Board of Directors Dec 2024

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

2. Adjournment of the HCAOG Board; Convening of the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)

The PAC convenes to include representation from Caltrans and Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) Board for items specific to transportation.

3. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

This agenda item is reserved for public comments on matters over which the PAC has jurisdiction but are not on the agenda.

4. Presentations

a. Unmet Transit Needs Hearing

The California State Transportation Development Act (TDA) requires the UTN process to be conducted annually by the Regional Transportation Planning Agency. Today’s hearing provides an opportunity to receive public comments regarding transit services throughout the county that may be reasonable to meet. This item was rescheduled by the Board to this new date, and no hearing will be held on 12/19/24.

• Staff Report
• 25-26 UTN Synopsis

b. Proclamation for Councilmember Jack West

Proclamation for end of term after 12 years of dedicated service to the HCAOG Board.

• Proclamation

5. Consent Calendar

The PAC will consider approving the following item(s), considered to be routine, with a single motion. Item(s) may be removed from the Consent Calendar and, if removed, will be heard separately.

a. Approval of Meeting Records (encl)

• October 17, 2024
• November 21, 2024

b. City of Ferndale FY 2024-25 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim (encl)

Adopt Resolution 24-21 approving the City of Ferndale’s LTF claim in the amount of $52,686 for FY 2024-25. 

• Staff Report
• Ferndale 24-25 LTF Claim
• Resolution 24-21

6. Items Removed from Consent Calendar

This agenda item is reserved for items that may be removed from the consent calendar.

7. PAC Action Items

a. FY 2024-25 Overall Work Program Amendment #2

The Board will consider approving the FY 24-25 Overall Work Program Amendment #2.

• Staff Report
• Budget Summary Review
• Budget Summary Spreadsheet
• Draft FY 2024-25 OWP & Budget Amendment #2
• Resolution 24-22

8. Discussion Items

a. Proposed Approach to the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) Committee and Program Manager Position for FY 25-26

HCAOG staff will provide information on HCAOG’s potential role as the Regional Climate Action Plan Committee and Program Manager Position including workflow and budget. The board will provide staff with direction.

• Staff Report
• Excerpts from Draft Regional Climate Action Plan
• Public Comment: 350 Humboldt Steering Committee

b. 2024 Year End Report

HCAOG staff will present the 2024 Year End Report which highlights HCAOG’s projects and programs during 2024.

• Staff Report
• Highlights Infographic

9. Reconvening of the HCAOG Board 

By motion, reconvene as the HCAOG Board and approve PAC recommendations. 

10. Board Action Items

a. Coast Central Credit Union

The Board will consider authorizing adding Debbie Egger as the primary signatory for HCAOG’s Coast Central Credit Union accounts, closing Elizabeth Burks’ business credit card, and transferring available credit to Amy Eberwein’s business credit card.

• Staff Report

11. HCAOG Staff and PAC Member Reports

This agenda item is reserved for matters that staff or PAC members may wish to present.

a. HCAOG Executive Director’s Report

b. Caltrans Reports

c. PAC and Board Member Reports

12. Closed Session

a. Closed Session regarding Executive Director Recruitment 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), the HCAOG Board will meeting in closed session regarding the Executive Director recruitment process.

b. Closed Session Reports

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(5), at the conclusion of Closed Session a public announcement will be made by the Board Chair disclosing all formal actions taken by the Board during the Closed Session. 

Adjournment