December 4, 2025 Rising Sea Level Commissioner Working Group

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Review and Discussion of the San Francisco Bay Rising Sea Level Governance Initiative
Staff will present a preliminary proposal outlining a collaborative process to explore and resolve sea level rise authority and jurisdictional gaps in the Bay Area, as requested by the Working Group’s members. The presentation will start with the background and context for the initiative, followed by an overview of the key questions the effort may consider, as well as a proposed approach, process, and timeline. Staff will facilitate a discussion with and among Working Group members to gain feedback and guidance on the proposal.
(Lisa Herron) [lisa.herron@bcdc.ca.gov; 415/352-3654] Staff Presentation

4. Public Comment

5. Adjournment

Website Access to Rising Sea Level Commissioner Working Group Meeting Material
Materials dealing with matters on the Rising Sea Level Commissioner Working Group meeting agendas may be found on BCDC’s website. To access Rising Sea Level Commissioner Working Group meetings, select the “Commission” tab on the website, then select “Commissioner working groups,” and then select “Rising Sea Level Commissioner Working Group.”

How to Provide Comments and Comment Time Limits 
If you would like to comment on an item scheduled for public discussion, you may do so by emailing comments in advance to publiccomment@bcdc.ca.gov until 5 p.m. the day before the meeting, or participating via ZOOM during the meeting during the public comment agenda item.

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.  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 Rising Sea Level Commissioner Working Group 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 Rising Sea Level Commissioner Working Group members.  

Questions and Notice of Future Materials
If you have any questions concerning an item on the agenda, would like to receive notice of future meetings, or obtain future materials related to an agenda 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. 

Access to Meetings
If you require special assistance or have technical questions, please contact staff at least three days prior to the meeting via email at helpdesk@bcdc.ca.gov.  We will attempt to make the meeting accessible via Zoom accessibility capabilities, as well.