EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BOARD LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Friday, August 21, 2020 12:30 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF WILL ATTEND VIA TELECONFERENCE Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No. N-29-20 and the Alameda County Health Officer’s current Shelter in Place Order, effective March 31, 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District (“Park District”) Headquarters will not be open to the public and the Board Legislative Committee and staff will be participating in the meetings via phone/video conferencing. Members of the public can listen to the meeting in the following way: Via the Park District’s live audio stream, on the Park District’s YouTube channel, which can be found at: https://youtu.be/kztmA8ZfiD4 Public comments may be submitted one of three ways: 1. Live via zoom. If you would like to make a live public comment during the meeting this option is available through the virtual meeting platform: https://zoom.us/j/94060469333 Note that this virtual meeting platform link will let you into the virtual meeting for the purpose of providing a public comment. If you do not intend to make a public comment, please use the YouTube link at https://youtu.be/kztmA8ZfiD4 to observe the meeting. It is preferred that those requesting to speak during the meeting contact the Finance Committee Recording Secretary by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 via email at [email protected] or voicemail (510) 544-2400 to provide name and the subject line public comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item #. 2. Via email to recording secretary [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020. Email must contain in the subject line public comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item # followed by their name and place of residence, followed by their comments. 3. Via voicemail at 510-544-2002 by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020. The caller must start the message by stating public comments – not on the agenda or public comments – agenda item# followed by their name and place of residence, followed by their comments. Comments received during the meeting and up until the public comment period on the relevant agenda item is closed, will be provided in writing to the Board Legislative Committee, included transcribed voicemails. All comments received by the close of the public comment period will be available after the meeting as supplemental materials and will become part of the official meeting record. Please try to limit your written comments to no more than 300 words. The Park District cannot guarantee that its network and/or the site will be uninterrupted. To ensure that the Park District receives your comments, you are strongly encouraged to submit your comments in writing in advance of the meeting. If you have any questions about utilizing the video stream, please contact the Recording Secretary of the Committee, Yulie Padmore, at [email protected] or at 510-544-2002. To ensure the best opportunity for Park District staff to address your question, please contact the Recording Secretary prior to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020. EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT BOARD LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Friday, August 21, 2020 12:30 p.m. The following agenda items are listed for Committee consideration. In accordance with the Board Operating Guidelines, no official action of the Board will be taken at this meeting; rather, the Committee’s purpose shall be to review the listed items and to consider developing recommendations to the Board of Directors. A copy of the background materials concerning these agenda items, including any material that may have been submitted less than 72 hours before the meeting, is available for inspection on the District’s website (www. ebparks.org), the Headquarters reception desk, and at the meeting. Accommodations and Access District facilities and meetings comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special accommodations are needed for you to participate, please contact the Clerk of the Board at 510-544-2020 as soon as possible, but preferably at least three working days prior to the meeting. AGENDA TIME ITEM STATUS STAFF 12:30 I. PARK AND PUBLIC INTEREST SURVEY COMMUNITY I Pfuehler/Baldinger ENGAGEMENT PROJECT UPDATE II. STATE LEGISLATION / OTHER MATTERS R Doyle/Pfuehler A. NEW LEGISLATION – RECOMMENDED BILLS FOR SUPPORT 1. AB 2371 (Friedman D-Glendale) – Climate Resilience Science Advisory Team 2. SB 1320 (Stern D-Canoga Park) – California Specific Climate Change Assessment B. NEW LEGISLATION – RECOMMENDED BILLS FOR R Doyle/Pfuehler WATCH 1. SB 1349 (Glazer D-Orinda) – Contra Costa County Tax Increase Authority C. OTHER STATE MATTERS I Doyle/Pfuehler 1. State Budget 2. Hertzberg-Ting Job Stimulus Package 3. Statewide Ballot Measure Overview 4. Other Matters III. FEDERAL LEGISLATION / OTHER MATTERS A. NEW LEGISLATION – RECOMMENDED BILLS FOR R Doyle/Pfuehler SUPPORT 1. H.J.Res. 79 (Speier D-CA) – Deadline Removal for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment 2. H.R. 7264 (Neguse D-CO) – 21st Century Conservation Corps for Our Health and Our Jobs Act 3. S. 3964 (Coons D-DE) – Cultivating Opportunity and Response to the Pandemic through Service (CORPS) Act 4. S. 4273 (Harris D-CA) and H.R. 7585 (DeSaulnier D-CA) – Expanding Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park B. NEW LEGISLATION – RECOMMENDED BILLS FOR I Doyle/Pfuehler WATCH 1. N/A C. OTHER FEDERAL MATTERS 1. Federal Response to Covid-19 and Federal Relief Funding 2. Update about S. 4308 (Sinema D-AZ) and H.R. 7073 (Garamendi D-CA) – Special Districts Qualifying for Coronavirus Relief Fund 3. Land and Water Conservation Fund / Great America Outdoors Act 4. Other Matters IV. ARTICLES & OTHER MEDIA V. OPEN FORUM PUBLIC COMMENT Individuals wishing to address the Committee on a topic not on the agenda may do so by completing a speaker’s form and submitting it to the recording secretary. VI. BOARD COMMENTS (R) Recommendation for Future Board Consideration (I) Information Future Meetings: (D) Discussion January 17 July 17 (Cancelled) February – NO MTG August 21 Legislative Committee Members March 27 September – NO MTG Dennis Waespi (Chair); Beverly Lane, Elizabeth Echols April 24 (Rescheduled) October 16 Ellen Corbett, Alternate May 22 (Rescheduled) November – NO MTG Erich Pfuehler, Government Affairs Manager June – NO MTG *December 11 TO: Board Legislative Committee (Chair Dennis Waespi, Beverly Lane, Elizabeth Echols, alt. Ellen Corbett) FROM: Robert E. Doyle, General Manager Erich Pfuehler, Government Affairs Manager SUBJECT: Board Legislative Committee Meeting WHEN: Friday, August 21, 2020 12:30 PM WHERE: Members of the public can listen to the meeting in the following way: Via the Park District’s live audio stream, on the Park District’s YouTube channel, which can be found at: https://youtu.be/kztmA8ZfiD4 Items to be discussed: I. PARK AND PUBLIC INTEREST SURVEY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT UPDATE Chief of Government and Legislative Affairs Erich Pfuehler and Legislative and Policy Management Anyalyst Lisa Baldinger will present the findings of a recent N=500 scientific survey conducted from July 27 – July 30, 2020. Survey was conducted by Lake Research Partners who will be available for questions after the presentation. II. STATE LEGISLATION / OTHER MATTERS A. NEW LEGISLATION – RECOMMENDED BILLS FOR SUPPORT 1. AB 2371 (Friedman D-Glendale) – Climate Resilience Science Advisory Team This bill would create an advisory team of scientists to make recommendations about California’s climate adaptation plans and investments. The goal is to ensure climate investments are cost-effective and make gains toward adapting the state to and mitigating from climate related impacts. Science-based climate-related hazard mitigation across state agencies makes sense, but is not currently a requirement. Existing law establishes the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) in the Office of Planning and Research (OPR). This bill would require the Science Advisory Team (SAT) to serve as a working group of a specified ICARP advisory group. The SAT would also provide input into the Safeguarding California Plan, which is the roadmap for California’s Climate Adaptation Strategy. The OPR would be required to issue a report by July 1, 2024 summarizing the actions of the SAT, the SAT’s contribution to climate resiliency and adaptation planning, and the office’s recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the SAT. As climate change increases the risk of catastrophic wildfires, droughts, floods, extreme weather and sea level rise, science-based hazard mitigation can help reduce those risks. This approach is consistent with the District’s wildfire hazard mitigation plan, stewardship efforts and park planning. 2. SB 1320 (Stern D-Canoga Park) – California Specific Climate Change Assessment This bill would require the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), through the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP), to develop the California Climate 1 Change Assessment. OPR would coordinate with the Natural Resources Agency, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, and the Strategic Growth Council, and in consultation with partner public agencies. The assessment would report the impacts and risks of climate change, based on the best available science, and identify potential solutions to inform legislative policy. Regional and local governments, such as the District, would be included in determining the scope of the assessment. The bill would require OPR to conduct the assessment no less frequently than every 5 years. Currently, there is no legal requirement for California to produce a climate assessment, although four have been conducted since 2006. This bill would codify the practice and provide more actionable information through consistent reporting. The requirement for OPR to engage with local and regional governments could include consultation with the District. B. NEW LEGISLATION – RECOMMENDED BILLS FOR WATCH 1.