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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFI23-0370 PG&E Assessment Facility Definition1 Weems, Tristan From:Weems, Tristan Sent:Friday, August 11, 2023 3:43 PM To:Michelena, Mark Subject:FW: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard Attachments:Butte Assessment Yard Labeled.pptx Below is a summary of the Assessment Yard proposed in the HI zone at the above address. 2 3 4 ABOVE PHOTOS ARE FROM THE ASSESSMENT YARD LOCATED AT 3000 7th AVE, OROVILLE, APN 035-460-026 From: Matheson, Nick <NWM4@pge.com>   Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 11:09 AM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>; Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Cc: Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>; Michelena, Mark <MMichelena@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public     Hello Tristan,    Nice talking with you this morning. The property at 3355 Feather River Blvd is a PG&E leased yard. We currently have a  year lease with the land owner. This will be a temporary location until a permanent facility is located and purchased.  This facility will be where we assess vendor partners that perform our vegetation management systemwide. There will  be no training, only validation of knowledge skills and abilities of regulations, laws, and PG&E specific procedures. We  use untreated, utility poles with various attachments to provide a consistent tree analog for evaluation purposes. All  . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  5 evaluations are scripted and are pass / fail. All vegetation management personnel that are performing tree work on  PG&E’s behalf will be evaluated and qualified before working on property before 2025. Daily though‐put at proposed  maximum efficiency will be 36 people evaluated a day. All assessment stations that were used will be reset daily with  heavy equipment.     Please see the attached photo for proposed infrastructure at the PG&E competency assessment Yard.    Personnel:  1 Director ( will not always be onsite)  1 Manager  2 Supervisors  1 Yard Coordinator  2 Administrative Clerks  4 Yard Laborers  Up to 36 Qualified Evaluators   Up to 12 interpreters    TOTAL = 59    Daily vendor partners to be evaluated:    Up to 36   Approx 6 Misc. overhead     TOTAL =42      Approx total bodies in the yard daily:  TOTAL = 101    Proposed infrastructure:    2 double wide offices  Approx.. 12 Connex boxes of varying   Approx 20 portable toilets   2 person lifts   2 grade all’s (off road fork lifts)  2 bobcats   6 lanes for assessing vegetation management knowledge skills and abilities  Each lane will have approx. 40 vertical poles with varying attachments to simulate trees  Each lane will have 12 horizontal poles with simulated limbs   Each lane will have a shade structure and portable toilets    We are operating now at 3000 7th ave, with the plan to move to the larger yard once we have been cleared to do so. I  would be happy to provide a tour as a smaller scale version of what the yard at 3355 Feather River Blvd will look like.    Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional clarity on anything.     Thank you,     Nick    6 Nicholas Matheson   Pacific Gas and Electric Company   Supervisor, Vegetation Management, Construction Management  310 Salem St | Chico, CA 95928  Cell 530‐228‐6111  Nick.matheson@pge.com    From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 10:08 AM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Cc: Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>; Michelena, Mark <MMichelena@buttecounty.net>; Matheson, Nick  <NWM4@pge.com>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    Hi Tristan,    I misunderstood the City of Oroville location status, we ended up not needing a permit at that location and I wasn’t  aware of that.     I am copying Nick Matheson on the email chain. He has the full story and can answer any questions and provide the  historical background and present/future operations for the Butte County yard. He has offered to come by your office  and talk with you about it today if you are available, or you can give him a call directly at 530‐228‐6111.     Thanks again and I apologize for the misinformation!     Kristen    From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 9:01 AM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Cc: Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>; Michelena, Mark <MMichelena@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Thank you Kristen, We have a completed DPL-01 (project information form) to accompany the CEQA review. We will have more information on timing of the CEQA review once we receive the check, evaluate the application, and confirm the grading permit application is complete to begin processing the CEQA document. 7 In the meantime, I await your findings on the City of Oroville determination. Many thanks, Tristan Weems, AICP, MA, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 T:530.552.3685 (Direct) 530.552.3701(Planning Division) tweems@buttecounty.net | https://ushare.buttecounty.net/filedrop/tweems@buttecounty.net Helpful Links: FAQs |Forms | STRs| Zoning | Code | eTRAKIT | Butte Fire Safe | Be Ready   From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 7:28 AM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Cc: Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    Hi Tristan and Dan,    Just wanted to give you an update on the grading violation. Dan, the property owner, submitted all of the documents  and has the CEQA check currently in route to you guys now. I am told that is the final item due to the County so  hopefully that gets resolved this week too! I’m still out of my realm of expertise on this but is there anything else needed  and do you know what the timing is to remediate the violation? We are tying to get a trailer delivered next week to the  site but will need to push that back depending on what the County comes back with. So let me know what your thoughts  on timing are so we can make sure we don’t get any more violations!!     Also just wanted to express my gratitude to you both for working with us, we have a commitment to do these  assessments and the timing has been less than ideal and we are aware that we are putting a lot of pressure and urgency  on you guys and totally appreciate your efforts!     Don’t hesitate to reach out for anything you might need and Happy Friday!     Thanks,  Kristen Dean  Veg Management, Construction Management  Cell: (925) 822‐6684        . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  8 From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 12:30 PM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Cc: Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Thank you for the additional material. We are reviewing it and I will get back to you. Also, a note on the subject property, it is subject to a recent grading violation and development is not possible until the grading issue gets resolved to the satisfaction of the County, just a heads up. All the best, Tristan Weems, AICP, MA, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 T:530.552.3685 (Direct) 530.552.3701(Planning Division) tweems@buttecounty.net | https://ushare.buttecounty.net/filedrop/tweems@buttecounty.net Helpful Links: FAQs |Forms | STRs| Zoning | Code | eTRAKIT | Butte Fire Safe | Be Ready   From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:41 AM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    I had a feeling the files wouldn’t go through! Here’s some screenshots of the photos. Tapping into a few more resources  over here and will send the City of Oroville info as soon as I have it.     . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  9 10 11 12   From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:35 AM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Hi Kristen, Butte County email security blocked the attachment, maybe you could try attaching them individually or in the body of the email. Tristan Weems, AICP, MA, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 T:530.552.3685 (Direct) 530.552.3701(Planning Division) tweems@buttecounty.net | https://ushare.buttecounty.net/filedrop/tweems@buttecounty.net Helpful Links: FAQs |Forms | STRs| Zoning | Code | eTRAKIT | Butte Fire Safe | Be Ready   From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:22 AM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Cc: Bischoff, Bridget <B1FM@pge.com>; Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    Hi Tristan,    As discussed yesterday attached are the photo’s of the current Assessment Yard located at 3000 7th Ave, Oroville. The  APN information is below. I don’t have a copy of the City of Oroville Permit yet, but will forward that information over  once I have it.   .  ATTENTION: This message contained an attachment that was removed by Butte County security systems. Contact your IS Staff if  you need assistance.  Files Removed: 71331277081__a3cb58ff‐9183‐4b7c‐beef‐5de002ef0c75.fullsizerender.zip  . . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  13   Let me know if you have issues opening the photos in this zip file or if you have any questions about this info. More to  come!           Thanks,  Kristen Dean  Veg Management, Construction Management  Cell: (925) 822‐6684        From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 2:15 PM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Cc: Bischoff, Bridget <B1FM@pge.com>; Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    14 CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Hello Kristen, Our management team has reviewed your proposal for the Heavy Industrial (HI) zone. We find the path forward is through a county-wide Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) to allow Trade Schools by right in the HI zone, and other zones as may apply. We anticipate with a complete application submitted in a timely fashion, we could have this to the Planning Commission in November, and the Board of Supervisors in December, with an effective date by January. Keep in mind that this process is discretionary and there will be two publicly noticed hearings. The Fee for the ZCA is: $10,557.60 (retainer). I have attached the application forms to this email. For DPL-01, under “Application Type” you can check “Other” and input “Zoning Code Amendment”. Feel free to submit the materials to this email address, and mail payment to the below address. I can also set up an online payment option (with a 2.49% convenience fee) upon submittal of the application materials. If you have any questions let me know. Kind regards, Tristan Weems, AICP, MA, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 T:530.552.3685 (Direct) 530.552.3701(Planning Division) tweems@buttecounty.net | https://ushare.buttecounty.net/filedrop/tweems@buttecounty.net Helpful Links: FAQs |Forms | STRs| Zoning | Code | eTRAKIT | Butte Fire Safe | Be Ready   From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:52 AM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Cc: Bischoff, Bridget <B1FM@pge.com>; Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public  . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  15   Thank you!!    From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:50 AM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Cc: Bischoff, Bridget <B1FM@pge.com>; Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Thank you Kristen, We are evaluating the potential for your project and will get back to you soon with a determination. Kind regards, Tristan Weems, AICP, MA, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 T:530.552.3685 (Direct) 530.552.3701(Planning Division) tweems@buttecounty.net | https://ushare.buttecounty.net/filedrop/tweems@buttecounty.net Helpful Links: FAQs |Forms | STRs| Zoning | Code | eTRAKIT | Butte Fire Safe | Be Ready   From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:47 AM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Cc: Bischoff, Bridget <B1FM@pge.com>; Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    Hi Tristan,    . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  16 We currently have an annual lease for 1 year but anticipate to utilize this year‐round for 3‐5 years. I believe that would  qualify as permanent?       Thanks,  Kristen Dean  Veg Management, Construction Management  Cell: (925) 822‐6684      From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:22 AM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Cc: Bischoff, Bridget <B1FM@pge.com>; Breedon, Dan <DBreedon@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Hi Kristen, Is this proposed facility temporary (seasonal) or permanent? Thanks, Tristan Weems, AICP, MA, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 T:530.552.3685 (Direct) 530.552.3701(Planning Division) tweems@buttecounty.net | https://ushare.buttecounty.net/filedrop/tweems@buttecounty.net Helpful Links: FAQs |Forms | STRs| Zoning | Code | eTRAKIT | Butte Fire Safe | Be Ready   From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 5:17 PM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Cc: Bischoff, Bridget <B1FM@pge.com>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     17 Classification: Public    Hi Tristan,    Here are the details of the activities we will be performing and the tools/equipment that will be utilized for those  activities. On the assessment activities below we are solely looking at contractors current ability to perform safe tree  work, not training or coaching. Kind of like the DMV behind the wheel training, where they won’t talk to you and you  only get a pass or fail and don’t know until after you’re done, best analogy I could think of!!     Assessment Activities:   Chainsaw PPE and Safety: Inspection and comprehension of basic tools and equipment   Limbing & Bucking: Demonstration of cutting branches under tension, and cutting a fallen tree   Tree Felling: Notch cutting, aerial rigging, and controlled falling of tree   Tree Climbing: Inspection, rigging, and safely climbing tree, performing aerial saw use   Aerial Lift: Inspection and demonstration of using manlift/aerial lift, including aerial saw use   Chipper: Inspection and proper usage of a chipper     Tools/Equipment for Assessments:   Manlift/bucket truck   Small forklift   10K forklift   Hand tools   Small generator   Chipper   Water buffalo    I was looking at the definitions and I would be happy to talk with you about which one(s) this would/could fall into, this  isn’t a normal thing we do so definitely new to us all and subject to translation!     Let me know what I can do to help.      Thanks,  Kristen Dean  Veg Management, Construction Management  Cell: (925) 822‐6684      From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:29 PM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  18 This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Kristen, Can you describe in detail what the proposed assessment activities are? What kinds of tools, equipment are proposed to be used? Thanks, Tristan Weems, AICP, MA Senior Planner tweems@buttecounty.net 530.552.3685 (direct) | 530.552.3701 (Planner Desk) From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:06 PM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    Will this screenshot/attachment work? I can clarify details if necessary.    . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  19       From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 12:49 PM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    20 CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Hi Kristen, Can you decipher the different colors and shapes? Thanks, Tristan Weems, AICP, MA, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 T:530.552.3685 (Direct) 530.552.3701(Planning Division) tweems@buttecounty.net | https://ushare.buttecounty.net/filedrop/tweems@buttecounty.net Helpful Links: FAQs |Forms | STRs| Zoning | Code | eTRAKIT | Butte Fire Safe | Be Ready   From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 12:47 PM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    Hi Tristan,    Attached is a JPG format for the yard. If you have any questions related to the zoning or any other questions please let  me know!    Thanks,  Kristen    From: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>   Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 12:30 PM  To: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>  Subject: RE: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public  . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  21   CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER!  This email was sent from an EXTERNAL source. Do you know this person? Are you expecting this email?  Are you expecting any links or attachments? If suspicious, do not click links, open attachments, or provide  credentials. Don't delete it. Report it by using the "Report Phish" button.  Hi Kristen, I got your Voice Mail. Can you please send over the plans in a different format, i.e. PDF? Many thanks, Tristan Weems, AICP, MA, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services, Planning Division 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 T:530.552.3685 (Direct) 530.552.3701(Planning Division) tweems@buttecounty.net | https://ushare.buttecounty.net/filedrop/tweems@buttecounty.net Helpful Links: FAQs |Forms | STRs| Zoning | Code | eTRAKIT | Butte Fire Safe | Be Ready   From: Dean, Kristen <K1De@pge.com>   Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 10:53 AM  To: Weems, Tristan <tweems@buttecounty.net>  Cc: Bischoff, Bridget <B1FM@pge.com>  Subject: PG&E Permitting for 3355 Feather River Yard     Classification: Public    Hi Tristan,    I understand you spoke with Nick Matheson and Rigo Ortiz previously regarding the Assessment Yard site we have in  Butte County. Attached is the project location/site plan and the scope of work is below. What permitting do we need to  do in order to be in compliance with County requirements? If you need additional information before making a  determination let me know that as well and I can gather more details!     Overview of program and yard operations    The Butte Yard at 3355 Feather River Blvd, will be the only assessment facility for our tree crews in the PG&E service  territory. The yard will consist of two office trailers, multiple connex boxes for storage, assessment stations, and heavy  equipment to reset those stations. Proposed footprint is approx. 24 acres.  . ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking  on links, or replying. .  22     Thanks,  Kristen Dean  Veg Management, Construction Management  Cell: (925) 822‐6684      You can read about PG&E’s data privacy practices here or at PGE.com/privacy.