Stanton City Council
July 26, 2022

The City of Stanton contains Special Flood Hazard Areas that include 16 policies in force. Total insurance coverage for these policies amounts to $4,150,000. There are no repetitive loss properties that were identified by FEMA; however, there have been $54,544 in damages paid out over 10 closed paid cases. 59 Community Status Book Report – California: Communities Participating in the National Flood Program. https://www.fema.gov/cis/CA.pdf
60 Stanton Municipal Code. Title 19 Environmental Protection, 19.2 Floodplain Management Regulations. https://qcode.us/codes/stanton/
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CHAPTER 6 – PLAN MAINTENANCE
For this LHMP to remain effective and useful to the community of Stanton, it must remain up to date. An updated version of the LHMP will continue to guide Stanton hazard mitigation activities and help keep the City eligible for state and federal hazard mitigation funding. The HMPC has structured this LHMP so individual sections can easily be updated as new information becomes available and as new needs arise, helping to keep this Plan current.

This chapter discusses how to update this Plan to comply with applicable state and federal requirements.

This chapter also describes how the City can incorporate the mitigation actions described in Chapter 5 into existing programs and planning mechanisms and how public participation will remain an important part of Plan monitoring and future update activities.

COORDINATING BODY
The HMPC will remain responsible for maintaining and updating the Plan, including evaluating the Plan's effectiveness as needed. Members of the HMPC will also coordinate the Plan's implementation through their respective positions. Table 1-1 contains a list of current members. In future years, staff and representatives (either current Committee members or other individuals) from the following departments, districts, and agencies should be included in maintenance and update activities:
• Administration
• City Manager’s Office
• City Clerk
• City Attorney
• Personnel and Risk Management
• Finance
• Community & Economic Development
• Planning Division
• Building Division
• Economic Development
• Community Services
• Public Safety
• Code Enforcement
• Public Works & Engineering
• Engineering Division
• Maintenance Division
• Orange County Sheriff’s Department
• Orange County Fire Authority
The staff member currently serving as the HMPC leader (the person responsible for coordinating future updates) is in the Fire District. He/she will serve as the project manager during the update process or designate this role to another staff member. The HMPC leader or their designee will coordinate maintenance of this Plan, lead the formal Plan review and evaluation activities, direct the Plan update, and assign tasks to other members of the HMPC to complete these activities. Such tasks may include City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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collecting data, developing new mitigation actions, updating mitigation actions, making presentations to City staff and community groups, and revising the Plan sections.

PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The Plan's effectiveness depends on the successful implementation of the mitigation actions.

Implementation includes integrating mitigation actions into existing City plans, policies, programs, and other implementation mechanisms. The mitigation actions in this Plan are intended to reduce the damage from hazard events, help the City secure funding, and provide a framework for hazard mitigation activities.

Committee members prioritized the hazard mitigation actions in Table 5-4 in Chapter 5. These priorities will guide the implementation of these actions through new or existing City mechanisms as resources become available. The LHMP project manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation, promotion, and maintenance of this Plan and is responsible for facilitating meetings and coordinating activities related to Plan implementation and maintenance.

The key City Plans that should incorporate content from this LHMP include:
• Stanton General Plan Safety Element – this element should incorporate relevant mapping and analysis from the LHMP to ensure this plan's goals and policies are reinforced throughout future developments and projects proposed within the City.
• Stanton Emergency Operations Plan – The EOP focuses on the effective preparedness and response to hazard events that occur within the City. Incorporating relevant content from this plan into the EOP ensures consistency regarding the hazards addressed in both plans. • The Stanton Capital Improvements Program – The CIP identifies key infrastructure investments throughout the city, including hazard mitigation elements. Incorporating this plan into the CIP may enhance infrastructure investment through additional funding and/or modification of improvements to include hazard mitigation elements.

This integration of the LHMP into the Stanton General Plan also allows the City to comply with AB 2140 requirements, as identified in Chapter 1 of this plan.

PLAN MAINTENANCE PROCESS
The City’s plan maintenance process will rely on the Stanton Mitigation Implementation Handbook, located in Appendix E. The handbook is intended to function as a stand-alone document that gives concise and accessible guidance to City and Fire District staff to implement and maintain the Plan. A key component of the handbook is the specific mechanisms that the City and Fire District can use to integrate this plan into the other City planning mechanisms.

Plan Monitoring and Evaluation
When members of the Committee are not updating the Plan, they should meet at least once a year to go over mitigation action implementation and evaluate the Plan’s effectiveness. These meetings should include:
• Discussion of the timing of mitigation action implementation • Mitigation action implementation evaluation and determination of success • Mitigation action prioritization revisions, if deemed necessary City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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• Mitigation action integration into other mechanisms, as needed The first of these meetings will be held in the 2021-2022 fiscal calendar year. To the extent possible, Committee meetings should be scheduled at an appropriate time in the City’s annual budgeting process, which will help ensure that funding and staffing needs for mitigation actions are considered.

When the Committee meets to evaluate the Plan, members should consider these questions:
• What hazard events, if any, have occurred in Stanton in the past year? What were the impacts of these events on the community? Were the impacts mitigated, and if so, how? • What mitigation actions have been successfully implemented? Have any mitigation actions been implemented but not successfully, and if so, why?
• What mitigation actions, if any, have been scheduled for implementation but have not yet been implemented?
• What is the schedule for implementing future mitigation actions? Is this schedule reasonable? Does the schedule need to be adjusted for future implementation, and are such adjustments appropriate and feasible?
• Have any new concerns arisen, including hazard events in other communities or regions not covered by existing mitigation actions?
• Are new data available to inform the Plan's updates, including data relevant to the hazard profiles and threat assessments?
• Are there any new planning programs, funding sources, or other mechanisms to support hazard mitigation activities in Stanton?
Plan Updates
The information in this Plan, including the hazard profiles, threat assessments, and mitigation actions, is based on the best available information, practices, technology, and methods available to the City and Committee when this Plan was prepared. As factors change, including technologies, community demographics and characteristics, best practices, and hazard conditions, it is necessary to update the Plan to remain relevant. Additionally, Title 44, Section 201.6(d)(3) of the Code of Federal Regulations requires that LHMPs be reviewed, revised, and resubmitted for approval every five years to remain eligible for federal benefits.

Update Method and Schedule
The update process should begin no later than four years after this Plan is adopted, allowing a year for the update process before the Plan expires. Depending on the circumstances, the LHMP project manager or designee may also choose to begin the update sooner. Some reasons for accelerating the update process may include:
• A presidential disaster declaration for Stanton or an area that includes part or the entire City • A hazard event that results in one or more fatalities in Stanton The update process will add new and updated methods, demographic data, community information, hazard data and events, considerations for threat assessments, mitigation actions, and other necessary information, keeping the Plan relevant and current. The Committee will determine the best process for updating the Plan, which should include the following steps:

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Update Adoption
The Stanton City Council is responsible for adopting this Plan and all future updates. As previously mentioned, adoption should occur every five years. The City should begin the update process at least one year before expiration to ensure the plan remains active. If the City has a grant application that relies on the LHMP, an update to the plan should occur no later than 18 months before expiration. Adoption should occur after FEMA notifies the City that the Plan is Approved Pending Adoption. Once the City Council adopts the Plan following FEMA's approval, the adopted plan should be transmitted to FEMA.

Continued Public Involvement
The City will continue to keep the public informed about the Committee’s actions to review and update the LHMP. The Committee will develop a revised community engagement strategy that reflects the City’s updated needs and capabilities. The updated strategy should include a tentative schedule and plan for public meetings, recommendations for using the City's website and social media accounts, and content for public outreach documentation. The Committee will also distribute information annually through the most appropriate method to ensure the most significant information is disseminated to residents and businesses. These updates are anticipated to occur after the City's annual HMPC meeting.

POINT OF CONTACT
The Hazard Mitigation Plan leader for Stanton is the primary point of contact for this Plan and future updates. At the time of writing, the LHMP leader is the City Manager Jarad Hildenbrand, available at [email protected] | (714) 890-4277
Engage the Hazard
Mitigation Planning
Committee (with at least
one member from each City
department).

Contact non-City
organizations (that
previously participated or
are interested stakeholders)
to participate in the update.

Review and update the
hazard mapping and threat
assessment for critical
facilities.

Revise the threat assessment
for populations and other
assets.

Determine what measures
have been completed,
changed, cancelled, or
postponed and review and
revise mitigation actions, as
needed.

Prepare an updated plan to
be distributed to
stakeholders and the public.

Conduct a public review
period of the Draft Plan
allowing residents and
interested stakeholders to
provide comment.

Following public review,
send a draft of the updated
plan to Cal OES and FEMA
for review and approval.

Adopt the final updated
Plan within one year of
beginning the update
process and within five years
of the adoption of the
previous Plan.

APPENDIX A HMPC MEETING MATERIALS
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LHMP Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee Meetings: List of Invitees / Attendees X = Attended the Meeting
Name Title Department HMPC
Meeting
1 HMPC
Meeting
2 HMPC
Meeting
3 James Wren Director Public Safety X X X
Jose De La Torre Code Enforcement
Officer
Public Safety X X
Zenia Bobadilla Director Community Services X X X
Ashley Cain Community Service
Supervisor/PIO
Community Services X X X
Joseph Ames Director Public Works X X X
Scott Jensen Facilities Maintenance
Supervisor
Public Works X X
Michelle Bannigan Director Finance X X X
Jennifer Lilley Director Community & Economic
Development
x
Aneli Gonzalez Planning Technician Community Development (Planning)
X X
Jennifer Zambrano Permit Technician Community Development (Building) Cynthia Guzman HR/RM Analyst Human Resources and Risk
Management
X X
Cruz Alday Captain Orange County Sheriff's Dept. X X
Mike Petro Division 7 Chief Orange County Fire Authority X X Jeff Cole Orange County Sheriff's Dept X X
Bryan Mahon Batallion Chief: B Shift Orange County Fire Authority X X City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan A-2
Aaron Pfannenstiel LHMP Project Manager Atlas Planning Solutions X X X Crystal Stueve LHMP Planner Atlas Planning Solutions
Robert Jackson LHMP Planner Atlas Planning Solutions X X X City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan A-3
August 24, 2021
City of Stanton
2021-22 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
HMPC Meeting #1 Agenda:

1. City of Stanton Project Overview (10 minutes)

2. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Overview (10
minutes)

3. Project Goals and Expectations (10 minutes)

4. Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Roster (10
minutes)

5. Communication Protocols (5 minutes)

6. Break (5 minutes)

7. (2022) City of Stanton LHMP (15 minutes)

8. Data Needs (Critical Facilities List, vulnerable
populations, recent/past hazards, GIS) (10
minutes)

9. Community Engagement and Outreach Strategy
(10 minutes)

10. Hazard Identification/Prioritization (20 minutes)

11. Next Steps and To-Do List (5 minutes)
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Next Steps
Hazard Mitigation Planning Process June 2021 - March 2022 Community Outreach July 2021 - Ongoing
Administrative Draft LHMP Winter 2021
Public Review Draft LHMP Document Spring 2022
Cal OES/FEMA Review Draft Document Spring 2022
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December 1, 2021
City of Stanton
2021-22 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
HMPC Meeting #2 Agenda:

1. Introductions

2. Review of Project Goals

3. Review of Critical Facilities

4. Review of Hazard Prioritization

5. Review of Hazard Profiles/Mapping Discussion/Threat
Assessment

6. Mitigation Strategies/Actions

7. Next Steps
Next Steps
HMPC Meeting #3 – Mitigation Action
Review/Prioritization
TBD
Community Outreach July 2021 - Ongoing
Administrative Draft LHMP Winter 2022
Public Review Draft LHMP Document Spring 2022
Cal OES/FEMA Review Draft Document Spring 2022
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January 11, 2022
City of Stanton
2021-22 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
HMPC Meeting #3 Agenda

8. Overview of Mitigation Strategies

9. Discussion of STAPLE/E Criteria

10. Discussion of Relative Cost Estimates

11. Review and Discussion of Draft Mitigation
Strategies

12. Next Steps
Typical Mitigation Categories
Plans and Regulations
• Ordinances, Regulations
Structural Projects
• Utility Undergrounding,
Structural Retrofits
Natural Systems Protection
• Stream restoration,
erosion control
Education Programs
• Outreach materials,
websites, presentations
Preparedness and Response
Actions
• Mutual aid agreements,
equipment purchases,
notification protocols
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Table 1: STAPLE/E Criteria
Issue Criteria
Social • Is the action socially acceptable to Stanton community members? • Would the action treat some individuals unfairly? • Is there a reasonable chance of the action causing a social disruption?
Technical • Is the action likely to reduce the risk of the hazard occurring, or will it reduce the effects of the hazard? • Will the action create new hazards or make existing hazards worse? • Is the action the most useful approach for Stanton to take, given the City's goals and community members?
Administrative • Does the City have the administrative capabilities to implement the action?
• Are there existing City staff who can lead and coordinate the measure's implementation, or can the City reasonably hire new staff for this role?
• Does the City have enough staff, funding, technical
support, and other resources to carry out
implementation?
• Are there administrative barriers to implementing the action? Political • Is the action politically acceptable to City officials and other relevant jurisdictions and political entities?
• Do community members support the action?
Legal • Does the City have the legal authority to implement and enforce the action?
• Are there potential legal barriers or consequences that could hinder or prevent the implementation of the action? • Is there a reasonable chance that implementation of the action would expose the City to legal liabilities?
• Could the action reasonably face other legal challenges? Economic • What are the monetary costs of the action, and do the costs exceed the economic benefits? • What are the start-up and maintenance costs of the action, including administrative costs?
• Has the funding for action implementation been secured, or is a potential funding source available? • How will funding the action affect the City's financial capabilities?
• Could the implementation of the action reasonably burden the Stanton economy or tax base? • Could there reasonably be other budgetary and revenue impacts to the City? City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan A-8
* Relative Cost Categories:
$ Less than $XXX
$$ $XXX to $YYY
$$$ Greater than $YYY
Next Steps
Community Outreach July 2021 - Ongoing
Administrative Draft LHMP February 2022
Public Review Draft LHMP Document Spring 2022
Cal OES/FEMA Review Draft Document Spring/Summer 2022
Environmental • What are the potential environmental impacts of the action? • Will the action require environmental regulatory approvals? • Will the action comply with all applicable federal, state, regional, and local environmental regulations?
• Will the action reasonably affect any endangered,
threatened, or otherwise sensitive species of concern?
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APPENDIX B – OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT MATERIALS
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Handout for the City of Stanton Local Hazard Mitigation Plan City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan B-2
Atlas Planning Solutions Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Information Booth at the annual City of Stanton Halloween Festival on October 30, 2021
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2021 Stanton Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey
I. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey
Dear Community Member,
The City of Stanton is preparing a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan or LHMP. Like all other communities, Stanton could potentially face widespread devastation in the event of a natural disaster. While no community can completely protect itself against all potential hazardous situations, this plan will help identify those situations, assess our current provisions, and outline a strategy to lessen the vulnerability and severity of future disasters.

Your responses to this survey will inform the preparation of the plan. Thank you for your time and cooperation.

II. Hazard Awareness

1. Please indicate whether you live or work in the City of Stanton. a. I live in the City of Stanton.
b. I work in the City of Stanton.
c. I live and work in the City of Stanton.
d. Neither applies to me, but I am interested in the City's resiliency.

2. What is the ZIP code of your home?

3. Have you been impacted by a hazard event in your current residence? a. Yes
b. No

4. If you answered yes to the previous question, please select the type of hazard event that you have been impacted by (select all that apply).

Seismic Hazards Power Failure
Drought Extreme Heat
Flooding Hazardous Materials Release
Urban Fire Dam Failure
Please list any additional hazards that have previously impacted your neighborhood or home.

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5. The following hazards could potentially impact the City. Please mark the THREE (3) hazards that are of most concern to your neighborhood or home.

Seismic Hazards Power Failure
Drought Extreme Heat
Flooding Hazardous Materials Release
Urban Fire Dam Failure
Please list any additional hazards that present a threat to your neighborhood or home.

6. The planning team is using various data sources to identify hazards in your community; however, some of these data sources do not provide data at a general citywide level. Are there any small-scale issues, such as ponding at a specific intersection during rain, that you would like the planning team to consider? a. I am not aware of local hazards
b. I am aware of local hazards
Please provide as much detail as possible, including location and type of hazard.

7. How concerned are you that climate change may create new hazardous situations in Stanton or make existing natural hazards worse?
a. Very concerned.
b. Somewhat concerned.
c. Somewhat unconcerned.
d. Not at all concerned.
e. Unsure.

8. If you have taken any action to protect yourself against natural hazards, how confident are you that these actions will be sufficient to protect against more severe hazards that are expected because of climate change?
a. Very confident.
b. Somewhat confident.
c. Somewhat unconfident.
d. Not at all confident.
e. Unsure.

9. When do you think climate change will pose a threat to your health, property, livelihood, or overall wellbeing?
a. It already is.

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b. Within the next five years.
c. In five to twenty years
d. Not for at least another twenty years.
e. Never, or not in my lifetime.

10. If you are a homeowner, do you have adequate homeowners' insurance to cover the hazards that could impact your home?
a. Yes, my insurance coverage should be adequate.
b. No, I don't believe my insurance coverage would be adequate for a major disaster. c. Unsure.
d. I do not have an insurance policy.
e. Not applicable; I rent my current residence.

11. If you rent your residence, do you have renters' insurance? a. Yes
b. No
c. Not applicable; I own my residence.

12. Do you have flood insurance for your home?
a. Yes, I own my home and have flood insurance.
b. Yes, I rent my home and have flood insurance.
c. No, but I am interested in reviewing flood insurance options (http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/).

13. Have you done anything to your home to make it less vulnerable to hazards such as earthquakes, floods, and fires?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not applicable; I rent my residence.
d. If not, do you plan to?

14. If a severe hazard event occurred today such that all services were cut off from your home (power, gas, water, sewer) and you were unable to leave or access a store for 72 hours, which of these items do you have readily available?
a. Potable water (3 gallons per person)
b. Cooking and eating utensils
c. Can opener
d. Canned / nonperishable foods (ready
to eat)
e. Gas grill / camping stove
f. Extra medications and contact lenses
(if applicable)
g. First aid kit / supplies
h. Portable AM/FM radio (solar
powered, hand crank, or batteries)
i. Handheld "walkie­talkie" radios (with batteries)
j. Important family photos / documentation in a
water- and fireproof container
k. Extra clothes and shoes
l. Blanket(s) / sleeping bag(s)
m. Cash
n. Flashlight (with batteries)
o. Gasoline
p. Telephone (with batteries)
q. Pet supplies
r. Secondary source of heat
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15. Are you familiar with the special needs of your neighbors in the event of a disaster situation (special needs may include limited mobility, severe medical conditions, memory impairments)? a. Yes
b. No

16. Are you a trained member of your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)? a. Yes
b. No, but I would like to learn more about CERT.
c. No, I am not interested in being a trained CERT member.

For more information about CERT, please visit:
https://www.ci.stanton.ca.us/Departments/Public-Safety-Services/Emergency-Preparedness

17. How can the City help you become better prepared for a disaster? (choose all that apply) a. Provide effective emergency notifications and communication. b. Provide training and education to residents and business owners on how to reduce future damage.
c. Provide community outreach regarding emergency preparedness. d. Create awareness of special needs and vulnerable populations. e. Other (please specify)
If you do NOT work in the City of Stanton, please skip to question 21.

18. What is the ZIP code of your workplace?

19. Does your employer have a plan for disaster recovery in place? a. Yes
b. No
c. I don't know

20. Does your employer have a workforce communications plan to implement following a disaster, so they can contact you?
a. Yes
b. No
III. Recommendations and Future Participation

21. Would you like to be contacted when the Draft 2020 Stanton Hazard Mitigation Plan is City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan B-7
available for review?
a. Yes; please notify me using my contact information in the next question. b. No

22. If you would like to be notified of future opportunities to participate in hazard mitigation and resiliency planning, please provide your name and e-mail address. If you do not have an e-mail address, please provide your mailing address.

Full Name:

Email Address:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

23. Please provide us with any additional comments/suggestions/questions regarding your risk of future hazard events.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you have any questions, or if you know of other people/organizations that should be involved, please contact Jarad Hildenbrand at [email protected] or Jason Huynh at [email protected] City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan B-8
Project Report
01 March 2021 - 24 April 2022
Let's Talk Stanton
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Highlights
TOTAL
VISITS
105

MAX VISITORS PER
DAY
17 NEW

REGISTRATI
ONS
0 ENGAGED

VISITORS
17 INFORMED

VISITORS
42 AWARE

VISITORS
85 Aware Participants 85
Aware Actions Performed Participants
Visited a Project or Tool Page 85
Informed Participants 42
Informed Actions Performed Participants
Viewed a video 0
Viewed a photo 0
Downloaded a document 0
Visited the Key Dates page 0
Visited an FAQ list Page 12
Visited Instagram Page 0
Visited Multiple Project Pages 24
Contributed to a tool (engaged) 17
Engaged Participants 17
Engaged Actions Performed
Registered Unverified Anonymous
Contributed on Forums 0 0 0
Participated in Surveys 1 0 16
Contributed to Newsfeeds 0 0 0
Participated in Quick Polls 0 0 0
Posted on Guestbooks 0 0 0
Contributed to Stories 0 0 0
Asked Questions 0 0 0
Placed Pins on Places 0 0 0
Contributed to Ideas 0 0 0
Visitors Summary
Pageviews Visitors Visits
New Registrations
1 Jan '22 1 Apr '22
100
200
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Tool Type
Engagement Tool Name Tool Status Visitors
Registered Unverified Anonymous
Contributors
Survey Tool LHMP Community Survey (English) Published 33 1 0 16 Survey Tool LHMP Encuesta a la comunidad Published 1 0 0 0 Survey Tool LHMP Khảo sát cộng đồng Published 1 0 0 0
Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022

ENGAGEMENT TOOLS SUMMARY
0 FORUM TOPICS
3 SURVEYS
0 NEWS FEEDS
0 QUICK POLLS
0 GUEST BOOKS
0 STORIES
0 Q&A S
0 PLACES

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Widget Type
Engagement Tool Name Visitors Views/Downloads
Faqs faqs 12 13
Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022

INFORMATION WIDGET SUMMARY
0 DOCUMENTS
0 PHOTOS
0 VIDEOS
1 FAQS
0 KEY DATES

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Visitors 33 Contributors 17 CONTRIBUTIONS 17
Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 ENGAGEMENT TOOL: SURVEY TOOL
LHMP Community Survey (English)
Please indicate whether you live or work in the City of Stanton 10 (58.8%)
10 (58.8%)
5 (29.4%)
5 (29.4%)
2 (11.8%)
2 (11.8%)
I live in the City of Stanton I work in the City of Stanton I live and work in the City of Stanton Question options

Optional question (17 response(s), 0 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 Have you been impacted by any of the following hazard events in your current residence? (Please select all that apply.)
Seismic Hazards (Earthquakes) Drought Flooding Urban Fire Power Failure Extreme Heat Hazardous Materials Release I have not been impacted by any hazard events in my current residence Question options
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
6 4
2 1
11 6
1 5

Optional question (16 response(s), 1 skipped)
Question type: Checkbox Question
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Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 The following hazards could potentially impact the City. Please mark the THREE (3) hazards that are of most concern to your neighborhood or home.

Seismic Hazards (Earthquakes) Drought Flooding Urban Fire Power Failure Extreme Heat Hazardous Materials Release
Question options
2 4
6 8
10 12
14 16
15 6
3 4
12 7
3

Optional question (17 response(s), 0 skipped)
Question type: Checkbox Question
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Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 How concerned are you that climate change may create new hazardous situations in Stanton or make existing natural hazards worse?
5 (29.4%)
5 (29.4%)
6 (35.3%)
6 (35.3%)
5 (29.4%)
5 (29.4%)
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
Very concerned Somewhat concerned. Not very concerned. Not at all concerned.

Question options

Optional question (17 response(s), 0 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 If you have taken any action to protect yourself against natural hazards, how confident are you that these actions will be sufficient to protect against more severe hazards that are expected because of climate change?
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
8 (47.1%)
8 (47.1%)
2 (11.8%)
2 (11.8%)
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
4 (23.5%)
4 (23.5%)
Very confident. Somewhat confident. Not very confident. Not at all confident. Unsure.

Not applicable; I have not taken any action to protect myself against natural hazards.

Question options

Optional question (17 response(s), 0 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 When do you think climate change will have a negative impact on your health, property, livelihood, or overall wellbeing?
7 (41.2%)
7 (41.2%)
2 (11.8%)
2 (11.8%)
5 (29.4%)
5 (29.4%)
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
2 (11.8%)
2 (11.8%)
It already has/is. Within the next five years. In the next five to twenty years.

Not for at least another twenty years. Never, or not in my lifetime.

Question options

Optional question (17 response(s), 0 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 If you are a homeowner, how confident are you that your homeowners’ insurance adequately covers the hazards that could impact your home? 7 (41.2%)
7 (41.2%)
7 (41.2%)
7 (41.2%)
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%) 1 (5.9%)
1 (5.9%)
Somewhat confident. Not very confident. Not at all confident. Unsure.

Not applicable; I do not have homeowners' insurance.

Question options

Optional question (17 response(s), 0 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 If you rent your residence, do you have renters' insurance? 1 (6.3%)
1 (6.3%)
1 (6.3%)
1 (6.3%)
14 (87.5%)
14 (87.5%)
Yes No Not applicable; I own my residence
Question options

Optional question (16 response(s), 1 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Let's Talk Stanton : Summary Report for 01 March 2021 to 24 April 2022 Do you have flood insurance for your home?
2 (12.5%)
2 (12.5%)
14 (87.5%)
14 (87.5%)
Yes, I own my home and have flood insurance. No, I do not have flood insurance.

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APPENDIX C - RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION
(TO BE INSERTED AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL)
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APPENDIX D- LIST OF KEY FACILITIES
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City of Stanton
List of Critical Facilities and Facilities of Concern
Red = Critical Facility Purple = Facility of Concern
CF/FOC Facility Title
1 CF Community Service Building Community Center
2 CF Community Service Building Central Park Restroom Building 3 CF Community Service Building Pavilion 1
4 CF Community Service Building Pavilion 2
5 CF Community Service Building Pavilion 3
6 CF Community Service Building Pavilion 4
7 CF City Hall
8 CF City Hall Parking Garage
9 FOC Office Building
10 FOC Library
11 CF Fire Station
12 CF City Yard
13 CF City Yard Administration Building
14 CF City Yard Warehouse
15 CF City Yard Vehicle Storage Shelter
16 CF City Yard Fuel Island
17 CF City Yard Storage Building
18 CF Sheriff Station
19 CF Sheriff Station Storage Building
20 FOC Family Resource Center Clubhouse/Recreation Building 21 FOC Dotson City Park
22 FOC Dotson City Park Restroom Building
23 FOC Stanton Park
24 FOC Stanton Park Restroom Building
25 FOC Stanton Park Pavilion 1
26 FOC Stanton Park Pavilion 2
27 FOC Stanton Park Pavilion 3
28 FOC Stanton Park Pavilion 4
29 FOC Stanton Park Pavilion 5
30 FOC Zuniga Park Zuniga Park
31 FOC Veterans Memorial Park Veterans' Park
32 FOC Dotson City Park Playground Shelter
33 FOC Dotson City Park Caretaker Residence
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APPENDIX E – HAZARD MITIGATION IMPLEMENTATION

HANDBOOK
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Implementation
Handbook
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What Is This Handbook?
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the City of Stanton features an evaluation of the City’s hazards as well as a variety of corresponding mitigation actions. These actions are intended to preserve public safety, maintain critical municipal government operations and services when hazard events emerge, and empower community members to take on hazard mitigation at an individual level. This Implementation Handbook (Handbook) is intended for use by City staff and decision makers after the LHMP is adopted. It will:
 Give clear instructions as to what to do following adoption of the LHMP.  Simplify future updates to the LHMP.
 Assist the City in preparing grant funding applications related to hazard mitigation.
 Guide annual plan review actions.

How do I Use This Handbook?
This Handbook can help City staff and decision makers in several different situations. If and when the events listed below occur, consult the respective sections of this Handbook for advice on how best to proceed:
 A disaster proclamation has been issued by the Stanton City Council  A disaster proclamation has been issued by the State of California  A disaster declaration has been signed by the Federal Government  I want to apply for mitigation grant funding
 Stanton is undergoing its budgeting process
 Stanton is holding its annual meeting of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
 Stanton is updating the following policy and regulatory documents:
 The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
 The Safety Element of the General Plan
 The Housing Element of the General Plan
 The Zoning Code
Who Maintains This Handbook?
The leader of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) is the one responsible for maintaining this Handbook. At the time of writing, the current HMPC leader is Jason City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Huynh from the City of Stanton, City Managers Office. The HMPC may delegate this responsibility to someone else should they so choose.

What to do when a disaster has been proclaimed or
declared
Disasters may be proclaimed or declared by the Stanton City Council, the State of California, or the federal government. Responsibilities may differ depending on who proclaims or declares the disaster. If multiple organizations proclaim or declare a disaster, consult all applicable lists.

The Stanton City Council
If the Stanton City Council (or the Director of Emergency Services, if the City Council is not in session) proclaims a Local Emergency, take the following steps:
 Update Attachment 1 with information about the disaster. Include information about cumulative damage, including any damage outside of Stanton.  Discuss opportunities for local assistance with the representatives from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
 If the disaster damages local infrastructure or City-owned facilities, repair or rebuild the structure to be more resilient, following applicable hazard mitigation actions. A list of actions, organized by hazards, is included as Attachment 4.  Chapter 6 of the Stanton LHMP states that the City should consider updating the LHMP if a disaster causes a loss of life in the community, even if there is no state disaster proclamation or federal disaster declaration that includes part or all of the City. If there is a loss of life in Stanton, consider updating the LHMP. Consult the section on updating the LHMP in this Handbook for details.

The State of California
If the State of California proclaims a disaster for Stanton, or an area that includes part or all of Stanton, take the following steps:
 Update Attachment 1 with information about the disaster. Include information about cumulative damage, including any damage outside of Stanton.  Collaborate with representatives from Cal OES to assess the damage from the event.
 Discuss opportunities for local assistance with representatives from Cal OES.  If the disaster damages local infrastructure or City-owned facilities, repair or rebuild the structure to be more resilient, following applicable hazard mitigation actions. A list of actions, organized by hazards, is included as Attachment 4.  If the disaster may escalate into a federal disaster declaration, begin any necessary coordination with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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 Chapter 6 of the Stanton LHMP states that the City should consider updating the LHMP if a disaster leads to a state disaster proclamation or federal disaster declaration that includes part or all of Stanton, even if there is no loss of life.

Consider updating the LHMP. Consult the section on updating the LHMP in this Handbook for details.

The Federal Government
If the federal government declares a disaster for Stanton, or any area that includes part or all of Stanton, take the following steps:
 Update Attachment 1 with information about the disaster. Include information about cumulative damage, including any damage outside of Stanton.  Collaborate with representatives from Cal OES and FEMA to assess the damage from the event.
 Determine if Stanton will be eligible for public assistance funds related to the federal disaster declaration. These funds can be used to reimburse the City for response and recovery activities. If the City is eligible, work with FEMA and Cal OES representatives to enact the necessary requirements and receive funding.  If the disaster damages local infrastructure or City-owned facilities, repair or rebuild the structure to be more resilient, following applicable hazard mitigation actions. A list of actions, organized by hazards, is included as Attachment 4.  The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is a FEMA program that helps fund hazard mitigation activities after a disaster event. Stanton may be eligible for funding because of the federal disaster declaration, although not all activities may meet the program’s requirements. If Stanton is eligible, work with FEMA to apply for this funding.
 Chapter 6 of the Stanton LHMP states that the City should consider updating the LHMP if a disaster leads to a state disaster proclamation or federal disaster declaration that includes part or all of Stanton, even if there is no loss of life.

Consider updating the LHMP. Consult the section on updating the LHMP in this Handbook for details.

I Want to Apply for Mitigation Grant Funding
There are three potential grant funding programs that FEMA administers for hazard mitigation activities. Two of these programs, the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) funding sources, are available to communities with an LHMP that complies with FEMA guidelines and has been adopted within the past five years. The third funding program is the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which is available for communities that are part of a federal disaster declaration. This section discusses the BRIC and FMA programs, and how to apply for them. The HMGP is discussed under the “Federal Government” City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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subsection of the above “What to Do When a Disaster Has Been Proclaimed or Declared” section.

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. BRIC is a new FEMA predisaster hazard mitigation program that replaces the existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program.

The BRIC program guiding principles are supporting communities through capabilityand capacity-building; encouraging and enabling innovation; promoting partnerships; enabling large projects; maintaining flexibility; and providing consistency.

Development projects must be identified in a hazard mitigation plan that meets FEMA guidelines and was adopted within the past five years. When applying to this program, review the list of hazard mitigation actions in Attachment 4 to see which projects may be eligible. Planning efforts for communities that lack a valid hazard mitigation plan may be eligible for funding if the effort would create a valid hazard mitigation plan. All BRIC grant applications are processed through the State. To learn more, consult with Cal OES representatives or visit the FEMA webpage on the program. At time of writing, this webpage is available at https://www.fema.gov/pre-disaster-mitigation-grantprogram.

TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO APPLY FOR BRIC FUNDING:
 Confirm that the program is currently accepting funding applications. Check with representatives from Cal OES or consult the Cal OES webpage on the BRIC program. At time of writing, this webpage is available at http://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/hazard-mitigation/pre-disasterflood-mitigation.  Identify the actions from the hazard mitigation strategy (see Attachment 4) that call on the City to pursue funding or list grants as a potential funding source.

Confirm that the actions are consistent with the requirements of the BRIC grant.  Coordinate with Cal OES representatives to compile and submit materials for the grant application.

Flood Mitigation Assistance
The FMA grant program is a competitive, national program that awards funding for physical development projects and planning efforts that mitigate against long-term damage from flooding. The funding is only available to communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which Stanton currently does.

Communities must also have a valid hazard mitigation plan that meets FEMA guidelines in order to be eligible, and all projects must be consistent with the list of actions in the City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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hazard mitigation strategy. When applying to this program, review the list of hazard mitigation actions in Attachment 4 to see which projects may be eligible. As with the BRIC program, applications for the FMA program must be processed through the State.

To view more information, consult with Cal OES representatives or visit the FEMA webpage on the program. At time of writing, this webpage is available at https://www.fema.gov/flood-mitigation-assistance-grant-program.

TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO APPLY FOR FMA FUNDING:
 Confirm that the program is currently accepting funding applications. Check with representatives from Cal OES or consult the Cal OES webpage on the FMA program. At time of writing, this webpage is available at http://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/hazard-mitigation/pre-disasterflood-mitigation.  Identify the actions from the hazard mitigation strategy (see Attachment 4) that call on the City to pursue funding or list grants as a potential funding source.

Confirm that the actions are consistent with the requirements of the FMA grant.  Coordinate with Cal OES representatives to compile and submit materials for the grant application
Stanton is going through the budgeting process
Stanton’s budget process is an ideal opportunity to secure funding for hazard mitigation actions, and to ensure that hazard mitigation efforts are incorporated into the City’s fiscal priorities. Stanton currently operates on an annual budget cycle that runs from July 1 to June 30. During this process, City staff should take the following steps to incorporate hazard mitigation into Stanton’s annual budget:
 Include hazard mitigation activities into Stanton’s list of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Review the list of hazard mitigation actions in Attachment 4 and identify the projects that can be included into the CIP or can support efforts within the CIP.
 Review the risk and threat assessments in the LHMP (Chapter 3 and Chapter 4) to ensure that all items in the list of CIP are being planned, designed, and constructed so as to minimize the threat from hazard events.  Identify opportunities to identify stand-alone hazard mitigation actions through the annual budget process. Include appropriate items from Attachment 4 in the budget as stand-alone line items, particularly items that the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) considered a high priority.
 Set aside staff to conduct hazard mitigation activities, including time to participate in HMPC meeting and time to research, prepare, and submit BRIC and FMA grant opportunities (consult the “I Want to Apply for Mitigation Grant Funding” section above).

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 Ensure that hazard mitigation activities are reflected in each department’s priorities and earmarked time for specific goals.

Stanton is Conducting its Annual meeting of the Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee
The hazard mitigation planning process brings together representatives from multiple City departments, as well as other relevant stakeholders, and provides a forum to discuss the hazards in Stanton and how to mitigate them effectively. As mentioned in Chapter 6 of the LHMP, the HMPC should meet at least once each year, beginning a year after the LHMP is adopted. During these meetings, the HMPC should discuss implementation progress and integration of hazard mitigation actions in other City documents. At these meetings, the HMPC can review the status of the hazard mitigation actions and discuss whether completed or in-progress actions are working as expected. These meetings also allow the HMPC to strategically plan for the upcoming year.

It may help for the HMPC to meet early in the year, in advance of annual budget activities. Attachment 3 contains an example of an HMPC Meeting Agenda.

The annual meeting should include representatives from City departments and other organizations that originally prepared the LHMP. Representatives from other relevant organizations should also be invited. During the preparation of the LHMP, the following individuals were part of the HMPC:

Stanton Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
Name Title Department
Hannah Shin-Heydom City Manager City Manager's Office
Jason Huynh Management Analyst City Manager's Office
James Wren Director Public Safety
Jose De La Torre Code Enforcement Officer Public Safety Zenia Bobadilla Director Community Services
Ashley Cain Community Service Manager Community Services Joseph Ames Director Public Works
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Scott Jensen Public Works Manager Public Works
Michelle Bannigan Director Finance
Jennifer Lilley Director Community & Economic
Development
Aneli Gonzalez Planning Technician Community Development (Planning)
Jennifer Zambrano Permit Technician Community Development (Building) Cynthia Guzman Human Resources Manager Human Resources and Risk Management
Cruz Alday Captain Orange County Sheriff's Dept.

Mike Petro Division 7 Chief Orange County Fire Authority Jeff Cole Orange County Sheriff's Dept
Bryan Mahon Battalion Chief: B Shift Orange County Fire Authority In advance of HMPC meetings, consider using Attachment 1 to maintain an accurate list of recent disaster events that have occurred in and around Stanton since the LHMP was adopted. At the HMPC meeting, review the Plan Maintenance Table (Attachment 2) to identify any gaps in the LHMP or any other component of the Plan that needs updating. This also allows HMPC members the opportunity to review the actions in the hazard mitigation strategy (Attachment 4) and ensure that they are implemented as intended.

Stanton is updating its policy and regulatory documents If Stanton is updating the LHMP, the Safety Element or Housing Element of the General Plan, or the Zoning Code, consult the following applicable section.

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
All LHMPs should be updated every five years. This helps keep the plan up to date and ensures that it reflects the most recent guidance, requirements, science, and best practices. An updated LHMP also helps keep Stanton eligible for hazard mitigation grants that require a valid, recent LHMP (see “I Want to Apply for Mitigation Grant Funding”), along with an increased amount of post-disaster recovery funds.

The update process for the LHMP takes approximately one year. To ensure that a new LHMP comes into effect before the previous one expires, the update process should City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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begin no later than four years after the plan is adopted. Updates may occur sooner at the City’s discretion. Potential reasons for updating the LHMP sooner may include a state disaster proclamation or federal disaster declaration that covers part or all of Stanton, or if a disaster leads to a loss of life in Stanton (see the “What to Do When a Disaster Has Been Proclaimed or Declared” section), as discussed in Chapter 6 of the LHMP.

Take the following steps to update the LHMP:

ASSEMBLE THE HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING COMMITTEE
 Convene a HMPC meeting no later than four years after the LHMP is adopted.

Invite the regular HMPC members, along with representatives from other organizations that may have a role to play in the update process.  Review the current status of mitigation actions, including if there are any that are not being implemented as planned or are not working as expected. Determine if there have been any changes in hazard events, regulations, best practices, or other items that should be incorporated into an updated LHMP.  Decide if there is a need for a technical consultant to assist with the LHMP update, and conduct consultant selection activities if needed. If a consultant is desired, the selection process should begin a few months before the update gets underway.
 Create and implement a community engagement strategy, building off of the strategy prepared for the existing LHMP. Describe in-person and online engagement strategies and materials, including ideas for meetings and workshops, draft community surveys, content for websites and press releases, and other materials that may be useful.

UPDATE THE RISK AND THREAT ASSESSMENTS
 Review and update the risk assessment to reflect the most recent conditions in Stanton. Consider recent hazard events, new science associated with hazards and climate change, new development and land use patterns, and other recent changes on local conditions.
 Evaluate the status of all key facilities. Update this list if new facilities have been constructed, or if existing facilities have been decommissioned. Re-assess the threat to key facilities.
 Review the demographics of community residents and update the threat assessment for vulnerable populations and other community members.  Assess any changes to the threat to all other community assets, including key services, other facilities, and economic drivers.

UPDATE THE MITIGATION ACTIONS
 Update the existing hazard mitigation actions to reflect actions in progress.

Remove actions that have been completed; or revise them to increase their effectiveness. Revise actions that have been abandoned or delayed so as to City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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make them more feasible; or remove them from the list of mitigation actions if they are no longer appropriate for Stanton.
 Develop mitigation actions to improve the status of hazard mitigation activities in Stanton by addressing any issues not covered by the existing LHMP.  Ensure that the feedback from the community engagement activities are reflected in the new and updated mitigation actions.

REVIEW AND ADOPT THE UPDATED PLAN
 Review the other chapters and appendices of the LHMP to reflect any changes made through the update process.
 Release the updated Plan to HMPC members; and revise the Plan to reflect any comments by HMPC members.
 Distribute the updated Plan to any appropriate external agencies not included in the HMPC; and revise the plan as appropriate in response to any comments.  Release the updated Plan publicly for review; and make revisions to the Plan to reflect public comments.
 Submit the plan to Cal OES and FEMA for approval, and make any revisions as needed.
 Submit the plan to the Stanton City Council for adoption.

The Safety Element of the General Plan
The Safety Element is a required component of Stanton’s General Plan. It can be updated as a stand-alone activity, or as part of a more comprehensive process to update multiple sections or all of the General Plan. The Safety Element does not need to be updated on any set schedule, but updates should be frequent enough for the element to remain current and applicable to the community.

Local communities can incorporate their LHMP into their Safety Element as allowed under Section 65302.6 of the California Government Code, as long as the LHMP meets minimum federal guidelines. This allows communities to be eligible for an increased share of post-disaster relief funding from the State if a hazard situation occurs, as per Section 8685.9 of the California Government Code.

Take the following steps to incorporate the LHMP into the Safety Element:

INCORPORATE NEW REQUIREMENTS INTO THE SAFETY ELEMENT, AND ENSURE THAT THE LHMP IS CONSISTENT

WITH THE SAFETY ELEMENT
 Review the requirements for Safety Elements in Section 65302(g) of the California Government Code, and for LHMPs in Section 65302.6 of the California Government Code. Ensure that both documents meet all state requirements.  Ensure that the information in both plans do not contradict each other, and that any inconsistencies are corrected to use the most accurate and appropriate City of Stanton 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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information. This information should include community descriptions, a risk assessment, and a threat assessment.
 Ensure that the policies in the Safety Element support the LHMP and provide a planning framework for specific hazard mitigation actions.

The Housing Element of the General Plan
The Housing Element is a required component of Stanton’s General Plan. Section 65583 of the California Government Code requires a Housing Element to analyze and plan for new residential growth in a community, including residential growth for households with an annual income below the area median. Similar to an LHMP, state regulations require that the Housing Elements be updated regularly to remain current and valid.

The Housing Element is not required to contain any information or policies that relate to hazards, although it may include policies that address retrofitting homes to improve resiliency. However, state law links the regular schedule of Housing Element updates to mandatory revisions to other General Plan elements. For example, Section 65302(g)(2) of the California Government Code requires that communities that update their Housing Element on or after January 1, 2009 also update their Safety Element to include specific information and policies related to flood protection. As the LHMP is incorporated into the Safety Element, updates to the Housing Element may indirectly trigger updates to the LHMP.

To update the LHMP concurrent with updates to the Housing Element, take the following steps:

ENSURE THAT THE LHMP MEETS ANY NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAFETY ELEMENT THAT MAY BE TRIGGERED

BY A HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
 Section 65302(g) of the California Government Code lists a number of requirements for the Safety Element of the General Plan. Some of these requirements are triggered by updates to the Housing Element. Check to see if there are any new requirements of this nature. Note that the requirement is linked to the date of adoption of the new Housing Element, not the date the update process begins.
 Because the LHMP is incorporated into the Safety Element, any amendments or revisions to the Safety Element triggered by the Housing Element update may be made directly in the LHMP. Requirements triggered by the Housing Element are unlikely to require a full rewrite of the LHMP, but the process should fully involve the HMPC and include appropriate community engagement.
 Adopt the updated LHMP and incorporate it into the Safety Element. If necessary, amend the Safety Element to ensure the two documents are consistent (review the “Incorporate New Requirements Into the Safety Element, and Ensure that the LHMP is Consistent with the Safety Element” subsection above).

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The Stanton Municipal Code
Stanton’s Municipal Code contains a set of standards that guide land uses and development in the community. These standards include where different types of buildings and land use activities may be located, how these structures must be built, and how they must be operated or maintained. The Municipal Code may include requirements that structures (particularly new structures or those undergoing substantial renovations) incorporate hazard-resistant features, be located outside of the most hazard-prone areas or take other steps to reduce hazard vulnerability.

All communities in California are required to adopt the minimum state Building Standard Code (BSC), which includes some hazard mitigation requirements for new or significantly renovated structures. The BSC is generally updated every three years, with supplemental code updates halfway into each update cycle. Title 5 “Buildings and Structures”, of Stanton’s Municipal Code contains building regulations and incorporates the BSC. Other sections of the Code adopt additional standards as desired by the City that adapt the BSC to Stanton’s local context.

As a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Stanton is required to incorporate Floodplain Management Requirements in its Zoning Code, which is located in Title 13– Planning, Zoning and Development, Chapter V, Article 10 Floodway and Floodplain Districts. These regulations establish standards for development and operation of facilities within mapped flood-prone areas. Other sections of the Stanton Municipal Code may include additional standards related to hazard mitigation activities.

With the exception of the Floodplain Management Regulations and the minimum standards in the BSC, Stanton is not required to incorporate hazard-related requirements in the Municipal Code. However, the Municipal Code is an effective tool for implementing hazard mitigation measures that relate to the siting, construction, and operation of new buildings and other structures. Substantial updates to the Municipal Code, including the Buildings and Construction and Zoning Code sections, should be done in a way that is consistent with the LHMP.

INCLUDE HAZARD-RELATED REQUIREMENTS IN APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE STANTON CODE OF

ORDINANCES
 If the BSC is being updated, evaluate the hazard-related requirements of all sections in the new BSC. Identify any areas where it may be feasible to add or revise standards to help reduce the threat from hazard events. Ensure that these standards are consistent with the LHMP. Consider whether standards should be applied to all structures, or to specific types of structures or to structures in a limited area (such as a flood plain).
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resiliency to hazard events. Ensure that these standards are consistent with the LHMP. Consider possible standards such as overlay zones that strengthen zoning requirements in hazard-prone areas, landscaping and grading requirements that buffer development from hazards, siting and design standards that make structures more resilient, and other strategies as appropriate.

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Attachment 1: Disaster Information Table
Use this table to fill out information about any disaster events that have occurred in Stanton or nearby and have had an effect on the community. Include the date and location of the disaster event, the damages associated with the event, and any information about disaster proclamations or declarations resulting from the event.

Date Location Damages * Declaration Details †
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Attachment 2: Plan Maintenance Table
Use this table when reviewing the LHMP as part of the HMPC’s annual activities. For each section of the LHMP, note if any changes should be made to make the Plan more effective for the community. This includes noting if anything in the LHMP is incorrect or if any important information is missing. Make revisions that are consistent with these notes as part of the next update to the LHMP.

Section Is Anything
Incorrect?
Is Anything
Missing?
Should Any Other
Changes Be
Made?
Multiple sections or
throughout
Chapter 1:

Introduction
Chapter 2:

Community Profile
Chapter 3: Risk
Assessment
Chapter 4: Threat
Assessment
Chapter 5:

Mitigation Strategy
Chapter 6: Plan
Maintenance
Appendices
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Attachment 3: Sample Agenda and Topics for the Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee
This attachment includes a sample agenda and discussion topics for the annual meeting of the HMPC. Meetings do not have to follow this order or structure, but the items included in this attachment should be addressed as part of the annual meeting.

During the update process for the LHMP, it is likely that the HMPC will meet more frequently. The meetings of the HMPC during the update process will involve different discussion topics.

ITEM 1: RECENT HAZARD EVENTS

1.1. What hazard events have occurred this past year in Stanton, or nearby in a way that affected the community?
 Identify events that caused loss of life or significant injury to Stanton community members, significant property damage in Stanton, or widespread disruption to Stanton.
 More minor events should also be identified if there is a need for a community response to mitigate against future such events.

1.2. What are the basic facts and details behind any such hazard events?  Consider the size and location of the affected area, any measurements of severity, any injuries and deaths, the cost of any damage, the number of people displaced or otherwise impacted, and other relevant summary information.  Ensure that these facts and details are clearly recorded for future Plan updates, including through use of the Disaster Information Table (Attachment 1).

ITEMS 2: MITIGATION ACTION ACTIVITIES

2.1. What mitigation actions have been fully implemented? Are they working as expected, or do they need to be revised?

2.2. What mitigation actions have started to be implemented since the HMPC last met? Is implementation of these actions proceeding as expected, or are there any barriers or delays? If there are barriers or delays, how can they be removed?

2.3. What mitigation actions are scheduled to begin implementation in the next year? Are there any factors that could delay implementation, or weaken the effectiveness of the actions? How can these factors be addressed?

2.4. What resources are needed to support planned, in-process, or ongoing mitigation actions? Does the City have access to these resources? If not, how can the City obtain access to these resources?
ITEM 3: INFORMATION SHARING

3.1. Is the City communicating with all appropriate local jurisdictions, including neighboring communities, Orange County, and special districts? This should include information on district-specific hazard situations, mitigation actions, and other relevant information.

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3.2. Is the City communicating with the appropriate state and federal agencies? Is the City receiving information about new regulations, best practices, and data that relates to hazard mitigation activities?

3.3. Are there opportunities for the City to improve coordination with local, state, and federal jurisdictions and agencies?
ITEM 4: BUDGETARY PLANNING

4.1. What are the financial needs for Stanton to support implementation of planned and in-process mitigation actions, including ongoing items? Is there sufficient funding for all measures in the LHMP that are planned for the next year, including in-process and ongoing items? If sufficient funding is not available, how can the City obtain these funds?

4.2. If it is not feasible for the City to support all planned, in-process, or ongoing mitigation actions, which ones should be prioritized?

4.3. Are there hazard-related activities not included in the LHMP that should be budget for? Can the City obtain the necessary funding for these activities? ITEM 5: STRATEGIC PLANNING

5.1. Which grants are available for hazard mitigation activities, and which activities are best positioned to secure funding?

5.2. How should the agencies and other organizations represented on the HMPC coordinate to maximize the chances of receiving funding?

5.3. Are there any scheduled or anticipated updates to other City documents that could relate to hazard mitigation activities? How can the HMPC share information with staff and any technical consultants responsible for these updates, and ensure that the updates will enhance community resiliency?

5.4. What capital projects are scheduled or anticipated? Are these capital projects being designed and built to be resistant to hazard events? Are there opportunities for these projects to support hazard mitigation activities?

5.5. How can HMPC members coordinate efforts with those responsible for capital projects to take advantage of economies of scale that will make hazard mitigation activities easier to implement?

5.6. Has it been four years since the adoption of the LHMP? If so, lay out a timeline for Plan update activities, including additional meetings of the HMPC. Identify if a technical consultant is needed and begin the contracting process if so.

5.7. Are there any other opportunities for HMPC members and the organizations they represent to coordinate efforts?
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Attachment 4: Hazard Mitigation Strategy
TABLE 5-3: MITIGATION ACTIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Mitigation Action
Potential
Funding
Sources
Responsible
Department
Relative
Cost*
Time
frame Priority
Preparedness Activities
P1 Expand emergency preparedness and response capabilities throughout the City of Stanton;
A. Conduct regular emergency preparedness drills and
training exercises for City staff.

B. Expand participation with local businesses and
organizations.

C. Expand trainings to include active shooter drills and exercises.

D. Expand participation in the CalOES Safety Assessment Program (SAP) by City staff.

General
Fund,
Other
Grants
Public Safety $ N/A N/A
P2 Coordinate with local school districts to ensure that school facilities can act as evacuation sites during major
emergencies.

General
Fund,
Other
Grants
Public Safety $ N/A N/A
P3 Expand participation in the West County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program for residents and
businesses.

General
Fund,
Other
Grants
Public Safety $ N/A N/A
P4 Ensure that community evacuation plans include provisions for community members who do not have access to private vehicles or are otherwise unable to drive.

General
Fund,
Other
Grants
Public Safety $ N/A N/A
P5 Continue to ensure effective emergency notifications through multiple media formats about pending, imminent, or ongoing emergency events. Ensure that information is
accessible to persons where English is not their primary General
Fund,
Other
Grants
OC Sheriff $ N/A N/A
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language, and for residents with access and functional
needs.

P6 Maintain at least one emergency power-generating station in all City critical facilities such as City Hall, Community Centers, and any other location used for critical services.

General
Fund,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ N/A N/A
P7 Periodically update the Stanton Emergency Operations Plan to identify backup power, cooling center locations, and communications infrastructure within all City critical facilities.

General
Fund,
Other
Grants
Public Safety $ N/A N/A
P8 Ensure that the City has an adequate supply of sandbags for residents and businesses, including prefilled sandbags for individuals who may be unable to fill them on their own.

General
Fund,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ N/A N/A
P9 Update the Safety Element to include the 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
General
Fund,
Other
Grants
Community
Development
$$ N/A N/A
Multiple Hazards

1.1 Explore the feasibility of connecting critical facilities, including the Civic Center and Community Center to a microgrid
power-supply network.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ 2026 High

1.2 Install energy-efficient equipment to increase the longevity of the fuel supply for backup generators.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ 2023 High
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1.3 Conduct routine updates of the Facility Conditions
Assessment for City-owned infrastructure, buildings, and other utilities and coordinate with other agencies to ensure
inspections of other important infrastructure.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$ Ongoing Medium

1.4 Repair, as feasible, all major deficiencies discovered by inspections to prevent collapse, failure, or damage in the event of a natural disaster.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ Ongoing High

1.5 Incentivize public and private utility operators to harden their infrastructure within the City or passing through the City from potential breaches. Encourage enhancement of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to allow instantaneous shut down of line breaches. Use mitigation grants to
incentivize entities to partner with the City to complete these projects.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
City
Administration,
Public Works
$$ Ongoing Low

1.6 Install and harden emergency backup generators at Civic and Community Centers, and other critical facilities (cooling centers) as the city may determine necessary. Encourage utility providers to enhance and harden emergency backup infrastructure for the facilities. (Hazards addressed: All) General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works,
PIO
$$$ 2025 High

1.7 Conduct a feasibility assessment of installation of solar and battery backup systems at key critical facilities within the City. (Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$ 2025 High
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1.8 Work closely with community groups to increase awareness of hazard events and resiliency opportunities among socially vulnerable community members.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
PIO,
Community
Services
$ Ongoing Medium

1.9 Avoid building new City-owned key facilities in mapped hazard areas. If no feasible sites outside of mapped areas exist, ensure that such facilities are hardened against hazards beyond any minimum building requirements/ mitigation
standards.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development,
Public Works
$ Ongoing Low

1.10 Coordinate with regional social service agencies and nonprofit care providers to obtain temporary shelter for homeless persons in advance of potential hazard events. (Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Safety,
City
Administration
$ Ongoing Medium

1.11 Closely monitor changes in the boundaries of mapped hazard areas resulting from land use changes or climate change and adopt new mitigation actions or revise existing ones to ensure continued resiliency.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development
$ Ongoing Low

1.12 Integrate policy direction and other information from this Plan into other City documents, including the General Plan,
Emergency Operations Plan, and Capital Improvements
Program.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
All
Departments
$ 2023 Low
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1.13 Monitor funding sources for hazard mitigation activities. (Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Finance
Departments
(All
Departments)
$ Ongoing Medium

1.14 Expand the City’s comprehensive educational campaign for residents and businesses that describes the hazards present in the community and emphasizes cost-effective mitigation
efforts, such as proper construction techniques, bracing of furniture and appliances, and purchase of additional
insurances. Distribute information through social networking, websites, print media, radio, television, in utility bills, at special events and in City facilities, and/or other media as
appropriate.
(Hazards addressed: All)
General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
PIO,
Community
Development,
Public Works,
Public Safety
$$ Ongoing Medium
Seismic Hazards (Seismic Shaking, Liquefaction)

2.1 Encourage the installation of resilient (seismically appropriate) piping for new or replacement pipelines, in close coordination with local water, natural gas, and other providers.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works,
Community
Development
$ Ongoing Medium

2.2 Assess soft story conditions for seismically vulnerable structures constructed prior to 1990.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development
$$ 2025 Medium

2.3 Conduct an educational campaign and identify incentives to encourage the use of reinforced chimneys, anchored
rooftop-mounted equipment, window film, and other
preventative measures to reduce damage at private
buildings.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
PIO,
Community
Development
$$ TBD Low
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Other
Grants

2.4 Encourage community groups and industry representatives to assist in outreach to residents and businesses to obtain earthquake insurance.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
PIO,
Community
Development
$ Ongoing Low

2.5 To the extent feasible, construct all new and significantly retrofitted City-owned facilities to remain operational in the event of a major earthquake.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ 2023 High

2.6 Coordinate with Golden State Water Company on seismic surveys and evaluations for water infrastructure within the City General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ Ongoing Low

2.7 Pursue ground improvement projects, such as constructing a high strength capping layer, soil mixing, stone columns, soil wicks, chemical and pressure grouting, and other soil
improvement techniques that reduce liquefaction
susceptibility for key critical facilities in the event of an earthquake.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ TBD Medium
Energy/Power Failure
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3.1 Establish and routinely update a confidential inventory of critical infrastructure and ensure development activities coordinate with future resilience enhancements by utility providers.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ Ongoing Low

3.2 Expand access to alternative energy technologies, energy efficiency improvements and appliances, and programs for vulnerable populations to reduce energy consumption and the need for City services during extreme heat events.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
PIO,
Community
Development
$ TBD Medium

3.3 Expand battery backup power supplies for traffic signals, to ensure functionality in the event of power failure.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ 2024 High

3.4 Monitor changes to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) circuits in and around the City that could affect residents, businesses, and organizations, and increase awareness of the effects of these events on the City's resources.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ Ongoing Low
Drought

4.1 Require plumbing within medians, that allows for future reclaimed water use (Stanton General Plan: Action ICS

3.1.2a).

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ TBD Low
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4.2 Ensure the City’s emergency water connections and
agreements are sufficient to provide a short-term supply during a hazard event. Coordinate inspections with Golden State Water Company of connection infrastructure to ensure it is resilient to emergency conditions and retrofit as needed.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ Ongoing Low

4.3 Encourage drought tolerant native landscaping, low-flow water fixtures beyond the state minimum code, and daytime watering restrictions on properties throughout the city to reduce water consumption.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development,
Public Safety
$ Ongoing Low

4.4 Collaborate with Golden State Water Company (GSWC) and Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), to
pursue water efficiency best practices to reduce water
demand.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ Ongoing Medium

4.5 Use drought-tolerant plants when installing new or
significantly redoing City-owned landscapes. Limit turf that is not drought tolerant to recreational fields and lawns, and only in instances where no feasible drought-tolerant
alternatives exist.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works,
Community
Services
$$$ Ongoing Low
Extreme Heat

5.1 Notify residents through public service announcements a couple of days in advance of a severe weather event. Focus on media methods that target vulnerable populations, such as elderly, sick, lower-income, or persons with limited mobility to better ensure they have adequate time to prepare for a heatwave in advance.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
PIO $ Ongoing Low
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5.2 Implement a tree-planting program to diversify tree age and increase shaded areas in the City to reduce the effects of extreme heat events.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works,
Community
Development
$$$ TBDO Medium

5.3 Expand use of public facilities (libraries, community centers, etc.) as cooling centers for vulnerable populations during extreme heat events, and assess facility needs in order to automatically open these facilities as cooling centers when temperatures exceed approximately 97 degrees
(temperature threshold can be lowered at city discretion).

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Services
$$ Ongoing Medium

5.4 Promote passive cooling design (brise soleil, long roof overhangs, locating windows away from southern facades, etc.) in new developments during the design review process.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development
$ Ongoing Low

5.5 Upgrade HVAC within City facilities to more efficient systems that may include split systems or decentralized systems that allow for heating and cooling the spaces needed, not entire buildings.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ TBD Medium

5.6 Evaluate the long-term capacity of designated cooling centers and shelters in the City to provide sufficient relief from extreme heat. Assess the need to expand services as the frequency, length, and severity of future heatwaves
potentially change as a result of climate change.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Services,
Public Works
$$ Ongoing Low
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5.7 Increase the use and construction of shade structures within new developments, City facilities, parks, and trails to reduce urban heat island impacts.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development,
Public Works,
Community
Services
$$$ Ongoing Low
Flooding

6.1 Investigate permeable paving and use landscaped swales for new and replacement City-owned hardscaped areas.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
FMA
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ TBD Low

6.2 Require the use of porous surfaces on new and significantly retrofitted residential and commercial developments to
reduce runoff.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
FMA
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development,
Public Works
$ Ongoing Low

6.3 Conduct frequent cleanings of storm drain intakes, especially before and during the rainy season.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
FMA
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ Ongoing Medium
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6.4 Coordinate with Orange County Flood Control on upgrades and maintenance to storm drains and channels and expand capacity to meet future needs.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
FMA
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ Ongoing Medium

6.5 Analyze if new critical facilities can be built a minimum of 1 foot higher than the anticipated 500-year flood elevation height, to determine where it is feasible.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
FMA
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $ TBD Low

6.6 Retrofit roadway medians to capture storm water during rain events. Prioritize improvements to address flooding in the drainage channel along Western Ave, and near Central Park.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
FMA
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works $$$ 2025 High
Hazardous Materials Release

7.1 Discourage new sensitive land uses, including schools, parks, childcare centers, adult and senior assisted living facilities, and community centers, from locating near identified
hazardous material facilities. Discourage or prohibit new hazardous material facilities from locating near sensitive land uses.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development
$ Ongoing Low
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7.2 Pursue full alignment of the General Plan with policies and actions outlined in state and regional plans such as the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program and the Orange County Fire Authority Hazardous Materials Area Plan.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Community
Development,
OCFA
$ 2023 High

7.3 Continuously inspect businesses and other properties storing hazardous materials and create an inventory of storage
locations that require updates, maintenance, or renovation.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
OCFA
(Public Safety
Liaison)
$ Ongoing Low

7.4 Coordinate with hazardous materials generators/operators (So Cal Gas, Edison) regularly to understand changes to operations within the City.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
OC Health
Care Agency
(Environmental
Health)
$ Ongoing Low
Urban Fire

8.1 Promote the proper maintenance and separation of power lines and efficient response to fallen power lines.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Works
(So Cal Edison
resource)
$ Ongoing Low

8.2 Provide information and resources to residents citywide on ways to improve resilience to home fires.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
OCFA, Public
Safety
$ Ongoing Medium
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8.3 Conduct regular vegetation management activities to reduce fire hazard risks, such as clearing out dead
vegetation in parks, open spaces, rights-of-way, and other areas that could become fuel for fires.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
OCFA, Public
Works, Public
Safety
$ Ongoing Low

8.4 Establish thresholds for fire sprinkler installation in retrofitted buildings and structures undergoing use changes or remodel.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
OCFA,
Community
Development
$ TBD Low

8.5 Conduct regular inspections of bridges and underpasses for debris and other materials that could become a fire hazard.

General
Fund,
BRIC/
HMGP
Grants,
Other
Grants
Public Safety,
Public Works,
OC Sheriff
$$ Ongoing Low
* Relative Cost Categories: $ = less than $20,000 | $$ = $20,001 - $150,000 | $$$ = greater than $150,001