Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council
Agenda

Regular Meeting
December 14, 2023 05:30 PM
El Molino Library, 7050 Covey Road, Forestville, CA 95436
 https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/lrrmac
https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/95274108392?pwd=TlJWWkd1dW5hYkR3UFh2RDRBbTR4UT09


 Chair - Rio Nido Representative Pip Marquez de la Plata • Vice Chair - Forestville Representative Lisa Nahmanson • Guerneville Representative Joe Rogoff • Guerneville Representative Nic Pereira • Pocket Canyon & Greater So Guerneville Representative Betsy Van Dyke • Monte Rio / Villa Grande Representative Cynthia Strecker • Cazadero / Duncan Mills Representative Mike Nicholls • Hacienda Representative Vicki Clewes • Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council will make reasonable accommodations for persons having special needs due to disabilities. Please contact the Fifth District Field Representative at 707-565-1219 during regular business hours at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to ensure necessary accommodations are made.

  1. Call to Order

    • Pledge of Allegiance

    • Roll Call

  2. Approval of Agenda, Chair Pip Marquez de la Plata
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action
    • Statement of Conflict of Interest
      DiscussionDiscussion
      This is the time for the Chair, Vice Chair and Council Members to indicate any statements of conflict of interestfor any item listed on this agenda.
      • Consent Agenda
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action
        These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The LRRMAC will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any Representatives, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. 

        • October 12, 2023 Minutes

        • November 9, 2023 Minutes

      • Council Member Comment: On matters not listed on the agenda
        DiscussionDiscussion

        Comments are restricted to matters within the MAC's jurisdiction. Please be brief and limit spoken comments to one minute.

        • Oath of Office for Brian Andriola, Hacienda Alternate
          DiscussionDiscussion

          Supervisor Hopkins will administer the Oath of Office for Brian Andriola who has been appointed to complete the term vacated by Alice Teeter

          • County Report
            DiscussionDiscussion

            Supervisor Lynda Hopkins will give updates from the County, including  wastewater solutions, the Oak Woodland Ordinance, and Tree Protection Ordinance.

            • Presentation on Lower Russian River Governance Study Draft Solutions Report
              DiscussionDiscussion

              Matthew Newman of Blue Sky Consulting will provide an overview of the draft Governance Study Solutions report, answer questions and take feedback. Find the full report and feedback tool here: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/rivergov

              • Presentation on proposed Tobacco Retail License (TRL) Update for County of Sonoma Unincorporated Area
                DiscussionDiscussion

                Alyssa Hamilton, Health Information Specialist, Public Health Division, Department of Health Services, Sonoma County will provide an overview of a proposed update to the County’s existing Tobacco Retail License (TRL).

                 The revisions would bring the original TRL up-to-date with recent policies passed by the state (CA flavor ban being key) and local jurisdictions within Sonoma County in order to ensure parity and to have the strongest provisions in place that are proven to deter youth use and initiation of tobacco.

                 Among the updates are to increase the existing minimum price from $7 to $10 per pack, set a pack size limit, not allow consumer discounts/coupons to be redeemed or offered by retailers, restrict retailers from offering tobacco for sale on-line for delivery, and disallow the sale of electronic cigarettes due to their popularity with youth and their negative impact on the environment. 

                See 11/7 board item and video for more information.

                • Officer Selection Overview
                  DiscussionDiscussion

                  At the January, 2024 meeting, a Chair and Vice Chair will be elected by the MAC  to serve for one year. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the River MAC and call for special meetings. In the Chair's absence, the Vice Chair shall assume the Chair's responsibilities.

                  • Public Comments
                    DiscussionDiscussion
                    On Matters not listed on the agenda: Comments are restricted to matters within the Board’s jurisdiction. Please be brief and limit spoken comments to two minutes.
                  • Committee Reports
                    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action

                    • Community Clean Up Ad Hoc, Report from Chair Lisa Nahmanson delivered by Vicki Clewes

                    • Land Acknowledgement Ad Hoc, Report from Chair Lisa Nahmanson delivered by Vicki Clewes

                    • Communications Ad Hoc, Report from Chair Joe Rogoff

                  • Adjournment