The 2018 Camp Fire highlighted the Upper Ridge's vulnerability to wildland fires and has changed the population, landscape, and community priorities for the area. The community and the Department of Development Services identified a need to review the plans for this area and outlined a project to create the Butte County Upper Ridge Community Plan that would:1) Develop a land use blueprint for post-Camp Fire recovery and provide important policy direction for future growth, circulation, infrastructure, conservation and development; 2) Provide a locally developed and supported vision for the community's future; 3) Engage the community as key decision makers to create conditions for health, safety, and equity; 4) Plan for a vibrant, youth-friendly town center providing needed commercial services; 5) Explore the use of an innovative transfer of development rights program that would encourage a variety of housing types, including affordable housing; and 6) Include policies that are an example throughout California for developing a resilient and fire-adapted community. On September 10, 2019, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to proceed with a request for funding to the North Valley Community Foundation in the amount of $250,000 for the development of the community plan in the Upper Ridge area. Since the reward of the grant in early 2020, Department staff developed a Scope of Work and proceeded with the request for proposal process. One proposal was received. PlaceWorks of Berkeley is the most qualified firm. The Department recommends entering into a contract with Placeworks for the Upper Ridge Community Plan. The term of the contract is upon execution through December 31, 2021, not-to-exceed $250,000. (Development Services)