Great Redwood Trail Agency- Agenda

Board of Directors
Chair Mary Sackett • Vice Chair Steve Madrone • City Representative Debra Garnes • James Campbell • James Gore • Caryl Hart • John Haschak • Maureen Mulheren • Jeff Hunerlach

Staff Members
Executive Director, Elaine Hogan • Operations Manager, Bridget Nichols • Financial Development Manager, Tyler Egerer • General Counsel, Elizabeth Coleman • State Coastal Conservancy Project Manager for Humboldt County, Hannah Bartee • Civil Engineer, Dave Anderson, P.E.

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Call to Order
Staff Reports
Discussion Comment View Item
- Executive Director
- Operations & Maintenance Division
- Trail Development Division
- Business & Financial Administration Division
Matters from the Board
Discussion Comment
Public Comments
Discussion Comment
Comments will be limited to three minutes per person and not more than ten minutes per subject, so that everyone can be heard and may be further limited at the discretion of the Chair of the Board if the number of commentors reasonably so requires. “Public comment” time is limited to matters under the jurisdiction of the Agency that may not have been considered by the Agency previously and are not on the agenda. No action will be taken. Members of the public may also comment during specific agenda items when recognized by the Chair.
Professional Serices Agreement with Friend of Boon for Property Management & Outreach Services in Mendocino County
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Delegates authority to the Executive Director to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Friend of Boon for property management and outreach services along 16 miles of agency property between Ukiah and Willits in Mendocino County, CA, for a period of one year in an amount not to exceed $125,896, in a form approved by Counsel.
Professional Services Agreement with The People of New Directions for Property Management & Outreach Services in Humboldt County
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Delegates authority to the Executive Director to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The People of New Directions for property management and outreach services along agency right-of-way and associated parcels in Humboldt County as directed by staff, for a period of one year in an amount not to exceed $60,000, in a form approved by Counsel.
Professional Services Agreement with Evari GIS Consulting, Inc. for Property Data Digitization and Visualization Services
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Delegates authority to the Executive Director to execute a contract with Evari GIS Consulting, Inc. for a period of two years in an amount not to exceed $198,680, in a form approved by Counsel, to continue digitizing GRTA's property records so we have access to maps with complete information about our landholdings. Tasks under this contract include the refinement of visualization of license and lease agreements, WebGIS development and integration, staff trainings, data library onboarding and support with GIS transition planning and implementation.
Consent Agenda
Possible Action Comment View Item
These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Board of Directors will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any directors, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
- Adopt Ordinance of the Board of Directors 2025-1 Entitled Great Redwood Trail Agency Unclaimed Property Disposition (Second Read)
- Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Kylex Vineyards California LP for Agricultural Crossing
- Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Hensel Phelps for Construction Storage at the Ukiah Courthouse
- Financial Statements - February, March, April, May 2025
Announcement of Next Meeting
Discussion Comment
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the GRTA Board of Directors is Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:30am in-person at Ukiah City Council Chambers and Eureka City Council Chambers with remote public participation available via telephone and Zoom.
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2);(e)(1): One matter
- Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) Regarding Anticipated Initiation of Unlawful Detainer Action on GRTA Property APN 200-303-007 at 771 Fernbridge Drive, Fortuna, CA 95540
- Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
  Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Abandonment and Railbanking Filings, Docket Number: AB-1305 before Surface Transportation Board [Government Code section 54956.9(a)] Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Adjournment

AGENDA NOTE All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board of Directors. Staff recommendations are subject to action by the Board of Directors. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA The Brown Act, Section 54954.2, states that the Board may take action on off-agenda items when: a) a majority vote determines that an “emergency situation” exists as defined in Section 54956.5, or b) a two-thirds vote of the body, or a unanimous vote of those present, determines that there is a need to take immediate action and the need for action arose after the agenda was legally posted, or c) the item was continued from a prior, legally posted meeting not more than five calendar days before this meeting.

ADDITIONAL MEETING INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES Written materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board of Directors are available for public inspection with 72-hour notice. Documents maintained for public inspection are considered draft documents until approved by the Board of Directors. Official records are maintained for public inspection.

CLOSED SESSION If agendized, GRTA may adjourn to a closed session to consider litigation or personnel matters. Discussion of litigation or pending litigation may be held in closed session by authority of Government Code Section 54956.9; discussion of personnel matters by authority of Government Code Section 54957; to confer with their negotiator regarding real property by authority of Government Code Section 54956.8