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Home My WebLink About08/13/2008 PSAC Reports CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MIKE NORKIN, CHAIRMAN DR. SHAWN BHUTTA, VICE-CHAIRMAN NICOLE DAilEY, COMMISSIONER Al lYONS, COMMISSIONER DENNIS "JAY" STEWART, COMMISSIONER ROBERT BRADY, CITY MANAGER WWW.LAKE-ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674-3124 PHONE (951) 674-2392 FAX LAKE ELSINORE CULTURAL CENTER 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 AUGUST 13, 2008 6:00 PM The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. Public participation provides the Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. If you are attending this Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting, please park in the Parking Lot across the street from the Cultural Center. This will assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District. Thank you for your cooperation. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting outside of City Hall and is available at each meeting. The agenda and related reports are also available at the City Clerk's Office on the Friday prior to the Commission meeting and are available on the City's web site at www.lake-elsinore.orq. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (951) 674-3124, ext. 261 at least 48 hours before the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS (Any person wishing to address the Public Safety Advisory Commission on any matter must complete a request form prior to commencement of the meeting. Comments limited to 3 minutes.) ~ MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JULY 9,2008 ............................................................................... CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Chairman Norkin called the Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Stewart. ROLL CALL PRES~NT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTT A COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART ~ ABSENT: NONE Also present were: Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Assistant City Attorney Mann, Sergeant Yates, Traffic Engineer Basubas and Clerk of the Board Munson. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. COMMISSION APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes Minutes of regular PSAC meeting of June 11, 2008. Recommendation: Approve. ~ It was motioned by Commissioner Dailey, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons to approve the Consent Calendar. 1 The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTT A COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE '-"" ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE BUSINESS ITEMS 2. COMMISSONERS NORKIN AND BHUTT A WERE SELECTED AS CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. RESPECTIVELY Clerk Munson conducted the nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Lyons nominated Commissioner Norkin. Commissioner Dailey nominated Commissioner Bhutta. '-"" There being no further nominations, the following roll call vote was taken for Commissioner Norkin for Chairman. AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONER DAILEY ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Commissioner Norkin was selected as Chairman for the fiscal year 2008/09. Chairman Norkin conducted the nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioner Lyons nominated Commissioner Stewart. Chairman Norkin nominated Commissioner Bhutta. "" 2 ~ There being no further nominations, the following roll call vote was taken for Commissioner Stewart for Vice Chairman. AYES: COMMISSIONER BHUTT A COMMISSIONER LYONS NOES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER STEWART ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion failed. The following roll call vote was taken for Commissioner Bhutta for Vice Chairman. AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART ~ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 3. COMMISSIONER DAILEY WAS APPOINTED AS PSAC REPRESENTATIVE AND COMMISSIONER STEWART AS ALTERNATE FOR THE LAKE ELSINORE CITIZEN CORP COUNCIL Information/Communications Manager Dennis indicated the item is to formally set the representation in place so that Council will be ready after a kick-off meeting on the 14th. Chairman Norkin suggested the Chairman of the Public Safety Advisory Commission be the Chairman of the Citizen Corp Council. ~ Vice Chairman Bhutta indicated Commissioners Stewart and Dailey have been doing an excellent job on sub-committee and nominated Commissioner Dailey to represent Public Safety Advisory Commission. 3 Commissioner Dailey noted the only reason she did not concur with Chairman Norkin's suggestion is that she would prefer appointing a person and not a position. She also noted that since the Chairman is running for City Council position, his position would possibly be left vacant should he be elected. ~ Chairman Norkin noted the new Chairman would then take over the responsibility on the Citizen Corp. He inquired how the City Council procedurally handles their appointments to their sub;.committees. Information/Communications Manager Dennis indicated it was the Council's consensus and for continuity that a Public Safety Advisory Commission representative be a participant on the Citizen Corp Council but did not specify any of the officers or specific members, but felt for continuity there should be a liaison from PSAC. Chairman Norkin indicated he just wanted to be reassured, if someone is appointed at this meeting, that they can be expected to be on the Citizen Corp Council for a two or three year commitment and not for just a short term. It was motioned by Vice-Chair Bhutta, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons to nominate Commissioner Dailey for Citizen Corp Council appointee. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ~ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was motioned by Chairman Norkin, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons to nominate Commissioner Stewart as the alternate representative for Citizen Corp Council. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART ...." 4 ~ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 4. PUBLIC SAFETY NEWSLETTER Information/Communications Manager Dennis stated a special edition of OUTLOOK newsletter will be published this summer on the theme of public safety and will be mailed directly to approximately 22,471 homes and businesses on a periodic basis. He noted some of the topics would be commitment to public safety and services as defined in the FY 08/-9 budget; Citizen Corps program and volunteer opportunities for public involvement; new information about risks (fire, earthquake flooding) and tips for homeowners about emergency preparedness; and impacts to homeowners of new building and safety codes related to fire resistant construction. Vice-Chair Bhutta would like to see graffiti added to the newsletter. ,..- Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded there will be a mailer completely dedicated for. the graffiti program which is being developed through the City's graffiti task force. Commissioner Dailey suggested soliciting input from the public on their safety concerns or about graffiti or RV parking in the newsletter by providing telephone numbers. It was motioned by Chairman Norkin, and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to receive and file report. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE ,..- 5 PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Dailey reported on the Citizens' Corp who will be meeting on July 14th to discuss identifying individuals in the community who will fit into the Council. She indicated an informational luncheon will be established to gather community leaders who may identify themselves or others who would like to participate on the Citizens' Corp Council, a Cert Volunteer or a program administrator. '--' CITY STAFF COMMENTS Information/Communications Manager Dennis announced the following: 1) Congratulated Chairman Norkin and Vice Chairman Bhutta for their re- appointments. 2) Contact the City Manager's Office to RSVP for the EDC Luncheon. Traffic Engineer Basubas indicated the School District will be providing information regarding their next traffic meeting next week. Clerk Munson provided a summary of the 2008 November Election. Commissioner Lyons requested information on the news racks in front of the post office. Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded the Public Works Director has given direction to Code Enforcement to abate and those who are in violation will have '--' their racks removed for non-compliance which will occur this week. Traffic Engineer Basubas indicated the Public Works Director wanted to give the owners of the news rack in violation to respond and those who have not responded will be removed. Commissioner Lyons thanked Commission Stewart for volunteering as a judge for the boat parade. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the loss projection on the life jackets. Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded the cost replacement is considered reasonable, considering the safety benefits of the program. Commissioner Stewart thanked Chairman Norkin and Vice Chairman Bhutta for their hard work on the Commission. Commissioner Dailey requested an abatement report on the news paper racks. Commissioner Dailey also complimented Chairman Norkin and Vice Chairman Bhutta for all of their work on PSAC. '--' 6 ;t"""" Vice Chairman Bhutta requested staff regularly follow-up with a report at subsequent Public Safety Advisory Commission meetings regarding information the Commissioners request at that current meeting. Vice Chairman Bhutta inquired about the status of planting the tree for Donna Staples. Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded he will provide a report at the next regular PSAC meeting. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to a regular meeting on August 13, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center located at 183 North Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California, CA, 92530. Chairman Norkin adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. MIKE NORKIN, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION ,,-. ATTEST: VIVIAN M. MUNSON CLERK OF THE BOARD ;t"""" 7 r" CITY OF .~ LAKE \6,LsiNO~ Y DREAM EXTREME... REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: CH~RMANANDBOARDMEMBERS FROM: MARK DENNIS INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AUGUST 13, 2008 SUBJECT: AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY DATE: Backaround This item from the Chairman is in response to recent citizen complaints regarding persons aggressively soliciting donations in the public right-of-way, such as along roadways or freeway off ramps, and at retail shopping areas within the City. r" Such activity may cause a person to fear for their personal safety. The City Attorney's office has reviewed ordinances that restrict solicitation under specific conditions. Discussion At one time or another, most residents of a city, or visitors in other cities, have been approached by a person asking for a donation, or "panhandling." In some situations, the person being solicited may feel vulnerable or threatened. While panhandlers attempt to solicit contributions in a variety of ways, more aggressive behavior includes following someone and repeating their request after being told no, grabbing or blocking someone, using abusive language, or interfering with traffic. Under existing state codes, a peace officer does have the authority to remove or cite a panhandler whose actions may compromise public safety (e.g., approaching vehicles in traffic, or solicit passing motorists from street medians and freeway ramps). In such instances, panhandling itself does not constitute a violation, however. The Lake Elsinore Municipal Code does not currently regulate aggressive solicitation. Because there is no specific state law addressing aggressive solicitation, local jurisdictions faced with this problem may adopt somewhat limited regulations. .~ Regulation of Aggressive Panhandling August 13,2008 Page 2 The City cannot place a ban on begging, because begging still falls within the ambit of "'-"" the First Amendment. For discussion purposes, we have included three good examples of ordinances that provide specific restrictions as to time, place and manner. All three ordinances were adopted recently and generally share common themes. The regulations we have cited prohibit solicitation in specific venues. Examples include: . ATMs · Banks and credit unions · Entrances of buildings unless the solicitor has the owner's permission · Parking lots without the owner's permission · Soliciting a passenger of a vehicle in traffic (including soliciting from medians or freeway ramps) . Pay phones · Self-serve car washes . Gas stations · Bus stops and public transit buses """"'" Time restrictions may also be imposed, Le., prohibiting solicitation between sunrise and sunset. Three ordinance exhibits are attached for the Commission's consideration. We took the unusual step of including an out of state ordinance (Tacoma, Washington) because it is very well written. Recommendation 1. That the Commission discuss and determine whether a need exists in the City for an aggressive solicitation ordinance. 2. That the Commission advise the City Attorney's office of the favored components of the three sample ordinances and direct the City Attorney to prepare a definitive ordinance for consideration at the next Commission meeting. Prepared by: David H. Mann Assistant City Attorney """"'" Tacoma Municipal Code /"" C. Pedestrian interference may be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment injail for a term not to exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 27600 * 3, Exhibit A; passed Apr. 3, 2007: Ord. 24895 * 2; passed Apr. 30, 1991) /"" /"" (Revised 06/2()(l1I) 8-22 EXHIBIT A CHAPTER 8.13A REGULATION OF SOLICITATION 8.l3A.OIO 8.13A.020 8.13A.030 8.13A.040 8.13A.050 8.13A.060 Purpose. Definitions. Place of solicitation. Solicitation by Coercion. Evidence. Penalties. 8.I3A.OIO Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to protect citizens from the fear and intimidation accompanying certain kinds of solicitation, to promote tourism and business, and to preserve the quality of urban life while providing safe and appropriate venues for constitutionally protected activity. (Ord. 27600 * 4, Exhibit B; passed Apr. 3, 2007) 8.I3A.020 Definitions. In this chapter: A. "Automated teller machine" means a machine, other than a telephone: 1. that is capable of being operated by a customer of a financial institution; 2. by which the customer may communicate to the financial institution a request to withdraw, deposit, transfer funds, make payment, or otherwise conduct financial business for the customer or for another person directly from the customer's account or from the customer's account under a line of credit previously authorized by the financial institution for the customer; and 3. the use of which mayor may not involve personnel of a financial institution. B. "Coercion" means: 1. to approach or speak to a person in such a manner ..aswou1O:~auseareasonante~nfotw"t1i'vefI1ar-. the person is being threatened with either imminent bodily injury or the commission of a criminal act upon the person or another person or upon property in the person's immediate possession; 2. to persist in a solicitation after the person solicited has given a negative response; 3. to block, either individually or as part of a group of persons, the passage of a solicited person; 4. to engage in conduct that would reasonably be construed as intended to compel or force a solicited person to accede to demands; City Clerk's Qtlice 5. to use violent or threatening gestures toward a person; 6. willfully providing or delivering, or attempting to provide or deliver, unrequested or unsolicited services or products with a demand or exertion of pressure for payment in return; or 7. to use profane, offensive, or abusive language, which is inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction. C. "Exterior public pay telephone" means any coin or credit card reader telephone that is; 1. installed or located anywhere on a premises except exclusively in the interior ofa building located on the premises; and 2. accessible and available for use by members of the general public. D. "Public transportation facility" means a facility or designated location that is owned, operated, or maintained by a city, county, county transportation authority, public transportation benefit area, regional transit authority, or metropolitan municipal corporation within the state. E. "Public transportation stop" means an area officially marked and designated as a place to wait for a bus, a light rail vehicle, or any other public transportation vehicle that is operated on a scheduled route with passengers paying fares on an individual basis. F. "Public transportation vehicle" has the meaning given that term in RCW 46.04.355, as currently adopted or as it may be amended in the future. G. "Self-service car wash" means a structure; 1. at which a vehicle may be manually washed by its owner or operator with equipment that is activated by the deposit of money in a coin-operated machine; and 2. that is accessible and available for use by members of the general public. H. "Self-service fuel pump" means a fuel pump; 1. from which a vehicle may be manually filled with gasoline or other fuel directly by its owner or operator, with or without the aid of an employee or attendant ofthe premises at which the fuel pump is located; and 2. that is accessible and available fOf use by members of the general public. I. "Solicit" and all derivative forms of "solicit" means to ask, beg, solicit, or plead, whether orally or in a written or printed manner, for the purpose of Ci~~' Clerk's Ojjlce 8-23 Tacoma Municipal Code immediately receiving contributions, alms, charity, or gi fts of items of value for oneself or another person. (Ord. 27600 ~ 4, Exhibit B; passed Apr. 3, 2007) 8.13A.030 Place of solicitation. A. Solicitation near designated locations and facilities. I. It is unlawful for any person to solicit another person within 15 feet of; a. an automated teller machine; b. the entrance of a building, unless the solicitor has permission from the owner or occupant; c. an exterior public pay telephone; d. a self-service car wash; e. a self-service fuel pump; f. a public transportation stop; or g. any parked vehicle as occupants of such vehicle enter or exit such vehicle. """" 2. It is unlawful for a person to solicit another person; a. on private property, unless the solicitor has permission from the owner or occupant; b. after sunset or before sunrise; c. in any public transportation facility or vehicle. B. For purposes of subsection A, measurement will be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest point at which a solicitation is being conducted to whichever is applicable of the following; I. the nearest entrance or exit of a facility in which an automated teller machine is enclosed or, if the machine is not enclosed in a facility, to the nearest part of the automated teller machine; 2. the nearest entrance or exit of a building; 3. the nearest part of an exterior public pay telephone; 4. the nearest part of the structure ofa self-service car wash; ......, 5. the nearest part of a self:'service fuel pump; 6. the nearest point of any sign or marking designating an area as a public transportation stop; or 7. any door ofa parked vehicle that is being used by an occupant of such vehicle to enter or exit such vehicle. (Ord. 27600 ~ 4, Exhibit B; passed Apr. 3, 2007) """" (Re~'ised 06/20(18) Tacoma Municipal Code ------ 8.13A.040 Solicitation by Coercion. It is unlawful for a person to solicit by coercion. (Ord. 27600 * 4, Exhibit B; passed Apr. 3, 2007) 8.13A.OSO Evidence. Evidence to support a conviction for a violation of this chapter may include, but is not limited to, testimony of witnesses, videotape evidence of the violation, and other admissible evidence. (Ord. 27600 * 4, Exhibit B; passed Apr. 3, 2007) 8.13A.060 Penalties. Violation of Section 8.13A.030 shall be a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, a person is subject to a penalty of $1,000, incarceration for up to 90 days, or both a fine and a penalty. Violation of Section 8. 13A.040 shall be a gross misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, a person is subject to a penalty 01'$5,000, incarceration for up to one year, or both a fine and a penalty. (Ord. 27600 * 4, Exhibit B; passed Apr. 3, 2007) ------ ------ (Revised 06120(8) 8-24 CHAPTER 8.13B SOLICIT A TIONS TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADW A YS PROHIBITED 8.13B.010 8. 13B.020 8.13B.030 8. 13B.040 8.13B.050 Purpose. Definitions. Prohibited conduct. Evidence. Penalty. 8.13B.OIO Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to protect citizens from the fear and intimidation accompanying certain kinds of solicitation and to provide for vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety. (Ord. 27600 ~ 5, Exhibit C; passed Apr. 3,2007) 8.13B.020 Definitions. In this chapter: A. "Goods" means real property, as well as tangible and intangible personal property. B. "Public property" means: 1. any property open or devoted to public use or owned by the City; and 2. any area dedicated to the public use for sidewalk, street, highway, or other transportation purposes, including, but not limited to, any curb, median, parkway, shoulder, sidewalk, alley, drive, or public right-of-way. C. "Roadway" has the meaning given that term in RCW 46.04.500, as currently adopted or as it may be amended in the future. D. "Services" means any work done for the benefit of another person. E. "Solicit" and all derivative fonns of "so\icit" means any conduct or act whereby a person: 1. either orally or in writing, asks for an immediate ride, employment, goods, services, financial aid, monetary gifts, or any article representing monetary value, for any purpose; 2. either orally or in writing, sells or offers for immediate sale goods, services, or publications; 3. distributes without remuneration goods, services, or publications; or 4. solicits signatures on a petition or opinions for a survey. Ci~v Clerk's QlJice Tacoma Municipal Code F. "Vehicle" has the meaning given that term in RCW 46.04.670, as currently adopted or as it may be amended in the future. (Ord. 27600 * 5, Exhibit C; passed Apr. 3, 2007) 8.138.030 Prohibited conduct. A. It is unlawful for any person, while occupying any public property adjacent to any public roadway in the City, to knowingly conduct a solicitation directed to, or intended to attract the attention of. the occupant of any vehicle stopped or traveling on the roadway, unless said vehicle is legally parked. An offense occurs when the solicitation is made, whether or not an actual employment relationship is created, a transaction is completed, or an exchange of money, goods, or services takes place. PROVIDED, that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit activity authorized pursuant to Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter 11.15, Special Events Permitting Code. B. It is a defense to prosecution under Section 8.13B.030 that the person was: Chapter 8.14 DISPLAY OF CERTAIN FLAGS PROHIBITED Repealed by Ord. 25596 (Ord. 25596 * 1; passed Oct. 4, 1994) ~ 1. summoning aid or requesting assistance in an emergency situation; or 2. a law enforcement officer in the performance of official duties. (Ord. 27600 * 5, Exhibit C; passed ApI'. 3, 2007) 8.13B.040 Evidence. Evidence to support a conviction for a violation of this chapter may include, but is not limited to, testimony of witnesses, videotape evidence of the violation, and other admissible evidence. (Ord. 27600 * 5, Exhibit C; passed Apr. 3, 2007) 8.13B.050 Penalty. Violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, a person is subject to a penalty of $1 ,000, incarceration for up to 90 days, or both a fine and a penalty. (Ord. 27600 * 5, Exhibit C; passed Apr. 3, 2007) ~ ~ City Clerk's Office 8.25 (Revised 06!20(8) EXHIBIT B r' Riverside Municipal Code Riverside, California Sections: 9.04.010 9.04.080 9.04.090 9.04.100 9.04.110 9.04.120 9.04.140 9.04.190 9.04.200 9.04.210 9.04.220 9.04.230 9.04.240 9.04.280 9.04.290 9.04.300 9.04.400 9.04.500 r' Chapter 9.04 OFFENSES Prohibition against certain forms of aggressive solicitation. Gambling generally. Specific gambling games prohibited. Visiting gambling place. Hats or headdresses obstructing view of spectators. Loitering. Sounding bell or whistle on streetcar or locomotive engine. Use of public and private school ground at certain times prohibited. Damaging public property. Sales to children near school grounds. Loitering for drug activities. Display and sale of drug paraphernalia. Throwing stones and missiles. Annoying pedestri.ans--Impeding free passage. Bicycles, skateboards, etc. Trespass on private property. Conduct on public property. Sitting or lying in entrance of building prohibited. Section 9.04.010 Prohibition against certain forms of aggressive solicitation. A. Definitions. For purposes of this section: 1. "Solicit, ask or beg" shall include using the spoken, written, or printed word, or bodily gestures, signs or other means with the purpose of obtaining an immediate donation of money or other thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services. 2. "Public place" shall mean a place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access, and includes, but is not limited to, any street, the right-of-way of any freeway, including any on ramp, off ramp, or roadway shoulder which lies within the right-of-way of the freeway, highway, sidewalk, median, parking lot, plaza, transportation facility, school, place of amusement, park, playground, and any doorway, entrance, hallway, lobby and other portion of any business establishment, an apartment house or hotel not constituting a room or apartment designed for actual residence. 3. "Aggressive manner" shall mean any of the following: (a) Approaching or speaking to a person, or following a person before, during or after soliciting, asking or begging, if that conduct is intended or is likely to cause a reasonable person to: (1) fear bodily harm to oneself or to another, or (2) damage to or loss of property, or (3) otherwise be intimidated into giving money or other thing of value; (b) Intentionally touching or causing physical contact with another person or an occupied vehicle without that person's consent in the course of soliciting, asking or begging; (c) Intentionally blocking or interfering with the safe or free passage of a pedestrian or vehicle by any means, including unreasonably causing a pedestrian or vehicle op.erator to take evasive action to avoid physical contact; ,- 9.04-1 (d) Using violent or threatening gestures toward a person solicited either before, during '--" or after soliciting, asking or begging; (e) Persisting in closely following or approaching a person, after the person solicited has been solicited and informed the solicitor by words or conduct that such person does not want to be solicited or does not want to give money or any other thing or value to the solicitor; or (f) Using profane, offensive or abusive language which is inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction, either before, during, or after solicitation. B. Aggressive Solicitation prohibited. No person shall solicit, ask or beg in an aggressive manner in any public place. C. All solicitation prohibited at specified locations. 1. Banks and ATMs. No person shall solicit, ask or beg within 15 feet of any entrance or exit of any bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or check cashing business during its business hours or within 15 feet of any automated teller machine during the time it is available for customers' use. Provided, however, that when an automated teller machine is located within an automated teller machine facility, such distance shall be measured from the entrance or exit of the automated teller machine facility. Provided further that no person shall solicit, ask or beg within an automated teller machine facility where a reasonable person would or should know that he or she does not have the permission to do so from the owner or other person lawfully in possession of such facility. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit the lawful vending of goods and services within such areas. (a) Definitions. For purposes of this section: (1) "Bank" means any member bank of the Federal Reserve System, and any bank, banking association, trust company, savings bank, or other banking institution organized or operated under the laws of the United States, and any bank the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (2) "Savings and loan association" means any federal savings and loan association and '--" any "insured institution" as defined in Section 401 of the National Housing Act, as amended, and any federal credit union as defined in Section 2 of the Federal Credit Union Act. (3) "Credit union" means any federal credit union and any state-chartered credit union the accounts of which are insured by the Administrator of the National Credit Union Administration. (4) "Check cashing business" means any person duly licensed as a check seller, bill payer, or prorater pursuant to Division 3 of the California Financial Code, commencing with Section 12000. (5) "Automated teller machine" shall mean any electronic information processing device which accepts or dispenses cash in connection with a credit, deposit, or convenience account. (6) "Automated teller machine facility" shall mean the area comprised of one or more automated teller machines, and any adjacent space which is made available to banking customers after regular banking hours. (a) Exemptions. The provisions of Subsection C.1. shall not apply to any unenclosed automated teller machine located within any building, structure or space whose primary purpose or function is unrelated to banking activities, including but not limited to supermarkets, airports and school buildings, provided that such automated teller machine shall be available for use only during the regular hours of operation of the building, structure or space in which such machine is located. 2. Motor vehicles. No person shall approach an operator or occupant of a motor vehicle for the purpose of soliciting, asking or begging while such vehicle is located in a public place, except as exempted in subsection 4. 3. Parking lots. 9.04-2 ~ ,--. ,--. No person shall solicit, ask or beg in any public parking lot or structure any time after dark. "After dark" means any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, except as exempted in subsection 4. 4. Exemptions. Subsections C.2. and C.3. shall not apply to any of the following: (a) to solicitations related to business which is being conducted on the subject premises by the owner or lawful tenants; (b) to solicitations related to the lawful towing of a vehicle; or (c) to solicitations related to emergency repairs requested by the operator or other occupant of a vehicle. 5. Public transportation vehicles. Any person who solicits, asks or begs in any public transportation vehicle is guilty of a violation of this section. (a) Definitions. For purposes of this section: (1) "Public transportation vehicle" shall mean any vehicle, including a trailer bus, designed, used or maintained for carrying 10 or more persons, including the driver; or a passenger vehicle designed for carrying fewer than 10 persons, including the driver, and used to carry passengers for hire. D. Penalty. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor or infraction, chargeable at the City Attorney's discretion. E. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. F. Non-exclusivity. Nothing in this chapter shall limit or preclude the enforcement of other applicable laws. (Ord 6706 ~ 1, 2003; Ord. 6178 ~ 1, 1994) Section 9.04.080 Gambling generally. It is unlawful for any person to deal, play or carry on or open or cause to be opened or to conduct either as owner or employee or otherwise, whether for hire or not, any game of chance not mentioned or included in Section 330 of the Penal Code of the State played with cards, dice or any device for money, checks, credits or any other representative of value. (Prior code ~ 21.21) . Section 9.04.090 Specific gambling games prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to carry on, open or cause to be opened or to conduct, either as owner or employee or otherwise, any game of lotto, hoopo, keeno, tango, skill ball, draw poker or similar game of skill or chance where a consideration of any kind is charged for admittance to or for the privilege of playing the same. (Prior code ~ 21.22) Section 9.04.100 Visiting gambling place. It is unlawful for any person to become an inmate of or a visitor at any place where gambling is practiced or carried on. (Prior code ~ 21.23) ~ 9.04-3 ,.,.-.- ,.,.-.- ,.,.-.- Chapter 9.52 SOLICITATION EXHIBIT C Page 1 of3 IiH~ 9 PU6J"lCJ?J;ACE,$8El;IYAND_MQBAJ,,$ Chapter 9.52 SOLICITATION 9.52.010 QEELNITION..s--, 9 .52~020 AQ,GBESSlY'LS_QbICII8I1Qt>iEBQ!::U6IIEQ, 9.;;2.,Q~_Q_$Q_LLC1I8T1Qt>ii\L$I?EClEI ED LQC8TIQNS_ PBQtiL6JTE.Ct ~.~2.~035 EXCEE.I10N=:EEHMIL ~,52_,04Q\1QLAIION::::PENALIY, 9.52.010 DEFINITIONS. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, whenever used in this Chapter, the following terms shall respectively be deemed to mean: AGGRESSIVE MANNER: Any of the following: 1. Approaching or speaking to a person, or following a person before, during or after soliciting, asking or begging, if that conduct is intended or is likely to cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm to oneself or to another, damage to or loss of property, or otherwise be intimidated into giving money or other thing of value; 2. Intentionally touching or causing physical contact with another person or an occupied vehicle without that person's consent in the course of soliciting, asking or begging; 3. Intentionally blocking or interfering with the safe or free passage of a pedestrian or vehicle by any means, including unreasonably causing a pedestrian or vehicle operator to take evasive action to avoid physical contact; 4. Using violent or threatening gestures toward a person solicited either before, during, or after, soliciting, asking or begging; 5. Persisting in closely following or approaching a person, after the person solicited and informed the solicitor by words or conduct that such person does not want to be solicited or does not want to give money or any other thing of value to the solicitor; or 6. Using profane, offensive or abusive language which is inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction, either before, during, or after solicitation. AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (A TM): Any electronic information processing device which accepts or dispenses cash in connection with a credit, deposit or convenience account. AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE FACILITY: The area comprised of one or more automated teller machines, and any adjacent space which is made available to banking customers after regular banking hours. BANK: Any member bank of the Federal Reserve System and any bank, banking association, trust company, savings bank or other banking institution organized or operated under the laws of the United States, and any bank the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. CHECK-CASHING BUSINESS: Any person duly licensed as a check seller, bill payer or prorater pursuant to Division 3 of the California Financial Code, commencing with Section 12000. CREDIT UNION: Any federal credit union and any state-chartered credit union the accounts of which are insured by the Administrator of the National Credit Union Administration. PUBLIC PLACE: A place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access and includes but is not limited to any street, highway, sidewalk, parking lot, plaza, transportation facility, school, place of amusement, park, playground and any doorway, entrance, hallway, lobby and other portion of any business establishment, apartment house or hotel not constituting a room or apartment designed for actual residence. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE: Any vehicle owned by the City, or contracted for use by http://tnunicipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/~CI'es/_ DA T AlTITLE09/Chapter _9 _52_SOLI... 7/23/2008 Chapter 9.52 SOLICITATION Page 2 of3 the City, and used for the provision of public transportation services. RESTAURANT: Any business establishment which engages in the business of serving food to customers for immediate consumption, including "fast food" restaurants and traditional "sit-down" restaurants. SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION: Any federal savings and loan association and any "insured institution" as defined in Section 401 of the National Housing Act, as amended, and any federal credit union as defined in Section 2 of the Federal Credit Union Act. SOLICIT, ASK OR BEG: The use of the spoken, written or printed word or bodily gestures, signs or other means with the purpose of obtaining an immediate donation of money or other thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services. (Ord. 2004-927 9 1, 2004) ......", 9.52.020 AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION PROHIBITED. No person shall solicit, ask or beg in an aggressive manner in any public place. (Ord. 2004-927 S 1, 2004) 9.52.030 SOLICITATION AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS PROHIBITED. A. Banks and ATMs: No person shall solicit, ask or beg within twenty-five feet (25') of any entrance or exit of any bank, savings and loan association, credit union or check-cashing business during its business hours or within twenty-five feet (25') of any automated teller machine during the time it is available for customers use. Provided, however, that when an automated teller machine is located within an automated teller machine facility, such distance shall be measured from the entrance or exit of the automated teller machine facility. 1. Exemption: The provisions of subsection 9.52.030A shall not apply to any unenclosed automated teller machine located within any building, structure or space whose primary purpose or function is unrelated to banking activities, including but not limited to supermarkets and school buildings, provided that such automated teller machine shall be available for use only during the regular hours of operation of the building, structure or space in which such machine is located. B. Motor vehicles and parking lots: 1. Motor vehicles: No person shall approach an operator or occupant of a motor vehicle for the purpose of soliciting, asking or begging while such vehicle is located in any public place. No person shall solicit, ask, or beg any operator or occupant of a motor vehicle, either actively or passively, by displaying a sign or any other indication that the person is seeking donations, where the motor vehicle is located within one hundred feet (1 QQ') of any intersection controlled by an official traffic signal as defined in Vehicle Code Section 21450, or within one hundred feet (100') of any entrance or exit to a parking lot of any business establishment located along any of the following streets in the City of Ceres: a. Hatch Road; b. Mitchell Road; c. Whitmore Avenue; d. Herndon Road; e. Richland Avenue; f. Central Avenue; g. Fowler Road; h. Service Road; i. Morgan Road; j. Moffet Road. 2. Parking lots: No person shall solicit, ask. or beg in any public parking lot or structure any time after dark. "After dark" means any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. 3. Exemptions: Subsections 9.52.030 81 and 2 shall not apply to any of the following: a. Solicitations related to business which is being conducted on the subject premises by the owner or lawful tenants; b. Solicitations related to the lawful towing of a vehicle; or c. Solicitations related to emergency repairs requested by the operator or other occupant of a vehicle. C. Public transportation vehicles and stops: No person shall solicit, ask or beg within twenty-five feet (25') of any public transportation vehicle or facility or area designated for the pick up of ......", ......", http.:llmunicipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/ceres/~DA T AlTITLE09/Chapter_9 _52_SOLI... 7/23/2008 Chapter 9.52 SOLICITATION Page 3 of3 passengers. ,..... D. Restaurants: Any person who solicits, asks, or begs in any outdoor or indoor dining area of a restaurant or other establishment serving food for immediate consumption is guilty of a violation of this section if he or she remains thereafter being asked to leave by the owner, manager or supervisor of the restaurant or other food establishment; the agent of the owner, manager or supervisor of the restaurant; a member of a security force employed by the restaurant or by a peace officer as defined in Chapter 4.5 of Title 3 of the California Penal Code (commencing with Penal Code, 830), acting at the request of any of the persons specified in this subdivision. E. Waiting lines: No person shall solicit. ask or beg within twenty-five feet (25') of a group of five (5) or more persons waiting to gain admission to a place or vehicle or waiting to purchase an admission ticket or item. (Ord. 2007-969 91,2007; Ord. 2004-92791,2004) 9.52.035 EXCEPTION-PERMIT. Any person or group may engage in solicitation activities otherwise prohibited by this Chapter under the following conditions and restrictions: A. A permit is secured in advance of the solicitation activity from the Department of Public Safety. B. All restrictions regarding the prohibition of aggressive solicitation and solicitation prohibited or restricted by Sections 9.52.030A, B2, D and E shall remain applicable. C. The Director of Public Safety, or his or her designee, has determined that the solicitation will be conducted in a manner which will not unduly endanger public safety. In this regard. the Director of Public Safety, or his or her designee, may impose such reasonable restrictions on the manner in which the activity is conducted and the time and location of such solicitation as may be necessary to ensure the public's safety. D. Each individual or group shall be limited to one permit during any twelve (12) month period. E. Any permit issued pursuant to this section shall be limited to one twenty-four (24) hour period and the permit shall state on its face the beginning and ending times and any other condition imposed to ensure public safety. ,..... F. Every individual person to whom a permit is issued shall have in their possession at all times during the period of solicitation, a copy of the permit. When a permit is issued to a group or organization and the solicitation will be conducted by multiple persons, the Director of Public Safety, or his or her designee, may administratively implement such policies and procedures necessary to easily identify those persons who are authorized to conduct solicitation activity pursuant to the permit. G. Each applicant for a permit shall submit to the Director of Public Safety, or his or her designee, at least ten (10) days before the date of the proposed solicitation; an application for a permit on forms prescribed by the Director of Public Safety. At the time of submitting its application, each individual or group shall pay a nominal processing fee of ten dollars ($10.00). H. A permit may be denied to any person who has been convicted of an offense involving fraud, embezzlement or similar crime. If the applicant is a group or organization, the permit may be denied if the principal financial officer of the group or organization has been convicted of such crimes. (Ord. 2005-940 9 1, 2005) 9.52.040 VIOLA TION--PENAL TV. Any violation of the provisions of this Chapter is punishable as a misdemeanor or chargeable as an infraction at the discretion of the City Attorney. Punishment for conviction of a violation of this Chapter shall be in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of this Code and the discretion of the court. (Ord. 2004-92791,2004) << previous I next >> ",....... http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/ceres/_DA T A/TITLE09/Chapter_9 _52_SOLI... 7/23/2008 ,..-.. CITY OF ~ LAKE 6LSiNO~ \ I ~ DREAM EXTREME", REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION FROM: MARK DENNIS INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER DATE: AUGUST 13, 2008 SUBJECT: CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL KICKOFF EVENT Background The Citizen Corps subcommittee and staff are organizing a kickoff event for prospective participants on the new Citizen Corps Council. Approval of this item will enable the subcommittee to proceed with plans and notifications based on a final event date. ,..-. Discussion The Citizen Corps subcommittee's preliminary event planning notes are attached. Of three dates shown on the attachment, Wednesday, October 1 is recommended by staff for the kickoff event. The event will be held at 11 :30 a.m. at the Cultural Arts Center. A boxed lunch is included, in order to attract the greatest number of participants during the workday. According to the Citizen Corps Framework, the new Citizen Corps Council should begin meeting autonomously with the start of the New Year. This is dependent on identifying prospective participants and their availability to volunteer on the new Citizen Corps Council. Following the kickoff meeting in October, we will be in a better position to set the 2008- 09 Citizen Corps Council calendar. Fiscal Impact $10,000 was set in the FY 2008-09 budget for first year Citizen Corps Council startup costs. The kickoff event, including one-time copying, postage, light food and beverage service, should cost no more than $500 dollars. ,..-. Citizen Corps Council Kickoff Event August 13,2008 Page 2 --' Recommendation Approve subcommittee event plan and add to City calendar. --' --' Citizen Corps Council Subcommittee Planning Meeting 7/14/08 /"' July 14 Meeting Notes [revised] Followups E-mail outline to subcommittee Tentative Kickoff Dates: First Choice: Wednesday, September 24,2008,11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Second Choice: Thursday, Sept. 25th Third Choice: Wed., Oct 1 Citizen Corps Council Invitation & follow-up reminder calls Mailing deadline (1 mo. prior): Wed., August 27 or RSVP deadline: Wed., Sept. 17th or 9 j25 Follow up callsje-mail reminders based on mailing list and VIPs do week of RSVP deadline (9 j15th) Main letter to voting membership Target individual; cc officials Include synopsis of Council and Corps Do not sent Framework; put link in letter Invite to participate as voting member Key Messages: LE is second city in Riverside County to have a Citizen Corps Council /"' City is taking lead in the process Call to action Secondary letter to ex-officio Target individual Invite to participate as ex officio member Do not send Framework; put link in letter Invite and Notice PSAC for Brown Act Citizen Council invitees (voting): PSAC Police Fire City LEUSD CBO Rotary LEVCC Lowes Target Costco /"' Ex Officio Program Administrator Assemblyman Jeffries or designee Red Cross 08_Citizen Corps Sub_Meeting Notes0714 Citizen Corps Council Subcommittee Planning Meeting 7/14/08 TIP OES Utilities EVMWD The Gas Co Verizon Time-Warner Edison Co. '"'-'" Citizen Council Support Secretary Proposed Citizen Corps Council kickoff agenda Lunch Speakers City Manager Mayor PSAC Chair Subcommittee members Mayor's Welcome Public Safety is Number I (Mayor Hickman) Emergency Preparedness Initiatives (City Manager) PSAC Planning Employee training Citizen Corps Introduction of PSAC Chairman Citizen Corps Framework (PSAC Chair) Call to Action (PSAC Chair) PowerPoint overview (Members of subcommittee) Add CERT rotating images Display or Rotating images Q&A Materials Name badges Check in list Citizen Council interest forms CERT Class flyers, schedules, sign ups Copy of Framework for each participant Volunteer interest letter Upcoming volunteer notices Include person to contact (e-mail and phone) Verification form Work and home and cell no.s Em ail Work location Home address Volunteer events and activities Leaders Activities ....." """" 08_Citizen Corps Sub_Meeting Notes0714 "..... ,,-- ~ Citizen Corps Council Subcommittee Planning Meeting 7/14/08 Programs Training For August 18 meeting (Mon. 7:30) Invitation lists Final letters Agenda (PowerPoint) Displays 08_Citizen Corps Sub_Meeting Notes0714 ~ CITY OF ~ LAKE 6LSiNO~ \ I ~ DREAM EXTREME... REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION FROM: MARK DENNIS INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER DATE: AUGUST 13, 2008 SUBJECT: RATIONALE FOR A PERMANENT "FRIENDS OF THE LAKE" MEMORIAL Backaround Commissioner Bhutta previously requested a memorial tree planting for a recently deceased member of the volunteer group, Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue (LEMSAR). Staff believes it is appropriate to designate a permanent memorial area at the Seaport Boat Launch where past and future "friends of the lake" may also be memorialized. ~ Approval of the rationale by PSAC and the City Council will enable staff to expedite construction of the proposed memorial feature at Seaport Boat Launch and a protocol for memorial recognition and honors. Discussion The recent passage of Donna Staples, one of LEMSAR's original founders, moved Commissioner Bhutta to request consideration of a memorial tree planting in her honor. There is enthusiasm among staff for creating a permanent memorial area at Seaport Boat Launch to honor "Friends of the Lake," past, present and future. Staff has prepared a rationale for a permanent memorial, which is as follows: Whereas, Lake Elsinore has held a special place in the hearts of many honorable individuals, whom we call "Friends of the Lake," by virtue of their tireless involvement and voluntary efforts to realize the dream of a stable and viable lake; ~ Rationale for a Permanent "Friends of the Lake" Memorial August 13, 2008 Page 2 ...., Whereas, the contributions of such individuals range from funding and building the Lake Elsinore Management Project, to securing voter approval of Proposition 13 and the creation of LESJW A; from patrolling the surface waters and protecting all lake users, to enhancing and promoting the fishery; from developing and providing supplemental water, to maintaining water quality; from promoting and enhancing viable lake recreation, to building amenities such as beach parks, boat launches, marinas and campgrounds; from advocating for state and federal funding, to protecting the lake and watershed in perpetuity for all to enjoy; from promoting lake safety and the wellbeing of all lake visitors, to building good will as ambassadors of the Lake; and all other actions-large and small-that have helped Lake Elsinore to live up to its full potential; Whereas, it is the consensus that these "Friends of the Lake" deserve permanent and lasting recognition by the City for their voluntary efforts in support of the Lake; Whereas, Seaport Boat Launch is a fitting venue for a permanent memorial area to include a new perpetual memorial marker, flag pole, and appropriate lighting and landscaping features to serve as an aesthetic focal point upon entry to the property; Whereas, the City will develop criteria and a protocol for honoring past, present and future "Friends of the Lake," including the addition of names to the perpetual marker and accompanying ceremonial rites; ...., Whereas, construction of a permanent memorial could begin as soon as possible this year, or in phases, starting with the designation of a suitable memorial area, installation of curbing, temporary memorial marker and landscaping, with the addition of a new flag pole, permanent memorial marker and electrical appurtenances as funding allows. Fiscal Impact Unknown at this time, though comparable costs for landscaped park monument signage and lighted flag pole hardware is between $10,000 and $15,000. The cost of proposed features including new flag pole hardware, stone marker with concrete pedestal, electrical lighting appurtenances and landscaping could be offset with private underwriting or other fund raising efforts. Recommendation Discuss any modifications to this rationale and direct staff to prepare a PSAC memorandum for consideration by the Mayor and City Council. ...., CITY 0 F .. ,....... LAKE LSINOI<J: \1 Y DREAM EXTREME MEMORANDUM TO: PSAC CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: MARK DENNIS, INFORMATION/COMMUNICATION MANAGER AUGUST 13, 2008 DATE: SUBJECT: NAEGLERIA INFECTION HEALTH ALERT INFORMATION The accompanying information is being provided to the PSAC following a press release last Monday from the Riverside County Department of Public Health that garnered extensive media coverage about an amoebic parasite called Neagleria fowleri (nigh-gleer-e-uh). ,....... As stated in the press release, this parasite has been linked to the recent death of a Lake Elsinore child. As a result, public information about water-borne illness and potential sources of exposure to this parasite is being publicized through several information channels (e.g., Web, printed flyers, and newspapers). The objective of both the City and the Public Health Department is to provide accurate and timely information to the public to allow the public to make informed choices about activity that may expose them to parasitic waterborne illness at any warm fresh water lakes, rivers, geothermal hot springs and other locations where body contact with fresh water might occur (excluding the saltwater locations, such as the ocean). According to public health officer Dr. Eric Frykman, "The risk of infection is extremely low and is no different in Lake Elsinore than in any other warm-lake." (source: Dept of Public Health Press Release dated August 5,2008) The attached materials were posted on the City's Web site on August ih. Though not required by the Health Department, as of Thursday, August 7, copies were posted at Elm Grove Beach and were also being distributed at Seaport Boat Launch and private marinas and campgrounds around the lake. ,....... Naegleria Information August 13,2008 Page 2 In consultation with the Health Department, we have posted the following material on the City's Web site (www.lake-elsinore.org): '-" 1. Health Alert-This flyer in English and Spanish was prepared by the County Department of Public Health for distribution as a public information follow-up to the August 5, 2008 press release). 2. Naeqleria Infection Fact Sheet-Information prepared by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Division of Parasitic Diseases and also available for download at www.cdc.qov, search keyword "Naegleria fowleri." Available in English and Spanish. 3. Health Officials Advise Public on Rare Water-Borne Illness-This press release was issued on Monday, August 5, 2008 by the County of Riverside, Community Health Agency, Department of Public Health. Dr. Eric Frykman, county public health officer, served as the spokesman for this incident. In addition, we have included several press clippings. The story was carried widely in print and broadcast news media. Staff continues to monitor the issue in consultation with the County Health Department, and will provide information updates as they become available. '-" ~ 2 ~O;WNTY OF. R4I1Vf:R:s'~'IlE nihniAtftm.""E.IIIiIlT' n,;F...P..'4':O:;I:T,C. . W:e.Ad \'I'iu - "'0~~I?t~~1'T~I~I,?,,""'I'.'1 '~; .,.eo: ,:~1I:L:);!~~Y:'- "n,j. ",.~},s~i' ~ COUNifY GFIUVERSlDE DE'PARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Eric Frykmanl MOl MPH PubUc,He,altfl Officer Susan O.Harringtonl MS, RO Girect()r Naegl:eria ~ni,",gle..~ia) Paras~to N addo de Agua en Lagos de Agua Fres~a Tibia NAEGL:eWA ,',a es~ln.~~1})~d~ t<<tl'eq:uefto p'arasito (ameba) que usualmente es encon~ado en cuerpos de agua a. ti~ia e~Hltdagos y lihat.eo'S. LA:IDNJ'~"DAD'8E M:UE'VE MUY.RAPm:.tt~N~E Sintomas l'ueden em~zartan pronto como de 1 -14 dias y incluyen dolordecal,eza, t'iebf,e, nausea, Mli&e:;a'~d~ enf~~~da4~iinal!l'€cVie a. , ' ,',' q~e 10 lleva a , ~t " , Wl'"",: ' 'f~A<";'....,e' ~d; i,e.,. ,a,;.tI;cej.,t_~~F~s,:ya.~~~ . ,'. ^ "-" ; - " ' :^~' ';, ., -'-,-,' - , ' .:'.. ~. , ,; '. ',', ,:~:' p " .-" < ., '. , --.: ,"--, ',:"-'-'-'- ",-'; _)~lDAS,'BR,~T~tAi& ., ,-,' -'.' :,' " _'>' , - . , \" ,'-'_:" ,. ""':',"':^.'~"/' :-'~~'7 '" -,- '- , ,'-., .<i Evite actividades de ,agaa en cuerpos de agua fresca tibia, l:a,gos, reoortes ~a~a oai\i~f:lte, ellwcos y agua cOlllta:B)1~da comoagua alre,ded:or de plantas de poder. . Evite actividad;'s r.elacion:a:das a aguaen agua fresca cuando la temperatU.J;a esta alta yet niveldel agua . ,,$~~:h~~ , . ,,\I.~ -..;<.~ . ... .... ../ Departmentof"])-6lle -+ltt4l'" COUNTY OF RIVESIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Date: August5,2008 Contact: Dr. Eric Frykman County Health Officer (951) 358-5058 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HEALTH OFFICIALS ADVISE PUBLIC ON RARE WATER-BORNE ILLNESS Following a recent death, Riverside County health officials are advising residents to consider precautions that might reduce the risk of exposure to a parasite typically acquired while swimming. Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater lakes and soil, causes a rare but severe brain infection that usually is fatal. Infections from the parasite are more common during hot summer months but cannot spread from person to person. A lake Elsinore child died Saturday from a brain infection caused by the parasite. Health officials know the r<:hild swam in lake Elsinore several times this summer but it is not possible to determine where the child cquired the organism. It was Riverside County's first confirmed case due to the parasite, which enters the body through the nose while people swim. "The risk of infection is extremely low and is no different in lake Elsinore than in any other warm-water lake," said Eric Frykman, Riverside County's public health officer. Thirty-three cases were reported in the United Statestrom 1991Lthrough 2007. Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck. Individuals with those symptoms should contact their medical provider. Precautions that might reduce to the risk of infection include: . Avoid water-related activities in bodies of warm fresh water, hot springs and thermally polluted water such as water around power plants. . Avoid water-related activities in fresh water when water temperatures are high and water levels are low. . Hold the nose shut or use nose clips while taking part in water-related activities in bodies of warm fresh water such as lakes, rivers or hot springs. . Avoid digging into or stirring up sediment while taking part in water-related activities in shallow, warm freshwater areas. For further information on protecting yourself from recreational water illnesses, go to htto://www.cdc.aov/healthvswimmina. ,,-- ############ 4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, 92503, tdd 951-358-5124 (/) Q) (/) co Q) (/) t) '+-' ........ en co ~ co 0.... t+- o c o . ...... (/) . ...... > Fact Sheet for the general public ~ Naegleria Infection (nigh-GLEER-e-uh) What is Naegleria? Naegleria is an ameba commonly found in warm freshwater and soil. Only one species of Naegleria infects people, Naegleria fowleri. It causes a very rare but severe brain infection. Most infections are fatal. How does infection with Naegleria occur? Naegleria infects people by entering the body through the nose. Generally, this occurs when people use warm freshwater for activities like swimming or diving. The ameba travels up the nose to the brain and spinal cord where it destroys the brain tissue. Infections do not occur as a result of drinking contaminated water. Where is Naegleria found? Naegleria fowleri is found around the world.. In the United States, it has caused infections in 15 southern tier states (AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, LA, MO, MS, NC, NM, NV, OK, SC, TX, and VA). The ameba grows best in warm or hot water. Most commonly, the ameba may be found in: · Bodies of warm freshwater, such as lakes or rivers · Geothermal (naturally hot) water such as hot springs · Geothermal (naturally hot) drinking water sources · Warm water discharge from industrial plants · Poorly maintained and minimally-chlorinated or unchlorinated swimming pools . Soil ~ Naegleria is not found in salt water locations like the ocean. Can I get a Naegleriainfecti.on frQm a disinfected $wimmingpool? No. You cannot get a Naegleria infection from a properly cleaned, maintained, and disinfected swimming pool. How common are Naegleria infections in the United States? Infections are very rare even though Naeglerla is commonly found in freshwater. In the 10 years from 1998 to 2007, 33 infections were reported in the US. Thirty-one people had contact with recreational water and two people had contact with water from a geothermaJ (naturally hot) water supply. When do Naegleria infections most commonly occur? while infections with Naegleria are very rare, they occurmainly during the summer months of July, August, and September. These infections are more likely to occur in southern tier states. They usually occur when it is hot for prolonged periods causing higher water ......., 1 of 3 ~ en (]) en co CD en o u .-+-t (J) co L... ,.-..CU ~ \4- o 'C o en > ~ temperatures and lower water levels. Infections can increase during heat wave years. Can infectian be spread fram ane persan to. anather? No. Naegleria infection cannot be spread from one person to another. What are the symptams af Naegleria infectian? Infection with Naegleria causes the disease primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain infection that lead!:ito the destruction of brain tissue. In its early stages, Naegleria infection may be similar to bacterial meningitis. Initial symptoms of PAM start 1 to 14 days after infection. The initial symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and stiff neck. Later symptoms include confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance, seizures, and hallucinations. After the start of symptoms, the disease progresses rapidly and usually causes death within 3 to 7 days. Is there effective treatment forinfectian with Naegleria? It is not clear. Several drugs are effective against Naegleria in the laboratory. However, their effectiveness is unclear since almost all infections have been fatal even when people were treated. What shauld I do. if I have been swimming ar playing in warm freshwater and naw I think I have symptoms associated with Naegleria? Infection with Naegleria is very rare. The early symptoms of Naegleria infection are more likely to be caused by other more common illnesses, such as meningitis. People should seek medical care immediately whenever they develop a sudden onset of fever, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting particularly if they have been in warm fresh water within the previous 2 weeks. How common is Naegleria in the environment? Naegleria is commonly found in most lakes in southern tier states during the summer. This means that recreational water users should be aware that there will always be a low level risk of infection when entering these waters. Is there a routine and rapid test for Naegleria in the water? No. It can take weeks to grow and identify the ameba. Newer genetic detection tests for ameba are still under development. Water testing suggests that the amebae are so common that recreational water users should assume that there is a low level of risk when entering all warm fresh water in southern tier states. How does the risk of Naegleria fowleriinfection campare with other water-related risks? Although the infections are severe, the risk of Naegleria fowleri infection is very low. There have been 33 reported infections in the U.S. during the 10 years from 1998 to 2007, despite millions of recreational water exposures each year. By comparison, during the ten years from 1996 to 2005, there were over 36,000 drowning deaths in the U.S. 2 of 3 en (]) (/J co (]) (/J u ~ *-~ en co L.- eo a... '+- o c o .......... en > o How will the public know if a lake or other water body has Naegleria? ~ Recreational water users should assume that there is always a low level of risk whenever they enter warm freshwater (for example swimming, waterskiing) in southern tier states. Posting signs is unlikely to be an effective way to prevent infections. This is because the location and number of amebae in the water can vary a lot over time. In addition, posted signs might create a misconception that bodies of water without signs are Naegleria-free. Information about the risks of N8e;rJeri8+flfect:ton shou1tf be put into pubtichealth messages discussing general issues of water safety and risk. How can I reduce the risk of infection with Naegteria? Naegleria is found in many warm freshwater lakes and rivers in the United States, particularly in southern tier states. It is likely that a low risk of Naegleria infection will always exist with recreational use of warm freshwater lakes, rivers, and hot springs. The low number of infections makes it difficult to know why some people have been infected compared to the millions of other people using the same or similar waters across the U.S. The only known way to prevent Naegleria infections is to refrain from water-related activities. However, some measures that might reduce risk by limiting the chance of contaminated water going up the nose include: · Avoid water-related activities in bodies of warm freshwater, hot springs, and thermally- polluted water such as water around power plants. · Avoid water-related activities in warm freshwater during periods of high water temperature and low water levels. · Hold the nose shut or use nose clips when taking part in water-related activities in bodies of warm freshwater such as lakes, rivers, or hot springs. · Avoid digging in or stirring up the sediment while taking part in water-related activities in shallow, warm freshwater areas. ......, For further information on protecting yourself from recreational water illnesses, go to http://www .cdc.gov/healthyswimming. Developed by the Naegleria Workgroup sponsored by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and CDC, April 30, 2008. This fact sheet is for information only and is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. If you have any questions about the disease described above or think that you may have a parasitic infection, consult a health care provider. From http: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/naegleria/factshCnaegleria.htm ~fi(~ ,f"/I/ II'/'/ /' / '" I f I, J 1/ / '" ~,cJ DEPARTJ\'IENT()F HEA("TH ANQ HUMANS,ERVJCES CENTERS F()Q DISI;:AS!'i:CONTRQL 4N.D RR.EVEJ'l{TION SAFER ~ HEJ:\LTHlER .PEOPLEThC "-" 3 of 3 Cf) Q) (f) co Q) (/) o o r"'........ ~ (J) C'O ~ CO CL '+- o c o . ........ (/) ....... > . ...... o /""' Fact Sheet for the generai public Naegleria Infection (nigh-GLEER-e-uh) lQue es la Haeg/eria? La Naegleria es una ameba que se encuentra comunmente en aguas dulces templadas y tierra. Solo una especie de Naegleria infecta a las personas, la Naegleria fowleri. Causa una infeccion cerebral muy poco comun pero grave. La mayorfa de las infecciones son fatales. lComo ocurre la infeccion de Naeg/eria? La Naegleria infecta a las personas ingresando al cuerpo a traves de la nariz. Por 10 general, esto ocurre cuando las personas usan agua dulce templada para actividades como nadar 0 bucear. La ameba viaja por la nariz hacia el cerebro y la medula espinal, donde destruye el tejido cerebral. Las infecciones no ocurren como consecuencia de beber agua contaminada. lOonde se encuentra la Naeg/eria? La Naegleria fowleri se encuentra en todo el mundo. En 105 Estados Unidos, ha causado infecciones en 15 estados de la costa sur (AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, LA, MO, MS, Ne, NM, NV, OK, SC, TX, Y VA). La ameba crece mejor en agua templada 0 caliente. Mas comunmente, la ameba se puede encontrar en: . Cuerpos de agua dulce templada, como lagos 0 rfos . Agua geotermica (naturalmente caliente) como las termas . Fuentes de agua potable geotermica (naturalmente caliente) . Vertiente de agua templada de plantas industriales . Piscinas mal mantenidas 0 con tratamiento de c1oro minimo 0 inexistente Tierra . La Naegleria no se encuentra en aguas saladas como el oceano. lpuedo contraer una infeccion de Naeg/eria en una piscina desinfectada? No. No se puede contraer una infeccion de Naegleria en una piscina que se limpia, mantiene y desinfecta correctamente. lCuan frecuentes son las infecciones de Naeg/eria en los Estados Unidos? Las infecciones son muy poco frecuentes, sin embargo, la Naegleria se encuentra comunmente en aguas dulces. En losdlez anos comprendidos entre 1998 y 2007, se informaron 33 infecciones en los Estados Unidos. Treinta y uno casos tuvieron contacto con agua recreativa y dos con agua de un suministro geotermico (naturalmente caliente). lCuando ocurren las infecciones de Naeg/eria mas comunmente? Si bien las infecciones de Naegleria son muy pocofrecuentes, ocurren princlpalmente durante los meses de verano (julio, agosto y septietnbre). Estas infecciones son maS frecuentes en 105 estados de la costa sur. Suelen ocurrir cuando hace calor durante perfodos prolongados, 10 cual hace que el agua alcance temperaturas mas altas y niveles mas bajos. Las infecciones pueden aumentar durante los anos de alas de calor. lSe puede contagiar la infeccion entrelas personas? No. La infecci6n de Naegleria no puede contagiarse entre las personas. 1 of 3 (/) Q) en eo (l) (j) o u . ....... ~ (J) CO S- eo CL ~ o c: o (J) > o lCuales son los sintomas de la infeccion de Naeg/eria? La infeccion de Naegleria causa la enfermedad primaria meningoencefalitis amebica (PAM, por sus siglas en ingles), una infeccion cerebral que provoca la destruccion del tejido cerebral. En las primeras eta pas, la infeccion de Naegleria puede ser similar a la meningitis bacterial. ~ Los sintomas iniciales de la PAM comienzan entre 1 y 14 dfas luego de la infeccion. Incluyen dolor de cabeza, fiebre, nauseas, vomitos y rigidez en el cuello. Los sintomas posteriores incluyen confusion, falta de atencion a las personas y alrededores, perdida del equilibrio, convulsiones y alucinaciones. Luego de los sintomas iniciales, la enfermedad progresa rapidamente y sueIe causar la muerte en un plazo de ~ a 7 dias. lExiste un tratamientoeficaz parala infeccion de Naeg/eria? No esta claro. Diversos farmacos son eficaces contra la Naegleria en el laboratorio. Sin embargo, su efectividad es incierta ya que casi todas las infecciones han sido fatales incluso cuando las personas recibieron tratamiento. lQue debo hacer si he estado nadando 0 jugando en aguas dulces templadas y ahora creo que tengo sintomas aS0ciados con la Naeg/eria? La infeccion de Naegleria es muy poco frecuente. Es mas probable que 105 sintomas iniciales de la infeccion de Naegleria sean causados por otras enfermedades mas comunes, como la meningitis. Se de be buscar atencion medica inmediatamente, ya sea si se desarrolla un inicio subito de fiebre, dolor de cabeza, cuello rigido y vomitos, en particular si se ha estado en aguas dulces templadas en las ultimas 2 semanas. lCuan comun es la Naeg/eria en el medioambiente? La Naegleria suele encontrarse en la mayoria de 105 lagos en 105 estados de la costa sur durante el vera no. Esto significa que 105 usuarios de aguas recreativas deben ser concientes de que siempre existira un nivel de riesgo de infeccion bajo al ingresar en estas aguas. lExiste una prueba rapida y de rutina para la deteccion de la Naeg/eria en el agua? No. EI crecimiento y la identificacion de la ameba pueden tomar semanas. Se continuan desarrollando pruebas mas nuevas de deteccion genetica de la ameba. Las pruebas del agua sugieren que las amebas son tan comunes que 105 usuarios de agua recreativa deben suponer que existe un nivel de riesgo bajo al ingresar en todas las aguas dukes templadas en 105 estados de la costa sur. """" lOe que modo se compara el riesgo de una infeccion de Naeg/eria fowleri con otros riesgos relacionados cQn el agua? A pesar de que las infecciones son graves, el riesgo de fa infeccion de Naegleria fowleri es muy bajo. Se han informado 33 infecciones en 105 Estados Unidos durante 105 10 anos comprendidos entre 1998 y 2007, a pesar de 105 millones de exp.osiciones a aguas recreativas cada ano. En comparacion, durante 105 diez anos comprendidos entre 1996 y 2005, se registraron 36.000 muertes por ahogo en los Estados Unidos. lComo sabra el publico si un lago y otro cuerpo de agua contienen Naeg/eria? Los usuarios de aguas recreativas deben suponer que siempre existe un bajo nivel de riesgo cada vez que ingresan en aguas dulces templadas (por ejemplo, al nadar 0 practicar esqui acuatico) en 105 estados de la costa sur. Es improbable que la colocacion de carteles sea un modo eficaz para prevenir las infecciones. Esto se debe a que la ubicacion y la cantidad de fas amebas en el agua pueden varlar mucho con el paso del tiempo. Ademas, 105 carteIes podrian crear la idea equivocada de que 105 cuerpos de agua sin carteIes no contienen Naegleria. La informacion sobre 105 riesgos de la infeccion de Naegleria debe incluirse en mensajes sobre salud publica que discutan asuntos generales sobre la seguridad y el riesgo delagua. ......, 2 of 3 ~ lComo puedo reducir el riesgo de contraer una infecci6n de Na.egleria? Se encuentra la Naegleria en muchos ragas y rios de agua dulce templada en 105 Estados Unidos, en particular en 105 estados de la costa sur. Es probable que siempre exista un bajo riesgo de contraer una infeccion de Naegleria con el uso recreativo de lagos, rios y termas de agua dulce templada. EI bajo numero de infecciones dificulta la determinacion de por que algunas personas se han infectado en comparacion con 105 millones de personas que usaron las mismas a.guaso aguas similares en todo Estados Unidos. EI unico modo conocidodepreveni,r las..lr:lfeccionesdeNaegJeria. ,esabstenerse de acth/ldades relacionadas con el agua. Sin embargo, algunas medidas que podrian reducir el riesgo Iimitando la posibilidad de que el agua contaminada lIegue a la nariz incluyen: . Evitar actividades relacionadas con el agua en cuerpos de agua dulce templada, term as y agua contaminada termicarriente, como el agua que rodea a las plantas de energfa. . Evitar actividades rela<;ionadas con ,el agua dulce templada durante periodos de agua con temperaturas altas y niveles bajos. . Mantener fa nariz cerrada 0 usar broches para la nariz al participar en actividades relacionadas con el agua en cuerpos de agua dulce temptada como lagos, rios 0 termas. . Evitar cavar 0 remover elsedimento al participar en actividades relacionadas con el agua en areas poco profundas de agua dulce templada. Para recibir mas informacion sobre como protegerse de las enfermedades del agua recreativa, visite htto:/lwww.cdc.aov/healthvswimming/. Desarrollado por el Grupo de Trabajo de Naegleria, patrocinado por el Consejo de Epidemiologos Estatales y Territoriales y 105 CDC, 30 de abril de 2008. Esta hoja de datos es meramente informativa y no fue creada para el autodiagn6stico 0 como reemplazo de la consulta a un proveedor de atenci6n medica. 5i desea hacer alguna pregunta sobre ~ la enfermedad descrita anteriormente 0 si cree que podrfa tener una infecci6n parasita, consulte a un proveedor de atenci6n medica. ~ De htto: Ilwww .cdc.oov/ncidod/dod/oarasites/naeoleria/factsht naeoleria so.pdf DEPAR1"MENT OF HEAL1"H AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERSFO~D1SEASE CoNTROL. ANb PREVENTION SAFER .HE:,AL.THIER. PEOPLE™ mil '~~ .";,,t(, ;; J // / ,/ /, /' /,.. - 3 of 3 .. ",,-- LAI(E LSINORt " , r~ ~ DREAM E.itREME MEMORANDUM TO: PSAC CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: -?1? t>- MARK DENNIS, INFORMATION/COMMUNICATION MANAGER AUGUST 13, 2008 DATE: SUBJECT: NEWSRACK ABATEMENT STATUS The attached information is provided on behalf of Public Works, the City Engineering Department and Code Enforcement Division, which have actively managed the implementation of the newsrack ordinance. Abatement of non-compliant newsracks began on Friday, July 18, 2008. "..-- Prior to abatement, staff inventoried newsracks and locations within the City and sent out notices to affected news rack owner/operators. Despite the public notification process, a number of newsrack owner/operators failed to register with the City, as required under the ordinance. As shown on the accompanying pages, most of the unpermitted or non-compliant newsracks within the City have been removed. Staff has included several before and after photos showing improved access in the public right-of-way at each location. The newsstands/racks that have been removed are being temporarily stored at the Public Works yard for a period determined by the Engineering Department. '" CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE "'-'" MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: MARK DENNIS, INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER RITA THOMPSON, ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II UPDATED STATUS OF NEWSRACK ORDINANCE 1243 COMPLIANCE AUGUST 8, 2008 On April 28, 2008, at the request of the Code Enforcement Division, the Engineering Division took on the task of formally providing notice of violation of Ordinance 1243 to publications in the public right of way. In summary of the progress to date: · As of 4/28/08, there were 28 publications with 54 newsracks at 6 locations in the City. · As of 8/8/08, there are 11 publications with 13 newsracks at 3 locations in the City. Of those remaining, 6 of the publications are permitted; 5 are not. The following timeline of the activity that took place if provided for your information: 4/28/08: Site visit by Rita Thompson, Engineering Technician II with Code Enforcement Officer, Shawn Slater to obtain specific information on the six (6) sites identified in the City as having newsracks in the public right of way. Information gathered included: "'-'" · A List of 28 publications was compiled; a total of 54 newsracks documented at 6 sites throughout the City. · Names of publications at each location · Address and contact information for each publication if available · Measurements of sites for newsrack placement determination · Photographs of each news rack to document placement and condition (see Exhibit "A") 5/1/08: Permit issued to The Press Enterprise Group in response to Code Enforcements initial contact in February. ~ ~ 5/19108: Proposed Notices of Violation sent to the City Attorney for review and approval 5/23/08: City Attorney approval of Notice of Violation received 6/4/08: "1 sl Notice of Violation" sent certified mail, return receipt requested to each of the 26 publications. 6/18/08: Dina Purvis, Engineering Technician I conducted a site visit and posted a "1S1 Notice of Violation" on each newsrack. 6/18108: Several newsracks were noted as removed by owner in response to the "1 sl Notice of Violation". 7/9/08: Code Enforcement notified by Engineering Division to remove newsracks of publications that either the "1 sl Notice of Violation" was returned undeliverable or that have not responded. 7/15/08: Final Notice sent to publications that had responded to the "1 sl Notice of Violation" indicating interest in obtaining a permit. Deadline of 8/8/08 noticed to remove the newsrack or obtain an encroachment permit. ~ 8/8/08: Site visits conducted by Rita Thompson, Engineering Technician II to assess current conditions and placement of newsracks. Photographs were taken and are provided as Exhibit "A". ~ 2 BEFORE and AFTER PHOTOS of IDENTIFIED NEWSRACK LOCATIONS 202 N. Main Street (Intersection Main & Heald) ......., BEFORE AFTER Remaining Newsrack to be removed if permit not pulled by 8/11/08 331 Railroad Canyon Road (Railroad Canyon at Summerhill Dr.) ......., BEFORE AFTER Remaining Newsracks to be removed if not removed by 8/11/08 ......., 500 W. Graham (In front of Post Office) /"'" ~FO RE AFTER Grouping of remaining permitted newsracks to be adjusted Other news racks to be removed if not permitted by 8/11/08 "Mail Boxes" to be notified to relocate to private property ~ 600 Central Avenue (Intersection of Collier & Central) BEFORE AFTER /"'" Bus StoD -East of Community Center on Graham BEFORE AFTER 113 W. Graham (South of Main SO BEFORE ......, Vi,sitors to Lake Elsinore unawr--~ of boy's death I Lake Elsinore I PE.corr '.~outhern Cali... Page 1 of 3 PE0C9~""" ~ Cm:nmCI1ts 01 RCGQillillCI1C! 0 Visitors to Lake Elsinore unaware of boy's death 08:31 AM PDT on Thursday, August 7, 2008 By SARAH BURGE and AARON BURGIN The Press-Enterprise ~ Video: Visitors share thoughts on the safety of Lake Elsiniore water A day after Riverside County health officials warned the public that a 9-year-old boy who swam in Lake Elsinore died from a rare brain-eating amoeba, the lake still drew visitors. About a dozen people, many of them children, were wading and playing in the water Wednesday. Most hadn't heard about the child's death but were concerned because the warm, freshwater lake is the kind of environment in which the amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives. - Story continues below http://www.pe.cq>mllocalnews/lakeelsinore/stories/PE _News _ Local_ S _ amoeba07 .46c8161.... 81712008 Visitors to Lake Elsinore unaw~u:" of boy's death I Lake Elsinore I PE.cor- \Southem Cali... Page 2 of3 ~ Carrie Rosema / The Press-Enterprise Barry Hansen, with son Tucker, 6, said his family would keep swimming in Lake Elsinore, despite a boy dying after swimming there. "Uyou had a bar of soap, you could probably take a bath in the water," said Lake Elsinore resident Barry Hansen. Hansen, who splashed with his sons, said his family would continue to swim there. "It's so rare," Hansen said. "Ifthere was an outbreak or any type of quarantine, I probably would stay away for years to come." ~ Debra Lizarraga, ofPerris, said by phone that she is worried about a visit to the lake. Her family went out in their boat last weekend and her children swam in the water. Now they have flulike symptoms. "It's just kind of mind-blowing," Lizarraga said. "We actually are kicking ourselves now. I can tell you right now I won't be back out there." Health officials said this is the first confirmed case ofNaegleria fowleri infection in Riverside County. From 1998 to 2007, just 33 cases were reported in the United States. Arleen Porcell-Pharr, a spokeswoman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said doctors don't know why one person becomes infected while so many others do not. "That's the million-dollar question," Porcell-Pharr said. "There's not a black-and-white answer. It is, bottom line, very bad luck." Jonathan Yoder, an epidemiologist with the CDC, said, "There appears to be no relationship with other underlying medical conditions." The people who become infected are otherwise healthy, Yoder said, and experience a sudden onset of symptoms similar to meningitis, such as fever and stiff neck. Illness progresses quickly, and death usually occurs within three to seven days, he said. ""'" http://www.pe.com/localnews/lakeelsinore/stories/PE _News _ Local_ S _amoeba07 .46c8161.... 8/712008 Visitors to Lake Elsinore unaw~ 'of boy's death I Lake Elsinore I PE.cor:- ~ Southern Cali... Page 3 of 3 Although there are more cases among children, Yoder said it could be because they are more likely to be playing in the water. The median age is 12 years old, but victims ranged from 8 months to 66 years old. ~ Yoder said posting warning signs about Naegleria at Lake Elsinore would do little good. "Do you post a sign in reaction to a positive test of the water," he said. "If so, how often do you test?" Likewise, signs at some places but not others might create the false impression that bodies of water without warnings are Naegleria-free. Instead, Yoder said, public health officials make the public aware there is always a very small risk when swimming in fresh water because the amoeba itself is quite common. County health officials said they do not know whether the boy, who swam in Lake Elsinore several times this summer, acquired the amoeba there. City officials said they might distribute a newsletter to inform the public about the risk of exposure. "We're not going to be closing the lake," said City Manager Robert Brady. "I believe it is safe. I'd go in it myself." Reach Sarah Burge at 951-375-3736 orsblJrg~@PE.Gom Reach Aaron Burgin at 951-375-3733 or Q!lUl:gfl1@PE-.c;OrI! ~ Related Q].l~s1imls_aJ1dJlJlS:W~L abOlJl N~~zkri~Lfo:wkIi Visitors to Lake Elsinore unaware of boy's death ~ http://www.pe.com/localnews/lakeelsinore/stories/PE _News _ Local_ S _ amoeba07 .46c8161.... 8/7 /2008 ,.....,t--.~__l Elsinore boy's death from amoeba spurs warnings The Associated Press rt;- ~I ~)o i RIVERSIDE Health officials have issued warnings and guidelines for swimmers after the weekend death of a 9-year- old Lake Elsinore boy exposed to an amoeba that causes a rare and usually fatal brain infection. The boy who died Saturday had been swimming in Lake Elsinore several times, and the amoeba is commonly found in similar warm freshwater lakes, but officials could not confirm where the child acquired the amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri, the Riverside County Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. "The risk of infection is extremely low and is no different in Lake Elsinore than in any other warm- water lake," said county public health officer Eric Frykman. The boy was the first ever confirmed case of the infection in Riverside County. Just 3j cases Were reported nationwide between 1998 and 2007. Officials did not release the boy's name. The department recommended avoiding activities in fresh water when temperatures are high and water levels are low, avoiding stirring up sediment in shallow, warm water and avoiding water around hot springs and power plants. Symptoms caused by the amoeba include fever, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck and headaches. Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 05:44 PDT, @ 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, http://www.pe.com/ap_news ICalifornia/CA_Ki IIer _Parasite_3 5 305 SC.shtml <J .~ ""'" rilQ. 11I1". 1'_" '-"" '-' Los Angeles Times: Brain-eating amoeba kills lake Elsinnre boy 8/6/08 8:45 PM P-- AUi}tlts mimes ht" ,vww.latimes.com/news/locaVla-me-amoeba6-2008aug06,0,5401452.story From the Los Angeles Times Brain-eating amoeba kills Lake Elsinore boy Riverside County health officials urge swimmers to use caution after the death Saturday. It is not known where the boy contracted the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. By David Kelly Los Angeles Times Staff Writer 1'./- r,'l',J 'll\ t ':: -)f~r-t n-!lr'(] t:,,_, ,,-,ja"_'L't " ,~ ~~ ~~ ~ August 6, 2008 Riverside County health officials are urging swimmers to use caution after the death Saturday of a Lake Elsinore child infected with a waterborne parasite. Authorities said it was unknown exactly where the 9-year-old boy contracted the deadly Naegleria fowleri amoeba. He had gone swimming in Lake Elsinore several times this summer. The parasite lives in warm freshwater lakes, rivers and poorly maintained swimming pools, experts say. It enters the brain through the nose, where it can cause a severe and nearly always fatal infection. This is the county's first confirmed case of the illness. / "The risk of infection is extremely low and is no different in Lake Elsinore than in any other warm-water lake," said Dr. Eric 11 Frykman, a Riverside County public health officer. "This is not a new risk, but because of the unique nature of it and because it is fatal, we wanted to get this information out to the public." There were 33 reported cases of infection in the U.S. from 1998 to 2007, the Riverside County Department of Public Health said. Symptoms of infection by Naegleria, which can kill in three days, include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and a stiff neck. Frykman said that children seemed more susceptible to the illness than others but that this could be because they are in the water more often. To lessen the chance of coming into contact with the amoeba, Frykman suggested the following: . Avoid warm fresh water, hot springs and water around power plants. . Avoid the water when temperatures are high and water levels are low. "...... . t ur nose shut while in the water or use a nose clip. . Don't dig or stir up sediment while in shallow freshwater areas. david.kelly@latimes.com If you want other stories on this topic, search the Archives at latimes.com/archives. 'Il\tSReprints Article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2008 Los Angeles Times I Privacy Policy I Terms of Service Home Delivery I Advertise I Archives I Contact I Site Map I Help partners:.Ic .. kt!a:,CW "........... http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-amoeba6-2008aug06.0.5971968.print.story Page 1 of 1 Amoebic parasite linked to deatL')fLake Elsinore boy I Lake Elsinore I pD"com I Souther... Page 1 of2 PEo C9!:1 " , " -.J CQlnm~nts 'p> I Recommended Amoebic parasite linked to death of Lake Elsinore boy Download..stQIYPQQCast 08:15 AM PDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 By SARAH BURGE The Press-Enterprise A Lake Elsinore boy died Saturday from a brain infection caused by a rare amoebic parasite, but it is unclear where the child acquired it, Riverside County officials announced Tuesday. This is the county's first known case of infection resulting from the microscopic parasite Naegleria fowleri, which thrives in warm freshwater lakes, said Dr. Eric Frykman, Riverside County public health officer. The infection typically enters the body through the nose while a person is swimming, he said. ~ Frykman declined to release the boy's name and exact age out of respect for the family's privacy. In response to the child's death, county health officials are advising residents to consider precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to the parasite while swimming, including avoiding activities in warm fresh water and wearing a nose clip. Apparently, the child who died swam in Lake Elsinore several times this summer, Frykman said, but health officials do not know whether the child acquired the parasite from the lake or some other place where he might have gone swimming. "The risk of infection is extremely low and is no different in Lake Elsinore than in any other warm- water lake," Frykman said. The boy probably contracted the parasite in late July, Frykman said, and the parasite was confirmed as the cause of his illness late last week. "It's something that usually progresses rapidly," Frykman said. After entering the body through the nose, the parasite infects the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck. When infection occurs, it almost always results in death, according to the Centers for Disease Control '-'" and Prevention. http://www.pe.com/localnews/lakeelsinore/stories/PE_ News _ Local_ S _ amoeba06.4 7 5cfbb.h... 8/7/2008 Amoebic parasite linked to deatt...ofLake Elsinore boy I Lake Elsinore I p"G.com I Souther... Page 2 of2 Although the amoeba itself is common in warm, fresh bodies of water, infections are very rare and occur mainly during the summer months, Frykman said. Still, he added, people should always assume that ,-. there is some risk of infection when they enter any warm freshwater lakes, hot springs or rivers. There were 33 cases reported in the United States from 1998 through 2007, a county news release said. According to the CDC, the amoeba is found around the world. In the United States, it has caused infections in 15 states in the South and Southwest, including Florida, Texas, New Mexico and Nevada. Among the known cases is that of a boy who died after swimming in Lake Havasu in Arizona in September. Another boy died in 2006 after swimming in that lake. Last year, family members of a 25-year-old woman who had died in 2006 after corning into contact with water in Lake Elsinore raised the possibility that she had contracted the amoeba from the lake. But state and federal officials later ruled out that theory. Earlier this year, a Murrieta firefighter died as a result of an infection from a different parasitic amoeba, Balamuthia mandrillaris, which is soil-borne. Reach Sarah Burge at 951-375-3736 or sbu[g~@f'1;;",fQm Precautions ,,-.. Avoid activities in bodies of warm fresh water as well as hot springs and "thermally polluted" water, such as warm water discharged from power plants. Avoid activities in fresh water when temperatures are high and water levels are low. Use a nose clip or pinch nostrils closed while taking part in water-related activities in bodies ofwarrn fresh water, such as lakes, rivers or hot springs. Avoid digging into or stirring up sediment while taking part in water-related activities in shallow areas of warm freshwater lakes or rivers. SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control AND PREVENTION ~ http://www.pe.com/localnews/lakeelsinore/storiesIPE _News _Local_ S _ amoeba06.4 7 5cfbb.h... 8/712008 Print: LAKE ELSINORE: Brain infection kills Lake Elsinore child: North County Times - Californian 8/6/08 8:16 PM ( Print Page) ',Tt 'ip n! C'/)I ''\' f \. '1'1' fl.", BMJ NMtIf . ~ .,r1t NMII · l.M4I, '/'<-"-"'-';;-;-;'l<~~'!-~_;;";;:o.-,~;',-;~ ,. ," , ;''?-:;::~f<;>::GIi::;t~t)y.;':~{3:>~';j1:?f;~'*f:~~~t*:r~~?g~~:~0%~~~_g~~~0f,~'0~ist;f?i]';;%~?:;%,~;;n:X:'~;;;7:';' ~rlll (~\ IT I'l ''Ii,''';1 '\" ~ Last modified Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:11 PM PDT LAKE ELSINORE: Brain infection kills Lake Elsinore child By The Californian LAKE ELSINORE ---- County officials are urging visitors to freshwater lakes to take precautions against a very rare infection caused by a water-borne amoeba in the wake of a Lake Elsinore child's death Saturday. County Department of Public Health officials said the child, whom they did not identify, died Saturday of a brain infection caused by an amoeba called Naegleria fowleri, a parasite found in warm freshwater lakes. The amoeba, which infects people by entering the body through the nose, is commonly found in warm freshwater lakes, hot springs and soil. It also is found in warm discharge from industrial power plants. ~ I Riverside County publiC" health officer Dr. Eric Frykman said county officials don't know where the Lake Elsinore child was infected by the ~moeba. which could live in any freshwater lake in Southern California during a hQt spell. In the U.S., the amoeba has caused fatal infections in 15 southern states. From 1998 through 2007, there were 33 reported fatalities. The Atlanta-based federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there was a spike in deaths caused by the amoeba last year due to a heat wave. Some of the people who died were teenagers who had been water-skiing, said Arleen Porcell, a spokeswoman for the center. "It's my understanding that pretty much everyone dies when they get it. It affects children and adults the same way," she said Tuesday. Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and a stiff neck. I To reduce the risk of infection, Frvkman said summertime visitors to freshwater lakes should holrl thEj!ir nose shut or use nose CIiDS while taking Dart in water-related activities. ~ http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/08/05/ news/callfornian/lake_elslnore/ z1542a80b486f1c1b882 5 7 49c007 4816c.prt Page 1 of 2 Print: lAKE ElSINORE: Brain infection kills Lake Elsinore child: North County Times - Californian 8/6/088:16 PM Also, the county is recommending against digging into or stirring up sediment in shallow, warm f~hwater areas. Frykman, who said it's the first reported case of a death caused by the amoeba in Riverside v County, said testing is impractical because it is "ubiquitous" in freshwater lakes. The risk, however is slim. Putting the risk of infection in context, Frykman said there are millions of visits to freshwater lakes each year and only a small number of reported cases. "It's something that is a very low risk, three cases average per year," he said. yorcell called the likelihood of contracting an infection from the amoeba as "very, very, very rare" ,/ and said there should be no cause for alarm in Southwest County. More Information To learn more on the amoeba Naegleria fowleri and the threat it poses, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site, which contains a fact sheet on the parasite: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/naegleria/factsht_naegleria.htm . "...... -- http://www.nctimes.com/articles/ 2008/08/05 /news/californian/ lake_elsinore/z1542a80b486f1c1 b882 5 7 49c007 4816c.prt Page 2 of 2 Page 1 of 1 Susan Reid From: Marlene Paltza Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 20083:52 PM To: Daryl Hickman; Genie Kelley; Robert Magee; Robert Schiffner; Thomas Buckley; Bob Brady; barbara@ceqa.com; Matt Pressey; Mark Dennis; 'Pat Kilroy'; Cathy Barrozo; Steven McCarty; Jessica Guzman; Ray Gonzales; Vivian Munson; James Riley; Susan Reid; Rolfe Preisendanz; John Gonzales; daryljhickman@gmail.com; Louis Fetherolf; Wendy Worthey Subject: Child dies from amoebic parasite, health officials say "'" Child dies from amoebic parasite, health officials say 01:35 PM PDT on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 A Lake Elsinore child died Saturday from a brain infection caused by a water-borne amoebic parasite, but it is unclear where the child acquired the parasite, Riverside County officials announced today in a news release. The age or gender of the child has not been released. This is the county's first confirmed case of an infection resulting from the parasite Naegleria fowleri, which enters the body through the nose while people swim. Apparently, the child who died swam in Lake Elsinore several times this summer, the release said, but health officials said they don't know if the child acquired the parasite from the lake. .....,. "The risk of infection is extremely low and is no different in Lake Elsinore than in any other warm- water lake," said county public health officer Eric Frykman in a news release. According to the release, 33 cases were reported in the United States from 1998 through 2007. Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck. --Sarah Burge ,s'!mrgg@PE.fQlJ1 ~(I/@O'+ Administrative Assistant City Manager's Office City of Lake Elsinore 130 S. Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 674-3124, Ext. 205 '-'fIll 8/8/2008 Three firefighters slightly hurt in blaze that destroys Canyon Lake home I Inland News I P... Page 1 of2 ~ CQmments OIRecQmms:nd 0 Three firefighters slightly hurt in blaze that destroys Canyon Lake home CLlO:'K PLAY TO LIS" 10:00 PM PDT on Thursday, August 7, 2008 A four-alarm fire destroyed a million-dollar hillside home in Canyon Lake on Wednesday night as property owners watched dozens of firefighters try to keep the flames from spreading to nearby hills and homes. Three firefighters were slightly injured. Riverside County Battalion Chief Jerry Hendershot said a lack of water hindered fire fighting efforts. ~ "The closest hydrant is too small," Hendershot said. The home is located in an estate community south of Railroad Canyon Road off Sorrel Lane. As oflate Wednesday, firefighters had not determined the cause of the fire, reported at 8:01 p.m. Eight fire engines, a water tender and two battalion chiefs continued to battle the blaze at 9 p.m., Capt. Jodie Gray said. Kimberly and Andrew McBride, the homeowners, said they were at a friend's house when they saw the fire atop the hill. "We saw the smoke and said this can't be our house," Kimberly McBride said. "We got closer and saw that it was. " No one was inside at the time of the fire, family members said. The family said they were able to save their dog but their pet bird died in the fire. --Aaron Burgin qb1!Igjn@p~,(;.Qm I"""' http://www.pe.comllocalnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_ S _ webcanyonlake.1592baa.h... 817/2008 The Temecula Valley News :: Earthquake safety tips neck with hands and arms. After an earthquake . Unless there is an immediate, life-threatening emergency, do not attempt to use the telephone. . Check for gas and water leaks, broken electrical wiring or sewage lines. If there is damage, turn the utility off at the source and immediately report gas leaks to the utility company. Check for downed power lines; warn others to stay away. . Check the building - including the roof, chimneys and foundation - for cracks and damage. . Turn on the portable radio for instructions and news reports. For safety, cooperate fully with public safety officials and follow instructions. · Do not use a vehicle unless there is an emergency. Keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles. . Be prepared for aftershocks. . Stay calm and lend a hand to others. . 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Snap- any_phQt~_..o(m!-,ike d~m!':lM..?_SenQ th~m her~ Special Section: Inland Quakes With improved materials and building techniques, Southern Califomiasurvived one of the strongest earthquakes in more than a decade Tuesday with only minor damage and no major injuries. /"" ('lhe magnitude-S.4 temblor centered near Chino Hills rattled the entire region -- from San biego toLas Vegas -- shaking buildings, emptying store shelves and sending residents scurrying for cover. http://www.pe.com/localnews/inlandlstories/PE _News _ Local_ S _ quake30.44c7992.html 7/30/2008 Quake damage, injuries minor; experts credit seismic safety improvements I Inland News... Page 20f6 But the quake, downgraded from initial estimates of magnitude 5.8, caused little damage to buildings, water mains or gas lines. Inland roads and freeways came through unscathed. Older buildings, mostly in Pomona, appeared to have sustained the most damage. '-11'. "A lot of it can be attributed to upgraded seismic requirements," said Robert Good, senior project manager with gkkworks, an Irvine-based architectural and construction firm, referring to the absence of serious structural damage. "There's also higher-quality construction being done these days, and a lot more different types of construction inspections than there used to be." ......,...........'LL.........,........".......L..."'...,...............,......."...,,,..,...,',..$.~~ry..~~l!~i.P:~~~J?~!~~ '-'" .click tQJ~nlarge ....................,.....................,............,..............'......,.......,......",....,.....,.......".....,...""....<.......,..,......,...................,.........................................................,."...................................................,..,....,..........,..................................., Seismologists believe the quake struck near the Whittier fault, where a magnitude-5.9 quake dubbed Whittier Narrows hit in 1987. That temblor killed eight people and caused $358 million in property damage. The most damaging recent quake was the 1994 Northridge earthquake, a magnitude-'6.7 temblor that toppled bridges and buildings and killed 72 people. Seismic Improvements Experts say the region has come a long way toward improving seismic safety since 1994, but some buildings remain vulnerable. A host ofprojects are under way to strengthen public buildings and hospitals. Thicker foundations, extra rebar to reinforce concrete and stronger connections between construction ~ components minimize structural damage during an earthquake, Good said. http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE _News _ Local_ S _ quake30.44c7992.html 7/30/2008 Quake damage, injuries minor; experts credit seismic safety improvements I Inland News ... Page 3 of 6 Good's company is working on the clubhouse at Vellano Country Club in Chino Hills, a 42,000-square- foot structure expected to be complete in about four months. ~ Despite being near the quake's epicenter, the structure was undamaged. "We haven't found anything," Good said about three hours after the quake. ~ - ='1M~",=l> ...,.1l_liC'AttW; ~~~ ~- lllt~__1li\1i:I ~.1J'QU4u..."'nai lI>~""'1Ilill!i:A r--- i . MI<<;'iNIlfnIlIIlUlWill1IIIOl1!11i111! ......................."...,...,..."...~.~~J:Y.<:;~P.:!.~.l.l.~~~,~!~:'Y. ~~Of~ _1:IliIIIl.......UJr:.,1rtIn ~~.......__..IIlIoI'd_I...... ___..lHiIp..,....~.1l\MIIt. 1-1--1111 ~~l~=~~~=r iMi-'-'-II """'-~w1/oOI :;.....,.,w::.:~~r:~ _,,_~u_ .. . . ..... . '.' .. ...~. .... ..... . #QllIl_lIlfWIfll'i;l~ _""oIIIl.~_......_. 1IlI!1lIDlJli!IIIIIl~ ~liQkl(L~rrlm.-1W Seismic safety laws helped identify problems in the past 20 years or so, said Dennis Heider, owner of Heider Engineering Services Inc. in Ontario. New buildings, such as a Wells Fargo headquarters in San Bernardino, meet new seismic safety standards. "One of the biggest problems we had in this area was unreinforced masonry," Heider said. "Everyone recognized that was a problem, and there were a lot of regulations passed to make sure that problem was fixed. " In March, San Bernardino city officials wrote to 78 owners of aging brick buildings, advising them that they face fines if they do not post signs warning people that they are entering unreinforced masonry buildings, as required by city law. The historic courthouse in downtown San Bernardino is undergoing a $22.8 million seismic retrofit. According to the state Seismic Safety Commission, unreinforced buildings sustain 30 times more damage in earthquakes than reinforced structures. ~ince 1986, California law has required local governments to inventory unreinforced buildings and ( tablish risk reduction programs. In San Bernardino County, only 28 percent of unreinforced buildings have either been retrofitted or http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_LocaCS _ quake30.44c7992.htrnl 7/30/2008 Quake damage, injuries minor; experts credit seismic safety improvements I Inland News ... Page 4 of 6 demolished, and 34 percent have been in Riverside County. Statewide, that figure is 70 percent. Roads, Dams "'WIll' Caltrans has taken seismic safety into consideration in designing new roads in the last decade, said James E. Moore, chairman ofthe industrial and systems engineering department at USe. He said he was not surprised that area freeways fared well in Tuesday's quake. Even the seismically vulnerable dam that stretches two miles across Lake Perris sustained no damage, said Sue Sims, a spokeswoman with the California Department of Water Resources, which owns and operates the dam. .....................,',......,...~.!~ry.<?~~~,iI.l:1:l:~~.,!?~~~yy Click to enla~ Engineers are designing retrofit plans to shore up the dam's foundation, with construction expected to begin in 2010 and be completed two years later, Sims said. '-"" In 2005, engineers determined that the earthen dam could crumble during an earthquake in the magnitude-7.5 range. Chino Hills Epicenter The quake hit at 11 :42 a.m. about three miles west-southwest of Chino Hills, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Seismologists recorded. dozens of aftershocks, the strongest of which had a magnitude of3.8. Employees throughout the Inland region scrambled for cover under desks or left their office buildings during the shaking. Metrolink briefly suspended service, but the agency's Web site said late Tuesday that commuter trains would be to be back to full service by today. "I think we dodged a bullet here," said state Office of Emergency Services Director Henry Renteria. In downtown Riverside, site of several historical buildings including the Mission Inn, there was no apparent damage. In Corona, a sprinkler head in the ceiling broke at the Anaheim Hockey Club of Corona on Prado Road, (~....J . flooding the roller hockey floor. The owner said he will have to lift the entire floor to check for damage.- http://www.pe.comllocalnews/inland/stories/PE _News _Local_ S _ quake30.44c7992.html 7/30/2008 Quake damage, injuries minor; experts credit seismic safety improvements I Inland News... Page 5 of 6 A Palm Springs man broke his leg as he attempted to get out of an elevator that had stopped above a floor, authorities said. /"" In Chino Hills near the quake's epicenter, Danny Treadwell was installing cabinets at his home when he heard a loud noise and the ground began to shake. He ran outside to the driveway, where his pickup was jiggling. "My truck here almost came off the ground," he said. Damage Worst in Pomona Pomona appears to have suffered the most damage, while there were reports of minor damage across the Los Angeles area. Martin Recio, of Pomona, said his heart started racing when the ground began to move, and he ran outside. After the quake, he found that his television had fallen from its stand, but a soft landing onto a bed saved it from damage. The quake forced the evacuation of a courthouse, a library and Pomona City Hall, where 17 windows were shattered, police and fire officials said. continues below ",- Click to enlarge A City Hall stairway had a 12-foot crack with plaster showing, Police Chief Joe Romero said.. In the library, shelving fell off its tracks and books fell to the floor, Romero said. City Hall and the library, which are both more than 40 years old, will remain closed for an undetermined time, he said. .~t this point, it would be unsafe for anyone to go in there," Romero said. ( \ A 70-year-old vacant building at Third Street and Park Avenue downtown was condemned because of http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/storiesIPE_News_Local_S _ quake30.44c7992.html 7/30/2008 qu*e damage, injuries minor; experts credit seismic safety improvements I Inland News... Page 6 of 6 quake damage. A crumpled pile of sun-baked red bricks, knee-high in spots, had fallen from the roof into a back alley. Dozens of onlookers watched and chatted as a city building inspector worked and police strung up """" yellow caution tape. Mitch Politi and friend Fred Norse, Pomona artists, narrowly escaped injury when they walked past the building moments before a portion of its roof fell. "Fred yelled, 'Earthquake!' " Politi said. "That's when a piece fell next to us." Both instinctively ran, Politi toward Park A venue and Norse toward Parcels Street. Seconds later, a portion ofthe roof of a vacant building fell where they had been walking. "You heard this big crushing sound," Politi said. "I turned around and you could still see the debris breaking off. " Related Utilities report minor problems due to quake Perfect timing for UC~arl:hguake lectures E'lrthguake briefs Quake rattles nerves. little damage in regm!1 "-"" "H"......'..,..,........"..................,,,,.......,,,,.......,.............,...................................................,.........,,,....,,..,.....,...,.............,.....,............,.................................."............".....,....................................................."..................."....I. On the Web Recent earthquake activity in California Cali(Qxnia Integr~~d_Seisilli~N~jwor1; Recent US earthquake activity Did you feel it? I \"""" http://www.pe.com/localnews/inlandlstoriesIPE_ News ~ LocaLS _ quake30.44c7992.html 7/30/2008 PIiht: REGION: Quake is powerful reminder of region's shakiness: North County Times ... Page 1 of 4 pf;i!IlJP~g~l ~ ....JIiIirI$ It 'r 1 ll' I ':, 1 r J"' HI'" '1 '> ....: . . Last modified Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9: 15 PM PDT -~-~-,--..-",._, - Chino Hills and regional earthquake faults . SOURCES:AP/Ca~e<t>/OSGS nlENO nl TIl414<t A 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck at 11:42 a.m. was felt throughout North County and Southwest Riverside County. ~ REGION: Quake is powerful reminder of region's shakiness By DAVE DOWNEY - Staff Writer The strongest Southern California earthquake in years jolted residents Tuesday, causing little damage but stirring memories of earlier quakes and underscoring the need to prepare for the massive temblor scientists say is coming. "We had forgotten what a big earthquake felt like ---- at least I did," said Kate Hutton, a seismologist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. "We should probably look at it as an earthquake drill." The rumble may be a sign the region is entering a more shaky period, said Lucy Jones, chief scientist for the U.S. Geological Survey in Pasadena, in a telephone interview Tuesday. "l tend to think that Northridge and Landers removed so much energy from the crust that we had a lower level of earthquakes for a while," Jones said. "Maybe this means that we are going back to a higher level, and that we are going to have more earthquakes for a while." Northridge was the magnitude 6.7 quake that rocked Los Angeles in 1994, toppling freeways and buildings and killing 60 people. Landers was much less deadly by comparison, killing three, but that was largely because it was centered in the desert rather than a populated area. ,......That 1992 quake actually was quite a bit stronger, at magnitude 7.3. those giants tend to be relatively rare quakes. The type of quake that struck Tuesday tends to be more common, Jones said. . http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/07/29/news/sandiego/z 150c85709791 bccc88257 495... 7/30/2008 , Print: REGION: Quake is powerful reminder of region's shakiness: North County Times... Page 2 of 4 The magnitude 5.4 temblor rolled across the region at 11 :42 a.m. and was centered at Chino Hills in San Bernardino County, about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It was widely felt across San Diego and Riverside counties, and noticed as far away as Las Vegas. "-'" Only scattered damage was reported in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter, and no damage or injuries were reported in San Diego and Riverside counties, according to law enforcement and public safety officials. But the quake did shake some people up. Rides at Legoland California closed for 45 minutes so park employees could conduct a safety inspection, park spokeswoman Julie Estrada said. Several park visitors asked for ticket refunds and headed north to check on the condition of their Los Angeles-area homes, Estrada said. The shaking also prompted officials to inspect the condition of the Encina Power Station ---- the regional power plant that dominates Carlsbad's coastline ---- and the San Onofre nuclear power plant near the San Diego-Orange county line. But power plant owners Cabrillo Power and Southern California Edison officials said those inspections turned up no sign of damage. Closer to the epicenter, buildings swayed in downtown Los Angeles, prompting the evacuation of offices and disrupting a Los Angeles City Council meeting. And power was cut to about 5,000 Edison customers in the vicinity of Chino Hills, said company spokesman Gil Alexander. "-'" Alexander said the quake sparked a fire at the company's La Habra electric substation, but it was extinguished before major damage was caused. Besides Legoland, the shaking triggered a temporary closure and inspection at Disneyland. Clint Hendrickson, 32, a visitor from Texas, was in a Disneyland theater when the shaking started. "We thought it was part of the show, until people started yelling, 'Get under the tables!' " he said. Despite the excitement, Jones, the scientist, termed the earthquake "no big deal. It's an every-year sort of earthquake." But that's only because much of California has been built to survive heavy shaking. "This size of earthquake would have killed a lot of people in other parts of the world," Jones said. Earthquake scientists are bracing for, and trying to get Southern Californians to prepare for, something much bigger on the San Andreas fault. That's the fracture in the earth that slices , through California on the border of the Pacific and North American plates. \~ hrtp:/ /www.nctimes.com/artic1es/2008/07129/news/ sandiego/z 15 Oc85709791 bccc88257 495... 7/30/2008 Print: REGION: Quake is powerful reminder of region's shakiness: North County Times ... Page 3 of 4 "This is 1 percent of the size of Northridge, and maybe it is one-hundredth of 1 percent of the ",-.. size of a big earthquake on the San Andreas," Jones said. She said quakes of roughly magnitude 7.8 hit the southern San Andreas once every 150 years ---- and it has been 151 years since the last such geologic twitch. The prospect of that type of quake prompted seismologists to schedule a Nov. 13 drill throughout the region. Jones said Tuesday's shaker turned out to be the best advertising possible for the event that scientists hope will draw at least 5 million participants. Southern California is home to more than 20 million people. Big or small, earthquakes tend to occur because over time stress builds up as the two continental plates grind against each other. The shaking can either relieve the stress ---- or shift it elsewhere and trigger more quakes. Mark Benthien, spokesman for the Southern California Earthquake Center in Los Angeles, said it is unlikely the Chino Hills quake relieved any stress on the San Andreas. Benthien said the quake occurred well south and west of the San Andreas. "And even if it had been close, it was too small to change anything," he said. Scientists were still trying to answer questions about the quake. "We're not even sure which fault it's on," said Jones. "It looks like it was on the Whittier fault, "'-"~ut that's not consistent with the aftershocks." About 30 aftershocks, the largest measuring magnitude 3.8, had been reported as of Tuesday night. The Whittier fault, while far from communities in northern San Diego and southern Riverside counties, has a connection to the Elsinore fault system that runs under Lake Elsinore, Temecula and Julian. "The Whittier and the Chino (faults) are sort of at the fraying end of the Elsinore," Jones said. But she said it is unlikely that Tuesday's quake significantly increased or reduced the threat of a major quake on the Elsinore some day. The Elsinore fault is capable of generating a temblor as large as magnitude 7.5. On Tuesday, the Chino Hills quake generated a lot of office conversation. Jim Fagelson, a Riverside County planner, was working on the ninth floor of the 13-story county administration building in downtown Riverside when the high-rise swayed back and forth for about 45 seconds. "The way you feel them up here is usually like a big truck rumbling down the street," Fagelson said. "This time the building was swaying a bit. When it was all over, a bunch of us came out of our offices and said, 'Well, that was a good one.' " ",-.. ( ,:arther south, a swaying 13-story City Hall building in downtown San Diego prompted the San \'Diego City Council to call a five-minute recess. http://www.nctimes.com/artic1es/2008/07/29/news/sandiegolz 150c85709791 bccc88257 495... 7/30/2008 ,Print: REGION: Quake is powerful reminder of region's shakiness: North County Times ... Page 4 of 4 A few blocks away on the eighth floor of a 24-story office tower, Marney Cox, the San Diego Association of Governments' chief economist, recalled an initial rumble and a brief delay, followed by several seconds of robust shaking. "I thought it was closer," Cox said. "It felt close." Staff writers Barbara Henry and Dan Simmons and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Contact staff writer Dave Downey at (760) 745-6611, Ext. 2623, or ddowney@nctimes.com. http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/07 /29/news/sandiego/z 150c85709791 bccc88257 495... 7/30/2008 ...."" ...."" (~ Perfect timing for UCR earthquake lecture I Inland News I PE.com I Southern California... Page 1 of2 /"'"' .comrnelJJ~ IP 01 R~~QJllmerrd <It 0 Perfect timing for VCR earthquake lecture _>:rI .)'~'.l.;!,jcJ.~~i:\i;~. lID POWJJ1Q{td~tQryPQg.c;a~t 10:16 PM PDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 By JENNIFER BOWLES The Press-Enterprise UC Riverside professor David Oglesby was teaching community college students about earthquakes as Tuesday's temblor rolled through the campus dormitory just before noon. "I don't think I've ever had such resounding help from Mother Earth to emphasize the point," said Oglesby, an earthquake expert and associate professor in UCR's Department of Earth Sciences. Oglesby said the quake gave him a chance to explain how the quake's primary waves, known as P- /"'"'vaves, were followed by stronger, secondary waves. "The P-waves are not the strongest but they travel the fastest. It gets your attention," he said. "The S- wave is what really gives you your shake." Oglesby and the 17 students quickly dove under tables, and waited out the shaking before he continued his lecture. Seismologists believe Tuesday's quake struck near the Whittier Fault where the last major quake -- a magnitude-5.9 known as the Whittier-Narrows -- struck in 1987, killing eight people and causing $358 million in property damage. But they have not pinpointed the exact location because there is a maze of faults below the rolling hills, some that are connected to the Elsinore Fault Zone, which stretches south to Lake Elsinore and Temecula. "It's potentially compatible with the Whittier Fault or it's on a fault that has not been previously mapped and as it turns out, it's often the case in California when we get an earthquake, we discover a new fault," said Tom Heaton, professor of engineering seismology at Caltech in Pasadena. The trail of aftershocks will help reveal which fault it occurred on, said Anthony Guarino, a Caltech seismic analyst. -'" ( ypically with such a quake, residents can expect 12 to 40 aftershocks over the next seven days in the " range of magnitude 3 to 5, Guarino said http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE _News _ Local_ S _ quake-science30.44c7 4a5... 7/30/2008 Perfect timing for UCR earthquake lecture I Inland News I PE.com I Southern California ... Page 2 of 2 "So far, it has not been very robust. It's been very quiet," Guarino said ofthe aftershocks. The quake struck 8.5 miles below Chino Hills on a largely thrust fault, which shoves the hills up over the Los Angeles basin, Heaton said. Such thrust faults are chiefly responsible for creating Southern .....,. California's mountain ranges. Oglesby said although the quake was felt strongly in Riverside, the city rests on higher and rockier ground that tends not to amplify ground motion from quakes. The Los Angeles basin, where more damage was sustained, is built on a bathtub full of soft rocks where the waves are greatly amplified, he said. "The Los Angeles Basin shakes like a bowl of Jell-O," he said. Overall, the region's recent seismic activity has been low, Heaton said. In the Inland region, a magnitude-5.1 struck near Anza in southwestern Riverside County in 2001. The last major quake was the 7. I-magnitude Hector Mine quake in 1999, which struck 32 miles north of Joshua Tree and caused . "" .. no major InJurIes. "It's been very quiet for at least 10 years in the basin so we've been in what I like to refer to as peace times," Heaton said. "Things are a little bit heating up at the moment." As for the group of college students Oglesby was talking to, they were part of a summer program geared toward future science teachers. "It was a presentation these students will never forget," he said. Reach Jennifer Bowles at 951-368-9548 orj12owl(l.s.@PE.com, or check out her blog at www.12.e.com/blogs/environmenJ '-' ~ http://www.pe.comllocalnews/inlandlstories/PE _News _Local_ S ~ quake-science30.44c74a5 ... 7/30/2008 After-hours fires on beach anger Lake Elsinore officials; city property was destroyed I La... Page 1 of2 PE,:>COI1l. ... ;""' CQmm~nl~ 21 R~.QQmm~ml 0 After-hours fires on beach anger Lake Elsinore officials; city property was destroyed (; II OK Down] oadsJQIYPQ<l<;ll.st 10:00 PM PDT on Friday, July 18,2008 By SARAH BURGE The Press-Enterprise Nothing says summer like a bonfire on the beach. But some revelers raised Lake Elsinore officials' ire with their beach fires last week when they entered a lake front park after hours and set city property ablaze. ;""' Police Sgt. Pat Chavez said the fires were set in the concrete fire-pit rings on Elm Grove beach sometime after the park's 10 p.m. closing time July 9. The vandals cut down a small queen palm tree and torched it. They also took 16 life vests from one of the life-jacket loaner stations and burned those, too. City employees discovered the charred remains of the tree and life vests early the next morning. "I think they were still smoldering," said city spokesman Mark Dennis. It is unclear how the vandals managed to chop down the palm tree without attracting attention or how long they lingered after the fires were set. "It was obviously done with a saw," said Pat Kilroy, the city's director oflake and aquatic resources, "but I'm not sure who carries a saw with them. "We just kind of assumed they were here for a while and looking for something to bum," Kilroy added. Chavez said no one reported the bonfires to police. Dennis said it is one thing for someone to lose a life jacket or even to steal one -- at least the jacket might serve its intended purpose. "".-... "But when somebody deliberately destroys the life jackets ... that's totally malicious and clearly thoughtless," he said. "It's deliberate ... that's the sad part." http://www.pe.comllocalnews/lakeelsinore/stories/PE _ News_ Local_ S _ svandals 19 .4b6b 1 e... 7/21/2008 . After-hours fires on beach anger Lake Elsinore officials; city property was destroyed I La... Page 2 of2 The life-jacket loaner program was launched in June and, apart from this latest setback, has been working quite well, Dennis said. A few jackets disappear each week, but given that they cost about $5 apiece, city officials felt it was an expense worth bearing. "'-"" The jackets, which hang on hooks in the open, are left out at all hours. It is a great safety program, Dennis said, adding, "It's a temptation, however." Pat Caldwell, the lifeguard supervisor at Lake Perris, said the loaner life jackets available there are handed out and collected each weekend by volunteers, who secure them in a trailer at the end of the day. At Lake Perris, too, a few life vests go missing each week. The burned palm tree was one of several planted last year in a landscaping overhaul at Elm Grove Beach. Kilroy said if city property gets burned again, the city may remove the concrete fire rings and ban bonfires on the beach. "It's very upsetting to city staff," Kilroy said, after all the work they have done at the beach. flY ou start taking things really personal. ... It makes you want to shed a tear." Dennis said city officials are re-evaluating the security of the beach area and considering additional police patrols. Councilman Bob Magee and candidates Michael O'Neal and Mike Norkin have offered three $1,000 "'-"" rewards -- using money from their campaign funds -- for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandals. Police ask that anyone with information call the department at 951-245-3300. Reach Sarah Burge at 951-375-3736 or sburge@PE.com "'-"" http://www.pe.comllocalnews/lakeelsinore/storiesIPE _News _ Local_ S _ svandals 19 .4b6b 1 e... 7/21/2008 Print: LAKE ELSINORE: City's Elm Groverec area vandalized: North County Times - ... Page 1 of 1 lEriD!, e~m~ . j ",--.. ", '''"{'j 1 i' ~f "I I",' 1\' '1'1\11'" , -r ~ 1 J i' ,\ I II ( 'H) ",," 1 \ Y ---~_..........._------- . .. Last modified Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11: 24 PM PDT LAKE ELSINORE: City's Elm Grove rec area vandalized By AARON CLAVERIE - Staff Writer LAKE ELSINORE ---- One of the Queen Anne palm trees at the Elm Grove Recreation Area was chopped down last week by vandals who used the wood as fuel for a beach bonfire, city officials said Wednesday. On the same night, the miscreants also reportedly broke into a life jacket station near the city's boat launch ramp and burned some of the jackets in the same fire. To help spur residents to step forward and finger the vandals, City Councilman Bob Magee, Planning Commissioner Michael O'Neal and Public Safety Advisory Commission Chairman Mike Norkin announced Wednesday that they are offering a $3,000 reward for information r--about the vandalism, which was reported on July 10. "This type of destruction of public property cannot go unchecked," Magee said. On the morning of July 10, staff members working for the city's Lake and Aquatic Resources department noticed 16 life jackets were missing from the loaner life jacket station near the city's boat launch, near the recreation area. The burned remains of the jackets and the palm tree were found in two of the fire rings on the beach. The loaner life jacket station was initially proposed by the Public Safety Commission and supported by the City Council. "It's unfortunate that a few bad apples can spoil such a positive benefit for lake users," Norkin said. O'Neal said he was motivated to team with his fellow city officials on the reward plan because it is important for a city to take a strong stance against crime. "We hope that by reaching out to the community, someone will come forward to assist the sheriff in locating those responsible," he said. ,...... http://www.nctimes.comJarticles/2008/07/16/news/califomian/lake _ elsinore/ze70dcc030he... 7/17/2008 Print: LAKE ELSINORE: Weekend lake use booming: North County Times - Californian Page 1 of3 Print page] r" fI:MJ. ~ . '""''''':D':0';S~?t';'~7'* ;;~';7;:~:::'::;;::S":,;:;FJFm:;rIT;YT'ttG)~j::;::n:t::;~t:;tl:7':';~;':t:<~:' Last modified Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:24 PM PDT An angler casts her line into Lake Elsinore on Tuesday afternoon. While use of the lake appears to be down during the week, officials say that the high price for gas is boosting the number of visitors on the weekends. (Photo by David Carlson - Staff Photographer) LAKE ELSINORE: Weekend lake use booming By AARON CLA VERI E - Staff Writer ~ LAKE ELSINORE ---- Vastly improved water quality and expensive fuel prices are teaming up to make the city of Lake Elsinore's namesake body of water a hotter-than-normal weekend destination. During the recent Fourth of July weekend, the lake was packed with boats and personal water craft. Longtime residents and city officials said they have heard people living in Orange County and Los Angeles county are deciding to visit Lake Elsinore instead of motoring to lakes along the Colorado River or other lakes that seemed a lot closer when gas was hovering in the low $2 range. Elsa La More, manager of the Lake Elsinore West Marina and RV Resort, says she has seen 20 percent more boat traffic recently. The marina's 20 percent boost is significant for the city's overall numbers because the West Marina's ramps, which can handle 12 boats a time, launch about 50 percent of the boats that use the lake. La More said she has heard that people are staying local due to fuel costs. Lake Elsinore also gets a boost when Lake Perris is crowded. It can sometimes take two to three hours to launch /""'"' at Lake Perris versus minutes in Lake Elsinore, she said. AI Lyons, commander of the city's volunteer search and rescue team, said there are about two or three times the number of people on the lake this year than in years past, when the lake http://www.nctimes.com/artic1esI2008/07 /16/news/californianllake _ elsinore/zb915ed26c2e... 7/1712008 Print: LAKE ELSINORE: Weekend lake use booming: North County Times - Californian Page 2 of3 was plagued by poor water quality and fish dieoffs. Installation of an aeration system last year has helped prevent algae blooms, which sucks oxygen out of the water and can contribute to the fish dieoffs. "-"" Lyons has lived in Lake Elsinore for 15 years and he said the lake is as popular as he's ever seen it. "They're all coming here to party," he said. In a corner of the lake called Little Cove, there were about 185 boats crowded together during the Fourth of July weekend, Lyons said. So far, Lyons said, there haven't been reports of the wild behavior seen at Lake Havasu, which is a magnet for students on spring break and long holiday weekends. "It was pretty decent out there," he said. Pete Dawson, a longtime Lake Elsinore resident and a fellow member of the search and rescue team, said he hasn't seen as much excitement on the lake since the 1960s and the 1970s. "The last holiday was just phenomenal," he said. City officials haven't yet crunched the numbers that will detail if use of the lake has been higher all season but Pat Kilroy, the city's director of aquatic resources, said participation in "-"" this year's Fourth of July boat parade was much higher than normal. In past years, the city has seen between 9 and 13 boats register for the parade. This year, 31 boats registered and 26 took part in the floating parade, a key part of the city's Fourth of July festivities. Kilroy said more people are starting to hear positive reports about the improved water quality at Lake Elsinore but he's not sure if the word has spread throughout Southern California. "We need people to visit and see for themselves," he said. Kilroy said that, after Labor Day, his office would analyze the sale of annual and day-use passes this year and calculate a year-to-year summer season comparison with 2007. One of the weekends this year that was significantly slower than last year was Memorial Day, which was affected by poor weather. As of Tuesday, city spokesman Mark Dennis said sale of day-use passes this year is about even with last year, while the sale of annual passes is up slightly. He said the city doesn't have any way of tracking how many people are actually using the passes, however, because most of them are sold in bulk to private marinas that then resell them to people using the boat launches. """"" http://www.nctimes.comlartic1es/2008/07 116/news/californian/lake _ elsinorelzb915ed26c2e... 7/17/2008 Print: LAKE ELSINORE: Weekend lake use booming: North County Times - Californian Page 3 of3 ~ Dennis said he has heard that use of the lake during the week is down from 2007 due to rising fuel prices. But the high prices are boosting activity on the weekends, when the lake becomes a much more attractive destination for Orange County and Los Angeles County residents, he said. Contact staff writer Aaron Claverie at (951) 676-4315, Ext. 2624, or aclaverie@californian.com. ~ ~ http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/07 /16/news/californian/lake _ elsinore/zb915ed26c2e... 7/17/2008 TBO.com - News From AP "......--. Brooksville 880F Partly Cloudy Page: NEWS WEATHER COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS LIFESTYLES TOOLS Classifieds Service Ce Jobs Autos Shopping Homes Thursday July 17, 2008 AP Breaking Science Technology (! 121 Erneil (! ~ Prim Top Headlines News Business Sports Entertainment T!3.Q.&om > CieI'Ys > E\P.. tit E:.MaillEIlnt I ~~}'~ I P.QS! 1.0etphotQS l.GetB~P-flnls I R~yse_QRliQnS ...-JuI15. 10:13 AM EDT lonor system fails as free life jackets vanish SPANAWA Y. Wash. (AP) .. The honor system is barely staying afloat at a lake in this Tacoma suburb. Twenty life jackets were made available to be borrowed - and retumed . by swimmers at Spanaway Lake. which has no lifeguards. Within four days of the June 27 dedication ceremony. only two were left in their cabinet. said Matt Holm, assistant chief of Central Pierce Fire and Rescue. The fire district bought 20 more life jackets. thanks to a donation from a couple whose grandchildren had been able to swim because of the program. The new jackets were put in the cabinet on July 8 - and by Monday morning only five were left. Holm said. Other parks in Pierce County have similar programs. Holm said. but they have lost only a few life jackets over the course of an entire summer. @2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published. broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our P.1iY~yEQ!j.cy. Health Advertisement ~. _ _ Click here for CODvriah1 permissionsl ... Copyright 2008 Associated Press ,..-... BUY AP PHOTO REPRINTS ADVERTISEMENT eam1JiOUr degree wtlifeyou work. .- Advertise With Us: .Qn.!J.M Iln Print I Broadcast