1. Call to order.

2. Roll Call.Steve Marcotte David Taylor Todd Lando Quinn Gardner Lynn Osgood Ray MoritizRuben Martin John Hanley Dan MahoneyJordan Reeser Fred Hilliard Sean CondryLarry Pasero Jesse Peri

3. Agenda Adjustments.

4. Executive Officer's Report - Verbal Report.Information Only, such as information about Marin/Statewide Wildfire Status Update, Executiveand Finance Committee Updates.

5. Project Work Plan Forms Review

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDAThursday April 8, 2021

2:00 PM

https://zoom.us/j/92261603159

Or Telephone: 669-900-6833Meeting ID: 922 6160 3159

For those joining by phone use: *9 to “raise your hand” and *6 to mute/unmute

ATTENTION: This will be a virtual meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee of the Marin Wildfire

Prevention Authority pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by the Governor of the State ofCalifornia. There will not be a public location for participating in this meeting, but any interested

member of the public can participate telephonically by utilizing the dial-in information printed on thisagenda. If any member of the public has a request for a reasonable modification or accommodation

for accessing this meeting due to a disability, she/he/they should contact Mark Brown atmbrown@marinwildfire.org

AGENDAS & STAFF REPORTS ON-LINE www.marinwildfire.org1

a. FORM - Environmental Documentation for a Categorically Exempt ProjectReview

MWPA CAT EX form 002 v3.2021.pdf

b. FORM - MWPA Project Form 2021Review

MWPA Project form 2021 3-17-21 (3).pdf

6. Project Work Plans Timeline

a. MWPA Core Project Forms and TimelinesAccept the Proposed MWPA Core Projects Timeline Schedules

MWPA ATC Staff Report 4.8.21[27].pdf

7. Information Items.

8. Committee Members Request Future Agenda Items.

9. Adjourn.

10. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance toparticipate in this meeting, please contact the MWPA at 415-539-MWPA (6972). Notification atleast 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Agency to make reasonable accommodationto help insure accessibility to this meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority ofthe Technical Advisory Committee regarding any item on this agenda after the distribution of theoriginal packet will be made available for public inspection at 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2800,Sausalito CA 94965. *Note as of 4/30/20 offices are closed to the public. Therefore, documentswill be made available upon request and will be available online at www.marinwildfire.org Noticeis hereby given that the Technical Advisory Committee may discuss and/or take action on any orall of the items listed on this agenda. If any of these matters above are challenged in Court, youmay be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at any public hearingdescribed on this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, this Committeemeeting. Judicial review of an administrative decision of the Technical Advisory Committee mustbe filed with the Court not later than the 90th day following the date of the Committee meetingdecision (Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6) I certify that this agenda was posted on thePublic Notice Bulletin Board on or before Monday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m.

_________________________________________________Mark Brown, Executive Officer

AGENDAS & STAFF REPORTS ON-LINE www.marinwildfire.org

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Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Environmental Documentation for a Categorically Exempt

Project

Note: This report form is intended for use by Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority staff and fire agency members to document a limited environmental impact analysis supporting the completion and posting of a Notice of Exemption (NOE) for a proposed MWPA-funded project. The purpose of this form is to provide adequate explanation of the facts and supporting evidence for a Lead Agency’s determination that a project qualifies for one or more exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act. Where a project appears to fit within the descriptions for allowable Categorical Exemptions (found at CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15301–15333), the project must also be reviewed for the possible application of any of the “Exceptions” that would preclude finding the project to be categorically exempt, as discussed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. All determinations regarding the application of CEQA exemptions and potential exceptions must be supported by substantial evidence (facts, reasonable assumptions based on facts, and expert opinion supported by facts) in the Lead Agency’s record for the project, and this evidence should be described or referenced herein. This report will be filed with the CEQA administrative record for this project to document the environmental analysis conducted by the Lead Agency.

Author: Title: Address: Phone: Email:

Project Name: Project Number: Program Type: Agency: County: Acres: Legal Location: Name of USGS 7.5’Quad Map(s):

Project Vicinity Map Attached Project Location Map Attached Photos Attached

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Project Description and Environmental Setting (Describe the project activities [including any continuing or longer-term maintenance after initial project activities], project site and its surroundings, its location, and the environmental setting):

Justification for Use of a Categorical Exemption(s) (cite all applicable exemptions; list all of the criteria of the claimed exemption(s); discuss how/why the project meets each of the criteria:

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Consideration of Potential Exceptions to Categorical Exemptions (discuss each of the potential exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2, below, and provide facts supporting the agency’s determination of whether any of the exceptions are met). If any of the exceptions are met, no Categorical Exemption may be applied to the project and a different environmental review document should be prepared.

(a) Location. Categorical exemption Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 (Guidelines §§ 15303, 15304, 15305, 15306, and 15311) do not apply where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies) (e.g., designated critical habitat for special status species).

(b) Cumulative Impact. Exemptions are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant.

(c) “Unusual circumstances.” Exemptions are inapplicable where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. (For this exception, an agency should determine first whether there are any unusual circumstances, and only if it determines there are, then determine whether any significant effects could occur due to those unusual circumstances. If the agency determines there are no unusual circumstances, it need not consider the exception further.)

(d) Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a scenic highway.

(e) Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.

(f) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

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Conclusion:

After assessing potential environmental impacts and evaluating the description for the various classes of Categorical Exemptions to CEQA, the Lead Agency has determined that the project fits within one or more of the exemption classes and no exceptions exist at the project site which would preclude the use of this exemption. The Lead Agency considered the possibility of (a) sensitive location, (b) cumulative impact, (c) significant impact due to unusual circumstances, (d) impacts to scenic highways, (e) activities within a hazardous waste site, and (f) significant adverse change to the significance of a historical resource. A Notice of Exemption will be filed at the Marin County Clerk.

After assessing potential environmental impacts and evaluating the description for the various classes of Categorical Exemptions to CEQA, the Lead Agency has determined that the project does not fit within the description for the various exemption classes or has found that exceptions exist at the project site which preclude the use of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Additional environmental review will be conducted and the appropriate CEQA document used may be a Negative Declaration or a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

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Figure 1. Project location map/photos

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Figure 2. Project location map/photos

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Figure 3. Project location map/photos

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Figure 4. Project location map/photos

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Figure 5. Project location map/photos

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2. Project Location:

Latitude N: Longitude W:

3. Scope of Work: This item is broken into project specific criteria depending on the type of project beingproposed: 1. Vegetation management & fuel hazard reduction. 2. Detection, notification, evacuation 3. Grantmanagement 4. Public education 5. Defensible space programs - Home Hardening 6. Local projects.

Please answer one section of questions that pertain to the primary activity type of your project . *Additional form for physical projects located on the last page of form.

Section 1: Vegetation Management and Fire Hazard Reduction

A. Describe the geographic scope of the project, including an estimate of the number of habitablestructures and the names of the general communities that will benefit:

Zone ) JJPA CategoryCattProject Name Lead Agency Supporting Agency

1. Project Description Summary: Please provide a paragraph summarizing proposed project.

2021ZoonZonenee(s

(Answer questions A through F)

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B. Describe the goals, objectives, and expected outcomes of the project:

C. Provide clear rational for how the proposed project will reduce the risks associated with wildfire tohabitable structures in the WUI:

D. Identify any additional assets to risk to wildfire that will benefit from the proposed project. Thesemay include, but are not limited to, domestic and municipal water supplies, power lines, communicationfacilities and community centers:

E. How will the project/activity utilize the left-over woody biomass? Will the project/activity use thebiomass to reduce greater green-house emissions?

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F. Describe how compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be achieved:

Section 2: Detection, notification, evacuation projects:

A. Describe the Wildfire Detection project and how it will impact emergency response:

B. Describe Notification goals and outcomes:

C. Describe Evacuation projects and outcomes. Example: Evacuation Route Study, Mutual ThreatZone Maps, Parking Boxes, Public Evacuation Maps, Choke Point Reduction, Evacuation Route Signage,Evacuation Drills:

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Section 3: Grant management projects

A. Describe grant emphasis and type of grant (local, state, federal, private):

B. Describe how the grants will be managed:

Section 4: Public Education Projects

A. Describe the specific message of the education program and how it relates to reducing the risk ofwildfire to owners of structures in the WUI?

B. Describe the target audience of the education programs and how the information will be distributedto this audience.

C. Will the education program raise awareness of the homeowner responsibilities of living within a fireprone environment?

D. Identify specific actions being advocated in the education material that is expected to increase thepreparedness of residents and structures in the WUI for wildfire.

E. Describe the expected outcome of the education in terms of increased or changed public awarenessabout wildfire.

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Section 5: Describe the expected outcome of the Defensible Space-Home Hardening Programs.

A.

Section 6: Describe the scope and expected outcomes of the Local Wildfire Prevention Mitigation project. (If the project type falls under any of the Core Area descriptions, fill out those sections above)

A.

A. Does the proposed project support the goals and objectives of the Marin County Wildfire ProtectionPlan or any other long term planning document? Yes No

B. Describe other strategic plans or VMP’s in relation to your project.

Approximate Start Date: Approximate Completion Date:

4. Project Maintenance Plan: Describe the short and long-term plan for maintaining the project.

5. Relationship to CWPP plans or strategic plans including local plan, HOA Plan, HMMP, or a FireWise Community Assessment?

6. Project Timeline:

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A. Indicate the CEQA document type (For planning, education, ministerial approvals and other activities that are not “projects” under CEQA Guidelines section 15378 or 15369 and therefore exempt on that basis, state “not applicable”. For activities that are “projects” under CEQA, but fall under an exempt class of actions, explain which statutory or categorical exemptions apply to the project and provide facts in support of the determination that the project meets the applicable criteria, including consideration of the potential exceptions to categorical exemptions at CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2):

b. Provide environmental compliance status:

Acres Rating

Very High

High

Moderate

Federal or Local Area (Non-SRA)

9. Communities at Risk: Yes__ No___

Name of the community(s):

Number of community(s) at risk:

10. Describe how your proposal would create “Fire Adaptive Communities”:

7. CEQA Compliance: Describe how compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)will be achieved in the Scope of Work. Is there an existing CEQA document that addresses this projector can be used to meet CEQA requirements?

8. Fire Hazard Severity Zones:

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11. Project Budget: Budget and any in-kind contributions:

Equipment Purchases $

Contractor Services $

Fuels Crew $

Project management $

Partners/Matching Funds $

Total project Budget $

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Vegetation and Fire Hazard Reduction Program Form Zone 2021

Physical Projects

Total acreage of project footprint:

What is the approximate acreage of the projects surface disturbance?

What type of equipment (chainsaws, chipper, masticators, etc.) will be used

Is the proposed project located on an existing road (rocked, seasonal or paved) or off road? What is the distance of off-road travel required, or of existing seasonal road travel?

Will temporary roads be developed?

What is the distance (in feet) from live stream, wetlands, and other special site characteristics? Please describe.

Have biological and/or archaeological aspects been addressed?

Vegetation communities ex. Oak woodland, grassland etc.

Name the months of the year in which you would like to perform the treatment.

Identify any seasonal constraints, such as nesting season, fire season, weather?

Name the time of day during which you would like to perform the treatment.

Prescribed burning projects: Have you created smoke management plan/permits?

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Attached Project Map

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MARIN WILDFIRE PREVENTION AUTHORITY

STAFF REPORT

For the Meeting of April 08, 2021

To: Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Advisory/Technical Committee

From: Ruben Martin, Advisory/Technical Committee Chair

Subject: MWPA Core Project Forms and Timelines

______________________________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Proposed MWPA Core Projects Timeline Schedules

BACKGROUND:

In March of 2020, the voters of Marin County passed Measure “C” creating the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) in order to develop and implement a comprehensive wildfire prevention and emergency preparedness plan throughout Marin County. The key elements include: 1. Vegetation Management; 2. Wildfire Detection and Evacuation Program Improvements; 3. Defensible Space Evaluations; 4. Public Education; 5. Grants; and 6. Local Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation.

The MWPA governance is divided into several sections, which includes the Board of Directors, Operations Committee, Advisory/Technical Committee (ATC), Ad Hoc Committees, and MWPA Staff.

The ATC works with the Operations Committee and provides expert advice and recommendations regarding how MWPA programs are developed and implemented. The ATC is comprised of one technical staff member from each MWPA agency. Agencies and entities such as Marin County towns or cities that are not a MWPA member, Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD), Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD), National Park Service, State Parks, and FIRESafe MARIN may be invited to participate as at-large, non-voting ATC members. In addition, relevant Marin County land management agencies, private companies and community organizations may be invited to also participate as at-large, non-voting members.

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In December of 2020, the ATC was stood up and conducted its first meeting to begin creating and updating the MWPA Core project work plan submittal forms in order to capture any and all of the required environmental analysis and/or reports (see attached forms for reference). During the December meeting and in the subsequent February meeting, the ATC discussed the timelines that were established by the MWPA Operations Committee with respect to Core, Local, and Defensible Space projects that will be proposed for the 2021/22 Fiscal Year (see timeline below). MWPA Core Projects are earmarked for Regional Operational Area projects that transcend jurisdictional boundaries and should be planned amongst all of the municipalities and/or agencies within the operational area.

MWPA Project Timelines/Deadlines

• November / December - Engagement with ATC • January / February - Technical Advisory 5 Zone Development of Projects Based on

Priorities • March - ATC Committee creates Draft Work Plan • April - Workplan to Ops Committee – Discussions with ATC • May - Final Draft of Work Plan to Operations by mid-month, OPS shares with Elected

Body mid-month, then Final draft to BOD the Board by May 30th • June –Final Work Plan adopted by the Board by June 30th

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

Entering into the attached agreement for consulting services is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act, because it does not involve an activity which has the potential to cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21065).

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Respectfully submitted,

Ruben Martin

Advisory/Technical Committee Chair

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