DATE: November 5, 2019
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CALENDAR YEAR 2019 ANNUAL WORK PLAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE THE PORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE ECOLOGY ELEMENT PURSUANT TO THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS (BPC) POLICY NO. 018, BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Board of Port Commissioners (Board) Policy 018 states that each advisory committee shall forward to the Board a general work plan for the year for the Board's consideration. The Board approved the Environmental Advisory Committee's (EAC) 2019 work plan on April 9, 2019. The EAC has recommended the 2019 work plan be amended to include a discussion on the ecology element of the Port Master Plan Update. Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached amended work plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the 2019 annual work plan for the Environmental Advisory Committee pursuant to BPC Policy 018
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h1]
There is no direct fiscal impact related to staff's recommendation. The projects included in the amended work plan are budgeted for in the Planning & Green Port (P&GP) FY 19/20 budget.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:[h2]
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A Port with a healthy and sustainable bay and its environment.
* A Port with a comprehensive vision for Port land and water uses integrated to regional plans.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
DISCUSSION:
Environmental Advisory Committee Structure and Governance
Pursuant to Board Policy 730, the EAC is to advise the Board and provide input and recommendations regarding the protection and improvement of the environmental conditions of San Diego Bay and the Tidelands. The EAC is advisory in nature and has no authority to negotiate for, represent, or commit the District in any respect. The EAC membership includes stakeholde...
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