Delta Protection Commission

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2019-01-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rio Vista Council Chamber, 1 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA, 94571
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order & Flag Salute
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
Consent Agenda
4. Approve November 15, 2018 meeting minutes
Regular Agenda
5. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
6. Receive Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) report – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
7. Consider approval of Commission 2018 annual report – Erik Vink
8. Update on Rio Vista Estuarine Research Station (RVERS) – Melinda Baerwald and Ted Sommer, CA Department of Water Resources; Jan Vick, Rio Vista Army Base Steering Committee
9. Consider approval of scope of work for recreation chapter update of Economic Sustainability Plan – Virginia Gardner
10. Receive update on Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) certification of consistency appeal process for CA WaterFix and consider approval of letter to DSC – Erik Vink
11. Commissioner comments/announcements
12. Adjourn

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2019-03-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Courtland Auditorium, 146 Primasing Ave., Courtland, CA, 95615
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order & Flag Salute
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
Consent Agenda
4. Approve January 17, 2019 meeting minutes
Regular Agenda
5. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
6. Consider appointment of Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) member pursuant to Public Resources Code section 29753(a) and receive DPAC report – Erik Vink and Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
7. Receive presentation on 2019 Delta Leadership Program and class project – 2019 Delta Leadership Program participants
8. Receive presentation on results of Delta Recreation and Tourism Survey – Dr. Amy Mickel, California State University, Sacramento
9. Receive presentation on agricultural chapter update of Economic Sustainability Plan – Dr. Jeffrey Michael, University of the Pacific
10.Receive report on Land Use and Resource Management Plan (LURMP) update and consider appointment of Commission subcommittee – Melinda Dorin and Erik Vink
11. Consider approval of Commission letter supporting Rio Vista Estuarine Research Station (RVERS) – Erik Vink
12. Consider approval of revised scope of work for recreation chapter update of Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) – Virginia Gardner
13. Receive update on CA Water Fix/Delta tunnel project – Erik Vink
14. Commissioner comments/announcements
15. Adjourn

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Land Use and Resource Management Plan (LURMP) Subcommittee Meeting
2019-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Sacramento County Administration Building, 700 H St., Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
The Delta Protection Commission is updating its LURMP – the land use plan that guides local government land use decisions in the Delta primary zone (interior Delta). The first subcommittee meeting is Wednesday, April 24, 2019, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, 700 H Street, Suite 2450 (South Conference Room), Sacramento, CA 95814 (MAP).

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2019-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Jean Harvie Center, 14273 River Road, Walnut Grove, 95690
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order & Flag Salute
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
Consent Agenda
4. Approve March 21, 2019 meeting minutes
Regular Agenda
5. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
6. Receive Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) report – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
7. Receive update on Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) activities – Chair Susan Tatayon and Executive Officer Jessica Pearson, Delta Stewardship Council
8. Consider Commission recommendation to DSC on proposed Delta Plan Chapter 4 (Ecosystem) policies and recommendations – Erik Vink
9. Receive update on Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy proposed Proposition 1 Grants (Cycle 4) – Campbell Ingram, Delta Conservancy
10. Receive update on Delta National Heritage Area (NHA) and consider approval of proposed scope of work for Delta NHA project plans – Dr. Blake Roberts and Erik Vink
11. Consider one-time authorization for Executive Director to execute planning services contract in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Economic Sustainability Plan update – Recreation & Tourism) – Virginia Gardner
12. Consider one-time authorization for Executive Director to execute a multi-year Information Technology support services contract in an amount not to exceed $130,000 – Natasha Nelson
13. Consider Commission comment letter on SB 204 (Tunnel Oversight) – Erik Vink
14. Receive update on CA Water Fix/Delta tunnel project – Erik Vink
15. Commissioner comments/announcements
16. Adjourn

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2019-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Stockton City Council, 425 N El Dorado St,., Stockton, CA, 95202
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order & Flag Salute
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
Consent Agenda
4. Approve May 16, 2019 meeting minutes
Regular Agenda
5. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
6. Receive Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) report – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
7. Receive presentation on agricultural chapter update of Economic Sustainability Plan – Dr. Jeffrey Michael, University of the Pacific
8. Receive report on Delta Watermaster activities – Michael George, Delta Watermaster
9. Receive report on Delta Socioeconomic Indicators project – Melinda Dorin
10. Consider Commission comment letter on transfer of Staten Island property to Wetlands Preservation Foundation – Erik Vink
11. Commissioner comments/announcements
12. Adjourn

Optional Tour of PG&E McDonald Island Gas Field
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
2121 Zuckerman Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
A pre-meeting tour of the PG&E McDonald Island gas field will begin at 3:30 PM and last approximately an hour. For this optional tour, please wear flame-resistant clothing, long pants (no skirts/dresses), and closed-toed shoes (not high heels). Also, hard hats are required (a limited number will be available on site; please bring one if you have one). There will be no Commission business conducted during the tour.

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2019-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Julietta Winery, 51221 Clarksburg Rd., Clarksburg, CA, 95612
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order & Flag Salute
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
Consent Agenda
4. Approve July 18, 2019 meeting minutes
Regular Agenda
5. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
(a) Receive Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) report;
(b) Consider amendments to DPAC Charter;
(c) Consider appointments to DPAC – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair and Erik Vink
6. Receive presentation on Governor’s Water Resilience Portfolio – Nancy Vogel, CA Natural Resources Agency
7. Receive presentation and consider endorsement of a Delta Channel Restoration Program Problem Statement – John Herrick, South Delta Water Agency
8. Receive report on Delta Broadband Action Plan – Alan Lange, Valley Vision
9. Receive presentation on Delta Conservancy Proposition 68 grant program – Campbell Ingram, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
10. Receive report on 2019 Delta Flood Preparedness Week and consider approval of Delta Flood Preparedness Week resolution – Stacy Hayden
11. Commissioner comments/announcements
12. Adjourn

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2019-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse, 3650 Southport Pkwy., West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order & Flag Salute
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
Consent Agenda
4. Approve September 19, 2019 meeting minutes
5. Approve 2020 Commission meeting dates
Regular Agenda
6. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
7. Receive Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) report – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
8. Consider approval of Delta Protection Commission Tribal Consultation Policy and Implementation – Melinda Dorin
9. Delta National Heritage Area (NHA) – Dr. Blake Roberts and Erik Vink
(a) Receive report on NHA efforts,
(b) Consider one-time authorization for Executive Director to execute professional services contract for Project Plans in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and
(c) Consider appointment of Commission subcommittee
10. Closed Session
(a) Convene in Closed Session – The Delta Protection Commission hereby provides public notice that the Commission will meet in Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 11126(a)(1) to discuss a performance evaluation of the Executive Director
(b) Report Out of Closed Session
11. Commissioner comments/announcements
12. Adjourn

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Great Delta Trail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-12-04 13:00 - 15:30 | Solano County Government Center, 675 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA, 94533
Commission staff will convene the Great Delta Trail Technical and Stakeholder Advisory Committees to set the framework and help guide public outreach for the development of the Great Delta Trail Master Plan. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) includes members and staff of councils of government and local agencies; its primary purpose is to review the trail’s planning, implementation, and funding proposals.
To view the agenda, see the TAC agenda (PDF).
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) includes groups and individuals representing Delta agriculture, landowners, businesses, and recreational users (bicycling, walking, boating, horseback riding, and other relevant recreational activities); the SAC will advise staff on the trail’s uses and impacts. The Great Delta Trail Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting will be hosted on Thursday, December 5, 2019, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Jean Harvie Community Center. Event details for the meeting can be found on the Great Delta Trail Stakeholder Advisory Committee event page.

Winter Diversity Mixer
2019-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203
Mix it up your evening with socializing with others. A diversity of food and drinks will also be available for you to snack on for the night. Network with local San Joaquin County professionals and other organizations attending. Also, get in on the game of raffle prizes to win goodies and lots more. This event is FREE to attend and open to all.
For details, visit the Haggin Museum website.

Great Delta Trail Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Road, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
Commission staff will convene the Great Delta Trail Technical and Stakeholder Advisory Committees to set the framework and help guide public outreach for the development of the Great Delta Trail Master Plan. The Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) includes groups and individuals representing Delta agriculture, landowners, businesses, and recreational users (bicycling, walking, boating, horseback riding, and other relevant recreational activities); the SAC will advise staff on the trail’s uses and impacts.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) includes members and staff of councils of government and local agencies; its primary purpose is to review the trail’s planning, implementation, and funding proposals. The Great Delta Trail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting will be hosted on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Solano County Government Center. Event details for the meeting can be found on the Great Delta Trail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting event page.

Olde Tyme Christmas Faire
2019-12-06 17:30 - 20:30, 2019-12-07 09:00 - 18:00, 2019-12-08 11:00 - 16:30 | Rio Vista Museum, 16 N Front St, Rio Vista, 94571
Stroll through the Rio Vista Museum and be transported back in tyme. Shop for the perfect hand-crafted gift from local artisans and bite into baked goodies with the sounds of Christmas music cheer. The Olde Tyme Christmas Faire is part of a number of events happenings in Rio Vista to get you into the holiday spirit, including carols at the lighting of the Hospice Tree, and the lighted boat parade.

Docent Tours of the Antioch Dunes
2019-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, 801 Wilbur Ave., Antioch, CA, 94509
Every Second Saturday docents lead tours of the Antioch Dunes, a National Wildlife Refuge that is otherwise closed to the public. The Dunes are home to the endangered Antioch Dunes evening primrose, the Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange’s metalmark butterfly. Put on your hiking shoes and grab your water bottle to explore the only wildlife refuge in the country that has been established to protect endangered plants and insects.
10:00 AM (1-1.5 hour walk). All ages welcome. No reservations required. No restroom facilities. Call 707-769-4200 for more information or visit the website.

Holiday Home Tour
2019-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Rio Vista
Experience the magic of Rio Vista’s beautiful homes all decked out with magical Christmas decor. The Holiday Home Tour hosted by RioVision is part of a number of events happenings in Rio Vista to get you into the holiday spirit, including the Rio Vista Museum’s Olde Tyme Christmas Faire, carols at the lighting of the Hospice Tree, and the lighted boat parade. Get your tickets early!

Lighted Boat Parade in Isleton
2019-12-07 17:00 - 23:00 | Ox Bow Marina, 100 Oxbow Marina Dr, Isleton, CA, 95641
Watch the Christmas lights glimmer on these beautifully decorated boats! The Ox Bow Marina and Marina West Yacht Club will be hosting this short but sweet parade right in Isleton. Boats will be cruising out at dusk out the harbor entrance and up the Georgiana Slough.
View additional details at the event page.

River City Marketplace
2019-12-14 11:00 - 16:00 | The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Presenting artists, creatives, and small businesses of Sacramento all in one event! The River City Marketplace brings together all local artists and makers to showcase their work to the community. Enjoy the live music as you stroll through over 100 local vendors. With a variety of selection from fine arts, crafts, DIY, and gourmet food, there is something for everyone. Shop in a groovy atmosphere while supporting your local community.
For details, visit the River City Marketplace.

Isleton Tree Lighting
2019-12-14 17:30 - 18:30 | A St. & 2nd St., Isleton, CA, 95641
The City of Isleton invites you to join their community for their holiday tree lighting – a delightful opportunity to experience the charm of this Delta legacy community.

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Docent Tours
2019-12-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 1624 Hood Franklin Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95757
Stroll along a flat, 2-mile trail to a wildlife viewing platform overlooking the wetlands to see possible visitors such as Sandhill cranes, shorebirds, and waterfowl. A volunteer will lead the walk and share the natural history of the area.
All ages are welcome. No reservations are required. Restrooms are available. Visit the website for more details.
(Image from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

Haggin Museum Free Admission Day
2020-01-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203
There is so much to explore at the Haggin Museum! You can explore Stockton’s regional history, walk the beautiful grounds, or see the current exhibition LUSTER: Realism and Hyper-realism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting. And you can do all of this for FREE every first Saturday of the month! Visit the Haggin Museum website for more information.

Sandhill Crane Tours
2020-01-04 15:30 - 17:30, 2020-01-05 15:30 - 17:30, 2020-01-11 15:30 - 17:30, 2020-01-12 15:30 - 17:30, 2020-01-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, 7730 W Woodbridge Rd., Lodi, CA, 95242
Head out to the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve to see the majestic Sandhill Cranes as they spend their winter in the Delta. Guided tours are held the first three weekends of each month from October through February. The tours involved very little walking so bring your camp chair to enjoy the cranes and other waterfowl. If you have binoculars, go ahead and bring those along as well, but they are not necessary!
Get more information and register early for the Sandhill Crane Wetland Tours.

Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
2020-01-09 17:30 | Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market Street, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
Agenda items include: approve election of 2020 DPAC Chair and Vice-Chair, a report on Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Stakeholder Engagement Committee and Delta Isolated Conveyance CEQA Process, a report and consider recommendation to Delta Protection Commission regarding Delta transportation challenges, and an update on Delta Protection Commission activities.

Delta Community Design Workshop
2020-01-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Road, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
Are you a resident, or business owner interested in historic preservation, pedestrian-friendly streets, and economic development? Please join us for a collaborative workshop – inspired by the community action plans – to share your ideas for physical improvements to Sacramento River Delta communities. Or, come in the late afternoon to the open house to hear the communities’ design proposals.
Saturday, January 11
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (workshop – lunch & coffee Provided)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (presentation & open house – snacks & drinks provided)
Contact Blake Roberts for more information: (916) 375-4237 or email blake.roberts@delta.ca.gov.

Docent Tours of the Antioch Dunes
2020-01-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, 801 Wilbur Ave., Antioch, CA, 94509
Every Second Saturday docents lead tours of the Antioch Dunes, a National Wildlife Refuge that is otherwise closed to the public. The Dunes are home to the endangered Antioch Dunes evening primrose, the Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange’s metalmark butterfly. Put on your hiking shoes and grab your water bottle to explore the only wildlife refuge in the country that has been established to protect endangered plants and insects.
10:00 AM (1-1.5 hour walk). All ages welcome. No reservations required. No restroom facilities. Call 707-769-4200 for more information or visit the Antioch Dunes website.

Delta Protection Commission Meeting
2020-01-16 17:30 | Oakley City Hall, 3231 Main St., Oakley, CA, 94561
Administrative Agenda
1. Call to Order & Flag Salute
2. Welcome & Roll Call
3. Public Comment – an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not on the Agenda
4. Commissioner comments/announcements
Consent Agenda
5. Approve November 21, 2019 meeting minutes
Regular Agenda
6. Receive Executive Director report – Erik Vink
7. Receive Delta Protection Advisory Committee (DPAC) report – Mark Pruner, DPAC Chair
8. Consider approval of Delta Protection Commission 2019 Annual Report – Erik Vink
9. Delta National Heritage Area (NHA) – Dr. Blake Roberts and Erik Vink
a. Receive report on NHA efforts
b. Delegate authority to Executive Director to execute Cooperative Agreement with National Park Service regarding finances and administration
c. Consider appointment of Commission subcommittee
10. Receive report on DWR fiscal year 2018-19 funding for Delta levee projects – Laura Hollender and Christopher Williams, DWR
11. Consider Commission recommendation on proposed modifications to California Fish and Game Commission (CFGC) striped bass policy – Erik Vink
12. Receive update on Delta Conveyance project – Virginia Gardiner and Erik Vink
13. Adjourn

If you have any questions or need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office at (916) 375-4800 or dpc@delta.ca.gov.
The agenda items listed above may be considered in a different order at the Commission meeting, subject to the discretion of the Chair. At the discretion of the Commission, all items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be deliberated upon and may be subject to action. The Commission welcomes and encourages participation in its meetings. The Commission limits testimony to not more than three minutes per person, or more time at the discretion of the Chair.

Planting at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
2020-01-18 08:45 - 13:00 | Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 1624 Hood Franklin Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95757
Put your gardening gloves on and take part in planting native seedlings along the edge of reclaimed agricultural lands. The Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge strives to plant over 100+ tree seedlings with the help of you and the community to provide meaningful habitats for the local wildlife.
To volunteer, visit the SacTree sign-up page.
