Mendocino Coast Cooperative Weed Management Area

Minutes of the Monthly Planning Committee Meeting

November 30, 2005, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Jackson Demonstration State Forest Learning Center

ACTIONS SUMMARY:

1. [Details] Agenda approved.
2. [Details] Minutes of November 9, 2005 reviewed, approved.
3. [Details] the MCWMA public meeting in Fort Bragg will be scheduled for around January 30th, on a weeknight evening starting around 6:30 or 7 PM.
4. [Details] The Navarro Watershed Working Group will be asked to sponsor the MCWMA public meeting in Anderson Valley on February 21, 2006.
5. [Details] Schedule set for January Meetings set:
• Education & Outreach Workgroup January 11, 2006 10 AM in Point Arena.
• Information Management Workgroup January 11, 2006 2 PM in Fort Bragg.
• Projects Workgroup will meet in early January.
  
• Planning Committee: January 23, 2006.

MEETING DETAILS:

Attending:

• Tara Athan, MCWMA Coordinator
• Peter Warner, California Department of Parks and Recreation & Recreation
• Patty Madigan, Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
  
• Lynn Webb, California Department of Forestry and Fire

Documents forwarded by Tara in preparation for this meeting:

1. Agenda for this meeting,

ACTION ITEM: Agenda approved.

ACTION ITEM: Minutes of November 9, 2005 reviewed, approved.

Discussion Item:  Education and Outreach Workgroup Report, presented by Peter Warner.

• The workgroup has not met formally since the last Planning Committee meeting (Nov. 9, 2005).  
• Lori Hubbart is making arrangements for the Gualala public meeting
• Announcement: Restoration Workshop to be held in Boonvile on December 10th.
  
• Patty Madigan requested to be included on the E&O mailing list
• It was suggested that the next E&O Workgroup meeting be held in Point Arena, so that it is easier for Lori Hubbart to attend.  Tara will check with Lori about possible locations.

Discussion Item:  Information Management Workgroup Report, presented by Lynn Webb.

• The workgroup has not met formally since the last Planning Committee meeting (Nov. 9, 2005).  
• Lynn has time to put in to MCWMA business through March or April
  
• It was suggested that the next meeting be held at the CDF headquarters in Fort Bragg
• The availability of local meeting rooms was discussed.  The following locations were noted to be available for future meetings.
• Caspar Beach Campground (Contact Steve Brown)
• Albion Field Station (Contact Seventh Day Adventists)
• Elk State Park Visitors Center
• Point Arena Town Hall
  

Discussion Item. Projects Workgroup Report, presented by Tara Athan

• The workgroup has not met formally since the last Planning Committee meeting (Nov. 9, 2005).
• Bob Melendez of Caltrans has expressed interest in attending.  The meeting will be scheduled to accommodate his schedule.

Discussion Item: Financial & Funding Committee, presented by Patty Madigan

• Based on information by Roland Sanford, the Noyo/Big River Integrated Coastal Watershed Management Plan  grant is likely to be funded under Proposition 50, however the scope of work is expected to change.  The managing agency will be the RCD, to have greater efficiency, as the RCD will also be managing the Russian River ICWMP.  Details of the changes in scope of work are not yet available.
• The Inland Mendocino Weed Management Area proposal will be submitted for NFWF funding.
• Peter Warner requested a copy of the proposal.
• A meeting of the F&F committee is scheduled for December 13th, following the RCD meeting in Ukiah.

Discussion Item: Mendocino Meeting, presented by Tara Athan.

• Details of the Mendocino Public Meeting are described in the Report on the Mendocino Public Meeting.
• Particular items where improvement is needed for future meetings are:
• following a stricter time schedule
• improving attendance
  

Discussion Item: Gualala Meeting

• It was suggested that the Gualala Fire Department be notified of the meeting.
• The need for setting objectives for each component of the meeting agenda was stressed.
• It was suggested that groups be formed for working on the survey forms, although individuals will each fill out a form.
• It was suggested to have the objectives posted, such as on a flip chart.
• Lori Hubbart is making the meeting arrangements, Tara will contact Lori to see if she needs help.
• The weed survey sign-up form will be listed specifically on the agenda.  If possible a GPS prop will be brought to support the discussion of alternate ways of conducting the survey.
• Patty suggested considering a habitat focus to weed distribution mapping.  Habitats might include:
• Pygmy/Closed Cone/Bishop Forest
• Redwood/Mixed Conifer
• Beach
  

ACTION ITEM:  Next Public Meeting(s).

The Fort Bragg public meeting had been tentatively scheduled to be held in late January or early Feburary. A date of around January 30th was suggested. A weeknight evening, starting at 6:30 or 7 PM is considered optimal in family-oriented Fort Bragg. Monday and Tuesday nights are considered best to avoid conflict with other activities. The Fort Bragg planning office will be notified of the meeting.

The Anderson valley meeting had been tentatively scheduled for February.  Patty Madigan proposed to suggest to the Navarro Watershed Working Group (http://www.nwwg.org) that they sponsor this meeting, to coincide with their regular meeting on the 3rd Tuesday (February 21, 2006).   This proposal was accepted by the Planning Committee.

Discussion Item: Presentation to Board of Supervisors, presented by Peter Warner.

Following discussions with Kendall Smith, Peter has been working on arranging a presentation about the MCWMA to the Board of Supervisors.  Because the NFWF proposal was approved on the consent calendar, there was not an opportunity to provide information to the Board at that time. A 15 minute presentation is suggested, using Powerpoint and following a tight structure. Patty Madigan suggested asking the Board of Supervisors for a Resolution of Support.

ACTION ITEM: Next Planning Committee Meeting set for January 23, 2006.  Education & Outreach Workgroup will meet January 11, 2006 10 AM in Point Arena, Information Management Workgroup January 11, 2006 2 PM in Fort Bragg, Projects Workgroup will meet in early January.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 pm.

Minutes recorded by Tara Athan.