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PUBLIC WORKS - Deputy Director Jessica Riske-Gomez
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Consider adoption of finding that the Park Fire Emergency Access Tree Clearing is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) (Emergency Project, Declared Emergency) and direction to the Chief Administrator to file the Notice of Exemption
b) AGREEMENT- Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the agreement with Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Tehama County for emergency support services in the areas impacted by the Park Fire, effective upon signing and shall terminate 12/31/24
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Financial Impact:
Total cost to perform this emergency work is not yet known, but is necessary for the safety of the public. State and Federal assistance will be sought for this and other emergency costs due to the Park Fire.
Background Information:
Part of restoring safe access for the public is the removal of fire-weakened and killed danger trees along roads, also known as "danger trees." Due to the size of the fire impacted areas, immediate road clearance is necessary while additional work, following formal solicitation, will continue for several years. Park Fire roadways were prioritized as an immediate need based on restricted public access and the severity of the fire damage.
Danger tree removal will take place where fire-killed or weakened trees pose a safety risk to the public and/or infrastructure. There are areas of low-severity fire impacts within the burn perimeter where danger tree mitigation may not be needed. There are areas where large quantities of trees need to be removed and areas where tree removal will be clumpy or sparse, depending on fire severity and proximity to the transportation network. Removing danger trees allows first responders, the public and contractors safe access for ongoing repair and restoration work. This includes reforestation and erosion control projects which can mitigate additional ...
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