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87-44B BCBOS GPA AP=VARIOUS LOG#87-05-05-02 6 OF 7
3.0. WORK PROGRAM Our Iwork program consists of 23 tasks or general work activities. Our tasks described here represent a logical, that responds direcsly to the needs of Bute County for a compreheasive�eneaig has shown the an, Our strairht-fo Resources, and Recreation General Pian Element. and adoptable process identified" the state This approach into P Energy, Natural guidelines for Preparing General P' gates the planning process agency consultation, review and int .tins and includes an effective balance of citizen participation, and facilitation o oration of existing information, data collection and analis the General Plan Element review, a L''= process, The 23 tasks are destndbed below.. _ - FFroval, and adoption Task ], - Finali� C�rac# As Fart of this task, 4%vgchael Clayton 8c Associates will. work with the Countyto that will not only responsive to the Count+fs need a clear, concise . Natural Resour finalize a contract -- RFF Sco a of Won and Recreation Element within the specified x and adoptable Energy, F t roue Izame and budget outlined ' the Commission Graaf A pg tandhat oe Work pp sono, It is anticipated need and °°'eco=es set forth in the California Energy k Program described in r technical scope of work. this Proposal Will farm the basis for the tonertie Task 2 - Conduct Project Mck-oE-Me ,ting A F'rojecc kick-off meeting is proposed to initiate the s►udy process, I his members hom Michael Clayton, & Associates, meeting would include team Protect Manager: The[h+-Energy Commission representative, and the County Ptrrposc of this meeting will be to establish points of contact and methods of coordination, obtain init rd guidance from the key' issues and cone County Project Maniger and Ener r res, rrviebv ti. svork program and schedule, ' c uss . ar Commission, identifj, va ' elity of obtain .till gain .from the County, identify ddido w cipation. availability of data. pr:�°�rit� data tee ds, and identify a nal 'sources and Manager and Energy Coinnxiasiou if necess ssistance; required of the CountyP ary, We will coordinate with the Co project and. the CEC 1eP:estntadve to establish an appropriate day and location for Prepare a m er, „ :. �t'S' P oject Ma eager g agenda for distr bution in advance; of the tree ' die,melting and will meeting. the ting and a me„ tiagsttaim f g _ ary� ollowm Task 3 - Finalize' ; A Catr,�.a Participation Program _ This task will include Project Mona er. g The purpose of tithe Citizen Farticip5uon Proeram in consultation with the Co i Y � Committee membershi the effort is to reach decisions regar lag Citizens Advisory only information materialsP and workshop and meeting objectives, forma" auen mettle visual aids, and meetin ,p , p yp is 5 da, locations artiri an , g (Task 2) Would provide an aFPropnate forum formthis efforIt its, and ated'that the kicl��off T 4 - �Stallish Zeas Ad`ry Committee. Following the corapleuoa of Task 3'_ we been identified for inclusion c+a the Coalml . . e will contact those individual, and ,interest groups that bate process, and schedule ttee, A aummary of the ProjeWs goals and objectives, i p F aruei i will' be re ar P pauon, and describe the im ort 4 to each coinialttee member to iatroducc the :project to establish aPpropriatt times f tlycu• and mailed uiclude coorduiation with or ne_-dng:. the Committesr. Task 5'�: Review Exi, ting Gcaeial pLaa and County Code A cntieal component that will contribute to . ' f the General Plan Element Will be the he Consistency bcfween the new. element;, its FoL`aesuccess _ and implemcntin x 65,980032 *n me 55ures and the eztstiag General i f Task A Cc ndud A',gcary''C ,dLv onand D . � Collect on Following the review of the existiast: data that has been collected by the County, Michael Clavton & Associates will begin informal ton5''ttations With all responsib, , and trustee agencies appropriate to the project. The purpose of these consultations is to further.,iden ' and These and other involved agencies and or issues and concerns, g organizations will also be queried for needed information. This task will also include limited, field reconnaissance of those; areas Where insWiicieAt information exists. Toss 9 - Prepare Initial Study i x, Concurrent with Tasks 7 and 8 will be ;the preparation of the Initial Study. The Initial Study will be u based on CEQA Guidelines and established County format. The Initial: Study will focus: the plan-level Environmental Impact Report and will .be'based. on a thorough understanding of the scope of the General Plan Element; consistency requirements, identified issues and concerns ;and availablt: resource information. An aaampie of an Initial Study that Michael Clayton & Associates has previously prepared. for a General Plan Amendment Programmatic EIR has been.submitted with this proposal:. - �- Usk 9.5 - Vre are 'notice of Preparation and submit to the State dlearinghouse. Task 10 - Prepare Monthly Progress In order to assure effective and thorough Project cyordibtation, a monthly progress report will be prepared. This Report will describe work accomplished during the previous period, compare projected work and actual work completed, summarize meetings held and products' completed, identify outstanding issues or decisions needed from the ConntyProject AV=ager if any, and describe upcoming work acid activities. It is suggested that the pro_gress report be distributed to the County Project Manager, the CEC representative, the, Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors and the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Task n - Conduct Project Update iA =ting In order to keep the County Project Manager fully informed re roiect issues and;progrsss, P 1 periodic, informal update meetings are proposed with tcani members pardapating as necessary. , It is anticipated that these ametsngs Would precede or follow key proj ioect milestones and would be held in conjuacta With other scheduled activities is order to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness, It is suggested that, at the discretion of the County Project Manager, the Citizen's Advisory Commitee - participate in these update meetings, A suggested sch;-,dine for update nseetin x is as follows; o in conjunction with Task 6 - Development of the General Plan Element Consistency Guidelines o In, conjunction with the preparation, of the Initial Study (Task 5) o prior to the workshops with the Citizen;s AdvisoyCommittee; geat:ral public, PIA=, g Commission, aLt Board of SupervL bra o In conjunction with Tasks 15 and 16 -Preparation. of the Administrddve Drafts of the Element and EIR, respectively o FOD owitrg submittal of the Draft Element and LIR and prior to the Planning Commision lreariasts o Following suomittal of the Final Element and EIR and,pnox to the Board of Supervisor's hcdritu uring the pivary and will be refined d i'roject Kick-off'meetin (Task 2), Thu schedule is retim Task 12 - ConductG=oal play El==t Workshop with the Citizen's Advisory Committee The purpose of'this task is two•[old. !Ara L the presentation of Project backmround; study process and scaedWe andworksho ose and format+ Secondly, ,is to provide a forum for the C`ominitter to tcamj P P i P . •, tie well. encourage discussion of key planning and tetiourcettssues Geal Plan Elemen � ob ew . , .. nsisiency, potential codh1cts and resolution of those coniL `CtS.RCCtJIllInend3t10n5 regarding the conduct Of the O'blid Wotkshbp,will also be solicited. 05880032 l = lementat ^ P ion will' be described.."These impacts Perspective- The environrseatal anal vial l ie described from both a regional and'tong term benefits of l analyses plate thj ;;:,,.nulled ` regional and local P for ever Pacts within; the tint recreation. energy dcvelopmen r ext of the 4 resource conservation, and • Four (4) copies of the A r representative for rceW�trauve Drab EII� wjll be prepared and submitted to the�' mment« The Admu,ZErative Draft i the proposed anion, environmental's..tumwill include a thorou��� and CEC Mitigation measures, cumulative im a g' Potential environmental ' gh eussion of Pas, feasible and effective —, uses and long='Germ producriv p 'groom induciaz impacts; the relationship of alternatives. The tY, irreversible and irretrievable coenc 1°�'P be short-term findings EM will' be focused based on. the scope of the General of Plan our of the Initial Stud Element as analyse Will include all i �• with, the Administrative Draft i and the information to, be included' the Draft EIR,.1FaleMent, the A Element as described above in Task,15i '�mstrative Draft;,EM preparation of the ELR. This task represents the ma or `tel be consist with the J visiting effort. in the Task 17 p rcparc Draft; Elcm cnt Following County and be revised as a CEI': review of the A ' ` dmiustrat; v- Draft Elemen' Ppropriate to become the Draft Element. Seventy-five 7 me Administrative. Draft w will be prepared far public an,�l a en� Board oFSu e agency review, it is suggested s% copies of the Draft ElemCnt Element P rv�sors to allow tkem the earl that courtesy copies be provided to the As a result of close coordination y opportunity to begin farm representative, itis anticipated dxnation with the Cour J hartuag themselvcs,wich the paled th2t on1 ty Pro ect Man and Y minor revisions will be re � file C•EC Task U - Participate required at this point. Pale m Planning CoLvutizsion Re aring on the Draft Element FolIovin g completion of the Draft rlea,cnt tl d of this yproposal, have aanin►C G alnxission the public review eno pmates willarticipate is the Pl �g P d, rlichael Gla we shown se , hearing on the Araft ] leiment; For the on 18) and Draft EIR paste Plama ng Co am�ssion hearings Purposes • be eombine with,.�� 20 ,` At the m on the Drab Element (Tam d,the'Planning and. Eta , oaf; discretion o� iJ1 the t hl'ro ect Manager, these two tasks could lig C .oa hol '''� g on the combined Draft' Element Task; 19 - Prepare Draft. Elia . a 1"allowing County revised as appropriate and CEG review of the A " dmmutriltive Draft EIR, the q " re pp P agrncy review, It E ~ • . 7 drain strative Draft will bit �. he�enty Eve (,$ copies of the Dr of Su a arida become the Dra u t Prepared for public p rvtsors to allow diem the ear] o ggested that courtesy copies be provided a l3pazd antici „ted . se coos Y PPliry Cy to begin Tamil arias Will be coordination with the County Project Mand er g themselves With the EIIL As a res �t of that only minor ievisions wi11 be r' _ . • g �t�l CEC re resen, Taslc2p...: required at � Paine P tative Stu Participate 1 p Conomiss�`on Hearing ott'the Draft ETR. Following completion of the Draft " &Associates will'° EM, and airing the public review Period, (45 day$ above in the Planning Comn,issian he P )SMtchaol Slayton g Participate the combining of TasltS 18and 2' am on the Draft EII2: the l Gla si (Tas1.18 re again _ oa ` T� ?1,- Prepare. Finn] ��� Following the hearing on the Draft ,Elcmea comments received on the Draft cbael Clavtoa &, Associates will respond to all Element d m coaulcation With the County Project Manaccr as a p the FutalwElement. kli revt5- the i058g0U82 We will provide 100'copies of the;Fuial Pero mate to beitome Element ti C1 ron .r $sOd- f i PREUMMARY O[T LJNE ` ENERGY, NATURAL RFSOUR CES, AND XtECRFATION G F-NF_RAi, PLAN 1r1r Ll) IWRO.DUCTIOlY Ll State Rcquirements L2 Scope 1.3 RclaGonship to Other Elements and Plans L4 Development of Energy,tura! Na Resources, and Recreation 2.p Element ELP_MENp GOALS A.ND'OBJECI7VF.S 3.6 ENERGY_ 3.1�, i- isto oEEacrgyDLivelopmcntinBulte County 32 Energy Resource Devclopmcnt ' 32_1 Biomass Conversion 321.1Facilities E�osWig 3.2L2 Expansion Potcatial 321.3 32,2 Future Devr-lopmenf Cogcncralioa 32-2.1 Existing Facilities 33'`2 Expansion Potential 3.23 Hy4yr Future.Ddvelopaient droe lectric 3131 Bdscing Facilities 3.23.2 Exgatision Polcatial 324 3.2..33-Future;Developmeat' G4 and Coal 32 'Ming FaeMgcs 3242 E!pansioa Votcatial 3.2.43 Future Dcvelopmeat 3,25 Solar 3.23.1 Future I)evelopmen . 326 VV`ind 326,1 Eosting;FaciLt 32.6.2 Expansion Potential 32.63: 3.2' Future Devciopmeat Geothermal 3.2.7.1 Future Dcveiopmerat 3-3 Bacigy Conservalioa 3.4 , Issues 3S Resource Coostrainis 3.G Goals and Objectives t368Fi0001 t�� paradise bri�p SUau 5 �: „ _. 0 _ t ARCED "�. r �+ PRELIIvnNARY OUTLINE ENViRONMEN'AL IMPACT REPORT u iNTRODucriON 24 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 10 EWIRONM ENTAL Sb'TITNG 3.1 Physical/I31o14cal.En*onmcnt 3.L1 Climate and Air Quality 3.1.2 Earth Resources' 3.13 Water Acsources/Quality lt4 Vegetation 3.105 dish and Wildlife 3.2 Socio-Cultural.Emironment 32.1 Land, Use Plans add Policies 322 Agriculture 323 Timber 324 Mining' ., 32.5 A=reatioa; 32.6 Visual Resources. ' 327 :Noise 3.2-8 Public,'Serviccs :32.9 Public Safety 3.2.10 Sodoccnnomics 3,2.11. Cultural Resources, 4-0 1MPAG`r'S” IID MITIGATION MEASURES 41 Mctht�3alogies 4.2 Significapx Criteria A 43 Cumulative ImpactAnal)%z ofEncrgy l'acMy T,ypcs and Mitigation Mehsures 44 Aggregate Ircpact Analysis of Energy Devclogmt;nt and Mitigation Measures 4.5 piop, osed Pdlicy Impacts and Mitigation Measures 4.6 Ellectivt ncys of Proposed Poudes.ia Achieving-jewent Gfk`et5 47 Cdassteacv Analysis 4.7:3 Energy, Natural Rcsourbcsand Recreation Elemmt Policies 4.7:2 Othcr, Gclidial,Plan Flcrncnt Policies 4.73 Other:Plads 5.0 A:LTWUxATI VI_S - GROWTH INDUCING IMPACTS' moo _ nepartrtent . d ' Revisi,`i, ` of draft element to a Proposed final element. The draft element 'shall be revised as necessary to reflect the comments and concerns of the PlaP.aing Director, officials of State and local agendiee,, the Planning Commission, Board al Supervi;D s, citizen aav,:sOry committee and general Public. The Planning Director shall review and approve to administrative copy of the final elementprfor to consultant printing .-the number of final elements required by Section 5d. Consultant hall bake anychanges to the element deemed appropriate y the Planning Department 2.. Preparation of M:Uft and Final'ETRc a Preparation of a Draft ETR in accordance with the laws of the State of California, the California " Env3ronmentalQuality Act Guidelines, Butte County►s Gua,delizes, and the work program sett forth in:. E .tibit Ae attached hereto and made apart hereof by reference. The Planning Directar shall review and approve an administrative copy of the Draft EIR priar to CO,--1,ultant printing the number of Draft any ajcg :ed in Se;:tion 5g Consultant shall make any cbaiige:a to the. Draft EIR deemed appropria the, Planning by Planning Depa;-tment. b Pie aration of the resDonse to comments generated P - ,. during the public review Deriod and public hearings: held an the bra review' ft ESR; Thi Planning Director shall and aAprove Consultants responses to commentsp prior: to consul meant making uro a , g P_ p riate ,text c. Revising of to a proposed Final EYR. The proposed Final ;t ., sh�,11 consist of the Draft SSR, comments an n r z�y-I',mmena,4iti°n.s received on the Draft tIR either v.er�}s;ai:im Viz- 4.n summary,a list of persons, org-an eation�°. end public agencies commea ting the Dnlr. ; the Consultant' responses to si5hieicant s ental points raised in the review Z nd consrjjtcit,-':LOh process; and all minutes of all public hearings `through certification Of the r^final ESR. Coordination be Citizen Involveme�wi T a. he consultant will 'be responsible for making recommendations on the composition and structure of- the citizen advisory coininittee, staf,�flhiqv and a _ " S• Section A,2.a. above; shall be completed and. y g P submitted to the County Plannitl De artment no later than 7` 19t�8 Y 1 , 6. completed and Section Section A.2 c. above shall be p and. submitted to the County Planning Departt;ient 01 no later than 1S calendar days Director hast reviewed and accepted after adminsthe ?rnning ati.ve final elemen� and administrative final,IR. extension of Time` ` extensions orest Iime taConeultant may, for good cause re ;sections A Perform the services required under ay C aL,tw• Such extensions which are mutually agreed upon by and between. Count and incorporated in writ en amendments to consultant shalt b Ottached work procrran,t his contract and �".itriiidated ;Damages :: The County and Consultant a �. -sthe`essence. Further, it is under; gree tha time the work calledtool' t for under the ll agreement is not in3shedaor completed within the number of workin days contained herein,; damage will be sustained b g will be difficul y the Count '- � is and -t and impossible to county, andidetermine actual damage which Caunt wily and by reason of such dela... •Y -, sustain in, the .event of Co Y it - e nsultant-shay is, therefore; agreed that.. 11 pay County the sum of $80.00 per da and every business' day (Monday through Per for each. holidays) dela Y y in finishi,*ag the work in excess of the number of work." days prescribed herein. such lit?uidated damages as herein providedltant agrees to bay same I.s not paid, agr4es that Count may yard in case the thereof from an Y y deduct the amount Consultant under Y money due or that May become due to .his agreement. �' CoinDensation; 1• The County shall a t pay Con�ultan� as compensation in ill, for all services performed b agreement the sum of $123,-,9.90,pursuant to This a y Consultant 2' coin, will be paid b e County based on hoursaof wvz. performed' at the nates Y' th in the schedule, of fees i.nc�udea per hour desc.ibed shall be paid mothly, with the igllowinl holdbacksmunn s scheduled projects are completed if necessar Y a. total billings in excess of amount shall bo --withheld until theyiof the contract submitted. nitaal saYis = , b• Total billings ih etcess of 40% of the COL]Ir3Cw 5 , w . *, said expenses, and after the element or, EtR is brought into compliance with the court order, any remaining balance of the 16% shall :be to the Consultant. a. All payments due; Consultant pursuant to the terms .of this contract and specified acceptances by the planning director shall be paid upon receipt of an invoice which itemizes hours' expended, personnel costs :and material costs. 4. All payments due consultant pursilant to items F.2b. through F.2.9• are subject to the successful completion of the previously described task. F.2c. shah F . not be due until �I•E.)2 . b, has b Payment of successfully completed. been , .. warranty: 1. Coz;sultant warrants that he has the expertise or has exper ts available to help him in the preparation of said : element and ^IR in a workmanlike manner:, Consultant agrees that its key personnel shall not be replaced or reassigned to other duties without prior written approval of Count Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. legally adequate final e will x�repare a 2. Consultant further warrants that h p ` with California Sate Law General Plan Guidelines, Ener California nnce 'Energy Commission Grant to Butte County 1988, and scope of 'services If the adequacy of saidte�lei.tent is -legally challenged; consultant a agrees to promptly make modifications in the final element required by the ,'court or that are deemed advisable by the Planning Director or County Counsel to comply with State law, or reimburse the Co�inty for the *seasonable cost of such mor3ification, %ri which case the County shall have the right to retain snot her cantUltant to make said modification. 3. Consultant further warrants that he will prepare a legally adequate Final ETR that addresses all potentially igAlLicant environmental issues in compliance wx,th ci anQA d as outlined in the scope of Services. Adequacy of said EIR it lecally challenged; Consultant agrees to promptly make moaifications,in the ,Final EIR requiresy the Court or that are deemed advisable by the Planning Director or County Counsel to comply with,CEQAr or "reimburse the County for the reason 'bit costs of such modification, in which case the County shall have the right to retain another consultant to r.%e said , mod1ficatiahs 4° If the Planning Director the through the public hearing aware of new inform requirement or certficagionracess prior to ation additional of the. adoption of the sco a technical final EIR `which consult P of work outlined studies above and :be ant shall in this contracts Yond compensated o provide such to the the rate n a time and such dies and char a and will be Contract. 9 schedu7.e basis as outlined on :incorporated :i.. Vermination o in this Of Contract. Either 1 Eith. -'Party may terminate t giving the his agreement at termination°cher party 15 da si any time by Contractor Y written noti.co of such sat A actoril shall be said termination, prior to thpady for all work eliective data of 2. yf Contractor provisions of shall violate to to this agreement any of the terminate this a, e�fnty Shall have themr ht Cainty or county ► s wry ttea agreement f g ent, all notice thereof Ve immediately upon Studies, finishad or t., to Contractor. and reports un�inished to such j',urtrac shall Prepared b documents, data ° ,doom a Criu.Zt sa ` the option of Y Consultant under this; ,.. the P - .« y p Y: and fanning Director, r ,a tc� eceve just Consultant alay : to and equitable shall be got w� 4 E,Z , X work relieV� Cr the abI performed on SUMPenion for thel�,abth a. �., Consultant Shall documents:. tltant, bay virtue` bz a lyCt4 A. or dama �' a not be and �h sul � ,. o gds sustained b. Can ,� Consultant Until such � f the contract L Y may, withhold z clue Co• lime anv by U zty from Consultant is de e mined �moun `Dn payments to . . Chancres r amages d cam -'he pat ties .hereto may.. 9 the scobe of the services gory mutual �- Set forth here` the ��en re zIIai�ove in this a amount a co g' ement a^ubcontrac`iars, agreement mpensa.. Count ----_..._ Consuitaht shall Y fcar the acts and omnt Shall s be as full o Personm either direct of his y responsible to he.s for the acts directly °r indirectly subcontractors, and by ham,,, and omissions' of ne Y 6tPl6yed b�' them, as _ rsons di" ectl Asscrnability: �' Y mPloyed SUB!e� this a Ccnsultant shall not as greement or y interest thergn' transfer o r consentah � dr wri��en cf the ` ein without ithottt the 8 „ Co” i2 ht 146 reports maps, documents or other material produce in whole or part under this agreement shall be subject to an application for copyright by or on behalf of Consultant. indemnification: Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold a ess the County, its officers, agents' and ecnployees from and against any, and all claims, demands, liability, costs and expenses of whatever nature, including court costs and counsel ,fees arisin out of in'ur to or death ©� _ x?ersons or loss- ,of or damage to any property resulting in ,any mdxL�,e; 7 oM the willful acts or negligence of Consultant, its agent4'. ,. guests g performance o employees, licensees or ests in the Makin or f this contract. P., tndeoendent Contractor: The Consultant is not an employee of e County and shall be classified as an independent contractor. 0. Project Representative. Consultant and County hall each designate a project representative who shall be totally .responsible for coordinating the efforts of the respective .party with regard to the performalce of the work as set forth under this agreement. Project representative for Consultant ,shall be Michael Clayton, and project representative for 'County shall be Laura Tuttle. Project: representative may be changed upon the mutual agreement of the Cou-ty and Consultant. P' Interest of Consultant: Consultant covenants that he presently Lias no ,interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct oz: indirect, in the Project or the a a Area o: any '' ro'ect Ar other Lftterest which would conflict in any manner or de gree with the perfOrma.-Ice of his services hereunder. Consultant Further ci�venants that in the performance of this contract, no 'person having any such interest shall be employed indinas (!'�.. onfidential:..l of the reports, information and Hata repa'red or assembled b Consultant under this con�ract are confiden�ial and Consultant agrees that they shall not be made available to any indivichial or organization without the Prior written aDnroval of the P.anni.ng �recIt"or. R: j3rdacConsulof tantAsta-I a�:anyTtimehor event that either County or y other, such wiz vers shah.notaive iiany brconsteach p this a reement b the g u Ce a waiver of any other or. succeed., breach of this agreement, whether of the same or any othEsr covenant; condition or Obligation, R6hdis.crim nation. C'laUte: 9 »'{ !BIT A i SCOPE OF WORK t 1.0 WiDERSTANDING OF THE REQY.IIR.ED SERVICES In responsc to the RF'PsubmiC,ed by Butte County, Michael Clayton & Associates has prepared a proposal for the'Energy, Natural Resources and Recreation Element of the County General Plan. V6cn completed, this comprehensive ,document will serve as the foundation and a long range planning guideline for the i�mplemenmdIon of the county's energy, resource, open space and recreation 1goals, objective.; and policies. Our approach to this projecrwill be to provide a documeae.which is both ' informative And,instructioaal, with a clearly written test and an Basi v used format. It will contain sufficient flexibility to allow for individual interpretation, while also providing realistic, enforceable policies to resolve-cemt7ct and establish Iong range planning directives. Developing a comprehe=sive policy document of this nature is a complex process.. involving a variety of components and tasks. One of the most important skills our &m offers is a famuariry wl Urge f potty oren#ed land use documents. Our, firm, has extensive experience in working on General Plans and General Plan Elements both from an in-house planning Staff and consultanes; perspective. As Stich, we can work efficiently with Butte County and all intergovernmental agencies and can provide practical and consistent policy language, innovative. solutions and realistic mitigation measures to i resolve long range land Esse conflicts„ Past experience has given our firm a clear underst nding of the services required and the process involved in facilitating legislative action. Further, we have. greensive preparation aadcncz in cartincatioa of prone atic environmental analyses, which will greatly expedite the P P " p j Environmental Impact Report. Paramount in our approach to the preparation of this General Plan Element is the development of a document that: 1) complies with all State mandatedrequirements;?) is compatible with existing county wide policies and regulations; rind 3) is easy to use and understand. To accomplish this, we wd1 develope a comprehensive document simfiar in. format to the existing Butte County General Plan.and intertiall=4- tent with all Oenarul mvolvearthora gh rcrietiti of all geztinentdocumeents, including the EElemnts and County lements thaces And toicies. This wdl presently comprise County General Plan; the County's Zoning`and Subdivision ardinan;.�, and all relative the vellopment p lives and standards. Conforman= with State ,mandated regv'� ,heats for the preparation of a General Plan Element will tit guaranteed through ciosc communicar;on with all responsible agencies involved in the review and adoption provers. This wui include eue Office of Plaaninct and Research, the State, Office of Local Government Affairs. the California Energy Commission, and the State Clearinghouse. Strict adherence. will be maintaic.ed with the State's General Plan Guidelines, California Com:.aw, Planning, Zoning and Development Laws, and the California Envtronn ental Act (CEQA), Environmental essme=. and documentation WM, be cumulative and programmatic in scope and wiu involve the preparation of an Initial Study, AxikniaistradwP Draft EIP.x Draft ESR,. and Final F,,,IR. `Phis will include the identification of appropriate' and feasible midgadon measures and the clarification of pertinent courtdecisions regaraiag rtccnt interpretations of CEQAto ensure a legally defensthle documcau The establishment of long range land USe policy gttide6es wdl be a Abble and integral part of tine on Land use planning, pro 'cess in Butte County; As such, it will effect the rights and development potentia! of many prope.. owners: This could result in sirraificant'cttanszes in Butte County policies, And land dc.«cltipmtnt ptaterns. Therefore, the pottntint exists for public coiatroversy and we will. i work ciosely .nidi County' Siali to encourage public paxdcipat on.and inter�asteniv cot *Lud early is the plantuag process. Our team has =enscve' experience in working with the pubtid making pu presentations. and developing practical land use documents. This ruperience enables us to usd Jtt controversy and concis-= ;rroducdvel l to identify isstfes and establish realistic and workable soluuJbt to diflicult problems. 1"urther, our experience in -Working on General Plans and General Plan Elements Advantage o lett ' nu L P gang Commissions and boards of 5uparn3ors,.gives us the distinct g" • ` legislative action. It is also iaibortan full°c that tie General plan Element 11 the re quircrsier►ts sct forth by Butte County's application to the: CaUfornlu Energy Commission Shinn,', and Permit Assistance Proeram: Specifically, M y a s ZQ KEY ISSUES T,�!s section will briefly discuss'.severat issues ;that are key t Plan Element. Theso Lssues are both Topical and process. of the new General P This list is not all o cdevelopment rep��esentativc of tisose areas of majcr important,;. sndusive but is .t a if �a autlsorsT d thc County e grc arauon of oard ors, tlsrou a California Energy Com imissi gh grant from the n P an Energy Element that incorporates ener has have , a.. E; he statural resources, open . tit. Most ' space, -and recreation into one collective element, " jurisdictions in the state that presently ,. Y easents focus on the energy user, primarily from au energy energy conservation perspective. In Butte Couuty;:there are numerous potential sources of energy production in the region, including ctric, biocogeneration, * d, } � in the Butte Countmy Energy5Ie�mcn � EI�d solar. Although enerwin conservation will be addressed hydroele � emcnt will to - • production gosnt of view, focusing on potential ener of at energy predominantly from a r gt �'Qwtl. resources P�m'y purpose of the Energy Element is to provide for efficient use of elastin na F g neral resources through io¢ical and balanced land use lansiva , production o do P g T will include identification of energy p as, while pzoviding sufficient background information and deciective to enable sion-makers to mate informed land use decisions involving complex and conCroversial issues, The Element will also serve to inform, the public and potential project developers as to the; lavation of Potential. energy gcueratioa sites, spedtic mitigations and development standards to be expected: Preparation of the Tomer Element will require a brief history of energy development and inventory of existing and tential eae Po energy sources in the County, ncludiAg location, stn and potential power. vtJ6p s n S, gy will include low-head hydro, biomass conversion, aeration; t. Wind, and solar lie-reio me coal-isred ower lan P as well as larger, more controversial projects such as PG&.E's Fraposed P p t, and the Oroville•Wyandotte Irrigation Dutnct's proposal to divert water for the development of the Rock Creek hydroelectric plant+ Once the lotions of potentia, energy sources hacx been established, a tumtilati a impact analysis social' acid economiceffects that c= be expected in Butte County as the rresult of energy �e p vsic development, , K � „- Nattu3l Rcsoures W The adoption factors shapin'g deed a velcompreiieasiat Natural Resource Element will be one of themost si¢nifcaut opment iButte Co. It will be the tool used to implement s unty many of fire land use Policies essbIishe3 by the various elements of the County's General Plan, �,s such, it involve concrovcrsial:issucs re ch, will EIement will set the standards fo ler W non-urol s- S d dallyt The Nam Resource should be developed in,Butte County, or conversel;�, Where atsd how land Should not be ddvelapCd. IC will establish the 5peci6'c polic3ts dictating tine densities and types of devtIopmcat al:owcd within a major area Of the County, and � tet the standards ° ' f Pert�g to the specific mning`!of all of tho County's open space, agricultural,land, timber and forests, mineral tesources, hazard tones and cuAVtally sensitive areas. ; t will therefore ,onn lie a useful Cool. is solving current land fisc conflicts. It will also aid "the PLznnisi p ` g sutent and sound lot rangeland use decisio Coartnssssoa and Board of Su crvisi5r in makin con as wcll'asihe2p the individual land owner understaiscI land use r s, property, c¢ulauans pertaut ng� to his or her Dccr NC4d,P6eul9til1tl One of the most sensitive topics to be addressed by the NIA turaiI2 rsouzce')«lesieac will be elle potential impacts of lead development on the area's deer herd papulation: past land rise activities have negatively effected the deco znieratory corridor, Development is the foothllls and;'— ua y areas has reduced else acct's winter range, and has restricted summer range access, `The DePar;mcnt, p eparcd a tee oa:.l potty gu delinc,for developmcaf In the deer herd eG of Fish and GAne .has r w 3.0 'WORK PROGRAM Our work program consists of 2.3 tasks or eneral work activid= Our experience has shown that the P . p representere p lament lly straight-forward proc=. that;Asks described directly to the aeeris of �t a County for a comprehensive and adoptable Resources. and Recreation General Plan Element. This approach incorporates the ble Energy, Natural identified is the scare gtiideIincs far preparing General Plans and includes an effective bal ncePof agenc,+ consultation, review and incorporation of ezistiug'information data collecdca and analysis, n citizen amici atia P p n, and facilitation of the General Plan ElemeaE review, approval, and adoption x process. The 23 tasks are descriped;below Task 1- Finalize Contrail As part of this task, Michael Clavton & Associates will work with the County to F»nI; a contract that will not only be responsive to the County's need for a clear, concise, and adoptable Energy,; Natur ' ? esources, and Recreation Element within the specified time frame and budget outlined in the -- RFP �e of Work, it will also address the goals and objectives set forth in the California Energy 11 Commission Grant Application. It is anticipated that the Work Program described mi this Proposal Anil form the basis for the contract technical scope of work. Task'2 - Conduct Project m&-off Meeting �g • proposed . . A Project kick-off meeting is ro osed to initiate the study process. This mecting would include team, members from M1 lch,,el Clayton & Associates, the Energy Commission representative, and true County Project Manager. The ase of this rne- ' Pu?F ..ting will be to establish points of contact and methods of rns, • I - g3' -the Carninission, identify key � es and ioobtain a ��new the wogWdance rk program and srcEied � d�is� citizen ra=tici participation q emears, obtain all available information from the County, identify additional sources and availabiiiry of data, prioritize data needs, and Iden ' � iffy assnstaac., required of the County Project Manager and Energy Cons„ ission if necessary. We wnil coordinate' With the County Project Manager and the CEC representative to establish an appri,priate dap and location for the meeting and w n prepare a meeting agenda for ciistnbutiOn in advance of the meeting and a meeting summary following the meeting. Task 3 ninahze Citizen Participation Program , task will, Pup "'tof the �' +batiori s - , i' o�c R�Sana$erde MCIuTheeftcno a �oi this, o�is to reams lectin rosaatn m consultarion with the Coi^_cv ons rem' ding Citizens Advisory Committee mensbersWp and workshop and meeting objectives, fota�at, agenda, locations, ;participants; informadoa materials, visual aids; and meeting announarments. It is anticipated Liat the kick-off meed ask.. ng (`i ") would;provide an appropriate forum for this effort:, Task 4 _ .:... . .Establish C,rrizrsis Advisory Commitee Following the completion of Task J, we will contact those in vidUdis and interest groups that have been ideatifled for iricl'osion on the Committee, A summary of tine Project's goals and objecdves process, and schedule will be prepared and mailed to each coiumittee member to introduce the project and describe the importance of their participation. This will include coor inadon with the ,Committee to establish aro PP prints -times for meeting: e. -. Task 5: Review Exnshng General Play and County Cede P 5 A cnucal rpm pone that will contribute to the o feces of the General Plan Element will be; the consistency between itht new elearcnt, its aL: p es, !hdunplemmenting rncasUres, acid fife e.�dsting General 038II�OiJ�2: 1 K Task$ - Conduct Agency Consult tion and Hata Collection k. r,.eview of the cxisiing data that has been collected by the County, Iviichael. Clayton °� � aegin informal consultations with alt responsible and trustee agencies appropriate to. the Pro. ,' y !upose of these consultations is to further identify and clarify issues and concerns. They' r d :zher involved agenciea and organizations wil! ,also be queried for needed information. This task wti also include limited. field recons �; ,nom of those areas where,,nsufficient information exists. Task'.9 Prepare Initial Study ` Concurrent with Tasks 7 and 8 will be the preparadol of the Initial Study. The Initial Studv will be N A G►iideIines, and established County format. The 'Initial Study will focus the plan-level Environmbased an ental:;Impact Report and will be based on a thorou¢h under ding of the scope of the General Plan Element, consistency regt&ements, identified issues,and ncernss, and available resource stan information. An example of an `Initial Study that Michael Clayton .St for a General Plan Amendment Pro¢rammatic MR has been submit Associates titEx this prop previously Prepazed P epare notice of preparation and ^sub©it 'tc khe State Ciearn Task 10 - are Monthly Progress Reports ghousa las k M. Pr In order to assure effective and thorough Project ceordito an, a monthly' progress report will be prepazed. This Reporco ll describe work accomplished during the prrvious p:�riod, compare projected work and actual work completed, summarize meetings hell, and products completc4, idea issues or deasions aceded from the Cour Pro'ect may' outstanding . ' t3' ! Manager if any, and describe u comity P g work; and activities- It is ative, t e that the progress rep tt be distributed to: the County Project Manage; the CEC representative, the Planning Comm.ittee. Commission, Che Board of Supervisors, and the Cldzan's.Ad�isory � Task 11, - Conduct Proj= U i ponce Me,,.ting k order to keep the County Project I fwM1+er #silly informed regarding ?d Project issues and progress, penomc, informal update meetinrs are proposed wich_team members area titin P yP g as necessary, It is anticipated that theme znectings TtvdWd precede or follow key project milestones and'Would be' held in co i�unc;iOn with other scheduled activ des in order to , :s su,?s%ted tha � maximize ef5cienev and cost effectivenew It 4 at the discretion of the County Project Manager, the Citizen's Advisory Committee partscpatls is date aieetin these u 25. A.: P _ As schncduie far update meetings is a, follows: o In conjunction with Task 6 - Development of the General Plan Elem Q In ent Consistency Guidelines ronjtiactioa with the preparation of Study (?ask 9) the Initial ' o Prior to the *orkshopt„ with the Citizen's Advisory Committee, gener.�I public, P, Commission and Board of Supervisors lanning In conj ounaron with Tasks 15 and 16,►tcparadon of the; , dministrative Drafts of the Fiezaenr and fidR, respectively o' FotloMn submittal of the Final E.emeat dad Poor to the Planning Commission a i o Follo submitral of the Dr.�Ct Lenient and 1 and g ' and prior to the Board of Saper+isor's hearings- schedtle isre ` T p iiminary and'wi`ll be rcfned disring the Project IGck-off meeting (Task 2), Task 12 - Conduct'Gc==al Plan Element Workshop with the CWzen s Adviso The „ is the presexltatiOn of Project backgrourid; study process purpose of this task is two-fold. First and schedule, and worksho . provide is:put to the P purpose dad' forma[. Seco.adly, u to provide `a forum for the Coatmittee_to planiun¢ tease. With this ol` 1 : 8' _ ° . P , 3 2. d resource issues;, Genesi Plan Eement consistehec patcntsalc cniUrh9 d xeslbn ' f ke�v lanniai ` endatsdno re my,a;.. on of those ebiActs. Recoisisa g I Clic conduct of the public workshop will also be solidted. r 0588002 2 implcrr dnwtion will be described. These, impacts will be described from both a.re The CIIVtrOIIII1eII[.y1 aII31VSGS will e gtopal and local plat,. the iidcatified im acts Within Pe �onaJ and long term benefits of planaag for.encrgy develo " P- � the context of the recreation, development, resource conservation, and Four (4) copies of the Administrative Draft EM prepared and, representative for review and comment. The A be re submitted to the County asci CEG a the proposed action, environmental settin dnauustrative Draft will include a thorough mitigation measur" 3� Potential enviroamentaI im discussion of es, cumulative;.vmpacts, giowth inducingPacts, feasible, effective uses -and Iong-term,producriviry, irreversible an rretn`b P� nt of resources, p betweea,short-term of alternatives. The ESR ccs, and an analysis wiil be focused based on the scope of the General i'lan EI ,. findings of the Initial Study: As with the A ' tient and the will include all information to be included inamtfieisDraft E1DRraft Ejemeat, the Admiaistradve Draft HjR Element as described above in Task, 15. P sizes we'll be consistent with the preparation of the .EIR, T� task represents the major writing effort is the. , Task 17. Prepare Draft Elameac Following County and C.'EC review of the A be revised as approp Ce to become the D dmuustratiy Draft ,Element; the Administrative well he prepared for public and agency review, It emsu t. tventy-&ve (75) c�wpi a DDraft will, is ggested that court raft Elcment Board ofSupeMsors-to allow them the early oPPorrtinityto bettiu familiarizing les be provided to the Element, Asa result.Of close coordination with the bounty Pro'ect fg `hemscIves with. the representative, it, an gpattd that onl •^ I , Manager and the CEC y motor revisions will be required. at this Task If3 - Participate m PLmanmgCommission Hearing on the Drpointaft Memcat too= completion of the Draft Elementand during p wdl Participate in the Plannin Co the ublic review period, IVric,ae, Clayton &. Planning mnusston hearing on the Draft E.iement. For the Of thi, proposal, we have shown separate Piaanin Purposes 18) and Draft g Commission hearings on the Draft Element(Task (Task 20). At the -discretion of the County Pro`cct tit comoined, with the p 3 Manager, these two tasks cool g Commisvon hoI " and EM a single hearing oathe combined Draft Element: Task 10 - Prepare Draft 1 .J- Fbllowinst County and CEC revieNv of'the Administrative D revised as a ro eft FSR; the 'kdmiaistxatI Draft will be PP priate to become the Draft BIR. $eventy five 7 prepared fbt public and agencLyrevicw, It is suggc$ that courts) pies of the Draft ETIs will be Of Supervisors to all them the early opport�, to be , a resWt of close coorr`mation with the County I'r espies be provided to the Board � lam g themselves with the tk As r . . tziinor revisions will bt requu ed at this paint. P A anticipated 6---t,. t'ialy o ect Mann er and CEC re resentative, it is Tas]c 7A .'participate iii P ` Draft lanniag Commission Hcarmg. ori the: FIR i•ollowm :tom Ictioa of`thc Dr" .g p &, Assocztes will Participate in 'the pltiniiing Co, [on ha review (dS days), Michael. Clavton t' Pubgy a bnvc (Task 19) regarding the combining of Tasks i8 and 20. on.,the Draft EIR. Scc the discnssioa Tas1; :1- Prepare Pimm F_icmt nt Follouf6g the hearing on the Draft Elcment, Michael Clayton 3c ASsoaates will res bnd t comments rccciv p on the Draft sad, in consultation, with the Countt>Protect"Nana¢ i�, c� r the lrlemcn,� as,approPriatt io become the F'uial FJeniaaE, 'Wc W11 provide ll}0 copies of the Final 1 risme 0880032 _at "a As.sociafes, LIMINARY PRE Ot]T .RM ENERGY, NATURAL RP-SO URGES . AND RECREATION GAL PIANEar LU INTRODUCTION 1.1 State Req„uem I2 Scope + I3 Relationship to Other Elements and Plans - L4 Development of Enc rgY Natural Resources, 2U and Rcrre��tioa lElemenE ELEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 3.0 ENERGY 3A His ory of En crV Dcvelopmcnt;in Butte County 3.2 EnerV Resource Devclopment 3-Zi Biomass Convers oQ 3.21.1 321,2 '�� Facilities passion Potential 32.2 3.7.13 Future Developmetat; Cogeneration 32'21 EdstmgFacWtjeS 3'22.2 Ezpzsisiou Potential 323 3223 Fp Hyaroeiectrc ture PM60 323.1 Existing FacUiGcs 323,2 Potential 3.233pansion 3.Z404 Future.Dcveicomen�t Gas, and Coal 324.1, Existing FdciIitir 3242 Expansion potential_ ' 324.3 Future Development 3.2.5 Solar 321 Future Development V;,ad 326.1 F-tisdng Faci des 326.2 Expansion Potentia] 3:263 Future Devefopmeat 33.7 Gcotberlaal ` 3.27:1 Future Dcvclopm ent 33 EuerU Conservation 3.4 lssucs 33 Re:'01"ce Const amts 3.6 Goals and' Objectives, X0001 ��i+.e har�dlse brine SUfte S ��: n:`►ilu� f Total billin s Shall be g in ekcess of 76%of the contra withheld until the Of responses to co ct amount mments , g Director acce t5t g• �'otal P the Will be billings in excess, of final e withheld until the "' of the contract i leMent planning Director amor�nt. final e and final ETR accepts the lenient, receives 100 • receives a copy of the f 100 copies of the described final element copies of the final in A, 5. final BIR on Bt$',, and and f f1o�,Ay' disk hThe sinal ten e (10%) be Paid within P rcert follow n 20 days fof the contract amount -shall g itemsr occurrence �- Of ore of the 1 Expiration of limitations the applicable 30-da statute of ( Determna°tion. she filing of Y s ��1tute a Notice of 2. Ex deny of 30 days deny the,followin pro, ect covered g a final di. cision to ;- 3. b he EIB. Expiration of y � Count 30 days after County with the 1�.� agency the Fig Jurisdiction ove g ~ncy of the nal BIR as ade r the p>='o ect ccrtifies . :he Project Occursy quate and no final decision o: If the final EIR o day ;statute o r elemen•b is challEa f limitations ft ed Withheld ants m the :;! Within the 30 Coun'E may be applied saiel :en (1.0;) shall 'be For any, as as nhich •��i_�y to reimburse the, Warrant�ad himself for Which ;.he reimbul•sement se the. under Ce1.1nsult� f11, after the County for �a..,ld a pri G. ter element or E any std all expenses, and the court order, an is brought 4. y re brought �n..o CCutnplianre be paid to the Consultant, g bal;arice o f With 3, the_ shall All Psyfrients contract due Consultant l0 shall be and specified acce Pursuant t!i the -terms Paid upon recei Ptances by fhe o,. this ex ohdec3 pt ofan Invoice Plannin P � O personnel, costs g dir,_rtor and, material which itemizes costs, • All payn1ents dueconsultant F'2gare pursu previoix§1 subject to the ant i i items I, 2 b sticcessf, through be duentiier czedhassk l com pletion i B . payor+''nt of F , 2 . c . sha the. been successfuJ..l wa.----r`t ;. y cafipleted not 1, ConsuS.tr.nt -Warrants that he has_ the expert,i se o' has experts' 6 1 available to help him in the of said element and EIR in a workmanlike manner. rarsOnnel shall not be replaced Preparation Consultant agrees .that its key without prior written a or 'reassigned to other duties approval of County. Such not be unreasonably withheld. approval shall Consu,jtant further warrants that he wi adequate ,final element in cmPliance wi h ae a legally General Plan Guidelines, California Ener California State raw But County 1988, t e11 F�I'P adequacy of said element• is le Energy Commission Grant to and scope of services. If the agrees to promptly mak legally challenged, consultant. required b modifications in the final element Planning Director or County Cou ,Seor that a I e deemed advisable 'by the or reimburse the Count 1 to comply with State late, modification, in which case the County shalt retain another consultant to ysha able coat of such have the right to make said modification, 3. Consultant further warrants that adequate Finul EIR that addresses all paten prepare ia P1 re a legally environmental issues in COMpfiance ca th CEQA and in the Y significant' Scope of 'Services. If the ode as outlined legally challen.ged, Consultant quacy of said ESR is modifications in the Final EIR re agrees to are deemed advisable by the Plannin Direct d b Promptly make to comply with EQA, or the Planning y the Court or that gor or County Counsel costs of such modification, in which cascounty he e tight �Y fi�w the reasonable g to retain another - consultant- G to make shall have modifications . h :make said 4• If the Planning Director becomes aware through t- p the public hearin of new information element oz-tertification gofr the prior to adoption of the out!additional tf=clinical studies above and beinal requiresWhich re he scope of woz�k quires �. , on 6 time and studiesaand will be in this contract,, om ns tie consultant s}�a ,� ��rovide " such as outlined on the rate and charge schedule Inco rials basis rporated in his contrar:.t, iCz Y, , e rmination of Cj�nt�t_ Either Party the of terminate this a' re her itarty g ement. P Y ma term at a party lS days written notice of such term Waning time b C:ontractar shall bePaid for all wor;; satisfactorily -prior to the. effect�.ve dot e of said tetmination: Lompieted ifs Conf-Y shah. violate, thIS g agreementer�en `count... ;hall have the ac or t y e any of the teams or provisions effective immediately upon Count to terminate: the:n thereof to Contractor. In such event Y s Written :notice, cumen,ts, data stat r dies, at�d re orts Preparedor P ri niched c�a by 7 Consultant under this cazltract shall Planning Di.;rectar, become Count s at the apt:ion of the shall be eni: fled to 'receive just and 'equitablencom�ensatiot for any seitisfactory work pr:P hc:twtr�standing the above, ,Consul an shalll not On . relieved, liability to County for damages .be aeved of, virtue of sustained by the County o a breach of the contract bx, Consultant, and County by may v�ithholdn y payments to Cbnsullant until such time as the exact amount of damages County from Consultant is determined. 3 Z1. Chan es g The parties hereto may, b mutual a ge thea scope Of the services or the amount Written agreement, forth hereinabove .n tfis agreementi f compensation. se t; .�.: Subcantractin �, C.on. ultant shall be as fully responsible to County for t�ie`actiT and ©missions of his subcantractors:: and of persons either directly oar indj.ractly employed b acts and umissiozis of y them, as he is for, the pw :sons directly employed by Mitt,. Asst nabilitY Consultant shall not assign, transfer or.sublet agreement or any interest therein without the prior written this ,of the County, Z,. Co" ri : ht t No re C7rts, ma s in w o e_`oY part ttrtde.r this terii�l produced P documen, t O,r other ma application for copyright by orae behalz of Consultant.,ebect to an PPlic r Indem'=ificatian:. d6hsU .taut Shall indemnify, armless the County, its officers; agents and etttplo.defend from hold against any and all clalms, demands, liability costs and eX and t y nature, wThisT pensOs oui:�of nteve aryfoor death including court and counsel any property resulting in an y P t sons or lass of o.r, damage tai negligence Of'ConsuiL ant. its agentffitts employees 1 'Ceh'seennet from 'the syor acts es t in the makingor performance of this contract gu s �i. inde enclent ,'Contractor: The consultant is not an em to .a County a sh`a3� �: r 38i, as an independent c:oi t pa mor, of the iii« pro ectreserrtative: Consultant and C�iuhty shall each designate �. C dinating te +affcrts of the ' he total 'y reObhsstble for a ro ect representati've c;rho sha Performance of this work as so re�Pective party with cog.ard to the representative for Consultanttshall beorth nlvlic,liader els agreeineht, Pt�a j ect. rdpresehtative for County s2ia1,1 be; caura Clayton, and prod( ect `repres exit ative iris bo TuttlE. project y y changed upon the mutual agreement 'Of the Count and Consultant. . merest, -o f Constjl rant c Consultant caVena, n� interest ar 1 xCot acquire an intexest�hat he has �,resirr.��1 y Y direc or int�ir,bct; � the Project area or any other ihteresf. which would i1 e prc er.t or r3 , c` conflict in any' manner or degree with the performance of his ,services hereunder, Consultant further covenants that n the performance. of ,,kis contract, no 'person having any such interest shall be employed. Vfindings, confidential: All of the reports, information and data ;prepared or as;seembled by Consultant under this contract are ,confidential. and Con.sultarit agrees that they shah] not be made available 1yijaor organization without the ,prior nfrittenapprovaloxthe Paning 3irector. either County or Consultant � 1 a any time or times waive- an breach of this agreement by the 'Breach of AgreementIn the event that otheri such waIVdr shall not constitute a waiver of. any other or succeeding breach of this agreement, whether of the same or any other covenant, condition or obligation, ;'Noftdiscr .mi.natiOn Clause: 1, During the performance of this contract, the consultant and its subcontractors shall not deny the consultant's benefits to any person on the basis of religion, color; ethnic groap identification, .1 agia, physical or mental disability, nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employment or applicant ,for employment because of race, religion; color; national Oti.g ;n, ahtestry, physical handicap, mental disabilit 5, age or s6x. Consultant .shall ensure that the evalu:-ttion and treatment of y, medical condition, marital status employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination. 2. Consultant shall comply with the provisions' of tfie Fair Wployment and Housing Act (C'over Men Code Section:. 12900, et seq,) the regulations pi:otaulgated thereunder ('Calitornia Administrat;ue CoderTitle 2, Section 7285.0, et seq:), the provisions of Article9.5`, Chapter 1, part 1, Division, 3, Title 2 cif the GdVernment Code (C,pvernment Code, Sections 11135- 11139 i Vii) anal the regulations or standards adoptod by the County to implement, such article. notices All notticcs hereinafter :shall be in writir.►g an -6 shall. be y registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed a"s �,en`— t by or , fellows: To couNt" PLA2 91NO 'bIRFCTOR. County of Stitte 7 County Centel' brive C)rowille:,, Ci.. - 95965 9 IIS TO CONSULTANT -MICHAEL CLA V41 AND ASSOCIATES 5764 Paradise Drive, Suite 5 Corte Madera, CA 94925 U in rated ..A Tn ate reement. This documeIn represents entire and a reement etwee.n g p lle. 4 _ prior '�.ritten Count, andConsultantthe E y and, supersedes negotiations' representations or , or Instrument orad.. This document ma be ~ements,. either y amended )nly by written signed by both County and Consultant. All provisions Of. this agreement are ekkpressly made conditions. shall be This governed g agreement by, the lark of`the State of Cali; cornia. XRT yITNSS WHEREOP, th9e�8Parties hereunto h avda of eset their hands this Michael, Clayton & Assop"iates Mic ae U1 �ayto�nl COUNT!Z or' bt7TTE 19y xa c but Mctnturf, Chairman to County Board of Supervisors t i'Karti.n. j, Nichols +m�fieer ar-'. Clerk ChiefAminis, ,native' of the Boara. AY �`. ib �Gt rya EXHIBIT A SCOPE QF 14OItK 1.0 11MEI25'IAMR40 OF TIE REQUIRED SE.R` gCES ro , In response to the RFP submitted b Butte Countyiichael Clayton & Associates h,,s prepared a proposal for the Encr Natural Resources and cation Element of the County Ciencral Plan. When r completed, this comprehensive document will serve as the foundation and a long range planning guideline for the implementation of the count s cher y' gy, resrurce, open space and recreation goals, objectives and policies, Our approach to this pro' • provide 15 ,t,ci will be to ro�vde a document which is both informative and instructional, with a clearly written tact and sufficient (lexihility to allow for individual interpretation, while o providing matrealistic, eeni'oredoL; policies, to resolve conflict and establish long range planning directives. M Developing a comprehensive policy document of this nature is a complex process, involVing a variety of components. and tasks, One of thrr,most important skills our fires offers is a fainilarity with large hoUc}+ oy^iente!; .hind use documents. Our firm has catcnsive e�periOnce in working on General P12ris 7 , and Gent; al i lin Elements bath from an "�n-house planning staff and consultant's perspective, As - such, we C,en Work effitdentIy with Butte County and all intergovernmental ageacies.and can provide practical and d0ftSistcnt policy language, innov ktive solutions and realistic mitigation measures to resolve long range land use conflicts, Past exp(;rience has given our "form a clear understanding of the services required and the process.imolved in facilitatin le ' le tine action. extensive experience inpreparing,i g Further, We have programn!attc envlrenmental analyses, which will greatly expedite the jr preparation and certification of the project's i .zv ronmenW 1 pact Report., Paramount in our approach to the preparation of this General ,fl document that: Y) compli an Element is the de:velopm�;nt of a, as with all State mandated requirements; ?.) is compatible; with existnag coon>ry wi0a polities and regulations; and 3 is easy to use and understand. T, accomplish this, we will deVelope a comprehensive, docttmant similar in format to the existing Butte County General 1?lin and hiternally consistent With all. General Plan Elements and County ordinaxtces and policies. This will involve a thorough rwvitly of all pertinent, documents it cludin i the'Butte County Odner,2l Platz;, the County's Zoning, b the Elem;.nts that presently comprise developme»i policies and standards. - and Subdi vision oriiincnctss, and ail relative Conformance with State tziandated requirements for the preparation of a Gen eral ,Plan Element whi be guaranteed through clWeycommunication with all responsible; agencies involved in the re'll and adoption p 4 GoveramentAlfa rs, will include the Office of Planning and lteseatch "the State office of Local CWlfo- 6 EnerVCommzsszon' and the State; Clearinghouse. Strict adherence. will be maintained with the State's General Plai 'Guidelines, California Cominon Law, planar ig, inning as sssment pmeIIt mow' and the Californ a EnVironmental Act CEQA , Quality � � ) Enr�'ironcnental and docunien`ation will be cmaulatiVd and prbgtamMade in scope and will involve the preparadb of an Initial Study, Adni"teative Draft EM Draft EtR, and 1~inal $1Rr This will include the 'dent iPicadon of appropriate and faadUl mitigation measures and ore clarification of pertinent court decisions regarding recent interpretations of CEQA to ensure a legally def ensiblt documen" t. The establishment of long range Band use policy guidelines will be a viable and 'Integral 'patt of the an -going lana use,planning process al utte County, As such, zt will t:ffect the rights and des+elgpment; potential of many property ownersi This could result in ti BniFcattt changes in Butte Coun + pbli and ian� development batt{ rns. Therefore, the potential er',sfs far public controversy and ve will + Work., blosely tvzth bounty staff to ctirtIurage,, public participation and lnter,a 'en �itribution early iri the planning process. Our team has eatiensive g cy co, 640tience in working with the " ubli making' �.., presentations, and ;developing practical.land use docunzenis, This p'! public his apt hence enables "'a,10 use puhtic controversy and concerns productively to idohdry issues and establish rt alistie aril workable solutions to dill'icult problems; 1~urther, aur expentencc in working on General plans and Genet til'Plan Elea:ents and with r+tize� groups, .Planning Commissions Wad Boards o . +� , ad ._ n f SI �crvrsors gives us th va cage of knowing how to facilitate lc0lath't "aetinn, , e distinct a v lira" that the, General Plan W ment'fulydl t It zs 41s J_ Iniportarlt � he -equirempnts: set forth b Butte pp tion to the Calif th, Eper 1. Y Coiinty�s Cammzs ion i itizz, ; and PcTmit, A$slstaace Program. Specifically, "JI I a r Cti this will require that the Element address the development of biomlas conversion, cogen+eradqu, and', 1; C hydroelectric resources in $utte County, and the stimulative cnviranwental imp;�ct associated with the development of these potential, -energy sources. Specific taks_ to hci performed include 'the developrnet t ofa hydrologic e overlay xonc;performance standards governing; the exMronment al cfets of an, eneracaervatirnxbiUmass plants, specif,glevels ofnnxinum emissions, and the aeloption o . ordinance. The Energy Element vaM contain concise Statements of energy developiuent policies..Tt will also I identify fhe .location and status of potential sources of energy, current and potential power, a britf history' of energy development the county and adelineadon of the specific It3gds of potential energy production. "The,environmental portion of the new tJeneral, Plait Llenaent wilt analyze th.e l impactsof ene.-vv resource development on unique wildiife haliital', scenic ar cas, recreational areae, residential r.; ,safety and, at ihaeological and other cultraral site;;, It will also analyze potent°W land use cantlicts, zn•stro: to u^oW diversions, noise problems, hazardous Waste problems, -air quality impacts, _ and it wt`Il, pr fide a general description of the potential effects on the econatnp and social l re of ehe . =- developament.: Standatesi will be do eloped for identifying constraints and minimizing conflicts Between land uses such as agriciiltttrej foreryj minintz) fish and wildlife snergy'.dcvclepment and other habitatcreat anax and residential.. Standards Will he d'evelopcd to l^_yate poV.tr line tra"smiasion corridors. i t r• KEY ;ISS MS $, This, section will briefly discuss several issues that are key to the development of the new General Plan; Element, These issues:are both topical and process, This list is not all inclusive but is ! l representative of those areas of major importance, 2 L Energy The County Board of Supervisors, throughh a grant from the California Energy Commission, bas j authorized the preparatiox> fan Energy Element that incorporates energy, Natural resources, open,spaces and recreation in,"m one Collective element. Most jurisdictions in thtr state that presently qhave Energy Elements focus on tha energy user, primarily from an energy consenvation. perspectht t In Butte County, there are aume: yrts potential sources of energy production in the region, including; hydroetetttric, biomass, cogenerati4n, wind, and solar. Although energy conservation will be addresseta, in the Putte Cotm'y Energy, Element, the Element %vill look, at energy predominantly from a. 1. prod, ,':tion point of view, focusing- gn potential energy growth. The ptimasy purpose of the Energy Element is to provide for efficient lite of existing natural resources tin M-e?11ogical and balanced land' use. plannir �+ This will include identification of energy ,production options, while providingsuffiaent background information and perspective to enable decision•akers to snake informed use decisions involving complex aril controversial issuesz The ,.n " Element will also serm to inform the public, ant, potential project developers as to the location of potential energy generation sites, and specific m°E'Eadons and develupment standards to be expected. Preparation of the Energy Element will require a brief history of energy development and i ,ventofy of existing and potential energy% sources in the County, including location, status, anis current f r u potential power. Sources of energy will include law-head hydro, biomass conveys cogeneration. wind, and solar developments, as•weh as larger, more controversial projects such as PG&E's proposed: j coal-fired power plant, and the Oroville-Wyandotte Irrigation bistAtt's proposal to divert water for the development of the Rock Creek hydroelectric pl;eni;, Once the locations of potcuri tl energy sources hat been established, a em mutative impact analysis-%' ill be prepared addressing the physinal, social and e-inom'ic effects that can be expected : Butte County as the result of energy development. " t.2 Natural Resources The adoption of a comprehensive Natural Resoutta Vet tent .�Vlll be one of the most significant factors shaping developm�•.nt in Butte County, It will be the to n�5ed to implement many of the land use policies established by the various elements of the County's General Plan, A . sorb, it w�l involve controvc&,, l 'issues requiring; innotmtn�e solutions. Specifically, The Natural Resource Element will set 6e standards for ivi ire and how nonurban land should be developed in Butte k County, or conversely, where and how land should not be developed: It will Establish the specific !P011rat s dictating the densities and types of development allowed within a major area of the Counter and willget the; standards pertaining to the spetmei toning of allof,the County's open space, agricultural !And, timber and forests, mineral resources, hazard zones, and t:Wturally sensitive areas. it will therefore'oe a useful tool in soi�iug current land use conflicts It will also aid the Planning .C4 MIS and Board of Supervisor in m� consistent n►: I sound long range laud utd dedsiot�, p , . mer ut'.�derstand land use regulations peetainiNg to his or her as well as bel -the utditndual land ow property, De&rt aierd' P6priIat 1 ait, One; of the most sensl&e' , topics to be addressed by the Natural Resource Element Gill be the Potential impacts of Panel davelopmeat on the area's deter herd population. Past land We, aetivities' have negatively effected the deer`s migratory cardidor, Development in the foothills and mountain areas has reduedd the ddt?t r0ntdt range, and has restricted'suminer range ac et ,s, The beparttnent t of Fish mid Lathe has prepared a regional policy guldelwe', for developtneni. in thra deer herd rage' This document identifies theherd's:liistorical range and recommends minimum parcel densities in critical winter, stt racr, and, fawning range areas, .It also establishes policies pertinent to! fencing; buffer zones, m%O riparian protection. NVc will review Fish and Game's regional Policies for potential incorporation into the Natural Resource Element. This will require balancing the environmental sensitivities of the deer herd population with the County's long range lard use policies involving energy, recreation, resource, and urban land use development. and nen Spice -e Space��Thedev toPHen of open space zoning wall require the establishment of p ohcs to resolve coartict between open space preservation and development,, rom an urban perspective, this will involve coordination with the incorporatedcitiesof Biggs, Chico, Grieley, Orov lle, and Paradise to, insure intergovernmental consistency between the County and City General flans and sphero, of influence policies. On a county-wide scale, it will mean setting long range land use policir,,s perts utli development ham, dg to agir"viltural land, �ber, water resources, wildlife habitat, outdoor recretitton, and area {{rr Natural-Resource Pmductign Central, to the development of the County's Natural Resource Element L's the issue of Nattiral Resource Production; This section will identify land use policies pertain%lg to bots intensive and nvuonmentnl rotection m also be necessary to develop resource production policies and extende P ole: It will chanisms relating to: the timber industry and the commer&A propagation, management, reforestation, and harvesting of lumber, the miring of sand, gavel, hardrock, gold, mineral deposits, coal, clay, silica, chromium, and gas; water supply including reservoirs and ground water; and water supply las it pertains to power generation, Natural Regburce Protection Natural Resource Pr6tect4on'will focus on the establishment of policies to' plementthe specific Inhigati'on, measures identified in the General Plan Element's EIR, and to realize the Natural Ftaource Element's goals and objectives. Critical issues to be addressed include: the preservation of regional eater quality and critical water sheds, the protection of fish and wildlife habitat, the dentifi;:ation, bfrare, threatened or endangered plants and animals, and the establishment of critical mrsheds and the uziplementatton of policy to ensure compliance with Regional Air Quality Bnard' standards. The issue of G lttira'J Resource i'ratecticin - 1 ` ; P statical sites, . brch olor"cal si�teess And uiuqueii], Resource landfoirms and geologic,features. 5 gn�ficai t to these topics be the ident+f canon of known areas off,lustori ;archaeola `. P c, " gical, and geologic n»portance and the developanent of policies to gdarantee their long-term prot0tion The Cultural Resource Protection ^ component will also prop �dL, Standards and guidelines to assist planning staff in prcplr%ng appropriate cwtlwat itesources CEQA action on all future development in the County, fIarard.Proidel'oh and Reduction M The Natural Adouice element wW cover the issue of ;T-lazard Protection and Reduction. This will involve, the identscation of all' nmismic hazards including gro indshaking arid Uquefaction, dtam safety, slope stability hazards, Fire hazards, flied hazards, erosion hazards, waste disposal and land' , reclarnation. Each potential hazard are,i will be identified and analyzed, and.appropate land use safetji of people and p zoning designation's recontatended to insure the protection of the health and p » PP toperty iti Butte County The Natural Rdsourcc E1.ment will be an integral part of all other General Plait Elements, This will regi,ire up-dating o the Ctatuity's existing Open Space, Conservation and Safety Elements which were last'adopted in 1971. Our approach to the developiine ,,, bf this "combined" Element `� W he to utilize to the greatestextent possible data gathered by the Butte County Planning Departn ,ent, ns well as ... tncnrpotate neer original data its necessary to nsttre a comprehensive �a id up to date doeUmeiit i C Recreation r The current ,Butte County Recrcation.'Elemcntwos adopted in 1971 and is it need of revision. Thee ` y new combined Elemment will inv"olvc man factors that' dnrectl relate to recreation or associated recreational .facilities. Specifically, this will include issues pertinent to rivers, lakes, zeservol rsi riparian zones, forests, open spade, and, in gaeral, all'public lands. The Recreation component will focus on long ratht;e recreation planning and will include coordination with the region's incorporated Cities and theCounty to ensure internal consistency. The specific issues of concern to be addressed include: neighborhood, community, and regional parks; state and federal, parks, campgrounds, and reservoirs; recreational corridors and areas; scenic routes; and private recreational facilities. K Although a Recreation dement is identified as an optional clement under State General Plan Law, the reqs 4rcd open Space Element identifies issues that would appropriately be incorporated Mato a ;r Recreation element. Specifically, this will involve a qualitative assessment of the demandfor,ublic and t private parks and recreational facilities and an inventory of areas suitable for parks and recreational purposes. Thiswill include: " o , description ea f of the eStype, location, and size of existing public and private parks and Yd . J o An assessment of resent and future demands for ark and re p ... 'g p txeationa] faahcse. u`�cludin �r trails,. rivers and lake access, and pet capita supply of parks (a cresJthousand znhabitants)• o The identification of future park and recreation sites;, o .A review' of federal, state and local Glans for the acquisition and improvement, ofpublie !an& - 01 An, inventory and analysis of areas rf outstanding i . inic beauty; 6 1?rograint for the protection, conservation, a'td ad4Wt don of open space lands; � o The identifieatirn of outstanding scenic, historic; as„i cultural valuesx Y o T1it; identification of open space for public health and safety the require special maniygetnent rt regulation because of hazard or special conditions; sp o .And td the e , standards 1dcntifidationo demand fortrall-oriented recreational use; o eveXoped tot provide it clpfensible basis for establishment: of t ah6y ,Act IeeG c 2-4 General Plan Consistency t The conce t of internal consistency, as used is California P.lannin naw means that bo' oh P g ► p .cy e6nfucts' Enedxl$rgy, ci ere sour between the.components of a general plan, The butte County gy, cc, and Recreation Element will b, ” t Otte of several elements in the Couhty's General flan. it, will also be part of the comprehensive City, County, and State; regulatoryprecess lit ' d po .. , p i p .cy , that defines re enol fait ;ase >ices in order to provide cohesive and coherent oli' duectivdt that are easily understood attd enforceable, it is essczttial.that, all land nice documents be internally consnstcnt, Providin-g dcc :cion makers with an integrated and comprehensive basis on Which land' 6 de:dslons can be based. consistent with all General Plan Elements, Couaty g r p ° l � and internally The new Elcinont wi11 similar in format to the 04stin 13utt., Cour Ge .,eral P ardirininces and poll les. Thi3 will, involve a thorough review of all pertinent documents, includuig the Elements that presently comprise the butte County General plans the'CounVs ming and 8ubdtv1sion ordinances, and atl relative development pnhcics and standards. It will also tc4a re a rewcw of existing ln' rp ted Butte r'nunty Cities i co ora �1 .. Gen, eral Pians, sphere of influence policies, or Specific Area Plans to ensure compaf t+ility benvrcn city and county regulations, To insure the General Plan's internal consistency, we will implement:the approach advotvted by the State General: Pian Guidelines. This will involve the implementation of following criteri,J: I E qual' Status ,_ Aajnn General Plan Elements All elements of ti -to general plan will have equal status. PIs, element is legally subordinate to voother, and the general plan must resolve potential conflicts betwcen or among the elements through ei:ar language and policy consistency; {{1 sten / Among linter -element Consistency C—OA11n enc al plan elements, g p ts, v;hether mandatory i tory or optional, must be consistent with each other. Consist ncv VAthin the Element (intra -element Consisfgnz Each element's data, analysis, goals, policies, and implementation programs must be consistent with.aztcl . complement one another+ Established goals, data, and analysis fo=' the foundation for any ensuing policies: Area Plan Conti ten interndl con asten also means that all rind 1 oats objectives, oliaes and lap r�� osals sets p Pig e J �p , p p —p forth.in an asrea ;or community plan. must be consistent i ith,the overall general plan. Text and Dia>;rarrs.�'onsi en Internal +cowistcucy also meaw,that the general plan t .xt and diar�rsar~,:°°..t,"usi` ls; consist, ml with one !r aio;ot.FnJ, ti,1>e4 a 4 n. , ,, : l9, r4j of the plat.' t I Ceo formane th Statc mandated requirements for the re aratioa of a General Plan q p P as Element will q mmitn�cftion vvtth all. res .onsible a cps r g xsa involved to the review and adoption process, 23 Public Involvement State Law' mandhtes dozen In in General Pld�a preparation "through public Bearings and any other means the city oz county deems appropriate." Thi; factor is particularly true when formulating the Genera Plan's goals, because of the ultunat,e long term effect of plajtni.ng gods onthe public`s I ` uah �l ty life is [herefore essential to incbrpn«rate pu blit lsarticipatrvi into the planning process, and �eof . earlier the public sentiment' heard, the 4116r it wdl be to dr, fine the Plan's specific obi a ttivet, and, pohctes: ;°.,tblic involvement will play and important role in our ap,twdach to the pre aradbn of tihe, new' Element, 111M will begs't, early in the planning process with the establishment of a Ci`�iza•.ns Advisory Committee tvhi�.h will b+e ml Volved throughout the planning prL`'cess. General flan Element workshops will also lie conducted for the Advisory Committee, gencrd public and the Planning Cotntfiisson and Baird of Supt.Msors. The public, workshop will be advertiMd. through coordination with the Advisory` Canzri lUcc 91111 varioris interest groups and use:of the local f riot media. These workshops'All be cotfducted., after eaistfng county data has been reviewed; and the planning team have familiarized them;;elves with the region, but before substantiae work has i` tgun on the Administrative Draft Eldwei+t, The purpose ofthese workshops will be to obtain cit'izea input to the fofttiladoii of :the Element's goals, Once the goals Etre established., t0cific objcti ves an 'policies x111 be defined and , incorpoxatcd into an Admini httadve Draft Elemdnt: Y j w g + i p p W g go dIWcult ta.�k Our flim.ts experienced -' in conducctin mmunitywocrkshovs, and deatling tvithscontrovre rss.�l tssties. In pities S to facilitate the development of goals, we Will implement the following approa, h. 4 1. r \ ` Inblish the Pedmeter of'-C6nern ' Before the first Gendral Plan workshop is held,'the planning team will meet with. the Citizen's Advisory Committee and. County Staff to identify the range of issues to be addressed ,by the General Plan's goals. Establish the Ran= of Choice Within the perimeter of concern there could be a wide'choice of goals. Through the public workshop process, determmations will be � iiade as to the major desirable goals that have a chance of being realized« ;. Valueh . CC is or Sets of Asscn Rclahve S �Q t e Goals a At this step the goats should be assigned values relative to each other, This evaluation can, in part, be carried out with the preceding step to eliminate unworkable or undesirable goals. x Esrpblish the Goa,[��nd Policies' When this step is reached, a tentative set of goals will be formulated, to serve as the basis for d ferminng the element's Speaf:e objectives and policies, which will be incorporated into the- Administrative Draft and subse1uently Che Draft Element to begin the legislative review process before the Plana Commission and die Board of -Supervisors. l The puh1+c will again have a chance to comment on the document thz°cil f a the Plann cp, t, y . ��-r`>a,� of , rc i:�rwlx,, `��.nrh vrill result is the d,evolo'again be sought through the public hearing process on the l"mal Element before tLe. mosso of t ; Supervisors. Throughout the planarng process, paricdic cv-y,!-Adtadons will be conducted with the „ Citizens' Advisory Coannxittrr,. w kr �± q . kms.. i