Redding City Council
May 7, 2024

Attachment I: Project Summaries for Organics Grant Program Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23
In addition, the food material will be composted on-site instead of being sent to Yolo County Landfill.

The compost will be used to fertilize campus lawns at Sacramento State by Grounds and Landscape Services and donated to Sacramento City Unified School District school gardens. The project will result in 958 tons of newly diverted food material from landfill and a reduction of 345 MTCO 2e of
greenhouse gas emissions over ten years.

• Applicant: DSM Group, LLC
• County: Sacramento
• Provides Benefits to Priority Populations: Yes
• Grant Funds Recommended for Award: $341,367
• Estimated GHGs (MTCO2e) over ten years: 41
• Estimated Diversion (Tons) over ten years: 260

DSM Group proposes to purchase an in-vessel composter to divert green material from cannabis production. Grant funds will also be used to purchase a bobcat skid steer loader with compost mixer, a compost bagger, and a woodchipper. The project will divert green material from the L and D Landfill located in a disadvantaged community. The project will result in 260 tons of newly diverted green material from landfill and a reduction of 41 MTCO
2e of greenhouse gas emissions over ten years.

• Applicant: Foodbank of Santa Barbara - Goleta
• County: Santa Barbara
• Provides Benefits to Priority Populations: No
• Grant Funds Recommended for Award: $500,000
• Estimated GHGs (MTCO2e) over ten years: 109
• Estimated Diversion (Tons) over ten years: 301

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County proposes to install an in-vessel composter at their Goleta warehouse. The project will divert pre-consumer inedible food material from the Tajiguas Landfill located in Goleta. The composter will transform food material into compost that can be shared with the community. The project will result in 301 tons of newly diverted food material from landfill and a reduction of 109 MTCO
2e of greenhouse gas emissions over ten years.

• Applicant: Foodbank of Santa Barbara - Santa Maria
• County: Santa Barbara
• Provides Benefits to Priority Populations: Yes
• Grant Funds Recommended for Award: $500,000
• Estimated GHGs (MTCO2e) over ten years: 116
• Estimated Diversion (Tons) over ten years: 321

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County proposes to install an in-vessel composter at their Santa Maria warehouse. The project will divert pre-consumer inedible food material from the Santa Maria Regional Landfill located in a low-income community. The composter will transform the food material into compost that can be shared with the community. The project will result in 321 tons of newly diverted food material from landfill and a reduction of 116 MTCO 2e of greenhouse gas emissions over
ten years. In addition, the project will provide free compost for use in the local community.

• Applicant: University of Southern California
• County: Los Angeles
• Provides Benefits to Priority Populations: Yes

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Attachment I: Project Summaries for Organics Grant Program Fiscal Year 2021-22 and 2022-23
• Grant Funds Recommended for Award: $116,000
• Estimated GHGs (MTCO2e) over ten years: 168
• Estimated Diversion (Tons) over ten years: 530

University of Southern California proposes to purchase an in-vessel composting system and hydraulic lift to be added to the LA Memorial Coliseum grounds by the University of Southern California. The in- vessel composter will be used for non-event days to capture food and green material produced on- site, diverting this material from the Sunshine Canyon Landfill. The project is located in a disadvantaged community and will reduce the environmental and health impacts of transportation the food and green material. The compost produced will be used to improve and expand landscaping and support other compost projects on site and the University of Southern California. The project will result in 530 tons of food and green material from landfill and a reduction of 168 MTCO2e of greenhouse gas emissions over ten years.

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SERVICES AGREEMENT

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Automated Documents, Preliminary Statement, Part A January 2021 This SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the latest signature date in the signature block of this Agreement ("Effective Date") by and between Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a California corporation ("Utility"), and ___________________________________________________________ (the "Company").

RECITALS
WHEREAS, Utility is a public utility regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") providing gas service to end-use customers within California.

WHEREAS, the Company is a sponsor of a renewable gas project and/or has an interest in Utility's ability to receive and redeliver additional renewable gas supplies on its gas utility system.

WHEREAS, the Company desires to explore a Utility interconnection, and the Utility agrees to perform services with respect thereto (the "Services"), all upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein the parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1 - SERVICES

1.1. Retention. Company hereby retains Utility to provide the Services, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

1.2. Scope of Services. The Services to be performed by Utility shall consist of the following tasks to this Agreement, including (check all that apply), as detailed in the applicable Attachment:
• Attachment A - Interconnection Screening Study ( ), • Attachment A1 - Preliminary Engineering Study ( ), • Attachment A2 - Detailed Engineering Study with Optional Long Lead Material Procurement ( ),
• Attachment - A3 Pipeline Blending Exception Study ( )

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Unless Company has in place as of the Effective Date a valid and effective Interconnection Screening Study, the parties must (a) execute, and each party must satisfy its obligations with respect to Attachment A before Company can contract for Attachment A1, and (b) execute Attachment A1 before or concurrent with Company's contracting for Attachment A2. Further, (x) Company may execute Attachment A3 at any time after the parties have executed an Attachment A providing Company funding for an Interconnector Screening Study consistent with Attachment A3 Services, and (y) the parties must enter into a Confidentiality Agreement, the form of which is attached hereto as Attachment B, prior to Utility performing any Services pursuant to this Agreement. Each Attachment only becomes effective upon execution by both Company and Utility. No construction work shall be included or done pursuant to this Agreement.

1.3. Term. This Agreement shall be effective on the Effective Date and shall continue in full force and effect until the completion of the all Services selected under Section 1.2 above.

SECTION 2 - COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

2.1. Compensation. An estimate of Utility's fees and all other applicable costs to be billed by Utility to Company under this Agreement are set forth in each applicable Attachment to this Agreement. In any event, Company shall be liable for the actual costs of the Services, which may be higher than the estimated costs. Actual costs shall include the actual Services rendered and all related costs incurred, and shall include permit or other fees or charges, procurement, indirect costs and overheads, carrying costs, and any related income or other tax liability thereon.

2.2. Payment. Upon execution of this Agreement, Attachment A, and Attachment B (Confidentiality Agreement), Company shall make payment to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the Services in the amount specified in Attachment A within thirty (30) days. Upon execution of any additional Attachment (as further described in Section

1.2), Company shall make payment to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Services in the amount specified in such Attachment(s) within thirty (30) days. Any amount billed by Utility to Company subsequent to the initial payment shall be paid by Company within twenty (20) days after receipt of Utility's invoice to the address set forth in Section 8 below.

2.3. Change Orders. Any change to the Services shall be in writing (a "Change Order") and signed by Company and Utility. If Company issues any request for a change in the Scope of the Services or the time of completion of the Services beyond those tasks described in the Services and not identified as a Change Order, but which Utility considers to be a Change Order, then Utility shall notify Company in writing and the parties shall mutually decide whether such a change in the Services or the time of completion of the Services constitutes a Change Order, which increases or decreases the Scope of the Services and increases or decreases the cost to Utility of performing the Services. If Utility issues a Change Order that results in an increase or decrease in the cost of the Services, then an adjustment shall be made to the total compensation

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and/or the time of completion of the Services. All written Change Orders shall become a part of this Agreement. Utility may refrain from any additional work until Company has paid such additional amount as set forth above.

2.4. Payroll Taxes. Social security, federal, and other applicable taxes shall not be withheld from payments made to Utility.

SECTION 3 - INFORMATION AND OWNERSHIP

3.1. Confidential Information. During the term of this Agreement, either party may have access to and become acquainted with confidential information and trade and business secrets of the other. Treatment of this information by both parties is set forth in the Confidentiality Agreement, the form of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment B of this Agreement (the "Confidentiality Agreement").

3.2. Ownership and Use; Limits on Liability. Notwithstanding the above, any and all material and information prepared, accumulated or developed by Utility, any subcontractor or their respective employees, including, without limitation, documents, drawings, designs, calculations, maps, plans, workplans, text, filings, estimates, manifests, certificates, books, specifications, sketches , notes, reports, summaries, analyses, data models and samples (hereinafter, collectively "Work Product"), shall remain the property of Utility when prepared or in process, whether or not delivered to Company. Utility hereby grants to Company an unrestricted royalty-free license to use, copy, and distribute any Work Product furnished by Utility to Company under this Agreement, subject to the terms specified in the Confidentiality Agreement. The Work Product provided by Utility hereunder is intended to meet or exceed all generally accepted industry standards for this type of work; however, except as may otherwise be set forth in the applicable Attachment(s), Utility makes no warranty or representation about the fitness, suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness or accuracy of Work Product or Services for any purpose. The Work Product will be done using information and assumptions at one point of time and which are subject to change at any time that could change the results or analysis reflected in Work Product. Estimates of costs may not cover all environmental costs or other unforeseen costs, or costs resulting f rom changes to laws, rules and regulations governing the Services herein. Therefore, except as may otherwise be set forth in the applicable Attachment(s), Utility does not warrant the Services or Work Product for any use and specifically disclaims any liability for any subsequent use of the Work Product, or any part thereof, by Company. Except as may otherwise be set forth in the applicable Attachment(s), no warranty of any kind is or will be included as part of the Services and all express and implied warranties, including any warranties of merchantability, and/or fitness for a particular purpose are specifically disclaimed. With the exception of claims solely arising from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct by Utility that occurs while performing the Services, Company will not hold Utility liable or responsible in any way for any losses, damages, claims, costs, expenses or other obligations it incurs, or may incur, arising out of or related to Company's use of, or reliance on, any part of the Services, Work Product or other information provided by Utility hereunder.

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SECTION 4 - STATUS
The relationship between Utility and Company hereunder is and at all times during the term of this Agreement shall be that of independent entities. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create a relationship of principal and agent, employer and employee, partnership or joint venture between the parties.

SECTION 5 - ATTORNEYS' FEES
Should any dispute arise regarding any term or provision of this Agreement or enforcement of any rights hereunder, or to collect any portion of the amount payable under this Agreement, then all litigation and collection expenses, witness fees, court costs and attorneys' fees shall be paid by the losing party to the prevailing party.

SECTION 6 - SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION
During the term of this Agreement, each party shall appoint a representative who will be authorized, empowered and available to act for and on behalf of each to implement the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

SECTION 7 - DISPUTES
Any dispute or need for interpretation arising out of this Agreement which cannot be resolved after a reasonable period of time of good faith negotiation may be submitted to the CPUC for resolution.

SECTION 8 - NOTICES
Any notice, demand, or request required or authorized in connection with this Agreement shall be deemed properly and duly given when sent by electronic mail as specified below:

If to Company:

E-mail Address:

If to Utility:

E-mail Address:

In addition to the notice specified above, notice may also be provided by telephone or e-mail to the telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for the representative appointed pursuant to

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Section 6 above set out below, but must be immediately followed up by a written notice sent pursuant to the first paragraph of this Section 8:

If to Company:

Tel
ephone Numbers:

E-mail Address:

If to Utility:

Telephone Numbers:

E-mail Address:

Either party may change the notice information in this Section 8 by giving notice within five (5) business days prior to the effective date of the change.

SECTION 9 - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement may be not be assigned by either party without the written consent of the other party. Consent to assignment will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

Company shall have the right to assign this Agreement, without the consent of Utility, for collateral security purposes to aid in providing financing its renewable gas project. Company will promptly notify Utility of any such assignment for collateral security purposes. Any assignment for collateral purposes entered into by Company shall require that upon any exercise of remedies by the financing party, the entity substituted for Company shall have an equal or greater credit rating as Company and have the legal authority and operational ability to satisfy the obligations of Company under this Agreement.

Either party shall have the right to assign this Agreement, without the consent of the other Party, when the assignment is to a successor, representative, or assignee which shall succeed by purchase, merger, corporate reorganization/restructuring or consolidation to all or substantially all of the assets of the assigning party.

Assignment shall not relieve the assignor of its obligations under this Agreement for the period before the assignment becomes effective, nor shall the non-assigning party's obligations be enlarged, in whole or in part, by reason of the assignment. At the time the assignment becomes effective, the assignee shall become a party to this Agreement and shall undertake all rights and responsibilities under this Agreement.

APPROVED
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Any attempted assignment that violates any of the requirements of this Section 9 is void and ineffective.

SECTION 10 - APPLICABLE LAW
The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to its choice of law provisions.

SECTION 11 - WAIVERS
The failure or delay of either party to exercise or enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver of that party's right thereafter to enforce each and every provision of the Agreement and shall not otherwise affect the validity of this Agreement.

SECTION 12 - SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is finally determined to be contrary to, prohibited by, or invalid under applicable laws or regulations, such provision shall become inapplicable and shall be deemed omitted from this Agreement. Such determination shall not, however, in any way invalidate the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 13 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS
This Agreement and its Attachments constitute the entire understanding and agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior written or oral understanding or agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.

This Agreement shall not be amended, altered, or supplemented in any way except by an instrument in writing, signed by the duly authorized representative of the parties that expressly references this Agreement.

APPROVED
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of Effective Date.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Company Name
Signature Signature
Print Name Print Name
Title Title
Date Date

APPROVED
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PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING STUDY -
ATTACHMENT A-1
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Automated Documents, Preliminary Statement, Part A January 2021 Utility will provide the Company with a report that provides a Preliminary Engineering Study ("PES") requested by the Company for construction of necessary facilities as described below (the "Services") following completion of an Interconnection Screening Study for the same location and less than or equal to the maximum volume / flow rate that will be the basis for this PES.

Utility proposes to analyze the impact on its gas transmission system of receiving

minimum, average and maximum,
respectively, thousand Standard cubic feet per day (MScfd) on a 1/24th ratable hourly
basis of new supply at ____________________________________________________, California, on a ( ) Displacement and/or an ( ) Expansion Receipt Point Capacity basis and identify any system improvements necessary to accept this new supply.

The cost estimate calculated by Utility will include, but not be limited to, land acquisition, site development, right-of-way, metering, gas quality, permitting, regulatory, environmental, unusual construction costs, and, if applicable, operating and maintenance costs for any facility improvements, accurate to +100% / -50% based on a site visit and route evaluation for the Company's project. The findings and estimate will not constitute a proposal by Utility. Utility will not have performed a specific site or route evaluation for the Company's project in the development of this estimate. Other service costs associated with construction of the Interconnector's Facility that are not part of already offered services could include, but not be limited to, engineering, consulting, contracting, construction costs, and environmental studies.

Utility's construction costs continue to rise with increasing costs of labor and materials.

Since the PES is developed using average historical project cost data, it is highly likely that the actual construction costs for the Company's particular project will vary significantly from the PES. Utility urges the Company to retain the services of a third- party engineering construction firm or enter into a Detailed Engineering Study with Utility to develop a more accurate construction cost estimate for this specific project.

Because of the exclusions and limitations of this initial review, Utility does not recommend that the Company use the PES for any other purpose, including any substantive planning or other decisions regarding the cost or viability of its project, except to further evaluate Company's project via a Utility Detailed Engineering Study.

Any use by the Company is solely at its own risk and should factor in the above risks and limitations.

A report that summarizes the results of Utility's analyses, identifies the study parameters, assumptions, limitations and the estimated construction costs of any facility improvements, evaluates whether the Interconnection Screening Study identified

APPROVED
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ATTACHMENT A-1
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pipeline system has sufficient physical Takeaway Capacity to safely accommodate Company's specified maximum volume/flow rate on a ratable 1/24th h ourly basis, Utility pipeline routing recommendation using Utility's rights-of -way, identification of the then current maximum allowable operating pressure and, if available, the operating pressures of
the Utility's receiving pipeline system and potential pipeline route obstructions as determined by the Utility's physical observations will be provided to the Company.

T
he estimated cost to perform the Services is $ ________________________________.

Utility will complete the analysis within ____________________________ business days after receipt and Utility posting of payment.

Payment
in full of the estimated cost of the Services is required upon execution of an Attachment A1 to proceed with the analysis. The Company will be responsible for the actual
costs of the Services; to this end, an invoice or refund will be issued to the Company
at the completion for any difference between the actual costs and this estimate.

Capitalized term s used but not defined in this Attachment have the meaning ascribed to them in Utility's Tariff Rule No. 29.

Accepted and agreed to by their respective authorized representatives:

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Company Name
Signature Signature
Print Name Print Name
Title Title
Date Date

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A RESOLUTION C}F THE CITY COUNCIL F T IE CITY OF REDDING AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL 4F APPLICATIC? N( S) Ft3R ALL
CALRECYCLE + GRANTS F4R WHICH THE CITY OF REDDING IS

ELIGIBLE
WHEREAS, PublicResourcesCodesections4$000et seq. authorizetheDepartmentof ResourcesRecyeling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer various grant programs {grants) in furtherance of the State of CaLifornia's {State} effarts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generatedin theStatetherebypreservinglandfillcapaeityandprotectingpublichealthandsafety, and the environment; and
WHEREAS, in furtheranceof thisauthorityCalRecycleisrequiredta establishprocedures governing the applieation, awarding, and management of the grants; and WHEREAS, CalRecyelegrant applicatianproceduresrequire, amangother tl ings, an applicant' s governing body to deelare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants;
NOW, THEREFQRE, the City Council RESC}LVES asfollows:

1. Toauthorizethesubmittalflf applicationo CalRecycleforall grantsfarwhichtheCityof Redding is eligible; and

2. ToauthorizetheCityManager, ordesignee, to executeinthenameoftheCityof Redding al1grant documents, including but not limited ta, applications, agreements, amendments and requestsfor payment, necessaryto secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project; and

3. To adopt these autharizations as effective for 5 years from the date of adoption of this resolution, until January 18, 2027.

I HEREBYCERTIFYthattheforegoingresolutionwasintroducedataregularmeeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the
18th
dayaf January, 2022, andwasduly adopted
at saidmeeting by the fallowing vote:

AYES: Councii Members - Dacquista, Mezzano, Resner, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: ouncii Members - None
ABSENT. Council Members— None
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R`ISTENSC EDER, Mayor
ATTEST: APPR{ JVED AS Tt? FORM:

PAMELA MIZE, Ci Clerk BARRY E. e ALT, ity A torney

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Monthly Public Meeting

10:00 A.M., December 19, 2023
Cal/EPA Building – Byron Sher Auditorium
Via Webcast

A. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Presentations or discussions by the Director and/or Executive Offices regarding department matters, legislative updates, public affairs, or initiatives.

B. POLICY & PROGRAM UPDATE

Action Items

1. SB 1383 Implementation
Consideration of a Technology Determination for H Cycle Pursuant to Article 2 of the SB 1383 Regulations
Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

C. GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS

Action Items

1. Awards for the Organics Grant Program (Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23) Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

2. Eligibility Criteria and Evaluation Process for the Redemption Innovation Grant Program (California Beverage Container Recycling Fund, Fiscal Year 2022-23) Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

3. Eligibility Criteria and Evaluation Process for the Local Conservation Corps SB 1013 Grant Program (SB1013, Fiscal Year 2022-23)
Department Staff Contact: [email protected]
Public Notice

4. Eligibility Criteria and Evaluation Process for the Workforce Development Grant Program (AB 179, Fiscal Year 2022‒23)
Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

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Information Item

1. Award for the Beverage Container Redemption Pilot Project Grant Program (California Beverage Container Recycling Fund Fiscal Year 2022-23) Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

2. Awards for the Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program (Farm and Ranch Cleanup Account, Fiscal Year 2023-24) Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

3. Awards and Distribution of Payments for the Used Oil Payment Program (Used Oil Recycling Fund, Fiscal Year 2023-24)
Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

4. Awards for the Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program (Integrated Waste Management Account, Fiscal Year 2023-24)
Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

5. Awards for the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program (Tire Recycling Management Fund, Fiscal Year 2023-24)
Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

6. Approval of a Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Loan in the amount of $3,500,000 for Pinnpack Capital Holdings, a Delaware LLC (Recycling Market Development Revolving Loan Subaccount, Fiscal Year 2023–24).

Department Staff contact: [email protected] Public Notice

Open Applications:

Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program Application Due Dates: January 9, 2024 (Cycle 81); April 2, 2024 (Cycle 82) Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program Application Due Date: January 17, 2024

Community Composting for Green Spaces Grant Program
Application Due Date: January 23, 2024

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D. POLICY MANDATES/WORKSHOPS/RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS

Extended Producer Responsibility Program Updates

1. SB 54 Implementation
Department Staff Contact: [email protected]

2. Review of the Drug Takeback Solutions Foundation’s Revised 2022 Annual Report for Covered Drugs
Department Staff Contact: [email protected]
Information Items

1. Consideration of Carpet America Recovery Effort’s Contingency Plan Amendment
Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

2. Overview of the 2022 California Waste Tire Market Report Department Staff contact: [email protected] Public Notice

Action Items

1. AB 1201 Bifurcated Collection Determination
Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

E. ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM

Information Items

1. 2023 Covered Electronic Waste Net Cost Reporting Requirement Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

F. LOCAL ASSISTANCE

Action Items

1. Five-Year Review Report for the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan for the County of Alameda
Department Staff Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

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G. SOLID WASTE AND TIRE FACILITIES

Action Items

1. City of Claremont Community Services Department, located at 1616 Monte Vista Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711, San Bernardino County, New Solid Waste Facilities Permit, Action Needed January 8, 2024
Department Contact: [email protected]
Public Notice

2. Bee Canyon Greenery, located at 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road, Irvine, CA 92602, Orange County, Revised Compostable Materials Handling Facility Permit, Action Needed December 31, 2023
Department Contact: [email protected]
Public Notice

3. Yolo County Central Landfill, located at 44090 CR 28H, Woodland, CA 95776, Yolo County, Revised Solid Waste Facilities Permit, Action Needed January 19, 2024
Department Contact: [email protected]
Public Notice

4. Otay Mesa Compost Facility, located at 434 Alta Road, San Diego, CA 92154 San Diego County, New Compostable Materials Handling Facility Permit, Action Needed January 20, 2024
Department Contact: [email protected]
Public Notice

5. Mountain View Organic Waste Processing Facility, located at 1641 Mountain View Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030, Ventura County, Revised Solid Waste Facilities Permit, Action Needed February 3, 2024
Department Contact: [email protected] Public Notice

6. Madison Materials, Inc., located at 1035 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701, Orange County, Modified Solid Waste Facilities Permit, Action Needed February 3, 2024
Department Contact: [email protected]
Public Notice

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H. PUBLIC COMMENT

Get involved in CalRecycle’s decision-making process. To more fully engage with Californians on monthly public meeting agenda items, CalRecycle accepts welcomes live public comments in-person or over-the-phone.
_____________________________________________________________________ CalRecycle has a public noticing site to provide interested parties with information about programs, activities, and departmental decisions.
• To review final CalRecycle decisions and other department activities, please go to: CalRecycle.ca.gov/PublicInfo/ or CalRecycle.ca.gov/BevContainer/Notices. • For public meeting participation, listserv, and feedback information, please go to:

CalRecycle.ca.gov/PublicMeeting/
People may speak on any matter concerning CalRecycle with the exception of items related to pending adjudicative (certification or enforcement) proceedings.

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CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

Recommendation

Adopt Resolution, effective May 12, 2024, approving an amendment to RIEO’s CTP Unit Non- Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates to add three new classifications for positions in the City of Redding’s Financial Services Department: Account Clerk I – Finance; Account Clerk II – Finance; and Accounting Specialist – Finance.

Fiscal Impact

The estimated cost associated with this recommendation is approximately $15,000 annually , including benefits - 60 percent of which is paid by the General Fund (~$9,000).

Alternative Action

City Council could decline to approve the resolution and the new classifications would not be created.

Background/Analysis

Employees assigned to the Financial Services Department (Finance) are required to have broad knowledge of the functions of individual City of Redding (City) departments and divisions, and are responsible for the review, audit, correction and feedback of work submitted by others in the City. Although the duties performed are the same performed by employees in ot her City departments, the level of authority needed in order to provide feedback and training to employees in other City departments is higher.

MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024
ITEM NO. 4.15(a)
FROM:

***APPROVED BY***

[email protected]

[email protected]
SUBJECT: 4.15(a)--Adopt Resolution approving amendments to the Redding Independent Employees’ Organizati on (RIEO) - Clerical, Technical and Professional (CTP) Unit Non - Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates to add three new classifications for positions in the City of Redding’s Financial Services Department.

Kari Kibler, Personnel
Director
Packet Pg. 207
Report to Redding City Council April 30, 2024
Re: 4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP Page 2

As a result, staff recommends the creation of three new classifications: Account Clerk I – Finance, Account Clerk II – Finance, and Accounting Specialist – Finance. The proposed classification specifications mirror the existing Account Clerk I/II and Accounting Specialist classifications, but include additional language in the Distinguishing Characteristics port ion to recognize the special knowledge needed for employees in Finance positions. Additionally, the salary for the new classifications in Finance will be set to be five percent above their counterparts to recognize the higher level of authority needed in o rder to audit, provide feedback and train similarly classed employees in other City departments.

Environmental Review

This is not a project defined under California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.

Council Priority/City Manager Goals

• Government of the 21 st Century – “Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today’s residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today.”

Attachments
^Resolution
^Exhibit A -1 RIEO CTP Non -Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, effective May 12, 2024
^Exhibit A -2 RIEO CTP Non -Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, effective July 21, 2024
Class Specification: Account Clerk I - Finance
Class Specification: Account Clerk II - Finance
Class Specification: Accounting Specialist - Finance
RIEO Side Letter - Accounting Series
Packet Pg. 208

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REDDING INDEPENDENT
EMPLOYEES’ ORGANIZAT ION - CLERICAL, TECH NICAL AND

PROFESSIONAL UNIT NO N-EXEMPT SCHEDULE OF

CLASSIFICATIONS AND HOURLY WAGE RATES, EFFECTIVE MAY
12, 2024

WHEREAS, staff recommends amendments to the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit Non-Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates , to add the Account Clerk I/II – Finance and Accounting Specialist – Finance classifications, effective May 12, 2024, as attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to the in the best interest of the City to adopt such recommendation;

NOW, THE REFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council that the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit Non -Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates be amended, effective May 12, 2024.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 7th day of May, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

__________________________________
TENESSA AUDETTE, Mayor

ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:

______________________________ ___________________________________ SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney Packet Pg. 209
Attachment: ^Resolution (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6################################# 930Student Aid $16.00 $16.80$17.64 $18.52 $19.45
932Mail Courier $16.00 $16.80$17.64 $18.52 $19.45
933Technical Intern $16.00 $16.80$17.64 $18.52 $19.45
344Scale House Attendant I $16.35 $17.17 $18.02$18.93 $19.87 $20.87 398Clerk I $16.35 $17.17 $18.02$18.93 $19.87 $20.87
978Janitor $16.47 $17.29 $18.15$19.06 $20.01 $21.01
383Reprographics Technician I $16.87 $17.71 $18.60$19.53 $20.50 $21.53 345Scale House Attendant II $18.09 $18.99 $19.94$20.94 $21.98 $23.08 397Clerk II $18.09 $18.99 $19.94$20.94 $21.98 $23.08
390Administrative Assistant I $18.74 $19.68 $20.66$21.69 $22.78 $23.92 393Account Clerk I $19.70 $20.69 $21.72$22.81 $23.95 $25.15 384Reprographics Technician II $19.70 $20.69 $21.72$22.81 $23.95 $25.15 346Scale House Attendant III $19.83 $20.82 $21.86$22.96 $24.11 $25.31 373Clerk III $19.83 $20.82 $21.86$22.96 $24.11 $25.31
377Administrative Assistant II $20.58 $21.61 $22.69$23.82 $25.02 $26.27 374Crime Analysis Technician $20.66 $21.69 $22.77$23.91 $25.11 $26.36 388Account Clerk I - Finance $20.69 $21.72 $22.81$23.95 $25.15 $26.41 341Development Services Technician I $21.62 $22.70 $23.84$25.03 $26.28 $27.60 370Account Clerk II $21.77 $22.86 $24.00$25.20 $26.46 $27.79 368Parking Enforcement Officer $22.17 $23.28 $24.44$25.66 $26.95 $28.29 969Graphic Designer I $22.45 $23.57 $24.75$25.99 $27.29 $28.66 369Housing Technician $22.57 $23.70 $24.88$26.13 $27.43 $28.81 359Police Records Technician I $22.69 $23.82 $25.02$26.27 $27.58 $28.96 364Executive Assistant I $22.81 $23.95 $25.15$26.41 $27.73 $29.11 389Account Clerk II - Finance $22.86 $24.00 $25.20$26.46 $27.79 $29.18 363Computer Support Specialist I $23.07 $24.23 $25.44$26.71 $28.05 $29.45 565Wastewater Plant Operator-in-Training $27.07 $28.42 $29.84 362Accounting Specialist $23.43 $24.60 $25.83$27.12 $28.47 $29.90 385Reprographics Technician III $23.43 $24.60 $25.83$27.12 $28.47 $29.90 351Customer Service Representative $23.44 $24.62 $25.85$27.14 $28.50 $29.92 357Engineering Aid $23.65 $24.83 $26.08$27.38 $28.75 $30.19 566Water Plant Operator-in-Training $28.11 $29.52 $30.99 348Accounting Specialist - Finance $24.60 $25.83 $27.12$28.47 $29.90 $31.39 968Graphic Designer II $24.75 $25.99 $27.29$28.66 $30.09 $31.59 352Development Services Technician II $24.81 $26.05 $27.36$28.72 $30.16 $31.67 361Computer/Network Technician I $24.87 $26.11 $27.42$28.79 $30.23 $31.74 371Police Records Technician II $25.02 $26.27 $27.58$28.96 $30.41 $31.93 360Executive Assistant II $26.19 $27.50 $28.87$30.32 $31.83 $33.43 335Crime Statistician $26.37 $27.69 $29.08$30.53 $32.06 $33.66 332Engineering Technician I $26.53 $27.86 $29.25$30.72 $32.25 $33.86 358Business License Specialist $27.06 $28.41 $29.83$31.32 $32.89 $34.53 392Records Specialist I $27.06 $28.41 $29.83$31.32 $32.89 $34.53 Hourly Wage Rate - Salary Step

REDDING INDEPENDENT EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION

CLERICAL, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL UNIT
EXHIBIT "A-1"

NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE SCHEDULE OF CLASSIFICATIONS AND HOURLY WAGE RATES Effective: May 12, 2024
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Attachment: ^Exhibit A-1 RIEO CTP Non-Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, effective May 12, 2024 (4.15(a)-- Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6
372Fire Prevention Specialist $27.24 $28.61 $30.04$31.54 $33.12 $34.77 329Wastewater Laboratory Technician Grade II$27.74 $29.13 $30.59$32.12 $33.72 $35.41 347Development Services Technician III $27.94 $29.34 $30.80$32.34 $33.96 $35.66 356Computer Support Specialist II $28.12 $29.53 $31.01$32.56 $34.18 $35.89 518Wastewater Laboratory Technician Grade III$28.43 $29.85 $31.35$32.91 $34.56 $36.29 320Computer/Network Technician II $28.78 $30.22 $31.73$33.32 $34.98 $36.73 355Housing Specialist I $29.60 $31.08 $32.64$34.27 $35.98 $37.78 394Records Specialist II $29.80 $31.29 $32.86$34.50 $36.22 $38.04 334Engineering Technician II $29.95 $31.45 $33.02$34.67 $36.40 $38.22 331Computer Support Specialist III $30.16 $31.67 $33.25$34.91 $36.66 $38.49 573Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technician$30.44 $31.96 $33.56$35.24 $37.00 $38.85 321Public Works Inspector $31.08 $32.64 $34.27$35.98 $37.78 $39.67 534Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technician Grade IV$31.20 $32.76 $34.40$36.12 $37.93 $39.82 577Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade II $31.94 $33.53 $35.21$36.97 $38.82 $40.76 319Building Inspector $32.04 $33.64 $35.32$37.09 $38.94 $40.89 324Neighborhood Preservation Officer $32.04 $33.64 $35.32$37.09 $38.94 $40.89 323Housing Specialist II $32.12 $33.72 $35.41$37.18 $39.04 $40.99 579Water Plant Operator - T-3 (D-2) $32.38 $34.00 $35.70$37.49 $39.36 $41.33 567Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade III $32.74 $34.37 $36.09$37.89 $39.79 $41.78 328GIS Analyst I $33.17 $34.83 $36.57$38.39 $40.31 $42.33 571Water Plant Operator - T-4 (D-3) $33.19 $34.85 $36.60$38.43 $40.35 $42.36 569Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade IV $33.55 $35.23 $36.99$38.84 $40.78 $42.82 575Water Plant Operator - T-5 (D-4) $34.02 $35.72 $37.51$39.39 $41.36 $43.42 317Computer/Network Technician III $34.25 $35.96 $37.76$39.65 $41.63 $43.71 572Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade V $34.39 $36.11 $37.92$39.81 $41.80 $43.89 330GIS Analyst II $36.57 $38.40 $40.31$42.33 $44.45 $46.67 552Senior Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade III$37.53 $39.41 $41.38$43.44 $45.62 $47.90 553Senior Water Plant Operator - T-4 (D-3) $37.91 $39.80 $41.79$43.88 $46.08 $48.38 576Senior Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade IV$38.47 $40.39 $42.41$44.53 $46.76 $49.10 592Senior Water Plant Operator - T-5 (D-4) $38.86 $40.80 $42.84$44.98 $47.23 $49.59 520Working Supervisor-Wastewater Plant - Grade III $47.88 $50.27 589Senior Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade V$39.43 $41.40 $43.47$45.64 $47.93 $50.32 525Working Supervisor - Water Plant - T-4/T-5 (D-3/D-4) $48.36 $50.78 593Working Supervisor-Wastewater Plant - Grade IV $49.07 $51.53 595Working Supervisor - Water Plant - T-5 (D-4) $49.57 $52.05 594Working Supervisor-Wastewater Plant - Grade V $50.30 $52.81 Note:Pay rates are calculated utilizing a standardized formula and small differences may occur due to rounding.

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Attachment: ^Exhibit A-1 RIEO CTP Non-Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, effective May 12, 2024 (4.15(a)-- Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6################################# 930Student Aid $16.00 $16.80 $17.64$18.52 $19.45 $20.42 932Mail Courier $16.00 $16.80 $17.64$18.52 $19.45 $20.42 933Technical Intern $16.00 $16.80 $17.64$18.52 $19.45 $20.42 344Scale House Attendant I $17.17 $18.02 $18.93$19.87 $20.87 $21.91 398Clerk I $17.17 $18.02 $18.93$19.87 $20.87 $21.91
978Janitor $17.29 $18.15 $19.06$20.01 $21.01 $22.07
383Reprographics Technician I $17.71 $18.60 $19.53$20.50 $21.53 $22.61 345Scale House Attendant II $18.99 $19.94 $20.94$21.98 $23.08 $24.24 397Clerk II $18.99 $19.94 $20.94$21.98 $23.08 $24.24
390Administrative Assistant I $19.68 $20.66 $21.69$22.78 $23.92 $25.11 393Account Clerk I $20.69 $21.72 $22.81$23.95 $25.15 $26.41 384Reprographics Technician II $20.69 $21.72 $22.81$23.95 $25.15 $26.41 346Scale House Attendant III $20.82 $21.86 $22.96$24.11 $25.31 $26.58 373Clerk III $20.82 $21.86 $22.96$24.11 $25.31 $26.58
377Administrative Assistant II $21.61 $22.69 $23.82$25.02 $26.27 $27.58 374Crime Analysis Technician $21.69 $22.77 $23.91$25.11 $26.36 $27.68 388Account Clerk I - Finance $21.72 $22.81 $23.95$25.15 $26.41 $27.73 341Development Services Technician I $22.70 $23.84 $25.03$26.28 $27.60 $28.98 370Account Clerk II $22.86 $24.00 $25.20$26.46 $27.79 $29.18 368Parking Enforcement Officer $23.28 $24.44 $25.66$26.95 $28.29 $29.71 969Graphic Designer I $23.57 $24.75 $25.99$27.29 $28.66 $30.09 369Housing Technician $23.70 $24.88 $26.13$27.43 $28.81 $30.25 359Police Records Technician I $23.82 $25.02 $26.27$27.58 $28.96 $30.41 364Executive Assistant I $23.95 $25.15 $26.41$27.73 $29.11 $30.57 389Account Clerk II - Finance $24.00 $25.20 $26.46$27.79 $29.18 $30.63 363Computer Support Specialist I $24.23 $25.44 $26.71$28.05 $29.45 $30.92 565Wastewater Plant Operator-in-Training $28.42 $29.84 $31.33 362Accounting Specialist $24.60 $25.83 $27.12$28.47 $29.90 $31.39 385Reprographics Technician III $24.60 $25.83 $27.12$28.47 $29.90 $31.39 351Customer Service Representative $24.62 $25.85 $27.14$28.50 $29.92 $31.42 357Engineering Aid $24.83 $26.08 $27.38$28.75 $30.19 $31.69 566Water Plant Operator-in-Training $29.52 $30.99 $32.54 340Accounting Specialist - Finance $25.83 $27.12 $28.47$29.90 $31.39 $32.96 968Graphic Designer II $25.99 $27.29 $28.66$30.09 $31.59 $33.17 352Development Services Technician II $26.05 $27.36 $28.72$30.16 $31.67 $33.25 361Computer/Network Technician I $26.11 $27.42 $28.79$30.23 $31.74 $33.33 371Police Records Technician II $26.27 $27.58 $28.96$30.41 $31.93 $33.53 360Executive Assistant II $27.50 $28.87 $30.32$31.83 $33.43 $35.10 335Crime Statistician $27.69 $29.08 $30.53$32.06 $33.66 $35.34 332Engineering Technician I $27.86 $29.25 $30.72$32.25 $33.86 $35.56 358Business License Specialist $28.41 $29.83 $31.32$32.89 $34.53 $36.26 392Records Specialist I $28.41 $29.83 $31.32$32.89 $34.53 $36.26 Hourly Wage Rate - Salary Step

REDDING INDEPENDENT EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION

CLERICAL, TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL UNIT
EXHIBIT "A-3"

NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE SCHEDULE OF CLASSIFICATIONS AND HOURLY WAGE RATES Effective: July 21, 2024
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Attachment: ^Exhibit A-2 RIEO CTP Non-Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, effective July 21, 2024 (4.15(a)-- Classification 1 2 3 4 5 6
372Fire Prevention Specialist $28.61 $30.04 $31.54$33.12 $34.77 $36.51 329Wastewater Laboratory Technician Grade II$29.13 $30.59 $32.12$33.72 $35.41 $37.18 347Development Services Technician III $29.34 $30.80 $32.34$33.96 $35.66 $37.44 356Computer Support Specialist II $29.53 $31.01 $32.56$34.18 $35.89 $37.69 518Wastewater Laboratory Technician Grade III$29.85 $31.35 $32.91$34.56 $36.29 $38.10 320Computer/Network Technician II $30.22 $31.73 $33.32$34.98 $36.73 $38.57 355Housing Specialist I $31.08 $32.64 $34.27$35.98 $37.78 $39.67 394Records Specialist II $31.29 $32.86 $34.50$36.22 $38.04 $39.94 334Engineering Technician II $31.45 $33.02 $34.67$36.40 $38.22 $40.13 331Computer Support Specialist III $31.67 $33.25 $34.91$36.66 $38.49 $40.42 573Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technician$31.96 $33.56 $35.24$37.00 $38.85 $40.79 321Public Works Inspector $32.64 $34.27 $35.98$37.78 $39.67 $41.66 534Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technician Grade IV$32.76 $34.40 $36.12$37.93 $39.82 $41.81 577Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade II $33.53 $35.21 $36.97$38.82 $40.76 $42.80 319Building Inspector $33.64 $35.32 $37.09$38.94 $40.89 $42.93 324Neighborhood Preservation Officer $33.64 $35.32 $37.09$38.94 $40.89 $42.93 323Housing Specialist II $33.72 $35.41 $37.18$39.04 $40.99 $43.04 579Water Plant Operator - T-3 (D-2) $34.00 $35.70 $37.49$39.36 $41.33 $43.40 567Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade III $34.37 $36.09 $37.89$39.79 $41.78 $43.87 328GIS Analyst I $34.83 $36.57 $38.39$40.31 $42.33 $44.45 571Water Plant Operator - T-4 (D-3) $34.85 $36.60 $38.43$40.35 $42.36 $44.48 569Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade IV $35.23 $36.99 $38.84$40.78 $42.82 $44.96 575Water Plant Operator - T-5 (D-4) $35.72 $37.51 $39.39$41.36 $43.42 $45.59 317Computer/Network Technician III $35.96 $37.76 $39.65$41.63 $43.71 $45.90 572Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade V $36.11 $37.92 $39.81$41.80 $43.89 $46.09 330GIS Analyst II $38.40 $40.31 $42.33$44.45 $46.67 $49.00 552Senior Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade III$39.41 $41.38 $43.44$45.62 $47.90 $50.29 553Senior Water Plant Operator - T-4 (D-3) $39.80 $41.79 $43.88$46.08 $48.38 $50.80 576Senior Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade IV$40.39 $42.41 $44.53$46.76 $49.10 $51.55 592Senior Water Plant Operator - T-5 (D-4) $40.80 $42.84 $44.98$47.23 $49.59 $52.07 520Working Supervisor-Wastewater Plant - Grade III $50.27 $52.78 589Senior Wastewater Plant Operator - Grade V$41.40 $43.47 $45.64$47.93 $50.32 $52.84 525Working Supervisor - Water Plant - T-4/T-5 (D-3/D-4) $50.78 $53.32 593Working Supervisor-Wastewater Plant - Grade IV $51.53 $54.10 595Working Supervisor - Water Plant - T-5 (D-4) $52.05 $54.65 594Working Supervisor-Wastewater Plant - Grade V $52.81 $55.46 Note:Pay rates are calculated utilizing a standardized formula and small differences may occur due to rounding.

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Attachment: ^Exhibit A-2 RIEO CTP Non-Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, effective July 21, 2024 (4.15(a)-- 388 CITY OF REDDING

ACCOUNT CLERK I - FINANCE
DEFINITION:

Under immediate supervision, perform a limited range of clerical accounting work involving the processing and maintenance of financial or statistical records.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the entrance level for clerical accounting employees. This classification is distinguished from the higher level, Account Clerk II, in that employees in this class normally perform a variety of tasks to be performed within a well defined framework of responsibility. Tasks usually fit a familiar pattern. Incumbents in this class may be advanced to the Account Clerk II level upon meeting the requirements of that classification, completing a minimum of one year of satisfactory performance as an Account Clerk I, in a full-time position or equivalent service, with the City of Redding, and upon the recommendation of the Department Director.

Incumbents serve in the Financial Services Department, are required to have a broad knowledge of the functions of individual City departments and divisions, and are responsible for the review, audit, correction, and feedback of work submitted by others in the City. Training and feedback to members outside of the Financial Services Department is a critical function of all audit positions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties. All duties are typically, but not necessarily, performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Accepts and/or verifies collections, receipts and other financial data.

Measures: Mathematical accuracy, correct grammar and spelling in the preparation of all reports, statements, inventories, tables and ledgers.

2. Computer entry of account information.

Measures: Accurately performs typing tasks in a timely manner. Mathematical accuracy, correct grammar and spelling in the preparation of all reports, statements, inventories, tables and ledgers.

3. Posts checks, balances, payroll entries and adjusts accounts.

Measures: Mathematical accuracy, correct grammar and spelling in the preparation of all reports, statements, inventories, tables and ledgers.

4. Gathers tabulates, and proofreads statistical or financial data.

Measures: Mathematical accuracy and accountability.

Packet Pg. 214
Attachment: Class Specification: Account Clerk I - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP)

5. Makes arithmetical calculations and checks various statistical or accounting tables and reports.

Measures: Mathematical accuracy, correct grammar and spelling in the preparation of all reports, statements, inventories, tables and ledgers.

6. Type reports, memorandums, letters, quotation requests and requisitions.

Measures: Accurately performs typing tasks in a timely manner.

7. Schedules, indexes, and files documents and other papers.

Measures: Performs duties with accuracy and efficiency; files are maintained in proper order.

8. Maintains departmental inventories.

Measures: Maintains an accurate inventory record; supplies are kept on hand for use when needed. Mathematical accuracy, correct grammar and spelling in the preparation of all reports, statements, inventories, tables and ledgers.

9. Contacts customers by verbal or written communication.

Measures: Acts as an informed, tactful, and courteous representative at the front counter and on the telephone. Accurately responds to all routine inquiries within the position's jurisdiction in a courteous and cooperative manner. Communication is clear and easily understood.

10. Maintains records.

Measures: Accurately maintains files and records on a daily basis. Records are kept in an orderly fashion.

11. Schedules use of pool vehicles and issue credit cards.

Measures: Cars are ready at appointed time, and all related paperwork is in order.

12. Communicates by radio with employees in the field.

Measures: Provides clear and concise messages in radio communication.

13. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

Basic accounting or bookkeeping procedures; methods, practices, and terminology used in financial and statistical record keeping; modern office procedures and practices; effective customer service skills; basic arithmetic; and filing systems and procedures.

Packet Pg. 215
Attachment: Class Specification: Account Clerk I - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) Ability to:

Interact effectively with the public and employees; post and make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately; write legibly; operate calculators, cash registers, personal computers and software, including word processing and spreadsheet, and other standard office equipment; compare names and numbers accurately and rapidly; accurately perform data entry; understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and type 45 wpm.

Education:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Experience:

Typical experience would include two years in a related clerical field, which included working with the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Date of study: August 1994. The following duties have been identified as the critical job elements for the CLERICAL classification. The Med-Tox Physical Standards Study established several task statements for each physical ability; the task statements selected below are based on the (1) Significant level of physical ability required to perform the task, (2) the level of rater agreement - reliability, (3) the frequency with which the task is performed and (4) the high degree of criticality and importance raters assigned to the task.

STATIC STRENGTH: Lift miscellaneous objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH: Jerk lever on binding machine and hole punch.

DYNAMIC STRENGTH: No critical duties identified.

TRUNK STRENGTH: No critical duties identified.

STAMINA: No critical duties identified.

EXTENT FLEXIBILITY: Twist to answer phones/reach misc. objects on desk. Twist to perform manual sorting & collating.

DYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY: No critical duties identified.

SPEED OF LIMB MOVEMENT: No critical duties identified.

WHOLE BODY COORDINATION: No critical duties identified.

WHOLE BODY EQUILIBRIUM: No critical duties identified.

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Attachment: Class Specification: Account Clerk I - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) ARM-HAND STEADINESS: No critical duties identified.

MULTI-LIMB COORDINATION: Operate foot controls of dictaphone while typing.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Remove/replace toner cartridges inside printers/copiers. Load paper into various office machines. Stamp date on mail and misc. objects.

FINGER DEXTERITY: Write with pencil and ink pen. Type or use a 10-key adding machine.

Pushing the buttons on various office machines.

NEAR VISUAL ACUITY: Read miscellaneous items at desk.

FAR VISUAL ACUITY: Identify authorized personnel.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Distinguish among color-coded files, card locks/forms.

PERIPHERAL VISION: See approaching persons or objects.

HEARING QUIET: Hear and understand someone speaking on the telephone or dictaphone.

HEARING NOISY: Hear/understand another worker talk to you in a noisy office, or while surrounded by industrial equipment.

HEARING LOCATION: Determine which telephone is ringing, or which piece of equipment is dinging.

HEARING DISCRIMINATION: Differentiate between co-workers' voices.

New 05/24
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Attachment: Class Specification: Account Clerk I - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) 389 CITY OF REDDING

ACCOUNT CLERK II - FINANCE
DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of clerical accounting work involving the processing and maintenance of financial or statistical records.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the journey-level classification in this series. Incumbents in this class are given a considerable amount of latitude and independence in performing journey-level, clerical accounting responsibilities. Incumbents at this level require only occasional instruction or assistance.

Incumbents serve in the Financial Services Department, are required to have a broad knowledge of the functions of individual City departments and divisions, and are responsible for the review, audit, correction, and feedback of work submitted by others in the City. Training and feedback to members outside of the Financial Services Department is a critical function of all audit positions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties. Duties listed are not necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Accept payments, process receivables and enter into computer.

Measures: Accuracy and accountability for receiving and posting payments.

2. Count and balance pay stations; post, check, balance and adjust accounts.

Measures: Accuracy in mathematical computations.

3. Gather, tabulate, and proofread statistical and financial data.

Measures: Work is performed accurately and within prescribed deadlines.

4. Keep special ledgers.

Measures: Ledgers are kept accurately and up-to-date.

5. Prepare and/or enter various reports into the CRT terminal.

Measures: Computations and typing are accurate, and reports are on time.

Packet Pg. 218
Attachment: Class Specification: Account Clerk II - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP)

6. Check forms, records, reports, applications and other materials for accuracy, completion and conformance with established procedures and make routine follow-up if necessary to secure additional information.

Measures: Work is performed accurately, and within time limits.

7. Post a variety of information from standardized media to various types of control records.

Measures: Work is performed legibly, accurately and with prescribed deadlines.

8. Maintain files, assign items to proper place.

Measures: Files are kept current and in order.

9. Perform proofreading and comparing requiring the assembling of information from different sources, and the use of discretion in recognizing discrepancies.

Measures: Work is produced relatively free of errors, and within prescribed time limits.

10. Meet the public and answer inquiries about procedures and policies; answer telephones and provides information.

Measures: Observed to be tactful and courteous when responding to the public at the counter and/or on the telephone.

11. Assist with assessment information and computation of pay-offs.

Measures: Accuracy and timeliness in financial procedures and accounting requirements.

12. Coordinate, organize, process and prepare the City-wide payroll function including the tabulating and data entry of payroll deductions, personnel action forms, W-4 forms, updating group insurance records and reports, correcting and updating employee history records, maintain personnel transaction and position vacancy reports, review and correct biweekly exception report, review and distribute biweekly payroll reports; receive and process unemployment claims information.

Measures: Personnel policies and procedures as well as the provisions of all the Memoranda of Understanding are followed accurately. Processing of payroll is accurate and timely. Paycheck errors are limited. Coordination of the payroll process between Personnel, Finance and Information Systems is efficiently and constantly maintained.

Unemployment claims are accurately process within the established timelines.

13. Coordinate and/or review the work of lower level clerical accounting employees engaged in general clerical work and financial record keeping activities.

Measure: Work is coordinated and completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Packet Pg. 219
Attachment: Class Specification: Account Clerk II - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP)

14. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

Measures: All work is performed legibly, accurately, and within prescribed deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

Standard accounting or bookkeeping procedures; methods, practices, and terminologies used in financial and statistical record keeping; modern office procedures and practices; filing systems and procedures; effective customer service skills; basic arithmetic; and municipal accounting systems and requirements.

Ability to:

Interact effectively with the public and employees; post and make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately; write legibly; operate calculators, cash registers, personal computers and software, including word processing and spreadsheet, and other standard office equipment; compare names and numbers accurately and rapidly; perform extensive data entry with a high degree of accuracy and speed; understand and follow oral and written directions; understand and interpret City ordinances, resolutions; contracts, and legal documents, etc.; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and type 45 wpm.

Education:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include high school diploma, or equivalent.

Experience:

Typical experience would include equivalence to three years of relevant experience in keeping simple financial or statistical records.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Date of study: August 1994. The following duties have been identified as the critical job elements for the CLERICAL classification. The Med-Tox Physical Standards Study established several task statements for each physical ability; the task statements selected below are based on the (1) Significant level of physical ability required to perform the task, (2) the level of rater agreement - reliability , (3) the frequency with which the task is performed and (4) the high degree of criticality and importance raters assigned to the task.

STATIC STRENGTH: Lift miscellaneous objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH: Jerk lever on binding machine and hole punch.

Packet Pg. 220
Attachment: Class Specification: Account Clerk II - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) DYNAMIC STRENGTH: No critical duties identified.

TRUNK STRENGTH: No critical duties identified.

STAMINA: No critical duties identified.

EXTENT FLEXIBILITY: Twist to answer phones/reach misc. objects on desk. Twist to perform manual sorting & collating.

DYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY: No critical duties identified.

SPEED OF LIMB MOVEMENT: No critical duties identified.

WHOLE BODY COORDINATION: No critical duties identified.

WHOLE BODY EQUILIBRIUM: No critical duties identified.

ARM-HAND STEADINESS: No critical duties identified.

MULTI-LIMB COORDINATION: Operate foot controls of dictaphone while typing.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Remove/replace toner cartridges inside printers/copiers. Load paper into various office machines. Stamp date on mail and misc. objects.

FINGER DEXTERITY: Write with pencil and ink pen. Type or use a 10-key adding machine.

Pushing the buttons on various office machines.

NEAR VISUAL ACUITY: Read miscellaneous items at desk.

FAR VISUAL ACUITY: Identify authorized personnel.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Distinguish among color-coded files, card locks/forms.

PERIPHERAL VISION: See approaching persons or objects.

HEARING QUIET: Hear and understand someone speaking on the telephone or dictaphone.

HEARING NOISY: Hear/understand another worker talk to you in a noisy office, or while surrounded by industrial equipment.

HEARING LOCATION: Determine which telephone is ringing, or which piece of equipment is dinging.

HEARING DISCRIMINATION: Differentiate between co-workers' voices.

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Attachment: Class Specification: Account Clerk II - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) 348 CITY OF REDDING

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - FINANCE

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, performs complex paraprofessional accounting work of a technical nature.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Positions in this class are characterized by the assignment of the most difficult and responsible specialized types of paraprofessional accounting work.

Incumbents serve in the Financial Services Department, are required to have a broad knowledge of the functions of individual City departments and divisions, and are responsible for the review, audit, correction, and feedback of work submitted by others in the City. Training and feedback to members outside of the Financial Services Department is a critical function of all audit positions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties. Duties listed are not necessar ily performed by each individual in the classification:

1. Performs full-charge bookkeeping for one or more separate legal entities.

Measures: Timeliness and accuracy of work.

2. Performs specialized areas of accounting (i.e., fixed assets, special assessments and reconciliation of a variety of accounts; analyzes statements and financial reports, etc.)

Measures: Internal and external audits as well as customer satisfaction; Treasurer, Finance, and Finance reports are in agreement.

3. Reviews and a udits various purchasing, customer and/or accounting data; assists in preparation of RFP banking services and providing price comparisons.

Measures: Timeliness and accuracy of work and internal auditing by supervisor; notes the strength of the financial institutions, and prepares a thorough cost .

4. Input of a variety of information into online data base.

Measures: Timeliness and accurac y of work.

5. Performs daily assignments to upload/download meter readings to master utility files and Packet Pg. 222
Attachment: Class Specification: Accounting Specialist - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) maintains PC based files and reports.

Measures: Completes daily assignments within scheduled processing times.

6. Verbal and written communications with customers and City departments regarding purchas- ing, customer inquiries and/or accounting transmittals.

Measures: Good working relationships with departments and measured customer satisfaction.

7. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

Measures: Timeliness and accuracy of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

Full-charge bookkeeping, purchasing and bid procedures, utility billing process, computer operations and a working knowledge of accounting procedures and practices.

Ability to:

Interact effectively with the public and employees. Work independently; perform mathematical computations and make independent judgements concerning accounts; operate a computer terminal and personal computer; operate personal computer software and maintain and support personal computer integrity; operate a calculator and other appropriate office equipment. Type 30 wpm.

Education:

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include an Associate of Arts degree or equivalent.

Experience:

Typical experience would include three years relevant, progressively responsible work in the areas of accounting support, commercial purchasing work, or utility billing.

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Attachment: Class Specification: Accounting Specialist - Finance (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) Packet Pg. 224
Attachment: RIEO Side Letter - Accounting Series (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP) Packet Pg. 225
Attachment: RIEO Side Letter - Accounting Series (4.15(a)--Resolution Adding Finance Positions to RIEO CTP)

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

Recommendation

Consider the removal of Aaron Hatch from the City of Redding Planning Commission.

Fiscal Impact

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

Alternative Action

There is no alternative to this item.

Background/Analysis

The Redding Municipal Co de Chapter 2.52 (PLANNING COMMISSION ), Section 2.52.040 (Members—Removal), reads, in part, “Any member of the planning commission may be removed by the city council.” At the City Council Meeting of April 16, 2024, the City Council requested an item be br ought back to consider the removal of Aaron Hatch from the Planning Commission.

Environmental Review

This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.

MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024
ITEM NO. 9A
FROM:

***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]

[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9A--Consider the removal of Aaron Hatch from the Redding Planning Commission.

Tenessa Audette, Mayor
Packet Pg. 226

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

Recommendation

Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the California Energy Commission indicating the City of Redding’s support of local control regarding the proposed Fountain Wind Project in Shasta County.

Fiscal Impact

There is no fiscal impact with this action.

Alternative Action

The City Council (Council) could choose to not send the letter.

Background/Analysis

On April 16, 2024, staff presented a letter to the Council to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of Shas ta County in its opposition of the proposed Fountain Wind Project. That letter was denied by the Council . The Council authorized the Mayor to work with staff to modify the existing letter in support of local control and to show support for Shasta County’s right to make a decision without stating a position regarding the Fountain Wind Project.

Environmental Review

This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.

Council Priority/City Manager Goals

• This item is a routine agenda item.

MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024
ITEM NO. 9.1(a)
FROM:

***APPROVED BY***

[email protected]

[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.1(a)--Consider letter in support of local control regarding the Fountain Wind Project in Shasta County.

Jason Gibilisco, Management
Assistant to the City Manager
Packet Pg. 227
Report to Redding City Council April 26, 2024
Re: 9.1(a)--Letter in support of local control Page 2

Attachments
^Fountain Wind Project in Shasta County
Packet Pg. 228

Tenessa Audette
[email protected]
530.225.4447

May 7, 2024

Mr. Leonidas Payne, Project Manager
California Energy Commission
Environmental Office, 715 P Street, MS-15
Sacramento, CA 95814
via electronic mail: [email protected]
Subject: Fountain Wind Project in Shasta County
Dear Mr. Payne and Members of the California Energy Commission, The City of Redding writes to express its support for local control and the local decision-making process. Voters in each region of the State of California have determined their representation and have further determined uses for local land. The State of California is vast in size and boasts a beautiful and varying geography, where local legislators have the opportunity to protect their landscape and also determine its best uses based on the majorty of the citizenry’s input.

The local elected legislative bodies are the appropriate units of government that should be responsible for approving and denying local projects.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Tenessa Audette
Mayor
City of Redding
Packet Pg. 229
Attachment: ^Fountain Wind Project in Shasta County (9.1(a)--Letter in support of local control)

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

Recommendation

Accept report and p rovide direction to staff regarding implementation of the City of Redding Short-Term Rental Program as well as potential revisions to the City of Redding Short-Term Rental Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact

Acceptance of the report will not result in any fiscal impact.

Background/Analysis

In response to community concerns regarding the increasing number of short -term rental units operating within the City of Redding (City), City Council (Council) approved amendments to the short-term rental ordinance on June 20, 2023. The amendments primarily included the addition of density and buffer restrictions, inspection requirements for vacation rentals, affidavit renewals for hosted homestays, and more robus t provisions for enforcement and/or revocation of short - term rental permits.

Along with adopting the amendments to the short -term rental ordinance, Council authorized the hiring of an additional Assistant Planner to help better organize short-term rental compliance, implement the new regulations, streamline permit processing, and coordinate with the Code Enforcement Division to increase enforcement efforts on non -compliant properties. Shortly after the amendments to the short -term rental ordinance became e ffective on July 21, 2023, the Development Services Department hired a new Assistant Planner who began working in earnest to achieve these goals. To date, staff has done the following:

MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024
ITEM NO. 9.4(a)
FROM:

***APPROVED BY***

[email protected]

[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.4(a)--Consider report and status update regarding implementation of short -term rental regulations in the City of Redding.

Jeremy Pagan, Development
Services Director/Bldg
Official
Packet Pg. 230
Report to Redding City Council May 2, 2024
Re: 9.4(a)--Update Relating to Short Term Rentals Page 2

1. Procedures and Processes: A variety of City D epartments continue working together to update and streamline the permit application and review process, as well as working with potential applicants to clarify eligibility requirements and help them understand the different stages of the application process. Significant effor t has been spent developing the option for an online permit that would allow the applicant to initiate the permit application through the online permit center. Some additional development work is needed, but this online option should be available in the near future.

2. Permit Data and Accuracy : In August 2023, staff audited all short -term rental data within the permitting system for accuracy. Information including expiration dates, timely renewal of permits, and business license account details were cross -referenced to determine which permits in the system were still in good standing. Now that staff resources are available and dedicated to short-term rental permitting and compliance, the data is consistently audited on a quarterly basis to ensure accuracy of permit information.

Prior to the cleanup, the permitting system indicated an estimated 335 approved short - term rental permits. As of April 9, 2024 (“Q2 2024” in the chart below), there are 258 approved short -term rental permits, broken down into short -term rental types (e.g. vacation rental or hosted homestay).

3. Compliance Review and Violation Enforcement : The permit application review process has been updated to include compliance with planning, building, and fire codes, basic research of building perm it and code violation history, and for new vacation rental applications, a site inspection . Because site inspections are only required for new vacation rental permit applications, s taff also began requesting a current site plan of the property and floor pl an of the residence to be submitted for all short -term rental applications – both new and renewal. This allows staff to identify unpermitted structures and room conversions on existing approved short -term rentals without a site visit , ensuring violations are resolved prior to renewing the permit.

Packet Pg. 231
Report to Redding City Council May 2, 2024
Re: 9.4(a)--Update Relating to Short Term Rentals Page 3

In order to determine if short -term rental properties being advertised online have a valid permit, staff provides a daily exported spreadsheet of approved short -term rental permits to a contracted compliance vend or (currently Granicus Host Compliance). The vendor uses the permit data provided by the City to scan various online advertising platforms to determine whether a property advertising a short-term rental in fact has a permit to do so.

Staff can then export data from the vendor to determine compliance status and move forward with the enforcement process as necessary.

In September 2023, staff sent courtesy notices to 125 properties believed to be operating a short-term rental without a permit. After fielding responses from property owners, staff followed up with a second round of notices to 25 properties. In December 2023, staff referred eight properties who did not respond to either the first or second notice to Code Enforcement. Staff conducted another round of enforcement in March 2024, sending out courtesy notices to 63 properties that range from brand new listings to those that previously violated, came into compliance, but are now violating again. Staff recently followed up with a second round of notices to 23 properties who have yet to respond. If no responses are received, staff will refer these properties to Code Enforcement in the near future.

The chart below illustrates that enforcement efforts are working. The “Courtesy Notice” is the first notice, while the “Violation Notice” comes s econd if no response is received from the first notice . Most properties come into compliance after the Courtesy Notice is sent. Additionally, the amount of non -compliant properties receiving Courtesy Notices was signific antly reduced from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024 (see blue and orange bars in the chart below).

Packet Pg. 232
Report to Redding City Council May 2, 2024
Re: 9.4(a)--Update Relating to Short Term Rentals Page 4

Issues

Staff is seeking direction from the Council on the following topics:

1. Future Council Updates: As part of these status updates, is there additional short-term rental information the Council would like to see? At what frequency should these updates be provided?

2. Residential units within the Downtown Specific Plan Area : There has always been public interest in using apartment units within the Downtown Specific Plan Area as short- term rentals due to the proximity of businesses, restaurants, and other amenities that are within walking distance. Prior to the current ordinance, short -term rentals were permitted within apartment units within the entire Downtown Spec ific Plan Area. Of currently approved vacation rentals within the Downtown Specific Plan Area, there are nine (9) permitted within the Mixed -Use District and two (2) permitted within the Core District.

The latest amendments to the short -term rental ordinan ce limits apartment unit vacation rentals to the Downtown Core District only.

Within the Downtown Specific Plan Area, 301 residential units (58%) of the total 522 downtown residential units are within the boundaries of the Mixed -Use District as delineated in the below table. Of these 301 residential units in the Downtown Mixed -Use District, 275 of those units are multiple -family (e.g. apartment units). The current short - term rental ordinance does not allow for any of these 275 apartment units to be permitted as a vacation rental. If Council allowed apartment units within the Mixed-Use District to be used as vacation rentals , it may impact available long -term rentals within the downtown area and the availability of services including, but not limited to, s ocial services, medical intuitions, and varying modes of public transportation to individuals and families without access to personal vehicles.

Downtown Specific Plan # of Units
Downtown Core District 221
Single-Family 4
Multiple-Family 86
Mixed-Use 131
Downtown Mixed-Use District 301
Single-Family 25
Multiple-Family 275
Mixed-Use 1
Total Residential Units 522

The question for Council to consider is: Should apartment units located within the Downtown Mixed-Use District be eligible for use as a short-term rental?

Packet Pg. 233
Report to Redding City Council May 2, 2024
Re: 9.4(a)--Update Relating to Short Term Rentals Page 5

3. Vacation Rental Permit Cap : As of April 9, 2024, there are roughly 156 permitted vacation rentals, representing 39 percent of the approved 400 -unit cap. Of the vacation rentals approved under the “old rules,” 75 percent , equating to 117 vacation rentals, are within 600 feet of an existing vacation rental as depicted in attached map labeled “Legal Non-Conforming STRs. ” The 600 -foot buffer rule, in addition to some neighborhood CC&Rs that do not allow for vacation rentals, seems to be slowing down the growth rate of new short-term rentals throughout the City.

Therefore, the question for Council to consider is: Does the 400-unit cap need to be maintained, or are the number of short -term rental units adequately controlled by the buffer rule, neighborhood CC&Rs, and the market more generally?

Environmental Review

This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.

Council Priority/City Manager Goals

• Public Safety – “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding.”

• Communication and Transparency – “Improve the quality of communication with the public and City employees to en hance knowledge and increase transparency to improve public trust.”

• Government of the 21 st Century – “Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today’s residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today.”

Attachments
^Legal NonConforming STR Map
^Downtown Specific Plan - Zoning Map
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Attachment: ^Legal NonConforming STR Map (9.4(a)--Update Relating to Short Term Rentals) PF
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ITEM:

ATTACHMENT:

GIS DIVISION

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
DATE PRODUCED:
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Downtown Specific Boundary
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SACRAMENTO RIVER

DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN

CITY OF REDDING
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Attachment: ^Downtown Specific Plan - Zoning Map (9.4(a)--Update Relating to Short Term Rentals)

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

Recommendation

Approve the City of Redding Electric Utility’s updated and revised 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan pursuant to California Senate Bill 901.

Fiscal Impact

There is no fiscal impact related to approving revisions to the 2024 Redding El ectric Utility (REU) Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP).

Alternative Action

The City Council (Council) could choose not to approve the WMP revisions and provide alternative direction to staff.

Background/Analysis

California Senate Bill 901 became law in September 2018. The law requires electric utilities with overhead electrical infrastructure located in high fire threat zones to prepare plans and implement wildfire mitigation efforts. The WMP requirements are codified in California Public Utilities Code (PUC) §8387(b)(2) for local publicly owned electric utilities.

The first program in REUs WMP, the Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program, was approved by the Council on May 7, 2019. Three additional programs, the Technology Solutions Program, the Distribution 10-year Capital Improvement Program, and the Emergency Operations Program, were approved on December 3, 2019, along with the plan as a whole. The Council approved REU’s 2020 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report of Wildfire Mitigation on December 1, 2020, and the 2021 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report of Wildfire Mitigation, with the revised 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan on December 7, 2021.

MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024
ITEM NO. 9.5(a)
FROM:

***APPROVED BY***

[email protected]

[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.5(a)--Consider approval of the City of Redding Electric Utility's 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

Nick Zettel, Director of
Redding Electric Utility
Packet Pg. 237
Report to Redding City Council April 29, 2024
Re: 9.5(a)--Redding Electric Utility's 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update Page 2

The 2023 WMP includes revisions and recommendations from the 2022 Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB), including the 2022 Monitoring and Auditing Report (Appendix G). In compliance with PUC §8387(c), the 2023 WMP was reviewed and assessed for comprehensiveness by a qualified independent auditor, Dudek. The 2024 WMP has minor adjustments and highlight s several capital project completions and updated target dates. In addition, the 2024 WMP includes the use of enhanced distribution system protection settings to further reduce the risk of wildfire ignition from REU infrastructure during the fire season.

If approved, the changes made to REU’s WMP will be incorporated and submitted for WSAB review.

Environmental Review

This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.

Council Priority/City Manager Goals

• Public Safety – “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding.”

• Government of the 21st Century – “Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today’s residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today.”

Attachments
2024 REU Wildfire Plan with Appendices-Final
Packet Pg. 238

Redding Electric Utility

WILDFIRE

MITIGATION
PLAN

Revised
May 1, 2024

Packet Pg. 239
Attachment: 2024 REU Wildfire Plan with Appendices-Final (9.5(a)--Redding Electric Utility's 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update)

2024 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Version 7.0
May 1, 2024

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................... 2 A. POLICY STATEMENT ..................................................................................................... 2 B. PURPOSE OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN .................................................... 2 C. ORGANIZATION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ....................................... 7

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ........................................................... 8 A. MINIMIZING SOURCES OF IGNITION ......................................................................... 8 B. RESILIENCY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID ....................................................................... 8 C. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS ...................................... 9 D. IDENTIFYING UNNECESSARY OR INEFFECTIVE ACTIONS ................................ 11

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................. 11 A. REU GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE .............................................................................. 11 B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PLAN EXECUTION .................................... 11 C. COORDINATION WITH JOINT POLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS .............. 12 D. COORDINATION WITH CITY OF REDDING DEPARTMENTS ............................... 13 E. CAL OES STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .................. 13

4. WILDFIRE RISK AND RISK DRIVERS..................................................................................... 14 A. BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................. 14 B. ENTERPRISE SAFETY AND WILDFIRE RISK METHODOLOGY ........................... 15 C. SYSTEM AND OPERATIONAL RISK .......................................................................... 15 D. GEOGRAPHICAL AND CLIMATE RISK ..................................................................... 15 E. CPUC HIGH FIRE THREAT DISTRICTS ..................................................................... 18

5. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS ................................................. 18 A. STRATEGY- VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ............................................................ 18 B. STRATEGY- ENHANCED INSPECTIONS ................................................................... 21 C. STRATEGY- SITUATIONAL AWARENESS ............................................................... 21 D. STRATEGY- OPERATIONAL PRACTICES ................................................................. 22 E. STRATEGY- SYSTEM HARDENING ........................................................................... 22 F. STRATEGY- PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION .............................................. 23 G. STRATEGY- RECLOSING AND DEENERGIZATION ............................................... 23 H. STRATEGY- WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY ........................................... 24 I. PROGRAM- REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED RESPONSE .......... 24 J. PROGRAM- REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ......................................................... 25 K. PROGRAM- REU DISTRIBUTION 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT .............. 25 L. PROGRAM- REU EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ......................................................... 26

6. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ...................................................................... 27

7. RESTORATION OF SERVICE .................................................................................................... 27

8. EVALUATION OF THE PLAN ................................................................................................... 29 A. METRICS FOR MEASURING PLAN PERFORMANCE .............................................. 29 B. IMPACT OF METRICS ON PLAN ................................................................................. 30 C. MONITORING AND AUDITING THE PLAN .............................................................. 30 D. IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLAN ........................ 30 E. MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSPECTIONS ........................................ 30 Packet Pg. 240
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10. REVISION HISTORY................................................................................................................... 32

APPENDICIES
A. CPUC FIRE THREAT MAP
B. REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM C. REU EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROGRAM (EOP)
D. REU 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

E REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM
F. SYSTEM OPERATING PROCEDURE SOP-35 OPERATING DURING HIGH FIRE

THREAT CONDITIONS (PUBLIC VERSION)
G. REU MONITORING AND AUDITING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023

1. OVERVIEW

A. POLICY STATEMENT

REU has been operating its electric system for over one-hundred years. System protection for both public and asset safety has been paramount. Given the recent increase of catastrophic wildfires in California, the state passed Senate Bill (SB) 901 in September 2018. The law requires utilities to prepare wildfire mitigation measures if the utility’s ov erhead electrical lines and equipment are located in an area that has a significant risk of wildfire resulting from those electrical lines and equipment. The law requires the wildfire mitigation measures to incorporate specified information and procedures and requires the local publicly owned electric utility, before January 1, 2020, and annually thereafter, to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan. Portions of Redding Electric Utility’s (REU) electrical infrastructure is located in and adjacent to both Califo rnia Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) designated Tier 2 and 3 wildfire threat areas.

REU’s overarching goal is to provide safe, reliable, and economic electric service to its local community. In order to meet this goal, REU constructs, maintains, and operates its electrical lines and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by its electrical lines and equipment.

B. PURPOSE OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN

This Wildfire Mitigation Plan (Plan) describes the range of activi ties that REU is taking or considering, to mitigate the threat of power-line ignited wildfires, including its various programs, policies, and procedures. This plan complies with the requirements of Public Utilities Code section 8387. The Plan is iterative, promotes continuous improvement year-over-year, and represents our best efforts to implement industry best practices in a prudent and reasonable manner in conjunction with various industry associations Table 1 below summarizes the plan compliance with corresponding sections referenced.

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Requirement Statutory Language Location in
REU’s WMP
Persons
Responsible
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(A): An accounting of the responsibilities of persons responsible for executing the plan.

Section: 3
Pages: 11-12
Objectives of the
Plan
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(B): The objectives of the wildfire mitigation plan. Section: 2 Page: 8
Preventive
Strategies
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(C): A description of the preventive strategies and programs to be adopted by the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative to minimize the risk of its electrical lines and equipment causing catastrophic wildfires, including consideration of dynamic climate change risks.

Section: 2
Pages: 9-10
Evaluation
Metrics
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(D): A description of the metrics the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative plans to use to evaluate the wildfire mitigation plan’s performance and the assumptions that underlie the use of those metrics.

Section: 8
Pages: 29
Impact of Metrics
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(E): A discussion of how the application of previously identified metrics to previous wildfire mitigation plan performances has informed the wildfire mitigation plan.

Section: 8
Pages: 29
Deenergization
Protocols
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(F): Protocols for disabling reclosers and deenergizing portions of the electrical distribution system that consider the associated impacts on public safety, as well as protocols related to mitigating the public safety impacts of those protocols, including impacts on critical first responders and on health and communication infrastructure.

Section: 5
Page: 23-24
Customer
Notification
Procedures
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(G): Appropriate and feasible procedures for notifying a customer who may be impacted by the deenergizing of electrical lines. The procedures shall consider the need to notify, as a priority, critical first responders, health care facilities, and operators of telecommunications infrastructure.

Section: 5
Pages: 23
Vegetation
Management
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(H): Plans for vegetation management. Section: 5 Pages: 18-20
Inspections
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(I): Plans for inspections of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s electrical infrastructure.

Section: 5
Page: 21
Prioritization of
Wildfire Risks
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(J): A list that identifies, describes, and prioritizes all wildfire risks, and drivers for those risks, throughout the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory. The list shall include, but not be limited to, both of the following:

Section: 4
Pages: 14-18
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(ii) Particular risks and risk drivers associated with topographic and climatological risk factors throughout the different parts of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory.

CPUC Fire Threat
Map
Adjustments
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(K): Identification of any geographic area in the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory that is a higher wildfire threat than is identified in a commission fire threat map, and identification of where the commission should expand a high fire threat district based on new information or changes to the environment.

Section: 4
Page: 14-18
Enterprise-wide
Risks
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(L): A methodology for identifying and presenting enterprise-wide safety risk and wildfire-related risk.

Section: 4
Page: 15
Restoration of
Service
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(M): A statement of how the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative will restore ser vice after a wildfire.

Section:7
Pages: 27-29
Monitor and
Audit
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(N): A description of the processes and procedures the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall use to do all of the following
(i) Monitor and audit the implementation of the wildfire mitigation plan.
(ii) Identify any deficiencies in the wildfire mitigation plan or its implementation, and correct those deficiencies.
(iii) Monitor and audit the effectiveness of electrical line and equipment inspecti ons, including inspections performed by contractors, that are carried out under the plan, other applicable statutes, or commission rules.

Section: 8
Pages: 30-31
Qualified
Independent
Evaluator
PUC § 8387(c): The local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall contract with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of its wildfire mitigation plan. The independent evaluator shall issue a report that shall be made available on the Internet Web site of the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative, and shall present the report at a public meeting of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s governing board.

Section: 9
Page: 31

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5 As further required by Public Utilities Code 8387 local publicly owned electric utilities or electrical cooperatives shall prepare a wildfire mitigation plan annually and shall submit the plan to the Ca lifornia Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB) on or before July 1 of that calendar year. At least once every three years, the submission shall be a comprehensive revision of the plan.

Table 2: Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Recommendations WSAB
Recommendation Description
Section
Number
#1 – Context
Setting
Information
Provide context-setting information about the POU and provide a simple guide to where the statutory requirements are addressed within the WMP.

1 #2 – WMP Public
Review and
Approval Process
Provide a short description of the POU’s public review and approval (if required) for the WMP. This description may also include a brief explanation of the funding mechanisms for wildfire mitigation efforts.

3 - A
#3 – Independent
Evaluation (IE)
Reporting and
Posting
Identify where the POU has posted the most recent Independent Evaluator (IE) Report and if your POU plans to enhance future IE reports, please summarize in what ways.
9 #4 – Develop
Guidelines for
Future WMPs
Develop, in collaboration with POU industry associations, WMP guidelines for future WMPs, understanding that it may take multiple cycles for POUs to integrate these recommendations into the WMPs.

1 #5 – Customer
Impact from IOU
PSPS Events
Describe the potential impact investor-owned utilities (IOU) public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events could have on POU customers and how the POU manages these impacts. Responses shall only provide aggregated information that does not provide customer-specific information or other potentially sensitive data.

5-G
#6 – Customer
Communication
Plans for Wildfire
and PSPS Events
Describe the utility customer communication plans with respect to wildfires and PSPS, and in particular describe the methods, content, and timing used to communicate with the most
vulnerable customers, such as Access and Functional Needs (AFN) customers, medical baseline customers, non-English speakers, and those at risk of losing water or telecommunications service.

6 #7 – System
Hardening and
Grid Design
Programs
Provide details on each POU’s system hardening and grid design programs, including: (1) the goals of the programs and the risk any particular program is designed to mitigate; (2) approach to 5-E, F-K
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#8 – System
Patrols and
Inspections
Describe annual visual patrols on potentially impacted circuits and the risks the POU is inspecting for. Describe whether and how system inspections lead to system improvements. Describe line patrols before, during, and/or after a critical fire weather event, such as a Red Flag Warning with strong winds, or following a fire that burned in areas where electric facilities are or could have been impacted.

5-B, 5-D
#9 – Identifying
Risks
Describe options considered by the POU (including through the joint efforts of the POU associations) to identify previously unidentified risks that could lead to catastrophic wildfires.

3-D, 3-E
#10 - Wildfire
Risks Associated
with System
Design and
Construction
Describe the particular wildfire risks associated with system design and construction such as topography and location near the HFTD areas of another utility’s service territory. Describe any G.O. 95 exempt assets and possible updates to G.O. 95 that could facilitate more resilient utility transmission and distribution assets.

4, 5-A, 5-E
#11 – Use of
Situational
Awareness
Technology
Provide context-setting information about the prevailing wind directions and speeds, differentiated by season, along with average weather conditions by season. Describe how and why situational awareness technology is installed, and where on the system. Describe the decision-making process regarding the installation of situational awareness technology, including constraints such as budgets, availability of equipment, knowledge to effectively deploy, or qualified personnel to install and monitor effectively. Identify any other agencies, utilities, or fire professionals that the data from these devices is shared with.

4-D, 5-C, 5-
J, Appendix
E
#12 – Vegetation
Management
Requirements
Describe treatment plans for all types of vegetation associated with utility infrastructure, from the ground to the sky, which includes vegetation above and below electrical lines.

5-A
#13 –
Qualifications of
Vegetation
Management
Personnel
List the qualifications of any experts relied upon, such as scientific experts in ecology, fire ecology, fire behavior, geology, and meteorology. Specify the level of expertise of the POU staff that manages the contractors performing vegetation management.

Describe measures each POU takes to ensure that POU staff and contractors comply with or verify compliance with Cal/OSHA standards on Minimum Approach Distances (MAD).
5-A, 5-H, 5-
I
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Approaches to
Vegetation
Management
Describe whether the REU has considered innovative and
alternative approaches to vegetation management.
5-I of
Appendix B

REU is a department within the City of Redding . For wildfire prevention and response, REU is subordinate to the City of Redding (COR) Fire Department and COR Police Department.

The City of Redding adopted a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2015. The REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan supports the aspirational goals of that plan in the area of Wildland Fire especially in the wildland urban interface (WUI) described in Section 7.4. The objectives of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan specifically supported by this REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan are as follows:

1. City Objective 5.B: Educate the public about wildland fire dangers and the steps that can be taken to prevent or minimize their effects.

2. City Objective 5.C: Reduce the probability of fire ignitions.

3. City Objective 5.D: Maintain Emergency Operations Center for coordination of information and resources.

4. City Objective 5. E: Reduce the potential for destructive actions of the fire once ignition occurs, utilizing fire pre -plans, ensuring a properly trained, staffed, and equipped emergency response capability, and timely response to prevent the spread of the fire, minimizing risks to humans and property.
a. Action 5.E.1: Ensure that adequate resources are available to pre- plan for incidents that may occur in the very high fire hazard severity zones within the City of Redding.
b. Action 5.E.4: Increase staffing of current two -person companies to three- person companies to improve capabilities and initial actions at fire incidences within the community as additional funding becomes available.

The City of Redding has been working with the non- profit organization, Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW) on a land use planning solution to better manage the City’s wildland-urban interface (WUI) and enhance the City of Redding’s resiliency to wildfire. The Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan will assist in linking the recommendations from CPAW and reducing the impacts of wildfires to our community.

C. ORGANIZATION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN

This Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes the following elements:

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Section 3 - Roles and responsibilities for carrying out the Plan; Section 4 - Identification of key wildfire risks and risk drivers; Section 5 - Description of wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response strategies and programs; Section 6 - Community outreach and education;
Section 7 - Restoration of service following a wildfire; Section 8 - Metrics for evaluating the performance of the Plan and identifying areas for improvement;
Section 9 - Independent audit of the Plan;
Section 10 - Plan revision history.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN

A. MINIMIZING SOURCES OF IGNITION

The primary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to minimize the probability that REU’s transmission and distribution system may be the origin or contributing source for the ignition of a fire as well as to protect the system from wildfire damage.

REU is in the process of evaluating prudent and cost-effective improvements to its physical assets, operations, and training to help meet this objective. REU will implement those changes consistent with this Plan as staffing and budget allows.

B. RESILIENCY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID

The secondary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to improve the resiliency of the electric grid. As part of the development and on-going implementation of this plan, REU will assess new industry practices and technologies that will reduce the likelihood of an interruption (frequency) in service and improve the restoration (duration) of service.

Other resiliency efforts include mitigating fire fuels located in the WUI and greenbelts likely to be a threat to our facilities and equipment. Additionally, improved fire response will improve resiliency and help avoid the need for public safety power shut off protocols during high fire threat weather. Fire fuels reduction and improved fire response are addressed in the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program described in Section 5.

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9 C. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS

The third goal for the Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to minimize the spread of wildfire within and near REU assets.

1. Strategies

The following strategies are part of this Plan and described in more detail in Section 5.

• VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
These strategies help to control vegetation near REU overhead sub -transmission and distribution lines so they better adhere to clearance specifications. They also include fire fuels mitigation and other work in order to prevent our system from causing a fire and to protect our system from fire.

• ENHANCED INSPECTIONS
These strategies consist of assessment and diagno stic activities as well as associated corrective actions. The practices in this category aim to ensure all infrastructure is in working condition and vegetation adheres to defined minimum distance specifications.

• SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
These strategies con sist of methods to improve system visualization and awareness of environmental conditions. The practices in this category aim to provide tools to improve the other components of the plan. For example, camera installations near substations and
throughout t he community improve overall system and vegetation inspection and maintenance practices.

• OPERATIONAL PRACTICES
These strategies consist of proactive, day -to-day actions taken to mitigate wildfire risks.

The practices in this category aim to ensure REU is prepared in high- risk situations, such as dry, windy environmental conditions.

• SYSTEM HARDENING
These strategies consist of system, equipment, and structure design and technical upgrades.

The practices in this category aim to improve system hardening to prevent contact between infrastructure and fuel sources, such as vegetation and animals. It also includes making the system more resilient to wildfire and other disasters.

• PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION
These strategies will focus on ways to engage the community as partners in preventing and identifying wildfire risk. They include improving outage notification and other items in the interest of public safety.

• RECLOSING AND DEENERGIZATION
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• WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
These strategies consist of procedur es to react to wildfire or other related emergency conditions. The practices aim to formalize protocols for these situations, so REU can provide an adequate response and recovery.

2. Programs

The strategies above will , as budgetary constraints and staffing permit, be developed and implemented through the following programs as part of this Plan and are described in more detail in Section 5.

• REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program

• REU Technology Solutions Program

• REU Distribution 10-year Capital Improvement Program

• REU Emergency Operations Program

REU Wildfire Prevention Strategies and Program Matrix

Wildfire Prevention
& Improved
Response
Technology
Solutions
Distribution 10-
year Capital
Improvements
REU Emergency
Operations
Vegetation
Management
x x
Enhanced
Inspections
x x x
Situational
Awareness
x x x
Operational
Practices
x x x x
System
Hardening
x x x x
Public Safety &
Notification
x x x
Protection
Settings &
Deenergization
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Response &
Recovery
x x x

D. IDENTIFYING UNNECESSARY OR INEFFECTIVE ACTIONS

The final goal for this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to measure the effectiveness of specific wildfire mitigation strategies. REU will assess the merits of modification s. This plan will also help determine if more cost-effective measures would produce the same or improved results.

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. REU GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

This plan is subject to the direct supervision by the Redding City Council (Council) , and will be implemented by the REU Director (“Director”). The City of Redding is operated by a council - manager form of governance. The City Council is the Utility Commission for REU. The Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan is presented and adopted annually by the elected Redding City Council during regularly scheduled meetings open to the public. All citizens are allowed, by law, to engage in public comment during the open council meeting.

B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PLAN EXECUTION

Executive Level Responsibility: The Director will oversee implementation and ensure that staff follow procedures and protocols. The Assistant Director over Utility Operations will manage the execution of performance monitoring. This includes providing guidance to staff and leading the development of reports. The staff responsible for each metric area will aggregate relevant metrics at the direction of the Assistant Director – Utility Operations.

Redding City Council
City Attorney
City Manager
REU Director
Utility
Operations
Resources
Enterprise
Services
Transmission &
Distribution Assets
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12 1. Program Owners: The table below outlines the current assignments and are subject to change.

Program Owner
REU Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response Program
COR Fire Marshal’s Office and REU
Director
REU Technology Solutions Program REU OTE Manager – Information Technology
REU Distribution 10 -year Capital
Improvement Program
REU Assistant Director - T & D Assets
REU Emergency Operations Program REU Assistant Director - Operations

2. Strategy Leads: The table below outlines the proposed assignments and are subject to change.

Strategy Lead Personnel Key Technical Personnel
Vegetation Management Electric Manager - Line Program Supervisor - Arborist Enhanced Inspections Assistant Director –
T&D Assets
Program Supervisor - Line
Situational Awareness Director Program Supervisor - Admin Operational Practices Assistant Director -
Operations

Electric Manager - Operations
System Hardening Assistant Director –
T&D Assets
Electric Manager - Engineering
Public Safety & Notification Electric Manager -
Customer Service
Program Supervisor - Admin
Protection Settings &
Deenergization
Assistant Director –
Operations
Senior System Operator-
Distribution
COR Fire Chief
Wildfire Response &
Recovery
Assistant Director -
Operations
COR Fire Chief
Electric Manager - Line
Senior System Operator -
Distribution

C. COORDINATION WITH JOINT POLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS

For joint pole fire prevention, REU takes the lead role and informs the subordinate providers when REU identifies any compromised poles due to third- party attachments. REU coordinates with communication and electric infrastructure providers throughout the year when work on our system effects their equipment and identifies safety issues. If REU staff discovers a facility in need of Packet Pg. 251
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D. COORDINATION WITH CITY OF REDDING DEPARTMENTS

Redding Fire Department
The COR Fire Department is the lead agency in cooperation with REU for implementation of the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program. RFD, as the City’s lead for emergency operations, directs REU regarding public safety priorities.

Redding Police Department
REU coordinates with RPD and is subordinate for emergency and public safety issues. REU will work closely with the RPD for situational awareness and other public s afety issues related to this Plan.

Redding Public Works Department
REU is investigating opportunities to harden the electrical system and increase survivability for critical water and wastewater infrastructure. During wildfires and other public safety events, REU works with Public Works to ensure power to water-pumping stations, wastewater plants, and other critical infrastructure. These facilities are not only critical for defending the City from wildfire, but are essential for safe repopulation following any disaster. Additionally, the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) is a critical operation for evacuations during emergencies and will be part of the infrastructure considered for reliability improvements.

Redding Community Services Department
REU is par tnered with the COR Community Services Department as part of the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program for fire fuels mitigation as well as other programs and projects.

Other COR Departments and Administration
REU as a member o f the City o f Redding Team will work to ensure information regarding warnings, alerts, and widespread outages are shared with other departments. The City Communications Team will be an integral part of getting information out to the media and public and will coordinate with either and/or both the City’s EOC or REU’s DOC as well as any Incident Command in place.

E. CAL OES STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

As a utility department of the COR located in Shasta County, REU may participate in various emergency operation centers depending on the situation and lead agency. As a local governmental agency, COR has planning, communication, and coordination obligations pursuant to the California Office of Emergency Services’ Standardized Emergency Management System (“SEMS”) Regulations, adopted in accordance with Government Code section 8607. The SEMS Packet Pg. 252
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The Shasta County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates with Federal, State, and local agencies to prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies and natural disasters.

• OES is responsible for maintaining and updating the County E mergency Operation Plan (EOP), which is an all hazards plan for Shasta County.

• OES also coordinates and maintains the county Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The EOC can be used during a major incident to carry out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management between multiple agencies.

• The Office of Emergency Services provides technical advice to the Sheriff on local emergency declarations and his direct link to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services during disasters or any other critical incidents. In the event of a major incident OES can work with CAL OES to obtain a Presidential proclamation.

• OES works closely with other local agencies assisting them in preparing emergency plans and in disaster training. OES works as a point of contact for local agencies to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Pursuant to this structure, REU coordinates and communicates with the relevant local, state and Federal agencies. This includes participating in City and County EOC exercises as well as providing annual safety meetings. Pursuant to the Emergency Operations Program, an REU EOC Liaison will participate in the City or County EOC using the standardized Incident Command System (ICS).

4. WILDFIRE RISK AND RISK DRIVERS

A. BACKGROUND

Within REU’s service territory and the surrounding areas, the primary risk drivers associated with geography and climate for wildfire are the following:

a) Extended drought
b) Vegetation type
c) Vegetation density (especially the West side and greenbelts) d) Weather
e) High winds
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h) Changing weather patterns
i) Communities at risk
j) Fire history

B. ENTERPRISE SAFETY AND WILDFIRE RISK METHODOLOGY

In order to ascertain the level of risk to our system, REU looked at our historic outages caused by animals, birds, vegetation, car-pole accidents, and overhead equipment failures as a way to assess wildfire risk. Additionally, REU will review historic fire records to see if there are other areas of risk that should be addressed.

REU has conducted multiple operational risk inventories to determine the appropriate methodology when assessing risk. The following criteria were identified when assessing risk; severity; probability of occurrence; mitigation to be done; and spe ed of onset. Framework for an Operational Risk Committee was developed as a result of the analysis with the primary goal of managing all operational risks. This includes identifying, analyzing and prioritizing risks associated with catastrophic events, such as wildfires. The Operational Risk Committee identified key REU assets of which can be found in the 10-year Capital Improvement Program. Nearly 50% of the capital improvements related to fire mit igation of our overhead distribution sy stem have been implemented as of December, 2023.

C. SYSTEM AND OPERATIONAL RISK

REU designs and constructs its electric facilities to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or industry standard. REU treats CPUC General Order (GO) 95 as a key industry standard for design and construction standards for overhead electrical facilities and, as such, closely follows applicable standards in GO 95. Additionally, REU also monitors and follows as appropriate the National Electric Safety Code.

Risk drivers associated with design, c onstruction, operations, and maintenance , w ithin our 60 square mile service territory include approximately 50% of territory that is CPUC Tier 2 and 3 high fire threat areas ; including 18,000 acres adjacent to REU equipment and facilities, and 120 miles of overhead power lines.

D. GEOGRAPHICAL AND CLIMATE RISK

Redding typically experiences cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers creating extreme fire weather conditions especially from May through September. Daily temperatures during fire seasons (June-October) are usually above 90° Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of less than 30%.

Typical vegetation within wildland-urban interface areas includes blue oak, valley oak, gray pine, and annual grasses. Areas of dense brush and annual grasses are common, and res ult in high fire danger and significant fires especially during north wind events. These conditions combine to create extreme fire danger, with the city facing one of the highest wildfire threats in the state. The risk of catastrophic wildfire in the area rises as the recent trend of drought conditions increases.

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16 Table 3: Attributes of Redding Electric Utility
Utility Name Redding Electric Utility
Service Territory Size 61 square miles
Owned Assets X Transmission X Distribution X Generation Number of Customers
Served
44,358 customer accounts
Population Within Service
Territory
92,000 people
Customer Class Makeup
Number of Accounts Share of Total Load (MWh)
86 % Residential;
2 % Government;
- % Agricultural;
- % Small/Medium Business;
12 % Commercial/Industrial
52 % Residential;

8.4 % Government;
- % Agricultural;
- % Small/Medium Business;

39.6 % Commercial/Industrial
Service Territory
Location/Topography
- % Agriculture

9.43 % Barren/Other
- % Conifer Forest
- % Conifer Woodland
- % Desert
- % Hardwood Forest
- % Hardwood Woodland
- % Herbaceous
- % Shrub

75.4% Urban

2.6% Water
Service Territory
Wildland Urban Interface1
(based on total area)
38% Wildland Urban Interface;
24% Wildland Urban Intermix
Percent of Service Territory
in CPUC High Fire Threat
Tier 2: 33.5%
Tier 3: 12.5%

1 This data shall be based on the definitions and maps maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture, as most recently assembled in The 2010 Wildland-Urban Interface of the Conterminous United States, available at
https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/rmap/rmap_nrs8.pdf.

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17 Districts (based on total
area)
The CPUC High Fire Threat Map is included in Appendix A of REU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

Prevailing Wind Directions
& Speeds by Season
Prevailing winds were taken from the Shast a Trinity Strategic Fire Plan Battalion 4 Map. The City of Redding is located within this Fire Plan area.

The Plan states the following: gradient winds are generally out of the south/southwest at 5 to 12 mph. Occasional light east winds occur in the morning then shift to more south/southwest flow in the afternoon and can reach speeds of 15 to 20 mph, generally up slope and up canyon.

North wind events occur periodically throughout the fire season and can reach in the 10 to 30 mph range with associated highe r gusts. These winds frequently switch to the northeast and strengthen after dark, maintaining low relative humidity, often in the single digits throughout a 24-hour period.

Miles of Owned Lines
Underground and/or
Overhead
Overhead Dist.: 527.1 miles wit hin service territory/ 27.6 miles outside of service territory
Overhead Trans.: 50.9 miles within service territory/ 20.7 miles outside of territory
Underground Dist.: 1,051.21 miles
Underground Trans.: N/A
* Miles of owned lines reported above are lines miles.

Percent of Owned Lines in
CPUC High Fire Threat
Districts
Overhead Distribution Lines as % of Total Distribution System (Inside and Outside Service Territory)
Tier 2: 24.55%
Tier 3: 7.25%
Overhead Transmission Lines as % of Total Transmission System (Inside and Outside Service Territory)
Tier 2: 44.8%
Tier 3: 10.95%
Customers have ever lost
service due to an IOU PSPS
event?
☐ Yes ☒ No
Customers have ever been
notified of a potential loss
of service to due to a
forecasted IOU PSPS event?
☐ Yes ☒ No
Has developed protocols to
pre-emptively shut off
electricity in response to
elevated wildfire risks?
☒ Yes ☐ No
Has previously pre-
emptively shut off
☐ Yes ☒ No
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18 electricity in response to
elevated wildfire risk?
If yes, then provide the following data for calendar year 2020:

Number of shut-off events: N/A
Customer Accounts that lost service for >10 minutes: N/A For prior response, average duration before service restored: N/A

While Redding experiences more than 100 fires a nnually, the summer of 2018 was historically damaging when California’s seventh most destructive fire moved into city limits. The Carr Fire of July 2018 resulted in the deaths of eight people and destroyed over 2,000 structures in Shasta County including 270 homes within Redding.

Redding Electric Utility recognizes the impacts to our forestry and the increased wildfires due to climate change throughou t California and the Northwest. As such REU reviews the data portraying climate change in California and specifically in Redding through the Cal -Adapt.org collaboration of state funding programs along with university and private peer reviewed researchers. REU understands that temperatures are projected to rise in California during the 21 st
century which will potentially increase fire seasons due to the extended extreme heat. One of our key programs within the WFMP is our Wildfire Prevention and Response which takes into consideration these external climate factors. By partnering with key stakeholders within the City of Redding, such as the Parks, and Fire Department, we are focusing on reducing vegetation near distribution lines and substations, as well a s decreasing response time by first responders for fires
caused by or near REU infrastructure.

E. CPUC HIGH FIRE THREAT DISTRICTS

REU directly participated in the development of the California Public Utilities Commission’ s (CPUC) Fire-Threat Map, which designates a High-Fire Threat District. REU will incorporate the High Fire Threat District into its construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, and clearance practices, where applicable.

REU reviews CPUC Fire Threat Map annually to identify needed adjust ments to hazard threat levels due to changes in urban development and/or vegetation conditions. When adjustments are identified, REU collaborates with Redding Fire Department and CAL FIRE to update the CPUC Fire Threat Map data and REU’s Fire Threat Map accordingly. There have not been any additional recommended areas to be added to the Tier 2 or 3 areas since December 2020.

5. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS

A. STRATEGY – VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

REU meets or exceeds the minimum industry standard ve getation management practices. For transmission-level facilities, REU complies with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standard FAC-003-4, where applicable. For both transmission and distribution level facilities, REU meets: (1) Public Resources Code section 4292; (2) Public Resources Code section Packet Pg. 257
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19 4293; (3) GO 95 Rule 35; and (4) the GO 95 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule 35. These standards require significantly increased clearances in the High Fire Threat District. The recommended time- of-trim guidelines do not establish a mandatory standard, but instead provide useful guidance to utilities. REU will use specific knowledge of growing conditions and tree species to determine the appropriate time of trim clearance in each circumstance. REU treats both native and non- native trees in our service area. The following trees are vigorous in growth and are treated regularly: oak, ailanthus altissima, and poison oak. REU performs this work with nine arborists supplemented with contracted inspectors and Line Clearance Arborists.

GO 95, RULE 35, TABLE 1
Case Type of Clearance Trolley
Contact,
Feeder and
Span Wires,
0-5kv
Supply
Conductors
and Supply
Cables, 750 -
22,500 Volts
Supply
Conductors
and Supply
Cables, 22.5 -
300 kV

13 Radial clearance of
bare line conductors
from tree branches or
foliage
18 inches 18 inches ¼ Pin
Spacing

14 Radial clearance of
bare line conductors
from vegetation in
the Fire-Threat
District
18 inches 48 inches 48 inches

GO 95 APPENDIX E
GUIDELINES TO RULE 35
The radial clearances shown below are recommended minimum clearances that should be established, at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts where practicable. Reasonable vegetation management practices may make it advantageous for the purposes of public safety or service reliability to obtain greater clearances than those listed below to ensure compliance until the next scheduled maintenance. Each utility may determine and apply additional appropriate clea
rances beyond clearances listed below,
which take into consideration various factors, including: line operating voltage, length of span, line sag, planned maintenance cycles, location of vegetation within the span, species type, experience with particular species, vegetation growth rate and characteristics, vegetation management standards and best practices, local climate, elevation, fire risk, and vegetation trimming requirements that are applicable to State Responsibility Area lands pursuant to Public Resource Code Sections 4102 and 4293.

Voltage of Lines Case 13 Case 14
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 2,400 or more volts, but less than
72,000 volts
4 feet

12 feet

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20 Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 72,000 or more volts, but less than
110,000 volts
6 feet

20 feet

Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 110,000 or more volts, but less than
300,000 volts
10 feet

30 feet

Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 300,000 or more volts
15 feet

30 feet

REU funds staff and equipment for vegetation management at the Redding Fire Department and Redding Parks Department to clear brush and trees away from poles, substations, REU’s powerplant, and various high fire threat areas in the Redding community. Additionally, the Parks staff conducts weed abatement around power poles in high threat areas. Power poles in high risk areas were treated with fire retardant material during the 2021 fire season. New technology was developed and REU started wrapping power poles in high-risk areas with a fire-retardant webbing, allowing for longer protection of the poles. Over 500 poles were wrapped in 2022 and 230 power poles were wrapped during calendar year 2023. REU utilizes goats in areas near power lines that are often difficult for personnel to reach. REU works directly with private property owners on vegetation management in high fire threat zones to lower fire risks. For a comprehensive list of prevention efforts conducted duri ng the 2022 calendar year see Appendix G -2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.

The City of Redding Parks Department and REU Arborists perform the work listed below annually prior to the north state fire season each year. In addition to adopting the REU Wildfire Mitigation and Improved Response Program described below, enhancements to our traditional vegetation management described above include:
• No vertical coverage allowed above REU 115kV transmission lines; • Provide vegetation control in a 30-foot perimeter around the Power Plant and substations as property lines and easements allow. All vegetation within the designated perimeter have been removed within four inches of earth and vegetation maintenance is performed annually at each location.
• Public land and greenbelts throughout the City of Redding are located in all three Tier levels and REU clears from ground to sky adjacent to REU facilities. • REU prioritizes vegetation management around all utility infrastructure in these areas . In conjunction with various City Departments, REU focuses on mitigating potential fire threats associated with illegal outdoor camps in greenbelt areas. • Customers not allowing clearing (refusing treatment) are documented. Their refusal information becomes part of the customer’s file in the information system (MIMS) database. • Work with adjacent customers to get approval for wider clearance on their land. This could include tall, diseased, leaning trees that appear to be at risk of falling into our lines .

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21 • Perform additional vegetation removal for fuels reduction in the easement on an annual rotation to ensure CPUC recommended clearances are maintained based on the fire hazard zone where each transmission and distribution line is located.

B. STRATEGY - ENHANCED INSPECTIONS

Inspection plays an important role in wildfire prevention. REU patrols its system regularly and plans to optimize its inspections. REU’s current inspection activities includes several components including infrared (IR) patrols of overhead lines on a five year cycle, intrusive inspection of wood poles on a 15 year cycle, annual foot patrol, and GIS data collection and sharing.

The frequency of inspections has increased in the high fire threat areas with all Tiers being formally inspected by REU Operations personnel and specialized contractors. The equipment and labor needed for enhanced inspections has been augmented by contract inspection personnel as well as the improvement noted in the REU Technology Program. REU does not change the inspection frequency during Red Flag Warnings or other high fire danger periods. For a comprehensive list of enhanced inspection efforts conducted during the 2022 calendar year s ee Appendix G -2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.

C. STRATEGY - SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

REU installed an automated outage management system that has the ability to track customers affected by circuit outages (not individual custom ers until Automated Meter Infrastructure is approved in the future) and provide customer notification through outage mapping and interactive voice response (IVR).

Other efforts include the following technology in collaboration with RFD, RPD, and the City’s Information Technology (IT) Department:

• Utilize strategically located surveillance cameras for early detection of fires or suspicious activity; This is also part of REU’s SB699 Physical Security Plan; • Expanded use of Automatic Vehicle Locators (AVL) for response and recovery for REU, RFD, and RPD;
• Implemented a common Motorola radio communication system for REU, RFD, and RPD for wildfire and disaster response and recovery;
• Provided human resources for implementation, operation, and maintenance of technologies:
• Customer reporting tools for safety issues;
• Installed the IQ FireWatch System providing early fire detection with advanced smoke analytics and artificial intelligence;
• Completed a state-of-the-art Department Operations Center to integrate and dissem inate situational data.

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22 Other enhancement to public notification during high fire threat, actual fire, or other disaster events can be found in Appendix G-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.

D. STRATEGY - OPERATIONAL PRACTICES

REU will o perate the system in a manner that will minimize potential wildfire risks including taking all reasonable and practicable actions to minimize the risk of a catastrophic wildfire caused by REU electric facilities. REU will take corrective action for deficiencies when the staff discover or is notified of improperly install or maintained fire protection measures . In addition to those general principles, s everal new operational practices will help reduce the risk of wildfire and improve the response time in the event of a fire including:

• During high wildfire threat periods (red flag warnings) perform work as described in SOP-

35. All personnel in contact with RFD and RPD reporting anything hazardous. REU Emergency Operations Program (EOP) on Level 1 status;
• REU performs bi-annual system drills for the REU EOP in conjunction with summer and winter preparation meetings. Summer drills performed no later than May 31 of each year; winter drills performed no later than December 15 of each year . If an actual alert level is experienced due to Red Flag warning or other activity, the drill may not be necessary; • Collect and maintain wildfire data necessary for the implementation and evaluation of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

E. STRATEGY - SYSTEM HARDENING

REU’s electric facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or industry standard. REU treats CPUC General Order (GO) 95 as a key industry standard for design and construction standards for overhead electrical facilities. REU meets or exceeds all standards in GO 95. Additionally, REU monitors and follows as appropriate the National Electric Safety Code. In addition to standards, REU will consider some or all of the following as described in the 10-year Capital Improvement Program:

• Addition of remote-controlled field reclosers with arc detection technology; • Poles with operating devices are cleared of all vegetation around them with a minimum radius of 10’. Perform this for every applicable wood pole in the system for resiliency; • Provide additional access roads along power line easements and maintain to appropriate standards;
• Critical power poles located within high-risk areas are wrapped with fire retardant material for added protection;
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23 • Engineering – Revise construction standards to implement arc suppression components, raptor framing, squirrel guards, tree wire, lightning arrestors, and arc suppression fusing. • Convert overhead lines to underground as feasible and economical; • Alternative Technologies- REU will consider the feasibility of implementing alternative technologies, such as wire -break sensing and arc detection technology, as they become available and cost-effective.

For a comprehensive list of system hardening projects conducted by REU in 2022 see A ppendix G-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.

F. STRATEGY - PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION

The following is part of this Plan to communicate with the community during hig h-fire threat periods and disasters.

• Coordinate with Redding Fire Department (RFD) and Redding Police Department (RPD) through REU’s 24/7 Power Control Center (PCC);
• Coordinate with RFD and RPD through the REU EO P during emergencies or large-scale outages;
• Coordinate with RFD and RPD in conjunction with the joint dispatch agency, Shasta Area Communication Agency (SHASCOM) for notification to areas that require power shutoffs as directed by public safety during emergencies;
• Developed communications protocol with Shasta County Health and Human Services for notifications to vulnerable groups;
• REU utilizes social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram along with the COR Communications Team to proac tively communicate with the customers in the City of Redding during Red Flag Warnings, fires, and other utility-related emergencies; • A publicly facing map p rovides information for the public to view current outages and estimated restoration times;
• Use public service messages on local radio and television media related to wildfire safety.

G. STRATEGY - RECLOSING AND DEENERGIZATION

As part of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan, REU disables automatic reclosing on circuits that traverse tier 2 or 3 areas during periods in which the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning or at REU Management discretion for safety purposes . This procedure is documented in SOP -35 (Appendix F). REU will continue to shut off power when directed to by Redding Fire, Police, Cal Fire, or other emergency responding agencies. REU will not preemptively shut off power during high fire threat periods for the following reasons:

• Our service territory is only 60 square miles and relatively compact and visible with proper technology;
• Approximately fifty percent (50%) of the City’s eight hundred (800) miles of distribution lines are located below ground;
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24 • The City has eight (8) Redding Fire Stations positioned strategically throughout the City and with the additional fifteen (15) Firefighters hired through the Wildfire Mitigation Plan, the response time by fire personnel, should a fire occur, will be reduced significantly; • All identified law enforcement, fire and hospital facilities are within the Tier 1 boundaries • Five (5) of the REU substations are located within the Tier 2/3 boundaries. • CalFire Northern Operations Division and CalF ire Shasta Trinity Unit headquarters are located within the City of Redding limits along with CalFire’s Air Attack Unit and multiple CalFire Substations are locat ed in and around the City limits ensuring timely mutual aid response;
• The City hired fifteen (15) Firefighters, eight (8) Public Works Maintenance employees and is proactively mitigating Tier 2 and Tier 3 fire zone areas by removing brush and trees near Redding Electric equipment and lines;
• Turning off the power could put the community at higher risk to wildfire as it could impact water pumping and also create abnormal human activity that could increase opportunity for fire. REU will respond to direct req uests to deenergize from the Redding Fire Department. During October 2019 such a fire was started just outside the city limits due to a Pacific Gas and Electric PSPS;
• REU is investing in our Wildfire Mitigation and Improved Response Program as one way to mitigate power shut offs;
• REU plans to have real-time information from staff located in areas identified as at risk of being subject to extreme weather conditions;
• REU makes use of social media and the REU website to communicate relevant and timely notifications as well as a public outage portal map.
• REU plans to use system hardening, situational awareness, vegetation management and the other strategies to avoid shutting off power.
• As part of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan, REU may disable automatic reclosing, enable fast-trip protection, or both, on circuits that traverse tier 2 or 3 areas or are considered a fire risk during periods in which the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning or at REU Management discretion for safety purposes.

H. STRATEGY - WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

• During a high fire threat event (specifically Red Flag Warning periods issued by the National Weather Service) , RFD will attempt to up staff and stage fire protect ion equipment in a ready status and the REU EOP will go to a Level 1 (SOP-35); • First Responders shall provide access to the Redding Power Plant staff for necessary shift changes during fire events;
• Wildfire Response: Execute the REU Emergency Operations Program (SOP-200); • Recovery/re-energization will follow priorities set by SOP-28, System Restoration. • REU is a member of the California Utility Emergency Association, which plays a key role in ensuring communications between utilities during emergencies including mutual aid.

REU also participates in the Western Energy Institute’s Western Region Mutual Assistance Agreement, which is a mutual assistance agreement covering utilities across a number of western states.

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25 I. PROGRAM – REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED

RESPONSE
On May 7, 2019, the Council approved the REU Wildfire Prevention and Im proved Response Program (Appendix B). The Program provides funding to the Redding Fire Department and the Community Services Department for services rendered to prevent the start of wildfires through fire fuels reduction as well as provide faster response in the event of a wildfire either caused by or threatening the electric utility assets located in and around the City of Redding. The Redding Fire Department provides coordination between REU and other local fire agencies as well as oversight of the Program.

Specifically, this program provides fifteen Firefighters to increase staffing from two -person to three-person crews. This improves initial fire response. Finally, eight Public Works vegetation crew workers perform fire fuels m itigation. In total twenty-three personnel continue to augment REU’s existing nine arborists.

J. PROGRAM – REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Through the application of technology, REU will be able to more effectively protect and reduce threats to the electric utilit y infrastructure and the customers who rely upon it. The following technologies will greatly enhance REU’s ability to minimize sources of ignition, manage vegetation within the City’s electric grid, enhance productivity of utility staff, harden systems, more effectively protect and notify the public if an issue arises, as well as shorten the response and recovery time in the event REU equipment contributes to starting a wildfire.

Technology also helps to heighten situational awareness and enhances public safety response time, allowing first responders to react in an appropriate and effective manner before, during and after a wildfire. The Program provides funding to the Redding Police Department (RPD) and the City Information Technology (IT) Department for services rendered to help prevent REU caused wildfires through aerial surveys of REU’s overhead electric lines, video monitoring of facilities, a common communication platform, and a GPS based vehicle tracking platform. The memorandums of understanding (MOUs) are attached in Appendix E.

Specifically, this program provides for an estimated total of forty (40) cameras; a common radio platform, including base stations, handhelds and vehicle mounted radios for REU personal as well as radio equipment for Redding Police and Fire command Staff; and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) tracking devices on all Electric Utility vehicles and necessary upgrades for first responder vehicles. The common communication and GPS vehicle tracking platforms will be expandable and be designed to allow easy adoption by other City Departments at a small incremental cost. The Program also funds the IQ FireWatch system and Department Operations Center where all of the technology will integrate creating enhanced situational awareness du ring high fire threat days, system outages, and emergencies. After three years of monitoring the cameras during fire seasons the Redding Fire Department has recommended discontinuing the monitoring service for 2024 due to false alarms and the failure of t he system to report wildfires before 911 notifications from the community.

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26 K. PROGRAM – REU DISTRIBUTION 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

The objective of the 10 -Year Capital Improvement Program (Appendix D) is to enhance the distribution system to replace specific components used on the electrical distribution system to reduce the probability that the sy stem itself will initiate a fire as well as h arden the electrical distribution system to better survive a fire initiated by other sources . The specific program objectives are being designed and were completed mid-2021.

These objectives will be achieved using the following five strategies:
• Enhanced inspections and tracking of assets;
• System hardening of key subsystems;
• Improved situational awareness;
• System improvements providing better operational practices; • The addition of switching to provide precision de-energization.

L. PROGRAM – REU EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

The Redding Electric Utility Emergency Operations Program (REU-EOP) (Appendix C) is an all- hazards EOP that used a system operating procedure format to ensure compatibility with current practices as well as a utility wide application. The REU-EOP was designed using the same format as the City of Redding Emergency Operations Plan (City EOP) and includes the use of the Incident Command System (ICS). The main REU -EOP elements include Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 200, an Incident Communication Guide, and the Emergency Operations Contact Information.

Upon review of the City’s EOP (adopted in 2014), the utility is responsible for several restoration and incident management objectives during an emergency. The REU -EOP recognizes this responsibility and connects the existing City -wide emergency operations responsibilities to the responsibilities dictated by the REU-EOP in order to support an efficient and effective emergency response to any hazard.

REU maintains multiple electric system operating procedures designed to mitigate, communicate, and restore abnormal system conditions to normal status. As evident from the 2018 Carr Fire and the February 2019 snow storm event, the utility could greatly benefit from the implementation of a utility -wide EOP that utilizes the Incident Command System (ICS) structure along with the established electric system operating procedures. Fortunately, REU is organizationally structured to easily fit into the ICS unit system with appropriate roles and responsibilities between incident command (Executive Team) and section chiefs (Leadership Team). Therefore, the implementation of SOP-200 fits well within the roles and responsibilities segmented appropriately.

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27 conferencing capability to ensure ease of communication during events. Having the DOC remote from the PCC will allow it to be used as an EOC for the City.

The Incident Communication Guide was drafted to support the REU Public Information Officer (PIO) and staff with both internal and external communications during an emergency.

As required in the City’s EOP, an Emergency Operations Contact Information document has been created with a listing of key REU emergency response personnel, a conference bridge, and emergency contact email and phone information.

The REU -EOP has been transferred to Utility Operations as of August 31, 2019 for ongoing administration, training, and upkeep.

6. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

REU will maintain a proactive outreach and education strategy to create public awareness of fire threats, fire prevention, and available support during a wildfire or large power outages. Prior to an emergency, communication will include regular messages related to wildfire prevention, such as right-of-way management, tree trimming, line inspection, or other relevant topics. Methods of communication will include newsletters, website updates (including City Hub), social media posts, and public service announcements.

During an emergency, the REU Emergency Operations Program, includes an REU Incident Communication Guide that will be utilized to manage both internal and external communication throughout the incident from that initial notification to termination of the incident. Use of these established notification and communication plans will allow REU to coordinate with applicable emergency service personnel (Redding Fire Dept., Cal Fire, Cal OES, Redding Police Dept., etc.) along with maintaining open lines of communication with customers, media and internal City staff.

Communications will be coordinated as appropriate with the City Communications Team.

7. RESTORATION OF SERVICE

In the event of a wildfire or other emergency event, REU will staff up its DOC to coordinate activities to restore service. REU will restore power, following an event, in cooperation with City of Redding Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments and in coordination with Cal Fire, Shasta County, or another named Incident Commander.

REU management will oversee restoration and response activities. In the event that additional staff is needed, REU may leverage mu tual aid agencies, other City of Redding staff, and local aid organizations. The utility may also engage contractors on an as-needed basis.

The following describes the steps typically taken to begin the restoration process:

Declaration of Emergency. The City of Redding may declare an emergency depending on the scope of the disaster.

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28 Assessment. REU crews must patrol each line segment to determine the extent of damage that has occurred. The patrol involves assessing equipment access issues, any cleanup/debris removal issues and determining personal protective equipment requirements for the crews. REU works with the local agency in charge of the fire to access impacted areas as soon as the area is deemed safe by fire officials.

Planning. After initial assessment, REU supervisors, managers and engineers meet to plan the needed work. T he team will work with system operations to prioritize the restoration efforts, targeting the circuits that serve the most critical infrastructure needs.

Mobilize. Based on the size and complexity of the rebuild/restoration efforts, REU will coordinate the crews and material needs internally if possible. Mutual aid and contractors may be used on an “as needed” basis to provide additional support. REU maintains a critical material vendor list and has contracts it can draw on for labor and material needs . In an instance of widespread catastrophic damage, necessary materials and labor could experience shortages that may delay work.

Rebuild. The rebuild effort lead by REU will commence as soon as areas become safe and accessible. The initial efforts will be to get the lines up and restore the damaged circuits. Depending on the extent of damage, demolition may be performed concurrently or after crews start installing new facilities. REU will incorporate new materials and technologies as indicated and available.

Restore. REU, mutual aid, or contract crews will restore electric services to homes and businesses as soon as possible after the wildfire. Depending on the extent of damages, residential and business customers may have to perform repairs on their facilit ies and pass inspections by local agencies prior to having full electric service restored.

In most cas es, the following restoration priorities will be followed depending on the specific incident and available resources:
• Public safety in the affected areas;
• Worker safety in performing the restoration work;
• Life-support or critical customers;
• Critical infrastructure (Key City and County facilities and accounts; Sheriff’s Department and jail, City Police and Fire Departments, other key utility facilities (e.g., water, sewage, gas, citywide communications), Incident Command Site or Base Camp, Incident Evacuation Centers, local broadcast and radio Stations, etc.); • Major commercial activities /accounts critical to continuity of community services (e.g., gas stations, food stores, home supply stores, repair shops, eateries and lodging facilities , financial institutions, etc);
• To reduce the total number of customers affected;
• To reduce the length of time customers have been without power.

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29 In directing restoration e fforts to best achieve the above priorities, REU Operations Group personnel will generally find it most efficient to dedicate res toration resources to the following types of facilities in the following order of priority to optimally restore electric services:
• Redding Power Plant facilities (RPP);
• Other energy supply re sources (to ensure power can be delivered/received via Western Area Power Administration, the COTP, from within BANC, the CAISO, etc.); • Transmission circuits (115 kV) subject to NERC requirements; • Substations;
• Distribution circuits (12 kV);
• Distribution feeders;
• Distribution transformers;
• Service lines.

8. EVALUATION OF THE PLAN

A. METRICS FOR MEASURING PLAN PERFORMANCE

REU tracks two metrics to measure the performance of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan: (1) number of fire ignitions caused by REU facilities or operations ; and (2) wires down within the service territory.

Metric 1: Fire Ignitions

For purposes of this metric, a fire ignition is defined as follows:
• REU facility was associated with the fire;
• The fire was self-propagating and of a material other than electrical and/or communication facilities;
• The resulting fire traveled greater than one linear meter from the ignition point; and • REU has knowledge that the fire occurred.

For information related to the number of fires caused by REU facilities see Appendix G-WFMP Annual Monitoring and Auditing Report.

Metric 2: Wires Down

The second metric is the number of distribution and transmission wires downed within REU’s service territory. For purposes of this metric, a wires down event includes any instance where an electric transmission or primary distribution conductor falls to the ground or onto a foreign object.

REU divides the wires down metric between wires down inside and outside of the High Fire Threat District. REU does not normalize this metric by excluding unusual events, such as severe storms.

Instead, REU supplements this metric with a qualitative description of any such unusual events (including car vs. pole incidents).

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30 B. IMPACT OF METRICS ON PLAN

Appendix G – Wildfire Monitoring and Auditing Report provides the impact on the metrics of the plan. REU will continue to identify areas of its operations and service territory that are disproportionately impacted and evaluate potential improve ments to the plan. REU staff has collected data for the past two years and continues to update the WFMP annually. Notable changes include the implementation of a workforce management program, cont racting with vendors for vegetation and equipment inspecti on, and upgrades to the internal inspection process improving the overall auditing and reporting of utility caused fires. REU has improved the collection process along with monitoring and reporting of events.

C. MONITORING AND AUDITING THE PLAN

Review of this Plan will occur annually and any lessons learned will have the highest priority for improving steps in the plan, any reference program s, and the process for implementation. REU will present this plan to the Redding City Council on an annual basis at a regularly scheduled City of Redding Council Meeting on the Regular Calendar allowing public comment on the elements of the plan.

D. IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLAN

REU staff and qualified external stakeholders are encouraged to identify Wildfire Mitigation Plan deficiencies or potential deficiencies to the Assistant Director of Utility Operations as soon as possible when observed. The Assistant Director of Utility Operations shall evaluate each reported deficiency and, if the deficiency is determined to be a valid plan deficiency, it shall be entered into a log with the following information:
• Date the deficiency was discovered;
• Description of the deficiency;
• Source identifying the deficiency (e.g., Internal Audit); • Priority based on deficiency severity;
• Assigned corrective action including the date when it must be completed by; • Assigned staff responsible for completing the corrective action; • Date corrective action completed.

The Assistant Director of Utility Operations will go over the log at regularly scheduled Leadership and Supervisor Meetings.

E. MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSPECTIONS

REU will perform inspections on either a 5 -year, 15 year, or annual cycle, based on GO 165 or fire mitigation recommendations. Any areas or equipment found that need improvement or appear hazardous will be documented with a work order, given a priority, and t he work order will be tracked. When completed the work order will have a close date.

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31 The Assistant Director of Transmission and Distribution Assets will assign qualified internal staff or engage a third party to review and audit the equipment and line inspection programs called out in the Wildfire Mitigation Plan after the completion of the first six months of the plan. The assigned auditor will:
• Review records for the inspection programs;
• Interview staff performing inspections to assess their knowl edge of the inspection programs;
• Monitor staff performing inspection activities;
• Review deficiencies noted in the programs;
• Identify systemic issues or problems;
• Note the timeliness of corrective actions; and
• Pick a random sample of some completed corrective actions and verify the effectiv eness of the corrective actions; and
• Issue a written report of findings.

The Assistant Director of Transmission and Distribution Assets will review the audit findings and assign corrective action as applicable. A copy of the audit report will be routed to the Director.

9. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ADOPTION

A. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Meetings of the Redding City Council are he ld on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. City Council meetings are open to the public, with the exception of closed sessions, as allowed by law. Members of the public can attend Council Meetings in person or livestream the meeting. Online videos of the Council meetings are posted on the City’s website the same week, following the meeting

City Council agendas are available online, at the City Clerk's Office, or may be viewed in the display case in front of the Council Chambers, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the Council meeting.

B. PRESENTATION

The Wildfire Mitigation Plan is presented to City Council during the general session and is open for public comment during that time period. Changes to the Plan and acceptance of the annual report are contingent on approval from the City Council. In addition a copy of the approved Wildfire Mitigation Plan is publicly available on the REU website.

C. INDEPENDENT EVALUATION

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32 Public Utilities Code section 8387(c) requires REU to contr act with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of REU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

REU’s first Plan was reviewed by Navigant Consulting and they presented their report and findings to the Redding City Council on December 3, 2019.

REU’s three-year review was conducted by Dudek in January of 2023.

The Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan and the report from the independent evaluator can be located on the City of Redding website at:
https://www.cityofredding.gov/government/departments/redding_electric_utility/in_our_commu nity/electric_safety/wildfire_mitigation_plan.php

10. REVISION HISTORY

Version
Number
Revision
Date
Summary of Changes

1.0 6/18/19 Initial

2.0 12/3/19
Added the following: REU Emergency Operations Program, REU 10-Year Capital Improvement Program, and REU Technology Solutions Program. Updated all sections with administrative changes to reflect new programs and current practices.

3.0 12/1/2020
Made minor changes to reflect current status of programs. Updated Appendix C. Detailed information regarding steps taken during the 2020 calendar year are described in a separate annual report.

4.0 5/18/2021 Added Appendix G: REU’s Response to the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board’s 2021 Guidance Advisory Opinion.

5.0 12/7/2021
Minor changes to reflect current status of programs and updated Appendices. Detailed information regarding steps taken during the 2021 calendar year are described in a separate annual report.

6.0 1/06/2023
Updated the WFMP to meet the recommendations of the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board reflected from the 2022 Plan and 3-year audit review by independent auditor.

7.0 1/05/2024
Noted elements of the WFMP that have been completed, removed or course of action changed due to modifications of the plan. Minor updates only.

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APPENDIX A

CPUC FIRE

THREAT MAP

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City Limits
T2 Elevated (Fire Threat Area)
T3 Extreme (Fire Threat Area)
Tier 2 and Tier 3 Fire Threat Areas sourced from https://ia.cpuc.ca.gov/firemap/ CPUC Fire-Threat Map
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Tier 3 Tier 2 Total
Acres Within City Limits 4,896 13,075 17,971
12kV (30' buffer) Acres 61.3 269.6 330.9
115kV (50' buffer) Acres 17.8 123.9 141.7
12kV miles 17.4 79.6 97
115kV miles 3 20.6 23.6
Road miles 6.3 38.1 44.4
Road (60' buffer) Acres 46.1 259.4 305.5
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115kV (50' buffer) Acres 29.6 65.8 95.4
115kV miles 4.9 16.1 21
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CITY OF REDDING

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made at Redding, California, by and between Redding Electric Utility (REU), an enterprise business unit of the City of Redding (City) a municipal corporation, Redding Fire Department (RFD) and Redding Community Services (RCS), general fund business units of the City, for the purpose of wildfire prevention and improved response services.

WHEREAS, SB 901 was adopted by Governor Brown on September 21, 2018; and REU does not have sufficient personnel to perform the services required herein thereby necessitating this MOU for RFD and RCS services.

WHEREAS, SB 901 requires the REU to draft and implement a Wildfire Mitigation Plan for the purpose of preventing the start of wildfires resulting from utility operations as well as to undertake vegetation management efforts to reduce the catastrophic impacts which may be caused by REU facilities or operations.

WHEREAS, the City Council approved a program providing for RFD and RCS to support REU in implementation of a Wildfire Mitigation Plan as more fully defined herein, and authorized the City Manager to execute this MOU between the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE , the Parties covenant and agree, for good consideration hereby acknowledged, as follows:

SECTION 1. RFD AND RCS SERVICES

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this MOU, RFD and RCS shall provide to REU the services described in Exhibit A - REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program, attached and incorporated herein. RFD and RCS shall provide the services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS

A. REU shall rei mburse RFD and RCS for services rendered pursuant to this MOU through the City Budgeting process and as described in Exhibit B. Exhibit B is attached and incorporated herein, in a total amount not to exceed eight million dollars ($8,000,000) for augmentati on of engine company personnel to improve response time and apprentice and Public Works maintenance workers for brush clearing and related activities to execute the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program. This sum is further limited in each fiscal year as shown in Exhibit B. REU reserves the right to increase these amounts with City Council approval using current funding mechanisms such as the Director’s Contingency Fund.

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B. RFD and RCS shall submit semi-annual time, materials, and expense reports to REU along with status for work completed to the date of the report. All reports shall be itemized to reflect the employees performing the requested tasks, the billing rate for each employee and the hours worked.

SECTION 3. TERM AND TERMINATION

A. RFD and RCS shall commence work on or about June 1, 2019, and provide services through June 30, 2023. This MOU may be extended every two years by City Council approval with mutual agreement of existing or modified terms by RFD, RCS, and REU.

B. RFD and RCS hereby acknowledge and agree that the obligation of REU to pay under this MOU is contingent upon the availability of City’s funds which are appropriated or allocated by the City Council. Should the funding for the project and/or work set forth herein not be appropriated or allocated by the City Council, this MOU shall terminate when the funding is exhausted.

C. In the event that City Council terminates the program, RFD and RCS shall provide to REU any and all finished and unfinished reports, charts or other work product prepared by RFD and RCS pursuant to this MOU.

D. In the event the City Council terminates the program, REU shall pay RFD and RCS the reasonable value of services rendered by RFD pursuant to this MOU. RFD and RCS shall, not later than thirty (30) calendar days after termination of this MOU, furnish to REU such financial information as in the judgment of the REU’s representative is necessary to determine the reasonable value of the services rendered by RFD and RCS.

SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MOU

A. No portion of the work or services to be performed under this MOU shall be assigned, transferred, conveyed or subcontracted without prior written approval of REU, the City Manager or the City Council.

B. RFD and RCS, at such times and in such form as REU may require, shall furnish REU with such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this MOU. This information includes data for public viewing on City Hub and other information as needed by REU for compliance obligations.

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purposes to state and federal authorities, or any authorized representative of City.

RFD and RCS shall retain such records for three (3) years after the expiration of this MOU, unless prior permission to destroy them is granted by REU.

SECTION 5. MOU INTERPRETATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER

A. This document, including all exhibits, contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes whatever oral or written understanding each may have had prior to the execution of this MOU. This MOU shall not be altered, amended or modified except by a writing signed by REU, RFD, and RCS and duly authorized by the City Manager. No verbal agreement or conversation with any official, officer, agent or employee of City, either before, during or after the execution of this MOU, shall affect or modify any of the terms or conditions contained in this MOU.

B. No covenant or condition to be performed by RFD or RCS under this MOU can be waived except by the written consent of REU. Forbearance or indulgence by REU in any regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of the covenant or condition in question.

C. In the event of a conflict between the term and conditions of the body of this MOU and those of any exhibit or attachment hereto, the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this MOU proper shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by REU shall prevail over those prepared by RFD and RCS.

SECTION 6. SURVIVAL

The provisions set forth in Sections 3 through 5, inclusive, of this MOU shall survive termination of the MOU.

SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

RFD and RCS shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of federal, state and local governments.

SECTION 8. REPRESENTATIVES

A. REU’s representative for this MOU is the Redding Electric Director, currently Daniel Beans, telephone number (530) 339- 7350. All of RFD’s and RCS’s questions pertaining to this MOU shall be referred to the above -named person, or to the representative's designee.

B. RFD’s representative for this MOU is Cullen Kreider, telephone number (530) 225- 4141.

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C. RCS’s representative for this MOU is Kimberly Niemer, telephone number (530) 225- 4085.

D. The representatives set forth herein shall have authority to give all notices required herein.

SECTION 9. DATE OF MOU

The date of this MOU shall be the date it is signed by REU.

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IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, REU and RFD have executed this MOU on the days and year set forth below:

CITY OF REDDING,
A Division of a Municipal Corporation

Dated: , 2019
By: Daniel Beans, Electric Utility Director

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BARRY E. DeWALT
City Attorney

PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk By:

Redding Fire Department

Dated: , 2019
By: Cullen Kreider, Fire Chief

Redding Community Services

Dated: , 2019
By: Kimberly Niemer, Director of
Community Services
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REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response

1. Introduction
A. Purpose
The purpose of the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program is to establish a framework for the electric utility to conduct an effective, coordinated program to prevent catastrophic impacts to its infrastructure from wildfire. This program is a significant component of the Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan required by SB901. The Program aims to prevent the start of wildfires from utility operations as well as provide faster response in the event of a wildfire either caused by or threatening its electric utility assets located in and around the City of Redding.

B. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfire.
• Reduce the time for the Redding Fire Department to respond to, and engage in fires that threaten grid infrastructure and the other REU facilities. • Increase staffing to respond to emergencies reasonably likely to impact REU facilities.
• Increase available personnel for debris removal after extreme weather events. • Create community awareness for utility wildfire prevention.

C. Objectives
The Program’s primary objectives are to:
• Identify hazards that pose a potential threat of damaging wildfires that may reasonably be likely to affect REU facilities.
• Prioritize prevention efforts.
• Implement measures targeting fuel reduction to minimize the probability of utility-caused fires or wildfire impacts to REU facilities. • Coordinate with fuel reduction efforts of other department and agencies. • Increase community education, outreach, and dialog.

2. Strategy/Scope of Work
A. Redding Fire Department Initial Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment REU personnel will coordinate with Redding Fire and other City departments to identify and prioritize areas for risk reduction activities using the following resources:
• REU - CPUC Fire Threat Map
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REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program

• CALFIRE Shasta Trinity Unit 2018 Strategic Fire Plan
• Redding Area Community Wildfire Protection Plans
• Shasta County Fire Safe Council – A collaborative composed of Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (WSRCD), federal and state land management agencies, and others and having a mission of being a framework for coordination, communication, and support to decrease catastrophic wildfire throughout Shasta County.
• Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW) recommendations as approved by the Redding City Council
• City of Redding Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Redding Police Department

B. Redding Fire Department Personnel Assistance

Redding Fire Department will provide staff, equipment, and materials for the fire response within the City of Redding, protecting REU infrastructure and mitigating potential fires caused by REU equipment.

1. Wildfire Response – Firefighter, 15 personnel
a. Wildfire incident response
b. Provide a third person for rapid-fire engagement upon arrival c. Two Engine Companies, three shifts

C. Redding Community Services Personnel Assistance

Redding Community Services to provide staff, equipment, and materials for on-the-ground vegetation fuels reduction.

1. Wildfire Prevention – Public Works Maintenance Worker, 8 personnel a. Vegetation Management within easements as prioritized b. Soil sterilization
c. Fuel mitigation
d. Fuel breaks
e. Roadway breaks
f. On-going Adaptive Management
g. Update Hazard and Risk Assessment
h. Revise Work Plans as Appropriate
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Redding Community Services to provide staff, equipment, and materials for on-the-ground vegetation fuels reduction.

2. Wildfire Prevention – Public Works Maintenance Worker, 8 personnel a. Vegetation Management within easements as prioritized b. Soil sterilization
c. Fuel mitigation
d. Fuel breaks
e. Roadway breaks
f. On-going Adaptive Management
• Update Hazard and Risk Assessment
• Revise Work Plans as Appropriate

C. Project Tracking and Reporting

Ref
#
Program Element Actions Performance Measure
1 Hazard identification,
Risk assessment and
Project Prioritization –
Assistant Fire Marshal and
Fire Chief
• Collaborate w/ REU
• Collaborate with
RPD/Parks/PW
• Other duties per the
REU Wildfire
Mitigation Plan
• Produce detailed
work plan in
collaboration with
REU
• Attend public
workshops or other
stakeholder meetings
2 Prevention – Public
Works Maintenance
Workers
• Fuels reduction
• Soil sterilization
• Emergency debris
removal
• Other duties per the
REU Wildfire
Mitigation Plan
• Acres mitigated
• Circuit miles
mitigated
• Poles mitigated
• Fuel volume
mitigated
3 Rapid Incident Response
and Engagement –
Firefighters
• Provide priority
response to wildfire or
utility fires
• Maintain heightened
alert/availability during
high threat periods
• Other duties per the
REU Wildfire
Mitigation Plan
• Wildfire and utility
fire incidents are
prioritized and
responded to quickly
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REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program Cost Estimates

Exp Amt
FY19
Exp Amt
FY20
Exp Amt
FY21
Exp Amt
FY22
Exp Amt
FY23
Exp Amt
FY24
WILDFIRE MIT LABOR/EQUIPMENT 13,274.53 472,361.64 39,577.56 (819.66) 0.00 30,923.70 WF MIT FIREFIGHTER LABOR 0.00 928,438.66 1,346,642.02 1,744,670.00 1,893,310.00 1,243,339.15 WF MIT PARKS LABOR 0.00 116,302.87 273,491.92 719,966.53 737,861.88 397,565.23 WF MIT FIREFIGHTER MATERIALS 0.00 115,839.31 35,512.70 30,192.35 16,359.93 0.00 WF MIT PARKS MAT/SUPPLIES 0.00 63,031.51 89,357.99 115,490.20 65,753.55 25,334.29 WF MIT ONGOING MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 12,019.08 44,632.03 35,792.71 37,136.00 13,274.53 1,695,973.99 1,796,601.27 2,654,131.45 2,749,078.07 1,734,298.37

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REU EMERGENCY

OPERATIONS

PROGRAM (EOP)

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Title: Emergency Operations Program
(Public Version)
SOP No: SOP-200
Ver. No: 1.0
Date: 12/03/2019

CONTENTS

1. Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 2

2. Scope ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

3. Emergency Operations .......................................................................................................................... 3

3.1. Pre-Planning .................................................................................................................................. 3

3.2. Initial Notification ......................................................................................................................... 3

3.3. Alert Levels .................................................................................................................................... 3

3.3.1. Level 1 – Possible Emergency ............................................................................................... 4

3.3.2. Level 2 – Very High Likelihood of an Emergency .................................................................. 5

3.3.3. Level 3 – Active Emergency ................................................................................................... 6

3.3.4. Level 0 – Resume Normal Operating Conditions .................................................................. 6

4. REU Incident Command System ........................................................................................................... 7

4.1. Operations .................................................................................................................................... 9

4.2. Planning.......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.3. Logistics ....................................................................................................................................... 10

4.4. Finance ........................................................................................................................................ 11

5. Review and Training Requirements .................................................................................................... 11

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Title: Emergency Operations Program
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SOP No: SOP-200
Ver. No: 1.0
Date: 12/03/2019

1. Purpose
The Emergency Operations Program (EOP) is intended to provide structured guidance for REU staff to effectively manage emergency situations from an all-hazards approach. The all-hazards approach is based on the idea that while the causes and types of emergencies can vary widely with little predictability, the basic functions needed to respond are relatively similar from one event to the next.

Using a structured EOP based on the Incident Command System (ICS), this procedure provides instruction on the basic functions to be performed as well as providing decision-making processes to keep everyone that is involved on the same page with incident status, objectives, and resource requirements.

This EOP is intended to be both consistent with the ICS and to provide a scalable response from frontline REU employees to the Electric Director, and up to the City Manager, as well as the City Council. This EOP is also structured to follow the City of Redding (COR) Emergency Operations Plan and is a primary program element for REU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

2. Scope
This procedure will focus on effectively managing emergencies that are either (1) impacting REU’s electrical facilities, equipment, staff, or (2) have a high potential of causing an emergency situation for REU in a similar fashion as above. The current operational risk environment requires REU to maintain an EOP with an ongoing planning and assessment lifecycle to incorporate best practices and lessons learned from past events.

For purposes of planning, the EOP will focus on these key functions for emergency management:
• Incident Command – Responsible for overall management of an incident at the REU Department Operations Center (DOC). The Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and the Liaison Officers will serve primary roles with the response units. • Operations – Actively seeks to preserve REU’s assets while restoring the system to normal conditions.
• Planning – Manages the planning process, tracks resources, develops status reports, and supports the production of the incident action plans.
• Logistics – Orders resources, anticipates supporting resources, and develops solutions to support Operations and Incident Command.
• Finance – Tracks costs, manages contracts, and administers the procurement process.

The scope of the EOP is concentrated from an REU centric approach with outreach on both a COR departmental and county wide geographic footprint. Geographic coordination may include (but is not limited to) other utilities, City, County, State and Federal agencies, California Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. During Alert Level 3 conditions, REU will Packet Pg. 289
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activate a Department Operations Center at the Redding Power Control Center to coordinate emergency situations as they may arise. The DOC will serve as the central point of command for REU staff, and will subordinate to any Emergency Operations Center activation by any local, state or federal authority.

3. Emergency Operations
The following section will provide the concept of emergency operations to be used as a general guide.

Not all emergencies will require the same level of action, nor will each emergency fall neatly within the lines of this EOP. By referencing this EOP and using these sections as an action guide REU should be positioned to manage emergency situations stemming from all-hazards.

3.1. Pre-Planning
If sufficient warning exists for the pre-planning of an emergency, an REU Leadership Team meeting will immediately be called to order by the Director or his designee to identify the hazard and begin the process of mobilization and activation of the EOP Alert process. Pre-planning, as discussed in Section

3.2, is to be considered an Alert 1 condition.

3.2. Initial Notification
Initial notification of an emergency can come from any source (internal or external). The primary sources of initial notification will typically be:
(1) An email alert to the REU Emergency Operations group email sent by the impacted Division Manager or Assistant Director, or
(2) The Power Control Center (PCC) Notice Generator (text alert).

Any REU staff member with information regarding a possible emergency shall immediately inform their manager or supervisor of the condition. The receiving manager or supervisor will immediately send an email to the REU Emergency Operations group email for distribution to all registered REU staff.

For emergency notifications originating from the activation of System Operating Procedure-24 REU Notification Plan (Attached), the Assistant Director of Utility Operations (or his designee) will immediately send an email to the REU Emergency Operations group.

The Director (or designee) will decide the appropriate Alert Level (see Section 3.3) after reviewing as much information regarding the emergency condition as possible. Example factors to be considered include the root cause, risk to staff and public, impact level (slight, moderate, high, severe), duration (short, medium, long, extensive) and mobilization requirements.

3.3. Alert Levels
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Emergency Operations will be divided into 3 distinct categories of response:
(1) Alert 1 – Possible Emergency
(2) Alert 2 – Very High Likelihood of Emergency
(3) Alert 3 – Active emergency
(4) Alert 0 – Resume Normal Operating Conditions
For all Alert Levels, the following notification protocol shall be used to assume command of the emergency:
• The Incident Commander (IC) will assume command. The Director will typically be the IC, however, in the event the Director is unavailable for any reason the Assistant Directors will meet and confer on the appropriate IC for the emergency condition. • An evaluation and response assessment shall be prepared by the IC documenting the conditions that warrant issuance of an Emergency Operations Alert. • A statement will be sent via email alert from the Public Information Officer (PIO) to the all REU employee email group and to the REU Emergency Operations group using the following format:
o Subject: “NOTICE: REU Emergency Operations Alert Level _ Activated “ o Body Message: “This Alert Level # has been issued due to ____. Please refer to your EOP Guide to ensure you take the proper actions for this event. This Alert Level will be updated as the situation changes.”
o Supplemental SOP reference: “This Alert Level # will activate SOP-XX requiring special action as defined within the procedure.”

3.3.1. Level 1 – Possible Emergency
The following actions shall take place in the event of an Alert Level 1 activation:
• An emergency planning meeting shall be immediately assembled by the IC and include all Incident Command personnel as available.
o The IC will schedule the meeting including the conference bridge. o The meeting conference call number is 510-338-9438, Access Code 624 979 213 to ensure attendance no matter the location of staff.
o Incident planning shall assume the emergency will escalate to Alert Level 2. o Activation of any required PCC System Operating Procedures as necessary. o Assessment of Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Admin requirements. o Upon gathering input, the IC will draft an Incident Action Plan for dissemination by the PIO.
 The Incident Action Plan will identify the priorities and objectives for emergency response in the event the possible emergency elevates to Level 2.  Planning will include possible coordination, support and recovery requirements.

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• The PIO will send an email alert to the REU Emergency Operations group including the Incident Action Plan and the next steps from the IC in the event of emergency escalation.

3.3.2. Level 2 – Very High Likelihood of an Emergency
The following actions shall take place in the event of an Alert Level 2 activation:
• An emergency planning meeting shall be immediately assembled by the IC and include all Incident Command personnel as available.
o The IC will hold the meeting (including conference call), call to order and work through the agenda.
o The meeting conference call number is 510-338-9438, Access Code 624 979 213 to ensure attendance no matter the location of staff.
o Next steps/planning activity shall assume the emergency will escalate to Alert Level 3 including activation of the Department Operations Center. o Activation of any required PCC System Operating Procedures as necessary. o Assessment of Operations, Communications, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Admin requirements.
o Upon gathering input, the IC will draft an Incident Action Plan for dissemination by the PIO.
 The Incident Action Plan will identify the priorities and objectives for emergency response in the event the possible emergency elevates to Level 3.

Planning will include possible coordination, support and recovery requirements. • The PIO will send an email alert to the REU Emergency Operations group including the following:
o The Incident Action Plan from the IC.
o The next steps from the IC in the event of emergency escalation.

• The PIO will send an email to the all REU employee email group with the following message:
o An Emergency Mandatory Preparedness statement to all staff:
 Subject: “Emergency Preparedness – Alert Level 2”
 Body: “Due to the ___ situation an Alert Level 2 has been issued. The issuance of an Alert 3 is very likely if this situation escalates to an active emergency. All REU staff responsible for emergency operations shall be prepared to report to duty immediately if required. Please monitor your email and texts for updates to this situation”.
• The PIO shall post a message to REU customers on Facebook and Twitter. The message will indicate that REU’s Incident Response Team is assessing the situation and preparing for any emergency that may arise. Additional information will be posted as the situation changes.

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3.3.3. Level 3 – Active Emergency
The following actions shall take place in the event of an Alert Level 3 activation:
• Activation of the REU Incident Command System (see Section 4.0) o Develop Incident Objectives including strategy, command emphasis/priorities and safety considerations.
o Incident Objectives will use the SMART principles of Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely.
• Activation of the Department Operations Center (see Section 4) • Activation of the REU Communication Incident Response Guide (Attached) • The PIO will send an email to the REU Emergency Operations group with an Incident Update (attached) at intervals decided by the IC.
• The PIO will send an email to the all REU employee email group with the following message:
o An Emergency Condition statement to all staff:
 Subject: “Active Emergency – Alert Level 3”
 Body: “Due to the ___ emergency an Alert Level 3 has been issued. The Department Operations Center has been activated at the Redding Power Plant Conference Room A. All REU staff responsible for emergency operations shall report immediately to their respective locations and wait for further instruction from the REU Incident Command team. Please monitor your email and text for updates to this situation”.
• The PIO will post an initial message to REU customers on Facebook and Twitter to inform of the emergency situation. Additional messaging will be managed as outlined in the Communication Incident Response Guide.

3.3.4. Level 0 – Resume Normal Operating Routine
The following actions shall take place in the event of an Alert Level 0 activation:
• Demobilization of the Department Operations Center (if activated). • A debriefing meeting shall be scheduled by the IC including all relevant Incident Command Officers and Subject Matter Expert (SME) personnel, as available. • The outcome of the debriefing meeting is to develop two reports within 10 business days:
o (1) A public REU emergency incident report for the Redding City Council that includes the following basic elements:
 Root Cause and Damage Assessment
 Safety (i.e. injuries, loss of life)
 Reliability (i.e. outage duration, Redding Power Plant operation, total customer counts, etc.)
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 Mutual Aid assistance.
 Financial impact including efforts for cost recovery from outside agencies.  Interaction with mutual aid, outside agencies and departments.  Lessons learned.
o (2) An internal REU emergency response report to be used for record keeping and continual process improvement of the emergency operations plan process.  Incorporate the REU emergency incident report.
 Review of the IC structure and lessons learned.
 Identification of EOP improvements and assignments with due dates for accountability.
• The PIO will send an email to the all REU employee email group with the following message:
o An Emergency Condition statement to all staff:
 Subject: “Active Emergency – Alert Level 0”
 Body: “The ____ emergency situation has ended. Alert Level 0 has been issued. All REU staff responsible for emergency operations shall resume normal duties. As part of REU’s Emergency Operations Plan, you may be asked for feedback regarding this emergency to assist the Leadership Team with the development of an emergency response report”.
• Post Alert Level 3 emergency activation, Management will conduct Critical Incident Debriefing with all employees impacted. Additionally, each Division will work with Personnel to provide Employee Assistance through the City of Redding Employee Assistance Program and other available resources.

4. Incident Command System (ICS) Structure
The commonly accepted National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System will be utilized by REU during emergency situations. The following roles, responsibilities and main focus will be assigned by position and may be delegated under an assumption of command approach. It is not feasible that every staff member will be available during an emergency to respond, therefore it is expected that REU staff will take delegation and command as appropriate.

Department Operations Center - In the event of an Alert Level 3 condition, a 24 hour per day Department Operations Center (DOC) will be mobilized at the Redding Power Plant Administration Building in Conference Room A. A Liaison Officer is responsible for the following items:
• Notification of activation to the City Manager’s Office (Emergency Services Director) • Coordination with any City, County or other agency Emergency Operations Center. • Preparation of RPP Conference Room A for DOC Activation. • Coordination with Logistics for necessary supplies.
• Coordination with Operations for necessary information technology.

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• Coordination with RPP security for ingress/egress from the site. • Coordination with outside agencies for liaison participation at the DOC (i.e. police, fire, admin).

REU Leadership Roles & Responsibilities – In order for the ICS to be successful, each individual listed in Section 4.0 is responsible to understand their role and responsibility during an emergency situation.

This includes, but is not limited to items such as:
• Development, maintenance and administration of ICS Section Emergency Action Plans (i.e. Operations, Planning & Intelligence, Logistics, Finance) • Develop management and restoration objectives.
• Staff training and resource identification for optimal emergency response. • Maintaining current System Operating Procedures to ensure effective implementation during an emergency event.

It is not practical to assume this EOP will cover all areas of each work-unit and individual contributor effort during an emergency. This responsibility is held by the REU staff identified in this EOP. If you do not understand your role or responsibility or would like more clarification, please see your Manager or Assistant Director.

4.1. Incident Command Staff

Role Responsibility Focus
Incident Commander
(IC) or DOC Director
Overall management responsibility for the incident. Total incident prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery.

Public Information
Officer (PIO)
Communication of incident to internal and external
stakeholders using the REU Communication Incident
Response Guide
Multiple communication channels, clear and
concise messaging, continual updates and
information streaming.

Safety Officer (SO) Protection of employees and customers from hazards, injury and loss of life.

Maintain safe operational practices, stand-down
unsafe conditions, preserve safe work environment
during emergency conditions.

Liaison Officer(s) (LO) Coordination with internal divisions and external agencies/stakeholders for continuity, efficiency and
maximum effectiveness.

Customer focus, internal division administration,
situational dependent agencies, anticipate
outreach.

The following positions are identified as serving ICS roles during an emergency. Delegation is the responsibility of the staff member currently serving in this position. It is the responsibility of each staff member to assign an alternate or replacement prior to the event and notify the Logistics Section Chief.

If delegation is not possible, the IC will delegate as needed.

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Incident Command Officer Identification
Name REU Role(s) Office
Phone
Cell
Phone
Office
Email
ICS Role Alert Level 3
Location
Director Incident Commander or
DOC Director
DOC
Program Supervisor-
Admin
Public Information Officer DOC
Safety/Enviro. Coordinator Safety Officer DOC
Assist. Director - Resources Liaison Officer DOC or Field Assist. Director –
Enterprise Services
Liaison Officer DOC or Field
Assist. Director –
Operations
Liaison Officer DOC or Field

4.2. Operations Section
The Operations section is comprised of various workgroups that are directly responsible for the success of maintaining REU system assets during an emergency. This mostly includes field operations and the prioritization of restoration efforts along with management of power supply resources.

Role Responsibility Focus
Power Control Center -
Dispatch
Distribution system load preservation
and restoration.

Safety first, adherence to System Operating Procedures, coordination with DOC and PIO for timely updates.

Power Control Center –
Energy Management
Real-time energy supply reliability. Coordination with WAPA/BANC entities, anticipation of future power supply disruptions or situational changes.

Line & Substation Distribution system asset
preservation and restoration
including use of Mutual Aid.

Safety first, adherence to System Operating Procedures, coordination with Dispatch and DOC personnel, Mutual Aid management.

Customer Services –
Field Services
Metering asset preservation and
restoration.

Safety first, coordination with DOC and Liaisons, supplemental crew support for field operations.

Customer Services – Call
Center, Walk-in, Back
Office
Emergency customer service and
business continuity during
emergencies.

Receive and deliver customer information, coordinate messaging with PIO and DOC Liaison, provide for normal business
operations during emergency situations for non-affected customers.

Power Plant Provide reliable power supply as
directed by Energy Management
Anticipate and remedy abnormal operating conditions,
communication with Energy Management and DOC.

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Operational Technology
Group
Maintain REU OTE systems Remedy OTE issues, coordinate with DOC for priority, and coordinate with City of Redding IT for troubleshooting and problem solving.

The individual positions identified as serving lead Operations roles during an emergency are listed in SOP-200.1 (Operations Section Unit) for further reference. Delegation is the responsibility of the staff member currently serving in this position. If delegation is not possible, the IC will delegate as needed.

4.3. Planning and Intelligence Section
The Planning & Intelligence section is comprised of various workgroups that are directly responsible for the success of supporting REU work units during an emergency. The Planning and Intelligence units include Engineering, GIS/Mapping support, Planning/Drafting, and Compliance efforts.

Role Responsibility Focus
Engineering Review of System Capability and support of Dispatch operations. System configurations, loading capabilities, system studies
GIS/Mapping Administer GIS projects and programs and prepare a variety of equipment, operational, statistical, and administrative reports related to GIS functions and services as appropriate.

Analyze and interpret GIS generated data to
facilitate workflow needs with internal and
external customers.

Planning/Drafting Preparation of electric transmission and distribution (T&D) designs required to harden or upgrade the electric utility system and to serve new development.

Coordinate the development of T&D
standards, T&D construction and
reconstruction projects, and work order
systems.

Compliance Ensure compliance process is adhered to during emergency. Monitor for compliance violations, track and report compliance status to ERC.

The individual positions identified as serving lead Planning and Intelligence roles during an emergency are listed in SOP-200.2 (Planning & Intelligence Unit) for further reference. Delegation is the responsibility of the staff member currently serving in this position. If delegation is not possible, the IC will delegate as needed.

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Date: 12/03/2019

4.4. Logistics Section
The Logistics section is comprised of various workgroups that are directly responsible for the success of supporting REU during an emergency. This mostly includes staff available for direct emergency support.

Role Responsibility Focus
Resources
(Avtech staff)
Provide support for travel, purchasing, fleet
vehicles, food/water, and customer specific
engagement.

Ensure business continuity during emergency.

Coordinate with DOC Liaison for priority, adhere to purchasing standards, and relieve Operations units from logistical duties.

Executive
Assistants
Emergency meeting scheduling, minutes and
document drafting support, purchasing and REU
staff support.

Coordinate with IC for meeting requirements. Ensure REU staff are aware of meetings and conference calls. Coordinate with other Logistics units for response and support.

The individual positions identified as serving lead Logistics roles during an emergency are listed in SOP- 200.3 (Logistics Unit) for further reference. Delegation is the responsibility of the staff member currently serving in this position. If delegation is not possible, the IC will delegate as needed.

4.5. Finance
The Finance section is comprised of the normal REU Finance division that is directly responsible for the financial management of REU’s funds during an emergency. This includes all staff available for direct financial support.

Role Responsibility Focus
REU
Finance
Track costs and expenses, labor time, equipment time, cost estimates, develop emergency contracts/PO’s, coordinate with City Finance for procurement and purchasing standards, disseminate an Emergency Purchasing procedure to Operations, Planning and Logistics leads.

Adhere to City (or external agency) purchase
requirements, manage costs and project
expenses, prepare for future City Council
action as necessary.

The individual positions identified as serving lead Logistics roles during an emergency are listed in SOP- 200.4 (Finance Unit) for further reference. Delegation is the responsibility of the staff member currently serving in this position. If delegation is not possible, the IC will delegate as needed.

5. Supporting Documentation
The following supporting documents are included by reference. These documents can be updated separate from the Review requirement in Section 6.0. At a minimum, this supporting documentation will be reviewed and updated as necessary as stated in the review requirement in Section 6.0.

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TITLE INTENT OWNER LOCATION
REU Incident
Response
Communication
Guide
Main source for
REU
communication
process during
emergency
incident.

Public
Information
Officer

SOP-200.1
Operations Unit
Supplemental info
specific to
Operations unit
Operations
Section Chief

SOP-200.2
Planning &
Intelligence Unit
Supplemental info
specific to
Planning &
Intelligence unit
P&I Section
Chief

SOP-200.3
Logistics Unit
Supplemental info
specific to
Logistics unit
Logistics
Section Chief

SOP-200.4
Finance Unit
Supplemental info
specific to Finance
unit
Finance Section
Chief

ICS Forms Documentation
during incidents.

FEMA https://training.fema.gov/icsresource/icsforms.aspx

6. Update, Review and Training Requirements
This procedure can be updated at any time to ensure relevancy and completeness for the Emergency Operations Program. This SOP shall be reviewed at least twice per year during normal summer and winter preparation training meetings. All training attendance records shall be retained for a minimum period of 5 years.

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APPENDIX D

REU 10-YEAR

CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT

PROGRAM

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Objective
The objective of the 10 -Year Capital Improvement Program is to enhance the distribution system in two ways:
• Selectively replace the components used on the electrical distribution system to reduce the probability that the system itself will initiate a fire. • Harden the electrical distribution system to better survive a fire.

These objectives will be achieved using the following five strategies:
• Enhanced inspections and tracking of assets;
• System hardening of key subsystems;
• Improved situational awareness;
• System improvements providing better operational practices; • The addition of switching to provide precision de-energization.

System Improvements Description
The suggested system improvements are proposed to be as described below:
1) Field Verify / T2 / T3 Boundary: The present CPUC maps defining the Tier 1, 2, and 3 boundaries were created as statewide maps that lack the detail necessary to accurately define the operation of the utility assets within the City of Redding (COR). An assessment will be performed to provide clarity of what the actual fire hazards are at critical locations o n the REU distribution system. Mitigation shall be performed for certain circuits to allow the recloser operation to be reinstated and removed from the list shown in Attachment 2.
2) Perform necessary tree trimming and removal in priority areas. 3) Reconfigure specific Circuits to feed only Tier 1.
4) Install non-arcing arrestors, fuses, and squirrel guards and add covered wire jumpers. 5) Create 30-foot sterilized perimeter for T2 and T3 substations. 6) Apply fire retardant to poles for T2 and T3.
7) Install fault indicators in order to locate issues faster. 8) Install Mesh Network to retrieve fault and outage data. 9) Connect Line Fault Indicator data to SCADA.
10) Provide secondary water source to Power Plant.
11) Install additional 12KV switches at T1 boundary.
12) Install fast reclosers/sectionalizers at T1 boundary. 13) Convert overhead to underground for critical COR water plants. 14) Improve existing and add additional access roads to critical sections of the distribution system.
15) Replace existing 115KV poles with steel pole in T2 and T3 areas. 16) Convert overhead to underground where it is deemed cost effective. 17) Convert Keswick River Crossing from wood to steel.

System Improvements Timeline
Priority will be given to the improvements that can be deployed the earliest, with the largest estimated return in meeting the Program objectives. Improvements which require larger efforts such as city-wide studies and design consultant efforts will be implemented as they are completed.

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Calendar Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 WMP Year # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Item # Fiscal Year 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 1 Field verify and revise Tier 2 and Tier 3
boundary Complete
2 Perform necessary tree trimming and
vegetation removal in priority areas Complete
3 Reconfigure specific distribution circuits to
feed only Tier 1 areas Complete
4 Install non-arcing arrestors, fuses, and
bird/squirrel guards, covered jumpers in T2/T3 X X X X X 5 Create 30-foot sterilized perimeter for
substations in T2 and T3 areas Complete
6 Apply fire retardant or fire wrap to wood poles
for T2 and T3 areas X X X X X X
7 Install fault indicators for faster location of
distribution outages
X X X
8 Install mesh network to retrieve outage data
from Remote Metering Project Complete
9 Connect line fault indicator data to SCADA Complete
10 Integrate remote meter data and fault indicator
data with Outage Management System
X X X
11 Provide secondary water source to Power Plant Complete 12 Install additional 12KV switches at T1
boundary Complete
13 Install fast reclosers/sectionalizers at T1
boundary
X X X
14 Convert overhead to underground for critical
COR water facilities X X
15 Improve existing access roads and add
additional to critical sections of the system

X X X X X
16 Replace 115KV wood poles with Steel or
Laminate in T2 and T3 areas X X X X X X X X
17 Convert overhead circuits to underground
where practical in T2 and T3 areas. X X X X X X 18 Convert Keswick River crossing from wood to
steel X X
19 Upgrade 12KV Breaker Protect Relay to better
coordinate with circuit fusing X X X X
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Budgetary Cost Estimate

All improvement items will first be evaluated for their cost/benefit in meeting the objectives of the Program, as well as compared to the overall budget available prior to implementation. Items identified for installation in the early years are easily justified as an available technology that is quickly becoming industry standard or best practice.

The initial budgetary costs have either been completed or have been rolled into REU’s expanded 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A summary portion of the 10- Year CIP is below to provide additional detail of the projected level of effort required to implement these remaining wildfire mitigation tasks, as well as additional distribution improvement tasks.

This table shows the estimated cost of each project over the 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan along with associated hours estimated to complete the project.

Project Estimated
Total Cost
Estimated
Individual
Labor
Estimated
Engineering/SCADA
Hours
Fire Mitigation
Circuit Hardening $1,994,000 5840 0
Install switches at T1 boundary/Feeder
Reconfiguration to T1 only $378,000 540 100
Install Fast reclosers/sectionalizers at
T1 boundary $206,000 234 60
Overhead
1-Phase Cutout Mounted Recloser
Deployment $200,500 135 50
Aging Asset - Pole Replacements $14,360,000 46,500 0
Switch Replacement Program $1,370,000 4275 0
LED Streetlight Conversion $4,050,000 1500 0
Underground
Aging Asset - Underground Cable
Replacements $24,600,000 67,500 0
Strategic Undergrounding $6,500,000 12,600 0
Substation
Fiber Optic Backbone $4,500,000 10,800 1,000
High Impedance Fault Detection $1,745,000 0 1360
Substation Security Improvements $850,000 1080 40
Substation Aging Asset Replacement
(Budget Reserve Only) $5,300,000 0 0
Substation Fence Upgrade (Canby) $110,000 0 0
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Operational Efficiency and Reliability Improvements
Faulted Circuit Indicator continuation
(200
OH/300 UG)
$490,000 540 N/A
Line Sensors Deployment (SEL
FLT/FLR) $150,000 90 60
Line Capacity Upgrades and Volt-Var
Optimization $1,053,500 8,775 0
ADMS and Device Deployment for
ADMS $5,855,500 1,510 1,500
RMI to AMI Conversion $2,428,000 1,125 0
BESS Installation Pilot $280,000 0 80
Other
Electric System Model (Windmil)
Completion* $139,500 0 700
Engineering Studies - Fuse
Coordination,
DER Impact, Switching Contingency*
$93,000 0 465
Update Standards* $96,000 0 465
Fault Location Isolation and Service
Restoration (FLISR) Study* $40,000 0 200
Facilities Field Verification - Phase
Identification $575,000 2,475 0
Totals $77,364,000 165,519 6,095

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APPENDIX E

REU TECHNOLGY

SOLUTIONS

PROGRAM

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Overview

Through the application of technology, REU will be able to more effectively protect and reduce threats to the electric utility infrastructure and the customers who rely upon it. The following technologies will greatly enhance REU’s ability to minimize sources of ignition, manage vegetation within the City’s electric grid, enhance productivity of utility staff, harden systems, more effectively protect and notify the public if an issue arises, as well as shorten the response and recovery time in the event REU equipment contributes to starting a wildfire.

Technology also helps to heighten situational awareness and enhances public safety response time, allowing first responders to react in an appropriate and effective manner before, during and after a wildfire. The Program provides funding to the Redding Police Department (RPD) and the City Information Technology (IT) Department for services rendered to help prevent REU caused wildfires through aerial surveys of REU’s overhead electric lines, video monitoring of facilities, a common communication platform, and a GPS based vehicle tracking platform. The memorandums of understanding (MOUs) are attached.

Specifically, this program provides for an estimated total of forty (40) cameras; a common radio platform, including base stations, handhelds and vehicle mounted radios for REU personal as well as radio equipment for Redding Police and Fire command Staff; and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) tracking devices on all Electric Utility vehicles and necessary upgrades for first responder vehicles. The common communication and GPS vehicle tracking platforms will be expandable and be designed to allow easy adoption by other City Departments at a small incremental cost.

Cameras for Utility Operations, Fire Detection and Mitigation

Situational awareness is instrumental in combating fires in and around our community. Camera technology is a vital element in the early detection and intrusion of wildland fires into the City of Redding. In addition, cameras provide critical information related to any REU equipment that may be a contributory cause to a fire. The installation of cameras in areas surrounding REU’s critical infrastructure will greatly enhance first responder’s ability to identify, locate, and mitigate fire threats.

Live feed cameras mounted throughout REU’s service territory will assist with the early detection of fires caused by the electric system. Strategically placed cameras in the proximity of REU’s transmission lines, especially in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 fire areas, will also aid in risk assessments during designated Red Flag warning days or a fire weather event in which an Emergency Operations Center is activated. Early assessment and detection allows REU to quickly react and prevent the system from inflicting harm on the surrounding areas.

Mobile cameras will also be used in a variety of preventative ways through the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This includes the identification of potential right-of-way hazards as well as the location and isolation of hot spots in REU distribution lines using Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) technologies.

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In the event a fire is seen or reported, fixed cameras and UAVs can quickly discover and identify hot spots in the area, help determine the potential for the fire to spread, and give first responders specific intelligence related to scaling fire resources up or down appropriately. In addition, strategically placed fixed cameras assist first responders in determining the best evacuation routes through enhanced situational awareness. Fixed and UAV cameras allow firefighters and first responders to more effectively manage firefighting operations. Speakers mounted on UAVs greatly enhance the ability to communicate with first responders in the danger area and with citizen evacuations.

HD video streaming from the UAVs to the Department Operation Center (DOC) or command staff on computers/cell phones will allow those in control of fire operations to see a live, real- time video feed of the fire. This will streamline firefighting capabilities and enable command center personnel to make quick decisions based on real-time information, rather than using information that has been relayed through multiple parties or having to wait until first responders are in place. Command center personnel will be able to see the direction a fire is spreading, providing the ability to move resources to the most effective positions.

Implementation of an artificial intelligence overwatch camera and software system will assist in the early detection of fires. Fire watch systems are specifically manufactured for early wildfire detection and can be calibrated for any region, vegetation, and type of weather. This technology includes a triple optical sensing unit, control and detection software that performs self- diagnostics, and smoke detection. While this technology is recommended to be used with a detection radius of ten (10) miles, it has proven itself capable of locating smoke plumes up to forty (40) miles away during clear weather days. When smoke is detected by the system it alerts users so that first responders can react quickly and efficiently before flames reach the tree tops.

Early detection using the system allows first responders to launch a direct attack using minimal resources and results in both physical and monetary savings.

City-wide issues and concern can begin long before the cause of a fire is known due to lack of certainty. By determining the cause, or origin, of a fire quickly, we can not only save life and properties, we can mitigate the risk of uncertainty.

Aerial Imagery

The city-wide aerial orthophotography is a core data set for the GIS Division. Aerial imagery or orthophotography provides the picture from which many GIS data layers are created and maintained. For example, our parcels, roads, water system, wastewater system, and storm drain system GIS layers are all created and maintained using high-resolution orthophotography. Also, high-resolution imagery is a powerful visual tool when represented on maps and exhibits. It is important that the imagery be kept up-to-date. The most recent aerial imagery was flown prior to the Carr fire, and is therefore not a true representation of our community’s current landscape.

New imagery would allow fire crews to be able to identify current overgrown areas, as well as those areas at a higher risk of fires. Ensuring the imagery is kept up to date on a more frequent basis will play a critical role in ensuring fire crews are able to maintain a clearer/safer landscape as vegetation regrows. Newer imagery would allow for accurate GIS data, which in turn, would Packet Pg. 310
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City-Wide Communications Platform

Immediate and reliable communication is vital during an emergency such as a wildfire, or major storm event. The current City of Redding radio systems have reached their end of useful life and are requiring replacement. RPD is currently in the process of upgrading their existing radio system and REU is proposing to expand upon this project to include additional features that will meet Redding Electric Utility’s need while also creating a unified platform across City Departments. By implementing a unified stationary and mobile communication platform, City of Redding personnel will have the ability to communicate across Departments during emergency situations quickly and efficiently. This platform will provide immediate connection to all parties, free of cross-channel interference, allowing each Department to work simultaneously and in support of one another. In addition to purchasing the communications platform, REU will provide radios for Electric Utility employees and Redding Police and Fire command staff to ensure reliable communication between first responders and REU to ensure the preservation of life and property. *Initial costs associated with the communications platform will be paid by REU. The Redding Police Department will be responsible for a partial repayment for handheld and vehicle radios through an interdepartmental lease process.

This radio system will allow first responders to immediately report downed electric lines to REU or report a fire that has been started due to a downed line. This will lead to faster response times and better fire management. Direct radio communication between Redding Fire Department personnel to Police personnel will provide safe direction to high risk areas during evacuations as well as allow first responders to request specific power shutoffs from REU’s DOC during an emergency.

*In accordance with Wildfire Mitigation legislation.

Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)

AVL will assist each Department with the identification and tracking of first responder and emergency vehicles. During a wildfire event, it is critical for the Department Operations Center (DOC) to be able to determine the location of each vehicle so that resources can be dispatched and/or redirected in the most effective manner, and to identify where a vehicle is located so assistance may be provided if an employee is in danger. AVL aids in the identification of employee location during emergencies and allows dispatchers to warn personnel who are in the vicinity of an at-risk area.

AVL will allow REU to track the progress of employees while patrolling equipment during a Red Flag outage. By doing so, REU can ensure that outages are handled quickly and efficiently, and that employees are not at risk. If an emergency situation is identified, AVL will provide REU with the ability to quickly report a vehicle’s location and allow dispatchers to send first responders directly to the vehicle and employee(s).

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REU Wildfire Technology Matrix
Cameras for
Detection &
Mitigation
Aerial
Imagery
Citywide
Communications
Platform
Automatic
Vehicle Location
(AVL)
Vegetation
Management
x x
Enhanced
Inspections
x x x
Situational
Awareness
x x x x
Operational
Practices
x x x
System Hardening x x x x
Public Safety &
Notification
x x x
Reclosing &
Deenergization
x x x
Wildfire Response
& Recovery
x x x

REU Technology Strategies Matrix
Cameras for
Detection &
Mitigation
Aerial
Imagery
Citywide
Communications
Platform
Automatic
Vehicle Location
(AVL)
Wildfire
Prevention &
Improved
Response
x x x x
Technology
Solutions
x x x x
Distribution 10-
year Capital
Improvements
x x x
REU Emergency
Operations
x x x x

Budgetary Cost Estimate
Item # Item Description Total Cost

1 Cameras for Utility Operation, Fire Detection and
Mitigation
$2,989,000
2 Aerial Imagery $50,000
3 City-Wide Communication Platform $8,820,000
4 Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) $60,000
Total $11,919,000

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CITY OF REDDING

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
RPD – WMP - 1

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made at Redding, California, by and between Redding Electric Utility (REU ), an enterprise business unit of the City of Redding (City) a municipal corpor ation, and Redding Police Department (RPD ), a general fund business unit of the City, for the purpose of wildfire prevention and improved technology.

WHEREAS, SB 901 was adopted by Governor Brown on September 21, 2018; and REU does not have sufficient personnel to perform the services required herein thereby necessitating this MOU for RPD services.

WHEREAS, SB 901 requires the REU to draft and implement a Wildfire Mitigation Plan for the purpose of preventing the start of wildfires resulting from utility operations as well as to expand technology in order to reduce the catastrophic impacts which may be caused by or inflicted upon REU facilities or operations.

WHEREAS, the City Council approved a p rogram providing for RPD to support REU in implementation of a Wildfire Mitigation Plan as more fully defined herein, and authorized the City Manager to execute this MOU between the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE , the Parties covenant and agree, for good consideration hereby acknowledged, as follows:

SECTION 1.

RPD SERVICES

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this MOU, RPD shall provide to REU the services described in Exhibit A - REU Technology Solutions Program, att ached and incorporated herein. RPD shall provide the services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS

A. REU shall reimburse RPD for services rendered pursuant to this MOU through the City Budgeting process and as described in Exhibit B. Exhibit B is attached and incorporated herein, in a total amount not to exceed one million five hundred ninety- nine thousand dollars ($1,189,000) for the purchase and implementation of technology, as well as the training of staff members . This sum is further limited in each technology category as shown in Exhibit B.

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SECTION 3. TERM AND TERMINATION

A. RPD shall commence work on or about the date of this agreement and continue or be terminated with mutual agreement of existing or modified terms by REU and RPD.

B. RPD hereby acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of REU to pay under this MOU is contingent upon the availability of City’s funds which are appropriated or allocated by the City Council. Should the funding for the project and/or work set forth herein not be appropriated or allocated by the City Council, this MOU shall terminate when the funding is exhausted.

C. In the event that City Council terminates the program, RPD shall provide to REU any and all finished and unfinished reports, charts or other work product prepared by RPD pursuant to this MOU.

D. In the event the City Council terminates the program , REU shall pay RPD the reasonable value of services rendered by RPD pursuant to this MOU. RPD shall, not later than thirty (30) calendar days after termination of this MOU , furnish to REU such financial information as in the judgment of the REU’s representative is necessary to determine the reasonable value of the services rendered by RPD.

SECTION 4.

MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MOU

A. No portion of the work or services to be performed under this MOU shall be assigned, transferred, conveyed or subcontracted without prior written approval of REU, the City Manager or the City Council.

B. RPD, at such times and in such form as REU may require, shall furnish REU with such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this MOU.

C. RPD shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this MOU and such other records as may be deemed necessary by REU to assure proper accounting for all project funds. These records shall be made available for audit purposes to state and federal authorities, or any authorized representative of City . RPD shall retain such records for three (3) years after the expiration of this MOU, unless prior permission to destroy them is granted by REU.

SECTION 5.

MOU INTERPRETATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER

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modified except by a writing signed by REU and RPD and duly authorized by the City Manager. No verbal agreement or conversation with any official, officer, agent or employee of City, either before, during or after the execution of this MOU, shall affect or modify any of the terms or conditions contained in this MOU.

B. No covenant or condition to be performed by RPD under this MOU can be waived except by the written consent of REU . Forbearance or indulgence by REU in any regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of the cove nant or condition in question.

C. In the event of a conflict between the term and conditions of the body of this MOU and those of any exhibit or attachment hereto, the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this MOU proper shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by REU shall prevail over those prepared by RPD.

SECTION 6.

SURVIVAL

The provisions s et forth in Sections 3 through 5 , inclusive, of this MOU shall survive termination of the MOU.

SECTION 7.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

RPD shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of federal, state and local governments.

SECTION 8. REPRESENTATIVES

A. REU’s representative for this MOU is the Redding Electric Director Dan iel Beans, telephone number (530) 339-7350. All of RPD ’s questions pertaining to this MOU shall be referred to the above-named person, or to the representative's designee.

B. RPD’s representative for this MOU is Redding Police Chief William Schueller, telephone number (530) 225-4284.

C. The representatives set forth herein shall have authority to give all notices required herein.

SECTION 9. DATE OF MOU

The date of this MOU shall be the date it is signed by REU.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , REU and RPD have executed this MOU on the days and year set forth below:

CITY OF REDDING,
A Division of a Municipal Corporation

Dated: ___________, 2019 __________________________________ By: Daniel Beans, Electric Utility Director

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BARRY E. DeWALT
City Attorney

__________________________________ ___________________________________ PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk By:

Redding Police Department

Dated: ___________, 2019 ___________________________________ By: William Schueller, Chief of Police

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Exhibit A
REU Technology Solutions Program

1. Introduction

A. Purpose
The purpose of the Redding Electric Utility (REU) Technology Solutions Program is to establish a framework for the electric utility to conduct an effective, coordinated program to prevent catastrophic impacts to its infrastructure from wildfire. This program is a significant component of the Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan required by SB901. The Program aims to prevent the start of wildfires from utility operations as well as provide faster response in the event of a wildfire either caused by or threatening its electric utility assets located in and around the City of Redding.

B. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfires.
• Reduce the time for the Redding Police Department (RPD) to report, respond to, and engage in emergencies that threaten grid infrastructure and other REU facilities. • Increase technology use and reliability in order to promote interdepartmental coordination.

C. Objectives

The Program's primary objectives are to:

• Identify hazards that pose a potential threat of damaging wildfires that may reasonably be likely to affect REU facilities.
• Prioritize interdepartmental communication through radios. • Quickly identify possible fire risks and choreograph proper response routes. • Decrease recovery time after a fire occurs.
• Increase accuracy of fire investigation results.
• Utilize cameras to identify possible threats that are naturally occurring or human caused. • Track progress and location of employees to ensure the safety and effectiveness of positioning.

2. Strategy/Scope of Work

A. REU will coordinate with RPD to fund the following technology:

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
• Cameras for Surveillance, Fire Detection, and Investigation

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Exhibit A
REU Technology Solutions Program

B. Redding Police Department to procure technology deemed necessary as well as provide staff and requisite training to operate the following technology:

• UAV units: RPD will assist REU in the aerial patrol of overhead lines using UAVs equipped with Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR). This service will be provided on an as needed basis but at a minimum of once yearly as required by California Public Utilities Commission General Order 165. This process aids in ensuring the stability of REU’s overhead lines and assists in the location and mitigation of potential fire hazard risks.
• UAV units: RPD will assist RFD in the monitoring of fires using UAVs equipped with FLIR technology. This service will be provided on an as needed basis. • Cameras for Surveillance, Fire Detection, and Investigation: RPD will assist REU in the detection as well as investigation of fire origination and cause of ignition through the use of fixed and/or mobile cameras.
• Radio System: RPD will report all Utility related fire hazards to REU personnel through the unified communication platform.

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Exhibit B
REU Technology Solutions Program
Cost Estimates

1. UAVs
• Four (4) UAVs equipped with FLIR capabilities
• Two (2) UAVs without FLIR capabilities
• One (1) Insight RT System with Road Case
• Yearly Inspection of Power Lines
o Total cost is not to exceed $230,000

2. Cameras
• Forty (40) fixed cameras
• Intelligence Led Policing (ILP)
• 3D Laser Scanner and Equipment
• Added equipment and warranties
o Total cost is not to exceed $959,000

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CITY OF REDDING

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
IT-WMP-1

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made at Redding, California, by and between Redding Electric Utility (REU ), an enterprise business unit of the City of Redding (City) a municipal corpor ation, and Information Technology Department (IT ), a general fund business unit of the City, for the purpose of wildfire prevention and improved technology.

WHEREAS, SB 901 was adopted by Governor Brown on September 21, 2018; and REU does not have sufficient personnel to perform the services required herein thereby necessitating this MOU for IT services.

WHEREAS, SB 901 requires the REU to draft and implement a Wildfire Mitigation Plan for the purpose of preventing the start of wildfires resulting from utility operations as well as to undertake vegetation management efforts to reduce the catastrophic impacts which may be caused by REU facilities or operations.

WHEREAS, the City Council approved a p rogram providing for IT to support REU in implementation of a Wildfire Mitigation Plan as more fully defined herein, and authorized the City Manager to execute this MOU between the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE , the Parties covenant and agree, for good consideration hereby acknowledged, as follows:

SECTION 1.

IT SERVICES

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this MOU, IT shall provide to REU the services described in Exhibit A - REU Technology Solutions Program, att ached and incorporated herein. IT shall provide the services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2.

COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS

A. REU shall reimburse IT for services rendered pursuant to this MOU through the City Budgeting process and as described in Exhibit B. Exhibit B is attached and incorporated herein, in a total amount not to exceed eight million eight hundred eighty-one thousand dollars ($10,730,000) for the purchase and implementation of technology, as well as the training of staff members. This sum is further limited in each technology category as shown in Exhibit B.

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SECTION 3. TERM AND TERMINATION

A. IT shall commence work on or about the date of this agreement and continue or be terminated with mutual agreement of existing or modified terms by REU and IT.

B. IT hereby acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of REU to pay under this MOU is contingent upon the availability of City’s funds which are appropriated or allocated by the City Council. Should the funding for the project and/or work set forth herein not be appropriated or allocated by the City Council, this MOU shall terminate when the funding is exhausted.

C. In the event that City Council terminates the program , IT shall provide to REU any and all finished and unfinished reports, charts or other work product prepared by IT pursuant to this MOU.

D. In the event the City Council terminates the program, REU shall pay IT the reasonable value of services rendered by IT pursuant to this MOU. IT shall, not later than thirty (30) calendar days after termination of this MOU , furnish to REU such financial information as in the judgment of the REU’s representative is necessary to determine the reasonable value of the services rendered by IT.

SECTION 4.

MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MOU

A. No portion of the work or services to be performed under this MOU shall be assigned, transferred, conveyed or subcontracted without prior written approval of REU, the City Manager or the City Council.

B. IT, at such times and in such form as REU may require, shall furnish REU with such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this MOU.

C. IT shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this MOU and such other records as may be deemed necessary by REU to assure proper accounting for all project funds. These records shall be made available for audit purposes to state and federal authorities, or any authorized representative of City. IT shall retain such records for three (3) years after the expiration of this MOU, unless prior permission to destroy them is granted by REU.

SECTION 5.

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modified except by a writing signed by REU and IT and duly authorized by the City Manager. No verbal agreement or conversation with any official, officer, agent or employee of City, either before, during or after the execution of this MOU, shall affect or modify any of the terms or conditions contained in this MOU.

B. No covenant or condition to be performed by IT under this MOU can be waived except by the written consent of REU . Forbearance or indulgence by REU in any regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of the cove nant or condition in question.

C. In the event of a conflict between the term and conditions of the body of this MOU and those of any exhibit or attachment hereto, the terms and conditions set forth in the body of this MOU proper shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those prepared by REU shall prevail over those prepared by IT.

SECTION 6.

SURVIVAL

The provisions s et forth in Sections 3 through 5 , inclusive, of this MOU shall survive termination of the MOU.

SECTION 7.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

IT shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and co des of federal, state and local governments.

SECTION 8. REPRESENTATIVES

A. REU’s representative for this MOU is the Redding Electric Director Dan iel Beans, telephone number (530) 339-7350. All of IT’s questions pertaining to this MOU shall be referred to the above-named person, or to the representative's designee.

D. IT’s representative for this MOU is Redding I nformation Technology Director Anthony Van Boekel, telephone number (530) 225-4070.

E. The representatives set forth herein shall have authority to give all notices required herein.

SECTION 9. DATE OF MOU

The date of this MOU shall be the date it is signed by REU.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, REU and IT have executed this MOU on the days and year set forth below:

CITY OF REDDING,
A Division of a Municipal Corporation

Dated: ___________, 2019 __________________________________ By: Daniel Beans, Electric Utility Director

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BARRY E. DeWALT
City Attorney

__________________________________ ___________________________________ PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk By:

Information Technology Department

Dated: ___________, 2019 ___________________________________ By: Anthony Van Boekel, Information
Technology Director

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Exhibit A
REU Technology Solutions Program

1. Introduction

A. Purpose
The purpose of the Redding Electric Utility (REU) Technology Solutions Program is to establish a framework for the electric utility to conduct an effective, coordinated program to prevent catastrophic impacts to its infrastructure from wildfire. This program is a significant component of the Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan required by SB901. The Program aims to prevent the start of wildfires from utility operations as well as provide faster response in the event of a wildfire either caused by or threatening its electric utility assets located in and around the City of Redding.

B. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfires.
• Reduce the time for first responders to report, respond to, and engage in emergencies that threaten grid infrastructure and other REU facilities. • Increase technology use and reliability in order to promote interdepartmental coordination.

C. Objectives

The Program's primary objectives are to:

• Identify hazards that pose a potential threat of damaging wildfires that may reasonably be likely to affect REU facilities.
• Prioritize interdepartmental communication through radios. • Quickly identify possible fire risks and choreograph proper response routes. • Decrease recovery time after a fire occurs.
• Increase accuracy of fire investigation results.
• Utilize cameras to identify possible threats that are naturally occurring or human caused. • Track progress and location of employees to ensure the safety and effectiveness of positioning.

2. Strategy/Scope of Work

A. REU will coordinate with COR Information Technology (IT) Department to fund the purchase and maintenance of the following technology:

• Fixed and Mobile Communication Platform
• Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
• IQ FireWatch
• Aerial Imagery

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Exhibit A
REU Technology Solutions Program

B. City of Redding IT Department to procure and implement technology deemed necessary as well as provide staff and requisite training to operate the following technology:

• Radio System: The City IT Department will design, purchase, and implement the infrastructure and equipment necessary to create a stable radio system based within City Limits. This system will have the capacity to expand to all City Divisions that express a need for radio use.
• Radios: The City IT Department will determine the appropriate design and functionality of radios and order the amount necessary to outfit REU, RPD, and RFD.

• AVL: The City IT Department will design, implement, and maintain the necessary programs and technology to expand AVL services to all vehicles in REU.

• IQ FireWatch: The City IT Department will purchase, implement, and maintain the technology and equipment required to utilize the IQ FireWatch system.

• Aerial Imagery: The City IT Department will aid in the city-wide aerial orthophotography every two (2) years and assist in its inclusion in the City’s GIS maps.

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Exhibit B
REU Technology Solutions Program
Cost Estimates

1. Fixed and Mobile Communication Platform
• Master Site Controller
• Two RF sites
• Backhaul Network
• SHASCOM Console site
• Subscribers (Radios) for RFD, RPD, REU and the EOC
• External Services
• Radio Management
• Key Management Facilities
• Technical Training
• Mobile Command Center Unit
o Total cost is not to exceed $8,820,000

2. Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
• AVL coverage for all vehicles in REU
o Total cost is not to exceed $60,000

3. IQ FireWatch
• Triple Optical sensing unit
• Pan/tilt with weather housing
• Switchbox and cabling to head unit
• Control unit with remote control and Watchdog function • Ethernet switch
• Power supply with urge protection and EMI filter
• Control and detection software including self-diagnostics • Detection units
• Construction of additional viewing towers
• Integration/Connection to Public Services/Emergency Responders (Fire and Forestry Service)
• Training and calibration labor
• Permitting fees
o Total cost is not to exceed $1,800,000

4. Aerial Imagery
• Provides orthophotography to the GIS division for mapping • High-resolution imagery
o Total cost is not to exceed $50,000 every two (2) years

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TECHNOLOGY TOTAL COST GENERAL

FUND COST REU COST
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAV (Matrice 210) 175,000$ 175,000$
UAV (Mavic 2 Dual) 15,000$ 15,000$
Annual ongoing maintenance and training 20,000$
Insight RT System w/Road Case 15,000$ 15,000$ Yearly Power Line Inspection 5,000$
*RPD will provide assitance to REU and RFD 230,000$ 205,000$ Cameras
Fixed Cameras (40) with Live Feed 800,000$ 800,000$ Laser Scanner 85,500$ 85,500$
Scanner Equipment and Warranties 27,500$ 27,500$ Fuji File Mirrorless Camera Forensic Bundle 5,000$ 5,000$ Ultralight ALS Complete Turbo Kit 6,000$ 6,000$ Intelligence Led Policing 35,000$
IQ FireWatch 500,000$
*For use by REU, RFD, and RPD 1,459,000$ 924,000$ Fixed and Mobile Communication Platform
Master Site Controller 8,220,000$ 3,407,000$ 4,813,000$ - Two RF Sites
- IP Based Backhaul Network
- SHASCOM Console Site
- Subscribers (Radios) for RFD, RPD, REU, and EOC
- External Services
- Radio Management
- Key Management Facilities
- Technical Training
- Contingency Funding
- Backup Subcribers for Major Events (20)
Mobile Command Center Unit 550,000$ 550,000$ - Maintenance Performed by IT 50,000$
*Subscribers provided to REU, RFD, and RPD 8,820,000$ 3,407,000$ 5,363,000$ Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
Additional module to ESRI Contract 7,000$
Profesional Services for Installation 20,000$ 20,000$ Computer Hardware/Storage 23,000$ 23,000$ Contingency Funding 10,000$ 10,000$
*Installed on REU, RFD, and RPD vehicles 60,000$ 53,000$ TOTALS 10,569,000$ 3,407,000$ 6,545,000$ Ongoing costs for all technologies of approximately $120,000 will be primarily funded by the City's IT Department. Staff anticipates this to be partially offset by reduced maintenance due to the replacement of aging infrastructure.

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APPENDIX F

SYSTEM OPERATING
PROCEDURE SOP-35

OPERATING DURING

HIGH FIRE THREAT

CONDITIONS
(PUBLIC VERSION)

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Version:
5 Approval Date:
8/23/2021 System Operating
Procedure
(Public Version)
Effective Date:
08/27/2021
Reviewed On:
08/27/2021
Document Owner:

Electric Manager - Engineering & Operations

REDDING ELECTRIC UTILITY
Power Operations Division

System Operating Procedure SOP-35
Operating During High Fire Threat Conditions

Reviewed By:

Senior System Operator - Transmission & Distribution,
Assistant Director - Utility Operations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. APPLICABILITY ......................................................................................................................................... 2

3. DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 2

4. COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................................................... 3

5. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERT ISSUANCES ..................................................................... 3

6. RECLOSERS ................................................................................................................................................. 3

7. ALLOWABLE WORK DESIGNATIONS ................................................................................................. 4

8. SOP-200 ALERT LEVEL ............................................................................................................................. 4

9. REVIEW AND UPDATING REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 5

10. TRAINING .................................................................................................................................................... 5

11. REVISION HISTORY .................................................................................................................................. 5

12. ATTACHMENTS: .................................................................................................................................... 6-8

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1. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to formalize and provide applicable REU employees with the information necessary to understand whic h procedures will be applied and what work may be accomplished during high fire threat conditions . These periods would include Fire Weather Watches and Red Flag Warnings as issued by the National Weather Service.

2. Applicability
All REU Electric Utility System Operators -Transmission & Distribution (EUSO -T&D), Electric Utility Assistant System Operators -Transmission & Distribution (EUASO -T&D), Electric Manager-Line, Electric Program Supervisors -Line, Electric Manager -Generation, El ectric Program Supervisors-Generation, and all Qualified Electrical Workers.

3. Definitions

3.1. Fire Weather Watch (FWW): A FWW is typically issued to alert fire and land management agencies to the possibility that RFW conditions may generally exist within the next 12 to 48 hours in advance of the expected conditions, but can be issued up to 72 hours in advance if the NWS agency is reasonably confident. That watch then remains in effect until it expires, is canceled, or upgraded to a RFW.

3.2. Red Flag Warning (RFW): A R FW means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger. This informs affected parties and agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fire combustion, and rapid spread. To the public, a RFW means high fire danger with increased probability of a quickly spreading vegetation fire in the area generally within the next 24 hours.

3.3. Automatic Circuit Reclosers (ACR): ACR’s, or reclosers, in electric power distribution, are a class of switchgear which is designed for use on overhead electricity distribution networks to detect and interrupt momentary faults . If a line or circuit trips because of an event, the automatic recloser opens, deenergizing the line or circuit. After a preset time, the device closes again, which reenergizes the line or circuit. If the condition that caused the event is still present, the device opens again. This sequence is repeated a predetermined number of times until the condition has cleared or the device locks out.

3.4. Tier 1: Tier 1of the CPUC Fire-Threat Map delineates the designation of the U.S. Forest Service and CALFIRE joint map of Tree Mortality High Hazard Zones

3.5. Tier 2: Tier 2 of the CPUC Fire-Threat Map delineates where there is an elevated risk for utility-associated wildfires

3.6. Tier 3: Tier 3 of the CPUC Fire-Threat Map delineates where there is an extreme risk for utility associated wildfires

3.7. Incident Command Structure (ICS): The ICS will be utilized by REU during emergency situations to delineate and delegate the various roles, responsibilities and main focus by employee position under an assumption of command approach.

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3.8. Power Control Center (PCC): The PCC is the location of the E/U Distribution System Operators and shall serve as REU’s Department Operations Center during an Alert Level 3 event.

4. Communication

4.1. All communication associated with Red Flag Warning events shall be in accordance with SOP-024 “REU Notification Plan”

4.2. Refer to SOP-24 for the Notice Generator Contact List for RFW events.

5. National Weather Service Alert Issuances

5.1. When the NWS issues a weather alert, a corresponding email is sent to the PCC’s email inbox ([email protected]). The EUSO-T&D on duty shall then note the type, time, and details of the issuance in the Distribution Log and then notify the Fire Weather Group (Ref SOP-24 “REU Notification Plan”) of the alert via that group’s selection in the PCC Notice Generator. Should the NWS issuance later be cancelled or modified in any way of time, date, or severity , this shall also be noted in the Distribution Log and a subsequent notice shall be sent to the Fire Weather Group.

6. Reclosers

6.1. During periods in which the NWS has issued a RFW or at REU Management Discretion, the EUSO-T&D shall disable (cut-out) the reclosers (ACRs) for the circuits designated on the Tier 2/Tier 3 Affected Circuit List (see Attachment 2). The reclosers shall be cut-out at a time commensurate with the start time of the RFW issuance and shall be re -enable (cut-in) at the termination of the RFW event.

6.1.1.The EUSO-T&D shall disable the reclosers via SCADA by the following steps: The SCADA has a page option (list it) that contains the 12kV and 115kV circuits that need to have reclosing disabled when a RFW is issued. To access the page, use the “ Red Flag” shortcut at the bottom of the “Circuits” page. When using the group command you use the “Execute” command, regardless if you are disabling or enabling reclosers; the command script toggles the position of all reclosers on that page. Once presse d, the Execute command turns on the script to complete the command which takes 60 to 90 seconds to execute. Please be patient, it should start about 10 seconds after the top of the minute.

6.1.2.If you place a control inhibit tag on a recloser that is on the lis t, the script will not operate that recloser. It is Distribution’s practice to place control inhibit tags on reclosers where a non -test has been issued. If you are switching, be aware of the potential impacts of transitioning out of RFW issuance procedure, you may need to add additional control inhibit tags to prevent unintended operations

6.1.3.The EUSO-T&D shall re -enable the reclosers, via SCADA, following the termination/cancellation of a RFW issuance by repeating the steps above, including reviewing the circuit reclosers for any applicable control inhibit tags.

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6.1.4.Refer to SOP -21 Circuit Switching Guidelines for the general steps in Operating Under a Red Flag Warning.

7. Allowable Work Designations

7.1. Allowable work to be accomplished during a FWW or RFW event is dependent upon the Tier level (Tiers 1-3) the affected circuit, device, or equipment resides in. Each work type, Tier level, NWS issuance, and affected work group has allowable work that they may or may not perform during these events along with any type of additional restriction that may be placed upon that work as designated by the Allowable Work Mat rix for NWS Alerts (Attachment 3).

7.2. The Redding Electric Scheduled Power Outage form (Attachment 4) allows for work in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas, while under RFW issuances, provided that an exception is written by the requestor of the outage and the exception is signed (pre -approved) by either the Assistant Director of Utility Operations or the Line Manager for safety (this is work that can then be done regardles s of weather conditions). An example of this might be a pole replacement in a Tier 3 zone but which is in an area, like a parking lot, that is completely void of vegetation and not subject to fire threat conditions.

8. SOP-200 Alert Level

8.1. Whenever an RFW event is announced for the Redding area, an SOP -200 Alert Level 1 shall be implemented by the REU Public Information Officer.

8.2. During an RFW where reclosers have been disabled the restoration process is usually more involved and takes considerably longer to i dentify the cause. Under the following conditions, a qualified representative from Operations management, typically the Line Manager or Supervisors, shall travel to the field and assist the assessment & restoration process by coordinating Troublemen, crew needs, and communication updates. This management representative shall be designated as the on-scene Incident Commander.

8.2.1. Full circuit outage, after business hours, where recloser logic has been disabled.

8.2.2. Multiple partial circuit outages, after business h ours, where one troubleman is on duty.

8.2.3. A fire has been identified near the city limits threatening REU infrastructure.

8.2.4. A major Power Plant Outage has occurred.

8.2.5. A Restraint has been placed on the REU transmission system.

8.3. Upon assessment and confirmation of events listed in Section 7.2 (or similar events) the REU Public Information Officer shall issue an SOP-200 Alert Level 2 or 3 as determined by the Incident Commander.

8.3.1. The Incident Commander shall brief the REU Emergency Operations Team and request additional assistance as required.

8.3.2. Should the media be at the scene, the Incident Commander should brief the media when an official statement is requested from REU.

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9. Review and Updating Requirements
This procedure will be reviewed annually and may be updated, as necessary, at any time.

10. Training

10.1. This document shall be reviewed at least annually by all applicable REU personnel.

10.2. This subject will be covered in annual Emergency Operation Procedural training and will be referenced in both the REU Wildfire Mitigation P lan as well as SOP -200 Emergency Operations Program.

11. Revision History
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12. Attachments:

ATTACHMENT 1: TIER 2/TIER 3 AFFECTED CIRCUIT LIST
During Red Flag Warnings or at REU Management Discretion, disable reclosing capabilities on the following 12kV circuits. Also disable the 115kV reclosers on lines that cross Tier 2 & 3 areas where the below 12kV reclosers are cut-out.

Substation Tier 2 or 3 Circuit
Airport 1301
Airport 1302
Airport 1303
Airport 2701
Airport 2702
Airport 2703
Airport 2704
Beltline 1101
Beltline 1102
Beltline 1103
Beltline 1104
College View 2901
College View 2902

East Redding 1501

East Redding 1504
Eureka Way 1001
Eureka Way 1002
Eureka Way 1003
Eureka Way 1004
Moore 1602
Moore 2603
Moore 2604
Oregon 2201

Sulphur Creek 2301
Sulphur Creek 2302
Sulphur Creek 2303
Sulphur Creek 2304
Sulphur Creek 2801
Sulphur Creek 2802
Sulphur Creek 2803
Sulphur Creek 2804
Texas Springs 1401
Texas Springs 1402
Texas Springs 1403
Texas Springs 1404
Waldon 2102
Waldon 2104
Revision Date 08/23/2021

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ATTACHMENT 2: ALLOWABLE WORK MATRIX FOR NWS ALERTS

NWS Issued Conditions
Crew Work To Be Accomplished in Tiers I, 2, 3 Normal
Fire Weather
Watch (FWW)
Red Flag
Warning (RFW) Comment
Corresponding Alert Level (Per SOP-200) 0 1 2 1
Fire crew clearing work T2/T3 Yes Yes w/ water tank Modified 2 Emergency repair work T1 Yes Yes Yes w/ water tank
Emergency repair work T2/T3 Yes Yes w/ water tank Yes w/ water tank Normal scheduled work T1 Yes Yes Yes w/ water tank
Normal scheduled work (Energized OH) T2/T3 Yes Yes w/ water tank No Normal scheduled work (Energized UG) T2/T3 Yes Yes w/ water tank No Normal scheduled work (De-energized OH) T2/T3 Yes Yes w/ water tank No 3 Normal scheduled (De-energized UG) T2/T3 Yes Yes w/ water tank No 3 Scheduled OT work T1 Yes Yes Yes w/ water tank
Scheduled OT work T2/T3 Yes Yes w/ water tank No 3
Inspections/Patrols T1-3 Yes Yes Yes 3
RPP Generation/DOT Pipeline Work Yes Time Dependent No Touch Tree Crew Work T1 Yes Yes Yes w/ water tank
Tree Crew Work T2/T3 Yes Yes w/ water tank No
RPP Generation/DOT Pipeline Work Yes Time Dependent No Touch Active Reclosers on all 115kV circuits Yes Yes No (Reclosers Cut Out) Active Reclosers on T2/T3 12kV circuits Yes Yes No (Reclosers Cut Out) Active Reclosers on T1 12kV circuits Yes Yes Yes
Back-Up Troubleman on notice No Yes Yes
Troubleman staffing 12pm-5am No No No 4

Comments
1-For Alert Level 3 (Active Emergency) Crews would be responding to work as directed through the ICS 2-Modified may include shifting hours, tool maintenance, brush dragging, patrol for new prioritizing, etc. 3-Work may be done w/ water tank if the RFW exception is pre-approved by the Assistant Director of Utility Operations or the Line Manager for safety (work that can be done regardless of weather conditions).

Requests for approval to be submitted on the Redding Electric Utility Scheduled Overtime Work Form 4-FUTURE POSSIBILITY: If no Troubleman is available a crew may be brought in during RFW conditions to help patrol & inspect as needed

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ATTACHMENT 3 – Redding Electric Utility Scheduled Overtime Work Form

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APPENDIX G

REU MONITORING

AND AUDITING

REPORT FOR

CALENDAR YEAR
2023

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Annual Report on Wildfire Mitigation
Ver. No: 4.0
Date: 12/30/2023
Audit
Period 1/1/23-12/31/23