City Administrator's Weekly Briefing Placentia, Ca From: Damien R. Arrula June 9, 2016 ADMINISTRATION Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget Update On June 7th, City staff presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget at the City Council meeting. Click here to see the complete agenda packet from the meeting. The proposed balanced budget includes General Fund revenues of $33,270,116 and expenditures of $33,116,616. Proposed revenues exceed proposed expenditures by $153,500 for Fiscal Year 2016-17, compared to Fiscal Year 2015-16 when revenue exceeded expenditures by only $48. Even with the alleged misappropriation of funds, the City has an estimated fund balance on June 30, 2016 of $6,887,786. Fund balance on June 30, 2017 is estimated to be $7,041,286. The next step in the budgetary process is for a public hearing to be conducted and formal adoption at the June 21 st City Council Meeting. City Council Unanimously Votes Down Medical Marijuana Ordinance The Placentia City Council unanimously voted down the 2nd reading of the medical marijuana ordinance during the June 7th City Council Meeting. No further action is planned on this issue. For inquiries on this subject, please contact the Interim Community Development Director at (714) 993-8019. Local History Lecture Series: Choo Choo!: How the Railroad Changed Placentia Rich Heritage, Bright Future The Placentia Library Friends Foundation and the Placentia Historical Committee will be hosting the next featured lecture New in Library the Weekly Local Summary History on Lecture Page Series entitled, Choo Choo!: How the Railroad Changed Placentia on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Placentia Library Community Meeting Room, 411 E. Chapman Avenue. The most recent local lecture in the series entitled, Early Man to the First Settlers: A Human History of Orange County was held on June 2, 2016. To view previous presentations, please click here. For additional information, please visit the Placentia Library website or call (714) 528-1906. Follow Us At: Facebook Twitter ADMINISTRATION 6/13 Upcoming Meetings and Events Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting 6/14 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting 6/21 City Council Meeting 6/28 Economic Development Committee Meeting 6/28 Historical Committee Meeting For additional information or questions about this Weekly Briefing, please contact us at administration@placentia.org.
City Administrator's Weekly Briefing Page 2 ADMINISTRATION Flag Day Ceremony Join us for a Flag Day Ceremony on Tuesday, June 14th at 6:00 p.m. at the Placentia Civic Center, 401 E. Chapman Avenue. The event is being coordinated by the Placentia Veterans Advisory Committee, American Legion Post 277, Orange County Fire Authority, Boy Scout Troop 780, and Cub Scout Pack 780. Residents are encouraged to come and be a part of this special ceremony. Due to the limitations in space, we will be accepting one flag per family to be disposed. For more information, please call (714) 996-2190. Additional Funds Recovered in Alleged Embezzlement Case The City continues to work diligently with the Orange County District Attorney s Office to recover funds that were allegedly embezzled from January 2014 to April 2016 by Michael M. Nguyen, a former City employee. It is anticipated the lion s share of the $4.9 million that is at issue will be returned to the City. According to information received through the District Attorney s Office approximately $2.7 million has been seized for recovery (previously $1.5 million was seized for recovery). An additional $1 million is also available to offset the losses from the City s crime insurance policy. About $1.2 million is expected to remain outstanding after the funds that have been seized by the District Attorney for recovery are returned to the City and the insurance policy is processed. The City will continue to work with the District Attorney s Office and evaluate any and all available actions to recover the balance of funds. Michael M. Nguyen was arrested in April for his alleged actions and the pretrial hearing will be held June 17 at the North Justice Center in Fullerton. A website page has been established for residents to obtain the latest information regarding this item. Updated information will posted at www.placentia.org/dainvestigation. COMMUNITY SERVICES Summer Tutors Needed The Friendly Center is looking for caring and bright individuals to volunteer working with K 6 th graders tutoring them in Math, English and Reading. Our summer program runs from June 27 th through August 18 th on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To sign up, please contact Arian Ghiacy at arian@friendlycenter.org or call Maddie Cuevas at (714) 769-8660 for more information.
City Administrator's Weekly Briefing Page 3 Wine Tasting Excursion On Saturday, June 11 th, the Community Services Department will be holding an excursion to the Temecula Wine Valley to enjoy a variety of wine tasting at three different wineries. We will be driving our participants to Calloway Vineyard and Winery, Mount Palomar Winery, and finally Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyard. There is a $25.00 fee and that includes transportation, and parking cost. Participants will be able to purchase tastes and food at their leisure. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (714) 993-8232. German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County The Devore 24 German Shepherd adoption event took place at Koch Park on Saturday, June 4. Many people came out to the fun event. The event was put on by the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. Over 30 dogs had a chance to walk the red carpet. In total, fifteen adoption applications were turned in at the event. The rescue group is hopeful that six or more of the dogs will be placed in loving homes. If you are interested in adopting a German Shepherd or would like more information about the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County please call (714) 974-7762 or go to www.gsroc.org. Now Hiring for Summer 2016 Part-Time Positions The City of Placentia Community Services Department is currently interviewing potential Community Services team members to work in our Aquatics and Recreation divisions. It has been a pleasant surprise to learn that several of the applicants and finalists have been past participants of our very own Community Services Programs. Some applicants have participated in our Learn to Swim Program, some have attended our P.A.R.K. s Programs, and others have been past Volunteens as well. The Community Services Department is looking forward to yet another great summer with some new additions to the Community Services team. For anyone that is still interested in being a part of the Community Services team, position descriptions and applications can be found online at www.placentia.org/jobs or at City Hall. Applications may be submitted online or in person. Come join our team this summer! Father Engagement Events The Friendly Center has hosted a series of Father Engagement Events at the Cathy Torrez Learning Center for low income families in Placentia. The goal of these events is to foster positive relationships between fathers and their children. Oftentimes, Dads are working long hours and don t have the opportunity to enjoy play time with their children. Attendees have enjoyed a movie night and building their own garden. The next event is June 16 with a theme of Off to the Races.
City Administrator's Weekly Briefing Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS Overview of the Free Used Tire Recycling Collection Event Maintenance Division A free tire collection event was held on Saturday, June 4 th in the Civic Center lot. The event was sponsored by the City and the Orange County Conservation Corps. Residents were able to drive through and drop off their used tires. The Placentia Explorers helped with traffic control and Corps Members assisted residents with the drop offs. Tires that were collected will be recycled, helping reduce the number of waste tires going to landfills for disposal. For more information call (714) 993-8189. This past week our staff performed various maintenance activities throughout the City. The Graffiti Crew removed graffiti per work order requests citywide. The Sign Shop repaired and replaced several signs per work order requests. The Patch Crew filled in pot holes in zones 8, 13, and 29. The Paint Crew painted traffic legends in zones 13 and 14. The Ball Field Maintenance Crew worked on the infields at the Sports Complex, Tuffree Park and Torii Hunter field. The Facility Maintenance Crew completed work orders for City buildings and painted offices in City Hall. The Irrigation Crew repaired and replaced water valves at City Hall for drought tolerant plant material. The Maintenance crews cleaned the downtown area and performed weed abatement in assigned areas. In addition, Public Works staff are removing shrubs and installing new water valves, drip lines, planting new trees, drought tolerant plants, and setting down mulch in the main parking lot at City Hall. Our contractor Superior Pavement Markings will be striping all City arterial streets throughout the month of June. POLICE DEPARTMENT Significant Events June 2, 2016 At 7:41 a.m., an Officer attempted a bike stop at Orangethorpe and Traub. The male fled on foot northbound into the Bella Vista housing complex jumping several fences. Responding Officers and Detectives were able to lock the suspect within a perimeter in the 100 block of Davis. Officers began searching house to house when the suspect re-appeared and ran into a group of Officers waiting in the front yard of a residence. He was taken into custody without incident. He was found to be a parolee at large and also had a no bail burglary warrant. He was transported to Placentia Linda Hospital for medical clearance and later transported to Orange County Jail.
City Administrator's Weekly Briefing Page 5 June 4, 2016 Police made two arrests for possession, sales of drugs, and forgery from the Quality Inn Hotel. A large gang fight resulted in two arrests on Santa Fe. June 4, 2016 In the late afternoon hours Buena Park Police Department, put out a countywide request for assistance regarding a meth lab that exploded and a suspect that was on the roof of the location armed with a long rifle. Numerous officers from the county responded including two Placentia Police Department officers. While this was occurring, the OC Sheriff s Department went in pursuit and came into Placentia City boundaries. The pursued vehicle was registered in Placentia, but the pursuit left the city and terminated in the City of Orange where the suspect was taken into custody. June 6, 2016 At Approximately 6:30 a.m. Placentia Police Department officers responded to the 100 block of Wilson regarding a suspicious vehicle. When they arrived, they located the vehicle and a male and female inside. Further investigation revealed illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and numerous weapons, including an assault rifle found inside the vehicle. The male suspect fled when officers attempted to arrest him. He was subdued during an intensive struggle. Two of the officers were injured and were taken to Placentia Linda Community Hospital emergency room. Crime Prevention Health Fair Placentia Police Department participated in a Health Fair at the Whitten Community Center on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Information was provided on numerous topics including seat belts, fraud, how to contact the police, distracted driving, gang prevention, and internet safety. Over 100 people visited the Police booth at the event. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Placentia Police Officers participated in the Special Olympic Torch Relay on Friday, June 3, 2016. Placentia Officers and other City staff proudly carried the flame through Placentia. The runners were greeted by students from Tuffree Middle School, George Key School, and Golden Elementary School as they ran past their respective schools. The Law Enforcement Torch Run brings awareness to Special Olympics and raises funds to support the games. This year 1.5 million dollars
City Administrator's Weekly Briefing Page 6 were raised during the torch run to support Special Olympics. Kiwanis Club Placentia Police Department met with members of the Kiwanis Club on Thursday, June 2, 2016. The group was made up of 34 adults who came to learn about identity theft. During the meeting information was presented about identity theft including: what it is; the history; prevention; what to do if you become a victim; and current trends. The group was given a book from the Federal Trade Commission on what to do if they become a victim. The audience was very grateful for the presentation and handout. BUILDING AND PLANNING DIVISIONS 1. On May 31st, precise grading and erosion control plans for a new 10 unit condo project (T- 17775) located at Spruce Street were reviewed and approved by the Planning, Building and Engineering divisions. Grading operations will be starting within a few weeks. Currently, the developers are working with city staff for the approval of building plans. 2. On May 31st, the Building Division reviewed and approved building plans for an interior remodeling project of an existing nursing home located at 351 E. Palm Avenue. The project involves relocation of interior walls, upgrading electrical outlets, installing a new HVAC duct system and plumbing fixtures. 3. On May 31st, the Building and Planning divisions reviewed and approved building plans and structural calculations for a residential room addition and interior remodeling project located at Longfellow Drive. The scope of work includes a 181 sq. ft. of room addition, remodel of existing restrooms, kitchen; and new plumbing, electrical and mechanical fixture units. The cost of the construction is $135,000. 4. On May 31st, the Building and Planning divisions approved tenant improvement plans and building permit for the dental office located at 1320 N. Kraemer Boulevard. This project includes new interior non-bearing walls, T-bar ceilings, a restroom with ADA compliance, treatment rooms, and new plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. The cost of the construction is $78,000. 5. On June 1st, the Building Division reviewed and approved solar panel installation plans and structural analysis for fifteen (15) homes have been reviewed and approved. The range of construction value for these installation projects is from $15,000 to $46,000. These projects are for single-family detached homes only. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION Placentia Library District Weekly Summary Orange County Fire Authority Weekly Executive Summary
PLACENTIA LIBRARY DISTRICT WEEKLY SUMMARY June 10-16, 2016 ADULT SERVICES Conversation Club Friday, June 10 at 9:30 A.M. The Conversation Club is a great opportunity to chat with other English language learners in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You will pick up new vocabulary, improve your English literacy, and sharpen your pronunciation skills. No registration is required. Placentia Library Book Club Tuesday, June 14 at 12:00-1:00 P.M. The second Tuesday of each month brings an entirely new discussion on a book with its author. Last month, we had the honor of having Khaled Hosseini, author of well-known title The Kite Runner, meet with our Book Club participants and offer his views on A Thousand Splendid Suns. This month we ll be featuring The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Program Registration Hurry you still have time! All registrations must be done in person at the Information Desk. Must be a Placentia or Anaheim Library cardholder. Register for one or all the following programs: Local History Lecture Series Adult English Conversation Club Computer Workshops: Microsoft Word: Basics and Beyond PowerPoint: Basic and Beyond Introduction to Computers TEEN SERVICES Placentia Library District Collaboratory Tuesday, June 14 at 4:00-6:00 P.M. The Collaboratory is an environment where teens and tweens can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. Open to all middle and high school students who would like to learn and play in do-ityourself environments. The PLD Collaboratory will integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), an educational movement that engages students in integrated learning as they explore the world around them, create innovative solutions to problems, and communicate their results. Placentia Teen Advisory Club (PTAC) Thursday, June 16 at 6:00-7:30 P.M. Placentia Teen Advisory Club is open to all high school students interested in gaining community service experience, volunteer hours, and leadership skills all while planning and supporting great library events. All applicants must successfully complete an interview. Applications are available at the Information Desk. Space is limited. This is a semester (6 month) commitment.
CHILDREN S SERVICES Sensational Saturdays! Saturday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. Wimpy Fun: draw cartoons, play games, and make your own diary. Share a story, and participate in STEAM activities for the entire family. Wiggles & Giggles Baskets Placentia Library would like to help welcome your new baby and begin to foster a love of reading from an early age for your child! Sign-up your child, ages 12 months and younger, for a free library card, and receive a welcome basket including a book, toy, CD of lullabies and useful booklets for your child to use at home to encourage pre-reading skills in the youngest child. Baskets are available while supply lasts. DID YOU KNOW? 2016 Summer Reading Program-Read for the Win! Begins June 20 th! Visit www.placentialibrary.org to register online. Participate, Register, #WinCoolPrizes #OneMillionReaders Adult Reading Program: Read or listen to books and enter drawings for a chance to win great prizes! Two lucky winners will receive a $250 Target gift card! Bonus: the first one hundred registrants will walk away with a Starbucks Card to give you a running start to your summer reading win. Children s Reading Program: Children of all ages can join our summer reading program encouraging children to read our fantastic collection! Also attend our exciting, Wednesday programs to collect prizes and virtual badges! Teen Reading Program: Join teens all over the country in reading this summer and join a raffle to win a gift to die for. Each set of 3 books read receive a raffle ticket to be entered for a grand raffle to be drawn at our annual Summer Reading Celebration. Don t forget to take part in all teen/tween monthly programs going on June through August for the opportunity to earn extra raffle tickets for participation! We have video games for Wii, Xbox, and Playstation! Free to check out! Just bring your Library Card! New on DVD Sisters- Comedy New Video Games Coming Soon! WWE 2K16 (Xbox One and PS4) Madden NFL 16 (Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4) FIFA 16 (Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4) Assassin s Creed Chronicles (PS4) Call of Duty Black Ops III (PS3, PS4) Get your PASSPORT at Placentia Library District
www.ocfa.org June 09, 2016 Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County Sheriff s Department, and UCI Burn Center will host a joint news conference on Fireworks Safety at the OCFA drill grounds on June 22 at 10:30 a.m. The importance of fireworks safety for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday will be highlighted and feature demonstrations of illegal explosives. OCFA safety messages for the month of June include dryer safety and fireworks safety as we prepare for the Fourth of July. Please be sure to like/follow/visit the OCFA Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts and our website, www.ocfa.org, to keep up to date on recent incidents, and safety campaigns. OCFA Weekly News Coverage This report is for internal and research purposes only. All other uses are prohibited. For Board agendas, please visit http://www.ocfa.org and click on Board Agendas/Minutes. Weekly Fire Activity Report: This is a regular status update of available OCFA resources and a list of OCFA out of County resources jurisdiction and a list of out of county resources. Weather Outlook: Normal to Below Normal Temperatures for June 10 June 17. For more information, please visit the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center. Fire Outlook Dry: Little or no risk of large fires in the absence of a High Risk event. You can obtain a 7-day forecast, monthly and/or seasonal by clicking here.
Crew from Station 63 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of students from Smart Start Montessori in Buena Park. The program was on June 7 from 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Community Education Specialist Martha Espiritu provided an information booth for the City of Buena Park s Concert in the Park event. The event was on June 8 from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Crew from Engine 26 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at Brywood Elementary School in Irvine. The program was on June 3 from 4:45 p.m. 6 p.m. Crew from Engine 4 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at Light of Christ Preschool in Irvine. The program was on June 4 from 1 p.m. 2 p.m. Crew from Station 26 (A Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of local residents from Irvine. The program was on June 6 from 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Crew from Station 4 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of Cub Scouts from Irvine. The program was on June 7 from 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Crew from Engine 58 (A Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at Oso Grande Elementary in Ladera Ranch. The program was on June 6 from 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Crews from Truck 9 and Engine 9 (A Shift) and Community Education Specialist Martha Espiritu provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at Sunflower Montessori in Mission Viejo. The program was on June 6 from 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Community Education Specialist Polly Bowen provided a workplace fire safety and fire extinguisher presentation to a group of employees at a local dental office in Mission Viejo. The program was on June 9 from 12 p.m. 1 p.m. Crew from Engine 34 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at Linda Vista Elementary in Placentia. The program was on June 9 from 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Community Education Specialist Martha Espiritu participated in the Santa Ana Police Departments Open House. The event was on June 4 from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Crew from Truck 76 (C Shift) provided a static display for a community event at Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana. The event was on June 4 from 12 p.m. 3 p.m. Community Education Specialist Martha Espiritu provided a life and fire safety presentation to a group of employees from OCERS in Santa Ana. The program was on June 7 from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Crews from Engine 37, Engine 21 and Truck 43 (A Shift) and Fire Prevention Specialist Ryan Freeks attended the Tustin Chili Cook-off. The event was on June 5 from 11 a.m. 5 p.m.
Crew from Station 21 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of local residents from Tustin. The program was on June 4 from 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Crew from Station 37 (C Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of Daisy Scouts from Tustin. The program was on June 4 from 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Division Chief Randy Black and Battalion Chief Roberts attended the State of the City Address at the Tustin Community Center. The event was on June 9 from 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Crew from Engine 66 (B Shift) and Community Education Specialists Martha Espiritu, Polly Bowen and Alexa Pratt participated in a career day event at McGarvin Intermediate School in Westminster. The event was on June 8 from 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Crew from Station 53 (A Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and station tour to a group of students from Fun 4 Kids Preschool in Yorba Linda. The program was on June 5 from 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Crew from Engine 10 (B Shift) provided a life and fire safety program and engine visit to students at Lakeview Elementary in Yorba Linda. The program was on June 7 from 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Coto De Caza Vegetation Fire June 3 - At 11:19 a.m. Engine 40 was dispatched to a smoke check in the area of Knotty Oak in Coto de Caza. Moments later the incident was upgraded to a vegetation response due to credible local reports to ECC of smoke seen closer to Tortoise Shell in Coto de Caza. This location is in the State Responsibility Area and notifications were made. Engine 40 arrived onscene reporting approximately a two acre fire wind and topography driven in medium fuels with no immediate threat to structures. Next due units assisted with progressive hose lays. Battalion 7 assumed Tortoise Incident Command and requested two air tankers, one air attack, one hand crew strike team, and an agency representative. Battalion 7 estimated the fire at five acres with a potential for 12 acres. Divisions Alpha and Zulu were established as well as a structure protection group. The air tankers and air attack were cancelled shortly after arriving over the fire and orbiting. Dozer 1 and Santiago Crew put a line completely around the fire very quickly, closing the gap at approximately 2 p.m. The fire has been mapped at approximately 19.02 acres. Engine 2, Engine 25, Engine 63, Engine 77, Water Tender 16, Crew 18, and Santiago Crew are all committed to the incident overnight. Engine 307, Engine 339, Engine 40, Engine 345 will relieve overnight crews at 7 a.m. Water Tender 16 will have a field relief at 7 a.m. Santiago Crew will be recommitted to the incident for the next operational period. A fresh hand crew strike team will be onscene at the incident at 7 a.m. There were a total of four OCFA personnel injuries on this incident. All patients were escorted ALS to local hospitals. Two of four patients were hoisted/extracted by Helicopter 2. Incident Commander: Cause: Chief Capobianco, B7 Under Investigation Silverado Remote Rescue June 4 - At 9:33 a.m. a remote rescue response was dispatched to the area of the Wildcat Canyon Trail south of Silverado. As ground units were making access into the area Duke1 from the sheriff s office arrived over the area. Engine 315 s crew was able to make access to the patient, did an evaluation of her injuries, and determined that a hoist operation was needed. Helicopter 2 moved into the area and inserted a rescuer; the patient was packaged and then hoisted into the helicopter. She was flown directly to OC Global Medical Center Santa Ana arriving at approximately 10:35 a.m. Incident Commander: Chief Roberts, B3 Vegetation Fire Black Star Canyon June 4 - At 11:05 p.m. a vegetation fire response was dispatched to the area of Black Star Canyon Road north of Silverado Canyon Road. First arriving units found approximately ½ an acre of light to medium brush involved in fire. With the potential for the fire to grow to 20+ acres, five additional Type III Engines were requested. The fire was quickly contained at the initial size of ½ an acre and the additional resources were canceled. Incident Commander: Cause: Chief Roberts, B3 Under Investigation
Buena Park Structure Fire June 5 - At 5:29 p.m. units were dispatched for a residential structure fire on 11th Street in Buena Park. There were reports of explosions and one confirmed burn patient. Engine 62 arrived onscene established 11th street Incident Command, and upgraded to a working structure fire. HazMat units were requested for a possible honey oil lab inside the structure. Simultaneously police personnel were working a SWAT operation around the corner from this incident (SHOOT INC #16-059062). Units onscene or enroute to the working structure fire were advised to use extreme caution for a suspect on a roof with a rifle. The fire was called under control at 5:45 p.m. and one burn patient was transported to UCI Medical Center. Anaheim PD was onscene as forced protection for OCFA personnel. Battalion 8 assumed Incident Command and the working structure fire and the SHOOT incident were linked and treated as one in the same. ORC was in unified command with law enforcement as there was a wide search for the suspect once he came down from the roof. Notification of a possible missing second burn patient came about; an alert was sent out to all Orange County and Los Angeles County area hospitals to be aware of a potential burn patient. HazMat Units and Investigators cleared the scene at approximately 10:20 p.m. HazMat, Investigators, and Truck 61 will return at 7 a.m. for the investigative dig out. There are too many unknown hazards inside the structure to perform this work at night. PD notified ORC the suspect had been located and was in custody at 11:45 p.m. All units cleared the scene at 12:21 a.m. Incident Commander: Cause: Chief Mattern, B8 Under Investigation Yorba Linda Garage Fire June 5 - At 6:44 p.m. units responded to a garage fire on Denver Avenue in Yorba Linda. Engine 10 arrived onscene, assumed Denver Incident Command and requested the response balance to a working structure fire. Battalion 2 assumed Incident Command, reported the fire was contained to the garage and the working assignment could be cancelled. The fire was called under control at 7:17 p.m. Battalion 2 and Engine 10 handling the investigation into cause and origin. Incident Commander: Cause: Chief Roberts, B2 Under Investigation Yorba Linda Vegetation Fire June 7 - At 1:33 p.m., ECC received a report of a possible vegetation fire near the golf course at Vinwood and Harlan Drive in the Black Gold area of Yorba Linda. As units were enroute, more reports were involved, and the incident was upgraded to a Medium Watershed response. Battalion 2 arrived on scene and found a small spot on a small hill in between two homes, and handled with himself and four engines. Incident Commander: Cause: Chief Covey, B2 Under Investigation
Orange Vegetation Fire June 7 At 3:11 p.m., ECC received a request from Metro Net via the CAD to CAD connection for units to assist on a small vegetation fire at Taft and Cannon Rd in Orange. ECC dispatched initially Battalion 3, Engine 8, and Helicopter 1 to assist. While the incident continued, Metro Net requested a crew, superintendent, and an additional Battalion Chief as the leader of an XOR strike team (Battalion 2). The fire was knocked down at approximately 3:47 p.m. Incident Commander: Metro Net Technical Remote Rescue Yorba Linda June 7 - At 10:37 p.m. OCFA received a call of a technical remote rescue from Blue Gum, in Yorba Linda, stating a male patient was intoxicated and unable to walk out of Chino Hills State Park. Upon arrival, firefighters found a total of three subjects severely intoxicated, one of which had suffered a 50 fall into a ravine. The other two were stuck in the same ravine after attempting to rescue him. Duke 1 assisted in locating the patient while units were making ground access. Once the group was located and the access assessed, Helicopter 1 inserted a rescuer as ground resources set up a rope system to make access. Due to the technical nature of the rope system needing to be established, technical rescue Truck 34 and Heavy Rescue 6 assisted the initial engine company on scene. The primary patient was determined to be a trauma which required a stokes basket hoist evolution to remove him. The patient was short hauled to a nearby location for continued paramedic evaluation, treatment, and transport to Placentia Linda Hospital. Helicopter 1 needed to be refueled after the first short haul evolution. Ground based resources continued with their rope system rescue and evacuated the other two individuals who were released to OCSD. OCFA was assisted by Anaheim Fire Department and OCSD. All units were completed at 01:12 a.m.
Incidents By Major Category for Period: 5/23/2016-5/29/2016 CITY/JURISDICTION FIRE OVER - PRESSURE RUPTURE EMS/ HAZMAT RESCUE CALL SERVICE CALL GOOD INTENT CALL FALSE CALL NATURAL OTHER TOTAL ALISO VIEJO 0 0 27 0 3 3 4 0 12 49 BUENA PARK 3 0 109 0 4 10 2 0 9 137 CYPRESS 0 0 43 1 0 2 1 0 4 51 DANA POINT 1 0 52 0 2 5 1 0 7 68 IRVINE 3 3 184 5 9 34 18 0 19 275 IRVINE - MCE 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 IRVINE - UCI 0 1 8 1 0 1 5 0 8 24 LA PALMA 0 0 11 0 2 3 1 0 0 17 LAGUNA HILLS 2 0 31 0 4 5 1 0 1 44 LAGUNA NIGUEL 2 0 71 0 4 2 3 0 10 92 LAGUNA WOODS 2 0 77 0 4 7 0 0 6 96 LAKE FOREST CITY 1 0 54 2 7 14 3 0 9 90 LOS ALAMITOS 1 1 21 0 1 5 1 0 0 30 LOS ALAMITOS - NVA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 MISSION VIEJO 1 0 88 1 9 15 3 0 12 129 PLACENTIA 1 0 46 0 7 7 0 0 15 76 RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA 0 0 30 0 0 3 5 0 2 40 SAN CLEMENTE 1 0 68 0 14 17 5 0 2 107 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 1 0 34 0 1 2 1 0 19 58 SANTA ANA 10 1 322 1 10 34 9 0 50 437 SEAL BEACH 1 0 45 0 9 4 2 0 16 77 STANTON 0 0 39 0 0 8 0 0 15 62 TUSTIN 2 0 66 0 3 5 2 0 3 81 VILLA PARK 1 0 7 0 1 1 0 0 2 12 WESTMINSTER 1 0 100 0 3 7 4 0 7 122 YORBA LINDA 0 0 33 0 6 3 4 0 15 61 UNINCORPORATED 2 0 66 6 3 12 3 0 20 112 TOTAL 36 6 1634 17 106 210 78 0 263 2350