To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor McGourty
Meeting Date: April 6, 2021
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Supervisor McGourty |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Agenda Title:
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Approval of Transmission of a Letter to California Board of Forestry Expressing Opposition to Proposed Revisions to the State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations
(Sponsor: Supervisor McGourty)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Approve letter to California Board of Forestry expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the State minimum fire safe regulations; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
The new regulations proposed by BOF staff will have dire consequences for many communities throughout the state, effectively prohibiting residential construction and business expansion in large parts of our counties. At the March 3rd Board meeting, numerous representatives of local governments, local fire officials, and statewide associations all called on the Board to slow the process down, and engage in meaningful stakeholder conversations before moving forward. However, BOF ignored these requests, and directed staff to schedule a special meeting for the sole purpose of expediting Board action on the proposal. We urge BOF take the necessary time to truly partner with local governments, and allow a robust discussion with all interested parties on possible revisions to the fire safe standards in the future.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve transmission of letter and provide direction to staff
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
1. <https://www.rcrcnet.org/sites/default/files/useruploads/Documents/Misc/2021/Board%20of%20Forestry%20State%20Fire%20Safe%20Regulations%20Update%20ATTACH_1.pdf>
2. TALKING POINTS AGAINST REGULATIONS
<https://www.rcrcnet.org/sites/default/files/useruploads/Documents/Misc/2021/Board%20of%20Forestry%20State%20Fire%20Safe%20Regulations%20Update%20ATTACH_7.pdf>
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: April 6, 2021 |
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