May 4, 2023 Commission Meeting

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment Period (Each speaker is limited to three minutes) A maximum of 15 minutes is available for the public to address the Commission on any matter on which the Commission 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. It is strongly recommended that public comments be submitted in writing so they can be distributed to all Commission members for review. The Commission may provide more time to each speaker and can extend the public comment period beyond the normal 15-minute maximum if the Commission believes that it is necessary to allow a reasonable opportunity to hear from all members of the public who want to testify. No Commission action can be taken on any matter raised during the public comment period other than to schedule the matter for a future agenda or refer the matter to the staff for investigation, unless the matter is scheduled for action by the Commission later in the meeting.
   (Steve Goldbeck) [415/352-3611; steve.goldbeck@bcdc.ca.gov]
4. Approval of Minutes of April 20, 2023 Meeting (PDF)
   (Reylina Ruiz) [415/352-3638; reylina.ruiz@bcdc.ca.gov]
5. Report of the Chair
6. Report of the Executive Director
7. Commission Consideration of Administrative Matters
   There are no administrative listings (Steve Goldbeck) [415/352-3611; steve.goldbeck@bcdc.ca.gov]
8. A Discussion of, and Possible Votes Concerning, Legislative Activity in Sacramento, Including SB 273
   After a public discussion on the April 20, 2023 Commission meeting, the Commission appointed a small, short duration, ad hoc committee to pursue modifications to Senate Bill 273 (Wiener), Tidelands and submerged lands: City and County of San Francisco: Piers 30-32: mixed-use development.
   (Steve Goldbeck) [415/352-3611; steve.goldbeck@bcdc.ca.gov]
9. Briefing on BCDC/MTC/ABAG’s Sea Level Rise Adaptation Funding and Investment Framework (PDF)
   The Commission will receive a briefing on the Funding and Investment Framework, a joint initiative between BCDC and MTC/ABAG to (1) update and improve regional accounting of anticipated sea level rise adaptation projects, (2) study how revenues for sea level rise adaptation can be raised most equitably, and (3) explore how existing and future funding mechanisms can advance adaptation planning and implementation.
   (Dana Brechwald) [415/352-3656; dana.brechwald @bcdc.ca.gov]
   Presentation (PDF)
10. Briefing on the California Natural Resources Agency’s Pathways to 30×30: Accelerating Conservation of California’s Nature
    Representatives of the California Natural Resources Agency will present the Newsom Administration’s efforts to conserve 30 percent of the state’s land and coastal waters by 2030 (commonly known as 30×30).
    (Larry Goldzband) [415/352-3653; larry.goldzband@bcdc.ca.gov]
    Presentation (PDF)
11. Briefing on Strategic Plan (PDF)
    The Commission will be briefed on the final version of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan and its Action Plan.
    (Larry Goldzband) [415/352-3653; larry.goldzband@bcdc.ca.gov]
    Strategic Plan Action Plan (PDF)
12. Commission Consideration of BCDC’s 2021 Annual Report – POSTPONED
    The Commission will consider approving the 2021 annual report.
    (Steve Goldbeck) [415/352-3611; steve.goldbeck@bcdc.ca.gov]
13. Briefing on Enforcement Program
    The Commission will receive a briefing on the Enforcement Program improvements and developments that will include an update of the first quarter 2023 progress on resolving cases. This item was continued from the April 6, 2023 Commission meeting.
    (Matthew Trujillo) [415/352-3633; matthew.trujillo@bcdc.ca.gov]
    Presentation (PDF)
14. Adjournment

Commission Mailing April 21, 2023

• 2023-2025 Strategic Plan and its Action Plan (PDF)
• Briefing on BCDC/MTC/ABAG’s Sea Level Rise Adaptation Funding and Investment Framework (PDF)
• Briefing on the California Natural Resources Agency’s Pathways to 30×30: Accelerating Conservation of California’s Nature

Commission Mailing April 28, 2023

Draft Minutes of April 20, 2023 Hybrid Commission Meeting (PDF)

Articles about the Bay and BCDC

• California Overhauls Its Sea Level Rise Plan as Climate Change Reshapes Coastal Life
• ‘Bay Area Sports Guy’ Analysis / Costs of Sea Level Rise / New Series “Have you met…?”
• California Today: What Makes California the Most Biodiverse State in the Nation

Meeting Minutes (PDF)

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.