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MINUTES
BROOKTRAILS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BROOKTRAILS COMMUNITY CENTER
24850 Birch Street, Willits, CA 95490
July 23, 2002 |
The Board of Directors of Brooktrails Township Community Services District met in regular session on July 23, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in Brooktrails Community Center.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. ROLL CALL
Roll call showed the following Directors present: Pohlson, Horrick, Venturi, Orth and Skezas. Also present were General Manager Chapman and District Counsel Neary.
C. ADDITIONS/ ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
President Skezas noted that a resolution concerning the Willits bypass was proposed, and suggested moving the Special Presentation to Action Agenda. Director Orth made a motion that the Board schedule a special meeting for August 6, 2002 to act on the proposed resolution. The motion was seconded by Director Pohlson, and passed unanimously. Director Venturi commented that he would be out of town, but offered to provide his written comments to the General Manager.
D. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
June 25, 2002
Director Venturi moved to approve the minutes of June 25, 2002, as written, seconded by Director Horrick. Motion passed unanimously.
July 9, 2002
Director Venturi moved to approve the minutes of July 9, 2002, as written, seconded by Director Horrick. Motion passed unanimously.
Director of Emergency Services Daryl Schoeppner reported that the Fire Department had received a grant in the amount of $44,888 from the United States Fire Administration Firefighter Assistance Program. The money would be used to purchase full structure protective clothing for each fire fighter, as well as six additional breathing apparatus, bringing the department into full compliance with OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association standards.
President Skezas thanked Director of Emergency Services Schoeppner for his efforts.
E. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PHIL DOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MENDOCINO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (MCOG) AND GENE CALVERT, DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO
Mr. Dow began the presentation commenting that many local agencies, including the City of Willits and Brooktrails, had supported the "L-C" concept, and that Caltrans had now recognized it as a viable alternative. He stressed that the EIS/EIR was a draft, and that public comment would be a very important part of the process. He reported that he had received calls from residents concerned that Brooktrails Second Access was not sufficiently addressed in the EIS/EIR, although it was his opinion that its location would not have a great influence on where the bypass goes.
His two major comments to the EIS/EIR were that Caltrans pursue a full analysis of the "L-C" alternative, and that there be a more detailed treatment of the second alternative.
Director Orth asked that MCOG submit a copy of its 2001 Regional Transportation Plan to Caltrans as a comment to the EIS/EIR, as it includes a clear definition and ranking of the Brooktrails Second Access, and because it is concurrent as to the CEQA process.
In response to Director Pohlson, Mr. Dow assured the Board that the Second Access remains a high County priority for funding.
Mr. Dow commented that additional funding sources and mitigation measures would be addressed at the time the preferred alternative is selected. Director Orth commented that Caltrans would have to prepare a supplemental draft EIS/EIR once the preferred alternative is selected and according to Caltrans representatives, that would be the time to do a comparative analysis of the two-lane alternative.
Gene Calvert, Director of Transportation for the County of Mendocino, came forward. He introduced Bob Parker, Assistant Director, Doug Ellinger, Senior Engineer, and Tom Peters, Division Manager for Land Improvement. Mr. Calvert explained that the County is going through the budget process, and that funding for the second access is dependent upon funding from the STIP program through MCOG.
Mr. Ellinger came forward and distributed drawings of a proposed second access alternative.
Director Orth complemented Mr. Ellinger on the new alignment. He asked that the County and MCOG carefully investigate the Quail Meadows interchange, pointing out its effect on the ability of traffic to safely enter and exit the second access.
Director Pohlson voiced concern about the grade of the proposed new alignment.
Janice Gendreau, resident of Goose Road, voiced concern about the effect growth would have on some of the bypass alternatives.
Hal Wagenet, resident of Sherwood Road, came forward and commented that Caltrans, when designing bypass alternatives, had not really taken into account the needs of the people in Brooktrails. He read comments from the Mendocino Emergency Services Authority (MESA), the Willits Unified School District, the California Department of Forestry (CDF), Little Lake Fire District, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Department, City of Willits Police Department, and the CA Department of Fish and Game, speaking in support of the truck scales interchange, the "L-C" alignment option and the Willits Creek Restoration project, and against the Quail Meadows interchange. Mr. Wagenet pointed out that the proposed Willits Creek mitigation would benefit the District, as the increased flow would allow the City of Willits sewer plant to meet its mandated discharge ratio.
President Skezas thanked the County representatives and Mr. Wagenet for attending.
John Pinches, former County Supervisor, voiced support for the second access connecting to Highway 20, citing traffic concerns and costs. Director Orth explained that the connection to Highway 20 currently exists as a dirt road for emergency access and egress, and read an excerpt from the Specific Plan stating that the preferred route for the second access should link directly to the 101 Bypass.
F. PUBLIC HEARING
2. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 119
President Skezas opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. Hearing no comments, he closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m. Director Orth moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 119 Director Venturi seconded the motion and the vote was taken as follows:
AYES: Directors: Pohlson, Horrick, Venturi, Orth, Skezas
NOES: Directors: None
ABSENT: Directors: None
Ordinance No. 119 Adopted.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
3. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CHECKS
Director Venturi moved to approve the report and authorize issuance of checks. General Manager Chapman reported that, in response to Board direction, he would be meeting with a telephone representative to review the District's service options. Director Orth seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
I. ACTION AGENDA
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING RELIEF TO DRS. ROBERT AND KARLA GITLIN FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE DISTRICT'S UTILITIES CODE, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 116
General Manager Chapman reviewed changes to the proposed Utilities Agreement. Also, he reported that at the Use Permit Hearing the County had approved four units of the motel to be used for staff housing. District Counsel Neary suggested that a provision be added to the agreement providing that if the owner should activate such an entitlement, he apply for a separate water connection for each unit and that the agreement be revisited.
Director Pohlson felt that table 4-1 on page 4-4 of the Specific Plan was misconstrued to imply that 40 SFR's had been allocated to the Lodge. She suggested that any reference to allotment of SFRs to the Lodge be struck from the Specific Plan, and that the reference be researched.
As to the proposed resolution she asked that items 2c, 2d, 3b, and 3c deleted, item 3e moved up to 3b, and item 3d moved up to 3c. She was opposed to referring to the units as SFRs, preferring the term "Permanent Residence Dwelling."
General Manager Chapman pointed out that the standard allocation in the industry is to equate a water meter to an SFR, or an Equivalent Dwelling Unit.
Director Pohlson pointed out that the Specific Plan states that an SFR uses 220 gallons of water per day, however the County's calculation for a legal dwelling unit of that size is 120 gallons per day. She suggested that a unique allocation be developed for that property.
General Manager Chapman spoke against having different measurements within the system, as it would be impossible to make valid projections in the future.
Director Orth stated that should the property be redeveloped in the future, the applicant would have to comply with the existing Utilities Ordinance. District Counsel Neary suggested that a statement be added to the Agreement so stating.
Mike Aplet, resident of Hawk Drive, also raised concern about future redevelopment of the property.
President Skezas made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2002-27, a Resolution Approving Utility Service Agreement and Waiver of Operation of Ordinance No. 116, as written, with the addition of the word "cabin" in the first sentence before "units" and "20 SFRs" in parentheses after "20 additional connections", correct the word "unjust" in item 5, and to add to the attached agreement, the paragraphs requested by District Counsel Neary as items "e" and "f". The motion was seconded by Director Orth. General Manager Chapman asked that the interest rate be stated as the amount charged by LAIF, as agreed upon between him and Dr. Gitlin. President Skezas amended his motion to include the change, and Director Orth amended his second.
Director Pohlson reiterated her concern that the resolution inferred that 40 SFRs are allocated to the Lodge.
A vote was taken on the motion as follows:
AYES: Directors: Horrick, Venturi, Orth, Skezas
NOES: Directors: Pohlson
ABSENT: Directors: None
Resolution No. 2002-27 Adopted.
5. REPORT FROM RECREATION COMMITTEE
Janice Gendreau, Recreation Committee Member, presented the draft Recreation, Greenbelt and Conservation Plan for Brooktrails Township, and the Brooktrails Central Recreation and Trail System.
She explained that the background and policies for the Recreation, Greenbelt and Conservation Plan were based upon the Brooktrails Specific Plan, section 7, and provided a brief description of the goals and objectives.
She reported that the estimated cost for a Greenbelt Management Plan could be between $75,000 and $100,000. Due to limited funding sources the committee was proposing, as an alternative, a Non-industrial Timber Management Plan demonstration project consisting of approximately 20 to 30 acres.
Director Orth pointed out that new grant fund sources would soon be available for recreation purposes. General Manager Chapman outlined the projects that could be funded through the grant from CDF. He also reported on the redwood forest restoration project which he visited in Arcata.
Director Pohlson asked the Board members to review the draft conservation plan. She commented that the committee's goal was to pass a resolution describing the purpose of the management plan and the restrictions related to it, and that a draft resolution would be presented at a future meeting for the Board's consideration.
Committee member Mike Aplet outlined of some of the problems within the Greenbelt, and spoke in support of raising income if done in an ecological and sensible manner.
Claudia Reed, resident of Primrose Terrace, suggested examples of a "healthy forest" be provided to the public by means of photographs.
Janice Gendreau commented that tours of the demonstration area will be provided for the public before and after the project.
Mike Aplet summarized the draft Central Recreation and Trail System Plan. President Skezas suggested he review the map of donated lots to identify possible trail heads.
Director Pohlson suggested that some of the funds received from the sale of donated lots be utilized for planning and the pursuit of grants for the Greenbelt Management Plan.
6. REVIEW CHAPTER 3 OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN
Deferred.
J. SPECIAL REPORTS - GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Chapman announced that the Willits Wastewater EIR had been received for review by the District.
President Skezas asked that review of the unaudited end of fiscal year financial statements be added to the agenda for August 13th.
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Director Orth commented that discussion of the second access road began in 1986, well before the Oakland Hills fire.
Kurt Ackermann, resident of Clover Drive, voiced concern about selling lots that have been donated, citing the Specific Plan's goal of lot reduction. Director Orth explained that the lots would be merged with adjoining properties and not would be developed. As to lot exchanges, General Manager Chapman explained that each proposal would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
District Counsel Neary answered John Pinches concern about future subdivision of merged parcels.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Director Horrick moved to adjourn and President Skezas declared the meeting of
July 23, 2002 closed at 10:00 p.m.
MICHAEL V. CHAPMAN
Secretary to the Board of Directors
GEORGE SKEZAS,
President |
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