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Home My WebLink About08/10/2005 PSAC Reports CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA WilliAM]. ARNOID III, VIa: <EAIRMAN RON HEWISON, CX)MMISSIONER RAY KNIGHf, CX)MMISSIONER VALERIE SUND, CX)MMISSIONER AXEL ZANEW, CX)MMISSIONER ROBERT BRADY, ClTYMANAGER WWW.LAKE-ELSINORE.0RG (951) 674-3124 PHONE (951) 674-2392 FAX LAKE ELSINORE aJL1uRAL CENIER 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2005 6:00 PM If you are attending this Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting, please pam in the Parking Lot across the street from the Cullur.ll Center. This win assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District. Thank you for your coopenztion! CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL REORGANIZATION OF OFFICERS PUBLIC COMMENTS A rry person 1.Rishing to addms the Public Safety A dUsory Ommission on arry nutter mISt ronplete a rtfjUESt farmprinr to ~ if the ~ (Comtrmts litrited to 3 trinutRs). CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS AU md:ters on the GJnsent Calendar are apJ>>ml!d in one mxion, unless a Comnissioner or any nrniers if the public requests separate action an a specific aaion. 1. Minutes a. June 8,2005 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY, CITY MANAGER DATE: AUGUST 10,2005 SUBJECT: REORGANIZATION OF OFFICERS BACKGROUND Commission officers, selection of Chairman and Vice-Chairman DISCUSSION Two Commissioners shall be selected by a majority vote ofthe members ofthe Commission to serve as Chairman and Vice-Chairman.Officers' tenure is July 1 to July 1. The inaugural Chairman was appointed by the Mayor. Subsequently, a Chairman and Vice- Chairman were selected by a majority vote ofthe Commission. The Chairman's position is currently vacant due to the expiration of term for Commissioner Michael Lewis on June 30, 2005. FISCAL IMPACT No anticipated fiscal impact. RECOMMENDATION The City Clerk will call for a vote ofthe Commission to designate a Chairman. The new Chairman will preside over the selection of a Vice-Chairman. PREPARED BY: MARK E. DENNIS APPROVED FOR AGENDA BY: MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2005 ************************************************************* CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lewis called the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: ARNOLD, HEWISON, KNIGHT, LEWIS ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VACANT Also present were: City Manager Brady, Police Chief Fetherolf, Fire Chief Gallegos, Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Office Specialist I Soto and Deputy City Clerk Ray. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Information/Communications Manager Dennis. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT ITEMS None. Agenda Item No. I ~ PagelOf~ Page Two - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 8, 2005 BUSINESS ITEMS 21. Police Enforcement - Stricter Ordinance for Home Parties. City Manager Brady gave an overview of the item. City Manager Brady then deferred to Information/Communications Manager Dennis who gave a more in-depth overview of the item researched by the City Attorney's office. Vice Chairman Arnold inquired whether Police Chief Fetherolf and City Attorney Leibold were working together in a joint effort to devise stricter ordinances pertaining to this issue. Police Chief Fetherolf responded that he had been in contact with the City Attorney's office numerous times in regards to researching comprehensive items pertaining to this issue. Commissioner Hewison commented that he pulled the City's Ordinance pertaining to the issue being addressed and compared it to neighboring cities. Police Chief Fetherolf responded that forward language used in an Ordinance was a better way to write an Ordinance since it established the intent of the legislative body. He noted it would provide support to the Police Department when trying to enforce an issue. Chairman Lewis suggested that residents in the community video tape incidents if possible. Police Chief Fetherolf remarked that video taped incidents would provide probable cause for the District Attorney to initiate for the prosecution of the case. Chairman Lewis allowed time for public comment. Dennis Sickle, 33445 Megan Court, commented about the safety for residents of his neighborhood and the type of activity that continued to transpire at a residence in his neighborhood. Agenda Item No. / "" Page 7./ Of~ Page Three - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 8, 2005 Chairman Lewis commented that Dennis Sickle was one of the two applicants for the Public Safety Advisory Commission. MOVED BY LEWIS, SECONDED BY ARNOLD AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT. 22. Baby Safe Haven Program. Chairman Lewis indicated that the program gave birth mothers the ability to take their child to a Hospital, Police Station or Fire Station to be cared for properly, with a no questions asked policy. City Manager Brady commented that the Program was already something local Fire Stations were a part of. City Manager Brady deferred to Fire Chief Gallegos. Fire Chief Gallegos gave an overview of the Program and how it functioned. Fire Chief Gallegos reiterated that the Baby Safe Haven Program provided the opportunity for a birth mother to come to a fire station or emergency room and present a new born baby. A primary survey to establish whether there had been neglect or abuse would be conducted. Information would then be gathered from the individual and a packet of information would be given which contained two wrist bands. The wrist bands were identified with numbers and no names, those numbers coincide with each other. One of the wrist bands would be placed on the infant's ankle and the other on the mother's wrist. This would be used as a tracking number, within 14 days of the dropping off the infant the mother could come back and reclaim the infant if they should decide to change their mind. Once the infant was deemed okay, the child would be transported to the hospital. Child Protective Services would provide a home for the infant for 14 days in case the mother should decide to come back. He commented that there were Program stickers on every dumpster in Spanish and English. MOVED BY HEWISON, SECONDED BY ARNOLD AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT Agenda Item No. / fil- pagelOf~ Page Four - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 8, 2005 23. Quarterly Meetings at Cultural Center with Department Heads. Chairman Lewis gave an overview of the item. He suggested that the Public Safety Advisory Commission Meetings be moved to a quarterly meeting with the possibility of two study sessions throughout the month. Chairman Lewis indicated that the commission would like to have Department Heads and anyone involved in departments that might have safety issues present at that quarterly meeting. City Manager Brady commented that it wOlild be adequate for the Commission to conduct quarterly meetings. MOVED BY ARNOLD, MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND. Chairman Lewis expressed difficulty with making a decision on this item since his term expired at the end of the month. Vice Chairman Arnold suggested tabling the item. Commissioner Knight added that the quarterly meetings were a great idea, but there had not been enough research conducted to make a decision at this time. Commissioner Hewison expressed his concerns with making such a decision without a full Commission. City Manager Brady suggested making a decision once the Public Safety Advisory Commission had a full body. He also clarified that the deadline for the Public Safety Advisory Commission applications was July 1 st. Commissioner Hewison commented that if they had any new members in July, he would be reluctant that they vote on this particular item for their first ever meeting. MOVED BY ARNOLD, SECONDED BY HEWISON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO TABLE ITEMS NO. 23 & NO. 24. Agenda Item No. I ().....; page~Of~ Page Five - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 8, 2005 24.Bi-Weekly Study Sessions at Police Station THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED WITH ITEM NO. 23 AND BOTH ITEMS WERE MOVED TO BE TABLED. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Brady commented on an e-mail that was received regarding parking in front of or adjacent to fire hydrants. He wanted to inform the Commission that the law stated that the curb did not need to be painted red, however you must be a certain footage away from the hydrant. City Manager Brady also invited the Commission to the EDC luncheon that would be focusing on Public Safety. City Manager Brady introduced and welcomed Office Specialist I Soto to the Commissioners. City Manager Brady commented that there was now a mail slot available to the Commissioners located in the City Clerk's Office. City Manager Brady added that he would like to make the residents aware that there was a Resolution at the June 14, 2005 Council Meeting to paint the Grandview A venue curb red or put signs up that there was no parking along that side. He indicated that it would help the Police Department enforce that there was no parking in that area. City Manager Brady thanked Chairman Lewis for his service on the Commission. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Knight commented on the departure of Vicki Kasad and that she would be missed. Commissioner Hewison thanked City Manager Brady for the 25 mph signs, and that they had been well received. Agenda Item NO.~ Page ;;- Of~ Page Six - Public Safety Advisory Commission Minutes - June 8, 2005 Chairman Lewis addressed his goals for the Commission going forward. ADJOURNMENT THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:55 P.M. MICHAEL LEWIS, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION Respectfully submitted, MICHELLE SOTO, OFFICE SPECIALIST I ATTEST: FREDERICK RAY, DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE Agenda Item No. ) p..-r page~Of~ ",....... CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION /' ~t' /~ j P {t ~ 1P . () {o(/ v~ {.I"" /J / {1M ~rA ~\ '::JCi ~ TO: CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY, CITY MANAGER DATE: AUGUST 10, 2005 SUBJECT: LAKE ELSNORE RECREATIONAL AQUATIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT FINAL DRAFT BACKGROUND Verbal report by the Director of Lake and Aquatic Resources on the Recreational Aquatic Safety Assessment. . DISCUSSION At the recommendation of the PSAC, last January staff obtained City Council approval to hire Aquatic Safety Research Group LLC, a leading aquatic safety consultant, to assess the recreational aquatic safety of Lake Elsinore. A final report has been prepared and is attached for your review. The report author, Mr. Torn Griffiths, has extensive curriculum vitae in the field of aquatic recreation and is recognized as an "expert witness" on aquatic safety in numerous court cases nationwide. Mr. r'" Griffiths was hired by the City primarily to focus on water safety for recreational users. Please note the City Council has scheduled a study session on this report on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at 4:00 PM in the Cultural Center, 183 North Main Street. The consultant will be present to share his findings and recommendations with the City Council. Members ofthe PSAC are invited to attend this study session. FISCAL IMPACT The cost of the Recreational Aquatic Safety Assessment is $22,000, in which the consultant has expended two-thirds ofthis amount to date. Also, a current project to reconstruct the boat launch, marina and beaches at the Lake Elsinore Recreation Area and Campground is included in the Capital Improvement Budget for FY 05/06. RECOMMENDATION Discuss report entitled, "Lake Elsinore: Recreational Aquatic Safety Assessment, Shoreline Safety Strategies" and note PSAC comments to be submitted to the City Council and the consultant for the Study Session on August 17. PREPARED BY: S, IN ORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ~ APPROVED FOR AGENDA BY: .~;;o. LI (H.:s-?' P~il ,. I CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY, CITY MANAGER DATE: AUGUST 10,2005 SUBJECT: LAKE ELSNORE RECREATIONAL AQUATIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT FINAL DRAFT BACKGROUND Verbal report by the Director of Lake and Aquatic Resources on the Recreational Aquatic Safety Assessment. DISCUSSION At the recommendation of the PSAC, last January staff obtained City Council approval to hire Aquatic Safety Research Group LLC, a leading aquatic safety consultant, to assess the recreational aquatic safety of Lake Elsinore. A final report has been prepared and is attached for your review. The report author, Mr. Tom Griffiths, has extensive curriculum vitae in the field of aquatic recreation and is recognized as an "expert witness" on aquatic safety in numerous court cases nationwide. Mr. Griffiths was hired by the City primarily to focus on water safety for recreational users. Please note the City Council has scheduled a study session on this report on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at 4:00 PM in the Cultural Center, 183 North Main Street. The consultant will be present to share his findings and recommendations with the City Council. Members ofthe PSAC are invited to attend this study session. FISCAL IMPACT The cost of the Recreational Aquatic Safety Assessment is $22,000, in which the consultant has expended two-thirds of this amount to date. Also, a current project to reconstruct the boat launch, marina and beaches at the Lake Elsinore Recreation Area and Campground is included in the Capital Improvement Budget for FY 05/06. RECOMMENDATION Discuss report entitled, "Lake Elsinore: Recreational Aquatic Safety Assessment, Shoreline Safety Strategies" and note PSAC comments to be submitted to the City Council and the consultant for the Study Session on August 17. PREPARED BY: S, IN ORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER APPROVED FOR AGENDA BY: ,- ~ 0"\ i: ~c.J. - 2-1 F~O~.. I C~ s-o TOM GRIFFITHS, ED.D. PRESIDENT ,..... 1632 GLENWOOD CIRCLE STATE COLLEGE, P A 16803 TEL: (814) 234-0313 TOMGRlFFITIIS@AOUATICSAFETYROUP.COM Final Draft LAKE ELSINORE: RECREATIONAL AQUATIC SAFETY AssESSMENT SHORELINE SAFETY STRATEGIES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ,..... Historically, it appears that the popularity of Lake Elsinore as a major recreational open- water aquatic facility has risen and fallen with the fluctuating levels of the lake. While 4ke Elsinore, the largest natural freshwater lake in southern California, is a major power boating and fishing destination. with perhaps as much as 95% of the usage coming from boaters, other more passive forms of recreation can and should be encouraged, particularly with summer temperatures ranging between 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit. TIris report focuses on shoreline safety guidelines and purposely does not deal with boating or fishing issues. TIris report is not written as a Master Plan, Engineering or Feasibility Study but rather offers safety strategies to better protect those recreating around the perimeter of Lake Elsinore. Many of the physical and economic characteristics described by others in previous reports will not be repeated here. Unlike previous reports that highlighted lake levels and square footage of water surface area, this report will deal primarily with the shoreline and will emphasize safety zones, safety signage and safety patrols. The recommendations found herein also apply to the rehabilitation of the Boat Launch Facility at the LERA Campground. What is proposed in this report is a three to five year strategic shoreline safety plan that is practical, consistent and affordable. ,..... In preparation of this report, a comprehensive on-site inspection was made of Lake Elsinore from the shoreline and from on the lake itself. Meetings throughout the day with various AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 1 of24 1';.,";P';2if'.,'), 'J~{). 2- J ~V<i..1.......,.:..f4J.,. .. . p~~ '2- C~_:so Lake Elsinore personnel were also conducted. The Lake Elsinore visitation on February 22, 23, 2005 was instrumental in the development of this report. ......., RECOMMENDATIONS Swimnunl! l'. Wadinl! With approximately fourteen miles of shoreline, it is our understanding that Lake Elsinore is not intended for swimming but rather is primarily used for wading. Although swimming is prohibited, this report does briefly address swimming beaches, as opposed to wading beaches, simply to discuss vitally important safety issues should designated swimming beaches be considered in the future. Further, distinguishing between swimming and wading areas may be important from a water saftty perspective but impossible to achieve from a water quality perspective. It is therefore recommended that swimming remain prohibited due to a lack of water clarity (visibility) and properly posted with "closed" or "warDing" signs whenever routine bacterial testing results exceed Federal and State health standards. High turbidity (poor water clarity) makes water rescues and recovery extremely difficult If and when applicable, poor water quality, principally caused by excessive bacteria levels, can contribute to the transmission of recreational water illnesses. '" It is important to understand that banning swimming while allowing wading creates a dilemma from a water quality perspective. From an enforcement standpoint, it is also virtually impossible to distinguish who is "swimming" and who is "wading" at a beach. From a water quality perspective, Recreational Water Illnesses (R WI's) as explained by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, can be transmitted by bathers and/or waders as easily as by swimmers. Finally, whether swimming, wading or bathing, federal, state and/or local regulations may require beach operators to monitor bacteria levels and water quality. Such water quality monitoring programs can become costly, with weekly sampling required in many states and recommended in EP A guidelines. More frequent bacteria testing may also be required should beaches "fail" a bacteria test. High bacteria levels generally necessitate the closing of beaches regardless of the immersion activities taking place. Local and/or state regulations also generally require public notification of elevated bacteria levels, AQUA TIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC . www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 2 of 24 '" ~.,)J~ iTl:.:~ i"';;O. ~'5 2-1 Ofs;V ,.- often accomplished by the posting of signs on affected beaches prohibiting people from entering the water. ExistinJ! Publications To date, the City of Lake Elsinore has provided residents and guests several good maps and informational brochures: both the City of Lake Elsinore Lake Use Guidelines and the Lake Elsinore Management Project Brochure are well done. If and when these or other publications go to print, two major additions should be made. At the beginning of every document should be a list of the four major warnings: 1. DANGER: 2. PARENTS: 3. DANGER: 4. CAUTION: No SwimmingINo Diving Please watch your children This lake has hidden underwater hazards Water and Alcohol DO NOT mix ,-. Where possible, these four warnings should also include simple international "DO NOT" logos and use a warning shape and color similar to the yeIlowlblack diamond signs commonly used as traffic signs to advise caution. In addition, all maps of the lakeshore should have color-coded zones, as described below, clearly delineated on the perimeter of the lake map. Because many children may accommodate adults who are not their parents, perhaps stating "Please Watch Your Children," without reference to parents may be more appropriate. The City Campground Park Guidelines (Rocky Mountain Recreation Company) should likewise emphasize the "Big Four Warnings" and then categorize the remaining rules and regulations into informational, directional, housekeeping and behavioral guidelines. Having a list of nearly two dozen rules and regulations without prioritizing and categorizing them is counterproductive as people tend not to read long lists of rules. Although swimming is prohibited under Ordinance 8.40.040, at least one document from the ,.- LERA Campground states '''SwimIW ade at Your Own Risk," while another LESJW A AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 3 of24 PACi ;E~. Y 2/ .~ Of s-b" . C&trt'~a1J~r; brochure (protecting and Restoring Our Water Resources) clearly shows people swimming and floating. All printed materials should send a consistent message. Reference to or illustrations of banned activities should not appear in any publications about the lake. Once this Shoreline Safety Plan is accepted and adopted, distribution of new safety handouts should be mandatory at all authorized boat launch facilities and campgrounds. Further, the City Campground should have all registrants sign to acknowledge that they have received safety information. Both the campground and the registrant should keep copies of this signed agreement. Storm Water Manaeement Storm water run-off to the lake is not only unattractive and disruptive to the beach but it also creates meandering deep water channels that are dangerous to waders. A major safety concern with the safe recreational management of the shoreline is the lack of a systematic lake-wide approach to minimizing erosion caused by uncontrolled storm water draining into the lake. Storm water runoff not only creates hazards as it rushes to.the lake through storm water tributaries but also carves up the shoreline and changes the topography of the bottom in wading areas by creating sharp drop-offs. Not only are dangerouS drop-offs created in the lake increasing the likelihood of waders drowning after stepping unexpectedly into deep water, but also protective fences and buoys marking this channel often present a hazard to boaters. A systematic study and implementation plan is needed to direct and pave storm water channels strategically into the lake. When this is accomplished, deeper water directed far into the lake can be better marked so that waders do not enter into water unexpectedly over their heads. Eyebolts on the walls of the storm water channels can be installed permanently to hold appropriate buoys. A sophisticated approach to these storm water channels will allow waders to stay well away from them for safety. Without a comprehensive and permanent solution to Storm Water Management, the safety of Lake Elsinore's Shoreline will always remain compromised. AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup:com Page 4 of24 ~~Of2-b ...., ...., ......., "....... Shoreline Zones . While previous studies and reports have made much of the rising and falling lake levels as well as the poor water quality, little has been said about the diverse ownership and accessibility of the shoreline. For safety in and around the water and to better control safe access to the shoreline, the City of Lake Elsinore should first and foremost describe and label the entire shoreline. Four distinct zones should be created so as to reduce conflicts and increase safety between boaters, fishermen and waders. Then, with appropriate landscaping, fences and barriers, the public, particularly families with young children, can be better 'warned and educated as they are channeled to approved shoreline points that have- been inspected for safety. "Approved" access points are recommended rather than attempting to enforce a ban on activities elsewhere on the lake. Closed shorelines should be banned to all pedestrian aquatic activities. All literature pertaining to the recreational use of the lake. should show the entire shoreline color-coded into the zones described below to show lake users where particular recreational uses are authorized. On the actual shoreline, white PVC poles with the appropriate color "....... striping the poles could be inexpensively placed around the shoreline, thus replacing many of the signs that now exist. Signs will still be needed to explain the color-coding system and to education the public about safe water practices, but this should be part of an overall effort to channel recreators t<? major access points to more effectively educate and warn the public. Emergency numbers or emergency pull/call boxes should be posted at all access points. ~ ZONE I: Closed Shoreline: (Color Code: Orange and Black) Dangerous to pedestrians and waders. The geology, topography and, underwater hazards make it dangerous for anyone to access the lake from these areas. DANGER: mDDEN HAZARDS--DO NOT GO NEAR TIlE ~i WATER. An oval DANGER sign often used to connote high voltage is suggested in this area. HIGH VOLTAGE 15,000 V AC EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN POWER IS ON OBSERVE AU. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS High Voltage Sign. Fonnat could be modified for aquatic safety. AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 5 of24 "-C-,-,-, > OM'" 2- ( &' r~~~ iw. ' ~" ~ _qq;. s-o .... ZONE: 2: Approved Boatinf! Access: (Color Code: Blue ami White) These areas are recommended for safe boating access, whether the shoreline is publicly or privately owned. Appropriate signage regarding boating rules and regulations should be maintained. Safety equipment (e.g. throw bag or ring buoy, fire station pull box) may also be available at public boating access points. Kiosks or information boards containing boating safety information, particularly informationregarding alcohol use while boating, come highly recommended. Boaters must also be educated with appropriate signage as they are directed or channeled to boat launches. Private and Public launches should follow the same recommendations and rules. ZONE 3: Approved Fishinf! Access: (Color Code: Brown and White) Fishing access should also be controlled. Fishing areas should be relatively close to wading and boating areas but safely segregated. Lifesaving equipment (e.g. throw bag or ring buoy) should be maintained at these access points. Fishing should not be permitted after- hours within designated wading areas. ZONE 4: Approved Wadinf! Access: (Color Code: Green and White) Wading is defined as walking in the water to a depth no greater than waist deep. Waders should be inStructed to have both feet on the bottom at all times and to not submerge beneath the surface. If water quality monitoring programs are not in place, it is advisable to post a sign indicating the lack of a water quality program: "CAUTION: Bacteria Levels Not Monitored. For your safety, keep your head above water at all times." United States Coast Guard-Approved Personal Floatation Devices (lifejackets) should be worn by non-swimmers in these areas. Parents must also be urged to actively supervise their young waders from in the water, not on the beach. Many approved swimming/wading areas throughout North America are delineated with a buoyant line. While this if often thought of as a good idea, the disadvantage of buoyant lines is that they can become an attractive nuisance. At Lake Elsinore, while a buoyant line would serve well in identifying the approved wading areas, it may also pose problems. One issue would be constantly moving the buoys in order to keep the depth at the buoyant at a depth of AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 6 of24 ~n.M). Mal 7 '-"" '-" '-" 2-1 Of.5V .",..... ,...-. " five feet or I~ss with the ever changing lake depths. Another problem with a buoyant line is 'that in some cases, weaker swimmers/waders are attracted to the line as a goal and may unwittingly be drawn into deeper water. Another problem with buoyant lines is that often weaker swimmers/waders use the lines to sit on to rest or too use them as a swing in the water. Perhaps it would be better for Lake Elsinore to use a combination of independent and unattached buoys along with permanent depth gauge poles that would clearly note the depth of water and the areas approved for wading. Buoys and poles that cannot be climbed are preferred to those that can. While lifeguards are not recommended for the approved wading areas at this time, regular and consistent Shoreline Safety Patrols come highly recommended. The Army Corps of Engineers have safely maintained perhaps more swimming beaches in the United States than any other single agency. They have accomplished a tremendous safety record without . lifeguards but with good education, signage and frequent patrols. Safetv Silmafle For nearly ten years, Aquatic Safety Research Group, LLC has been developing a new system of effective safety signage for aquatic facilities, including waterfront areas. Some of this information was published in Better BetlChes (Griffiths Ed.D., Tom. Better Beaches and Waterfront Management. Ashburn, V A: National Recreation and Park Association, 2001). / The major emphasis of this new safety signage system is to identify the greatest hazards and sign them aggressively while separating and de-emphasizing informational/directional signage. Streamlining signage should be the goal, with consistent sign design and colors for similar warnings. The objective is to educate and war,n about catastrophic hazards and inform and direct the public about other less important information without creating sign pollution. A major responsibility of this evaluation is to develop a strong safety signage campaign that is effective yet reduces sign pollution around the lake. The shoreline safety signage plan must also prioritize and separate signs with information that must be known as opposed to information that should be known and that which is nice to know. As previously mentioned, warning against catastrophic losses must be a priority. AQUATIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP..LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 7 of24 rrt~~ .i~\? 2.. / P~Of_ ~ Emphasize the most serious warnings with larger signs and appropriate colors. When vitally important safety warnings are posted on the same signs as informational and directional signs they often go unnoticed. '-' When designing a signage program to better communicate important information, remember that signs should be creative and clear. Prefabricated signs not customized to meet the particular needs of the City may. go unnoticed or unappreciated by beach users. Signs must also be sufficiently unique and creative to clearly convey memorable messages. Signs should be concise, using a combination of words and symbols. Most importantly, signs should be conspicuously placed where they will be most likely read. This is. best done through channeled access to main entrance points as discussed below. Lastly, a scheme of different colors and symbols for the categories of information that must be conveyed is very important. Each type of major warning, danger and caution signs should follow the same design pattern. Similarly, a consistent appearance to regulatory and informational/directional signs will help convey a professional approach to managing the recreational areas. NOTE: The sample signs included in this report are only intended to help illustrate key points and should not be considered "endorsed" or ttapproved" signs. Seleded sample . images, language and design specifICations, however, could be adapted to meet the needs of the City and to reflect some of the recommendations found herein. .~ " 1. Warn Against HeadfIrSt Entries Approximately 800-900 catastrophic neck InJunes resulting in permanent paralysis (quadriplegia and paraplegia) or death are caused by ill-advised headfirst entries into shallow water. Of these injuries, most result in death. Paradoxically, most serious neck injuries do not occur in swimming pools or from diving boards, but rather in open-water areas just like Lake Elsinore. Approximately two-thirds of all catastrophic neck injuries occur in open- water environments. Particularly because Lake Elsinore has both turbid and shallow water, catastrophic neck injuries are a very real hazard. Additionally, many individuals believe the longer a dock extends into the water, the deeper the water is, and as a result, diving is safe from the end of most docks. Of course, this is not necessarily true and someone's poor AQUATIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 8 of24 '-' ~~ fiil~~'O.. '2 ( '~'>'. MlL.1-Of sV. Judgment in this regard can result in serious injury or death. As soon as possible, the City of "'" Lake Elsinore should begin an aggressive campaign against headfirst entries into the lake, whether those entries are initiated from the shore, a dock or a boat. ''NO DIVING," signs with a "NO DIVING" international graphic logo should be posted often around the lake. ''NO DIVING" should also be posted directly onto the planks of the docks. Because most diving injuries involve alcohol consumption, a serious yet creative sign campaign could state ~'Drinking and Diving DO NOT Mix." Sample no diving signs commonly available for purchase include: -- SHALLOW WATER NO DIVING @, -.- . .--~...- ----- f; ~ .......- ===-- - "'" Could be modified to reflect beach entry ~.. ....~ . . -. . . - - . - 110 @ DIvIng Or' . SWimming POIId~OIIIJ'-m~ Could be modified to remove pond depth and include "Wading to waist- deep only" Sample "No Diving" logo painted on existing. structure Allows for two important safety messages and includes. emergence phone number. 2. Parents: Please Watch Your Children Unfortunately, paren,ts do not realize how quickly a child can drown. It takes only seconds for a child to drown, some estimates stating that drowning can occur in as little as 20 seconds. Once a child slips below the surface of the water, drowning occurs silently. Although many parents supervise their children passively at home, when it comes to the safety in, on or arourid the water, children must be supervised both actively and aggressively. Messages like, "If you're more than an arm's length away, you've gone too far, " "Two seconds is too long," "It only takes seconds for a child to drown" are important safety messages that have been used throughout North America. The City of Lake Elsinore should make one of their missions in managing the lake to educate the public that. children of tender years must be closely guarded around the water. "'" K'!"EP -:'HILDREN CLU5E AQUATIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 9 of 24 ~r/JJf;.~ .f<<). PAGI I D '7--l Of ~O ,,"="'" The best method to prevent drowning is for people to learn how to swim. A city with a large lake in the center of town should have an active basic swimming program to encourage all residents to learn how to swim and to be water-wise. The City of Lake Elsinore should develop a community swim program and provide signage along the Lake's shoreline with contact information to register for the classes. 3. Warning of the Hazards of Open-Waters Lake Elsinore is not blessed with crystal clear water that is also clean enough to drink. The waters of Lake Elsinore are much more hazardous than waters found in treated and filtered swimming pools and waterparks. Many people do not appreciate that the water in lakes and ponds quickly hides and suffocates people who slip below the surface. Most people also fail to understand that drinking/swallowing water containing elevated bacteria levels and certain blue-green algae can make them sick with gastrointestinal illnesses. Of greatest concern are young children, the elderly, or anyone with compromised immune systems (such as those undergoing cancer treatrnent.or living with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus) as in these individuals gastrointestinal illnesses can become life-threatening. A water quality monitoring program should be put in place to monitor bacteria levels at designated wading areas. Should bacteria levels exceed recommended limits, wading should be prohibited and signs advising the public of the closure should be posted. It is recommended that the City follow the state's health department regulations and guidance advisories with regard to water quality monitoring. Additionally, educational information on preventing recreational water illnesses should included ill safety messages. The CDC website htto://www.cdc.govlhealthvswimming/beaches rivers.htrn provides an excellent resource for beach and pool managers, as does the EP A brochure "Before You Go to the Beach" (available for download on the CDC website). Additional comments with regard to water quality may be found under "Beach Poles and Numbers" below. The City should also warn of any hidden dangers. that exist under the water within designated wading areas, including sudden drop-offs or inshore holes. Better yet, areas without such dangers should be selected for wading areas. INSHORE HOl.ES .I AQUATIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 10 of24 ~<<rAffBll~. ~ , IWII. \ \ OJ 3D ......, .." ......" Although signs for submerged hazards were observed around the lake in both. English and ,,-. Spanish, the signs did not follow a consistent graphical standard. "Our Lake is Beautiful but can be dangerous." "These waters may be Deep, Dark and Dangerous." "Underwater Hazards Exists, Please use Extreme Caution" are all important. messages that should be conveyed regularly to the public. 4. Warning Against Excessive Alcohol Consumption The heat, the water and time off from work all contribute to excessive alcohol consumption in, on and around the lake. Alcohol consumption is often linked to drowning, diving injuries, boating accidents and a lack of supervision over young children. Perhaps signs like "Alcohol and Aquatics DO NO MIX" or "Water and Alcohol DO NOT Mix" should be posted at all access points to discourage alcohol consumption and educate about the consequences of drinking and recreating around the lake. Knowing that. most boating accidents involve alcohol consumption, signs specific to state laws/regulations regarding alcohol consumption and boating might also be considered at boating access points. Cooperatively campaigning with beer and liquor manufacturers should help in this regard. 5. Warning Against SwimminglWading Yellow diamond warning signs indicating "No Swimming" and/or "No Wading" should be placed in approved recreational areas where swimming and/or wading are not allowed. These signs should not, however, be placed in closed shorelines, where access to the lake is banned. Placing no swimming, no wading and no diving signs where pedestrian traffic is banned could have the unfortunate result of actually encouraging these dangerous activities in areas where they are restricted. Although he City has posted graphical "No Swimming" and "No Wading" signs around areas of the lake, these signs fail to follow a uniform and consistent design standard. A more consistent and creative approach to signage is needed. "...... ...... NO. S\lWMMI. Danger - No Swimming .--....--". . '. ."... @; No Wading , No Wading logo could be used is signage program ,,-. AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page II of24 4Pi?r>Z0/~i~IT~~ 1.&0. 2 / ~f# SO - NOTE: The Lake Elsinore City Campground and Recreation Area operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company maintains a color map and park guidelines that list "."., "Swimming/Wading at your own risk." 1bis type of statement serves as an invitation to swim/wade and runs counter to the local ordinance prohibiting swimming on the lake. The campground brochure should include language such as: "Swimming is banned per local ordinance. Wading up to the waist in designated areas is at your own risk." Two sided signs facing opposite directions should be placed where boaters access approved beaches and the earthen levee come highly recommended. Moreover, wherever boaters, waders and pedestrians frequent the same areas from different directions like access walkways, piers and levees, two sided signs should be used so that all can read the same signs with the same messages. . Channelim! the Public Aggressive safety signage is a vitally important service to provide all visitors of Lake Elsinore, but even the best signs. will be ineffective if they are not read because the public is not drawn to them. Once the most desirable access points to the shoreline are identified and inspected for safety both on the beach and in the water, every effort must then be made to channel the public to these points and to discourage individuals and families from accessing the shoreline from anywhere else along the lakefront. While it may be user-friendly to have many and frequent access points to the water's edge, it is even more important to educate and warn the public as they approach the shoreline. For these reasons, both natural and manufactured barriers should be constructed to funnel and channel recreators to the water as they are educated and warned along the way. This type of barricading can also be used to beautify the entrance to the water. These access .....,; AQUATIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 12 of24 ......, ~ffIfaI~ '?,-- 1 PltDJ.J.L-Of :>=0 points should be prominently designed and aesthetically pleasing so that visitors will be ~, drawn to them. An infonnationalkiosk that is weatherproof and vandal proof should also be placed at most entrances. These kiosks can help convey informational advisories and public education material. Likewise, boaters should be warned and educated as they are channeled or funneled to their launches. ~ Beach Poles and Numbers Once shoreline zones and lake access points are identified, a numbering system should be put in place for each and every access area. The numbers should be consecutive starting at #1 and continuing along the perimeter of the lake to the last numbered access point. The system of numbering should probably rotate in a clock-wise around the lake. No distinction in the number system should be made among the shoreline zone and type of access point (wading, fishing, boating, closed access, etc.). This numbering system will allow for a coordinated and timely response from the local emergency services (police, fire, EMS), as all zones will be numbered for identification and will follow a numerical pattern around the lake rather than randomly assigned numbers for each area. A tall, telephone-type pole or PVC pole striped with the appropriate zone color should be placed in a centraIlocation, prominently displaying the access point number on an appropriately colored sign (bluelgreen/brown/orange). These beach poles can also be used as family meeting places should children become separated from their parents. Emergency call boxes and basic water rescue equipment could also be placed on or near these poles. Another option would be to incorporate the use of an appropriately striped flagpole from which could fly a colored water quality flag. Such flag systems have been met with much success at both freshwater and marine beaches worldwide. Red flag are often used to indicate ''No Swimming - High Bacteria Levels." Blue flags generally indicate acceptable bacteria levels as of the date of the last test. Blue flags (and "Blue Flag Awards") are used in Europe and South Africa to indicate "clean" water that has passed bacteria standards (See http://www.blueflag.orglCriterialEuropeanBeaches). In some states, such as Kansas, blue flags are used to indicate "clean" water while green flags indicate water is safe for recreational activities but persons should shower if they've had full contact with the water, "....... AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 13 of24 ~n~~. ',..~. .. Lx:' 2--/ OF.~ should avoid swallowing the water, and should wash hands before eating or drinking. These are very advisable regardless of bacteria levels and should be part of a general education campaign regarding water quality issues. The water quality flag system should not be "'-'" confused with a beach warning flag system often used at marine beaches to indicate surf conditions. Lifeiackets (Personal Floatation Devices - PFD's) Loaner lifejackets come highly recommended for the most popular and frequented access points. Providing. free "loaner" .lifejackets is common in the waterpark industry where employees can monitor park gates to help control loss from theft. Lifejackets hung on a peg board with brief safety messages work on many lakefronts and campgrounds around the world. The lifejackets should be returned to the board when no longer in use. Although swimming is prohibited, many children of tender years are not actively supervised around the water. Parents are frequently seen moreth~ an arm's distance away from their child, reading or even sleeping on the beach while their children play at water's edge. Lifeguards report having rescued children floating face-down right next to parents who were talking to friends and family members, oblivious to their child's distress. Lifejackets would provide an additional layer of protection and enhance safety at each wading area. To minimize loss from theft, "Property of the City of Lake Elsinore" should be boldly imprinted on each lifejacket. The lifejackets should be put out in the morning and secured each night to 'prevent loss. "-"'" Shoreline Safetv Team All outdoor employees of the City of Lake Elsinore with responsibilities at the lake should be made part of the Shoreline Safety Team and should begin each summer season with a one- day water safety workshop. This Safety Team should include the Director, the Lake Operations Manager, Supervisor, and Lead worker; the Sheriffs lake patrol; as well as the facilities, beach, levee and lake. maintenance personneL The key to making this team effective is regularly scheduled and frequent patrols of all access points as well as constant communication among members of the team. Maintenance workers, managers, supervisors, firefighters and police officers should be mandated to simply walk through the access points AQUA TIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 14 of24 "-"'" . ", t",r~'.'l r.M'\ rz, J ~~J?~ Of. s-D ',\,.,!...{', ,..- ~, ,..- daily or on regular patrols. These walk-throughs should be recorded much like the daily log used for checking cleanliness of restrooms. Drowninf! Prevention Prof!rams The American Red Cross states approximately 6()O,/c) of those who drown in the United States never even intended to get wet and most people who drown did not know how to swim. The City of Lake Elsinore in cooperation with local schools, YMCA's, Red Cross Chapters, and other concerned agencies should begin a Drowning Prevention Program for parents and children alike. This drowning prevention program should have three approaches: 1. To teach people to swim or at least encourage them to learn how to swim. 2. Offer water safety programs specifically dealing with Lake Elsinore in schools, libraries, YMCA's, Boys Scouts, Girls Scouts, etc. 3. Offer lakeside water safety seminars during the summer months, particularly on the weekends. In addition to the safety information presented in this paper, elementary forms of rescue should be discussed. The best approach for water rescue would be the REACH, ROW, THROW BUT DO NOT GO! philosophy, emphasizing the basic rescue devices found at the beach (ring buoy, reaching 'pole, throw line, etc.) First and foremost, the City should encourage all residents to learn how to swim. By partnering with other agencies that maintain swimming pools, the City of Lake Elsinore could offer free or low cost lessons to children and adults alike. If swimming pools are not, easily accessible, future consideration should be given to partnering once again with local agencies to build a pool. Education Programs both in the schools at the lake could be provided by Lake Elsinore Staff, Police, Fire and Rescue personnel as well as many other individuals. Senior Citizens can even be used in this capacity. The Army Corps of Engineers use Park Rangers to do this at their lake side swimming beaches throughout the country. The ideal water safety lecture of this type should last 30 - 45 minutes. PlaVf!rounds; Sprav-Parks While aquatic recreation certainly draws most of the visitors to Lake Elsinore, many children become bored without enough aquatic activities available. Wading in the water, while fun, is AQUA TIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 15 of24 ~:;Z1~Y>\rr~~~'O. fWJI ! ~ 2/ ,Of.. 0T).. .~."" often not enough to captme a child's interest for extended periods of time. Playgrounds are ,highly recommended near public shoreline access points. When children become bored in or near the water, instead of entertaining themselves with inappropriate and unsafe activities in the w~ter they can safely play in attractive playground areas. ' During the hot summer seasons, spray-grounds and spray-parks that allow children to cool off while playing with interactive water toys but without any standing water, are a safe and practical way of beating the heat without entering the lake itself. This is a safe and entertaining way of providing aquatic recreation for younger children while, discouraging inappropriate activities in the lake. Additionally, these spraypads which could use either fresh city water or recirculated and chemically treated water, would have the additional benefit of being operational on days when wading areas in the lake are closed because of elevated bacteria levels. ......, Aquatic Risk Manal!ement Some staff and employees might be skeptical about joining an Aquatic Shoreline Safety Team without having a strong swimming background or lifeguard credentials. We understand and appreciate this fact but being a non-swimming lake, much of the Aquatic Risk Management plan is simply structured commonsense with strong reliance on safety ......, signage, educational materials and frequent patrols. No one on staff should make a swimming rescue, and staff should be instructed to only enter the water as a last resort. If and when entry into the water is necessary, appropriate PFD's (lifejackets) and rescue equipment must be used to first and foremost protect the employee. Just like boaters on the lake, City employees should either wear their PFD on the shoreline or have them hanging on the backs seats of their vehicles ready for use if needed. Monthly water safety meetings should be conducted to keep the aquatic safety team educated, coordinated and ready-to-go in case of emergencies. Aquatic Safety Research Group, LLC would be available to return to Lake Elsinore for yearly trainings in water safety and emergency response. AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 16 of24 ......, ,~n9if<<). Z- \ 'i.". ~Cf SO ,,' "....... ~ ,.... The Elements of Risk Management are: Identify: Identify the specific risks created by the changing water levels, weather and other environmental conditions. (flooding, debris, obstructions, low water levels, etc). Eliminate: Whenever possible remove or repair the specific hazard/risk in the lake or on the shoreline. Reduce: If removing the hazard is impossible; reduce it if possible. Warn: Clearly warn the public of the hazard/risk if it can not be removed or repaired through signage, publications and radio, TV and print media. Document: Clearly list the specific steps taken when hazards are created by changing lake levels. Naturally, this would require more frequent meetings by the Shoreline Safety Team. Wallin/! Beaches Wading beaches should be selected with safety in mind. A relatively flat beach with a subtle slope free of debris, holes and drop-offs into the water is highly recommended. To ensure safe and subtle sloping, the bottom of the more. popular wading beaches may benefit by paving in the future. Although swimming areas are usually marked with buoyant lines on the surface, boldly marked depth poles at the comers of the approved wading areas may be preferable; wading areas that. are buoyed may attract smaller children into water over their heads. The depth poles may be much more effective with the ever-changing lake levels. Safety signage, rescue equipment and frequent patrols as well as loaner lifejackets are vitally important at all approved wading. beaches. The City would need to.determine what activities are appropriate at wading beaches and should use such rules to further distinguish the "wading beach" from a "swimming beach." For example, many parents will want to bring inflatable rafts to the beach.' A ban on inflatable devices might be difficult to enforce, but floating to deep waters, or water over waist-deep, would violate the "waist-deep" wading policy and would liken the beach to a "swimming beach." Staff need to have a uniform policy to follow in enforcing beach rules and must consistently enforce the rules for them to AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 17 of24 ?/ Of_1n~ f,J;:~~&L\A tTi:~ ~'O. PArA t i' !:I be effective. Signs banning inflatable devices are most appropriate in parking areas and printed materials as the goal is to prevent patrons from bringing the inflatable devices to the beach rather than asking them to bring inflatables back to their cars. '-" Swimming Beaches It is our recommendation that Lake Elsinore remain a wading rather than a swimming lake. The water in Lake Elsinore simply lacks sufficient quality and clarity to make it safe for recreational swimming. Simply hiring a staff of certified lifeguards and assigning them to a swimming beach is no longer an acceptable practice. Lifeguards require frequent and regular in-service training throughout the course of their summer employment. Having said that, if the City of Lake Elsinore elects to revisit recreational swimming in the future, some important points that must be taken into consideration include: . Certified lifeguards must be tested' for knowledge, skills and abilities prior to being hired and then oriented to lakefront emergency procedures prior to assigiied patron surveillance responsibilities. . During the season, lifeguards must receive regular in-service training. For seasonal facilities, this includes weekly, monthly and seasonal training. Follow state employment laws with regard to payment, as staff are considered "on the clock" during training times. . Certified lifeguards must be constantly supervised and audited during the season regardless of the age an~ experience of the . lifeguards. Failure to properly supervise lifeguard staff is often cited in lawsuits as one of the factors contributing to drowning. . A hierarchy of head lifeguards, beach managers and beach supervisors would need to be created to ensure that lifeguards are properly trained, stationed and supervised. . Certified lifeguards should not be left alone on-duty to guard the lake without ~ SUpervIsIon. Additional training in "Safe Swimming Beaches" would be recommended prior to moving from wading to swimming beaches. Again, as swimming beaches are beyond the scope of this report we mention only some basic points for the City to consider should swimming become a possibility in the future. AQUATIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 18 of24 ~ -- ~ni14WO.J ~ ~ . rw.J.l.:OJ- -s-d 'Of':" ~...'. "..... Grouo Use Policies The City of Lake Elsinore should adopt a shoreline group use policy for groups of 12 or more individuals. These large groups. should register with the City Lake Office prior to their trip to the beach. A copy of the group use policy containing safety rules and regulations should be read and signed by a group representative to help ensure the safety of the group. Both the City and the group should retain copies. Many of the safety warnings and suggestions found in this report can easily be included in the document. With a Group Use Policy in place, much of the burden and responsibility for. safety can be appropriately shifted to the shoulders of those guests in the group. Ideally, groups should sign-off with the city 7-10 days in advance. Boat Launch Facilitv Rehabilitation at the LEBA CamOllround. Any new boat and ancillary facilities should follow the general recommendations of this safety plan. Provided slope gradients are appropriate (generally less than a 10% slope), "..- wading to waist-deep water should.be allowed somewhat near to the boat launch yet far enough away so that conflicts with cars, trailers, boats and bathers cannot occur. All docks, whether floating or not, should warn against diving/swimming and remind adults to watch their children. Warnings should be placed on both vertical and horizontal members of all docks/piers. A PFD rental or loaner should be established at the boat launch. Reminders that Lake Elsinore is a non-swimming lake are also important. All launches, piers and docks should include rescue equipment like Shepards Crooks, Ring Buoys and Emergency Call Boxes because the potential of falling or diving into the water is greater at these areas. Weather Proof Brochure racks should also be available at each of these sites. Once again, access points should be numbered and an emergency call box and rescue equipment should be located on a beach pole. "..... AQUATIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 19 of 24 ~~'\.~wo. 2-/ ~Gi.: 2.. 0 Of SO --d" - . . '- Engineering & Economic Feasibility Report for Lake Elsinore Campground Boat Launching Facility Improvements (by Noble Consultants) This document also met with our approval, provided the water safety suggestions outlined in our report are included in the improvements. Safety signage, rescue and fire safety equipment as well as United States Coast Guard Approved PFD's are all of paramount importance at boat launches facilities. ....., Other Tasks Assigned which have not been addressed: Task-b ill. Island Well Effluent. These areas are well marked and managed. As long as lake users stay clear of the well eftluent areas, potential problems are minimal. Task-b v. Potential risks with changing lake levels, etc. While this area h~ been well addressed throughout the document, there should be general risk management processes applied to changing lake elevations (water levels) by the shoreline safety team. Simply stated, as the lake levels fluctuate. significantly, the shoreline ~ safety team must practice the Elements of Risk Management that are discussed previously. Task-c. i.City Ordinances and Lake Elsinore Master Plan Basically, little information is found in the code pertaining to beaches. More specifically, concerning City Ordinance Chapter 8.40, Parks and Beaches: Lake Elsinore Code 8.40.040 G. No person shall erect ..... This appears to ban popular and portable shade structures that protect beach-goers from the adverse affect of the sun and are often used for AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 20 of24 ....., ~!r\U~Jw ~\ PAQI'L \.... Of .:s-o napping on the beach. Does the city allow temporary shade structures? If they do, ,..., they may want to make an exception in the Ordinance. For future consideration; the ordinance may want to clearly defme the ban on swimming from the beaches and the acceptance of wading only in approved areas. The ordinance might also want to state which type of tloatational devices for waders are acceptable, if any. For instance, USCG approved PFD's may be acceptable for small children and adults at risk. The city may also want to consider stating that all children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible, supervising adult when visiting the lake or shoreline. Likewise the City may want to consider adopting the State Parks rules and regulations regarding open-water areas. . ,,-..., With the recommendations made in this Shoreline Safety Plan, it may now be appropriate to create a separate and specific section on "Beaches" rather than allowing it to remain in the ordinance with "Parks". The City of Lake Elsinore Zoning Code Chapter 17.05 "(L) Lakeshore Overlay District" should eliminate all references to swimming (section I 7.05.040 Permitted Uses, C.) Task-e ii Handouts: All handouts regardless of their source and distribution should include three primary warnings discussed in the document; No Diving, No Swimming, Watch Your Children and Water and Alcohol DO NOT MIX. All handouts should also include the new Shoreline Safety Zones. ,..., AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page2J of24 ~4ninW.,.~ ~OFr )Q -~ Rather than publishing a variety oftri-fold and hi-fold brochures, heavier stock two sided rack cards come highly recommended for safety suggestions and shoreline zones. (Refer ",-"". to the Rack Cards developed by ASRG for the beaches of South Walton, Florida). The City Staff and Shoreline Safety Team are best suited to decide how and where the rack cards or brochures should be distributed. The Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lake Elsinore Office of Economic Development, Better Business Bureaus and similar agencies should be encouraged to assist in the process. Task-d. Boat Launch Facility and LERA Campground. These facilities should follow the signage recommendations made here as well as creating safety teams within their organizations. The Lake Elsinore Master PlanlEconomic Feasibility Study (by Noble Consultants) is generally well done. It does however, call for a swimming beach with lifeguards in towers (p. V-B). It is our position that Lake Elsinore not be considered a swimming lake at this time but allow for wading only. Also for future consideration, the most popular wading beaches on the lake would benefit greatly by paving the lake bottom for a short distance. This would assure a constant slope without drop-offs, holes, and produce an underwater wading area that would be immune to erosion. The Army Corps Of Engineers has done this successfully in many ofit's lake swimming beaches. ~ Documents Reviewed 1. Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber for Commerce Community Map by Map Masters. 2. Report to City Council, Final Plan to Rehabilitate the Boat Launch Facility at the LERA Campground. 3. Lake Elsinore City Campground and Recreation Area Brochure. 4. Lake Elsinore Takes om Office of Economic Development. 5. Sport Fishing on Lake Elsinore AQUATIC SAFETY REsEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 22 of24 .,,-, ~.~tiO. ~\ , ~Of s-o ,...... 6. Lake Elsinore Marina and RV Resort reservation receipt. 7. Lake Elsinore Management Project 1993 Update. 8. The Lake Elsinore Master PlanlEconomic Feasibility Study (by Noble Consultants). 9. Engineering & Economic Feasibility Report for Lake Elsinore Campground Boat Launching Facility Improvements (by Noble Consultants) SUIIUtUlrv The Lake Elsinore Shoreline Safety Plan is based on a coordinated and comprehensive plan to . educate and warn guests who come to the lake to recreate. Some of these recommendations include: 1. Lake Elsinore should continue its ban against swimming. 2. The City of Lake Elsinore should begin a water safety campaign to encourage all to learn how to swim and educate the public at schools and other organizations as well as at the lake itself. 3. Wading should he defined as waist-deep with both feet on the bottom. Full-body submersions should be prohibited. Shoreline zones should be designated and color-cOded so that guests know immediately where they are and what uses are permissible in that zone. All access points should be clearly numbered and colored for identification as well as 4. "........ 5. r" for quick emergency response. 6. Uniform signage with major safety messages should be instituted around the entire shoreline. The warning signs should use internationally recognized shapes, colors and graphics. 7. Four major warnings should include No Diving, No Swimming, Parents Watch Your Children, and Alcohol and Water DO NOT Mix. 8. Docks should add warnings against diving on vertical and horizontal members. 9. A Shoreline Safety Team should be created with a yearly water safety seminar and monthly meetings. 10. A loaner/rental PFD program should be initiated. 11. Group Use Policies should be developed. 12. Improved access points to safe shorelines should better channel guests to educate them about general water safety practices and to warn them of dangerous activities. AQUATIC SAFETY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC www.aquaticsafetygroup.com Page 23 of24 P,.hl'",l'~"j'i';,>;n".'1I"F;"",,i lI!:n~~ . ~..r"H"'-~' S .... ppm '2. . OF .J 1 .,~ ......... Lastly, because a significant portion of the the Lake Elsinore Recreation Area's shoreline lies in the county, it .would be advisable to involve county park personnel in safety discussions regarding the lake. Although ownership of the lake was transferred to the City of Lake Elsinore, many of the state park rules and regulations regarding open water areas could be adopted by the City for the safe use and enjoyment of the lake. As always, any questions regarding this report should be made to me directly at 814-863-4000 ortjg4@psu.edu Tom GriffdhS, 'd.D. 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The project includes constructing an earthen levee, building an operations island and causeway for well operations, drilling new wells, providing controlled overflow points, and creating new wetlands habitat areas. >"~J'1":'J930"';.l'40 1950 1960 ,1910 1980 '1990 " ,'Grflp'bs",,"wt"isloric lake /eve/lluctuations' vs. a stabilize" level witlflake Management. LEMA Member Agencies . City of Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency . Cal~ornio Deportment of Parks and Recreation . Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District . Sonta Ana Watershed Project Authority . City of Lake Elsinore . County of Riverside ~ PROJECT BENEFITS INCLUDE: ~ . .. . . . . . Reducing evaporation loss Reducing flood damage Improving water quality Increasing lake visitors Providing irrigation water Improving recreation opportunities Enhancing fish and wildlife habitats FACTS ABOUT THE LAKE . It takes 14,500 acre-feet of water annually to replace water lost to evaporation. Evaporation loss averages 9,000 gallons each minute of the year. An acre-foot is approximately 326,000 gallons, enough water to meet the needs of two average families for a year. . A dried up lake could cost the local economy an estimated $20 million annually in lost business and revenues. . During times when the lake has been full, visitors have numbered as high as 770,000 per year. . The floods of the early '80s cost the local economy an estimated $30-$50 million in damages, lost business, and revenues. . During the 1980 flood, the lake surface level reached elevation 1,265.7' abo' sea level. If the Lake Management Project and outlet channel had existed then, the lake would have risen no higher than elevation 1,263:t feet. ....." .. - .. .~-~.>,-.:<: ..< ..'... ...-;...:;;......,;: .:; .~ LAKE MANAGEMENT PROJECT 1. CONNECTION CHANNEL A wedge-like graded incline that diverts San Jacinto river flows into the Lake Type Inlet by force of gravity. .. 2.IJl-KE'I'YPE-INlET Built as an extension of the lake, con- structing the Lake Type Inlet provided material to build the. meandering levee. 3. PUMPING STATION A pumping station will be installed behind the levee where the San Jacinto River previously discharged into the lake. The pumping station will circulate water between the lake and the wetlands areas. In future, the pumps can be upsized to facilitate drainage of the back basin as a consequence of flood storage. 4. FORTY-EIGHT INCH CONDUIT A 48" diameter conduit through the levee will circulate Water between the lake and the wetlands and allow fish to migrate back and forth. To keeP the lake from flooding the wetlands, a sluice gate (floodgate) will close whenever the lake surface rises above elevation 1,243' approximately. 5. FLOOD PLAIN This 2,800+ acre area will provide flood storage when major storm flows cannot be absorbed by the lake and the outflow channel. Any section below approximate- ly elevation 1,263.3' will .be part of the flood plain. 6. LINEAR RIPARIAN HABITAT A one-mile linear riparian (riverlike) habi- tat will be created by planting native trees, shrubs and grasses along a. portion of the former bed of the San Jacinto River, from the lake type inlet to the wetlands habitat. A distribution pipeline from the two new wetlands wells will feed water into the lin- ear habitat through six 4" outlets. 7. WETLANDS WELLS Two wells will be drilled north of the wetlands to provide a continuous supply of water for the riparian and wetlands habitats. ..: Q Q) -0 of? Q) > if 8. WETLANDS HABITAT A manmade 356-acre wetlands area is being constructed to provide habitat for birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphil ians. The wetlands are surrounded by an earthen berm built to elevation 1,248'. Th< water surface elevation within the wet1an< will be maintained between 1,240' and 1,243'. Island I will remain in a natural state, while Islands II and III will be plant ed with native trees, shrubs and grasses. 9. FISH HABITAT A protected, 50-acre fish breeding habi tat will be established in the cove between the south end of the operatio island and the levee. 10. LEVEE The 17,800' long earthen levee was built to elevation 1,265'. With the levc in place, the lake pool is confined to smaller surface area, reducing averag< evaporation losses significantly. With ~i'f~, n~?t1ifro. 2- / 15 OUTFLOW (HANNEl.... . ; evaporation, water quality is also )roved. . OPERATIONS ISLAND & WELLS ~ operations island supports three er wells which were submerged in 1980 flood. A portion of the island [ causeway was constructed at 55' to protect the wells and pro- = access for maintenance. When ored, the wells will be capable of ducing approximately 10,320 acre- per year. Groundwater to stabilize lake will be supplemented with reled water imported from Eastern 1.icipal Water District that meets = 22 water quality standards and is .roved for body contact by State Local Departments of Health. . OLIVE ST., BEECHER ST. & CEREAL ST. WELLS ee additional project wells at Olive Grand Ave. St., Beecher St. and Cereal $t. were previously constructed to provide sup- plemental water for municipal and industrial use and lake stabilization. 13. WATER RECREATION AREA The managed lake surface will be stabi~ lized at the 1,240' level. Maximum water depths will vary between 18 and 33 feet, subject to natural seasonal inflows. Boating, fishing, and swimming oppor- tunities will be improved and available virtually year-round. 14. OVERFLOW WEIR After the Outflow Channel is complet- ed, a 1,600' long overflow weir (low dam) will be constructed along the north end of the levee, where the San Jacinto River feeds into the lake. Built to elevation 1,262', the weir will allow excess flood waters that cannot be absorbed by the lake and the outflow channel to flow into the flood plain for storage. When the lake level drops, water stored behind the levee can then be pumped back into the lake. 15. OUTFLOW CHANNEL Although not officially part of the Lake Elsinore Management Project, the Out- flow Channel is an integral part of the managed lake system. Its $15 million cost will be ftnanced by a combination of sources, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Small Flood Control Pro- ject Authority funds and local sources. The channel will be lowered and widened, and a sill will be constructed at elevation 1,255' at the confluence of Wasson Canyon and Temescal Wash. A number of bridges over the channel will be rebuilt to accommodate the changes. When the rising lake exceeds 1,255', overflow water will flow from the lake into Temescal Wash, eventual- ly reaching the Santa Ana River.; llIIIRlA llDIlIO. ?- ~~ ..._3 ~ .,01_ .STJ . - LAKE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION ~....;." NORMAL OPERATIONS A. Island wells pump water into the lake, along with reclaimed water, to replace evaporation losses. B. Inlet connection brings in natural runoff from the San Jacinto River. C. Water circulates through 48" conduit between lake and wetlands habitat. D. Wetlands wells pump water through distribution pipeline to riparian habitat. HEAVY STORM FLOW CONDITIONS A&D. Island and wetlands wells cease pumping. B. Water from the 750-square-mile area of the San Jacinto River courses through inlet connection. C. Sluice gate in 48" conduit doses when lake level reaches 'elevation 1,243'. ,-... E. Outflow channel spills over sill and down Temescal Wash when lake level exceeds elevation 1,255'. F. Overflow weir spills into flood plain when lake level exceeds elevation 1,262'. G&H. Flood plain and lake fIll to maximum elevation 0,263.3' at 100 year event). LAKE ELEVATIONS & RELATED EVENTS 1,263.3' Maximum flood level at 100 year flood event 1,262' Overflow weir starts discharging into flood plain 1,255' Outflow sill starts discharging down Temescal Wash 1,240' Normal stabilized surface level 1,223' Lake bottom 9/93. 15M PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PHASES · Phase A - complete Cereal St., Olive S1. and Beecher St. wells; 1988 · Contract No. 1 - complete Main levee; June 1989 - March 1990 · COntract No.2 - complete Well rehabilitation, lake-type inlet, island grading; February 1990 - March 1991 · Contract No. 3A-D - complete Install riparian habitat pipeline, drill/test new wetlands wells, rehabilitate island wells, install pumps and motors for wetlands wells; June 1991 - October 1992 · COntract No.4 Wetlands habitat planting; August 1994 - 1995 (estimated) · COntract No.5 Weir construction and system closure; 1993 - 1994 (estimated) OUTFLOW CHANNEL CONSTRUCTION · Ball, Ball and Brosamer, Inc. contractor; October 1993 - April 1995 PROJECTED COST Funding for the Lake Management Project will come from two sources: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Local Contributions: - Total $ 26,000,000 13,600,000 $ 39,600,000 [~ -, ~~:,' '~,~J LAKE, ELSINO, RE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 11615 Sterling Ave. Riverside, CA 92503 ,-.... * Printed or. Recycled Paper "".",," ,",";'" 2/, i.'~ ,.v.~ PAD! ''1 t. aI 50 Lake Elsinore City CamVf!round ~\ fiSi4 f<<). ~ I ,~....~Of. ~ .' ..." '-' '-' '-' LAKE ELSINORE CITY CAMPGROUND AND RECREATION AREA '\ I LEGEND FISHING AREA III r<ES1lWOMs/StlOWnS II HANOItAl' ACClOSSIIllE CAM1'5ITE5 II UNI5EX HI\HlllC.Y lE51RDOWSHOwE1t ~ [)UWSfAfION . ELECI1<lCAI. 5l1E5 o PUlVntWSlfE5 . WAl'B: .. ~ .: ~~ PRIMITIVE C'I CAMPING ~" .~ - - ti}J~ ~, ~ " ~ ~ . . 01010101 I\) I\) I\) I\) . <..>01...... (D. JUNIPER 01 01.01 01 01 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . ~.; ~ )'~ ~ ~ ~ RIVERSIDE DRIVE (HIGHWAY 74) .1"". Rights Reserved @ ~,f,\. n~a fi" . ~C1I_~ FACILITIES DAILY CAMPING FEES Boat Launch Day Use Area · Showers W/E Hookups · Dump Station Groups Areas Available Tent Camping Ice · Fire Rings · Firewood Non-Electrical- $25.00 Per Day Electrical - $30.00 Per Day FuR Hoole-Up - $35.00 Per Day (2 Tents, 2 Vehicles, 6 People) Extra Tent - $10.00 Per Day Extra Person - $2.00 Per Day Extra Vehicles Must Parfc At Entrance - $5.00 Per Vehicle Per Day Group sne$~ $75.00 + $10.00 Per Vehicle Upon Entry Boat Lcnmch - $8.00 Per Day City Lake Pass - $7.00 Per Vessel Per Day Day Use - $10.00 Rshlng - $5.00 Pets - $5.00 1. WMNIN&. Th....,. no lIfeouanl on gr~~ ~~~ ;~.~5.,;mm'M{J OJ" '''''''ng .,;n Ve at your..." ri~k and only in de~ignated arM. eLll'1/ Pm . 2. NO RIDING OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES such as motorized scooters, motorized bicycles. or AWs is permitted within the park including the beach area. 3. PETS mu~ t1e on a lea6h at all tlmee. Pets are not allowed on beach. leash must be no longer than twelve (12) feet. Owriers are expected to clean up after their pets. Guests will be asked to leave the park If they fail to comply. Owners are responsible for their pets at all times. 4. ~ are permitted only within a fire ring. Flames must be no more than three feet high. Fires will be con5tantly tended by a responsible party. 5. QUIET HOURS are 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Radios and televisions will be turned off during these hours. CHILDREN are to be in their campsite. or accompanied by their parent. 6. NO BICYClE RIDING from dusk until dawn. Riden:; are required to wear a bicycle helmet. 7. CAMPSITES are limited to six (6) people. There are two (2) vehicles permitted. including the RVor boat trailer, which must be parked only in the designated areas. not In the street or on the grass. 8. DEFACING PROPERTY will not be tolerated. If anYOM defaces property, the entire party will be asked to leave. and future camping at this facility will be denied. Legal steps will be taken to recoup payment for damages. PARENTS are RESPONSI/JLE for their CHILDREN. . 9. NO WASHING OF DISHES. COOKING VESSELS. OR UTENSILS is permitted in the restrooms. 9. PICNIC TABLES are limited. Tables are not to be rcmoved from a65igned eitee. 9. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED. However. please kcep containers within your allotted campsite. to. FISHING 19 available 24 hours, and In designated area only. . t1. RESERVED SITES are designated by a placard displaying the name and dates of the rcservation. Campcrs without reservations will be 15sued a colored tag with the site number and dates of occupancy. Thl5 tag must be displayed at the site, indicating that the site is taken. A white tag will also bc issued, to be displayed on the rear view mirror of the vehicle, permitting re-admission to the park during the length of 5tay. t2. NO HANGING of laundry is permitted outside the RV or tent. t3. NO WASHING of vehicles (including RVs) within the park. t4. NO FIREARMS. BB Guns. Air Guns, Sling Shots. Bows and Arrows, or Firework~, are permitted within the park. 15. SPEED LIMIT throughout the park is 5 MPH. WATCH OUT FOR CHllDRENIII t6. ~ Secured from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Gate Hours: Summer-6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Winter- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. t7. RESTROOMS closed from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Portable toilets available. t2. CURFEW Parents are re6ponsible for keeping all children 18 years of age confined to their own campsite between the hours of 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM unless accompanied by parents. THE PA~K IS PA TROLLEO 24 HOURS No a~ ehall17e committed which Ie In vfola1;l0n of any law or ordinance of the CI'ty of lake Elsinore, Riverelde County, or State of Califori'da. We reserve the ~ht to refuee or diecon1;lnue eervk;e to anyone at any time. 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'. .' . L ..~. . ." '1;=151" ,- "'. ". .@......lit:'...,a';{i.,. ~'t" V1II' ,~,,,,,.,,;::.; ~~;'i.-CA, ~ ~. ..,~' ~.,i" :~~~.~.' '''& .}' .., ..':f'. . .:ft; ':~- ~~ ."' Ji:',~,~_ .1"",~) ~,-I'/I~tUiIIt~ ~'.J- *-_,." l~ :', ..~-<..~._. - ;~~'j!,~fJfP::~ '.;..:.": The .etl)fwl1!a,keJ;I~.jI1Qre is . <:?~ ?o~~:'~:fM~;,f2:~);)'J' 'ii ':'\5~an lJfS1:!~ntt.. "'. "~' ' Y ',6P~"';;> 'li ';5 year Icome to a 21st '.~-;&".(~' :'<!:".l'.~i.~~t.'< ;t~. :-~ omtown. ~.i l~~~' \. ~ '. If ~ ) ,;.._,;:;;' . ~ "'" ~>:.;." -. - ," ~'-'.., ;",-" ....-:.......... - ,-' . Lake Elsinore is Southwest Riversi~~:<:~[nt}'ls~~e.. ,. develQpment hotspot. Over the I~f:'th~~ y~ars gr(; '"~ h~;; jumped to hyperspeed. Lake Elsinore is'' current!' '~f() ,"';' .~^, fastest growing City countywide. '),.., The reasons .are clear: Lake Elsinore is blessed with natural scenic beauty, destination sports attractions, av . able land, competitive home values anC:l-r-"'" 1-15 corridor, RiversideCoullty's fa Development SOars ')n~velopers, brokers and analysts watth.i.ll~r:e,re i 'if ..' .. "". the City of lake Elsinore is the rightpl~~et" Since year 2000, combined buH4ihg .y;. residential, commercial and industrialprolec~s; New hqusing permits have increased 140%.19'",: have risen 167%, to $159,345,538. With afJef~">'" . ..... ,. ",,\;',y $1.65 billion today, lake Elsinore is growio&.stfbhg>.":'X. City of Lake Elsinore Statistical Profile new ,.110%. luations ., ~tion of ."ii) Population (June 1, 2003 )...................................... ..... ............... ...33~867l" Population growth (1990-2003).................................-;:..f Ii. Rank among cities in Riverside County, by." . .............~ Average persons per household................ .........;w.....3.27 i ' ". , Average age in years ..............................~ . ..............28.7 Average household income..................... 't........$57,663 Median home price (0812003)................;:., ..;.;,.........~....,....$2S8tOOO . . . ,., .tJ'''''''~ . ." '.' School enrollment (K-12).............................:;. .. . .....~:.o......,~,d::..:.:~~r19,589 . EI:mentary schools....:...... ................:............... ..':. ~ .......... ...;t~Y:~'::.:-:i~,;d2.... .....11 ;~ Middle schools....................... .........;(....... ................ .... ........... ::-;;;;........ .... ....3 , 'i'j, High schools...........................................................3 plus 1 under cOh,$truction :Ji Ar:a of City Limits (sq. mi.).......................................................::....:...~.....38r; Miles to metro los Angeles.................................................................o,.....73 , Miles to metro San Diego... ....... ..... ..... ....... ... ....... ................. ................ .....? 41 Area of lake Elsinore (lake surface acres)...............................................3000 .... '., t., Parks, beaches, recreationa I sites............. ................... ........ ;;. ................ ....21f.t.:. Improved park land (acres).... ....... ... ....... .., .................. ..........;,,;~..,...........93.5"''' Year incorporated.................................. ........ .............. ..............,,~:~:.l~;t;i:...: 1888 Form of government................................................City Coun~ll(ity Manage~ , City employees (full-time equivalentt.u.... ..... ........ ...... ........h-.~:i:................68 7 Crime rate drop (1995-2001 )................................................. ...............765 % Sworn law enforcement officers............. .................... ....................;,......:.-3~;~, ..J Ratio of sworn officers to population..............................~:............o.....l:i()Q0> . City fire stations.... ............ ........... .................. ................ ..............................2. Fire crew/paramedics per sh ift...... ...... ...........,..... ........ ............................ .'l,:;. Total city budget (FY2003/04)....................................................$35, 110, Operating budget (Genera I Fund)............. ............ ...... ...... ..........$19 ,725,8~ Redevelopment Agency...........uo.................................................$9, 117,~58 . Lighting, landscaping & Maintenance District.............................$1,251/716 Capital projects.......... ........... .... .......... ..... ...... ..... ..~...... .... .., ....... .$5,01 S ,935 ~)" nw ~O. /- , ~ ti 3 -C.f 5lJ ;1 he Kight ~tutt tor,urow. r" Housing Developm New home constructic economy; master plam Police/Public Safety raised the bar for excel Lake Elsinore is a safe city. Crime has steadily declined since 1995. The City contracts police services and lake patrol with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. law enforcement grants increase police services and traffic safety at no additional cost Skate Park '" .', , McVicker skate park is one of the safest and best in the region. On-site supervision and equipment rentals are provided by the City through its concessionaire. Shade structures, picnic tables and landscaping will be added in phase two, A1"~ n~ 110. 2.. L Pl~:.c'!2 V'I OFT 5-0 -l". ..... ;:'i.~ ,", -. 'Industrial Development lake Elsinore's industrial sector is thriving. lake Elsinore has a proven business friendly reputation, including an award-winning "economic gardening" program. ,,'. ....'. "~- I:xtreme5pgrts . .' lake Elsinore has a world-class reputation for outdQor sports in'the (lir, on the ground and on the I~ke. Recreation and tourism are vital to our local economy. Auto Dealers lake Elsinore's auto dealerships are among . the most successful in Southern California. They provide a significant portion of sales tax revenue for the City. The City is currently orking to bring new domestic and import s into the mix. Lake Elsinore Southern California's largest natural lake and a city that's come of age. Fi're/Public Safety Fire staffing was increased to three-person fire crews and fire r" nedics now serve at both City .e stations, The McVicker Park Fire Station #85 opened last year. A third fire station will be built in Canyon Hills, Road Improvements The City oversees maintenance of streets, sidewalks and other public infrastructure. Funding for road improvements comes from state and federal sources, as well as local share dollars. Parks/Re The City's I Clean restr sports fi e Ie night lighti l.. . lake Elsinore is an i' ~ere ~!e just a few reason t ,...:. ...., the City's flunities have lalue. The Diamond Stadium One of the nation's finest and home .ofThe Storm, professionalbaseball affiliate of The San Diego Padres. A . . Redevelopment Agency project. BoatinglRecreatlo.. Seaport Boat Launch.- BUI ~ City with grant funding from the California Department of Boating and Waterways. lake Elsinore Outlet Center lake Elsinore Outlet Center boasts over 100 factory stores, one of the City's largest sales tax generators. < ..;;:1 .,,~ Historic Downtown Historic Downtown and Main Street, a '20s style Redevelopment Project in partnership with downtown bWiinesses. Diversity / Community Pride The City of lake Elsinore is growing in diversity. Together, we're building a better future...today! is second to none. ic tables with BBQs, laseball fields and 1. lake Improvemenf We're working to improve'the lake through the lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watersheds Authority (lESjWA). Active projects include wells, lake mixing to prevent fish kills, carp removal and others. Commercial Development The City's universe of name brands is expanding. Starbucks, Washington Mutual and Costco are some of the newest to ~ open in 2003-2004. 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Lakeland Marine C1 .., S\) 1:1 c:a.. ~ ~ = = ~ .. .. . --.. ,I S ::r o ~ It () i ~ R 01; ~,... -e" '!!I!!! g S' ""~ RoO to~ 0'" .. a ~g. 5 ~ 0> "'"a .. ~..t~. t;' ,... .. .." ~ ::: s 2. to ~ > a ... Ro ;:0 -< Ipe~ 8n!IJS!d 1S~~ q=>a llu!lJS!d 1S S!^eo nn Oil> < - n::ll '" :T : ~.'. "... .'~ 1 ~~A\n' .' ,t:,v'. PNtL.:1V t"" 1:0 ~ ~ fn =- o ""I ~ ~ '"l -. < ('D ......." (")0 :tc: >"'1 Z'" zt"" ('110 r""~ Tom Griffiths, Ed.D. Aquatic Safety Research Group, LtC r" 1 63 2 Glenwood Circle State College, PA 16803 814-234-0313 EIN 25- 1887144 www.aquaticsafetygroup.com EMPLOYMENT . Penn State University, Director of Aquatics & Safety Officer for Athletics, 1986-present . Indiana State University, Director of Aquatics and SCUBA, Assoc. Professor, 1983-1986 · University of Maryland, Director of Aquatics, Springboard Diving Coach, SCUBA Director, 1971-1983 INVENTOR . The Five Minute Scanning Strategy @2000 . Griff's Guard StationsTM AWARDS . "Distinguished Aquatic Professional" (NRPA, 2003) for a lifetime of achievement in aquatics . "Friend of the Academy" (European .Lifeguard Academy, 2003) for invaluable contribu- tions to Preventive Lifeguarding . Whos Who in Aquatics 2001/ 2002,20P3 . . Better Beaches ISBN #0-92581-62-8 National Recreation and Park Assn. 703-858-2181