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Tribal Consultation Under AB 130 Workshop

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (PDT)
Join Us Virtually
Category: Education
Join us for an informative workshop on the tribal consultation requirements introduced under California Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130)—a landmark reform to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) aimed at streamlining urban housing development while strengthening protections for tribal cultural resources.
As a recognized expert in cultural resource management, Lisa Westwood will guide attendees through the new regulatory landscape and provide practical insights for navigating tribal consultation processes effectively and respectfully.
Key Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand the scope of AB 130’s CEQA exemption for qualifying urban infill housing projects as it relates to the new considerations for historical and tribal cultural resources.
  • Learn the mandatory tribal consultation timelines
  • Explore the role of tribal input in determining the significance of cultural resources and required mitigation.
  • Review conditions that disqualify projects from exemption, including impacts to historic structures or sensitive cultural resources.
  • Clarify the responsibilities of lead agencies and project applicants, including confidentiality and monitoring obligations.
  • Discuss how tribal consultation affects project schedules.
This workshop is essential for developers, planners, consultants, and agency staff involved in housing development projects under the new framework.
Lisa Westwood is Vice President and Director of Cultural Resources for ECORP Consulting, Inc., a full-service environmental firm headquartered in Rocklin. Lisa brings over 31 years of experience in cultural resources management and assists private and public sector clients in navigating the increasingly complex regulatory landscape affecting development in the region.

Workshop Info:
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 9AM-10AM
Location: Virtual

Contact:
Evelyn Vanderville, evelyn@northstatebia.org

Attendees (25)

Nadia Costa

GVR Partners LLP

Christina Edwards

First American Title Company

Tauni Fessler

Woodside Homes of CA, Inc.

Jason Gray

Anthem Properties

Tyler Harris

BlackPine Communities

Michael LaFortune

Woodside Homes of CA, Inc.

Halee Lancaster

New Home Co.

Stephanie Llamas

KB Home

Brian Marks

ECORP Consulting, Inc.

Jessica McWilliams

WDSLA

Brad Nelson

Homes by Towne

Mike Robertson

Baker-Williams Engineering Group

Matthew Skelton

The Grupe Company

michelle Smira

MMS Strategies

John Tallman

Westpark Communities

Todd Tommaraason

Principal

Laugenour and Meikle

Chris Valencia

North State Building Industry Association

Price Walker

Elliott Homes, Inc.

Leah Wargo

HELIX Environmental Planning

Jeremy White

The Grupe Company

Cassandra Saechao

Wood Rodgers, Inc.

4 Other Registered Attendees

For More Information:

Evelyn Vanderville

Evelyn Vanderville

Events & Education Coordinator, North State Building Industry Association

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