FINAL Sanctuary Advisory Council Hybrid Meeting
December 9th, 2022
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Advisory Council Hybrid Meeting
This is a hybrid meeting (in person and virtual), with proof of vaccination and self certification form requirements to attend in person.
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, December 9th, 2022
FINAL AGENDA
9:00 AM | Call to Order, Webinar Technology Check-in & Roll Call
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Brian Nelson (Chair), Sarah Lopez (Secretary), Pamela Wade (MBA) | ||||||||||
Standard Reports from Staff
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10:00 AM | Standing Item: Superintendent's Report A report on important or newsworthy activities conducted by staff since the last AC meeting
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Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS), Maria Brown (CBNMS/GFNMS) | ||||||||||
10:00 AM | Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda | Brian Nelson (Chair) | ||||||||||
10:45 AM | Information Item: Climate Vulnerability Assessment Basics | Steve Lonhart (MBNMS), Zac Cannizzo (MBNMS) | ||||||||||
11:15 AM | Break (15 minutes) | |||||||||||
11:30 AM | Action Item: Iconic Kelp in MBNMS Presentation followed by vote to request Research Activity Panel do a kelp assessment |
Steve Lonhart (MBNMS), Brian Nelson (Chair) | ||||||||||
12:15 PM | Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda | Brian Nelson (Chair) | ||||||||||
12:25 PM | Lunch (55 min) | |||||||||||
1:20 PM | Information Item: California Collaborative Fisheries Research Program Presentation | Scott Hamilton (MLML) | ||||||||||
2:00 PM | Action Item: Diversification of the MBNMS Advisory Council Superintendent to present on management decisions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recommendations, followed by a vote to create a year-long subcommittee to enact the recommendations |
Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS) | ||||||||||
2:30 PM | Information Item: Management Decisions on Vessel Incident Recommendations | Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS) | ||||||||||
2:45 PM | Member Announcements Each seat will be provided 3 minutes for reporting, 5 min for working groups |
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3:45 PM | Action Item: Work Plan Finalization Adopt work plan for 2023 advisory council priorities |
Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS) | ||||||||||
4:30 PM | Adjourn | Brian Nelson (Chair) |
***ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES***
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Directions:
From the North – Highway 1 Option:
From CA–1 S, take exit 402B to merge onto Del Monte Avenue toward Pacific Grove. Take a slight LEFT to stay on Del Monte Avenue. Turn RIGHT toward Pacific Street and take a slight RIGHT to stay on Pacific Street. SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
From the North – Highway 101 Option:
From US 101–S, take CA–156 W to CA–1 S. Take exit 402B to merge onto Del Monte Avenue toward Pacific Grove. Take a slight LEFT to stay on Del Monte Avenue. Turn RIGHT toward Pacific Street and take a slight RIGHT to stay on Pacific Street. SEE SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
From the South – Highway 1 Option:
From CA–1 N, take exit 399B toward Munras Avenue in Monterey. Turn LEFT on Soledad Drive. Turn RIGHT on Pacific Street. SEE SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
From the South – Highway 101 Option:
From US–101 N, take the Abbott Street exit in Salinas. Turn LEFT on Harris Road which turns into Spreckels Blvd. Merge onto CA–68 W. Follow signs for CA–1 S/CA–68 W. Use right two lanes to take exit 401A toward Monterey. Follow signs for Monterey Peninsula College and continue onto Fremont Street. Merge onto Munras Avenue. Turn LEFT on Jefferson Street. SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Parking:
As you proceed down Pacific, turn LEFT onto Scott Street to park in the parking garage, or on the street above Van Buren Street. Heritage Harbor and Building 100 are across Pacific from where you park. You can cross over Pacific using the walkway at the west end of the parking garage, or cross at the intersection of Scott and Pacific.
View Heritage Harbor, Building 100F on a larger map
Virtual Meeting Directions:
Please Read All DirectionsThis meeting will use Google Meet, a multi-platform program that's free to use.
Meeting ID: hqr-erfq-zzw
If you cannot join online, you may call in using:
(US)+1 915-213-2162
PIN: 262 254 733#- You will be asked to enter muted, but with your video on.
- Public Members: To give a public comment, use the "Raise Hand" feature, and when called upon by the meeting moderator you will need to unmute and and will be given 3 minutes for a verbal comment. Public comment will be received during the 15-minute public comment session beginning at 11:15 am or during the designated time for each agenda item.
- If you have trouble accessing the Google Meet, or problems during the session that you are unable to enter into the comment box, or just basic questions, you can send an email to haven.parker@noaa.gov or call/text (831) 419-8251.
About Sanctuary Advisory Council The advisory council maintains a firm commitment to the goals and objectives of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Program. The advisory council appreciates the efforts of volunteers, non-profit organizations, businesses, and citizens, without whose support the mission of the Sanctuary would be difficult to realize. |