To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Appointment to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the recommended appointment to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Fire Council (HCFSC) is seeking to update the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) alternate member following a staff transition at CAL FIRE. Per the Board of Supervisors updated Protocol for Board of Supervisors Appointments dated February 7, 2023, the Fire Safe Council is listed on Attachment B so therefore is exempt from the At Large appointment protocol.
The HCFSC was formed by the Board of Supervisors as a County committee in 2002. The committee is currently enabled through Oct. 5, 2026 by Resolution No. 21-101.
CAL FIRE has nominated the new Pre-Fire Planning Captain, Ross Dollarhide to replace his predecessor Jennifer Renner as one of two alternates for CAL FIRE on the HCFSC. Ms. Renner accepted a position with CAL FIRE's new Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Division where she will continue supporting communities in preparedness, including those of Humboldt County. Ms. Renner has been an active and much appreciated member of the HCFSC and will be greatly missed. One of her noteworthy contributions was to assist with updating and maintaining the Humboldt County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and ensuring that it was well integrated with the CAL FIRE Humboldt-Del Norte Unit Strategic Fire Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Coordination of the HCFSC committee is currently provided by Public Works Natural Resource Planning Staff and a team of consultants; funded by a grant awarded by the California Fire Safe Council with funding from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Budget Unit 1720-289). T...
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