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File #: 25-0315    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 3/28/2025 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 4/22/2025 Final action:
Title: Ratification of Letter of Support for Senate Bill 616 (Rubio) - Community Hardening Commission: Wildfire Mitigation Program
Attachments: 1. Letter of Support

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Executive Office

Meeting Date:  April 22, 2025

 

Department Contact:  

Darcie Antle

Phone: 

707-463-4441

Department Contact:  

Kelly Hansen

Phone: 

707-463-4441

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

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Ratification of Letter of Support for Senate Bill 616 (Rubio) - Community Hardening Commission: Wildfire Mitigation Program

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Ratify letter of support for Senate Bill 616 (Rubio) - community hardening commission: wildfire mitigation program.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support letters that align with the 2025 Legislative Platform. These letters advocate for adequate and ongoing federal and state funding, timely distribution of resources, increased local authority, and flexibility in administering and providing services.                     

 

Summary of Request

Current law requires the Office of Emergency Services to enter into a joint powers agreement, as specified, with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to develop and administer a comprehensive wildfire mitigation program, known as the California wildfire mitigation financial assistance program, that, among other things, encourages cost-effective structure hardening and retrofitting that creates fire-resistant homes, businesses, and public buildings. This bill would require the joint powers authority to revise the wildfire mitigation program in accordance with prescribed community hardening standards and guidelines developed pursuant to the bill’s provisions, as specified.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Do not ratify letter of support and provide alternative direction.      

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: Bill Text - SB-616 Community Hardening Commission: wildfire mitigation program. <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB616>

 

Fiscal Details:

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annual recurring cost: N/A

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A

revenue agreement: N/A

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A

CEO Liaison: Executive Office                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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