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DRAFT Sanctuary Advisory Council Hybrid Meeting
February 17th, 2023

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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, February 17th, 2023

DRAFT AGENDA

9:00 AM Call to Order, Webinar Technology Check-in & Roll Call
  • Welcome from USGS Nadine Golden
  • Installation of New Members
  • Roll Call
  • Approval of December 2022 meeting minutes
 Brian Nelson (Chair), Sarah Lopez (Secretary), Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS), Nadine Golden (USGS)
  Standard Reports from Staff
MBNMS Permit Report (29K PDF*) PDF
MBNMS Office Report (786K PDF*) PDF
Conservation Working Group Meeting Notes (K PDF*)  
Research Activity Panel Meeting Notes (174K PDF*) PDF
Advisory Council Member Announcements (K PDF*)  
10:00 AM Standing Item: Superintendent's Report
A report on important or newsworthy activities conducted by staff since the last AC meeting
  • MBNMS
  • CBNMS/GFNMS
 Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS), Maria Brown (CBNMS/GFNMS)
11:00 AM Break (15 minutes)  
10:45 AM Action Item: Vessel Speed Reduction Zone in MBNMS
Overview of the NOAA's and the incentive-based VSR programs. Seeking recommendation for MBNMS participation in the VSR program seasonally
**THIS IS A 90 MINUTE DISCUSSION**
 Maria Brown (CBNMS/GFNMS)
12:45 PM Lunch (30 min)  
1:15 PM Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda Brian Nelson (Chair)
1:15 PM Action Item: MBNMS Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Request for RAP involvement.		 Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS)
1:45 PM Action Item: Election of New Executive Committee Members
Nominations and election of Chair, Vice-chair and Secretary		 Dawn Hayes (MBNMS)
2:15 PM Action Item: RAP Presents Kelp Recommendations
Presentation followed by vote for AC to forward RAP recommendations to superintendent; or expand on recommendations; or hybrid		 Steve Haddock (MBARI)
2:45 PM Education and Outreach Team Update
Accomplishments from the past year and what’s ahead in 2023		 Amity Wood (MBNMS)
3:15 PM Break (15 minutes)  
3:30 PM Member Announcements
Each seat will be provided 3 minutes for reporting, 5 min for working groups		 ALL
4:30 PM Adjourn Brian Nelson (Chair)

 

***ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES***


  • Public comment on agenda items will be heard prior to SAC discussion/deliberation
  • A motion for action may be made by a council member at any time, provided there is a quorum
  • Materials corresponding to items on this or other agendas are available here or contact Haven Parker at (831) 647-4206 or by email.

Directions:


From the North:
Follow Highway 1 south to Santa Cruz (~46 miles from Half Moon Bay). Once in Santa Cruz, turn right onto Western Drive. Turn right onto Mission Street/Mission Street Extension. The USGS building will be on the left. Use the Mission Street Extension entrance. SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
From the South:
Take Highway 1 north to Santa Cruz ((~45 miles from Monterey). Once in Santa Cruz, follow signs for CA-1 North/Santa Cruz/Half Moon Bay. Take a slight right onto CA-1/Mission Street (signs for CA-1 N/Half Moon Bay). Turn left onto Western Drive then right onto Mission Street/Mission Street Extension. The USGS building will be on the left. Use the Mission Street Extension entrance. SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
From the East:
Take Highway CA-17 toward Santa Cruz. Once in Santa Cruz, follow signs for CA-1 North/Santa Cruz/Half Moon Bay. Take a slight right onto CA-1/Mission Street (signs for CA-1 N/Half Moon Bay). Turn left onto Western Drive then right onto Mission Street/Mission Street Extension. The USGS building will be on the left. Use the Mission Street Extension entrance. SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Parking:
Park in the parking lot located on Mission Street Extension across from the USGS building. Limited parking is also available along Mission St. Extension and along Natural Bridges Drive.

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Virtual Meeting Directions:

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  1. This meeting will use Google Meet, a multi-platform program that's free to use.

    Join with Google Meet

    Meeting ID: but-hkop-zuv
    If you cannot join online, you may call in using:
    (US)+1 314-474-2738
    PIN: 126 339 626

  2. You will be asked to enter muted, but with your video on.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (advisory council) was established by Federal law to assure continued public participation in the management of the Sanctuary. Since its establishment in March 1994, the advisory council has played a vital role in the decisions affecting the Sanctuary along the central California Coast. The advisory council's nineteen voting members represent a variety of local user groups, as well as the general public, plus seven local, state and federal governmental jurisdictions. In addition, the respective managers for the four California National Marine Sanctuaries (Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary) and the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve sit as non-voting members. Members are appointed competitively by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and serve three-year terms. The advisory council meets bi-monthly in open sessions located throughout the 360-mile boundary of the Sanctuary.

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.