Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council
Agenda

Special Meeting
September 25, 2024 06:30 PM
El Molino Library, 7050 Covey Road, Forestville, CA 95436
 https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/lrrmac
https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/96715386423?pwd=6DSMyvZJxSyJ11jwvKuO52aMwrfl4p.1


  • River MAC Chair & Rio Nido Representative: Pip Marquez de la Plata • River MAC Vice Chair & Cazadero / Duncan Mills Representative: Mike Nicholls • Guerneville Representative (River MAC): Joe Rogoff • Guerneville Representative (River MAC): Spencer R. Scott • Guerneville South / Pocket Canyon Representative (River MAC): Betsy Van Dyke • Monte Rio / Villa Grande Representative (River MAC): Cynthia Strecker • Hacienda Representative (River MAC): Vicki Clewes • Forestville Representative (River MAC): Lonnie Lazar • Forestville Representative (River MAC): Thai Hilton • Coast MAC Chair & Bodega / Valley Ford Representative: Beth Bruzzone • Coast MAC Vice Chair & Timber Cove Representative: Scott Foster • The Sea Ranch / Annapolis Representative (Coast MAC): Scott Nevin • Fort Ross / West Cazadero Representative (Coast MAC): Caroline Madden • Jenner Representative (Coast MAC): Jill Lippitt • Bodega Bay Representative (Coast MAC): Brian Leubitz • Bodega Bay Representative (Coast MAC): Ginny Nichols

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, River MAC Chair Pip Marquez de la Plata
    DiscussionDiscussion

    • Pledge of Allegiance

    • Roll Call, River MAC

    • Roll Call, Coast MAC

  2. Approval of the 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 interest for any item listed on this agenda.
      • Presentation and facilitated discussion regarding the formation of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and community priorities regarding the types of projects residents in Unincorporated West County would like to be considered.
        DiscussionDiscussion

        Presenters: Felicia Williams & Joe Dieguez of Kosmont consultancy.

        The City of Sebastopol and County of Sonoma are considering formation of a special district called an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). EIFDs capture the increased property tax value from new private development to fund public improvements. This is not a new tax - The EIFD allows for a reallocation of future property taxes to a separate account to be used to pay for infrastructure improvements that benefit the communities around Sebastopol and unincorporated areas within the 5th District.

        An estimated $125 million may be available from the EIFD over time to fund public improvements such as roads, parks,  water/sewer, affordable housing, broadband, flood control, fire mitigation, emergency access, brownfield remediation, dock & coastal infrastructure at risk of sea level rise, community gathering spaces, public buildings such as a sheriff / fire station and libraries.  The County would like to hear from the public about the types of improvements most needed in these communities.

        Some helpful background information about this initiative can be found at 2 hours, 35 minutes into this Sebastopol City Council meeting         recording as well as a brief description of EIFDs in Supervisor Hopkins' September 9 newsletter.

        • Adjournment