Arcata Community Forest and FMC Priorities - Living Document 5-10 years
January 2, 2025.
Improve roads in upper
JCF/SPI/HSU including
bridge replacement (Hoot
Creek), several slides.
Planned for 2025 in
Section 30.
Determine potential RPF
models Ongoing
SPI 83 inventory in summer
2022 Complete!
Assistance for carbon
inventories for
Lucchesi and Barnum
projects Complete!
New forest road to
connect Section 30 to
Swaner Complete!
Permanent road
easement on GDRC
for access up to
Fickle Hill Road from
JCF
Wildfire
prevention
planning and
coordination
Potential to yard log
173 acres on south
side of Jacoby Creek in
Section 30. Currently
this area is in a
reserve.
Develop a cooperative
management strategy
with Cal Poly, Wiyot
tribes, and other partners
for management of Upper
Jacoby Creek forestlands
Cal Poly
summer
internship
opportunities
to support
these priorities
Continue to
amend prioritized
forest parcels into
NTMP
Site-specific culvert
replacements/
repair...Granite Ave/Jolly
Giant Creek + NTO 24 in
Section 30
Spotted Owl Resource
Plan In draft form and
final planned for 2025
Fencing along entrance of
Kline-LaForge property to
decrease potential for
neighbor conflicts.
Complete!
Property boundary
marking in key
locations Ongoing
Road inventory of JCF and
Cal Poly's parcels Ongoing
Follow up on
adjacent property
incursions onto City
forestland Ongoing
Research
project to
compare FVS
and FORSEE
models
Investigation and
restoration of creek
segments that flow
underground/significan
tly obstructed by
debris jams
If decide to convert to
Working Forest
Management Plan
~$100,000
Finalize Forest
Mgmt Plan
Update
Complete full
culvert inventory
Acquisition
Complete conservation
easement on Davies
Property. Complete!
Collaborate with other
organizations for
acquisitions in City
interests Ongoing
Complete Trillium
Conservation Easement as
part of development
condition of approval
Easement/fee title for
portion of GDRC land
between Samuels CE
and West End Road
City property
Potential Morse CE with
public access at north end
of SBF
Funding to support
development of
future potential CEs
adjacent to the
forest
Public Access
Margaret Lane Trailhead
ramp improvements
(concrete ramp work)
Complete!
Design and implement
Bike Park in forest above
Redwood Park Complete!
Enhance road rocking and
ground surface
restoration/mulching on
the Forsyth property
Planned winter 2025
Alternative multi-use
and bike trail
alternatives to Trail 9
from Fickle Hill TH to
Trail 3.5/4. Planned for
2025
Continue leash education
+ provide an off leash
area in Arcata for dogs
Ongoing, Valley West
dog park planned for
2025
Work with Par
Infinity to maintain
disc golf course
within newly
acquired City
property Ongoing
Docent led
forest
management
tours in JCF /
van tours of
ACF
Explore public access
opportunities to JCF
from Fickle Hill Road
Recreation and Trails
Master Plan for ACF and
SBF
Beverly Lane
Trail (CEQA
needs to be
completed)
Stewardship
Energy Committee Goals for FY 2025/26
In pursuit of the following goals, the Energy Committee committed to furthering energyrelated environmental justice and social equity. 1) Climate Action Plan - Continue to work with the County to adopt and implement a regional Climate Action Plan.
2) Transportation Mode Shift - Consistent with the Climate Action Plan - continue to support staff with work related to shifting transportation toward walking, biking, public transportation and low and zero emission modes of transport for privately and City-owned vehicles. 3) Arcata All Electric Initiative – Consistent with the Climate Action Plan, continue work to decarbonize and electrify new and existing construction and end-of-life equipment replacement for City and privately-owned buildings using a range of options, and investigate options to increase equity and affordability of electrification. 4) Support Staff to explore low carbon options for community resiliency, including the benefit of solar with battery backup options, microgrids, and grid-interactive efficient buildings. 5) Work on improving energy code compliance and enforcement through research into local third-party verifiers, education, and building official education. 6) Support City’s leadership in greenhouse gas emissions reduction through decarbonization of City-owned fleet and facilities.
FY 25/26 Parks and Rec Committee Goals
1) Strongly recommend additional General Fund dollars towards enhanced maintenance of the City’s Parks, Facilities & Open Spaces – including for both additional staffing and maintenance projects
2) Regularly open the bathrooms at Redwood Park to meet community requests and enhance the visiting experience for families 3) Support development of skate spots within City-owned parks or rights-ofway 4) Seek community input and funding for and prioritize neighborhood park improvements at Cahill and Mountain View parks.
5) Continue to explore options for additional recreational improvements and programs in the Valley West area
6) Support improvement of the basketball court and other Redwood Park Phase II improvements
7) Continue Youth and Adult Recreational Programming and opportunities to expand to meet the community's needs including special needs residents and seniors.
8) Continue to support development of Plaza programming options as identified by the Plaza Improvement Task Force
9) Support staff efforts to implement the Annie and Mary Trail 10) Review and provide feedback on relevant development proposals. 11) Continue to implement the Arcata Strategic Arts Plan, fostering more opportunities for local artists
12) Continue to represent Parks/Rec Committee priorities for Open Space, Parks & Trails Special Tax allocations
Next Year’s Goals:
1. Continue recommending traffic calming projects/priorities
2. Continue to discuss issues related to bike/pedestrian facilities improvements (including bike parking)
3. Review and monitor new bike-share program
4. Continue community outreach events, activities and PSAs to encourage and promote transportation safety and active transportation, as well as provide information and/or education regarding bulb-outs and other intersection modifications
5. Continue to monitor and evaluate all major transportation and development projects, including but not limited to the Sunset and LK Wood Improvements Project, and the Annie and Mary Trail Connectivity Project
6. Commemorate 1M trips on Bay Trail North
7. Discuss, recommend and support initiatives to increase A&MRTS ridership, and improve bus stops
8. Work with staff in developing and implementing Citywide Paid Parking Plan
9. Monitor and promote use of Street Story web tool by City (e.g.: for transportation related grant proposals) and by the general public (e.g.: to pinpoint areas of concern for transportation safety in Arcata)
10. Discuss and recommend updating pedestrian crosswalks and intersections to improve safety and accessibility for all
11. Review and update Arcata’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
12. Discuss and recommend methods of implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 413 for daylighting of intersections
13. Discuss and recommend improving street lighting throughout the City
14. Examine K & 11th St Improvements Plan
Wetlands & Creeks Committee Goals
FY 2025/26
1. Support City staff in implementation of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit as updated, including stormwater education and outreach.
2. Maintain presence on the Measure A Ad-Hoc Group and revisit priority funding list twice per year.
3. Continue to review and provide policy recommendations to support habitat, water quality, and climate resiliency in the City of Arcata.
4. Explore Cal Poly Humboldt partnership opportunities focused on improvements to Arcata’s wetlands and creeks resources.
5. Support City staff in sea level rise adaptation planning and implementation efforts.
6. Provide support for development and updates to local restoration plans, e.g., Jacoby Creek Gannon Slough Wildlife Area complex and Jolly Giant Creek Rehabilitation Plan. a. Pursue funding for a Jolly Giant Creek Rehabilitation Plan. b. Engage Committee and solicit feedback on the concept designs for the Jacoby Creek Enhancement Project.
c. Better define restoration opportunities in Janes Creek through continued data collection partnerships with Cal Poly Humboldt.
7. Focus on control and management of invasive species that are affecting Arcata’s wetlands and creeks.
a. Removal of high/“A” rated invasive species, e.g. South American spongeplant at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary and the Aldergrove Marsh
8. Explore options for inter-committee information sharing and idea exchange with the Wetlands and Creeks Committee, e.g. share goals with other Committees, invite other Committee members, and/or provide updates to other Committees.
9. Explore subcommittee formation to support staff as needed and feasible, e.g. grant proposals.
From: Merritt Per
To: Rhiannon Lewis-Stephens
Subject: FW: Items for Committee/Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:44:39 PM
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One more addition
From: David Loya <
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:36 PM
To: Merritt Perry
Subject: RE: Items for Committee/Council Meeting
Hi Merritt,
The HLC is comprised of experts in the fields of Archeology, Historic Architecture, and History. The members are all accomplished in their respective fields. And the City is very lucky to have their support and input.
The HLC has been working on:
1. Proposals for historic preservation month;
2. The historic context statement; and
3. Nomination of the Plaza as an historic place.
In addition, the HLC provides invaluable input on projects and policies that may affect historic resources.
The HLC does not currently have any specific goals or priorities that should be elevated to a Council Goal, per se. But they do appreciate the support of the Council for their work.
David Loya (him)
Community Development Director
City of Arcata
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c. 7
I acknowledge my residence in Goudi'ni (Arcata), part of the ancestral territory of the Wiyot peoples.
I offer my reconciliation and respect to their elders past and present. https://www.wiyot.us/162/Wiyot-Placename-Video
From: Merritt Perry <
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:30 PM
To: David Loya <d >
Subject: Items for Committee/Council Meeting
Did you have a brief summary or any items to share for the meeting tomorrow with the council and committee chairs?
Merritt Perry
City Manager
City of Arcata
736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone (707) 822-5953