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confluence of existing health and economic factors). It is a policy of this Safety Element to improve drainage in the City, prioritizing the La Jolla community, to minimize damage in the event of a flood. Exhibit 7- 6, FEMA Flood Zones, shows the location of the 100-year and 500-year flood zones in the City.
The City has no natural, permanent water features. The Anaheim Union Reservoir at Tri-City Park is a 10-acre man-made lake located at 2301 N. Kraemer Boulevard, and there are numerous small man- made water features located in the Alta Vista Country Club golf course. The Orange County Flood Control District has implemented measures to reduce the likelihood of flooding at these locations.
Drainage through the City is controlled and directed via storm drains and storm drain channels, including Carbon Canyon Creek Channel and Atwood Channel. The channels are located in the southern and southeastern portions of Placentia.
Congress developed the National Flood Insurance Program ( NFIP) in 1968 to respond to the elevating cost of taxpayer -funded disaster relief for flood victims and the increasing level of damage that was caused by flooding. According to FEMA, approximately 20,000 communities across the United States, including Placentia, participate in the NFIP through the adoption and enforcement of floodplain management ordinances. These ordinances help to reduce future flood damage, and in return, the NFIP makes Federally -backed flood insurance available to homeowners, renters, and business owners in participating communities.
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Flood inundation resulting from dam failure of Prado Dam or Carbon Canyon Dam is a potential hazard for the City. Inundation from Prado Dam would affect the very southern portions of the City. Inundation from Carbon Canyon would affect the majority of the City generally west of Rose Drive/ Tustin Avenue. The two dams are described below.
Carbon Canyon Dam
The Carbon Canyon Dam, an earth -filled structure with a capacity of 12,000 acrefeet, is located approximately one ( 1) mile north of Placentia and was completed in i 1961. It is 2, 600 feet in length and 99 feet in height. The drainage area above the dam is 19. 3 square miles. The structure provides flood protection to the cities of Placentia, Brea, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Fullerton, Buena Park and unincorporated 7' 1 areas of the County of Orange. The Carbon Canyon Dam rarely contains threatening quantities of water. However, when the dam is filled to its capacity, the reservoir could create some potential upstream flooding problems. The dam is owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
If an inundation event should occur as a result of dam failure, floodwaters are expected to generally follow the path of the Carbon Canyon Creek Channel Floodwaters could potentially reach the SR- 91 Freeway in the southern portion of the City.
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Prado. Dam
Prado Dam, designed in the 1930s and completed in 1941, is located approximately 18 miles east of Placentia in Riverside County. The Prado Dam was intended to provide flood protection to the Lower Santa Ana River Basin. The existing 9,000 cubic feet per second ( cfs) limit on controlled releases from the Prado Dam is based upon the original non -damaging capacity of the downstream channel. Recently downstream channel improvements were completed as part of the United States Army Corps of Engineers' Santa Ana River project. According to the OCFCD, the status of these improvements are as follows:
Raising the existing embankment 28.4 feet to an elevation of 594A feet — Completed;
Raising the spillway crest from elevation of 543 ft. to 563 ft — Planned for 2021;
s Constructing new outlet works increasing the maximum discharge capacity from 9,000 cubic feet per second ( cfs) to 30,000 cfs — Completed; a Constructing new levees and dikes- Underway,
o Acquiring over 1, 700 acres of property rights for reservoir expansion - Underway;
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Increasing -impoundment from 217, 000 acre- feet to 362,000 acre-feet.
Santa Ana River Mainstem Project
The Santa Ana River Mainstem project is designed to provide flood protection to Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, and is being managed by the US Army Corp of Engineers. The proposed improvements cover 75 miles from the headwaters of the Santa Ana River, east of the City of San Bernardino, to the mouth of the river at the Pacific Ocean between the cities of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. The Mainstem Project will increase flood protection to more than
3. 35 million people within the three counties. The project includes seven independent features: Seven Oaks Dam, Mill Creek Levee, San Timoteo Creek, Oak Street Drain, Prado Dam, Santiago Creek and the lower Santa Ana River. The Santa Ana River Mainstem project is designed to provide flood protection for residences and business in the three counties. All three counties, collectively, are working in conjunction with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to design and construct the project. The Prado Dam improvements component of the project is anticipated for completion in the year 2020.
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Many businesses manufacture, transport, store, use and dispose of hazardous materials. In addition, the City has miles of oil pipelines, gas lines and water mains that traverse the City. Placentia, therefore, like many other cities, has potential for hazardous materials spills or incidents within or directly adjacent to facilities that warehouse, manufacture and process hazardous or toxic materials within or directly adjacent to Placentia. The use of hazardous materials in these facilities can pose a significant threat; however, Federal, State and local regulatory requirements and site -specific contingency and evacuation plans reduce these potential threats.
As of July 1, 2013, the Orange County Certified Unified Program Agencies ( CUPA) implemented the Hazardous Material Disclosure, Business Emergency Plan and California Accidental Release Prevention programs. All regulated businesses in Placentia must submit hazardous materials disclosure forms online, which includes their business emergency plans, contact information and chemical inventories. This is also a great benefit to the community because it allows local fire agencies to have immediate access to chemical inventories in the region in case of a spill, fire or other incident. 2 According to the Orange County Health Care Agency Environmental Health Division, there are approximately 100 facilities in Placentia that have been identified as containing and/ or handling reportable amounts of hazardous materials. Not all facilities are covered under this program, as some businesses and facilities may be exempt due to limited quantities of hazardous materials. See Exhibit 7- 7, Hazardous Facilities.
i~ la"'-., i __ of s i," I e ,r i al s F; a r. r= I= Tar The PFL.SD will proactively work with County partners and outside agencies to implement the Hazardous Materials Area Plan ( Haz- Mat Area Plan). The Haz- Mat Area Plan was implemented to assist agencies in their pre -emergency planning and their emergency response role. The Haz- Mat Area Plan also provides the public with information about facilities that pose a threat or potential hazard to the community' s health and safety. The Haz- Mat Area Plan is designed to assist in the prevention or mitigation of the damage to the health and safety of persons and the environment from the release or threatened release of hazardous materials into the workplace or environment.
2 Orange County Environmental Health, http:// occupainfo. com/
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7.6 CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change, or the effects of global warming, in Placentia is most likely to increase the number and intensity of heat waves and decrease air quality, as concluded by the Vulnerability Assessment ( see Appendix 7- 1). Two communities in the City are more vulnerable to climate change due to the confluence of existing health and economic factors: The La Jolla and Old Town communities. The following describes the effects of extreme heat and poor air quality in the City of Placentia, including effects on those most vulnerable. Section 6. 8 provides associated goals and policies to mitigate for these effects and build adaptation and resilience capacity in Placentia, with focused efforts directed towards more vulnerable populations.
In urban environments like Placentia, extreme heat is the most pervasive climate - related hazard. Extreme heat is the leading cause of death when compared to all weather -related hazards ( Environmental Protection Agency, 2016). Dark urban surfaces, such as asphalt, absorb heat throughout the day and release it at night, which increases the nighttime minimum temperature and does not allow the air or human body to cool off. High heat can also intensify air pollution like smog and particulate matter. Communities that lack green open spaces, parks, shade trees, and other cooling elements face even more intense heat in addition to poorer air quality, this is also referred to as the "heat island effect." In Placentia, an extreme heat event occurs when the temperature rises above 99. 8 degrees. Between 2020 and 2040, Placentia is forecasted to experience approximately two heat waves a year that will last two to four days. The safety hazards associated with extreme heat include heat stroke and other heat -related illness. Safety risks are most prevalent amongst vulnerable populations, including older adults and children who are more sensitive to heat, as well as outdoor workers and those who lack air conditioning. These vulnerable populations who are more sensitive to heat will experience heatwaves and health impacts including heat stroke at lower temperatures. Because of this sensitivity at lower temperatures, these populations will have up to seven extreme heat events in the same year that W
last even longer- between three to five days ( California Heat Assessment Tool, 2018).
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Climate change decreases air quality in three major ways: increasing the production of ozone, increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires, and increasing allergens ( CDC 2018).
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Ozone is a gas composed of three atoms of oxygen (03). Ozone occurs both in the Earth' s upper atmosphere and at ground level. Ozone that occurs naturally in Earth' s upper atmosphere is good, as it forms a protective layer that shields us from the sun' s harmful ultraviolet rays. Ozone at ground level is a harmful air pollutant, because of its effects on people and the environment, as is the main ingredient in smog". Ground level ozone is created when sunlight reacts with other air pollutants from vehicle tailpipes and industrial facilities. Exposure to ground level ozone can make it harder to breathe, cause asthma attacks, and even lead to premature death.
Therefore, increases in the number of hot and sunny conditions as a result of climate change will also increase the amount of ground level ozone.
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The relatively urban landscape of the City of Placentia limits the direct impact of_. wild fires; however, the City is in close proximity to wildland areas prone to fire on C the east and northeast in the neighboring cities of Yorba Linda and Brea and in unincorporated areas of Orange County. Between 2020 and 2040, twice as much area around the City is likely to burn each year as a result of climate change.
Wildfires can emit toxic chemicals when houses burn and particulate matter ( ash) from burning vegetation can enter a person' s lungs and blood causing heart and lung disease ( Environmental Protection Agency, 2017; National Oceanic and C Atmospheric Administration, 2018). Therefore, while the City of Placentia may not be physically threatened by wildfire, the poor air quality caused by neighboring wildfires can impact the health of the Placentia community.
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Longer warm seasons can also lead to longer pollen seasons. These longer pollen seasons can increase allergic reactions and asthma - related episodes, which can result in adults missing work or children missing school. Increased allergens and air_ pollutants like ozone can also work togetherto lead to greater respiratory problems.
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CalEPA identifies disadvantaged communities by the confluence of geographic, socioeconomic, public health and environmental hazard criteria. Census Tracts which score in the top 25% are considered disadvantaged and are the most vulnerable to climate change. These areas are also eligible for specific funding sources and environmental justice considerations. There are two such communities in the City, the La Jolla and Old Town Communities. The Health, Wellness and Environmental Justice Element discusses in detail the areas where the more vulnerable communities exist and describes the two "disadvantaged communities" within the City.
Y Both the La Jolla and Old Town communities have a much higher pollution burden relative to other Census Tracts in the state, meaning they are disproportionately burdened by major pollution sources, including toxic releases from industrial facilities and traffic -related air pollution from high volume roadways. The Old Town community also suffers disproportionately from low birth weights and cardiovascular disease, which can be symptoms of pollution exposure. 3 Both communities have a higher sensitive population in terms of education, poverty and housing burden compared to other census tracts, meaning they are less educated, living below the federal poverty level and paying more than 50% of their income in housing costs. The confluence of existing health and economic factors make these communities more vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which creates safety hazards.
Table 7- 1 summarizes the potential effects of climate change in the City as analyzed in the vulnerability assessment, including who, where, and when the effects will likely pose the greatest risk, as well as an overall rating. As indicated in the table, increased heat -related illness poses the most immediate and highest risk citywide amongst older adults, children, outdoor workers and those who lack air conditioning, with the greatest risk facing those that live in older buildings and lack shaded areas.
Increase in ozone production poses the most immediate and highest air quality risk citywide amongst older adults, children, outdoor workers, and pregnant women, with the greatest effects found near major roadways. Ozone has been found in the placentas of baby fetuses and is correlated with low birth weights. The particulate matter in the air dissipates quickly, however, those living near major roadways are exposed to this dangerous emission. Goals and policies within this Element address each of these impacts, with a focus on prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerable populations.
3 Source: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment ( OEHHA). 2018. CaiEnviroScreen 3. 0. Available from: https:// oehha. ca. gov/ calenviroscreen/ report/ oaler)viroscreen- 30
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7.7 POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
The City of Placentia Police Department station is located within the City of Placentia Civic Center at 401 E. Chapman Avenue. The Police Department houses a mixture of sworn members, civilian/ non -sworn members, and dedicated volunteers that work together to maintain a safe community. Among its many operations, sworn members of the department oversee traditional law enforcement activities pertaining to the California Health and Safety Code. In the event of an emergency or disaster, the Police Department maintains law and order and plays a role in directing citizens to safety.
As communities grow and transform in the future, law enforcement must proactively adapt to ensure adequate police services are available throughout the community.
The Police Department supports the Community -Oriented Policing ( COPS) philosophy, which promotes organizational strategies that support the systematic use of partnerships and problem - solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime. COP is the method of policing that invokes trust -building, integrity -building, and positive, reoccurring interactions between members of the community and the police. Through COP, the Police Department vigorously supports community engagement as a mechanism to apply community - centric, problem - solving methods as a key method to reduce all types of crime and promote community safety.
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The Police Department' s Crime Prevention Bureau coordinates the Neighborhood Watch program. In addition to the effectiveness of this program for crime reporting by individual neighbors, the program promotes neighbors getting out and getting to know each other, which ultimately enhances community security, awareness, and positive interactions with the Police Department. In the event of an emergency, individuals play an important role in assisting the Police Department with notifying their neighbors and assisting them to safety. It is an important goal of the City to continue efforts to strengthen this program to adequately provide for the needs of the community, particularly the vulnerable and underserved populations.
7.8 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE
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Localized emergencies and disasters are often referred to in terms of the Emergency Management and Disaster Cycle" -- the continuous, cyclical process which involves the stages of preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. When faced with any hazard, the goal is to prevent impacts on the community, however, some disasters, especially natural ones, cannot be prevented.
Therefore, continuous preparedness measures are implemented to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the health and wellness ofthe community. The most effective preparedness is achieved by having a deep understanding of the community.
Preparedness and mitigation are onlythe initial steps in the management of hazards and disasters; however, they are the most important. Accordingly, the City of Placentia prepares for emergencies in a variety of ways to ensure that once a disaster has occurred, the capacity of the City to respond to the situation at hand is adequate.
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The City of Placentia' s Emergency Services Division works collaboratively on various internal and external programs to support the coordination of resources and plans during large- and small- scale incidents. In accordance with best practices, the city's Emergency Services Division strives to manage all incidents at the lowest level possible. Through a scalable response to all emergencies, the implementation of the city' s Emergency Operations Plan enhances the response that the city can provide to the members of the community.
The implementation of various guides and procedural documents enhances the overall response and scalability into the City' s Emergency Operations Plan, described below, which promotes a coordinated response based on the city' s overall mission. Based on principles of SEMS ( Standardized Emergency Management System), ICS ( Incident Command System), equity, cultural competence, inclusion, and coordination, the Emergency Services Division has designated trained personnel to effectively respond to the EOC ( Emergency Operations Center) during any activation, and designated personnel will jointly work to support the mission of field personnel and response partners.
The primary document that describes the City of Placentia' s emergency response plan is the City of Placentia Emergency Operations Plan ( EOP). The EOP is a continuously updated response plan based on the community profile, hazard assessments, government structures, and agreed -upon measures that shall be taken to respond to a large- scale event. The data delineated in the EOP reflect State and Federal laws and requirements, and interfaces with other cities and counties within Southern California. The plan outlines the operations that shall be implemented in the event of a disaster to ensure a coordinated response between the City, County, volunteers ( e. g. Community Emergency Response Team — CERT and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service — RACES), businesses, State, and Federal partners. The EOP also allows for coordination with other agencies outside of the City due to the plans being developed based on the Standardized Emergency Management System ( SEMS) and the Incident Command System ( ICS). The plan addresses Alert and Warning systems, the Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) structure, evacuation routes, sheltering, and recovery. The plan provides a foundation to conduct operations and coordinate the management of critical resources during emergencies. The EOP also provides the framework for which nongovernmental agencies and organizations that have requested resources needed to meet emergency requirements are integrated into the response.
The City's EOP provides guidance for the coordinated response to extraordinary emergency situations associated with natural disasters, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances, fires, public health emergencies, technological incidents, and nuclear defense operations, both during war and in times of peace. This plan has been developed to provide a comprehensive emergency management program for all CITY of PLACENTIA
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City employees and response partners to understand prior to an emergency in the City of Placentia.
The EOP does not address ordinary day- to- day emergencies, and it does not provide a singular response to all emergencies. Rather, the EOP concentrates on operational concepts and response procedures relative to large- scale disasters.
The EOP is the general organization of the various City departments and personnel into their respective emergency responsibilities pursuant to the Standardized r
tEmergency Management System/ National Incident Management System SEMS/ NIMS). SEMS is required by the California Government Code and was developed to provide a " common language" for emergency response personnel to request resources and equipment from other agencies.
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The City developed the EOP based on the Incident Command System ( ICS) principles and concepts within the SEMS. The SEMS and the NIMS are compatible plans, and the City of Placentia recognizes these policies and utilizes the SEMS/ NIMS as a basis for the ICS structure. The SEMS/ NIMS create a standard_ incident management system that is scalable and modular and can be used in incidents of any size/ complexity. All jurisdictions are now addressing the use ofthe ICS as required under SEMS/ NIMS. SEMS/ NIMS became effective, statewide, in March 1995. The City of Placentia adopted NIMS on July 19, 2005, r
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The City of Placentia' s EOP is a document that has been developed to respond to the onset of a natural or human -induced emergency. Although this plan focuses on the City's response to an emergency, the EOP also contains a forward -leaning approach to emergency and disaster preparedness. When developing the EOP, the City elected to include Annex A - The Prevention, Preparedness, and Mitigation Annex. Annex A of the EOP focuses on the actions that all departments must take in the preparedness and mitigation for all emergencies within the City.
With the City continuously analyzing data that helps to understand the individual complexities that lie within the borders of the city; it is the role of all city personnel to ensure that everythingg` that we can do to reduce risk and increase individualM 1 capacitys" is accomplished. To, ensure that all populations are served in an equitableElland inclusive manner, the City provides information and community specific training that focuses messaging and information to various members of the community.
Focused messaging not only allows for members of underrepresented and underserved communities to gather information that is appropriate for their communities, but this messaging also allows for a reciprocal understanding of the t_ community's needs by the City. The implementation of Annex A is a continuousm process, and it is the only portion of the Emergency Operations Plan that is always rin effect.
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The Police Department continues to explore ways to communicate with the community during emergencies. In 2018, the City of Placentia partnered with Everbridge, a global provider of critical notifications, to expand the wireless notification systems for the citizens and businesses of the community. Through the partnership, the Police Department looked at the ways to best communicate with people within the City' s community and determined that traditional methods of communication are no longer viable as the effectiveness of loud speakers and doorto- door notifications is reduced due to well- built, secured structures that promote external noise reduction. Moving forward, the City will implement Everbridge' s methodology of communicating critical information with the community via telephone, text message and email, thus changing the way that emergency contact is made within the City.
Hazard mitigation planning is the process used by state, local and tribal leaders to understand risks from natural hazards and develop long-term strategies to reduce the impacts of disasters on people, property, and the environment. The City p currently does not have an approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; however, an important policy under the Disaster Preparedness Goal ofthis element is to prepare and adopt a hazard mitigation plan to more thoroughly understand each risk and establish implementation actions to reduce impacts and implement the goals and policies of this Element.
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GOAL SAF - 1 Minimize the risk to public health and safety and disruptions to vital services, economic vitality, and social order resulting from seismic and geologic activities.
Policy SAP - 1. 1 Minimize the risk to life and property through the identification of potentially hazardous areas, adherence to proper
construction design criteria, and provision of public
information.
Policy SAF - 1. 2 Require geologic and geotechnical investigations in areas of potential seismic or geologic hazards as part of the
environmental and/ or development review process for all structures. Require that engineered slopes be designed to resist earthquake -induced failure.
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Policy SAF - 1. 3 Require removal or rehabilitation of hazardous or substandard structures that may collapse in the event of an earthquake, such as the unreinforced masonry buildings identified above.
Policy SAF - 1. 4 Promote the strengthening of planned utilities, the retrofit and rehabilitation of existing weak structures and lifeline utilities i. e., utility and communications lines), and the relocation of certain critical facilities to increase public safety and minimize potential damage from seismic and geologic hazards.
Policy SAF - 1. 5 Require that new construction and significant alterations to structures located within potential landslide areas ( northwest part of City) be evaluated for site stability, including the potential impact to other properties, during project design and review.
Policy SAF - 1. 6 Provide public education and information materials to increase the community' s preparedness in the event of a disaster.
Policy SAF - 1. 7 Continue to have and improve upon inter -jurisdictional cooperation and communication, especially with regards to safety aspects of dams, freeway structures, oil wells and pipelines, regional fault studies, and disaster response and emergency plans.
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GOAL, SAF - 2 Protect the lives and property and minimize the exposure of residents, businesses owners, and visitors from the hazards of urban fires.
Policy SAF - 2. 1 Continue to conduct long- range fire safety planning, including enforcement of stringent building, fire, subdivision and other Municipal Code standards, improved infrastructure, and
mutual aid agreements with other public agencies and the private sector.
Policy SAF - 2. 2 Continue to refine procedures and processes to minimize the risk of fire hazards, requiring new development, where
appropriate, to:
Utilize fire- resistant building materials;
Incorporate Fire retardant landscaping;
Incorporate fire sprinklers as appropriate; and
Provide Fire Protection Plans,
Policy SAF - 2. 3 Encourage owners of homes with wood roofs and flammable siding to replace them with Class -A, non -wood roof systems.
Policy SAF - 2.4 Monitor fire response times to ensure they are keeping to desired levels of service.
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Policy SAF - 2.5 Ensure that adequate fire -fighting resources are available to meet the demands of new development, especially with
increases in the construction of mid- to high- rise structures, by ensuring that:
Fire flow engine requirements are consistent with
Insurance Service Office ( ISO) recommendations; and
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Policy SAF - 2. 6 Continue public education efforts to inform residents and business owners of fire hazards and measures to minimize the damage caused by fires to life and property.
Policy SAF - 2. 7 Conduct a survey to identify structures that pose a fire hazard, and initiate programs that will assist owners and renters to bring properties up to current Fire and Building Code
requirements and to prevent overcrowding.
Policy SAF - 2. 8 Ensure that city is up to date with the most recent fire code and that it is being enforced.
GOAL SAF - 3 Reduce, to the greatest extent possible, the risk to life, property and public investment by flood hazards.
Policy SAF - 3. 1 Continue to use best practices through the planning, design and building process to mitigate flood hazards.
Policy SAF - 3. 2 Prohibit housing in the 100- year flood zone unless the plans mitigate the potential for flooding by elevating the ground floor or other mitigation measures recommended by a licensed civil engineer with expertise in flooding mitigation and approved by the Development Services and Public Works Departments of the City.
Policy SAF - 3. 3 Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Policy SAF - 3.4 Continue to comply with the Cobey- Alquist Floodplain Management Act requirements and State of California Model Floodplain Management Ordinance.
Policy SAF - 3. 5 Continue to work with the Orange County Flood Control District and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to receive and implement updated flood control measures and information.
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Policy SAF - 3. 6 Utilize flood control methods that are consistent with Regional Water Quality Control Board Policies and Best Management Practices ( BMPs).
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GOAL SAF - 4 Decrease the risk of exposure for life, property and the environment to hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
Policy SAF - 4. 1 Follow the response procedures outlined within the Operational Area 1 County Hazardous Materials Area Plan in the event of a hazardous materials emergency.
Policy SAF - 4. 2 Implement Federal, State and local regulations for the disposal, handling, and storage of hazardous materials.
Policy SAF - 4. 3 Promote the recovery and recycling of hazardous materials.
Policy SAF - 4. 4 Employ effective emergency preparedness and emergency response strategies to minimize the impacts to health and safety that can result from hazardous materials emergencies such as spills or contamination.
Policy SAF - 4.5 Continually update maps of the City' s emergency facilities, evacuation routes and hazardous areas to reflect additions or modifications.
Policy SAF - 4. 6 Continue to partner with the County of Orange to provide needed programs such as the Regional Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Center, allowing disposal of household hazards at no cost to Placentia residents and participating agencies.
Policy SAF - 4.7 Work with Caltrans to plant, maintain and enhance landscaping abutting the California State Route 57 that passes through Placentia' s disadvantaged communities.
Policy SAF - 4. 8 Require enhanced landscaped buffers in industrial -zoned areas that abut residential zones, consisting of more densely planted trees in setback areas.
Policy SAF - 4. 9 Prohibit outdoor industrial operations in industrial zones that abut residential areas.
GOAL SAF - 5 Increase Placentia's ability to adapt and become resilient to the effects of climate change, including extreme heat and poor air quality, while achieving other health and
environmental benefits.
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Policy SAF - 5. 1 Educate residents and businesses in Placentia about climate change and global warming.
Policy SAF - 5. 2 Review and improve the City' s emergency response plans and systems to warn and protect residents during extreme heat events.
Policy SAF - 5. 3 Help residences become heat resilient ( i. e., energy efficient and weatherproof) through home weatherization, air
conditioning, energy subsidies and programs.
Policy SAF - 5.4 Reduce the heat-island effect, and help residents stay safe with cool infrastructure and recreation facilities ( e. g., cool roofs on public facilities, cool pavements, cool transit facilities, urban greening, public swimming pools, etc.).
Policy SAF - 5.5 Plant and maintain trees, gardens and other vegetation, and direct resources to areas with low canopy cover to improve air quality and reduce the impact of increasing heat.
Policy SAF - 5. 6 Focus urban greening efforts along Highways 57 and 91, near other major roadways and near industrial facilities, to provide natural buffers to absorb and block toxic emissions from these high polluting sources.
Policy SAF - 5. 7 Ensure that adequate and culturally -appropriate cooling centers exist community -wide, prioritizing disadvantaged communities, and that locations are widely communicated in multiple formats and languages.
Policy SAF - 5. 8 Adopt a Climate Action Plan.
GOAL SAF - 6 Maintain law and order in the City for the safety of the community through programs that promote positive
partnerships between neighbors and the Police Department.
Policy SAF - 6. 1 Maintain adequate and equitable levels of police service throughout the community.
Policy SAF - 6. 2 Continue to strengthen the Neighborhood Watch program as a way to reduce crime enhance emergency preparedness and response in Placentia' s neighborhoods.
Policy SAF - 6.3 Continue to support the Community -Oriented Policing philosophy to promote community safety through trust -
building and positive reoccurring interactions between
members of the community and police.
Policy SAF - 6. 4 Develop an enhanced Volunteer Police unit which provides increased visibility and community involvement in areas with high population densities and pedestrian traffic.
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Policy SAF - 6. 5 Increase involvement with local community groups within the Old Town and La Jolla areas to promote safety and
appropriate and effective policing.
Policy SAF - 6. 6 Monitor for and investigate any human trafficking activities within the City and aggressively enforce, bringing in outside agencies as appropriate of if needed.
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GOAL SAF - 7 Minimize the risk to life and property through emergency preparedness and public awareness. L_
Policy SAF - 7. 1 Ensure the availability of both the Safety Element and City emergency preparedness plans to employers and residents of Placentia.
Policy SAF - 7. 2 Coordinate disaster preparedness and recovery with other local, state and federal governmental agencies.
Policy SAF - 7. 3 Evaluate, Citywide, the adequacy of access routes to and from hazard areas relative to the degree of development or use ( e.g. road width, road type, length of dead- end roads, etc.).
Policy SAF - 7. 4 Continue to conduct public outreach efforts to prepare the community for an emergency and provide them with guidance on how to respond to natural and man- made disasters,
including the location of pre -designated evacuation routes and Transportation Assembly Points. This can be done
through community newsletters, the City website and
information at community events. Ensure that outreach efforts are done in multiple languages. C
Policy SAF - 7. 5 Develop an emergency communications system that will be able to inform all residents of a disaster and instructions for safety.
Policy SAF - 7. 6 Train multi- lingual personnel to assist in evacuation and other t,
emergency response activities to meet the community need. t Policy SAF - 7. 7 Apply the procedures outlined in the Homeland Security V Advisory System ( HSAS) to prepare the City to respond to terrorist attacks.
Policy SAF - 7. 8 Continue to evaluate and practice preparedness through Emergency Operations Center (EOC) exercises.
Policy SAF - 7. 9 Continue and build on the existing Community Emergency r Response Team ( CERT) program, providing more information to the community and raising the awareness of the program via community newsletters, the City website and information at community events.
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Policy SAF - 7. 10 Help residents build a stronger, broader Neighborhood Watch program, seeking more participation across all neighborhoods of Placentia, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
Policy SAF - 7A 1 Adopt a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, incorporating climate change policy and coordinated with surrounding cities.
Policy SAF - 7. 12 Ensure that mutual aid agreements are in place.
7.10 SAFETY ACTION PLAN
Government Code Section 65302( g) requires feasible mitigation measures to implement policies pertaining to flooding and climate adaptation and resilience goals and policies. Progress on General Plan goals and policies can be measured in short-, mid- and long-term phases. The Action Plan below sets out the policies, suggested time frame for implementation of each policy, and the City Department responsible for implementing.
Short term actions are those that can be completed within the first three years of the adoption of the General Plan and would in this case be 2019-2022. Mid-term actions, which may build on the work completed in the short term, are those that could be completed within the three to five years following short term actions ( 2022- 2027). Long term policies would typically take five or more years to implement and would take into account the updates made to the General Plan every ten years.
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urban fires.
Policy 2. 1: Continue to conduct long- range fire safety planning, including enforcement of stringent building,
fire, subdivision and other Municipal Code standards,
improved infrastructure, and mutual aid agreements Development with other public agencies and the private sector. Services/ Public 1f • Works/ PFLSD Action 2- 1. 1: Agendize this annually on department head meeting with City Manager and conduct review every two
years.
Policy 2. 2: Continue to refine procedures and
processes to minimize the risk of fire hazards, requiring new development, where appropriate. Development
Services/ Public '
Action 2- 2. 1: Monitor new fire regulations by assigning i Works/ PFLSD 1 one City staff person to coordinote with PFLSD on a regular basis.
Policy 2. 3: Encourage owners of homes with wood roofs
and flammable siding to replace them with Class -A,
non - wood roof systems. Development
Action 2- 3.1: Conduct a public information compaign for Services homeowners and conduct a citywide survey to identify
these roofs and contact specific homeowners. I
Policy 2. 4: Monitor fire response times to ensure they are keeping to desired levels of service. j PFLSD to
report to City • •
Action 2- 4. 1: PFLSD to report to City Manager office on Manager Office response times every six months.
Policy 2.5 Ensure that adequatefighting resources
are le meet the demands ofnew
development, especially with increases in the PFLSD to
construction of mid - to high- rise structures. report to City: i • Action 2- 5. 1; At annual budget meetings, PFLSD to Manager Office present a report giving status of adequate resources and remedies if inadequate.
Policy 2. 6: Continue public education efforts to inform residents and business owners of fire hazards and
measures to minimize the damage caused by fires to , Development life and property. Services with •
PFLSD
Action 2- 6. 1: Conduct an annual outreach campaign via city website and publications moiled out to residents.
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GOAL SAF- 2: Protect and minimize the exposure of residents, businesses owners, and visitors from the hazards of
urban fires.
Policy 2. 7: Conduct a survey to identify structures that pose a fire hazard, and initiate programs that will assist owners and renters to bring properties up to current
Fire and Building Code requirements and to prevent
overcrowding.
Action 2- 7. 1: Code Enforcement to note during
inspections and city surveys any structure that poses a threat and contact the property owner for immediate
remedy.
Policy 2. 8: Ensure that city is up to date with the most recent fire code and that it is being enforced.
Action 2- 8. 1. PFLSD to review city regulations for
compliance and monitor new regulations as they ore
adopted. Any new regulations should be adopted with six months.
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GOAL SAF- 3. Reduce, to the
greatest extent possible, the i
risk of life, property, public
investment by flood hazards.
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Policy 3. 1: Continue to use
best practices through the
planning, design and building
process to mitigate flood
hazards. I
Action 3- 1. 1: Update land use Development
regulations and site Services/ Public
development standards every Works
five years to be consistent
with Regional Water Quality f Control Board( RWQCB)
Policies and Best
Management Practices
BMPs). i
Policy 3. 2: Prohibit housing in i
the 100- year flood zone
unless the plans mitigate the I
potential for flooding by
elevating the ground floor or
other mitigation measures
recommended by a licensed
civil engineer with expertise
in flooding mitigation and
approved by the I
Development Services and
Public Works Departments of
the City. Development
Services/ Public 1• Action 3- 2. 1: Update land use Works regulations to prohibit
housing in the 100- year flood
zone unless the plans mitigate
the potential for flooding by
elevating the ground floor or
other mitigation measures
recommended by a licensed 3
civil engineer with expertise in
flooding mitigation and
approved by the Development
Services and Public Works
Departments of the City. i
Policy 3. 3: Continue to Development •
participate in the National Services
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GOAL SAF- 3: Reduce, to the
greatest extent possible, the
risk of life, property, public
investment by flood hazards.
Flood Insurance Program
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Action 3- 3. 1: Annually review
the NAP standards to ensure
compliance with its
provisions.
Policy 3. 4. Continue to
comply with the CobeyAlquist Floodplain
Management Act
requirements and State of
California Model Floodplain
Management Ordinance.
Action3- 4. 1: Annually review
the Model Floodplain
Management Ordinance to
ensure compliance.
Policy 3. 5: Continue to work
with the Orange County Flooc
Control District and the
United States Army Corps of
Engineers to receive and
implement updated flood
control measures and
information.
Action 3- 5. 1. Annually
monitor to identify any
updated measures.
Policy 3. 6: Utilize flood
control methods that are
consistent with RWQCB
policies and BMPs.
Action 3- 6.1: Review all
development applications
within flood plain districts anc
implement flood control
methods consistent with
RWQCB policies and BMPs.
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GOAL SAP'- 5: Increase Placentiasresilienceto
extreme heat while achieving other
health and climate benefits.
Policy 5. 1: Educate residents and
businesses in Placentia about climate
change and global warming.
Action 5- 1. 1: As part of the EOP- Annex A
messaging and information program,
integrate an educational component on
climate change, with a goal of building
individual and community resilience,
prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
Policy 5. 2: Review and improve the City' s
emergency response plans and systems
to warn and protect residents during
extreme heat events.
Action 5- 2. 1: Adopt and implement a heat
annex plan, which includes a public
education component, to predict and
communicate with the public about heat
events, coordinate jurisdiction response,
and identify strategies to create a heat -
resistant community, including
designating cooling centers throughout
the City, prioritizing disadvantaged
communities.
Policy 5. 3: Help residences become heat
resilient (i. e., energy efficient and
weatherproof) through home
weatherization, air conditioning, energy
subsidies and programs.
Action 5- 3. 1: Identify all available funding
sources and programs to assist
homeowners financially with installing air
conditioning or purchasing swamp coolers
and making other weatherproof upgrades.
Responsible [
Department, Agency, Or l "'
Organization
Emergency Management
Division with assistance
from Development
Services and Community
Services
Emergency Management
Division with assistance
from Development
Services and Community
Services
Police Department
working with
PFLSDISaint Jude
Hospital/ Placentia
Unified School
DistrictlCommunityBased Organizations with
assistance from
Development Services
and Community Services
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Objectives
GOAL SAF- 5: Increase Placentia' sresiiienceto
extreme heat while achieving other
health and climate benefits.
Action 5- 3. 2: issue a citywide survey to
identify and educate all households that
are not weatherproof and do not have air
conditioning and provide the resources at
low or no cost to both homeowners and
renters. Educational materials shall be
included to identify the health risks of
extreme heat events, as well as strategies
to stay safe, in advance of an emergency.
Action 5- 3.3: Partner with schools, public
health departments, healthcare providers
and community -based organizations to
educate specific groups about the health
risks of extreme heat events, as well as
strategies to stay safe, in advance of an
emergency.
Policy 5.4: Reduce the heat- island effect,
and help residents stay safe with cool
infrastructure and recreation facilities
e. g., cool roofs, cool pavements, cool
transit facilities, urban greening,
swimming pools, etc.).
Action 5- 4.7. Create and implement a
heat response plan as an updated Hazard
Mitigation Plan to identify strategies to
create a heat -resistant community.
Action 5- 4.2: [ Develop and launch a
neighborhood retrofit pilot program within
a disadvantaged community that tests
cooling strategies identified in the heat
response plan
Action 5- 4.3: Explore partnerships with
energy companies, to use public dollars to
offer cool roof incentives and heat
resilient households
Action 5- 4. 4: Adopt cool pavement
standards for City facilities and update
the Zoning Code to provide incentives for
developers to install' cool pavements on
surface parking areas
Responsible
Department, Agency, Or " I
Organization
Community Services with
assistance from Police
Department and
Development Services
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extreme heat while achieving other E
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I Action 5- 4.5: Perform an audit of existing l -
transit stops to identify those that need 4
shading and natural ventilation and l_
develop priorities for cooling these
facilities, beginning with those in i
disadvantoged communities. ...
Action 5- 4. 6: Create a volunteer program
to transport citizens in need to designated
cooling centers.
Polity 5. 5: Plant and maintain trees,
gardens and other vegetation, and direct
resources to areas with low canopy cover
to improve air quality and reduce the Development Services impact of increasing heat. with assistance from
Community Services and
Action 5- 5. 1: update the Zoning Code to Public Worms
maximize opportunities to require
landscaped private and public open 3 ;
space. -
Action 5- 5.2: Create voluntary
partnerships with non -profits, utility
companies, air -quality orstormwater
management agencies to plant and
maintain trees and encourage broader
urban greening promotion and activity,
prioritizing areas near major Community Services 1
transportation corridors and other Partner Organizations polluting sources and with lower canopy
cover.
See the Open Space Element for
additional actions related to the Urban
Forest Management Plan. - :-..--
Pali Y 5. 5: Focus urban greening g 9 efforts
along Highways 57 and 91, near other
major roadways and near industrial Public Works and
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facilities, to provide natural buffers to Caltrans '
absorb and block toxic emissions from
these high polluting sources.
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Objectives
GOAL. SAF- 5: IncfeasePlacentia' sresilienceto
extreme heat while achieving other
health and climate benefits.
Action 5- 5. 1. Create voluntary
partnerships with non -profits, utility
companies, air- quolity or stormwo ter
management agencies to plant and
maintain trees and encourage broader
urban greening promotion and activity,
prioritizing areas near major
transportation corridors and other
polluting sources and with lower canopy
cover.
Policy 5. 7: Ensure that adequate and
culturally -appropriate cooling centers
exist community - wide, prioritizing
disadvantaged communities, and that
locations are widely communicated in
multiple formats and languages
Action 5- 7. 1: Create and implement a
heat annex pion, which includes a public
education component to predict and
communicate with the public about heat
events, coardinate jurisdiction response,
and identify strategies to create a heat -
resistant community, including
designating cooling centers throughout
the City, prioritizing disadvantaged
communities.
Action 5- 7.2: Partner with schools, public
health departments, healthcare providers
and community -based organizations to
educate specific groups about the health
risks of extreme heat events, as well as
strategies to stay safe, in advance of an
emergency, including the locations of
designated cooling centers.
Responsible
Department, Agency, Or '^
Organization
Police Department and
Community Services
Emergency Management
Division working with
Orange County Health
and Orange County
Sheriff' s Department
Police Department
working with PFLSD
Saint Jude
Hospital/ Placentia
Unified School
District/ CommunityBased Organizations with
assistance from
Community Services
Policy S. S. Adopt a Climate Action Plan. I
Action 5- 8.1: Add task to 2018119 Budget Development Services and commence work on Plan by mid year
2020 for adopting by end of 2020.
Timeframe
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Health, Weliness,
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contents
1 What is Health and Wellness? 10- 4
10. 2 What is Environmental Justice? 10- 6
10. 3 Respiratory Health And Air Quality In Disadvantaged Communities 10- 15
10. 4 Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change Adaptation 10- 20
10. 5 Reducing Pollution Exposure And Improving Air Quality 10- 24
10. 6 Promoting Healthy Food Access 10- 26
10. 7 Promoting Safe Neighborhoods And Safe, Sanitary Homes 10- 26
10. 8 Promoting Public Facilities And Physical Activity 10- 27
10. 9 Promoting Civil Engagement In Public Decision - Malting 10- 29
10. 10 Prioritizing Improvements and Programs For Disadvantaged Communities 10- 30
1. 1 Goals and Policies 10- 31
tables, figures, & exhibits
Exhibit 1. Disadvantaged Communities Census Tracts 10- 10 Figure 1. Landscaped sound walls near freeways can reduce air pollution impacts. 10- 25
Figure 2. Unused right- of-way that could be used for garden or park. 10- 28
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10. 1 WHAT IS HEALTH AND WELLNESS?
What makes people healthy, what helps them maintain their health? Health is more than the absence of disease. It is an optimum state of well- being: mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Health is wholeness and includes physical well- being, having a sense of belonging to community and family, and experiencing control over one' s life.
What makes a healthy community? It's a place that is continually creating and improving its physical and social environments, expanding its resources to enable us to support each other in performing all the functions of life: a place where it is possible to choose a healthy lifestyle and develop to our maximum potential.
In the last twenty years, there has been an increasing emphasis on health and wellness as a factor in daily life and many Americans have begun to focus on improving their health and well- being. We now pay attention to what we eat, how much exercise we get, and how our environment affects our overall health and sense of well- being. Nowhere is this focus more prevalent than in Southern California, where we spend much of our free time at gyms, yoga studios, wellness centers, parks, outdoor activities year- round alternative health care providers and medical facilities. This trend is making us healthier, feel better, and allowing us to live longer, The question is, how can our local government help foster a healthier
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city, with more and more opportunities to improve our health and wellness? And are these opportunities available for all segments of the population? As it turns out, there are many areas where a city can promote and influence healthy lifestyles; everything from making parks more accessible and up-to- date, to promoting healthy eating choices, to making sure our air quality improves. Focusing these efforts in areas that need it the most is an important city goal.
A community' s overall health depends on many factors. Social determinants leading to greater health and well- being for all residents include:
Improving physical activity;
Improving nutrition and weight status ( obesity);
Reducing food insecurity ( lack of food or lack of healthy food alternatives); Promoting overall healthy living for all residents;
Focusing on health education and providing community -based programs; Identifying factors that cause chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease; and
Having access to safe, open spaces and homes.
The individual and the choices they make around food, exercise, medical visits, and overall attitudes control many of these factors. Local government can help make these choices easier and healthier by:
Providing quality park and recreational facilities;
Promoting healthy food choices and ensuring greater access to fresh and affordable healthy food;
Adopting policies and systems that support a healthy lifestyle across the entire population of the city, regardless of socio- economic status; Providing walkable neighborhoods and options for walking, bicycling and public transit;
Ensuring high quality, safe, and affordable housing, neighborhoods and public spaces;
Ensuring environmental quality and economic opportunities for all residents;
Encouraging citizen participation by sponsoring events, festivals, and education programs and fostering social cohesion;
Creating specialized programs for patients currently living with chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure; and
Providing health and nutrition education for youth and adults.
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A healthy community is where residents live longer, healthier lives; a city where superior air quality supports respiratory health; a place with a safe and effective transportation system with diverse travel choices; a city that promotes physical activity with a complete network of parks, trails, and open spaces, as well as extensive walking avid cycling routes; an environment that provides convenient access to affordable healthy foods; and neighborhoods where people feel safe.
10. 2 WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE?
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While it would be the hope that all persons are given equal access to healthy environments, healthy foods, parks and recreational facilities, and medical assistance, this is not always the case. Those in neighborhoods of lower income are more likely to be at a disadvantage when it comes to this equal access to programs and places that make and keep us healthy. This disadvantage gave way to the notion of environmental justice ( EJ), which arose out of the social and environmental movements of the 1960s and 1970s based on the fact that polluting facilities were being located in neighborhoods that were mostly minority or low income. According to the SB1000 Implementation Toolkit, " Planning for Healthy Communities," low- income residents, communities of color, tribal nations, and immigrant communities have disproportionately experienced some of the greatest environmental burdens and related health problems throughout the history of the United States. This inequity is the result of many factors: inappropriate zoning and negligent land use planning, structural inequities, failure to enforce proper zoning, discriminatory housing and lending practices, limited political and economic power, the prioritization of business interests over public health and development patterns that tend to concentrate pollution, and environmental hazards, in certain communities. These factors can lead to communities having a less healthy environment, with the balance of economic and environmental benefits based outside of these communities. Environmental justice seeks to remedy this imbalance, based on the democratic values of fairness and equity.
This General Plan Element, in an effort to balance the scales of environmental justice, will set out general health and wellness goals for the city at large, but will pay particular attention, and set particular policies for those in disadvantaged communities. In order to reduce unique and compounded health risks in Y
disadvantaged communities and to promote environmental justice, goals and policies of this Element will focus on the following specific areas:
Reducing pollution exposure and improving air quality;
Promoting public and recreational facilities;
Promoting health food access;
Promoting safe and sanitary homes;
Promoting physical activity;
Promoting " civil engagement" in the public decision -making process; and Prioritizing improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.
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What exactly is a " disadvantaged community'? While Placentia has a steady economy, there are pockets of the community that currently experience poverty, food insecurity, higher rates of diseases, and reduced access to open space for physical activity. According to research conducted for the ' Get Healthy Placentia Strategic Initiative,' in these areas, 11. 8% of the population fall below the national poverty rate, with 16. 3% of children living below the poverty level. A recent city profile released from Orange County' s Healthier Together states that 22.7% of adults in Placentia are obese, which is 10% worse than the Orange County average. People in poverty are more likely to have chronic disease and difficulty accessing health care. Access to safe, open space for physical activity increases exercise by 10%.
The California Environmental Protection Agency ( CalEPA), using the California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool, or CalEnvironScreen, is the responsible State agency for identifying " disadvantaged communities," or DACs. A DAC is defined as " an area identified by the CalEPA pursuant to the Health and Safety Code that is a low-income area that is disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation." CalEPA has identified two such communities in Placentia, commonly known as the La Jolla community and Old Town. ( The City has also identified the Atwood community as one that could benefit from focused attention on the health and wellness programs.)
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According to CalEPA, the City of Placentia has two disadvantaged areas: The La Jolla neighborhood and a portion of the Old Town area. These disadvantaged communities are shown on Exhibit 1- 1. This exhibit shows the entirety of both census tracts identified by the CalEnvironScreen, although the actual disadvantaged areas are likely smaller than the whole census tracts shown and that is borne out by site visits to both communities.
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The residential portion of the La Jolla neighborhood is nestled in the northern intersection of two freeways — the 91 Riverside Freeway on the south and the 57 Orange Freeway on the east. This location, so close to two freeways, is a large factor for its disadvantaged status, in addition to warehouse and light manufacturing uses located nearby. Couple this with a lack of outdoor recreation areas, little to no healthy food outlets, unsafe routes to school, unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions, and lower income levels, and it is clear that La Jolla is a neighborhood in need of special attention.
With the help of the tot 318 non-profit organization, community outreach for this Element was conducted for the La Jolla neighborhood in the form of community meetings and street fare surveys. Staff found a neighborhood eager to tell its tale and get involved. In fact, many commented that they would like more community meetings and to get involved in local decision - making, an expressed goal of environmental justice. Other comments were:
1. Desire for more code enforcement of landlord properties;
2. Need for routine police patrols and more police presence in the neighborhood;
3. Concerns about gang activity ( including graffiti and strewn drug paraphernalia) and need for police on foot to reduce or stop it;
4. Improve dark streets with LED streets lights, speed humps, red curbs near fire hydrants;
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5. Desire for more city services and programs, with a specific request to expand the hours and locations for the Whitten Center food bank;
6. Need for more exercise and social programs ( especially free ones) for all residents but particularly for children and seniors;
7. Need for food and nutrition classes;
8. Need for safer routes to parks and city services;
9. Parking issues throughout the neighborhood including Gonzales and Easton Streets, Moisi Lane, Vista Avenue, and other La Jolla neighborhood streets.
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10. Traffic concerns regarding speeding on La Jolla Street, jaywalking, and the lack of crossing signals at crosswalks and at overpass bridge;
11. Crosswalks needed on Melrose, especially at Whitten Center and for the Headstart program;
12. Concerns about cut -through traffic from Anaheim residents using neighborhoods to access freeways, especially at Vista Avenue, Easton and Walgreen Streets and Buccaneer Drive;
13. Desire for more parks, benches and more street trees;
14. McFadden Park needs landscaping and remodeling;
15, Parents having to walk over the 57 Freeway overpass, with its steep grade, to walk children to school and back;
16. Concerns about food trucks selling unhealthy food and causing traffic congestion and unsafe conditions;
17. Trash dumping in various spots;
18, Overcrowding in housing and houses and buildings are not being addressed;
19. Lack of on -street parking, garages used as living spaces, and lack of pavement repair ( especially Melrose Street);
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20. Need for more animal control ( skunks, coyotes, feral cats, raccoons); and
21. Desire for undergrounding of utility lines.
All of these comments were addressed in the goals and policies in this Element, reflecting short- and long- term ways to address these concerns.
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Census Tract 117. 21 is designated as a DAC and represents the area in Placentia known as Old Town. As with the La Jolla community, Old Town is bounded by the 57 Freeway to the west and by the BSNF Railroad line to the south. These two transportation routes, coupled with a lowerthan median income level, and evidence of substandard housing, were factors in determining its disadvantaged status.
Although specific community meetings were not held for Old Town for this Element, the City recently adopted the Old Town Revitalization Plan in 2017. Extensive outreach was conducted in 2016/ 2017 for this Plan. The purpose of this Plan is to enhance the physical and economic environment in the City' s Old Town aimed at creating a lively destination to supportthe current economic base, enhance the town center of Placentia, and better connect to adjacent neighborhoods and surrounding cities. In preparation for the City of Placentia' s Revitalization Plan for the Old Town area, a series of community meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions were conducted to gather the community' s input and insight and staff collected information on the needs of this disadvantaged community. Discussions covered a range of topics, including vision, mobility, land use/ density, business uses, streetscapes and landscapes, public spaces, wayfinding, programming, safety,
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implementation, and funding. This outreach identified the community' s goals and desires, and data collected from the community workshops and public outreach was used to inform the vision, values, policies, and design elements of the Plan. See Appendix 10- 1 for the Old Town Revitalization Plan.
Many participants were especially concerned with Old Town' s perceived lack of safety. Stakeholders expressed an overwhelming need for a plan that implemented safety improvements, including a more consistent sanitation schedule, better lighting, and improved police surveillance. Other common concerns included: poor landscaping, challenging parking, and physical deterioration. Common priorities included: improvement of private and public spaces, enhanced streetscapes, landscapes, improved lighting, sidewalks, and alleys. The community desired an enhanced environment, one that would be safer, more inviting, creating a better sense of place, while drawing from the historic importance in the area. The goals and policies of this Element, togetherwith the Old Town Revitalization Plan, address the Old Town community' s concerns.
10. 3 RESPIRATORY HEALTH AND AIR
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In preparation of this Element, the City conducted a technical study to identify w potential health risks associated with air quality and greenhouse gases, or climate change, in the disadvantaged communities of Placentia. This study was prepared N in accordance with " The Planning for Healthy Communities Act" and also determines how well the City met State and Federal air quality standards. The
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following section summarizes the findings of the study and specific policies were drawn from the conclusions of this study. ( Appendix 10- 2) Poor Air Quiahty S tir"cis and Their Impact's
Localized environmental conditions have an impact on community health and wellness. Research on the incidence of disease has consistently found a connection between living near busy roadways, railways, or heavy industrial warehousing/ processing facilities and the prevalence of respiratory disease symptoms, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD).
Roadways, highways, railways, and heavy industrial/ processing facilities produce high levels of diesel particulate matter ( DPM), a toxic air contaminant ( TAC). Diesel engines emit a complex mixture of air pollutants, including both gaseous and solid material. The solid material in diesel exhaust is what is known as DPM. This is most easily recognized as the black smoke that diesel engines emit. The disadvantaged communities are in close proximity to freeways, and the vehicles emitting DPM, and therefore are disproportionately affected by this damaging pollutant.
Just how damaging is DPM? Studies show that residents and workers were more likelyto develop lung cancerthan people who were not exposed to diesel emissions.
According to the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment ( OEHHA), long- term exposure to DPM poses the highest cancer risk of any toxic air contaminant evaluated by OEHHA. The California Air Resources Board ( CARE) estimates that about 70 percent of the cancer risk that the average Californian faces from breathing toxic air pollutants stems from diesel exhaust particles. CARB estimates that diesel particle levels measured in California' s air could cause 540 excess" cancers in a population of 1 million people over a 70- year lifetime.
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associated with that particular cancer.) Other researchers and scientific organizations, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH), have calculated cancer risks from diesel exhaust similar to those developed by OEHHA and GARB.
Exposure to diesel exhaust can have immediate health effects. Diesel exhaust can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, and it can cause coughs, headaches, lightheadedness, and nausea. In studies with human volunteers, diesel exhaust particles made people with allergies more susceptible to the materials to which they are allergic, such as dust and pollen. Exposure to diesel exhaust also causes inflammation in the lungs, which may aggravate chronic respiratory symptoms and increase the frequency or intensity of asthma attacks.
Diesel engines are a major source of fine particulate pollution. The elderly and people with emphysema, asthma, and chronic heart and lung disease are especially p
sensitive to fine -particle pollution. Numerous studies have linked elevated particulate levels in the air to increased hospital admissions, emergency room visits, asthma attacks, and premature deaths among those suffering from respiratory problems. Exposure to fine particles is associated with increased frequency of childhood illnesses and can also reduce lung function in children. In California, diesel exhaust particles have been identified as a carcinogen. th--- i- o Y ° uint- re„•31.
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air pollutant of concern in environmental health is fine " particulate matter" known as PM2. 5.1 Particulate matter (PM) includes finely divided solids orliquids such as dust, fly ash, soot, smoke, aerosols, fumes, mists and condensing vapors that can be suspended inthe air for extended periods oftime. Sources of particulate matter are from both human and natural activities. Asignificant portion of PM sources is generated in agricultural operations, industrial processes, combustion of wood and fossil fuels, construction and demolition activities, road dust, windblown dust and wildfires. Particle pollution levels can be especially high near busy roads, in urban areas ( especially during rush hour), and in industrial areas. It is also increased when there are wildfires and when the weather is calm, allowing air pollution to build up. For example, hot humid days with stagnant air have much higher particle concentrations than days with air partially " scrubbed" by rain or wind. Because oftheir small size, fine particles outdoors can penetrate into homes and buildings.
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Particulate matter impacts primarily affect infants, children, the elderly, and those with pre- existing cardiopulmonary disease. individuals with pre- existing respiratory and/ or cardiovascular disease, the elderly and children may be more susceptible to adverse effects of particulate matter exposure. Exposure to varying levels of PM.., has been associated with increased mortality due to cardiovascular or respiratory diseases, reduction in life -span and hospital admissions for acute respiratory conditions. In children, PM2. 5 exposure can lead to school absences, decreased respiratory function, and increased medication use in those with asthma. Long-term particulate matter exposure has also been connected to reduced lung function growth in children. A consistent correlation between elevated ambient particulate matter levels and an increase in mortality rates, respiratory infections, number and severity of asthma attacks and the number of hospital admissions has been observed in different parts of the United States and various areas around the world.
T he City' s P ar ticlulai€ G NAa? Le -' IVI-, _= ) _ xlosu r e City of Placentia ( City) residents, especially those living in close proximity to State Route 57 ( SR- 57) and in the southwestern and southeastern portions of the City where industrial uses are concentrated, are affected by environmental pollutants generated by existing industries and contaminants from heavy traffic on SR- 57.
Based on data from Caltrans, average daily traffic along the segments of SR- 57 that pass -through Placentia ranges from 278, 400 vehicles to 279, 300 vehicles, and from 12,744 to 15, 559 trucks for both northbound and southbound traffic.
According to the Public Alliance of Southern California ( PASC), the two DACs are within the top 25 percent in the PASC' s total Health Disadvantage Index ( HDI) and Environmental Hazards for California. These two DACs are also within the 70th to 75th percentile for PM2. 5 concentration in California. As noted above, high CITY OF PtACENTtA
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concentrations of PM2. 5 can negatively impact individuals with pre- existing respiratory and/ or cardiovascular disease, the elderly, and children.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District ( SCAQMD) has conducted an indepth analysis of TACs and their resulting health risks for all Southern California in the Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study in the South CoastAirBaSin Study ( MATES IV, May 2015). MATES IV isthe most comprehensive dataset documenting the ambient air toxic levels and health risks associated with the South Coast Air Basin ( Basin) emissions. Therefore, the MATES IV study represents the baseline health risk for a cumulative analysis and estimates the average excess cancer risk level from exposure to TACs. Diesel particulate matter ( DPM) is included in this cancer risk along with all other TAC sources. Diesel particulate matter accounts for 68 percent of the total risk shown in MATES IV. For all of Southern California, the MATES IV study shows that cancer risks have decreased more than 50 percent between 2008 and 2015.
According to the MATES IV study, the northern portion of the City has an air toxic cancer risk of 500 to 800 per million, and the southern portion ofthe City, including Old Town Placentia and the La Jolla neighborhood, has an air toxic cancer risk of 800 to 1, 000 per million; the average risk in Orange County is 315 per million. The SCAQMD has established an incidence rate of 10 persons per million as the maximum acceptable incremental cancer risk due to DPM exposure for new development projects. 2 As noted in MATES IV, the areas of higher risk include those 2 A risk level of 10 in one million implies a likelihood that up to 10 persons, out of one million equally exposed people would contract cancer if exposed continuously (24 hours per day) to the levels of toxic air contaminants over a specified duration of time.
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near the ports, Central Los Angeles, and along transportation corridors such as SR57 and State Route 91 ( SR-91), both of which border the La Jolla neighborhood.
In addition, according to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool ( EJSCREEN), Placentia is within the 64th and 67th percentile for California DPM and air toxic cancer risk, and the 70th to 80th percentile for DPM and air toxic cancer risk in the United States.
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According to the Public Alliance of Southern California PASC Health Disadvantage Index ( HDI), the average HDI score for asthma hospitalization in the City is slightly higher than the average Countywide score ( Citywide HDI score of 28.42 versus a County average HDI score of 27,26), However, children under 18 within the City suffer less from asthma compared to the rest of Orange County. According to 2013 to 2015 data, children' s asthma hospitalization rates in Placentia are approximately
6. 9 hospitalizations per 10,000 population versus 7. 1 hospitalizations per 10,000 population for the County. The City is in the 57th percentile for respiratory hazard index in California, and the 70th to 80th percentile for respiratory hazard index in the United States.
10. 4 GREENHOUSE EFFECT AND
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
Climate change adaptation seeks to lower the risks posed by the consequences of climatic changes and involves taking practical actions to protect communities and manage risks from climate impacts and global warming. The natural process
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through which heat is retained in the troposphere is called the "greenhouse effect." The troposphere is the lowest region of the atmosphere, extending from the earths surface to a height of about 3.7- 6. 2 miles ( 6- 10 km). The greenhouse effect traps heat in the troposphere through a threefold process as follows:
1. short wave radiation emitted by the Sun is absorbed by the Earth;
2. the Earth then emits a portion of this energy in the form of long wave radiation;
3. greenhouse gases ( GHGs) in the upper atmosphere absorb, or "trap" this long wave radiation and emit it into space and toward the Earth.
This " trapping" of the long wave ( thermal) radiation emitted back toward the Earth is the underlying process of the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is responsible for many detrimental climate changes, such as those shown below.
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The most abundant GHGs are water vapor and carbon dioxide ( CO2). Many other trace gases have greater ability to absorb and re -radiate long wave radiation; however, these gases are not as plentiful. For this reason, and to gauge the potency of GHGs, scientists have established a Global Warming Potential ( GWP) for each GHG based on its abilityto absorb and re -radiate long wave radiation. GHGs include, but are not limited to:
CO2, water vapor ( H2O),
methane ( CH4),
nitrous oxide ( N2O),
hydrofluorocarbons ( HFCs),
perfluorocarbons ( PFCs), and
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sulfur hexafluoride ( SF6).
An abundance of these heat -trapping GHGs have increased global temperatures, which in turn is responsible for warming oceans, shrinking ice sheets, glacial retreat, decreasing snow pack, sea level rise, ocean acidification, and extreme weather events across the globe, collectively known as climate change.
The largest contributor to climate change is the release of large amounts of CO2 and the other GHGs described above from burning fossil fuels to produce energy, as well as deforestation, industrial processes, and some agricultural practices that emit gases into the atmosphere. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the earth' s average temperature has risen by 1. 5° F over the past century and is projected to rise another 0. 5 to 8.6° F over the next hundred years. These rising temperatures have been largely attributed to large releases of CO2 and other GHGs into the Earth' s atmosphere.
Climate change has already impacted numerous communities in California, and many DACs will suffer disproportionately from the effects of climate change in the future. The impacts of climate change can vary by geographic region (e. g., wildfires in the mountains, sea level rise on the coast, flooding near waterways, etc.) and can harm the people, structures, ecosystems, air quality, and other environments within them. The environmental impacts of climate change can create a substantial burden on DACs and are intensified in these communities due to existing environmental conditions. Residents in DACs may be exposed to worsened air quality conditions during heat waves, poor drinking water quality, building structure damage during extreme weather events, and other hazardous conditions. In addition, residents in DACs may not have adequate resources to properly prepare, respond, and recover from climate -related hazardous events. The primary risk for residents living within DACs in Placentia is poor air quality during climate -related heat waves and regional wildfires.
Placentia' s two DACs are currently exposed to high levels of PM2. 5, DPM, and above - average asthma hospitalization rates due to the close proximity of SR-57 and industrial uses. These air quality conditions would worsen during extended periods of heat and could result in an increased occurrence of death and illness, including hospital visits, emergency room visits, and birth defects.
One limiting existing environmental condition in the Placentia DACs is a lack of shading due to deficient tree canopy coverage. It is estimated that a person may feel approximately 10 to 15 degrees cooler in the shade during excessive periods of heat. According to the PASC HDI, the La Jolla neighborhood and Old Town Placentia DACs have a low tree canopy coverage compared to other areas of Orange County having an HDI score of 96- 97 for population without tree canopy coverage, which is higher than the average tree canopy HDI score for Orange County which is 94).
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The risk of 'heat-island" effect3 in these areas is high. In addition, the two DACs rank in the 69- 84th percentile for population without tree canopy coverage in California.
As such, heat and air quality conditions in Placentia' s DACs would be further exacerbated during climate -related heat events due to a lack of shading from trees.
Climate -change policies and actions can be implemented bythe City to reduce heat and air quality -related environmental impacts within Placentia's DACs, such as those provided in the Goals and Policies section.
In order to support improved health for all residents and particularly for those living in these disadvantaged communities, the goals and policies of this Element reflect specific actions that the City can take to improve health and well- being. These actions generally focus on promoting healthy food access; promoting safe and sanitary homes; promoting physical activity; reducing exposure to air pollution and improving air quality; promoting civil engagement; and prioritizing actions for those in disadvantaged communities.
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Research has found that the psychological impacts of climate adversities can include severe anxiety, depression, post -traumatic stress syndrome ( PTSD), ongoing grief, vicarious trauma, and much more. For example, 20 percent of east coast residents impacted by Superstorm Sandy reported PTSD, 33 percent reported depression, and 46 percent reported anxiety.$ Similar impacts have been found within people impacted by wildfires, prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and other disasters. The American Psychological Association said in 2017 that hopelessness and helplessness are growing due to the "unrelenting day-by-day despair" of directly experiencing, seeing, or worrying about climate change.$ Impacts of adverse climate experiences can cause strain on relationships, increase drug and alcohol abuse, and spur more domestic violence.
3 According to the U. S. EPA, ' heat- island' is an urban area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to an abundance of paved surfaces and minimal shade. 4 International Transformation Resilience Coalition, ' Preparing People on the West Coast for Climate Change," January 8, 2019.
5 Neria Y. and Shultz JM, Mental health effects of Hurrican Sandy: characteristics, potential aftermath, and response.
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6 American Psychological Association ( 2017). Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: impacts, implications and guidance.
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These climatic events, caused by rising temperatures, are already aggravating many of the traumatic stressors experienced by millions of people, which include poverty, financial struggles, economic inequality, racism, sexism, fear of violence and many others. Those living in disadvantaged communities are more susceptible to the added stress of climate change and climate events. Many organizations, recognizing the social and psychological impacts of climate change, have begun to promote " transformational resilience" training, a proactive and preventative training that teaches people how to think and act in healthy ways even in unhealthy conditions, and in traumatic events, caused by climate change. Resilience is built by learning calming, self -regulation techniques and by learning skills that enable people to use climate, and other adversities, as transformational catalysts to learn, grow, and find new positive sources of meaning, direction, and hope. This type of training, because the skills apply to all traumatic events, has far- reaching effects, and can prevent harmful reactions to many other types of human -caused traumas such as community violence, and non -climate related natural disasters such as earthquakes.
10. 5 REDUCING POLLUTION EXPOSURE AND
IMPROVING AIR QUALITY
Focal environmental conditions have an impact on community health. Several recent and significant studies have concluded those living within 1, 000 feet of a freeway or any road carrying morethan 100, 000 vehicles a day are at risk of negative health impacts. These health impacts include higher incident of asthma, cancer, CITY of PLACENTIA
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cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, strokes, reduced lung function, dementia, autism and even premature death.? An LA Times article, December 30, 2017 states:
it' s especially crnhealthi€ftil to litre rip -or fr,eeways c;nd roads hr ecluergted by diesel trucks, which sew nncrr7y times n0or e I? t7 Lrl ase ` iod f. ar ticles Shan,, coos. £, awes r• tfCUICitE In carC' Cr" i et14oda`pf7 soo-L that deposits Creep in the I rocs, is responsi le for '17e bilk of th e carfcer risk from air jollu tion an e 1. LFn r!Scopeof sibo'o'_l waif"S i) eor fl' E'.%' iF' pvs ci,-m hedLs```e it poifino"On In addition to living near busy roadways, living near heavy industrial facilities also increase the incidence of respiratory issues such as asthma. Respiratory illnesses, including asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD), emphysema and other chronic conditions, are a significant public health problem in the United States. Polluted air, from stationary and mobile sources such as trucks and automobiles on freeways, are contributing to these respiratory illnesses and the location and mix of land uses and transportation investments can all have an impact Some sources include EPA research ( www. epa. gov); a study by the University of Southern California researcher, Heather E. Votk PhD, MPH and a population - based cohort study published in The Lancet on February 18, 2017, Vol 389,
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on environmental health. The City of Placentia is committed to not only reducing air quality impacts, but also to controlling water runoff and soil contamination. The goals and policies of the element focus on reducing indoor and outdoor air pollution and improving air quality for existing and future residents.
10. 6 PROMOTING HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS
We are what we eat." This adage has been around for a long time, but it remains true. unhealthy eating habits are a primary risk factor for five of the top ten causes of death in California. When convenience stores, gas stations, and fast food outlets are the only food retailers in neighborhoods, residents often rely on these stores for their food purchases and may find purchasing healthy foods difficult, inconvenient and costly. To stay healthy, we need to eat well, and, to make eating well easier, residents need convenient access to healthy food choices such as green markets, farmer's markets, community supported agriculture (food co-ops), urban farming, and grocery stores that offer affordable healthy food. The city can help promote healthy eating with educational campaigns, urban agriculture, partnerships with retailers, educators, and non -profits, retail attraction practices, and reducing any code barriers to using land for sources of healthy, local food.
10. 7 PROMOTING SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS
AND SAFE, SANITARY HOMES
In order for residents to be active, they need to know that their neighborhoods are safe and clean. Public spaces that are dark, have graffiti, and where residents feel unsafe, will not be used by the community. People stay home if they do not feel
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safe. Sometimes it is only the perception of a lack of safety, rather than an actual instance that can mean the difference between an active, engaged and social neighborhood versus one where few people walk or use the public parks and gathering spaces. Community safety is always of concern, especially to the seniors of a community. The City' s Police Department and the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department (formerly the Orange County Fire Authority) help to make Placentia a very safe city and this can be continued by policies that focus on safer streets and safety through design approaches. The City can conduct outreach to owners regarding maintenance requirements and to tenants so that they understand their rights for safe housing. The City can also focus on code compliance to reduce unsafe, unsanitary housing conditions.
10. 8 PROMOTING PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
PiLflli C S Ci. ih, esC l:, rr§:-a`.. : tlC' i": W ,_ ` CILt ' s C? l <.-$€,. ihr@ C?C Convenient, safe access to parks and recreational facilities is directly correlated to an increase in the amount that people exercise. Residents need convenient access to parks that are maintained, that are up-to-date, safe and inviting. Together with affordable or free programs that appeal to all residents, parks and recreational facilities can help promote physical activity, a cornerstone of health. Increased physical exercise can reduce the risks of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and even some cancers. Stress, a modern-day risk, is reduced by exercise. Regular exercise can also provide social and emotional benefits as residents meet each other, engage in activities together and generally share quality time together. These
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benefits can reduce depression, isolation, sadness, loneliness, and anxiety: all important factors for good health. The goals and policies in this Element address improving parks, park facilities, and recreational facilities, expanding recreational programs, and ensuring access for all residents to all facilities and programs.
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Walkable: neighborhoods and Community Design
When everyday conveniences such as stores, restaurants, parks and schools are located within walking distance of a neighborhood, opportunities for exercise increase. Walking can also be a very social activity, especially when families walk together, meeting other neighbors along the way, promoting neighborhood cohesion. Walking includes those who may need the assistance of a wheelchair or other walking device. This requires our neighborhoods to be safe, the roads to be well -maintained, sidewalks to be well connected, and the land uses to be planned to promote convenient connections between the people and the places they want to visit. In addition, healthier land use patterns, can be achieved by encouraging in -fill and locating destinations closer to housing, focusing development in mixed -use districts and along major transit corridors, constructing a diverse mix of uses throughout the City, and encouraging land use patterns that promote walking, bicycling and transit use. This also can reduce vehicle trips, helping reduce air quality impacts. The City can focus land use efforts on this healthier approach with policies that improve the walkability of our streets.
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Walking, Bicycling, & Public Transit & Safe Transportation Network Communities that are designed to encourage walking, biking and use of public transit are healthier communities. Walking or biking to work or play, or even to run errands, increases physical activity and contributes to physical health. Increased exercise reduces health risks, especially in the area of heart disease, obesity, and respiratory disease. The availability of public transit can impact pedestrian and outdoor activity. The layout and safety of the transportation network can have a significant impact on the travel choices people make and thus on levels of physical activity, air pollution, and social capital in a community. Design and engineering also can have a significant effect on the safety of the transportation network.
Communities that encourage multiple modes of transportation --•by providing a complete, well- connected street network with multiple destinations and facilities for transit, bicycling and walking —can decrease vehicle miles traveled, decrease air pollution and increase physical activity in the community. Encouraging these activities means that the streets must be safe, bikeways available, and public transit stops are safe and convenient. City policies revolve around increasing street safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists and ensuring transit access for those who need it most. Policies in the Mobility Element of this General Plan also apply.
10. 9 PROMOTING CIVIL ENGAGEMENT IN
PUBLIC DECISION - MAKING
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Often those who are most in need are the ones who are least heard in the political process. Promoting "civic engagement" far those in disadvantaged communities is imperative if the City is to improve the conditions in their lives and neighborhoods.
While conducting outreach for this General Plan update, the message from the community was clear: we want to be heard and have more input. The City can employ many actions and strategies to increase this communication and it can empower the residents to speak up and get engaged in their local government. The goals and policies of the Element call for both the City reaching out specifically in the form of City Council visits, city -initiated community meetings, City Hall open houses and focused appointments to boards and commissions. In addition, making sure that residents know how to reach their city officials and staff and what programs are available to them are equally important. These actions can increase inclusiveness, transparency and participation in local affairs by those who can benefit the most.
10. 10 PRIORITIZING IMPROVEMENTS
AND PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED
COMMUNITIES
For any city to prioritize its improvements and programs in a specific direction, it must focus both its staff and fiscal resources in a particular area. In order to tip the balance of public funding and improvements towards those living in disadvantaged communities, the City will considerthis a priority when developing department work plans, during the annual budget season and in its day-to- day decisions. In addition,
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an overall review of fiscal spending in the disadvantaged communities would assist in determining where resources may be lacking and where the City may wish to seek grants or focus funds.
Economics can play a part in a community' s health and wellness, helping to foster a vibrant local economy with a variety of places to shop and work where residents can find choices for healthy living. Also, a healthy community is one where residents have equal access to opportunities for jobs and job training so that they have a better sense of well- being and security. To the extent possible, the City' s economic development efforts can encourage quality retailers who deliver healthy goods and services and support local hiring and workforce training and development. ( See also the Economic Development Element.)
10. 11 GOALS AND POLICIES
I p } IW3 S C';.€ 6, i. t,` il? e ss. ?; td¢{- 8? iz €( W I E!} r .. i..1` W- EI4W 3 _ i tJ €. P? e 0d. dler „ i L_niCy' a[ The Health, Wellness and Environmental Justice Element of the General Plan is where the City lists its goals and policies for making Placentia a healthier city for all of its residents. The Element establishes a strong policy framework for developing conditions that will improve the health and well- being of Placentia citizens, particularly those within the disadvantaged communities. The policies provide direction for improving the physical environment and creating and sustaining programs that address the needs of the City' s disadvantaged communities, and emphasis and priority is given to disadvantaged communities across all of these goals and policies.
v This Element works with the other Elements of the General Plan to form a broad - based support for creating a healthy environment:
The Land Use Element addresses the built environment including the mix of uses, density and intensity and creating a walkable environment. 0 The Mobility Element includes goals and policies on creating a multi -modal transportation system.
The Open Space and Recreation Element lays out goals and policies to improve the amount of, access to, and quality of parks and open spaces in Placentia.
a The Safety Element includes a range of health topics on protecting the community from man- made and natural hazards.
a The Conservation Element addresses the conservation of our air, water and other natural resources in order to create a healthy, viable city.
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The Economic Development Element addresses how we can promote businesses that support a healthier lifestyle, and development that will require new or upgraded sidewalks and amenities for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Housing Element includes goals and policies for promoting quality, affordable housing.
Although the Health and Wellness Element is not a state -mandated element, the City of Placentia believes that its inclusion in the General Plan ensures that public health and wellness remains a top City priority. The Element is consistent with Section 65303 of the State of California Government Code, which allows local jurisdictions to adopt additional elements to those required by state law when they relate to the physical development of the jurisdiction. The Environmental Justice Element, however, is required by Senate Bill 1000, amending Government Code Section 65302 ( a), because a disadvantaged community has been identified within the area covered by this General Plan. These two Elements have been combined in an effort to create robust health and wellness guidance for all of the City' s residents.
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In order to promote and ensure the tenets of environmental justice, wherever the following goals, policies or objectives appear to conflict with others within the General Plan, the goals, policies and objectives of this Element, if viewed as stricter, shall prevail.
It is the overall goal of the Element to ensure that improvements and programs that address the needs of the City' s disadvantaged communities ( DACs) are given priority. While all of the goals and policies of this Element apply to all residents, priority for actions shall be given to those projects and programs that would fulfill the needs of those residents living in disadvantaged communities. rErisure Best r cidces for In-tpr oving Health
GOAL HW/ EJ - 1 implement innovative community health best practices that improve the health of all residents in Placentia.
Policy HW/ EJ - 1. 1 Further develop the Healthy Eating Active Living ( HEAL) campaign to qualify as a HEAL city, supporting policies, projects, programs and regulations that result in changes to the physical environment to improve health, well- being and physical activity.
Policy HWIEJ - 1. 2 Support policies, projects, programs and regulations that encourage buildings to support the health of occupants and users by using non -toxic building materials and finishes, using
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windows and design features to maximize natural light and ventilation, and providing access to the outdoor environment.
Policy HWIEJ - 1. 3 Support policies, projects and programs that demonstrate best practices related to promoting wellness in City facilities and at City -sponsored events, such as serving healthy foods at community events.
Policy HWIEJ - 1. 4 Support resilience training for staff, community leaders, and residents, recognizing the urgency of this type of training for supporting community members, especially those in
DACs, who will experience social and psychological impacts of climate change.
GOAL HWIEJ - 2 Promote land use patterns, both private and public, that promote increased physical activity, biking and walking as a means to reduce rates of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other health - related issues.
Policy HWIEJ - 2. 1 Consider amending the Zoning Code to allow neighborhood -serving retail uses within neighborhoods at key nodes to provide opportunities for retail services within one - quarter mile of all residences. Permit these neighborhood serving uses with reduced parking requirements.
Policy HWIEJ - 2. 2 Promote public spaces that provide pleasant places in which neighbors can meet, congregate, and be physically active together.
Policy HWIEJ - 2. 3 Form partnerships with school districts and other educational institutions, non- profit organizations, healthcare organizations, and regional governmental agencies to foster and participate in efforts promoting healthy lifestyles, physical activity and positive health outcomes.
Policy HWIEJ - 2. 4 Implement the adopted Complete Parks Guidelines to guide future Master Plan park planning. The goal of the policy is to advance the role of parks, recreation and community services in the eyes of the local policy makers to establish parks as centers for community health, smart growth,
equitable development and environmental justice.
Policy HWIEJ - 2. 5 Revitalize existing green spaces to provide more recreational spaces and encourage greater outdoor physical activity.
Policy HWIEJ - 2. 6 Provide free or subsidized access to exercise equipment in public areas not currently used for recreation to increase physical activity options.
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GOAL HW/ EJ - 3 Provide a high -quality pedestrian network so that residents from all neighborhoods can safety walk to their destinations.
Policy HW/ EJ - 3. 1 Strive to mitigate and improve locations with sidewalk deficiencies in order to improve pedestrian safety and
increase walking within Placentia.
Policy HWIEJ - 3. 2 Maintain existing pedestrian safety features and increase safety at roadway crossings throughout the City through the addition of marked crosswalks, high -visibility markings, and physical improvements such as crossing islands, raised
crosswalks, curb extensions, reduced radii at intersections, perpendicular curb ramps and other measures known to
improve pedestrian safety. Crosswalks should be installed on Melrose Avenue for those participating in the Whitten Center programs.
Policy HWIEJ - 3. 3 Improve pedestrian lighting on sidewalks throughout the City, but especially in high -volume pedestrian areas and DACs.
Policy HWIEJ - 3. 4 Prioritize improvements to sidewalks and the pedestrian environment in the DACs and areas around schools and
parks.
Policy HWIEJ - 3. 5 Support policies and regulations involving land use and zoning changes that would provide access to daily retail needs, recreational facilities, and transit stops within a walkable distance ( i. e., a quarter -to a half -mile) of established residential areas and DACs.
Policy HWIEJ - 3. 6 Make streets and other public spaces more visually appealing and environmentally friendly by planting street trees, improving landscaping, adding decorative street
furniture, and regularly cleaning the sidewalks and streets.
Policy HW/ EJ _ 3. 7 Develop public art, fountains and other forms that beautify Placentia' s streets and provide a collection of permanent outdoor artwork throughout the City. Identify opportunities to support and fund local artists and students to create public art in the City.
GOAL HWIEJ - 4 Promote complete neighborhoods that provide access to a range of daily goods and services, and recreational resources within comfortable walking distance of homes.
Policy HWIEJ - 4. 1 Provide higher -density and infill mixed -use development affordable to all incomes on vacant and underutilized parcels throughout the City.
Policy HWIEJ - 4. 2 Promote local -serving retail and public amenities at key locations within residential neighborhoods and DACs.
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Policy HWIEJ - 4.3 Develop Corridor Improvement Plans for key commercial corridors in the City to guide redevelopment of these areas into mixed -use, pedestrian and transit -oriented corridors and nodes.
Policy HWIEJ - 4.4 Fully implement and promote the Old Town Revitalization Plan and the Transit Oriented Development district to ensure, as those areas develop under these plans, that a full range of retail and services are provided within walking or easy transit distances.
Policy HWIEJ - 4. 5 Update Zoning Code to eliminate any barriers to facilitating the goal of creating complete neighborhoods with access to retail and recreation resources within walking distance of homes.
GOAL HWIEJ - 5 Seek to provide access to all public facilities such as government buildings, infrastructure, healthcare, emergency services, parks, cultural centers, transit centers for all residents, especially those in DACs.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 1 Reduce the potential for car collisions through design improvements, traffic calming, enforcement, and education efforts in public services announcements, city distributed newsletters. Maintain data on and prioritize improvements for locations with high incidences of bicycle/ pedestrian/ vehicle collisions.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 2 Develop and support education and enforcement campaigns on traffic, bicycle, and public transit options.
Encourage bicycle and pedestrian safety through education and incentive programs. Encourage bicycle safety through education programs targeting bicyclists and motorists and promotional events such as bicycle rodeos and free helmet distribution events.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 3 Execute policies and programs that encourage transit use and increase transit service throughout the City.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 4 In new policies and programs stress the priority of bicycling and walking as alternatives to driving and as a means of increasing levels of physical activity.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 5 Promote ride -sharing with a citywide ride -share management plan.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 6 Continue to pursue strategies including partnerships with other transportation providers to provide a comprehensive system of para- transit service for seniors and people of all abilities and enhance service within the City and to regional public facilities, especially medical facilities.
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Policy HWIEJ - 5. 7 Promote mixed -use urban streets that balance public transit, walking and bicycling with other modes of travel by adopting and implementing a Complete Streets ordinance.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 8 Develop strategies to calm traffic on streets that experience speeding or cut -through traffic. Include a range of solutions including engineering, education and enforcement measures.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 9 Continue to implement streetscape improvements to enhance access, lighting, safety and experience for
pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists. Focus improvements in areas with the highest need, such as the Old Town, DACs, mixed - use corridors, and key intersections.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 10 Promote and provide secure bicycle parking and storage in existing and new development.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 11 Facilitate street closures for farmers' markets, arts and craft fairs, CicL4via events ( bicycle and pedestrian events), and other public events.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 12 With any city -initiated shuttle system, ensure connection between DACs and public facilities, especially city buildings, health care facilities and programs, parks and playgrounds.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 13 Develop a green streets program to support a sustainable approach to storm water, drainage, groundwater recharge and landscaping and incorporating green streets standards and guidelines in all streetscape improvements.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 14 Create specialized programs for residents living with chronic diseases such as, diabetes and heart disease, to improve physical activity, healthy eating and access to health care education and facilities.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 15 Implement a city- wide Community Paramedicine Program, which is an effective and efficient way of providing health care delivery, especially to those most vulnerable or underserved, such as seniors and disadvantaged
communities. The program provides specially trained
paramedics, working in partnership with healthcare providers such as St. Jude Healthcare, Placentia - Linda Hospital and others, leveraging City assets and support.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 16 Provide increased police presence in parks in DACs to deter drinking and drug use in the parks and public open spaces. Increase routine police patrols in disadvantaged communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 17 Promote more activity on streets with public events that use the right-of-way.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 18 Adopt a city-wide bicycle master plan that will eventually connect residents to retail areas, park, recreational facilities,
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schools, and government buildings. This plan would also connect to bike trails in adjacent cities.
Policy HWIEJ - 5. 19 Ensure a transportation system that supports safe, healthy, and active lifestyles, by providing improved public transit and multimodal connectivity between parks, schools, neighborhoods, and Old Town.
GOAL HWIEJ - 6 . Ensure that a!/ children have safe access to schools and parks.
Policy HWIEJ - 6. 1 Prioritize transportation investments to increase safety around parks, open spaces, community centers, schools, preschools, and childcare centers.
Policy HWIEJ - 6. 2 Consider execution of a Safe Routes to School plan for all Placentia schools. Prioritize improvements with the highest safety concerns. Focus initial efforts on the route over the 57 Freeway.
Policy HWIEJ - 6. 3 Implement traffic calming strategies in areas immediately around schools and parks.
Policy HWIEJ - 6. 4 Encourage the creation of "Walking School Bus," " Biking School Bus," " Bicycle Trains," contests and other programs that encourage children to walk or bicycle to school and make it safer to do so.
Policy HWIEJ - 6. 5 Work collaboratively with the school district, school board, PTA, and DACs to identify and address school access and safety issues. Form a school safety committee that includes members of these groups and the City Departments such as Community Services, Public Works, and Police Departments.
Policy HWIEJ - 6. 6 Enhance with lights or other safety components, the N crosswalks used by pedestrians, especially where those crosswalks are used by residents going to school, the park, or a local retailer.
GOAL HWIEJ - 7 Ensure that parks, trails, open spaces, and community facilities that support active, healthy recreation and activities are distributed throughout Placentia and are available to residents of disadvantaged communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 7. 1 Create incentives to convert vacant lots or underutilized public right- of-way into small parks, community gardens, or open spaces throughout the City, focusing in the DACs where there is a general lack of open space.
Policy HWIEJ - 7. 2 Seek opportunities to convert public easements, such as utility corridors and parkway vistas, into parks and trails.
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Continue to work with the school district to create joint -use facilities.
Policy HW/ EJ - 7. 3 Support and provide on -going, year-round sports and recreation activities, especially for youth and seniors, including keeping pools open year-round.
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Policy HW/ EJ - 7. 4 Provide a wider diversity of active and passive recreational facilities in all parks that respond to the needs of multicultural and DAC communities. t
Policy HW/ EJ - 7. 5 Promote the development of additional public and private exercise facilities within the access of DACs.
Policy HWIEJ - 7. 6 Improve and expand the use of existing parks, venues and programs through marketing, promotion, reduced rates for DACs, extended park supervision/ hours, and other high visibility strategies.
Policy HW/ EJ - 7. 7 Expand and tailor recreational programs, facilities and services to meet evolving community needs. Programs and services should remain accessible and relevant to today's residents, responding to unique cultural, historic and social needs, as well as changing demographics and income levels.
Policy HWIEJ - 7. 8 Continue to maintain and improve recreational facilities with adequate lighting, signage, hours of operation and programs representative of the multicultural needs and
income levels of the community. Providing facility upgrades may increase capacity to attract people from neighborhoods that are currently underserved.
Policy HW/ EJ - 7. 9 Promote access to non -City operated parks and recreational facilities.
Policy HW/ EJ - 7. 10 Protect visitors of parks and recreational facilities from exposure to structural and safety hazards, crime and other natural or human -induced incidents and promote park and facility design that discourages vandalism, deters crime, provides natural surveillance and creates a safe and
comfortable environment.
Policy HWIEJ - 7A 1 Expand park and recreation opportunities in all r neighborhoods especially within DACs and ensure that they are offered within comfortable walking distance of homes, w.
schools and businesses in order to encourage more
physically and socially active lifestyles.
Policy HWIEJ - 7. 12 Complete the development of the comprehensive longrange Parks Master Plan to address changing recreation interests, trends, needs and priorities, with focus on the needs of the DACs. update the Parks Master Plan and its
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Policy HWIEJ - 7. 13 Develop and adopt design guidelines that deter criminal activity in neighborhoods, streets and public areas. Include guidelines for the design of play areas, parks, sports facilities, streets and sidewalks, plazas and urban pocket parks, and housing and commercial sites, among others.
Policy HWIEJ - 7. 14 Support and encourage City- wide initiatives and external programs to increase opportunities for contact with nature.
Policy HWIEJ - 7. 15 Consider citywide bike share programs.
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GOAL HWIEJ - 8 Promote and ensure safe and sanitary housing, especially ensuring healthy living conditions for all residents,
particularly those in disadvantaged communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 8. 1 Develop a program to assist homeowners of rental units to rehabilitate their properties, especially affordable units and housing in the DACs, to meet current building standards.
Consider recommendations from the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development' s Healthy Homes Initiative.
Policy HWIEJ - 8. 2 Focus code enforcement efforts in disadvantaged communities, to improve unsafe and unsanitary conditions, focusing on trash and dumping, overcrowding, illegal home businesses, illegal garage conversions, graffiti, unpermitted plumbing and electrical, and lack of building and yard
maintenance. At a minimum, conduct bi- monthly inspections and distribute information about protecting tenant rights, so they are not penalized for reporting or living in a dwelling unit that does not meet health and safety standards. Written outreach efforts should be translated into Spanish.
Policy HWIEJ - 8. 3 Create and actively enforce a City Lead Paint Program. u Policy HWIEJ - 8. 4 Conduct periodic absentee owner outreach in disadvantaged communities to inform owners of their legal requirements to maintain and upkeep their rental properties.
Written outreach efforts should be translated into Spanish, or other appropriate language and tenants informed of these efforts.
Policy HWIEJ - 8.5 Conduct periodic outreach in disadvantaged communities, informing tenants of their rights and
responsibilities. Written outreach efforts should be translated into Spanish, or other appropriate language.
Policy HWIEJ - 8. 6 Review new projects for natural surveillance and apply the policies of CPTED ( Crime Prevention Through Community Design) to both private and public projects.
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Policy HWIEJ - 8. 7 Increase street lighting for pedestrians, especially in areas where crimes and illegal dumping are likely to occur.
Policy HWIEJ - 8. 8 Focus police efforts to deter gangs in disadvantages[ communities, both by increased enforcement and educational programs.
Policy HWIEJ - 8. 9 Distribute animal control information with city newsletter and/ or other periodical publications, and directly to those in disadvantaged communities.
GOAL HW/EJy- 9 Expand access to healthy food and nutritional choices for all residents, through grocery stores, community gardens, urban agriculture and local markets that provide a range of fresh fruits and vegetables to expand nutritional choices.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 1 Encourage existing retailers to improve the quality and selection of healthy foods and nutritional information through incentives, technical assistance, and other services. Adopt a Healthy Food Store Incentive program, to encourage stores to stock fresh and healthy food at affordable prices.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 2 Strive to locate healthy food stores so that all residences are within walking distance of a healthy food store or a store with healthy options. Prioritize healthy food supplies in economic development efforts and encourage and facilitate farmer' s markets, mobile health food markets and healthy food in convenience markets.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 3 Support the farmers' market in the City with the goal of having year- round farmers' markets. Support the location of new farmer' s market near DACs wherever feasible.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 4 Explore the creation of a local tobacco retail licensing program to reduce minors' illegal access to tobacco.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 5 Set an example, at City events, by providing healthy food and beverage options in City facilities and at City -sponsored events, which include vending machines, snack bars, and food and beverages served at meetings and events. Continue to support the soda free summer campaign.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 6 Conduct healthy eating education campaigns to inform food retailers and institutions that serve food to residents about healthy food options.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 7 Conduct healthy eating education campaigns around nutrition and physical activity to all residents, especially those in DACs. Provide free nutrition classes to DACs.
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Policy HWIEJ - 9. 8 Work with school districts to ensure that healthy food options are available and more accessible than unhealthy food options in all schools.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 9 Explore the feasibility for creating " edible school yards" that provide gardens and gardening programs on school
property.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 10 Work with non -profits and regulatory agencies to explore the potential for creating, expanding and sustaining local urban agriculture, including community gardens, aquaponics, orchards, and farmers' markets and other sources of locally grown, organic foods. Unblock any code barriers that may exist to deter this type of land use.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 11 Support efforts to use vacant land for local agriculture, unblocking any code barriers that may exist.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 12 In collaboration with the County Health Department and community organizations, develop and implement a program to encourage new and existing neighborhood food trucks, convenience stores, supermarkets, liquor stores and
neighborhood and ethnic markets to stock fresh produce, meats and dairy, 100% juices and whole -grain products.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 13 With City marketing materials, distribute information on the benefits of healthy eating.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 14 With City marketing materials, distribute information on food assistance programs.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 15 Expand hours and locations for City sponsored food distribution programs and assist neighbors in arranging ride share to the existing program sites or other food distribution locations.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 16 Continue to support the Free Lunch programs for children.
Policy HWIEJ - 9. 17 Continue to support the Reduced Lunch programs for seniors.
A _ C €_ Icht,1, and Pi,: UxL!(-. - Pc? s . sti( [ i Exnosu[` e GOAL HWIEJ - 10 Promote land use and development patterns that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve respiratory health,
enhance air quality and reduce climate change impacts in disadvantaged communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 1 Promote land use patterns that reduce driving and promote walking, cycling, and transit use.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 2 Discourage locating truck routes on primarily residential streets and in DACs.
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Policy HWIEJ - 10. 3 Pursue funding for and implement transportation projects, policies, and guidelines that improve air quality.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 4 Continue to promote and support transit improvements or public facilities that are powered by electricity, solar, alternative fuels ( i. e., CNG or LNG), or that meet or exceed SULEV ( Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) emission
standards.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 5 Require landscaping, ventilation systems, double -paned windows, setbacks, barriers, air filters and other measures to achieve healthy indoor air quality and noise levels in the development of new sensitive land uses.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 6 Continue purchase or lease of fuel -efficient and low - emissions vehicles for City fleet vehicles. Include electric vehicle charging stations and priority parking for alternative fuel vehicles at all public facilities. Require Electric Vehicle EV) charging stations and EV priority parking in all new private development.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 7 Prohibit new sources of air pollutant emissions in the disadvantaged communities to minimize impacts on the
population, especially children and the senior community and encourage any existing sources of emissions to use feasible measures to minimize emissions that could impact air quality.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 8 Working with Caltrans, determine what if any mitigation measures can be implemented to reduce air quality impacts from freeway adjacencies, particularly impacting the DACs.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 9 Consider any potential air quality impacts when making land use or mobility decisions for new development, even if not required by California Environmental Quality Act.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 10 Consider adopting a Second -Hand Smoke Ordinance to reduce exposure to harmful effects of second- hand smoke in indoor and outdoor areas. Continue to make efforts to protect vulnerable populations, such as children and seniors from exposure to second- hand smoke.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 11 Distribute information on how to reduce or eliminate sources of indoor air pollution.
Policy HWIEJ - 10. 12 Conduct a public information campaign to let residents living within 1, 000 feet of a freeway know what the risks are and what mitigation measures they can take. These would include things such as installing high -efficiency air filters, keeping windows closed in the early morning, refraining from outdoor exercise in the mornings, installing thick landscaping, reducing driving, and using public transport instead.
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GOAL HWIEJ - 17 Promote land use and development patterns that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce climate change
impacts in DACs.
Policy HWIEJ - 11. 1 Prepare a Climate Action Plan to identify ways to reduce citywide GHG emissions and minimize the impacts of climate change on Placentia residents.
Policy HWIEJ - 11. 2 Create an " Urban Forest" Plan to address the need for planning, planting, and maintaining trees in the City and DACs to mitigate heat exposure for Placentia residents. The plan should focus on providing shade trees to reduce the " heatisland" effect.
Policy HWIEJ - 11. 3 Commit to planting street trees along all streets located in the DACs by 2023.
Policy HWIEJ - 11. 4 Consider creation of a " Green Roof' program or provide incentives to construct green roofs in the City to minimize the heat-island" effect in DACs.
GOAL HWIEJ - 12 Take measures to reduce pollution exposure and improve air quality in disadvantaged communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 1 Review and update City regulations and/ or requirements, as needed, based on improved technology and new
regulations including updates to the Air Quality Management Plan ( AQMP) and rules and regulations from South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 2 In reviewing development proposals, site sensitive receptors ( i. e., residences, schools, playgrounds, childcare centers, athletic facilities, churches, long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, and retirement homes) away from significant pollution sources to the maximum extent feasible.
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 3 Avoid locating new homes, schools, childcare and elder care facilities, and health care facilities within 500 feet of freeways, urban roads with 100, 000 vehicles/ day, or rural roads with 50, 000 vehicles/ day.
Policy HWIEJ - 12.4 Avoid siting new sensitive land uses within 1, 000 feet of a distribution center ( that accommodates more than 100 trucks per day, more than 40 trucks with operating transport
refrigeration units ( TRUs) per day, or where TRU unit
operations exceed 300 hours per week).
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 5 Avoid siting new sensitive land uses within 1, 000 feet of a major service and maintenance rail yard.
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 6 Require project proponents to prepare health risk assessments in accordance with CARE and SCAQMD
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recommended procedures if new land uses are proposed
within the distances described above for freeways, distribution facilities, and rail yards.
Policy HWIEJ - 12, 7 Re -designate truck routes away from sensitive land uses including schools, hospitals, elder and childcare facilities, or residences, where feasible.
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 8 Reduce industrial truck idling by enforcing California' s five 5) minute maximum law, requiring warehouse and
distribution facilities to provide adequate on -site truck parking, and requiring refrigerated warehouses to provide generators for refrigerated trucks.
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 9 The City shall continue to minimize stationary source pollution through the following:
Ensure that industrial and commercial land uses are
meeting existing SCAQMD air quality thresholds by
adhering to established rules and regulations.
Encourage the use of new technology to neutralize
harmful criteria pollutants from stationary sources.
Reduce exposure of the City' s sensitive receptors to
poor air quality nodes through smart land use
decisions.
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 10 Encourage non- polluting industry and clean green technology companies to locate to the City.
Policy HWIEJ - 12A 1 Work with the industrial business community to improve outdoor air quality through improved operations and practices.
Policy HWIEJ - 12. 12 During the design review process, encourage the use of measures to reduce indoor air quality impacts ( i. e., air filtration systems, kitchen range top exhaust fans, and low- VOC paint and carpet for new developments busy roadways with
significant volumes of heavy truck traffic).
GOAL HWIEJ - 13 Promote green, attractive and sustainable development and practices to support a healthy local economy, protect and improve the natural and built environment, improve the air quality and quality of life for all residents.
Policy l- lW/ EJ - 13. 1 Work towards reducing the overall energy footprint from residential, industrial, transportation and City operations.
Policy HWIEJ - 13. 2 Require energy and resource efficient buildings and landscaping in all public and private development projects.
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Policy HWIEJ 13. 3 Develop green infrastructure standards that rely on natural processes for storm water drainage, groundwater recharge and flood management.
Policy HWIEJ 13. 4 Promote the generation, transmission and use of a range of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind power and waste energy to meet current and future demand and
encourage new development and redevelopment projects to generate a portion of their energy needs through renewable sources.
Policy HWIEJ 13. 5 Promote efficient use of energy and conservation of available resources in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of public and private facilities, infrastructure and equipment.
Policy HWIEJ 13. 6 Promote waste reduction and recycling to minimize materials that are processed in landfills. Encourage residents and businesses to reduce waste and minimize consumption of goods that require higher energy use for shipping and packaging. Encourage composting to reduce food and yard waste and provide mulch for gardening.
Policy HWIEJ 13. 7 Promote water conservation and recycled water use.
Implement water conservation efforts for households,
businesses, industries and public infrastructure.
Policy HWIEJ - 13. 8 Continue to implement the City' s Green Building Code and update as appropriate. Require newly -constructed or renovated City -owned and private buildings and structures to comply with the Green Building Ordinance. Encourage
LEEDS certification for commercial, industrial and public projects.
Policy HWIEJ - 13. 9 Encourage development patterns that create new employment and housing opportunities to be within
reasonable distance to high -frequency transit service.
Promote and support high -density, mixed - use development near existing and proposed high -frequency transit service and in proposed and existing commercial areas.
Policy HWIEJ - 13. 10 Promote land use patterns that are transit, bicycle, and pedestrian -oriented and have a mix of uses, especially neighborhood serving businesses, within walking distance of homes and workplaces. Encourage multi - modal
transportation with land use patterns that are transit, bicycle and pedestrian- oriented, and have a mix of uses.
Policy HWIEJ - 13. 11 Support and encourage development of a range of housing types that meet the needs of all population groups including seniors, large and small families, low and middle - income households and people of all abilities. Encourage new projects to include a range of housing types including single -
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family residences, townhomes, condominiums and rental
units.
Policy HWIEJ - 13. 12 In order to encourage the development of affordable housing units, consider reducing or removing the minimum parking requirement for affordable multi -family developments.
Policy HWIEJ - 13. 13 Promote mixed - income development and inclusion of affordable housing units in all neighborhoods. Encourage the integration of market rate housing with affordable units at the project level, as well as at the neighborhood level. Affordable housing units should be located close to community and retail amenities such as parks, full -service grocery stores, local public transit stops, retail and public services.
GOAL HW/EJ - 14 Improve the quality of built and natural environments to support a thriving community and to reduce disparate health and environmental impacts, especially to low- income and disadvantaged communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 14. 1 Work with businesses and industry, residents and regulatory agencies to reduce the impact of direct, indirect and cumulative impacts of stationary and non -stationary sources of pollution such as industry, railroads, diesel trucks, oil refineries, and busy roadways.
Policy HWIEJ - 14. 2 Strive for Tree City USA designation. Protect and expand tree resources within the City and promote trees as economic and environmental resources for the use, education and
enjoyment of current and future generations.
Policy HWIEJ - 14. 3 In urban forest management planning, focus efforts for planting street trees in the disadvantaged communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 14. 4 Regularly review and update the noise ordinance to regulate noise -generating activities and proposed
developments near noise -generating activities based upon changes in state law.
Policy HWIEJ - 14. 5 Monitor changes in technology that will prevent and mitigate transportation -related noise and air quality impacts on residential and sensitive uses in the community. Support traffic and highway improvements that will reduce noise and air quality impacts of vehicles. Alternatives to sound walls should be considered where possible.
Policy HWIEJ - 14. 6 Support improvements to private buildings and commercial/ residential developments through facade
improvement programs.
Policy HWIEJ - 14. 7 Consider zoning that prohibits the construction of new sensitive uses within 1, 000 feet of a freeway.
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GOAL HW/ EJ - 15 Provide public education, collaborations, and meaningful civic engagement in local decision -making processes that promote positive health outcomes and the health and well-being of residents.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 1 Promote, sponsor and support a variety of community events focused on health and wellness, fitness, weight -loss programs, and similar activities. Consider a health theme at summer and holiday activities.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 2 To promote social cohesion, encourage activities, such as block parties and community -wide social events, that
strengthen neighborhood social cohesion and the overall identity of the City.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 3 Conduct annual community events focusing on health and wellness. Consider waiving the fee for health and wellness booths at community events.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 4 Have City Hall open houses and tours and specifically invite the disadvantaged communities by individual mailings.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 5 Distribute, house -to -house in DACs, City information such as numbers to call for enforcement, programs, housing needs, and general City information.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 6 Conduct City Council visits to disadvantaged neighborhoods to encourage discussion on items that affect the residents and businesses. Have Council accompanied by representatives from Police, Code Enforcement,
Development and Community Services, and other
departments. Host an annual community walk with the Mayor and other Council members.
Policy HW/EJ - 15. 7 Conduct annual community or town hall meetings in the disadvantaged communities. Include a translator at these meetings so that all residents can engage.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 8 Specifically invite residents from disadvantaged communities to become board, commission, and task force members as openings occur.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 9 Dedicate one City Council meeting per year to the disadvantaged communities, having staff update the Council on improvements made and further needs of the residents and business owners in those communities. Provide
translation headsets at all City Council meetings so that residents can engage first hand with the content of the meetings.
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Policy HWIEJ - 15. 10 Partner with and support the efforts of any non -profits that focus on programs and activities for the disadvantaged
communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 11 Provide city supportfor residents' ideas for improving their communities, such as a bookmobile for children.
Policy HWIEJ - 15. 12 Consider installing signage at neighborhood markets in disadvantaged communities to promote and advertise city meetings, and other public announcements.
GOAL HWIEJ - 16 Create and improve city systems whereby improvements and programs are prioritized for disadvantaged communities.
Policy HWIEJ - 16. 1 Where possible, the City shall prioritize spending of general funds for recreation, air quality and other
environmental improvements, community programming,
public infrastructure improvements in disadvantaged
communities and fiscal decisions should be based on this priority.
Policy HWIEJ - 16. 2 During annual budget season, each City department should prioritize the needs of those in disadvantaged
communities when making budget recommendations. In this way, all City departments will lend focus to those needs and consider them in a coordinated manner during budget
research and formulation.
Policy HWIEJ - 16. 3 Each City department shall prioritize the needs of those in disadvantaged communities when developing their workplans wherein they allocate staff time and financial resources. The departments shall come together, during the budget
formation, to ensure consistency and reduce duplication of programs and services for the disadvantaged communities and streamline efforts where feasible. Workplans should have specific, measurable goals, with achievable deadlines.
An annual analysis of spending in disadvantaged
communities versus the City at -large would help the City understand where it may want to seek grants or focus
spending.
Policy HWIEJ - 16. 4 The City shall seek grants that will specifically help the issues in the disadvantaged communities such as safe
housing, increased tree coverage, recreational resources, environmental concerns, air quality, and other issues.
GOAL HWIEJ - 17 Promote equitable access to economic opportunities that provide the material and social means for human
development and upward mobility.
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Policy HWIEJ - 17. 1 Expand and diversify the local employment base to provide quality jobs for Placentia residents.
Policy HWIEJ - 17. 2 Support and expand jobs -skills training and recruitment programs and services. Collaborate with educational
institutions, employers, unions and the local workforce development programs to strengthen services for Placentia youth and adults.
Policy HWIEJ - 17. 3 Promote and support locally -owned and cooperative enterprises and businesses, particularly along major
corridors, to maximize economic stability and community benefits for Placentia residents and business owners.
Policy HWIEJ - 17. 4 Develop a coordinated small business development program or work with other small business organizations to provide support to existing and new small businesses, such as providing shared spaces that can be used by retail and start- ups in the same space.
Policy HWIEJ - 17. 5 Encourage existing businesses and industries to become r
increasingly environmentally - progressive and continue making positive contributions to the community. Together with regulatory agencies, actively work with local industries to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental
regulations to limit pollution and protect the community from environmental hazards.
Policy HWIEJ - 17. 6 Encourage businesses and industries to hire locally when possible, participate in civic life and play a positive role in the community.
Policy HWIEJ - 17. 7 Encourage the production of food at a local level leading to more jobs and reduced food costs.
Policy HWIEJ - 17. 8 Consider a Buy Local program to promote residents buying their goods and services within the City, thereby promoting a healthy local economy and reducing vehicle trips.
Policy HWIEJ - 17. 9 Encourage new and existing retailers to take an interest in the health of the community by providing and promoting healthy goods and services. Encourage discounts of healthy food items. Adopt a Healthy Food Store Incentive program, to encourage stores to stock fresh and healthy food.
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Asha Bleier, AICP/ SEED AP BD+ C
Principal
Asha Bleier is a multi -disciplinary planner with 15 years' experience in Education land use, housing and environmental planning. She specializes in the University of California, M
preparation and coordination of highly complex and controversial long- Santa Barbara range planning projects, such as general plans, community plans, specific BA, Environmental Studies plans and design guidelines. Her diverse experience includes navigating Geography/ Urban Planning complicated zoning codes, permitting processes, and entitlements in emphasis), 2005
various jurisdictions throughout Southern California. Ms. Bleier is well Certifications
versed in all areas of the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) and AICP, issued 2012
F National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA), as well as facilitating AIA Associate, No. 3052$ 635 community outreach workshops and events to effectively address LEED AP BD+ C participants' concerns.
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
Ms. Bleier currently serves as the professional development officer for American Institute of Architects the California State chapter of the American Planning Association, and is U. S. Green Building Council an active member of the Diversity, Equity & inclusion subcommittee.
Women in Architecture
Project Experience
Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements Updates, City of Highland, California. Ms. Bleier is managing the comprehensive update of the City of Highland' s Housing and Safety (including Environmental Justice) Elements, and the CEQA process. Dudek staff are preparing a detailed assessment of the hazards affecting the City of Highland, when they will occur, where the City of Highland is most vulnerable and what communities are most impacted by hazards. r
Dudek is preparing a Vulnerability Assessment and Capability Assessment to support the planning effort. Dudek is also collaborating with the City to create a virtual outreach hub including news/ events, resources and other project details, in addition to three online public workshops. The team includes Veronica Tam as housing advisor.
Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements Updates, City of El Cajon, California. Ms. Bleier serves as principal planner providing overall team coordination as extension of staff for the City of El Cajon' s update to Safety, Environmental Justice and Housing General Plan Elements. The Safety Element will identify hazards facing the city and anticipated effects of climate change. The Environmental Justice Element takes special focus in those communities in census tracts which face the greatest environmental hazards and have the fewest economic and social resources to adapt to them.
Dudek planners will create policy to increase community access to food, parks, and active transportation. The team includes Veronica Tam Associates for preparation of the Housing Element. Ms. Bleier oversees preparation of the Elements, coordinates monthly team meetings and manages the project portal for information sharing. Ms. Bleier is also assisting the City with the public outreach plan, including virtual support for the City.
Housing Elements Update, County of Los Angeles, California. Ms. Bleier is managing the comprehensive update of the County of Los Angeles' s Housing Element and the CEQA process. The project is the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, which anticipates the designation of approximately 90, 000 housing units across Los Angeles County to meet state - mandated RHNA goals and objectives. Dudek is acting as an extension of public agency staff, and collaborating with
Veronica Tam Associates. Dudek is also preparing the Program EIR and associated technical work that includes analysis of biological resources, air quality, noise, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, cultural resources, historic resources, and traffic.
Mira Mesa Community Plan Update, City of San Diego, California. Serving as project manager and extension of staff for the City of San Diego' s update to the Mira Mesa Community Plan, which spans approximately 10, 700 ` acres located between Interstate 805 and Interstate 15. The community is home to approximately 73, 000 residents and its businesses employ approximately 75,000 people. The community plan update addresses the dynamics of population and business growth while taking into account citywide goals such as climate resiliency, diverse housing supply and sustainable mobility solutions. The Dudek team prepared an urban framework map, assisted with advisory committee meetings and outreach to inform the public and gain feedback, and provided _ communitywide assessments of geologic hazards and hazardous materials. Ms. Bleier is also managing the preparation of the program EIR, which includes area wide historic resource constraints analysis, biological r. resources, utilities, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise and other environmental topics i
University Community Plan Update, City of San Diego, California. Serving as project manager and extension of staff for the City of San Diego' s update to the University Community Plan. The Dudek team is preparing a program EIR to analyze the comprehensive update to the University community plan. The updated Community Plan will consider current conditions, citywide goals in the Climate Action Plan and the General Plan, and community specific goals to provide direction for the long-term development of the community. University's shopping, corporate headquarters, research and development facilities, outdoor recreational amenities, and the University of California San Diego ( UCSD) attract visitors from across the region.
General Plan, City of Lemon Grove, California. Served as project manager for sustainable communities grant C application and environment review of the General Plan Update, Climate Action Plan, and Downtown Specific Plan Program EIR for the City of Lemon Grove. The City' s General Plan Update and Downtown Specific Plan expand smart growth opportunities through zoning for mid -rise mixed -use development adjacent to transit stops, expand on neighborhood commercial areas to promote walkability within established neighborhoods and advance mobility hub concepts to encourage multimodal travel options.
General Plan, City of Carlsbad, California. Served as a member ofthe environmental planningteam to assist in the process of a General Plan Update for the City of Carlsbad. Prepared working papers that served as a foundation for updatingthe goals, policies, and programs in the open space and natural environment, history, arts, and cultural i resources elements of the City's General Plan. Provided direction regarding potential environmental constraints for the formulation of land use alternatives in accordance with CEQA requirements, and worked closely with the team on policy f development.
De Anza Cove Revitalization Plan/ Mission Bay Park Master Plan Amendment, San Diego, California. Serving as i - project manager for the highly controversial De Anza Cove Revitalization Plan and EIR. The project serves regional recreation needs, including guest housing ( recreational vehicles and other low cost camping facilities); contributes to the park' s water quality, including creating additional wetlands; facilitates hydrologic improvements E l
to safeguard the viability of marsh areas; provides a waterfront trail, viewing areas, and other passive recreational features to enhance public use of the study area; and ensures leaseholds support the Mission Bay recreation use.
The planning effort includes a robust community outreach and engagement process consisting of multiple open houses and community workshops. i
Renewable Energy Ordinance Program EIR, County of Los Angeles, California. Served as project manager for preparation of a county -wide EIR that analyzed a comprehensive update to the Renewable Energy Ordinance Program. The County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning prepared an update in effort to encourage
small and utility scale development throughout the County. The Program EIR analyzed potential impacts such as biological resources, noise, land use compatibility, fire hazards, etc.
Tiered Equine Ordinance, Countyof San Diego, California. Served as deputy project manager for preparation ofan EIR for an ordinance that governs equine uses within the entire County of San Diego. The Tiered Equine Ordinance was amended to develop atiered permitting process for commercial horse stables. The ordinance updated regulations and streamlined the permit process for equine operations inorder tobetter facilitate the development of such uses within the County, while ensuring compliance withlocal, state and federal equine regulations andutilizing sound management principles. Environmental design considerations included fire protection and vector control. The EIR was unique in that itincluded both program level and project level analysis.. Other key issues analyzed included traffic, air quality, hazards and land use. Wind Energy Ordinance, County of San Diego, California. Served as deputy project manager for preparation of an EIR for an amendment to the county' s Wind Energy Ordinance. The amendment consisted of updating regulations for large wind turbines, allowing small wind turbines without adiscretionary permit, allowing temporary Meteorological Testing (MET) facilities that comply with the height designator withoutadiscretionary permit, and streamlining the overall approval process for development of wind energy facilities countywide. The EIR included both project -level and program - level analysis. Aesthetics, fire hazards, land use compatibility, noise, biological resources, and cultural resources were a few of the key issues analyzed in the EIR. San Jacinto Campus Master Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, San Jacinto, California. Served as project manager forthe preparation of a PEIR for the San Jacinto Campus Master Plan. The project fosters student and employee engagementby providing organizational hierarchy around a properly scaled student quad, circulation elements, and public plazas to improve the integration ofland uses, and a functional use of space. The project creates acohesive campus core, or epicenter, and featuresacentral monument denoting the intersection of all functions onthe campus grounds. In order toachieve this, the project proposes the phased demolition of all existing buildings and construction of an entirely new campus over a 30- year time frame. The project also incorporates many sustainable design features including, but not limited to, a one megawatt ( MW) solar field component. Main environmental topics covered in the PEIR include traffic, aesthetics, GHG emissions, air quality, noise, public utilities and services, biology, and cultural resources. SeaWorld
Master Plan Update, San Diego, California. Served as project manager forthe SeaWorld's Master Plan Update and EIR to accommodate therelocation and development ofa hotel/ resort and associated facilities, low-cost visitor - serving accommodations, and a comprehensive update to reflect the evolution of uses in the park. The W SeaWorld
Master Plan Update provides guidelines for the leasehold and each of the five major areas of the park. The development parameters found in the Development Criteria are intended toensure that future development will be distributed and constructed in a manner that, to the extent feasible, minimizes impacts to the established visual quality of Mission Bay. To achieve this goal, the SeaWorld Master Plan Update includes aheight allocation, design guidelines, shoreline and bulk plane setbacks, and landscape guidelines. The design guidelines address landscaping, lighting, signs, and architecture. The project also includesaLocal Coastal Program Amendment, Community Plan Amendment. The
Villages Specific Plan, Escondido, California. Served as project manager for the preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR) for a controversial project that proposed the conversion of a former 18-hole golf course to residential use. The Project includes atotal of 392 residential homes; approximately 48 acres of permanent open space with active greenbelts; parks; and recreational, social, and community amenities. Managed the EIR and worked with the design team toinform preparation ofthe Specific Plan design guidelines and development parameters based on environmental opportunities and constraints. Also assisted the City to implement multiple open house community engagement workshops. Page 3
Shannon Wages, AICP
Urban Planner
Shannon Wages is an urban planner with 1.8 years' experience specializing in managing long-range planning documents as well as complex land use entitlement projects. Ms. Wages has successfully managed the preparation of multiple general plans, specific plans, zoning ordinances, housing elements, downtown plans, visioning plans, corridor studies, and economic feasibility studies. She has received several awards from the American Planning Association ( APA) for her planning projects. Ms. Wages considers community outreach central to any project, and develops outreach strategies that reach broadly and deeply into a community and puncture each phase of the planning process. Ms. Wages also helps cities implement their plans through entitling development projects or Education assisting with funding and financing mechanisms. She combines her University of Southern California experience in planning, urban design, development, and community MA, Urban Planning/ Design, 2003 outreach to achieve desired projects that realize the community' s goals Brigham Young University and objectives. From planning and conceptual design, to certificates of BA, Humanities/ Spanish, 2000 occupancy, she is involved throughout the process, facilitating positive Certifications growth and change in the communities she represents. American Institute of Certified Planners ( AICP)
Project Experience
Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements, City of El Cajon, California. Dudek is providing overall team coordination as an extension of staff for the City of El Cajon' s Housing, Safety and Environmental Justice Element.
Ms. Wages is overseeing the Housing Element Update and ensuring that all elements are internally consistent with each other and the City's General Plan. The Housing Element will identify appropriate sites for the additional 3, 000 units needed to meet the RHNA and provide a roadmap to implement specific objectives with funding sources and responsible agencies. The Safety and Environmental Justice Elements provide a succinct assessment of the natural hazards, climate change effects, and public health issues facingthe City of El Cajon and provides specific and actionable policy that address safety needs community wide, as well as policies specific to the disadvantaged communities.
Eastern Coachella Valley Action Plan for Climate Resilience; Coachella Valley Association of Governments.
Shannon Wages served as project manager for the Eastern Coachella Valley' s Action Plan for Climate Resilience.
Ms. Wages and team worked with local stakeholders and regional agencies to identify policy gaps in creating projects that are resilient to climate -related hazards and eligible for grant funding, and performed a disruptive trend analysis to discuss trends and technology in housing and sustainability that have emerged since many of the regional plans were originally written. The Final Action Plan serves as an implementing document to fund green infrastructure, affordable housing, parks, and transportation projects with broad community support and specific funding sources.
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Highland Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements; City of Highland, California Shannon Wages is leading Highland' s Housing Element update. The Housing Element will identify appropriate sites needed to meet the RHNA. Ms. Wages is helping to develop programs to implement the Housing Element that are consistent with state law and are suited to meet the specific needs of the community. Ms. Wages is also .. overseeing the preparation of a detailed assessment of the hazards affecting the City of Highland, when they may occur, where the City of Highland is most vulnerable, and which communities are most impacted by hazards. As part of this effort, Dudek is participating in the creation of a virtual outreach hub, including news/ events, resources, and other project details, in addition to three online public workshops.
Placentia General Plan Update and EIR, City of Placentia, California Shannon Wages serves as principal in charge of the Placentia General Plan Update ( GPU), overseeing a contract project manager and general plan leadership team to update all required elements of a General Plan in addition to the topics of sustainability, economic development, and health and wellness. The Safety Element equitably addressed the future needs of the community, including the City' s most vulnerable and underserved populations.
The Safety Element policies seek to minimize potential dangers to residents, workers, and visitors and to reduce the level of economic and property loss due to a potential disaster. It also describes the emergency preparedness, response and recovery programs to be used before, during and after crisis situations. The California Attorney General' s office recognized the City of Placentia' s Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice Element as model policy and the city was awarded two APA awards for the General Plan, including an Award of Excellence for the Health, Wellness, and Environmental Justice Element.
Pismo Beach General Plan Update, City of Pismo Beach, CA Dudek is leading an update of the City' s combined General Plan and Local Coastal Plan ( GP/ LCP). The planning process began with the team' s preparation of a vulnerability assessment to address sea level rise and other coastal and climate hazards; an adaptation plan specifically for addressing sea level rise impacts on the City; and user-friendly, graphic fact sheets to guide the GP/ LCP update and quickly communicate the key issues and opportunities to the public. Dudek is completing updates to the City' s Land Use, Conservation Open Space, Safety, and Noise elements of the GP/ LCP pursuant to both State and Coastal Act requirements. For the Safety Element, Dudek created climate -adaptation policy that addressed sea level rise, bluff retreat, and wildfire. Dudek is preparing goals, policies, and programs to create a GP/ LCP that proactively responds to state law, climate change, and the desires of the community to retain a safe, resilient, and small- town beach community.
Sierra Madre GPU and EIR, City of Sierra Madre, California Shannon Wages was the project manager for the City of Sierra Madre' s GPU and EIR. The GPU focused on maintaining the City's small-town mountain feel, preserving and improving the character of existing neighborhoods, and enhancing aging structures to meet current building standards and contemporary market needs. One of the unique qualities of this planning effort was the grouping of volunteers in topical committees to assist with collecting data, taking photos, identifying issues, and recommending policies and mitigation measures, resulting in a truly community -driven GPU. Ms. Wages directed the process and peer reviewed each element to comply with state law, maintain internal consistency, and conform with the community vision. Ms. Wages also designed the outreach program and attracted a high level of community involvement throughout the process. The project included preparing a comprehensive EIR to analyze the environmental impacts associated with adoption and implementation of the GPU. Key environmental issues included air quality, GHG emissions, historic resources, noise, and transportation and traffic.
General Plan Update, Zoning Code Update, Climate Action Plan, Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and EIR, City of Upland, California. Shannon Wages was the project manager for this multiyear, multi -plan project, which provided a comprehensive and integrated blueprint for growth and preservation of the City of Upland. The General Plan is user friendly and included all required General Plan elements in addition to economic sustainability, community character, and health. The GPU process included an extensive public participation and outreach program that played a key role in the development of focused goals and policies in each element. The Climate Action Plan ( CAP) identified strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City in accordance with state and regional goals. The Zoning Code was also comprehensively updated to facilitate consistency with, and
implementation of, the General Plan. The program EIR analyzed the environmental impacts associated with adoption and implementation of the GPU. Key issues included air quality, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), historic resources, noise, and transportation and traffic. The EIR has successfully helped streamline subsequent development projects in accordance with the General Plan Vision.
Grapevine Community/ Specific Plan and Special Plan, Tejon Ranch, California The Grapevine Community/ Specific Plan and Special Plan was a multiyear master planning project in Tejon Ranch located in the San Joaquin Valley floor and adjacent foothills of Kern County. Shannon Wages managed the preparation of the Community/ Specific Plan and Special Plan, which sets forth the goals, policies, and implementation measures to guide future development within the plan area. The Specific Plan addresses topics of land use, circulation, noise, housing, safety, and financing. The Special Plan creates new zoning districts and specialized development standards to achieve a new community that balances job creation and new home sites, ecological sensitivity, and a continued dedication to agriculture.
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Rose Dewberry is a planner with 6 years' experience specializing in climate action and adaptation planning, general plans, and master planning documents. Ms. Newberry has extensive knowledge of California' s climate change and environmental justice regulation as it relates to both planning requirements and available funding opportunities for disadvantaged communities. She has extensive experience performing localized spatial analysis to determine vulnerable communities and siting grant competitive projects. Ms. Newberry' s wide-ranging knowledge of greenhouse gas reduction calculations and natural science coupled with her background in municipal policy and planning give her a unique perspective on implementing measurable and effective local policy.
Ms. Newberry was the lead planner on the East Coachella Valley Action Plan for Climate Resilience which was recently selected for a Merit Award within the Innovation in Green Community Planning by the Inland Empire Section of the American Planning Association.
Project Experience
W Safety and Environmental Justice Element, City of Highland, California.
Ms. Newberry is leading the update of the City' s Public Health and Safety Element to include Environmental Justice. Ms. Newberry is creating an easy -to -understand background report that describes the what, when, where, who and how of each hazard, clearly outlining the potential impacts and affects to vulnerable communities. Ms. Newberry is also clearly outlining each public health hazard and how it affects disadvantaged communities in Highland.
Education
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
MCRP, Environmental Planning
and Sustainability
Humboldt State University
SS, Environmental Management
and Protection/ Natural Resources
Planning
Certifications
AICP No. 31064
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
American Society of Adaptation
Professionals
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements, City of El Cajon, California. Dudek is providing overall team coordination as an extension of staff for the City of El Cajon' s Housing, Safety and Environmental Justice Element.
Ms. Newberry is spearheading the Safety Element. In this role she is identifying hazards that threaten the City' s important infrastructure and vulnerable communities. She is evaluating how the City is already mitigating, preparing, responding, and ready to rebuild from hazard events. She is using this analysis to create locally relevant policy that responds to the community' s specific needs and implements a range of community goals.
Pismo Beach General Plan, Pismo Beach, California. Ms. Newberry is serving as Deputy Project Manager for the Pismo Beach General Plan. In this role, Ms. Newberry reviewed applicable State regulation, general plans, and Office of Planning and Research guidelines to determine the appropriate scope and outline of the Land Use, Conservation and Open Space, Safety, and Noise Elements. Ms. Newberry lead the development of applicable goals, policies, and programs to create a General Plan that proactively responded to State law, climate change, and the desires of the community to retain a small- town atmosphere.
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General Plan, Cityof Lemon Grove, California. Ms. Newberry served as member ofthe planning team forthe City's Generalt. Plan Update Process incharge ofthe Climate Adaptation Chapter. The project is a vision document which guides development policies informed by community goals. Tasks included assessing vulnerable communities within the City, collecting climate change data, processing public input, and crafting local climate adaptation policy. Regional Resilience Tool. San Diego County, California. Dudek is developing the San Diego Regional Resilience Tool for the San Diego Association of Governments. Inthis role Ms. Newberry iscreating aframework torank adaptation measures bytheir feasibility, cost, co -benefits, and environmental justice impacts. The tool will use ordinal rankings forthese measures to help local governments best identify strategies that meet the needs oftheir communities. Dudek is also authoring atool kit to help regional governments understand recent legal requirements and align their planning efforts to meet the applicable climate and environmental justiceregulations. Climate
Adaptation Plan. City of Rialto, California. Ms. Newberry isserving as the Project Manager forthe Rialto Climate Adaptation Plan. In this role, Ms. Newberry developed adown - scaled vulnerability assessment toassess the specific exposure andvulnerability toair pollution, extreme heat, fire, and floods in Rialto and how those specifically affect disadvantaged communities historically exposed toelevated levels of pollution. Dudek iscreating specific equity and climate metrics totrack the implementation of policy, such as asthma rates, tree canopy cover, and low-income homes int climate - hazard areas. These measures will assist Rialto inevaluatingfthe plan meets the specific needs of disadvantaged communities inthe city. Ms. Newberry also lead acapability assessment which reviewed local plans, policies, and programs toevaluate how well they were meeting the needs of disadvantaged community members, including those who depend on transit toget to work, older adults, renters, and people with limited English capabilities. Ms.
Newberry manages the GIS database forthe City and is responsible for data collection and identifying adaptation strategies that use data for implementation and tracking. the Western Riverside Council of Governments and San C Bernardino County Transit Authority regional adaptation guidance plan, Resilient IE, to determine which regional policies are applicable tothe City of Rialto based on the hazards itfaces and existing environmental justice concerns, such as C. existing air pollution from heavy truck traffic warehouse distribution centers inthe City of Rialto. Eastem Coachella Valley Action Plan for Climate Resilience. Coachella Valley, California. Ms. Newberry served as Deputy Project Manager forthe Eastern Coachella Valley's Action Plan for Climate Resilience. Ms. Newberry worked with local stakeholders and regional agencies tocreate projects that are resilient toclimate - related hazards, eligible for grant funding, and help the residents ofthe eastern Coachella Valley live, work, and play in healthy and safe communities. Ms. Newberry helped design and interpret public engagement activities with rural disenfranchised farm -worker communities to understand their basic needs and how those needs could be funded though climate adaptation grants. Ms.
Newberry authored technical assistance with outlined the funding requirements for designated disadvantaged communities and created asimple narrative for each of the five communities inthe planning area to assess the specific community needs including: access to public services, transit dependence, housing habitability, and park and tree cover. These indices were coupled with custom grant specific matrices which were used to determine grant competitive climate adaptation projects generated during thepublic outreach process. Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant. City of Bakersfield, California. Ms. Newberry is serving as Project Manager forthe Bakersfield Transformative Climate Communities Plan. This plan is an extension ofthe C4' s planning efforts, chiefly the Downtown Vision Plan, and identifies projects that support the developmentof housing, employment, and active transportation through Cap and Trade as well as other State -level funding sources. Ms. Newberry isleading aqualitative and GIS based review of City plans and policy toidentify projects that are most competitive forgrant funding based on their defensible greenhouse gas reductions and community support. Page 2l
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Sustainability Staff Support San Bernardino County, California. Ms.
Newberry served as Peer Reviewer for the San Bernardino County " Resilient IF Regional Climate Adaptation Plan. Ms.
Newberry's tasks included: reviewing and identifying regional sustainability strategies, ensuring model policy is applicable and attainable to smallerjurisdictions, reviewing policy for its compliance with environmental justice regulation and guidance from the Attorney General. In this role, Ms. Newberry worked with agency staff and other consultants to ensure the document clearly communicated the State requirements of environmental justice and provided sufficient tool -kit resources to help smaller governments understand the legal requirements of both climate adaptation and environmental justice, understand the needs of their communities, and support to implement model policies so that they best address the needs of the populations they sought to serve. The final plan serves as the regional guidance document to help local governments address concerns of climate change and environmental justice in a wide -range of planning documents. Ms.
Newberry is also participating in the development of a regional climate collaborate to serve as the technical and policy hub for resilience and environmental justice.
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment. City of Placentia California. Ms. Newberry prepared a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for the City of Placentia as part of the Safety Element Update to fulfill the requirements of the 2017 General Plan Guidelines and ( Gov. Code § 65302( g)(4)(A)). Ms. Newberry utilized CalAdapt and the California Adaptation Planning Guides to catalog and analyze anticipated climate related impacts and vulnerable populations. Using this Information, Ms. Newberry determined the potential impacts, when and where the impacts are most likely, and a prioritization metric.
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Erika Van Sickel is a planner with experience in land use policy and code in both the public and private sectors. Ms. Van Sickel places a special emphasis on improving the interaction between users and their built environments and has experience performing community outreach and data analysis for the purposes of identifying conditions and challenges in vulnerable communities. Her multi -disciplinary background in design, development and sustainability allows her to make critical decisions on each project's impact to the community and environment.
Project Experience
Education
University of Southern California
MPL, Urban Planning/ Design
University of California,
Santa Barbara
BA, Environmental Studies
Certificate, Real Estate
Development
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
Municipal
Housing Element & Safety Element, Highland, California. Serving as the Housing Element Planner to evaluate outcomes of the prior Housing Element' s goals, objectives, policies, and programs to determine effectiveness and review of how they will be changed to best serve the City' s needs and objectives. In addition, Ms. Van Sickel is working with VTA to complete a housing needs analysis, where she is preparing a quantification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs using the City RHNA numbers and additional resources, in order to provide recommendations for additions or adjustments to fair housing goals and actions. Additional tasks include completing a site inventory and analysis, and identifying constraints to the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels. Lastly, working with the City to develop Housing Element programs including an address and removal of housing constraints, improvement and conservation of the existing housing stock, preservation of units at -risk of conversion to market rates, and promotion of equal housing opportunities.
County of Los Angeles Housing Element Update, Los Angeles, California. Serving as assistant planner for the City of Los Angeles Housing Element Update. Dudek recently kicked off environmental services for the Los Angeles County Housing Element Update Project Program EIR, with VTA as the Housing Element planner. The project is the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update, which anticipates the designation of approximately 90,000 housing units across Los Angeles County to meet state -mandated RHNA goals and objectives. Acting as an extension of public agency staff for the preparation of the Los Angeles Housing Element Update Program EIR and associated technical work that includes analysis of biological resources, air quality, noise, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, cultural resources, historic resources and traffic.
Pismo Beach General Plan, Pismo Beach, California. Served as assistant planner for the City of Pismo Beach General Plan. Worked closely with Dudek Coastal Planners to assist the City of Pismo Beach with a comprehensive update of its combined LCP/ General Plan to address sea level rise and update LCP/ General Plan elements, including the Land Use, Conservation and Open Space, and Noise Elements. These updates will incorporate recent studies, including a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan, the Circulation Element, Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, Short -Term Rental Ordinance, and a Low -Cost Visitor Serving Accommodations Study. Helped draft the Land Use Plan policies in accordance with California Coastal Commission' s updated 2018 Sea Level Rise policy guidance and most recent LCP Update Guide.
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City of El Cajon Housing, Safety and Environmental Justice Elements, El Cajon, California. Serving as assistant planner for the City of El Cajon Housing, Safety and Environmental Justice Elements. Dudek and VTA are preparing the City of El Cajon Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements. Dudek is leading the Safety and Environmental Justice Elements. The Safety and Environmental Justice Elements provide a succinct assessment of the natural hazards, climate change effects, and public health issues facing the City and provides specific and actionable policy that address safety needs community wide, as well as policies specific to the disadvantaged communities.
Rialto Climate Adaptation Plan, Rialto, California. Serving as assistant planner for the City of Rialto Climate Adaption Plan. Dudek prepared a Vulnerability Assessment that identified the census tracts that are most exposed and sensitive to the four climate -related hazards analyzed in the plan ( i. e., air pollution, extreme heat, floods, and wildfire). These assessments were created as custom easy -to -understand maps and graphics to inform the location and priorities of project identified in the plan. Using this information, helped create a Capability Assessment to identify how current city actions and programs meet the projected hazards and specific needs of vulnerability populations in the community. Lastly, worked with local stakeholders to identify potential grant -funded projects that will implement the city' s General Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. These policies were supported by a robust implementation framework that outline funding, tracking methods to measure success, and future indicators to adjust to changing hazards.
City of Indio Transformative Climate Communities Plan, Indio, California. Serving as assistant planner for the City of Indio Transformative Communities Plan. The plan is a roadmap to identify and prioritize projects and investments in the City of Indio' s Jewel Community to support neighborhood level environmental, public health, workforce, and economic benefits. Helping conduct extensive public outreach and local agency coordination to maximize public support to identify community projects pertaining to four key themes: community, housing, transportation, and urban greening. This plan will take an in-depth look at four grants aligned with the key themes and provides initial documentation and recommendations for grant applications.
City of Long Beach Zoning Code Audit, Long Beach, California. Served as assistant planner for the City of Long Beach Zoning Code Audit. Tasks included analyzing the City' s codes and zoning regulations and preparing a consistency analysis for the zoning code. Performed an in-depth analysis of established zones, overlay districts, specific plans, administrative procedures, existing land use and development regulations. Reviewed applicable State and Federal regulations to determine consistency between existing codes and zoning procedures and regulations. Research and analysis served as the basis for identifying possible zoning code improvements to address inconsistencies and existing ordinance issues.
Relevant Previous Experience
Neighborhood Data for Social Change, Coachella Valley/ Los Angeles, California. Researched data trends and analyzed challenges facing communities in the Los Angeles and Coachella Valley regions. Published the findings in a series of ongoing data stories that incorporated narrative, maps and data visualizations focusing on hazards and inequalities amongst vulnerable populations. Additionally, published community profiles providing precise, relevant data at the community level in combination with interactive maps and visualizations to help community members learn about the most important issues facing their communities and to help policy makers make informed decisions for their constituents.
Rent Burden Study, Los Angeles, California. Served as a graduate research assistant for the Center of Social Innovation at USC. Led community focus groups and outreach in Spanish and English in the San Diego community of City Heights, the City of Los Angeles, and in multiple cities and communities across the Coachella Valley.
Assisted with the rent burden investigation to examine how increasing rent prices have left many residents struggling to make ends meet, fearing homelessness or displacement and the sacrifices rent burdened residents are forced to make and how they overcome these challenges.
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Michael Huff, RCA
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Michael Huff is founder and manager of Dudek' s Urban Forestry/ Fire Protection Planning team with 26 years' experience as a forester and fire protection planner. Mr. Huff specializes in management of community - wide and project -specific fire protection plans ( FPPs), wildland- urban interface (WUI) fire management plans, wildfire hazard reduction projects, California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) supporting technical documents, Oak Woodland impact and mitigation plans, urban µ
and community forest management plans, forest and tree inventories, impact analysis studies, and tree hazard evaluations. Mr. Huff possesses considerable project issue resolution experience and focuses on working within the regulations to provide creative, cost -saving solutions to his clients. He also serves as a speaker/ trainer at the annual Fire Prevention Officer' s Institute.
Project Experience
Municipal
WUI Code Implementation Plan, Chula Vista Building Department, Chula Vista, California. Assembled a fire protection planning team, including Hunt Research and Scott Franklin Consulting, and managed this complex project which produced a document addressing fire behavior, structural and infrastructure fire code updates, and fuel reduction/ vegetation management within NCCP Open Space Preserve areas. The City of Chula Vista Building Department sought an update of the WUI code based on the natural areas which occur throughout the City of Chula Vista. Much of the preserve is adjacent to older construction residences that were not provided adequate set -backs. Dudek worked with the City of Chula Vista building, planning, fire, recreation, and landscape architecture departments to resolve conflicts and result in a safer situation for existing and new development.
Education
Northern Arizona University
BS, Forest Management, 1992
Certifications
Registered Consulting Arborist ( RCA)
Certified Arborist, No. WE- 4276A
San Diego County Department of
Planning and Land Use ( DPLU)-
Approved Fire Protection Planner
Laguna Beach Fire Department -
Approved Fire Protection Planner
Certified Wildiand Fire Ecologist
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Consulting
Arborists
National Fire Protection Association
International
California Fire Chief' s Association -
Fire Prevention Officers
Preplan Map Conversion, Newport Beach Fire Department ( NBFD), Newport Beach, California. Managed a project which involved creation of a database for " pre -planning" fire management in high -priority structures for NBFD.
This project involved the creation of digital access, layout and fire equipment maps, and associated property data for high -priority structures, which include hospitals, schools, apartments, and other high -occupancy buildings.
Important components of the maps include site and building access and egress points, utilities, ventilation, elevators, and types of construction. These maps are also linked with associated property data that includes alarm and sprinkler conditions, property owner information, inspection schedules, and special hazard conditions.
In addition, the maps are geo-referenced for future incorporation into the City of Newport Beach' s GIS.
Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, Santa Clara County, California. Project manager for preparation of community wildfire protection plans for the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council. The plans focus on two areas, the east foothills area and the Croy fire area. Responsible for interfacing with approximately 20 different fire personnel, along with community groups throughout Santa Clara County. Managed and participated in site fuel assessments, fire behavior modeling, risk assessments, and preparation of several chapters of the final plan.
Structural Preplan Project, NBFD, Newport Beach, California. Managed the digitization of hard copy pre - plan maps and the creation of electronic versions useful in on -board fire engine computers. Pre -plan information identified ingress and egress routes as well as floor -by -floor layouts and special fire -related apparatus.
Fuel Management in Wildland- Urban Interface ( WUI) Areas, NBFD, Newport Beach, California. Worked with the `.
City of Newport Beach Fire Department to assess compliance with fuel modification zones in the WUI areas prone i to wildfire. Vegetation type, spacing, and conditions were evaluated for compliance with established fuel modification zone ordinances. Oversaw database creation for use by Fire Chief and staff and managed a related project to inspect fuel modification zones annually. .
Wildfire Hazard Reduction Project, Crest Canyon, City of Del Mar Fire Department, Del Mar, California. Managed this r
project for the Del Mar/ Solana Beach Fire Department. The project included parcel by parcel inspection and assessment of 65 parcels within or directly adjacent Crest Canyon. Dudek recommended fuel reduction treatments for each parcel, prepared specifications for contractor bid, and monitored contractor work for this project. Dudek also provided community education and outreach due to highly emotional ties to flammable trees and vegetation requiring removal. In all, 134 tons C
of fuels were treated with all but 15 tons remaining on site as chipped ground cover.
Wildfire Hazard Reduction Project, Saxony Canyon and Lake Val Serena, City of Encinitas Fire Department, Encinitas California. Dudek was contracted by the City of Encinitas Fire Department to perform a prioritization analysis and then focused fire hazard reduction projects in the City' s WUI. Dudek performed lot -by -lot analysis for some 300 parcels, ran fire behavior models for each site, and prepared lot -by -lot treatment specifications. Dudek worked with in- house biologists and restoration specialists to ensure that fuel reduction work was being completed within governing regulations.
Development
On -Call Fire Plan Review/ Third-Party Consultant, Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County, California. Provides as -needed review of fuel modification plans and provides special studies regarding alternative materials and methods for the Orange County Fire Authority. To date, Dudek has provided review and comment of fire behavior modeling and proposed fuel modification and structural hardening for a large, master planned community in southern Orange County. Also involved with research and preparation of a report on the efficacy of utilizing water cannons as an alternative for full fuel modification width.
Tustin Ranch, Irvine Community Development Company, Tustin, California. Served as project manager for multiple projects spanning a 5-year period involving eucalyptus plantation and windrow trees on a large site being developed into residential and commercial development. Projects included an analysis, written report, recommendations, contract specifications, assistance in the bid selection process, and supervision/ inspection of contractor work. One of the projects was analyzed for fire and hazard management on a site containing over 20, 000 trees with various understory growth, including coastal sage scrub: Recommended tree removal, tree pruning, understory management, plant density, and crown heights. Additionally, identified individual trees to be preserved, delineated preservable stands and fuel modification zones, recommended an irrigation system and scheduling, and provided demolition specifications.
Recommendations considered tree protection, fire prevention, grading/ construction plans, viewshed, tree health, structural hazards, aesthetics, and density. Another project involved evaluation of 1,656 eucalyptus trees on a 200-acre site, including numbering/ tagging each tree and recording detailed information. Removals, pruning specifications, hazard reduction, and construction techniques were recommended.
On -Call Fire Consulting, Laguna Beach Fire Department, Laguna Beach, California. Provides as -needed consulting to the Laguna Beach Fire Department. Among tasks requested are site fire risk assessments, vegetation hazard assessments, shelter -in -place assessments, red flag warning action plans, and fuel reduction monitoring and inspections.
West Coyote Hills Fire Protection Plan and Assessment, Chevron, Fullerton, California. Manages the preparation of an FPP for a 500- acre, 1,600- unit planned community in Fullerton. The project includes WUI and based on the fire behavior assessments and analysis on the site, proposed reduced fuel modification in areas that include reduced fire intensity. The net result of the proposed fuel modification zones is a reduction in native habitat impacts with fire behavior modeling backed justifications for the reduced impacts.
Wildfire Hazard Assessment and Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Rancho Santa Fe Association and Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, California. Provided assessment and recommendations for a 100- acre area that was previously burned in the Witch wildfire. Several homes were lost and that prompted the associations to assess the hazard and develop recommendations to reduce the hazard. Dudek conducted fire behavior modeling using Flammap to graphically display the priority areas and provided recommendations to reduce the hazard. Dudek also prepared a community wildfire protection plan for the area that was accepted by the FireSafe Council. This plan has been submitted with a grant application for fuel reduction funding.
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Lisa Maier, MCP
Urban Forestry and Fire Planning Analyst
Lisa Maier is an environmental planner 3 years' experience specializing in long-range land -use planning, trail planning, hazards mitigation planning and emergency management. In addition, Ms. Maier has worked as a Disaster Workforce Specialist with the American Red Gross. She works with clients to identify and mitigate environmental concerns, produce defensible CEQA/ NEPA documents, and strategize effective public outreach efforts.
Relevant Experience
Questhaven Evacuation Plan, San Diego County, California. Authored the Evacuation Plan for the Questhaven Project. The project would construct 64 residential units, The Evacuation Plan identifies strategies for fire and evacuation awareness and outreach, and establishes evacuation procedures for the project.
Questhaven Fire Protection Plan, San Diego County, California. Authored the Fire Protection Plan for the Questhaven Project. The project would construct 64 residential units. The fire protection plan ( FPP) included site specific fire behavior modeling, analysis of the option for on -site sheltering, and addressed all fire protection features that would be provided for the site' s structures, such as fuel modification zones (FMZs).
Education
San Diego State University
MCP, City Planning, 2016
University of California, Riverside
BA, Psychology and Political
Science, 2006
Professional Affiliations
AEP, Board Member, VP of
Membership
APA
Point Molate Wildfire Emergency Response Plan, Richmond, California. Authored the Wildfire Emergency Response Plan for the Point Molate Mixed -Use Project. The project will involve a mixed - use community that would include 1, 452 residential units, 453,774 square feet of non- residential uses, and approximately 193 acres of open space. The WERP established pre- and post -wildfire response measures and long-term recovery standards, as well as protocols for evacuation and community education and outreach.
Point Molate Mufti -Hazard Emergency Response Plan, Richmond, California. Authored the Multi -Hazard Emergency Response Plan ( MHERP) for the Point Molate Mixed -Use Project. The project will involve a mixed -use community that would include 1,452 residential units, 453,774 square feet of non-residential uses, and approximately 193 acres of open space. The MHERP establishes protocols for evacuation, identifies refuge areas, and provides recommendations for how the Point Molate community can prepare for a potential emergency.
Draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Santa Barbara, California. Assisted in the preparation of the Santa Barbara Fire Department' s Draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The CWPP proposes to implement a comprehensive, coordinated approach to protect lives, property, and natural resources threatened by wildland fire, and also updates the City' s 2004 Wildland Fire Plan.
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Berggruen Institute Emergency Wildfire Evacuation Plan, Los Angeles, California. Authored the Emergency Wildfire Evacuation Plan for the Berggruen Institute Project. The project would construct a campus designed to house the Berggruen Institute' s educational programs, fellowships, scholars, and administration. The Emergency Wildfire Evacuation Plan identifies strategies for fire and evacuation awareness and outreach, and establishes evacuation procedures for the campus.
Relevant Previous Experience
Energy
Pastoria Solar EIR, Kern County, California.. Authored Land Use, Public Services, and Wildfire sections of the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Pastoria Solar Project. The project is located in unincorporated Kern County, and the Lead Agency for the project is Kern County. The purpose of the project is to generate up to 115 megawatts ( MW) of renewable energy using PV technology and would include up to 40 MW of a Battery Storage System.
Big Beau Solar EIR, Kern County, California. Authored Agriculture, Public Services and Wildfire sections draft Environmental Impact Report for the BigBeau Solar Project. The project would generate up to 128 megawatts MW) of renewable energy using PV technology and would include up to 60 MW of a Battery Storage System.
Recreation
Santa Maria Creek Greenway Trail Project, Ramona, California. Coordinated with community volunteers to obtain an interest in providing a trail easement from property owners along the greenway. This project will establish a Smile trail along the Santa Maria Creek Greenway from Wellfield Park to Ramona Grasslands. Efforts on this project will be presented at the 2019 Trails and Greenways Conference.
Sycuan/ Sloane Canyon Trail Project, Crest- Dehesa, San Diego, California. Assisted with the execution of the project task order, review deliverables, and primary author for the CalTrans Active Transportation Program ( ATP) Grant Cycle 4. The project will establish a trail along Dehesa Road and Sloane Canyon Road connecting two regional trails, Sweetwater Loop and River Trail and the California Riding and Hiking Trail.
Trail System Gaps Analysis, San Diego, California. Assisted with the execution of the project task order, coordinated and attended meetings between County staff and community planning groups, and conducted review of trails in County Parks. This project is the first step in the larger aim of the County to update the Community Trails Master Plan.
Trail Plaining and Implementation, County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation, Resource Management Division. Served as adjunct staff (Planner 1), assist with trail planning and implementation, processed Right -of -Entry permits, review discretionary projects to provide trail conditioning requirements, research trail easements, serve as assistant coordinator for inter jurisdictional notice reviews, provide environmental review required for major maintenance improvement projects, and serve as project assistant for several major trails projects.
Municipal
Emerging Tree Pest Management Plan. Developed scope and cost with consultant team, finalize task order, and manage consultant team through the first two deliverables. The project will establish a baseline for tree -pest in County parks, and develop a plan to address emerging tree pests. Twenty percent of the $ 500, 000 budget will be used to implement the plan, which will include tools to addressing infected trees, as well as developing educational materials and training for County staff.
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 10.d.
DATE: March 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: David De Vries, Director of Economic Development SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-020,
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA WEST ADVISORS,
INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES REPORT
SUMMARY: A consultant is needed to prepare a economic development strategies report to prioritize key city economic development projects and strengthen the City's fiscal resilience. The City has previously engaged Tierra West Advisors (TWA) for economic development services, and the firm possesses unique institutional history and technical expertise regarding South El Monte's specific project needs. Staff recommends entering into this agreement to prepare the economic development strategies report to ensure cost savings, technical continuity, and a streamlined path toward project implementation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 26- 020, approving a professional services agreement with Tierra West Advisors, Inc. (TWA) to prepare a Economic Development Strategies Report in an amount not to exceed $38,500.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: This item is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund (01-100-1020-5215) and will be paid out of this account.
DISCUSSION: The City of South El Monte is actively working to strengthen its economic base and ensure long-term fiscal resilience. Staff is seeking a qualified consultant to synthesize these various initiatives into a single, actionable report for City Council review.
Tierra West Advisors, Inc. (TWA) has a unique history in assisting the City with economic development and possesses a deep understanding of South El Monte's specific demographic and economic landscape.
TWA proposes to deliver a condensed Economic Development Report that will serve as a foundational document for City Council decision-making. The report will evaluate and prioritize a list of potential and in-progress economic development projects. The report will provide an Executive Summary, a "Community Economic Overview" reflecting current conditions, and professional recommendations on which projects are most viable for
federal grant funding or financing through the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA).
Staff recommends a new agreement with TWA rather than a formal request for proposals for the following reasons:
• Technical Continuity and History: TWA has worked extensively with the City in the past. Their familiarity with the City's ongoing outreach, projects, and site opportunities coupled with their economic development experience and expertise allows them to begin work immediately without the "learning curve" required by a new firm, saving the City significant time and money.
• Cost-Effectiveness: The proposed budget of $38,500 is highly competitive for the scope of a council-ready report. Because TWA has already engaged in preliminary discussions regarding these project lists, they can provide a condensed report more efficiently than a firm starting from scratch.
• Expertise in Financing Mechanisms: TWA specifically identifies potential funding sources, such as tax-exempt bond issuance and gap financing through CEDA, which are critical for the successful implementation of economic development related projects.
• Streamlined Timeline: By approving this agreement, the City can move directly into collaboration on strategic economic development goals and projects.
Under South El Monte Municipal Code Section 3.16.070, professional services are not required to go to bid through a request for proposals. This contract is recommended based on TWA’s demonstrated competence, historical technical continuity, and the administrative efficiency of utilizing a firm already aligned with the City’s economic vision.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution No. 26-020 Tierra West - Economic Strategies B. TWA ED STRATEGIES (SEM) Long Form Professional Services Contract C. Revised Proposal #2 - Economic Strategy
1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA WEST ADVISORS, INC. FOR
THE PREPARATION OF A CONDENSED ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
WHEREAS, the City of South El Monte ("City") values a forward-looking approach to strengthening its economic base and positioning itself for long-term fiscal resilience; and WHEREAS, the City requires a condensed economic development report to prioritize economic development projects and programs; and
WHEREAS, Tierra West Advisors, Inc. ("TWA") has unique history and demonstrated expertise in assisting the City with economic development strategies and is currently prepared to provide professional recommendations for these priority endeavors; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to enter into an agreement with Tierra West Advisors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $38,500, for the preparation of this report; and WHEREAS, under South El Monte Municipal Code Section 3.16.070, professional services are not required to go to bid through a request for proposals; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with TWA, for such services; and
WHEREAS, this contract is awarded based on TWA’s demonstrated competence, technical continuity, and the administrative efficiency of utilizing a firm with established institutional knowledge of the City's economic goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South El Monte as follows:
Section 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a professional services agreement with Tierra West Advisors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $38,500, subject to approval as to form and content by the City Attorney’s Office.
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2 Section 3. The City Council further directs the City Manager or designee to take all actions necessary to effectuate the agreement.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of South El Monte this 17th day of March, 2026.
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
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3 CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garica, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 26-019, was duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 17th day of March 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
and
TIERRA WEST ADVISORS, INC.
ATTACHMENT B
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AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE AND
TIERRA WEST ADVISORS, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 17th day of March, 2026 by and between the CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, a California, a municipal corporation (“City”) and TIERRA WEST ADVISORS, INC. (“Consultant”). City and Consultant may be referred to, individually or collectively, as “Party” or “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.
B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal or bid for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform said services.
C. Pursuant to the City of South El Monte Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.
D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Scope of Services.
In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein as the “services” or “work” hereunder.
As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience, and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest
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professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more firstclass firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.
1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.
The Scope of Services shall include the Consultant’s scope of work or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
1.3 Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time in which service is rendered.
1.4 California Labor Law.
If the Scope of Services includes any “public work” or “maintenance work,” as those terms are defined in California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant shall pay prevailing wages for such work and comply with the requirements in California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. and 1810 et seq., and all other applicable laws.
1.5 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments.
Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement.
Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.
1.6 Familiarity with Work.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered the manner in which the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involves work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions thereupon existing, prior to the commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions are received from the City’s Contract Officer.
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1.7 Care of Work.
The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City’s own negligence.
1.8 Further Responsibilities of Parties.
Both Parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both Parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents, and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither Party shall be responsible for the services of the other.
1.9 Additional Services.
City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services of this Agreement or make changes including, altering, adding to, or deducting from said Scope of Services. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the City’s Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council.
It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services of this Agreement. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other Consultants. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.
1.10 Special Requirements.
Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.
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ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
2.1 Contract Sum.
Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed thirty eight thousand five hundred Dollars ($38,500) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8.
2.2 Method of Compensation.
The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services, less contract retention; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant’s rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the performance of sub tasks, (b) contract retention is maintained, and (c) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation.
2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.
Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the City’s Contract Officer in advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5, and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that coordination of its performance of work with City is a critical component of the services rendered. Consultant further acknowledges and agrees that if Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.
2.4 Invoices.
Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by the City’s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of this Agreement. The invoice shall contain all information specified in Exhibit “C”, and shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontractor contracts. Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.
City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to the City’s “warrant run
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procedures,” the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.
2.5 Waiver.
Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance.
Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively.
3.3 Force Majeure.
The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the City’s Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the Parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.
3.4 Term.
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding
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years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”). [The City may, in its sole discretion, extend the Term for additional one-year terms.] ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.
The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:
(Name) (Title)
(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of the foregoing Principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, the foregoing Principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall promptly notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance.
4.2 Status of Consultant.
Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation, debt, or liability of any kind on behalf of or against the City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.
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4.3 Contract Officer.
The Contract Officer shall be David De Vries, Director of Economic Development or such person as may be designated by the City Manager. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer.
Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.
4.4 Independent Consultant.
Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no decision-making authority in regards to the selection, discharge, supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing of their numbers, compensation, or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with said role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant. Consultant represents and warrants that the personnel used to provide services to the City pursuant to this Agreement are classified by Consultant as employees and that Consultant issues or will issue a W-2 to such personnel.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, subcontractor, or independent contractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a federal or state agency, a court of competent jurisdiction, or the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) to be classified as other than an independent contractor for the City, then Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City for the payment of any and all assessed fines, penalties, judgments, employee and/or employer contributions, and any other damages and costs assessed to the City as a consequence of, or in any way attributable to, the assertion that Consultant or any of Consultant’s personnel used to provide the services under this Agreement are other than independent contractors of the City.
4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.
The experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of Consultant, its Principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated, or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the
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present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.
ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 Insurance Coverages.
Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of any services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City.
(a) General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, and $4,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted.
(b) Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with Services to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, nonowned, or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.
(c) Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions). Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement. (d) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein.
(f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements as detailed in Exhibit “B.”
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5.2 General Insurance Requirements.
(a) Proof of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by the City’s Risk Manager prior to the commencement of the performance of services of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, from Consultant, at any time. (b) Duration of Coverage. Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services performed hereunder by Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants. (c) Primary/Noncontributing. Coverage provided by Consultant shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and noncontributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(d) City’s Rights of Enforcement. In the event any insurance policy required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will either be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or the City will withhold payment amounts sufficient to pay the insurance premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, the City may terminate this Agreement in its entirety.
(e) Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance or that is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VI (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of “Best’s Key Rating Guide,” unless otherwise approved by the City’s Risk Manager.
(f) Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(g) Enforcement of Contract Provisions (Non-Estoppel). Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform
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Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
(h) Requirements Not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. (i) Notice of Cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to City with a thirty (30) day advance notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage.
(j) Additional Insured Status. General liability policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
(k) Prohibition of Undisclosed Coverage Limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved in writing . (l) Separation of Insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions. (m) Pass Through Clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be timely submitted to City for review. (n) Agency’s Right to Revise Specifications. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of this Agreement to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City and Consultant may renegotiate Consultant’s compensation.
(o) Self-Insured Retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated,
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lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
(p) Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies.
(q) Additional Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
5.3 Indemnification.
To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.
Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or
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omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence, except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities arising out of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION
6.1 Records.
Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.
6.2 Reports.
Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer requires. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.
6.3 Ownership of Documents.
All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall
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be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership, use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.
6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys’ fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, requests for documents, interrogatories, requests for admission or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, City’s right to review does not imply or provide City with the right to control, direct, or rewrite said response.
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ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION
7.1 California Law.
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.
7.2 Disputes; Default.
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default.
This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.
7.3 Retention of Funds.
Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.
7.4 Waiver.
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.
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Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.
Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
7.6 Legal Action.
In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et seq. and 910 et seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.
7.7 Liquidated Damages.
Since the determination of actual damages for any delay in performance of this Agreement would be extremely difficult or impractical to determine, in the event of a breach of this Agreement, the Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for and shall pay to the City the sum of $200 (two hundred Dollars) as liquidated damages for each working day of delay in the performance of any service required hereunder, as specified in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”). The City may withhold from any monies payable on account of services performed by the Contractor any accrued liquidated damages. Pursuant to Government Code Section 4215, Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay in completion of the project when such delay was caused by the failure of the public agency or owner of the utility to provide for removal or relocation of utility facilities.
7.8 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.
This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided for in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated
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termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided for in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non-terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.
7.9 Termination for Default of Consultant.
If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.
7.10 Attorneys’ Fees.
If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or is made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
8.2 Conflict of Interest.
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City’s Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times
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avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.
No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects their financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.
8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.
Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.
8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.
Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by City.
ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Notices.
Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of South El Monte, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement.
Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing.
Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy-two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.
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9.2 Interpretation.
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
9.3 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
9.4 Integration; Amendment.
This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete, and exclusive expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.
9.5 Severability.
In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.
No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “noninterests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 and/or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement.
Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or
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employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is acknowledges and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.
Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______
9.7 Corporate Authority.
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) that entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.
CITY:
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, a municipal
corporation
Rene Salas, City Manager
ATTEST:
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OLIVERAS MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP
________ ______
Susie A. Altamirano, Interim City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
____________________________________
By:
Name:
Title:
By:
Name:
Title:
Address:
If applicable, two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer.
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services:
A.
B.
C.
II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:
A.
B.
C.
III. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City appraised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:
A.
B.
C.
IV. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City.
V. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:
A.
B.
C.
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EXHIBIT “B”
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
The Agreement is amended as provided herein. Deleted text is indicated in strikethrough and added text in bold italics.
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EXHIBIT “C”
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:
RATE TIME SUB-BUDGET
A. __________ __________ __________ __________
B. __________ __________ __________ __________
C. __________ __________ __________ __________
D. __________ __________ __________ __________
II. A retention of ten percent (10%) shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to be paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory completion of services.
III. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task subbudget to another so long as the Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 1.8.
IV. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:
A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.
B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.
C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.
D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.
V. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed the Contract Sum as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
VI. The Consultant’s billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C-1.
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EXHIBIT “D”
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely in accordance with the following schedule:
Days to Perform Deadline Date
A. Task A ______________ ______________
B. Task B ______________ ______________
C. Task C ______________ ______________
II. Consultant shall deliver the following tangible work products to the City by the following dates.
A.
B.
C.
III. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the services in accordance with Section 3.2.
March 10, 2026
Mr. Rene Salas
City Manager
Mr. David De Vries, MBA, AICP
Director of Economic Development
City of South El Monte
1415 Santa Anita Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
Dear Mr. Salas and Mr. De Vries,
Tierra West Advisors (“Tierra West” / “TWA”) appreciates the clarification of the proposed scope of work requested by the City of South El Monte (“City”). Our conversation concluded with direction to revise the scope of work into the form of a condensed econo mic development report for presentation to the City Council. Tierra West values the City’s forward-looking approach to strengthening its economic base and positioning itself for long-term fiscal resilience.
PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Tierra West proposes producing a condensed economic development report in a format that is presented to the City Council, who will be able to review and prioritize specific projects from a list provided by the City’s Director of Economic Development. These projects include, but are not limited to:
➢ Food hall,
➢ Wayfinding and Gateway signage,
➢ Arts District lighting and street improvement,
➢ SB969 entertainment zone,
➢ Brewery/distillery incubator,
➢ Coworker space and small business/franchisee incubator; SBDC business resource center,
➢ Real estate investment fund,
➢ Southern California Edison Park,
➢ Complete streets,
➢ Art and art incentives and assistance program,
➢ Industrial Use Tax,
➢ Logo, branding, and style guide as associated marketing material templates and visitor guide and website,
➢ Kruse property conversion,
➢ Street improvement and utility underground ordinance
➢ Landscape design guidelines
➢ Donor program
➢ County annexations
ATTACHMENT C
The purpose of this report is to provide the City with an informational foundation to support informed discussion and decision-making as it establishes a clear vision and prioritizes economic development goals. The report will identify projects that may qualify for federal grant funding and outline potential financing mechanisms available through partnership with the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA), including tax-exempt bond issuance, gap financing, loan programs, and other capital sources. Tierra West will provide professional recommendations for the development of a full Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) https://www.eda.gov/resources in which recommended policies, programs, goals, and objectives would be identified. Additionally, Tierra West will provide an outline of what would be required to complete the CEDS.
The proposed report will have an Executive Summary, Community Economic Overview (where we are now), list potential benefits of each of the individual projects for the City’s growth and development (where we can be), as well as indicate which projects would be most viable for EDA funding if a CEDS is completed and which projects would be CEDA aligned without the production of a CEDS. Additionally, once the City has approved the contract and scope of work, Tierra West would prepare and present information for a City Council workshop and public hearing. This is tentatively scheduled for consideration at the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting.
This proposal, as compared to the initial Tierra West proposal, intentionally does not include the development of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) as would be required for EDA funding consideration.
Tierra West Advisors, Inc.
Hourly Rate Schedule 2026–2027
Classification Rate
Principal $245
Director $235
Senior Associate $225
Associate $185
Senior Analyst $150
Analyst $135
Research Assistant/Technician $120
Clerical / Support $60
Administration 10% Charge
Administrative costs (e.g., printing beyond five copies, special insured certificates, messenger services, overnight mail) will be billed at actual cost plus a 10% surcharge. Routine telephone, email, and incidental photocopying are included at no additional cost.
NOT TO EXCEED: $38,500.00
Tierra West will inform the City, on each invoice, of the cumulative percentage of budget spent.
Note that the invoices are delivered at least one month in arrears.
For each scope, all hours will be billed on a time/materials basis, with regular check-ins with City Staff on project updates and completion benchmarks. We look forward to the opportunity to further collaborate with the City of South El Monte on these priority economic development endeavors.
Please feel free to contact us directly at (323) 265-4400 or email [email protected] should you have any questions or require additional information.
Thank you for considering Tierra West Advisors for these assignments. We are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional results for the City of South El Monte and its regional stakeholders.
Sincerely,
Tierra West Advisors, Inc
John N. Yonai Rob Hoffman Jane McFarren
Principal Associate Associate
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 10.e.
DATE: March 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: David De Vries, Director of Economic Development SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-021,
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH TIERRA WEST ADVISORS,
INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH
SUMMARY: A consultant is needed to provide professional economic development outreach services to effectively communicate municipal initiatives, provide business site and incentive opportunities, and strengthen partnerships with businesses and investors.
The City has previously engaged Tierra West Advisors (TWA) for economic development outreach, and the firm possesses unique institutional history and technical expertise regarding South El Monte's specific needs. Staff recommends entering into this agreement to ensure cost savings, technical continuity, and a streamlined path toward enhancing the City's economic engagement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 26- 021, approving a professional services agreement with Tierra West Advisors, Inc. (TWA) for Economic Development Outreach Services in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: This item is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund (01-100-1020-5215) and will be paid out of this account.
DISCUSSION: The City of South El Monte is committed to proactive engagement with potential businesses, stakeholders, and investors to foster a vibrant and sustainable local economy. Staff is seeking a qualified consultant to provide specialized outreach that bridges the gap between municipal policy and private sector investment. Tierra West Advisors, Inc. (TWA) has a unique history in assisting the City with economic development and possesses a deep understanding of South El Monte's specific demographic and economic landscape.
TWA proposes to deliver economic development outreach services aimed at strengthening partnerships with businesses and investors. These services are critical for
the successful implementation of the City's economic vision, including the communication of site opportunities and incentive programs.
Staff recommends a new agreement with TWA rather than a formal request for proposals for the following reasons:
• Technical Continuity and History: TWA has worked extensively with the City in the past. Their familiarity with the City's ongoing outreach initiatives, projects, and site opportunities allows them to begin work immediately without the "learning curve" required by a new firm, saving the City significant time and money. • Cost-Effectiveness: The proposed budget of $25,000 is highly competitive for the specialized nature of municipal outreach. Because TWA already has established institutional knowledge of the City's economic goals, they can deploy outreach strategies more efficiently than a firm starting from scratch. • Demonstrated Competence: TWA has demonstrated expertise in assisting the City with economic development outreach, ensuring that the City’s messaging is aligned with professional standards and investor expectations. • Streamlined Timeline: By approving this agreement, the City can move directly into active collaboration to foster local business growth and attract new investment.
Under South El Monte Municipal Code Section 3.16.070, professional services are not required to go to bid through a request for proposals. This contract is recommended based on TWA’s demonstrated competence, historical technical continuity, and the administrative efficiency of utilizing a firm already aligned with the City’s economic vision for outreach.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution No. 26-021 - Tierra West - Economic Development Outreach B. TWA ED OUTREACH (SEM) Long Form Professional Services Contract C. Revised Proposal #2 - ICSC