To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Eel-Russian River Commission and Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a staff report regarding the Eel-Russian River Commission and recent developments related to the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project;
2. Form an ad hoc committee called the "Eel-Russian River ad hoc committee," separate from the Eel-Russian River Commission, to work with staff on issues related to the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project and the proposed New Eel-Russian Facility;
3. Appoint two Board members to serve on the Eel-Russian River ad hoc committee; and
4. Direct staff to return to the Board with an agenda item if there is a proposal to convene or terminate the Eel-Russian River Commission.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100251)
DISCUSSION:
On Dec. 5, 2023 (agenda item I-2), the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors requested a separate agenda item to discuss the status of the Eel-Russian River Commission and how this commission relates to recent developments regarding the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project ("Project") on the Eel River.
In summary, the Eel-Russian River Commission is inactive and not directly relevant to recent developments with the Project. Staff recommend that the Board form an ad hoc committee called the "Eel-Russian River ad hoc committee," separate from the Eel-Russian River Commission, to work with staff on issues related to the decommissioning of the Project and a proposed new water diversion facility. Further, staff recommend that the Board appoint two Board members to serve on the Eel-Russian River ad hoc committee. Finally, staff recommend that the Board direct staff to return to the Board with an agenda item if there is a proposal to convene or terminate the Eel-Russian River Commission.
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