Environmental Justice Advisory Committee

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The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, (AB 32; Stats. 2006, chapter 488) calls for the Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) to convene an Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (Committee), to advise the Board in developing the Scoping Plan, and any other pertinent matter in implementing AB 32. It requires that the Committee be comprised of representatives from communities in the State with the most significant exposure to air pollution, including, but not limited to, communities with minority populations or low-income populations, or both (AB 32; Part 7. Miscellaneous Provisions Section 38591). On January 25, 2007, the Board appointed the first Environmental Justice Advisory Committee to advise it on the Initial Scoping Plan and other climate change programs. To advise the Board on the 2013 Scoping Plan Update, ARB solicited nominations and reconvened a new Committee on March 21, 2013. Committee meetings are open to the public and include a public comment period.

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EJAC Local Community Meetings

This is a unique opportunity to make your voice heard at a meeting and presentation in your region to be held by the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee and the California Air Resources Board. We are holding a series of meetings throughout California on the State’s climate plan. The meetings that are scheduled so far are shown below, and additional ones are being planned as indicated.

Clean Air, Clean Energy, Livable Communities

How do we get there?
What are our choices?
And what does it mean for your family,
neighborhood, and community?

These meetings will include presentations and discussion groups featuring the major topics of the State’s climate plan, including Industry, Transportation, Agriculture and more.

LEARN about the state’s goals and approach to addressing climate change

SHARE your thoughts about what matters most to you and your community

CONNECT with programs that are already benefitting communities that need it most

March 2017 Community Meetings

Date and Time	Community Meeting Location	Download Flyer and Materials
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm	Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street Sacramento, CA 95818 Map	Sacramento Community Meeting Flyer Sacramento Community Workshop Presentation March 2017 ARB Overview Slides Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan Submit Comments View Comments Sacramento Meeting Summary
Monday, March 13, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm	Hutton Community Center	This meeting has been canceled
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm	Holman United Methodist Church 3320 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018 Map	South L.A. Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) ARB Overview Slides Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan Submit Comments View Comments
Thursday, March 16, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm	The Greenlining Institute 360 14th Street Oakland, CA 94612 Map	Oakland Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) ARB Overview Slides Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan Submit Comments View Comments
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 12:00pm-2:00pm	Webinar and CalEPA Headquarters Building 1001 I Street, Byron Sher Auditorium Sacramento, CA 95814 Map	Webinar Instant Registration Link: https://csus.zoom.us/j/336925762 ARB Overview Slides EJAC Webinar Community Workshop Presentation Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan Submit Comments View Comments
Monday, March 27, 2017 5:30pm-8:00pm	San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Offices Central Region Office Governing Board Room 1990 E. Gettysburg Avenue Fresno, CA 93726 Map Modesto Office 4800 Enterprise Way Modesto, CA 95356 Map Southern Region Office 34946 Flyover Court Bakersfield, CA 93308 Map	Fresno Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Modesto Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Bakersfield Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) ARB Overview Slides Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan Submit Comments View Comments
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 2:30pm-4:30pm	Sierra Nevada E-Listening Session and CalEPA Headquarters Building 1001 I Street, Coastal Hearing Room Sacramento, CA 95814 Map	ARB Overview Slides Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan Submit Comments View Comments

Archived 2016 Community Meetings

Date and Time*	Community Meeting Location	Download Flyer
Monday, July 11, 2016 8:30am-12:30pm	San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) 1170 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 M ap	San Bernardino Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Submit Comments View Comments
Thursday, July 14, 2016 6:00pm-8:00pm	Cesar E. Chavez Campus -- San Diego Continuing Education 1901 Main Street San Diego, CA 92113 Map	San Diego Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Submit Comments View Comments
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 5:30pm-8:00pm	Elihu Harris Building 1515 Clay Street Oakland, CA 94612 Map	Oakland Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Submit Comments View Comments
Monday, July 25, 2016 5:00pm-8:00pm	Wilmington Senior Center 1371 Eubank Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744 Map	Wilmington Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Submit Comments View Comments
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 6:00pm-8:00pm	Holman United Methodist Church 3320 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018 Map	South L.A. Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Submit Comments View Comments
Thursday, July 28, 2016 5:30pm-8:00pm	San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Offices Central Region Office Governing Board Room 1990 E. Gettysburg Avenue Fresno, CA 93726 Map Modesto Office 4800 Enterprise Way Modesto, CA 95356 Map Southern Region Office 34946 Flyover Court Bakersfield, CA 93308 Map	Fresno Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Modesto Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Bakersfield Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Submit Comments View Comments
Friday, July 29, 2016 5:00pm-8:00pm	Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association 2791 24th Street Sacramento, CA 95818 Map	Sacramento Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) ARB Overview slides Submit Comments View Comments
Saturday, October 22, 2016 7:00am-5:00pm	Brawley Union High School 480 North Imperial Avenue Brawley, CA 92227 Map	Environmental Health Leadership Summit Website
Friday, November 4, 2016 12:00pm-3:00pm	Karuk Tribe’s Department of Natural Resources 39051 Hwy 96 Orleans, CA 95556 Map	Karuk Tribe Community Meeting Flyer

*All times are Pacific Daylight Time zone

Topics from banners and posters presented at local community meetings	Health Impacts of Air Pollution	Understanding Climate Change and Its Risks	The Air Resources Board: Who We Are	Our Strategy to Address Climate Change	How We Are Investing to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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EJ Committee Members

Name	Organization	Region
Martha Dina Argüello	Physicians for Social Responsibility	Los Angeles
Colin Bailey	The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water	Sacramento
Gisele Fong	End Oil	Los Angeles
Tom Frantz *	Association of Irritated Residents	Central Valley
Kevin Hamilton	Central California Asthma Collaborative	Central Valley
Rey León	Valley LEAP	Central Valley
Luis Olmedo	Comite Civico Del Valle	Imperial Valley
Kemba Shakur	Urban Releaf	Bay Area
Mari Rose Taruc *	Asian Pacific Environmental Network	Bay Area
Eleanor Torres	The Incredible Edible Community Garden	Inland Empire
Monica Wilson	Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives	Bay Area

* EJAC Leadership Team Member

Katie Valenzuela Garcia from Oak Park Neighborhood Association in Sacramento served on the Committee from September 25, 2015 to May 15, 2017 and Sekita Grant from The Greenlining Institute served on the Committee from September 25, 2015 to June 28, 2017.