Public Notice

1.    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This agenda provides a brief description of each item to be considered by the Board and its committees. Additional information is available for public review at the reception desk. Copies of individual items, including the background information, are available through the Clerk of the Board at (858) 522-6614.

2.    MEETING TIMES

The meetings of the Board Committees will commence with the first committee and continue throughout the day. A quorum of the Board will not be present earlier than the committee meeting. If at any time during the committee meeting a quorum of the Board is present, then the meeting will continue as a committee of the whole. Items on the agenda for action by the Board are usually considered first by a committee. Deliberation by the Board may then occur but voting on an item's recommendation will be limited to members of the committee. Persons interested in an item and wishing to hear the staff report, questions from Board members or their discussion, should attend the committee meetings where most of the Board's work is done. That is also the best time for members of the public to address the Board. Closed Sessions also occur at committee meetings and may not be repeated at the formal Board meeting. The agenda for committees have starting and ending times. Meetings will start on the assigned time or as soon thereafter as any preceding meetings are completed. The ending time is an estimate only and a meeting may be completed before or after that time. The full Board will convene in formal session at 3:00 p.m. or as soon as the last Committee meeting is completed. This portion of the agenda is for noticed public hearings and action by the Board on all agenda items including recommendations from the committees.

3.    CONSENT CALENDAR

The agenda contains items listed on a consent calendar which is for matters considered routine or otherwise not requiring further deliberation. A committee or the Board will take action as recommended by one motion. There will be no individual discussion on such items prior to the vote unless an item is removed for discussion. If a member of the public wishes to talk about a consent calendar item, please notify the Chair before the calendar is called. Persons who wish to be heard on an item are encouraged to speak before the assigned committee.

4.    PUBLIC HEARINGS:

It is not necessary to notify the Chair if a member of the public wishes to speak on items listed on the agenda as public hearings. Public hearings to be held at the Board of Directors’ regular meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard. Public hearings to be held at a Board Committee meeting will begin at the time noticed for the Committee meeting, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard. When the Chair opens the hearing, step to the podium and begin by giving your name and address for the record. Each speaker has 3 minutes to address the Board.

5.    PUBLIC COMMENT:

Both committee agendas and the formal session portion of the meeting provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on matters of interest within the jurisdiction of the Board that are not listed on the agenda. The Brown Act does not allow any discussion or action by the Board or staff on matters raised during public comment except: 1) to briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, 2) asks a questions for clarification, 3) receive and file the matter, 4) if it is within staff's authority, refer it to them for a reply, or; 5) direct that it be placed on a future board agenda for a report or action. | A reasonable amount of time will be allocated by the Chair for public comment. Persons wishing to speak should notify the Chair before the meeting by filling out a "Speaker Request Form" and give it to the secretary. Individual speakers are requested to be as brief as possible and are encouraged to address the appropriate committee who is best able to respond. When the Chair calls, please immediately step to the podium and begin by giving your name and address for the record. Each speaker has 3 minutes to address the Board.

6.    REQUEST TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS

Persons wishing to speak to an item that is listed on the agenda should notify the Chair before the meeting by filling out a speaker request form and giving it to the secretary. Step to the lectern when asked to do so by the Chair and begin by giving your name and address for the record. Remarks should be limited to 3 minutes.

7.    INFORMATION ITEMS

Items are listed on the agenda as information based on staff's judgment. Circumstances or the committee's or Board's judgments may require deliberation or, if necessary, action on these items. Any member of the public with an interest in one of these items should review the background material and request information on the possible action that could be taken.

8.    ASSISTANCE FOR THE DISABLED:

If you are disabled in any way and need accommodation to participate in the Board meeting, please call Doria Lore (858) 522-6614 for assistance at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting so the necessary arrangements can be made.