May 1, 2025 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.
   (Sierra Peterson) [415-352-3608; sierra.peterson@bcdc.ca.gov] Written public comment may be sent to (publiccomment@bcdc.ca.gov)
4. Report of the Chair
   
5. Report of the Executive Director
   
6. Consent Calendar
   1. Approval of Minutes for April 3, 2025 Meeting
      (Sierra Peterson) [415-352-3608; sierra.peterson@bcdc.ca.gov]

   2. Proposed Adoption of Stipulated Civil Penalty Order No. 2024.003.00 (Unauthorized Dumping)
      Staff proposes that the Commission adopt stipulated CCD 2024.003.00, the terms of which have been agreed to by the respondent and BCDC staff, to resolve ER2023.019.00.
      (Amanda Boyd) [415-352-3643; amanda.boyd@bcdc.ca.gov]
      Exhibit A. Stipulated Civil Penalty Order // Exhibit B. Violation Report and Complaint with Exhibits // Exhibit C. EC Meeting RED with Exhibits // Exhibit D. Respondent Written Acceptance of RED // Staff Presentation

7. Commission Consideration of Administrative Matters
   (Harriet Ross) [415-352-3611; harriet.ross@bcdc.ca.gov]
   

    

8. Commission Consideration and Possible Vote on the Final Environmental Assessment for the Cargill, Incorporated Solar Salt System Maintenance and Operations Activities Project (BCDC Permit Application 2021.003.00) 

   The Commission will consider and possibly vote on the Final Environmental Assessment (Final EA) prepared in support of the current permit application by Cargill, Inc. (2021.003.00) to continue existing operations and maintenance (O&M) activities, as well as implement limited new O&M activities, for its Solar Salt System facilities in Alameda and San Mateo Counties, primarily in the cities of Newark, Fremont, and Redwood City. BCDC is preparing the Final EA in compliance with its responsibilities under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is acting as the CEQA lead agency for purposes of the submitted permit application. That permit application is scheduled to be considered by the Commission at its June 5, 2025, meeting.
   (Jenn Hyman) [415-352-3670; jennifer.hyman@bcdc.ca.gov] 
   Cargill Final EA
   

9. Commission Consideration and Possible Vote on BCDC’s revised Climate Change Policy Guidance

   The Commission will receive a briefing and possibly vote on whether to approve an updated San Francisco Bay Plan Climate Change Policy Guidance document. The updated guidance is aligned with the State of California Sea Level Rise Guidance: 2024 Science and Policy Update, incorporates changes to the climate change policies included in Bay Plan Amendment No. 1-24 (the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan), and includes analyses and guidance based on permits granted since the Commission adopted its existing guidance document several years ago.
   (Cory Copeland) [415-352-3644; cory.copeland@bcdc.ca.gov]
   Proposed 2025 Update to The Bay Plan Climate Change Policy Guidance
   

10. Legislative Briefing
    

    The Commission will receive a briefing from the Director of Legislative and External Affairs on various legislative issues.
    (Rylan Gervase) [415-352-3611; rylan.gervase@bcdc.ca.gov]

11. Strategic Plan Update
    The Commission will receive an update from Senior Staff on progress implementing BCDC’s Strategic Plan.
    (Jessica Fain) [415-352-3642; jessica.fain@bcdc.ca.gov]

12. Adjournment

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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.