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Home My WebLink About07/14/2004 PSAC Reports CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2004 6:00 P.M. CULTURAL CENTER CALL TO ORDER ROLLCALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS _ 3 MINUTES (please read and complete a Speaker's Form at the Podiwn, prior to the Start of the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting). PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES (please read and complete a Speaker's Form at the Podiwn, prior to the start of the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting). CONSENT ITEMS (All matters on the Consent Calendar are approved on one motion, unless a Commission Member or a member of the public requests a separate action on a specific item). 1. Minutes A) Public Safety Advisory Commission -June 9, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: Approve BUSINESS ITEMS 21. Status Update on Public Relations Materials RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 22. Operational Safety Design and Costs for LERA Boat Launch RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide comment. 23. Scope of Services for Lake Safety Assessment RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and recommend modifications. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ADJOURN CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2004 6:00 P.M. CULTURAL CENTER CALL TO ORDER ROLLCALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS -NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS 3 MINUTES (Ple~e read and complete a Speaker's Form at the Podiwn, prior to the Start of the PublIc Safety Advisory Commission Meeting). . PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS 3 MINUTES (please read and complete a Speaker's Form at the Podiwn, prior to the start of the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting). CONSENT ITEMS (All matters on the ron~pnt {",,1......,1.... ~_~ ____h_ , Also present were: City Manager Watenpaugh, Assistant City Manager Best, Information/Communication ManagerDennis, Chief of Police Fetherolf, Deputy DeCou and Deputy City Clerk/Clerk of the Board Ray. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Knight. PUBLIC COMMENTS . No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: ,,-. Item No.2. AGENDA ITEM NO. I PACE fop ~ U~=: Page Two - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 9, 2004 ....." MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY LEWIS AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. BUSINESS ITEMS 21. Budget for Fiscal Year 2004-05. City Manager W atenpaugh gave an overview of the item. He noted that the $20,000 budget was presented as part of the General Budget at the June 8th Council Meeting. He also noted that the intent of this budget was to have a line item for Public Safety and other commissions and committees that the Council would appoint. Commissioner Hewison inquired if the budget covered the web page. City Manager Watenpaugh explained that the web page would be done internally; if Information/Communication Manager Dennis requested a consultant than '--' the funds would be from this particular budget. Chairman Uhlry inquired if the budget also included the Planning Commission. City Manager Watenpaugh clarified that the Planning Commission had a separate budget. MOVED BY HEWISON, SECONDED BY LEWIS AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL. 22. Web Site for Public Safety Advisory Commission City Manager Watenpaugh deferred to Information/Communication Manager Dennis. Mr. Dennis explained the approach he felt was necessary in designing a web page. He noted that he did use an outside contractor for the web design and work. "-' r . ."' I,)&"; JI. WZ\~ ~~O. b v'~.a,.,.;l:~ II a;. IW#IL- / ? Of - r--- Page Three - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 9, 2004 Chairman Uhlry inquired if the funds for the professional and technical support would be from the Commissions budget or the Public Relations Budget. Assistant City Manager Best clarified that the funds for the web site would be from the Public Safety Commission Budget. Commissioner Moon inquired if the cost was an estimated cost. Mr. Dennis confirmed. Chairman Uhlry commented on the notation of Megan's Law and inquired if it would be on the web site due to the restriction of usage at the Police Department. Mr. Dennis explained that there would be a link to the Sheriff Department web page. Police Chief Fetherolf eXplained the process for usage of the database for the public. Chief Fetherolf commented that the public r--- would not have direct access to the database. Mr. Dennis noted that the web site would only have information regarding Megan's Law. Commissioner Hewison commented that the County Sheriff Bob Doyle web page also had a Megan's Law Link. Commissioner Hewison indicated that he had worked with Mr. Dennis on a similar project as an RDA Committee member. He indicated that if the 12 objectives were achieved the Commission would be well ahead of most cities in the valley. He noted that he had reviewed Murrieta and Temecula and they did not hold in comparison to what the Lake Elsinore Public Safety Commission was proposing. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECOND BY MOON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE WEB SITE RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL. ~ roC2:%:t'A lWSi ~JO. PACi2 I OF ff Page Four - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 9, 2004 '-*" 23. Neighborhood Safety Programs. City Manager Watenpaugh deferred to Chief Fetherolf. Chief Fetherolf indicated that Deputy DeCou had prepared a PowerPoint presentation. Chief Fetherolf explained the purpose and primary functions of a Problem Oriented Policing (P.O.P) Officer. He explained that the general idea of a P.O.P Officer Was a problem solver. He noted that Corporal Dan Lingo was the P.O.P Officer for the City of Lake Elsinore. He also explained the responsibilities of the City P.O.P Officer. He noted the P.O.P Officer was involved in homeless intervention, assisted in Dill Checkpoints and Juvenile Programs; and assist City Code Enforcement. Officer DeCou explained the purpose of the NET Program. Commissioner Moon inquired if there were any reco~rse against someone who was seen dumping illegally. Chief Fetherolf commented that was a misdemeanor to dump trash; and if it was hazardous material it could possibly be tied into a felony violation. Chief Fetherolf deferred to Officer DeCou to give an overview of the City '-*" Crime Prevention. Officer DeCou explained the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (CFMHP). She indicated that it was targeted towardsmulit-family dwelling complexes within the City. She noted that the first phase was an 8 hour certification course for managers and owners. She noted the idea was for the managers/owners to be able to weed out the criminals before they come into the property which was at the application process. She noted that there was not only a credit check; but also a criminal background check that managers/owners could conduct. She indicated that another part of the course was Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (C.P.T.E.D). Officer DeCou explained the two different Neighborhood Watch programs in the City. She further explained that there was Neighborhood Watch that was proactive and Neighborhood Watch 911. Officer DeCou continued to list and discuss the different programs for crime prevention, she noted that this information was in the agenda packets issued to the Commissioners. '-*" ~'..ia~~ m;;t'l r~:J. I PAce-.!l-_OF r /"'" Page Five - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 9, 2004 Commissioner Moon inquired about the number of officers in the Elsinore Station. Chief Fetherolf explained there were a total of90 sworn peace officers including himself. Commissioner Moon inquired how many officers on any particular shift in the City. Chief Fetherolf explained that the County Sheriff Department provided the City with 95 hours of patrol time by contract; and 19 Y2 deputies that were being paid for by the City to accomplish the 95 hours. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that in the budget they were adding 1 Y2 officers plus 2 motor officers for nine months. Commissioner Hewison requested clarification of the 95 hours. City Manager ,Watenpaugh explained that it was service hours over a 24 hour period. Chief Fetherolf noted that last year 99% of the contract was filled. 24. Public Safety Brochure. City Manager Watenpaugh deferred to Assistant City Manager Best. Assistant ,-. City Manager Best gave an overview of the item. She noted that the proposal was for approximately $5,000 to $7,000. She indicated that the proposal was an authorization for budgetary issue so staff could make a recommendation to the City Council. She noted that the discussion at the last meeting regarding a brochure that combined various programs in the City for easy reference for residents. MOVED BY MOON, SECONDED BY HEWISON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL. 25. Public Safety Masthead. ,.- City Manager Watenpaugh deferred to Assistant City Manager Best. Assistant City Man~ger Best gave an overview of the item. She indicated that at the previous meeting there were discussion regarding a Masthead; and staff was asked to bring a staff report back to discuss the issue. She noted that after researching, it was discovered that the Planning Commission did not have their own Masthead and uses the general letterhead that was page 3 of 4 of the agenda item. She noted that it could serve the same as it does for the current 1JJf~~\A Hl;M 'to. PAGE S- Of. I y Page Six - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 9, 2004 """"" Planning Commission. She also noted that if the Commission chose their own Masthead it could be easily be reproduced on the laser printer at City Hall. MOVED BY LEWIS, SECONDED BY MOON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO APPROVE DRAFT MASTHEAD FOR RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL. ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fee. Chairman Uhlry indicated that the Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fee for the past several years for the City of Lake Elsinore had been $45.00 and the Sheriff $50.00. He noted that recently the fee for the County was raised to $64.00 and was raised again within a week to $68.00. He noted that the City was still at $45.00. City Manager Watenpaugh commented that under Municipal Code Section 12.14.090 the rate was reviewed annually and updated and approved by ""-" the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, which was an automatic increase. He indicat{!d that he would send this information to the City's Finance Department for their update. MOVED BY UHLRY, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE TO RECEIVE AND FILE. SPECIAL EVENTS City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the list of events was in the agenda. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Watenpaugh thanked Officer DeCou for her presentation. ~ ~~.:~t~}~ ir;:;:J1 ItO. PAGE h ( OJ r .~.~ ,... Page Seven - ,Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 9, 2004 CHIEF OF POLICE COMMENTS Chief Fetherolf commented that he would like to schedule a tour of the Police Station and a patrol ride on the Lake. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Knight commented that he was impressed with staff and their willingness and efforts to accomplish the goals set forth. He noted that there was a new fire station being planned in the general budget. He suggested allowing the public name the fire station. ",,--. Commissioner Lewis commented that he was excited about the progress and thanked the City Manager for the calendar of events. He complimented Officer DeCou on her presentation. He commented on an article he read relating to graffiti and crime increase in areas that had graffiti. He noted that he would ~ot be able to attend the next Commission meeting due to a prior engagement. He commented that he was noticing a lot of children riding bicycles without helmets. Commissioner Hewison commented that he was impressed with the presentation. He indicated that he would like to have Officer DeCou do a presentation in Tuscany Hills. He noted that he would be interested in working with HOA's and Neighborhood Watch and he was interested in getting more information about the Youth Court. "...- Commissioner Moon commented that he would also be absent for the next meeting due to a prior engagement. He indicated that he noticed that in neighborhoods where crime had decreased there were vines and crawlers on the block walls to prevent graffiti. He inquired if the City had a program to help prevent graffiti. City Manager W atenpaugh indicated that the first step would be to require a condition on new development, any new block walls would be part of the landscape requirement. City Manager Watenpaugh noted that the City did have a Graffiti Technician that went out and removed a lot of t.;'C~~'i,f.,";\ W~J, _ PACE I I ?->._~- Of. Page Eight - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 9, 2004 ~ graffiti from public property and private property with permission of the property owner. Chairman Uhlry thanked Officer DeCou for the presentation. He commented on the importance of citizen patrol and that it might reduce the number of accidents in the City. ADJOURNMENT THE REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M. DAN UHLRY, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION ~ Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK RAY, DEPUTY CITY CLERK! CLERK OF THE BOARD PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ATTEST: VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK! HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE .~ "f:''''~71t1 &7""''''''' ~ ,.,... I "'~"'<"""'''l, , · """L'" !''';':,~ - -~~ ~,p.(>"lt - PK\J~ _ Of. f? ~ ~ CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: DICK W A TENP AUGH, CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 14,2004 SUBJECT: WEB PAGE AND INFORMATION BROCHURE STATUS BACKGROUND The Public Safety Advisory Commission recently approved information goals and a web content proposal for the design of a new web page on the City's web site. In addition, a letterhead design for committee correspondence was also reviewed and approved. The committee also requested publication of an information brochure about public safety resources for citizens. DISCUSSION Staff has estimated a three month turnaround time to design and develop the new web pages and links to inform the public about the Public Safety Advisory Commission. Letterhead design has been completed, and a Microsoft Word Document Template has been distributed to City staff for /"'" printing official committee correspondence. The information brochure will also take approximately three months to write, design, layout and print. It will be printed in sufficient quantity for use as a bill stuffer with CR&R (currently 7,000 quantity). FISCAL IMPACT Web design funding and brochure funding is in the budget. It is estimated that fewer than 55 hours will be needed by our web consultant to complete the web design and development of this new section ofthe City's web site. Estimated cost is $2,750 at $50 per hour. There is no fiscal impact for letterhead as it can be printed on the City's color laser printer. The brochure cost is estimated at $3,000, which is comparable to the cost of one issue of the City's OUTLOOK newsletter. PREPARED BY: DICK W ATENPAUGH, CITY MANAGER APPROVED FOR AGENDA BY: f);l)uJ~ CITY MANAGER'S 0 IC r'. MJSIiCA I'fSa NO. 2-- ( MOl. ( Of. 2- PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION DAN UHLRY, CHAIRMAN RON HEWISON MICHAEL LEWIS RAY KNIGHT RAYMOND MOON ...." ...." 2-/ ~NOA lTE'h1 tW. PAG!b Of ~ ..", 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET. LAKE ELSINORE, CA92530 PH: 951.674.3124 FAX: 951.674.2392 WWW.LAKE'ELSINORE.ORG CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION r' TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: RICHARD WATENPAUGH, CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 14, 2004 SUBJECT: OPERATIONAL SAFETY DESIGN AND COSTS FOR REHABILITATION OF LERA BOAT LAUNCH FACILITY BACKGROUND The boat launch facility at the City's Campground was originally constructed in the late 1960's and is in need of rehabilitation. In April 2002, the City prepared a feasibility report and applied for the maximum amount of grant funding available under the formula of the California Department of Boating & Waterways, in the amount of $3,916,465. The City received approval from the Department of Boating & Waterways for a $3,000,000 multi-year grant to rehabilitate the boat launch facility, with a Phase-I allocation of$817,000. The City is financially responsible for any additional costs above the grant amount to complete the project. ~ The grant to rehabilitate the boat launch does not include improvements to the peninsula and marina ofthe Lake Elsinore Recreation Area (LERA) Campground. DISCUSSION Under the current configuration of the Campground's shoreline as developed by the State of California, the boat launch, peninsula and marina are submerged above an elevation of 1,240' Mean Sea Level (MSL). When the lake is above 1,240' MSL, the even surface water level may be misperceived by some to include a uniform bottom contour. However, adjacent to the peninsula is a deep boating channel, which has been a hazard for wayward waders. To alleviate this potential hazard, the City's administration recommended a reduction of the peninsula and the installation of an elevated breakwater along the west side ofthe rehabilitated boat launch. The vertical breakwater would be constructed to an elevation of 1,256' MSL. This highly visible breakwater will serve as a barrier to prevent any wayward wader from crossing into the boating channel. City staff contracted with Noble Consultants, Inc. to prepare a supplemental to the original feasibility to include the improvements to the peninsula (see attachment). FISCAL IMPACT The total cost to rehabilitate the boat launch facility, dredge the peninsula and install an elevated breakwater along the west side of the boating channel is estimated at $7,560,000. ~ .Af-lr~ rr'-~; """1... '22- ftl'.i' ... ,...." 7 r-,..~..._L-.,..~... - RECOMMENDATION Discuss proposed improvements and lower cost alternatives to ensure operational safety of the rehabilitated boat launch facility. ~ PREPARED BY: Pat Kilroy, Director of Lake & Aquatic Resources --- /f]) APPROVED FOR AGENDA LISTING: ~ ~ "")'G ~11'EU~. v Pl'JJ!~ Of 7 ~.. NOBLE ,.-.. CONSULTANTS, INC. May 14,2004 RECEIVED MAY 1 8 2004 !LAKE DEPARTMENT 731-11 Mr. Pat Kilroy Director, Lake & Aquatic Resources Department City of Lake Elsinore 130 S. Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 RE: Supplement to: Engineering & Economic Feasibility Report for Lake Elsinore Campground Boat Launching Facility Improvements (April 2002). Dear Mr. Kilroy: This supplement to the April 2002 Engineering & Economic Feasibility Report revises the site plan for the Lake Elsinore Campground Boat Launching Facility Improvements as follows: >- The proposed boat launching facility improvements shown in the April 2002 report, ,.-.. which consist of a six-lane boat launching ramp with three boarding floats and sanitation pumpout system; a carlboat trailer parking lot with 288 spaces; a launch ramp apron and staging area with a boat wash down area; a service area with employee and handicap parking; and a restroom building and fish cleaning station with landscaping, picnic area and lighting, all remain unchanged. These improvements are described under Section 5.2 Site Facilities (pages 21 through 23) of the April 2002 report, and are illustrated in Figure 7 of that report. " A breakwater will be constructed along the western side of the proposed boat ramp that will extend lakeward to be in line with the existing marina basin's outer submerged spit. This breakwater will be constructed of double steel sheet piles, to a top elevation of 1256 feet, with an outer width of 10 feet and an inner width of 30 feet as shown on Sheet 1. The existing submerged sand spit within this area will be removed (dredged) and used for site fill material. The removal of this spit will include reshaping the beach slope adjacent to this breakwater in order to retain the natural existing beach slope to the west of the proposed boat ramp_ The construction of this proposed breakwater provides the following benefits: · Allows for removal (dredging) of existing spit in order to provide site fill material and maintain the same lake volume capacity below elevation 1250 feet. ~ r-, 1"OV.-\TO: "59 BEL MARIN KEYS BLVD__ SI ilTE 9_ :\()VATO. C\ 94949-5(,>,7 (415) iUl4 -07r FAX (415) 884-07>'5 .J lINE"[: 2201 DUPONT DR. SliITF ('LO_ IRVI"!E_ C\ 92(,] 2-7509 (949) '52-1530 FAX (9-19) 752-!l:;ol [1 SA~ DlE<;O:9>,26 OAKBOI:RNE RILSA"!TEE.C\ 920'l-2,,14 ((,19) 596-9510 FAX (6]9)j~ Il1SII YO. 2 -Z- IHtp://www_nobleconsultams_com ~OF 7 - NOBLE CONSULTANTS, INC Mr. Pat Kilroy City of Lake Elsinore Campground Boat Launching Facility Improvements May 14,2004 Page 2 of 4 ...", . Provides necessary protection for the boat launching ramp from wind waves and sediment transport traveling in an easterly direction. . Provides an entrance area for the boat launching ramp. . Provides pedestrian access along the breakwater from the boat launching facility, and . Enhances the operational safety of the boat launching ramp by tying directly into the top of the ramp. The calculated site fill requirements to raise site grades for all proposed improvements as shown on Sheet 1 is approximately 130,000 cubic yards of material. The April 2002 boat launching ramp facility improvements required 115,000 cubic yards of fill, therefore the proposed expanded site improvements discussed in this supplement report require an additional 15,000 cubic yards of fill. Dredging the existing westerly spit to elevation 1230 offshore of the proposed westerly breakwater and reshaping the beach face slope immediately west of the proposed breakwater to its natural slope as indicated further to the west will provide approximately 76,000 cubic yards of fill material towards the required 130,000 cubic yards of fill. The additional required 54,000 cubic yards of fill material, plus any excess above this ~ amount due to losses during the fill operation, will either need to be dredged from within the existing marina basin or imported from off site. The April 2002 report was based on the import of all fill material, whereas this supplement report is based on the dredging of lake sediments to provide all site fill material. The dredging unit cost is approximately 44 percent higher than the $11 per cubic yard used for the import of fill and placement in the April 2002 report, however the dredging operation will insure that the lake volume's capacity is not reduced. Sheet 2 shows the areas to be dredged (cut) and the areas to be filled. It is expected that this cut material consists of granular sandy sediments, which needs to be verified with soil borings during the design process. The dredging of sandy sediment should result in little change in the volume of fill material compared to the volume of dredged materials during the drying and compaction of these sandy materials, however there could be some loss of material in the handling process. Therefore, a dredged (cut) volume of 145,000 cubic yards is assumed to meet the fill requirements of 130,000 cubic yards in order to allow for an overage of 11.5 percent to account for any handling losses during the fill operation. However it is important to verify the soil characteristics of this dredge material. The construction cost, shown in Table 12 of the April 2002 report, is $2,800,000 (rounded) to construct all of the boat launching ramp facility improvements identified in that report. The additional construction costs to include the improvements and methods (dredging and pile driving) identified in this supplement report include: ...", 22- ~ rrea t<<). -== ~oi..::J.-.. -.1."_.-' ~.I.'.' .,.......... NOBLE CONSULTANTS, INC. ~ Mr. Pat Kilroy City of Lake Elsinore Campground Boat Launching Facility Improvements May 14, 2004 Page 3 of 4 1. Earthwork - Fill I 2. Steel Sheet Piles2 3. Concrete Caps/TieBacks3 Total Additional Construction Cost: 4. April 2002 Report Construction Cost: Revised Construction Cost Estimate: $1,000,000 1,250,000 350,000 $2,600,000 $2,800,000 $5,400,000 Notes: 1. Require 130,000 cubic yards offill: Use 145,000 cubic yards fill. 145,000 cy@ $12.67/cy x 1.25 (contractor markup) = $2,296,438 Credit for April 2002 Fill Cost: 1.265,000 Net Additional Cost: $ I ,031 ,438 Use Additional Cost: $1,000,000 r-. 2. Steel sheet pile cost includes purchase, coating, freight, installation and additional equipment mobilization. Cost based on assumed lengths and section thicknesses for different site areas, and are based on today's cost. Steel sheet piles have recently increased by about 25 percent in cost and the market is still considered unstable. 3. Includes concrete caps and anchoring for all steel sheet piles. The April 2002 report included $1,118,990 for non-construction costs for a total project cost of $3,916,465 (Table 12). Using the same percentages for the same non-construction costs (engineering, inspection, permits, contingency and escalation) results in a revised non- construction cost of$2,160,000 for a revised total project cost of$7,560,000. Dredging equipment is based on using a portable barge and either a Northwest 65D or Bacyrus Erie 88B for both the dredging and fill operations. These are fairly common pieces of equipment which are locally available. Based on typical production rates for granular sandy materials, 3 months (13 weeks) would be estimated to complete the dr~dge cut and fill operations based on using two machines. Pile driving of steel sheet piles is es(imated at 5 weeks, with concrete pile caps and tie backs/anchoring construction estimated at 4 weeks. The above three operations should be performed sequentially, therefore the expected actual construction time period is about 4Y2 months after the ordering and delivery of materials, and the mobilization of equipment. The estimated project construction period within the April 2002 report (Table 13) was 6 months; therefore the estimated construction period should remain at 6 months. All boat launching ramp facility improvements identified in the April 2002 rep0l1 could ,,--. ~ mDJ.... wm.~5 22- OJ _j-- =~ NOBLE CONSULTANTS, INC. Mr. Pat Kilroy City of Lake Elsinore CampgrOlmd Boat Launching Facility Improvements May 14,2004 Page 4 of 4 '-' be constructed within the estimated 6 month construction period, however it is recommended that an 8 month construction period be used for the entire project. The additional project fill cost of $1,000,000 above the fill cost presented in the April 2002 report could potentially be reduced by either importing all fill material from offsite, which was the basis for the April 2002 cost, or by performing the dredging operation utilizing a cutter suction dredge and pipeline operation in lieu of a clam shell operation. If site fill requirements were met by importing offsite materials, then the unit cost could potentially be reduced to $11 per cubic yard for in-place fill material as used in the April 2002 report. This would reduce the additional $1,000,000 shown under cost item number 1 above to $330,000. Utilizing a cutter suction dred3e operation could reduce the unit cost of in-place fill material to $8 per cubic yard which would result in a credit of $105,000 for cost item number 1 above. However, it is not recommended to base in-place fill costs on a cutter suction-pipeline dredging operation for this project since the pumping of dredged sands will contain approximately eighty percent water thus requiring significant decanting of fluids during the placement of dredged materials and significantly lengthening the project duration during this operation. Please call us if you would like to discuss any aspects of this supplement report. Sincerely, '-' NOBLE CONSULTANTS, INC. ~!)Ut c5~ : J r Ronald M. Noble, P.E. President RMN:jI Attachments: Sheets 1 through 3 ......" MmVA'" W. 2 2- ~~b . Of. _::1-:_: .'/ .t~oiSJI.. ,-- !fV/\~ ' ~~ " ~ ... .. z ;r a: <t l1. UJ ::!: ::!; ~ Q. <C <t J a: ~ '" x '" t- o ... .. z UJ 0 ::> a: CD < Ul .J -"- .. w 2~ '" z '" < ~.. '" .J a: ~ ... w :> t- :> II. ,-- . " 'i\ , .'~ 'J~ ;~ :\. . . . "'-\. , . '~ , .')~ ~. 'iIl>t ., . ~,"'" '''''\'''<~;;~'..':J'i$~> - -- $O:..-.~i1III!':""" _. ...... -........--- '.' ..... .",- ~'r ~",~._--..'.'.~.~,..-~~.) }, .~. . .'~;f';k.... . ''';''. ,/,. f!' --- IJ) w E .J U <l: II.. ~ a: <l: a. " I~ .t. ':. t- ~ ~ . ~ ~' ' <t :l' gO" .- <t' '" . . jJ (:j ... Cl- z. _c ",'" "'u ..: o.!! ...l____ ~."._ 2c ~')IffiJlF........L. Of.~2 ~ -.If CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION ",-- TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: RICHARD WATENPAUGH, CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 14, 2004 SUBJECT: SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR LAKE SAFETY ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND The City Council requested a Lake Safety Study by an "Aquatic Safety Expert" to evaluate current lake safety conditions and make recommendations for improvements. There is no certifying organization in which to easily draw upon to select the type of "Aquatic Safety Expert" the City would require to evaluate the wide range of safety issues relevant to Lake Elsinore. Based on correspondence with the City's JPIA attorneys, City staff contacted an individual named Tom Ebro. Mr. Ebro's extensive curriculum vitae in the field of aquatic recreation and recognition as an "Expert Witness" on aquatic safety in countless court cases, establishes his credentials to consult to the City. ,......--. During a long phone conversation with Mr. Ebro, it's apparent to City staff that an evaluation of the current lake safety condition is more appropriate than a comprehensive new "study". When the State of California handed over the operations of the lake to the City, the City adopted most of the operational protocols and regulations formulated by the State during their 35 years of lake management. Furthermore, the City contracted with a marine engineering firm to assess and develop operational and regulatory schemes to manage the lake as contained in the Lake Elsinore Master Plan (1995). In addition, the City contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff s Department to perform Lake Patrol duties and this professional law enforcement agency has developed many of their own protocols. DISCUSSION A thorough scope-of-services needs to be developed that meets the assessment needs of the City for this study. An outline prepared by City staff of the proposed scope-of-services is attached. FISCAL IMPACT Mr. Ebro's fee is $250 per hour plus expenses. Based on a conversation with Mr. Ebro, staff estimates a lake safety assessment would cost approximately $25,000. The cost of implementing Mr. Ebro's recommendations may be extensive. The liability of not implementing his recommendations could be even higher. ,......--. o. l .__", ~3 11 ~I CIP It .... RECOMMENDATION Discuss proposed scope of services and recommend modifications. ....", PREPARED BY: Pat Kilroy, Director of Lake & Aquatic Resources -rtf) APPROVED FOR AGENDA LISTING: ....", ....", _n -__ ....11). ~3 ... LCJI I ~ .. LAKE SAFETY ASSESSMENT ~ Outline of Proposed Scope of Services: ~ . Meeting with City Staff . Review Lake Elsinore Master Plan . Review City Ordinances . Review City's Safety Handouts: o Lake Use Guidelines . Analysis of existing Lake-safety condition: o Public Beaches, Levee & other City shoreline property o Review shoreline signage o Review navigational marking system · SlowlNo Wake Zone · Hazard Marking · Channel Markers · High Speed Zone · Destratification System · Inlet Channel Concessions o Evaluate lake-elevation changes on safety o Storm drains o Island Well effluent attraction o LERA Campground Shoreline · Rehabilitation of Boat Launch Facility (design) . Identify potential hazards . Recommendations . Prepare Administrative Draft Report . Meeting with City Staff . Presentation to City Council . Final Report ~ <23 ~~*>>. ~ 3 Of)t, TOM EBRO .:~\~-~, _.,- ,. :,~""~--,-- -- <->:,- - ~: ,.'. . 5525 Reflections Boulevard lutz, FL 33558-9017 Tel: 813.792.9000 Fax: 813.792.9090 ('~ ,if1} il ;f: ,....", April 21, 2004 RECE\'1ED I\\lR 2 61004 ~DEPAR1lAEtIf Pat Kilroy Director CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Dear Mr. Kilroy: As a follow-:,up to our telephone conversation today regarding your desire to have your aquatic facility and planned operation professionally assessed by me for safety, I have enclosed for you an updated copy of my Curriculum Vitae which contains my prior litigation involvements and on-site facility inspections. Be advised, as a full-time professional aquatic safety specialist my expertise is founded on a broad-based aquatics background and I have worked on a wide variety of water related accident matters numbering more than 1,200 aquatic litigations. My work has also included conducting safety inspections and providing safety consultation. Indeed, from such experience, I do feel I understand what assistance you would require of me. ~ Indeed, I would be very pleased to extend to you my services as a consulting water safety expert. You will recall from our telephone conversation that I am currently providing consulting services to a variety of facilities (on permanent retainer basis) such as: ~ The City of Hialeah - Hialeah, Florida. I serve as the city's outside water safety consultant, conducting safety assessments, working with staff, recommending policy, evaluating aquatic facilities and their operations. I recently prepared their comprehensive operations manual for all of the city's water recreation facilities.. ~ Ron Jon's Cape Caribe Resort - Cape Canaveral, Florida. From blueprint stage at inception until the project's completion, I have continued to serve as consultant on this huge time-share project. This development turned out to be an mammoth- sized waterpark, tailored for private membership use. ~ Fontainebleau Hilton Resort - Miami Beach, Florida. Known as the "Crown Jewel of Miami Beach", the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort has utilized my services as a consultant over the past year to provide ongoing safety reviews of all their ~ ~-',....,. '2-3. rw.LCfP J ~ ~ aquatic resources. I also furnish ongoing guidance and risk management to its Risk Management and Safety Committee. Y oulll also note that for ten years, between 1965 and 1975, I was in charge of operating aquatic programs within Los Angeles County's 50 swimming pools, including at its inland waterfronts and vast public beaches. Be advised that, officially, I also functioned under Dr. Thomas Noguchi as a Medical Examiner Department's Deputy Coroner and was personally charged with all fatal aquatic accident investigations. Thereafter, I worked as the developer and resident manager at several aquatic resort-hotel properties offshore (Cayman Islands & the Bahamas) and for the past 18-years I have operated my own private practice as an Aquatic Safety Consultant. My normal fee arrangement consists of a $250 hourly rate plus expenses. I normally require a $2,000 non-refundable retainer fee, in advance, which covers my initiall6-hours of working time. Should my services be required beyond that period, monthly billing will occur accordingly. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any further questions. Mr. Kilroy, I'm looking forward to working with you. Warmest regards, ~ AQUATIC RISK MANAGEMENT Thomas C. Ebro Aquatic Safety Specialist TCE:mm Enclosures /"""' 2 M.~_ ntU NO. G 3 Mal 5- Of Ib TOM EB~O ' ' ,..-~ -- -- ~ ,- , ~" -.--- - ~_",~:-'-,.;7= < ~~ ....~.+ _ _ ~_ _~ _ _ ___ 5525 Reflections Boulevard ------ ....-------------~-~---,~~,--------- lutz, Fl 33558-9017 Tel: 813.792.9000 Fax: 813.792.9090 ,!Jr Sf;" '.a ~,.;: Pi ""," '""""'" CONSULTING FEE SCHEDULE A. RETAINER FEE (Nonrefundable) $2,000.00 (TAX I.D. #59-2628858: CHECKS PAYABLE TO TOM EBRO. INC.) To be paid in advance, upon retention of professional services. This fee will be deducted from the initial statement. No refund will be made should the services rendered and expenses total less than the $2,000.00 retainer fee. B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Preparation Time $250.00 per hour, including attorney phone conferences, reading depositions, library research, travel time, on-site investigations, conducting tests, report preparation, etc. Deposition $1,000.00 for half-day sessions, defined as four hours or less. Additional half-day sessions, if necessary, at $1,000.00 each. Charges or travel time and expenses (not included) shall be billed at $250.00/hour with incurred costs. Consistent with the Code of Civil Procedures, a prepayment of the deposition fee will be required for a half-day (four-hour) session. ......, Cancellation 24 hours prior to deposition time - no charge. The full initial fee will be charged if cancellation occurs 24 hours or less before deposition. The retaining attorney shall be responsible for notifying the attorney requesting the deposition of these policies. If payment is not received prior to deposition, the deposition will be considered canceled. Trial $1,000.00 for half-day appearance, $2,000.00 for full day, not including travel time, pre- or post-trial conferences, etc. Cancellation fee schedule is same as noted above. C. TRAVEL All travel time shall be "portal-to portal" chargeable working time. Reimbursement (at actual cost) is required for travel, lodging and subsistence expenses. D. BILLING TERMS Full payment is due upon receipt of statement. Thereafter, a 1.5% monthly finance charge, or 18% yearly. Above rates will remain effective until end of the current calendar year (2004), but are subject to revision thereafter. '""""'" ~~ ""ll n!II tIIlO. --~ 23 f>> /6 Page 1 ~ CURRICULUM VITAE of THOMAS C. EBRO Aquatic Safety Specialist 2004 /""'" /""""' 2...-3 Nlllf:'lj"'lifi76 Age: 63-yrs Married - No children Fluent in 3-languages: {English/German/Estonian} Height: 6' 3" Weight 260-lbs Born in Tallinn, Estonia {The Baltics} Naturalized as US-citizen in 1958 Page 2 ~",o."" ~- _ - ~.,~;~~ f":' ~~~?~:v;:.: , -'; CURRICULUM VITAE THOMAS C. EBRO, Aquatic Safety Specialist 5525 Reflections Boulevard Lutz, Florida 33558-9017 Telephone: {813} 792-9000 FAX: {813} 792-9090 E-Mail: tomebro@tomebro.com Website: www.tomebro.com PERSONAL DET ArLS: EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science {B.S.} - University of Oregon -1965 Major: Recreation Management & Aquatics Administratiol) CURRENT PRIVATE PRACTICE OVERVIEW: In business with a private aquatic safety consulting practice since 1985 with over 1,200' plaintiff and defense cases, my private firm TOM EBRO - AQUATIC RISK MANAGEMENT provides comprehensive aquatic litigation support services to attorneys handling products liability and water-related injury and death cases. My Areas of Specialization: * Aquatic risk management and emergency response protocols * Water safety staff evaluation, training & performance audits * Plan review, safety specifications, code/standards compliance * Development or review of aquatic safety signage & warnings * Aquatic resort planning, development, operational safeguards * In-ground/Above-ground swimming pools and hot-water spas * Ocean beaches & inland waterfront operation safety standards * Waterpark attractions {slides, wave pools, cable-tows, tube-rides} * All boating, personal watercraft, tow-rope sports, parasailing . * Skin & SCUBA diving standards, equipment, commercial operations My LitiQation Support Services: * Preliminary discovery review and case merit valuation * On-site aquatic accident investigation and reconstruction * Lawyer orientation with relevant aquatic standard of care * Insights into opposing-side aquatic theories and strategies * Hindcasting aquatic behavioral & biomechanical scenarios * Equipment failure analysis and product performance testing * Aquatic facility safety audits including warnings adequacy * Court exhibits {mounted photos, videos, forensic models} * Answering interrogatories, including affidavits and reports * Giving expert witness testimony during deposition and trial My Operational Support Facilities: * Professionally staffed, modern two-story new office facility (connected to my residence) * Large aquatic library of codes, specifications and industry standards * Computer-networked aquatic research center and documents database * Industrial digital & SVHS video apparatus with editing studio on-premises * Affiliated aquatic testing-lab facilities with highly skilled water experts ....., ....., ~~ L~ .... NO.. 7-3 ~Qf /t Page 3 * Precision measurement instruments for slippage, lighting, slope, velocity, water-chemicals ,,-. * Complete underwater equipment for photo and video documentation * 35' Formula "FasTech" high-performance motor-vessel and Zodiac inflatable watercraft CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Summary Overview: "More than 40-years of professional aquatics experience including litigation support service in over 1,200 aquatic cases, within 49 U.S. States, Antigua, The Bahamas, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Turks & Caicos, and The Virgin Islands. " * University graduate holding specialty degree in aquatics recreation * Ten years as Aquatic Director for Los Angeles County Government * Medical Examiner's Deputy Coroner investigating all aquatic fatalities * Instructor: Scuba, First-Aid, CPR, Water-Safety, Boating, Water-skiing * Produced American Red Cross aquatic safety training films & videos * Trained underwater instructors, police, firemen & commercial-divers * Featured speaker at numerous aquatic safety seminars/conferences * Recordholder in commercial-sponsored ocean powerboating events * Six-years of aquatic-theme resort/hotel development & management * 18-years of safety consultation, accident investigation/reconstruction * Safety-consulting/Product-testing for Zodiac and Sevy lor inflatables * Featured on national television: 20/20, Inside Edition, Discovery, CNN, Court TV 1985 - Present CONSULTING PRACTICE & LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICE (My private firm) Tampa Bay (Lutz), Florida ,........ Following my more than 28-years' accumulation of "hands-on" professional field experience in aquatics, I returned from the Caribbean and established a private consulting practice, presently named TOM EBRO- AQUATIC RISK MANAGEMENT, devoted to aquatic risk management and litigation support consulting, with the firm's offices currently based in Lutz, Florida. My aQuatic safety consultinQ practice (pro-actively) specializes in aQuatic accident prevention ... conducting testing of equipment and on-site safety inspections plus providing remedial consultation availability to resort-hotels, commercial waterparks, public recreation agencies, swimming pools, beacheslwaterfronts, insurance companies, the boating industry and aquatic equipment manufacturers. My aQuatic Iitiaation support practice (reactively) specializes in water accident reconstruction. forensic investiaation. consultina on cases. and providina expert witness services to the legal community on a wide variety of recreational aquatic. accident and death matters. In total, this translates into 18-years of accumulated "hands-on" litigation-support with courtroom-testifying experience and handling of over 1 ,200 prior cases for both Plaintiff and Defense. My direct experience in serious and/or fatal aquatic accident investigation has provided me the expertise to determine causal factors, recommend corrective action, and implement operational, maintenance and safety training programs to minimize litigation exposure. And, in working with both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys on over 1,200 cases, I have found that the combination of my firm's reliance on extensive aquatic reference resources, hands-on professional expertise, and meticulous preparation skills to be "keys to success" for the law firms I serve. A sampling of the services I provide includes: * Aquatic Accident Analvsis: Forensic reconstruction of aquatic accidents. Specialized photography and video documentation. Time/Motion re-enactment at the surface and below. Measuring slip-resistance on wet walking surfaces. ~.. 2-3 Mrr;:r' Of /~ .. Page 4 . * Aquatic Safety EnQineerinQ: Safety-survey of aquatic facility design, construction, maintenance and operation. Hazard foresee- ability. Warning signs. Legal compliance. Industry standards. Staff evaluation. Emergency action plan. ~ * Aquatic Human & Biomechanical Factors: Drowning accidents. Spinal cord injuries from diving into shallow water. Slips and falls. Water slide accidents. Boating and Jet Ski accidents. Water-skiing related accidents. SCUBA diving accidents. * Aquatic Product Liability: Failure analysis and performance testing of aquatic products. Confirming misuses and hidden causal defects. Industry standards. Aquatic environmental factors. The adequacy of warnings and instructions. 1981 -1985 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, Rum Cay Club (A "Members-Only" Resort/Hotel) The Bahamas. From inception, I was in charge of directing the entire development of this luxurious beach resort/hotel on a remote Caribbean island. Exclusively designed for advanced SCUBA-divers and underwater photog- raphers, this posh resort featured luxury accommodations, a gourmet'restaurant/lounge, a conference center, private air-transportation and a "state-of-the-art" SCUBA-diving operation. The theme of this resort focused exclusively on ocean recreation - featuring advanced level SCUBA- diving and underwater photography concentration with supervised underwater-tours, specialty aquatic- instruction, boating, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, beach and spa activity. A sampling of my "aquatics- related" achievements included: * I recruited, personally trained and supervised all aquatic personnel including the instructors, dive masters and boat captains. * I designed the resort's two custom built 34-foot "tri-hull flattop" dive boats, specially adapted for rough ...." seas, with the latest electronics and convenience features for underwater photographers. * I installed an elaborate "twin-compressor" air station, a 10,OOO-cu/ft. cascade system, the logistics for transporting over 200 SCUBA-cylinders, and conducted technical maintenance training. * I personally selected and purchased the resort's aquatic inventory including SCUBA gear, motor vessels, outboard engines, catamarans, beach equipment, pier hardware, emergency-room supplies, etc. Upon expiration of my four-year "turn-key" contract, I decided to start my own business and pursue an independent aquatic consultation career. 1978 -1980 RESIDENT GENERAL MANAGER Spanish Bay Reef Resort/Hotel Cayman Islands. British West Indies. As the hotel's General Manager, I was in charge of daily operations and personally directed the expansion of SPANISH BAY REEF RESORT, an exclusive waterspouts resortlhotel in the Cayman Islands. It was a luxurious waterfront property with 25 secluded bungalows, a gourmet restaurant, a barllounge with native entertainment, a large swimming pool and marina, plus exceptionally elaborate SCUBA-diving facilities. ......" ~ rma NO. 2..3 ~Of It, Page 5 r- My principal responsibility there was to create an "aquatics-theme" operation - featuring advanced level SCUBA-diving and underwater photography with supervised underwater tours, aquatic-instruction, boating, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, beach and marina activity. A sampling of my "aquatics-related" achievements included: * I recruited, personally trained and supervised all aquatic personnel including the instructors, dive masters and boat captains. . * I personally designed and directed the construction of the outdoor swimming pool and I selected its circulation, filtration, chemical-feed, and automatic timing systems. * I created a "state-of-the-art" SCUBA-diving operation tailored to underwater photography, with hi-tech facilities, custom dive boats. equipment rentaVrepair, a color photo-lab & instruction programs. * I attained the 1978 Undercurrent Magazine rating as "Best of the Lot" in a Caribbean comparison survey of SCUBA resorts. I also received Cayman's "Outstanding Hotel Administrator" award. After 3 years, I left, because the resort was sold and the new shareholders wished to operate the resort themselves. I lived aboard my powerboat and cruised throughout the Caribbean for one year. 1974 -1978 GENERAL MANAGER David and Dash International Corp. Miami, Florida As Corporate General Manager, I performed all executive functions for this international corporation, establishing the goals and directing the activities of all section supervisors. David and Dash is the leading converter, importer, hand printer and manufacturer of interior design textiles and wall coverings to the hospitality industry. Our annual sales exceeded $10-million. My responsibilities included directing the overall operation of our headquarters and plant facilities in Miami, as well as supervising all administration levels and coordinating all sales activities of our domestic and foreign showrooms. r- After 4 years, I voluntarily resigned my Corporate General Manager position in 1978, and moved away from the United States to work in the Caribbean resort-hotel industry as a Resident General Manager at a spectacular dive resort in the British West Indies. SENIOR AQUATIC SPECIALIST L. A County, Department of Parks & Recreation Los Angeles, California. For ten years J ran the Los Angeles County Aquatics Program. My countywide scope of responsibility extended over 4,083 square miles into more than 100 municipal and private agencies, and encompassed the total planning, development and operation of all public aquatic programs at marine facilities under County jurisdiction. Of historical significance, during my ten years of administration and direct supervision, the L.A. County Underwater Program is solely credited with originating today's worldwide level of SCUBA certification standards and safety legislation. 1965 -1975 Because of the uniqueness of my position, I was recognized as a top authority and consultant in aquatics. I traveled extensively giving presentations. I conducted countless public events including major local and national diving conferences. I have written technical articles and training manuals which still remain in wide use today. I have also developed public service TV-film clips, radio-spots, and have produced, narrated and performed in motion pictures dealing with aquatic safety, lifeguard training and marine- environment topics. Examples of the varied aquatic programs I conducted include: ,,--... .~ ~ 1'<<), IWJJ, 1/ c3 OF It Page 6 * Aquatic education proarams: Safety trainina: Standards reaulation: Team-competition & tournaments: Aquatic publications & film media: Conducted widespread aquatic-leadership training including the certification of novice swimming & springboard diving-coaches, skin & SCUBA instructors, synchronized water-ballet coaches, canoeing & small-craft instructors, plus aquatic teachers for the disabled. Conducted mass-scale aquatic tournaments, league competition and culminating championship events involving hundreds of public swimming pools and attracting enormous public participation. Maintained a continuous liaison with all aquatic industry leaders, manufacturers, swim clubs, marine retailers, publications, regulatory and safety agencies, and instructor organizations. """ * Basic & advanced SCUBA certification and instructor courses: From inception, my office pioneered this sport's early development and safety standards; Enforced the nation's highest instructor requirements and public instruction standards; Regulated the annual re- certification of more than 300 SCUBA-instructors; Issued more than 1 ,000 public certification-cards monthly; Produced classroom aids and publications; Appointed and supervised advanced training staffs; Monitored performance and conduct standards; Furnished specialized underwater training to police, coroners, firemen, NASA-scientists, lifeguards and the physically handicapped. * Aquatic accident investiaation and research: I functioned as the Medical Examiner's Deputy Coroner-Investigator and was in charge of coordinating forensic investigation of aquatic fatalities in Southern California; Participated in autopsies and laborato- ry examinations, did technical evaluation of breathing gases and equipment, gave expert opinion and legal testimony during inquests, and published annual research findings; Served as the Chief Diving Officer for Los Angeles County Government, as the Executive Director of Los Angeles County's Underwater Safety Committee and as a liaison-advisor to the U.S. Navy Submarine Medical Command. * Produced aquatic publications and trainina-films: Editor/Publisher of basic SCUBA-diving textbook and monthly magazine; contributed articles to aquatic publications; Produced film-clips for television; Consulted, narrated and was the featured performer for ...., the American Red Cross motion picture series on "Water Safety," currently being distributed worldwide; forensic photo-reconstruction of aquatic accidents; developed a public aquatic resource library and speakers bureau; generated original research and underwater survey material from graduating course participants and launched aquatic promotions and safety campaigns. * Vocational rehabilitation diver-traininQ for inmates: Co-founded today's only commercial deep sea diving vocational prisoner rehabilitation training program at the State Correctional Institution in Chino, California; negotiated for Federal funding and surplus military diving hardware and organized the curriculum, etc. The program operates successfully today, with recidivism practically non-existent and career placement assured to the parolees in advance by major offshore diving companies. * Underwater ecoloQV and kelp-restoration: Initiated various public ecology programs and kelp restoration efforts in Southern California; was instrumental behind the Palos Verdes Underwater Park development; participated with Cal-Tech toward generating joint-governmental funding and environmental legislation; received a grant from the County Fish & Game Commission to initiate volunteer programs to control kelp devastation by sea urchins; served on most underwater preservation and park-planning commissions for Los Angeles County and the State and was instrumental in the public domain acquisition of Catalina Island and headed its underwater preservation board. After 10 years, I voluntarily resigned from the public sector to enter into the private industry hotel- management field. My father-in-law, at the time, was the Vice President of Hilton Hotels Corporation and he assisted in arranging my next career move, to General Manager, of an international hotel subcontractor firm. """ i~ rriU NO. Z:J ~Of ./~ If-:;...,' .-..... ~. Page 7 /""'"' AQUATICS DIRECTOR Portland, Oregon Multnomah County Parks & Memorials Department For a total of six summers, I worked for Multnomah County's Department of Parks and Memorials. For 2- years I worked as a Lifeguard; followed by 1-year as Head-Lifeguard; and for 3-years as Aquatics Director. The "Blue Lake Park" facility I assisted in developing and managed was then Oregon's newest and largest regional aquatic complex, indeed one of the nation's earliest waterparks, with a seasonal staff numbering over one hundred employees. The aquatic programs I directed were county-wide in scope and included swimming & diving instruction, competitive meets, water safety courses, canoeing & boating, lifeguard contests, and specialized military survival training programs. Multnomah County government and the University had formally arranged for my seasonal work to be closely evaluated and academically credited as .professional internship" wherein I was allowed to implement the numerous "cutting-edge" aquatics concepts that I had learned in my classes. 1959 - 1965 1963 - 1965 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Eugene, Oregon 1961 -1963 PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Portland, Oregon 1960 -1961 LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE Portland, Oregon At age 24, I graduated from the University of Oregon and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management and Aquatics Administration. This specialized two-year curriculum was offered by the University's Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department. During those two years, my formal practical-internship consisted of working part-time and seasonally for Multnomah County's Parks Department, participating in the designing, construction and operation of 'Blue Lake Park,' a regional public waterpark. This futuristic aquatic facility proved to be one of the earliest forerunners to subsequent ~ proliferation of hi-tech waterparks. For two years, I attended Portland State University completing my undergraduate work. And the prior year, on returning from active duty in the Marines, I had started my formal education in Lewis and Clark College. 1958 - 1966 U.S. MARINE CORPS (Honorable Discharge) Camp Pendleton, California At age 17, immediately following high school, I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and, in 1960, assumed the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS #8563) 'Water Safety Survival Instructor." I worked as a lifeguard, taught swimming, instructed in amphibious survival and, as a diver, recovered tools dropped overboard during pontoon-bridge construction exercises. I was also the Assistant Editor of the base newspaper within the Public Information Office. Following 6-months of active duty, I enrolled in college and completed my 8-year military service-tour in the reserves, training on alternate weekends and for two- weeks each summer. 1940 -1958 FOREIGN & DOMESTIC EDUCATION Europe and the United States I was born in Tallinn, Estonia during Soviet occupation of the Baltic countries in 1940. Our family escaped to Germany during World War 2. I attended numerous elementary schools in refugee camps throughout Europe prior to emigrating into the United States in 1951. I grew up in the midst of various Western nationalities and cultures. I attended two high schools in Portland, Oregon (Cleveland HS - 1-year and Jefferson HS - 3-years). I acquired fluency in three languages (Estonian, German and English) and became a naturalized U.S. citizen upon high school graduation in 1958. ~ ...~ l1IU ua. 23 ~OF It , _.i_""" ~ Page 8 SUPPLEMENTARY DETAILS. SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Incorporated in the State of Florida - with two private companies: (Presently these two companies do ~ not operate independently; their functions are combined: TOM EBRO - AQUATIC RISK MANAGEMENT) Tom Ebro, Inc. (Tax 1.0. #59-2628858) d/b/a Tom Ebro - Aquatic Risk Management A "reactive" litigation support service business wherein I function as the sole private practitioner consulting exclusively in the Aquatic Safety related investigation and research specialty. Aquatic Risk Management, Corp. d/b/a Tom Ebro - Aquatic Risk Management A "proactive" safety-recommendation service business wherein my company furnishes aquatic risk management consultation and safety-auditing to commercial aquatic facilities and manufacturers. * 41-years photography experience - I possess commercial video and photography equipment (both surface and underwater capacity); I am trained in forensic photo/vid~o documentation; My experience indudes photo-eJarkroom and video-editing, film production, script-writing and voice-narration; I've prepared numerous court exhibits. * Recordholder in ocean-powerboating -In 1980 I completed a record 3,OOO-mile open ocean voyage to South America with a 25-foot racing powerboat. Commercial sponsors for this challenging feat included Rolex, Carrera, Champion, CRC and Thunderbird Boats. The accomplishment induded my survival through "Hurricane Allen" and it was featured in U.S. boating magazines, including on television and in newspapers throughout the Caribbean. .....", ~ ~m..~~. L~ ....l.Y-Of 7 ~ . " ~ ' Page 9 I"""'" PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND AFFILIATIONS Certified Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer....................................American Red Cross - *2002 Certified Lifeguard Training and Community First Aid and Safety...............................American Red Cross - *1992 Certified CPR for the Professional Rescuer ...............................................................American Red Cross - *1992 Certified AWSA Level-1 Water-skiing Instructor ........................................American Water Ski Association -1994 Certified Master Clinician of Risk Management................................American Alliance Hlth/PElReclDance -1993 Certified NSPF Swimming Pool & Spa Operator... .................. ........ National Swimming Pool Foundation - 1985 Certified CPR Instructor (Thereafter InstructorlTrainer )............ ...... .......... ..American Heart Association - 1970 Certified Water Safety Instructor .................................................................................. American Red Cross - 1968 Certified Advanced First Aid Instructor ......................................................................... American Red Cross - 1968 Certified Medical Examiner's Deputy Coroner........................................................... County of Los Angeles - 1967 Certified Underwater Instructor .................................................................................County of Los Angeles -1966 National Aquatic Coalition........................ ........ .......... .......... ... ..... ..... ....... ... ........ .... ... ... ................. ...... ..NAC - *2003 PADI Diving Society (Charter Member) ................................................................................................PADI - "2001 United States Lifesaving Association........... ............................................. ... ........... ....... ...................... USLA - *2000 American Society for Testing and Materials (F-24 Committee).......................................................... ASTM - *2000 United States Water Fitness Association ........................................................................................ USWFA - *2000 International Association of Marine Investigators ..................................................................................IAMI - *1997 National Speleological Society.. ... .... ....... .................... .......... ...... ........ ....... ..... ........... ....... ..... ................ NSS - *1995 American Canoe Association ................................................................................................................ACA - *1995 Divers Alert Network..... ......... ..... ... ..................... ............... ...... ............... ... ...,..... ....... .... .......... ....... .......DAN - *1995 Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (Charter Member) ......................................................DEMA - *1995 Professional Pool Operators of America ............................................................................................ PPOA - *1994 American Board of Forensic Examiners..............................................................................................ABFE - *1994 Water Sports Industry Association ........................................,............................................................. WSIA - *1994 Marina Operators Association of America... ........................ ......... ..................... ........ ............ MOM - 1994 National Safe Boating Council............................................................................................................ NSBC - *1993 American College of Forensic Examiners ...........................................................................................ACFE - *1993 American Assn. of State Boating law Administrators .................................................................... NASBLA - *1993 Academy Marine Science & Undersea Research ...........................................................................AMSUR - *1993 Cave Diving Section of the National Speleological Society .......................................................... NSS-CDS - *1992 National Association of Cave Diving.................................................................................................... NACO - 1992 Personal Watercraft Riders Association...... ............................................................. ...... ......PWRA - 1992 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.........................................................IMPA - *1991 National Assn. Amusement Ride Safety Officials ... .............. ................... ........... ...... ..... ... NMRSO - *1991 National Recreational Boating Safety Coalition............ ......... ...... .................. ............ ........ ... NRBSC - *1990 Boat Owners Association of the United States.............................................................................. BOATUS - *1990 American Whitewater Association............... .............................. ............... ...... ...... ........ ...... AWA - *1990 International Association of Dive Rescue Specialist... ................................................... .........IADRS - "1990 National Drowning Prevention Network............ ............... ......... ......... ... ......................... .. .... NDPN - *1988 National Recreation and Park Association.................. ............... ......... ............... ............ ...... NRPA - *1988 American Boat and Yacht Council...................................................................................................... ABYC - *1987 USA Water Ski Previously: The American Water Ski Association - AWSA)............... ...... .......... USAWS - *1987 American Academy of Forensic Sciences... ... ............ ...... ...... ... ...... ...... ...... ...... ... ... ... ....... .... MFS - 1986 National Forum for Advancement of Aquatics.. .............. ................. ... ............ .......... ........ ...... NFM - 1986 World Waterpark Association..................... ............... ............................................. ..... .....WWA - *1986 Aquatic Injury Safety Group... ... ......... ...... ........................ ...... ......... ... ... .... _.... ... ...... ..... ...... AISG - 1988 American Public Health Association..................... ............... .................. ....................... . ......APHA - 1986 National Water Safety Congress...... ........................ ............... ......... ............ ...... ...... ......... NWSC - *1986 Council for National Cooperation in Aquatics...... ...... ............... ._............. ... ... ...... ...... ........ ..... CNCA - 1985 National Spa and Pool Institute...... ............ ... ......... .................................................. ..... ...... NSPI - *1985 Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society...... ............ ......... ......... ...... ...... ............... ...... .. ....UHMS - *1985 Bahamas Dive-Resort Operators Association (Secretary).... ..... ......... ......... ...... ......... ......... ... .... BOA - 1984 National Forensic Center........................... ................................................ .................. ....... NFC - *1983 Caribbean Underwater Resort Operators Association.................. ...... ............ ............... ...... .... CURO - 1983 Caribbean Hotel Association.................. ............ ...... ........................ ... ... ... ...... ................. .... CHA - 1978 American Littoral Society....... ........ ....................................... ...... ......... ......... ............... ... ......ALS - 1973 Los Angeles Athletic Club (Aquatic Instructor)......... .............. ............................... ............ ...... LAAC - 1973 American Heart Association (Los Angeles County)......... ............... ............ ......... ............... .. .... AHA - 1972 American National Standards Institute (Z-86 Committee).................................. ...... ......... ......... ANSI - 1971 "..... ~ MTP n&.i NO. 2- 3 ~~/~ Page 10 The Oceanic Society (Charter Member)................................................................................................. TOS - 1970 California Department of Corrections - Commercial Diver Training Program ....................................... CDC - 1969 Southern California Public Pool Operators Association .................................................................SCPPOA - 1966 ~ Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation ........................................................................... SCMAF - 1966 Greater Los Angeles Council of Divers ............................................................................................ GLACD - 1966 American Alliance for Health/PElRecreation/Dance ...................................................................AAHPERD - *1965 Los Angeles County Underwater Safety Committee Director ..................................................... LACUWSC - 1965 Los Angeles County Underwater Instructors Association ...............................................................LACUIA - *1965 Underwater Society of America ..... ...................... .............................................................................. USDA - *1965 International Oceanographic Foundation ... ..... ................................................ ........................................ IOF - 1965 * = Current memberships REFERENCES: The resume chronologically lists all my past employment. References available upon request - personal, professional and client law firms. ~ Last updated: January 2004 ~. ~au..mat M). 2...3 fW.'It.LLOf /~ .~