city of temecula local hazard mitigation plan
TRANSCRIPT
2017
Prepared by:
Roberto Cardenas, Fiscal Services Manager
6/1/2017
CITY OF TEMECULA LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN ANNEX (to the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan)
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CONTACT INFORMATION
CITY OF TEMECULA
Name: Roberto Cardenas Title: Fiscal Services Manager Address: 41000 Main St. City, State and Zip: Temecula, CA 92590
Direct Contact: Roberto Cardenas Phone 951-693-3944 Fax: 951-302-4159 Email: [email protected]
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PLAN ADOPTION/RESOLUTION
The City of Temecula (City) will submit the City of Temecula Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex (LHMP Annex) to the Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) for review and approval. EMD will, in turn, forward the LHMP Annex to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for review and approval. Cal OES will, in turn, submit the LHMP Annex to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review and approval. The City will wait to receive an “Approval Pending Adoption” letter from FEMA before taking the plan to the City’s local governing body Temecula City Council for adoption. Upon approval, the City will insert the signed resolution into the LHMP Annex.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Disaster Mitigation and Cost Recovery Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by placing a new emphasis on hazard mitigation planning, primarily moving from post-disaster mitigation to pre-disaster mitigation. As part of DMA 2000, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now responsible for coordinating the implementation of the act requiring local government, state, and special jurisdictions to develop and maintain hazard mitigation plans. In order to qualify for future hazard mitigation grants, each jurisdiction must prepare, and have approved by the Federal Government a local hazard mitigation plan. A local hazard mitigation plan must be approved every five years per DMA 2000. While the County of Riverside is responsible for adopting the 2017 Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City of Temecula is responsible for adopting the annex to the County’s plan – more specifically, the 2017 City of Temecula Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex. The City of Temecula’s efforts to update the 2017 Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan began in 2016. The goal was to bring all members of the Riverside County Operational Area (county, cities, special district, and tribes), along with local businesses and interested members of the public, together to create a multi-jurisdictional plan that identifies and assesses the various hazards in the entire County of Riverside. The desire was to have the County, along with the cities, special districts, and tribes develop an all-inclusive plan, rather than have each city, special district, and tribe develop their own plan. The City’s current planning process evaluated the potential impact of each identified hazard on the county, cities, special districts, and tribes. All participating jurisdictions helped establish a list of potential mitigation efforts (via their LHMP Annex) and prioritized those efforts based on the needs of their jurisdiction. In addition, each participating jurisdiction developed a specific hazard mitigation strategy based on information from 2012 through 2017.
Final approval from FEMA requires a formal resolution from the City adopting the City of Temecula Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex as a part of the City's hazard planning process. The plan will be implemented upon FEMA approval.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Table of Contents
CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 1 PLAN ADOPTION/RESOLUTION ............................................................................................................. 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENT ............................................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1.0 - COMMUNITY PROFILE ................................................................................................... 5
1.1 CITY MAP ............................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE DESCRIPTION........................................................................ 6 1.3 BRIEF HISTORY ..................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 ECONOMY DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 6 1.5 POPULATION AND HOUSING ............................................................................................... 8 1.6 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND LAND USE ........................................................................... 9
SECTION 2.0 - PLANNING PROCESS ................................................................................................... 10 2.1 LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS ............................................................................................. 10 2.2 PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL (OA) PLANNING PROCESS .............................................. 11 2.3 DATES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ..................................................................... 11 2.4 PLANS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION ................................................................................... 11
SECTION 3.0 – MITIGATION ACTIONS/UPDATES ............................................................................... 11 3.1 UPDATES FROM 2012 PLAN ............................................................................................... 11 3.2 LIST OF COUNTY AND CITY HAZARDS .............................................................................. 11 3.3 NEW HAZARDS OR CHANGES FROM 2012 ....................................................................... 11 3.4 BRIEF STATEMENT OF UNIQUE HAZARDS ....................................................................... 12 3.5 MITIGATION PROJECT UPDATES ...................................................................................... 12
SECTION 4.0 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................. 12 4.1 CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES .............................................................. 12 4.2 ESTIMATING POTENTIAL LOSS.......................................................................................... 12 4.3 TABLE REPLACEMENT VALUES......................................................................................... 12 4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS AND VULNERABILITIES ........................................................ 13
SECTION 5.0 – COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM ................................................................................... 19 5.1 REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTIES ....................................................................................... 19 5.2 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROPERTIES .................................................................. 19
SECTION 6.0 - CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................... 20 6.1 REGULATORY MITIGATION CAPABILITIES ....................................................................... 20
Reviewed Annually .................................................................................................................................. 21 6.2 ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES ............................................. 21 6.3 FISCAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES ................................................................................... 22
SECTION 7.0 - MITIGATION STRATEGIES ........................................................................................... 23 7.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES................................................................................................... 23 7.2 MITIGATION ACTIONS ......................................................................................................... 24 7.3 ON-GOING MITIGATION STRATEGY PROGRAMS ............................................................. 25 7.4 FUTURE MITIGATION STRATEGIES ................................................................................... 26
SECTION 8.0 - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCESS ........................................ 26 SECTION 9.0 - INCORPORATION INTO EXISTING PLANNING MECHANISMS .................................. 26 SECTION 10.0 - CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ........................................................................ 27 APPENDIX A – PUBLIC NOTICES AND MAPS .................................................................................... 307 APPENDIX B - …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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SECTION 1.0 - COMMUNITY PROFILE
1.1 CITY MAP
Figure 1-1: City of Temecula Map
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1.2 GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE DESCRIPTION
The City of Temecula (City) is an incorporated city in the southwestern portion of Riverside County. The City is 30.17 square miles and is 30 miles south of the county seat, the City of Riverside. The City sits north of (and adjacent to) San Diego County. The City’s eastern and western boundaries are Riverside County jurisdictions. To the north of the City is the City of Murrieta. Interstate Highway 15 travels north and south through the western portion of the City. State Highway 79 travels east from the City on both the southern and northern portions of the City. Murrieta Creek, which is a pathway from Lake Skinner Reservoir, is on the western portion of the City. Temecula Creek, which is a pathway from the Vail Lake Reservoir, is on the southern portion of the City. Both creeks combine to form the Santa Margarita River in the extreme southwest portion of the jurisdiction. The Santa Margarita Mountains run along the western portion of the jurisdiction.
The City of Temecula’s mean yearly temperature is 64.7°F (with an average high temperature of 76.5°F and an average low of 52.9°F). The average annual rainfall is 11.11 inches.
1.3 BRIEF HISTORY
Since incorporation in 1989 as a general law City, the City has improved upon its’ original blueprint to create a desirable community with exceptional public safety, community services, recreational amenities, and a robust commerce.
1.4 ECONOMY DESCRIPTION
The City’s development is a combination of residential, commercial and industrial. It is a moderately densely populated community with 3.26 people per occupied dwelling unit and approximately 109,064 citizens. The City maintains 34 parks throughout the community, which provide recreation opportunities for both the citizens of Temecula, as well as surrounding communities. Police and Fire protection are provided through a contract with Riverside County. The Temecula Valley Unified School District provides 32 schools for 28,468 students at the kindergarten through 12th grade levels. The City prides itself on its community focus and quality of life.
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Figure 1-4: City of Temecula Comprehensive Annual Financial Report – Largest Employers
CITY OF TEMECULA – LARGEST EMPLOYERS Employer Number of Employees Industry
Pechanga Resort & Casino 3,800 Gaming-Entertainment
Temecula Valley Unified School Dist. 2,961 Public Education
Abbott Vascular 2,000 Medical Manufacturing
PHS Medline 900 Medical Supply
Temecula Valley Hospital 650 Hospital
Walmart 600 Retail
Infinean Technologies America’s Corp 585 Wafer Chip/Conductors
Macy’s 420 Retail
Milgard Windows & Doors 400 Window & Door Mfg.
Costco Wholesale 376 Warehouse
EMD Millipore Corporation 330 Bio-Tech
City of Temecula 313 Local Government
FFF Enterprises 303 Wholesale Distributors
DCH Auto Group Temecula 293 Auto Dealerships
Channell Corporation 264 Thermo Plastic Enclosures
McDonald’s (Corporate Office) 262 Restaurant
Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac 234 Auto Sales & Repair
Temecula Creek Inn (J.C. Resorts) 245 Golf Resort
The Scotts Company 120-244 Equipment Manufacturing
Home Depot #1028 191 Building Materials
Temecula Valley Toyota 187 Auto Sales & Repair
Air Bus DS Communications 180 Emergency Communication Systems
Lowes #775 170 Building Materials
Target 166 Retail
Pacific Hydraulic Services/MWA 155 Electric Motor Repair
WinCo Foods 154 Super Market
BJ’S Restaurant & Brewery 150 Restaurant
Gosch Ford Lincoln Mercury 150 Auto Sales & Repair
JCP 150 Retail
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1.5 POPULATION AND HOUSING
Between 2006 and 2016, the total population of the City of Temecula increased from 90,120 to 109,064 (51 percent are females and 49 percent are males). The average age is 35 years old and the median income is $71,329.
Figure 1.5.1 - 1.5.4 – SCAG Report – City of Temecula
From 2006 to 2016, the City’s population rate of 20.97 percent was higher than Riverside County’s rate of 18.82 percent.
In 2016, 4.6 percent of Riverside County’s population was in the City of Temecula.
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Number of HouseholdsOccupied Housing Units: 2006-2016
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Between 2006 and 2016, the total number of households in the City of Temecula increased by 18,899, or 21 percent.
During this time, the City’s household growth rate of 21 percent was higher than the County of Riverside’s growth rate of 19.23 percent.
4.7 percent of Riverside County’s total number of household’s is in the City of Temecula.
In 2016, the City’s average household size was 3.26, which was slightly higher than the County’s average of 3.24.
1.6 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND LAND USE
The residential growth of the City of Temecula will continue to expand as there are many people attracted to the City. Light commercial growth will follow residential growth in these parts of the City. The heavy commercial and industrial growth will continue to develop along the western portion of the City, along the base of the hills and will continue along the Interstate 15 and Highway 79.
Figure 1.6.1 – City of Temecula Housing Production
1/1/2006-10/13/2014
Single Family Residential- 2,815 Multi-Family Residential- 1,490 Custom Single Family- 34 Total: 4339
10/15/2014-12/31/2016
Single Family Residential - 320 Multi-Family Buildings- 248 Total: 568
Total housing production between 1/1/2006 through 12/31/2016 is 4,907.
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Average Household Size
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SECTION 2.0 - PLANNING PROCESS
2.1 LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS
In March of 2017, a draft of the LHMP Annex was emailed to City departments to review, comment, and/or edit information. Staff corresponded via emails, phone calls and in person.
In April of 2017, the 2012 LHMP Annex was posted on the City’s website for public comments (to update the 2017 LHMP Annex).
On May 2, 2017, the LHMP Annex was mentioned during the Temecula Citizen Corps Advisory Board Meeting, but was not placed on the agenda. During this meeting, individuals were asked to visit the City’s website (cityoftemecula.gov) to review the 2012 LHMP Annex and provide feedback for updates to the 2017 LHMP Annex. Although the City received comments from individuals that attended the Temecula Citizen Corps Advisory Board Meeting concerning dates and hazards, the suggested changes were already incorporated in the draft 2017 LHMP Annex - therefore, no additional changes were necessary.
The 2017 LHMP Annex was formally placed on the Southwest Committee Meeting agenda for the May16, 2017 meeting.
The 2017 LHMP Annex was formally placed on the Temecula Citizen Corps Advisory Board Meeting agenda for the June 6, 2017 meeting.
On May 25, 2017, the LHMP Annex was presented during a noticed meeting to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission where the Commission Members as well as members of the public were allowed to provide feedback.
Planning Team
Name: Position: Department:
Roberto Cardenas Fiscal Services Manager Human Resources
John De Gange IT/GIS Administrator Information Technology
Maria Hernandez Intern Human Resources
Julie Tarrant Senior Management Analyst Public Works
Bruce Wedeking Maintenance Superintendent Public Works
Lyn Lehner Principal Management Analyst Planning
Rudy Graciano Revenue Manager Finance
Matt Hayes Fire Captain/Paramedic Coordinator Fire
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2.2 PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL (OA) PLANNING PROCESS
The City of Temecula participated in Riverside county workshops, including:
Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities Workshop – April 3 and 4 of 2017
Ranch California Water District Multi-Jurisdictional LHMP Meeting – April 18, 2017
Southwest Committee Meeting – May 16, 2017
Public Presentation – Public/Traffic Safety Commission – May 25, 2017
Temecula Citizen Corps Advisory Board Meeting – June 6, 2017
Quarterly Operational Area Planning Committee meetings, which are open to the public and to stakeholders in the County of Riverside.
2.3 DATES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
LHMP Annex meetings were held throughout the year where the public was able to provide comments. In addition, the City of Temecula posted the 2012 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex on the City’s website for comment to be addressed in the 2017 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex.
2.4 PLANS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION
Upon approval by FEMA, the LHMP Annex will be presented to the City Council in a public meeting for adoption via an official resolution.
SECTION 3.0 – MITIGATION ACTIONS/UPDATES
3.1 UPDATES FROM 2012 PLAN
There are only minor edit changes but no additional hazards from the 2012 plan. In addition, the priorities remain the same, including earthquakes, fires, and floods.
3.2 LIST OF COUNTY AND CITY HAZARDS
County of Riverside City of Temecula
1. Earthquake 1. Transportation
2. Pandemic Flu 2. Earthquake
3. Wildland Fire 3. Flood
4. Electrical Failure 4. Terrorism
5. Emergent Disease/Contamination 5. Wildland Fire
*Listed above are the ranking top five hazards for the County of Riverside and City of Temecula.
3.3 NEW HAZARDS OR CHANGES FROM 2012
The City of Temecula reviewed the hazards that affect the City of Temecula and determined that there are no additional hazards since the 2012 LHMP Annex.
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3.4 BRIEF STATEMENT OF UNIQUE HAZARDS
The hazards in the City of Temecula include the same hazards as most of Riverside County, including earthquakes, fires, and floods. Additionally, the City has more transportation related hazards and incidents because of the highways (Interstate 15 and Highway 79) within the city sphere.
3.5 MITIGATION PROJECT UPDATES
There are no known funding opportunities currently utilized in Public Works for the purposes of (or for) hazard mitigation measures. The Murrieta Creek Project, currently under construction is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers and Riverside County Flood Control. The City has been a partner in the overall improvement project so that the construction of Main Street Bridge and future creek crossings along Murrieta Creek would meet the most recent design standards necessary to facilitate the Murrieta Creek Project improvements.
SECTION 4.0 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
4.1 CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURES
Critical Facilities Type Number
Public Safety Dispatch 2
Emergency Operations Center 3
City Hall 1
Fire Stations 5
Water Reservoirs 39
Water Treatment Plants 0
Waste Water Treatment Plants 1
Hospitals 1
Police Facility 2
Maintenance Yards 1
Senior Community Centers 1
Schools 29
Radio Repeaters 1
4.2 ESTIMATING POTENTIAL LOSS
The hazards experienced by the City of Temecula include floods and fires. The volume of rain that is experienced during the year places a great stress on City resources, but through mutual/automatic aid agreements, the City experiences minimal effect.
4.3 TABLE REPLACEMENT VALUES
Name of Asset Replacement Value ($)
Hazard Specific Information
Civic Center/Parking Structure 53,186,024 Earthquake, Flood, Cyber
TVE2 9,271,800 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
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Ronald Regan Sports Park; Community Recreation Center Offices (CRC); Meeting Rooms
8,550,610 Earthquake
Temecula Community Center 3,009,800 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
Mary Phillips Senior Center 2,060,400 Earthquake, Flood, Fire, *Haz. Spill
Temecula Valley History Museum 1,854,360 Earthquake, Flood, Fire, *Haz. Spill
Children’s Museum 2,317,950 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
Old Town Temecula Community Theater 9,271,800 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
Mercantile Building 1,545,300 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
West Wing Maintenance Facility/Office 3,399,660 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
Field Operations Center 7,005,360 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
Temecula Public Library 10,302,000 Earthquake, Fire
Margarita Center 2,000,000 Earthquake
TCC SAFE House 1,279,563 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
Fire Station #84 3,090,600 Earthquake
Fire Station #73 1,854,360 Earthquake
Fire Station #92 2,800,702 Earthquake
Temecula Citizen Corps and Paramedics 61,812 Earthquake
Pantry Storage 741,744 Earthquake, Flood, Fire
*Hazardous Spill given the facility’s close proximity to the I-15 Freeway.
4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS AND VULNERABILITIES
1. Flood – Severity 4, Probability 3, Ranking 3
The City of Temecula has had a long history of heavy rains. It is not the drainage from the City itself that has had flooding in the past; the City’s drainage system has been more than adequate for the seasonal rains. The possibility of flood for the City of Temecula stems from its location between two major drainages, Murrieta Creek to the north (and west of the City) and Temecula Creek on the south. Both come together to form the Santa Margarita River in the southwest corner of the City. The last major flood experienced from these two creeks was in 1993. The City has taken steps to control flooding through vegetation reduction, creek maintenance, and bridge upkeep. With the continued practice, flooding within the City should be prevented. The City of Temecula participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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2. Wild Fire - Severity 3, Probability 3, Ranking 5
Due to the dry weather in Temecula, brush fires are more common on hot days. In August 2012, Aguanga fires invaded a community nearby Temecula and the City became the evacuation center for many of the individuals that had to evacuate. Emergency response personnel and local residents were frightened at the possibility that the fire may reach the City of Temecula. The fire burned 3,000 acres within 10 hours. This fire was difficult to contain. August, one of the hottest months for Southern California, assisted the fire expansion. Incidents such as this have been common throughout the years.
Smaller fires also caused a big disruption in the City as well. The City has endured many small brush fires that start on the hillsides that run parallel to the freeway that cause traffic jams. Many of these fires are controlled in a timely manner because of Cal Fire.
3. Earthquake - Severity 4, Probability 3, Ranking 2
The City of Temecula is located in Seismic Hazard Zone. The nearest active earthquake faults are located (listed below). Moreover, the City has experienced several noticeable ground movement incidents (list below), but no local damage was sustained.
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Elsinore Fault Line
The Elsinore Fault Line zone is on the Interstate 15 corridor (on the western portion of the City) running parallel with the interstate in a north and south direction.
Other Fault Zones
San Andreas Fault: This fault zone is located approximately 55 miles northeast of the City of Temecula and is a dominant active fault in California.
San Jacinto Fault: This fault is located approximately 35 miles northeast of the City of Temecula and is a dominant active fault in California.
Historical Earthquake Data (Within 100 Miles)
Date Distance from Temecula Magnitude
6/10/2016 65.6 5.2
3/29/2014 63.1 5.1
7/05/2014 70.5 4.6
3/11/2013 33.6 4.7 **All dates, distances, and magnitude in the table below are measured in miles.
5 year period and magnitude of > then 4
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4. Severe Weather- Heat/Wind/Cold - Severity 2, Probability 3, Ranking 8
In the City of Temecula, the hills on the side of the Interstate 15 freeway have trees, but they are not standing upright. Instead, these trees are curved towards the freeway. The cause of these trees losing their stability is the heavy winds prevalent in the city. In the evening, winds travel around 10-14 mph and gusts can be as high as 25-50 mph. These high winds can cause a lot of damage to the community (i.e. falling tree limbs and other debris on the road).
The City of Temecula experiences moderate snow every 10 years or so. Although snow is rare, it causes a disruption in the City, as residents are not accustomed to driving in snowy conditions. The snowy conditions increase the risk of accidents on the road.
The City experiences hot, dry days during the summer. There are days where temperatures climb over 105 degrees. Below is a chart of the City’s highest temperatures over the past five years:
Year Temperature
2012 104.5˚
2013 103.6˚
2014 105.0˚
2015 105.2˚
2016 110.1˚
5. Hazardous Materials - Severity 3, Probability 4, Ranking 1
There is a high risk of hazardous materials affecting the City of Temecula. The City has Interstate 15 traveling north and south through the western portion of the City and State Highway 79 traveling east on both the northern and southern sides. State Highway 79 and Interstate 15 are used heavily by transporters and commuters on a daily basis. This makes the risk of an accident occurring much higher. Another risk is having an industrial building leak hazardous material.
6. Technical Hazards - Severity 3, Probability 3, Ranking 6
There is the potential for death and injury from large-scale motor vehicle accidents. There is also the potential for hazardous material spills or fires as numerous commercial transportation vehicles travel through the City limits on Interstate 15 with various quantities and types of hazardous materials.
Also, there is the potential of death and injury from large-scale industrial accidents with the City of Temecula. There are numerous large industrial facilities storing a wide variety of hazardous chemicals in large quantities. Many of the facilities store enough material to require
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their own hazardous materials teams on site. The City of Temecula has large volume gas pipelines through its jurisdiction increasing the chance of a hazardous materials incident.
7. Dam Failure - Severity 2, Probability 3, Ranking 20
The City of Temecula is located down elevation of two water reservoirs. The largest is the Lake Skinner Reservoir. The reservoir is located approximately 10 miles (15 km) northeast of the City. It was created in 1973 by the construction of the Skinner Clearwell Dam (expanded 1991), and currently has a capacity of 44,200 acre feet (54,500,000 m3). There is a low likelihood of the water inundating the City of Temecula. Vail Lake is the second large reservoir located near the City of Temecula. It is located east of Temecula on Temecula Creek in the Santa Margarita River watershed, approximately 15 miles (24 km) east of Temecula. It covers approximately 1,100 acres (4.5 km2) and has storage capacity of 51,000-acre feet (63,000,000 m3). The Vail Dam was recently inspected and found to be structurally deficient in the event of an earthquake. Diamond Valley Lake is a man-made off stream reservoir in Southern California and one of the newest, with 800,000-acre feet (990,000,000 m3) of water.
8. Drought - Severity 3, Probability 2, Ranking 11
The state of California invariable experiences drought conditions and the conservation of water is very important. The City of Temecula's mission is to protect water resources, maintain water quality, and use water wisely.
See Part II - Inventory Worksheet Page 18 for complete ranking chart.
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SECTION 5.0 – COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM
5.1 REPETITIVE LOSS PROPERTIES
There is no repetitive loss of properties in the City of Temecula flood plain based on the City information, flood map below.
5.2 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROPERTIES
a. Describe participation in NFIP, including any changes since previously approved
plan.
There have been no changes since previously approved plans
b. Date first joined NFIP.
1989
c. Identify actions related to continued compliance with NFIP.
d. CRS member?
No
e. CRS class?
No
f. Describe any data used to regulate flood hazard area other than FEMA maps.
N/A
g. Have there been issues with community participation in the program?
No
h. What are the general hurdles for effective implementation of the NFIP?
None
i. Summarize actions related to continued compliance with NFIP
Continue to educate public through community outreach.
Control flooding through vegetation reduction, creek maintenance, and bridge
upkeep.
ii. Repetitive Loss Properties – None since approval of 2012 plan.
Other risks:
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SECTION 6.0 - CAPABILITIES ASSESSMENT
6.1 REGULATORY MITIGATION CAPABILITIES
Capabilities are the programs and policies currently in use to reduce hazard impacts or that could be used to implement hazard mitigation activities. This capabilities assessment is divided into five sections –
Regulatory Mitigation Capabilities
Administrative And Technical Mitigation Capabilities
Fiscal Mitigation Capabilities
Mitigation Outreach And Partnerships
Funding Sources
Regulatory Mitigation Capabilities – to include the review, update, to amend and/or introduce new
ordinances to the City’s Municipal Code, implement new policies and procedures, and/or amend the General Plan to incorporate provisions to allow for certain actions as needed.
Regulatory Tool Yes/No Comments
General plan Yes Comprehensive General Plan. The general plan guides long term growth, future development and policy activities. Discoveries made in the local hazard mitigation plan will be incorporated into the city’s general plan ensuring mitigation.
Zoning ordinance Yes Riverside County/City of Temecula Code
Future development may be held to higher
standards limiting hazards, i.e. development
location, development shape, size, position and
foundation. Redeveloped and retrofitted
buildings may be held to higher standards.
Subdivision ordinance Yes
Site plan review requirements Yes Riverside County/City of Temecula Code
Floodplain ordinance Yes The ordinance can be updated to limit repetitive
loss properties and prevent construction of new
building in hazardous areas.
Other special purpose ordinance (storm water, water conservation, wildfire)
No These mitigation actions can be used to clear
brush in fire prone areas, clear drainage
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systems to limit flooding and conserve water
during droughts.
Building code Yes Riverside County/City of Temecula Code, 2016
Building Code. Mitigation actions may pertain to
amending the building code to improve structural
integrity, building safety and building stability.
Fire department ISO rating Yes
Erosion or sediment control program No
Storm water management program Yes
City of Temecula Master Plan
Capital improvements plan Yes Reviewed Annually
Economic development plan Yes Reviewed Annually
Local emergency operations plan Yes Reviewed Annually
Flood Insurance Study or other engineering study for streams
No
6.2 ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES – to include an
experienced and well-rounded hazard mitigation team to effectively and efficiently administer and implement actions, in the event of an emergency, to ensure the safety and well-being of life and property. Additional personnel to include, Fire, Police, and various community resource agencies.
Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position Planner/engineer with knowledge of land development/land management practices Yes Public Works
Engineer/professional trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure Yes Public Works
Engineer with an understanding of natural hazards Yes Public Works
Personnel skilled in GIS Yes Information Technology
Full time building official Yes Community Development
Floodplain manager No
Emergency manager Yes City Manager/Risk Manager
Grant writer Yes Various Departments
GIS Data—Land use Yes Information Technology
GIS Data—Links to Assessor’s data Yes Information Technology
Warning systems/services (Reverse 9-11, outdoor warning signals) Yes Information Technology
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6.3 FISCAL MITIGATION CAPABILITIES – the City maintains general fund reserves
equal to 25% of expenditures annually, as per fiscal policies, in the event of economic and/or emergency uncertainty.
Financial Resources Accessible/Eligible
to Use (Yes/No) Comments
Community Development Block Grants Yes
Capital improvements project funding Yes
Authority to levy taxes for specific purposes Yes With voter approval
Fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services No
Impact fees for new development Yes
Incur debt through general obligation bonds Yes With voter approval
Incur debt through special tax bonds Yes With voter approval
Incur debt through private activities No
Withhold spending in hazard prone areas N/A
Other N/A
6.4 MITIGATION OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS
The City of Temecula has partnerships with county and state agencies. The City has agreements
with the Riverside County Office of Emergency Services, Cal Fire, County Sheriff, and others.
These agreements allow the City to utilize county and state resources with trained personnel.
There are multiple outreach programs, Fire and Police reserves, TCC, CERT, safety fairs by local
business and special community events.
6.5 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
There are no known funding opportunities currently utilized in Public Works for the purposes of (or for) hazard mitigation measures. The Murrieta Creek Project, currently under construction is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers and Riverside County Flood Control. The City has been a partner in the overall improvement project so that the construction of Main Street Bridge and future creek
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crossings along Murrieta Creek would meet the most recent design standards necessary to facilitate the Murrieta Creek Project improvements.
The City is building the City’s Emergency Operation Center as a Capital improvement Program utilizing Fire Development Impact Fees. The project is expected to be completed in 2018.
SECTION 7.0 - MITIGATION STRATEGIES
7.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: Provide Protection for People’s Lives from All Hazards
Objective 1.1: Provide timely notification and direction to the public of imminent and potential hazards.
Objective 1.2: Protect public health and safety by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the
effects of natural or technological disasters.
Objective 1.3: Improve community transportation corridors to allow for better evacuation routes for
public and better access for emergency responders.
Goal 2: Improve Community and Agency Awareness about Hazards and Associated Vulnerabilities That
Threaten Our Communities
Objective: 2.1: Increase public awareness about the nature and extent of hazards they are exposed to,
where they occur, what is vulnerable, and recommended responses to identified hazards (i.e. both
preparedness and response).
Goal 3: Improve the Community’s Capability to Mitigate Hazards and Reduce Exposure to Hazard Related
Losses
Objective 3.1: Reduce damage to property from an earthquake event.
3.1.1: Adopt/maintain building codes to meet required earthquake standards.
Objective 3.2: Reduce flood and storm related losses.
3.2.1: Provide for better collection of data related to severe weather events.
3.2.2: Continued maintenance of drainage corridors
3.2.3: Continued work with county flood control
Objective 3.3: Minimize the impact to the City due Traffic corridors being restricted.
Objective 3.4: Improve the city’s ability to be self-supportive in times of disasters
3.4:1: Shelter of disaster victims
3.4:2: Food and Water for disaster victims
3.4:3: Ensure emergency response through city resources
Goal 4: Provide Protection for Critical Facilities, Utilities, and Services from Hazard Impacts
Objective 4:1 Continue implication of state and county building codes
Goal 5: Maintain Coordination of Disaster Planning
Objective 5.1: Coordinate with changing DHS/FEMA needs.
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5.1.1: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
5.1.2: Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) planning
5.1.3: Emergency Operations plans
Objective 5.2: Coordinate with community plans.
5.2.1: General plans
5.2.2: Earthquake plans
5.2.3: Drainage plans
5.2.4: Intergovernmental agency disaster planning.
Objective 5.3: Maximize the use of shared resources between jurisdictions and special districts for
mitigation/communication.
5.3.1: Maintain and develop Mutual/Automatic Aid agreements with adjacent jurisdictions and
agencies.
Objective 5.4: Standardize systems among agencies to provide for better interoperability.
5.4.1: Standardize communication technology and language.
Goal 6: Maintain/Provide for FEMA Eligibility and Work to Position City Departments and Community
Partners for Grant Funding
7.2 MITIGATION ACTIONS
Flood, wildfire and earthquake are the City of Temecula’s hazard mitigation priority. After these mitigation projects are complete the city will focus on the other hazards stated in the plan.
Flood:
Murrieta Creek Project: The Murrieta Creek Project, currently in construction is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers and Riverside County Flood Control. The City has been a partner in the overall improvement project so that the construction of Main Street Bridge and future creek crossings along Murrieta Creek would meet the most recent design standards necessary to facilitate the Murrieta Creek Project improvements.
Flood Control Channel Reconstruction and Repair: The goal is to repair and remediate storm flow and flood pathway inundation and erosion damage along certain creeks adjacent to various parks within the City.
o Temecula Creek at Pala Community Park: Project is along the creek adjacent to Pala Community Park; approximate length of project 500 ft., height of existing bank 7ft, slope 2:1. Various remediation alternatives have been studied including, lined riprap, riprap with vegetation, soil cement and spur system, to eliminate further storm flow inundation and erosion damage and provide proper bank protection. Estimated cost of the project is between $548,000 and $1,141,000. No funding has been identified to complete full improvements.
o Empire Creek at Margarita Community Park: Project area is approximately 21,000 SF, and two alternatives were considered for hardening the banks, including gabion structures in varying lengths, or riprap in place of gabion structures, with cutoff walls
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constructed at the toe of the riprap areas. Project will remediate bank erosion, scour, and eliminate bank structure failure. Estimated cost of the project is between $2,122,000 and $2,747,000. No funding has been identified to complete full improvements.
o Long Canyon Creek at Long Canyon Creek Park: Project site is along creek adjacent to Long Canyon Creek Park; approximate length of improvements is 450 ft., height of existing bank is 6 ft., slope 2:1. Four alternatives were developed including three varying layer design of riprap or soil-cement due to the less complicated hydraulic condition. Project will reduce or eliminate further flood inundation and erosion damage. Estimated cost for project is between $400,000 and $831,000. No funding has been identified to complete full improvements.
Wildfire:
o The City utilizes our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to include various teams from Fire, Police, local CERT & Community Action teams, city staff, volunteers and local resource centers to coordinate action as needed in the event of a wildfire.
o Mitigation efforts include; aggressive weed abatement program, public education & workshops on wildfire defense, enhance firefighting apparatus & equipment, fire inspections of established businesses, and update and implement new building codes for development community.
Earthquake:
o In the event of an earthquake, the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) would be activated and coordination between various resources and agencies would be engaged as available and as needed to conduct effective and efficient actions required to ensure the safety and well-being of life and property.
o Mitigation efforts include; public education and/or workshops for residents, businesses, schools, and governmental agencies, improve and/or upgrade local Emergency Alert Systems, local radio, improve cellular and Wi-Fi capabilities, building retrofits, building code compliance measures, improve inspections for local business, schools, and public facilities. Annual inspections of local bridges, sewer and water facilities, and strengthen communication networks.
7.3 ON-GOING MITIGATION STRATEGY PROGRAMS
Flood: The Murrieta Creek Project, currently in construction is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers and Riverside County Flood Control. The City has been a partner in the overall improvement project so that the construction of Main Street Bridge and future creek crossings along Murrieta Creek would meet the most recent design standards necessary to facilitate the Murrieta Creek Project improvements. This projects goal is to ensure public health, safety, and protection of the vital riverine environment. The first phase is to widen the creek from USGS stream gauge to First Street. Phase two is reinforcing channel walls with natural creek bottom. Phase three is creating 163 acres of new habitat and 50 acres of recreational facilities.
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The final phase is to channel improvement through Murrieta also, to protect Camp Pendleton sewage treatment facilities. The project is expected to be completed in 2025.
Wildfire: Continued public education, citizen awareness, weed abatement for residential and commercial properties, vacant lots, etc., maintenance of catch basins and channel, code enforcement, public education of effective defensive perimeter space, and continued monitoring and assessment of neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas to ensure safety.
Earthquake: On-going mitigation measures to include, improved alert and warning systems, additional training and maintenance of critical facilities, public education, building inspection programs, community educational literature, continued comprehensive training and drills for public employees, safety personnel and volunteers.
7.4 FUTURE MITIGATION STRATEGIES
In the future, the City of Temecula will be incorporating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex into the General Plan in accordance with Senate Bill 379.
SECTION 8.0 - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCESS
Plan Maintenance Process
The City of Temecula will monitor and evaluate the LHMP Annex on a 2-year basis. Over the
next 5 years, the City will review and assess the plan, to determine whether:
The goals and objectives address current and expected conditions.
The nature, magnitude, and/or type of risks have changed.
The current resources are appropriate for implementing the plan.
There are implementation problems, such as technical, political, legal, or coordination
issues with other agencies.
The outcomes have occurred as expected (a demonstration of progress).
The agencies and other partners participated as originally proposed.
If the City discovers changes, the City will update the LHMP Revision Page, and notify Cal OES
to update the Annex.
The City of Temecula Executive Staff and Emergency Management Department is responsible
for monitoring, evaluating and updating of LHMP Annex.
SECTION 9.0 - INCORPORATION INTO EXISTING PLANNING MECHANISMS
The County has a Safety Element in its General Plan that includes a discussion of fire, earthquake,
flooding, and landslide hazards. This plan was adopted as an implementation appendix to the
Safety Element. In addition, the County enforces the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), which, since 1988, requires mitigation for identified natural hazards. The
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County has used these pre-existing programs as a basis for identifying gaps that may lead to
disaster vulnerabilities in order to work on ways to address these risks through mitigation.
The City has several planning mechanisms that incorporate the following:
General plan safety element Capital Improvements Plan City Community Action Plan City Strategic Vision Title 8 – Health and Safety Municipal Codes
1. Chapter 8.16 Hazardous Vegetation 2. Chapter 8.28 Stormwater and Urban Runoff Management 3. Chapter 8.40 Fireworks 4. Chapter 8.48 Heritage Tree Ordinance
Title 15 – Building and Construction 1. Chapter 15.04 Construction Codes 2. Chapter 15.12 Floodplain Management 3. Chapter 15.16 Fire Code
Title 17 – Zoning 1. 17.20 Floodplain Overlay District and Flood Damage Prevention (Floodplain
Management Regulations) Ordinance 91-18 Ch. 6.16 and § 6.14.002 abatement of hazardous vegetation Ordinance 93-23 Clearing of brush for fire protection purposes (8.16)
SECTION 10.0 - CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
After the City of Temecula implements the scheduled plan maintenance process, the City will
notify the public of any changes to the LHMP Annex by updating the City’s website and presenting
the updates at open public comment meetings.
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APPENDIX A – PUBLIC NOTICES AND MAPS
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