PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
East End Complex
1500 Capitol Ave
Room: Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95814
Friday, May 9, 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Notices, agendas, and supporting documents for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and public hearings will be provided at the event and may also be accessed at https://nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
Live video streaming and archived video of this Commission meeting may be accessed at https://videobookcase.org/nahc/2025-05-09
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
10:00 AM – CALL TO ORDER – NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening
ACTION
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes (Chairperson Pagaling)
a. January 17, 2025: Open Session
b. January 17, 2025: Closed Session
c. March 20, 2025, Special Meeting: Open Session
d. March 20, 2025, Special Meeting: Closed Session
2. Calendar Dates and Locations for 2025-26 Commission Meetings (Steven Quinn, Acting Executive Secretary)
a. Friday, July 18, 2025 – Sacramento
b. Friday, October 17, 2025 – Sacramento
c. Friday, January 16, 2026 – Sacramento
d. Friday, April 17, 2026 – Sacramento
3. Rescind October 20, 2023, Cemetery Designation – City of Corona Water Reclamation Facility #3 Lift Station Project per Peremptory Writ of Mandate issued in City of Corona v. NAHC CV-RI-24-00445 (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
4. CSU Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Nominations
(Mario Pallari, Attorney)
CSU Fullerton
a. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Ryan Martin, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Fullerton
b. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Edward J. Knell, CSU Representative, CSU Fullerton
CSU Pomona
c. Commissioners to consider the nomination of John Preckwinkle, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Pomona
CSU San Bernadino
d. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Mary Ann Andreas, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU San Bernadino
e. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Robert Levi, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU San Bernadino
f. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Beyaja Notah, CSU Representative, CSU San Bernadino
CSU San Diego
g. Commissioners to consider the nomination of, Raini Tesam-Reading, CSU Representative, CSU San Diego
5. CSU Chancellor’s Office updates regarding AB 389 compliance, including Systemwide Policy Development (Samantha Cypret, Executive Director, Office of Tribal Relations, Office of the Chancellor, California State University)
6. UC Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Nominations (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
UC Davis
a. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Andres Resendez, UC Representative, UC Davis
11:00 AM – PUBLIC HEARING – CalNAGPRA Mediation and Dispute Resolution Draft Regulations
Proposed addition of sections 31001 – 31015, to Title 14, California Code of Regulations
7. Draft CalNAGPRA Enforcement Regulations (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel) Overview
a. Commissioners to consider adopting draft CalNAGPRA Enforcement Regulations
b. Commissioners to consider sending draft CalNAGPRA Enforcement Regulations out to the tribal community for a 90-day comment and consultation period
8. Draft Contact List Regulations (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
a. Status of draft Contact List Regulations
b. Commissioners to consider the duration of the authorized second round tribal comment and consultation period
9. Review Most Likely Descendant Determination – City of Corona Water Reclamation Facility #3 Lift Station Project (Chairperson Pagaling)
a. Most Likely Descendants’ Presentations
b. Tribal Comment
c. Overview of Most Likely Descendant determination (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
INFORMATIONAL
10. California Truth and Healing Council Update (Commissioner Bojorquez)
11. Draft 5-Year Strategic Plan Update (Chairperson Pagaling, Commissioner Calac & Steven Quinn, Acting Executive Secretary)
12. Executive Secretary Report (Steven Quinn, Acting Executive Secretary)
13. Commissioner Reports
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
4:00 PM – ADJOURNMENT – At the end of public comment or 4:00 pm, whichever is first.
* Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting. Our website address is: https://nahc.ca.gov
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) is holding a special meeting on Friday, May 9, 2025. The meeting will take place at the East End Complex at 1500 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95814. Upon finalization, the agenda for this meeting will be available on the NAHC’s homepage.
For more information, please feel free to contact us at nahc@nahc.ca.gov or call (916) 373-3710.
April 25, 2025 – Public Meeting Canceled
Due to the inability to achieve a quorum, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) public meeting scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025 in Winterhaven, CA is canceled. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at nahc@nahc.ca.gov or call (916) 373-3710.
PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
California Natural Resources Agency
715 P Street
Room: 2-201, Media Room
Sacramento, CA 95814
Thursday, March 20, 2025
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted via teleconference with remote attendance. Commissioners in excess of a quorum may participate remotely.
To attend by telephone dial:
+1 (916) 573-2034
Enter the meeting ID: 551 701 245 #
Notices, Agendas, and supporting documents for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and Public Hearings will be provided at the event and may also be accessed at https://nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
2:30PM — CALL TO ORDER — NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening
CLOSED SESSION
Pending litigation: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445 (Government Code, § 11126(e)(1), (2)(A))
ACTION
1. Discussion and possible action in the matter of City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
4:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 4:00 PM.
* Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting. Our website address is: https://nahc.ca.gov
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
East End Complex
1500 Capitol Ave
Room: Auditorium
Sacramento, CA 95814
Friday, January 17, 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Notices, Agendas, and supporting documents for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and Public Hearings will be provided at the event and may also be accessed at http://www.nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
Live video streaming and archived video of this Commission Meeting may be accessed at https://videobookcase.org/nahc/2025-01-17
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
10:00 AM — CALL TO ORDER — NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening
ACTION
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes, (Chairperson Pagaling)
a. October 18, 2024, Open Session
b. October 18, 2024, Closed Session
2. Draft CalNAGPRA Mediation and Dispute Resolution Regulations (Chairperson Pagaling and Secretary Dutschke, Mediation Subcommittee; Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
a. Status of draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute resolution regulations promulgated under Health and Safety Code section 8016
i. Summary of tribal comments and responses
ii. Memorandum – revisions to draft mediation regulations
iii. Revised draft mediation regulations
iv. Red-line comparison of current draft to October 18, 2024, draft
b. Commission to consider adopting updated draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute resolution regulations
c. Commission to consider authorizing staff to file the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Action with the Office of Administrative Law to begin the formal rulemaking process
i. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Action
3. Calendar Dates and Locations for FY 2024-25 Commission Meetings (Steven Quinn, Acting Executive Secretary)
a. Friday, April 18, 2025 – Location TBD
b. Friday, July 18, 2025 – Location TBD
4. CSU Chancellor’s Office updates regarding AB 389 compliance, including Systemwide Policy Development (Samantha Cypret, Executive Director, Office of Tribal Relations, Office of the Chancellor, California State University)
5. CSU Draft Systemwide Policy/NAHC Comments (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
6. CSU Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Nominations (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
CSU Fullerton
a. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Alexandro Gradilla, CSU Representative, CSU Fullerton
CSU Northridge
b. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Mark Villasenor, Non-Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Northridge
c. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Kalani Heinz, CSU Native American Studies Representative, CSU Northridge
CSU Fresno State
d. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Felix Christman, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Fresno State
e. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Ted Atkins, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Fresno State
CSU Channel Islands
f. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Nakia Zavalla, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Channel Islands
7. UC Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Nominations (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
UC Davis
a. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Flaman McCloud, Federally Recognized Representative, UC Davis
CLOSED SESSION
8. Pending litigation: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445 (Government Code, § 11126(e)(1), (2)(A))
INFORMATIONAL
9. Executive Secretary Report, (Steven Quinn, Acting Executive Secretary)
10. Commissioner Reports
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
Please email any public comments to nahc@nahc.ca.gov by 4:00PM Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Comments received after this time will not be accepted. All submissions should include “Public Comment” in the subject line, your name, who you represent, and the subject you wish to address. Written comments will be acknowledged and read into the record.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
4:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 4:00 PM, whichever is first.
* Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting. Our website address is: www.nahc.ca.gov.
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) will be hosting an in-person workshop to review the current process for making a Most Likely Descendant (MLD) determination under Public Resources Code 5097.98.
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location:
East End Complex Auditorium
1500 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95814
Commissioners and NAHC staff to review the current process for making a Most Likely Descendant (MLD) determination under public resources code 5097.98.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be taken at the end of the workshop and is limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
Supporting documents for this workshop will be provided at the event and may also be accessed at http://www.nahc.ca.gov (Internal MLD Designation Procedures) or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
* Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting. Our website address is: http://www.nahc.ca.gov.
The location of the Native American Heritage Commission’s (NAHC) upcoming Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025, has been changed to Sacramento, California. The meeting will be held at the East End Complex Auditorium located at 1500 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814. Additional information will be provided on the NAHC’s homepage upon the posting of the agenda.
For more information, please feel free to contact us at nahc@nahc.ca.gov.
Farewell Native American Heritage Commission
It has been an absolute honor to have served the Native American Heritage Commission as the Executive Secretary for the past 2 ½ years. To be appointed by Governor Newsom to lead the Commission has been a true highlight of my professional career, so it is with sadness I will be stepping down this Friday, October 18th, after the conclusion of our Quarterly NAHC Public Meeting. I have been graciously considered and appointed to be the first full time Vice-President of the Wilton Rancheria Gaming Authority. Working for my Tribe has always been a passion and to be able to have a direct effect on our economic development, the betterment of our people, and our community, made this difficult choice a little bit easier. Serving the Commission, being a voice to help protect our Ancestors, or to help facilitate their return through NAGPRA & CalNAGPRA, is a purpose worth fighting for. I am truly blessed to have worked with such a diverse and committed Commission body led by Chairman Reggie Pagaling, and all my amazing staff members who do the heavy lifting day to day to continue our vision and mission to be voices for our Ancestors. I am leaving knowing we are heading in a positive direction and will be in good hands. Deputy Secretary Steven Quinn will take the lead as the Acting Executive Secretary in the interim. His dedication to the NAHC over the past several years, his true understanding of this state agency, the work we do, our goals and objectives, and his caring and kind demeanor is an asset I have relied upon and will carry us into the future. All the best to each and every one of you!
Kuchi Heima! (Many Blessings, Miwok)
Raymond “Chuckie” Hitchcock
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
California Department of General Services
707 Third Street
Room: Auditorium
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Friday, October 18, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Notices, Agendas, and supporting documents for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and Public Hearings will be provided at the event and may also be accessed at http://www.nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
Live video streaming and archived video of this Commission Meeting may be accessed at https://videobookcase.org/nahc/2024-10-18.
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
9:00 AM — CALL TO ORDER
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening
ACTION
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes, (Chairperson Pagaling)
A. July 16, 2024, Open Session
B. July 16, 2024, Closed Session
C. September 5, 2024, Open Session
D. September 5, 2024, Closed Session
2. Calendar Dates for FY 2024-25 Public Commission Meetings (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
A. Commissioners to consider changing the following Commission meeting dates or locations:
i. Friday, January 17, 2025 Santa Ynez, CA
ii. Friday, April 18, 2025 Location TBD
iii. Friday, July 18, 2025 Location TBD
3. Draft CalNAGPRA Mediation and Dispute Resolution Regulations (Chairperson Pagaling and Secretary Dutschke, Mediation Subcommittee; Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
A. Status of draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute resolution regulations promulgated under Health and Safety Code section 8016
i. Summary of tribal comments and responses
ii. Memorandum – revisions to draft mediation regulations
iii. Revised draft mediation regulations
iv. Red-line comparison of current draft to January 19, 2024, draft
B. Commission to consider adopting updated draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute resolution regulations
C. Commission to consider recirculating the draft CalNAGPRA mediation and dispute regulations for a third round of Tribal comment and consultation for either 30, 45, or 60 days
4. UC Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee updates and vacancies (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
5. CSU Draft Systemwide Policy/NAHC Comments (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
6. CSU Chancellor’s Office updates regarding AB 389 compliance, including Systemwide Policy Development (Nathan Dietrich, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Advocacy and State Relations, Office of the Chancellor, California State University)
7. CSU Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee updates, vacancies and nominations (Mario Pallari, Attorney)
CSU Chico
i. Commissioners to consider the nomination of April Kamp-Whittaker, CSU Representative, CSU Chico
ii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Cole Morales, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Chico
iii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Deserea Langley, CSU Native American Studies Representative, CSU Chico
iv. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Matthew O’Brien, CSU Representative, CSU Chico
CSU Dominguez Hills
v. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Christina Conley, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Dominguez Hills
vi. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Lia Morgan Siewert, CSU Representative, CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU Fresno
vii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Heather Airey, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Fresno
CSU Monterey Bay
viii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Tom Little Bear Nason, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU Monterey Bay
ix. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Nizhoni Chow-Garcia , CSU Representative, CSU Monterey Bay
CSU Sacramento
x. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Yvonne Perkins, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Sacramento
CSU San Bernardino
xi. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Danny Sosa Aguilar, CSU Representative, CSU San Bernardino
xii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Kimberly Johnson, Non-Federally Recognized Representative, CSU San Bernardino
CSU San Diego
xiii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Jacob Alvarado Waipuk, CSU Representative, CSU San Diego
CSU San Marcos
xiv. Commissioners to consider the nomination of H. Paul Cuero Jr. , Federally Recognized Representative, CSU San Marcos
CSU San Francisco
xv. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Sean Scruggs, Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU San Francisco
xvi. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Gregg Castro, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Representative, CSU San Francisco
xvii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Robert Collins, CSU Native American Studies Representative, CSU San Francisco
CSU San Luis Obispo
xviii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Eleanor Fishburn , Non-Federally Recognized Representative, CSU San Luis Obispo
xix. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Terry Jones, CSU Representative, CSU San Luis Obispo
CSU Sonoma
xx. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Silvia Soto, CSU Native American Studies Representative, CSU Sonoma
CSU Stanislaus
xxi. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Ted Atkins, Federally Recognized Representative, CSU Stanislaus
xxii. Commissioners to consider the nomination of Jennifer Ringberg, CSU Representative, CSU Stanislaus
8. Review Most Likely Descendant Determination – American River Common Features Project (Chairman John L. Williams, United Auburn Indian Community) (UAIC – Request for Clarification, UAIC – Agenda Item Request, and UAIC – Prepared Testimony)
9. NAHC Subcommittees (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
A. Commissioners to consider Subcommittee reassignments.
i. Most Likely Descendant (MLD) Subcommittee
B. Commissioners to consider additional Subcommittee assignments.
i. Sacred Lands Inventory and Fee
ii. CalNAGPRA Enforcement
iii. NAHC 2024 Draft Strategic Plan
CLOSED SESSION
10. Pending litigation: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445 (Government Code, § 11126(e)(1), (2)(A))
INFORMATIONAL
11. Update on Draft Regulations, (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
A. Contact List
B. Most Likely Descendant(s)
C. CalNAGPRA Enforcement
D. Sacred Lands Inventory & Fee
12. Commissioner Reports
13. Executive Secretary’s Report, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
Please email any public comments to nahc@nahc.ca.gov by 4:00PM Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Comments received after this time will not be accepted. All submissions should include “Public Comment” in the subject line, your name, who you represent, and the subject you wish to address. Written comments will be acknowledged and read into the record.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
4:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 4:00 PM, whichever is first.
* Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting. Our website address is: www.nahc.ca.gov. Follow us on Twitter: @CA_NAHC
PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location: Pala Casino Spa & Resort
Sycamore Room
11154 CA-76
Pala, CA 92059
Thursday, September 05, 2024
9:00am to 1:00pm
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
Notices and Agendas for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and Public Hearings may be found at http://www.nahc.ca.gov.
All meeting materials will be provided at the meeting, NAHC Website – http://www.nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov.
Confidential materials are exempt.
This meeting will be conducted via teleconference with remote attendance. Commissioners in excess of a quorum may participate remotely.
Please click the link below to join the meeting:
https://tkoworks.zoom.us/j/84519010407
To attend by telephone dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Enter the meeting ID: 845 1901 0407
Archived video of this Commission Meeting may be accessed at https://videobookcase.org/nahc/2024-09-05
AGENDA
9:00 AM — CALL TO ORDER – NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening (Commissioner Wayne Nelson, Pala Band of Mission Indians, Tribal Member)
CLOSED SESSION
1. Pending litigation: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445 (Government Code, § 11126(e)(1), (2)(A).
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
Please email any public comments to nahc@nahc.ca.gov by 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 03, 2024. Comments received after this time will not be accepted. All submissions should include “Public Comment” in the subject line, your name, who you represent, and the subject you wish to address. Written comments will be acknowledged and entered into the record.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
1:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 1:00 PM, whichever is first.
Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Office Phone (916) 373-3710
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Location:
Graton Resort & Casino
630 Park Court
Room: Event G
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This meeting will be conducted via teleconference with remote attendance. Commissioners in excess of a quorum may participate remotely.
Notices, Agendas, and supporting documents for Native American Heritage Commission Meetings and Public Hearings will be provided at the event and may also be accessed at http://www.nahc.ca.gov or by written request to nahc@nahc.ca.gov. Confidential materials exempt.
Please click the link below to join the meeting:
https://tkoworks.zoom.us/j/84519010407
To attend by telephone dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Enter the meeting ID: 845 1901 0407
Archived video of this Commission Meeting may be accessed at https://videobookcase.org/nahc/2024-07-16
Agenda items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
9:00 AM — CALL TO ORDER – NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
- Welcome
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners and Staff
- Traditional Opening – Melissa Elgin, Tribal Secretary, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
ACTION
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes, (Reginald Pagaling, Chairman)
- May 3, 2024, Open Session
- May 3, 2024, Closed Session
2. Calendar Dates for FY 2024-25 Public Commission Meetings (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
a. Commissioners to approve the following Commission Meeting dates:
- Friday, October 18, 2024, Sacramento, CA
- Friday, January 17, 2025, Santa Ynez, CA
- Friday, April 18, 2025, Location TBD
- Friday, July 18, 2025, Location TBD
3. CalNAGPRA CSU Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Updates and Nominations, (Mario Pallari, NAHC Staff Counsel)
- CSU CalNAGPRA NAHC Updates (Mario Pallari, NAHC Staff Counsel)
- CSU CalNAGPRA Chancellor’s Office Updates regarding AB 389 Compliance, including Systemwide Policy Development (Nathan Dietrich, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Advocacy and State Relations, Office of the Chancellor, California State University)
CSU Sacramento
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Josef Fore, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Sacramento
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Anthony Burris, CSU Member, CSU Sacramento
CSU Dominguez Hills
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Christina Conley, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Dominguez Hills
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Lia Morgan Siewart, CSU Member, CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU San Diego
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Olivia Chilcote, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU San Diego
CSU Bakersfield
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Floyd Franco Jr., Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Bakersfield
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Claudia Catota, CSU Member, CSU Bakersfield
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Elizabeth Adams, CSU Member, CSU Bakersfield
CSU Fresno
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Joel Marvin, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Fresno
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of William Barios, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Fresno
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Dvera Saxton, CSU Member, CSU Fresno
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Cristina Gonzalez, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Fresno
CSU Humbolt
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Kayla Begay, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Humbolt
CSU Fullerton
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Dr. Steven R. James, CSU Member, CSU Fullerton
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Brenda Bowser, CSU Member, CSU Fullerton
CSU Los Angeles
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Adam Loya, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Los Angeles
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Sean Milanovich, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Los Angeles
CSU Long Beach
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Kelly Leah Stewart, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Long Beach
CSU San Francisco
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Laverne Bill, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU San Francisco
CSU Sonoma
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Silvia Soto, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Sonoma
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Thomas Whitley, CSU Member, CSU Sonoma
CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Shane Noel, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Kyle McHenry, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Matthew Hatcher, Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Amber Noel-Camacho, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Cole Morales, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Dawn Rewolinski, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Ryan Pattan, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Stefani Baldivia, CSU Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Deserea Langley, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Chico
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Rachel McBride-Praetorius, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Chico
CSU Northridge
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of John Cody Blunt, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Northridge
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Jeffrey Reeder, CSU Member, CSU Northridge
CSU San Jose
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Kerri J. Malloy, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU San Jose
CSU Channel Islands
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Edgar Perez, Non-Federally Recognized Tribal Member, CSU Channel Islands
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Alex Padilla, CSU Member, CSU Channel Islands
- Commissioners to consider the Nomination of Jennie Luna, CSU Native American Studies Member, CSU Channel Islands
CLOSED SESSION
4. Pending litigation: City of Corona v. Native American Heritage Commission, Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. CV-RI-24-00445 (Government Code, § 11126(e)(1), (2)(A)
INFORMATIONAL
5. Draft Contact List Regulations Update, (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel) [Contact List and Mediation Regulations Updates]
6. Draft CalNAGPRA Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations Update, (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
7. Draft Most Likely Descendant(s) Process Regulations Update, (Michelle Carr, Chief Counsel)
8. Sacred Lands Inventory & Summaries Process Regulations Update, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
9. CalNAGPRA UC Systemwide/Campus Repatriation and Oversight Committee Update, (Mario Pallari, NAHC Staff Counsel)
10. Executive Secretary Report, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
11. Digital Atlas, 6-Month Commission Update, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
12. Draft 2024-2029 Strategic Plan Update, (Raymond C. Hitchcock, Executive Secretary)
13. Commissioner Reports
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes for each speaker, unless otherwise determined by the Commission.
Please email any public comments to nahc@nahc.ca.gov by 4:00PM Friday July 12, 2024. Comments received after this time will not be accepted. All submissions should include “Public Comment” in the subject line, your name, who you represent, and the subject you wish to address. Written comments will be acknowledged and entered into the record.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
4:00 PM — ADJOURNMENT – At the end of Public Comment or 4:00 PM, whichever is first.
* Any person who has a disability and requires accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Native American Heritage Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov no later than five days prior to the meeting. Our website address is: www.nahc.ca.gov. Follow us on Twitter: @CA_NAHC
Announcement: 5th Annual CA Indian Cultural Awareness Event,
Assemblymember James Ramos, Chair California Native American Legislative Caucus, has cordially invited all Tribal Leaders, Tribal Members, and the Public to join Caucus members and other guests at the 5th Annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Event scheduled for Monday, August 5. Please click on the attached Flyer for Schedule of Events and RSVP information.
Hope to see you there!
