Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council
Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 11, 2020 05:00 PM
8650 East Rd - P.O Box 243 Redwood Valley, CA 95470
http://www.redwoodvalleymac.com/


  1. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 5:06 pm by Vice-Chair Jini Reynolds.

    1. Introductions and Guests
      Present were Jini Reynolds, Katrina Frey, Chris Boyd, and Marybeth Kelly. Also present from the community were Jeff Box, Dino Gadolli, Sattie Clark and Steve "Gizmo" Henderson and Cathy Monroe.

  2. Public Comments

    Jeff commented that the new sign for the gas station was very bright, and several others agreed. Gizmo let everyone know that he had spoken to Jacob at the MTA and found that the cost of a typical bus stop is around 5-6 thousand dollars. This includes an overhang and a solar powered light. During the discussion he also found that the initial stumbling block before the MTA decides on whether to put a bus stop in Redwood Valley, is for the community to decide where the center of Redwood Valley is going to be. Sattie updated us on her situation and let us know that the insurance company that denied her coverage may be in defiance of state law. She will looking further into it and update us as it progresses. Cathy advised that certain environmental issues should be addressed in the general plan as the current ordinance against the felling of oak trees is unlikely to be enforced.

  3. Treasurer Katrina Frey motioned to approve. Member Chris Boyd seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      4   In Favor      0   Opposed
         Abstained      4   Absent         Recused

  4. Public Comments

    Jeff commented that the new sign for the gas station was very bright, and several others agreed. Gizmo let everyone know that he had spoken to Jacob at the MTA and found that the cost of a typical bus stop is around 5-6 thousand dollars. This includes an overhang and a solar powered light. During the discussion he also found that the initial stumbling block before the MTA decides on whether to put a bus stop in Redwood Valley, is for the community to decide where the center of Redwood Valley is going to be. Sattie updated us on her situation and let us know that the insurance company that denied her coverage may be in defiance of state law. She will looking further into it and update us as it progresses. Cathy advised that certain environmental issues should be addressed in the general plan as the current ordinance against the felling of oak trees is unlikely to be enforced.

  5. Report from County and State on current events Pellet Plant- Proposed letter to the pellet plant was read and voted to be sent. It was disseminated that there should be a report sent to the EPA by the company that should be public knowledge and that we should procure it to see what they are reporting. Redwood Valley School- Proposed letter was read and voted on to be sent. Railroad Property- Melissa, a private citizen and not a member of the MAC, sent out a letter and is waiting on a reply. ERRP- the issue was tabled. CALTrans- No new information. Member Chris Boyd motioned to approve. Treasurer Katrina Frey seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      4   In Favor      0   Opposed
         Abstained      4   Absent         Recused

  6. CAP: Community Action Plan and Design Review Chris spoke on this and relayed that Sheilah, Alex, Cliff, and herself, would be restructuring the first part and updating the second. She has asked for input from others in order to make the document as strong as possible.
  7. Reports and Announcements from MAC Officers and Members Sattie applied as an alternate member and Jini asked for others to apply as well in order to make the council as diverse as possible. Estimates on stationary should be available at the next meeting. The possibility of a pdf in place of letterhead stationary was brought up and will be looked into. It was voted that if Chris could find business cards for under $250, then she had the authority to get them and be reimbursed. Treasurer Katrina Frey motioned to approve. Alternate Member Marybeth Kelly seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      4   In Favor      0   Opposed
         Abstained      4   Absent         Recused

  8. Adjournment. Next meeting April 8, 2020.