Fillable Printable Board Meeting AGENDA - Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Fillable Printable Board Meeting AGENDA - Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Board Meeting AGENDA - Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Board Meeting AGENDA
March 4 – 5, 2015
Sacramento, CA
MARCH 4, 2015
Save CA – The Urgency to Restore Our Primary 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Watershed Summit
East End Complex Building (Training Rooms A, B, and C)
1500 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814
This event will be co-hosted by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and the
U.S. Forest Service. The summit will begin with presentations of key research on
issues associated with watershed and forest health, including information referenced in
the State of the Sierra Nevada’s Forests Report. Speakers will focus on the impact
that current conditions in the Sierra Nevada may have on California’s water, air, and
climate. Following those presentations, a facilitated discussion with key agency
stakeholders will give partners an opportunity to discuss current science, related
issues, and efforts underway to address them.
SNC’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Elks Tower Ballroom
921 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Following the Summit, members of the public are invited to join Boardmembers and
staff at a 10 Year Anniversary Celebration sponsored by The Sierra Fund.
MARCH 5, 2015
Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Department of Food and Agriculture Auditorium (End time is approximate)
1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
I. Call to Order
II. Oath of Office for New Boardmembers
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of December 4, 2014, Meeting Minutes (ACTION)
V. Public Comments
Provide an opportunity for the public to comment on non-agenda items.
VI. Board Chair’s Report
March 5, 2015
Board Meeting Agenda
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VII. Executive Officer’s Report (INFORMATIONAL)
a. Administrative Update
b. Status of Forest Biomass Energy – SB 1122
c. Policy and Outreach Update
d. Miscellaneous Updates
VIII. Deputy Attorney General’s Report (INFORMATIONAL)
IX. Proposition 1 Grant Guidelines (INFORMATIONAL)
The Board will review draft Proposition 1 Grant Guidelines and public comments to
date. The Board may make modifications and/or provide direction to staff.
X. Sierra Nevada Watershed Improvement Program (ACTION)
The Board will review and may take action to approve the draft Sierra Nevada
Watershed Improvement Program Plan.
XI. Sierra Nevada Strategic Funding Initiative (ACTION)
Staff will provide an overview of the Strategic Funding Initiative, the SNC’s plan to
attract investment from a variety of other agencies for projects consistent with the
SNC’s mission. The Board may act to approve the plan.
XII. Boardmembers’ Comments
Provide an opportunity for members of the Board to make comments on items not
on the agenda.
XIII. Public Comments
Provide an opportunity for the public to comment on non-agenda items.
XIV. Adjournment
Meeting Materials are available on the SNC Web site at www.sierranevada.ca.gov. For additional
information, or to submit written comment on any agenda item, please contact Ms. Armstrong at
(530) 823-4700, toll free at (877) 257-1212; via email to tristyn.armstrong@sierranevada.ca.gov; in
person or by mail at: 11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 205, Auburn CA 95603. For reasonable
accommodations, including documents in alternative formats, please contact Ms. Armstrong at least
five (5) working days in advance.
Closed Session: Following, or at any time during, the meeting, the Board may recess or adjourn to
closed session to consider pending or potential litigation, property negotiations, or personnel-related
matters. Authority: Government Code Section 11126, subdivision (e)(2)(B)(i).
