|
Meeting of
May 4, 2004 (Tuesday)
8:30 a.m. |
Bahia Resort Hotel
998 W. Mission Bay Drive
San Diego
|
AGENDA
ALL MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
|
DISCUSSION ITEMS
|
| NOTE: Items may be heard
on either day and in any order pursuant to the
determination of the Commission President. |
| 1. |
PUBLIC FORUM
Chris Miller discussed cooperative research
efforts being conducted in the Santa Barbara
area.
Gordon Fox discussed discrepancies in rockfish
conservation measures over the last few years.
|
| 2. |
CONSIDERATION
OF POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO SECTION 7.50(b)(91.1), TITLE 14, CCR, RE:
KLAMATH-TRINITY RIVER SALMON REGULATIONS.
Received Department's proposals; no public
testimony. Commission adopted amendments as
proposed to include Option 3 regarding the New
River.
|
| 3. |
CONSIDERATION
OF POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF SECTION 125, TITLE 14,
CCR, REGARDING COMMERCIAL ROCK CRAB FISHERY.
Received Department's report; received public
testimony. Due to lack of a quorum, item continued
to the Commission's June 24, 2004, meeting in
Crescent City.
|
| 4. |
CONSIDERATION
OF POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CHANGE TO SECTION
670.5, TITLE 14, CCR, TO ADD THE XANTUS'S MURRELET
(Synthliboramphus hypoleucus) TO THE
LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES.
Due to lack of a quorum, item continued
to the Commission's June 24, 2004, meeting in
Crescent City.
|
| 5. |
DEPARTMENT UPDATE ON APRIL 5-9, 2004, PFMC
MEETING AND PRESENTATION OF THE RANGE OF OPTIONS
FOR GROUNDFISH MANAGEMENT FOR 2005- 2006.
Received Department's report; received public
testimony.
|
| 6. |
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF THE CENTER
FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION
2076.5, OF THE FISH AND GAME CODE, TO TAKE EMERGENCY
ACTION TO LIST THE TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD (Agelaius
tricolor) AS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES.
Received Department's report; received public
testimony. Commission found that the petition
did not provide sufficient information to warrant
an emergency listing, and directed the Department
to complete its initial review of the petition
and provide the Commission with its recommendations.
|
| 7. |
DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CHANGES
TO SECTIONS 180.1 AND 180.3, TITLE 14, CCR,
RE: CONVERSION OF SPOT PRAWN TRAWL PERMITS TO
TRAP PERMITS.
Received the Department's presentation;
received public testimony.
|
| 8. |
RECEIPT
OF DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
TO THE DRAFT MARKET SQUID FISHERY MANAGEMENT
PLAN (FMP) AND RECEIPT OF PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON
THE DRAFT SQUID FMP AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS.
Received the Department's recommendations;
received public testimony.
|
| CONSENT CALENDAR |
| 9. |
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF INTENT TO CONSIDER CHANGES IN THE 2004-2007
RESIDENT MIGRATORY UPLAND GAME BIRD AND MIGRATORY
NONGAME BIRD (AMERICAN CROWS ONLY) REGULATIONS.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 10. |
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF INTENT TO AMEND SECTIONS 550-552, TITLE 14,
CCR, RE: STATE/FEDERAL WILDLIFE AREAS.
Approved; received public testimony.
|
| 11. |
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF COMMISSION INTENT TO AMEND SECTION 630, TITLE
14, CCR, RE: ECOLOGICAL RESERVES.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 12. |
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF INTENT TO AMEND SECTION 671, TITLE 14, CCR,
TO ADD NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL TO THE LIST OF RESTRICTED
SPECIES.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 13. |
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF INTENT TO AMEND SECTION 7.50(b)(178), TITLE
14, CCR, REGARDING SILVER KING CREEK.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 14. |
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMISSION
POLICY
ON PLANTING FISH IN YOUTH CAMPS.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 15. |
DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION
TO MODIFY DOW CHIMINEAS PLM'S EXISTING 2003/04
AUTHORIZED SEASON TO INCLUDE A SPRING HUNT FOR
BULL ELK ONLY USING THE FIVE BULL ELK TAGS NOT
SOLD OR USED.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 16. |
DEPARTMENT REQUEST PURSUANT TO SECTION 2073.5
OF THE FISH AND GAME CODE FOR AN EXTENSION OF
TIME OF 30 DAYS TO COMPLETE ITS EVALUATION OF
THE PETITION
TO LIST THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER (Amybstoma
californiense) AS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES
CANDIDATE.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 17. |
REQUEST OF TOM JOHNSON, JOHNSON OYSTER COMPANY,
INC., FOR LEASE RENEWAL OF STATE WATER BOTTOM
LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR M-438-01 AND M-438-02,
DRAKES BAY, MARIN COUNTY.
Approved; received public testimony.
|
| 18. |
REQUEST OF WILLIAMS SHELLFISH FARMS TO TRANSFER
TITLE OF STATE WATER BOTTOMS LEASE NO. M-614-01,
PARCEL 2, MORRO BAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY,
TO WILLIAM DREW ALDEN.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 19. |
CONSIDERATION
OF POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO
SECTION 180.3, TITLE 14, CCR, INCREASE ANNUAL
QUOTA FOR TIER 2 SPOT PRAWN TRAP PERMITS.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 20. |
APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT AND
2004 2005 PRIVATE LANDS HABITAT ENHANCEMENT AND
WILDLIFE AREA PLANS FOR: |
| |
(A) AVENALES RANCH, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
(B) BARDIN RANCH, MONTEREY COUNTY
(C) BASIN VIEW RANCH, MODOC COUNTY
(D) BLACK RANCH, SHASTA COUNTY
(E) BURROWS RANCH, TEHAMA COUNTY
(F) CARLEY RANCH, MENDOCINO COUNTY
(G) CEDAR CANYON RANCH, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
(H) EDEN VALLEY RANCH, MENDOCINO COUNTY
(I) ISABEL VALLEY RANCH, SANTA CLARA COUNTY
(J) LA CUESTA RANCH, SAN BENITO COUNTY
(K) LONE RANCH, SAN BENITO COUNTY
(L) LOOKOUT RANCH, MODOC COUNTY
(M) MILLER ERIKSEN RANCH, MENDOCINO COUNTY
(N) PBM FARMS, SISKIYOU COUNTY
(O) R MOUNTAIN RANCH, MENDOCINO COUNTY
(P) RATLIFF RANCH, LASSEN COUNTY
(Q) ROBINSON CREEK RANCH, MENDOCINO COUNTY
(R) SEVEN SPRINGS RANCH, MENDOCINO COUNTY
(S) SHAMROCK RANCH, MENDOCINO COUNTY
(T) SPANISH VALLEY RANCH, NAPA COUNTY
(U) SPRING VALLEY RANCH, MENDOCINO COUNTY
(V) STEWART RANCH, TRINITY COUNTY
(W) TEMBLOR RANCH, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
(X) TOMS CREEK RANCH, MODOC COUNTY
(Y) TRINCHERO RANCH, SAN BENITO COUNTY
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| 21. |
DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT
FOUR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS: SHAW CONSERVATION
EASEMENT, SHASTA COUNTY; EDISON VIEJO CONSERVATION
BANK, ORANGE COUNTY; LAKE CASITAS CONSERVATION
EASEMENT, VENTURA COUNTY; ENMORE GREEN PARCEL
FEE TITLE TRANSFER, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.
Approved; no public testimony.
|
| OTHER |
| 22. |
RECEIPT OF DEPARTMENT LEGISLATIVE REPORT.
Received written report.
|
| 23. |
RECEIPT OF DEPARTMENT INFORMATIONAL
ITEMS. |
| |
(A) |
UPDATE ON DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET.
Director Broddrick reported that there were
no changes as they are awaiting the May revise.
|
| |
(B) |
UPDATE ON CRFS.
No report.
|
| |
(C) |
UPDATE ON DEPARTMENT MONITORING PLAN FOR THE
CHANNEL ISLANDS MPAS, INCLUDING SOCIO-ECONOMIC
STUDIES.
Received written report.
|
| 24. |
RECEIPT OF COMMISSION INFORMATIONAL
ITEMS. |
| |
(A) |
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS.
I. MARINE SUBCOMMITTEE
Executive Director Treanor reported on the
meeting held on April 29 and indicated the next
meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2004, in Sacramento.
|
| |
(B) |
STAFF REPORTS.
No report.
|
| 25. |
RECEIPT OF FEDERAL AGENCIES INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
President Kellogg expressed the Commission's
great sadness to learn that Joe Blum had passed
and he commended Mr. Blum for his significant
contributions to California's resources.
|
| 26. |
RECEIPT OF LEGAL COUNSEL INFORMATIONAL ITEMS.
No report.
|
| 27. |
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUTURE MEETINGS. |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Meeting of
May 5, 2004 (Wednesday)
9:30 a.m. |
Bahia Resort Hotel
998 W. Mission Bay Drive
San Diego
|
|
JOINT MEETING WITH BOARD
OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
ALL MEETINGS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
|
| DISCUSSION ITEMS |
| 1. |
CONVENE OPEN SESSION. BOTH THE BOARD AND COMMISSION
WILL ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
Received results from the Board. Commission
accepted its Hearing Officer's proposed decisions
on the following license and permit items from
the May 5, 2004, Executive Session:
I. EUGENE HIGGINS, APPROVED, SQUID LIGHT
BOAT PERMIT.
II. ALVIN MULLER, DENIED, DEEPER NEARSHORE FISHERY
PERMIT.
III. MARK NEUGEBAUER, DENIED, NEARSHORE FISHERY
PERMIT AND DEEPER NEARSHORE FISHERY PERMIT.
IV. GARY PERKINS, DENIED, NEARSHORE FISHERY
PERMIT.
VII. ROBERT SIMPSON, DENIED, SEA URCHIN DIVING
PERMIT.
VIII. ABE TOKE, DENIED, NEARSHORE FISHERY PERMIT.
IX. JOHN VALENTINE, APPROVED, EDUCATOR'S EXHIBITOR
PERMIT.
|
| 2. |
INTRODUCTIONS. |
| 3. |
WELCOMING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION AND THE PRESIDENT
OF THE CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME COMMISSION.
Received reports.
|
| 4. |
REPORT OF NOAA FISHERIES.
No report.
|
| 5. |
REPORT OF DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION.
Received report.
|
| 6. |
REPORT OF DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND GAME.
Received report.
|
| 7. |
REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENTS
REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINT POLICY ON PRE-,
DURING AND POST FIRE ACTIVITIES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. |
| |
(A) |
UPDATE ON FUEL HAZARD
REDUCTIONS MEASURES.
Received report.
|
| |
(B) |
REPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME'S SOUTH
COAST REGION RE: ITS PARTICIPATION IN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA FIRES IN 2003.
Received report.
|
| 8. |
REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENTS
REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINT POLICY ON HARDWOODS. |
| |
(A) |
REPORT BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RULES 932.9 AND 952.9.
Received report.
|
| 9. |
REPORT BY DEPARTMENTS
REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINT POLICY ON PACIFIC
SALMON AND ANADROMOUS TROUT. |
| |
(A) |
REPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME ON COHO
SALMON RECOVERY STRATEGY.
Received report; received public testimony.
|
| 10. |
REPORT OF FEDERAL AGENCIES, INCLUDING U.S.
FOREST SERVICE, U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
AND U.S. EPA.
No report.
|
| 11. |
PUBLIC FORUM
Received public testimony.
|
| 12. |
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
No new business.
|
| 13. |
AJOURNMENT |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
Meeting of
May 6, 2004 (Thursday)
8:00 a.m.
|
Bahia Resort Hotel
998 W. Mission Bay Drive
San Diego
|
|
FIELD TRIP
FISH AND GAME COMMISSION AND BOARD OF FORESTRY
AND FIRE PROTECTION
|
| Cedar Fire Tour |
| 8:00 |
Leave Bahia Hotel |
| 10:00 |
Arrive San Diego Country
Estates
• Map discussion of Fire Behavior
• Relative locations
• Topographic Features
• Initial Attack Force and Strategy
|
| 12:00 |
Lunch at Santa Ysabel (local restaurants)
• Side trip to Inaja Memorial time permitting,
fatal fire 1956
• Discussion of Steve Rucker burnover
|
| 1:00 |
Depart Santa Ysabel,
enroute to Bahia via Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
• Stop at historic Dyar House time permitting
|
| 3:00 |
Return to Bahia |
| |
Commission
and Board participated in Field Trip as scheduled. |
|
|
|
|
