Teleconference Location for Board and Public Participation [Cal Gov Code § 54953(a)]: Ukiah City Council Chambers 300 Seminary Ave, Ukiah Mendocino County

Minutes
Special Meeting
April 03, 2025 10:30 AM
521 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501
https://thegreatredwoodtrail.org/


  1. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 10:30 am by Chair Mary Sackett.

    1. Roll Call

      Present: Chair Mary Sackett, Vice Chair Steve Madrone, Caryl Hart, Maureen Mulheren, Jeff Hunerlach

      Absent: City Representative Debra Garnes, James Campbell, James Gore, John Haschak


  2. Public Comments

    Public comment provided by Richard Gienger, Ben Schill, Cathy Buchanan, Nikcole Whipple, Markida Hoaglin.

  3. Matters from the Board

    Chair Sackett created an ad hoc subcommittee for a limited term to discuss proposed future uses of portions of the Annie and Mary Segment, and appointed Directors Hart, Campbell, and Vice Chair Madrone to that ad hoc subcommittee.

    Director Hart asked staff to put together some information for the public to post online to share impacts of the trail and property values. In her experience, property values often rise with trails built.

  4. Executive Director's Report

    Public comment provided by Richard Gienger, Cathy Buchanan, Nikcole Whipple

  5. Operations Manager Report

    Public comment provided by Cathy Buchanan, Valerie Stanley, Nikcole Whipple

  6. Trail Development Division Report

    Public comment provided by Cathy Buchanan

  7. FY 2025-26 Budget Discussion

    No public comment was received.

  8. Annual Presentation from the Timber Heritage Association (THA) to Satisfy Terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between GRTA and THA

    No public comment was received.

  9. Intent to Award Contract in Response to Request for Proposals to L.D. Giacomini Enterprises, Inc. for Recycle & Disposal of Materials in Calpella  Caryl Hart motioned to approve. Maureen Mulheren seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach     Absent   City Representative Debra Garnes     Absent    James Campbell     Absent    James Gore     Absent    John Haschak  

  10. Trail License Agreement with the City of Arcata for the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project and Adoption of Resolution 2025-01 City of Arcata Trail License Agreement CEQA Findings Caryl Hart motioned to approve. Vice Chair Steve Madrone seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach     Absent   City Representative Debra Garnes     Absent    James Campbell     Absent    James Gore     Absent    John Haschak  

  11. Right of Entry Agreement with Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, & Conservation District Maureen Mulheren motioned to approve. Jeff Hunerlach seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach     Absent   City Representative Debra Garnes     Absent    James Campbell     Absent    James Gore     Absent    John Haschak  

  12. Non-Exclusive License Agreement with North Coast Highway Solar 1, LLC and North Coast Highway Solar 2, LLC Maureen Mulheren motioned to approve. Jeff Hunerlach seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach     Absent   City Representative Debra Garnes     Absent    James Campbell     Absent    James Gore     Absent    John Haschak  

  13. Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Vero Fiber Networks, L.L.C. Caryl Hart motioned to approve. Jeff Hunerlach seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach     Absent   City Representative Debra Garnes     Absent    James Campbell     Absent    James Gore     Absent    John Haschak  

  14. Resolution 2025-02 Land Use Covenant at Redwood Valley Station Maureen Mulheren motioned to approve. Vice Chair Steve Madrone seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach     Absent   City Representative Debra Garnes     Absent    James Campbell     Absent    James Gore     Absent    John Haschak  

  15. Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Phillips 66 Company Maureen Mulheren motioned to approve. Caryl Hart seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach     Absent   City Representative Debra Garnes     Absent    James Campbell     Absent    James Gore     Absent    John Haschak  

  16. Consent Agenda

    1. Approval of Financial Statements for November 2024, December 2024, and January 2025

    2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Special Meeting December 5, 2024

    3. Approval of Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Department of Transportation for Hopland Sidewalk Improvement Project

    4. Approval of Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Department of Transportation Hopland La Franchi Safety Project

    5. Approval of Resolution 2025-03 to Designate Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector as GRTA's Treasurer

    6. Approval of Resolution 2025-04 to Designate the Executive Director to Act as Clerk of the Board of Directors

    Jeff Hunerlach motioned to approve. Maureen Mulheren seconded the motion.

    The roll call vote:

      Aye   Chair Mary Sackett     Aye   Vice Chair Steve Madrone     Aye    Caryl Hart     Aye    Maureen Mulheren     Aye    Jeff Hunerlach     Absent   City Representative Debra Garnes     Absent    James Campbell     Absent    James Gore     Absent    John Haschak  

  17. Announcement of Next Meeting: Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10:30am
  18. Closed Session    

    1. Possible Action Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation Comment 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) 

       Direction was given to staff.

    2. Litigation - Ongoing Litigation Conference with Legal Counsel - Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) Regarding Unlawful Detainer Action Pursuant to Humboldt County Superior Court Case No.CV2500105 and No.CV2500106 [Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)]

      A settlement has been reached with all parties. Copies of the settlement agreement are available from the Executive Director/Clerk of the Board.

    3. Possible Action Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation Comment Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Humboldt County Code Enforcement Case CE25-2501, APN 200-303-007-000 [Government Code section 54956.9(a)] Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)

      Direction was given to staff.