BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SF Bay Conservation & Development - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SF Bay Conservation & Development REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T113000 DTSTAMP:20261014T183123Z CREATED:20260629T210909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T183123Z UID:10000403-1789639200-1789644600@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:September 17\, 2026 Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join the Meeting Via Zoom:https://bcdc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/87293227079?pwd=EDN0R8406ObxghPmOz40vs3VCdORKk.1 \nMeeting ID:872 9322 7079 \nPasscode: 796954 \nTeleconference numbers:United States Toll-Free1 855-758-1310  \n\nUnited States Toll \n+1 408-961-3927 US | +1 408-961-3928 US | +1 408-961-3929 US\n \n\nIf you call in by telephone:Press *6 to unmute or mute yourselfPress *9 to raise your hand or lower your hand to speak \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n 1. Call to Order \n2. Roll Call \n3. Public CommentThe Working Group will hear public comments on matters within BCDC’s jurisdiction that are not on the agenda.(Celida Moran) [415-352-7246; celida.moran@bcdc.ca.gov] [publiccomment@bcdc.ca.gov] \n4. Contra Costa Shoreline Leadership Academy Overview and Program ReviewStaff will provide an overview of the 2026 Contra Costa Shoreline Leadership Academy program that ran from January until June. Staff will share an evaluation of the overall Shoreline Leadership Academy Program\, give updates on the conclusion of the program\, and welcome discussion on the continuation of the program.(Dalila Adofo) [415-352-3634; dalila.adofo@bcdc.ca.gov]Staff Report | Staff Presentation | Public Comment \n5. Updates on Community Vulnerability and CBO Directory MapStaff will provide updates about the CBO directory in regard to updates that were done this summer with support from the Cal State University COAST internship.(Todd Hallenbeck) [415-352-3667; todd.hallenbeck@bcdc.ca.gov]Staff Presentation \n6. Discussion on EJCWG Direction and Meeting CadenceThe Working Group will have an open discussion on the EJCWG purpose\, direction\, and future meeting cadence. Staff will provide an overview on the status of BCDC’s EJ Program\, future projects\, and EJ Advisors Workplan to help set the context.(Dalila Adofo) [415-352-3634; dalila.adofo@bcdc.ca.gov]Staff Presentation \n7. Adjournment \n \n \n \n \n \n Recording & Transcript\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn How to Participate\n Website Access to the Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group Meeting Materials. Materials dealing with matters on the Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group meeting agendas may be found on BCDC’s website. Simply access the “Commission” tab on the website and select the “Commissioner Working Group” option\, and then select Environmental Justice Working Group from the list. \nHow to Provide Comments and Comment Time Limits. If you would like to comment during the meeting\, you may do so by emailing comments in advance to publiccomment@bcdc.ca.gov until 10:00 a.m. the day before the meeting which will be distributed to Working Group members. \nIf 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 do 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 any number of considerations such as the projected duration of agendized matters and the number of persons wishing to comment on said matters. Any speakers who exceed the time limits or interfere with the meeting may be muted by the Chair. \nQuestions 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 parentheses at the end of the agenda item. \nAccess to Meetings. Meetings are physically held in venues that are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you would like to request a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to observe a meeting and/or offer public comment\, please contact staff at least one week prior to the meeting via email. We will attempt to make the virtual meeting accessible via Zoom accessibility capabilities as well. URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/september-17-2026-environmental-justice-commissioner-working-group/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T113000 DTSTAMP:20260324T184751Z CREATED:20260214T035715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T184751Z UID:10000397-1773914400-1773919800@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:March 19\, 2026 Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join the Meeting Via Zoom:https://bcdc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/87293227079?pwd=EDN0R8406ObxghPmOz40vs3VCdORKk.1 \nMeeting ID:872 9322 7079 \nPasscode: 796954 \nTeleconference Numbers:Dial by your location• +1 408-961-3929 US• +1 408-961-3927 US• +1 408-961-3928 US• 1 855-758-1310 US Toll-free \nIf you call in by phone:Press *6 to unmute your phonePress *9 to raise/lower your hand \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n 1. Call to Order \n2. Roll Call \n3. Briefing on BCDC’s Addendum to the California Natural Resources Agency Tribal Consultation Policy On September 25\, 2025\, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) released an updated Tribal Consultation Policy. BCDC developed an addendum containing additional BCDC-specific tribal consultation practices to build on CNRA’s Policy and support BCDC’s mission. Amanda Boyd [415/352-3643; amanda.boyd@bcdc.ca.gov]Dalila Adofo [415/352-3634; dalila.adofo@bcdc.ca.gov]Staff Presentation \n4. Guidance on Environmental Justice and Social Equity Policies and Meaningful Engagement for BCDC Permitting StaffStaff will provide a briefing on new\, guidance for permit analysts regarding the Commission’s Environmental Justice and Social Equity (EJSE) Policies. This internal resource provides suggested\, non-mandatory guidance on how permit analysts can determine whether a permit applicant has met the minimum requirements of BCDC’s EJSE policies\, while also providing internal and external resources\, best practices\, and examples for analysts to consider.Kathryn Riley [415/352-3663; kathryn.riley@bcdc.ca.gov] Dalila Adofo [415/352-3634; dalila.adofo@bcdc.ca.gov]Draft GuidanceStaff Presentation \n5. Public Comment \n6. Adjournment \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn How to Participate\n Website Access to Environmental Justice Working Group Meeting MaterialsMaterials dealing with matters on the Environmental Justice Working Group meeting agendas may be found on BCDC’s website. To access Environmental Justice Working Group meetings\, select the “Commission” tab on the website\, then Commissioner working groups\, then Environmental Justice Working Group. \nHow to Provide Comments and Comment Time LimitsIf you would like to comment at the beginning of the meeting or on an item scheduled for public discussion\, you may do so by emailing comments in advance to public comment until 5 p.m. the day before the meeting\, or participating via ZOOM during the meeting. \nIf 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 Environmental Justice 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 Environmental Justice Working Group members. \nQuestions and Notice of Future MaterialsIf 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Recording URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/march-19-2026-environmental-justice-commissioner-working-group/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T110000 DTSTAMP:20251120T180840Z CREATED:20251106T215601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T180840Z UID:10000310-1763629200-1763636400@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:November 20\, 2025 Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group DESCRIPTION:Join the Webinar Via Zoom:https://bcdc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/87293227079?pwd=EDN0R8406ObxghPmOz40vs3VCdORKk.1 \nMeeting ID:872 9322 7079 \nPasscode: 796954 \nTeleconference Numbers:Dial by your location• +1 408-961-3929 US• +1 408-961-3927 US• +1 408-961-3928 US• 1 855-758-1310 US Toll-free \nIf you call in by phone:Press *6 to unmute your phonePress *9 to raise/lower your hand \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n 1. Call to Order\, Roll Call\, Introductions\, and Approval of Agenda Working Group member roll will be called and introductions from visitors and staff will be made. (Phoenix Armenta) [415/352-3604; phoenix.armenta@bcdc.ca.gov] \n2. Discussion on the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge Outreach Plan Caltrans and the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) will propose a methodology to analyze the environmental justice and social equity impacts of the newly implemented pilot program that modified the multi-use path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. (Katharine Pan) [415-352-3650; katharine.pan@bcdc.ca.gov] Staff Report // Staff Introduction // Permittee Presentation \n3. Report Back on EJ Advisors Toxic Tour of CampusZeneca SiteEJ Advisors will report back on the two toxic tours that they hosted with the Richmond Shoreline Alliance in March and April. (Phoenix Armenta) [415/352-3604; phoenix.armenta@bcdc.ca.gov] Advisor PresentationPublic Comment \n4. Public Comment \n5. Adjournment \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn How to Participate\n Website Access to Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group Meeting MaterialMaterials dealing with matters on the Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group meeting agendas may be found on BCDC’s website. To access Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group meetings\, select the “Commission” tab on the website\, then select “Commissioner working groups\,” and then select “Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group.” \nHow 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. \nIf 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 Environmental Justice 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 Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group members.   \nQuestions and Notice of Future MaterialsIf 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.  \nAccess to MeetingsIf 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.  URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/november-20-2025-environmental-justice-commissioner-working-group/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T113000 DTSTAMP:20250703T233132Z CREATED:20250703T230053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T233132Z UID:10000298-1752746400-1752751800@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:July 17\, 2025 Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/july-17-2025-environmental-justice-commissioner-working-group/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T113000 DTSTAMP:20250409T225244Z CREATED:20250328T195423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T225244Z UID:10000272-1744279200-1744284600@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:April 10\, 2025 Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the meeting via ZOOM \nhttps://bcdc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/84208195995?pwd=vN3hZdu44plz2mGZZhLohuV9NoWL93.1 \nSee information on public participation \nTeleconference numbers(888) 278-0296Conference Code 900680 \nMeeting ID842 0819 5995 \nPasscode926025 \nIf you call in by telephone: \nPress *6 to unmute or mute yourselfPress *9 to raise your hand or lower your hand to speak \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \nCall to Order\, Roll Call\, Introductions\, and Approval of AgendaWorking Group member roll will be called and introductions from visitors and staff will be made.(Phoenix Armenta) [415/352-3604; phoenix.armenta@bcdc.ca.gov]\nReview of Meaningful Community Engagement Guidance DocumentPhoenix will give a presentation and lead a discussion on the Meaningful Community Engagement Document that NOAA fellow Nayre Herrera prepared as part of her fellowship.(Phoenix Armenta) [415/352-3604; phoenix.armenta@bcdc.ca.gov]Staff Presentation\nEJ Check ListPhoenix will give a presentation and lead discussion on the Environmental Justice Checklist that NOAA fellow Nayre Herrera prepared as part of her fellowship.(Phoenix Armenta) [415/352-3604; phoenix.armenta@bcdc.ca.gov]\nPublic Comment\nAdjournment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn How to Participate\n Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act\nAs 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. \nHow to Provide Comments and Comment Time Limits\nPursuant 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. \nIf 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. \nQuestions and Staff Reports\nIf 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. \nCampaign Contributions\nState 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. \nAccess to Meetings\nMeetings 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. URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/april-10-2025-environmental-justice-commissioner-working-group/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T113000 DTSTAMP:20251126T223820Z CREATED:20250103T230133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T223820Z UID:10000264-1737021600-1737027000@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:January 16\, 2025 Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/january-16-2025-environmental-justice-commissioner-working-group/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T113000 DTSTAMP:20240917T225327Z CREATED:20240909T155247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T225327Z UID:10000193-1726740000-1726745400@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:September 19\, 2024 Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group DESCRIPTION:Meeting agenda \nEJ Advisors Workplan 2024-2026 URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/september-19-2024-environmental-justice-commissioner-working-group/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T140000 DTSTAMP:20240528T223031Z CREATED:20240528T222905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T223031Z UID:10000178-1717592400-1717596000@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:June 5\, 2024 Environmental Justice Working Group DESCRIPTION:Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group Meeting Notice URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/june-5-2024-environmental-justice-working-group/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T170000 DTSTAMP:20240628T211943Z CREATED:20240528T224540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T211943Z UID:10000179-1715846400-1715878800@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:May 16\, 2024 Environmental Justice Working Group (Cancelled) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/may-16-2024-environmental-justice-working-groupcancelled/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T170000 DTSTAMP:20240130T061624Z CREATED:20240130T061624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T061624Z UID:10000161-1705564800-1705597200@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:January 18\, 2024 Environmental Justice Working Group Meeting (Cancelled) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/january-18-2024-environmental-justice-working-group-meeting-cancelled/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T113000 DTSTAMP:20240205T202531Z CREATED:20240205T201658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T202531Z UID:10000175-1700128800-1700134200@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:November 16\, 2023 Environmental Justice Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the meeting via ZOOMhttps://bcdc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/84258841304?pwd=QXBrUWZCVkFnbndmWFFOY3BHQzBTdz09 \nTeleconference numbers1 (866) 590-5055Conference Code 374334 \nMeeting ID842 5884 1304 \nPasscode415352 \nIf you call in by telephone: \nPress *6 to unmute or mute yourselfPress *9 to raise your hand or lower your hand to speak \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\n \nCall to Order\, Roll Call\, Introductions and Approval of AgendaWorking Group member roll will be called and introductions from visitors and staff will be made.\nRacial Equity Action PlanLita Brydie\, Assistant Manager for Climate Equity and Community Engagement\, will report back on development of BCDC’s Racial Equity Action Plan.(Lita Brydie) [415/352-3626; lita.brydie@bcdc.ca.gov]\nCommissioner Toxic Tour SurveyEJ Advisor Anthony Khalil will present a survey for the EJ Working Group Commissioners on the plan for Toxic Tours.(Phoenix Armenta) [415/352-3604; phoenix.armenta@bcdc.ca.gov]\nPublic Comment\nAdjournment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn How to Participate\n Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act\nAs 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. \nHow to Provide Comments and Comment Time Limits\nPursuant 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. \nIf 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. \nQuestions and Staff Reports\nIf 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. \nCampaign Contributions\nState 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. \nAccess to Meetings\nMeetings 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. URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/november-16-2023-environmental-justice-working-group-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230601T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230601T113000 DTSTAMP:20231020T011649Z CREATED:20230602T053800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T011649Z UID:10000080-1685613600-1685619000@www.bcdc.ca.gov SUMMARY:June 1\, 2023 Environmental Justice Working Group Meetings DESCRIPTION:In accordance with section 1133(b)1 of SB 189 (2022)\, this Environmental Justice Commissioner Working Group meeting will be conducted in a virtual format and will be held online and by teleconference. The public can participate virtually via ZOOM. There will be no physical meeting location for attendees. \nBCDC strongly encourages participation virtually through the Zoom link below due to changing COVID conditions. \nIf 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. \nJoin the meeting via ZOOM \nhttps://bcdc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/84258841304?pwd=QXBrUWZCVkFnbndmWFFOY3BHQzBTdz09 \nTeleconference numbers(214) 765-0479 or (888) 278-0296Code: 900680 \nMeeting ID842 5884 1304 \nPasscode415352 \nIf you call in by telephone: \nPress *6 to unmute or mute yourselfPress *9 to raise your hand or lower your hand to speak \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\n \nCall to Order\, Roll Call\, Introductions and Approval of AgendaWorking Group member roll will be called and introductions from visitors and staff will be made.\nIntroduction of New EJ SpecialistRecently hired EJ Specialist Lita Brydie will introduce themselves.\nEJ Advisors Toxic Tours Planning UpdateEJ Advisor Selena Feliciano will give a presentation on the EJ Advisors’ plans to provide Toxic Tours for the BCDC Commission and Staff.\nEJ Advisors Organizational Development Facilitator UpdatePhoenix Armenta will share updates on the development of RFP to hire an Organizational Development Facilitator to evaluate the EJ Advisors Program.\nAdjournment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting Summary and Presentation\n Presentation \nToxics Tour Visioning Presentation \nMeeting Summary \nBCDC’s Environmental Justice Working Group members Commissioner Eddie Ahn\, Commissioner Sheri Pemberton\, Commissioner Pat Showalter\, and Commissioner John Vasquez attended the June 1\, 2023\, virtual public meeting at 10 A.M. \nBCDC’s Senior Manager of Climate Equity Phoenix Armenta introduced BCDC’s new EJ Specialist Lita Brydie. Lita introduced themselves and answered questions from the participants about their background and experiences. \nEJ Advisor Selena Feliciano presented on the EJ Advisors plans to create a toxic tour for BCDC Staff and Commissioners. They outlined the concept of the toxic tours and what the EJ Advisors are expecting from the tour. The Working Group members offered to support efforts of the Toxic Tours and brainstormed ideas for logistics. \nPhoenix Armenta presented an update on the EJ Advisors Program’s Organizational Development process that included an RFP for an Organizational Development consultant. The Working Group provided feedback on the qualifications and scope of work for the consultant. BCDC intends to solicit bids via an RFP process this summer. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn How to Participate\n Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act\nAs 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. \nHow to Provide Comments and Comment Time Limits\nPursuant 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. \nIf 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. \nQuestions and Staff Reports\nIf 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. \nCampaign Contributions\nState 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. \nAccess to Meetings\nMeetings 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. URL:https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/event/june-1-2023-environmental-justice-working-group-meetings/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice Working Group END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR