TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor Haschak
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Haschak
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Transmission of Letter of Support to Encourage CalTrans to Provide Access to Eel River with New Construction Planned for the 8 Mile Bridge of Highway 162
(Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve transmission of letter of support for CalTrans to provide access to Eel River with new construction planned for the 8 Mile Bridge of Highway 162; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
CalTrans is planning on the replacement of the Highway 162 Bridge over the Eel River at the confluence of the Eel River and Outlet Creek. This vital part of Mendocino County infrastructure could fail in an earthquake, isolating parts of the county from the coast and Highway 101. Access to the Eel River at the bridge provides important recreational opportunities for Mendocino County residents and visitors to our county. This tourism is a significant part of our economy. People visit the Eel River to canoe, kayak, raft, fish, swim, picnic, and simply enjoy the river yet access is very limited. As part of the replacement project, it is requested that CalTrans plan to provide a simple path to the river, suitable for people to carry their recreational equipment by hand as well as parking for at least 10 cars near the bridge.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Disapprove or modify the letter of support.
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: DISTRICT 3
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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