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that made the appointments. Therefore, having the Mayor and District 5 Councilmember make appointments would give them rights that previous councilmembers did not have. Additionally, she added that it was her belief that it didn't seem practical to add new members to the CAC since the process is nearing a conclusion. Councilmember Souza stated that the persons that the Mayor and Councilmember have in mind can still participate in the CAC meetings which are open public meetings, or at future town hall meetings, Shoreline Committee meetings and/or City Council meetings. Councilmember Prola stated no opposition to having additional appointments to the Shoreline CAC, however he agreed to support the majority opinion that new members should not be added. 2. Update on Proposed Amendment to BCDC's Bay Plan and Regional Sea Level Rise Issues Business Development Analyst Kay gave an update on BCDC's plans in regards to sea level rise due to climate change. BCDC, a permitting jurisdiction, has a Bay Plan with policies and goals to prevent fill of the San Francisco Bay and to improve access to the Bay. Last August 2010, it considered amending its Bay Plan with a new section addressing climate change, based on an assumption that the Bay will rise 16 inches from its current level by the year 2050 and 55 inches by 2100. A map was created that estimated large areas of land that would be under water. The proposed amendment to the Bay Plan would add significantly to their jurisdiction and permitting authority. Numerous agencies which share regulatory oversight, including the City of San Leandro, raised major concerns with this expansion of BCDCs jurisdiction. BCDC has held public meetings following public outcry. Several agencies, including the City of San Leandro and the East Bay EDA proposed that the sea level rise language be advisory only, not an amendment of the Bay Plan. At present, BCDC staff is reviewing a set of proposed revisions submitted by local land use attorneys in response to concerns raised. The new proposal addresses many of San Leandro's concerns but we will continue to monitor developments with an emphasis on the likely impact of the amendments on our Shoreline - Marina Development. Manager Battenberg stated that the future plans by Cal -Coast Development will be required to consider the 2050 sea level rise and all necessary mitigation measures. The Committee asked if the harbor is in BCDC's jurisdiction. Public Works Director Bakaldin and Analyst Kay replied yes. The Committee asked if the pedestrian access areas are in BCDC's jurisdiction and staff replied yes. The Committee thanked staff for staying informed of BCDC's actions. 4. Discussion Regarding 2011 Meeting Day and Time The Committee concurred that its meetings are to be regularly scheduled on first Tuesdays of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Sister Cities Gallery Room at City Hall. 5. Public Comments Gerd Marggraff stated that in his opinion a majority of the Mulford residents would like the shoreline development to move forward — and the sooner the better. The marina could likely function at half its current size and still have new quality development.