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Board Meeting January 6, 2021
Welcome
and
“Meeting Administrative
Issues”
Consistent with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the public
and Board members will participate in the meeting via Zoom or
teleconference.
Public comments will be accepted per the agenda. Participants will be
muted until called upon by the Chair.
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CALL TO ORDER
&
Pledge of Allegiance
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MEETING AGENDA
The Agenda and Meeting Packet are available at:
http://sjrc.ca.gov/Board/
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Public Comment Process
We hope that the Public is afforded as fair and open
meeting as practical.
• Using Zoom technology: use the button on the
bottom right to “Raise Your Hand” if you wish to
speak. You will be called upon and un-muted in
the order of the notifications to the coordinator
• Using the ATT Conference Line: press “#2” to be
recognized. Again, you will be called upon and
un-muted in the order of the notifications to the
coordinator
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MEETING AGENDA
A. Roll Call
B. Additions to the Agenda
Items identified after preparation of the agenda for which there
is a need to take immediate action. Two-thirds vote required
for consideration. (Gov. Code §54954.2(b)(2))
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C. Potential Conflicts of
Interest
Any Board member who has a potential conflict of
interest may identify the item and recuse themselves
from discussion and voting on the matter. (FPPC
§97105)
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D. Public Comment &
Business from the Floor
Ten minutes of the meeting are reserved for members of the public who
wish to address the Conservancy Board on items of interest that are not on
the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Conservancy.
Speakers shall be limited to three minutes.
The Board is prohibited by law from taking any action on matters discussed
that are not on the agenda; no adverse conclusions should be drawn if the
Board does not respond to the public comment at this time.
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E. Consent Calendar:
E-1 Action Item: Approve Minutes of October 7, 2020
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E. Consent Calendar:
E-2 ACTION ITEM: Approve Board Meeting
Calendar for 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board approve the schedule for the San Joaquin River
Conservancy Governing Board meetings reserved for the 2021 calendar year.
IF approved, the Board meetings will be scheduled on the first Wednesday of each
month. The start time will be 10:00 a.m. for meetings held March through October
and 10:30 a.m. for November through February.
February 3 August 4
March 3 September 1
April 7 October 6
May 5 November 3
June 2 December 1
July – no meeting scheduled 10E. Consent Calendar:
E-3 INFORMATION
ITEM: Reminder to File
Statements of Economic
Interest and Complete
Biennial Ethics Training,
Due Thursday, April 1,
2021
11F. Regular Session Items
F-1 Action Item: Authorize Bond Funds and Grant to
Fresno Building Healthy Communities for the San Joaquin
River Parkway Western Reaches Access Activation Plan:
Camp Pashayan to Millburn Overlook.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board approve $1,519,000 in Prop 84 bond
funds and a grant agreement with the Fresno Building Healthy
Communities for the San Joaquin River Parkway Western Reaches
Activation and Restoration Plan: Camp Pashayan to Millburn Overlook.
Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) authorization would be requested
at their February 2021 meeting.
When the Chair asks if there are any Questions/comments from the Public
Using Zoom technology: use the button on the bottom right to “Raise Your Hand” if you wish to
speak. You will be called upon and un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator
Using the ATT Conference Line: press “#2” to be recognized. Again you will be called upon and
un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 12F-1. Western Reaches Access
Activation Plan
Fresno Building Healthy Communities (FBHC) proposes to develop a public
access plan that will focus on the Camp Pashayan boundary area and extend
eastward to North Millburn Avenue, encompassing the entirety of western extent
of the Parkway on the Fresno side of the River.
13F-1. Western Reaches Access
Activation Plan
Project Duration (24 Months)
May-21
May-22
Nov-21
Mar-22
Nov-22
Mar-23
Aug-21
Aug-22
Apr-21
Jun-21
Sep-21
Oct-21
Dec-21
Feb-22
Apr-22
Jun-22
Sep-22
Oct-22
Dec-22
Feb-23
Jan-22
Jan-23
Jul-21
Jul-22
Task
Kickoff and Project Initiation
Inventory and Analysis
Outreach
Planning and Design
CEQA Documentation
Cost Estimate and Implementation Strategy
Master Plan Document
14F-1. Western Reaches Access
Activation Plan
15F-1. Western Reaches Access
Activation Plan
16F-1. Western Reaches Access
Activation Plan
Fresno Building Healthy Communities Sandra Celedon
(Fresno BHC) Kimberly McCoy
URBAN Diversity Design (UDD) Sheila Hakimipour
John R. Gibbs
WRT
Andrew Dawson
17F. Regular Session Items
F-1 Action Item: Authorize Bond Funds and Grant to
Fresno Building Healthy Communities for the San Joaquin
River Parkway Western Reaches Access Activation Plan:
Camp Pashayan to Millburn Overlook.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board approve $1,519,000 in Prop 84 bond
funds and a grant agreement with the Fresno Building Healthy
Communities for the San Joaquin River Parkway Western Reaches
Activation and Restoration Plan: Camp Pashayan to Millburn Overlook.
Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) authorization would be requested
at their February 2021 meeting.
When the Chair asks if there are any Questions/comments from the Public
Using Zoom technology: use the button on the bottom right to “Raise Your Hand” if you wish to
speak. You will be called upon and un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator
Using the ATT Conference Line: press “#2” to be recognized. Again, you will be called upon and
un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 18F. Regular Session Items
F-2 Action Item: Authorize Bond Funds and Grant to
US Green Building Council Central California for the San
Joaquin River Conservancy Circle V Public Access Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board approve $1,050,000 in Prop 40 and Prop
84 bond funds and a grant agreement with the US Green Building
Council Central California for the San Joaquin River Conservancy Circle
V Public Access Plan on 20.76 acres of Conservancy property within
Circle V. Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) authorization would be
requested at their February 2021 meeting.
When the Chair asks if there are any Questions/comments from the Public
Using Zoom technology: use the button on the bottom right to “Raise Your Hand” if you wish to
speak. You will be called upon and un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator
Using the ATT Conference Line: press “#2” to be recognized. Again, you will be called upon and
un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 19F-2. Circle V Public Access Plan
US Green Building Council Central California (USGBC Central California)
proposes to develop a public access plan that will serve as a guide for future
implementation projects on the 20.76 acres owned by the Conservancy at
Circle V.
USGBC Central California in collaboration with the Advocates for Indigenous
California Language Survival are looking to engage stakeholders and the
general community in a discussion on potential uses of the Circle V property as
Indigenous and Environmental Resource Center. The objective of this project is
to create a vision for the public usage of the building and site, including access
to the San Joaquin River. Also providing meeting and offices spaces, and more.
20F-2. Circle V Public Access Plan
21F-2. Circle V Public Access Plan
22F-2. Circle V Public Access Plan
US Green Building Council Central Laura Gromis
California Angela Cardona
Advocates for Indigenous California Carly Tex
Language Survival Carmen Moreno
Dr. Farīborz M. Tehrānī
Michele Randel
CSU Fresno Dr. Lubo Liu
Dr. Laura Huisinga
Dr. Chris Sterling
23F. Regular Session Items
F-2 Action Item: Authorize Bond Funds and Grant to
US Green Building Council Central California for the San
Joaquin River Conservancy Circle V Public Access Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board approve $1,050,000 in Prop 40 and Prop
84 bond funds and a grant agreement with the US Green Building
Council Central California for the San Joaquin River Conservancy Circle
V Public Access Plan on 20.76 acres of Conservancy property within
Circle V. Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) authorization would be
requested at their February 2021 meeting.
When the Chair asks if there are any Questions/comments from the Public
Using Zoom technology: use the button on the bottom right to “Raise Your Hand” if you wish to
speak. You will be called upon and un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator
Using the ATT Conference Line: press “#2” to be recognized. Again, you will be called upon and
un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 24G. Reports
G-1 Organizations’ Reports:
G-1a. San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust
G-1b. RiverTree Volunteers
G-1c. Central California Off Road Cyclist (CCORC)
G-1d. San Joaquin River Access Corporation (SJRAC)
G-1e. San Joaquin River Socials
G-1f. Other Organizations (please contact the Conservancy if you wish to
Report on your Organization – info@sjrc.ca.gov
When the Chair asks if there are any Questions/comments from the Public
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un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 25River Partners
ongoing restoration in
the San Joaquin
Reyn Akiona (San Joaquin Valley Regional Director)
Haley Mirts (San Joaquin Valley Ecologist)River Partners Gives new Life to River Landscapes
River Partners is currently working in 13 watersheds
Throughout CaliforniaOngoing projects in the San Joaquin River Corridor
ONE YEAR OF PLANTING PROGRESS AT
DOS RIOS RANCH
APRIL 2019 MAY 2020Project spotlight: Ball Ranch
Planning ProjectThank you, SJRC!
G. Reports (cont)
G-2 Deputy Attorney General
33G. Reports (cont)
G-3 - Executive Officer
34G-3 – Executive Officer (cont)
Focused Project Update: Sycamore Island Fishing Pier
DWR and DFW have nearly completed the project, with almost all
construction-related tasks done. This includes the construction
• boat ramp
• 40-foot by 16-foot fishing pier
• 5-foot by 88-foot gangway, a concrete and gravel parking area
• 20-foot by 17-foot single vault toilet restroom facility, and
• 80-foot-long French drain along the eastern berm of the fishing pond
35G-3 – Executive Officer (cont)
Focused Project Update: Sycamore Island Fishing Pier
36G-3 – Executive Officer (cont)
River West Eaton Trail Extension - Update
Table 3: Rough estimate of River West Timeline.
Duration Start End
(weeks)
08/17/20
Next Phase Grant Application Approvals
Final Design and Permitting Application
21 02/03/21 05/27/21
Approval (WCB’s May 21 meeting)
Final Design and Permitting 66 05/27/21 09/01/22
Construction Grant Application Approval 10 09/01/22 11/10//22
Construction 68 11/10/22 02/29/24
When the Chair asks if there are any Questions/comments from the Public
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un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 37G. Reports
G-4 Board Members
When the Chair asks if there are any Questions/comments from the Public
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un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 38H. CLOSED Session
Before convening in closed session, members of the public will
be provided the opportunity to comment on Executive Session
agenda items.
When the Chair asks if there are any Questions/comments from the Public
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speak. You will be called upon and un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator
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un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 39H. CLOSED Session
H-1 Consultation with real property negotiators concerning
terms of negotiations, including price and terms of payment.
Property: Johnson
Fresno County (APN 300-250-26)
Negotiating Parties: Erick Johnson
Agency Negotiators: John M. Shelton, San Joaquin River Conservancy, Daniel Vasquez,
Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
Public is invited to Comment on H-1…..
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un-muted in the order of the notifications to the coordinator 40H. CLOSED Session
Public is invited to wait – Board and Staff will rejoin soon….
41H. CLOSED Session
Closed Session Report…….
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Next meeting:
The next Board meeting will be held February 3, 2021 at
10:30 a.m.
Board meeting notices, agendas, staff reports, and approved minutes are
posted on the Conservancy’s website, www.sjrc.ca.gov. For further
information or if you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability,
please contact the Conservancy at (559) 253-7324.
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