0900 meeting called to order

Present:
Tom Lambert
Carol Keiper
Joe Smith
Doreen Moser
Brian Mulvey
Bill McMillon
Josh Churchman
Richard Powers
Dan Howard
Rowena Forest

Motion:
To approve December meeting minutes with exception of the question regarding Jim Bybee's absent seat/how new seat-holder (Brian Mulvey) will be classified.
Joe motioned
Doreen seconded
All in favor

Motion:
To have Dan Howard explore options regarding pros and cons of the "Mulvey seat" being Government or Conservation
Tom motioned
Doreen seconded
All in favor

Public Comment Period:
It was noted that a speaker was given the wrong time to participate in the Public Comment Period.

Motion:
If the meeting runs ahead of schedule, Richard Charter will be given time at the end of the meeting for his presentation on Santa Rosa sewage outfall, as Public Comment Period.
Joe motioned
Doreen seconded

All in favor

Susan Andres commented on Ed Ueber's re-assignment

Member Updates:
Carol commented on a video concerning plastic polutants in the ocean, and possibility of she and Rowena discussing the Annual SAC Coordinators and Chairs Meeting which took place in Santa Barbara earlier this month.

Josh raised questions regarding the life history of Boccacio.

Doreen commented on Jenny Stock's curriculum for CBNNS, and would like it presented at the next meeting.

Amber Mace - at Carol's request - gave a short presentation regarding her research on settlement and dispersal of crab and urchin larvae off Bodega.

Anne suggested SAC attend March 25 Fishing Working Group meeting.

Manager's Report:
Dan Howard reported on the Leadership Team Meeting for Sanctuary Managers earlier this month Hawaii. Topics included: budget issues, regionalization, Sanctuary's vessel program, NMS Foundation, proposed NWHI NMS, performance measures, National Communications Policy, construction funds and update.

Dan introduced new CBNMS administrative assistant, Solange Russek.

Dan reviewed Delta Submersible Cruise Report and data.

Break 10:42 a.m.
Reconvene 10:55 a.m.

Update on Joint Management Plan Review Working Groups:
Anne Walton presented progress and gave update on the JMPR Working Group meetings and accomplishments.

Ruth Howell covered specifics such as scheduling, dates, and membership of the Working Groups.

Showing of the video: Synthetic Sea - Plastics in the Ocean

Lunch 12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.

Manager's Reassignment:
Discussion of Ed Ueber's 120 day reassignment.

Motion:
To draft a short, succinct, letter in support of Ed Ueber, to be drafted by Carol Keiper, with Dan Howard's approval, to be sent to VA Lautenbacher.
Josh motioned.
Joe seconds
All in favor

Meeting adjourned 1:40 p.m.

Richard Charter's presentation regarding City of Santa Rosa sewage outfall followed.

Meeting reconvened 2:15 p.m.

Motion:
CB SAC will present a letter to Mayor Wright of Santa Rosa using a letter written by the GFNMS Council as a template - with modifications, replacing the fourth paragraph with information regarding Cordell Bank NMS - opposing the proposed Santa Rosa Sewage Outflow Project at Salmon Creek on the Sonoma Coast.
Doreen motioned
Rich seconded
All in favor

Meeting adjourned 2:35 p.m.