervious surfaces,
thereby addressing
impacts to on-site
structures and adjacent
properties (change
language to require

LID/NPDES)
FLD-4 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

6.2) Require that the
landscape of open space
areas provide the
maximum permeable
surface area to reduce site
Building and Safety,
Public Works,
Planning
Ongoing X X X X FY H L H Yes
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
runoff, and prohibit the
paving of a majority of
these areas
FLD-5 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

7.1) In the event of a
flood, utilize the Incident
Command and the
National Incident
Management System
Fire Department,
Police Department,
Public Works,
Volunteer Search and
Rescue
Ongoing X X X FY Y H H H Yes
FLD-6 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

7.2) Schedule emergency
evacuation drills to
prepare for the event of
floods
All City Departments Ongoing X X FY Y H L H Yes
FLD-7 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

8.1) Require that
residential tract
developers be responsible
for construction of
drainage/storm drain
systems improvements
Public Works,
Planning
Ongoing X X X X GP Y H H H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
that are compatible with
City and County systems
within or adjacent to their
project site
FLD-8 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

8.2) Install required public
storm drainage
improvements
Public Works Ongoing X X X X GP, CIP Y H H H New
FLD-9 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

8.3) Maintain efforts to
keep the debris basins
clean
Public Works, LA
County
Ongoing X X X X FY Y H H H New
FLD-10 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

9.1) Obtain and make
available to the public
updated flood hazard
maps prepared by FEMA
Public Works,
Planning & Library
Ongoing X X X X X GP, GP Y H L H New
FLD-11 Work with NFIP to
have the FIRM updated
for the project area.

Public Works,
Administration
5 years X X X X X X FY, FY Y H n/a H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
Windstorm Mitigation Action Items
WND-1 Develop Public
Awareness Campaign: To
provide public education
materials to City residents
pertaining to the protection
of life and property before,
during, and after a
windstorm.

Fire Department,
Library
1-2 years X X X X X X FY, FY H L H Revised
WND-2 Create local City
awareness of tree
appropriateness in regard
to the Fire Code Sections
relevant to utility
operations.

Public Works
Department
Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY H L H Revised
WND-3 Encourage
property owners and
Critical Facilities to
purchase and/or test
backup power facilities for
use during a power failure.

Create an
equipment/testing log to
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
ensure backup power
equipment is in working
service.

Utility-Related Mitigation Action Items
UT-1 Install Public Safety
protective shut-offs for
power.

Public Works 5 years X X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
UT-2 Prepare public and
emergency services for
Public Safety Power
Shutoffs (PSPS) by
providing back-up
generators for critical City
facilities and at-risk
members of the
community. Pursue solar
power and energy storage
as alternative sources of
power during PSPS
events for critical City
facilities.

Public Works 1 year X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
UT-3 Secure adequate
water surplus and sources
Public Works 3 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
during drought years to
meet demands of public
health and safety and
emergency response.

UT-4 Identify alternative
sources of water and
distribution capabilities in
the event of a systemwide contamination
emergency
Public Works 3 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
UT-5 Make necessary
upgrades to sewer
infrastructure and overflow
response actions to
prevent major sewer
overflows.

Public Works 3 years X X GR, GR Y H H M New
Epidemic / Pandemic / Vector-Borne Mitigation Action Items EPV-1 Develop
inventories of PPE, and
emergency supplies for
pandemic distribution.

Fire Department Ongoing X X X X FY H M H New
EPV-2 Encourage
community preventive
Public Works Ongoing X X X X FY H L H New
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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) H=High) Benefit (L=Low, M=Med,
Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and PropertyPublic AwarenessNatural SystemsPartnerships and Implementation Services Emergency
Regulation and Permitting
measures, through
implementation of signage
in all public facilities.

EPV-3 Implement annual
community wellness
campaign, providing
educational information to
public, formatted to
stopping the spread of
illness.

Fire Department Ongoing X X X X FY H L H New
EPV-4 Identify and purse
funding opportunities to
develop and implement
neighborhood and city
mitigation activities.

ETeam Ongoing X X X X FY H L H New
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Plan Maintenance
The plan maintenance process includes a schedule for monitoring and evaluating the Plan annually and producing a plan update every five years. This section describes how the City will integrate public participation throughout the plan maintenance process.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A6a.

Q: Does the plan identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be monitored (how will implementation be tracked) over time? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(i)) A: See Method and Scheduling of Plan Implementation below.

Method and Scheduling of Plan Implementation
The Planning Team that was involved in research and writing of the Plan will also be responsible for implementation. The Planning Team will be led by the Planning Team Chair (Brent Bartlett, Fire Captain) who will be referred to as the Local Mitigation Officer.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Monitoring XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Evaluating X
Internal Planning Team Evaluation X X X X X
Cal OES and FEMA Evaluation X
Updating X
Monitoring and Implementing the Plan
Plan Adoption
The City Council will be responsible for adopting the Mitigation Plan. This governing body has the authority to promote sound public policy regarding hazards. Once the plan has been adopted, the Local Mitigation Officer will be responsible for submitting it to the State Hazard Mitigation Officer at California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES will then submit the plan to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review and approval. This review will address the requirements set forth in 44 C.F.R. Section 201.6 (Local Mitigation Plans). Upon acceptance by FEMA, City of Sierra Madre will gain eligibility for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds.

Local Mitigation Officer
Under the direction of the Local Mitigation Officer, the Planning Team will take responsibility for plan maintenance and implementation. The Local Mitigation Officer will facilitate the Planning Team meetings and will assign tasks such as updating and presenting the Plan to the members of the Planning Team. Plan implementation and evaluation will be a shared responsibility among all of the Planning Team members. The Local Mitigation Officer will coordinate with City leadership to ensure funding and support for 5-year updates to Plan as required by FEMA.

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The Planning Team will be responsible for coordinating implementation of plan action items and undertaking the formal review process. The Local Mitigation Officer will be authorized to make changes in assignments to the current Planning Team.

The Planning Team will meet no less than quarterly to review the status of the mitigation action items. Meeting dates will be scheduled once the final Planning Team has been established.

These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss the progress of the action items and maintain the partnerships that are essential for the sustainability of the mitigation plan.

Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C6a.

Q: Does the plan identify the local planning mechanisms where hazard mitigation information and/or actions may be incorporated? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(ii)) A: See Implementation through Existing Program below.

Implementation through Existing Programs
The City of Sierra Madre addresses statewide planning goals and legislative requirements through its General Plan, its Capital Improvement Plan, and the State’s Building and Safety Codes. The Mitigation Plan provides a series of recommendations - many of which are closely related to the goals and objectives of existing planning programs. The City of Sierra Madre will incorporate hazard information and implement recommended mitigation action items through existing programs and procedures.

The City of Sierra Madre Community Planning and Preservation Department is responsible for adhering to the State of California’s Building and Safety Codes. In addition, the Planning Team will work with other agencies at the state level to review, develop and ensure the adopted Building and Safety Codes are adequate to mitigate or present damage by hazards. This is to ensure that life-safety criteria are met for new construction.

Some of the goals and action items in the Mitigation Plan will be achieved through activities recommended in the CIP. Various City departments develop the CIP and review it on an annual basis. Upon annual review of the CIP, the Planning Team will work with the City departments to identify areas that the Mitigation Plan action items are consistent with CIP goals and integrate them where appropriate.

Upon FEMA approval, the Planning Team will begin the process of incorporating existing planning mechanisms at the City level. The meetings of the Planning Team will provide an opportunity for Planning Team members to report back on the progress made on the integration of mitigation planning elements into City planning documents and procedures.

Upon FEMA approval, the Planning Team will begin the process of incorporating risk information and mitigation action items into existing planning mechanisms including the General Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and other planning mechanisms (see Mitigation Action Matrix for links between individual action items and associated planning mechanism). The meetings of the Planning Team will provide an opportunity for Planning Team members to report back on the progress made on the integration of mitigation planning elements into City planning documents and procedures.

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Specifically, the Planning Team will utilize the updates of the following documents to implement the Mitigation Plan:
✓ Risk Assessment, Community Profile, Planning Process (stakeholders) – General Plan Land Use Element, City’s Emergency Operations Plan, Community Forest Management Plan, Storm Water Management Plan
✓ Community Profile – General Plan Housing Element (2014-2021) ✓ Risk Assessment, Hazard-Specific Sections, General Hazard Overviews – General Plan Safety Element
✓ Mitigation Actions Matrix – Annual Budget, Capital Improvement Program It’s important to note that since the approval and adoption of the Hazard Mitigation Plan (2008), the only documents that were updated were the Annual Budget and the General Plan. Although the Annual Budget did provide funding for a few of the mitigation action items, those items were not specifically identified as coming from the Hazard Mitigation Plan (2008). The 2015 General Plan did include mention of the 2008 Hazard Mitigation Plan although there were no specific references to any of the identified mitigation action items.

Economic Analysis of Mitigation Projects
FEMA's approach to identify the costs and benefits associated with hazard mitigation strategies, measures, or projects fall into two general categories: benefit/cost analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis.

Conducting benefit/cost analysis for a mitigation activity can assist communities in determining whether a project is worth undertaking now, in order to avoid disaster-related damages later.

Cost-effectiveness analysis evaluates how best to spend a given amount of money to achieve a specific goal. Determining the economic feasibility of mitigating hazards can provide decisionmakers with an understanding of the potential benefits and costs of an activity, as well as a basis upon which to compare alternative projects.

Given federal funding, the Planning Team will use a FEMA-approved benefit/cost analysis approach to identify and prioritize mitigation action items. For other projects and funding sources, the Planning Team will use other approaches to understand the costs and benefits of each action item and develop a prioritized list.

The “benefit”, “cost”, and overall “priority” of each mitigation action item was included in the Mitigation Actions Matrix located in Part III: Mitigation Strategies. A more technical assessment will be required in the event grant funding is pursued through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidelines are discussed below.

FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidelines
The Stafford Act authorizes the President to establish a program to provide technical and financial assistance to state and local governments to assist in the implementation of hazard mitigation measures that are cost effective and designed to substantially reduce injuries, loss of life, hardship, or the risk of future damage and destruction of property. To evaluate proposed hazard mitigation projects prior to funding FEMA requires a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to validate cost Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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effectiveness. BCA is the method by which the future benefits of a mitigation project are estimated and compared to its cost. The end result is a benefit-cost ratio (BCR), which is derived from a project’s total net benefits divided by its total project cost. The BCR is a numerical expression of the cost effectiveness of a project. A project is considered to be cost effective when the BCR is

1.0 or greater, indicating the benefits of a prospective hazard mitigation project are sufficient to justify the costs.

Although the preparation of a BCA is a technical process, FEMA has developed software, written materials, and training to support the effort and assist with estimating the expected future benefits over the useful life of a retrofit project. It is imperative to conduct a BCA early in the project development process to ensure the likelihood of meeting the cost-effective eligibility requirement in the Stafford Act.

The BCA program consists of guidelines, methodologies and software modules for a range of major natural hazards including:
✓ Flood (Riverine, Coastal Zone A, Coastal Zone V)
✓ Hurricane Wind
✓ Hurricane Safe Room
✓ Damage-Frequency Assessment
✓ Tornado Safe Room
✓ Earthquake
✓ Wildfire
The BCA program provides up to date program data, up to date default and standard values, user manuals and training. Overall, the program makes it easier for users and evaluators to conduct and review BCAs and to address multiple buildings and hazards in a single BCA module run.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A6a.

Q: Does the plan identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be monitored (how will implementation be tracked) over time? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(i)) A: See Evaluating and Updating the Plan below.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A6c.

Q: Does the plan identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be updated during the 5-year cycle? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(i))
A: See Evaluating and Updating the Plan below.

Evaluating and Updating the Plan
The Planning Team will be responsible for coordinating implementation of plan by monitoring the progress of the mitigation action items and documenting progress notes for each item. It will be up to the Local Mitigation Officer to hold a live meeting versus tasking the coordinating agencies with status updates on their own assigned mitigation action items. The monitoring meetings will take place no less than quarterly.

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sustainability of the mitigation plan. See the Quarterly Implementation Report discussed below which will be a valuable tool for the Planning Team to measure the success of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The focus of the quarterly meetings will be on the progress and changes to the Mitigation Action Items.

Quarterly Implementation Report
The Quarterly Implementation Report is the same as the Mitigation Action Matrix but with a column added to the far right to track the quarterly status of each Action Item. Upon approval and adoption of the Plan, the entire Quarterly Implementation Report will be added to the Appendix of the Plan. See Appendix for the Quarterly Implementation Report.

An equally part of the monitoring process is the need to maintain a strategic planning process which needs to include funding and organizational support. In that light, at least one year in advance of the FEMA-mandated 5-year submission of an update, the Local Mitigation Officer will convene the Planning Team to discuss funding and timing of the update planning process. On the fifth year of the planning cycles, the Planning Team will broaden its scope to include discussions and research on all of the sections within the Plan with particular attention given go goal achievement and public participation.

Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A6b.

Q: Does the plan identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be evaluated (assessing the effectiveness of the plan at achieving stated purpose and goals) over time? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(i))
A: See Evaluation below.

Evaluation
At the conclusion of the 4th Quarterly Report meeting each year, the Local Mitigation Officer will lead a discussion with the Planning Team on the success (or failure) of the Mitigation Plan to meet the Plan Goals. The results of that discussion will be added to the 4 th Quarterly Report
and inclusion in the 5-year update to the Plan. Efforts will be made immediately by the Local Mitigation Officer to address any failed Plan Goals.

Formal Update Process
The Mitigation Plan will be monitored on a quarterly basis to determine the effectiveness of mitigation action items and to reflect changes in land development or programs that may affect mitigation actions or their priorities. The evaluation process includes a firm schedule and timeline, and identifies the agencies and organizations participating in plan evaluation. The Local Mitigation Officer or designee will be responsible for contacting the Planning Team members and organizing the quarterly meeting. Planning Team members will also be responsible for participating in the formal update to the Plan every fifth year of the planning cycle.

The Planning Team will review the goals and mitigation action items to determine their relevance to changing situations in the City, as well as changes in State or Federal policy, and to ensure they are addressing current and expected conditions. The Planning Team will also review the Plan’s Risk Assessment portion of the Plan to determine if this information should be updated Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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or modified, given any new available data. The coordinating organizations responsible for the various action items will report on the status of their projects, including the success of various implementation processes, difficulties encountered, success of coordination efforts, and which strategies should be revised. Amending will be made to the Mitigation Actions Matrix and other sections in the Plan as deemed necessary by the Planning Team.

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Q: Is there discussion of how the community(ies) will continue public participation in the plan maintenance process? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(iii))
A: See Continued Public Involvement below.

Continued Public Involvement
The City of Sierra Madre is dedicated to involving the public directly in the continual review and updates to the Mitigation Plan. Copies of the plan will be catalogued and made available at City Hall and at all City operated public libraries. The existence and location of these copies will be publicized in City newsletters and on the City website. This site will also contain an email address and phone number where people can direct their comments and concerns. A public meeting will also be held after each evaluation or when deemed necessary by the Planning Team. The meetings will provide the public a forum in which they can express their concerns, opinions, or ideas about the Plan.

The Local Mitigation Officer will be responsible for using City resources to publicize the annual public meetings and maintain public involvement through the public access channel, web page, and newspapers.

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Q: Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A: See Sign-In Sheets below.

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Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.

Q: Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A: See Planning Team Agendas below.

Agenda
City of Sierra Madre
Planning Team Meeting #1

1. Examine the purpose hazard mitigation.

2. Discuss the concepts and terms related to hazard mitigation planning.

3. Review the project schedule and public involvement during the plan writing phase.

4. Discuss initial results of Hazard Analysis and Rank Hazards.

5. Gather Updated Community Profile Data
a. History, Geography, Land Use, Demographics, CIP
Agenda
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Planning Team Meeting #2

1. Review examples of hazard mitigation activities.

2. Update Existing and Develop New Hazard Mitigation Action Items. a. Action Item
b. Goals Achieved
c. Coordinating Agency
d. Timeline
e. Funding Source
f. Planning Mechanisms
g. Benefit, Cost, and Priority Ranking
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Planning Team Meeting #3

1. Continue to Develop Additional Mitigation Action Items - Review County of Los Angeles AllHazard Mitigation Plan (Attachment: Mitigation Action Ideas).

Agenda
City of Sierra Madre
Planning Team Meeting #4

1. Discuss First Draft Plan (distributed one week in advance of Planning Team Meeting #4).

3. Discuss Strategy for Distributing Second Draft Plan to External Agencies and General Public.

Also, discuss sending to City Council as a consent agenda (information item) in advance of submission to Cal OES/FEMA for formal review. Upon return of Approval Pending Adoption, updated Plan will be set for a public meeting with the City Council for Plan adoption.

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Action ItemCoordinating OrganizationTimeline
Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting Multi-Hazard Mitigation Action Items
MH-1 Integrate the goals
and action items from the
City of Sierra Madre
Hazard Mitigation Plan
into existing regulatory
documents
and programs, where
appropriate.

Executive Team
(ETeam)
Ongoing X X X FY, FY Y M L L Revised, Note:
2015 General
Plan Update
MH-2 Identify and pursue
funding opportunities to
develop and implement
neighborhood and city
mitigation activities.

Fire Department Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised MH-3 Develop inventories
of Unreinforced Masonry
Buildings and Soft-Story
Structures.

Planning Department 1-2 Years X X X X X X FY, FY Y H H H Revised MH-4 Strengthen
emergency services
preparedness by
Police Department Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY H L H Revised Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting enhancing public
awareness.

MH-5 Develop a MultiHazard Emergency
Evacuation Plan
Police Department,
Fire Department
1 year X X X X X FY, FY H L H New
MH-6 Buy Vactor to
pneumatically collect
liquids, sludges, slurries,
sewage or other spills
from a location thereby
reducing the threat of
exposure to hazardous
spills.

Public Works
Department
X GF, GF H H M New
MH-7 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

3.1) Continue to cooperate
with Area C Fire
Departments for second
and third alarm calls and
continue with the Statewide Mutual Aid
Agreements
Fire Department Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
MH-8 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz
Fire Department,
Police Department,
Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
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Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting

4.1) Update the
Emergency Operations
Plan annually (EOC
Related)
Public Works,
Community Planning
and Preservation
Department
MH-9 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

4.2) Maintain a fully
operational Emergency
Operations Center (EOC
Related)
Fire Department,
Police Department,
Public Works, IT
Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
MH-10 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

4.3) Enlist participation
from the community and
City staff for emergency
operations (EOC Related)
Public Works, Fire
Department
Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
MH-11 (General Plan –
Safety Element Hz 4.4)
Provide emergency
operations training and
conduct test runs (EOC
Related)
Public Works, Fire
Department
Ongoing X X X FY H L H New
MH-12 (General Plan –
Safety Element Hz 4.5)
Police Department,
Fire Department, IT
Ongoing X X X FY H H H New
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Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting Review and upgrade
emergency operations
equipment such as 911
equipment, and the police
dispatch system as
needed to maintain
modern levels of service
(EOC Related)
MH-13 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

4.6) Develop and utilize
emergency public
communication systems
Police Department,
Fire Department, IT
Ongoing X X X FY H H H New
Earthquake Mitigation Action Items
EQ-1 Utilize contemporary
seismic maps during
plan/permit review
process.

Community Planning &
Preservation
Department
Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised
EQ-2 Incorporate the
Regional Earthquake
Transportation Evacuation
Route updated developed
by the Area D Disaster
Fire Department Ongoing X X X X X FY, FY H L H Revised
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Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
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Coordinators into the
Emergency Operations
Plan.

EQ-3 Identify funding
sources for structural and
non-structural retrofitting
of City-owned structures
that are seismically
vulnerable (e.g. City
Library).

Community Planning &
Preservation
Department
1-2 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H Revised
EQ-4 Encourage purchase
of earthquake hazard
insurance for private
properties and uninsured
City-owned properties.

ETeam 2 years X FY, FY H L H Revised
EQ-5 Encourage hazard
reduction with nonstructural and structural
earthquake retrofits and
other strategies in homes,
businesses, and City
facilities.

Administration Ongoing X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised
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Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
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Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting EQ-6 Replace water
mains in fault zones with
seismic pipe thereby
maintaining water system
integrity and reducing the
threat to life and properly
loss by providing fire
suppression.

Public Works
Department
5 years X X X X X GF, GF Y H H H New
EQ-7 Renovate main
booster plant with new
booster pumps and control
panels thereby ensuring
reliable water delivery to
City’s distribution system.

Public Works
Department
3-5 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
EQ-8 Seismic retrofit of
Auburn reservoir thereby
preserving stored water
for domestic use and fire
suppression.

Public Works
Department
3-5 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
EQ-9 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.1) Require that
earthquake survival and
efficient post-disaster
Public Works
Department
Ongoing X X X CIP Y H H H New
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concern in the siting,
design and construction
standards for essential
facilities in Sierra Madre
EQ-10 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.2) Conduct geological
studies on fault zones
within the City and identify
threatened structures and
limitations on land for
potential construction
Public Works, Building
and Safety, Planning
Ongoing X X X GP Y H H H New
EQ-11 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.3) Adopt/Amend
ordinance addressing
structures identified as
having seismic hazards to
require retrofits.

Building and Safety,
Planning
Ongoing X X FY H L H New
EQ-12 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.4) Require a thorough
subsurface fault
Public Works, Building
and Safety
Ongoing X X X X GP Y H H H New
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Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
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Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting investigation for any
proposed habitable
structure on private
property in close proximity
of an active fault zone and
monitor any trenching for
public buried water lines in
the same area.

EQ-13 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

10.5) Create a central
depository of all Sierra
Madre geological
information the City
obtains through any
project approvals process,
including any government
projects (URM, Soft-first
Story)
Public Works,
Planning, Building and
Safety
Ongoing X X X X X GP H L M New
EQ-14 General Plan –
Safety Element Policy (Hz

11.1) Promote public
awareness of the need to
upgrade seismically
Planning, Public
Works, Building and
Safety
5 Years X X X X X GP Y H H H New
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Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
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Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting hazardous buildings for
the protection of health
and safety in the City
(URM, Soft-first story)
EQ-15 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

11.2) Require seismic
review of buildings (URM,
Soft-first story)
Building and Safety 5 Years X X X X X GP Y H H H New
EQ-16 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

11.3) Promote seismic
upgrading of older
residential and
commercial structures with
special attention given to
historic structures (URM,
Soft-first story)
Building and Safety 5 Years X X X X X GP Y H H H New
EQ-17 General Plan –
Safety Element Policy (Hz

12.1) Maintain and update
multi-hazard emergency
preparedness plan for the
Public Works,
Planning, Police
Department, Fire
Department, IT
Ongoing X X X GP H H H New
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Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
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safety
EQ-18 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.2) Maintain and
upgrade the City's disaster
response plans at least
annually, conduct periodic
tests of their practicality
and effectiveness, and
involve residents and
business in the
preparation and testing of
the plans
Public Works, Fire
Department, Planning,
Police Department, IT
Ongoing X X X X GP H M H New
EQ-19 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.3) Prepare and
disseminate to residents
and businesses
information regarding
seismic risks affecting the
City, measures to protect
life and property before
and during an earthquake,
Public Works, Fire
Department, Building
and Safety,
Community Services,
Library
Ongoing X X X X GP H H H New
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Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting and emergency
procedures to follow after
an earthquake
EQ-20 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.4) Incorporate planning
for potential incidents
affecting critical, sensitive
and high-occupancy
facilities into the City's
contingency plans for
disaster response and
recovery
Public Works, Fire
Department, Building
and Safety,
Community Services,
Library
Ongoing X X GP, CIP Y H H H New
EQ-21 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.5) Ensure that
emergency preparedness
is the mutual responsibility
of City agencies, City
residents and the
business community
All City Departments Ongoing X X X X GP H H H New
EQ-22 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

12.6) Develop and
All City Departments Ongoing X X GP H H H New
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Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting implement ongoing Citywide programs for disaster
preparedness and
recovery planning
EQ-23 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

13.1) Provide residents
and business owners with
a continuing awareness
and expanding knowledge
of the seismic hazards
affecting the City.

Public Works,
Community Services
Ongoing X X X GP H L M New
Wildfire Mitigation Action Items
WF-1 Enhance
emergency services to
increase the efficiency of
wildfire response and
recovery activities through
purchase of a Type 5
Vehicle.

Fire Department 4 years X X X GR, GR Y M H H Revised
WF-2 Maintain
contemporary collection of
maps relating to the fire
Fire Department,
Planning Department
Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised
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Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting hazard to help educate
and assist builders and
homeowners in mitigating
against wildfire.

WF-3 Enhance outreach
and education programs
(e.g. CAL FIRE,
Vegetation Management)
aimed at mitigating wildfire
hazards.

Fire Department Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised WF-4 Develop a
Vegetation Management
Program.

Fire Department 1 year X X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H New
WF-5 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

2.4)
Ensure the quantity and
capacity of resources are
available for safety
purposes for new
construction projects Public Works Ongoing X X X FY Y H M H New WF-6 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

2.5) Assess the
Building & Safety, Fire
Department Ongoing X X FY Y H M H New
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Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting environmental impacts of
development on fire
hazards and emergency
response time, and ensure
fire protection standards
are met throughout the
review process
WF-7 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

2.9) Maintain and update
the fire prevention design
measures of the hillside
development standards
Fire Department,
Planning Ongoing X X X X FY H L M New
WF-8 (General Plan
Safety Element Policy Hz

2.10) Develop a solution
to parking issues that
affect Fire Department
access in the canyon
areas
Public Works, Police
Department,
Community Ongoing X X X X FY Y H M H New
WF-9 (General Plan -
Safety Element Policy Hz

5.1) Mandate annual
brush removal
Public Works, Fire
Department Ongoing X X X FY M H M New
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Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting WF-10 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

5.2) Work with community
groups in presenting
information and trainings
regarding wildfire
prevention and awareness
Public Works, Fire
Department, Library Ongoing X X X X FY M H M New
Landslide Mitigation Action Items
LND-1 Improve knowledge
of landslide hazard areas
and understanding of
vulnerability and risk to life
and property in hazardprone areas.

Planning Department Ongoing X X X X X FY, FY Y H L H Revised LND-2 To the extent
feasible, provide
protective measures
designed to limit debris
flow resulting from the
fire/mudflow sequence,
thereby reducing the
threat to life and property
relative to existing
Public Works
Department
Ongoing X X X X GR, GR Y M H H Revised
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Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting development in threatened
areas including debris
basins enhancements,
and property purchases.

LND-3 Amend Hillside
Management Zone.

Planning Department 1 year X X X X FY, FY Y H L H New
Flood Mitigation Action Items
FLD-1 Identify surface
water drainage
obstructions for all parts of
the City of Sierra Madre.

Public Works
Department
5 years X GR, GR Revised
FLD-2 Capture flood
waters to lessen the flow
within the City streets.

Public Works 10 years X X X GR, GR Y L H M New
FLD-3 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

6.1) Require that all new
development incorporates
sufficient measures to
mitigate flood hazards,
including the design of
containment systems to
capture stormwater runoff
Building and Safety,
Public Works
Ongoing X X X X FY Y H L H Yes
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Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting on-site, and site grading
that minimizes stormwater
runoff from increased
impervious surfaces,
thereby addressing
impacts to on-site
structures and adjacent
properties (change
language to require

LID/NPDES)
FLD-4 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

6.2) Require that the
landscape of open space
areas provide the
maximum permeable
surface area to reduce site
runoff, and prohibit the
paving of a majority of
these areas
Building and Safety,
Public Works,
Planning
Ongoing X X X X FY H L H Yes
FLD-5 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

7.1) In the event of a
flood, utilize the Incident
Fire Department,
Police Department,
Public Works,
Ongoing X X X FY Y H H H Yes
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Plan Goals Addressed
Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting Command and the
National Incident
Management System
Volunteer Search and
Rescue
FLD-6 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

7.2) Schedule emergency
evacuation drills to
prepare for the event of
floods
All City Departments Ongoing X X FY Y H L H Yes
FLD-7 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

8.1) Require that
residential tract
developers be responsible
for construction of
drainage/storm drain
systems improvements
that are compatible with
City and County systems
within or adjacent to their
project site
Public Works,
Planning
Ongoing X X X X GP Y H H H New
FLD-8 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

8.2) Install required public
Public Works Ongoing X X X X GP, CIP Y H H H New
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Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting storm drainage
improvements
FLD-9 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

8.3) Maintain efforts to
keep the debris basins
clean
Public Works, LA
County
Ongoing X X X X FY Y H H H New
FLD-10 (General Plan –
Safety Element Policy Hz

9.1) Obtain and make
available to the public
updated flood hazard
maps prepared by FEMA
Public Works,
Planning & Library
Ongoing X X X X X GP, GP Y H L H New
FLD-11 Work with NFIP to
have the FIRM updated
for the project area.

Public Works,
Administration
5 years X X X X X X FY, FY Y H n/a H New
Windstorm Mitigation Action Items
WND-1 Develop Public
Awareness Campaign: To
provide public education
materials to City residents
pertaining to the protection
of life and property before,
Fire Department,
Library
1-2 years X X X X X X FY, FY H L H Revised
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Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting during, and after a
windstorm.

WND-2 Create local City
awareness of tree
appropriateness in regard
to the Fire Code Sections
relevant to utility
operations.

Public Works
Department
Ongoing X X X X X X FY, FY H L H Revised
WND-3 Encourage
property owners and
Critical Facilities to
purchase and/or test
backup power facilities for
use during a power failure.

Create an
equipment/testing log to
ensure backup power
equipment is in working
service.

Public Works Ongoing X X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H Revised Utility-Related Mitigation Action Items
UT-1 Install Public Safety
protective shut-offs for
power.

Public Works 5 years X X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
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Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting UT-2 Prepare public and
emergency services for
Public Safety Power
Shutoffs (PSPS) by
providing back-up
generators for critical City
facilities and at-risk
members of the
community. Pursue solar
power and energy storage
as alternative sources of
power during PSPS
events for critical City
facilities.

Public Works 1 year X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
UT-3 Secure adequate
water surplus and sources
during drought years to
meet demands of public
health and safety and
emergency response.

Public Works 3 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New
UT-4 Identify alternative
sources of water and
distribution capabilities in
the event of a systemPublic Works 3 years X X X X X GR, GR Y H H H New Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2020
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Funding Source and Planning Mechanisms (FY=Fiscal Year Budget, GR=Grant, CIP, GP=General Plan)Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action item involve New and/or Existing Buildings ure? Yes (Y) and/or Infrastruct
Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High)Priority (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Completed,
– Comments (Status 20 20
Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) ___________ Quarter CommentsProtect Life and Property Awareness Public
Natural SystemsPartnerships and ImplementationEmergency ServicesRegulation and Permitting wide contamination
emergency
UT-5 Make necessary
upgrades to sewer
infrastructure and overflow
response actions to
prevent major sewer
overflows.