On November 19, 2019, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 19-304 authorizing the County to apply for Building Homes and Jobs Act, commonly called SB 2, grant funding from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The County was awarded funding for a revision of the North Chico Specific Plan, specifically the North Chico Village Core Re-Visioning and Design Plan. The Department of Development Services issued a request for proposals and received two response. SWA of Laguna Beach was selected as the most qualified firm. This project includes coordination with property owners, strategic planning approach to environmental issues including flooding, grading, and agricultural resources and a re-visioning of the Village Core area of the North Chico Specific Plan with an emphasis on increased residential development and density. The City of Chico received SB 2 funding as well, and through a separate contract plans to investigate infrastructure needs relating to transportation, sewer, and water service for the area. The goal of this planning effort is to develop a plan for the Village Core that will meet current and future needs in the areas of housing, sustainability, quality of life, and economic development for Butte County and the City of Chico. The Department recommends entering into a contract with SWA for the North Chico Village Core Re-Visioning and Design Plan. The term of the contract is upon execution through April 30, 2021, not-to-exceed $100,000. (Development Services)