To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Membership and Resolution Update
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Review the staff report and supporting documentation regarding the appointment of new Humboldt County Fire Safe Council members;
2. Approve the attached list of Humboldt County Fire Safe Council member appointees and alternates; and
3. Adopt the attached resolution which expands the membership of Humboldt County Fire Safe Council members.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Title III of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act Funds (1720289)
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Fire Safe Council ("HCFSC") was formed in November 2002 for a term of two (2) years to oversee the preparation of the Humboldt County Master Fire Protection Plan, which was renamed the Humboldt County Community Wildfire Protection Plan ("CWPP") in 2013 and subsequently updated in February of 2019. Since its initial formation, the term of the HCFSC has been extended eight (8) times so that the HCFSC could continue to guide the maintenance and implementation of the CWPP. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors last extended the term of the HCFSC on October 11, 2016, with the adoption of Resolution No. 16-119. The current term of the HCFSC will end on October 11, 2021.
The HCFSC membership consists of individuals representing a variety of groups in fire management and community emergency preparedness. The HCFSC has proven to be an invaluable resource for the county as strategies are developed and funding is sought to carry out the recommendations of the CWPP. In recent months new active partners have emerged and current HCFSC members have moved on.
Long time non-voting member representing Six Rivers National Forest, Robert Rivelle accepted a new position with the National Park Service in San Francisco. Consequently Mr. Rivelle resigned...
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