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Orange County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Drones: Know Before You Fly Grand Jury 2015-2016 Drones: Know Before You Fly
Published: May 25, 2016
41 pages
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Findings 7 findings
F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on its investigation titled “Drones: Know Before You Fly”, the 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury makes the following nine recommendations:
Recommendations 7
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R1Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
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R2Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
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R3Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
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R4Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
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R5Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
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R6The Orange County Board of Supervisors should direct County Counsel to provide a report to the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department and the Board of Supervisors on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in county-governed parks and unincorporated areas by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.6.)
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R7The County should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance similar to Los Angeles City Ordinance #183912 for the parks and unincorporated areas under its jurisdiction by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3., F.6.)
Agency Responses 41
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City of Aliso Viejo 11/16/16
November 16, 2016
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F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding that recreational drones have increased in number since December 2015. However, the City is uncertain as to the use of drones posing a significant threat to public safety. The Orange CRY ORAS VIEID County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services for the City of INCORPORATED JULY 1, 2001 Aliso Viejo and has received very few calls related to drones. 12 aarti 100 Findin F.2 ; _ i : CALIFORNIA 92656-5335 With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads ...
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City agrees with the finding that recreational drones have increased in number since December 2015. However, the City is uncertain as to the use of drones posing a significant threat to public safety. The Orange CRY ORAS VIEID County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services for the City of INCORPORATED JULY 1, 2001 Aliso Viejo and has received very few calls related to drones. 12 aarti 100 Findin F.2 ; _ i : CALIFORNIA 92656-5335 With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads ...
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City generally agrees with this finding. 949.425.3899
Page 2 Finding F.3 Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. City Response: Based on the information presented in this report, the City agrees that most Orange County cities do not have a drone ordinance. However, the City is uncertain as.to the future plans of other agencies regarding adoption of a drone ordinance. Finding F.4 Most cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the saf...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City will not implement this recommendation. Regulation of drones should be left to aviation experts. The Orange County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services for the City of Aliso Viejo and already enforces existing laws related to the recreational use of drones. Recommendation R.3 Each City should inform citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city related websites, social media and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4, F.6) City Response: The City will implement this recommendation by March 31, 2017. Recommen...
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the information presented in this report, the City agrees that most Orange County cities do not have a drone ordinance. However, the City is uncertain as.to the future plans of other agencies regarding adoption of a drone ordinance. Finding F.4 Most cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. City Response: The City agrees with this finding. Finding F.5 Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of Califor...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The City will implement this recommendation by March 31, 2017. Recommendation R.4 Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7) City Response: The City will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016. Recommendation R.5 Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation education links on City related websites, newsletters and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4) City Response: The City will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016. Recommendation R.9 The County and each City should...
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding. Finding F.5 Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances. City Response: The City disagrees with this finding. The City is not aware of other cities waiting for legislative action or guidance from the State or FAA before determining how to proceed. Finding F.6 The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. City Response: The Cit...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The City will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016. Recommendation R.5 Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation education links on City related websites, newsletters and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4) City Response: The City will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016. Recommendation R.9 The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdiction and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within one-year of the publication of this ...
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City disagrees with this finding. The City is not aware of other cities waiting for legislative action or guidance from the State or FAA before determining how to proceed. Finding F.6 The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. City Response: The City agrees with this finding. Finding F.7 Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. City Response: The City disagrees with this finding. The Orange County Sherif...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City agrees with the finding that recreational drones have increased in number since December 2015. However, the City is uncertain as to the use of drones posing a significant threat to public safety. The Orange CRY ORAS VIEID County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services for the City of INCORPORATED JULY 1, 2001 Aliso Viejo and has received very few calls related to drones. 12 aarti 100 Findin F.2 ; _ i : CALIFORNIA 92656-5335 With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads ...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding. Finding F.7 Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. City Response: The City disagrees with this finding. The Orange County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services for the City of Aliso Viejo and has standard procedures available to receive and respond to drone related incidents. Recommendation R.1 Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the City's police department and City Council on existing laws t...
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding that recreational drones have increased in number since December 2015. However, the City is uncertain as to the use of drones posing a significant threat to public safety. The Orange CRY ORAS VIEID County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services for the City of INCORPORATED JULY 1, 2001 Aliso Viejo and has received very few calls related to drones. 12 aarti 100 Findin F.2 ; _ i : CALIFORNIA 92656-5335 With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads ...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City agrees with the finding that recreational drones have increased in number since December 2015. However, the City is uncertain as to the use of drones posing a significant threat to public safety. The Orange CRY ORAS VIEID County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services for the City of INCORPORATED JULY 1, 2001 Aliso Viejo and has received very few calls related to drones. 12 aarti 100 Findin F.2 ; _ i : CALIFORNIA 92656-5335 With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads ...
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City of Costa Mesa
August 08, 2016
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Score: +7
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F1. The City of Costa Mesa agrees with the finding.
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: City Attorney to advise City Council and Police Department by December 30, 2016.
Score: +1
R1. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The City of Costa Mesa City Attorney will advise both the City Council and the Police Department on existing laws that can be applied within the City's jurisdiction to the City's current model aircraft ordinance. This information will be relayed by December 30, 2016.
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F2. The City of Costa Mesa partially disagrees with the finding. The City currently has its own ordinance in place that provides rules, regulations and allowable locations for the recreational use of unmanned model aircrafts.
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R2. The recommendation has been implemented. At present, the City of Costa Mesa has an ordinance in place for the ownership and operation of model aircrafts, to include drones.
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F3. The City of Costa Mesa agrees with the finding. The City is one of just a small handful of cities that does currently have an ordinance in place that regulates the use of model aircrafts, including drones.
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3. The recommendation has been implemented. The City of Costa Mesa allows the recreational flying of model aircraft, including drones, at one (1) public location, the approved fly field in the City's Fairview Park. City ordinances, FAQ's and contact information are provided in print at this park location.
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F4, The City of Costa Mesa agrees with the finding. The City does provide information in print and via the City's website, www.costamesaca.gov, regarding education for model aircraft users.
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R4, The recommendation has been implemented.
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
FS. The City of Costa Mesa agrees with the finding.
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
RS. The recommendation has been implemented. The City of Costa Mesa website, www.costamesaca.gov, lists FAA drone ownership and operation educational links.
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F6. The City of Costa Mesa agrees with the finding.
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: Formally gather data and review annually.
Score: +1
R9, The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future.
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City of Cypress 08/16/16
August 16, 2016
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information provided in this report, the City of Cypress agrees in part and disagrees in part. Anecdotally, the City agrees that the usage of recreational drones has increased over time. As to the Grand Jury's characterization of recreational drone usage as posing a significant threat, the City disagrees and believes any threat to public safety is minimal and manageable at this time. The City's Police Department has not received complaints or reports of drones posing significant threats to public safety in Cypress. Of course, the City cannot speak to the experience of other cities...
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City of Cypress will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted. As previously mentioned, additional recreational drone legislation is not necessary at this time given the nature and scope of recreational drone usage in Cypress. R2; Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations.
Response to 2015-16 OC Grand Jury Report, "Drones: Know Before You Fly." Page 3 Respo...
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Cypress agrees with this finding. F3: Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. Mariellen Yarc, Mayor Paulo M. Morales, Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry, Council Member Rob Johnson, Council Member Jon E. Peat, Council Member
Response to 2015-16 OC Grand Jury Report, "Drones: Know Before You Fly." Page 2 Response: The City of Cypress does not disagree with this finding; however, the City cannot speak towards the ordinances or plans to enact such ordinance...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City of Cypress will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted. The regulation of drones should be left to, or directed by, aviation experts. The City believes a uniform set of rules would most effectively address drone ownership and operation issues to mitigate any threats to public safety. Additionally, the regulations recommended by the Grand Jury report do not address the most frequent concern reported in relation to drones, which is privacy. R3: Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print m...
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Cypress does not disagree with this finding; however, the City cannot speak towards the ordinances or plans to enact such ordinances in other cities. F4: Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. Response: The City of Cypress does not disagree with this finding; however the City cannot speak towards the educational programs of other cities. F5: Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
The City of Cypress will implement this recommendation by periodically sharing information on the city's social media sites from the FAA's Know Before You Fly website and social media sites. R4: Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for dronerelated citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. Response: The City of Cypress will not implement this recommendation. The City believes the current method to receive drone-related complaints is adequate; creating another point of contact outside the Police Department is burdensome and redundant. R5: Each City should post...
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Cypress does not disagree with this finding; however the City cannot speak towards the educational programs of other cities. F5: Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California of FAA before enacting local ordinances. Response: Based on the information provided, the City of Cypress disagrees with this finding. The data provided in the report is aggregated such that it cannot be determined if the same cities recognized potential issues with drones and responded tha...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City of Cypress will not implement this recommendation. The City believes the current method to receive drone-related complaints is adequate; creating another point of contact outside the Police Department is burdensome and redundant. R5: Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and fliers by December 30, 2016. Response: The City of Cypress will implement this recommendation by periodically posting FAA guidelines for operating recreational drones on its social media sites. R9: The County and each City should formally g...
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information provided, the City of Cypress disagrees with this finding. The data provided in the report is aggregated such that it cannot be determined if the same cities recognized potential issues with drones and responded that they are awaiting drone-related legislation or guidance from the State of California or FAA. F6: The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. Response: The City of Cypress agrees with this finding. F7: Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incident...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
The City of Cypress will implement this recommendation by periodically posting FAA guidelines for operating recreational drones on its social media sites. R9: The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report results publicly. The first analysis and publications should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. Response: The City of Cypress will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted nor is it reasonable. The City maintains open and efficient procedures in ...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Cypress agrees with this finding. F7: Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. Response: The City of Cypress partially agrees with this finding. According to the research provided in the report, most Orange County cities do not have a procedure for reporting drone incidents. However, the only discussion of under-reporting in the report is expressed in terms of the opinion of the Orange County Sheriff Department Bomb Squad on page 15. In addition, the data provided is agg...
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Cypress partially agrees with this finding. According to the research provided in the report, most Orange County cities do not have a procedure for reporting drone incidents. However, the only discussion of under-reporting in the report is expressed in terms of the opinion of the Orange County Sheriff Department Bomb Squad on page 15. In addition, the data provided is aggregated such that it is insufficient to characterize this relatively new trend as either underreported, reported to the degree which represents an accurate picture of drone issues, or exaggerated. Recommendations R...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City of Cypress will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted nor is it reasonable. The City maintains open and efficient procedures in response to requests for data by the public. Any inquiry related to recreational drone incidents would be provided under the normal course and scope of business. WwW, | / | My Peter Gran City Manager
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August 24, 2016
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July 21, 2016
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F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
. Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. The City disagrees wholly or partially with the finding. While at the current time most cities and the unincorporated areas of the County may not have an ordinance, the City is not in the position to opine on whether those areas have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. F.4. Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational ...
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July 21, 2016
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R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Huntington Beach City Attorney's Office is in the process of drafting an ordinance based on existing laws and review of similar ordinances for the regulation of drones. i i - j\ Oecteber-2016-A proposed drone ordinanc...
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
. Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. The City disagrees wholly or partially with the finding. While at the current time most cities and the unincorporated areas of the County may not have an ordinance, the City is not in the position to opine on whether those areas have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. F.4. Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational ...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
. The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2., F.3., F.7.) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, prior to May 26, 2017. As part of future reporting to the City Council, the City can report on recreational drone permitting and reported incidents. On behalf of the City of Huntington Beach, | want to thank you ...
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City of Irvine – Follow up 10/20/16
October 20, 2016
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R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
of the 2015-16 Grand Jury Report entitled: "Drones Know Before You Fly" (the "Report"). For reference, the Report's recommendation and the City's original response were as follows: R.2. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance # 183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent no preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.) Response: The recommendation requires further analysis. There are numerous proposed federal and state laws that would regulat...
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City of Irvine– Follow-up Response 2/15/16
February 15, 2017
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March 09, 2017
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City of Laguna Beach Police Department- Supplemental 12/28/16
December 28, 2016
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February 07, 2017
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City of Laguna Niguel 08/16/16
August 16, 2016
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F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees in part and disagrees in part. The City agrees that the use of recreational drones is increasing. However, the City of Laguna Niguel disagrees with the Grand Jury's characterization that such increased use poses a significant threat to public safety. Only one (1) drone-related complaint was logged with the City in the past 24 months. The Orange County Sheriff's Department, who provides law enforcement services to the City of Laguna Niguel, received an estimated six (6) calls for service within the past 12 months related to drones. Finding F2: | With the exception of the recent ...
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City agrees in part and disagrees in part. The City agrees that the use of recreational drones is increasing. However, the City of Laguna Niguel disagrees with the Grand Jury's characterization that such increased use poses a significant threat to public safety. Only one (1) drone-related complaint was logged with the City in the past 24 months. The Orange County Sheriff's Department, who provides law enforcement services to the City of Laguna Niguel, received an estimated six (6) calls for service within the past 12 months related to drones. Finding F2: | With the exception of the recent ...
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees with this finding.
Page 2 Finding F3: | Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. City Response: The City agrees in part and disagrees in part. Based on the information presented in the report, the City agrees that most Orange County cities do not have a drone ordinance. However, the City disagrees to the second part of the Finding as the City of Laguna Niguel cannot speak to the future plans of other jurisdictions to consider such an ordinanc...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
Recommendation R3: City Response: Recommendation R4: City Response: Recommendation R.5: City Response: Recommendation R.9: City Response: The City will not implement this recommendation. The OC Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services to the City and has the ability to enforce existing laws, and recommend new laws, related to recreational use of drones as noted in the report. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance#183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or ...
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees in part and disagrees in part. Based on the information presented in the report, the City agrees that most Orange County cities do not have a drone ordinance. However, the City disagrees to the second part of the Finding as the City of Laguna Niguel cannot speak to the future plans of other jurisdictions to consider such an ordinance. Finding F4: - Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. City Response: The City agrees with this finding. Finding F5: © Some Orange County cities, despite recogni...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
Recommendation R4: City Response: Recommendation R.5: City Response: Recommendation R.9: City Response: The City will not implement this recommendation. The OC Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services to the City and has the ability to enforce existing laws, and recommend new laws, related to recreational use of drones as noted in the report. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance#183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Feder...
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding. Finding F5: © Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances. City Response: The City disagrees with this finding. The City of Laguna Niguel cannot speak to potential drone issues in other cities, or whether other cities are awaiting state or federal regulations. The City also disagrees with the assumption that drone issues have been ignored. As stated in City Response to Finding F.1. drone use does n...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
Recommendation R.5: City Response: Recommendation R.9: City Response: The City will not implement this recommendation. The OC Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services to the City and has the ability to enforce existing laws, and recommend new laws, related to recreational use of drones as noted in the report. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance#183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1, F.2, F.3, F....
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City disagrees with this finding. The City of Laguna Niguel cannot speak to potential drone issues in other cities, or whether other cities are awaiting state or federal regulations. The City also disagrees with the assumption that drone issues have been ignored. As stated in City Response to Finding F.1. drone use does not pose a significant threat to public safety at this time. Finding F6: | The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. City Response: The City agrees with this finding. Finding F7: | Orange County ci...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City agrees in part and disagrees in part. The City agrees that the use of recreational drones is increasing. However, the City of Laguna Niguel disagrees with the Grand Jury's characterization that such increased use poses a significant threat to public safety. Only one (1) drone-related complaint was logged with the City in the past 24 months. The Orange County Sheriff's Department, who provides law enforcement services to the City of Laguna Niguel, received an estimated six (6) calls for service within the past 12 months related to drones. Finding F2: | With the exception of the recent ...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding. Finding F7: | Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. City Response: The City disagrees with this finding. The OC Sheriff's Department who provides law enforcement services to the City has established a division to report and respond to complaints regarding the use of drones. Recommendation R1: - Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city's police department and City Council on existing laws that can be appli...
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees in part and disagrees in part. The City agrees that the use of recreational drones is increasing. However, the City of Laguna Niguel disagrees with the Grand Jury's characterization that such increased use poses a significant threat to public safety. Only one (1) drone-related complaint was logged with the City in the past 24 months. The Orange County Sheriff's Department, who provides law enforcement services to the City of Laguna Niguel, received an estimated six (6) calls for service within the past 12 months related to drones. Finding F2: | With the exception of the recent ...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City agrees in part and disagrees in part. The City agrees that the use of recreational drones is increasing. However, the City of Laguna Niguel disagrees with the Grand Jury's characterization that such increased use poses a significant threat to public safety. Only one (1) drone-related complaint was logged with the City in the past 24 months. The Orange County Sheriff's Department, who provides law enforcement services to the City of Laguna Niguel, received an estimated six (6) calls for service within the past 12 months related to drones. Finding F2: | With the exception of the recent ...
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City of Laguna Woods
November 23, 2016
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F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. There is insufficient evidence to substantiate the assertion that unregulated recreational drone use "will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy."
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City wholly disagrees with this finding. Recreational drone use is not "self-policed," but rather regulated by federal law (see Public Law 112-95, Title III, Subtitle B, 49 U.S.C Section 44704, and 14 C.F.R. part 107).
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. If the City elects to adopt local regulations to supplement existing federal standards, it will consider a variety of approaches, including the approach taken by the City of Los Angeles.
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding only as it relates to itself. The City is unable to comment on the actions or intentions of other cities or the County of Orange.
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The information that the Grand Jury references is already available on the FAA's website (www.faa.gov/uas). The City will refer any inquiring recreational drone operators to the FAA.
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding only as it relates to itself. The City is unable to comment on the actions or intentions of other cities.
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. Systems already exist to report drone-related citizen complaints. The City's website has a contact form that can be used to report complaints.
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City wholly disagrees with this finding only as it relates to itself. The City is not awaiting drone-related legislative action.
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The information that the Grand Jury references is already available on the FAA's website (www.faa.gov/uas). The City will refer any inquiring recreational drone owners or operators to the FAA.
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. While FAA regulations exist and may prove to be a useful enforcement tool, the City has not experienced an incident which required such enforcement and is, therefore, unable to comment on their relative utility.
R6
The Orange County Board of Supervisors should direct County Counsel to provide a report to the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department and the Board of Supervisors on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in county-governed parks and unincorporated areas by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.6.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding only as it relates to itself. While the City has not established a separate procedure for reporting drone-related incidents, individuals are able to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department as they would for any other safety or privacy-related concern.
R7
The County should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance similar to Los Angeles City Ordinance #183912 for the parks and unincorporated areas under its jurisdiction by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3., F.6.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The County should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, County-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.) 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: In conjunction with the City's upcoming budget and work plan development process for fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 (4-6/2017)
Score: +1
This recommendation will be partially implemented. Both the FAA and the Orange County Sheriff's Department have systems in place to track recreational drone incidents. Data on those incidents is already available and subject to public disclosure from those agencies.
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City of Laguna Woods (Extension)
August 23, 2016
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F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R6
The Orange County Board of Supervisors should direct County Counsel to provide a report to the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department and the Board of Supervisors on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in county-governed parks and unincorporated areas by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.6.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7
The County should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance similar to Los Angeles City Ordinance #183912 for the parks and unincorporated areas under its jurisdiction by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3., F.6.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R8
The County should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, County-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.) 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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December 30, 2016
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F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
. Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances. The respondent agrees with the finding. F.6. The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. The respondent agrees with the finding. F.7. Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. The respondent agrees with...
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February 15, 2017
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City of La Palma 8/22/16
August 22, 2016
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F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F.6
FT Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances The City agrees with this finding. The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. The City agrees with this finding. Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events The City agrees with this finding. Respons...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
FT Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances The City agrees with this finding. The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. The City agrees with this finding. Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events The City agrees with this finding. Response to ...
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City of Los Alamitos 8/22/16
August 22, 2016
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F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
. Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. The respondent agrees with the finding. F.5. Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances. The respondent agrees with the finding. F.6. The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. The respondent agrees with the finding. F.7. Orange C...
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December 21, 2016
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City of Mission Viejo
August 15, 2016
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F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015, the City is unable to predict the future impact of recreational drones. F.2. With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior. Response: _-_ The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drone operators may behave differently, the California Penal Code and AB 856 ...
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Requires Analysis
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015, the City is unable to predict the future impact of recreational drones. F.2. With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior. Response: _-_ The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drone operators may behave differently, the California Penal Code and AB 856 ...
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
_-_ The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drone operators may behave differently, the California Penal Code and AB 856 do provide additional regulations for recreational drone owners, as noted in the Grand Jury Report. F.3. Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Hon. Charles Margines. Page 2 Response: The City partially disagrees with this finding. The City is unable to fully respond to a finding t...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Requires Analysis
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
- This recommendation will require further analysis in accordance with California Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(3). Additional research is needed to determine the right data to collect, analyze, and consider for adoption from a practical standpoint. Also, staff will make recommendations as to the cost in City resources in potentially implementing this recommendation. The City will provide a final response to this recommendation on or before November 27, 2016. R.3. Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-...
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. The City is unable to fully respond to a finding that includes reference to the plans of other local governments. Currently, the City does not have a specific drone ordinance and needs to research drone policies prior to moving forward with any consideration of an ordinance. F.4. Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. Response: The City partially disagrees with this finding. The City is unable to fully respond to a finding that includes reference to the servic...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Requires Analysis
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
- This recommendation will require further analysis in accordance with California Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(3). Additional research is needed to determine the right data to collect, analyze, and provide from a practical standpoint. Also, staff will make recommendations as to the cost in City resources in potentially implementing this recommendation. The City will provide a final response to this recommendation on or before November 27, 2016. R.4. Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for dronerelated citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. Response: - Thi...
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. The City is unable to fully respond to a finding that includes reference to the services of other local governments. However, the City agrees that there is little government-sponsored programs for safety or public awareness related to recreational drones. F.5. Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California of FAA before enacting local ordinances. Response: The City partially disagrees with this finding. The City is unable to fu...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Requires Analysis
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
- This recommendation will require further analysis in accordance with California Penal Code Section 933.05(b)(3). Additional research is needed to determine the right information to provide from a practical standpoint. Also, staff will make recommendations as to the cost in City resources in potentially implementing this recommendation. The City will provide a final response to this recommendation on or before November 27, 2016. R.5. Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. Response: - Thi...
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. The City is unable to fully respond to a finding that includes reference to the plans and information of other local governments. However, the City does acknowledge that local governments are recognizing potential issues with drones. F.6. The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. Response: The City agrees with this finding. F.7._ Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and priva...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Requires Analysis
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015, the City is unable to predict the future impact of recreational drones. F.2. With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior. Response: _-_ The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drone operators may behave differently, the California Penal Code and AB 856 ...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees with this finding. F.7._ Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. Response: The City partially disagrees with this finding. The City is unable to fully respond to a finding that includes reference to the actions of other local governments. However, the Orange County Sheriff's Department, who provides law enforcement services to the City, has established a division to report and respond to complaints regarding the use of drones. Recommendations and Responses: R.1. Eac...
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015, the City is unable to predict the future impact of recreational drones. F.2. With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior. Response: _-_ The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drone operators may behave differently, the California Penal Code and AB 856 ...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015, the City is unable to predict the future impact of recreational drones. F.2. With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior. Response: _-_ The City partially disagrees with this finding. Although the City acknowledges that recreational drone operators may behave differently, the California Penal Code and AB 856 ...
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City of Mission Viejo - Supplemental 11/22/16
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R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Implemented
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City Attorney, in conjunction with Orange County Counsel, has advised the Orange County Sheriffs Department and City Council on existing jaws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones. Furthermore, the City Council has advised the City Attorney to form a regional solution to the regulation of recreational drones. R.2. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by ...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Implemented
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be considered by the City Council in the future. The City is aware of Los Angeles' recreational drone ordinance. The City has recently formed, and serves as the head of, a recreational
Hon. Charles Margines November 22, 2016 Page 2 drone committee with surrounding local governments to draft a regional recreational drone ordinance. The regional committee will need time to analyze current legislation and consider the best approach to regulating recreational drones. R.3. Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Implemented
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be considered by the City Council in the future. Once the regional committee finds the best approach to regulating recreational drones and a recreational drone ordinance is adopted by the City Council, the City will inform its citizens about the applicable recreational drone laws. R.4. Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. Updated Response: This recommendation has been implemented. The City recently created a new City website and mobile device...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Implemented
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City recently created a new City website and mobile device application in which citizens can report any complaints. Additionally, citizens can report any complaints to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. R.5. Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. Updated Response: This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be considered by the City Council in the future. Once the regional committee finds the best approach to regulating rec...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Implemented
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City Attorney, in conjunction with Orange County Counsel, has advised the Orange County Sheriffs Department and City Council on existing jaws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones. Furthermore, the City Council has advised the City Attorney to form a regional solution to the regulation of recreational drones. R.2. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by ...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City Attorney, in conjunction with Orange County Counsel, has advised the Orange County Sheriffs Department and City Council on existing jaws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones. Furthermore, the City Council has advised the City Attorney to form a regional solution to the regulation of recreational drones. R.2. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by ...
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City of Newport Beach
August 09, 2016
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July 20, 2016
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November 29, 2016
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City of San Juan Capistrano Follow up Response 3/14/17
March 14, 2017
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R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation was to be implemented by December 30, 2016. However, it was contingent on the Orange County Counsel preparing a report to the Orange County Sheriff's office for the attendant contracting agencies. City staff has been in contact with County staff and has been advised that a report has not been drafted at this point in time. The City will continue to communicate with County staff, and, when the report is completed, it will be shared with the City Council.
Recommendation #4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen com...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This has been completed. The City website has a link to drone-related information, including the City's point of contact. San Juan Capistrano: Preserving the Past to Enhance the Future €D Prine on 100% recyced paper
Progress Report to Grand Jury Report - Drones: Know Before You Fly March 14, 2017 Page 2
Recommendation #5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. City Response: This has been completed. The City website has a link to drone-related information. If you have any questions abou...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This has been completed. The City website has a link to drone-related information. If you have any questions about this information, please contact our Human Resources/Risk Manager Sam Penrod at 949-234-4565. Respectfully Submitte Ben Siegel City Manager CC: Sam Penrod, Human Resources/Risk Manager Lieutenant Scott Spalding, OCSD
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August 03, 2016
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April 17, 2017
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City of Tustin 08/16/16
August 16, 2016
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F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information provided, the City of Tustin agrees partially with this finding. As stated on page 5 of the report, the Grand Jury "restricted examination of the topic of drones to the expanding recreational/hobbyist market and its consequences for Orange County's emergency responders." Accordingly, we cannot fully agree regarding the significance of threats to privacy, as sufficient information regarding this specific topic has not been presented. However, anecdotally, the Police Department in Tustin reports that calls regarding drones primarily relate to privacy issues. F2: With the...
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City of Tustin has complied with this recommendation. R2: Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal Regulations. Response: The City of Tustin will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted. The City of Tustin believes that regulation of drones should be left to, or directed by, aviation experts. We believe that pending proposed state legislation as well as the proposed F...
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information presented in this report, the City of Tustin agrees with this finding. Mayor John Nielsen ® Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Allan Bernstein ® Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez ® Al Murray ® Charles E. "Chuck" Puckett 300 Centennial Way. Tustin. CA 92780 © (714) 573-3010 © www.tustinca.ore
F3: Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. Response: Based on the information presented in this report, the City of Tustin agrees with this finding. The City of Tustin do...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City of Tustin will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted. The City of Tustin believes that regulation of drones should be left to, or directed by, aviation experts. We believe that pending proposed state legislation as well as the proposed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 cited in the Grand Jury report would more effectively address drone ownership and operation and provide a more uniform set of rules as compared to a patchwork of local ordinances. Additionally, the regulations recommended by the Grand Jury report do not address the most frequent concerns reported t...
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information presented in this report, the City of Tustin agrees with this finding. The City of Tustin does not have an ordinance directly regulating drones nor are there immediate plans to enact regulations. F4: Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. Response: Based on the information presented in this report, the City of Tustin agrees with this finding. F5: Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidan...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
As stated below for recommendation R5, the City of Tustin will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016 by publishing one item to the City's Facebook page and at least one website posting recommending that drone owners and operators review the recommendations posted by the FAA on www.knowbeforeyoufly.org. R4: Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for dronerelated citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. Response: The City of Tustin has already implemented this recommendation. The City of Tustin has established the Police Department as the single poi...
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information presented in this report, the City of Tustin agrees with this finding. F5: Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances. Response: Based on the information provided, the City of Tustin agrees with this finding. F6: The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. Response: The City of Tustin partially agrees with this finding. The report do...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Implemented
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
The City of Tustin has already implemented this recommendation. The City of Tustin has established the Police Department as the single point of contact for drone incidents. Individuals can reach Special Investigations Unit Supervisor Sgt. Jon Cartwright by calling (714) 573-3265 for non-emergency drone incidents or 911 for emergencies.
R5: Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on cityrelated websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. Response: The City of Tustin will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016 by publishing at least one ...
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information provided, the City of Tustin agrees with this finding. F6: The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. Response: The City of Tustin partially agrees with this finding. The report does not demonstrate how the FAA-required registration provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. As stated in the report, the "registration requirement is a powerful tool for identifying owners of drones." Aside from the potential for identifying the owner of a drone if the drone is somehow captu...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Implemented
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
The City of Tustin has already implemented this recommendation. The City of Tustin has established the Police Department as the single point of contact for drone incidents. Individuals can reach Special Investigations Unit Supervisor Sgt. Jon Cartwright by calling (714) 573-3265 for non-emergency drone incidents or 911 for emergencies.
R5: Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on cityrelated websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. Response: The City of Tustin will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016 by publishing at least one ...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Tustin partially agrees with this finding. The report does not demonstrate how the FAA-required registration provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. As stated in the report, the "registration requirement is a powerful tool for identifying owners of drones." Aside from the potential for identifying the owner of a drone if the drone is somehow captured by law enforcement after a violation of a drone-related law, the City of Tustin does not agree that the identification of drone owners would assist with enforcing rules or imposing penalties. F7: Orange County...
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information provided, the City of Tustin agrees partially with this finding. It appears from the stakeholder research provided in the report that most Orange County cities do not have a procedure for reporting drone incidents. The only discussion of under-reporting in the report is expressed in terms of the opinion of the OCSD Bomb Squad on page 15. Accordingly, the City of Tustin respectfully disagrees with this part of the finding based on a lack of evidence.
Recommendations: R1: Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the City's police departme...
R8
The County should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, County-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.) 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Tustin has partially implemented this recommendation. The City has a single point of contact for recreational drone incidents and that individual collects information about each report. However, because State and Federal law are still being prepared that will regulate drones, the City of Tustin has not yet determined whether or in what manner it will make sense to devote limited taxpayer resources to preparing such an annual analysis or publications to implement the portion of this recommendation that requires the City to review and report the results annually. Because of that unce...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Tustin has partially implemented this recommendation. The City has a single point of contact for recreational drone incidents and that individual collects information about each report. However, because State and Federal law are still being prepared that will regulate drones, the City of Tustin has not yet determined whether or in what manner it will make sense to devote limited taxpayer resources to preparing such an annual analysis or publications to implement the portion of this recommendation that requires the City to review and report the results annually. Because of that unce...
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City of Laguna Beach Police Department 8/15/16
August 15, 2016
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F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Requires Further Analysis: In the Fall of 2016, the Police Department will provide a staff report to the City Council regarding drone issues and get direction from Council at that time. e R.2. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 21, 2017 to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law and Federal regulations. Response: Requires Further Analysis: After receiving direction from the City Council based on a staff report regarding drone issues, a local drone or...
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Requires Further Analysis: In the Fall of 2016, the Police Department will provide a staff report to the City Council regarding drone issues and get direction from Council at that time. e R.2. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 21, 2017 to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law and Federal regulations. Response: Requires Further Analysis: After receiving direction from the City Council based on a staff report regarding drone issues, a local drone or...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Requires Further Analysis: After receiving direction from the City Council based on a staff report regarding drone issues, a local drone ordinance will be considered. e R.3. Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. Response: Requires Further Analysis: Agrees 505 FOREST AVE. ° LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 ° TEL (949) 497-3311 ° FAX (949) 497-0771
e R.4. Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for dron...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Requires Further Analysis: Agrees 505 FOREST AVE. ° LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651 ° TEL (949) 497-3311 ° FAX (949) 497-0771
e R.4. Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for dronerelated citizen complaints by December 30, 2016 Response: Agrees e R.5. Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. Response: Agrees e R.9. The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and repo...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agrees e R.5. Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. Response: Agrees e R.9. The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within one year of the publication of this report. Response: Implemented: Currently the City of Laguna Beach captures all drone calls for service and these stats are reviewed annually. The res...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agrees e R.9. The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within one year of the publication of this report. Response: Implemented: Currently the City of Laguna Beach captures all drone calls for service and these stats are reviewed annually. The results have not yet been shared with the community in a formal setting. As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Respectfully, CZ aura F...
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Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Requires Further Analysis: In the Fall of 2016, the Police Department will provide a staff report to the City Council regarding drone issues and get direction from Council at that time. e R.2. Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 21, 2017 to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law and Federal regulations. Response: Requires Further Analysis: After receiving direction from the City Council based on a staff report regarding drone issues, a local drone or...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Implemented: Currently the City of Laguna Beach captures all drone calls for service and these stats are reviewed annually. The results have not yet been shared with the community in a formal setting. As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Respectfully, CZ aura Farinel: Chief of Police Laguna Beach Police Department 505 Forest Avenue Laguna Beach, CA 92651 lfarinella@lagunabeachcity.net (949) 497-0385
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City of Villa Park 8/10/16
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F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information presented in this report, the City of Villa Park agrees partially with this finding. As stated on page 5 of the report, the Grand Jury "restricted examination of the topic of drones to the expanding recreational/hobbyist market and its consequences for Orange County's emergency responders." Accordingly, we cannot fully agree regarding the probability or significance of threats to privacy, as sufficient information regarding this specific topic has not been presented. However, complaints in Villa Park regarding drones primarily relate to privacy issues. 2: With the exce...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City of Villa Park will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted. The City of Villa Park believes that regulation of drones should be left to, or directed by, aviation experts. We believe that pending proposed state legislation as well as the proposed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 cited in the Grand Jury report would more effectively address drone ownership and operation and provide a more uniform set of rules as compared to a patchwork of local ordinances. Additionally, the regulations recommended by the Grand Jury report do not address the most frequent concerns re...
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information presented in this report, the City of Villa Park agrees with this finding. F°4: Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. Response: Based on the information presented in this report, the City of Villa Park agrees with this finding. F5: Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances. Response: Based on the information provided, ...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
As stated below for recommendation RS, the City of Villa Park will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016 by publishing at least one e-news article and at least one website posting recommending that drone owners and operators review the recommendations posted by the FAA on www.knowbeforeyoufly.org. R4: Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. Response: The City of Villa Park has already implemented this recommendation. The City of Villa Park contracts with OCSD for law enforcement services. O...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Implemented
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: 0
The City of Villa Park has already implemented this recommendation. The City of Villa Park contracts with OCSD for law enforcement services. OCSD has assembled and trained a group of deputies capable of responding in the field to handle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ("UAV" or "drone") complaints. This group has been established as a specific UAV Unit. Accordingly, the City of Villa Park has established the OCSD as the single point of contact for drone incidents. OCSD contact information is available on the City's website. Citizens can reach the UAV Unit by calling dispatch at (714) 647-7000 for non-...
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information provided, the City of Villa Park agrees partially with this finding. The data provided in the report is aggregated such that it cannot be determined if the same cities recognized potential issues with the drones and responded that they are awaiting dronerelated legislation or guidance from the State of California or FAA. F6: The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. Response: The City of Villa Park disagrees with this finding. The report does not demonstrate how the FAA-required registration p...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Villa Park disagrees with this finding. The report does not demonstrate how the FAA-required registration provides a useful tool for local enforcement or drone ordinances. As stated in the report, the "registration requirement is a powerful tool for identifying owners of drones." The City of Villa Park does not agree that the identification of drone owners would assist in any way with enforcing rules or imposing penalties. F7: Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. Res...
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Based on the information provided, the City of Villa Park agrees partially with this finding. It has been established by the stakeholder research provided in the report that most Orange County cities do not have a procedure for reporting drone incidents. The only discussion of underreporting in the report is expressed in terms of the opinion of the OCSD Bomb Squad on page 15. Accordingly, the City of Villa Park respectfully disagrees with this part of the finding based on a lack of evidence. Recommendations: RI; Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the City'...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City of Villa Park has partially implemented this recommendation. The City of Villa Park contracts with OCSD for law enforcement services. As noted above for recommendation R4, OCSD has assembled and trained a specific UAV Unit. The UAV unit collects and analyzes data regarding r recreational drone incidents. The City of Villa Park will not implement the portion of this recommendation that requires us to review and report the results annually. However, should the OCSD collect, analyze, and/or publish the data we would support that effort. Should you have any questions or need any additiona...
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City of Lake Forest 07/25/16
July 25, 2016
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5 pages
• 13 responses
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Score: -1
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Based on the information provided, the City of Lake Forest disagrees with this finding. As stated on page 5 of the report, the Grand Jury "restricted examination of the topic of drones to the expanding recreational/hobbyist market and its consequences for Orange County's emergency responders." Accordingly, the City cannot independently verify the significance of threats to privacy, as sufficient information regarding this specific topic has not yet been presented. F2: With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-...
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City of Lake Forest will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted. The City contracts with the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) for law enforcement services. The City understands that the OCSD is aware of all existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones. Further, County Counsel, as opposed to the City of Lake Forest City Attorney's office, advises OCSD on such matters. Consequently, in the instance of Lake Forest, the County is the appropriate party to provide and coordinate such information. R2: Each City should adopt a recreational dro...
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the information presented in this report, the City generally agrees with this finding. F3: Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. Response: Based on the information presented in this report, the City agrees with this finding. F4: Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. Response: Based on the survey data presented in this report, the City agrees with this finding....
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: -1
The City of Lake Forest will not implement this recommendation because it is not warranted. The City believes that regulation of drones should be left to, or directed by, aviation experts. We believe that pending proposed State legislation as well as the proposed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 cited in the Grand Jury report would more effectively address drone ownership and operation and provide a more uniform set of rules. Additionally, the regulations recommended by the Grand Jury report do not address the most frequent concerns reported to the City and its law enforcement personnel, which ...
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the information presented in this report, the City agrees with this finding. F4: Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. Response: Based on the survey data presented in this report, the City agrees with this finding. F5: Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances. Response: Based on the information provided, the City disagrees with this ...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
As indicated in the City's response to recommendation R5, the City will implement this recommendation by December 30, 2016, by publishing at least one e-news article and at least one website posting recommending that drone owners and operators review the recommendations posted by the FAA on www.knowbeforeyoufly.org. R4: Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. Response: The City of Lake Forest will implement this recommendation. The City of Lake Forest contracts with OCSD for law enforcement services. OC...
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the survey data presented in this report, the City agrees with this finding. F5: Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances. Response: Based on the information provided, the City disagrees with this finding. The data provided in the report appears to be aggregated. Consequently, the City cannot independently verify this information to determine whether the same cities recognized potential issues with drones and provided re...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
The City of Lake Forest will implement this recommendation. The City of Lake Forest contracts with OCSD for law enforcement services. OCSD has assembled and trained a group of deputies capable of responding in the field to handle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ("UAV" or "drone") complaints. This group has been established as a specific UAV Unit. Accordingly, the City will establish the OCSD as the single point of contact for drone incidents. OCSD contact information will be available on the City's website. Residents can reach the UAV Unit by calling dispatch at (949) 660-7011 for non-emergency and 91...
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Based on the information provided, the City disagrees with this finding. The data provided in the report appears to be aggregated. Consequently, the City cannot independently verify this information to determine whether the same cities recognized potential issues with drones and provided responses indicating that they are awaiting drone-related legislation or guidance from the State of California or FAA. F6: The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. Response: The City disagrees with this finding. The report does not d...
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: within 1 year
Score: +1
The City of Lake Forest will implement this recommendation. The City of Lake Forest contracts with OCSD for law enforcement services. OCSD has assembled and trained a group of deputies capable of responding in the field to handle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ("UAV" or "drone") complaints. This group has been established as a specific UAV Unit. Accordingly, the City will establish the OCSD as the single point of contact for drone incidents. OCSD contact information will be available on the City's website. Residents can reach the UAV Unit by calling dispatch at (949) 660-7011 for non-emergency and 91...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City disagrees with this finding. The report does not demonstrate how the FAA-required registration provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances. As stated in the report, the "registration requirement is a powerful tool for identifying owners of drones." However, it is not entirely clear how the identification of drone owners would assist with enforcing rules or imposing penalties. This would require further monitoring and enforcement by local authorities. F7: Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-rep...
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Based on the information provided, the City disagrees with this finding. According to the research provided in the report, most Orange County cities do not have a procedure for reporting drone incidents. The only discussion of under-reporting in the report is expressed in terms of the opinion of the OCSD Bomb Squad on page 15. In addition, the data provided in the report appears to be aggregated. Consequently, the City cannot independently verify the findings presented. Accordingly, the City respectfully disagrees with this part of the finding based on a lack of specific data. Recommendations:...
R9
The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational drone incidents within their jurisdictions and review these data annually and report the results publicly. The first analysis and publication should occur within 1 year of the publication of this report. (F.1., F.2.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City of Lake Forest has partially implemented this recommendation. The City of Lake Forest contracts with OCSD for law enforcement services. As noted previously regarding recommendation R4, the OCSD has assembled and trained a specific UAV Unit. The UAV unit collects and analyzes data regarding recreational drone incidents. The City of Lake Forest will not implement the portion of this recommendation that requires it to
Hon. Charles Margines July 25, 2016 Page 5 review and report the results annually. However, should the OCSD collect, analyze, and/or publish the data the City would suppor...
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City of Fountain Valley 07/07/16
July 07, 2016
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4 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: -3
(+2, 1, -5)
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration regulation rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior." The City agrees.
Page 2 July 7, 2016 Finding #3: "Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future." The City does not disagree; however, the Department cannot speak towards the Ordinances for cities other than for this City. The City of Fountain Valley has no plans to enact an Ordinance in ...
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
: "Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City Ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations." This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted; please see comments for the previous recommendation.
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
: "Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones." The City does not disagree; however, the Department cannot speak towards the public awareness programs of other Departments other than this one. The City provides information to recreational drone users on the Police Department website.
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
: "Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016." This recommendation will not be implemented. The City believes the current method to receive drone-related complaints is adequate; creating another point of contact outside the Police Department is burdensome and redundant.
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
: "Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances." The City disagrees with the premise of the finding which seems to intimate the City has been negligent in the face of a public safety crisis. This assumes facts not in evidence; as referenced above, the City does not characterize current recreational drone usage as a significant public safety issue at this time.
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016." This recommendation has been implemented; as mentioned in a_ previous recommendation, the Fountain Valley Police Department posted FAA guidelines for operating recreational drones on its social media site in October 2015. The Department also referred residents to the FAA website for further inquiries regarding recreational drone usage.
Page 4 July 7, 2016 Recommendation #9: "The County and each City should formally gather data on recreational dr...
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances." The City agrees.
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
: "Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which result in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events." The City disagrees, once again based on the premise of the finding. The finding assumes that drone safety and privacy issues have been underreported. The Police Department monitors and responds to complaints by citizens regarding recreational drone usage. The data is insufficient to characterize this relatively new trend as either underreported, reported to the degree which represents an accurate picture of drone issues, or exaggerated. Re...
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City of Buena Park 07/01/16
July 01, 2016
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3 pages
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Score: +12
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Recreational drones have greatly increased in number since December 2015 and it is probable their unregulated use will pose significant threats to public safety and privacy in Orange County cities and unincorporated areas.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding.
R1
Each City Council should direct its City Attorney to provide a report to the city’s police department and City Council on existing laws that can be applied to the use of recreational drones in the city’s jurisdiction by December 30, 2016. (F.2., F.3., F.5., F.6.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: prior to December 30, 2016
Score: +1
The Buena Park Police Department will work with its City Attorney to establish applicable regulations and provide a report to City Council concerning the use of recreational drones in the city's jurisdiction prior to December 30, 2016.
F2
With the exception of the recent Federal Aviation Administration registration rule, recreational drone owners are largely self-policed, which leads to a wide range of behavior.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding.
R2
Each City should adopt a recreational drone ownership and operation ordinance, with regulations similar to those found in Los Angeles City ordinance #183912, by March 31, 2017, to the extent not preempted or superseded by Federal law or Federal regulations. (F.1., F.2., F.3.,
Response: Will Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: prior to March 31, 2017
Score: +1
The Buena Park Police Department will work with its City Attorney to establish a local ordinance prior to March 31, 2017.
F3
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding. Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding. Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting dronerelated legislative action or other guidance by the State o...
R3
Each City should inform its citizens about laws and ordinances that apply to recreational drone operators through print media, city-related web sites, social media sites and/or public forums by March 31, 2017. (F.4., F.6.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: March 31, 2017
Scheduled: by March 31, 2017
Score: +1
The Buena Park Police Department will inform community members about laws and ordinances applicable to drone operations through the use of local print media, city websites, social media and/or public forums by March 31, 2017.
F4
Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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F6.
F7.
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding. Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding. Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting dronerelated legislative action or other guidance by the State of Cal...
R4
Each City should establish and publish on its website a point of contact for drone-related citizen complaints by December 30, 2016. (F.7.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: by December 30, 2016
Score: +1
The Buena Park Police Department will establish and publish on our website a point of contact for drone-related complaints by December 30, 2016.
F5
Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting drone-related legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA before enacting local ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding.
R5
Each City should post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city-related websites, newsletters, and flyers by December 30, 2016. (F.4.)
Response: Will Implement
Due: December 30, 2016
Scheduled: by December 30, 2016
Score: +1
The Buena Park Police Department will post FAA drone ownership and operation educational links on city- and police-related websites, newsletters, and fliers by December 30, 2016.
F6
The FAA-required registration of recreational drones provides a useful tool for local enforcement of drone ordinances.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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F7.
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding. Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding. Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting dronerelated legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or...
F7
Orange County cities have not established a procedure for reporting drone incidents, which results in under-reporting of drone safety and privacy events. 2015-2016 Orange County Grand Jury Drones: Know Before You Fly RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code Section 933 and Section 933.05, the 2015-2016 Grand Jury requires (or, as noted, requests) responses from each agency affected by the recommendations presented in this section. The responses are to be submitted to the Presidin...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Most of the cities and unincorporated areas of the County of Orange do not have a drone ordinance, nor do they have any immediate plans to enact an ordinance in the near future. The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding. Most of the cities provide no educational programs for public awareness of the safety issues connected to recreational drones. The Buena Park Police Department agrees with this finding. Some Orange County cities, despite recognizing potential issues with drones, are awaiting dronerelated legislative action or other guidance by the State of California or FAA bef...