To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Appoint New Members to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council and Letter of Appreciation to Patti Pedigo for Service on the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the recommended appointments to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation for an outgoing Humboldt County Fire Safe Council member.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's 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:
The Humboldt County Fire Safe Council was formed by the Board of Supervisors as a county committee in 2002. It is currently authorized through Oct. 5, 2026, under Resolution No. 21-101. According to the Board of Supervisors' updated Protocol for Board of Supervisors Appointments, dated Jan. 30, 2024, the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council is listed on Exhibit 1 of Attachment B and is therefore exempt from the "at-large" appointment process.
The Willow Creek Fire Safe Council has nominated current alternate Olivia Lopes to replace Patti Pedigo as their primary representative on the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council. Additionally, the Willow Creek Fire Safe Council has nominated Jim Cotton as their new alternate representative.
Patti Pedigo was appointed to the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council in August 2022 and is now transitioning to other duties. Pedigo's service has been invaluable and her commitment to traveling to the coast to represent the Willow Creek Fire Safe Council at Humboldt County Fire Safe Council meetings was always consistent and greatly appreciated. The Board would like to thank Pedigo for her de...
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