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2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach,CA
92648
City of Huntington Beach
File #: 22-446 MEETING DATE: 6/7/2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Ingrid Ono, Administrative Assistant
Subject:
Approve and authorize execution of an agreement with the City of Westminster for the
Huntington Beach Police Department's continued use of the Westminster Firearm Training
Facility
Statement of Issue:
Approval of a two-year agreement with the City of Westminster for the Huntington Beach Police
Department (HBPD) to continue accessing the Westminster Firearms Training Facility located at
7351 W. Hazard in Westminster, CA. The proposed hourly rate per this agreement is $700 for full-
day use and $350 for half-day use.
Financial Impact:
The proposed agreement will set the daily rental rate at $700 and half-day rental rate at $350. The
Fiscal Year 2022/23 Proposed Budget has allocated $50,000 for the use of this facility in account
10070303.68560.
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a two-year "Indemnification and Hold
Harmless Agreement" with the City of Westminster to continue access and use of its Westminster
Firearms Training Facility beginning July 1, 2022.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On June 1, 2020, City Council approved HBPD's current agreement with the City of Westminster to
access and conduct firearms training at the Westminster Firearms Training Facility. Over the course
of this contract, which began on July 1, 2020 and expires on June 30, 2022, the HBPD has
experienced no adverse issues with the training center or its partnership with the City of Westminster.
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File #: 22-446 MEETING DATE: 6/7/2022
HBPD is required to conduct periodic firearms training and qualifications. To maintain a safe, cost-
effective, and successful firearms training program, HBPD recommends the City enter into a new
contract with the City of Westminster to continue conducting firearms training and qualifications at
their facility. The City of Westminster has requested the term of the contract remain at 2 years. The
contract requires a general liability insurance policy, worker's compensation coverage, and a hold
harmless agreement.
The City of Westminster Training Facility offers the ability to schedule firearms training to include the
use of the firearms range, arrest and control room, classrooms and firearms cleaning room.
Huntington Beach Police Officers are often required to conduct firearms training on-duty. The close
proximity of this facility to Huntington Beach allows for a timely return to the city in the case of an
emergency. The only other alternative for firearms training at this time is in Norco, CA.
Environmental Status:
N/A.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Financial Sustainability, Public Safety or Other
Attachment(s):
1. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of Westminster
2. Rental Fee Schedule
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INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
THIS INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT("Agreement") is made
and entered into this first day of July 2022, ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF
WESTMINSTER(the"City"), and The City of Huntington Beach Indemnitor") (collectively referred
to as the "Parties").
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the City is the owner of Westminster Police Range and Safety Training
Center located at 7351 Hazard Ave.,Westminster, CA 92683 (hereinafter,this facility, including
its MAT room is referred to as "Training Center"); and
B. WHEREAS, Indemnitor desires to have its police officers use the Training Center for
Purposes of meeting training and qualification requirements; and
C. WHEREAS, the City grants permission to Indemnitor to use the City's Training
Center, subject to the fees and certain conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Right to Use the Training Center & Fee for Use. Subject to the terms of this
Agreement, Indemnitor and its police officers may use the Training Center and its MAT room,
subject to reasonable availability and thirty (30) days advanced notice for scheduling.
Indemnitor's anticipated use of the Training Center is for firearms training and qualification.
Indemnitor agrees to pay the City in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit "A,"
attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement (the "Fee Schedule").
2. Method of Billing. Indemnitor shall pay City's invoice within forty five (45) days
from the date the Indemnitor receives said invoice. Said invoices shall be based on the total
amount of activities and time spent at the Training Center.
3. Compliance with all Laws. Indemnitor, at its sole cost and expense, shall comply
with all of the requirements of all municipal, state and federal laws, regulations and authorities
now in force, or which may hereafter be in force pertaining to the use of the Training Center.
Indemnitor and each of its police officers agree to fully obey and to comply with all posted rules,
regulations and all orders of the Westminster Rangemaster and Range Staff as well as the
Westminster Police Range and Safety Training Center Policy (the "Training Center Policy") as
more fully described in Exhibit"B", attached hereto and made apart of this Agreement. Indemnitor
and each its police officers understand that they may be excluded from the Training Center for
failure to fully obey and to comply with all posted rules, regulations, all orders of the Westminster
Rangemaster and Range Staff and Training Center Policy, without any liability to the City, its
officials, police officers, employees, volunteers, attorneys, assigns or anyone else acting on the
City's behalf.
4. Indemnification of City. Indemnitor, as a material part of the consideration to be
rendered to City under this Agreement, hereby waives any and all claims against City for damage
to equipment or other personal property, in, upon, or about the Training Center, and hereby
waives any and all claims for bodily injury(including death), liability, damages, lawsuits, expenses
(including, but not limited to, medical expenses and attorneys' fees) and any other liability to
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Indemnitor's Police Officers and/or other employees of Indemnitor who are authorized by
Indemnitor's Police Chief to use the subject Training Center (hereinafter collectively referred to
as "HBPD Patrons"). Indemnitor further agrees to indemnify the City, its elected and appointed
officials, police officers, agents, volunteers, employees, and attorneys, and anyone else acting on
the City's behalf(hereinafter collectively referred to as"Released Parties"), against and shall hold
and save them and each of them harmless from any and all actions, suits, claims, damages to
persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions, or liabilities (herein
"Claims or Liabilities") that may be asserted, arise from active or passive negligence, and are
claimed by a third party in connection with the use of the Training Center by HBPD Patrons,
whether or not there is concurrent passive negligence on the part of the Released Parties in
connection herewith:
Indemnitor shall defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said
Claims or Liabilities and shall pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and
attorneys'fees incurred in connection therewith;
Indemnitor shall promptly pay any judgment rendered against the Released Parties
for any such Claims or Liabilities arising out of or in connection with the
performance of or failure to perform under this Agreement; and Indemnitor agrees
to save and to hold the Released Parties harmless there from;
In the event that the City, its elected or appointed officials, police officers, agents,
employees, volunteers, attorneys, or anyone acting on their behalf, is made a party
to any actions or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Indemnitor for such
damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with Indemnitor's
performance under this Agreement, Indemnitor agrees to pay to the City, its
officials, police officers, agents, volunteers, attorneys or employees, any and all
costs and expenses incurred by them in such action or proceeding, including, but
not limited to, legal costs and attorneys'fees;
The Parties further expressly agree that this indemnification provision is intended
to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California
and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall,
notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.
In furtherance of this duty of indemnification, Indemnitor represents that it is self-
insured in the amount of$1,000,000, In addition to this self-insurance, Indemnitor
will be required to maintain an insurance policy for personal injury and property
damage in the amount of$1,000,000.
5. Release. Indemnitor hereby releases and forever discharges the Released
Parties, and each and every one of them, from and against any and all Claims or Liabilities,
including, but not limited to, any demands, actions claimed by HBPD Patrons. This is a complete
and final release and shall be binding upon Indemnitor and covers claims arising out of or
connected with Indemnitor's presence and/or the use of all or any portion of the Training Center
by HBPD Patrons.
6. Waiver of Civil Code Section 1642. The Parties expressly agree to waive and
relinquish all rights and benefits that it may have under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the
State of California. That section reads as follows:
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"§ 1642. [General release; extent] A general release does not extend to
claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor
at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have
materially affected his settlement with the debtor."
7. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of two (2) year(s), ending on June 30, 2024, unless previously terminated as provided
herein or as otherwise agreed in writing by the parties.
8. Termination. Either party has a right to terminate this Agreement with or without
cause. Termination shall occur only with thirty (30) days advance written notice to the Chief of
Police of the respective department.
In the event of termination, Indemnitor shall pay City for time spent at the Training Center
up until the date of the written notice of termination.
9. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
11. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery,
facsimile or mail and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be
deemed served or delivered: a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal
delivery; b) at the time of transmission if such communication is sent by facsimile; and c) 48
hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO INDEMNITOR: IF TO CITY:
HBPD Professional Standards Unit
Police Chief's Office Westminster Police Depart.
2000 Main St. City of Westminster
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
Tel: 714-536-5902 Tel: 714-898-3315
Fax: Fax: 714-898-5932
Attn: Police Chief Attn: PSU Commander
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12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending
provision in any other circumstance.
13. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
14. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, each side will bear their own costs and expenses, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, incurred by the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the
enforcement of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof.
15. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation
and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
16. Knowing and Voluntary. This Agreement is an important legal document and in
all respects has been voluntarily and knowingly executed by the Parties hereto. The Parties
specifically represent that prior to signing this Agreement they have been provided a reasonable
period of time within which to consider whether to accept this Agreement. The Parties further
represent that they have each carefully read and fully understand all of the provisions of this
Agreement, and that they are voluntarily, knowingly, and without coercion entering into this
Agreement based upon their own judgment. The Parties further specifically represent that prior
to signing this Agreement they have conferred with their counsel to the extent desired concerning
the legal effect of this Agreement.
17. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against the City relating
to this Agreement, Indemnitor shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which the
City might require.
18. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
19. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Indemnitor and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries
of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Agreement.
20. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or accurate
description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
21. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
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and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof
favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this
Agreement.
22. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one Agreement.
23. Corporate Authority.The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties
hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and
that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and
through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,
A municipal corporation a municipal corporation of the State of
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Christine Cordon, n erim City Manager Bar*DelgleizMe, Mayor
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
of the City of Westminster
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
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EXHIBIT
RANGE AND SAFETY TRAINING . .
ENTAL FEE
Law Enforcement Rates Full Day Half Day Quarter Day
Tactical Range $700 $350 $zoo
32 Seat Classroom $300 $150 $75
MAT Room $300 $150 $75
Simunition Room $400 1 $200 $100
Non-Law Enforcement
Rates Full Day Half Day Quarter Day
Tactical Range $1,200 $600 $300
32 Seat Classroom $500 $250 $125
MAT Room $500 $250 $125
Simunition Room $700 $350 $175
A"full day' as used herein means in excess of 4 hours and up to 8 consecutive hours, not including up
to a 30 minute lunch break,for a maximum total time onsite not to exceed 8 hours and 30 minutes.A
"half day" as used herein means any period onsite which does not exceed 4 hours.
A"half day"will be billed for a total time onsite up to 4 hours.A"full day" will be billed for a
maximum total time onsite exceeding 4 hours and up to 8 hours and 30 minutes.Any time spent
onsite exceeding 8 hours and 30 minutes will be billed in 4 hour increments (half day rate) in addition
to the full day rate.
A"quarter day"will be billed for a total time onsite up to 2 hours. A"half day"will be billed for a
maximum total time onsite exceeding 2 and up to 4 hours. Any time spent onsite exceeding 4 hours will
be billed as a "full day".
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312.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
In order to ensure that officers receive the highest level of training, the City of Westminster has
invested in a state of the art multi-use training center. The training center features a tactical
shooting range, class room, MAT room and simunition room. The use of the facility comes with
an extreme amount of responsibility with an emphasis on safety to ensure a safe and productive
training environment for everyone. This policy establishes the procedures and guidelines for the
use of firearms at the facility by members of the Westminster Police Department and other local,
state and federal law enforcement agencies.
312.2 SITE LOCATION
The facility is located at 7351 Hazard Avenue in the City of Westminster.
312.3 PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
312.3.1 FACILITY MANAGER
The Professional Standards Unit Commander is designated as the Facility Manager.
The responsibilities of the Facility Manager or the authorized designee include, but are not limited
to:
• Scheduling of the facility's range, class room and training room.
• Coordinating maintenance.
• Biannual inspection to identify safety issues and schedule the replacement or repair
of equipment, including lead removal.
• Ensure the facility meets all OSHA health and safety requirements.
• Ensure that release forms, insurance requirements and use agreements are complete
and up to date for all users not employed by the Westminster Police Department.
• Inspection of all basic first aid/CPR equipment and trauma kits.
• Ensure the facility is stocked with the proper equipment.
312.3.2 RANGEMASTER
The Rangemaster reports to the Facility Manager. The responsibilities of the Rangermaster are
explained in the Rangemaster Duties section of the Firearms Policy.
312.3.3 RANGE STAFF
A member of the Westminster Police Department assigned to the Range Staff.Assignment to this
position is established in the Special and Collateral Assignments Policy. Range Staff members
report to the Rangemaster. A member of the Westminster Police Department Range Staff has
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the authority to immediately stop and revoke range privileges of an outside agency if he/she feels
the training is unsafe and outside the scope of best practice. Range Staff members will assist in
tactical training, firearms training and will perform other tasks as assigned by the Rangemaster.
312.3.4 FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
A Firearms Instructor shall be defined as a member of the Westminster Police Department or
an outside agency that has completed a POST certified firearms instructor course. A Firearms
Instructor shall be present for any training relative to the use or handling of any firearm.
A designated Firearms Instructor is in charge of range safety at all times when training is being
conducted on the shooting range and shall enforce range safety policies. Any outside agency
utilizing the range will provide a Firearms Instructor during any live fire activity.
In situations where instructors from multiple agencies are present, a Westminster Police
Department Firearms Instructor shall have the ultimate authority.
The responsibilities of the Firearms Instructor include, but are not limited to:
• The safety of all users in the facility.
• The safe and proper use of equipment in the ready room, armory and cleaning area.
• Understand and enforce safety procedures.
• Conduct range inspections and operational checks of all range equipment before a
training event.
• Conduct post-use inspections of the range and report any maintenance or safety
issues to the Facility Manager or the authorized designee.
• Ensure that all firearms and equipment are safe,functional and only the proper caliber
ammunition is in use.
• Conduct a thorough safety briefing with any participant.The briefing will include range
rules, the location of basic first aid and CPR equipment, and medical evacuation
procedures fof an injured person.
• Ensure all firearms are unloaded in designated areas.
• Ensure the firing line is clear of all debris.
• Ensure all participants have proper protective equipment on at all times prior to
entering the range (e.g., eye protection, ear protection, body armor).
• Ensure all participants clear, make safe, or holster all firearms prior to leaving the
range.
• Ensure there are a sufficient number of firearms instructors or range safety officers to
safely supervise the number of participants.
• Supervise range clean-up at the conclusion of training and ensure all casings are
placed in the proper containers.
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312.4 SCHEDULING
The Rangemaster or designee is the scheduling point of contact for all uses of the Training Center.
• Outside agencies wishing to schedule use of any part of the Training Center must have
a Hold Harmless agreement and all POST certified Firearms Instructor documentation
on file with the Westminster Police Department prior to use.
• It is the agency's responsibility to use the range during their scheduled time periods.
Should there be a requirement to modify range times or need to cancel the range
reservations; the agency shall notify the Rangemaster or designee.
• The Westminster Police Department will have priority when scheduling their training
followed by the West County SWAT Team then outside agencies on an as-available
basis.
• All scheduling conflicts will be resolved by the Rangemaster or designee.
312.5 AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
The following personnel are authorized to participate in firearms training at the facility:
• Any active and reserve police officers.
• Retired Westminster Police Department officers or retired officers from a department
with an active agreement for maintaining their conceal carry permit.
• Tactical medics assigned to SWAT.
• POST-certified firearms instructors assigned to teach a course at the facility(e.g.,third
party vendor).
• Police academy recruits during authorized academy training.
• Other personnel or civilians not listed above as approved by the Westminster Police
Department Chief of Police or the authorized designee.
All agencies participating in firearms training are required to complete the Hold Harmless
Agreement.
312.6 FACILITY ORIENTATION
Any outside agency Firearms Instructor is required to participate in a facility orientation. The
orientation will be conducted by a Westminster Police Department Firearms Instructor prior to the
first use of the facility. The orientation will include:
• Facility tour to include ingress and egress procedures due to other uses of the facility.
• Safety personnel duties and responsibilities.
• Range capabilities (e.g., training props, storage, staging area, cleaning areas).
• Range inspection requirements.
• Range start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Range set-up and clean-up procedures.
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• Reporting procedures for damage to the facility or any equipment.
The Facility Manager will maintain a current list of outside agency Firearms Instructors that are
authorized.
312.7 INJURY OR DEATH OF PERSONNEL
In the event of a serious injury or fatality, all training being conducted in the area where the injury
occurred will be stopped and the care of the injured and the security of the incident site becomes
priority. A Firearms Instructor or designee shall contact a Westminster Police Department Watch
Commander as soon as practicable and advise him/her of the incident.
If there is an injury on the range involving a firearm, the Firearms Instructor or designee shall:
• Call a"Cease Fire"and the range staff will ensure all personnel make all firearms safe.
• Take charge of the scene, assign personnel to assist and immediately initiate care
for the injured.
• Ensure the range is cleared of all personnel and secure the incident site.
• Westminster Police Department resources will be deployed to assist with an
investigation based on the severity of the injury.
If any injury occurs in any area of the Westminster Police Range and Safety Training Center, the
Firearms Instructor or training staff will contact the on-duty Westminster Police Department Watch
Commander and complete the Injury Form/Unintended Discharge (PD-218). Depending on the
severity of the injury, the field supervisor may respond.
312.8 AUTHORIZED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
The Westminster Police Department Range staff reserves the right to inspect all firearms and
ammunition to ensure they are safe to use and are the proper type of caliber authorized to fire
on the facility range. Refusal to submit equipment for these inspections is grounds for immediate
suspension of range privileges. It is the responsibility of the on-site Firearms Instructor to ensure
all weapons and ammunition are within the facility guidelines for use. The following restrictions on
ammunition apply to all users while training in the facility:
• Only factory loaded ammunition is permitted.
• Frangible ammunition is not authorized.
• Tracer ammunition is not authorized.
• Full metal jacketed ammunition with steel penetrator/steel core is not authorized.
• Armor piercing ammunition is not authorized.
• Incendiary ammunition, noise-flash diversionary devices, smoke and/or chemical
dispersal canisters are not authorized.
• Any other ammunition that the Firearms Instructor deems unauthorized is not
permitted.
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• Only agency approved and issued ammunition is allowed to be fired on the range.
No .50 BMG is allowed.
312.9 GENERAL RANGE SAFETY RULES
Safety is the responsibility of every individual. Every person participating or observing training
while on the range is a safety officer and can call"cease fire"or halt training at any time. Concerns
for safety should never be limited to the training event itself, but should always include associated
training activities that may take place in the facility.The following safety rules apply to all personnel
observing and participating in firearms training in the facility:
• A POST-certified Firearms Instructor must be present anytime there is live fire training
on the range.
• All personnel entering or leaving the facility will carry all firearms in a safe manner.
• All firearms brought into the facility shall be unloaded unless the firearm is worn directly
on the person, in a holster or concealed in a safe and secure manner.
• Firearms that are not carried on the body will have the slide or bolt locked to the rear
position, magazine removed, and weapon on safe (as applicable).
• Everyone will treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
• Never point the muzzle of any firearm at anything you don't intend to engage.
• Firearms will only be chambered on the range or in a designated loading barrel.
• The Firearms Instructor or designee is responsible for ensuring that all weapons
leaving the range line are unloaded.
• Caution should be used by any personnel on the firing line bending down to pick up
equipment off the range floor. It is recommended that all shooting cease,weapons are
in a safe position, and the line is clear before doing so.
• Personnel will ensure weapons are unloaded and safe before disassembling them in
the cleaning room.
• No firearm is to be left unattended.
• No shooting will take place until directed by the Firearms Instructor.
• All attempts shall be made to ensure live ammunition is not placed into the brass
collection containers.
• Brass collected and deposited into the collection containers on the range will not be
removed from the facility without approval from the Facility Manager or the authorized
designee. Outside agencies may recover their own brass as long as they provide their
own collection containers.
• No malfunctioning weapon will be removed from the firing line without first being
cleared of the malfunction, unloaded completely and made safe if possible.
• Handle ammunition with care.
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• All personnel will wear hearing protection, eye protection, and protective body armor
while participating in firearms training.
• Appropriate clothing attire is required while shooting on the range.Tank tops or shorts
are not allowed. No open toe shoes or sandals are permitted.
• No horseplay is allowed anywhere within the facility.
• No eating or drinking is allowed on the range or the cleaning room.
• Reactive steel targets are authorized.All manufacture recommendations for use shall
be followed.
• At no time will any object be placed on or inside the bullet trap.
• Firearms Instructors on the shooting line will ensure that the expended rounds are
impacting the appropriate area and not the ceiling baffles or another unintended areas.
• No training equipment, props, or range tools will be removed from the range without
prior approval of a Westminster Police Department Firearms Instructor.
• All unintended discharges by an outside agency causing injury to a person or
damage to the facility will be reported to the Westminster Police Department Watch
Commander at (714) 548-3767 as soon as practicable. A Negligent Discharge/Injury
form shall be completed.The form will identify the officer responsible for the discharge,
any Firearms Instructor present and the situation that lead to the discharge.
• Any unintended disgarges by Westminster Police Department members causing injury
to a person or damage to the facility will be reported to the Westminster Police
Department Watch Commander at (714) 548-3767 as soon as practicable. This will
require an administrative report by the Firearms Instructor to the Rangemaster for
review. Upon Rangemaster recommendation, the report will be forwarded to the
Professional Standards Unit Commander.
• No live-fire training is to be conducted if the ventilation system is not functioning
properly.
312.10 FACILITY INSPECTIONS
An inspection of any areas to be used within the Training Center will occur prior to and promptly
after training.
When agencies using the facility notice equipment that is not functioning properly, or notice
damage likely caused from their training, they will notify Westminster Police Department Range
Staff or a Westminster Police Department Firearms Instructor and document the damage on the
inspection form.
If damages are found to be negligent and outside of normal wear and tear, the agency causing
the damage will be responsible for the full cost of repair/replacement. The City of Westminster will
provide the user agency with an invoice detailing cost for repair of damaged equipment, payable
to the City within 120 days of receipt. If payment is not received within the specified time period,
the agency will be suspended from use of the Training Center.
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Westminster Police Department Policy Manual
Westminster Police Range and Safety Training Center
312.10.1 RANGE INSPECTIONS
Range inspections will occur at the beginning and end of each training day to identify potential
hazards, damage, or maintenance issues that would affect range operations.
• A member of the Westminster Police Department Range Staff or designee will be
responsible for completing a range inspection before use to identify any potential
hazards or damage.
• The inspections will be documented on the Range Damage Control form and
forwarded to the Facility Manager.
• Negligent damages to range infrastructure and/or equipment will be investigated by
the Westminster Police Department Range Staff. The Facility Manager will make the
final determination if the damages will require repair or replacement.
• Upon completion of each training day, the user agency will provide a total count of
rounds expended on the range on the Shooter Roster form.The total count will include
the number of shooters, the type of weapon and caliber of ammunition expended.
This ammunition count provides staff the information needed to conduct the range
maintenance process and usage report of firearms fired into the trap.
• Westminster Police Department Range Staff or a Firearms Instructor has the authority
to conduct an immediate range inspection at any time.
312.10.2 MAT ROOM INSPECTIONS
At the completion of a training session, the mats shall be cleaned with provided products. An
inspection shall occur after the mats are cleaned.
312.11 RANGE CLEAN-UP
The Firearms Instructor or designee will be responsible for ensuring that the range is cleaned up
after the completion of training.
• All expended ammunition casings will be picked up and placed in the proper
receptacles.
• All targets will be removed from the target carriers and placed in the proper
receptacles.
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sa ity City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Hun a Huntington Beach, California 92648
Certificate of Self Insurance
Memorandum Number: FY 21/22, No. 001
This evidence of coverage is used as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the
Certificate Holder. This evidence of coverage does not amend, extend or alter the coverage
afforded by the memoranda listed below.
Certificate Holder: City of Huntington Beach
Coverage Effective: 07/01/21 Coverage Expires: 06/30/22
This is to certify that the City of Huntington Beach is self-insured for general liability claims.
Sufficient cash reserves to afford coverage for uninsured losses are maintained at $1,000,000.
Type of Coverage: General Liability, Comprehensive Auto Liability, Employer's Liability,
Workers' Compensation Coverage
Limit of Liability/Coverage: $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit per Occurrence
Certificate Requested By:John Clark, Risk Management
Description of Operation,Vehicle or Property: This certificate is issued to and additonally insures
the Certificate Holder, its agents, officers, representatives and employees as proof of the City of
Huntington Beach's self-insurance status. It is provided to the City of Huntington Beach Risk
Management Division at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA (92648).
Should any of the above coverage for the Covered Party be changed or withdrawn prior to the
expiration date issued above, the City of Huntington Beach will mail a 30-day written notice to
the Certificate Holder but, failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any
kind upon the City of Huntington Beach, its agents, officers or employees. If you have any
questions, contact:
DeAnna Soria, Risk anager
7�-55 9
Authorized Representative:
.S' .• City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street ♦ Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-5227 ♦ www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
•�) 1999.p•, Office of the City Clerk
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
June 14, 2022
Professional Standards Unit
Westminster Police Department
City of Westminster
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
Attn: PSU Commander
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed is a fully executed original of Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement
for the Huntington Beach Police Department's continued use of the Westminster
Firearm Training Facility approved by City Council on June 7, 2022.
Sincerely,
I� ��
Robin Estanislau, CIVIC
City Clerk
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Enclosure
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