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TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD AT
CITY HALL
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA
Thursday, April 22, 1993 -7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL:
COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Holliday, Johnson, Knopp,
Perry, Sander
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commission on
items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you
desire to speak to the Commission about an item n01; listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request
to Speak' form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording
Secretary before the Commission gets to that item. There is a five (5) minute time limit for
individual speakers.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Minutes of March 25, 1993
RECOMMENDATION:
1,1 Approve the Minutes of March 25, 1993 as mailed.
Dial-A-Ride
2.1 Presentation by Ms. Joan Ellis of CSA-143.
Trauma Intervention Prooram
3.1 Presentation by Mr. Wayne Fortner and Mrs. Judy Brandt regarding the T.I.P.
Budget.
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Kahwea Road - Street Closure
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 That the Commission hold a public hearing at it's May 27, 1993 meeting.
Five "STOP" Sign Locations
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 That the Commission recommend to City Council the installation of five "STOP"
signs at five "TEE" intersections.
Rainbow Creek Drive and SDrinotime Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 It is recommended that the existing stop control remain at this time.
Mercedes Street and 6th Street
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 That the Commission recommend to City Council the installation of two
"STOP" signs at the intersection of Mercedes Street and 6th Street.
No Parking1 Zone on Rancho California Road L~ Via Las Colinas
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1
That the Commission recommend to City Council a "No Parking" zone on the
south side of Rancho California Road from the west curb line of Via Las Colinas
100 feet westerly due to visibility.
Two (2)-Hour Limited Parkino Zone
RECOMMENDATION:
9.1
That the Commission recommend to City Council to establish a "Two (2)-Hour
Limited Parking" zone on the east and west sides of Jefferson Avenue from a
point 420 feet north of the north curb line of Winchester Road to a point 300
feet northerly.
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10. Speed Undulations
RECOMMENDATION:
10.1 That the Commission consider expanding the proposed speed undulation policy
to include a financing mechanism that will enable the City to recover the costs
associated with installation, annual maintenance, and possible removal of an
undulation.
OTHER BUSINESS
11. Traffic Engineer's Report
12. Police Chief's Report
13. Fire Chief's Report
14. School District's Report (to be given at meeting)
15. Commission Reports
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be
held on Thursday, May 27, 1993, 7:00 p.m., at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference
Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA.
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ITEM NO. I
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MARCH 25, 1993
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission was called to
order on Thursday, March 25, 1993, 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room,
43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Ron Guerriero. Commissioner Holliday led the flag salute.
PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Holiday, Johnson, Perry, Sander, Guerriero
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Knopp
Also present were Traffic Engineer Ben Dobbins, Project Coordinator Don Spagnola, Sgt. Jim
Domenoe, Battalion Chief John Winder and Recording Secretary Gall Zigler.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Minutes of February 25, 1993
Chairman Guerriero asked that Page 4, second paragraph be amended to read
",..California Highway Patrol vehicles (Mustangs)...".
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve
the minutes of February 25, 1993 as amended by Chairman Guerriero.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COMMISSIONERS:
0 COMMISSIONERS:
1 COMMISSIONERS:
Holiday, Johnson, Perry, Sander, Guerriero
None
Knopp
2. Avenida Barca and MarQarita Road
Traffic Engineer Ben Dobbins advised the Commission that the traffic counts at this
intersection warrant a school area traffic signal as established by the State of
California.
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PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY MINUTES
MARCH 25, 1993
Commissioner Sander stated that he felt the Ynez Road widening project will increase
the traffic along Margarita Road which presents a safety concern due to the pedestrian
traffic from the school.
It was moved by Commissioner Sander, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to
recommend that a 4-Way Stop be used as an interim measure at the intersection of
Avenida Barca and Margarita Road and recommend that the City Council consider
installing a signal at this location as soon as possible.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Holiday, Johnson, Perry, Sander, Guerriero
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Knopp
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Winchester Road (Route 79) and Nicolas Road
Traffic Engineer Dobbins presented the staff report. Traffic Engineer Dobbins explained
that the intersection meets the following warrants for traffic signals:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Minimum Vehicular Volume
Interruption of Continuous Traffic
Accident Experience
Combination of Warrants
Four Hour Volume
Peak Hour Volume
It was moved by Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner Sander to
recommend to the City Council the installation of traffic signals at Winchester Road
(Route 79) and Nicolas Road, using the existing roadway configuration, be included in
the 93-94 Capital Improvement Program as a priority one project.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Holiday, Johnson, Perry, Sander, Guerriero
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Knopp
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PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY MINUTES MARCH 25, 1993
4. La Serena Way and Calle Medusa - 3 Way Stop
Traffic Engineer Dobbins presented the staff report and advised that staff conducted
a multi-way stop sign warrant analysis for the intersection of Calle Medusa and La
Serena Way found that this intersection does not warrant any additional stop signs.
Chairman Guerriero advised that the issue of a 3-Way Stop was discussed at the Calle
Medusa ad-hoc committee meeting after homeowners along Calle Medusa expressed
a concern that vehicles are making left turns off of La Serena onto Calle Medusa at a
very high rate of speed. Chairman Guerriero stated that he feels installation of a left
turn lane, will cause traffic to decelerate approximately 20 m.p.h.
Chairman Guerriero stated that in the recommendation, staff is suggesting 200' of
double yellow centerline striping on Calle Medusa up to the intersection and asked if
that could be reduced to 20'. Ben Dobbins stated that staff would suggest 50'.
Commissioner Johnson stated that he feels there should be a Stop Sign on La Serena
at the intersection of Calle Medusa.
Nelson Betancourt, 40835 Calle Medusa, Temecula, advised that the homeowners
along Calle Medusa are firmly opposed to any double yellow centerline striping on Calle
Medusa. Mr. Betancourt stated that the residents closest to the corner of La Serena
and Calle Medusa would be against the Stop Signs due to the school bus traffic. He
further stated buses stopping at the corner of Calle Medusa and La Serena would
cause an increase in noise and air pollution. Mr. Betancourt said a more acceptable
solution to the homeowners would be a center island at the intersection of Calle
Medusa and La Serena, which he feels would slow down the traffic due to the
narrowness of the street.
It was moved by Chairman Guerriero, seconded by Commissioner Perry to recommend
to the City Council that the existing stop control remain on Calle Medusa with left turn
lane stripping added on La Serena and recommend that the City Council consider an
island divider instead of the double yellow centerline striping.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Holiday, Johnson, Perry, Sander, Guerriero
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Knopp
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PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY MINUTES MARCH 25, 1993
5. Walcott ByPass
Mike Tylman, of Robert Bein William Frost & Associates, provided an overview of the
recommendation from the ad-hoc committee for the Walcott Bypass, Mr. Tylman
stated that the recommendation from the ad-hoc committee was to design the bypass
at 35 m.p.h. to make it a more desirable route.
Nelson Betancourt, 40835 Calle Medusa, Temecula, stated that his Homeowners
Association has gone to all the public agencies using Calle Medusa as a route and they
have agreed to redirect their routes along the Walcott Bypass.
Commissioner Sander stated that he feels once the intersection at Nicolas Road and
Winchester Road is signalized, the Walcott Bypass will not be necessary.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Guerriero to
approve the recommendation of the Calle Pi~a Colada Ad-Hoc Committee on the
Walcott Bypass and recommend to the City Council that construction of the Walcott
Bypass corridor, from La Serena to Nicolas Road, within the existing right-of-way and
designed at 35 m.p.h., be included in the 93-94 Capital Improvement Program and
further recommend that the City Council investigate the possibility of eliminating the
reverse curve on Calle Chapos.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
3 COMMISSIONERS: Holiday, Johnson, Guerriero
NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Sander
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Knopp
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Perry
Chairman Guerriero declared a recess at 8:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M.
Chairman Guerriero introduced Forrest Thomas, Director of Transportation and Safety
Administration and appointed Commission Liaison from the Temecula Valley Unified School
District.
SDeed Humps
Engineering Technician Jim Faul presented the staff report.
Chairman Guerriero suggested that Item No. 2 of the policy be lowered to a range of
1200 to 2500 vehicles.
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PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY MINUTES MARCH 25, 1993
Commissioner Perry suggested that all future references to speed humps be called
speed undulations.
Chairman Guerriero suggested that staff discuss the design and location of the speed
undulations with representatives from the school district and fire department and
report back to the Commission.
Commissioner Johnson suggested that the speed undulations be painted with diagonal
striping using highly reflective paint.
It was moved by Chairman Guerriero, seconded by Commissioner Perry to recommend
to the City Council the establishment of a policy on speed undulations and if approved,
the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will hold a public hearing.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Perry, Sander, Johnson, Guerriero
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Knopp
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Holiday
City Parkina Ordinance
Sgt. Jim Domenoe presented the staff report.
Chairman Guerriero expressed concern that semi or tractor trailer trucks are parking
on public streets without adequately marking their trucks with reflectors, etc.
The Commission suggested no changes to the City Parking Ordinance at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS
Traffic Enaineer's Reoort
Engineer Dobbins advised that the department is currently in the process of doing a
Striping Inventory Log on all the City streets and a Stop-Sign Inventory Log.
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PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY MINUTES MARCH 25° 1993
9. Police Chief's Report
Sgt. Domenoe reviewed the monthly crime stats,
In response to Chief Sayre's comments, regarding expanding the motor officer
program, Chairman Guerriero stated he feels there is a need for an additional motor
officer at this time.
In response to a request by Commissioner Holiday for a break down of the number of
rapes cases in Temecula during 1992 and 1993, and who the victims of these crimes
were, Sgt. Domenoe reported that he was advised by the rape investigator that 50%
of all reported rapes were unfounded, and the other 50% were charged as unlawful
intercourse, resulting in none being classified as rapes.
Sgt. Domenoe advised the Commission that as of January 1, 1994, the City will be
responsible for the enforcement and collection of all fines for traffic citations.
Chairman Guerriero, Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Perry volunteered to
serve on the sub-committee to study the parking ordinance, enforcement and fines for
traffic citations.
10,
Fire Chief's Report
Battalion Chief John Winder reviewed the monthly crime stats.
Chief Winder gave an overview of "First Responder" training.
11. Commission Reoorts
Commissioner Perry thanked Sgt. Domenoe for the tour of the French Valley police
station and jail facility.
Commissioner Johnson thanked Sgt. Domenoe for the tour also.
Commissioner Johnson expressed a concern that there has been an increase in the
number of large trucks which are exceeding speed and noise limitations, using Pain
Road, possibly to by-pass the weigh station. Commissioner Johnson asked staff to
study the ordinance adopted by the City of Murrieta regarding oversize load permits
and that a similar ordinance be drafted to issue oversize load permits for Jefferson
Avenue, Front Street and the overcrossings.
Commissioner Holliday expressed concern that the funds contributed by the City for
start-up costs of the Trauma Intervention Program, were not being used for the
purposes intended.
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Sgt. Domenoe and Battalion Chief Winder stated that their departments were using the
T.I.P. volunteers, when appropriate, and were pleased with the program.
Chairman Guerriero asked staff to arrange for an update on the status of the Trauma
Intervention Program on the next available agenda. Chairman Guerriero asked the
Recording Secretary to investigate whether T.I.P. has been granted any additional
funds by the City of Temecula.
Commissioner Holtiday asked why the delineators were down at the entrance to
Costco, Highway 79 North and Margarita Road.
Sgt. Domenoe advised that the delineators were being knocked down by motorists and
would be re-installed.
Chairman Guerriero asked that consideration of "Dial-A-Ride" be placed on the April
Agenda.
Chairman Guerriero invited the Public/Traffic Safety Commissioners to attend a
"Disaster Simulation" in Rancho Cucamonga on April 3, 1993, presented by American
Society of Safety Engineers.
Chairman Guerriero asked that the Temecula Valley Unified School District be included
under reports.
Chairman Guerriero reminded the Commission of the April 9th tour of speed
undulations in the San Diego area.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Perry to adjourn at
10:10 P.M.
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecu~a Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be
held on Thursday, April 22, 1993, 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room,
43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Chairman Ron Guerriero
Secretary
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ITEM NO. 2
PRESENTATION
ITEM NO. 3
PRESENTATION
ITEM NO. 4
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ben Dobbins, Traffic Engineer
April 22, 1993
Item 4
Kahwea Road - Street Closure
PREPARED BY: Annie Bostre, Traffic Technician
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission hold a public hearing at it's May 27, 1993 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Kahwea Road is a newly-constructed subdivision street between Via Notre Road/Del Rey Road
and Calle Medusa. During construction, the developer fenced off this street to through traffic
and it has not been open to the public. Kahwea Road was opened for approximately one day,
and during this time, the City received numerous calls due to excessive traffic on the street.
The City has received numerous requests for a permanent closure of Kahwea Road.
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ITEM NO. 5
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ben Dobbins, Traffic Engineer
April 22, 1993
Item 5
Five 'STOP' Sign Locations
PREPARED BY: Annie Bostre, Traffic Technician
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend to City Council the installation of five
(5) "STOP" signs at five (5) "TEE" intersections, per Exhibit "A".
BACKGROUND:
At it's October 28, 1992 meeting, the Commission approved Staff's recommendation to
install "STOP" signs in a residential area bounded by Pala Road on the north, Via Eduardo on
the east, Pechanga Creek on the south, and Rainbow Canyon Road on the west.
Staff has received several requests for additional "STOP" signs in this area. Staff field-
investigated the area and found additional "STOP" signs are required due to limited sight
distance. Staff recommends the installation of "STOP" signs at the "Tee" intersections listed
on Exhibit "A" (see attached).
FISCAL IMPACT:
STOP SIGN
Five (5) "STOP" Signs and Legends @ $110.00 each
= $550.00
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit "A"
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EXHIBIT "A" TO ITEM NO. 5
The following are proposed "STOP" sign locations:
"TEE" INTERSECTIONS:
2.
3.
4,
5.
Southbound Maskuaz Court @ East Loma Linda Road
Southbound Via Consuelo @ Loma Linda Road
Southbound Esplendor Court @ Loma Linda Road
Northbound Esmerado Court @ Loma Linda Road
Westbound East Loma Linda Road @ Loma Linda Road
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ITEM NO. 6
TO:
FROM:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ben Dobbins, Traffic Engineer
DATE: April 22, 1993
SUBJECT:
Item 6
'STOP' Sign - Rainbow Creek Dive and Spingljme Dive
PREPARED BY: Annie Bostre, Traffic Technician
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission deny the request for additional "STOP" signs at the intersection of
Rainbow Creek and Springtime Drive at this time.
BACKGROUND:
The intersection of Rainbow Creek Drive and Springtime Drive is a "TEE" residential
intersection within the Winchester Creek Collection development. At it's August 19, 1992
meeting, the Commission recommended to install a "STOP" sign on Southbound Springtime
Drive @ Rainbow Creek Drive due to visibility limitations.
At the October 28, 1992 meeting, the Commission denied the request for additional "STOP"
signs at the intersection of Rainbow Creek Drive and Springtime Drive, but the Commission
recommended the installation of "25 mph Speed Limit" signs within the area.
The City received a similar request for additional "STOP" signs on Rainbow Creek Drive
Springtime Drive. Staff conducted a 24-hour volume study on April 7, 1993. The results are
as follows:
24-HOUR VOLUME:
Springtime Drive:
Southbound
Rainbow Creek Drive:
Eastbound
Westbound
ACCIDENT DATA:
No accidents have been recorded at this location.
NO. OF VEHICLES
629
874
335
From the data collected, Staff conducted a multi-way "STOP" sign warrant for the intersection
per the Department of Transportation's "Traffic Manual," and found that this intersection does
not warrant any additional "STOP" signs.
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ITEM NO. 7
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ben Dobbins, Traffic Engineer
April 22, 1993
Item 7
'STOP' Sign - Mercedes Street and 6th Street
Annie Bostre, Traffic Technician
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission recommend to City Council the installation of two (2) "STOP" signs at
the intersection of Mercedes Street and 6th Street.
BACKGROUND:
It has come to Staff's attention that "STOP" signs exist at all intersecting streets on Mercedes
Street from 3rd Street to 5th Street. The intersection of 6th Street and Mercedes is an
uncontrolled intersection. Staff recommends the installation of "STOP" signs on 6th Street
at Mercedes Street.
FISCAL IMPACT:
STOP SIGN
Two (2) "STOP" Signs and Legends @ $110.00 each
$220.00
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ITEM NO. 8
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ben Dobbins, Traffic Engineer
April 22, 1993
Item 8
No Parking Zone - Rancho California Road at Via Las Coilhas
PREPARED BY: Annie Bostre, Traffic Technician
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission recommend to City Council a "No Parking Zone" on the south side of
Rancho California Road from the west curb line of Via Las Colinas 100 feet westerly.
BACKGROUND:
Rancho California Road is classified as a major arterial, 86 feet wide curb to curb. The posted
speed limit is 40 mph. Via Las Colinas is classified as a local road, 40 feet wide curb to curb.
Via Los Colinas now stops for Rancho California Road.
Staff field-investigated the intersection of Via Las Colinas and Rancho California Road and
found that there is no restriction on parking. Staff recommends a No Parking Zone on the
south side of Rancho California Road 100 feet west of Via Las Colinas to improve the sight
distance for vehicles who need to enter Rancho California Road (see Sketch "A" attached).
FISCAL IMPACT:
100 feet of red curb @ $1 .00 per linear foot =
$100.00
ATTACHMENT:
1. Sketch"A"
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ITEM NO. 9
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Ben Dobbins, Traffic Engineer
April 22, 1993
Item 9
Two (2)-Hour Limited Parking Zone
PREPARED BY: Annie Bostre, Traffic Technician
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission recommends that City Council establish a "Two (2)-Hour Limited
Parking" zone on the east and west sides of Jefferson Avenue from a point 420 feet north
of the north curb line of Winchester Road to a point 300 feet northerly.
BACKGROUND:
Jefferson Avenue is classified as a major highway, 76 feet wide curb to curb. The posted
speed limit is 50 mph. The area adjacent to Jefferson Avenue between Winchester Road and
the northerly City limits is zoned for commercial/industrial purposes.
There exist two lanes of traffic for both directions on Jefferson Avenue, both #1 lanes are 12
feet wide, both #2 lanes are 20 feet wide, and there is a 12-foot wide two-way left lane in
the middle of the roadway. Both #2 lanes provide an 8-foot wide parking lane, along with a
12-foot wide travel lane. A "No Parking" zone exists on the east and west side of Jefferson
Avenue 420 feet north of Winchester Road.
in order to have a higher vehicular turnover, Staff recommends a "Two (2) Hour Limited
Parking" zone on the east and west sides of Jefferson Avenue from a point 420 feet north
of the north curb line of Winchester Road to a point 300 feet northerly (see Sketch "A"
attached),
FISCAL IMPACT:
600 feet of green curb @ $1.20 per linear foot = $720.00
ATTACHMENT:
1. Sketch "A"
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ITEM NO. 10
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
~Tim D. Serlet, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
April 22, 1993
Item 10
Speed Undulations
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission consider expanding the proposed speed undulation policy to include a
financing mechanism that will enable the City to recover the cost associated with the
installation, annual maintenance, and possible removal of an undulation.
BACKGROUND:
At the regular City Council meeting of April 13, 1993, the Council reviewed the Commission's
proposed policy on the installation of speed undulations and requested that the policy be
returned to the Commission for consideration of an additional section that addresses a
financial mechanism that will enable the City to recover the costs associated with the
installation of an undulation.
There are several financial tools available such as assessment districts, community service
district service levels, maintenance agreements, etc., that can be used to recover the
construction cost of the undulations. However, the determination of who should be assessed
or charged is more complex. The typical speed undulation will be used to reduce vehicle
speeds and deter "short-cut" traffic through neighborhoods. Should the cost of the undulation
be borne by those causing the problem or by those requesting help? The most appropriate
solution may involve a case-by-case review to determine the type of traffic (neighborhood or
cut-through) causing the problem, and then determine the financial mechanism.
The following policy only considers the costs associated with the removal/relocation of the
undulations.
Relocation of Undulations
Changing the location of undulations on a street, or the removal of undulations, may be
considered when all the findings listed below are made by the Commission:
1. Undulations are ineffective in reducing speeds and volumes of vehicles.
2. Undulations were placed in a location conflicting with adopted guidelines.
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There is evidence that the original location is no longer in the best interests of the
community.
There is a petition with 60% of residents signature in favor of relocation.
Removal of Undulations
Undulations are ineffective in reducing speeds and volumes of vehicles.
Undulations were placed in a location conflicting with adopted guidelines.
There is no evidence that the original location is no longer in the best interest of the
community.
There is a petition with 60% of residents in favor of relocation or removal.
Undulations have been installed for at least two (2) years.
Removal of undulations which have been installed for less than two years will only be
considered if the City is compensated by those requesting removal for the full cost of the
original installation, including design, construction and inspection.
The maintenance of the undulations could be financed as is done with all other signs, striping
and pavement features.
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ITEM NO. 11
Traffic Engineer's Report
ITEM NO. 12
Police Chief' s Report
C t_y of Temecula
43174 Business Park Drive · Temecula, California92590
J,Sal MuRoz
Mayor
Ron Robotis
Mayor Pro Tem
Ronald J. Parks
Councilmember
Jeff Stone
Councilmember
Patricla H. Birdsall
Councilmember
David F, Dixon
City Manager
(909) 694-1989
FAX (909) 694-1999
TO:
City Council
David Dixon / City Manager
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
FROM: Rick Sayre
Police Chief
DATE:
RE:
April 12, 1993
Police Activity Report for March, 1993.
The following report reflects the Part I Crimes, Traffic Activity, and
miscellaneous activity occurring in the City of Temecula during the month of
March 1993.
As in previous months the Part One Stats are broken down by individual
districts within the City. This provides a greater understanding of the
criminal activity within the City for police staff deployment and for Council/
Commission interest.
There is a lot of concern over possible civil unrest that might be associated
with the current L.A. trials dealing with the Rodney King incident. It is
important to note that by combining the Temecula Police Officers with the
deputies assigned to the unincorporated area we have seventy one officers
available from the station alone. This does not consider other station
resources.
March was fairly uneventful for law enforcement. During the upcoming
summer months an increase in activity is expected as the weather becomes
warmer.
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Table of Contents
Statistical Information
Map of Districts ..................................... Page 01
March 1993 Number Totals ............................. Page 02
Graphs
Part 1 Property Crimes ............................... Page 03
Part 1 Persons Crimes ..............................
Activity Breakdown by District .....................
Burglaries by District .............................
Burglary Comparison ................................
Arrest Statistics ..................................
Miscellaneous Activity .............................
Traffic Violations .................................
Traffic Collisions .................................
Narcotic Activity ..................................
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Persons 1
Total 12
City of Temecula
Part I Crimes by Reporting District
March 1993
PAGE 1
Persons 4
Property 18
Total 22
Persons 1
Property ~9
Total 20
District A
Persons 1
Property 15
Total 16
Persons 3
Propert~ 17
Total 20
pk~riet E
Persons 2
Property 2O
Total 22
Persons 0
Propenys
Total 8
Persons 0
Property 6
Total 6
MONTHLY STATS
Month of: Mar-93
CRIME
HOMICIDE
RAPE
ROBBERY
FELONY ASSAULT
TOTAL PERSONS
BURGLARY
GRAND THEFT
AUTO THEFT
ARSON
TOTAL PROPERTY
GRAND TOTAL
HAZARD CITES
NON-HAZARD CITES
PARKING CITES
TOTAL CITES
DIST. PEACE
SHOPLIFT
PETTY THEFT
VANDALISM
MISD. ASSAULT
ALARMS
PUBLIC INTOX.
DUI
TOTAL
T/C INJURY
T/C NON-INJURY
FATAL T/C
TOTAL TIC
RESID. BURGLARY
COMM, BURGLARY
OTHER BURGLARY
VEHICLE BURGLARY
MISD. ARRESTS
FELONY ARRESTS
TOTAL ARRESTS
TOTAL ACTIVITY
G
A B C D E F
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
1 2 0 1 0 0
0 1 1 3 2 0
I 11 31 11 41
4 6 6 2 5 2 4
7 6 4 8 6 1 6
4 5 1 8 9 2 9
0 0 0 0 0 1 0
151 17l 111 181 201 6 191
16 20 12 22 22 6 20
44 17 31 34 15 15 127
56 33 13 33 15 2 36
4 4 6 7 2 4 9
1~I 541 501 741 32~ 21~ 1721
13 19 4 30 26 11 31
4 3 5 13 0 0 1
3 4 3 6 6 6 10
4 4 4 3 12 7 16
0 10 1 9 7 4 6
56 19 4 38 24 5 35
2 2 1 2 1 2 1
3 5 2 1 2 0 0
I 851 66l 241 1021 781 351 1003
1 2 1
I 13~ 51 21 221 9~ 21 151
0 2 1 0 4 2 3
4 4 5 2 I 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 2 1 2 3 0 5
9 17 12 18 9 2 15
1 14 11 4 1 0 12
I lot 31~ 231 221 10~
H TOTAL
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 4
1 0 8
0 12
0 29
4 42
4 42
0 1
81 114
8 126
31 314
9 197
2 38
421 549
8 142
1 27
0 38
7 57
5 42
30 211
1 12
0 13
52L 542
62
0
0~ 68
0 12
0 17
0 0
1 16
9 91
7 50
16~ 141
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ITEM NO. 13
Fire Chief's Report
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
210 WEST SAN JACINTO AVENUE * PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92570 * (714) 657-3183
April 4, 1993
J.M. HARRIS
FIRECHIEF
To
lttn.
Re.
Temecula City Council
Temecula Public Traffic/Safety Commission
Mr. David Dixon
Temecula City Manager
· X~JXlIaFIew 8~RVICE8
March 1993 Activity Report
The following statistics reflect the monthly fire suppression and fire
prevention activity of your fire department for the month of March, 1993.
With the exception of one fire, all emergency responses during this
reporting period were routine. On Monday, March 22, 1993, city Fire Units
responded to a single family residence structure fire located at 31239 Enfield
Lane. Fire was contained to a clothes dryer in the home. The unusual fire
occurred on Wednesday, March 31 at the Mobil Gas Station located at Front and De1
Rio Streets. A customer was in a hurry while pumping gasoline into his vehicle.
He proceeded to drive away while leaving the fuel dispensing hose and nozzle in
his new pick up truck fuel filler. This resulted in the entire fuel puap assembly
being ripped off of it's mounts and dragged through the parking lot. When City
Fire Units arrived, the fuel pump was fully involved in fire. Fortunately, all
required safety devices in the gas station functioned properly and shut off the
leaking fuel. There were no injuries and the fire was controlled by one battalion
chief, four fire engines, and our ladder truck. Damage was confined to the fuel
pump itself.
Attached, please find a copy of the Standard Operating Procedures used by
your Fire Department when responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents. Chiefs
Wright, Winder, and Brodowski have all received the required Incident Commander
/ Scene Manager training for Hazardous Materials Incidents. Training is ongoing
for all department personnel for the required Operational HAZMAT Incident
training. In addition, the majority of our employees have received the current
Bloodborn Pathogens training with the remaining personnel scheduled to attend
soon.
By =
Mike Harris, chief
Riverside county Fire
Mark Brodowski
Battalion Chief
Temecula Battalion
TEMECULA FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY INCIDENT STATISTICS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Month March Year 1993
FIRE CONTROL ACTIVITIES
~Structure Fires
Vehicle Fires
Vegetation Fires
Other Fires
Medical Aids
Traffic Collisions
False Alarms
Fire Menace Standby
PSA's
Assists and Covers
STATION #12
STATION #73 TOTAL
1 5 6
2 3 5
1 1 2
3 2 5
71 30 101
16 9 25
11 7 18
7 1 8
7 8 15
15 20 35
T O T A L S: 134 86 220
STATION FIRE PREVENTION STATION #12 STATION #73
Community Activities
School Programs
Fairs and Displays
Company Inspections
LE-38 Inspections
Fire Investigation
Burning Permits Issued
TOTAL
2 0 2
4 2 6
0 2 2
0 107 107
8 0 8
0 0 0
41 1 42
TOTALS:
TOTAL HOURS
FIRE PREVENTION CAPTAIN ACTIVITIES
Community Activities - Miscellaneous 5
School Programs
Fairs and Displays 2
Company Inspections 19
LE-38 Dooryard Vegetation Inspections
Fire Cause Investigation(Court preparation/apprarance)
Burning Permits Issued
Training
Administrative Work
Certificate of Occupancy Inspections 17
Vacant Property Posted
Volunteer In Prevention Hours
6
4
17
24
44
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B15-1 (6/92) By: S. Zimmerman, FC Date: April 1, 1993
I TEMECULA PUBLIC AFFAIRS / EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ACTIVITY EHEET ~
TYPE OF PROGRAM
D I SASTER PREPAREDNESS
DATE OF PROGRAM
TIME OF PROGRAM
March 4, 1993
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
LOCATION OF
PROGRAM
Mount San Jacinto College at
Temecula High School
Rancho Vista Way
Temecula, Ca
LENGTH OF PROGRAM 3 Hours
# OF PERSONS
ATTENDING
AGE OF PERSONS
ATTENDING
# OF FIRE DEPT.
PARTICIPANTS
CONTACT PERSON(S)
200
Adult
1
Yvonne Levering
PHONE: 927-1674
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
SUMMARY OF AGENDA
Adult education - English as a second language
(ESL)class through MSJC. Lecture covering a
Disaster Preparedness topic.
Fill out for each PR / Educational Activity & forward to Temecula
BATTALIONCHIEF(E) at the END OF EACH MONTH
P15-1 By: S. Zimmerman, FC Date: April 1, 1993
(3/93)
e~ TEMECULn PUBLIC AFFAIRS / EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ACTIVITY SHEET
TYPE OF PROGRAM
TEEN FEST'93- SLIMEY OLYMPICS
DA~E OF PROGRAM
TIME OF PROGRAM
March 20, 1993
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION OF
PROGRAM
Temecula Middle School
Meadows Parkway
Temecula
LENGTH OF PROGRAM 5 Hours
# OF PERSONS
ATTENDING
AGE OF PERSONS
ATTENDING
# OF FIRE DEPT.
PARTICIPANTS
CONTACT PERSON(S)
100
Teenage - Adult
3
Julie Crowe-Pellitier
PHONE: 694-6410
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
SUMMARY OF AGENDA City of Temecula Community Services Department
sponsored "Teen Fest '93", which included a full
week of events for local teenagers. The Slimey
. Olympics teamed together teens with adult "mentors'
from the local fire dept, police dept, school
district and CSD. Several F.D. explorers joined
the team, which took a 1st place in the pie eat-
ing event and several 2nd places, for an overall
3rd place. FF Kerry Smith, and Vol. FF Rebecca
Green rebresented the Fire Department.
Fill out for each PR / Educational Activity &-forward to Temecula
BATTALION CHIEF(S) at the END OF EACH MONTH
P15-1 By: S. Zimmerman. FC Date: April t..]993'
(3/93)
!, ffi'nt
.Sunday, March ~t, 1,995 ,, THE PI',ESS-ENTERPmSE .
David Bauman / The Press-Enterprise
:Rlkkl AlbrogarVey, left center, a firefighter teams representing adults from the police and
,with the Riverside County Fire Department, fire departments and Temecula students com--
!joins her teammates yesterday in a tug-~-war peted in such events as the towel squeeze,
: as part of Temecula's Teen Fest -- 1993 Slimy rotten banana relay and sweaty and slimy
::Olympics at Te.mecul.__a Middle School. Four obstacle courses. .._
'-- ~-
TYPE OF PROGRAM
TEEN FEST ' 93 - CAREER N I GHT
DATE OF PROGRAM
TIME OF PROGRAM
March 24, 1993
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION OF
PROGRAM
City of Temecula Teen Center
Front Street, Temecula
LENGTH OF PROGRAM 4 Hours
# OF PERSONS
ATTENDING
AGE OF PERSONS
ATTENDING
# OF FIRE DEPT.
PARTICIPANTS
CONTACT PERSON (S)
30
Teenage
2
Julie Crowe-Pellitier
PHONE: 694-6410
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
SUMMARY OF AGENDA
An event of the "Teen Fest '93, A career Night
was held at the Teen Center'in Old Town. FF-I
Recruitment Officer, FC Monique Fisher also
attended and provided an orientation video and
handouts.
Fill out for each PR / Educational Activity & forward to Temecula
BATTALION CHIEF(S) at the END OF EACH MONTH
P15-1 By: S. Zimmerman, FC Date:April 1, 1993
(3/93)
TEMECULA PUBLIC AFFAIR8 / EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ACTIVITY SHEET
TYPE OF PROGRAM
CAREER DAYS
DATE OF PROGRAM
TIME OF PROGRAM
March 31, and April
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
1993
LOCATION OF
PROGRAM
Margarita Middle School
Margarita Rd., Temecula
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
# OF PERSONS
ATTENDING
AGE OF PERSONS
ATTENDING
# OF FIRE DEPT.
PARTICIPANTS
CONTACT PERSON(S)
2 Hours
80
12 - 15 years of age
8
Judy Kenda I I
PHONE:695-7370
SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
SUMMARY OF AGENDA
Margarita Middle School sponsored a Career Days
program for it's students. Several Students
wrote to the F.D. expressing an interest in the
fire service. 3 Classes were conducted, E-73
with FC Hoover and crew, and E-12 with FAE Downey
and crew. FC Zimmerman and BC Brodowski also
attended.
Fill Out for each PR / Educational Activity & forward to Temecula
BATTALION CHIEF(S) at the END OF EACH MONTH
P15-1 By: S. Zimmer~an, FC Date: April 1, 1993
(3/93)
TEMECULA FIRE SERVICES
Hazardous Materials Incident
Standard Operating Procedures
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Riverside County
Fire Department
Standard Operating
Procedures
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
TITLE: IC/Scene Manager
DATE: 3/13/92
NUMtS|:k:92-03
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
IC/SM S.O.P'S
PURPOSE
To provide direction to Incident Commanders for the
effective management of all Hazardous Materials
Incidents functions to include;
Ensure Scene Safety
Isolate Substance, ensure proper notifications are
made;
Establish effective command and implement Department
Emergency Response Plan and Riverside County Area
Plan as required.
Ensure proper identification and assessment of
hazardous substances.
Do Action Plan
Ensure proper personal protective equipment(PPE)
Implement Action Plan
Manage decontamination and ensure disposal of
hazardous substances is arranged.
Ensure proper documentation of incident and that
reports are filed.
PROCEDURES
(S)afety
Be cautious; treat materials as hazardous until
proven otherwise;
Approach, upwind, upgrade, and upstream;
Maintain safe distance (300'feet minimum) from the
hazardous material until I.D. and hazard analysis is
complete and risk is confined
Limit the number of responders into control zones.
Do not rush to victims without risk analysis
RISK vs. GAIN
Ensure safety perimeters and zones are established,
ensure incident personnel observe;
Eliminate ignition sources;
DO not worry about looking foolish -
THINK SAFETY FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC!
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Standard Operating
Procedures
//Ill II
DATE: 3/13/93
NUMt$EK: 92-03
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2.1 (I)solate
First operational priority is to isolate and den~
entry to all unnecessary personnel;
Control entry points;
Control perimeter;
Control access points;
2.2 (M)otifications
Ensure that Health Department, OES, and if necessary
National Response Center are notified;
2.3 (C)ommand
Periodically review pre-event plans. (Riverside Area
Plan, RCOFD Emergency Response Plan);
Establish unified command and a unified command post
(obtain briefing from Initial I.C);
Establish a command structure and expand from IC/SM
incident safety;
After IDHA is complete establish incident
objectives;
2.4 (I)dentification
Identify chemical name;
Assess specific hazards - Risk Analysis
Identification sources M.S.D.S
Placards and labels
Shipping papers
Reference Guide (e.g. DOT Guide Book)
Technical information centers
NFPA 704 System
Computer Data Base (CAMEO & ALOHA)
Business Plans
Haz Cat ER.
2.5 (A)ction Plan
Identification and hazard analysis (IDHA) will
assist in development of incident objectives;
Prepare ICS Form 201 Or full Incident Action Plan based on
Incident needs;
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
TITLE: IC/Scene Manager
II II
2.6 (P)rotective Clothing
After IDHA has been done IC/SM needs to determine
proper protective clothing and equipment levels to
meet incident objectives;
Entry teams must consist of 2 personnel with a back
up team identically clothed and standing by;
Levels of protective clothing
Level A
Level B
Level C
Level D
Safety Officer ultimately responsible to APPROVE
proper level of protective clothing;
2.7 (C)ontainment/Comtro1
Implement safe actions to slow, redirect or hold
the spread of hazardous material(s) if possible.
Remember RISK vs. GAIN
Consider these methods of containment;
Dike
Dam
Divert
Disperse
Cover
Foam
Isolate
Retain
(apply fog spray if chlorine cloud)
(Deny entry, separate etc.
Consider the methods of control (offensive
actions):
Plug and/or patch
Absorb
Transfer
Containerize
Reposition
Vent
Burn
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Fire .Department
Standard Operating
Procedures
DATE: 3/13/92
NUMBE~,: 92-03
[PAGE: /~ of 7
}L~ZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
TITLE: IC/Scene Manager
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(P)rotective Action
Tacticle consideration(s), evacuation and/or shelter
in place;
Considerations; Materials involved;
Size of release and population threatened;
Resources available to conduct an evacuation;
Time of day / weather conditions;
People to evacuate - Non Ams/Am?
Ability to communicate with plan;
Elements to include in plan;
Coordinate with all responsible parties;
Delineate area to be evacuated;
Delineate routes to be used;
Traffic control;'
Designated shelters;
Set procedures for lifting evacuation order;
Develop clear and complete evacuation message for
the public;
Evacuation is preferred protective option, but
must make decision based on a solid IDHA;
2.10 (D)econtamination
Prevent the spread of contamination
Ensure decontamination procedures are taking
place anytime contamination is suspected.
Remember 3 Levels of contamination;
Level i - contamination likely, but unknown.
Level 2 - contamination Known, but no skin
contact.
Level 3 - contamination known, skin contact
evident.
2.11
(D)isposal/Clean-up
Ensure arrangements for clean-up and disposal of
hazardous material(s) is arranged.
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Fire Department
Standard Operating
Procedures
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
TITLE: IC/Scene Manager
LATE: 3/13/92
NUM~,E~<: 92-03
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2.12 (D)ocumentatton
Ensure hazardous material(s) preliminary invest-
igation information is collected and reports are
filed;
Ensure unit logs ICS 214 are done;
Ensure California Hazardous MaterialsIncident
report is complete - CHMIRS;
Responsible party report (SARA Title 304)
A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT REOUIRES A MORE CAUTIOUS
AND DELIBERATE SIZE-UP. THAN MOST FIRE SITUATIONS.
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RIVFRSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
I.C/SCENE MANAGER S.O.P CHECKLIST
Establish:
Incident Action Plan
__ICS (Unified Command)
Communications
__Safety Officer
Decontamination
__Medical Transportation (if reasonable risk exists)
Hazardous Material Scene Management Objectives:
__Safety
Isolation
Notifications
Command
Identification
Action Plan
__Protective Clothing
Containment/Control Methods
Protective Action
Decontamination
__Disposal/Clean-Up
Documentation
6-6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
IC/SCENE MANAGER WORKSHEET
DATE:
LOC~,TION:
STAGING:
NATURE OF INCIDENT:
MATERIALS INVOLVED:
UNITS:
TIME:
Establish:
Incident Action Plan
ICS (Unified Command)
Communications
Safety Officer
Decontamination
__Medical Transportation (if reasonable risk exists
Scene Management Objectives:
__Safety
Isolation
Notifications
Command
Identification
__Action Plan
__.Protective Clothing
__Containment/Control Methods
Protective Action
Decontamination
__Disposal/clean-Up
Documentation
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Fire Department
Standard Operating
Procedures
Hazardous Materials Response Team
TITLE:
DATE: January 27, 1993
Hazardous Material Response Team (HMRT)
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
1.0 PURPOSE
To assist with the organizational objectives, by providing
a systematic approach for HMRT in dealing with priorities,
to safely and efficiently operate at hazardous material
incident(s).
o Notification of assisting agencies and resources.
o Reference information and provides recommendations
to the IC/SM.
o Assist in formulating incident action plan and site
safety plan.
o Provide specialized equipment, to aid in managing
haz mat incidents.
o Determines the need for evacuation & distances.
o Monitors concentrations and distribution of
materials.
o Collects samples for analysis.
o Identification of unknown materials through HAZCAT.
o Provide spill containment and control.
o Responsible for decontamination of personnel and
the public.
o Provides medical monitoring.
o Incident reporting.
2.0
2.1
2.2
RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Notifications
o County Environmental Health
o Office of Emergency Service (OES)
o National Response Center (NRC)
o Other incident specific contacts.
Referencing (with available product information)
o Hazmat library.
o Cameo, Aloha.
o Business plans, pre-plans.
o Fill out Immediate Dangerous Health Analysis (IDHA)
form.
3.0 SCENE ARRIVAL
o Stage the (HMRT) at a safe location until directions for
safe approach are given.
o Switch to tactidal net.
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Fire Department
Standard Operating
Procedures
Hazardous Materials Response Team
TITLE:
DATE: January 27, 1993
NUMBER: 93-01
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3.1
3.2
Contact the It/Scene Manager
o Provide IDHA to assist with the
site safety plan.
Unit positioning
o Facing away from the incident.
o In the support zone.
incident action plan and
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
PRm.IMINARY ON-SCENE ASSESSMENT (FACTS, PROBABILITIES)
Rescue/EVacuation
o Evaluate established distances.
o Determine population and environment threatened.
o Release potential (based on worst case scenario).
o Specific density/gravity of the material.
o Quantities involved.
Air Sampling/Monitoring
o NIOSH standards
o Site safety, determine zones.
o Monitoring clean and contaminated atmospheres to assess
spread and concentrations.
o Aim 3000 gas detector
o Color metric tubes (Draeger)
o Combustible gas indicator (CGI)
Site Control/Control Zones
o Exclusionary
o Contamination reduction (CRZ),
o Support
decontamination corridor.
Contamination/Decontamination
o Determine level of chemical exposure, level of dec0n.
o Full or field decon
o Decontamination before leaving the incident, of public
and incident personnel.
Identification of Unknown Substances
o Determine the toxicity/characteristics of the material
and the required level of PPE;
o Hazard categorization (HAZCAT)
o Reference sources
Containment/Control Methods
o Safe acts to slow, redirect or hold the material spread;
o Protection of liIe, environment and property
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Fire Department
Standard Operating
Procedures
Hazardous Materials Response Team
TITLE:
DATE: January 27, 1993
NUMBER: 93-01
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5.0
5.1
5.2
EI~TRY REOUIREMENTS
Establishment of team positions:
o Safety officer - site safety plan
o Hazmat safety officer
o Decon leader & decon team positions
o Entry team
o Rescue team with identical PPE, ready and standing by.
Establishment of decontamination area (CRZ)
o Full or field decon.
o Appropriate decon solutions.
o Monitor decon pools to assess decon is working.
o Doff equipment before leaving CRZ.
5.3
Medical monitoring
o Ambulance standing by. (out of the support zone)
o Vital signs, temps. of entry team (pre & post entry)
o SCBA pressures and work times.
o Maximum work time 35 min. (20 working, 15 decon.)
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Communications
o Obtain plan objectives from team leader.
o Hazardous materials and safety action briefing will be
given.
o Dedicated Hazmat frequency (Tac 20 159,375) no PL tone
authorized.
o Radio equipment will be checked.
o Visual signals, line of sight.
o Emergency signaling will be 3 AIR MORN BLASTS
in rapid succession indicating IMMEDIATE EVACUATION by
the entry team.
6.0 EI~TRY
6.1 Size-up phase
o Will be a walk through only.
o Assess safety precautions needed.
o Equipment needed to control the problem.
o Monitor the atmoshpere with instruments.
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Hazardous Materials Response Team
TITLE:
January 27, 1993
93-01
7.0 INCIDENT TERMINATION
7.1
Post entry guidelines
o Rehydration with water, at ambient air temp.
o Electrolyte replacement. (gatorade, orange juice, etc.)
o Shower rehab of personnel. (hot weather conditions.)
0 Clean clothes.
o Stress break period (R&R)
7.2
Incident Critique
o Required learning tool, assessing strengths & weaknesses.
o Includes all personnel involved with the entire incident.
o Hazmat personnel. Should do Team Critique on all Level
II &III Incidents after returning unit in-serbive at
quarters.
7.3 Disposal
o The contaminents shall be assessed for their toxicity
and County Health will handle the clean up.
7.5 Site restoration
o The County Health Officer has sole responsibility in
declaring an incident site free of contamination, and
therefore safe for reentry by the public.
7.4 Documentation
o Used for Cost Recovery, investigations and subsequent
legal actions.
o Begins as soon as the incident is reported and continues
throughout the incident.
o CHIMRS, Unit Log, Exposure Reports, preliminary
investigation.
o Consists of Who, What, Where, When, Why and How.
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Fire Department
Standard Operating
Procedures
Hazardous Materials Response Team
TITLE:
DATE: January 27, 1993
NUMBER: 93-01
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8.0 Additional Support Personnel
Entries made by personnel are physically and mentally de-
manding, requiring rotation of entry members, to relieve the
effects of heat and stress. This requirement of personnel
rotation, may require the recall of off-duty personnel on
extensive operations.
9.0 Chemical Protective Clothing use Criteria
Personnel must wear proper protective equipment when opera-
tions known or suspected atmospheric contamination, when
vapors, gases, or particles may be generated by site activi-
ties, or when direct contact with skin affecting substances
may occur. Chemical protective clothing protects the skin
from contact with skin-destructive and absorbable chemicals.
Equipment to protect the body against contact with know or
anticipated toxic chemicals has been divided into four
categories according to the degree of protection afforded:
LEVEL A- shall be worn when the highest level of respi-
ratory, skin, and eye protection is needed and when
entering areas containing unknown materials.
LEVEL ~ - should be worn when the highest level of
respiratory protection is needed, but a lessor level of
skin protection.
LEVEL ~ - should be worn when the criteria for using
air-purifying respirators (APR) are met.
LEVEL ~ Turn out clothing - affording minimal
protection against chemical hazards. Used for nuisance
contamination only.
Flash Protection S_~ - will be worn over the various
levels of protection, anytime the atmosphere is deter-
mined to present a reasonable flammability risk.
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Standard Operating
Procedures
Hazardous Materials Response Team
TITLE:
DATE: January 27, 1993
NUMBER: 93-01
PAGE; 6 of 10
9.1 PPE Maintenance
The Personal Protective Equipment will be maintained in a
ready, clean/sanitized condition.
All equipment will have an assigned maintenance log, to be
signed off each shift, when equipment is ready for use.'
Equipment used on an incident will be considered contaminat-
ed and placed in a plastic bag, until proper decontamination
can be completed.
9.2 Levels of Protection
Level A:
To be selected when the Highest Level or potential for skin,
respiratory, and eye protection is required.
A. One hour positive pressure, full face SCBA, or positive
pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA,
approved by NIOSH.
B. Fully encapsulating chemical protective suit.
C. Coverails (opt.)
D. Gloves, Outer chemical resistant.
E. Gloves, inner, chemical resistant.
G. Handie Talkie (HT), with ear microphone.
H. Cool vest (opt.)
Level A protection should be used when:
A. The hazardous substance has been identified and
requires the highest level of skin, eyes, and the
respiratory system based on either the measured (or
potential for) high concentration of atmospheric vapor,
gases, or particles; or the site operations and work
functions involve a high potential of being absorbed
through the skin.
B. Substance with a high degree of hazard to the skin are
known or are suspected to be present; and skin contact
is possible; or
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Hazardous Materials Response Team
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DATE: January 27, 1993
NUMBER: 93-01
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Operations are being conducted in confined, po0~ly
ventilated areas, and the absence of conditions requir-
ing Level A have not been determined. .
9.3 Level B:
The Highest level of respiratory protection is necessary but
a lesser level of skin protection is needed.
A. Positive pressure, full face piece SCBA, or positive
pressure supplied air respirator with escape SCBA NIOSH
approved.
B. Hooded chemical resistant clothing.
C. Gloves, outer, chemical resistant.
D. Gloves, inner, chemical resistant.
E. Boots, outer, chemical resistant steel toe and shank.
F. Boots, outer, chemical resistant disposable.
G. Face Shield (opt.)
H. Handie Talkie (HT), with ear microphone.
9.4 Level ~ protection should be used when:
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The type and atmospheric concentration of substances
have identified and requires a high level of
respiratory protection, but less skin protection.
The atmospheric contains less than 19.5% oxygen; Or
The presence of incompletely identified vapors or
gases is indicated by a direct reading organic vapor
detection instrument, but vapors or gases are not of
suspected of containing high levels of chemicals
harmful to skin or capable of being absorbed through
the skin.
Level C:
The concentration and type of airborne substances are known
and the criteria for using air purifying respirators is met.
A. Full face or half face air purifying respirator,
(NIOSH) approved.
B. Hooded chemical resistant clothing.
C. Coverails (opt.)
D. Gloves, outer, chemical resistant.
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9.5 Level C_i: Cont.
E. Gloves, inner, chemical resistant.
F. Boots, outer, chemical resistant steel toe and shank.
G. Boot covers, outer, chemical resistant (disposable)
H. Hard Hat (opt.)
I. Face shield (opt.)
9.6 Level C protection should be used when:
A. The atmospheric contaminants, liquid splashes, or
other direct contact will not adversely affect or be
absorbed through any exposed skin:
B. The types of air contaminants have been identified.
C. All criteria for the use of air purifying respirators
are met.
9.7 Level D.-
A work uniform affording minimal protection, used for nui-
sance contamination only.
A. Coverails.
B. Gloves.
C. Boots/shoes, chemical resistant steel toe and shank.
D. Boots, outer, chemical resistant (disposable).
E. Safety glasses.
F. Hard Hat (opt).
G. Face shield (opt).
9.8 Level ~ protection should be used when:
The atmosphere contains no known hazard; and
Work functions preclude splashes, immersions, or the
potential for unexpected inhalation of or contact with
hazardous levels of any chemicals.
9.9 Additional considerations for selecting levels of protec-
tion:
Factors that should be considered in selecting the appropri-
ate level of protection are:
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9.10
Heat and Physical Stress
The use of protective clothing and respirators
increase physical stress, in particular heat stress,
on the wearer. Chemical protective clothing greatly
reduces body ventilation and diminishes its ability to
regulate its temperature. Even moderate ambient tempera-
tures the diminished capacity of the body to dissipate
heat can result in one or more heat related problems.
All chemical protective garments can cause heat stress.
Somewhat less stress is associated with Level B or C when
the protective clothing does not require the use of a
hood, tightly fitted against the respirator face piece,
and taped glove, boot, suit interfaces, since more body
ventilation and evaporation may occur. As more body area
is covered, the probability of heat stress increases.
Whenever any chemical protective clothing is worn, a heat
stress recovery program must be activated.
RIVFA~SIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HAZMAT INCIDENTS
HNRT DOCUMENTATION/CHECKLIST
DATE:
RESPONSE:
Notifications ..............................................
Referencing .......................................... ~ .....
Contact the IC/SM ..........................................
Safe Approach/Staging Location ....................... '~ .....
Assist IC/SM in Formulating the IAP ................... .....
PRELIMINARY ON-SCENE EVALUATION:
Zones ........................
Decontamination Operations...
Site Safety Plan .............
Rescue/Evacuation ............
Level of PPE .................
__Control Zones ................
__Contamination ................
Identification ............................................
On-Scene Communications ....................................
Containment/Control Methods .......................... . ......
INCIDENT TERMINATION:
Decontamination ............................................
Critique ...................................................
Documentation ..............................................
Exposure Report ............................................
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Hazardous Materials Response
TITLE: Engine Company Decontaminati0n
DATE: 10/22/92
NUMBER: 92-12
PAGE: 1 of 5
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HAZi~atDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
Engine Company Decontamination
1.1 Purpose
Prevent the spread of contamination, limit the opportunity
for inhalation, ingestion, absorption and escalatxon of
the problem.
1.2 SCOPe
Anytime contamination is suspected on Victims, Personnel,
Equipment, etc...
1.3 Definition
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Consists of physically removing contaminants or changing
their chemical nature to innocuous substance.
Standard Operating Procedure
The apparatus supplying the handline should be in the
support zone upwind/uphill from the contamination reduct-
ion zone not less than 100 feet away.
Set up decon operations before taking action,(unless
an Immediate Rescue exists).
Wear Full Protective Equipment including SCBS with
latex gloves under work gloves.
Minimum decontamination for all personnel/victims leaving
the the exclusion zone will be sixty (60) seconds using
11/2" hose stream at 30 GPM set at 30 psi On fog.
Personnel/Victims should be decontaminated before
treatment by rescue personnel.
Exception: victims with life threatening injuries
should receive immediate treatment in the exclusion
zone if possible, and then taken to the contamination
reduction zone where they will be decentaminated and
turned over to awaiting personnel.
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Hardous Materials Response
TITLE: Engine Company Decontamination
DATE: 10/22/92
NUMBER: 92-12 (Replaces 92-10)
3.0
3.1
After decontamination, personnel/victims must be provided
with disposable blankets to cover them and protect them
from the elements. All contaminated clothing will
remain in the contamination reduction zone until it.
has been assessed by the Hazardous Materials Team.
Runoff from decontamination operations should be
contained whenever possible. However, do not delay
the decontamination of victims at the expense of
containing contaminated runoff.
After decontamination has been completed, the decon
team must decon themselves.
The Hazrdous Materials Team must be notified when a Level
II or Level III contamination has occurred.
Levels of Field Contamination
Level I:
Contamination is likely to have occured but contam-
ination is not definitely known.
Level II:
Contamination is known to have occured but no skin
contact or irritation is evident.
Level III:
Contamination is known to have occurred and there is
skin contact and/or irritation evident and other
associated signs and symtoms of poisoning.
Level I Decontamination
Anytime a person has been exposed to products of
combustion, a level I contamination has occured.
Procedures:
A. The employee should be flushed at scene.
B. Wash Turnouts - follow manufactures recommend.
C. Clean SCBA
D. Take a shower - as soon as possible.
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3.2
Level II Decontamination
Is necessary when a product has come in contact with
an employee's personal protective equipment (PPE),
but the employee is not complaining of signs or
symtoms of chemical exposure.
Procedures:
If the employee/victim has been contaminated with a
dry product, remove as much of the dry product as
possible (brush,broom), prior to flushing.
The employee/victim will be flushed using a fog
stream.
A. Try and contain the runoff.
B. Personnel doing decon operations should
avoid being splashed.
The employee/victim will be moved away from decon
site.
Then the employee will doff personal protective
equipment. In the case of a victim all of their
clothing will be removed.
The employee will be transported to the nearest
fire station for a shower.
A. Cold water and mild soap.
B. Personal clothing will be laundered.
The civilian victim will then be turned over to
EMS personnel and transported to a hosiptal where
they will take a shower.
Turn out clothing will be left in the exclusion
The Hazardous Materials Team will determine if
further decontamination or disposal is needed.
zone.
Assisting personnel must decon themselves at the level
of their contamination
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TITLE: Engine Company Decontamination
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3.3
Level III Decontamination
Is performed when an employee/victim
contaminated and that employee/victim
symtoms of chemical contamination.
has been
has signs or
Procuedures for Firefighter Level III Decontamination.
If possible the employee will alert their supervisor
that s/he has been contaminated.
The employee will be removed from the contaminated
area.
The employee will be flushed off using a fog stream
set at 30 GPM and 30 psi.
A. Contain the runoff (DO NOT D~XAY A
Level A DECON FOR FUN OFF CONTROL).
B. Assisting personnel should avoid being
splashed.
C. Employee will doff personal protective
equipment, leaving on SCBA face mask.
D. Continue to flush the victim for one
minute. Remove personal clothing.
E. Remove the face SCBA mask.
F. Move the victim to another site.
G. Flush for 15 minutes.
H. Provide the victim with a blanket.
I. Assisting personnel must decon themselves
at the level of their contamination.
Decontamination is now completed and EMS can begin.'
Procedures for Level III Victim Decontamination.
The follwoing procedure will be followed when a victim of
a hazardous materials incident has been identified as
having suffered a level III contamination.
The victim will be flushed off using a fog stream set
at 30 GPM and 30 psi.
A. Contain the runoff. (DO NOT DELAY A
Level III DECON FOR RUN OFF CONTROL).
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B. Assisting personnel should avoid being.
splashed.
C. The victim will doff their clothing.
D. Move the victim to another site.
E. Flush for 15 minutes.
F. Provide the victim with a blanket.
G. Assisting personnel must decon themselves
at the level of the contamination.
Decontamination is now completed and EMS can begin.
Transportation
Personnel/victims will be transported to Loma Linda
University Hospital, if possible.
Medical surveillance procedures should begin.
5.0
Decontamination Key Points
All contaminated clothing (including SCBA) is to be
left in the exclusion zone for further evaluation by
members of the Hazardous Materials Team.
Whenever showering in station, as a follow-up to field
decontamination, use comfortably cold water and leave
shower door open to prevent contaminants from being
released by hot water and being inhaled.
Always leave the breathing apparatus facepiece on
until clothing has been removed (level 2 & 3) and
until protective clothing has been washed (level 1).
Decontamination personnel are to decontaminate
themselves prior to leaving the decontamination area,
utilizing the level of decontamination appropriate to
the type of exposure.
Decontamination takes priority over short term
exposure to cold weather. Every effort should be made
to reduce exposure to the elements when
decontamination must be done in cold weather.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TITLE: ENGINE COMPANIES
DATE: NOVIil4BER 12, 1992
t~UMgt.:~<: 92-13
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1.0 ENGINE CC!!PANY S,O.p.~S
PURPOSE
To enable the First-In Engine Company to Safely and.
effectively Manage/Operate at a Hazardous Materials
Incident, to include:
Hazard Identification/Size-Up
Action Plan-Ensure Personnel/Public SAFETY
Zoning-Isolate Substance, Deny Entry
Nanaging-Implement Plan, Inc.Action Plan
Assistance/Notifications (advise ASAP)
Terminate Incident-Decontamination
.2.0 PROCEDURES
2.1 (H)azard Identification
Size-Up.
Safe Approach (300'minimum), Use Binoculars.
Identify Chemical Name
Identification Sources:
Placards and labels
Shipping papers
Container shape
M.S.D.S.
NFPA 704 M system
Business plans
Reference guides (DOT Guide)
Technical information centers
Computer Data Base (CAMEO)
2.2 (A)ction Plan
simple Risk Analysis, (Risk vs. Gain)
Facts?
Probalities?
Resources?
No Action is a possible strategy - if there is No
Life Danger!
Implement Immediate Decon if needed, DON'T DELAY.
Containment Methods. (Defensive Actions Only)
Cover
Dam
Dike
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ENGINE COMPAMIES
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NUMBER: 92-13
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Dilute
Disperse
Foam
Isolate
Keep the Hazardous Materials out of Waterways', at no
time should water be used to wash off any petroleum
products or any other material off the roadway,
Prepare an IAP ICS 201 and Safety Plan (if time
permits).
2.3 (z)oning
Responding Units/Personnel remain 300'feet minimum from
the Leading Edge of Material involved.
Maintain a SAFE LOCATION-Upwind, Upgrade, Upstream and
position the Units for immediate egress.
Isolate the hazard (limit the spread).
Deny Entry
Control Perimeter Lines.
Erect a Wind Streamer on the Engine Antenna, and
monitor the Weather Conditions.
2.4 (M)anaging
Implement the Plan, Incident Command System.
(HAZMAT offers Technical Assistance).
Organize the incident. Advise ECC of Command Post
and Staging Area Locations (safe unexposed locations).
Control, the scene. Keep Personnel/Civilians out of
Contaminated Atmosphere/Material until (HMRT) monitors.
Ensure that all Personal Protective Equipment is worn.
SCBA during Emergency operations.
Limit the Number of Personnel actually engaged in
emergency operations involving exposure.
Assume that all Materials are Lethal until proven
otherwise.
(A)ssistance
Incident Level II or Greater, then HMRT advisory and
immediate assistance is needed.
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TITLE: ENGINE COMPANIES
DATE: NOVlimBER 12, 1992
NUMBER:92-13
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Notlfy Emergency Command Center (ECC).
Hazardous Haterlal Response Team (HMRT).
Health Department.
Law Enforcement.
Advise the incominq units of safe staqinq locatiOn/or
approach to the scene.
2.6 (T)ermination
Decon, to prevent the spread of contamination-
Ensure that decontamination procedures on
personnel and equipment are taking place.
Rehabilitation.
Medical screening.
Post-Incident critique.
Exposure reporting.
2.7 Incident Level Checklist
Level-I (ENGINE COMPANY CAN HANDLE)
__Spills, leaks, ruptures, and or fires involving
materials that can be contained, extinguished and/or
abated utilizinV equipment, supplies, and resources
immediately available to the on-scene Fire Department
personnel.
No assistance in identifying the material is required.
Hazardous material incidents that do not require
evacuation of civilians.
__Hazardous material incidents that are not reportable
to the State OES:
A. Less than 42 gallons of a fuel leaking from a
vehicle fuel tank.
B. Sewage overflows.
C. Leaks in low pressure fuel lines to residential
properties.
Level-II (NOTIFY HAZMAT)
Management of the hazardous material emergency
requires assistance from additional emergency
responders and emergency response agencies.
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TITLE: ENGINE COHPANIES
DATE: NOVEi~ER 12, 1992
NUMB[.:R: 92-13
Difficulty is encountered in identifying the substance
or evaluating the consequences.
Substance involved is of large quantity or of
extremely high hazard.
__.The emergency may require evacuation.
Level-III (IMI~EDIATE HAgMAT RESPONSE NECESSARY)
Freely emitting hazardous materials, which could cause
harm to the public, personnel, the environment and
property.
__.Incident will remain unstable for an extended period
of time.
Emergency requires the evacuation of a substantial
number of people, serious injuries and/or deaths.
Activation of the Emergency Operation Center is
warranted.
A state of emergency may be called by Health or other
emergency officials. Major disaster.
Hazardous material incident that requires atleast two
Haz Mat Response Teams~ and/or decontamination of
civilians or personnel is required.
2.8
RIVISliSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HAZARDOUS MA'rZIilALS
ENGINE COMPANY CHEcs:.IST/S.O.P'S
__~pwind/Uphill/Upstream? In a Safe Location?
__In Full Protective Equipment?
__300'feet Minimum from the Hazardous Material? (use DOT Book)
Using Binoculars to Identify the Hazardous Material?
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TITLE: ENGII~ COMPANIES
DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1992
NUMBER: 92-13
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HAVE YOU:
__Positioned Units for Immediate Egress?
Limited the Number of Personnel Exposed to the Material?
__Protected Personnel and the Public?
Called for Appropriate Assistance Early?
__Directed Incoming Units to a Safe Location/Staging Area?
__Isolated/Denied Entry to the Incident?
__Considered Evacuation?
Considered "NO ACTION" if there is NO LIFE THREAT!
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__(H)AZARD IDENTIFICATION
size-up
__(A)CTION PLAN
simple risk analysis - based on facts,
probabilities
__(Z)ONING
isolate and deny entry
__(M)ANAGING
plan, staff, Organize, control, direct
__(A)SSISTANCE
request resources early
__(T)ERMINATION
decontamination, exposure reports
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Hazardous Materials Response
TITLE: Incident Reporting & Critique
DATE: 12-7-92
NUMBF:R: 92-15
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
1.0 Incident Reporting
1.1 Incident Documentation
Documentation is a critical part of emergency response
during and after a hazardous materials incident. All
aspects of the incident should be thoroughly documentated
in order to evaluate actions taken during the incident.
Proper documentation in necessary to substantiate cost-
recovery actions and may serve as evidence legal proceed-
ings. Review of incident documentation may identify
trends which suggest regulatory needs in order to reduce
risks to public safety or the environment.
1.2 Information to Document
The following sources can assist with information gathering
and documentation for response to a hazardous material
incident.
Incident Briefing Form (ICS 201)
California Hazardous Material Incident Reporting Form
Immediate Hazard Data Analysis
Computer Information - CAMEO & ALOHA
1.3 Incident Briefing Form
The incident briefing form (ICe 201) is to be used to '-
systematically organize and document incident activities.
This form, which ls generally completed by responding
fire agencies, contains information such as incident map,
organization chart, summary of resources and current
actions.
1.4 Supporting Documentation
The importance of an accurate and detailed documentation
of incidents cannot be overemphasized. Everything from
initial reports to final statements can be used in the
legal process. Information to be documented should include:
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A. A summary of events, including a description of the
incident and response.
B. Effectiveness of the response and any problems
encountered.
C. A complete list of all agencies involved, publig and/or
private sector. A record should also be kept of
specific personnel involved.
D. Field and laboratory observations and measurements.
E. A list of photographs, video tapes, media info. etc..
F. Complete list of physical evidence and other data.
G. Personnel that have been exposed to materials, special
emphasis placed on those requiring medical attention.
1.5
1.6
Hazardous Materials Incident Files
Other than statutory requirements placed upon the State
Office of Emergency Services for the maintenance and
retention of spill files, there are no State or Federal
regulations which require agencies to keep records on
hazardous material incidents. However, State and local
agencies are required to maintain records of employees
exposed to toxic substances as provided in Title 8, CCR,
section 3204. It is advisable that each agency keep
records of all actions taken by their personnel in
connection with the incident. This may become an
important reference in any litigation that may arise from
the incident.
CHMIRS Report
CHMIRS will be completed by the agency responsible for
Command or Management of the incident, and shall be
submitted monthly.
Maz Mat-I Reporting:
A. Unincorporated areas
B. Cities with County Fire Protection
Co SRA
D. Federal
CHP
A. State Hwys
B. County Roads
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Cities (non-contract) to complete their own Reports.
Reports to be sent to:
California State Fire Marshal
attn. CFIRS, Suite 600
7171 Bowling Dr.
Sacramento, Ca. 95823
1.10 Non reportable Incidents to OES:
A. A petroleum spill of less than 42 gallons from
vehicular fuel tank.
B. Sewage overflows
C. Leaks in low pressure fuel lines to residential
properties
Incident Critique
TO identify both strengths and weaknesses, in order to
improve in the future.
All incident responses.
DEFINITION
Tool for improvement and to identify lessons learned.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
At the conclusion of each hazardous material incident,
the Haz Mat Group Supervisor shall conduct a critique.
This critique may include other responding agencies.
Problems identified during the critique should be
accompanied by recommended solutions to the problems
content,
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3.1 Agenda Checklist
Brief descriptions Of the incident including unique
problems.
Describe first arrival conditions.
Describe initial Size-Up.
Type of container, its condition and behavior?
.Type of material, amount involved?
Were effects of weather, topography and location taken
into account?
Were hazard zones eseablished? When?
Were other units staged in safe locations?
Review material involved.
What will it do?
.Implementation of ICS?
What positions were activated?
Safety Practices used?
Backup and Rescue personnel.
.Review the Incident Action Plan.
Did plan of action provide for:
Safety of personnel?
Safety of civilians?
Evacuation of endangered area?
Control of situation?
Stabilization of material?
Use of all available resources?
.Did the Decontamination operation function adequately?
.Communication problems encountered?
.List lessons learned/training needs.
ITEM NO. 14
School District's Report
ITEM NO. 15
Commission Oral Reports