Malibu Municipal Code § 5.3 Goals, Objectives, Policies and Implementation Measures

S GOAL 1. A Community that is Free From all Avoidable Risks to Safety, Health and Welfare from Natural and Man-Made Hazards.

S OBJECTIVE 1.1: LOSSES TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM NATURAL AND MAN-MADE HAZARDS GREATLY REDUCED FROM HISTORIC LEVELS.

To implement these policies the City shall:

S Implementation Measure 1: Develop a master plan of fire prevention and control identifying hazards, assessing acceptable levels of cost and risk and determining protection programs.

S Implementation Measure 2: Work with other agencies to ensure effective and efficient fire suppression, prevention and rescue services.

S Implementation Measure 3: Encourage owners of swimming pools to obtain gasoline powered pumps to use in fire fighting.

S Implementation Measure 4: Establish programs and guidelines for fire-safe landscaping including buffers comprised of fire resistant vegetation between residential areas and open space areas and encourage use of fire-safe landscaping principles which emphasize plant species with low fuel volumes.

S Implementation Measure 5: Work with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to adopt a program for controlled burning of combustible vegetation, based on the recommendations of the responsible forestry and fire-protection official.

S Implementation Measure 6: Work with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to enforce code requirements for flammable brush clearance, and reduction of flammable vegetation, including both native plants and ornamental landscaping.

S Implementation Measure 7: Work with appropriate agencies to assure sufficient stored water and provide non-monetary incentives for on-site or area-wide shared storage water suitable for fire fighting equal to one gallon for each square foot of structural floor area for all new development.

S Implementation Measure 8: Work with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to establish standards for fire-fighting equipment access suitable for Malibu.

S Implementation Measure 9: Create a major streets and routes plan which includes streets available as wildfire escape routes.

S Implementation Measure 10: Require all new and remodel structures to have Class A fire-retardant roofing.

S Implementation Measure 11: Develop guidelines and standards for all new and remodel structures to utilize fire-resistant building materials and designs, and, if feasible, to be sited to minimize fire hazards.

S Implementation Measure 12: Provide South Coast Air Quality Management District regional wind patterns maps to homeowners, architects and contractors to help them plan development siting and design that minimizes fire hazards.

S Implementation Measure 13: Work with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to provide on-site fire safety inspections of individual homes, when requested by resident or owner, and advise homeowners on ways to minimize fire hazards while maintaining slope stability and appropriate vegetation.

S Implementation Measure 14: Encourage and support arson and neighborhood watch programs.

S Implementation Measure 15: Require that all camping be in designated fire-safe camping areas.

S Implementation Measure 16: Develop a permanent, ongoing homeowner watershed area management plan to reduce fire hazards while maintaining appropriate vegetation that will stabilize the watershed and control the flow of water from it. Application of such plan in Resource Protection Areas shall be subject to review and approval for compliance with resource protection requirements.

S Implementation Measure 17: Work with water service providers to identify neighborhoods with inadequate flow from fire hydrants, and to upgrade deteriorated and undersized water-distribution systems.

S Implementation Measure 18: Provide guidelines and incentives for use of non-toxic building materials in new and remodel construction.

S Implementation Measure 19: Regulate the transport, storage and use of toxic and hazardous materials.

S Implementation Measure 20: Work with trash haulers and Los Angeles County Fire Department to provide for the proper collection and disposal of hazardous wastes.

S Implementation Measure 21: Work with Los Angeles County Fire Department to ensure compliance with the Hazardous Materials Disclosure Law.

S Implementation Measure 22: Establish a household hazardous waste disposal program which enables residents to bring material to a centralized collection facility for proper disposal.

S Implementation Measure 23: Inform residents about the safe handling, storage, use, disposal, and alternatives to use of hazardous materials.

S Implementation Measure 24: Seek federal, state and county cooperation and funding to identify potential historic hazardous waste disposal sites and the availability of funds for the removal of any wastes discovered.

S Implementation Measure 25: Initiate and work with other agencies to assess trends in water quality and establish water cleanliness standards including a program of enforcement.

S Implementation Measure 26: Participate in efforts to identify and eliminate sources of contamination when unhealthful conditions are discovered in creeks, lagoons, intertidal zones, estuaries and wetlands.

S Implementation Measure 27: Require that all above ground discharges and reuse of wastewater for small volume treatment plants meet tertiary treatment standards.

S Implementation Measure 28: Work with other agencies to monitor and adopt receiving water quality standards, and update the City's receiving water quality standards as more accurate information becomes available.

S Implementation Measure 29: Encourage the use of new wastewater management technologies to achieve maximum feasible reduction of pathogens from wastewater prior to release into the environment.

S Implementation Measure 30: Work with regional agencies to implement the provisions of the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP).

S Implementation Measure 31: Promote public education and awareness of air quality.

S Implementation Measure 32: Work with other agencies to reduce local sources of air pollution such as dust, smoke, and vehicle emissions.

S Implementation Measure 33: Evaluate impacts on air quality in connection with development proposals.

S Implementation Measure 34: Encourage residents and visitors to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled while in the City.

S Implementation Measure 35: Provide information about the benefits of native oxygen-producing plants, consistent with fire safety, in order to discourage removal.

S Implementation Measure 36: As funding becomes available, study effects of excessive ground water on surface erosion, earth movement, and groundwater "daylighting."

S Implementation Measure 37: Work with the residents of neighborhoods affected by landslides and debris flows to develop appropriate risk abatement programs.

S Implementation Measure 38: Develop a program of water budget determinations by monitoring and recording the contributions of groundwater to local areas from uphill septic tank effluent and water reuse installations.

S OBJECTIVE 1.2: RISKS TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES FROM DEVELOPMENT IN HAZARDOUS AREAS ARE MINIMIZED.

To implement these policies the City shall:

S Implementation Measure 39: Develop and maintain a development geo-hazard database to incorporate findings from site specific and area hazard-related studies.

S Implementation Measure 40: Adopt and update as appropriate maps of extreme fire danger areas, 100-year flood plains, landslide and debris flow danger, active and potentially active faults, tsunami, and any other hazard areas; and inform residents of those areas of risks and possible mitigation measures.

S Implementation Measure 41: Require that all new construction be designed to be earthquake resistant to maximum probable earthquakes.

S Implementation Measure 42: Apply all restrictions and investigation requirements mandated by the State under the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zones Act for faults classified as "active" to development on properties crossed by or adjacent to the Malibu Coast Fault.

S Implementation Measure 43: Encourage area residents to participate in National Flood Insurance Program.

S Implementation Measure 44: Design coastal development, except supporting structure, to be above the wave uprush level for storms within the past 100 years, and above the 100-year flood plain.

S Implementation Measure 45: Require that all critical use facilities (hospitals, police and fire stations) be earthquake resistant designed for the effects of a maximum credible earthquake.

S Implementation Measure 46: As soon as feasible, complete coastal morphology studies and establish shoreline construction standards.

S Implementation Measure 47: To protect slope stability, restrict grading or development related vegetation clearance where the slope exceeds 2:1, except as required for fire safety, driveways and utilities and where there is no reasonable alternative.

S Implementation Measure 48: As soon as feasible, complete a study on the effects of seawalls, groins and revetments on beach erosion.

S Implementation Measure 49: Require a coastal engineering report for all proposed revetments, seawalls, cliff retaining walls and other such construction proposed to protect existing structures to ensure that the structure is constructed utilizing the least environmentally damaging method.

S Implementation Measure 50: Require that soils, geologic and structural evaluation reports with appropriate mitigation measures be prepared by registered soils engineers, engineering geologists, and/or structural engineers and that all recommended mitigation measures be implemented.

S Implementation Measure 51: Evaluate proposed development for its impact on, and from, geologic hazards, flood and mud flow hazard, and fire hazard.

S Implementation Measure 52: Require water efficient landscaping and irrigation in identified landslide sites to minimize deep percolation in all areas uphill from identified landslides.

S Implementation Measure 53: Require that proposed coastal development exposed to ocean waters, including but not limited to potentially heavy tidal or wave action, be sited landward of state-owned tidelands and be further sited so as not to cause a potential nuisance, hazard to navigation, public safety problem, or interference with the public's right in the navigable waters.

S OBJECTIVE 1.3: AN ONGOING, PERMANENT PROGRAM FOR COOPERATING WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS, AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATION TO HELP MEET THE GOALS OF THE SAFETY AND HEALTH ELEMENT.

To implement this policy the City shall:

S Implementation Measure 54: Coordinate and work with other governmental entities to develop appropriate regulations to set minimum flight levels for all aircraft, to include a prescribed distance from the shoreline,

S Implementation Measure 55: Seek cooperation and approval of the FAA to ensure that only safety and emergency uses of aircraft are allowed at altitudes below 600 feet above local ground level, except by City permit.

S Implementation Measure 56: Work with jurisdictions within the Planning Area to ensure that all public water storage facilities have an emergency power supply for their pumps, or gravity-driven water distribution systems.

S Implementation Measure 57: Work with utility providers to minimize exposure to electromagnetic fields in publicly accessible areas.

S Implementation Measure 58: Work with neighboring jurisdictions and the State to develop and expand emergency medical services.

S Implementation Measure 59: Work with the appropriate jurisdictions to ensure that highways, roads, bike paths, foot paths, and trails are free of avoidable hazards.

S Implementation Measure 60: Work with appropriate agencies to ensure that the quantity of harmful bacteria, viruses and toxic substances in all Malibu shoreline, lagoon, and stream waters are at or below safe levels established by the City, State or Federal government, whichever are more stringent.

S Implementation Measure 61: Work with other jurisdictions and agencies to ensure that risks of flooding caused by upstream development are minimized.

S Implementation Measure 62: Work with the responsible jurisdictions to ensure that all dams in the Malibu watershed areas have regular safety inspections.

S Implementation Measure 63: Notify all jurisdictions within the Planning Area and all appropriate agencies at the State level of the City's request to review all plans and programs relating to issues that may concern the health and safety of Malibu residents.

S Implementation Measure.64: Respond to all proposed development actions in the Planning Area which may endanger the health and safety of the City's residents.

S Implementation Measure 65: Work with jurisdictions within the Planning Area to ensure that all public recreational areas have adequate toilet facilities.

S GOAL 2. A Community Prepared for Effective Response to Emergencies, and Recovery when they Occur.

S OBJECTIVE 2.1: A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RESPONSE TO ALL LEVELS OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

To implement these policies the City shall:

S Implementation Measure 66: Develop an Emergency Response Plan and update as needed.

S Implementation Measure 67: Support and encourage sufficient local staffing and equipment levels for police, fire fighting, lifeguard, paramedic and other medical, public works and utility organizations to assure timely and well coordinated response to alarm calls and to meet most emergencies.

S Implementation Measure 68: Develop response time criteria and monitor law enforcement programs.

S Implementation Measure 69: Work with other agencies to assure access to specialized trauma care within 20 minutes of notification.

S Implementation Measure 70: Create a procedure for promptly initiating an Emergency Operations Center to coordinate all emergency-response actions from the onset of any emergency which requires mutual aid from neighboring communities.

S Implementation Measure 71: Create a procedure for promptly establishing effective intelligence-gathering and command, control and communications functions in all emergencies requiring aid from outside the community.

S Implementation Measure 72: Establish a core of trained and organized volunteers from the community capable of providing intelligence, communications, medical and logistic support to the professional health and safety organizations in emergency situations.

S Implementation Measure 73: Work with other agencies to close public beaches to recreational use in the event of a pollution emergency.

S Implementation Measure 74: Work with other agencies to close public recreation areas to recreational use in the event of wildfire in the Planning Area.

S Implementation Measure 75: Continue to improve the area-wide, volunteer-manned emergency communication system.

S Implementation Measure 76: Organize an area-wide, volunteer-manned emergency medical care system including medical-center locations, patient transport vehicles and drivers, and triage policies and training.

S Implementation Measure 77: Organize and equip neighborhood, volunteer-manned emergency response organizations, including trained first-aid volunteers, and locally stockpiled supplies.

S Implementation Measure 78: Develop and maintain an inventory of heavy equipment and trained operators which would be available in major emergency situations.

S Implementation Measure 79: Conduct emergency-response drills on a regular basis.

S Implementation Measure 80: Identify emergency helicopter landing sites at strategic points throughout the City in the City's Emergency Response Plan. Provide data on these sites to be included in the Los Angeles County Emergency Response Plan.

S Implementation Measure 81: Participate in a tsunami warning system.

S Implementation Measure 82: Work with the Red Cross, other private agencies, and local, state and federal government agencies on disaster-preparedness education and training.

S Implementation Measure 83: Map all existing and planned safety and health related facilities in Malibu.

S OBJECTIVE 2.2: A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RECOVERY FROM ALL LEVELS OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS IS DEVELOPED AND UPDATED AS NEEDED.

To implement this policy the City shall:

S Implementation Measure 84: Create a disaster-recovery team to develop recovery plans and establish/maintain liaison with all agencies involved in recovery from a disaster in Malibu.

S Implementation Measure 85: Maintain an inventory of potential Government and private sources of aid to recovery from major disasters, and assist the community in obtaining this aid.

S Implementation Measure 86: Facilitate short term recovery aid provided by local charitable and other groups and individuals, during recovery from major disasters.

S Implementation Measure 87: Support and encourage residents and local businesses to carry adequate insurance or maintain adequate resources to meet most emergencies.

S Implementation Measure 88: Work with law enforcement agencies to develop techniques to improve local access during times of emergency.

S OBJECTIVE 3.1: ACTIVELY PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY SO THAT RESIDENTS ARE EXCEPTIONALLY SAFE AND HEALTHY BY NATIONAL STANDARDS.

To implement these policies the City shall:

S Implementation Measure 89: Maintain a comprehensive program for strong police presence to deter criminal activity.

S Implementation Measure 90: Maintain a comprehensive program to protect the Community from substance abuse.

S Implementation Measure 91: Provide law-enforcement personnel to aggressively patrol streets and recreational areas to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

S Implementation Measure 92: Periodically evaluate Los Angeles County Sheriff's services and service criteria to ensure that the City continues to receive adequate law enforcement services.

S Implementation Measure 93: Work with private charitable groups to continue to provide safe and healthy locations for the hiring of day-workers in Malibu.

S Implementation Measure 94: Prohibit smoking in government public buildings and require at a minimum that non-smoking areas be provided in all indoor privately owned facilities used by the public.

S Implementation Measure 95: Require that employers provide toilet facilities for all temporary and permanent workers.

S Implementation Measure 96: Encourage all service stations and public buildings to provide toilet facilities to the public.

S Implementation Measure 97: Support development of paratransit services offered by public and/or private agencies and service providers to improve access to health care facilities.

S Implementation Measure 98: Work with health care providers to assure timely access to medical care for all segments in the community.

S Implementation Measure 99: Encourage efforts to provide in-home health care for the elderly and handicapped residents of Malibu.

S Implementation Measure 100: Encourage and promote facilities for hospice care and long term in-patient medical treatment and care for the community's elderly and seriously ill.

S Implementation Measure 101: Establish community health-education and safety-education programs, to include the need to prepare well ahead of time for emergency response and recovery.

S Implementation Measure 102: Work with health care providers to promote, encourage, and facilitate provision of urgent care at a reasonable cost to residents and visitors.

S Implementation Measure 103: Establish an education and awareness program to enhance household, water, and highway safety, and fire prevention.

S Implementation Measure 104: Educate the community about risks to swimmers and surfers from ocean pollution.

S Implementation Measure 105: Facilitate regular testing of water at suitable locations along the Malibu shoreline to assure that toxic substances, bacteria, and/or virus do not put ocean recreation participants at risk.

S Implementation Measure 106: Review data on water quality collected and analyzed by other agencies and document inadequacies and inaccuracies that might impact the health of residents. Coordinate with the monitoring agencies to improve the monitoring program.

S Implementation Measure 107: Work with local physicians and environmental groups to assess risks to swimmers and surfers from ocean pollution due to storm drainage.

S Implementation Measure 108: Enact ordinances prohibiting the placing of graffiti within the City.

S Implementation Measure 109: Take swift action to cause removal of any graffiti that appears within the City including properties under the jurisdiction of other governmental agencies.

S Implementation Measure 110: Work with Sheriff's station to encourage employment of volunteer litter law enforcement offers and posting of violation warning signs.

S Implementation Measure 111: Establish a volunteer program for cleanup of litter trouble spots on Pacific Coast Highway.

S Implementation Measure 112: Develop a program to provide conveniently located trash collection receptacles and provide regularly scheduled special litter cleanup for neighborhoods suffering particularly heavy litter accumulation.

S Implementation Measure 113: Work with other agencies to develop literature to educate the public about the negative impacts of litter.