December 10, 2024 Engineering Criteria Review Board Meeting
December 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This Engineering Criteria Review Board (ECRB) meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format. To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate either virtually via Zoom, by phone, or in person at the location below. Physical attendance at Metro Center requires that all individuals adhere to the site’s health guidelines including, if required, wearing masks, health screening, and social distancing.
Metro Center
375 Beale Street, Yerba Buena Room
San Francisco, 415-352-3600
If you have issues joining the meeting using the link, please enter the Meeting ID and Password listed below into the ZOOM app to join the meeting.
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https://bcdc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/84715067651?pwd=boRImiLjJlxbQD2SvGLjc4lbbRmr5X.1
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Teleconference numbers
1 (866) 590-5055
1 (816) 423 4282
Conference Code 374334
Meeting ID
847 1506 7651
Passcode
671230
If you call in by telephone:
Press *6 to unmute or mute yourself
Press *9 to raise your hand or lower your hand to speak
Agenda
- Call to Order, Meeting Procedure Review (5 minutes)
- Staff Updates (5 minutes)
- Public Comment Period (15 minutes; Each speaker is limited to three minutes)
A maximum of 15 minutes is available for the public to address the ECRB on any matter on which the ECRB either has not held a public hearing or is not scheduled for a public hearing later in the meeting. Speakers will be heard in the order of sign-up, and each speaker is generally limited to a maximum of three minutes. - Item of Discussion: Legal Training on ECRB Laws and Policies and New Members Orientation (90 minutes)
BCDC staff will brief new and current board members on their authority, rights and responsibilities and the board’s function within the agency as prescribed in the McAteer-Petris Act, the Bay Plan, and the State regulations governing the board. This technical advisory board reviews the safety criteria of complex engineering projects and advises the staff on the adequacy of such safety provisions in relation to relevant statutory, policy, and regulatory provisions.
(Jenn Hyman, P.E, Senior Staff Engineer) [415/352-3670; jennifer.hyman@bcdc.ca.gov]
(Michael Ng, Senior Staff Attorney) [415/352-3610; michael.ng@bcdc.ca.gov]
Presentation - Adjournment
Audio Recording & Transcript
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Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
As a state agency, the Commission is governed by the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act which requires the Commission to: (1) publish an agenda at least ten days in advance of any meeting; and (2) describe specifically in that agenda the items to be transacted or discussed. Public notices of Commission meetings and staff reports (as applicable) dealing with matters on the meeting agendas can be found on BCDC’s website. Simply access Commission Meetings under the “Public Meetings” tab on the website and select the date of the meeting.
How to Provide Comments and Comment Time Limits
Pursuant to state law, the Commission is currently conducting its public meetings in a “hybrid” fashion. Each meeting notice will specify (1) where the meeting is being primarily held physically, (2) all teleconference locations, which will be publicly-accessible, and (3) the ZOOM virtual meeting link. If you would like to comment at the beginning of the meeting or on an item scheduled for public discussion, you may do so in one of three ways: (1) being present at the primary physical or a teleconference meeting location; (2) emailing comments in advance to public comment until 10 a.m. on the day of the meeting; and (3) participating via ZOOM during the meeting.
If you plan to participate through ZOOM, please use your ZOOM-enabled device and click on the “raise your hand” button, and then wait to speak until called upon. If you are using a telephone to call into the meeting, select *6 to unmute your phone and you will then be able to speak. We ask that everyone use the mute button when not speaking. It is also important that you not put your phone on hold. Each speaker may be limited to a maximum of three minutes or less at the discretion of the Chair during the public comment period depending on the volume of persons intending to provide public comment. Any speakers who exceed the time limits or interfere with the meeting may be muted by the Chair. It is strongly recommended that public comments be submitted in writing so they can be distributed to all Commission members in advance of the meeting for review. You are encouraged to submit written comments of any length and detailed information to the staff prior to the meeting at the email address above, which will be distributed to the Commission members.
Questions and Staff Reports
If you have any questions concerning an item on the agenda, would like to receive notice of future hearings, or access staff reports related to the item, please contact the staff member whose name, email address and direct phone number are indicated in parenthesis at the end of the agenda item.
Campaign Contributions
State law requires Commissioners to disqualify themselves from voting on any matter if they have received a campaign contribution from an interested party within the past 12 months. If you intend to speak on any hearing item, please indicate in your testimony if you have made campaign contributions in excess of $250 to any Commissioner within the last year, and if so, to which Commissioner(s) you have contributed. Other legal requirements govern contributions by applicants and other interested parties and establish criteria for Commissioner conflicts of interest. Please consult with the staff counsel if you have any questions about the rules that pertain to campaign contributions or conflicts of interest.
Access to Meetings
Meetings are physically held in venues that are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance or have technical questions, please contact staff at least three days prior to the meeting via email. We will attempt to make the virtual meeting accessible via ZOOM accessibility capabilities, as well.