Revised Agenda of the 5-17-13 meeting

A1. Approval of minutes of the January 18, 2013 meeting in Brisbane.
1. Chair’s Report, Commissioner reports/comments, Recognitions.
     - Introduction and welcome of Ernest Chung, new appointment to the Commission.
     - Congratulations to Commissioner Tommy Randle on reappointment to the Commission.
     - Welcome to Commission ex-officio members Senator Fran Pavley and Assemblymember Anthony Rendon.
2. Approval of Special Redwood Groves – as requested by Save the Redwoods League and Sempervirens Fund.
3. Director’s Report.
    A. Discussion of the “Parks Forward” initiative, facilitated by Sedrick Mitchell, California State Parks Deputy Director for External Affairs.
4. CLOSED SESSION* to discuss pending and/or potential litigation as permitted by Government Code section 11126, subdivisions (e)(2)(A) and (e)(2)(B)(i). People of the State of California, ex rel. Attorney General Bill Lockyer and State Park and Recreation Commission v. Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, a joint powers authority; Board of Directors of the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIN 051371).
5. Public Comment (on subjects other than the listed agenda items).
6. Public Hearing:
    A. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the Little Hoover Commission report, Beyond Crisis: Recapturing Excellence in California’s State Park System.
    B. Consideration and possible action on the Department recommendation to approve the general plan and environmental impact report for Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
    C. Consideration and possible action on the proposal for a boundary amendment to add 390 acres to the West Waddell Creek State Wilderness in Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
    D. District presentation on deferred maintenance, along with discussion and possible action related to Public Resources Code Section 535.5 (a).
    E. Presentations, discussion, and possible action related to other duties of the Commission as described in AB1478 (codified in PRC Sections 535.5 (b) through (e)).
    F. California Parks Hospitality Association presentation on their organization’s background and relationship to the California State Parks concessions program.
    G. Report of the Executive (nominating) Committee and election of Commission officers.
7. Adjourn.

*Please note that the closed session will not be open to the public. The Commission will adjourn to an adjacent room for the closed session. At the conclusion of the closed session the Commission will reconvene in open session to provide an account of any reportable events as required.