Great Redwood Trail Agency- Agenda

Board of Directors
Chair Mary Sackett • Vice Chair Steve Madrone • City Representative Debra Garnes • James Campbell • Melanie Bagby • 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
- Roll Call
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.
Staff Reports
Discussion Comment View Item
- Executive Director
- Operations & Maintenance Division
- Trail Development Division
Resolution 2024-10 to Establish the GRTA Board of Directors Meeting Calendar for 2025
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2024-10 to Establish the GRTA Board of Directors Meeting Calendar for 2025
Resolution 2024-11 Participation in the Special District Risk Management Authority Health Benefits Ancillary Coverages
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2024-11 Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding and Program Participation Agreement for Participation in the Special District Risk Management Authority Health Benefits Ancillary Coverages
Resolution 2024-12 Establishing Policy and Procedures Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2024-12 to Establish Policy and Procedures Consistent with State CEQA Guidelines
Resolution 2024-13 Personal Cell Phone Use Stipend to the NCRA Administration and Contracting Policy Manual
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2024-13 Adding Section 0402 "Personal Cell Phone Use Stipend" to the NCRA Administration and Contracting Policy Manual
Right of Entry Agreement with The Wildlands Conservancy
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Executive Director to Approve a Right of Entry Agreement with The Wildlands Conservancy to allow entry to GRTA property for trail planning purposes for an 11.2-mile trail segment, from north side of Island Mountain tunnel to north side of Cain Rock Railroad Bridge, for approximately two years, in a form approved by Counsel.
Right of Entry Agreement for Revitalizing Opportunities for the Alderpoint Region (ROAR) with Fiscal Sponsor, Community Initiatives
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Executive Director to approve a Right of Entry Agreement with Community Initiatives, fiscal sponsor for ROAR (Revitalizing Opportunities for the Alderpoint Region), to allow entry to GRTA property for trail planning purposes for a period of two years, in a form approved by Counsel.
Non-Exclusive License Agreement with California Department of Technology
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Executive Director to Enter into a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with the California Department of Technology for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Fiberoptic Cable near GRTA Milepost 152 and the Intersection of Highways 101 and 162 in Mendocino County, in a form approved by Counsel.
Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Manila Community Services District
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the Executive Director to Execute a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Manila Community Services District for the Use of Real Property for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Culverts within the GRTA right-of-way between mileposts 296.7 and 298.5 on the Samoa Branch near the community of Manila, Humboldt County, for approximately 25 years, in a form approved by Counsel.
- Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2024-14 Making Responsible Agency Findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Adopt the Manila Community Services District Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Direct Staff to File a Notice of Determination.
Consent Agenda
Discussion 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.
- Approval of Financial Statements
- Approval of Warrants Issued
Matters from the Board
Discussion Comment
Board members provide announcements and updates.
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- 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)
- 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 211-141-001 at 901 Dyerville Loop Road in Redcrest, CA [Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)]
Adjournment