January 7-8, 2021 Board Agenda

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday, January 7, 2021, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 8, 2021, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a continuation of the September 10-11, 23-24, October 22-23, and December 9-10, 2020 agenda item focused on Draft Agricultural Order 4.0.

Video and Teleconference Meeting Only
No Physical Meeting Location
(Authorized by and in furtherance of
Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-33-20.)


Video and Teleconference Meeting During COVID-19 Emergency: As a result of the COVID-19 emergency and the Governor’s Executive Orders to protect public health by limiting public gatherings and requiring social distancing, this meeting will occur solely via remote presence.

Thursday and Friday, January 7-8, 2021, are dedicated to the continuation of staff and Board discussion from September 10-11, 23-24, October 22-23, and December 9-10, 2020, on Draft Agricultural Order 4.0 and the next steps for developing a proposed order. The Board received public comment on this item in the form of stakeholder panel presentations on September 10 and 11 and a public comment forum on September 23, 2020. No additional opportunities to provide oral public comment on this item are anticipated at this time for this meeting. However, opportunities to provide written and/or oral comment will likely be available during the next phases of the public process to develop a proposed order.

 

 

Meeting Participation: There are two options for viewing the meeting:


1. View the webcast at https://cal-span.org/static/index.php


2. Join the meeting using the Zoom platform. This is the only option that offers translations services. The Zoom link is posted immediately below and additional details can be found at Board’s remote meetings page in english , in spanish

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jan 7, 2021 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
     Every day, until Jan 8, 2021, 2 occurrence(s)
     Jan 7, 2021 08:00 AM
     Jan 8, 2021 08:00 AM
    
Topic: Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Coast Region 3

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Items are numbered for identification purposes only and may be considered out of order. Items scheduled for the first day of a multi-day meeting may be delayed or continued to the next day of the meeting. Closed session items may be considered on multiple days.

Agenda in English | Agenda en Español

Thursday, January 7, 2021, 8:00 a.m.

Board Business

  1. Roll Call/Introductions
    [Tammie Olson, Clerk to the Board, 805/549-3140, Tammie.Olson@waterboards.ca.gov]

  2. Introductions Staff Recognition, and Awards
    [Matthew Keeling, Executive Officer, 805/549-3140, Matt.Keeling@waterboards.ca.gov]

Discussion Information Items

  1. Draft Ag Order 4.0 Discussion

    [Elaine Sahl, 805\5424645, Elaine.Sahl@waterboards.ca.gov; Diane Kukol, 805\542-4637, Diane.Kukol@waterboards.ca.gov; Paula Richter, 805\549-3865, Paula.Richter@waterboards.ca.gov]

    This item is a continuation of Item 3 from Thursday, December 10, 2020.

    This item began on September 10 and continued on September 11, and 23-24, October 22-23, and December 9-10, 2020. September 10 and 11 were devoted to stakeholder panel presentations, September 23 was devoted to public comment, September 24, October 22-23, and December 9-10 were devoted to staff presentations and discussion. This item will continue staff and board discussion.  

    Although the Board will not be taking action on Draft Ag Order 4.0 during this meeting, it may provide direction to staff on the next steps associated with the development of Ag Order 4.0.

    An interpreter will be available to translate into Spanish and to translate statements made in Spanish into English.
    Un intérprete estará disponible para traducir al español y para traducir las declaraciones hechas en español al inglés.


  2. Staff Report: Item 3
    • Attachment 1: Key to Requirements in Draft Ag Order 4.0 Documents

Friday, January 8, 2021, 8:00 a.m.

Board Business

  1. Roll Call/Introductions
    [Tammie Olson, Clerk to the Board, 805/549-3140, Tammie.Olson@waterboards.ca.gov]

  2. Introductions
    [Matthew Keeling, Executive Officer, 805/549-3140, Matt.Keeling@waterboards.ca.gov]

Discussion Information Items

  1. Continuation of Item 3 (Draft Ag Order 4.0 Discussion) above.

    An interpreter will be available to translate into Spanish and to translate statements made in Spanish into English.
    Un intérprete estará disponible para traducir al español y para traducir las declaraciones hechas en español al inglés.

Closed Session

  1. The Board may meet in closed session to consider personnel matters (Gov. Code § 11126 subd. (a)), to deliberate on a decision to be reached based upon evidence introduced in a hearing (Gov. Code § 11126, subd. (c)(3)), or to discuss matters in litigation, including discussion of initiated litigation, significant exposure to litigation, or decisions to initiate litigation (Gov. Code § 11126, subd. (e)). The Board is not required to allow public comment on closed session items. (Gov. Code § 11125.7, subd. (e)).
    [Stephanie Yu, Staff Counsel, 916/341-5157, Stephanie.Yu@waterboards.ca.gov]

    Current litigation involving the Board:

    Litigation filed against the Central Coast Water Board:

    1. 2017 Agricultural Discharges Order– Monterey Coastkeeper, et al. v. Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region (Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 34-2017-80002655; Third District Court of Appeal, Case No. C090943)
    2. 2019 Amendments to CAO for Cleanup at Dutch Maid Cleaners, 3323 State Street, Santa Barbara – San Roque Clean Up Fund and Trust U/W of Emil Deloreto v. California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region, et al. (Santa Barbara Superior Court, Anacapa Division, Case No. 20CV00022)

    Litigation filed by the Central Coast Water Board against other parties, including referrals to the Office of the Attorney General:

    1. Referral to Attorney General concerning Casmalia Hazardous Waste Site Litigation:  United States v. State of California and Related Matters
    2. United States, et al. v. HVI Cat Canyon, Inc., f/k/a Greka Oil & Gas, Inc. (U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 11-05097 FMO (PLAx))

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!

As noted above, this meeting is dedicated to staff and Water Board discussion on Draft Agricultural Order 4.0 and the next steps for the development of a proposed order. The Water Board invited the public to submit written materials on Item 3 during the written public comment period and to provide oral comments on September 10, 11, and 23. No additional opportunities to provide comments on Draft Agricultural Order 4.0 are available for this meeting. If you have questions about the agenda, contact Tammie Olson at (805) 549-3140.

Agenda and items are available electronically at:
Board Meetings | Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (ca.gov)

Instructions regarding board meeting conduct and procedures can be found on the
Central Coast Water Board’s website: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/centralcoast/board_info/agendas/board_meeting_conduct.pdf