Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by .
1. Introductions and Guests
  Members present: Alex De Grassi, Debra Ramirez, Dolly Riley (Alternate), Jini Reynolds, Chris Boyd (Chair), Marybeth Kelly (Alternate); Stefanie Chen-Welch (Interim Secretary/Staff). Absent: Sheilah Rogers (Vice Chair), Katrina Frey (Treasurer), Sandra Berman (Secretary--on maternity leave) Guests, other attendees: Sarah Reith (KZYX), Carre Brown (County Supervisor, First District), "Gizmo", Sattie Clark.
Give more time for members to look over the September minutes and approve at November's meeting.
Public Comments
Carre Brown expresses gratitude for the RVMAC and the fight against Dollar General and expresses her feelings about the anniversary of the October 2017 fire. Fire Safe Community update, power outage update. PGE set up resource center on North State Street, Ukiah. Carre Brown says county has been meeting for weeks talking about what to do in case of power outage. Emergency Operations Center EOC of county has been opened so staff can be trained and data can be kept up to date. Chris makes suggestions to better streamline information because the county website isn't efficient and we find that community members are turning to local news like KZYX. Carre Brown says survey will be sent out with next tax bill? So many questions about power outages and when power will return. County needs a grant to fund installing fire cameras and our existing infrastructure needs to be updated to support the cameras. PBS (Planning and Building Services) is Issuing permits for those affected by the fires first. One attendee voiced concern about fuel on property, especially of absent landlords--discussion ensued.
Report from County Staff.
Draft Housing Development for the County MCOG - one more meeting, then it goes to Planning Commission, then to BOS and decision made by mid-December. Carre wants to know what kind of regulation is there to protect against dead trees and unkept properties. Suppose a lot of pushback but it is important for public safety. Jini volunteers to call Supervisor Ted Williams to ask about ordinances. Development review update. Chris will forward Brett's report. Rebuild the Northbay Non-profit meeting in DC--SupervisorHaschek wants to go on behalf of the county.
No Action
Announcements of ongoing local matters. MAC discussed and voted to support letter from MAC to State Insurance Commissioner regarding problem with insurers cancelling policies throughout the County, notably on the Coast where it would seem fire threat is lesser than in other areas. Alex and Sattie reported that there is little or no transparency regarding how insurers are making those decisions for cancellation. They are using satellite imagery used by insurance companies to determine rating of property and therefore insurance rate, but this can leave out important mitigations. Chris says we may need to talk to our state representatives. Farmers insurance might offer coverage where others don't, according to some press reports. Motion approved by MAC to send letters to our state representatives and state insurance commissioner, and both Alex and Sattie volunteered to draft the letter and send it on behalf of the MAC. motioned to approve. seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Absent Absent Absent
Development Review Subcommittee: Alex, Marybeth, Jini. Jini looked at Ponderosa Way in Redwood Valley on top of Road A. North State Street rezoning.
The RV Plan Final Town Hall Meeting Nov. 11, 2019. November 6, 5:30-8, with light complimentary refreshments funded by the MAC and possibly Flow Kana, which has been very supportive of the process. The focus will be: Goals versus action items/tasks. At the public meeting, we will work to finalize goals, values, and actions items of the draft. Marybeth will send out postcards that the MAC will print using our planning budget provided by PGE. Dolly and Alex offer their help to Marybeth. Jini to check with Katrina about budget for food and will call Flow Kana. Marybeth will spread word online. Chris volunteered to do a press release. Alex going to contact radio.
MAC Administrative Matters. Need more members present to discuss and vote on new Chair and Vice Chair positions. Dolly and Jini stepped up to volunteer to take over these positions, and we will vote in November for a Jan. 1 effective date. Katrina ha indicated she is happy to continue as Treasurer, and Sandra's status as Secretary is pending. Marybeth will spread word on Secretary position being available as a paid position, to do minutes and website work.
Next meetings; Adjournment