To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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License Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company Regarding the Use of Humboldt County Library Building Located at 1313 Third Street, Eureka, California as a Community Resource Center During Public Safety Power Shutoff Events
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company regarding the use of the Humboldt County Library building located at 1313 Third Street, Eureka, California as a Community Resource Center during Public Safety Power Shutoff events for the period of October 26, 2024 through October 25, 2029;
2. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with, the attached license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, after review and approval of County Counsel, Risk Management, the Office of Emergency Services and the Humboldt County Library; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the County Administrative Office with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
On October 26, 2019, the County of Humboldt entered into a license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company regarding the use of the Humboldt County Library building located at 1313 Third Street, Eureka, California as a Community Resource Center during Public Safety Power Shutoff events for the period of October 26, 2029 through October 25, 2024. The attached license agreement will allow Pacific Gas and Electric Company to continue to use the Humboldt County Library as a Community Resource Center during Public Safety Power Shutoff events through October 25, 2029.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with the attached license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. As a result, approval of the attached license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Approval of the attached license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the attached license agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company regarding the use of the Humboldt County Library building located at 1313 Third Street, Eureka, California as a Community Resource Center during Public Safety Power Shutoff events. However, this alternative is not recommended as it would not provide the community with a Community Resource Center in the event of a Public Safety Power Shutoff event.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 PSPS Agreement
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A