The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutFAI15-0083 Fire Annual Inspection Archive (2):FD VOLUNTEER RECOMPANIES BANGOR BIGGS BUTTE CREEK CANYON BUTTE MEADOWS CHEROKEE CLIPPER MILLS COHASSET DeSABLA DURHAM FEATHER FALLS FOREST RANCH GOLDEN FEATHER GREATER GRIDLEY KELLY RIDGE MAGALIA NORTH CHICO PALERMO PENTZ VALLEY PIONEER RICHVALE ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY THERMALITO BD FULL-TIME FI E STATIONS BANGOR IGGS URHAM RI 'LEY LLY RIDGE ORD ORTH CHICO ROVILLE ALERMO ICHVALE OUTH CHICO PPER RIDGE CD FIRE STATIONS UTTE MEADOWS OHASSET EATHER FALLS CREST RANCH ARTS MILL J RBO GAP ROVILLE HO RADISE BINSON MILL S IRLING CITY BU E FIRE CENTER GALIA REF RESTATION NUR ERY D VIS GALIA AIR TTACK BASE C ICO FIRE OOKOUTS B LD MOUNTAIN B OOMER HILL P TTE MOUNTAIN S WMILL PEAK S NSET HILL ALSO PROUDLY SERVING CI OF BIGGS CI OF GRIDLEY AM BEAUTY BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION "Sixty-seven Years of Cooperative Emergency Services" 176 NELSON AVENUE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3495 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7111 FAX: (530)538-7401 March 25, 2000 Mike Hedrick Gold Country Casino 4000 Olive Hwy. Oroville, CA 95966 Mike, this is a courtesy letter regarding life safety issues at the Gold Country Casino. This information is based on our walkthrough of your facility in March 2000. I have listed each life safety item with the recommended correction. 1. Fire Extinguishers- Locate so that an extinguish can be accessed no further than 75 feet from any point in the building. Signs indicating "Fire Extinguisher" should be clearly visible from 75 feet away, above each extinguisher. 2. Extension cords- The use of extension cords is not recommended for most applications. The routing of remote cords should be strictly limited and should never be located under an object (i.e. rug, furniture, etc.) 3. Fire Doors- Automatic, self-closing fire doors should be installed between the modular building (bingo parlor) and the main casino floor. 4. Alarm system- It is highly recommended, as a minimum, that fire detectors be installed in all non- supervised areas where people may gather (bathrooms, etc.) 5. 'Door to be unlocked during Business Hours" signs- These signs should be posted above all exits where the public assembles (gathers). 6. "Exit" signs- These signs should be posted, and illuminated, above all exits. 7. Hydrant- A second, useable hydrant must be installed near the main entrance of the new casino (not closer than 50 feet to the building). 8. Fire suppression training- All safety employees should be trained in the use of fire extinguishers on an annual basis. Furthermore, all personnel should be trained in, and practice, hasty evacuation procedures. 9. Oily rags- Oily rags are a major fire hazard and should never be stored near combustibles. They should be stored in an approved metal container and removed each day from the building. Thanks for your cooperation and commitment to life safety. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (530) 538-7228. Sincerely, RUSS FOWLER Fire Captain i BCFD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES BANGOR BIGGS BUTTE CREEK CANYON BUTTE -FEATHER BUTTE MEADOWS CHEROKEE CLIPPER MILLS COHASSET DeSABLA DURHAM FEATHER FALLS FOREST RANCH GOLDEN FEATHER KELLY RIDGE MAGALIA NORTH CHICO PALERMO PENTZ VALLEY PIONEER RICHVALE ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY THERMALITO BCFD FULL-TIME FIRE STATIONS BANGOR BIGGS DURHAM GRIDLEY KELLY RIDGE NORD NORTH CHICO OROVILLE PALERMO RICHVALE SOUTH CHICO UPPER RIDGE CDF FIRE STATIONS BUTTE MEADOWS COHASSET FEATHER FALLS FOREST RANCH HARTS MILL JARBO GAP OROVILLE HQ PARADISE ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY BUTTE FIRE CENTER MAGALIA EFORESTATION URSERY DAVIS MAGALIA IR ATTACK BASE CHICO IRE LOOKOUTS BALD MOUNTAIN BLOOMER HILL PLATTE MOUNTAIN SAWMILL PEAK SUNSET HILL LSO SERVING CITY OF BIGGS CITY OF GRIDLEY Mr. Mike Hedrick Gold Country Casino 4000 Olive Hwy Oroville, CA 95966 Dear Mike, a ffilite Count LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION "Sixty-three Years of Cooperative Emergency Services" 176 NELSON -AVENUE — OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3495 TELEPHONE (916) 538-7111 FAX: (916) 533-7401 January 21, 1998 This memorandum is in reference to my fire safety walk-through with you of your proposed Bingo Parlor located next (and attached) to the Gold Country Casino. I found that these items are in need of attention in order to prevent loss of life or serious injury in the event of fire or other panic type situation. Electrical: Recommend one "main" electrical shutoff breaker for the entire facility or one for each building (i.e. one for the casino and one for the bingo parlor). The panel(s) should be labeled "main". (:: 2. i Alarms: Install "manual pull station" fire alarm system in the building. These alarms should be located in visible locations, atleast at each end of the building. Install smoke detectors (alarmed to building occupants and security office) in restrooms and in snack bar area. 3. Fire . Extinguishers: Mount fire extinguishers on all four walls inside bingo parlor and also in snack bar area and in restrooms. Follow installation procedures that were used for the casino. 4. Exiting: Exit doors from Group A Occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. Install panic hardware on front door and on door to gift shop. Sign and illuminate all exits. 5. Housekeeping: Recommend an extra exit be installed on the east wall of the bingo parlor near the partition wall. Again, this door should be signed and illuminated. Ceiling storage in utility/waterheater rooms must be maintained 2 feet or more below ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of building. CFC Section 1103.2.2 VRemove combustibles away from water heaters. Replace ceiling tiles to their normal position. 6. General: Install additional 4.5" X 2.5" fire hydrant on north side of facility. Post a "MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY LOAD " sign in a visible location. Thank you for your assistance in making your establishment a safe place for you and your customers. Please telephone me at 538-7228 should you have any questions. Sincerely, RUSS FOWLER Fire Captain GRIDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION 47 E. Gridley Road * Gridley, CA 95948 * (916) 846-5711 Mr. Mike Hedrick Gold Country Casino 4000 Olive Highway Oroville, Ca 95966 Dear Mike, December 12, 1996 Please accept my apology for the delay in sending this letter to you. Below are the items that Fire Captain Russ Fowler and I found to be in need of repair or modification to make your establishment reasonably safe from conditions that would be hazardous to life or property. References shown as "CFC" are from the 1994 California Fire Code. Occupancy Rating: A-3 1. Electrical Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for substitute for permanent wiring. CFC Section 8506.1 Recommendation: Replace all "circuit breaker" extension cords with permanent wired electrical plugs. 2. Housekeeping: Ceiling storage in utility/waterheater rooms must be maintained 2 feet or more below ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings. CFC Section 1103.2.2 Remove combustible materials away from waterheaters. Replace ceiling tiles to their normal position. 3. Alarms: Recommend installing a "manual -pull station" fire alarm system in the building. sa 4. Exiting: Exit doors from Group A Occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. Install panic hardware on front door. CFC Section 2501.8.2 NOTE: In this type of Occupancy panic hardware may be eliminated from the main exit when the main est consists of a single door or pair of doors. Akey-locking device maybe used in place of the panic hardware; providing there is a readily visible durable sign adjacent to the doorway stating THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS. The sign shall be in letters not less than 1 inch high on a contrasting background. When unlocked both leaves of a pair of doors must be free to swing without operation of any locking device. (Your existing locking arrangement on the front doors is approved.) Since you have "signed" and illuminated the doors on the south side of the building, we recommend that the fence be relocated to allow access to the open land next door. This would prevent persons exiting in an emergency from being trapped within the present fenced enclosure. Also, remove the door stop on this set of doors. 5. General: Post a " OCCUPANCY LOAD " sign in a visible location. Remove dumpsters on southside of building away from heating and air conditioning inlets. Thank you for the opportunity to assist you in making your business a safer place for you and your customers. Should you have any questions, please call me at 846-5711. Sincerely, Steve Fowler, Captain Fire Inspector Gridley Fire Department/CDF Fire w September 16, 2002 Mr. Jack Morocco Pyro*Techniques 839 3fd St. Richmond, CA 94804 Dear Mr. Morocco, The Butte County Fire Department/California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has no legal authority to approve or deny a permit for the proposed pyrotechnique show on September 27, 2002, at the Gold Country Casino in Oroville, California. Please call if you have any questions, (530) 538-3859. Sincerely, William R. Sager Fire Chief By: Steven J. Fowler Life Safety Officer CC: Phil Porto Dan Dyer Henri Brachais George Morris Drayton Insurance Brokers, Inc Nat Turco Jodie Carlson 09/13/2022 03:26 5102357237 PVRQTECHNIQES PAGE 01 FAX No. 41.6 484 1516 /*"%V • 06 2002 03.41PM P3. .�.. BROKERS LORAYTD11 INS. P�T aFftce lox 94067 pOW? ROaJ>: St -'1' E "I Sg]VII.m4ot", AJA8A_ AA UIX BIRmWGRAM, AUSA.K.a =I$ FAX: (G) 154.M" TEt.E',MONS: X031 eao•M irIC hTY- 101 INSURANCE Nth. 272621 iirKQ �c�ovr►' iS � sl�c ;d�v� i�wwRd u bolfcy �e 54942 issued by Aie�tlir�! tticOncc +C=O+�vany . W. 4!� Ibgt nRwNce as CW !Ja► � >�'Sf:AEU v t-.utf unpressia . Prowbftim bo- . 2n,g� F6* Lia SPAN s" gijtga Avonat Ems Naftmal, Ty 3?21 ! Tardntb, OnWria K41? 1*07 Lim 31ws ONO" t RIC�D : me 27. ZOOZ to Febv4w 28.2003; des i lu vd. . Die f► Cfint-gdo L ei .Cotte' $ gw � habOhy af'tk k it'd wt4 hr Dwl�iy 110% ► nwWom a p o. iti oan 1r1�e PMFN" for, the linins off, or the cksmce foilow►inp >t pq=p =war y t s3. FiRb bYi'HSWa►tfl IFt�V�kn C!+itD tNWUD'$'1rli'1.01fF• 1. tumor is owsm cwh 0cmaymm.� lid Mora not Ja z w �roSi� Ybe ab►o" �tdd 11Wt to[ 1l"bilit�y. UAVIL1TY Tm WdMm ofWtC OUS Tkns POUCY AMIES C94L.V TO DISPLAYS WHKR C'OlI�AJSE SOLELY CLAAL S ��`r. ��i'I�•IE OA-pu m. S ►g61TitC.��'i0� 1.4) A'4D PY)LQUCM� N DISE OF CLASS W Ftpg'WORn pn()5l� C. LgAiFJC.�t . } OK fhit 'ing c, gc7�5 AN�M D' ANMM L ICENWO At�"t�tORIT1Es alt indtidtd �► . �v�aieai Tt it Eeraged tliat at a& l i iiab ray at A#dflls4al i�u�sa tar Dadtly INJWY or "Y DUAW . gr•.e1 imdm�L but MOS u �rspeet Vv by the rdii�sl�: yf tiZt j�waed snssuzd !r c4�t iwn will (Kinn of ft Grwaft ci�cr� � � tn►od � .�i The ira�� m Satll4ddit-0ianfi d�pl�(s) ,fid stow BY 'iplE'�. ZA'5Vl �3R 713E 1JA��ID a m�o e.4% o t+ iyolxy �. � pu0culm untedsi tg lOoo�rcd;a} by spa VWky dsW� hagO is meet ev d's 21: tis, such t+mtll9, cUb akwo we mmiusk the Add= io�dtr.t are d W he P-01 docwm in poesrsOM of 60 3"�:red. NAME & ADONUS OF TKVJPM VONSOU Gold CoUntrY CSst3'sO ciw of Oraviot, their Agents. dircewls, ofsce", 3®rvants, And Us State of Caliromi QMpjayecs made additional :mss. provillc. CflNOmia 469, 5 monAY Gold Cc=w Casiw lxsrl,*X 0A M(SI Scptmber 27, 2,002 trWMACT FIUCJE STBA losuy tf ft dwedbed dl*bY is Iiccd cO 9M ft�'" dw bm"'ue dr�tl3don all tic due Moan ouc to T.tiis imusrne apOifcA autotrac It.mm w+or c�►cr cam: newwer. ti4 Et1'? 1ir'ILi. tYS�E /1P1LY �� FCbY Sala &0M4 W& will ead.SW0r tw mstt 10 d �d en tke A&k1j to ft ems. lhr abo-c Polley to c�4od befam a e haeo. but � m Mail suck WIN si��t ��sc noobt3?a=ion ��►b �9�' Af any load �;soo L� � [,Qy.IiS a � E,ptt�•va. MAYTON s ILT.,ANCIE3ROXF.Rs.M- 7- s�I aff S. 2002 ,.�•--� OATS 1SSUki 09/13/2022 03:23 5102357237 PYROTECHNIGES PAGE 01 9 32nd St. Galif.# 1133-06 �+ � �+ V � �+ �_+ � � in a Q nn Lg � q; hmo d Ca.94804 If ATF # 9CA007330D90701 Jack Morocco PH/FX 510-235-7237 PAGE 510-801-PYRO SPECOAL EFFEC)TS CELL510-612-pYRO Butte County Fire Prevention CDF/ABI IMMEDIATE Attn: Phil Porto September 13,' 2002 Please review documents for permit of: EVENT: Chris LeDeux concert DATE: 9/27/02 TIME: 7:30 pm LOCATION: Gold Country Casino 4020 Olive Hwy Oroville, Ca. CONTACT:Jodie Carlson 530-534-9892 INSPECTION: TBA Califf Operator : Kent Kay or Jack Morocco TOUR PYRD Company: VIP Canada Contact : Myles Patterson 416-484-1480 DESCRIPTION: see attached NOTES: Jack Morocco dba Pyrotechniques is making application for the permit, and will be the state licensed operator- but does not tour with the show. ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY MP ASSOCIATES INC ZONE CALIFORNIA :W-4502 i _•. __•-- ,t _ _ 'fus. -. -.. ..•',.. .r. � ... -.. .. - _.. _- - -erF'— _ r -. ,.. :3., ,.. ♦d•('l,s. •-{i. .,l}..� '` IS 4",�1,7-•f•ti r.,•�. �`- _ .,` y � - � tQ'� 1 � sTTjf- • ' � �. • tj• ' •�, � -. � �!• •f v 1l •y f �,. 1 .. , .1. �*�i• `�Yt.' iwc;.,,f' , � � W` 1({fi�L' �a r•Tw. . • '' . •'. lY Q �p i •a' f � .w♦ y' rn N — i 4st t `��.. Y - �� r�, '.. ,�s� � � ' i � ,.. •�• r � ;.-`� �� •:•s.� q � ,��ro�. .li �`Y. • � y.;: .. two i t � •i t .;•• s �...i.r'�� I}—.r — •,y.. _ ✓4' ` r )r~• :•+,' .• T� f'"� S , ..j �}: j•r..: ' } �. Py ' 1 •r r •• �i 1 ! � .� ,! •- ', �• _ •�� . ;_ ,� "� � L �Cf r C � � �, � ,• � - ` - ' �•" •.; y .: �' IN .��f �, �••r.��`. •~•^; •ri •r ;,f•" � i � f .•�, I i; t,., •�41� t ,,rri.., 1•� ��< ., =dam ,- r 't � ��-,�- d�� } , +� � - i,. •,`�'•-, i ` ' .r } >,.r'• ,,��+ ..•d , ..j ; i 1. . a. � Gia• � '.a'�• Z j 1 • !! � — r - IL •�• •�i'•1"'F'� `• , a �• r• �: `,. .. '— • � 1• .• , - � ' ••} .•. ~ � • ..fir, r• 09/13/2022 03:23 5102357237 ,/elk PYROTECHNIOES PAGE 00, 839 32nd St Richmond,Ca.94804 1133-06 .ATF # 9CA00733OD90701 Jack Morocco Ph/Fx 510-235-7237 PAGE510--,. -PYRO ra0 CELL 510-612-PYRO ., i /A L EFFF F F. 0110 3 -60ARTV Z.W nultRE'SPOWENG Nit C Tq' . -Gk At A%ll OIF THE TREASURYPie-AL! •OF ALCOHOL, -TOSA.C-CO.41WFAtARMS igiWERMif-I nd!Y.(27 r I§E(-L 13PI " �0,646.0.6-0000 . IN$ 09/13/2022 03:23 5102357237 PYROTECHNIGES PAGE 03 CHRIS LE 0 X PYROTECHNICS RIDER 09/13/2022 03:23 5102357237 PYROTECHNIOES PACE 04 CHRIS LEDs X SES' LIST WANNA DANCE COUNTY FAIR WILD AND WOOLY TOUGHER C,A.BALAC RANCH --------------2 LASER COMETS / 8 GERBS / 1 CONC. WHAT YOU GONNA DO BANG A DRUM MENTION NAMES GRAVITATIONAL PULL 8 SEC RIME --------_--..--__N__-_--_9 AIRBURST/ 2 LASER COMETS/ 2 GERBS/ I CONC. CADAL,A,,C COWBOY WESTERN SKJ_ES COPENHAGEN COWBOYS HAT LEFE IS A HIGHWAY LONG MORTARS / 8 GERBS / 4 LASER COMETS/ 2 CONC. FOR YOUR LOVE ----------FLAME 6-8 / 8 KA -30/ 12 GERBS/ 6 LASER COMETS 8 AMBURST/ 2 IV -A MINES/ 3 TRACER BOARDS 2 CONC. 09/13/2022 03:23 5102357237 PYROTECHNIOES PACE 05 v - 0. r1�a�c t P�dY _ Am I-4-w-cwftm2Dr*K 02 r 1(A - 14 x 20 G M 05 • ICA-* 30 115 Oubs Q7 • Monw Hit of Typo 200 F]mn DNoocM • idolwa s`upw F7sb 06 • Lsr+C *mb► 55 Fool 10 l 1Q shot Txs Door& Oil A%M -.do— N F I N 0 PLC. -4V i e.. Chris LeDoux Pyrotechnic Stage Plot 26 27 • A50'-0r 0 Legend Positions N 182 2 Laser Cornets 20 Feet Per Postion 2 KA -1/4 X 20 Garbs Per Position Positions t 3,8 3 KA 1114 X 20 Gsrbs ? Umur Hit Per posfoon Positions g 9-14 6 Type 200 Flare Morvan Positions ■ 16-21 7 MA -30 X 19 Silver Garbs Positions * 22-25 17 Petite A!8 Vadons Colors Positions • 26 6 Worlars Soper Flash Positions♦ 27-28 A Show Only 10 Laser Comets 55 Feet 02 f9mm 10 Shot Tracer Boards 42 Type IV A JW!nw CD w m w w 0 m 0 z H 0 M U) 22 23 24 25 15 16 17 48 19 20 27 ? Bull Ride 1 10 1-3 key8oerds . R1ser :. Rddle RiW Mark ChdsBobby } a a a Legend Positions N 182 2 Laser Cornets 20 Feet Per Postion 2 KA -1/4 X 20 Garbs Per Position Positions t 3,8 3 KA 1114 X 20 Gsrbs ? Umur Hit Per posfoon Positions g 9-14 6 Type 200 Flare Morvan Positions ■ 16-21 7 MA -30 X 19 Silver Garbs Positions * 22-25 17 Petite A!8 Vadons Colors Positions • 26 6 Worlars Soper Flash Positions♦ 27-28 A Show Only 10 Laser Comets 55 Feet 02 f9mm 10 Shot Tracer Boards 42 Type IV A JW!nw CD w m w w 0 m 0 z H 0 M U) 09/13/2022 03:23 5102357237 0 PYROTEOHN I CPEO PAGE 07 ''Naiurai • Resources Aewurc m na umms P06132 Canada Canada '. Pyrotechnic Card Carte CIO pynxechaicictt � Visitor Visiteu r l NKr TvRCO urdrmdcm wed sarb �;R va ur 1110 ky4+- �s ;�nifia n tilts, flijTTl{eS do s�tvrile da te"ds* ' ial bffoar Masear se Manvd des uffeds spEdajx mfas � rt othe fstplasins Am (S.7). e:Qti�ittQ1;S,�pe �s <><! � 1 rr wl� ICS •••w �♦.1 •J.• .1 A �.. r+ _.•�, .. == _. -fry; i , %.:: Lp •.- »• Glti tf lrspoettrt aiE��slosi�� %smtavrrpv d,el da vcpWa14 a. bow. . ..._ •,. • .�,w •• �r .. • _• ,: D ti . .� ��• Jr :; r : •.: ••..-�= w otivl6��ih. o� petlipatip�iel Ss�et�/.a , x e'sttH; ,' .. • ;� � .' = � %� •4:, vti��,.• ''�,} •�'' `'S L' `� rcA-05773 38 • �{y�'f-'��••�`•: •. •r+r iti . f�t ji••Iti tt ._�•J�..s,.1'.f•�•,� �• •�. i..;:.1leti.•�•�4 014 ,�a •• �7w/r•�',•• j.�•C,�.. i �' ..r �• :.1�2 •�+' • ' w}4'•w f '�.;�f! iJt •� • a S` •,r '•'�t`p' •yr.},'': 7• • : •HATS L$EM : -:. • D:�.6�•. • • a... :, •: y •. . •1 • ..' - .l ..1'.:tit►.; t. tit:, i;y r N ti.f. _ .��w'�, :•.:•►.. '•' •�i �► •• •�1� �r Lam' !C'�r:,�. A' tip . • •t:•'• :t': .....,, ,y•{• {�"�•••• 8��5'I..�A,r.- .f.;4.r'`:,a��r•r• t + v i •\•.1 tom• as •: 1 �• •• ti•. YY ,+ � r• {/i�v•aM••r{.., , hel'�al:•ceit>1cese�d� a�:8 :..... ,; .:,.. ,. �.�:..•.: -'.» �. o. IF I PC ]MOO 4. POSTO wgvo t UD cQ• �� `•Qa ' lvJJ• �p�1•��•••'M+'` ': .. ».•., ra.•:ry �'••,7 yj • `' 1�••..�a�ii♦��vV+.:? .rr•"+.' r.:X 'r .•: • ' •r • ••+' •, • J' •++� f'f:+^�•+r',-�r•�` r -67 la •, fy. •�-�.� '+.i T�•jj�� Ow w N0��•...+++r.• �,��•••' ��r...' : '•� ti's • ' N14.CT ti :r/i:f� '' ... \ , a , .. • 4• .� » . �• +. \ .'� !� '•. • •:;•,..t: ,.,r •+ ..: ••tie . �I N �i • +• .• .:r.,•tir c*:,; Apt!; ked If•tfie:tio;d�1�;:: :.•,• . }� '{'ate: sECa Qi.Oceniiv.-May, be su* e,�de�#';;, ` •.�, �;c 4'q. 61 tBs'1v e�otsi tt e''s�ttety' tstdePa df • �e lslfpr bi: � e'; , . {� r �• .: ; •.f, • •r'•�}�'••r�n\a,��i.r,`�yr 'fir• r .�••, .�'.. a••r /�5... /; .r. .. •+.��• j ,. � .�'';' � ,.fir,• .. � � ,� .;, '\ ,c. , \' . .: ' •r. • \. ` •' • .r n' ire* ' 4. AW97 :'day •� Ji i •Z •�• •r a I'i• .. - ••• •r S. .y�. •.� I• r, 09/13/2022 03:23 5102357237 PYROTECHNIOES PAGE 08 NAT TURCO PO BOX 1213 TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA (530-587-8594) 96160 DOB: 3/17/57 PASSPORT: #055026081 PYROTECHNICS. FIREWORKS► EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL EFFECTS: In the last 7 years, I have worked for PPA, Fireworks America, Pyratek, Pyro- SPectaculars and Visual Impressions Pyrotechnics Inc. Show Credentials BACKSTREET BOYS (3 YEARS) CSS x.EDOUX (40 SHOWS) ROLLING S'C'ONES (17 SHOWS) METALLICA, MOTLEY CRUE TBA ALL STAR GAMES NAL ,A,Y,L STAR GAMES ALSO FESTIVALS, RALLIES AND CONVENTIONS, CITY SHOWS, SKI RESORTS, MAGIC MOUNTAIN, GREAT AMERICA AND AIRSHOWS. HIGH LOSIVES EXPERIENCE: HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH TWS AREA FOR THE LAST 14 FEARS, FOR ROCK EXCAVATION, AVA L A►NCHE WORK, AIR SHOWS, TREES, STRUCTURES, HIGHWAY DEPARTMXNT, FOREST SERVICE, PRIVATE EXCAVATORS, QUARRY'S ETC,, MY REPUTATION AS A SHOOTER IS OF GOOD STANDING AND THE FOLLOWING ARE C CTER REFERENCES: MYLES H. PATTERSON VISUAL IMPRESSIONS PYROTECHNICS INC. DIRECTOR: 416-484-1480 KEN W. KINARD VISUAL IMPRESSIONS PYROTECHNICS INC. DIRECTOR: 407-632-6689 ANY ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST SEE ATTACHED FOR ADDITIONAL CERTI'FICAT'ES AND LICENSES f Crawford, Ted From: Dyer, Dan Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 4:57 PM To: Brachais, Henri; Sager, Bill; Carter, Craig; Shorrock, Mike; Brown, Michael; Wilson, Wayne; Crawford, Ted; Fowler, Steve; BTU Kelly Ridge Stn; Fowler, Russ; Hawkins, John; Wallen, Bob; Morris, George Subject: Gold Country Casino Meeting Dear Folks: On September 13, 1 met with the head of the Berry Creek Rancheria (Gold Country Casino), Jim Edwards. With him was Francis Steele, the facilities manager. The meeting lasted 90 minutes. Executive Summary 1. I had written a letter to Mr. Edwards detailing our concerns (not directly related to the new hotel) on hydrants, FD costs, and building code inspection. 2. Mr. Edwards sent the letter to their law firm who helped write the original Tribal Compact with the State. 3. The lawyer says we are obligated to provide fire protection services. 4. The lawyer says the casino is not required to pay for those services. 5. The casino will work with OWID to get proper hydrant flows (however, we may not be involved to be sure it is right). 6. Construction on the new high rise may begin in about one month. 7. The Rancheria has adopted the UBC standards (although I was not shown a copy of the resolution). 8. The lawyer says that the Rancheria may either adopt local building standards OR the UBC. 9. The bowling alley was not built to UBC standards (Russ Fowler convinced them to install sprinklers) as the Tribal Compact only regulate gambling facilities. 10. The tent structures were not built to UBC standards (nor the portables) as they were built before the Tribal Compact was signed. I'm not sure if this is true. 11. The Rancheria MAY allow us to inspect plans. 12. According to Public Law 280 (and their lawyer), State of California tribes are required to abide by State laws, ut they are not required to abide by local regulations. 13. The need for a ladder truck was discussed. 14. No money was offered. 15. Beginning in October of this year the casino is paying money to the State for use in defraying local 6overnement costs. Mr. Edwards said we could all pursue these funds (this could be a real cat fight). eneral comments: Ar. Edwards was very polite and friendly, but I don't believe he made one significant commitment to anything. He ganders a lot while talking, and it was quite difficult to keep the conversation progressing. He talked a whole lot about the raffic signal that CalTrans finally approved on Olive Highway. We discussed fire protection in general for the County as ie was not aware of the GDF Fire relationship with the County. told Mr. Edwards, at the end, that my vision was to provide public protection and that even if the lawyers and we could iot agree that the Rancheria would at least allow us to be integral for doing plan checking and inspections (even if only or recommendations). Mr. Edwards did not commit to this but I will write an email to him requesting a set of plans ASAP. told him I thought it would be much more efficient for them to pay us the relatively cheap share of fire protection costs not including the need for a ladder truck). He did ask about the price of a ladder truck, and I advised him of additional sts for storage, staffing, barracks, etc. The bottom line is that the Rancheria will continue doing as it wants regardless of our needs and the draft Environmental tatement. i find it amusing that construction may well begin before the final Statement is released. I have advised Chief Sager of the results of this meeting, and he said the County CAO will probably be involved. I have talked with FC Crawford about the meeting. FC Crawford tells me that the State Fire Marshal (can we say CDF ire?) retains inspection and jurisdiction rights on all buildings over 4 stories. If that is a State law then it would seem the must comply. Ted will contact the State Fire Marshal. They have some older background in this due to a tribal :ancheria spute in Lake County. you can see, this is a very complex issue that the Rancheria is determined to break through without local concerns ing addressed. I was not in a position to demand much of anything as we do not yet know our legal rights. kE Bergstrand helped me out by contacting a number of other CDF counties to see how they are handling casinos. ost are in the same unknown water as ourselves. The Pit River indians do pay $1,500 a year to a local district. Feather As Casino is going to pay for dispatch, but they receive mutual aid protection from us. FAE Bergrstrand had an idea at we could carry a pad of invoices to bill the casino every time we show up. They probably would not pay and then we )uld go to small claims court. Small claims would probably not have jurisdiction, but it might be fun anyway. Refusal of ;rvice may be difficult due to our own citizens being there. They do not accept the idea that they are a separate risdiction that must pay for fire protection. - + ,•.� ^ CNK Apork '11, � u } n �• r PRE-ENGINEERED SYSTEM INSPECTION REPORT ANNUALLY SEMI—ANNUALLY [3.NEW INSTALLATION❑ QUARTERLY ❑ INSPECTION NO. INV ICE NO. BUSINESS..-= 2. (f,4,r A (4 ell\ /1, ADDRESS CITY e w /to v•./.� TATE ZIP CODE 5' S S tt'f-�• MANAGER/OWNER ARE GREASE TIGHTS INSTALLED AT ALL HOOD PENETRATIONS?::...:••.•.•:••..••••.•......••.•.•.•.....•••••••....•••••.•••.•••. PHONE 3� q— SYSTEM LOCATION 4. AREA TYPE SYSTEM AMT. MODEL NO. 5. IS SYSTEM PROPERLY INSTALLED FOR AREA(S) TO BE PROTECTED?.... •.......................................................... _ YLINDER SIZE METRO OF ACTUATION AMT. DEGREE OF ACTUATION SYSTEM INSTALLED AS PER PLATE NO. PAGE 7. IS MANUAL PULL OPERATIONAL AND IN PROPER LOCATION?....:...:............................................................. . a 8. ARE FUSIBLE LINKS, H.A.D.S OF PROPER TEMPERATURE RATING?...:........:....................................:............... . 9. ST DATE OF HYDROSTATIC TEST / LAST DATE OF RECHARGE CYLINDER SERIAL NO. FUEL SHUT OFF ` SIZE IS AUTOMATIC DETECTION OPERATIONAL?.:.:........•.:•.•.••.•.•:.•.•..•.:....So. ••.•.•.•....•..••..•.••••.•.....•••.•... ••.••. 11. SIZE ELECTRIC Ef__R__ESTAU SHOW APPLIANCES AND LOCATION OF SURFACE NOZZLES RAIVT ❑ MARINE ❑INDUSTRIAL I,5 .o;oo*oo40000*.ot0o . !l� :s..................................................................................... 0 -' 1. IS SYSTEM MOUNTING BRACKET IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AND SOUNDLY MOUNTED? ..............................":::..:...... 2. IS PIPING TIGHT, SECURED AND CHECKED FOR BLOCKAGE?..•••:..-•.•'::•••....•.•..•.....•.• ..... •... •.•....................:.:... 3. ARE GREASE TIGHTS INSTALLED AT ALL HOOD PENETRATIONS?::...:••.•.•:••..••••.•......••.•.•.•.....•••••••....•••••.•••.•••. 4. IF MULTIPLE SYSTEMS, DID ALL SYSTEMS OPERATE S�.TISFACTORY?....:....:.................................................... . 5. IS SYSTEM PROPERLY INSTALLED FOR AREA(S) TO BE PROTECTED?.... •.......................................................... _ 6. ARE ALL NOZZLES PROPER TYPE AND SIZE? .:...:.... •....:.....:.:.:....:......:....:............................................ . 7. IS MANUAL PULL OPERATIONAL AND IN PROPER LOCATION?....:...:............................................................. . 8. ARE FUSIBLE LINKS, H.A.D.S OF PROPER TEMPERATURE RATING?...:........:....................................:............... . 9. WERE FUSIBLE LINKS REPLACED ON SEMI—ANNUAL INSPECTION? ...........:..... • ... • .. • .. go. ...... • • .. • • • . • • • • • • • . 10. IS AUTOMATIC DETECTION OPERATIONAL?.:.:........•.:•.•.••.•.•:.•.•..•.:....So. ••.•.•.•....•..••..•.••••.•.....•••.•... ••.••. 11. DID FUEL SHUT OFF PROPERLY?..................................:............:.................................................... 12. DID ELECTRIC SHUTOFFS/ALARMS OPERATE?..............................:.......•..•••.••.........•.••••.•.........••••••••••••• 13. ARE BURSTING DISC AND CHEMICAL IN GOOD CONDITION?..............................................:......................... 14: IS CARTRIDGE WITHIN THE REQUIRED WEIGHT? :............ • .................:.. • ...:............. _ ............: • . • .. • .. • • 0-60. • 15. ARE NOZZLES CLEAN AND CAPS/SEALS PROPERLY INSTALLED? ................ • . • . 0. ........................::. • • . • . • . • .. • • • • • • • • • • 16. IS CYLINDER PRESSURE IN OPERATIONAL RANGE?.......................:..............••.,••••.•.•.•.......••.•••••••.•.•.•.••••.• 17. 18. ARE FILTERS CLEAN? ... ....:.......:•.••.............................*•••.•..•••••••......................••••••......••••• ARE ALL SAFETY PINS REMOVED, CARTRIDGES RE—INSTALLED AND SYSTEM REPLACED IN NORMAL OPERATION CONDIT N? .... 19. HAVE PERSONS WORKING IN SYSTEM AREA BEEN INSTRUCTED AS HOW TO OPERATE SYSTEMS BY MANUAL METHODS ;:.:...:.. . 20. WERE THE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE • 21. PRESENTLY ADOPTED EDITIONS OF NFPA 17,17A AND 96? ...........:....... ..:...:.:.: • .. • • .. • • • • • • .. • • : • • .......... .:...:..... . WAS THE SYSTEM TAGGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 4A-21.240? ("NO" AN MUST BE EXPLAINED IN_THE_ COMMENTS SECTION OF THIS REPORT.) .:........... • .. • .: • • • • :..::."......:..:.'...:..::..:...:::::::::.::.. °:......:...::.....:. . A, �•�.,1 = 22: WERE THE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'SMANUAL AND THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS?:.:..::.:.....:':....:.:..:..:.:...::...•...::.:...,:::..:.....:...:........:.......... 23." DOES SYSTEM COMPLY WITH UL300? ........v`r.. ,, ......:..... . :.... . ...::....�..::... ; ..:..... ;c�'..::.... y . ':.....:�..• ::. , u .•^ _ - - i • 'ri .. - - Ty•C •a r • } 3 sk' h".-..:. :'i 4'"kL. tYr „�- k x. -. CONMENTS •� • "�' - '.> _Y Rr •.!' r .�. �•:�s - '-y^ .1 h•'• -ik "`F .'mai ,7 _ l'-.� _ _ _ �'+i'.+'�','•rrs»'"t' R� i.. :rid' A - • 9• - x- ..:fir». •• .. Ii Y t ►qs�a. 1f +r i� ..g �+`. _ -•'•,c�;'. .'4'.- a, TM YINSPECTED THE VE Q.,.FOUND CONW1 S: AS DOTED o �, UNDERSIGNED, CERTIFY THAT I PERSONALE . ,." ;,.. >~ .. _.. y .. .�� _ SE � ICE TE IAN a - DATE_ ,�// ,may �� +.-: 1 .s'•rti•�e ••'' ;,:n >`;''A o..wow .awy,�,sFL �7 �, f '/G DC's, PKFa. WIL-C,00 CT4TFF a a7MiNiSTRATIVE C"^°FICE PAUL McINTOSH :hief Administrative Officer September 18, 2002 COUNTY OF BUTTE 25 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3380 Telephone: (530) 538-7224 Facsimile: (530) 538-7120 Jim Edwards, Tribal Chairman Tyme Maidu Tribe of the Berry Creek Rancheria 5 Tyme Way Oroville, CA 95966 F0 (Z 01 F#U)Laj 5 10 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD R. J. Beeler Jane Dolan Mary Anne Houx Curt Josiassen Kim K. Yamaguchi Re: Draft Environmental Review for the Proposed Gold County Casino Expansion and Hotel project and Findings of No Significant Impact Dear Mr. Edwards: After review of the Draft Environmental Review for the proposed Gold County Casino Expansion and Hotel project located on the Berry Creek Rancheria, the County of Butte feels that the Environmental Review is inadequate in that it does not address several important health and safety aspects. Additionally, the proposed project would have a significant financial impact on County services. 1. The Butte County Public Works Department states that the Draft Environmental Review significantly understates the problems created by the proposed casino/hotel facility. The most significant impact is traffic. To assume that the casino/hotel facility will only generate 150 cars per day (300 ADT, page 41), entering and leaving the facility is seriously understated. The hotel component alone would generate an estimated 1,081 vehicle trips if all the rooms were occupied (Institute of Transportation Engineers' Trip Generation (6`h Edition). Additionally, the traffic estimate of 16,000 ADT for Olive Highway is substantially greater than the 2001 Caltrans counts of 12,300 ADT for Highway 162 at Oroville Quincy Highway, which is 1,550 feet east of Thyme Way. While the Tribe has offered to pay the cost of the access road and other improvements, including a traffic signal at this new intersection, at an estimated cost of $350,000, this will not mitigate all the traffic impacts related to the existing development, let alone the proposed development. Also it appears the Tribe retracts its offer on page 49, wherein p p the author states, "Given the costs of needed roadway improvements, the County of Butte and Tribe will actively seek State and federal funds to construct needed improvements." Therefore it is unclear what the Tribe intends to do to mitigate its traffic impacts, which are much greater than a signal at the intersection. The County of p � Butte requests that a full traffic study be accomplished by the Tribe to define their current and proposed traffic impacts and appropriate mitigations. Jim Edwards, Tribal Chairman Tyme Maidu Tribe of the Berry Creek Rancheria September 18, 2002 Page 2 2. There are severe flooding problems downstream of the Tribe property in this drainage basin and the project would have a significant impact on storm water drainage. The detention pond described on page 20 does not comply with County Standards in that it does not contain the 100 -year storm flows. Based upon the information provided in the Draft, it cannot be determined whether or not this pond mitigates peak runoff downstream to at or below predevelopment levels as required by County Standards. Theand does not appear to be designed to mitigate the peak runoff from the casino, p bowling alley, parking lots or the proposed 103 -room hotel. The Tribe needs to mitigate its peak runoff to at or below pre -development levels to not exacerbate existing flooding p . problems. The County of Butte requests that the project provide for full containment of excess runoff from a 100 -year event. 3. The project would have a significant impact on Sheriffs Office resources. The Butte CountySheriffs Office currently expends approximately 460 hours a year providing law enforcement services to the Gold County Casino and Tyme Rancheria, at a cost of $23,000. The Sheriffs Office expects that the project would result in an increase of 15% in time spent with the addition of the hotel/casino complex. This amounts to approximately 530 hours, at a cost of $26,500. 4. The County of Butte requests that a safety and emergency plan be developed for the hotel/casino complex to facilitate response by local law enforcement for critical incidents and that a service agreement be entered into wherein the County of Butte would be reimbursed for direct and indirect costs associated with law enforcement services. Additionally, the County of Butte requests that voter/repeater radio equipment, antennas, cables, or other remedies be designed into the construction of the proposed facility to allow uninterrupted law enforcement radio communications. 5. The Butte County Fire Department points out that there is no agreement between the County and the Rancheria to provide fire or emergency medical services to the existing facility. The Rancheria has been receiving free fire protection services. The Fire Department requests that the Rancheria either develop its own fire fighting capabilities or enter into a cooperative agreement with the Butte County Fire Department to provide fire protection services to the facility. 6. The Fire Department recommends seven mitigation measures to address the impacts to fire protection services that would be created by the proposed casino/hotel facility. These mitigation measures are: (1) The Rancheria is required by the Tribal -State Compact (Section 6.4.2(b)) to adopt building and safety code standards identical to Butte County or adopt the Uniform Building Code and all related codes. This requirement appears to have been neglected in past construction. (2) The current tent structures are connected by an unprotected passageway to the portable buildings. Smoke from a fire in the portables could easily move into the Jim Edwards, Tribal Chairman Tyme Maidu Tribe of the Berry Creek Rancheria September 18, 2002 Page 3 tent structures causing an extreme safety hazard. The proposal presented in the draft environmental review does not indicate the final disposition of the portables. Appropriate automatic fire doors are needed between the structures. (3) The hydrant system serving the facility is currently inadequate, and with the proposed construction the inadequacy may increase. The proposed hotel/casino will have an estimated required fire flow of 5,300 gallons per minute. The current available fire flow is about 3,800 gallons per minute. Several new hydrants and water mains may be required to meet appropriate spacing and fire flow requirements. (4) As mentioned in the draft environmental statement, automatic sprinkler systems will be required throughout the structure and special extinguishing systems will be required in kitchens. The statement does not mention other types of required construction standards such as fire department elevator control, standpipe systems in stairwells, etc. (5) The current casino is already the busiest call address in the Kelly Ridge area. The Rancheria should pay for fire service through the Butte County Fire Department. The cost of an agreement could be based upon one of several different methodologies: cost per call; cost per year; or some combination of costs representative of expenses. It is expected that the call load at the Rancheria will increase significantly with the proposed construction. (6) The proposed hotel/casino will be one of the tallest and largest buildings in the unincorporated area of Butte County. The occupancy and height of the building will create significant impacts upon the fire department. The Butte County Fire Department does not own the equipment necessary to provide full fire protection at a high-rise hotel. The mitigation measure for a high rise is for the Rancheria to purchase a ladder truck of a size and design as determined by the Butte County Fire Department. In order to staff and house a ladder truck at the Kelly Ridge Fire Station the Rancheria would also provide money for staffing and for remodel at the fire station. Access to all sides of all structures, tent casinos, bowling alley and high-rise hotel must be developed to meet the fire department's requirements. This includes adequate paving to allow the raising of aerial ladders at positions predetermined by the fire department. The County of Butte request that these mitigation measures be included in the Draft Environmental Impact Report and that the Rancheria take affirmative steps to implement these mitigation measures. 5. The proposed parking lot will create a significant aesthetic impact. Trees should be planted in the parking lots, both existing and proposed, to help soften the view and to help reduce heat generated by the paved surfaces. All lighting in the parking lot should Jim Edwards, Tribal Chairman Tyme Maidu Tribe of the Berry Creek Rancheria September 18, 2002 Page 4 be fully shielded to prevent glare and excess light. The County of Butte requests that these issues be addressed in the Project. In conclusion, the Draft Environmental Review is severely deficient, for the reasons stated above, in addressing critical life -safety and environmental issues. The County of Butte wishes to be a good neighbor to the Rancheria and supports the concept of the Project. However, as currently contemplated, the Project will severely impact public safety services provided by the County of Butte, at the expense of other taxpayers services, and will have serious environmental impacts outside of the Rancheria boundaries. Therefore, until these issues are adequately addressed and mitigated, the County of Butte cannot support the proposed casino/hotel. The department most directly affected, and I, stand ready to meet with you and members of your project team to enable these issues to be resolved. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Paul McIntosh Chief Administrative Officer PM:SB cc: Butte County Board of Supervisors The Honorable Gray Davis, Governor The Honorable Bill Lockyer, Attorney General Yvonne Christopher, Butte County Director of Development Services Mike Crump, Butte County Director of Public Works Scott Mackenzie, Butte County Sheriff -Coroner Bill Sager, Butte County Fire Chief California State Association of Counties Regional Council of Rural Counties 6- is Affairs Office (916) 653-5123 Tribal casino takes fire safety to federal court By Don Thompson, Associated Press Contra Costa Times SACRAMENTO - A federal judge is being asked to decide whether local officials can enforce safety regulations at Indian casinos, an issue with far-ranging consequences for tribes and for communities combating casino growth. Sonoma County Fire Chief Vern Losh asked a county judge for a court order to let him inspect a temporary tent casino opened last month by the Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians north of San Francisco. But the tribe has shifted the case to the U.S. District Court in San Francisco, arguing there are key federal issues over the tribe's legal status as a sovereign nation. Who has public safety jurisdiction over tribal land remains uncertain, said American Indian law experts, and the case may wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court. ''The principle spans far beyond this case," Charles Starr, who advises SS tribes on governance matters, told the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. "It would require a realignment of the whole government -to -government relationship." Joseph Wiseman, an expert at Empire Law School and Sonoma State, said he doesn't know of another case where the legal issues are as clearly defined: "That's why I think this case is so important in the long run." The limits of local control have become a bigger issue in recent years as tribal casinos have proliferated. Tribes have the primary responsibility for enforcing laws on tribal land, said Nathan Barankin, a spokesman for state Attorney General Bill Lockyer. Under compacts negotiated with the governor's office, tribes could choose between abiding by state or local building codes, Barankin said. The Dry Creek Band chose to abide by state regulations. However, Sonoma County contends it has the right to enforce public safety under a 1953 federal law that gave local authorities criminal jurisdiction over tribal lands. Under that law, Losh cited the tribe's chairwoman and the casino's manager last week for several misdemeanor fire code violations. He acted after the county's fire marshal reported the isolated hilltop casino is not prepared for a fire or similar emergency. Frank Lawrence, a lawyer for the tribe, argued that Losh's inspection wouldn't count anyway because he has no jurisdiction over what legally is a sovereign nation. "Under law, the inspector whose opinion counts is the tribe's," he told the Press Democrat. He said the casino has been inspected by federal and state officials and that county officials are trying to disrupt a casino they opposed all along. County and tribal officials tried unsuccessfully to resolve their differences Tuesday, before the tribe moved the case to federal court Wednesday. Tribal Chairwoman Liz Elgin De - Rouen said Losh refused the tribe's offer to allow a fire inspection if Losh would drop the citations. But county counsel Steven Woodside said the tribe also required Losh keep his inspection results secret. The tribe opened the River Rock Casino in a temporary facility despite an ongoing dispute with the governor's office and the state attorney general, who had asked the tribe to stop construction in July over allegations it was violating building, safety and environmental codes and requirements. The tribe hopes the casino overlooking the Alexander Valley vineyards and the Russian River will draw from the estimated 4 million people who live within a two-hour drive, mostly in the San Francisco area. State of California - Resources Agency County of Butte - Fire Department Memorandum To : John Tennant, Deputy Director Date: October 9, 2002 Office of the State Fire Marshal Telephone: ATSS (8) 474-7111 (530) 538-711' Website: buttefire.com From : Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Butte County Fire Department Subject: Indian Casinos We are in receipt of a memo dated September 24, 2002, from Chief of Fire Protection Jim Wright. This memo is in reference to notifying you of interactions with tribes or casinos regarding fire protection requirements. We have been interacting with two casinos: Feather Falls Casino, which is sponsored by the Mooretown Rancheria, and the Gold Country Casino, which is sponsored by the Tyme Maidu Rancheria. In the case of the Feather Falls Casino, their facility recently expanded approximately 120,000 square feet and we had fairly good cooperation during the construction process. However, there were no pre -construction Environmental Impact Reviews and we have an ongoing issue with a part of their sprinkler system. In the case of Gold Country Casino, we reviewed the Environmental Impact Statement that they developed as part of their plan to build a seven -story hotel casino expansion. It is our understanding that they are set to start construction very soon. What additional information do you need to assist with this project? We are actively engaged at the County level (Butte County) attempting to get some control over the activities taking place at these facilities. Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated. William S Unit Chief tp cc: Y. Christopher P. McIntosh S. Fowler T. Crawford Inter -Departmental Memorandum Yvonne Christopher ROM: William R. Sager, County Fire Chief Indian Casinos UBJECT: October 8, 2002 ATE: Attached is a memo from Chief of Fire Protection Jim Wright, in reference to Indian casinos. Note that it requires we coordinate with the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) in reference to Fire Prevention activities involving the tribes or casinos. I am not sure how much weight the OSFM carries in this regard, but I believe it is one more avenue we should follow as we work through the process of dealing with the casinos. It is my intent to notify the OSFM that we have been working with the casinos here in Butte County and request from them specific information as needed. tp illiam R. S County Fir Chief cc: S. Fowler T. Crawford P. McIntosh B. Alpert State of California Memorandum To: Region Chief Assistant Region Chiefs Department of Forestry and Fire Protection From: Jaes M. Wright, Deputy Director Chief of Fire Protection Department of Forestry and Fire Protection I Subject: Indian Casinos The Resources Agency Date: September 24, 2002 F1 Telephone: (916) 653-9424 Website: www.fire.ca.gov it) J1 f W" UnO."C. fA I have been informed that the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is working with the Governor's Office regarding the compact with Indian Casinos throughout the state. The OSFM involvement is limited to fire prevention of the structures, water supply, and access. Many of these casino facilities have agreements with local fire agencies for fire protection. In some -cases, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection may be the entity providing the local agency fire protection services. It has been requested by the State Fire -Marshal that if any of our units are interacting, either from a state or local perspective, with tribes or casino representatives regarding fire protection requirements, that this be coordinated through the OSFM. Please contact State Fire Marshal John Tennant at (916) 653-7097 or Assistant State Fire Marshal Nancy Wolfe at (916) 445-8348 should you have questions. sh cc: J. Tennant N. Wolfe R. Just PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONSERVE ENERGY. FOR TIPS AND INFORMATION, VISIT "FLEX YOUR POWER" AT WWW.CA.GOV. ~4 THS C - y .- �t- - a _ .i.•:i iii.-w25ns 2 r• .'y. Orr ;_� - .. a��..:.� *. w i.� :I��}iP.�7 •fi.. .. .,. Rr.._•, y�./.-� >1... ,.. . .-.. ,. . .^.a t�T'..>v. ti�•.:it..>. _.. .- ,.r. :l-.. ..�.. . .-ir'.. ., .. .., nt': �2 e,....-i.:��, _'_+/'.�z.V ,- :•wi��.-NwiJP�'i�il�.'._. - � Nh 1 .. _ ill ♦•L;)(i CJ��N��'w'ri:M-�I..S,iS«"°. s.�.R�r-- J rl. •�4L•4% +hr. -►b' .. ... .... - : • - .r -..n � ._�ti•'Ady - ,_„n "••�^ s. .1�LJ• .. ..-- ...as w.w ... .- .r T•.v -�i+'.�. • w,.w - ... wr�M.•. •. t. � _�-4A•av+4.e: .'1�+.�•t.•.��-ww liti�.r.rim.Y..wAtiUw•.ei�fR..SliOF1.A.�'�.�f�....r.NY”►-..•w.•a•wr�w-.�.�1/wr�`.wr .__ ._ ...- � ... ...- ". _._.<J<u�I_. _.-J .�-�'w��w.. wM- __..:.na•.wr w.iisi3+.Jim...�L.•I..\M•I�..--:rr.�r�r.M..Y.N.+ai�►.: Y..O'1•fY1w.1`1�...11..--.....4.• r.�1M.M�Y�.wA�rYW �f�-wr•Wirr•I-�yr.f�Y�.J.J►•e�.Ji�w+s.VnO..r.�f.:�fY'ww�i'M_r:�M/ir.=YJ.i��'�+'�••�•'_ - - _ -_ yw. .J. -..r -w . r: • • trh' �..i�K�fn. -N- ..•. - Yr ..:.�.iY =Yy i+... .'�•-.` i -� �.�..+•.--^, �`•..:.►� '+"^i' ..i.44,b• 'rt-.;s•h . i':'fe:<-F: .}•yi..��+1":�i•- ,-r+:�� -. .� ( �... �.-. •„E-;�•w� - .�..t. �- 1 ..5� -.i.`>;f",�^"'t'' :�ws4la�r�.�'.:'��Ji2_'i:'hlc?.3�!°.:;t'�.�r�cC+;_�.. .'�'��ay. ��•i..ac .}��4�";�''.�`.i�?^.r.`` Y:��Ee.i•.:.*&:�..":.-�i4"�Y"�. - ...^e:'�9'1. L'�,Ci'��'_.^-`=�.�r�ti.+}>�-r��i:i'�•r..."srs�...:�r��...�ri:.�.ti.: _ � .' a. w -, _ � -.. - .. -' •' -. - ,.L :. v. • -• .. -T+ - - i _ -��•.-. - � • . � ..... - . - - r .: ..-, .- �.. .. ... . a'f^_ _L-.r�Ore�Y... ti -.w �, .-_f i+• •4 _ - October 1, 2002 Mr. Paul McIntosh Chief Administrative Officer County of Butte 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965-3380 'IYME MAIDLI TRIBE BERRY CREEK RANCi�RIA 5 Tyme Way Oravilte, CA 95g66 (530) 534-3859 — FAX (530) 53q -45t BU'T'TE coUN T'Y ADMINISTRATION OCT - z tool OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA do °{a SPidc.o�4s�� e Re: Draft Environmental Review for the Proposed Gold Country Casino Expansion and Hotel Construction Dear Mr. McIntosh, On behalf of the Tyme Maidu Tribe of the Berry Creek Rancheria (Tribe), we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your comments on the Draft Environmental Review (DER) for the Proposed Casino/Hotel Construction on the Berry Creek Rancheria. This letter will set forth findings and or responses to comments received by the Tribe from your agency. Comments were received in accordance with a Finding of No Significant Impact (Public Notice) published on August 19, 2002 in a local County -wide newspaper of general circulation as defined by Section 6000 Government Code, State of California. The Public Notice indicated the availability of the above captioned document for public inspection and review and set forth the criteria for the submission of written comments to the Tribe. Only issues which address the findings outlined in the DER which are environmental in nature will be addressed. Objections on the basis of political, social or physical concerns will not be addressed in so far as they are not an element of NEPA, the process that was utilized by the Tribe to comply with the Berry Creek Rancheria Tribal Council Ordinance No. 02-02. Comments on non -environmental issues are not consistent with the focus or purpose of Ordinance No. 02-02. and the requirements outlined in the Public Notice. Additionally, our response to your agency comments are based on the requirements outlined in 40 C.F.R §§ 1503.3, 1503.5, and 1506.6 which in part require that we address comments if they are (1) substantive and relate to inadequacies in the analysis or methodologies used; (2) identify new impacts or recommend reasonable new alternatives or mitigation measures; and (3) involve substantive disagreements or interpretations of significance and scientific conclusions. We appreciate the comments in your letter dated September 18, 2002 as they indicate a strong commitment to community. As indicated elsewhere, only issues which are environmental in nature and are subject to the proposed Tribal action will be addressed. The following represents a section -by -section response to your letter. ta 1 .- �_.. ..�... -._.. r'F' vr.-. ... _.._,,.`: r-1.J1'r•,T .+J.�.TiaK..�.._. ..... v.�.a _.v. ..-_ .:'N:: r.<,J ... ....a ,i+L.. ... .. - .. .�. ... .. ..-..! .-.ter .. u .:. r r. ,. �Flti .:�+c+ . �>L:.' ._. ..._ -. _ .. �... ...-_� ..� -� .s�a.�r-.:.....«. ... -.. •aS+ ...�.-.._...ter - �- .. _... .�� . - .. .. _ --.. ...-. .��-.. .. �.r. �. ... _" �^---.w�nv.s...•�+-`cv.r+i-+a•rw.v+.....-.a+.-•.1.n+•w+-1�.�.sR6�..�--ova,�....vMs^!s.-...rmiaPs[m•v�.-.--... .- - ,:. _�.,.-rt. 1.�� -.�'Ta�. ..-�.::Li✓..ts1iAM�lri Mt<+SOm�Jia-YJti.c.t •• -" Tr: �...r�"�lJ..�. �.Z .. �•-1� .. _ _._-�- f. _� ♦�++.W.t r_..atr..asa TfIIS.aI��Y.r.wrJ._ta. _.. _a. ♦ _ - - �iY. - f�..at�-Ylf�Aws-.sa• _ _ _ s. �'J f... _ •_•1.►_ %4.0 r+ -.V -wt �e�►..::.�•�-+.-... h+-' §�.: Y.4-: �_2a. -p'a'9'- �r r- :r - 2L - - :+v.a.. .�_" .'. %5 �•' �:;i•J�.�'1.' 1. Traffic CO1vIlvENT The Butte County Public Works Department states that the Draft Environmental Review significantly understates the problems created by the proposed casino/hotel facility. The most significant impact is traffic. To assume that the casino/hotel facility will only generate 150 cars per day (300 ADT, page 41), entering and leaving the facility is seriously understated The hotel component alone would generate an estimated 1, 081 vehicle trips if all rooms were occupied (Institute of Transportation Engineers' Trip Generation (6t' Edition). Additionally, the traffic estimate of 16,000 ADT for Olive Highway is substantially greater than the 2001 Caltrans counts of 12,300 ADT for Highway 162 at Oroville Quincy Highway, which is 1,550feet east of Tyme Way. RESPONSE Trip generation calculations are ascertained utilizing a number of resources. The Institute of Transportation Engineers' Trip Generation manual is just one of many resources available to estimate traffic counts by land use activities. Another resource is the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Development and Application of Trip Generation Rates manual. . According to the FHA manual, a rural resort is expected to generate 1.04 ADT per room or 107 ADT for our proposed development. Factoring in the restaurants proposed, a 2.27 ADT per seat or 45 ADT is projected. The commutative total for the hotel and restaurants is estimated to be 152 ADT. Since the proposal project is a resort, patrons do not have the same circulation patterns as conventional hotels as projected in the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Trip Generation manual as they tend to stay on site. It should also be noted that the casino itself would not generate significant increases in traffic as the proposed development is intended to move the casino operations from the temporary sprung structures to the proposed building. According to Caltrans, the ADT for Olive Highway was 16,000 in 1994. The Oroville General Plan and the Butte County Association of Governments Congestion Management Plan forecast that the traffic volume would total 32,000 cars per day in the year 2005. In our negotiations with Caltrans for signalization of Olive Highway, the agency did not disagree with the 16,000 ADT figure stated in the DER. CON vIENT While the Tribe has offered to pay the cost of the access road and other improvements, including a traffic signal at the new intersection, at an estimated cost of $50, 000, this will not mitigate all the traffic impacts related to the existing development, let alone the proposed development. Also Ji• _ - ...�.i. �ti._...�� •Y..-.-.. •��i.:is.,,tGi.:,'r.+.:... .-:;',.e.:.:,.t-;�-i3r..s:�'�%i......:'r-.+.+:t..•f.:iw.r�..f '>.ri ,>sK�.;:-s... .::.:.:r - -_-. �..�::..s-` ......,. > i-.+-+ :1.�-,: ia. - cti :-.:•CJs: .. s`.a �.- =2 =ri s.� :i+.• , .,. --•rs.^s-.- ...-w.�.•-�. ..-+•�ara.:.r++a.�«.•car-+^ - __ ...--+•►..a-...-r.-.�-_.«r;.�-.-r:.• ,.s.-r.n,-..n..s.a-�.e.s- ... ._ �-,. r.--r..,..g-+-..... _. ...�sc ."�. ...-.r-'.,.f ...�-a.. w.•-►.,+..• ... _. .. -_..._ .-. .. ,_ .- ._-...r__..�.ro.r�•�...ra.�sw - . . _. -..a n.ts-.. �.....� rs . __.. -: •...J -- {i..-srJ.ti:'aL :..rvs:.sac-+<asiG_+'-•�•-•�Y:r'aJoatrs.si.�J�.... �G.ar.-�v+'=:r.e.rJ..�.swra�vl�Rnc.]rJ¢�•�.•-•••-••,T_ �¢l.+.cL�sars•ofac.....-w.��siCc-..Rwv._sS�L.a+P-r+--.c.•:....-...- _:-s.w.n�-.w...+_r •aa:,a.rsJ�r.a.r.- - �. ..cC� _ _ _ _ _•r�'A'`0�!�`'- ` _ _ -Y -<. !t :..: - +.+- r •...-r::T :.�....�+^aMK•- i .s`.�'-�='�1-. � �rc Y!'". -r 3 - - -rte+" _ J -1. !, �Ca hT:S' a4ni!-• e�''vc-_ y�(_ 7: lyrrr , lK fly' y.:. ;C n+- - ':.ice} "' �Y'� :5.1'��_�'S€i.Yw�_.�.s�+.:J4�,.�'��si:i�.�+s�.�..-:i �'•cr. vy'r�"S9'��.r: S'�r'L`�.i�-::: :�n'i?'F+�:s�C'�„�? `'s�'�r�y- --'� .s .: �_'�ic Stu; _707 - it__ .•_r" .s-.�.__ � _. a._�_- - �.,". -- -.. - - .. •t._r..s'.^c .. r_.a-.... .. ...s_ �....r. -. ....--.-•rr�...e_-. _ . � - - . . _. �.c.-.'i!st':--tFrs7 ... � . "r cs•. �7- :-•c it appears the Tribe retracts its offer on page 49, wherein the author states, "Given the costs of needed roadway improvements, the County of Butte and the Tribe will actively seek State and Federal funds to constructed needed improvements. " Therefore it is unclear what the Tribe intends to do to mitigate its traffic impacts, which are greater than a signal at the intersection. The County of Butte requests that a full trwffic study be accomplished by the Tribe to define their current and proposed traffic impacts and appropriate mitigations. RESPONSE Following the enactment of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the State of California and various Indian tribes in California attempted to conclude Tribal -State compacts. However, the State and the tribes disagreed about the forms of gaming that would be permitted and the content of the compacts. These disagreements were ultimately settled, and on September 101 1999, Governor Davis approved fifty-seven class III gaming compacts on behalf of the State of California. The compacts permit each signatory tribe to operate gaming devices or slot machines, banking or percentage card games, and any devices or games that the California State Lottery is authorized to offer. The tribe may initially operate up to 350 slot machines, but, by participating in a series of draws, a tribe may acquire licenses to operate up to 2,000 slot machines. The tribe must, however, pay a one-time non-refundable fee of $1,250 for each gaming device it operates that goes into a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, which distributes up to $1.1 million per year to tribes without compacts. Tribes with compacts must also make yearly payments into the Fund according to a graduated formula that increases the amount that each tribe must contribute annually per device up to $4,350. Separately, the compacts create a Special Distribution Fund comprised of payments made by tribes of between 0% and 13% of the gaming device winnings. Revenue deposited into the Special Distribution Fund is for appropriation by the Legislature for prescribed purposes including payments to state agencies for expenses related to Indian gaming. Given the fact that the Tribe is already contributing annually to the Special Distribution Fund to mitigate off -Reservation impacts created by our gaming facility, it is our contention that by working with Caltrans and Butte County, we could collectively assure that Caltrans and the County of Butte are receiving their fair share of Special Distribution Funds from the annual payments made by both the Berry Creek and Mooretown Rancheria's. This funding in turn should be used to improve the circulation of affected roadways. The option of providing funding for specific Caltrans or Butte County functions is outlined in Section 5.2 (e) of the Tribal/State Gaming Compact which reads "It is the intent of the parties that Compact Tribes will be consulted in the process of identifying purposes for grants made to local governments ". Further, as indicated on page 49 of the DER, Caltrans is receiving annual appropriations from the Federal Highway Administration under TEA -21 specifically earmarked for transportation improvement projects on or near Indian lands. Again, it is - our contention that the Tribe and Butte Countyshould work cooperatively to assure that fair share funding from TEA -21 is allocated for P Y transportation improvement projects that are mutually beneficial. 2. Flooding COMMENT - .. .�. ., ....._._-��-._. ..r•.-.� .-�'t, '-.f• rrr.�: <- '•ra •...� ;F��... .w.Y..��.�,..�.�-. `•!r.. ++'rte '•T.•.�a i•,.�.'- '-t _ .F �"�. 'AT,, :�.Z��'2b_- ._1.''_3_s��3c-. .:.-t�...e.+ ..._ :.....� -_��KM � - ,ire:: -.z...., _-:iF-'w..._::.�..:.:Ly::---�:: '.�' ......��i'c..,�?T '4�.� -R n.^'- s•' _.:s -:.r. _t;.-��r c"- ��.-��._..r ,� �.. ..--- ...... There are severe flooding problems downstream of the Tribe property in this drainage basin and the project would have a significant impact on storm water drainage. The detention pond described on page 20 does not comply with County standards in it that it does not contain the 100 year storm flows. Based on information provided in the Draft, it cannot be determined whether or not this pond mitigates peak runoff downstream to at or below predevelopment levels as required by County standards The pond does not appear to be designed to mitigate the peak runoff from the casino, bowling alley, parking lots or the proposed 103 -room hotel. The Tribe needs to mitigate its peak runoff to at or below predevelopment levels to not exacerbate existing flooding problems. The County of Butte requests that the project provided for full containment of excess runoff from a 100 year event. RESPONSE As noted on Page 4 of the DER: "State and local regulations do not apply to federal trust land Development of the proposed project, however, will require some physical improvements outside of the boundaries of the trust property such as the installation of a traffic signal. In such instances, the off-site improvements will be subject to relevant state and local regulations including encroachment permits. With respect to some environmental issues such as food preparation, voluntary observance of state and local regulations and standards on the federal trust land itself are cited as a rationale for determining that an adverse environmental effect is avoided Such compliance is not mandatory, as local and state regulations do not apply to federal trust property. In such instances, this compliance is noted in the Environmental Consequences section and is then reiterated as a mitigation measure. " Therefore, compliance with County Standards is discretionary. The Tribe does however, intend to voluntarily utilize County standards in respect to stormwater management and has done so in the past. For example, the drainage study completed in 1995 for the initial construction of Gold Country Casino, recommended increasing the detention pond storage volume to 70,500 ft3 and to restrict flow so that the outlet pipe capacity does not exceed the undeveloped runoff flow of 36 CFS. With the new expansion, the Tribe will commission a new drainage study and will improve our stormwater management system accordingly. CONMENT The project would have a significant impact on Sheriffs Office resources. The Butte County Sherds Office currently expends approximately 460 hours a year providing law enforcement services to Gold Country Casino and Tyme Rancheria, at a cost of $23, 000. The Sheriffs Office expects that the project would result in an increase of IS% in time spent with the addition of the hotel/casino complex. This amounts to approximately 530 hours, at a cost of $26,500. RESPONSE Public Law 83-280, the 28CP Public Law enacted by the 83rd Congress in 1953, was a substantial transfer of jurisdiction from the federal government to the states in Indian country. This transfer of jurisdiction was required (or mandatory) for the -states specifically mentioned in the Act such .�• '_. ":: �.. .. •. _ , ., :_.-.:ate.._ -•�.. � �. .a .. '-! ... . .�- .. .Y.� ._ .1:, i.-a'n._..an�'. i ♦ - _ �. r. .+�Lr. .. _ _�.,.. ._ a - - __.�-. _. r. _._ _._. w .-..�. ��a- .__r.. �_ _. -a- �. .. . _-....-- . -. - �• •.�1.-•-..✓ w_.r. o. � .-. :4w.. 'i�V�rwo..��avl..:.��-V.t.�.� .Y�is.n >aa. •�........ar._s u w•rangy.W.�.L.u...a.L�^...'r...aYWsabJrOIOJ�M'riG.\Ts�efO.••. r1�isV f•I•s _. _ - - _ �... .._..._ __y_. v �- _.. .� ........ • ..., -r. f w.. _ ^.'i _ _ - � - eaL •t.. Al, � C ��> ' '•�'r'-.?r-+- .:t` .r...r, -.etw- .r �- .�. tnx. --T r+,i•, ?'P .1M Nf` Y..., �.•..- _ � - .. i^. '1.,. 45'x. ,1, ..-'a ..•. _ ..�s--':' 'st-`a"► .•;C'„ "t.+•, i...,;+�:,. "ti'-'"�'"" :;aa�+�q� :'u "C�. r�•.!�+r�a...�..�r�y 'i►:� r.�Syt,'. ....R .ate -......tea . Via. .i' - - ' �.. �.., �a:.Jq� J. i+ '.iY,s•.,.....N�•''• 'S,..\^'�w.rt3,Y�.'�.r �.~.:.R'..[T:.-.nt:L..rt9.::::Sie•.. T- �i�'��..'[ _ .. -.. .- .-.. .. .... _mow.. .... ..� ... ...-. ..• ..-....�. i�..r-�3•x�:..�_^��^,_M�•�+t� ::.�ss�z�.:ita:::w:�.-k .3�3 _ z'� .�..w�.:.�...�::�.L'a.`�...�;.�s..«_. ._. ... _ _ ._ _ ._ ..,.. .•-- _ ... .._..... __ ..._ ____._ _ .. as California. Indian Tribes, on the other hand, had no choice in the matter. The Indian Tribes, which were affected by Public Law 280, had to . deal with greatly increased state authority and state control over a broad range of reservation activities without any tribal consent. State dissatisfaction has focused upon the failure of the Act to provide federal funding for states assuming y authorit under Public Law 280. The states were handed jurisdiction, but denied the funds necessary to finance it (in today's language - an "unfunded mandate"). While the T e Maidu Tribe shares your concerns over the projected increase of costs for law ym . enforcement on the Berry Creek Rancheria, short of Congressional action, the Tribe has no leverage in changing Federal law. It is interesting to note, by the County's own estimate, the proposed project will require 1.45 hours per day of the Butte County Sheriffs Office personnel at the Berry Creek Rancheria. Given the amount of fobs and income the Tribe is contributing to the local economy, it is our opinion that this increased law enforcement cost is minor element of contribution by the County. 3. Safetyand Emergency. Plan COMMENT The County of Butte requests that a safety and emergency plan be developed for the hoteUcasino complex to facilitate response by local law enforcement for critical incidents and that a service agreement be entered into wherein the County of Butte would be reimbursed for direct and indirect cost associated with law enforcement services. Additionally the County of Butte that voter/repeater radio equipment, antennas, cables, or other remedies be designed into the construction of the facility to allow uninterrupted law enforcement radio communications. RESPONSE The DER addresses the issue of emergency response as outlined on page 64, which states: "The gaming enterprise will employ, full time trained security guards for players' comfort and to act as a deterrent to persons who might otherwise present a threat to public safety or peaceful conduct of the enterprise. The Tribe will attempt to coordinate its program of safety for persons and property with the County Sheri in order to reduce law enforcement demands. A written safety and emergency plan will be adopted and distributed to the Butte County Sherds Department. " In -so -far as the County's request to establish a service agreement for direct and indirect costs reimbursements for first responder calls, other major employers in the County are not requested torovide funding for this service. The Tyme Maidu Tribe respectfully requests that if the P g County chooses to establish a fee-for-service agreement for emergency response for our facility, that the County demonstrates that the same arrangement is in effect for other mayor employers in the County. 4. Fire Protection Services COMMENT •:4e "7i J 9. -.+. :ir -�.'u 1W - �•JA4{.: iCw "„�7:��...0 1 i... 4 _ .. - _ . .. :.. . \ .. "rte..:' . �., r ... _ r. The Butte County Fire Department points out that there is no agreement between the County and the Rancheria to provide fire or emergency medical services to the existing facility. The Rancheria has been receiving free fire protection services. The Fire Department requests that the Rancheria either develop its own fire ,fighting capabilities or enter into a cooperative agreement with the Butte County Fire Department to provide fire protection services to the facility. RESPONSE What the Butte County Fire Department failed to point out is that the County has a Memorandum of Agreement with CDF to assist in providing fire protection services in the County and that CDF and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have an agreement to provide fire protection services to both the Berry Creek and Mooretown Rancheria's (on a cost -reimbursement basis). Based on those facts, it is erroneous to state the Rancheria has been receiving free fire protection services. Further the Be Creek Rancheria is a property owner of non -Trust lands within Butte County � Berry p p Y and has been faithfully paying property taxes to Butte County since 1994. As you are aware, ro taxes in art provide funding for fire and law enforcement services. As a property -based property P taxpayer in Butte County, the Tyme Maidu Tribe respectfully disagrees with the notion that we are receiving "free services" from the County. 5. Fire Mitigation Recommendations COMMENT The Fire Department recommends seven mitigation measures to aaidress the impacts to fire protection services that would be created by the proposed casino/hotel facility... RESPONSE Our review of the seven mitigation measures recommended by the Fire Department lead us to conclude that Department did not read the DER, is uninformed about Federal/State/Tribal law or is simply not willing to continue the government -to -government relationship befitting the County or Tribe. For example throughout the DER, mention is made that the new facility will be constructed under the Uniform Building Code. It is correct that the UBC is required under the Tribal/State Compact as it is also required in accordance with an interpretive rule issued by the NIGC (Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 134 / Friday, July 12, 2002) regarding the construction and maintenance of gaming facilities operating on Indian lands. The NIGC pursued these new standards due to provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which require that all tribal gaming amin facilities be constructed in a manner that protects the environment and public health and safety. Further it is the contention of the Tribe, that in the public interest, it will provide for adequate protection of the environment, public health and safety for its casino patrons. As indicated in the DER, the purpose of the new construction is to remove the gaming operations from the existing sprung buildings to a permanent facility thereby improving the fire safety of our patrons. Additionally, as an element of design, fire flows will be calculated and a registered %j civil engineer (as opposed to fire personnel) will determine fire safety needs under the UBC and design appropriate fire safety facilities. As indicated above as a property -based tax payer in Butte County, the Tyme Maidu Tribe respectfully disagrees with the notion that we are receiving "free services" from the County and will not consider funding a new building and ladder truck for the Fire Department as this cost .is 1'prohibitive (estimated at nearly one -million dollars). Instead, we are constructing our facility to meet or exceed UBC requirements for fire safety and will voluntarily request a State Fire Marshal to inspect the facilities. Thero osed project is in the final stages of design. Included in the design standards and p p specifications are the fire flow requirements, placement of hydrants, and water main improvements. According to the 4roville Wyandotte Irrigation District and the State Water Resources Department, water resources to serve the project are readily available. Rest assured that the hydrant system will be upgraded to service the new facility in a manner that protects public safety. The notion to assess a cost per call or other fire service agreement as recommended in your letter is speculative at this time. As indicated in your September 18, 2002 letter "It is expected that the call load at the Rancheria will increase signifrcandy with the proposed construction." Without r }', substantiative data or facts, the comment that fire calls will increase is pure speculation. As such the do not meet a mitigation nexus which requires that we address comments if they are (1) �.: y substantive and relate to inadequacies in the analysis or methodologies used; (2) identify new impacts or recommend reasonable new alternatives or mitigation measures; and (3) involve substantive disagreements or interpretations of significance and scientific conclusions. The notion that the Tribe purchase a ladder truck, provide staffing, remodel the Kelly Ridge Fire Station, and provide additional capital improvements is an expensive proposition that could very 0 well exceed $1 million dollars. As such, it is not a financially viable option and could be construed as an inequitable and arbitrary assessment. A conventional developer or big box retailer would not be "assessed" the same level treatment if they were to construct a large or tall building in Butte County. Although an unreasonable request, the Tribe might consider some other form of financial assistance at a later time. Finally, as noted on Page 4 of the DER "State and local regulations do not apply to, federal trust - land ". To state "the hotel must be developed to meet the fire department 's requirements." is a 'jurisdictional misrepresentation. As indicated on page 4 of the DER the Tribe will consider voluntary observance of state and local regulations and standards for the proposed development. For fire safety access, it will be done in accordance with the State Fire Marshal requirements and not necessarily those of the Butte County Fire Department. . _ �. - _.-. _a: __.�,:.:s :^i'3iC`'��....:�>�...:-a_Y.+� ��:��=^s.t:.�hLr.:•F�ia.'.:.'-" :ai/1k�.5":.='�r.'�r9••x"-_:+s.':C�fC"-+'1:':_''�C�.._-..-__ _ .. --�_ b. Aesthetic Impact COMNENT The proposed marking lot will create significant aesthetic impact. Trees should be planted in the parking lots, both exisimg and proposed to help soften the view and to help reduce heat generated by the paved surfaces. All lighting in the parking lot should be fully shielded to prevent glare and excess light. The County of Butte requests that these issues be identified in the project. RESPONSE The Tribe is intending to plant trees and other pleasing landscaping throughout the project in order to provide for a visually pleasant development. In addition, page 50 of the DER states that the nighttime visual installing light fixtures, which minimize uplighting, will preserve character. Typically, these are low sodium lights that have a softer glow. As the design of the facility evolves, we will make certain that the lighting schedule reflects the County's concerns. In closing, on behalf of the Tyme Maidu Tribe of the Berry Creek Rancheria we appreciate the efforts that the County of Butte has expended on the review of the proposed project. We look forward to a continued government -to -government relationship with the County of Butte. IfY ou desire additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Tyme Maidu Tribe of the Berry Creek Rancheria BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CDF FIRE TITLE 19/24 INSPECTION NO. G 2 3 FACILITY INSPECTION X�YES REINSPECT: D NO Facility cc)u vwkz :' Occupancy Address t -(/JOG' (�1 �-/�c 1iW ,r" Inspector WV 5_ GLdL Phone Stationr t 5 (o Contact I� �14� �0`�' <<< Station Phone S 0- -7 2 Compliance: Yes = .f ACCESS -- All inspections `Address correct/posted and visible from road (Butte Co. Code 32-9) Access to public street or 20 ft. wide lane (T19-3.05) ✓ Gates wide enough to admit fire apparatus (T19-3.16) Fire protection equipment visible/accessible (T19-3.14) No = 0 Not applicable = N/A PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS --All Inspections Extinguishers have current annual service tag (T19 -575.1A) L` Maximum travel 75 ft. (T19 -567) y` Provide clear access to fire extinguisher (r19-563.2) �s Extinguishers mounted on wall/or in cabinet, visible and signed (T19-563.8) EXITS -- All Inspections Exits not obstructed (T19-3.11) Exit signs in place (CBC 1003.2.9.1) Doors operate without key or special knowledge (CFC 1207.3) Rooms with Occupant Load of 50 Persons or More �- Exit illumination and signs in place (CBC 1003.2.8.2) V" Maximum occupancy sign in place (T19-3.30) Two exit doors/panic hardware swing in direction of travel (CFC 2501 &2) HOUSEKEEPING -- All Inspections 0 No waste or rubbish accumulation inside or outside T19-3.14) 4AINReduce storage to at least _" below ceiling/ sprinklers (T19-3.14) Remove combus. storage from heater, mech., elect. room (r19 -3.19f) Provide approved metal container for oily rag storage (r -193.19c) lammable liquids stored properly (r-19-3.19) ions and DA ELECTRICAL --All inspections Extension cords do not replace permanent wiring (CEC-400-8(1)) y Extension cords do not pass through doors/walls (CEC-400-8 9,3)) V'30 inch clearance around all electrical panels (CEC-110-16A) � - All panels and breakers are marked (CEC-110-17 C) E--`lRepair holes in fire -resistive construction CEC (300-21,22) L' -'Multi -plug power strips have circuit breaker (CEC 400-13) FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT --All Inspections 4� Hood system serviced/tagged every 6 mo. by cert. tech. (T19-904) Clean filters, hood, and duct area over cooking appliances (CFC 1006.2.8) nMaintain extinguishing systems (r19-3.24) N Y[ Provide spare sprinkler heads (6 min.) and/or sprinkler wrench (r19-904.5) N Replace damaged, corroded, or painted sprinkler heads (r19-904.5) Iv Identify sprinkler valves and secure in open position (r19-904.5) Al Replace missing caps on fire department connection (r19-904.3) i Provide 5 -yr. certification test for sprinkler/standpipe (T19-904) MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT --All Inspections _Vents and chimneys --No obvious hazards (CMC -Ch. 8) SMOKE DETECTORS -- Day Care Sr. Res., Hospitals, Apts. fa � J Properly installed and tested (T19-749,754) SCHOOLS, JAILS AND HOSPITALS t _Decorations and curtains fire retardant (r19-3.08) LPG tanks fenced with locked gates (r19-3.22) FIRE DRILLS -- School and Day Care (Title 19-3.13) All systems operable/hooked to office Held monthly (elementary schools) Held semi-annually (high schools) Evacuation plans posted in all rooms Emergency procedures posted in office _Teachers take roll books )re- 0%�( r �CA�S 1G.t�,F kez'e "!.I tn .? 5-A',ttL �n The above deficiencies must be corrected within __days Owner/Manager Inspection Date: .�. AP # si4_,.(1A%6A C-,Cf.�S Dv iC,�W:fa 5/_ /�60 BEAUTY BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION "Sixty-seven Years of Cooperative Emergency Services" 176 NELSON AVENUE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3495 TELEPHONE: (530) 538-7111 FAX: (530) 538-7401 Mike Hedrick Gold Country Casino 4000 Olive Hwy. Oroville, CA 95966 Mike, this is a courtesy letter regarding life safety issues at the Gold Country Casino. This information is based on our walkthrough of your facility in March 2000. I have listed each life safety item with the recommended correction. 1. Fire Extinguishers- Locate so that an extinguish can be accessed no further than 75 feet from any point in the building. Signs indicating "Fire Extinguisher" should be clearly visible from 75 feet away, above each extinguisher. 2. Extension cords- The use of extension cords is not recommended for most applications. The routing of remote cords should be strictly limited and should never be located under an object (i.e. rug, furniture, etc.) 3. Fire Doors- Automatic, self-closing fire doors should be installed between the modular building (bingo parlor) and the main casino floor. 4. Alarm system- It is highly recommended, as a minimum, that fire detectors be installed in all non- supervised areas where people may gather (bathrooms, etc.) 5. "Door to be unlocked during Business Hours" signs- These signs should be posted above all exits where the public assembles (gathers). "Exit" signs- These signs should be posted, and illuminated, above all exits. 7. Hydrant- A second, useable hydrant must be installed near the main entrance of the new casino (not closer than 50 feet to the building). 8. Fire suppression training- All safety employees should be trained in the use of fire extinguishers on an annual basis. Furthermore, all personnel should be trained in, and practice, hasty evacuation procedures. 9. Oily rags- Oily rags are a major fire hazard and should never be stored near combustibles. They should be stored in an approved metal container and removed each day from the building. Thanks for your cooperation and commitment to life safety. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (530) 538-7228. Is .4 Sincerely, RUSS FOWLER Fire Captain February 27, 2000 Mike Hedrick Gold Country Casino 4000 Olive Hwy. Oroville, CA 95966 Mike, this is a courtesy letter regarding life safety issues at the Gold Country Casino. This information is based on our walkthrough of your facility on December 18, 1999. I have listed each life safety item with the recommended correction. Fire Extinguishers- Locate so that an extinguish can be accessed no further than 75 feet from any point in the building. Signs indicating "Fire Extinguisher" should be clearly visible from 75 feet away, above each extinguisher. ST%> /D —/ 2. Extension cords- . The routing of remote cords should be limited strictly and should never be located under an object (i.e. rug, furniture, etc.) C r—C-., S E y 5 b( 13 nlq sssa. ,;�� ., = 1e � � • . „ .. a .. 4. Fire Doors- Automatic, self-closing fire doors should be installed between the modular building (bingo parlor) and the main casino floor. &5(�, SeGT (h 4 q, 3, q, 3• Z, 5. Alarm system- It is highly recommended, as a minimum, that fire detectors be installed in all non - supervised areas where people may gather (bathrooms, etc.) No GB r>E 6. "Maximum Occupancy" Signs- These signs should be posted in all public gathering rooms (i.e. / bingo parlor, main casino floor). (,c/ LO.A 7� i S �-� d�2 f lie*&, T! %L C- 7. 7. "Door to be unlocked during Business Hours" signs- These signs should be posted above all exits where the public assembles (gathers). G L,S 67 /2D % 3 8. "Exit" signs- These signs should be posted above all exits. c13� /a �3, 9. Hydrant- A second, useable hydrant must be installed near the main entrance of the new casino (not closer than 50 feet to the building). (�t=G �0�3 a J /ae� cleEl- %O 31 7 10. Fire suppression training- All safety employees should be trained in the use of fire extinguishers on an annual basis. Furthermore, all personnel should be trained in, and practice, hasty evacuation .�,o procedures. F( (CGl ) 4 i U- S — Cis to L'6 -t -f O l)4-(-1 64, k Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (530) 538-7228. (2, F6 � 5 (-5 -C7/ Sincerely, l% 0 3 J 1 RUSS FOWLER c � �� , pc f} +�-I Fire Captain pVolunteers February 27, 2000 Mike Hedrick Gold Country Casino 4000 Olive Hwy. Oroville, CA 95966 Mike, this is a courtesy letter regarding life safety issues at the Gold Country Casino. This information is based on our walkthrough of your facility on DecGw. - T99r3. I have listed each life safety item with the recommended correction. M w 1. Fire Extinguishers- Locate so that an extinguish can be accessed no further than 75 feet from any point in the building. Signs indicating "Fire Extinguisher" should be clearly visible from 75 feet away, above each extinguisher. 2. Extension cords- The use of extension cords is not recommended in any application. The routing of remote cords should be limited strictly and should never be located under an object (i.e. rug, furniture, etc.) 3. Exhaust Vent- An approved CSFM exhaust hood should be installed above the fryer/cooker in the snack bar. This system should incorporate an extinguishing system. 4. Fire Doors- Automatic, self-closing fire doors should be installed between the modular building (bingo parlor) and the main casino floor. 5. Alarm system- It is highly recommended, as a minimum, that fire detectors be installed in all non - supervised areas where people may gather (bathrooms, etc.) 6. "Maximum Occupancy" Signs- These signs should be posted in all public gathering rooms (i.e. bingo parlor, main casino floor). 7. "Door to be unlocked during Business Hours" signs- These signs should be posted above all exits where the public assembles (gathers). 8. "Exit" signs- These signs should be posted above all exits. 9. Hydrant- A second, useable hydrant must be installed near the main entrance of the new casino (not closer than 50 feet to the building). 10. Fire suppression training- All safety employees should be trained in the use of fire extinguishers on an annual basis. Furthermore, all personnel should be trained in, and practice, hasty evacuation procedures. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (530) 538-7228. Sincerely, RUSS FOWLER Fire Captain F-1 M0 BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CDF FIRE TITLE 19/24 FACILITY INSPECTION r0l INSPECTION NO, 1 2 3 REINSPECT: -, YES NO Facility Occupancy Address Inspector Phone Station Contact Station Phone Compliance: Yes =_f ACCESS --All inspections Address correct/posted and visible from road (supe Co. Code 32-9) Access to public street or 20 ft. wide lane (r19-3.05) Gates wide enough to admit fire apparatus (719-3.16) Fire protection equipment visible/accessible (r19-3.14) PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS --All Inspections No = 0 Not applicable = N/A Extinguishers have current annual service tag (T19 -575.1A) Maximum travel 75 ft. Cris -567) Provide clear access to fire extinguisher (719-563.2) Extinguishers mounted on wall/or in cabinet, visible and signed (T19-563.8) EXITS --All Inspections Exits not obstructed (T19-3.11) I�, S 1� " Exit signs in place (CSC 1003.2.9.1)1�Y(/M A'e Lj o (L ) Doors operate without key or special knowledge (CFC 12073 rn Rooms with Occupant Load of 50 Persons or More Exit illumination and signs in place (CBC 1003.2.8.2) Maximum occupancy sign in place (7193.30) Two exit doors/panic hardware swing in direction of travel (CFC 2501 &2) HOUSEKEEPING -- All Inspections No waste or rubbish accumulation inside or outside T19-3.14) Reduce storage to at least " below ceiling/ sprinklers (r19-3.14) Remove combus. storage from heater, mech., elect. room (T19 -3.19x) Provide approved metal container for oily rag storage (T -19-3.19c) Flammable liquids stored properly (T-19-3.15) Corrections and Comment L -w., S ELECTRICAL --All inspections Extension cords do not replace permanent wiring (CEC-400-8(1)) Extension cords do not pass through doors/walls (CEC-400-8 9,3)) 30 inch clearance around all electrical panels (CEC-110-16A) All panels and breakers are marked (CEC-110-17C) C) ( � 5 J0 Repair holes in fire -resistive construction CEC (300-21,22) 'P- C Multi -plug power strips have circuit breaker (CEC 400-13) FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT -- All Inspections Hood system serviced/tagged every 6 mo. by cert. tech. (r19-904) Clean filters, hood, and duct area over cooking appliances (CFC 1006.2.8) Maintain extinguishing systems (T19-3.24) Provide spare sprinkler heads (6 min.) and/or sprinkler wrench (T19-904.5) Replace damaged, corroded, or painted sprinkler heads Cri9-904.5) Identify sprinkler valves and secure in open position (T19-904.5) Replace missing caps on fire department connection (T19-904.3) Provide 5 -yr. certification test for sprinkler/standpipe (T19-904) MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT -- All Inspections Vents and chimneys -- No obvious hazards (CMC -Ch. 8) SMOKE DETECTORS -- Day Care Sr. Res., Hospitals, Apts. Properly installed and tested (T19-749,754) SCHOOLS, JAILS AND HOSPITALS Decorations and curtains fire retardant (r19-3.08) LPG tanks fenced with locked gates (T19-3.22) FIRE DRILLS -- School and Day Care (Title 19-3.13) All systems operable/hooked to office Held monthly (elementary schools) Held semi-annually (high schools) Evacuation plans posted in all rooms Emergency procedures posted in office Teachers take roll books n s �a II 1uvtlh,, SV z,, I/v 1—LG_, w V- r u ,. VJ ,/ r,' Lo s L N V \ +-C - , LN n 6FWC /WP r= K\ D -O'er -F r The above deficiencies must be corrected within Owner/Manager. days. Inspection Date: AP # S �N- 'W� 1�. \�b � Gl2r.✓ VV `�� 'L l ' 2� C'j��! 114�� C ✓' S b v X D� � 50�� S� r��S (�'�- �� cam-- S �✓c �-�--� �_na��✓c JS e,�S 4-a % L.�a�� v ri 4-e l� C—/ . n I Tc_b c✓ '��,�Q S a G J �� " o �t l Sw ' L C 5" � r � r CX 43 .., 1-K v�T er- r�- L,,, Lax V af),L I \y In.."r ( L' -'j (•ln 1>c..aq/Ct�r'l l �G teS'•t/c'sbtnn5 1 U "wiz �I6 LU at rVlk[ ��i �Mc_ - Ss1l�yoUd lA tc r fnn LI.2 61 - - �lv�-r/ .1 � 2C 1 't' � !n,_S r � / u�^^ L'�c Ll -lam G �'-`� � (.� a ✓ 6�1�v�- r.� —. cs JC/7J1% VIGIL ��J Q \�i f tY1 C�,rIInQ "( rUf `� L i ti ✓ 14 £ c,—TC ✓ ✓L JrV� !� 5�� ` G 1- �; l�2`�-cL, ,,v( w W4 (5 r,�0, C✓ C�) 1 `,Li�j ( a CTO / f ��1 60 ✓'B ow e s c _� ru\ w�, s _ C e -S .�� .--L l�-'�-Ur- - T In^csv y�� - - � K��--lrl, �; •, � S��/ p �� 4' � �' l�:` Cr,�,• ✓ � �l V � 11 i l / ��1 G � ('� E S /1�� 5�-- o � �� ` _ S L�o�IG._ o�v"J� C V` (a ✓ c.,�k-� Y • Sales & Service • A14SUL Fire Extinguishers • A SUL Restaurant Systems • ASUL Halon Replacement Systems 13504 Skypark Industrial Ave. • Chico, CA 95973 1 -800 -379 -FIRE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION AND SERVICE REPORT Contractor's License #482869 • ANSUL Vehicle Systems • Automatic Fire Sprinklers • Commercial CO2 Nitrogen & Helium • Hydrostatic Testing CU TOMER NAME QCR&,-j/'M/Ga2�?,'A PHONE 53 Y- 3 8 S-7 AD RESS � �\,(P0 Lam/! -V /0Z7Ut(�1P CA T S_ 7t Gam' BUSINESS REP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 13.1 9/519 -7 New Annual Service Semi -Annual Service Discharge ;m Model k 1072- /Size . S Hydro Datee/1 YES NO N/A ystem charged 10.Date of links Over broiler Fryer ozzles in place #1 #2-9'7 #3_9 7 #4 low off caps in place ;HoodRange (�'_7 Duct �1 7 nergy shut-off devices operable 11 Cartridge Weight #1 #2 #3 #4 Detection line tested 12. Energy Shut-off Location ull station operable 13. Maintenance Exam 5yr. 12 yr. N/A -X -- usable links replaced 14. Grease Accumulation Heavy Medium Li ht leets U.L. 300 standards a) On appliances emp. of links Over broiler Fryer b) In ventilation #1-W #2 ?6)'o #3-X #4 Hood/ j°. Ranged 6 Duct Plent of Applicances and Nozzles Diagram :of nozzles Duct Plenum Surface _ 14. Part #(s) Duct 2:a j Plenum//Aj SurfaceZ(Al A� 10 2; tv --� The ire suppression system(s) are installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, NFPA standards 96, 17 and 17A (current issue), and all applicable state and local codes. Note w any exceptipns to /the `above. Exceptions/Notes: (� f`' r�/ Q V\ Chico 916)893-0110 F X (916) 893-0466 Signature Technician Signature / Authority Having Jurisdiction Fire Inspector Yreka (916) 842-6837 Placerville (916) 622-2347 Eureka (707) 826-0957 Marysville (916) 742-2033 Redding (916) 222-1373 Sacramento (916) 366-0150 4/93 White Copy for Service Company, Yellow Copy for Fire Dept., Pink Copy for Customer I Grass Valley (916) 272-1323 Vacaville (707) 451-7756 •E ales & Service • NSUL Fire Extinguishers lox • A NSUL Restaurantls 13504 Skypark Industrial Ave. • Chico, CA 95973 Systems �� 1 -800 -379 -FIRE • NSUL Halon FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM Replacement Systems INSPECTION AND SERVICE REPORT Contractor's License #482869 ER NAME KESS • ANSUL Vehicle Systems • Automatic Fire Sprinklers • Commercial CO2 Nitrogen & Helium • Hydrostatic Testing PHONE .5.3V--- SINESS REP AA- Date A_ D e �,/ 9! ! New Annual Service Semi -Annual Service _ Discharge System Model ' /Size Hydro Date 09q� S/N # YES NO N/A , 1. System charged X 10.Date of links Over broiler Fryer 2. Nozzles in place #1 %Y #2 s #3 #4 3. Blow off caps in place � Hood Range Duct 4. Energy shut-off devices operable X 11. Cartridge Weight #1 33V #2 #3 #4 'T 5. Detection line tested k 12. Energy Shut-off Location A t&7=OF Ji i,4206-<- 6. Pull station operable P y 9i 7. Fusable links replaced 13. Maintenance Exam 5yr. 12 yr N/A 8. Meets U.L. 300 standards ?< 14. Grease Accumulation Heavy Medium Light 9. Temp. of links Over broiler Fryer a) On appliances #1 -` #2 ' `' #360 #4 b) In ventilation Hood Range Duct Placement of Applicances and Nozzles Diagram 13. # of nozzles Duct ` Plenum i Surface Z— 14. Part #(s) Duct ;?'-," Plenum 1,A1 Surface ! ' The fire suppression system(s) are installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, NFPA standards 96, 17 and 17A (current issue), and all applicable state and local codes. Note below any exceptions to the above. Exc otions/Notes: S Service Technician Signature Signature'' Customer Authority Having Jurisdiction Fire Inspector Chico Yreka (530) 842-6837 Placerville (916) 622-2347 Grass Valley (530) 272-1323 (530) 893-0110 Eureka (707) 826-0957 Marysville (530) 742-2033 X (530) 893-0466 Redding (530) 222-1373 Sacramento (916) 366-0150 4/93 White Copy for Service Company, Yellow Copy for Fire Dept., Pink Copy for Customer y f f t A It r _3..... l � i 1 i i i idb a i }} i YE-,.� , _. _i_._ _.1 .... II _.__.i.... ---E iI i ( 1 I [ e ew.n,,,.w....,.rm P y 9i The fire suppression system(s) are installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, NFPA standards 96, 17 and 17A (current issue), and all applicable state and local codes. Note below any exceptions to the above. Exc otions/Notes: S Service Technician Signature Signature'' Customer Authority Having Jurisdiction Fire Inspector Chico Yreka (530) 842-6837 Placerville (916) 622-2347 Grass Valley (530) 272-1323 (530) 893-0110 Eureka (707) 826-0957 Marysville (530) 742-2033 X (530) 893-0466 Redding (530) 222-1373 Sacramento (916) 366-0150 4/93 White Copy for Service Company, Yellow Copy for Fire Dept., Pink Copy for Customer ftolit i r Y^^'2 ,. , ,.:., f 4 A lFilmulNt#AGQviz aoiaz[ ttY INC Z bOU01W.Ar i F 014A 8'K3r�' ��?„E:il a�fsszi� fn�m��sia�if - - - . -- — C 4{3f:� O ! = z . AAAAO ouivl?*✓ isunnA ff ,8a✓ —_ oiV 9_ 1iaiiir,fl AXYi Rzly ;Af-A to e1s4.Qi V.4 _ 4 _._,�.__ _ - -. _ - - _-- - - ._ , . _�...-: _ o!p •:-;;, ,?ifcs5� iii^.� -8 -: �y _�,'.! i — �� -;� �Y� n� i � .�;� 1n�E1�4 f_. � �_ � ._ ...�_� sl�� • Nn�; yicfsei�" .`•. fi'iOl..i - -1 �._;.,t��1 :.:Jl'� .!--ice tL 11�t .�.,t..,::� .3• — .--- -- _ - - �illsl:•rZ n COL...l.U,,-'.%i3iv, �* _ _. __ _ rOl,n!',i., •r � � (d �A� �`# ,nes J� f n line G' �g.•iwilogiI.N, �it'ama-gMT' __�>•_'-�•�h::•_�Al._r,`une�- _�!s!,tii--��-;u`.i.;at __�_A:r��C.__�__T_;r..�a.net'�_.._la;3C a5i�t,�ar 4;; AArr. ; woe� L ,y,;�,� a .� ++�- �---t•�-t f-:1 I'� s- '^, Wit- - a � �1_ 1 7.4- "V r: 7-4 - .. _ _ t{5 tiS.#?11 - =fir. -ate- -- _ w•� - ____— _ r.,, .F,r rl v ^ TLlrw-:,s ni bq%. faro 9i8 t2'Fn9f p n z rt i 'y..11f:2 ' .... 2j(. r �'33'fi1Q _ _ .. + •� I :fSo; '.`.j a a?c t �' �.- t ...+; ,S1 � t h � " `' ; is T. �i� ,A � - -- -- u f ..�W ..wi.%j?t - ��::� `+ijilt��•tsf[:;,c ECE7-5S�(;fEc)gtsit'��ra Sc•`'°+-FPB(E?fcjtl:�i _� 4 _ ... —x f- fKi[y}yitiika; j. ,'r - ; tr`t ^J WOI. .`.q q 7: _i'4 - . _ - [!'J;l 8.,i;.' F?1:• .. .Z '•.c ,, r +�„J s i ru,�...`5 7 z r er..., 'C Y �: . BCFD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES BANGOR BIGGS BUTTE CREEK CANYON BUTTE -FEATHER BUTTE MEADOWS CHEROKEE CLIPPER MILLS COHASSET DeSABLA DURHAM FEATHER FALLS FOREST RANCH GOLDEN FEATHER KELLY RIDGE MAGALIA NORTH CHICO PALERMO PENTZ VALLEY PIONEER RICHVALE ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY THERMALITO BCFD FULL-TIME FIRE STATIONS BANGOR BIGGS DURHAM GRIDLEY KELLY RIDGE NORD NORTH CHICO OROVILLE PALERMO RICHVALE SOUTH CHICO UPPER RIDGE CDF FIRE STATIONS BUTTE MEADOWS COHASSET FEATHER FALLS FOREST RANCH HARTS MILL JARBO GAP OROVILLE HQ PARADISE ROBINSON MILL STIRLING CITY BUTTE FIRE CENTER MAGALIA REFORESTATION NURSERY DAVIS MAGALIA AIR ATTACK BASE CHICO FIRE LOOKOUTS BALD MOUNTAIN BLOOMER HILL PLATTE MOUNTAIN SAWMILL PEAK SUNSET HILL ALSO SERVING CITY OF BIGGS CITY OF GRIDLEY ti. �� • ,r . ..ice. 1- !' .. 900111AA f.^sff"41 LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION "Sixty-three Years of Cooperative Emergency Services" 176 NELSON AVENUE — OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3495 TELEPHONE (916) 538-7111 FAX: (916) 533-7401 January Z 1, 1998 Mr. Mike Hedrick Gold Country Casino 4000 Olive Hwy Oroville, CA 95966 Dear Mike, This memorandum is in reference to my fire safety walk-through with you of your proposed Bingo Parlor located next (and attached) to the Gold Country Casino. I found that these items are in need of attention in order to prevent loss of life or serious injury in the event of fire or other panic type situation. 1. Electrical: Recommend one "main" electrical shutoff breaker for the entire facility or one for each building (i.e. one for the casino and one for the bingo parlor). The panel(s) should be labeled "main". 2O. Alarms: Install "manual pull station" fire alarm system in the building. These alarms should be located in visible locations, atleast at each end of the building. Install smoke detectors (alarmed to building occupants and security office) in restrooms and in snack bar area. 3. Fire Extinguishers: Mount fire extinguishers on all four walls inside bingo parlor and also in snack bar area and in restrooms. Follow installation procedures that were used for the casino. 4. Exiting: AMM Exit doors from Group A Occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. Install panic hardware on front door and on door to gift shop. Sign and illuminate all exits. 0 Recommend an extra exit be installed on the east wall of the bingo parlor near the partition wall. Again, this door should be signed and illuminated. 5. Housekeeping: Ceiling storage in utility/waterheater rooms must be maintained 2 feet or more below ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of building. CFC Section 1103.2.2 vRemove combustibles away from water heaters. (D Replace ceiling tiles to their normal position. 6. General: 0 Install additional 4.5" X 2.5" fire hydrant on north side of facility. D Post a**MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY LOAD " sign in a visible location. Thank you for your assistance in making your establishment a safe place for you and your customers. Please telephone me at 538-7228 should you have any questions. Sincerely, RUSS FOWLER Fire Captain i► GRIDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENTQM_ m_ CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION 47 E. Gridley Road • Gridley, CA 95948 • (916) 846-5711 December 12, 1996 Mr. Mike Hedrick Gold Country Casino 4000 Olive Highway Oroville, Ca 95966 Dear Mike, Please accept my apology for the delay in sending this letter to you. Below are the items that Fire Captain Russ Fowler and I found to be in need of repair or modification to make your establishment reasonably safe from conditions that would be hazardous to life or property. References shown as "CFC" are from the 1994 California Fire Code. Occupancy Rating: A-3 1. Electrical Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for substitute for permanent wiring. CFC Section 8506.1 Recommendation: Replace all "circuit breaker" extension cords with permanent wired electrical plugs. 2. Housekeeping: Ceiling storage in utility/waterheater rooms must be maintained 2 feet or more below ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings. CFC Section 1103.2.2 Remove combustible materials away from waterheaters. Replace ceiling tiles to their normal position. 3. Alarms: Recommend installing a "manual -pull station" fire alarm system in the building. 4. Exiting: Exit doors from Group A Occupancies having an occupant load of 50 or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. Install panic hardware on front door. CFC Section 2501.8.2 NOTE: In this type of Occupancy panic hardware may be eliminated from the main exit when the main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors. A key -locking device may be used in place of the panic hardware, providing there is a readily visible durable sign adjacent to the doorway stating THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS. The sign shall be in letters not less than 1 inch high on a contrasting background. when unlocked both leaves of a pair of doors must be free to swing without operation of any locking device. (Your existing locking arrangement on the front doors is approved.) Since you have "signed" and illuminated the doors on the south side of the building, we recommend that the fence be relocated to allow access to the open land next door. This would prevent persons exiting in an emergency from being trapped within the present fenced enclosure. Also, remove the door stop on this set of doors. 5. General: Post a " OCCUPANCY LOAD to sign in a visible location. Remove dumpsters on southside of building away from heating and air conditioning inlets. Thank you for the opportunity to assist you in making your business a safer place for you and your customers. Should you have any questions, please call me at 846-5711. Sincerely, Steve Fowler, Captain Fire Inspector Gridley Fire Department/CDF Fire _' • t !1!.i. 1 1 �:'•t i �- [ S t I i r '^ �l , _ 'f. _ 7 - . '. 1' - ,- 1'.f - ( . ` .*1:*. (r. . . f t ;1 • 1' y� r ' . - t 'r ft .., 1 r 1 �• ' - y - ., ,. r - . - i �.,_ aft 1= , - J•� •_ �-�f�tl� ..1 1.., t =. 1-. •�'. �. . rr�. �.i - .. , •. ,l •_! '1 ..t- t• ... 1 r _ •'. t. r !�._ . �: ..<•f.r. •_J r ..�. 1 •.3` (^. �::� .! a/ r .i, _. � -- _- }•'y '• ; •- i 1.: .. � }1 .�� , :�r �r lr f � .. ' .I : 1 ' •.] 1 .I 1 .t � � .• _•• .•. �•? ..t J: _• � , - 1• r i r ..1., 3' r' r•.Si '�•t� �.r~ :�:.i.• .-y.� � r,`-� _ _ _ .{ ,.�. r r ^'R ��(.. i �, - - `J: , 1 ... l: .�`�,_:;.' - _ �r f :� _11 .r• .. :3 :�� 'r �- '�-'�'a a:w'�'i_.�. _1 t .i � .., r. -'A ... � •i.'i ��. .i•'.. .1� • �:- - _ - - - j •i. l� ; r i� n _ y.-:�. y � i A t � t � r ! � '''1 r .� 1 � •sf .,•-'_ ': • f. �, f -: -., .�... :i ...-_ t.. .• T. rr"i._. - r'a 'I b6r ... t. y -. .a„ .:r• _ .4•.11,�fi��: i � �"• ... t .'. - _� ' ,. .. � 1. � �d, .iQ.y. %-� '.. .. i:,. r � - r _ �. t-. .. ��- � ! �1i ••r� ., •1 . 11- `i. • � 9-Y�i .� 1 1 � �, .. .•p - ti f r • .'I.i -, 1. '' .. r� � •� � ! � j 1 1 j /t -� rte,+l . ..r _�fi� -t � •. _• ,.,:'t �; r .1 n,a �:, f -�' - - _ � -itJ'. .!..a { .d -t,,'. t.(. n t•. ! �' .. '•, ;• f, _ .l i ; 1 � .. t is � .•.. _..1 - ri !, � •'1 '1 ,.1 - •,t�, .1.,. lr.l�ti:=r... l�.i. �1: .s'... .!' G.. YF' •. -.. _ _ ... . 7 r a i .. 1: .! � r•?�. t..F' r � - -� i `•1 .r •J j• � .p. .,. .�.., f-, + •� .' ;f _,. 't '1:ISL P �' - ': } `•f . _ 1 t - - = ' t'1 i • .-• 1 ,.7 1 .. -t.i tF ._• �. ��i. .. y' . r �.. t r ,a ... . -.� : l'a •. "• � ,.,•, i. ay'i_! _ -� }• � • S � - t lit i _ 'T '� Cl �1. / . ••1 • . 1- •:•sl. t !' I1. i. ,l 'lN - • 1. �f.� �. r - r; •'!• 1