Agenda - Rural Forum
Agenda - Rural ForumMonterey Conference Center
Colton Room I/II/III – Level Three
Monterey, California
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Presiding:
Bradley Garbutt, Chairman
Laura Houle, Vice Chair
Larry Matteson, Vice Chair
Frank Nelson, Committee LiaisonC.A.R. Staff
Elizabeth GavricI. Opening Comments: Chairman GarbuttII. Guest Speaker: Lynn Scarlett, Deputy Secretary, United Sates Department of the InteriorDiscussion of the Cooperative Conservation program, a voluntary and incentive-based conservation program carried out through the efforts of landowners, communities, conservation groups, industry, and governmental agencies utilizing tools and programs available from various federal agencies.III. Rural Issues to be addressed in C.A.R. Policy Committees1. AB 26 (Nakanishi) - Flood control: natural community conservation plan.
This bill would require the preparation of natural community conservation plans that encompasses the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage Districts to provide comprehensive management and conservation of multiple wildlife species.2. AB 82 (Evans) – Local planning: agricultural land.
This bill would enact legislation that would encourage the preservation of agricultural land and would encourage local governments to enhance, through the local planning process, the recognition of the importance of agricultural production to the state and local economy.IV. Information SharingA. Status of AB 885 Draft Septic Regulations – A verbal report will be given at the meeting.B. Oak Trees in California – A verbal report will be given at the meeting.C. Naturally Occurring Asbestos: December 2006 U.S. Geological Survey report for Sierra Foothills/El Dorado County – A verbal report will be given at the meeting.V. OtherVI. Adjournment
