CC SR 20201117 02 - Hazard Mitigation Plan
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 11/17/2020
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to adopt the City’s 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2020-__, THEREBY ADOPTING THE 2020 MULTI-
JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE CITIES OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND ROLLING HILLS ESTATES.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Jesse Villalpando, Senior Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 2020-__ adopting the 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan (page A-1)
B. Final 2020 RPV/RHE Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (page B-
1)
C. Agency approval letters pending adoption (page C-1)
D. Public comments (page D-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Mitigation Plan) is mandated by the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, also known as Public Law 106-390, which requires state
and local governments to prepare mitigation plans to document their mitigation planning
process and identify hazards, potential losses, mitigation n eeds, goals, and strategies. It
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must be updated every five years under the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) requirements.
The Mitigation Plan is designed to have the following benefits:
• Reduce loss of life and property, human suffering, econom ic disruption, and
disaster costs in the instance of a disaster;
• Prioritize hazard mitigation at the local level with increased emphasis on planning
and public involvement, assessing risks, implementing loss reduction measures,
and ensuring critical facilities/services survive a disaster;
• Promote education and economic incentives to form community-based
partnerships and leverage non-federal resources to commit to and implement
long-term hazard mitigation activities.
In 2004, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes agreed to partner with the City of Rolling Hills
Estates to prepare a joint plan covering both jurisdictions in order to pool common
resources and minimize redundancy efforts. The cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and
Rolling Hills Estates currently have an adopted multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan, which is required to be updated per the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) requirements every five years. The Mitigation Plan was last updated in 2014
and approved by FEMA on August 6, 2014. The 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan is a federally mandated update to the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and
Rolling Hills Estates 2014 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in partnership with
consultant, Emergency Planning Consultants, and ensures continuing eligibility for
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding.
2020 Plan Update
In spring 2019, staff from the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
began meeting with Carolyn Harshman of Emergency Planning Consultants to prepare
an update to its Mitigation Plan. This Mitigation Plan identifies hazards and ways to
minimize damage by natural and human-caused disasters and ensures continuing
eligibility for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding.
The 2020 update (Attachment B) incorporates all federal requirements relating to local
hazard mitigation plans.
A draft of the 2020 Mitigation Plan was made available for public review and comment
between November 21 and December 11, 2019 and was reviewed by the Emergency
Preparedness Committee. The document has been accessible on the City’s website
and at City Hall (hard copy) for public review. The public was notified of its availability
through the City’s social media platforms, news articles, e-mail notifications, and shared
with neighboring public agencies.
Pursuant to state requirements, the Mitigation Plan has been reviewed by the California
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and FEMA and approved pending
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adoption by the City Council. The adoption will be followed by FEMA’s Final Letter of
Approval. The Rolling Hills Estates City Council adopted this joint Mitigation Plan at its
meeting on October 27, 2020.
There are no direct costs associated with the Mitigation Plan. However, funding some
objectives to be implemented as part of the Mitigation Plan will be considered
accordingly during budget planning.
A professional services agreement with Emergency Planning Consultants to prepare the
Mitigation Plan was approved by the City Council on March 5, 2019 and was funded in
that budget year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Neighboring Peninsula Cities Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plans
The cities of Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills have each adopted their own
Mitigation Plans. The City of Palos Verdes Estates adopted their current Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan on February 13, 2018 and the City of Rolling Hills adopted their Hazard
Mitigation plan on January 16, 2019. In accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of
2000, the City of Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills Hazard Mitigation Plans are not
scheduled to be formally updated until five years past their adopted date. Despite being
on different cycles, discussions with each of these Peninsula cities will occur in an effort
to develop a Peninsula-wide Mitigation Plan in the next few years.
Public Comments
On November 6, 2020 the City publicized tonight’s meeting on social media and to
Breaking News listserv subscribers, notifying residents of tonight’s agenda item and
inviting public comments. As of the writing of this report, Staff has received 5 emails
from the public regarding this item (Attachment D). These comments range from the
Calculated Priority Risk Index hazard ranking system described in the Mitigation Plan to
concerns with the Rancho LPG /Plains All American Pipeline in San Pedro. Staff is
currently scheduled to provide a status update on Rancho LPG during the December
15, 2020 City Council meeting as part of the Borders Issue.
CONCLUSION:
To complete the hazard mitigation planning process and ensure continuing eligibility for
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding, Staff recommends the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2020-__ (Attachment A), thereby adopting the 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan for the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates.
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ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action s are available
for the City Council’s consideration:
1. Do not adopt the draft resolution, thereby not adopting the 2020 Multi-
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and risk eligibility for FEMA Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding.
2. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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Resolution No. 2020-_
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2020
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND ROLLING HILLS
ESTATES MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is vulnerable to natural hazards
which may result in loss of life and property, economic hardship, and threats to public
health and safety; and
WHEREAS, Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000)
requires state and local governments to develop and submit for approval a mitigation
plan that outlines processes for identifying their respective natural hazards, risks, and
vulnerabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes acknowledges the requirements of
Section 322 of DMA 2000 to update the 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan in order to be
eligible for pre- and post-disaster federal hazard mitigation grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes developed by a Planning Team
with representatives from the City and the City of Rolling Hills Estates, and opened the
planning process to pertinent municipalities and other stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, a public involvement process consistent with the requirements of
DMA 2000 was conducted to develop the Hazard Mitigation Plan ; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan recommends mitigation activities
that will reduce losses to life and property affected by natural hazards that face the City;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), City
Staff determined that the adoption of the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan (”Project”) is
exepmpt by the general rule, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines (14 CCR§ 15061(b)(3)), that CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and City Staff found that
there is no possible significant effect directly related to the Project. Furthermore, CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15262 and 15269 provide additional guidance, in the context, th at
the Project is a planning study that does not tacitly approve projects that would
otherwise require independent environmental review under CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does
hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: The City Council has reviewed the Project and based upon the
whole record before it, in the exercise of its independent judgment and analysis,
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Resolution No. 2020-_
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concurs that the adoption of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes 2020 Multi -jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan is exempt from consideration under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) because it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Plan, in and of
itself, may have a significant effect on the environment; and future projects described
within the Plan may be subject to independent environmental review pursuant to CEQA,
and therefore no further action is required under CEQA at this time.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes 2020 Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of November 2020.
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John Cruikshank, Mayor
Attest:
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Emily Colborn, City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Emily Colborn, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify
that the above Resolution No. 2020-_ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by
the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on November 17, 2020
____________________
Emily Colborn, City Clerk
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October 7, 2020 |Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Rancho Palos Verdes
Rolling Hills Estates
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Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1c.
Q: Does the plan identify who represented each jurisdiction? (At a minimum, it must identify the
jurisdiction represented and the person’s position or title and agency within the jurisdiction.)
(Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A: See Credits below.
Credits
Special Thanks
Hazard Mitigation Planning Team and Plan Reviewers:
Agency Name Department Position
City of Rancho Palos
Verdes Planning
Team
Katie Lozano Parks & Recreation Administrative Analyst II
Gabriella Yap Administration Deputy City Manager
Vina Ramos Finance Accounting Supervisor
Jackie Ruiz Administration Administrative Analyst/
Public Safety
Natalie Chan Public Works Senior Engineer
So Kim Community Development Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Octavio Silva Community Development Senior Planner
Lukeaz Buchwald Administration IT Manager
Megan Barnes Administration Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos
Verdes Plan
Reviewers
Shane Lee Administration Administrative Analyst / Public
Safety
Kit Fox Administration Interim Deputy City Manager
Jesse Villalpando Administration Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rolling Hills
Estates Jeannie Naughton Community Development Senior Planner
Jessica Slawson,
Planning Team, Co-
Chair
Administration Administrative Analyst
Alexa Davis Administration Assistant City Manager
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Acknowledgements
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
✓ Jerry V. Duhovic, Mayor
✓ John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tem
✓ Eric Alegria, Councilman
✓ Susan M. Brooks, Councilwoman
✓ Ken Dyda, Councilman
City of Rolling Hills Estates
✓ Judy Mitchell, Mayor
✓ Velveth Schmitz, Mayor Pro Tem
✓ Britt Huff, Council Member
✓ Frank Zerunyan, Council Member
✓ Steven Zuckerman, Council Member
Point of Contact
To request information or provide comments regarding this mitigation plan, please contact:
City of Rolling Hills Estates
Name, Position Title Jessica Slawson, Administrative Analyst
Email jessicas@ci.rolling-hills-estates.ca.us
Mailing Address 4045 Palos Verdes Drive North
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Telephone Number (310) 377-1577 ext. 122
Consulting Services
Emergency Planning Consultants
✓ Project Manager: Carolyn J. Harshman, MPA, CEM
✓ Analyst: Israel Estrada, MS
✓ Planning Assistant: Megan R. Fritzler, BS
✓ Lead Research and Mapping Analyst: Alex L. Fritzler, BA
3665 Ethan Allen Avenue
San Diego, California 92117
Phone: 858-483-4626
epc@pacbell.net
www.carolynharshman.com
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Mapping
The maps in this plan were provided by the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills
Estates, County of Los Angeles, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or were
acquired from public internet sources. Care was taken in the creation of the maps contained in
this Plan, however they are provided "as is". The Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills
Estates cannot accept any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or positional accuracy, and
therefore, there are no warranties that accompany these products (the maps). Although
information from land surveys may have been used in the creation of t hese products, in no way
does this product represent or constitute a land survey. Users are cautioned to field verify
information on this product before making any decisions.
Mandated Content
In an effort to assist the readers and reviewers of this document, the jurisdiction has inserted
“markers” emphasizing mandated content as identified in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
(Public Law – 390). Following is a sample marker:
*EXAMPLE*
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.
Q Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a narrative
description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A:
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Table of Contents
CREDITS ............................................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................... 5
PART I: PLANNING PROCESS .............................................................................. 6
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 6
PLANNING PROCESS .........................................................................................................16
PART II: RISK ASSESSMENT .............................................................................. 32
COMMUNITY PROFILE .......................................................................................................32
RISK ASSESSMENT ...........................................................................................................37
EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS ..................................................................................................52
HAZUS-MH ..................................................................................................................56
WILDFIRE ............................................................................................................................65
EARTH MOVEMENT ............................................................................................................70
TSUNAMI .............................................................................................................................77
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EVENTS ..................................................................................83
HUMAN-CAUSED EVENTS.................................................................................................86
UTILITY-RELATED EVENTS ..............................................................................................89
PART III: MITIGATION STRATEGIES ............................................................. 97
MITIGATION STRATEGIES ...............................................................................................97
Mitigation Actions Matrix ........................................................................................ 104
PLAN MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 211
PART IV: ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................... 217
FEMA Letter of Approval ......................................................................................... 217
City Council Staff Reports ...................................................................................... 217
City Council Resolutions ......................................................................................... 217
RPV Emergency Preparedness Committee Minutes (January 16, 2020) ........ 217
Planning Team Sign-In Sheets .............................................................................. 219
Planning Team Agendas ......................................................................................... 223
Web Postings and Notices ...................................................................................... 225
Email Distribution to External Agencies ............................................................... 228
HAZUS Reports – City of Rancho Palos Verdes .................................................. 229
.................................................................................................................................... 247
HAZUS Reports – City of Rolling Hills Estates .................................................... 251
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Part I: PLANNING PROCESS
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | A1b.
Q: Does the plan list the jurisdiction(s) participating in the plan that are seeking approval?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A: See Introduction below.
Introduction
The Hazard Mitigation Plan (Mitigation Plan) was prepared in response to Disaster Mitigation Act
of 2000 (DMA 2000). DMA 2000 (also known as Public Law 106-390) requires state and local
governments to prepare mitigation plans to document their mitigation planning process, and
identify hazards, potential losses, mitigation needs, goals, and strategies. This type of planning
supplements the City’s comprehensive land use planning and emergency management planning
programs. This document is a federally mandated update to the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes
and Rolling Hills Estates 2014 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and ensures continuing
eligibility for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding.
DMA 2000 was designed to establish a national program for pre-disaster mitigation, streamline
disaster relief at the federal and state levels, and control federal disaster assistance costs.
Congress believed these requirements would produce the following benefits:
✓ Reduce loss of life and property, human suffering, economic disruption,
and disaster costs.
✓ Prioritize hazard mitigation at the local level with increased emphasis on planning and
public involvement, assessing risks, implementing loss reduction measures, and ensuring
critical facilities/services survive a disaster.
✓ Promote education and economic incentives to form community-based partnerships and
leverage non-federal resources to commit to and implement long-term hazard mitigation
activities.
In addition to compliance with regulations contained in DMA 2000, the Cities desire to conform to
the standards contained in California Assembly Bill 2140. As such, the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan will be referred to as an attachment to the next update to both of the General Plan
Safety Elements.
The following FEMA definitions are used throughout this plan (Source: FEMA, 2002, Getting
Started, Building Support for Mitigation Planning, FEMA 386-1):
Hazard Mitigation – “Any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human
life and property from hazards”.
Planning – “The act or process of making or carrying out plans; specifically, the establishment of
goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit.”
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Planning Approach
The four-step planning approach outlined in the FEMA publication, Developing the Mitigation
Plan: Identifying Mitigation Actions and Implementing Strategies (FEMA 386-3) was used to
develop this plan:
✓ Develop mitigation goals and objectives - The risk assessment (hazard characteristics,
inventory, and findings), along with municipal policy documents, were utilized to develop
mitigation goals and objectives.
✓ Identify and prioritize mitigation actions - Based on the risk assessment, goals and
objectives, existing literature/resources, and input from participating entities, mitigation
activities were identified for each hazard. Activities were 1) qualitatively evaluated against
the goals and objectives, and other criteria; 2) identified as high, medium, or low priority;
and 3) presented in a series of hazard-specific tables.
✓ Prepare implementation strategy - Generally, high priority activities are recommended
for implementation first. However, based on community needs and goals, project costs,
and available funding, some medium or low priority activities may be implemented before
some high priority items.
✓ Document mitigation planning process - The mitigation planning process is
documented throughout this plan.
Hazard Land Use Policy in California
Planning for hazards should be an integral element of any City’s land use planning program. All
California cities and counties have General Plans (also known as Comprehensive Plans) and the
implementing ordinances that are required to comply with the statewide land use planning
regulations.
The continuing challenge faced by local officials and state government is to keep the network of
local plans effective in responding to the changing conditions and needs of California’s diverse
communities, particularly in light of the very active seismic region in which we live.
Planning for hazards requires a thorough understanding of the various hazards facing the City
and region as a whole. Additionally, it’s important to take an inventory of the structures and
contents of various City holdings. These inventories should include the compendium of hazards
facing the City, the built environment at risk, the personal property that may be damaged by
hazard events and most of all, the people who live in the shadow of these hazards. Such an
analysis is found in this hazard mitigation plan.
State and Federal Partners in Hazard Mitigation
All mitigation is local and the primary responsibility for development and implementation of risk
reduction strategies and policies lies with each local jurisdiction. Local jurisdictions, however, are
not alone. Partners and resources exist at the regional, state and federal levels. Numerous
California state agencies have a role in hazards and hazard mitigation.
Some of the key agencies include:
✓ California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is responsible for disaster mitigation,
preparedness, response, recovery, and the administration of federal funds after a major
disaster declaration.
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✓ Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) gathers information about earthquakes,
integrates information on earthquake phenomena, and communicates this to end-users
and the general public to increase earthquake awareness, reduce economic losses, and
save lives.
✓ California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is responsible for all
aspects of wildland fire protection on private and state properties, and administers forest
practices regulations, including landslide mitigation, on non-federal lands.
✓ California Division of Mines and Geology (DMG) is responsible for geologic hazard
characterization, public education, and the development of partnerships aimed at reducing
risk.
✓ California Division of Water Resources (DWR) plans, designs, constructs, operates, and
maintains the State Water Project; regulates dams; provides flood protection and assists
in emergency management. It also educates the public, serves local water needs by
providing technical assistance.
✓ FEMA provides hazard mitigation guidance, resource materials, and educational materials
to support implementation of the capitalized DMA 2000.
✓ United States Census Bureau (USCB) provides demographic data on the populations
affected by natural disasters.
✓ United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides data on matters pertaining to
land management.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A3
Q: Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the planning process during the
drafting stage? (Requirement §201.6(b)(1))
A: See Stakeholders below.
Stakeholders
A Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (Planning Team) consisting of department representatives
from Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates worked with Emergency Planning
Consultants to create the updated Plan. The Planning Team served as the primary
stakeholders throughout the planning process. The general public and external agencies
served as secondary stakeholders with an opportunity to contribute to the plan during the
Plan Writing Phase of the planning process.
Hazard Mitigation Legislation
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
In 1974, Congress enacted the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act, commonly
referred to as the Stafford Act. In 1988, Congress established the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP) via Section 404 of the Stafford Act. Regulations regarding HMGP
implementation based on the DMA 2000 were initially changed by an Interim Final Rule (44 CFR
Part 206, Subpart N) published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2002. A second Interim
Final Rule was issued on October 1, 2002.
The HMGP helps states and local governments implement long-term hazard mitigation measures
for natural hazards by providing federal funding following a federal disaster declaration. Eligible
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applicants include state and local agencies, Indian tribes or other tribal organizations, and certain
nonprofit organizations.
In California, the HMGP is administered by Cal OES. Examples of typical HMGP projects include:
✓ Property acquisition and relocation projects
✓ Structural retrofitting to minimize damages from earthquake, flood, high wind, wildfire, or
other natural hazards
✓ Elevation of flood-prone structures
✓ Vegetative management programs, such as:
o Brush control and maintenance
o Fuel break lines in shrubbery
o Fire-resistant vegetation in potential wildland fire areas
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
The Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) was authorized by §203 of the Stafford Act, 42 United
States Code, as amended by §102 of the DMA 2000. Funding is provided through the National
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund to help state and local governments (including tribal governments)
implement cost-effective hazard mitigation activities that complement a comprehensive mitigation
program.
In Fiscal Year 2009, two types of grants (planning and competitive) were offered under the PDM
Program. Planning grants allocate funds to each state for Mitigation Plan development.
Competitive grants distribute funds to states, local governments, and federally recognized Indian
tribal governments via a competitive application process. FEMA reviews and ranks the submittals
based on pre-determined criteria. The minimum eligibility requirements for competitive grants
include participation in good standing in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and a
FEMA-approved Mitigation Plan. (Source: http://www.fema.gov/fima/pdm.shtm)
Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program was created as part of the National Flood
Insurance Reform Act (NFIRA) of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 4101). Financial support is provided through
the National Flood Insurance Fund to help states and communities implement measures to reduce
or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other
structures insurable under the NFIP.
Three types of grants are available under FMA: planning, project, and technical assistance.
Planning grants are available to states and communities to prepare Flood Mitigation Plans. NFIP-
participating communities with approved Flood Mitigation Plans can apply for project grants to
implement measures to reduce flood losses. Technical assistance grants in the amount of 10
percent of the project grant are available to the state for program administration. Communities
that receive planning and/or project grants must participate in the NFIP. Examples of eligible
projects include elevation, acquisition, and relocation of NFIP-insured structures. (Source:
http://www.fema.gov/fima/fma.shtm)
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Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C2
Q: Does the Plan address each jurisdiction’s participation in the NFIP and continued compliance
with NFIP requirements, as appropriate? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(ii))
A: See NFIP Participation below.
National Flood Insurance Program
Established in 1968, the NFIP provides federally backed flood insurance to homeowners, renters,
and businesses in communities that adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to
reduce future flood damage. The Director of the Community Development Department is the
floodplain administrator for RPV.
In 2006, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes the City’s Building Code (Title 15 of the RPVMC)
included a Chapter on floodplain management (Chapter 15.42). Support of the NFIP takes place
when a prospective developer submits a permit request or building plans and the department staff
looks up the zoning on the property. If the property is located in or near a designated floodplain,
the applicant is provided with a NFIP brochure.
Although the City of Rolling Hills Estates is designated a No Special Flood Hazard Area, it does
still participate in the NFIP by distributing the NFIP brochure with prospective land developers
and builders.
NFIP Participation
Both cities participate in NFIP. The FEMA FIRM maps were last updated in September 26, 2008.
These studies and maps represent flood risk at the point in time when FEMA completed the
studies and does not incorporate planning for floodplain changes in the future due to new
development. Although FEMA is considering changing that policy, it is optional for local
communities. According to FEMA, Rolling Hills Estates is designated a No Special Flood Hazard
Area (NSFHA). A Non-Special Flood Hazard Area (NSFHA) is an area that is in a moderate- to
low-risk flood zone (Zones B, C, X Pre- and Post-FIRM). Specifically, RHE is designated Zone x
and RPV is designated Zone D.
The NSFHA is not in any immediate danger from flooding caused by overflowing rivers or hard
rains. However, it’s important to note that structures within a NSFHA are still at risk. In fact, over
20% of all flood insurance claims come from areas outside of mapped high-risk flood zones.
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Q: Does the Plan address NFIP insured structures within the jurisdiction that have been
repetitively damaged by floods? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Repetitive Loss Properties below.
Repetitive Loss Properties
Repetitive Loss Properties (RLPs) are most susceptible to flood damages; therefore, they have
been the focus of flood hazard mitigation programs. Unlike a countywide program, the Floodplain
Management Plan (FMP) for repetitive loss properties involves highly diversified property profiles,
drainage issues, and property owner’s interest. It also requires public involvement processes
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unique to each RLP area. The objective of an FMP is to provide specific potential mitigation
measures and activities to best address the problems and needs of communities with repetitive
loss properties. A repetitive loss property is one for which two or more claims of $1,000 or more
have been paid by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) within any given ten-year period.
According to FEMA resources, there are no Repetitive Loss Properties (RLPs) within the project
area.
State and Federal Guidance in Hazard Mitigation
While local jurisdictions have primary responsibility for developing and implementing hazard
mitigation strategies, they are not alone. Various state and federal partners and resources can
help local agencies with mitigation planning.
The Mitigation Plan was prepared in accordance with the following regulations and guidance
documents:
✓ DMA 2000 (Public Law 106-390, October 10, 2000)
✓ 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206, Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program,
Interim Final Rule, October 1, 2002
✓ 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206, Mitigation Planning and Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program, Interim Final Rule, February 26,
2002
✓ How-To Guide for Using HAZUS-MH for Risk Assessment,
(FEMA 433), February 2004
✓ Mitigation Planning “How-to” Series (FEMA 386-1 through 9
available at: http://www.fema.gov/fima/planhowto.shtm)
✓ Getting Started: Building Support for Mitigation Planning
(FEMA 386-1)
✓ Understanding Your Risks: Identifying Hazards and
Estimating Losses (FEMA 386-2)
✓ Developing the Mitigation Plan: Identifying Mitigation
Actions and Implementing Strategies (FEMA 386-3)
✓ Bringing the Plan to Life: Implementing the Mitigation Plan (FEMA 386-4)
✓ Using Benefit-Cost Review in Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-5)
✓ Integrating Historic Property and Cultural Resource Considerations into Mitigation
Planning (FEMA 386-6)
✓ Integrating Manmade Hazards into Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-7)
✓ Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-8)
✓ Using the Mitigation Plan to Prepare Successful Mitigation Projects (FEMA 386-9)
✓ State and Local Plan Interim Criteria Under the DMA 2000, July 11, 2002, FEMA
✓ Mitigation Planning Workshop for Local Governments-Instructor Guide, July 2002, FEMA
✓ Report on Costs and Benefits of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Document #294, FEMA
✓ LHMP Development Guide – Appendix A - Resource, Document, and Tool List for Local
Mitigation Planning, December 2, 2003, Cal OES
✓ Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide (FEMA 2011)
✓ Local Mitigation Planning Handbook (FEMA 2013)
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How is the Plan Organized?
The structure of the plan enables the reader to use a section of interest to them and allows the
Cities to review and update sections when new data is available. The ease of incorporating new
data into the plan will result in a Mitigation Plan that remains current and relevant.
Following is a description of each section of the plan:
Part I: Planning Process
Introduction
Describes the background and purpose of developing a mitigation plan.
Planning Process
Describes the mitigation planning process including stakeholders and integration of
existing data and plans.
Part II: Risk Assessment
Community Profile
Summarizes the history, geography, demographics, and socioeconomics of the Planning
Area.
Risk Assessment
This section provides information on hazard identification, vulnerability and risk associated
with hazards in the Planning Area.
City-Specific Hazard Analysis
Describes the hazards posing a significant threat to Planning Area including:
Earthquake | Wildfire | Earth Movement | Tsunami | Hazardous Materials | Human-
Caused Events | Utility-Related Events
Each City-Specific Hazard Analysis includes information on previous occurrences, local
conditions, hazard assessment, and local impacts.
Part III: Mitigation Strategies
Mitigation Strategies
Documents the goals, community capabilities, and priority setting methods supporting the
Plan. Also highlights the Mitigation Actions Matrix: 1) goals met; 2) identification,
assignment, timing, and funding of mitigation activities; 3) benefit/cost/priorities; 4) plan
implementation method; and 5) activity status.
Plan Maintenance
Establishes tools and guidelines for maintaining and implementing the Mitigation Plan.
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Part IV: Attachments
The plan appendices are designed to provide users of the Mitigation Plan with additional
information to assist them in understanding the contents of the mitigation plan.
Attachments
FEMA Letter of Approval
City Council Staff Reports
City Council Resolutions
Planning Team Sign-in Sheets
Web Postings and Notices
HAZUS Reports
Plan Adoption and Approval
As per DMA 2000 and supporting Federal regulations, the Mitigation Plan is required to be
adopted by the City Council and approved by FEMA. See the Planning Process Section for
details.
Who Does the Mitigation Plan Affect?
This plan provides a framework for planning for natural hazards. The resources and background
information in the plan are applicable City-wide and to City-owned facilities, and the goals and
recommendations provide groundwork for local mitigation plans and partnerships, for each City
respectively. Maps: Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates shows the regional
proximity of the project area to their adjoining communities.
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Map: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
(Source: Google Maps)
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Map: City of Rolling Hills Estates
(Source: Google Maps)
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Planning Process
Throughout the project, the cities followed their traditional approach to developing policy
documents which included preparation of a First Draft Plan for internal review by the Hazard
Mitigation Planning Team who served as the primary stakeholders. Next, following any necessary
revisions, a Second Draft Plan was shared with the secondary stakeholders - general public and
external agencies (utilities, special districts, adjoining jurisdictions) during the plan writing phase.
The comments gathered from the secondary stakeholders were incorporated into a Third Draft
Plan which was submitted to Cal OES and FEMA. Next, the Planning Team completed any
mandated amendments to satisfy input from Cal OES and FEMA.
Following receipt of FEMA’s “Approval Pending Adoption”, the Final Draft Plan was posted as per
jurisdictional practices in advance of both City Council meetings. Any questions or comments
gathered in advance of the City Council meetings were incorporated into the respective Staff
Report. Following consideration and adoption by each the City Councils, proof of the Plan’s
adoption was forwarded to FEMA along with a request for final approval. The planning process
described above is portrayed below in a timeline:
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.
Q: Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a
narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)?
A: See Planning Phases Timeline and Plan Methodology below.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A3
Q: Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the planning process during the
drafting stage? (Requirement §201.6(b)(1))
A: See Planning Phases Timeline below.
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Table: Planning Phases Timeline
PLANNING PHASES TIMELINE
Plan Writing Phase
(First & Second
Draft Plan)
Plan Review Phase
(Third & Final
Draft Plan)
Plan Adoption
Phase (Final Draft
Plan)
Plan Approval
Phase
(Final Plan)
Plan
Implementation
Phase
• Planning
Team input –
research,
meetings,
writing, review
of First Draft
Plan
• Incorporate
input from the
Planning
Team into
Second Draft
Plan
• Invite general
public and
external
agencies to
comment and
contribute to
the Second
Draft Plan
• Incorporate
and document
gathered input
into the Third
Draft Plan
• Third Draft
Plan sent to
Cal OES and
FEMA for
“Approval
Pending
Adoption”
• Address any
mandated
revisions
identified by
Cal OES and
FEMA into
Final Draft
Plan
• Post public
notice of both
City Council
meetings
along with
posting of
Final Draft
Plan
• Present Final
Draft Plan to
both of the
City Councils
• City Councils
Adopted Plan
• Submit Proof
of Adoptions
to FEMA with
request for
final approval
• Receive
FEMA final
approval
• Incorporate
FEMA
approval into
the Final Plan
• Conduct
annual
Planning
Team
meetings
• Integrate
mitigation
action items
into budget,
CIP and other
funding and
strategic
documents
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Plan Methodology
The Planning Team discussed knowledge of natural hazards and past historical events, as well
as planning and zoning codes, ordinances, and recent planning decisions.
The rest of this section describes the mitigation planning process including 1) Planning Team
involvement, 2) public and external agency involvement; and 3) integration of existing data and
plans.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.
Q: Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a
narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(1))
A: See Table: Planning Team Involvement and Level of Participation below.
Planning Team Involvement
The Planning Team consisted of representatives from Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills
Estates departments related to hazard mitigation processes. The Co-Chairs of the Planning
Team sent emails to the department heads requesting names of representatives to serve on the
Planning Team. The Planning Team members served as primary stakeholders throughout the
planning process. Next the Co-Chairs sent emails to the identified representatives describing the
nature of the Mitigation Plan and the need for their participation and attendance at four Planning
Team Meetings. The Planning Team was responsible for the following tasks:
✓ Confirming planning goals
✓ Prepare timeline for plan update
✓ Ensure plan meets DMA 2000 requirements
✓ Organize and solicit involvement of public and external agencies
✓ Analyze existing data and reports
✓ Update hazard information
✓ Review HAZUS loss projection estimates
✓ Update status of Mitigation Action Items
✓ Develop new Mitigation Action Items
✓ Participate in Planning Team meetings and City Council public meetings
✓ Provide existing resources including maps and data
The Planning Team, with assistance from Emergency Planning Consultants, identified and
profiled hazards; determined hazard rankings; estimated potential exposure or losses; evaluated
development trends and specific risks; and developed mitigation goals and action items (see
Mitigation Strategies section).
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Table: Planning Team Meeting Dates and Content
Meeting #1
April 11, 2019
Meeting #2
May 30, 2019
Meeting #3
June 26, 2019
Meeting #4
September 30,
2019
Hazard
Identification and
Ranking
X
Review status of
existing
mitigation action
items
X
Develop New
Mitigation Action
Items
X
Review First
Draft Plan X
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Table: Planning Team Level of Participation
Name Research and Writing of Plan Planning Team Meeting 4/11/19 Planning Team Meeting 5/30/19 Planning Team Meeting 6/26/19 Planning Team Meeting 9/30/19 Planning Team and Plan Reviewers Comment on First Draft Plan Review and input from general public and external agencies of the Second Draft Plan Submit Third Draft Plan to Cal OES/FEMA for Approval Pending Adoption Receive FEMA Approval Pending Adoption Post Final Draft Plan in advance of City Council Public Meetings Present Final Draft Plan to City Councils at Public Meeting for Plan Adoption Submit Proof of Adoption and Request for FEMA for Final Approval Receive FEMA Final Approval. Issue Final Plan City of Rancho Palos
Verdes
Jackie Ruiz, Co-Chair X X X X X
Katie Lozano X X X X X
Gabriella Yap X X
Vina Ramos X X X X
Natalie Chan X X X X
So Kim X X X
Lukeaz Buchwald X X
Octavio Silva X X X X
Megan Barnes X X
City of Rolling Hills
Estates
Jessica Slawson, Planning
Team Co-Chair X X X X X X X X
Jeannie Naughton X X X X X
Alexa Davis X X
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Table: Planning Team Timeline
March 2019 April May June July August September October November – May 2020 June July August September October Research and Writing of First
Draft Plan X X X
Planning Team Meetings X X X X
Planning Team Review and
Comment on First Draft Plan X
Second Draft Plan review
and comment by public, local
community groups, and
external agencies
X
Third Draft Plan submitted to
Cal OES/FEMA for Approval
Pending Adoption
X
Receive FEMA Approval
Pending Adoption X
Post Final Draft Plan in
advance of City Council
meetings.
X
Present Final Draft Plan to
City Council at Public
Meetings
Submit Proof of Adoptions to
FEMA with Request for Final
Approval
Receive FEMA Final
Approval
Incorporate FEMA Approval
into Final Plan
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Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A2a.
Q: Does the plan document an opportunity for neighboring communities, local, and regional
agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate
development, as well as other interested parties to be involved in the planning process?
(Requirement §201.6(b)(2))
A: See Secondary Stakeholder Input below.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A2b.
Q: Does the plan identify how the stakeholders were invited to participate in the process?
(Requirement §201.6(b)(2))
A: See Secondary Stakeholder Input below.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A3
Q: Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the planning process during the
drafting stage? (Requirement §201.6(b)(1))
A: See Table: Secondary Stakeholder Input below.
Secondary Stakeholder Input
In addition to the Planning Team, the secondary stakeholders also provided information,
expertise, and other resources during plan writing phase. The secondary stakeholders included:
general public and external agencies (e.g. utilities, special districts, adjoining jurisdictions, etc.),
and the RPV Emergency Preparedness Committee. The Emergency Preparedness Committee
is appointed by the City Council to advise and assist staff to ensure that RPV develops and
maintains a high state of readiness to respond to a wide variety of emergencies and disasters.
The Emergency Preparedness Committee was provided a copy of the First Draft Plan and a
discussion held on January 16, 2020. Comments gathered are identified below in Table:
Secondary Stakeholder Input. No other comments were gathered from the general public or
external agencies.
Following review and input by the Planning Team of the First Draft Plan, a Second Draft Plan
incorporating any revisions was made available to the secondary stakeholders as identified
above. The Second Draft Plan and invitation to participate during the planning process was
posted on the RPV website, “Notify Me”, Facebook, Instagram, Next Door, Twitter, RPV
Emergency Preparedness Committee website, Council of Homeowners Associations, and Los
Angeles County Area E on December 5, 2019. (See Attachments – Web Postings)
The gathered input from the secondary stakeholders was directed to the appropriate Co-Chair of
the Planning Team and incorporated it into the Third Draft Plan. Following is a specific accounting
of the comments received from the review of the Second Draft Plan by the secondary
stakeholders:
Table: Secondary Stakeholder Input
Date
Informed
Agency, Name, Title Date & Information Gathered How Information was
Addressed
1.16.2020 RPV Emergency Preparedness
Committee
1.16.2020 Revised RPV CPRI
Rankings
Updated CPRI Rankings for
RPV in the Third Draft Plan
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Local community group members and external agencies listed below were invited via email and
provided with an electronic link to each city’s website. Following is the email distributed along
with the invitation to comments:
Following receipt of FEMA’s “Approval Pending Adoption” and in advance of each of the City
Council public meetings, the general public (via public noticing) and external agencies (via email)
were informed of the web posting of the Final Draft Plan and encouraged to attend the public
meetings. Gathered comments on the Plan during the posting period were noted in each of the
City Council Staff Reports and added to the Final Plan.
Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C1a.
Q: Does the plan document each jurisdiction’s existing authorities, policies, programs and
resources? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3))
A: See Capability Assessment – Existing Processes and Programs below.
Capability Assessment – Existing Processes and Programs
Both cities will incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of daily operations. This
will be accomplished by the Planning Team working with their respective departments to integrate
mitigation strategies into the planning documents and operational guidelines within each city. In
addition to the Capability Assessment below, the Planning Team will strive to identify additional
policies, programs, practices, and procedures that could be created or modified to address
mitigation activities.
Table: Capability Assessment - Existing Processes and Programs – City of Rancho Palos Verdes
(Sources: City of Rancho Palos Verdes website; Los Angeles County Fire Department website)
Resource
Type
Resource Name Ability to Support Mitigation
Personnel City Manager’s Office Under the aegis of the City Council, the City Manager
proposes policies and programs, carries out directives
voted by the City Council, and develops a long rage
view of City problems, needs, goals, and objectives for
consideration by the City Council. The City Manager
also prepares general rules and regulations necessary
for the conduct of the administrative offices and
departments of the City and supervises the
preparation of the City’s budget and financial reports
each fiscal year. The City Manager can assist greatly
with implementation by using the Hazard Mitigation
Plan as a “strategic” document. This would ensure
implementation across all departments, policies, and
disciplines. In addition, the City Manager serves as
the Public Information Officer which will provide
numerous opportunities to share the importance of
hazard mitigation.
Personnel Hazard Mitigation Planning
Team
Hazard Mitigation Planning Team is made up of
representatives from each of the departments
assigned mitigation action items in the Hazard
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Resource
Type
Resource Name Ability to Support Mitigation
Mitigation Plan. In addition to assisting with 5-year
plan updates as required by FEMA, the Planning
Team is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and
evaluating the plan during its quarterly meetings. The
Team plays perhaps the most important role in
implementing the mitigation plan through inspiring the
departments they represent to take action, seek
funding, and push for community support.
Personnel Community Development The purpose of the Community Development
Department is to ensure the orderly physical
development of the community by upholding the goals
and policies of the city’s General Plan through the
issuance of land use entitlements and permits for
improvements and development of private property.
Community Development will assist with implementing
mitigations actions relating to land development and
building standards. In addition, they will continue to
distribute NFIP information.
Personnel Public Works The Public Works Department is responsible for a
wide variety of activities, including leadership of the
City’s infrastructure and environmental programs and
the planning, development and maintenance of public
buildings, parks, trails, roads, street trees, storm
drains and sanitary sewers. The Public Works
Department is assigned to carry out many of the
Mitigation Actions Matrix items. In addition to those
responsibilities, most of the Public Works staff are
assigned to field duties which expose them to changes
in hazards and hazard characteristics. An example
includes flooding patterns as upstream development
takes place, the downstream flooding frequency and
intensities will likely change. This hazard information
needs to be incorporated into the Plan as it is known –
not just when the next 5-year HMP update is due.
Personnel Building & Safety The Building and Safety Division’s focus is on building
construction safety through the implementation and
enforcement of construction standards and codes. The
Division’s functions include checking plans for
compliance with all of the applicable codes, issuing
building permits, and conducting inspections of the
construction projects as they progress to ensure that
the code standards are met and that the project is
constructed in accordance with the approved plans.
Particularly through code enforcement efforts, Building
Safety can assist in not only implementing the plan’s
action items but also minimize threats associated with
hazards – one building at a time.
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Resource
Type
Resource Name Ability to Support Mitigation
Personnel LACoFD The Los Angeles County Fire Department provides
firefighting and emergency medical services for the
unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County as well as
59 cities through contracting. LACoFD assists with
implementing the Hazard Mitigation Plan by informing
the City of changes in hazards and vulnerabilities
observed during the field responses and research.
Sharing of this information could result in hazard
updates to the plan and new mitigation action items
that could limit future vulnerabilities.
Personnel Information Technology Using contracted IT Services Providers, the IT
department supports a variety of programs in support
of citywide initiatives. These include website and
eGovernment technologies, computer and server
support, networking equipment and connectivity,
telephone and voice services, enterprise system
support / data management, GIS and land
management system integration, audio / visual and
broadcast equipment, network security and
compliance. Through its work with GIS and land
management system integration, IT can assist with
implementation through hazard mapping and other
means of information the public of proximity to
hazards.
Plans Emergency Operations
Plan
Emergency Operations Plan is a reference and
guidebook to operations during a major emergency
impacting Rancho Palos Verdes. The Plan includes a
discussion on a wide range of hazards, organization
and staffing of the Emergency Operations Center, and
connectivity with field responders and external
agencies. The Emergency Operations Plan is an
excellent source of hazard information for the Hazard
Mitigation Plan. Following an activation of the
EOP/EOC it is routine to prepare an After-Action Plan.
The AAR should include documentation of changes in
hazards and vulnerability. That information could be
very useful during future HMP updates.
Plans General Plan General Plan outlines long-term direction for
development and policy in a community. There are
opportunities to coordinate local hazard mitigation
actions with policies governed by the General Plan.
Next update to General Plan Safety Element should
include integration with the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Also, General Plan is an excellent resource to assist
with implementing many of the mitigation action items
identified in the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Plans Capital Improvement
Program
The Capital Improvement Program directs construction
activities for City-owned facilities and infrastructure for
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Resource
Type
Resource Name Ability to Support Mitigation
the next five years. Mitigation actions may involve
construction of new or upgraded facilities and
infrastructure.
Plans Storm Water Management
Plan
Storm Water Management Plan provides long-range
planning of water supplies and water use to ensure a
stable water supply and compliance with water
conservation efforts. Mitigation actions that involve
reducing water use may be incorporated into the next
update to the Storm Water Management Plan.
Policy Zoning Ordinance Zoning Ordinance implements the City’s General Plan
by establishing specific regulations for development. It
includes standards for where development can be
located, how buildings must be sized, shaped, and
positioned, and what types of activities can occur in an
area. Hazard mitigation actions that pertain to new or
substantially redeveloped buildings can be adopted
into the Zoning Ordinance.
Policy Building Code Building Code specifies how new structures can be
built. It includes the California Building Code, in
addition to any amendments made by the City.
Mitigation actions may involve amending the Building
Code to improve a building’s safety or structural
stability.
Policy Natural Community
Conservation Planning Act
The Natural Community Conservation Planning Act of
1991, as amended (NCCP Act, California Fish and
Game Code Section 2800, et seq.) provides for the
preparation and implementation of large-scale natural
resource conservation plans. A Natural Community
Conservation Plan (NCCP) must identify and provide
for the regional or area-wide protection and
management of natural wildlife diversity while allowing
for compatible and appropriate development and
growth. An NCCP is intended to provide
comprehensive management and conservation of
multiple species, including but not limited to species
listed under the California Endangered Species Act
(CESA) or Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The
NCCP Act is intended to promote cooperation and
coordination among public agencies, landowners, and
other interested organizations or individuals. The
NCCP should be reviewed and finding included in
future HMP updates.
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Table: Capability Assessment - Existing Processes and Programs – City of Rolling Hills Estates
(Sources: City of Rolling Hills Estates website; Los Angeles County Fire Department)
Resource
Type
Resource Name Ability to Support Mitigation
Personnel City Manager’s Office The day-to-day municipal activities are directed by the City
Manager, who is a professional administrator appointed by
the City Council. The City Manager keeps the City Council
advised of the City’s financial condition and future needs
and makes recommendations for consideration and action
by the City Council. The City Manager can assist greatly
with implementation by using the Hazard Mitigation Plan as
a “strategic” document. This would ensure implementation
across all departments, policies, and disciplines. In addition,
the City Manager serves as the Public Information Officer
which will provide numerous opportunities to share the
importance of hazard mitigation.
Personnel Community Services The Community Services Division includes the City
maintenance program for facilities and properties and all
recreation services. Specifically, the Department’s
maintenance division is responsible for the upkeep of public
parks, parkways and equestrian trails, flood control and
other public facilities. The Division are the “boots on the
ground” for observing needed maintenance and impacts to
facilities from hazards. This information is critical to future
updates to the HMP.
Personnel Public Works The Public Works Department plans and maintains all
phases of street operations including street sweeping and
the maintenance of lighting, traffic signs and signals. The
Public Works Department is assigned to carry out many of
the Mitigation Actions Matrix items. In addition to those
responsibilities, most of the Public Works staff are assigned
to field duties which expose them to changes in hazards and
hazard characteristics. An example includes flooding
patterns as upstream development takes place, the
downstream flooding frequency and intensities will likely
change. This hazard information needs to be incorporated
into the Plan as it is known – not just when the next 5-year
HMP update is due.
Personnel Community
Development
The Community Development Department reviews and
approves plans for development within the City, enforces
subdivision and building regulations in residential and
commercial areas and processes amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance. Community Development will assist with
implementing mitigations actions relating to land
development and building standards. In addition, they will
continue to distribute NFIP information
Personnel LACoFD The Los Angeles County Fire Department provides
firefighting and emergency medical services for the
unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County as well as 59
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Resource
Type
Resource Name Ability to Support Mitigation
cities through contracting. LACoFD assists with
implementing the Hazard Mitigation Plan by informing the
City of changes in hazards and vulnerabilities observed
during the field responses and research. Sharing of this
information could result in hazard updates to the plan and
new mitigation action items that could limit future
vulnerabilities.
Personnel Finance Division The Finance Division administers the cash management,
accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and acts as
the City’s license collector and purchasing agent. The
Finance Division can play a critical role in implementing the
plan because of access and familiarity with grants and other
outside funding.
Personnel IT Division The Information Technology Division manages the City’s
computer servers, email, data backup and recovery, WiFi at
City facilities, workstations, spam filtering, firewall protection,
notebooks, weather station, alarm system, and phone
system. A critical piece in mitigation is to inform the public
of incoming hazards and sharing information on how to
minimize or eliminate threats from hazards.
Plans Emergency Operations
Plan
Emergency Operations Plan is a reference and guidebook to
operations during a major emergency impacting Rolling Hills
Estates. The Plan includes a discussion on a wide range of
hazards, organization and staffing of the Emergency
Operations Center, and connectivity with field responders
and external agencies. The Emergency Operations Plan is
an excellent source of hazard information for the Hazard
Mitigation Plan. The City desires to update its EOP in the
near future.
Plans General Plan General Plan outlines long-term direction for development
and policy in a community. There are opportunities to
coordinate local hazard mitigation actions with policies
governed by the General Plan. Next update to General Plan
Safety Element should include integration with the Hazard
Mitigation Plan. Also, General Plan is an excellent resource
to assist with implementing many of the mitigation action
items identified in the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Plans Capital Improvement
Program
The Capital Improvement Program directs construction
activities for City-owned facilities and infrastructure for the
next five years. Mitigation actions may involve construction
of new or upgraded facilities and infrastructure.
Plans Storm Water
Management Plan
Storm Water Management Plan provides long-range
planning of water supplies and water use to ensure a stable
water supply and compliance with water conservation
efforts. Mitigation actions that involve reducing water use
may be incorporated into the next update to the Storm
Water Management Plan.
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Resource
Type
Resource Name Ability to Support Mitigation
Policy Zoning Ordinance Zoning Ordinance implements the City’s General Plan by
establishing specific regulations for development. It includes
standards for where development can be located, how
buildings must be sized, shaped, and positioned, and what
types of activities can occur in an area. Hazard mitigation
actions that pertain to new or
substantially redeveloped buildings can be adopted into the
Zoning Ordinance.
Policy Building Code Building Code specifies how new structures can be built. It
includes the California Building Code, in addition to any
amendments made by the City. Mitigation actions may
involve amending the Building Code to improve a building’s
safety or structural stability.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A4
Q: Does the Plan describe the review and incorporation of existing plans, studies, reports, and
technical information? (Requirement §201.6(b)(3))
A: See Use of Existing Data below.
Use of Existing Data
The Planning Team gathered and reviewed existing data and plans during plan writing and
specifically noted as “sources”. Numerous electronic and hard copy documents were used to
support the planning process:
City of Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan
www.rpvca.gov/356/General-Plan-Update
Applicable Incorporation: Land Use map, Community Profile section – geography, environmental,
population, housing, transportation and demographic data
City of Rolling Hills Estates General Plan
www.ci.rolling-hills-estates.ca.us/government/planning/general-plan
Applicable Incorporation: Land Use map, Community Profile section – geography, environmental,
population, housing, transportation and demographic data
County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (2014)
www.ceo.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/OEM/hazmitgplan.pdf
Applicable Incorporation: Information about hazards in the County contributed to the hazard-specific
sections in the City’s Mitigation Plan.
California State Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018)
www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/hazard-mitigation/hazard-mitigation-planning/state-hazard-mitigation-
plan
Applicable Incorporation: Used to identify hazards posing greatest hazard to State.
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HAZUS Maps and Reports
Created by Emergency Planning Consultants
Applicable Incorporation: Numerous HAZUS results have been included for earthquake scenarios to
determine specific risk to Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates.
California Department of Finance
www.dof.ca.gov/
Applicable Incorporation: Community Profile section – demographic and population data
FEMA “How To” Mitigation Series (386-1 to 386-9)
www.fema.gov/media
Applicable Incorporation: Mitigation Measures Categories and 4-Step Planning Process are quoted in the
Executive Summary.
National Flood Insurance Program
www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program
Applicable Incorporation: Used to confirm there are no repetitive loss properties within the City
Flood Insurance Rate Maps
msc.fema.gov
Applicable Incorporation: Provided by FEMA and included in Flood Hazard section.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
www.fire.ca.gov
Applicable Incorporation: Wildland fire hazard mapping
California Department of Conservation
www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs
Applicable Incorporation: Seismic hazards mapping
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
www.usgs.gov
Applicable Incorporation: Earthquake records and statistics
Q&A | ELEMENT E: PLAN ADOPTION | E1
Q: Does the Plan include documentation that the plan has been formally adopted by the
governing body of the jurisdiction requesting approval? (Requirement §201.6(c)(5))
A: See Plan Adoption Process below.
Plan Adoption Process
Adoption of the plan by the local governing body demonstrates each city’s commitment to meeting
mitigation goals and objectives. Governing body approval legitimizes the plan and authorizes
responsible agencies to execute their responsibilities.
Both City Councils must adopt the Mitigation Plan before the Plan can be approved by FEMA.
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In preparation for the public meeting with each City Council, the Planning Team prepared a staff
report including an overview of the Planning Process, Risk Assessment, Mitigation Goals, and
Mitigation Actions.
The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council heard the item on ___. The City Council voted _________
to adopt the updated Mitigation Plan. The Resolution of adoption by the City Council is in the
Appendix.
The Rolling Hills Estates City Council heard the item on _____. The City Council voted
______________ to adopt the updated Mitigation Plan. The Resolution of adoption by the City
Council is in the Appendix.
Plan Approval
FEMA approved the Plan on ______. A copy of the FEMA Letter of Approval is in the
Appendix.
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Part II: RISK ASSESSMENT
Community Profile
Geography and the
Environment
The planning area is located on the
Palos Verdes Peninsula, approximately
20 miles south of Central Los Angeles.
The total size of the planning area is
17.78 square miles. The City of Rancho
Palos Verdes has an area of 13.6
square miles, while the City of Rolling
Hills Estates has an area of 4.18 square
miles.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula has a
unique physiography, formed over
millions of years of submerging and lifting from the Pacific Ocean. Once an island, the Peninsula
is nine miles wide by four miles deep, now rises above the Los Angeles Basin, with the highest
elevation at 1480 feet. The terrain of much of the planning area is rolling hills, steep slopes,
canyons and coastal bluffs.
The planning area is bounded on the north by Torrance, Rolling Hills, and Palos Verdes Estates;
on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; and on the east by Lomita and San Pedro (Los
Angeles).
Climate
The planning area has one of the most ideal climates of the world. Its average maximum and
minimum temperatures range approximately between 67-68°F and 50-54°F and the average
annual precipitation is approximately 13 inches.
The sea breeze, which is the predominant wind, is a primary factor in creating this climate and
typically flows from the west-southwest in a day-night cycle with speeds generally ranging from 5
to 15 mph. The sea breeze maintains the cool temperatures and clean air circulation and
generally prevents warmer inland temperatures and air pollution from permeating into the
peninsula, except under certain seasonal conditions such as the offshore Santa Ana winds.
Population and Demographics
The planning area has a total population of about 50,692 (RPV 42,463 and RHE 8,229). The
planning area includes an area of approximately 17.78 square miles (RPV 13.6 square miles and
RHE 4.18 square miles). The population of the planning area has increased by 2.0% (adding 982
residents) since the 2010 U.S. Census. (Source: 2010 U.S. Census and 2017 American
Community Survey)
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According to the Rolling Hills Estate General Plan (1992), the City is almost fully developed with
lower density residential neighborhoods and scattered concentrations of commercial land uses.
Vacant parcels are mostly steep slope areas and canyons. A network of equestrian trails and
other equestrian facilities provide a major recreational resource for residents. Growth in the City
has been very slow, with the limited increase in single-family dwelling units accompanied by a
decrease in household sizes.
The Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan states that the City is almost entirely built-out with
predominately single-family residential development with scattered concentrations of multi-family
residential and commercial development. The remaining vacant parcels are mostly steep slopes,
canyons and areas impacted by land movement. Several active park sites and an extensive
amount of preserved natural open space and passive parkland, particularly along the City’s
coastline, provide the majority of recreational resources for residents. Since the City’s
incorporation, growth has proceeded at a slow pace.
Table: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Demographics
(Source: U.S. Census - 2017 American Community Survey)
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Racial/Ethnic Group 2010 2017 Change Change %
White 25,698 25,600 (98) -0.4
Black 1,015 834 (181) -17.8
American Indian or Alaska Native 80 63 (17) -21.3
Asian 12,077 12,170 93 0.8
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 41 294 253 617.1
Other 748 935 187 25.0
Two or more races 1,840 2,567 583 29.4
Hispanic 3,556 4,541 985 27.7
Total 45,055 42,463 820 2.0
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Table: City of Rolling Hills Estates
(Source: U.S. Census - 2017 American Community Survey)
City of Rolling Hills Estates
Racial/Ethnic Group 2010 2017 Change Change %
White 5,463 4,794 (669) -12.2
Black 109 199 90 82.6
American Indian or Alaska Native 19 - (19) -100.0
Asian 2,007 2,521 514 25.6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 8 - (8) -100.0
Other 120 300 180 150.0
Two or more races 341 415 74 21.7
Hispanic 499 814 315 63.1
Total 8,067 8,229 162 2.0
Housing and Community Development
Table: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Housing
(Source: U.S. Census - 2017 American Community Survey)
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
2017 Number Percent %
Housing Type:
1-unit, detached 12,729 75.7
1-unit, attached 1,126 6.7
2-4 Units 358 2.1
5+ Units 2,582 15.4
Mobile homes/Other 20 0.1
Total Housing 16,815 100
Occupancy:
Owner-Occupied Housing 12,553 74.7
Renter-Occupied 3,227 19.2
Vacant 1,035 6.2
Total Occupied Housing Units 16,815 100
Average Household Size – Owner-Occupied: 2.65
Average Household Size – Renter-Occupied 2.69
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Table: City of Rolling Hills Estates Housing
(Source: U.S. Census - 2017 American Community Survey)
City of Rolling Hills Estates
2017 Number Percent %
Housing Type:
1-unit, detached 2,516 78.3
1-unit, attached 584 18.2
2-4 Units 29 0.9
5+ Units 83 2.6
Mobile homes/Other 0 0.0
Total Housing 3,212 100
Occupancy:
Owner-Occupied Housing 2,813 87.6
Renter-Occupied 213 6.6
Vacant 186 5.8
Total Occupied Housing Units 3,212 100
Average Household Size – Owner-Occupied: 2,74
Average Household Size – Renter-Occupied 2.38
Employment
Between 2014 and 2017, overall employment rose in Rancho Palos Verdes by approximately 2.0
percent and in Rolling Hills Estates by approximately 1.4 percent. Information of occupations is
also included below.
Table: City of Rolling Hills Estates Industry
(Source: U.S. Census - 2017 American Community Survey)
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Industry 2017
Number Percent %
Management, business, science, and arts 11,257 61.1
Service 1,461 7.9
Sales and office 4,305 23.4
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance 469 2.5
Production, transportation, and material moving 929 5.0
Civilian employed population 16 years or over 18,421 100.0
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Table: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Industry
(Source: U.S. Census - 2017 American Community Survey)
City of Rolling Hills Estates
Industry 2017
Number Percent %
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and
mining 40 0.2
Construction 203 1.1
Manufacturing 476 2.6
Wholesale Trade 114 0.6
Retail Trade 299 1.6
Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 115 0.6
Information 80 0.4
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental
and leasing 220 1.2
Professional, scientific, and management, and
administrative and waste management services 490 2.7
Educational services, and health care and social
assistance 768 4.2
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and
accommodation and food services 290 1.6
Other services, except public administration 170 0.9
Public administration 93 0.5
Civilian employed population 16 years or over 3,358 100.0
Transportation and Commuting Patterns
According to the project area General Plans, there are no freeways on the Peninsula now and it
is not likely there ever will be in the future. Peninsula residents, however, have access to and
use the extensive freeway network that is such an important part of travel in Southern California.
The Harbor Freeway (I-110) and San Diego Freeway (I-405) act as principal lines for commuters
as well as to distant points. The I-110 is the major North-South roadways within the project area
and the I-405 is the major East-West roadway to and from the project area.
Additionally, the project area is served by a basic network of regional transit lines and local
shuttles including PV Transit and Dial-A-Ride. Fixed route transit is provided by the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transit Authority.
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Risk Assessment
What is a Risk Assessment?
Conducting a risk assessment can provide information regarding: the location of hazards; the
value of existing land and property in hazard locations; and an analysis of risk to life, property,
and the environment that may result from natural hazard events. Specifically, the five levels of a
risk assessment are as follows:
1. Hazard Identification
2. Profiling Hazard Events
3. Vulnerability Assessment/Inventory of Existing Assets
4. Risk Analysis
5. Assessing Vulnerability/Analyzing Development Trends
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.
Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Hazard Identification below.
1) Hazard Identification
This section is the description of the geographic extent, potential intensity, and the probability of
occurrence of a given hazard. Maps are used in this plan to display hazard identification data.
The Planning Team initially utilized the categorization of hazards as identified in
California’s State Hazard Mitigation Plan, including: Earthquakes, Floods, Levee Failures,
Wildfires, Landslides and Earth Movements, Tsunami, Climate-related hazards, Volcanoes,
and Other Hazards (including Drought).
Next, the Planning Team reviewed the 2014 Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation and the project
area General Plans to determine which hazards pose the most significant threat - in other words,
which hazard would likely result in a local declaration of emergency.
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The geographic extent of each of the identified hazards was identified by the Planning Team
utilizing maps and data contained in the Cities’ General Plans. In addition, numerous internet
resources and the County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan served as valuable
resources. Utilizing the Calculated Priority Risk Index (CPRI) ranking technique, the Planning
Team concluded the following hazards posed a significant threat against the planning area:
Earthquake | Wildfire | Earth Movement | Tsunami | Hazardous Materials | Human-
Caused Events | Utility-Related Events
Climate Change
Although “flood” was not identified as a significant hazard, it’s important to note that with climate
change could come an increase in threat. Climate change could result in an increase in flooding
due to changes in the frequency, duration and intensity of storm events. Rising snowlines caused
by climate change will allow additional mountain areas to contribute to peak storm runoff. High
frequency flood events (e.g. 10-year floods) will likely increase with a changing climate. Along
with reductions in the amount of the snowpack and accelerated snowmelt, scientists project
greater storm intensity, resulting in more direct runoff and flooding. Changes in watershed
vegetation and soil moisture conditions will likewise change runoff and recharge patterns.
As stream flows and velocities change, erosion patterns will also change, altering channel shapes
and depths, possibly increasing sedimentation behind dams, and affecting habitat and water
quality. With potential increases in the frequency and intensity of wildfires due to climate change,
there is potential for more floods following fire, which increase sediment loads and water quality
impacts. As hydrology changes, what is currently considered a 100-year flood may occur more
often, leaving many communities at greater risk.
As peak flows and precipitation change over time, planners will need to factor a new level of safety
into the design, operation, and regulation of flood protection facilities such as dams, floodways,
bypass channels and levees, as well as the design of local sewers and storm drains. Use of
historical data has long been the standard of practice for designing and operating flood protection
projects, developing flood forecasting models, and forecasting snowmelt runoff. The use of past
data for forecasting assumes that the climate of the future will be similar to that of the period of
historical record. However, the historical hydrologic record cannot be used to predict increases
in the frequency and severity of extreme events such as floods and droughts. National resource
managers have concluded the following:
• Historical hydrologic patterns can no longer be solely relied upon to forecast the water
future.
• Precipitation and runoff patterns are changing, increasing the uncertainty for water
supply and quality, flood management and ecosystem functions.
• Extreme climate events will become more frequent, necessitating improvement in flood
protection, drought preparedness and emergency response.
In light of these conclusions, model calibration or statistical relation development in the future
must happen more frequently, new forecast-based tools must be developed, and a standard of
practice that explicitly considers climate change must be adopted.
Ranking Hazards
The hazard ranking system is described in Table: Calculated Priority Risk Index, while the
actual ranking is shown in Tables: Calculated Priority Risk Index Ranking.
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Table: Calculated Priority Risk Index
(Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency)
CPRI
Category
Degree of Risk Assigned
Weighting
Factor
Level ID Description Index
Value
Probability
Unlikely
Extremely rare with no documented history of occurrences or
events.
Annual probability of less than 1 in 1,000 years.
1
45%
Possibly
Rare occurrences.
Annual probability of between 1 in 100 years and 1 in 1,000
years.
2
Likely
Occasional occurrences with at least 2 or more documented
historic events.
Annual probability of between 1 in 10 years and 1 in 100
years.
3
Highly Likely
Frequent events with a well-documented history of
occurrence.
Annual probability of greater than 1 every year.
4
Magnitude/
Severity
Negligible
Negligible property damages (less than 5% of critical and
non-critical facilities and infrastructure. Injuries or illnesses
are treatable with first aid and there are no deaths.
Negligible loss of quality of life. Shut down of critical public
facilities for less than 24 hours.
1
30%
Limited
Slight property damage (greater than 5% and less than 25%
of critical and non-critical facilities and infrastructure).
Injuries or illnesses do not result in permanent disability, and
there are no deaths. Moderate loss of quality of life. Shut
down of critical public facilities for more than 1 day and less
than 1 week.
2
Critical
Moderate property damage (greater than 25% and less than
50% of critical and non-critical facilities and infrastructure).
Injuries or illnesses result in permanent disability and at least
1 death. Shut down of critical public facilities for more than 1
week and less than 1 month.
3
Catastrophic
Severe property damage (greater than 50% of critical and
non-critical facilities and infrastructure). Injuries and illnesses
result in permanent disability and multiple deaths.
Shut down of critical public facilities for more than 1 month.
4
Warning
Time
> 24 hours Population will receive greater than 24 hours of warning. 1
15% 12–24 hours Population will receive between 12-24 hours of warning. 2
6-12 hours Population will receive between 6-12 hours of warning. 3
< 6 hours Population will receive less than 6 hours of warning. 4
Duration
< 6 hours Disaster event will last less than 6 hours 1
10% < 24 hours Disaster event will last less than 6-24 hours 2
< 1 week Disaster event will last between 24 hours and 1 week. 3
> 1 week Disaster event will last more than 1 week 4
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Table: Calculated Priority Risk Index Ranking for City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Hazard Probability Weighted 45% (x.45) Magnitude Severity Weighted 30% (x.3) Warning Time Weighted 15% (x.15) Duration Weighted 10% (x.1) CPRI Total Earthquake – Palos Verdes M7.3 3 1.35 4 1.2 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.98
Earthquake – San Andreas M7.8 3 1.35 3 0.9 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.95
Earthquake – Newport-Inglewood M7.2 3 1.35 3 0.9 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.95
Wildfire 3 1.35 2 0.6 4 0.6 3 0.3 2.85
Utility-Related Events 3 1.35 2 0.6 4 0.6 3 0.3 2.76
Earth Movement 3 1.35 1 0.3 4 0.6 4 0.4 2.65
Hazardous Materials 2 0.9 2 0.6 4 0.6 2 0.2 2.30
Human-Caused Events 2 0.9 2 0.6 4 0.6 2 0.2 2.30
Tsunami 1 .45 3 0.9 4 0.6 2 0.2 2.15
Table: Calculated Priority Risk Index Ranking for City of Rolling Hills Estates
Hazard Probability Weighted 45% (x.45) Magnitude Severity Weighted 30% (x.3) Warning Time Weighted 15% (x.15) Duration Weighted 10% (x.1) CPRI Total Earthquake – Palos Verdes M7.3 3 1.35 4 1.2 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.98
Earthquake – San Andreas M7.8 3 1.35 3 0.9 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.95
Earthquake – Newport-Inglewood M7.2 3 1.35 3 0.9 4 0.6 1 0.1 2.95
Utility-Related Events 3 1.35 2 0.6 4 0.6 2 0.2 2.75
Earth Movement 3 1.35 1 0.3 4 0.6 4 0.4 2.65
Wildfire 3 1.35 2 0.6 1 0.15 2 0.2 2.30
Hazardous Materials 2 0.9 2 0.6 4 0.6 2 0.2 2.30
Human-Caused Events 2 0.9 2 0.6 4 0.6 2 0.2 2.30
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2) Profiling Hazard Events
This process describes the causes and characteristics of each hazard and what part of the
planning area’s facilities, infrastructure, and environment may be vulnerable to each specific
hazard. A profile of each hazard discussed in this plan is provided in the City-Specific Hazard
Analysis. Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability indicates a generalized
perspective of the community’s vulnerability of the various hazards according to extent (or
degree), location, and probability.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1b.
Q: Does the plan provide rationale for the omission of any natural hazards that are commonly
recognized to affect the jurisdiction(s) in the planning area? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability below.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1c.
Q: Does the plan include a description of the location for all natural hazards that can affect each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability below.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1d.
Q: Does the plan include a description of the extent for all natural hazards that can affect each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability below.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability below.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2b.
Q: Does the plan include information on the probability of future hazard events for each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability below.
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Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability - Rancho Palos Verdes
Hazard
Location
(Where)
Extent
(How Big an Event)
Probability
(Frequency of an
Event of Disaster
Proportions) *
Most Recent
Occurrence
Earthquake Entire Project
Area
The Southern California
Earthquake Center (SCEC) in
2007 concluded that there is a
99.7% probability that an
earthquake of M6.7 or greater
will hit California within 30
years.1
Likely 1987 – Whitter
Narrows
Wildfire Entire Project
Area
CAL FIRE has identified the
entire project area to be within a
Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone (VHFHSZ)
Likely 1973 fire in nearby
Rolling Hills
Earth Movement Entire Project
Area
Earthquake-induced and rain-
induced landslide events
possibly impacting dozens of
structures.
Likely Ongoing - 2019
Tsunami Coastline
Los Angeles County identifies
the entire project area as being
outside of the Tsunami Risk
Zone, with the exception of the
coastline.
Possibly 2013 (very small
displacement)
Hazardous
Materials
Entire Project
Area
Scope and scale very difficult to
predict ranging for isolated to
regional, minor to severe
medical consequences, limited
to extended exposure times.
Possibly Not Known
Human-Caused
Events
Entire Project
Area
Extent varies based on range of
weapons and proximity. Possibly Not Known
Utility-Related
Events
Entire Project
Area
Depending on the season, a
utility emergency could be
limited to inconvenience or
range as high as life-
threatening. Outages and spills
could be isolated locations or
entire sections of the project
area.
Likely
Recent regional
events started by
downed electrical
lines. Now, PSPS
poses threat of
power stoppage.
* Probability is defined as: Unlikely = 1:1,000 years, Possibly = 1:100-1:1,000 years, Likely = 1:10-1:100 years,
Highly Likely = 1:1 year
1 Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast
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Table: Vulnerability: Location, Extent, and Probability – Rolling Hills Estates
Hazard
Location
(Where)
Extent
(How Big an Event)
Probability
(Frequency of an
Event of Disaster
Proportions) *
Most Recent
Occurrence
Earthquake Entire Project
Area
The Southern California
Earthquake Center (SCEC) in
2007 concluded that there is a
99.7% probability that an
earthquake of M6.7 or greater
will hit California within 30
years.1
Likely 1987 – Whitter
Narrows
Wildfire Entire Project
Area
CAL FIRE has identified the
entire project area to be within a
Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone (VHFHSZ)
Likely 2009 Portuguese
Bend Reserve Fire
Earth Movement Entire Project
Area
Earthquake-induced and rain-
induced landslide events
possibly impacting dozens of
structures.
Likely 1999 event in Deep
Valley
Hazardous
Materials
Entire Project
Area
Scope and scale very difficult to
predict ranging for isolated to
regional, minor to severe
medical consequences, limited
to extended exposure times.
Possibly Not Known
Human-Caused
Events
Entire Project
Area
Extent varies based on range of
weapons and proximity. Possibly Not Known
Utility-Related
Events
Entire Project
Area
Depending on the season, a
utility emergency could be
limited to inconvenience or
range as high as life-
threatening. Outages and spills
could be isolated locations or
entire sections of the project
area.
Possibly
Recent regional
events started by
downed electrical
lines. Now, PSPS
poses threat of
power stoppage.
* Probability is defined as: Unlikely = 1:1,000 years, Possibly = 1:100-1:1,000 years, Likely = 1:10-1:100 years,
Highly Likely = 1:1 year
1 Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast
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3) Vulnerability Assessment/Inventory of Existing Assets
A Vulnerability Assessment in its simplest form is a simultaneous look at the geographical location
of hazards and an inventory of the underlying land uses (populations, structures, etc.). Facilities
that provide critical and essential services following a major emergency are of particular concern
because these locations house staff and equipment necessary to provide important public safety,
emergency response, and/or disaster recovery functions.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.
Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems,
populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being
susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Critical Facilities below.
Critical Facilities
FEMA separates critical buildings and facilities into the five categories shown below based on
their loss potential. All of the following elements are considered critical facilities:
Essential Facilities are essential to the health and welfare of the whole population and
are especially important following hazard events. Essential facilities include hospitals and
other medical facilities, police and fire stations, emergency operations centers and
evacuation shelters, and schools.
Transportation Systems include airways – airports, heliports; highways – bridges,
tunnels, roadbeds, overpasses, transfer centers; railways – trackage, tunnels, bridges, rail
yards, depots; and waterways – canals, locks, seaports, ferries, harbors, drydocks, piers.
Lifeline Utility Systems such as potable water, wastewater, oil, natural gas, electric
power and communication systems.
High Potential Loss Facilities are facilities that would have a high loss associated with
them, such as nuclear power plants, dams, and military installations.
Hazardous Material Facilities include facilities housing industrial/hazardous materials,
such as corrosives, explosives, flammable materials, radioactive materials, and toxins.
Table: Impacts to Critical Facilities in Project Area illustrates the hazards with potential to
impact critical facilities owned by or providing services to the project area.
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Table: Impacts to Critical Facilities in Project Area
(Sources: Hazards Maps in the Mitigation Plan)
Name of Facility Earthquake Wildfire Earth Movement Tsunami Hazardous Materials Human-Caused Events Utility-Caused Events Rancho Palos Verdes
California Water Service
Reservoir
3960 East Crest Road
X X X X X X
California Water Service
Reservoir
5837 West Crest Road
X X X X X X
California Water Service
Reservoir
4405 Palos Verdes Drive
East
X X X X X
FAA Radar Domes
East Crest Road X X X X X X
Los Angeles County
Communications Tower
5741 Crestridge Road
X X X X X
Los Angeles County Fire
Station No. 53
6124 Palos Verdes Drive
South
X X X X X X X
Los Angeles County Fire
Station No. 83
83 Miraleste Plaza
X X X X X
RPV City Hall/EOC and
Public Works
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
X X X X X
Southern California Edison
Substation
Crestridge Road
X X X X X
Southern California Edison
Substation
Tarragon Road
X X X X X X X
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Name of Facility Earthquake Wildfire Earth Movement Tsunami Hazardous Materials Human-Caused Events Utility-Caused Events Rolling Hills Estates
California Water Service
Pump Station
27591 Crenshaw Boulevard
X X X X X
Metro Water District
Palos Verdes Drive
North/Palos Verdes Drive
East (SW corner)
X X X X X
Cox Communications
43 Peninsula Center X X X X X
Los Angeles County Fire
Station No. 106
27413 Indian Peak Road
X X X X X
RHE City Hall and Council
Chambers/EOC
4045 Palos Verdes Drive
North
X X X X X
RHE Maintenance Yard
25851 Hawthorne Boulevard X X X X X
Outside Planning Area
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Station
26123 Narbonne Avenue,
Lomita
X X X X X
4) Risk Analysis
Estimating potential losses involves assessing the damage, injuries, and financial costs likely to
be sustained in a geographic area over a given period of time. This level of analysis involves
using mathematical models. The two measurable components of risk analysis are magnitude of
the harm that may result and the likelihood of the harm occurring. Describing vulnerability in
terms of dollar losses provides the community and the state with a common framework in which
to measure the effects of hazards on assets. For each hazard where data was available,
quantitative estimates for potential losses have been included in the hazard assessment. Data
was not available to make vulnerability determinations in terms of dollar losses for all of the
identified hazards. The Mitigation Actions Matrix includes an action item to conduct such an
assessment in the future.
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5) Assessing Vulnerability/ Analyzing Development Trends
This step provides a general description of City facilities and contents in relation to the identified
hazards so that mitigation options can be considered in land use planning and future land use
decisions. This Mitigation Plan provides comprehensive description of the character of Rancho
Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates in the Community Profile Section. This description
includes the geography and environment, population and demographics, land use and
development, housing and community development, employment and industry, and
transportation and commuting patterns. Analyzing these components of Rancho Palos Verdes
and Rolling Hills Estates can help in identifying potential problem areas and can serve as a guide
for incorporating the goals and ideas contained in this mitigation plan into other community
development plans.
Hazard assessments are subject to the availability of hazard-specific data. Gathering data for a
hazard assessment requires a commitment of resources on the part of participating organizations
and agencies. Each hazard-specific section of the plan includes a section on hazard identification
using data and information from City, County, state, or federal sources.
Regardless of the data available for hazard assessments, there are numerous strategies each
City can take to reduce risk. These strategies are described in the action items detailed in the
Mitigation Actions Matrix in the Mitigation Strategies Section. Mitigation strategies can further
reduce disruption to critical services, reduce the risk to human life, and alleviate damage to
personal and public property and infrastructure.
Land and Development
Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates General Plans provide the framework for the
growth and development of the Cities. These Plans are the most important tools in addressing
environmental challenges including transportation and air quality; growth management;
conservation of natural resources; clean water and open spaces.
City of Rancho Palos Verdes is designated into two broad classifications – Natural
Environment/Hazard Areas and Urban Activity Areas. The Natural Environment/Hazard Areas
include areas that possess extreme physical constraints due to the impacts of features such as
active landslides, sea cliff erosion, and extreme slopes. They also represent areas designated
as Open Space Preserve, which make up the City’s Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The Urban
Activity Areas include different designations. They are (1) Residential, (2) Commercial, (3)
Institutional, (4) Recreational, (5) Agricultural, and (6) Infrastructure land use designations.
City of Rolling Hills Estates, there are ten distinct land use designations. These include (1)
Commercial General, (2) Commercial/Office, (3) Neighborhood Commercial, (4) Commercial
Recreation, (5) Very Low Density Residential, (6) Low Density Residential, (7) Medium Density
Residential, (8) High Density Residential, (9) Institutional, and (10) Open Space.
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.
Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to
structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impacts to Types of Land Uses below.
Impact of Hazards to Types of Land Uses
As discussed above, the project area General Plans identify primarily land uses categories.
Following is a table that plots land uses by hazard category.
Table: Impacts to Existing and Future Land Uses
(Source: Rancho Palos Verdes 2018 General Plan, Land Use Element)
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Category of Land Use
Designation Acres (Area) Earthquake Wildfire Earth Movement Tsunami Hazardous Materials Human-Caused Events Utility-Related Events Residential 5,111 X X X X X X X
Commercial 273 X X X X X X X
Institutional 338 X X X X X X X
Recreational 396 X X X X X X X
Open Space 1,367 X X X X X X X
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Table: Impacts to Existing and Future Land Uses
(Source: Rolling Hills Estates 1992 General Plan, Land Use Element)
City of Rolling Hills Estates
Category of Land Use
Designation Acres (Area) Earthquake Wildfire Earth Movement Hazardous Materials Human-Caused Events Utility-Related Events Commercial General 98 X X X X X X
Commercial/Office 15 X X X X X X
Neighborhood Commercial 7 X X X X X
Commercial Recreation 264 X X X X X
Residential 1,290 X X X X X X
Institutional 342 X X X X X
Open Space 1,402 X X X X X X
Q&A | ELEMENT D: MITIGATION STRATEGY | D1
Q: Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
A: See Changes in Development below
Changes in Development
Since the adoption of the 2014 Plan, there have been no significant alterations to the development
pattern of the project area in the hazard prone areas. This conclusion was reached after a
thorough review of both General Plans and discussions with the Planning Team. Furthermore,
the Planning Team concluded the overall vulnerability to identified hazards remained
approximately the same.
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Map: Land Use Map City of Rancho Palos Verdes
(Source: Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan, Land Use Element)
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Map: Land Use Map City of Rolling Hills Estates
(Source: Rolling Hills Estates General Plan, Land Use Element)
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Earthquake Hazards
Previous Occurrences of Earthquakes in the Project Area
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Earthquakes in the Project Area below.
A shallow magnitude 2.9 earthquake was reported on Friday, June 7, 2013. The temblor occurred
six miles from Rancho Palos Verdes at 4:19 a.m. Pacific Time at a depth of 0 miles. According to
the USGS, the epicenter was nine miles from San Pedro, 10 miles from Palos Verdes estates,
and 11 miles from Lomita. Since the writing of the 2014 Mitigation Plan, there have been no
significant earthquake events impacting the project area.
Previous Occurrences of Earthquakes in Los Angeles County
Southern California has a history of powerful and relatively frequent earthquakes, dating back to
the powerful magnitude 8.0+ 1857 San Andreas Earthquake which did substantial damage to the
relatively few buildings that existed at the time.
Paleoseismological research indicates that large magnitude (M8.0+) earthquakes occur on the
San Andreas Fault at intervals between 45 and 332 years with an average interval of 140 years .
Other lesser faults have also caused very damaging earthquakes since 1857. Notable
earthquakes include the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake, the
1987 Whittier Earthquake and the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
Scientists have stated that such devastating shaking should be considered the norm near any
large thrust earthquake. Recent reports from scientists of the U.S. Geological Survey and the
Southern California Earthquake Center say that the Los Angeles Area could expect one
earthquake every year of magnitude 5.0 or more for the foreseeable future.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.
Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.
Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems,
populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being
susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.
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Local Conditions
The project area lies within a metropolitan area that has historically been seismically active.
Faults are prevalent throughout California and are commonly classified as either “active” or
“potentially active.” An active fault is a break that has moved in recent geologic time (the last
11,000 years) and that is likely to move within the next approximately 100 years. Active faults are
the primary focus of concern in attempting to prevent earthquake hazards. A potentially active
fault is one that has shifted but not in the recent geologic period (or, between 11,000 and
3,000,000 years ago) and is therefore considered dormant or unlikely to move in the future.
Several active faults have been identified within close proximity or within the project area
boundaries which, most importantly, indicates that the community falls under the State
Earthquake Fault Zoning Act and the State Hazards Mapping Act. These Acts require that local
governments, in the general plan update process, adopt policies and criteria to ensure the
structural adequacy of buildings erected across active faults for human occupancy. In some
cases, the development of structures must be prohibited.
Earthquakes that could affect the project area would most likely originate from the Southern San
Andreas (M7.8), Newport-Inglewood (M7.2), or Palos Verdes (M7.3) Faults. These faults are
close enough in proximity or expected to generate strong enough shaking that could significantly
impact the project area.
San Andreas Fault Zone
The San Andreas Fault Zone is located approximately 80 miles east of the project area. This fault
zone extends from the Gulf of California northward to the Cape Mendocino area where it continues
northward along the ocean floor. The total length of the San Andreas Fault Zone is approximately
750 miles. The activity of the fault has been recorded during historic events, including the 1906
(M8.0) event in San Francisco and the 1857 (M7.9) event between Cholame and San Bernardino,
where at least 250 miles of surface rupture occurred. These seismic events are among the most
significant earthquakes in California history. Geologic evidence suggests that the San Andreas
Fault has a 50 percent chance of producing a magnitude 7.5 to 8.5 quake (comparable to the
great San Francisco earthquake of 1906) within the next 30 years.
Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone
The Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone’s closest point to the project area is approximately 10 miles
from it, and its surface trace is a discontinuous 75 km in the Los Angeles Basin, but the fault zone
can easily be noted there by the existence of a chain of low hills extending from Culver City to
Signal Hill. South of Signal Hill, it roughly parallels the coastline until just south of Newport Bay,
where it heads offshore, and becomes the Newport-Inglewood – Rose Canyon fault zone. The
most recent rupture was on March 10, 1993 (M6.4) but was not a surface rupture.
Palos Verdes Fault Zone
The Palos Verdes Fault Zone has two main branches, the Cabrillo Fault and the Redondo Canyon
Faulty. The Cabrillo Fault runs 20 km, and the Redondo Canyon Faulty 11 km. The Palos Verdes
Fault Zone is roughly 80 km. These faults are all in the immediate vicinity of the project area.
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Map: Local Faults
(Source: California Geological Survey)
Earthquake-Induced Landslides
Earthquake-induced landslides are secondary earthquake hazards that occur from ground
shaking. They can destroy the roads, buildings, utilities, and other critical facilities necessary to
respond and recover from an earthquake. Many communities in Southern California have a high
likelihood of encountering such risks, especially in areas with steep slopes.
Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which the strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced by
earthquake shaking or other events. Liquefaction occurs in saturated soils, which are soils in
which the space between individual soil particles is completely filled with water. This water exerts
a pressure on the soil particles that influences how tightly the particles themselves are pressed
together. Prior to an earthquake, the water pressure is relatively low. However, earthquake
shaking can cause the water pressure to increase to the point where the soil particles can readily
move with respect to each other. Because liquefaction only occurs in saturated soil, its effects
are most commonly observed in low lying areas. Typically, liquefaction is associated with shallow
groundwater, which is less than 50 feet beneath the earth’s surface.
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According to the project area General Plans, liquefaction presents itself as a threat only in a small
portion of the northeast quadrant of the City of Rolling Hills Estates. Liquefaction-related lateral
spreads can occur adjacent to stream channels and deep washes that provide a free face toward
which the liquefied mass of soil fails. Lateral spreads can cause extensive damage to pipelines,
utilities, bridges, roads and other structures.
Climate Change
The impacts of global climate change on earthquake probability are unknown. Some scientists
say melting glaciers could induce tectonic activity. As ice melts and waters runs off, tremendous
amounts of weight are lifted off the Earth’s crust. As the newly freed crust settles back to its
original, pre-glacier shape, it could cause seismic plates to slip and stimulate volcanic activity,
according to research into prehistoric earthquakes and volcanic activity. NASA and USGS
scientists found that retreating glaciers in southern Alaska may be opening the way for future
earthquakes (NASA, 2004).
The secondary impacts of earthquakes could be magnified by climate change. Soils saturated
by repetitive storms could fail prematurely during seismic activity due to the increased saturation.
Dams storing increased volumes of water due to changes in the hydrograph could fail during
seismic events. Wildfire risks associated with earthquakes could be significantly enhanced by
drought conditions triggered by climate change. There are currently no models available to
estimate these impacts.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.
Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to
structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impact of Earthquakes in the Project Area below.
Impact of Earthquakes in the Project Area
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that earthquakes will continue to have potentially
devastating economic impacts to the project area. Impacts that are not quantified, but can be
anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure
✓ Secondary health hazards e.g. mold and mildew
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility
✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community
✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values and
✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations
would likely be needed.
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HAZUS-MH
The maps that follow were generated by Emergency
Planning Consultants using the Hazards United States –
Multi Hazard (HAZUS-MH) software program. Please see
Attachments – HAZUS for complete reports. Once the
location and size of a hypothetical earthquake are identified,
HAZUS-MH estimates the intensity of the ground shaking,
the number of buildings damaged, the number of casualties,
the amount of damage to transportation systems and
utilities, the number of people displaced from their homes,
and the estimated cost of repair and clean up. It’s important
to note that the “project are” is based on Census Tracts not
jurisdictional boundaries.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Map: Shake Intensity Map – Palos Verdes Fault M7.4
(Source: Emergency Planning Consultants)
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Map: Shake Intensity Map – Southern San Andreas Fault M7.8
(Source: Emergency Planning Consultants)
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Map: Shake Intensity Map – Newport/Inglewood Fault M7.2
(Source: Emergency Planning Consultants)
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City of Rolling Hills Estates
Map: Shake Intensity Map – Palos Verdes Fault M7.4
(Source: Emergency Planning Consultants)
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Map: Shake Intensity Map – Southern San Andreas Fault M7.8
(Source: Emergency Planning Consultants)
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Map: Shake Intensity Map – Newport/Inglewood Fault M7.2
(Source: Emergency Planning Consultants)
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Maps: Liquefaction & Earthquake-Induced Landslide Areas
(Source: California Geological Survey)
Torrance Quadrangle (Note: green = liquefaction zones, blue = earthquake-induced landslide zones)
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Redondo Beach Quadrangle (Note: green = liquefaction zones, blue = earthquake-induced landslide zones)
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Wildfire
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Wildfire in the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling
Hills Estates below.
Previous Occurrences of Wildfire in the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and
Rolling Hills Estates
Though wildland fires have not been a major hazard
within the Peninsula, there are records of destructive
occurrences. The August 27, 2009 Palos Verdes Fire
burned approximately 180-acres in the cities of
Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills. The fire
began, in and was centered within, the 399-acre
Portuguese Bend Reserve (Reserve). The Reserve is
the largest of the ten reserves that make up the Palos
Verdes Nature Preserve (PVNP). As well as providing
community-valued recreation, the Reserve contains
important linkages for wildlife and valuable native
habitat for sensitive species. The wildfire burned
approximately 165-acres within the Reserve, affecting
both native and non-native vegetation and known
nesting sites of the threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica)
and the special status cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus).
Since the writing of the 2014 Mitigation Plan, there have been no major wildland fires.
Previous Occurrences of Wildfire in Los Angeles County
Due to its weather, topography, and native vegetation, the majority of Los Angeles County is at
risk from wildland fires. The extended droughts characteristic of California’s Mediterranean
climate result in large areas of dry vegetation that provide fuel for wildland fires. Furthermore, the
native vegetation typically has a high oil content that makes it highly flammable. The area is also
intermittently impacted by Santa Ana winds, the hot, dry winds that blow across southern
California in the spring and late fall.
According to the United States Forest Service, the largest wildfire event to impact the County of
Los Angeles was the Station Fire in 2009. The Station Fire destroyed 209 structures and burned
a total of 160,577 acres within Los Angeles County.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.
Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.
Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems,
populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being
susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Local Conditions
According to the General Plans, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is a folded, uplifted block of
sedimentary and metamorphic material located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. The marine
influence along with the local geology have played significant roles in shaping the terrestrial
ecology and fire hazards potential of the Peninsula. Two geological factors important in this
discussion include (1) the makeup of the local soils and (2) the topography of the Peninsula.
The soils encountered in the Peninsula have been derived from the parent metamorphic and
sedimentary materials. Soils of this type are usually very clayey and not particularly conductive
to the establishment of well-developed planned communities. This, in part, explains the absence
of dense, heavy strands of native vegetation encountered in other areas.
The local topography can best be described as dominated by hillsides and canyons. This
ecological condition adds to the hazard’s potential. Development in some localities has extended
into the canyons of the Project Area and has reduced the fire hazard by removing the vegetation.
However, it has also introduced the human element into more outlying locations, thus increasing
the hazard. In some cases, these divergent relationships have reduced the possibility of wildfire,
but in most, they have enhanced the hazard of fire.
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Map: Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones – Rancho Palos Verdes
(Source: CAL FIRE Fire Severity Zones)
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Map: Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones – Rolling Hills Estates
(Source: CAL FIRE Fire Severity Zones)
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.
Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to
structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impact of Flooding in the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
below.
Impact of Wildfire in the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills
Estates
Wildfires and their impact vary by location and severity of any given wildfire event and will likely
only affect certain areas of the county during specific times. Based on the risk assessment, it is
evident that wildfires will have a potentially devastating economic impact to certain areas of the
Project Area.
Impact that is not quantified, but anticipated in future events includes:
✓ Injury and loss of life;
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage;
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure;
✓ Secondary health hazards e.g. mold and mildew
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility
✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community
✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values and
✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations
would likely be needed.
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Earth Movement
Previous Occurrences of Earth Movement in the Project Area
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2a.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Earth Movement in the Project Area below.
The largest landslide to occur in the planning area was the Portuguese Bend Landslide. The slide
area encompasses approximately 270 acres. The weight of the moving material is estimated to
be about 60 million tons, with a maximum thickness calculated to be 250 feet. The slide began
in August 1956 in conjunction with a County roadway project to extend Crenshaw Boulevard from
Crest Road to Palos Verdes Drive South. Initially, movement was 3 to 4 inches per day, quickly
slowing to 1 inch per day a month later. The reactivation of this ancient landslide resulted in the
loss of 134 residential dwellings, which were damaged beyond repair and razed. Relocation to
safer ground saved a few homes. (The Palos Verdes Peninsula: A Geologic Guide and More, by
Martin Reiter, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1984) The slide also destroyed the Portuguese
Bend Beach Club (Reiter, 1984), a private recreational facility that included a large clubhouse,
saltwater pool, boating pier, tennis courts, and volleyball courts (PV News, 1948 & 1952).
Between 1962 and 1970, movement slowed to ½ inch per day (Reiter, 1984). Today, movement
is approximately 3 feet per year, depending on the amount of rainfall the previous season. Nearly
all of the remaining homes in the active slide area have been placed on elevated or so-called
“floating” foundations that can be adjusted as the earth continues to slowly move and buckle
beneath the homes.
Reactivation of the 80-acre Abalone Cove Landslide was first noted at the shoreline in February
1974. At the time, Abalone Cove was a private beach club. Slow movement continued between
the shoreline and Palos Verdes Drive South until 1978, but only impacted vacant land. In late
April or early May 1978, following one of the rainiest seasons on record (29.61 inches fell during
1977-78 compared to an average annual rainfall of 11.38 inches), the slide began to accelerate,
and cracking was seen in the roadway. The slide reached its maximum inland extent in February
1980, following 7.75 inches of rain during a 10-day period. Because the Abalone Cove Landslide
started along the coastline and progressed landward, it was not triggered by drag from the
abutting Portuguese Bend Landslide. The major factors attributed to reactivation of the slide
appear to be rainfall and rising groundwater levels (Rieter, 1984). Although no homes were
destroyed as a result of this slide, the visitor’s center at the landmark Wayfarers Chapel was
severely damaged and closed to the public in 1982. All but a small portion of the original structure
was razed in 1995 and a new visitors center was constructed west of the slide scarp in 1999 (Daily
Breeze, June 26, 1999).
A third landslide in the planning area that deserves mention is the Klondike Canyon Landslide.
This landslide is located adjacent to the coastline and to the east of the much larger Portuguese
Bend Landslide. Like the Portuguese Bend and the Abalone Cove Landslides, Woodring
published the location of the ancient “Beach Club Landslide” in 1946. However, by that time, both
Yacht Harbor Drive (in 1927) and Palos Verdes Drive South (in 1937) had been constructed
across this landslide. Development of the two roadways was followed in the late 1940’s by the
construction of the Portuguese Bend Club and grading for the Seaview tract landward of Palos
Verdes Drive South was completed in late 1956. Following record-breaking rainfall in 1977-1978,
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the first indications of movement of the Klondike Canyon Landslide were noted in September
1979 at the intersection of Dauntless Drive and Exultant Drive in the Seaview tract. Heavy rainfall
continued during 1979-1980 and 1982-1983, accelerating land movement, which damaged local
roads and eventually destroyed one home in the Seaview tract. In 1982, the Klondike Canyon
Landslide Geologic Abatement District was formed and began installing dewatering wells to lower
the ground water table within the slide mass. (Kerwin, Scott, “Land Stability in the Klondike
Canyon,” Moore and Taber professional report, no date but probably 1981 or 1982) The
dewatering efforts have been successful in stabilizing the area and additional landslide abatement
efforts have continued since that time, such as drainage improvements in Klondike Canyon and
the installation of a private sewer system in the Portuguese Bend Beach Club.
Unlike the slower moving landslides in the Portuguese Bend area, the planning area most recently
experienced two fast-moving earth failures that each caused a considerable amount of property
damage. In March 1997, two office buildings located in the 900 block of Indian Peak Road in
Rolling Hills Estates toppled and slid down a hillside, causing damage to another building at 655
Deep Valley Drive. In June 1999, the entire 18th fairway of the Ocean Trails Golf Course slid into
the ocean, just a week prior to the course’s scheduled grand opening, taking approximately 12
acres of land with it.
In its 38-year history, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has only declared a local emergency on
two occasions, both related to earth movement caused by severe weather. On March 8, 1979,
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes declared a local emergency due to severe land movement
resulting from heavy and unusual rains. Rancho Palos Verdes again declared a local emergency
on January 17, 1995 due to severe El Nino rainstorms that caused flooding and sliding throughout
the community.
Previous Occurrences of Earth Movement in Los Angeles County
1928 St. Francis Dam
Cost, $672.1 million (2000 Dollars). The dam, located in Los Angeles County, gave way on March
12, and its waters swept through the Santa Clara Valley toward the Pacific Ocean, about 54 miles
away. Sixty-five miles of valley was devastated, and over 500 people were killed.
1956 Portuguese Bend
Cost, $14.6 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 14, Palos Verdes Hills. Land use on the
Palos Verdes Peninsula consists mostly of single-family homes built on large lots, many of which
have panoramic ocean views. All of the houses were constructed with individual septic systems,
generally consisting of septic tanks and seepage pits. Landslides have been active here for
thousands of years, but recent landslide activity has been attributed in part to human activity. The
Portuguese Bend Landslide began its modern movement in August 1956, when displacement
was noticed at its northeast margin. Movement gradually extended down slope so that the entire
eastern edge of the slide mass was moving within 6 weeks. By the summer of 1957, the entire
slide mass was sliding towards the sea.
1958-1971 Pacific Palisades
Cost, $29.1 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 1 and house damaged.
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1961 Mulholland Cut
Cost, $41.5 million (2000 Dollars). On Interstate 405, 11 miles north of Santa Monica, Los
Angeles County.
1963 Baldwin Hills Dam
Cost, $50 million (1963 Dollars). On December 14, the 650-foot-long by 155-foot-high earth fill
dam gave way and sent 360 million gallons of water in a fifty-foot-high wall cascading onto the
community below, killing five persons.
1969 Glendora
Cost, $26.9 million (2000 Dollars). Los Angeles County, 175 houses damaged, mainly by debris
flows.
1969 Seventh Ave., Los Angeles County
Cost, $14.6 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 60.
1970 Princess Park
Cost, $29.1 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 14, ten miles north of Newhall, near
Saugus, northern Los Angeles County.
1971 Upper and Lower Van Norman Dams, San Fernando
Cost, $302.4 million (2000 Dollars). Earthquake-induced landslides. Damage due to the February
9, 1971, M7.5 San Fernando, Earthquake. The earthquake of February 9 severely damaged the
Upper and Lower Van Norman Dams.
1971 Juvenile Hall, San Fernando
Cost, $266.6 million (2000 Dollars). Landslides caused by the February 9, 1971, San Fernando
earthquake. In addition to damaging the San Fernando Juvenile Hall, this 1.2 km-long slide
damaged trunk lines of the Southern Pacific Railroad, San Fernando Boulevard, Interstate
Highway 5, the Sylmar electrical converter station, and several pipelines and canals.
1977-1980 Monterey Park, Repetto Hills, Los Angeles County
Cost, $14.6 million (2000 Dollars). 100 houses damaged in 1980 due to debris flows.
1978 Bluebird Canyon Orange County
Cost, $52.7 million (2000 Dollars). October 2, 60 houses destroyed or damaged. Unusually heavy
rains in March of 1978 may have contributed to initiation of the landslide. Although the 1978 slide
area was approximately 3.5 acres, it is suspected to be a portion of a larger, ancient landslide.
1979 Big Rock, California, Los Angeles County
Cost, $1.08 billion (2000 Dollars). California Highway 1 rockslide.
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1980 Southern California Slides
Cost, $1.1 billion in damage (2000 Dollars). Heavy winter rainfall in 1979-90 caused damage in
six Southern California counties. In 1980, the rainstorm started on February 8. A sequence of 5
days of continuous rain and 7 inches of precipitation had occurred by February 14. Slope failures
were beginning to develop by February 15 and then very high-intensity rainfall occurred on
February 16. As much as eight inches of rain fell in a six-hour period in many locations. Records
and personal observations in the field on February 16 and 17 showed that the mountains and
slopes literally fell apart on those two days.
1983 San Clemente, Orange County
Cost, $65 million (2000 Dollars). California Highway 1. Litigation at that time involved
approximately $43.7 million (2000 Dollars?).
1983 Big Rock Mesa
Cost, $706 million (2000 Dollars) in legal claims, condemnation of 13 houses, and 300 more
threatened rockslide caused by rainfall.
1994 Northridge Earthquake Landslides
As a result of the M6.7 Northridge Earthquake, more than 11,000 landslides occurred over an
area of 10,000 km2. Most were in the Santa Susana Mountains and in mountains north of the
Santa Clara River Valley. Destroyed dozens of homes, blocked roads, and damaged oil-field
infrastructure. Caused deaths from Coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) the spore of which was
released from the soil and blown toward the coastal populated areas. The spore was released
from the soil by the landslide activity.
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March 1995 Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Above normal rainfall triggered damaging debris flows, deep-seated landslides, and flooding.
Several deep-seated landslides were triggered by the storms, the most notable was the La
Conchita landslide, which in combination with a local debris flow, destroyed or badly damaged 11
to 12 homes in the small town of La Conchita, about 20 km west of Ventura. There also was
widespread debris-flow and flood damage to homes, commercial buildings, and roads and
highways in areas along the Malibu coast that had been devastated by wildfire two years before.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.
Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.
Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems,
populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being
susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Local Conditions
According to the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan (2018), development on the Palos Verdes
Peninsula has taken advantage of natural plateaus, but, in some areas, steep slopes have created
difficulties for access, utility service, and site improvements, resulting in constrained urban
development. Within the planning area, 40% to 50% of all land area falls into the category of
steep slopes (inclines of approximately 25% and greater).
A series of 13 staircase marine terraces developed surrounding the Palos Verdes Peninsula
during the late Pleistocene and Holocene geologic times (the last few hundred thousand years).
The landscape in parts of this area has also been significantly modified by the movement of
massive landslides during the time between the formation of the oldest terraces and the present.
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Map: Rancho Palos Verdes Active Landslide Areas
(Source: City of Rancho Palos Verdes)
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.
Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to
structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impact of Earth Movement in the Project Area below.
Impact of Earth Movement in the Project Area
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that earthquakes will continue to have potentially
devastating economic impacts to the project area. Impacts that are not quantified, but can be
anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure
✓ Secondary health hazards e.g. mold and mildew
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility
✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community
✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values and
✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations
would likely be needed.
Climate Change
Climate change has and will continue to impact storm patterns in California. This changing of the
hydrograph means that the probability of more frequent, intense storms with varying duration will
increase. Increase in global temperature will also affect the snowpack and its ability to hold and
store water. Additionally, warming temperatures will increase the occurrence and duration of
droughts, which will increase the probability of wildfire, which impacts the vegetation that helps to
support steep slopes. All of these factors working in unison would increase the probability for
landslide occurrences in the planning area.
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Tsunami
Previous Occurrences of Tsunamis in Rancho Palos Verdes
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events for each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Tsunami in the Project Area below.
History has shown that the probability of a tsunami in the planning area is a relatively low threat
and there is not considered to be any threat to the City of Rolling Hills Estates given that the City
has no coastline.
However, the planning area has 7 ½ miles of coastline in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. If a
tsunami should occur, the consequences would be great. The impact could cause loss of life,
destroy many high-priced homes along the bluffs and greatly affect City’s many coastal public
parks and commercial businesses, such as the Trump National Golf Club and the Terranea
Resort. Even if all residents and visitors were safely evacuated, the damage to property would
still be tremendous. Fortunately, the planning area has yet to be significantly impacted by a
Tsunami event.
Previous Occurrences of Tsunamis in Los Angeles County
Tsunamis have been reported since ancient times. They have been documented extensively in
California since 1806. Although the majority of tsunamis have occurred in Northern California,
Southern California has been impacted as well. In the 1930’s, four tsunamis struck the Los
Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County coastal areas. In Orange County the
tsunami wave reached heights of 20 feet or more above sea level. In 1964, following the Alaska
Earthquake (Magnitude 8.2), tidal surges of approximately 4 feet to 5 feet hit the Huntington
Harbor area causing moderate damage. Most recently, the 2011 M8.9 earthquake in Japan
triggered tsunamis as far as the California coast, with Crescent City experiencing the most
damage.
Table: Tsunami Events in California 1930-2013
(Source: Worldwide Tsunami Database, www.ngdc.noaa.gov)
Date Location Maximum Run up*(m) Earthquake Magnitude
08/31/1930 Redondo Beach 6.10 5.2
08/31/1930 Santa Monica 6.10 5.2
08/31/1930 Venice 6.10 5.2
03/11/1933 La Jolla 0.10 6.3
03/11/1933 Long Beach 0.10 6.3
08/21/1934 Newport Beach 12.00 Unknown
02/09/1941 San Diego Unknown 6.6
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10/18/1989 Monterey 0.40 7.1
10/18/1989 Moss Landing 1.00 7.1
10/18/1989 Santa Cruz 0.10 7.1
04/25/1992 Arena Cove 0.10 7.1
04/25/1992 Monterey 0.10 7.1
09/01/1994 Crescent City 0.14 7.1
11/04/2000 Point Arguello 5.00 Unknown
6/15/2005 N. California 0.10 7.2
* Maximum Run up (M) -The maximum water height above sea level in meters. The run-up is the
height the tsunami reached above a reference level such as mean sea level. It is not always clear
which reference level was used.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1a.
Q: Does the plan include a general description of all natural hazards that can affect each
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3b.
Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s overall vulnerability (structures, systems,
populations, or other community assets defined by the community that are identified as being
susceptible to damage and loss from hazard events) for each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Local Conditions
The probability of a tsunami in the planning area is a relatively low threat and there is not
considered to be any threat to the City of Rolling Hills Estates given that the City has no coastline.
However, the planning area has 7 ½ miles of coastline in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. If a
tsunami should occur, the consequences would be great. The impact could cause loss of life,
destroy many high-priced homes along the bluffs and greatly affect City’s many coastal public
parks and commercial businesses, such as the Trump National Golf Club and the Terranea
Resort. Even if all residents and visitors were safely evacuated, the damage to property would
still be tremendous. Fortunately, the planning area has yet to be significantly impacted by a
Tsunami event.
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3a.
Q: Is there a description of each hazard’s impacts on each jurisdiction (what happens to
structures, infrastructure, people, environment, etc.)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impact of Earth Movement in the Project Area below.
Impact of Tsunamis in Rancho Palos Verdes
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that earthquakes will continue to have potentially
devastating economic impacts to the project area. Impacts that are not quantified, but can be
anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life
✓ Commercial and residential structural damage
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure
✓ Secondary health hazards e.g. mold and mildew
✓ Damage to roads/bridges resulting in loss of mobility
✓ Significant economic impact (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community
✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values and
✓ Significant disruption to students and teachers as temporary facilities and relocations
would likely be needed.
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Map: Tsunami Inundation Map – Redondo Beach (South) Quadrangle
(Source: State of California Department of Conservation)
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Map: Tsunami Inundation Map – Redondo Beach Quadrangle
(Source: State of California Department of Conservation)
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Map: Tsunami Inundation Map – Torrance Quadrangle/San Pedro Quadrangle
(Source: State of California Department of Conservation)
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Hazardous Materials Events
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the
probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrence of Hazardous Material Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and
Rolling Hills Estates below.
Previous Occurrence of Hazardous
Materials Events in Rancho Palos
Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
According to the Planning Team, there have been
no significant hazardous materials events in the
project area.
Previous Occurrences of Hazardous Materials Release in Los Angeles
County
There are small-scale hazardous materials releases on a regular basis. However, Los Angeles
County has never experienced a large-scale life-threatening hazardous materials release.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1.
Q: Does the plan include a description of the type, location, and extent of all natural hazards
that can affect each jurisdiction (s)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the
probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Local Conditions
Chemicals, petroleum products, explosives, radiological materials and other hazardous materials
are commonly used and transported in and through the planning area. Also, industry throughout
the county is making technological changes that include an ever-increasing number of
sophisticated hazardous materials processes. Transportation of hazardous materials by rail,
highway, air, and pipeline present a totally different situation when an accidental release occurs.
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The planning area does not have any heavy industry, which effectively limits the quantity of
hazardous materials. The following locations, however, could subject the Planning Area to
significant hazardous materials incidents:
1. Kaiser Medical Hospital – located along the Planning Area’s north-eastern boundary
2. Pacific Coast Highway – arterial highway; potential transportation incidents
3. Interstate 110 – located east of the Planning Area; potential transportation incidents
4. Ports – Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach; potential hazardous
materials/terrorism/transportation incidents
5. Oil Refineries – located on Lomita Boulevard and the Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance
Refinery; potential hazardous materials incident
6. LAX Airport – located north of the Planning Area; potential hazardous
materials/terrorism/transportation incidents
The planning area is characterized by year-round mild to warm temperatures and light winds. The
dominant wind pattern is daytime, offshore breezes from the northwest, occasionally broken by
very strong Santa Ana winds from the northeasterly direction, resulting in wind velocities of up to
70 miles per hour. The Santa Ana winds typically occur during the autumn and winter months.
The predominant offshore breezes could assist in the dispersal of airborne pollutants; however,
an inversion layer of warm air occasionally overlaps the offshore breezes and may trap pollutants,
particularly during the summer months. This phenomenon may compound health concerns
related to degraded air quality.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3.
Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s impact on the community as well as an
overall summary of the community’s vulnerability for each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impact of Hazardous Materials Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills
Estates below.
Impacts of Hazardous Materials Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and
Rolling Hills Estates
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that hazardous material events continue to have
potentially devastating impacts to certain parts of the planning area.
Impacts that are not quantified, but can be anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Potential for fires and explosions
✓ Disruption of transportation systems
✓ Destruction of utilities and other public services
✓ Damage to public infrastructure and facilities
✓ Residential displacement, including evacuations
✓ Individuals trapped and injured in unsafe conditions
✓ Health issues related to discharges or releases
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✓ Need for emergency food, shelter, and medical care;
✓ Economic impacts, both short and long-term;
✓ Water pollution and quality degradation.
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Human-Caused Events
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the
probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Human-Caused Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling
Hills Estates below.
Previous Occurrences of Human-Caused Events in Rancho Palos Verdes
and Rolling Hills Estates
According to the Planning Team, there have been no significant human-caused events in the
project area.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1.
Q: Does the plan include a description of the type, location, and extent of all natural hazards
that can affect each jurisdiction (s)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Previous Occurrences of Human-Caused Events in Los Angeles County
There has been history of civil unrest and acts of terrorism in Los Angeles County. These events
are summarized below in “Local Conditions”.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the
probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Local Conditions
Terrorism
Terrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal
laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion or ransom. Terrorists often use
threats to create fear among the public, to try to convince citizens that their government is
powerless to prevent terrorism, and to get immediate publicity for their causes. The Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) categorizes terrorism in the United States as one of two types:
domestic terrorism or international terrorism.
Domestic Terrorism - involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are
directed at elements of our government or population without foreign direction.
International Terrorism - involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are
foreign- based and/or directed by countries or groups outside the United States or
whose activities transcend national boundaries.
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A terrorist attack can take several forms, depending on the technological means available to the
terrorist, the nature of the political issue motivating the attack, and the points of weakness of the
terrorist's target. Bombings are the most frequently used terrorist method in the United States.
Other possibilities include an attack at transportation facilities, an attack against utilities, other
public services or an incident involving chemical or biological agents.
Throughout California and Los Angeles County there is a nearly limitless number of potential
terrorist targets, including government facilities; schools; religious institutions; gathering places
(shopping centers, entertainment venues, etc.); abortion clinics; power plants and other utility
infrastructure; transportation infrastructure; oil refineries, water storage facilities; locations of high
profile individuals; and, financial institutions.
Cyber Terrorism
Cyber terrorism is the act of Internet terrorism in terrorist activities, including acts of deliberate,
large-scale disruption of computer networks, especially of personal computers attached to the
Internet, by the means of tools such as computer viruses. Cyber terrorism can be also defined
as the intentional use of computer, networks, and public internet to cause destruction and harm
for personal objectives.
Civil Disorder
Civil disorder, also known as civil unrest or civil
strife, is a broad term that is typically used by
law enforcement to describe unrest caused by
a group of people. Civil disturbance can
include a form of protest against major socio-
political problems, but also can simply be an
expression of antisocial values. The “Occupy
Movement” was an international progressive
socio-political movement that expressed
opposition to social and economic inequality
and to the perceived lack of "real democracy"
around the world. It aimed primarily to
advance social and economic justice and new
forms of democracy. The movement had many different scopes, since local groups often had
different focuses, but its prime concerns included how large corporations (and the global financial
system) control the world in a way that disproportionately benefited a minority, undermined
democracy and caused instability. The Movement came to Los Angeles City Hall in September
2011.
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Active Shooter
There are no reported events of an active shooter in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills
Estates; however, several schools and workplaces throughout the United States have witnessed
tragic active shooting incidents in recent years. On February 14, 2018, seventeen students and
staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida were fatally shot and
seventeen others were wounded, making the shooting one of the deadliest school massacres in
the United States, surpassing the Columbine High School massacre as the worst high school
shooting in the United States.
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14, 2012 was the result of an active
shooter. In this incident, a single man shot and killed 20 children and six staff at the school.
Additionally, on February 14, 2018 a 19-year old gunman killed 17 students and injured 17 others
at Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
An active shooter event could occur at any place, any time. Local law enforcement will generally
be the first responder and should maintain trained personnel to handle these situations.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3.
Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s impact on the community as well as an
overall summary of the community’s vulnerability for each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impact of Human-Caused Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
below.
Impacts of Human-Caused Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling
Hills Estates
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that Human-Caused events continue to have
potentially devastating impacts to certain portions of the planning area.
Impacts that are not quantified, but can be anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life;
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure;
✓ Secondary fires and explosions;
✓ Economic impacts (jobs, sales, tax revenue) upon the community;
✓ Significant demands on emergency services.
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Utility-Related Events
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the
probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Previous Occurrences of Utility-Related Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling
Hills Estates below.
Previous Occurrences of Utility-Related Events in Rancho Palos Verdes
and Rolling Hills Estates
Power Failure/Stoppages
There have been brief power failures in the project area but none to the extent posing a significant
threat. The Public Safety Power Stoppage program just began in 2019 and to date no deliberate
stoppages have been ordered in the project area.
Drought/Water Shortages
Fortunately, there is no severe history of drought within the project area. However, there was a
Cal Water pipe break during 2019 that caused a disruption in water delivery interrupting service
to much of the project area.
Natural Gas Pipelines
There have been no pipeline incidents posting a significant threat to the project area.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B1.
Q: Does the plan include a description of the type, location, and extent of all natural hazards
that can affect each jurisdiction (s)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Previous Occurrences of Utility -Related Events in Los Angeles County
Power Failure and Stoppages
According to the City of Los Angeles Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018), on November 5, 2001, a
power outage caused by a car accident led to the release of 1.4 million gallons of raw sewage
into the Pacific Ocean, Marina del Rey, and Ballona Creek. The car crash knocked powerlines
into a sewage pumping station. While the subsequent power outage lasted only 20 minutes, the
sewage pumps shut down completely. Enough raw sewage was released to affect beaches from
Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach. The backup power and alarm system malfunctioned because
the wastewater pumping plant was undergoing construction, and the systems were turned off.
The sewage spill went unnoticed for 15 hours; 12 more hours passed before sanitation officials
notified the Los Angeles County Public Health office; and at least 10 more hours passed before
lifeguards were notified of the sewage release. Civilians in the area first reported raw sewage
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pouring out of manholes and flowing directly into storm drains. It took 24 hours before the
beaches were closed.
Drought/Water Shortages
California’s drought from 2012-2016 set several records:
• The period from 2012 to 2014 ranked as the driest three consecutive years for statewide
precipitation.
• 2014 set new climate records for statewide average temperatures and for record-low water
allocations in the State Water Project and federal Central Valley Project.
• 2013 set minimum annual precipitation records for many communities.
On January 17, 2014 the governor declared a state of emergency for drought throughout
California. This declaration followed release of a report that stated that California had had the
least amount of rainfall in its 163-year history. Californians were asked to voluntarily reduce their
water consumption by 20 percent. Drought conditions worsened into 2015. On April 1, 2015,
following the lowest snowpack ever recorded, the governor announced actions to save water,
increase enforcement to prevent wasteful water use, streamline the state’s drought response, and
invest in new technologies to make California more drought-resilient. The governor directed the
State Water Resources Control Board to implement mandatory water reductions in cities and
towns across California to reduce water usage by 25 percent on average. The LADWP was
assigned a 16-percent water conservation target by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Natural Gas Pipelines
The City of Los Angeles Hazard Mitigation Plan (2018) notes that in 2002 an underground Kinder
Morgan high-pressure gas pipeline failed causing a significant spill of diesel fuel in the Rocklin
neighborhood adjacent to where the breach occurred.
Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B2.
Q: Does the plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the
probability of future hazard events for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
A: See Local Conditions below.
Local Conditions
Power Failure and Stoppages
Power failure is defined as any interruption or loss of electrical service caused by disruption of
power transmission caused by accident, sabotage, natural hazards, or equipment failure (also
referred to as a loss of power or power outage). A significant power failure is defined as any
incident of a long duration, which would require the involvement of the local and/or State
emergency management organizations to coordinate provision of food, water, heating, cooling,
and shelter. Power failures in the planning area are usually localized and are usually the result
of a natural hazard event involving high winds or storms. Electricity throughout the planning areas
is provided by Southern California Edison.
The massive 2011 Southern California electricity outage brought to light many critical issues
surrounding the state’s power generation and distribution system, including its dependency on
out-of-state resources. Although California has implemented effective energy conservation
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programs, the state continues to experience both population growth and weather cycles that
contribute to a heavy demand for power.
Hydro-generation provides approximately 25% of California’s electric power, with the balance
coming from fossil fuels, nuclear, and green sources. As experienced in 2000 and 2001,
blackouts can occur due to losses in transmission or generation and/or extremely severe
temperatures that lead to heavy electric power consumption.
The effects of an energy shortage would affect all occupants of the project area. Perhaps most
at risk would be medically challenged individuals with health care equipment reliant on electricity
(e.g. oxygen), businesses, emergency service locations, and vulnerable populations center (e.g.
schools).
In 2018, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) directed California’s three largest
energy companies to coordinate to prepare all Californians for the threat of wildfires and power
outages during times of extreme weather. To help protect customers and communities during
extreme weather events, electric power may now be shut off for reasons of public safety in an
effort to prevent a wildfire. This new protocol is referred to as Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
During the writing of this HMP update, all three of the power companies initiated PSPS due to
expected Santa Ana winds during the second week of October.
Drought/Water Shortages
It’s impossible to separate drought from water supply shortages. Drought is defined as a
deficiency of precipitation over an extended period of time, usually a season or more. This
deficiency results in a water shortage for some activity, group, or environmental sector. Drought
should be considered relative to some long-term average condition of balance between
precipitation and evapotranspiration (i.e., evaporation + transpiration) in a particular area, a
condition often perceived as "normal". It is also related to the timing (e.g., principal season of
occurrence, delays in the start of the rainy season, occurrence of rains in relation to principal crop
growth stages) and the effectiveness of the rains (e.g., rainfall intensity, number of rainfall events).
Other climatic factors such as high temperature, high wind, and low relative humidity are often
associated with it in many regions of the world and can significantly aggravate its severity.
Drought should not be viewed as merely a physical phenomenon or natural event. Its impacts on
society result from the interplay between a natural event (less precipitation than expected
resulting from natural climatic variability) and the demand people place on water supply. Human
beings often exacerbate the impact of drought. Recent droughts in both developing and
developed countries and the resulting economic and environmental impacts and personal
hardships have underscored the vulnerability of all societies to this natural hazard.
One dry year does not normally constitute a drought in California, but serves as a reminder of the
need to plan for droughts. California's extensive system of water supply infrastructure — its
reservoirs, groundwater basins, and inter-regional conveyance facilities — mitigates the effect of
short-term dry periods for most water users. Defining when a drought begins is a function of
drought impacts to water users. Hydrologic conditions constituting a drought for water users in
one location may not constitute a drought for water users elsewhere, or for water users having a
different water supply. Individual water suppliers may use criteria such as rainfall/runoff, amount
of water in storage, or expected supply from a water wholesaler to define their water supply
conditions.
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Drought is a gradual phenomenon. Although droughts are sometimes characterized as
emergencies, they differ from typical emergency events. Most natural disasters, such as floods
or forest fires, occur relatively rapidly and afford little time for preparing for disaster response.
Droughts occur slowly, over a multiyear period. There is no universal definition of when a drought
begins or ends. Impacts of drought are typically felt first by those most reliant on annual rainfall -
- ranchers engaged in dry land grazing, rural residents relying on wells in low-yield rock
formations, or small water systems lacking a reliable source. Criteria used to identify statewide
drought conditions do not address these localized impacts. Drought impacts increase with the
length of a drought, as carry-over supplies in reservoirs are depleted and water levels in
groundwater basins decline.
There are four different ways that drought can be defined:
o Meteorological - a measure of departure of precipitation from normal. Due to climatic
differences what is considered a drought in one location may not be a drought in another
location.
o Agricultural - refers to a situation when the amount of moisture in the soil no longer meets
the needs of a particular crop.
o Hydrological - occurs when surface and subsurface water supplies are below normal.
o Socioeconomic - refers to the situation that occurs when physical water shortage begins
to affect people.
The U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook below shows the project area as well as California as a whole
is no longer in danger from the impacts of drought:
Figure: U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook - 2019
(Source: NOAA)
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Additionally, the long-term effects of climate change on regional water resources are unknown,
but global water resources are already stressed without climate change. Current stresses on
water resources include:
• Growing populations
• Increased competition for available water
• Poor water quality
• Environmental claims
• Uncertain reserved water rights
• Groundwater overdraft
• Aging urban water infrastructure
With a warmer climate, droughts could become more frequent, more severe, and longer-lasting.
The drought of the late 1980s showed what the impacts might be if climate change leads to a
change in the frequency and intensity of droughts across the United States. From 1987 to
1989, losses from drought in the United States totaled $39 billion (OTA, 1993). More frequent
extreme events such as droughts and floods could end up being more cause for concern than
the long-term change in temperature and precipitation averages.
The best advice to water resource managers regarding climate change is to start addressing
current stresses on water supplies and build flexibility and robustness into any system.
Flexibility helps to ensure a quick response to changing conditions, and robustness helps
people prepare for and survive the worst conditions. With this approach to planning, water
system managers will be better able to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Natural Gas Pipelines
There are several major natural gas pipelines that traverse the planning area as shown on Map:
California Natural Gas Pipeline Systems. While pipelines are often thought of as presenting
risks to communities, natural hazards can impact the integrity of pipelines. According to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, although natural hazards are cited as the cause in fewer than ten
percent (10%) of pipeline incidents, the failure of a large-diameter, high-pressure natural gas or
hazardous liquid transmission pipeline during an earthquake can significantly complicate a
communities’ ability to respond and recover from the event. Natural gas is supplied to the
planning area by Southern California Gas.
On September 9, 2010, a 30-inch steel natural gas transmission pipeline owned and operated by
PG&E ruptured and exploded in the City of San Bruno residential neighborhood. The blast and
ensuing inferno resulted in 8 confirmed deaths, 66 reported injuries, 34 destroyed structures, and
8 damaged structures. Cal OES has identified preliminary damage estimates at $15.4 million,
including $2.5 million for debris removal, $10.2 million for protective measures, $2.1 million for
roads and bridges, and $0.6 million for utilities and other facilities. Investigations into the cause
of the explosion are under way by the National Safety Transportation Board (NSTB), the California
Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and PG&E. Although it will not be confirmed until official
investigations are completed, initial speculation points to the weakening of the 60‐year‐old
pipeline due to corrosion. The day after the explosion, the CPUC asked PG&E to provide a list
of its top 100 high-priority projects to upgrade or replace portions of the pipeline for reasons of
public safety, as well as information on the status of listed projects. The list was published on
September 21, 2010. Although targeted for repair several years ago, the San Bruno pipeline was
not on the list.
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Virtually all natural gas, which accounts for about 28 percent of energy consumed annually, is
transported by transmission pipelines. Although California is a leader in exploring and
implementing alternative energy sources such as wind and solar, the expansion of traditional
energy sources, such as natural gas, continues. There are natural gas transmission pipelines
within the Planning Area, as well as adjoining communities.
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Map: California Natural Gas Pipeline Systems
(Source: California Energy Commission)
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Q&A | ELEMENT B: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT | B3.
Q: Is there a description of each identified hazard’s impact on the community as well as an
overall summary of the community’s vulnerability for each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(2)(ii))
A: See Impact of Utility-Related Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
below.
Impacts of Utility-Related Events in Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills
Estates
Based on the risk assessment, it is evident that Utility-Related events will continue to have
potentially devastating impacts to certain portions of the planning area.
Impacts that are not quantified, but can be anticipated in future events, include:
✓ Injury and loss of life;
✓ Disruption of and damage to public infrastructure;
✓ Significant economic impact;
✓ Negative impact on commercial and residential property values.
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PART III: MITIGATION STRATEGIES
Mitigation Strategies
Overview of Mitigation Strategy
As the cost of damage from natural disasters continues to increase nationwide, the Cities of
Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates recognize the importance of identifying effective
ways to reduce vulnerability to disasters. Mitigation Plans assist communities in reducing risk
from natural hazards by identifying resources, information and strategies for risk reduction, while
helping to guide and coordinate mitigation activities throughout the planning area.
The plan provides a set of action items to reduce risk from natural hazards through education and
outreach programs, and to foster the development of partnerships. Further, the plan provides for
the implementation of preventative activities, including programs that restrict and control
development in areas subject to damage from natural hazards.
The resources and information within the Mitigation Plan:
1. Establish a basis for coordination and collaboration among agencies and the public in the
Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates;
2. Identify and prioritize future mitigation projects; and
3. Assist in meeting the requirements of federal assistance programs
The Mitigation Plan is integrated with other plans within the cities including the Emergency
Operations Plan and General Plan.
Mitigation Measure Categories
Following is FEMA’s list of mitigation categories. The mitigation action items (see Mitigation
Actions Matrix) identified by the Planning Team are consistent with the six broad categories of
mitigation actions outlined in FEMA publication 386-3 Developing the Mitigation Plan: Identifying
Mitigation Actions and Implementing Strategies.
✓ Prevention: Government administrative or regulatory actions or processes that influence
the way land and buildings are developed and built. These actions also include public
activities to reduce hazard losses. Examples include planning and zoning, building codes,
capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management
regulations.
✓ Property Protection: Actions that involve modification of existing buildings or structures
to protect them from a hazard, or removal from the hazard area. Examples include
acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant
glass.
✓ Public Education and Awareness: Actions to inform and educate citizens, property
owners, and elected officials about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them.
Such actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers,
and school-age and adult education programs.
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✓ Natural Resource Protection: Actions that, in addition to minimizing hazard losses
preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Examples include sediment and
erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and
vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation.
✓ Emergency Services: Actions that protect people and property during and immediately
following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency
response services, and protection of critical facilities.
✓ Structural Projects: Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the
impact of a hazard. Such structures include dams, levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and
safe rooms.
Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C3
Q: Does the Plan include goals to reduce/avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified
hazards? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(i))
A: See Goals below.
Goals
At the beginning of the 2019 planning process, the Planning Team agreed to keep the five goals
from the 2014 Plan. The goals continue to be aligned with the risk assessment and Planning
Team input and represents a long-term vision for hazard reduction or enhanced mitigation
capabilities.
Each goal is supported by mitigation action items (see Mitigation Actions Matrix). The five goals
and descriptions are listed below:
Protect Life and Property
Implement activities that assist in protecting lives by making homes, businesses, infrastructure,
critical facilities, and other property more resistant to losses from natural, human-caused, and
technological hazards.
Improve hazard assessment information to make recommendations for avoiding new
development in high hazard areas and encouraging preventative measures for existing
development in areas vulnerable to natural, human-caused, and technological hazards.
Enhance Public Awareness
Develop and implement education and outreach programs to increase public awareness of the
risks associated with natural, human-caused, and technological hazards.
Provide information on tools; partnership opportunities, and funding resources to assist in
implementing mitigation activities.
Preserve Natural Systems
Support management and land use planning practices with hazard mitigation to protect life.
Preserve, rehabilitate, and enhance natural systems to serve hazard mitigation functions.
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Encourage Partnerships and Implementation
Strengthen communication and coordinate participation with public agencies, citizens, non-profit
organizations, business, and industry to support implementation.
Encourage leadership within the cities and public organizations to prioritize and implement local
and regional hazard mitigation activities.
Strengthen Emergency Services
Establish policy to ensure mitigation projects for critical facilities, services, and infrastructure.
Strengthen emergency operations by increasing collaboration and coordination among public
agencies, non-profit organizations, business, and industry.
Coordinate and integrate hazard mitigation activities where appropriate, with emergency
operations plans and procedures.
How are the Mitigation Action Items Organized?
The action items are a listing of activities in which planning area agencies and citizens can be
engaged to reduce risk. Each action item includes an estimate of the timeline for implementation.
The action items are organized within the following Mitigation Actions Matrix, which lists all of
the multi-hazard (actions that reduce risks for more than one specific hazard) and hazard-specific
action items included in the mitigation plan. Data collection and research and the public
participation process resulted in the development of these action items. The Matrix includes the
following information for each action item:
Funding Source
The action items can be funded through a variety of sources, possibly including operating
budget/general fund, development fees, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), other grants, private funding, Capital Improvement Plan, and
other funding opportunities.
Coordinating Organization
The Mitigation Actions Matrix assigns a “coordinating organization” - the agency with regulatory
responsibility to address hazards, or that is willing and able to organize resources, find appropriate
funding, or oversee activity implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Plan Goals Addressed
The plan goals addressed by each action item are included as a way to monitor and evaluate how
well the mitigation plan is achieving its goals once implementation begins.
The plan goals are organized into the following five areas:
✓ Protect Life and Property
✓ Enhance Public Awareness
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✓ Preserve Natural Systems
✓ Encourage Partnerships and Implementation
✓ Strengthen Emergency Services
Planning Mechanism
It’s important that each action item be implemented. Perhaps the best way to ensure
implementation is through integration with one or many of the planning area’s existing “planning
mechanisms” including the General Plans, Capital Improvement Programs, General Funds and
grants. Opportunities for integration will be simple and easy in cases where the action item is
already compatible with the content of the planning mechanism. As an example, if the action item
calls for the creation of a floodplain ordinance and the same action is already identified in the
General Plan’s policies, then the General Plan will assist in implementation.
The Capital Improvement Program, depending on the budgetary environment, is updated every
5 years. The CIP includes infrastructure projects built and owned by each City. As such, the CIP
is an excellent medium for funding and implementing action items from the Mitigation Plan. The
Mitigation Actions Matrix includes several items from the existing CIP. The authors of the CI P
served on the Planning Team and are already looking to funding addition Mitigation Plan action
items in future CIPs.
The General Fund is the budget document that guides all of each city’s expenditures and is
updated on an annual basis. Although primarily a funding mechanism, it also includes
descriptions and details associated with tasks and projects.
Grants come from a wide variety of sources – some annually and other triggered by events like
disasters. Whatever the source, each city uses the General Fund to identify successful grants as
funding sources.
Building and Infrastructure
This addresses the issue of whether or not a particular action item results in the reduction of the
effects of hazards on new and existing buildings and infrastructure.
Comments
The purpose of the “Comments” is to capture the notes and status of the various action items.
Since Planning Team members frequently change between plan updates and annual reviews, the
Comments provide a sort of history to help in tracking the progress and status of each action.
Comments are expressed in terms of Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, Deferred, and Notes.
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Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C5a.
Q: Does the plan explain how the mitigation actions and projects will be prioritized (including
cost benefit review)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iii))
A: See Benefit and Cost Ratings and Priority Rating below.
Benefit and Cost Ratings
A general assessment of the benefits of proposed projects were weighed against relative costs
as part of the project prioritization process. This less formal approach was used because some
projects may not be implemented for up to 10 years, and associated costs and benefits could
change dramatically in that time. Parameters were established for assigning subjective ratings
(high, medium, and low) to the costs and benefits of these projects.
Cost ratings were defined as follows:
High: Existing jurisdictional funding will not cover the cost of the action item so other
sources of revenue would be required.
Medium: The action item could be funded through existing jurisdictional funding but would
require budget modifications.
Low: The action item could be funded under existing jurisdictional funding.
Benefit ratings were defined as follows:
High: The action item will provide short-term and long-term impacts on the reduction of
risk exposure to life and property.
Medium: The action item will have long-term impacts on the reduction of risk exposure to
life and property.
Low: The action item will have only short-term impacts on the reduction of risk exposure
to life and property.
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Priority Rating
The Planning Team stayed with the same priority rating as used in the 2014 Plan. Designations
of “High”, “Medium”, and “Low” priority have been assigned to each action item using the following
criteria:
Does the Action:
solve the problem?
address Vulnerability Assessment?
reduce the exposure or vulnerability to the highest priority hazard?
address multiple hazards?
benefits equal or exceed costs?
implement a goal, policy, or project identified in the General Plan or Capital
Improvement Plan?
Can the Action:
be implemented with existing funds?
be implemented by existing state or federal grant programs?
be completed within the 5-year life cycle of the HMP?
be implemented with currently available technologies?
Will the Action:
be accepted by the community?
be supported by community leaders?
adversely impact segments of the population or neighborhoods?
require a change in local ordinances or zoning laws?
positive or neutral impact on the environment?
comply with all local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations?
Is there:
sufficient staffing to undertake the project?
existing authority to undertake the project?
As mitigation action items were updated or written the Planning Team, representatives
were provided worksheets for each of their assigned action items. Answers to the
criteria above determined the priority according to the following scale.
• 1-6 = Low priority
• 7-12 = Medium priority
• 13-18 = High priority
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Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C1b.
Q: Does the plan document each jurisdiction’s ability to expand on and improve these existing
policies and programs? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)) c
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C4a.
Q: Does the plan identify and analyze a comprehensive range (different alternatives) of specific
mitigation actions and projects to reduce the impacts from hazards? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(3)(ii))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C4b.
Q: Does the plan identify mitigation actions for every hazard posing a threat to each
participating jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(ii))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C4c.
Q: Do the identified mitigation actions and projects have an emphasis on new and existing
buildings and infrastructure? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(ii))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C5a.
Q: Does the plan explain how the mitigation actions and projects will be prioritized (including
cost benefit review)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iii))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C5b.
Q: Does the plan identify the position, office, department, or agency responsible for
implementing and administering the action/project, potential funding sources and expected
timeframes for completion? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iii))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
Q&A | ELEMENT D. MITIGATION STRATEGY | D1
Q: Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
Q&A | ELEMENT D. MITIGATION STRATEGY | D2
Q: Was the plan revised to reflect progress in local mitigation efforts? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
Q&A | ELEMENT D. MITIGATION STRATEGY | D3
Q: Was the plan revised to reflect changes in priorities? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
A: See Mitigation Actions Matrix below.
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Mitigation Actions Matrix
Following is Table: Mitigation Actions Matrix which identifies the existing and future mitigation activities developed by the Planning
Team.
Table: Mitigation Actions Matrix – Rancho Palos Verdes Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Multi-Hazard Action Items
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Integrate the
goals and
action items
from the Plan
into existing
regulatory
documents
and programs,
where
appropriate.
✓ The Joint
Hazard
Mitigation
Plan and its
contents are
discussed in
the 2018
update to
the Safety
Element of
the City’s
General
Plan.
Hazard
Mitigation
Planning
Subcommittee
(HMS)
Ongoing X X X X X GF H L H Y Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-2 Identify
and pursue
funding
opportunities
to develop and
implement
local
mitigation
activities.
✓ Successful
California
Water
Resources
Storm
Water/Flood
Managemen
t Grant.
✓ Tiger 4
Federal
Grant (San
Ramon
Stabilization
)
✓ FEMA
HMGP
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GF H H H Revised
MH-3 HMS
will continue to
develop a
sustainable
process for
implementing,
o The HMS
will meet
semi-
annually to
monitor and
evaluate
HMS Ongoing X X X X X GF M L M Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services monitoring,
and evaluating
regional
mitigation
activities.
regional
mitigation
activities.
MH-4 Identify,
improve, and
sustain
collaborative
programs
focusing on,
public and
private sector
organizations,
and
individuals to
avoid activity
that increases
risk to
hazards.
✓ Adopted
local code
amendment
s for
enhanced
building,
geotechnical
, and fire
safety.
✓ Published
related
information
that is
available at
the public
counter,
printed
Community
Development
Ongoing X X X GF H L H Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services handouts,
city
newsletter,
list-serve
messages,
and on the
website.
✓ Standardize
d plans and
checklists
made
available for
the public.
✓ Presented
information
on cable TV,
at local
school, and
during
annual B&S
Month.
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-5 Develop
public and
private
partnerships
to foster
hazard
mitigation
program
coordination
and
collaboration
with the City’s
HMS
✓ Mainta
in cooperative
outreach with
PVPLC
✓ Integrate
brush
clearance
support
into waste
hauler
contract.
City
Manager’s
Office, Public
Works
Ongoing X X X X GF M Deleted -
redundant
MH-6 Develop
inventories of
critical
facilities and
infrastructure.
✓ Assess
deterioration
,
deficiencies,
and
vulnerability
to the
identified
hazards and
City
Manager’s
Officer
Public Works
Building &
Safety
Ongoing X X GF M H H Y Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services prioritize
mitigation
projects.
✓ Planning
Division is
working with
the South
Bay Cities
Council of
Government
s in
Adaptation
Planning
document,
which
identifies
critical
facilities
throughout
the City.
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-7
Strengthen
emergency
management
program with
maintained
plans, training,
and exercises.
✓ Emergency
Operations
Plan was
updated in
2019. EOC
Section
training has
been
developed
to train staff
in their
respective
EOC
positions.
The City
holds at
least one
annual
emergency
preparednes
s exercise
activating
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Y Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services the EOC at
Level III and
utilizing the
majority of
staff in EOC
positions.
MH-8
Develop,
enhance, and
implement
education
programs
aimed at
mitigating
natural
hazards, and
reducing the
risk to citizens,
public
agencies,
private
property
Enhanced
building
construction,
geotechnical,
and fire safety
requirements
Related
information
available at the
public counter,
on printed
handouts, in
city newsletter,
and on the
website.
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
LA County
Fire Dept
Ongoing X X X X X GF H Deleted –
redundant
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services owners,
businesses,
and schools.
Partial fee
waivers for
certain building
construction
and energy
saving
upgrades.
Standardized
plans and
checklists
made available
for the public.
MH-9 Use
updated
technical
knowledge
and tools to
inform the
public of
hazard
potential.
o Provide a
separate
public GIS
web service
that can be
link from the
City’s
website to
show
City
Manager’s
Office,
Planning,
Public Works,
GIS
Ongoing X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M L M Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Hazard
Maps
MH-10
Maintain
hazard
warning
systems to
ensure
effectiveness
and efficiency
and increase
coordination
between local
jurisdictions
and
emergency
service
providers.
✓ Alert LA,
Los Angeles
County
Regional
Interoperabil
ity
Community
System
✓ Breaking
News
System
✓ Twitter
Network
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L M Revised
MH-11 Update
and
Incorporate
the Regional
✓ Updated
General
Plan Safety
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X GF H Deleted – these
maps are the
responsibility of
the County.
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Evacuation
Routes into
appropriate
planning
documents.
Element in
2010.
Planning
Department
MH-12
Prepare a Pre-
Disaster
Recovery Plan
including
development
of priorities for
restoration of
the
community’s
infrastructure
and vital
public facilities
following a
disaster.
o Establish
restoration
implementati
on
procedures
for vital
facilities and
establish
decision
making tools
framework
in the event
of multiple
site losses.
City
Manager’s
Office, Public
Works
Community
Development
5 years X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H M M Y Revised
MH-13
Develop policy
o Adopted
Chapter 34
Community
Development
Ongoing X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L M Y Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services for
government to
determine
what
reconstruction
criteria should
be applied to
structures
damaged
during a
disaster
and new
State
Existing
Buildings
Code
o Develop
additional
zoning,
building and
reconstructi
on policies
and
requirement
s for post-
disaster
situations.
o Adopted
California
Building
Code in
2016
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-14
Develop and
implement
programs to
coordinate
maintenance
and mitigation
activities to
reduce risk to
public
infrastructure.
✓ Continue
Landslide
Road
Maintenanc
e Program.
✓ Continue
Storm Drain
User Fee
Maintenanc
e and CIP
program.
✓ Continue
Pavement
Managemen
t Program
✓ Continue
Fuel
Modification
Program.
Public Works Ongoing X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Revised
MH-15 Place
information on
website and
✓ Completed
task now
maintaining.
City
Manager’s
Office,
Ongoing X X X GF M L H Revised
B-116
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services cable access
channels to
include
information
specific to
residents,
building code
information,
and
educational
information on
damage
prevention.
Community
Development,
LACoFD
MH-16
Establish
policy to
ensure
mitigation
projects are in
place to
safeguard
Public Works
and Building
and Safety
Division
1-2 years X X GF H Deleted
(redundant)
B-117
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services critical
facilities.
MH-16
Incorporate
the building
inventory into
the Mitigation
Plan update.
✓ Completed
during 2014
update to
the
Mitigation
Plan.
✓ Future
changes to
the building
inventory
will be
incorporated
into future
updates to
the
Mitigation
Plan.
Public Works
and Building
and Safety
Division
Complete
d
X X GF H L H Y Revised
MH-17
Educate City
staff on
✓ Register
appropriate
staff for
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M L H Revised
B-118
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services federal cost-
share & grant
programs, and
other related
federal
programs so
the full array
of assistance
available is
understood.
courses in
the federal
Public
Assistance
Reimbursem
ent Process.
✓ Develop an
internal
process for
tracking and
preparing
reimbursem
ent requests
following a
disaster.
Finance/IT
MH-19
Determine the
economic
feasibility of
mitigating
natural
hazards that
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X Deleted
(redundant)
B-119
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services can provide
decision-
makers with
an
understanding
of the potential
benefits and
costs of an
activity, as
well as a basis
upon which to
compare
alternative
projects.
MH-18
Developed a
Climate Action
Plan.
✓ Completed
through the
South Bay
Cities
Council of
Government
s in 2017.
City
Manager’s
Office
Complete
d
X X X GF M H H Completed
B-120
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-19
Installation of
an Emergency
Communicatio
ns Center
(ECC) trailer
and
communicatio
ns antenna on
Rancho Palos
Verdes City
Hall Campus
✓ City staff
worked with
outside
vendors and
members of
the Palos
Verdes Alert
Network to
install
project in
2007.
City
Manager’s
Office
Complete
d
X X X X GF H L H Y Completed
MH-20
Implementatio
n of
Emergency
Preparedness
Committee
“Beauty and
the Beast”
emergency
preparedness
✓ Initiated
2010-2011
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GF M L H Revised
B-121
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services presentation
for community
education.
MH-21
Emergency
Preparedness
Committee
emergency
preparedness
public service
announcemen
ts program.
✓ Program
initiated in
the FY
2010-11.
City
Manager’s
Office
2012-13 X X X X X GF M L H Revised
MH-22
Implemented
3-day
Emergency
Personal
Preparedness
Kits City
Council prize
drawing
program.
✓ Program
began in FY
2011-12.
City
Manager’s
Office
Annual X X X X X GF M L H Revised
B-122
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-23 City
Emergency
Operations
Plan updated
and approved
by City
Council.
✓ Completed
December
2010
City
Manager’s
Office
2010 X X X X X GF H Deleted -
redundant
MH-24 City
Emergency
Operations
Plan sent to
Cal OES for
approval.
As of 5-14-12,
the plan is still
at Cal OES for
review.
City
Manager’s
Office
2012 X X X X X GF H Deleted –
redundant
MH-25 Cal
OES Grant
approved for
production of
All-Hazard
Multijurisdictio
nal Mitigation
Plan.
Submitted
application
November
2010
City
Manager’s
Office
2011-
2012
X X X X X GF, GR H Deleted –
redundant
B-123
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-26
Conducted
NIMS ICS 300
training for all
City
Emergency
Operations
Center section
management
staff.
✓ Provided
training as
referenced
in the City’s
Emergency
Operations
Plan and to
fulfill NIMS
requiremen
ts.
City
Manager’s
Office
2011 X X X X X GF H Deleted – not
mitigation
MH-27
Maintain
Disaster
Service
Volunteer
Program.
✓ Implemente
d program in
2013.
City
Manager’s
Office
2011-
2012
X X X X X GF H L H Revised
MH-28
Provided
Emergency
Operations
Center (EOC)
Section
✓ City staff
and
emergency
manageme
nt
consultant
City
Manager’s
Office
2011 X X X X X GF H Deleted – not
mitigation
B-124
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services training for all
EOC Staff.
provided
structure
and criteria
for EOC
section
training
classes.
MH-29
Conduct
functional
emergency
preparedness
exercise with
a theme of
mitigation or
recovery
✓ At least one
functional
staff
emergency
preparednes
s exercise is
held by the
City each
year as
recommend
ed by Cal
OES and
FEMA in
order to
received
City
Manager’s
Office
Annually X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Y Revised
B-125
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services disaster
reimbursem
ent funds.
MH-30 Send
emergency
preparedness
staff to
workshops,
seminars, and
annual
conferences
for continual
update of
emergency
management
practices.
✓ City staff is
sent to
emergency
preparedne
ss training
opportuniti
es as often
as
possible.
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GF H Deleted – not
mitigation
MH-31
Implemented
emergency
cache supply
system.
✓ City staff
and
emergency
preparednes
s consultant
completed
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GF H L H Y Revised
B-126
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services program and
training of
staff in
2011.
MH-32
Participate in
LA County
Department of
Health
Services
Antibiotics
(Doxycycline)
program.
✓ City
participates
in program
to assist
with
continuity
of
governmen
t if staff
and/or
council
members
are
affected by
a biological
weapons
attack.
City
Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GF H Deleted – not
mitigation
B-127
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-33
Implementing
American Red
Cross (ARC)
human shelter
network.
o City shelter
facilities are
inspected
and
approved by
ARC.
Memorandu
m of
Understandi
ng between
City and
ARC coming
soon.
City’s
Manager’s
Office
2012 X X X X X GF H Deleted – not
mitigation
MH-34
Purchase
Mobile EOC.
o Explore
possibility of
purchasing a
mobile EOC
in case
primary and
secondary
EOC’s are
rendered out
City
Manager’s
Office
5 years X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H H H Y Revised
B-128
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services of
commission
and/or
another
Peninsula
City needs
assistance.
MH-35 Secure
funding for
seismic retrofit
or
reconstruction
of the City Hall
Campus with
independent
EOC.
o The City Hall
Campus will
not
withstand a
strong
earthquake
or other type
of disaster.
The primary
EOC is
located
within the
building and
also subject
to collapse
City
Manager’s
Office
5 years X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H Y Revised
B-129
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services or severe
damage.
MH-36 Secure
funding for
utility vehicles
and
earthmoving
equipment.
o Front
Loader,
Haul Truck,
4-wheel
drive
vehicles,
ATV’s
and/or
“Gator”
utility
vehicles.
City
Manager’s
Office, Public
Works
1-3 years X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H Revised
MH-37 Secure
funding for an
emergency
management
consultant to
provide
Memorandum
of
Understanding
o Cal OES
and FEMA
recommen
d cities be
prepared
by having
MOU’s in
place first
available
City
Manager’s
Office
1-3 years X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H Revised
B-130
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services ’s (MOU’s)
between city
and vendors
for food,
water,
temporary
housing, and
heavy
equipment.
service,
protection
from price
gouging
practices,
and to
simplify
business
transaction
s.
MH-38 Secure
funding for
consultant to
update Joint
Hazard
Mitigation
Plan.
o Joint Hazard
Mitigation
Plans need
to be
updated
every five
years and a
consultant
with
expertise in
the subject
matter is
City
Manager’s
Office
5 years X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H Revised
B-131
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services highly
recommend
ed.
MH-39
Complete a
funding for a
consultant to
provide a
Continuity of
Operations
Plan for the
City.
o Cal OES
and FEMA
recommen
d cities
have a
Continuity
of
Operations
Plan.
Fulfillment
of this
recommen
dation will
enhance
the City’s
chances of
receiving
future
disaster
City
Manager’s
Office
1-3 years X X X X X GR H H Deleted –
redundant
B-132
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services reimburse
ment
funds.
MH-40 Secure
funding for a
consultant to
secure funding
and provide a
children and
family plan
program and
supplies to
use during an
emergency
and/or
disaster.
o Staff may
need to
come in to
work and
bring
children
and/or
family
members
they can’t
leave
behind. A
program
like this
would
augment
the City’s
response
and
City
Manager’s
Office
1-3 years X X X X X GR H Deleted – not
mitigation
B-133
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services recovery
capabilities
.
MH-41 Secure
funding for
EOC Map
Plotter.
o Following
an
emergency
, the ability
to create
and post
maps
would
greatly
enhance
the City’s
ability to
mitigate
against
additional
damages.
City
Manager’s
Office
1-3 years X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H Y Revised
MH-42 Secure
funding to
purchase
o The City’s
EOC could
use more
City
Manager’s
Office
Complete
d
X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H Y Completed
B-134
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services existing City
EOC
equipment &
peripherals
(e.g. laptop
computers,
furniture, IT
and
telecommunic
ations
upgrades,
etc.).
equipment
including
computers
and
telecommu
nication
upgrades.
MH-43 Secure
funding to
purchase
protective
Hazardous
Materials
equipment for
staff to use in
case of
terrorist,
o Even
though the
odds are
low that the
City would
be affected
by a
hazardous
materials
incident, it
City
Manager’s
Office
1-3 years X X X X X GR L Deleted – not
practical
B-135
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services sabotage, or
WMD attacks.
would not
be a
detriment
to the City
to have
equipment
on hand for
disasters
and/or
emergenci
es just in
case.
MH-44
Construction
to stabilize
San Ramon
Canyon and
roadways.
o Divert
runoff to
minimize
Tarapaca
landslide
movement,
mudslides,
and
flooding on
Public Works X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H H H Y Revised
B-136
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services PVDS/25th
Street.
MH-45
Emergency
Generator
Upgrades.
✓ Installation
of
emergency
generators
and
propane
fuel
storage at
City Hall
(7-day
supply),
PVIC and
Hesse Park
(3-day fuel
supply,
each).
✓ Completed
in 2011.
Public Works Complete
d
X GF H L H Y Completed
MH-46
Hazardous
✓ Hold free
collection
Public Works Annual X X GF H H H Y Revised
B-137
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Waste
Roundup
events for
public drop
off of
hazardous
waste.
MH-47 Brush
and
Landscape
Materials
Collection.
✓ Hold free
collection
events for
public drop
off of brush
and
vegetation
waste.
✓ Twice
annually
Public Works Ongoing X GF H H H Y Revised
MH-48
Heating
System
dedicated
circuit at City
Hall.
✓ Installed
dedicated
electrical
circuit for
space
heaters to
Public Works Complete
d
X GF H L H Y Completed
B-138
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services prevent
overloading
.
✓ Completed
in 2010
MH-49 Urban
Forest
Maintenance
✓ Continue
regular
trimming of
urban
street trees
to
safeguard
utility lines
and
structures.
Public Works Ongoing X GF H L H Y Revised
MH-50
Revised City’s
Emergency
Operations
Plan -
Finance &
✓ Update
reflects
current
operations
and
increases
the chance
Finance/IT
Department
Complete
d
X X X X X GL H Deleted – not
mitigation
B-139
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Administration
Section
of receiving
state and
federal
disaster
reimburse
ment
funds.
MH-51
Revised City’s
Emergency
Operations
Plan to include
an Incident
Management /
Messaging
System.
✓ Completed
✓ The system
assists
staff and
other
agency
members
respond to
disasters
by locating
and
mapping
incidents
and
providing
Finance/IT
Department
Done X X X X X GL H Deleted – not
mitigation
B-140
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services an
electronic
messaging
center
inside the
EOC.
MH-52 Update
GIS system to
assist staff
and first
responders
with preparing,
planning,
response, and
recovery
operations.
✓ Completed
manually
mapped
incidents
reported
during EOC
drill to
assist staff
in decision
making
Finance/IT
Department
Complete
d
X X X X X GF H L H Complete
MH-53
Modified and
expanded the
role of the City
Emergency
✓ Completed.
✓ Reconfigur
ed the
location of
EOC
Sections,
City
Manager’s
Office
Finance/IT
Department
2011 X X X X X GF H Deleted – not
mitigation
B-141
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Operations
Center.
installed
additional
white
boards,
new
SMART
boards,
and
satellite TV
capabilities
.
MH-54
Maintain an
off-site backup
computer
server.
✓ Backup
server
available in
the event
the main
system is
deemed
inoperable.
Finance/IT
Department
Ongoing X X X X X GF H M H Y Revised
MH-55
Prepare a
Vendor
✓ Finance to
work with
other city
Finance/IT
Department
Public Works
2014 X X X X X * M Deleted – not
mitigation
B-142
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Memorandum
of
Understanding
.
department
s (e.g. PW
and
Community
Developme
nt) to set
up vendor
Memorand
um of
Understand
ings to
establish a
partnership
for first
available
service and
to protect
the City
from price
gouging
practices.
Community
Development
B-143
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-56
Training on
federal
disaster
reimbursemen
t process.
✓ Finance/IT
Departmen
t or
consultant
to train
Finance
staff to
learn the
state and
federal
reimburse
ment
process
and how to
fill out the
forms.
Finance/IT
Department
2013 X X X X X GL, GF H Deleted – not
mitigation
MH-57 Secure
funding to
purchase a 10’
X 30’ storage
container to
be placed on
✓ Storage
space is a
premium at
all City
facilities. If
additional
City
Manager’s
Office
Public Works
1-3
Years
X X X X X GF, Grant H Deleted – not
mitigation
B-144
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services City Hall
Campus
grounds for
various
emergency/dis
aster
response
equipment
and supplies.
emergency
supplies
and/or
equipment
is
procured,
there is an
absolute
need for
more
storage
space.
MH-58
Establish
Preserve
Access
Protocol to (1)
identify and
(2) establish
maintenance
criteria for
vehicular
✓ This will be
part of the
Preserve
Access
Protocol
required 90
days after
NCCP/HC
P approval.
Public Works,
Recreation,
Community
Development
Ongoing X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H H H Y New
B-145
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services access trails in
the Preserve
to serve public
safety
personnel and
efforts. Will
also establish
protocols for
entering/worki
ng in Preserve
during
hazardous
weather (high
fire danger,
dangerous
swell, etc.)
✓ Expansion
of fire
roads
✓ Annual
MH-59 Identify
grant funding
sources for
public right of
ways
impacted by
HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H Y New
B-146
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services the Preserve
Access
Protocol.
MH-60
Additional
equipment to
communicate
with residents
both in events
with and
without power.
City
Manager’s
Office
X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H New
Earthquake Action Items
EQ-1 Integrate
new
earthquake
hazard
mapping data
and improve
technical
analysis of
✓ Incorporate
Fault Lines
layer from
USGS for
EOC 2011;
Integrate
GIS files
produced
Finance/IT
Department
Ongoing X X X X GF H M H Revised
B-147
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services earthquake
hazards using
GIS
technology.
by HAZUS
analysis
into City
GIS system
for future
implementa
tion.
EQ-2 Identify
funding
sources for
structural and
nonstructural
retrofitting of
structures that
are identified
as seismically
vulnerable for
private
property
owners and
businesses.
✓ Started in
2008 with
fee
reductions
and retrofit
standard
plans for
residential
structures.
✓ Seek grant
funding
HMS Ongoing X X X X GF H H H Y Revised
B-148
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services EQ-3
Encourage
seismic
strength
evaluations of
critical
facilities and
public
infrastructure
in the City to
meet current
seismic
standards.
✓ Started
2010:
Completed
for
Administrat
ion, CDD
and RPV
TV
buildings
Building and
Safety
Departments
5 years X X GF H L H Y Revised
EQ-4
Encourage
reduction of
nonstructural
and structural
earthquake
hazards in
homes,
businesses,
o City
Website
o Standard
Plans
o Fee
Discounts
City
Manager’s
Office
HMS
Ongoing X X GF H L H Y Revised
B-149
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services and
government
offices through
public
awareness.
EQ-5 Hazard
mitigation of
seismic
concerns,
maintenance,
and code
related
deficiencies at
Ladera Linda
✓ Building
assessmen
t conducted
✓ Feasibility
Evaluation
began in
2011
Community
Development
Department,
Public Works
Ongoing X X * H L H Y Revised
EQ-6
Participate in
the OES SAP
evaluator
program.
✓ Building &
Safety
inspection
staff
members
are now
certified
Community
Development
Complete
d
X X X GF H L H Completed
B-150
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services EQ-7 Ceiling
Tile Seismic
Retrofit in City
Hall, PVIC and
Hesse Park
o All three
facilities
completed
in 2012.
Public Works Complete
d
X H L H Y Completed
EQ-8 Funding
for a
seismically
sound EOC.
City
Manager’s
Office
X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM, CIP
H M
-
H
H Y New
Wildfire Action Items
WF-1
Encourage
development
and
dissemination
of information
relating to the
fire hazard to
help educate
and assist
builders &
✓ Materials
developed
and being
distributed
on an
ongoing
basis.
City
Manager’s
Office,
LACoFD,
Building and
Safety
Division
Ongoing X X GF H L H Y Revised
B-151
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services homeowners
in being
engaged in
wildfire
mitigation
activities, and
to help guide
emergency
services
during
response.
WF-2 Increase
communicatio
n, coordination
&
collaboration
between
wildland/urban
interface
property
owners, local
planners and
o City and
LACoFD
work
together to
manage,
communica
te,
coordinate,
and
mitigate
wildland
HMS
Ongoing X X X X X GF H L H Y Revised
B-152
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services fire prevention
crews &
officials to
address risks,
existing
mitigation
measures,
and federal
assistance
programs.
interface
projects
within City
boundaries
.
WF-3
Encourage
implementatio
n of wildfire
mitigation
activities
through
enforcement
in a manner
consistent with
the goals of
promoting
o LACoFD
and the
City’s
Planning
Departmen
t continue
to
implement
wildfire
mitigation
activities
through
LACoFD
Planning
Department
Ongoing X GF H L H Y Revised
B-153
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services sustainable
ecological
management
& community
stability.
community
education
programs
and written
policy.
WF-4 Conduct
Fire Expo.
o Conducted
in 2009 by
LACoFD.
Businesses
attended
and
provided
information
on
products
for
retrofitting
homes to
protect
from
wildfires
LACoFD Complete X X X X X n/a H L H Completed
B-154
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services (hardened
homes)
WF-5
Establish and
implement
Weed
Abatement
Enforcement
Program.
o Weed
abatement
notices
were
mailed to
residents
annually
with
information
as to what
they need
to comply
with.
o Properties
inspected
annually.
LACoFD Ongoing X X X X X GF H L H Y Revised
WF-6
Defensible
home and fuel
modification
o Shows
landscape
examples
of what can
LACoFD –
Forestry
Division
Ongoing X X X LACoFD H L H Revised
B-155
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services model project
that shows
building
changes
residents can
implement.
be done to
lower
wildfire risk
(defensible
space).
WF-7 Burma
Road
Maintenance
Agreement
o Partner
with
Edison, Cal
Water, and
LACoFD to
maintain
Burma
Road by
preserving
for
emergency
access.
o Expansion
of fire
roads.
o Annual
Public Works Ongoing X X GF H L H Revised
B-156
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services WF-8 Fuel
Modification
Program
o Remove
brush and
debris
within
defensible
space of
developme
nt using
LACC and
goats.
o Annual
maintenanc
e program.
Public Works Ongoing X X GF H L H Y Revised
WF-9 GIS
mapping of
fuel
modification
defensible
space areas.
✓ Completed
o Add new or
updated
Fuel
Modificatio
n areas to
layer on
City GIS
system.
Public Works Ongoing X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Revised
B-157
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services WF-10
Continue to
contract for
heat camera
monitoring
(Catalina).
City
Manager’s
Office
X CIP H M H New
WF-11
Additional
funding for
undergroundin
g utilities.
City
Manager’s
Office
X CIP H M H Y New
Earth Movement Action Items
EM-1 Improve
knowledge of
landslide
hazard areas
and
understanding
of vulnerability
and risk to life
and property
o Established
2 landslide
abatement
districts
(Abalone
Cove and
Klondike
Canyon).
Planning, and
Building &
Safety
Divisions
Ongoing X X GF H L H Y Revised
B-158
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services in hazard-
prone areas.
o Published
related
information
on website.
EM-2 Address
construction
and
subdivision
design within
steep slopes
to reduce the
potential
adverse
impacts from
development.
✓ Public
awareness
of
landslides
area is
provided
daily.
✓ Geology/so
ils report
required for
review and
approval by
City
Geologist
prior to
application
completene
ss.
Planning and
Building &
Safety
Divisions
Ongoing X X X GF H L H Y Revised
B-159
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services ✓ Code
prohibits
most
activity
over
extreme
slope
areas.
✓ Fire
Departmen
t review
required
prior to
new
constructio
n
application
completene
ss.
EM-3
Regulate
✓ Information
regarding
Planning and
Building &
Ongoing X X X GF H L H Y Revised
B-160
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services activities and
provide public
outreach in
identified
potential and
historical
landslide
areas.
location of
landslide
areas are
provided
on City’s
website.
All
code/policy
changes/or
dinances
are
available
online.
✓ Building &
Safety
regulates
all activities
after
approval
through
Planning
Departmen
Safety
Divisions
B-161
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services t and City
Geologist
reviews.
EM-4 Develop
public
information
programs
regarding
proper
maintenance
of steep
slopes and
surface
drainage
structures
located on
private
property.
✓ Vegetation
manageme
nt & flood
control
brochures
made
available.
Planning and
Building
Department
Ongoing X X GF Y L H Y Revised
EM-5 PVDS
Shoulder
Abutment
✓ 1,200 foot
shoulder
rebuild
along south
Public Works Complete X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Y Completed
B-162
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services side of
PVDS in
landslide
area to
mitigate
road
movement.
Completed
2010
✓ Reestablis
h drainage
through
area,
completed
2011.
✓ Ongoing
Maintenanc
e
EM-6
Install/maintai
n dewatering
wells in
✓ Annually or
as funds
are
available
Public Works,
Abalone Cove
Landslide
Abatement
Ongoing X X * H M H Y Revised
B-163
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services landslide
areas to
mitigate land
movement.
for these
agencies.
District
Klondike
Canyon
Landslide
Abatement
District
EM-7 Identify
funding
sources for
sewer
disruption and
water quality
issues
resulting from
landslides.
H H H Y New
Tsunami Action Items
TS-1 Tsunami
Ready
o Pursue
status as a
Tsunami
Ready
HMS 1-2 years X X X X X GF H L H Revised
B-164
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services through the
National
Weather
Service.
TS-2 Increase
Tsunami
awareness.
o Add
Tsunami
awareness
information
to City’s
website.
Add link to
State of
California’s
Tsunami
Awareness
resources.
HMS 1-2 years X X X X X GF H L H Revised
Hazardous Material Action Items
HM-1
Continue to
participate in
household
o Continue to
publicize
collection
sites and
Public Works,
City
Manager’s
Office, -
Ongoing
B-165
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services hazardous
waste events
and programs.
periodic
events for
hazardous
materials.
o Continue to
participate in
stormwater
pollution
programs
(i.e. Clean
Bay
program).
Community
Development
Department,
Sanitation
Districts of Los
Angeles
County
HM-2
Continue to
monitor lead
contamination
site at the
Point Vincente
Interpretive
Center.
o Performed
lead
remediation
work
removing
any hot
spots,
removing 1
foot of soil
from the
City
Manager’s
Office, Public
Works,
Community
Development,
California
Department of
Toxic
Ongoing
B-166
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services area around
the Point
Vicente
Interpretive
Center
building and
replacing it
with clean
fill.
o Prepared a
Lead
Contaminati
on Work
Plan in
2009, which
contains a
protocol for
potential
lead
exposure.
Substances
Control
B-167
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Human-Caused Action Items
HC-1
Cyberterroris
m: Mitigation:
Additional
training for IT
Staff
especially and
potentially
regular staff;
Additional
security
measures
(security
software,
cloud,
firewalls, etc.).
IT, City
Manager’s
Office
HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H M H New
HC-2
Establish
trainings in
response to
o The City has
shared
information
with
City
Manager’s
Office, Los
Angeles
1-3 years
B-168
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services active shooter
incidents.
residents
about
numerous
active
shooter
trainings
over the
years hosted
by the Palos
Verdes
Estates
Police
Department
and Palos
Verdes
Peninsula
Unified
School
District.
o The City can
work with
the Los
County
Sheriff’s
Department,
Los Angeles
County Fire
Department
B-169
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Angeles
County
Sheriff’s
Department
to develop
trainings for
RPV
residents.
HC-3
Strengthen
anti-cyber
terrorism
efforts to
protect
computer
network,
operations,
and financial
harm
o 24/7
cybersecurit
y monitoring
o Multiple
levels of
data
backups
o Advanced
network and
endpoints
security
features
o Ongoing
end-user
IT, US
Department of
Homeland
Security/Feder
al Bureau of
Investigations
1-3 years
B-170
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services education
and testing
o Continuous
efforts to
keep all
software and
hardware
current and
in a
supportable
state
o Threat
intelligence
subscription
s
o
o Cybersecurit
y incident
tabletop
exercise
o Disaster
recovery
B-171
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services and
business
continuity
plans
Utility-Related Action Items
UR-1
Continue
communicatio
n,
coordination,
and
collaboration
with Southern
California
Edison for the
Public Safety
Power Shutoff
(PSPS)
program
✓ Ongoing
vegetation
managemen
t, system
hardening,
and aerial
inspections.
✓ Distributing
public
information
to educate
residents
about the
shutoffs and
where they
can find
City
Manager’s
Office, Public
Works,
Southern
California
Edison, Los
Angeles
County
Sheriff’s
Department
- Los Angeles
County Fire
Department
Ongoing
B-172
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services real-time
information
from SCE.
UR-2
Development
of white paper
including all
utility
companies.
✓ Ongoing
education
efforts of
utility
company
preparednes
s plan and
customer
contact
updates.
o Collaborate
with other
Peninsula
cities and all
utility
companies
for the
development
City
Manager’s
Office, City of
Rolling Hills
Estates,
Rolling Hills,
Palos Verdes
Estates, -
Southern
California
Edison,
CalWater,
SoCal Gas,
Sanitation
Districts of Los
Angeles
County
1-2 years
B-173
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services of a white
paper.
B-174
Table: Mitigation Actions Matrix – Rolling Hills Estates Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Multi-Hazard Action Items
MH-1 Integrate
the goals and
action items
from the Joint
Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan
into existing
regulatory
documents and
programs,
where
appropriate.
o General Plan
Safety
Element
Update
Community
Development,
General Plan
Advisory
Committee &
Michael Baker
International
Consultants.
Ongoing X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H M H Revised
Note: General
Plan Update
currently
underway. Will
include MJHMP in
General Plan
Safety Element.
MH-2 Identify
and pursue
funding
opportunities to
develop and
implement local
✓ FEMA HMGP
✓ 2018-Awarded
$40,882 in
recovery funds
from Cal
OES/FEMA
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GR, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Revised
Note: Ongoing –
Cal OES and
FEMA
B-175
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services mitigation
activities.
for Disaster
#DR-4305
MH-3 Hazard
Mitigation
Planning
Subcommittee
will continue to
develop a
sustainable
process for
implementing,
monitoring, and
evaluating
regional
mitigation
activities.
o Meet
annually
HMS
Ongoing X GF H L M Revised
MH-4 Identify,
improve, and
sustain
collaborative
programs
focusing on,
o Cal Water –
Palos Verdes
Peninsula
Water
Reliability
Project.
Community
Development,
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M M H Revised
Note:
Development of
Public, Private
Partnerships
B-176
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services public and
private sector
organizations,
and individuals
to avoid activity
that increases
risk to natural
hazards.
o Southern
California
Edison PSPS
o Southern
California
Gas
Company
programs.
(PPP) within
community.
Note: Rate Payers
possible source of
funding.
MH-5 Develop
public and
private
partnerships to
foster natural
hazard
mitigation
program
coordination and
collaboration
with the City’s
Hazard
Mitigation
Subcommittee.
o Continue
Waste
Management
disposal of
brush
clearance
material and
curb side
pickup of
hazardous
waste
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X GF M L M Revised
B-177
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-6 Develop
inventories of
critical facilities
and
infrastructure.
o Assess
structural
vulnerability
to the
identified
hazards and
prioritize
mitigation
projects.
Public Works,
Building & Safety,
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X GF M L M Revised
MH-7
Strengthen
emergency
management
program with
maintained
plans, training,
and exercises.
o Completion
and ongoing
review of our
Continuity and
Operations
Plan
✓ Development
of Horse
Census.
✓ NIMS/SEMS
training for
staff and city
council
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Revised
B-178
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services ✓ Disaster drills
and exercises
for staff.
✓ Emergency
operations
training for
staff.
✓ Equine
preparedness
o Development
of Emergency
Operations
Plan and
COOP.
✓ CERT
Trainings for
community.
MH-8 Develop,
enhance, and
implement
education
programs aimed
✓ “Nextdoor” is a
social network
that enables
neighbors to
communicate
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Revised
B-179
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services at mitigating
natural hazards,
and reducing the
risk to citizens,
public agencies,
private property
owners,
businesses, and
schools.
with each
other and
allows the City
to post
important
information
during times of
emergency.
✓ Launched
Social Media
Platforms/City
Accounts- FB,
ND, IG,
Twitter – (as
above
reasoning for
use)
✓ Annual
Preparedness
Expo – Large
scale event
promoting
B-180
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services emergency
preparedness.
✓ Launched
Mass
Notification
System –
Nixle/Everbrid
ge. Alert
system used
for urgent
notifications &
advisories.
Ability to apply
IPAWS.
✓ Setting up
emergency
webpage.
MH-9 Use
updated
technical
knowledge and
tools to inform
✓ Safety
Element
Update,
website, City
newsletter
Community
Development,
Public Works
Ongoing X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M M H Revised
B-181
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services the public of
hazard potential.
✓ Nixle /
Everbridge –
Mass
Notification
System.
✓ Social Media
Platforms (FB,
ND, IG,
Twitter)
✓ E-notify (city
e-mail list).
City Manager’s
Office
MH-10 Maintain
hazard warning
systems to
ensure
effectiveness
and efficiency
and increase
coordination
between local
jurisdictions and
emergency
✓ Alert LA
(Sheriff’s
Dept)
✓ Los Angeles
County
Regional
Interoperability
Community
System
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H M M Revised
B-182
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services service
providers.
o South Bay
Alerts –
Regional
Multijurisdictio
nal Notification
System.
MH-11 Develop
an Evacuation
Plan as a
Function-
Specific Annex
to the
Emergency
Operations Plan.
o Development
of EOP
o Identifying
exits and
entrances of
Peninsula.
City Manager’s
Office, Public
Works
Department, LA
County Sheriff,
LA County Fire
Ongoing X X X X X GR, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H M H Revised
MH-12 Develop
Pre-Disaster
Recovery Plan
including
priorities for
restoration of
the community’s
infrastructure
o Development
of COOP
(Continuity of
Operations
Plan).
Public Works,
Community
Development
Department, City
Manager’s Office
1-5 years X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M M H
B-183
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services and vital public
facilities
following a
disaster.
MH-13 Adopt
and implement
State Building
Code Chapter
34.
o Develop
policy for
government
to determine
what
reconstructio
n criteria
should be
applied to
structures
damaged
during a
disaster.
Develop
additional
zoning,
building and
reconstructio
Building & Safety 5 years X GR, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L L Revised
B-184
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services n policies and
requirements
in the local
government
development
and building
codes for
post-disaster
situations
(Post-
Disaster
Recovery
Plan).
MH-14 Develop
and implement
programs to
coordinate
maintenance
and mitigation
activities to
reduce risk to
o Safety
Element
Update
✓ Promote
emergency
preparedness
through public
awareness
campaigns
Public Works,
Building & Safety
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X X X GR, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Revised
B-185
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services public
infrastructure.
(social media,
annual
emergency
expo. And
newsletters).
MH-15 Maintain
information on
website and
cable access
channels to
include
information
specific to
residents,
building code
information, and
educational
information on
damage
prevention.
✓ Completed
task; now
maintaining.
City Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development,
Building & Safety
Ongoing X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Revised
B-186
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-16 Establish
policy to ensure
mitigation
projects are in
place to
safeguard
critical facilities.
Public Works and
Building & Safety
Division
1-2 years X X Deleted
(redundant)
MH-16
Incorporate the
building and
infrastructure
inventory into
the Mitigation
Plan update.
✓ Completed
2012.
o Incorporate
future
building
inventory
revisions into
future
updates of
the Mitigation
Plan.
Public Works,
Building & Safety
Ongoing X X GF, GF H L H Revised
MH-17 Educate
City staff on
federal cost-
share & grant
✓ Attend Cal
OES and
FEMA
workshops
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M L M Revised
B-187
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services programs, and
other related
federal
programs so the
full array of
assistance
available is
understood.
and briefings
including
Notice of
Interests
(NOI).
✓ LA County
programs –
South Bay
Cities Council
of
Governments
Programs.
MH-19
Determine the
economic
feasibility of
mitigating
natural hazards
that can provide
decision-makers
with an
understanding of
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X Deleted
(redundant)
B-188
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services the potential
benefits and
costs of an
activity, as well
as a basis upon
which to
compare
alternative
projects.
MH-18 Update
Climate Action
Plan.
o To be
completed
through the
South Bay
Cities Council
of
Governments.
✓ Energy
Efficiency CAP
Completed in
2015; Complete
CAP December
2017.
City Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H L H Y Revised
B-189
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-21 Prepare
a cost analysis
of replacing
vulnerable
public
infrastructure,
buildings and
critical facilities
Planning and
Building Safety
Department
Ongoing X X Deleted
(redundant)
MH-19 Update
the Continuity of
Operations Plan
(COOP).
✓ Continuity of
Operations
Plan
completed in
2014
✓ Update every
5 years
City Manager’s
Office
3 years X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H M H New
MH-20 Provide
updated mobile
communication
devices for key
personnel.
o Research and
purchase
updated
equipment
✓ Mobile devices
and computer
City Manager’s
Office
1 year X X GF, GF M L H New
B-190
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services tablets
purchased for
department
heads, City
Management,
and key staff.
MH-21 Solicit
grant funds for
emergency
supplies. Solicit
grant funds for
emergency
equipment and
supplies caches
including equine
cache and
supplies.
o Request for
local funding
submitted;
Safety
Element
Update to
address
appropriate
placement of
supplies
o Request/solicit
grant funding
and use
General Fund
for
emergency
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H New
B-191
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services preparedness
supplies and
strategic
caches.
MH-22
Coordinate with
the Los Angeles
County
Sanitation
District to
ensure that an
appropriate
mitigation action
plan and
disaster
response plan is
in place for the
Palos Verdes
Landfill.
o Safety
Element
Update
City Manager’s
Office, Public
Works
2 years X X GR, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M M H New
MH-23 Identify
neighborhoods
in the City that
o Assess
neighborhood
s that are
Public Works,
Building and
Safety,
5 years X X X X X GR, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M H M Y New
B-192
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services are currently on
septic tank
systems. Using
grant funds, tie
into main line
sewer system.
Mitigation
activity to
reduce risk to
public health,
environment,
and
public/private
property and/or
infrastructure.
currently on
septic
systems.
Emergency
Services
MH-24
Purchase of an
electric utility
cart/ATV for City
Maintenance
Department.
The electric
o Research
ATV/Utility
vehicles with
clean energy
Community
Services, City
Maintenance
2 years X X X X X GR, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M L M New
B-193
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services cart/ATV will be
used for trail
inspections
includin: weed
abatement, trail
maintenance,
delivery of
supplies and
tools in the
event of an
emergency or
disaster.
MH-25 Install
curb and gutter
systems in
areas lacking
adequate
drainage to
prevent flooding
and ensure
stormwater
compliance.
o Storm drain tie
into existing
infrastructure.
Public Works 1-5 years X X X X X GR, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M M M Y New
B-194
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services MH-26
Stabilization
work of county
sewer line in
canyon area of
Academy Hill
o Feasibility
Study
o Partner with
LA County
Public Works
Public Works,
City Manager’s
Office
1-5 years X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
M H H Y New
MH-27 Continue
to participate in
the National
Flood Insurance
Program
Continue through
the development
review process
and issuance of
building permits.
Community
Development,
Building & Safety,
Public Works
Ongoing X X X X X GF, GF M L H New
MH-28 Fund,
Design, and
Construct storm
drainpipe repairs
at 11 locations
identified in
major need of
repair. Work
includes relining
45 priority storm
o Storm drain
assessment
completed
o Relining of
severe storm
drains as first
priority.
o Continue
improvements
Public Works Ongoing X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H New
B-195
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services drains to ensure
the integrity of
the system for
flooding
purposes, and
supports clean
and efficient
drainage to
outlets.
on assessed
storm drains.
o Continue
maintenance
on storm
drains and
outlets.
Earthquake Action Items
EQ-1 Integrate
new earthquake
hazard mapping
data and
improve
technical
analysis of
earthquake
hazards using
GIS technology.
o Information to
be generated
through
Safety
Element
Update and
incorporated
into City GIS
Finance and IT
Department,
Community
Development,
City Manager’s
Office
2 Years X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
L M H Revised
B-196
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services EQ-2 Encourage
seismic strength
evaluations of
critical facilities
and public
infrastructure in
the City to meet
current seismic
standards.
✓ Completed
evaluation in
2006.
Building & Safety X X GF, GF M L M Y Completed
EQ-3 Encourage
reduction of
nonstructural
and structural
earthquake
hazards in
homes,
businesses, and
government
offices through
public
awareness.
o City Website
o Social Media
PSAs and
Annual
Emergency
Preparedness
Expo.
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X X GF, GF M M H Y Revised
B-197
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services Wildfire Action Items
WF-1
Encourage
development
and
dissemination of
information
relating to the
fire hazard to
help educate
and assist
builders &
homeowners in
being engaged
in wildfire
mitigation
activities, and to
help guide
emergency
services during
response.
o Materials
developed and
being
distributed on
an ongoing
basis and
posted on City
website.
o 2019 Natural
Disaster Town
Hall for
Peninsula
community –
Assembly
Member, LA
County Fire,
Cal OES, and
Utility
company
presentations.
LA County Fire,
Building & Safety,
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing X GF, GF H L H Revised
B-198
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services o Development
of LA County’s
Ready, Set,
Go campaign.
o Social Media
PSAs.
o Prepared
Peninsula
Expo
o National Fire
Prevention
Week
WF-2 Continue
communication,
coordination &
collaboration
between
wildland/urban
interface
property owners,
local planners
and fire
o Annual brush
clearance
coordinated
by LA County
Fire, LA
County Ag
Comm
Weights and
Measures,
and City.
LACoFD, City
Maintenance
Ongoing X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H L H Revised
B-199
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services prevention
crews & officials
to address risks,
existing
mitigation
measures, and
federal
assistance
programs.
WF-3
Encourage
implementation
of wildfire
mitigation
activities
through
enforcement in a
manner
consistent with
the goals of
promoting
sustainable
o Plan Check
for fire code
compliance,
and Planning
Department
Code
Enforcement
and Fire
Department
inspections.
LACoFD,
Community
Development, LA
County Building
& Safety, Public
Works
Ongoing X GF, GF H M H Revised
B-200
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services ecological
management &
community
stability.
WF-4 Conduct
Annual Fire
Department
Open House.
o Annual Fire
Department
Open House
at local station
106 – in
coordination
with City
Emergency
Preparedness
Expo
LACoFD Annual,
Ongoing
X X X X X GF, GF M L M New
WF-5 Establish
and implement
Weed
Abatement
Enforcement
Program.
o Weed
abatement
notices were
mailed to
residents
annually with
information.
LACoFD, LA
County
Agricultural
Commissioner
Weights and
Measures
Department
Ongoing X X X X X GF, GF H M H New
B-201
Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services o Properties
inspected
annually.
WF-6 Defensible
home and fuel
modification
model project
that shows
building
changes
residents can
implement.
o Shows
landscape
examples of
what can be
done to lower
wildfire risk
(defensible
space) on City
website.
LA County Fire –
Forestry Division
Los Angeles
County Building
and Safety/City
Planning
requirements
Ongoing X X X GF, GF M M M New
WF-7
Participation in
the Alert Wildfire
Camera
program and
Fire Detection
Network in
partnership with
neighboring
jurisdictions and
City Manager’s
Office
1-3 years X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
M M H Y New
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services outside research
and/or utility
companies.
WF-8
Undergrounding
of electrical
utilities for
wildfire
prevention.
Public Works,
City Manager’s
Office
1-5 years X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H H H Y New
Earth Movement Action Items
EM-1 Improve
knowledge of
landslide hazard
areas and
understanding of
vulnerability and
risk to life and
property in
hazard-prone
areas.
o Safety
Element
Update
o Identified in
GIS
Community
Development,
Building & Safety
Public Works
2 years X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
M M H Y Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services EM-2 Address
construction and
subdivision
design within
steep slopes to
reduce the
potential
adverse impacts
from
development.
o Safety
Element
Update
Community
Development,
Building & Safety
2 years X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
M M H Y Revised
EM-3 Regulate
activities in
identified
potential and
historical
landslide areas.
o Safety
Element
Update
Community
Development,
Building & Safety,
Public Works
Ongoing X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
M M H Revised
EM-4 Develop
public
information
programs
regarding proper
maintenance of
o Safety
Element
Update
o Sandbags
Community
Development,
Building & Safety,
Public Works
Ongoing X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
M L H Revised
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services steep slopes
and surface
drainage
structures
located on
private property.
Hazardous Material Action Items
HM-1 Continue
to participate in
household
hazardous
waste events
and programs.
✓ Publicize
collection
sites and
events for
hazardous
materials
monthly.
✓ Participation
in stormwater
pollution
programs (i.e.
Clean Bay
program).
Sanitation
Districts of Los
Angeles County,
Public Works,
City Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
Ongoing X X X X GF M L L New
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services ✓ Waste
Management
Services
HM-2 Develop
emergency
plans and
responses to
hazardous
material
chemical
releases.
o Create annex
in Emergency
Operations
Plan.
o Create
Standard
Operating
Procedure for
emergency
alerting
authorities.
LA County Fire,
LA County
Sheriff, City
Manager’s Office,
South Coast Air
Quality
Management
District, South
Bay Regional
Alerts
Organization
1 year X X X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M L H New
Human-Caused Action Items
HC-1 Establish
trainings in
response to
active shooter
incidents.
✓ 2018 held a
situational
awareness
training for
public,
City Manager’s
Office, LA County
Sheriff, LA
County Fire
1-3 years X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
H L M New
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services including
active
shooter
component.
o Provide “stop
the bleed”
training for
staff and
public.
o Purchase of
tourniquet
kits for public
facilities.
HC-2
Strengthen
Cyber terrorism
efforts to protect
computer
network,
operations, and
financial harm.
✓ 24/7 cyber
monitoring
✓ Change out
of hardware
devices
✓ Membership
and
information
Administrative
Services, US
Department of
Homeland
Security, Federal
Bureau of
Investigations
Ongoing X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
H M M New
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services sharing with
(HSIN &
MISAC).
o Cyber
security
expert for
evaluation of
vulnerabilities
(internal &
external)
o Future
funding for
trainings,
malware
protection,
software and
devices.
Utility-Related Action Items
UR-1 Continue
communication,
coordination,
✓ Held education
/ awareness
Southern
California Edison,
City Manager’s
Ongoing X X X X X HMGP, BRIC,
PDM
M M M Y New
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services and
collaboration
with Southern
California
Edison for
Public Safety
Power Shutoff
(PSPS)
program.
meetings for
PSPS.
o Ongoing
vegetation
management,
system
hardening, and
aerial
inspections.
o Create annex in
Emergency
Operations
Plan.
o Create
Standard
Operating
Procedure for
emergency
alerting
authorities.
o Purchase of
generators and
Office, Public
Works
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Action Item Accomplishments (✓ ) and Ideas for Future Implementation ( ) Coordinating Organization Timeline Plan Goals
Addressed Funding Source/Planning Mechanism: GF=General Fund, HMGP=Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC=Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, PDM=Pre-Disaster Mitigation Benefit (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Cost (L=Low, M=Med, H=High) Ranking (L=Low, M=Med, H=High, n/a=not applicable) Buildings & Infrastructure: Does the Action Item involve New and/or Existing Buildings and/or Infrastructure? Yes (Y) 2020 Comments (Status – Completed, Revised, Deleted, New, and Deferred) Protect Life and Property Public Awareness Natural Systems Partnerships and Implementation Emergency Services City
maintenance
equipment for
vegetation
management.
UR-2
Development of
White Paper for
all utility
companies.
o Ongoing
education
efforts of utility
company
preparedness
plan and
customer
contact
updates.
o Collaborate
with other
Peninsula cities
and all utility
companies for
the
development of
a White Paper.
City Manager’s
Office, City of
RPV, RH, and
PVE, SCE,
CalWater, Socal
Gas, LA County
Sanitation
1-2 years X X X GF, HMGP,
BRIC, PDM
M L M New
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Plan Maintenance
The plan maintenance process includes a schedule for monitoring and evaluating the Plan
annually and producing a plan update every five years. This section describes how each city will
integrate public participation throughout the plan maintenance process.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A6a.
Q: Does the plan identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be monitored (how will
implementation be tracked) over time? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(i))
A: See Method and Scheduling of Plan Implementation below.
Method and Scheduling of Plan Implementation
The Planning Team that was involved in research and writing of the Plan will also be responsible
for implementation. During implementation, each City will gather its own members of the Planning
Team. The Planning Team Co-Chairs (RPV: Gabriella Yap – Administration – Deputy City
Manager, and RHE Jessica Slawson – Administration - Administrative Analyst) who will be
referred to as the Local Mitigation Officers.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Monitoring X X X X X
Evaluating X
Internal Planning Team Evaluation X X X X X
Cal OES and FEMA Evaluation X
Updating X
Monitoring and Implementing the Plan
Plan Adoption
Each City Council will be responsible for adopting the Mitigation Plan. This governing body has
the authority to promote sound public policy regarding hazards. Once the plan has been adopted,
the Local Mitigation Officers will be responsible for submitting it to the State Hazard Mitigation
Officer at California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Cal OES will then submit the plan
to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review and approval. This review
will address the requirements set forth in 44 C.F.R. Section 201.6 (Local Mitigation Plans). Upon
acceptance by FEMA, both the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the City of Rolling Hills Estates
will gain separate eligibilities for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds.
Local Mitigation Officer
Under the direction of the Local Mitigation Officers, the Planning Team will take responsibility for
plan maintenance and implementation. The Local Mitigation Officers will facilitate the Planning
Team meetings and will assign tasks such as updating and presenting the Plan to the members
of the Planning Team. Plan implementation and evaluation will be a shared responsibility among
all of the Planning Team members. The Local Mitigation Officers will coordinate with City
leadership to ensure funding and support for 5-year updates to Plan as required by FEMA.
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The Planning Team will be responsible for coordinating implementation of plan action items and
undertaking the formal review process. The Local Mitigation Officers will be authorized to make
changes in assignments to their representatives on the Planning Team.
The Planning Teams will meet separately no less than annually to review the status of the
mitigation action items. Meeting dates will be scheduled once the final Planning Teams has been
established. These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss the progress of the action
items and maintain the partnerships that are essential for the sustainability of the mitigation plan.
Q&A | ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY | C6a.
Q: Does the plan identify the local planning mechanisms where hazard mitigation information
and/or actions may be incorporated? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(ii))
A: See Implementation through Existing Program below.
Implementation through Existing Programs
The Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates address statewide planning goals
and legislative requirements through its General Plan, its Capital Improvement Plan, and the
State’s Building and Safety Codes. The Mitigation Plan provides a series of recommendations -
many of which are closely related to the goals and objectives of existing planning programs. The
Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates will incorporate hazard information and
implement recommended mitigation action items through existing programs and procedures.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Community Development Department and the Rolling Hills
Estates Planning Department are responsible for adhering to the State of California’s Building
and Safety Codes. In addition, the Planning Team will work with other agencies at the state level
to review, develop and ensure the adopted Building and Safety Codes are adequate to mitigate
or present damage by hazards. This is to ensure that life-safety criteria are met for new
construction.
Some of the goals and action items in the Mitigation Plan will be achieved through activities
recommended in each city’s CIP. Various of each city’s departments develop their respective
CIP and review it on an annual basis. Upon annual review of the CIP, the Planning Team will
work with the various departments in each city to identify areas that the Mitigation Plan action
items are consistent with CIP goals and integrate them where appropriate.
Upon FEMA approval, the Planning Team will begin the process of incorporating existing planning
mechanisms at the city level. The meetings of the Planning Team will provide an opportunity for
Planning Team members to report back on the progress made on the integration of mitigation
planning elements into each city’s planning documents and procedures.
Upon FEMA approval, the Planning Team will begin the process of incorporating risk information
and mitigation action items into existing planning mechanisms including the General Plan, Capital
Improvement Program, and other planning mechanisms (see Mitigation Action Matrix for links
between individual action items and associated planning mechanism). The meetings of the
Planning Team will provide an opportunity for Planning Team members to report back on the
progress made on the integration of mitigation planning elements into city planning documents
and procedures.
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Specifically, the Planning Team will utilize the updates of the following documents to implement
the Mitigation Plan:
✓ Risk Assessment, Community Profile, Planning Process (stakeholders) – General Plan
Land Use Element, City’s Emergency Operations Plan
✓ Community Profile – General Plan Housing Element
✓ Risk Assessment, Hazard-Specific Sections, General Hazard Overviews – General Plan
Safety Element
✓ Mitigation Actions Matrix – Annual Budget, Capital Improvement Program
It’s important to note that since the approval and adoption of the 2014 Hazard Mitigation
Plan, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes updated its Annual Budget and the General Plan.
Information pertaining to hazards from the Mitigation Plan were incorporated into the
General Plan. The City of Rolling Hills Estates updated the Annual Budget and General
Plan. In both cases, although the Annual Budgets provided funding for a few of the
mitigation action items, those items were not specifically identified as coming from the
2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Economic Analysis of Mitigation Projects
FEMA's approach to identify the costs and benefits associated with hazard mitigation strategies,
measures, or projects fall into two general categories: benefit/cost analysis and cost-effectiveness
analysis.
Conducting benefit/cost analysis for a mitigation activity can assist communities in determining
whether a project is worth undertaking now, in order to avoid disaster-related damages later.
Cost-effectiveness analysis evaluates how best to spend a given amount of money to achieve a
specific goal. Determining the economic feasibility of mitigating hazards can provide decision-
makers with an understanding of the potential benefits and costs of an activity, as well as a basis
upon which to compare alternative projects.
Given federal funding, the Planning Team will use a FEMA-approved benefit/cost analysis
approach to identify and prioritize mitigation action items. For other projects and funding sources,
the Planning Team will use other approaches to understand the costs and benefits of each action
item and develop a prioritized list.
The “benefit”, “cost”, and overall “priority” of each mitigation action item was included in the
Mitigation Actions Matrix located in Part III: Mitigation Strategies. A more technical assessment
will be required in the event grant funding is pursued through the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program. FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidelines are discussed below.
FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidelines
The Stafford Act authorizes the President to establish a program to provide technical and financial
assistance to state and local governments to assist in the implementation of hazard mitigation
measures that are cost effective and designed to substantially reduce injuries, loss of life,
hardship, or the risk of future damage and destruction of property. To evaluate proposed hazard
mitigation projects prior to funding FEMA requires a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to validate cost
effectiveness. BCA is the method by which the future benefits of a mitigation project are estimated
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and compared to its cost. The end result is a benefit-cost ratio (BCR), which is derived from a
project’s total net benefits divided by its total project cost. The BCR is a numerical expression of
the cost effectiveness of a project. A project is considered to be cost effective when the BCR is
1.0 or greater, indicating the benefits of a prospective hazard mitigation project are sufficient to
justify the costs.
Although the preparation of a BCA is a technical process, FEMA has developed software, written
materials, and training to support the effort and assist with estimating the expected future benefits
over the useful life of a retrofit project. It is imperative to conduct a BCA early in the project
development process to ensure the likelihood of meeting the cost-effective eligibility requirement
in the Stafford Act.
The BCA program consists of guidelines, methodologies and software modules for a range of
major natural hazards including:
✓ Flood (Riverine, Coastal Zone A, Coastal Zone V)
✓ Hurricane Wind
✓ Hurricane Safe Room
✓ Damage-Frequency Assessment
✓ Tornado Safe Room
✓ Earthquake
✓ Wildfire
The BCA program provides up to date program data, up to date default and standard values, user
manuals and training. Overall, the program makes it easier for users and evaluators to conduct
and review BCAs and to address multiple buildings and hazards in a single BCA module run.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A6a.
Q: Does the plan identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be monitored (how will
implementation be tracked) over time? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(i))
A: See Evaluating and Updating the Plan below.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A6c.
Q: Does the plan identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be updated during the 5-year
cycle? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(i))
A: See Evaluating and Updating the Plan below.
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Evaluating and Updating the Plan
The Planning Team will be responsible for coordinating
implementation of plan by monitoring the progress of the mitigation
action items and documenting progress notes for each item. It will be
up to the Local Mitigation Officers to hold either a live meeting versus
tasking the coordinating agencies with status updates on their own
assigned mitigation action items. The monitoring meetings will take
place no less than quarterly. These meetings will provide an
opportunity to discuss the progress of the action items and maintain
the partnerships that are essential for the sustainability of the
mitigation plan. See the Quarterly Implementation Report
discussed below which will be a valuable tool for the Planning Team
to measure the success of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The focus of
the quarterly meetings will be on the progress and changes to the
Mitigation Action Items.
Annual Implementation Report
The Annual Implementation Report is the same as the Mitigation Action Matrix but with a column
added to the far right to track the quarterly status of each Action Item. Upon approval and
adoption of the Plan, the entire Annual Implementation Report will be added to the Appendix of
the Plan. Following is a view of the Annual Implementation Report:
Insert annual matrix when finalizing plan
An equal part of the monitoring process is the need to maintain a strategic planning process which
needs to include funding and organizational support. In that light, at least one year in advance of
the FEMA-mandated 5-year submission of an update, the Local Mitigation Officers will convene
the Planning Team to discuss funding and timing of the update planning process. On the fifth
year of the planning cycles, the Planning Team will broaden its scope to include discussions and
research on all of the sections within the Plan with particular attention given go goal achievement
and public participation.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A6b.
Q: Does the plan identify how, when, and by whom the plan will be evaluated (assessing the
effectiveness of the plan at achieving stated purpose and goals) over time? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(4)(i))
A: See Evaluation below.
Evaluation
At the conclusion of each of the Annual Report meetings, the Local Mitigation Officers will lead a
discussion with their Planning Team on the success (or failure) of the Mitigation Plan to meet
the Plan Goals. The results of that discussion will be added to the Annual Report and inclusion
in the 5-year update to the Plan. Efforts will be made immediately by the Local Mitigation
Officers to address any failed Plan Goals.
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Formal Update Process
The Mitigation Plan will be monitored on a quarterly basis to determine the effectiveness of
mitigation action items and to reflect changes in land development or programs that may affect
mitigation actions or their priorities. The evaluation process includes a firm schedule and timeline,
and identifies the agencies and organizations participating in plan evaluation. The Local
Mitigation Officers or designee will be responsible for contacting the Planning Team members
and organizing the quarterly meeting. Planning Team members will also be responsible for
participating in the formal update to the Plan every fifth year of the planning cycle.
The Planning Team will review the goals and mitigation action items to determine their relevance
to changing situations in each city, as well as changes in State or Federal policy, and to ensure
they are addressing current and expected conditions. The Planning Team will also review the
Plan’s Risk Assessment portion of the Plan to determine if this information should be updated
or modified, given any new available data. The coordinating organizations responsible for the
various action items will report on the status of their projects, including the success of various
implementation processes, difficulties encountered, success of coordination efforts, and which
strategies should be revised. Amending will be made to the Mitigation Actions Matrix and other
sections in the Plan as deemed necessary by the Planning Team.
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A5
Q: Is there discussion of how the community(ies) will continue public participation in the plan
maintenance process? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(iii))
A: See Continued Public Involvement below.
Continued Public Involvement
Both cities are dedicated to involving the public directly in the continual review and updates to the
Mitigation Plan. Copies of the Plan will be catalogued and made available at each City Hall and
at all city operated public libraries. The existence and location of these copies will be publicized
in city newsletters and on the city website. This site will also contain an email address and phone
number where people can direct their comments and concerns. Public meetings will also be held
after each evaluation or when deemed necessary by the Planning Team. The meetings will
provide the public a forum in which they can express their concerns, opinions, or ideas about the
Plan.
The Local Mitigation Officers will be responsible for using each city’s resources to publicize the
annual public meetings and maintain public involvement through the public access channel, web
page, and newspapers.
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PART IV: ATTACHMENTS
FEMA Letter of Approval
City Council Staff Reports
City Council Resolutions
RPV Emergency Preparedness Committee Minutes (January 16, 2020)
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Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.
Q: Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a
narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(1))
A: See Sign-In Sheets below.
Planning Team Sign-In Sheets
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Planning Team Agendas
Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1a.
Q: Does the plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared (with a
narrative description, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, or another method)? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(1))
A: See Planning Team Agendas below.
Agenda
Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
Planning Team Meeting #1
1. Examine the purpose hazard mitigation.
2. Discuss the concepts and terms related to hazard mitigation planning.
3. Review the project schedule and public involvement during the plan writing phase.
4. Discuss initial results of Hazard Analysis and Rank Hazards.
5. Gather Updated Community Profile Data
a. History, Geography, Land Use, Demographics, CIP
Agenda
Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
Planning Team Meeting #2
1. Review examples of hazard mitigation activities.
2. Update Existing and Develop New Hazard Mitigation Action Items.
a. Action Item
b. Goals Achieved
c. Coordinating Agency
d. Timeline
e. Funding Source
f. Planning Mechanisms
g. Benefit, Cost, and Priority Ranking
h. Does action item apply to existing or future buildings or infrastructure?
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Agenda
Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
Planning Team Meeting #3
1. Continue to Develop Additional Mitigation Action Items - Review County of Los Angeles All-
Hazard Mitigation Plan (Attachment: Mitigation Action Ideas).
Agenda
Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
Planning Team Meeting #4
1. Review First Draft Plan (distributed ahead of meeting to all members).
2. Discuss Strategy for Distributing Second Draft Plan to External Agencies and General Public.
Also, discuss submission to Cal OES/FEMA for review and approval. Upon return of Approval
Pending Adoption, updated Plan will be set for separate public meetings with both the City
Councils for Plan adoption.
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Web Postings and Notices
Rancho Palos Verdes Noticing of Availability of Second Draft Plan
City website- http://www.rpvca.gov/
City “Notify Me” Breaking News list - http://www.rpvca.gov/list.aspx?PRVMSG=274
City Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CityofRanchoPalosVerdes/
City Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ranchopalosverdescity/
City Nextdoor- https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/ca/palos-verdes-peninsula/city-of-rancho-
palos-verdes/
City Twitter - https://twitter.com/CityofRPV
Winter 2019 City Newsletter, if timing coincides
Los Angeles County Disaster Management Area G - Jeff Robinson, Executive Director
Rancho Palos Verdes Emergency Preparedness Committee
- https://www.rpvca.gov/167/Emergency-Preparedness-Committee Diana Feinberg, Chair
Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowners Associations
- http://www.palosverdes.com/choa/ John Maniatakis, President
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy - https://pvplc.org/ Adrienne Mohan, Executive
Director
Palos Verdes Peninsula Community Emergency Response Team
- http://www.pvpcert.org/ pvpcert@palosverdes.com
Legal notice in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News - https://www.pvnews.com/ - Susan
Pilgrim, Legals, Southern California News Group
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Rolling Hills Estates Noticing of Availability of Second Draft Plan
City website: https://www.ci.rolling-hills-estates.ca.us/how-do-i-/find-out-about/emergency-
preparedness
City Facebook: www.facebook.com/CityofRHE
City Instagram: www.instagram.com/CityofRHE
City Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/ca/palos-verdes-peninsula/city-of-rolling-hills-
estates/
City Twitter: https://twitter.com/CityofRHE
E-Newsletter, if timing coincides
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
FEMA Region IX
1111 Broadway, Suite 1200
Oakland, CA 94607-4052
www.fema.gov
October 7, 2020
Jessica Slawson
Administrative Analyst
City of Rolling Hills Estates
4045 Palos Verdes Drive North
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Dear Ms. Slawson:
We have completed our review of the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and have determined that this plan is eligible for
final approval pending its adoption by the City of Rolling Hill Estates and the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes. Please see the enclosed list of approvable pending adoption jurisdictions.
Formal adoption documentation must be submitted to FEMA Region IX by the lead jurisdiction
within one calendar year of the date of this letter, or the entire plan must be updated and
resubmitted for review. We will approve the plan upon receipt of the documentation of formal
adoption.
If you have any questions regarding the planning or review processes, please contact the FEMA
Region IX Hazard Mitigation Planning Team at fema-r9-mitigation-planning@fema.dhs.gov.
Sincerely,
Alison Kearns
Risk Analysis Branch Chief
Mitigation Division
FEMA Region IX
Enclosure
cc: Victoria LaMar-Haas, Hazard Mitigation Planning Chief, California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services
Jennifer Hogan, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services
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3650 SCHRIEVER AVENUE MATHER, CA 95655
MITIGATION PLANNING DIVISION
(916) 845-8177 (916) 845-8397
GAVIN NEWSOM
GOVERNOR
MARK S. GHILARDUCCI
DIRECTOR
September 22, 2020
Alison Kearns
Risk Analysis Branch Chief
Mitigation Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region IX
1111 Broadway Street, Suite 1200
Oakland, California 94607
Subject: Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates Multi-Jurisdiction
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Dear Ms. Hayes:
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is forwarding
the Multi-Jurisdiction Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Cities of Rancho Palos
Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates for formal review. The documents were
transmitted to FEMA electronically
If you have any questions, please contact me at (916) 845-8531 or Karen
McCready-Hoover, Emergency Services Coordinator, Mitigation Planning
Division, at (916) 845-8177.
Sincerely,
VICTORIA LAMAR-HAAS, Chief
Local Mitigation Planning Division
Enclosures
c: Jessica Slawson, Administrative Analyst, City of Rolling Hills Estates
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Jesse Villalpando
From:Jesse Villalpando
Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:26 PM
To:Jesse Villalpando
Subject:FW: 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. November 17 City Council Agenda
From: Noel Park <noelparkone@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 1:51 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Subject: 2020 Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. November 17 City Council Agenda
As you consider this plan I sincerely hope and strongly urge that you take strong and effective action regarding the
Rancho Liquid Petroleum storage tanks located off of North Gaffey Street near Westmont Drive in San Pedro.
It is well established that substantial areas of Rancho Palos Verdes are located within the blast radius which would be
impacted if these highly dangerous tanks were to fail. The resulting loss of life and property would be disastrous.
This issue has been well known for many years. The Ranch Palos Verdes City Council has discussed it on several
occasions, but no action has ever been taken which would be comensurate to the risk.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has been put on notice of this clear and present danger on numerous occasions. Aside
from our duty to protect the lives, health and property of our residents, I believe that the City may have some serious
liability exposure. Clearly, I am the furthest thing in the world from an attorney. Nevertheless, it seems to me that, if the
City has been put on notice of a serious hazard on multiple occasions, and has done nothing effective to try to mitigate
that hazard, there must be significant possibility of litigation, should the worst occur.
The tanks should be either removed or relocated. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes should use every bit of it's
considerable power and influence to help to make it happen One can only hope that the occasion of the Multi‐
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan will provide the opportunity to take effective action.
Sincerely,
Noel Park
6715 El Rodeo Road
Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275
562‐413‐5147
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Jesse Villalpando
From:Jesse Villalpando
Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:27 PM
To:Jesse Villalpando
Subject:FW: 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
From: Carl Southwell [mailto:carl.southwell@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 10:04 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Debora Chan‐Southwell <debora.southwell@gmail.com>
Subject: 2020 Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Dear Council Members,
I am a resident of Rolling Hills Estates, and I reviewed the subject Plan. I have a few general comments as
follows:
1. Generally, the Plan is a modified boilerplate produced as a local compliance document. It does not
reflect deep knowledge of the local area or its hazards.
2. The Plan lists nine, major "Calculated Priority Risk" hazards (p. 40). Of these, three are
enumerated earthquakes from regional faults, two are hazards that are largely secondary hazards
resulting from earthquakes (many earth movements and most tsunamis), and three are "human-caused"
(utility-related, hazardous materials, and human-caused).
3. Perhaps a public charette process to identify more representative, meaningful hazards and mitigations
could improve the Plan.
Some initial, more specific comments follow:
1. Climate change should have a prominent position on the "Calculated Priority Risk" or equivalent.
Long-term global climatic changes are altering our local climate and weather patterns, perhaps
irreversibly within the timeframes of our lifetimes. On the peninsula, we can expect increased periods of
drought which may alter wildfire frequency, potable water reliability, alter the characteristics of our
local translational slides, and increase civil unrest.
2. "Human-caused" hazards should be recognized as a misnomer. All hazards are, to some degree, human-
caused (if only because damages and casualties are measured in terms of impacts on humans). More
appropriate categorizations might be industrial failures, infrastructure failures, environmental failures,
civil unrest, domestic crimes and terrorism, foreign terrorism, and epidemics/pandemics.
3. Local slides should be acknowledged and commented upon individually. In particular, Flying Triangle,
Indian Peak, and Ocean Trails are not mentioned in the Plan. Ocean Trails Slide's association with
Trump National Golf Course also may merit mention.
4. Palos Verdes Reservoir 35-004 Dam is not acknowledged in the Plan. Failure of this infrastructure could
be significant. Also, failures of other water storage infrastructure should be detailed.
5. Adjacent, potentially dangerous infrastructure is not detailed. In particular, Rancho LPG and Phillips 66
Los Angeles Refinery are not addressed.
6. Proximity to the Port of Los Angeles is not addressed. The port has hazardous storage facilities, air
pollution emanating from ships, machinery, and trucks, the potential for terrorism, and other potential
hazards.
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I hope that the final Plan addresses and includes these hazards.
Best regards,
Carl Southwell
2242 Estribo Drive
Rolling Hills Estates
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Jesse Villalpando
From:Jesse Villalpando
Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:29 PM
To:Jesse Villalpando
Subject:FW: MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - COMMENTS
Attachments:us reliency model of rancho.png
From: SP Homeowners <sphomeunited@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 9:19 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; VelvethS@RollingHillsEstatesCA.gov; Chuck Hart <dethawk310@gmail.com>; Janet Gunter
<arriane5@aol.com>; carl.southwell@gmail.com; Emily Alpert <emily.alpert@latimes.com>; dlittlejohn@scng.com;
paul_h_rosenberg@hotmail.com; igorinla@cox.net; gwendolynhenry@hotmail.com; carlosmgarcia@ca.rr.com;
havenick@cox.net; noelweiss@ca.rr.com; john@nrcwater.com; sunkistpete@yahoo.com; Noel Park
<noelparkone@gmail.com>
Cc: John Cruikshank <John.Cruikshank@rpvca.gov>
Subject: MULTI‐JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ‐ COMMENTS
November 10, 2020
RE: Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Dear RPV and RHE City Council Members‐
We only yesterday received a copy of your RPV & Rolling Hills Estates Multi Jurisdiction Hazards
Mitigation Plan.
What is woefully and alarmingly absent in this document presenting Hazards of great relevance to your
communities, is the Plains All American Pipeline/Rancho LPG storage facility. While this facility is located in
the community of San Pedro, it is widely understood that the blast from its over 25 million gallons of highly
explosive butane and propane gases will extend for many miles. Within those miles, lie the communities of
both Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes who fall within less than a mile in some areas.
We are extremely troubled by the RPV City Council’s purposeful will to ignore documenting this extreme
hazard in light of the fact that this has been a recurring monthly issue for "years" on your RPV “Border
Issues” agenda. Both of your previous Councilmembers, Mr. Duhovic and Mr. Campbell have spoken
publicly regarding their concerns about this dangerous, antiquated facility and its highly vulnerable seismic
conditions. Truthfully, this facility represents a catastrophe that could easily overwhelm any of the other
stated hazards in your plan.
Despite knowing that you have received some of the attached information before, we have again
attached the blast radius modeling map provided by the US Resiliency Council regarding a 12.5 million
gallon butane tank rupture from earthquake at Rancho LPG. Also, find the links here for the most recent LA
Times article and another article published just last week in LA City Watch by our member, Janet Gunter.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020‐09‐21/san‐pedro‐rancho‐butane‐
tanks?fbclid=IwAR09wfS5Q_T1JtUygDDpPDQg3DR4azawF5Rkujz4TEGyKg2xtwQ1VKc5‐Ig
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https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php/cw/los-angeles/20677-is-the-port-of-los-angeles-really-safer-than-
beirut?fbclid=IwAR09wfS5Q_T1JtUygDDpPDQg3DR4azawF5Rkujz4TEGyKg2xtwQ1VKc5-Ig
As you can see by the US Resiliency map, the anticipated blast radius will extend for miles causing severe
destruction. As we have also reported to you before, the blast at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon was caused
by 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate. Dr. Carl Southwell, a Rolling Hills Estates resident and a risk policy
professor at UCLA, has established that 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate represents the energy equivalency
of approximately 77,000 gallons of butane gas. We have all seen the video of that blast in Beirut, so let’s
just try to imagine what the blast from over 25 million gallons of butane would produce!
The decimation of the LA Harbor area and the Peninsula in such a disaster translates to not only a
massive loss of lives and destruction beyond compare, but a huge loss of employment for surviving
residents of all of those within the LA harbor and Peninsula region. Hospital inadequacy, transportation
collapse, port infrastructure annihilation, and no evacuation plan whatsoever to assist, continue to be the
projection here since no one is willing to seriously address this very extreme, and entirely predictable
catastrophic event.
A serious effort to “mitigate” this situation would be to take responsible action to eliminate the obvious
risk by pursuing the City of Los Angeles to revoke permitted uses of “public property” that facilitate this
LPG operation. Revocation of those permits, under concern for public safety, would eliminate the
transport of the highly explosive butane gas from its source, the distant refineries of Valero and Marathon
Oil Corporations, to the Rancho site for storage. It would force those refineries to store their “own” butane
on their own refinery grounds in lesser volume, more modern and seismically safe tanks, and under greater
regulatory controls. That action would render the Rancho LPG facility inoperable.
If, the communities of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes are truly interested in protecting
their communities and their residents, they will not only make special “note” of this high risk in their
Hazards Plan, but simultaneously employ responsible action in an attempt to eliminate the high risk facility.
Other mitigations would be to post warning signs to residents of the blast radius (similar to tsunami
inundation zone warnings) and mailings to residents informing them of the danger and their proximity to
the tanks. These measures will seem extreme to you only if you do not believe the true degree of danger
that these tanks represent. If you still prefer to ignore or doubt the high degree of harm, we urge you, yet
again to engage in a serious investigation of the "truth" by commissioning a comprehensive risk analysis to
confirm or deny this risk assertion. Your residents deserve to know. Your residents deserve to be
protected.
As your neighbors who fully respect the sanctity of our own homeowners, our fellow San Pedro
residents, our dockworkers, and our closest neighbors, the communities of Rancho Palos Verdes and
Rolling Hills Estates, we urge you to discontinue your ignorance of this deadly and most obvious threat.
The people in Beirut were not aware of the devastating and outrageous risk resting in that warehouse in
their harbor. Had they been, their outrage may have prevented the unnecessary loss of over 200 people
and the complete destruction of their port. The “need” for that ammonium nitrate storage in that area
was non‐existent. The same applies here. There is “zero need” for the excess butane produced by
refineries miles away to be stored on the literal doorsteps of neighborhoods that threaten the dense
population of the residents and workers in the harbor and its peninsula.
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The first step in realizing action on this urgent high risk situation, is acknowledgement. By avoiding the
identification of this highly explosive location and its vulnerable conditions, you are depriving your
residents of the full transparency necessary to protect themselves. It is a reflection of your City Councils
willful disregard for the public’s right to know. Making this situation irrelevant is also an open invitation for
the looming catastrophe to occur which may result in significant liability to your cities for your complicity of
its risk.
The predicted “big earthquake” is long overdue. Those two 12.5 million gallon butane tanks are sitting on
“landslide area” and within the earthquake rupture zone of at least two 7+ mag. earthquake faults. Those
“Unpermitted” tanks built over 47 years ago now to a “purported” earthquake substandard of 5.5‐6.0,
make the potential consequences of denial overwhelming in their scope. The very least your communities
deserve is proper “notice”.
Sincerely,
Chuck Hart,
President, San Pedro Peninsula Homeowners United, INC.
PO Box 6455 ‐ San Pedro, 90734
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Jesse Villalpando
From:Jesse Villalpando
Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:30 PM
To:Jesse Villalpando
Subject:FW: 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
From: Carl Southwell <carl.southwell@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 9:26 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: 2020 Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Dear Council Members,
I am a resident of Rolling Hills Estates, and I reviewed the subject Plan and commented yesterday. I have a few more
specific comments as follow:
1. Aircraft hazards need to be addressed. Local airspace designations, especially since the peninsula is
sandwiched between LAX and LGB airspace, increases the probability of aircraft accidents. In addition, the
test, training, and demonstration of locally manufactured Robinson helicopters increases local air traffic.
2. Maritime hazards need to be addressed. Marine tankers and other ships present opportunities for oil, fuel, or
other chemical spills. The Palos Verdes Shelf Superfund site could potentially contaminate local beaches with
DDT or other toxic chemicals if the site is tampered with, negatively impacted by increasing water
temperatures or acidity, or subject to abnormally destructive storms.
3. Subsidence needs to be addressed. There are significant, known sites subject to subsidence hazards in the
local area.
I hope that the final Plan addresses and includes these hazards.
Best regards,
Carl Southwell
2242 Estribo Drive
Rolling Hills Estates
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Jesse Villalpando
From:Jesse Villalpando
Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:24 PM
To:Jesse Villalpando
Subject:FW: Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Review November 17
From: Lita Jacoste <Litaesq@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:59 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: FW: Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Review November 17
Subject: 2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. November 17 City Council Agenda
Dear Rancho Palos Verdes City Council,
I have resided in Rancho Palos Verdes for 23 years and I must confess, this is the first time I have reviewed our city’s
“Hazard Mitigation Plan.” I am surprised that there is no mention of the potential hazardous event looming nearby –the
Rancho Liquid Petroleum storage tanks located off North Gaffey Street near Westmont Drive in San Pedro. I’m certain
you all read the recent LA Times article posted September 21, 2020, describing in horrific detail this
hazard. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-09-21/san-pedro-rancho-butane-
tanks?fbclid=IwAR09wfS5Q_T1JtUygDDpPDQg3DR4azawF5Rkujz4TEGyKg2xtwQ1VKc5-Ig. Another
article was more recently published in LA City Watch, again detailing the very real hazard lurking next door to our
community. https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php/cw/los-angeles/20677-is-the-port-of-los-angeles-really-safer-than-
beirut?fbclid=IwAR09wfS5Q_T1JtUygDDpPDQg3DR4azawF5Rkujz4TEGyKg2xtwQ1VKc5-Ig For sake of brevity, I need
not repeat all the frightening details of these articles, including that these tanks are located in an earthquake fault
zone, but have included links to the articles for those of you who might wish to review the articles again.
If the Rancho Liquid Petroleum storage tanks were to explode, either due to earthquake or some other cause, the fall-out
and devastation would reach parts of Rancho Palos Verdes. Therefore, I humbly but strongly urge the City Council not to
adopt the proposed 2020 Multi-Jursdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, but rather, send the plan back and require that there
be some analysis of the imminent dangers posed to our city by these storage tanks. The residents of San Pedro have
been fighting these battle alone for years. Perhaps, if our well-healed community would join forces and partner with San
Pedro residents, we could together force the relocation of LPG, away from our communities—and not in an earthquake
fault zone
Sincerely,
Lita Jacoste, Esq.
3600 Greve Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Litaesq@aol.com
From: Do_Not_Reply@rpvca.gov <listserv@civicplus.com>
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2020 8:59 AM
To: Litaesq@aol.com
Subject: Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Review November 17
2020 Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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The plan identifies hazards and ways to minimize damage by natural and human‐caused disasters and ensures
continuing eligibility for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding. It is mandated by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000,
also known as Public Law 106‐390, which requires state and local governments to prepare mitigation plans to document
their mitigation planning process and identify hazards, potential losses, mitigation needs, goals, and strategies.
The most recent RPV/RHE Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was released in August 2014 and updated in
January 2016. The 2020 update incorporates all federal requirements relating to local hazard mitigation plans.
The plan is designed to have the following benefits:
Reduce loss of life and property, human suffering, economic disruption, and disaster costs.
Prioritize hazard mitigation at the local level with increased emphasis on planning and public involvement,
assessing risks, implementing loss reduction measures, and ensuring critical facilities/services survive a disaster.
Promote education and economic incentives to form community‐based partnerships and leverage non‐federal
resources to commit to and implement long‐term hazard mitigation activities.
The plan is available at: bit.ly/32hSWFR
The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in McTaggart Hall at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park with safety protocols to
help prevent the spread of COVID-19, though virtual participation is highly encouraged. The meeting will be live-
streamed on the City website and televised on RPVtv Cox 33/Frontier FiOS 38.
A staff report for this topic will be posted on rpvca.gov/agendas on November 10. Please submit your questions and
comments to the City Council in advance of the meeting by emailing them to cc@rpvca.gov. Public comments
submitted by 12 p.m. on November 10 will be attached to the staff report, and comments submitted afterward will be
provided to the City Council as late correspondence. If you would like to provide comments during the meeting or
leave a pre-recorded voice message, please complete a form at rpvca.gov/participate.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in programs, services, activities and
meetings, contact the City's ADA Coordinator/Risk Manager at 310-683-3157, adarequests@rpvca.gov, 30940
Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, at least 48 hours in advance to request an auxiliary aid or
accommodation.
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