Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Rio Nido Representative Pip Marquez de la Plata.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes
2. Roll Call
  
  Present: Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes, Forestville Representative Lisa Nahmanson, Guerneville Representative Joe Rogoff, Guerneville Representative Nic Pereira, Pocket Canyon & Greater So Guerneville Representative Betsy Van Dyke, Cazadero / Duncan Mills Representative Mike Nicholls, Hacienda Representative Vicki Clewes, Rio Nido Representative Pip Marquez de la Plata, Monte Rio / Villa Grande Alternate Patty Thayer
  
  Absent: Monte Rio / Villa Grande Representative Cynthia Strecker
  
  Staff Present: Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, Leo Chyi, Elise Weiland, Debbie Ramirez, Tracy Lyons, Johannes Hoevertsz, Janice Thompson
Approval of Agenda, Chair Pip Marquez de la Plata Guerneville Representative Joe Rogoff motioned to approve. Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes Aye Forestville Representative Lisa Nahmanson Aye Guerneville Representative Joe Rogoff Aye Guerneville Representative Nic Pereira Aye Pocket Canyon & Greater So Guerneville Representative Betsy Van Dyke Aye Cazadero / Duncan Mills Representative Mike Nicholls Aye Hacienda Representative Vicki Clewes Aye Rio Nido Representative Pip Marquez de la Plata Aye Monte Rio / Villa Grande Alternate Patty Thayer Absent Monte Rio / Villa Grande Representative Cynthia Strecker
Statement of Conflict of Interest
There was no statement of conflict of interest.
Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
Consent Agenda
1. December 2022 Minutes
Monte Rio / Villa Grande Alternate Patty Thayer motioned to approve. Cazadero / Duncan Mills Representative Mike Nicholls seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes Aye Forestville Representative Lisa Nahmanson Aye Guerneville Representative Joe Rogoff Aye Guerneville Representative Nic Pereira Aye Pocket Canyon & Greater So Guerneville Representative Betsy Van Dyke Aye Cazadero / Duncan Mills Representative Mike Nicholls Aye Hacienda Representative Vicki Clewes Aye Rio Nido Representative Pip Marquez de la Plata Aye Monte Rio / Villa Grande Alternate Patty Thayer Absent Monte Rio / Villa Grande Representative Cynthia Strecker
Council Member Comment: on Matters not listed on the agenda
Lisa Nahmanson asked if the MAC can have a study session to consider adding a land acknowledgement at the beginning of the meetings. Betsy Van Dyke would like to consider changing name of the Pocket Canyon district to something that includes other areas it encompasses, eg. Vacation Beach. Vesta advised of an upcoming joint MAC / Forestville Planning Association town hall meeting being planned for April.
Public Comments
There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins
Supervisor Hopkins gave an overview of the Draft DEIR / Housing Element process and answered council member questions and questions from the public.
Introductions and Oath of Office
The following new council representatives and alternates were sworn in by Leo Chyi: Vicki Clewes (Hacienda District); Joe Rogoff (Guerneville); Betsy Van Dyke (Pocket Canyon); Patty Thayer (Monte Rio/Villa Grande - Alternate); Kathleen Dahl (Guerneville - Alternate); Gregory Hennig (Pocket Canyon - Alternate)
Officer Elections: Chair
Pip Marquez de la Plata was nominated by Vesta and Betsy Van Dyke seconded the nomination.
Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes motioned to approve. Pocket Canyon & Greater So Guerneville Representative Betsy Van Dyke seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes Aye Forestville Representative Lisa Nahmanson Aye Guerneville Representative Joe Rogoff Aye Pocket Canyon & Greater So Guerneville Representative Betsy Van Dyke Aye Cazadero / Duncan Mills Representative Mike Nicholls Aye Hacienda Representative Vicki Clewes Aye Rio Nido Representative Pip Marquez de la Plata Aye Monte Rio / Villa Grande Alternate Patty Thayer Abstained Guerneville Representative Nic Pereira Absent Monte Rio / Villa Grande Representative Cynthia Strecker
Officer Elections: Vice Chair
Lisa Nahmanson was nominated by Pip Marquez de la Plata and Vesta seconded the nomination.
Rio Nido Representative Pip Marquez de la Plata motioned to approve. Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Forestville Representative Vesta Copestakes Aye Forestville Representative Lisa Nahmanson Aye Guerneville Representative Joe Rogoff Aye Pocket Canyon & Greater So Guerneville Representative Betsy Van Dyke Aye Cazadero / Duncan Mills Representative Mike Nicholls Aye Hacienda Representative Vicki Clewes Aye Rio Nido Representative Pip Marquez de la Plata Aye Monte Rio / Villa Grande Alternate Patty Thayer Abstained Guerneville Representative Nic Pereira Absent Monte Rio / Villa Grande Representative Cynthia Strecker
Roads Update
Johannes Hoevertsz gave an update on road repairs and paving in the Lower Russian River area. Regarding Moscow Rd., the project will be bid in April and both sites will be constructed at the same time, in 2023. Emergency plans are in place in the event of an evacuation.

Vesta asked about a planned roundabout at the intersection of River Rd and Mirabel. She would like to know if a center turn lane at Steelhead Beach can be be included in that work. Janice Thompson will look into the viability of that. Patty asked about the villa grande drainage study and funding. Johannes provided details. Patty asked if there would always be one side of Moscow Rd open during the construction. Johannes said that both sides may be closed for a few hours, he would prefer that one side remains open, but that may be determined later based on construction needs. Sometimes a short duration of a double closure could expedite the completion of the project exponentially. Lisa asked about the advertising for Forestville Front Street sidewalk project. Advertising will be for a duration of 30 days. Likely by mid-May the project will be under construction. Betsy asked about Neeley Rd & trucks to the the treatment plant. At the S curves near the fire access, there is a culvert that needs work. She wonders when repaving may be done. Johannes said to report the culvert to Soco Connect and the roads team will evaluate it. Janice responded that Neeley Rd is scheduled for repaving this summer. Joe asked about paving funding. Janice said District 5 has 40% of the roads and also 40% of the countywide paving budget. Pip pointed out that rumble strips between Korbel & Guerneville really seem to be effective. Janice confirmed that they are coming back on both sides of Rio Nido.
Public comment included feedback on the Moscow Rd repairs, accessibility for deliveries, emergency vehicles & timeline; Sweetwater water main; and Forestville decorative lighting.

Supervisor Hopkins shared: "Thanks, everyone, for sharing your perspectives and comments with us this evening. I’ve driven the site (and also have spent time up in the Terraces) and recognize what a critical route Moscow is. Johannes and I check in about the project at least once a week and sometimes more. The precarious nature of the slide and the importance of the road is why we are fronting the funds for repair with local dollars rather than waiting for federal funds to come in. Thanks again for coming, listening, and speaking tonight."
Governance Study Update
Elise reported that about 150 people participated in the Feb 4 Workshop. Rivergov.com will have updates. The survey is still open and available at rivergov.com. The consultant is putting together a report from the workshop. And the consultants will be analyzing county budget numbers and tax breakdown regarding service delivery in the Lower Russian River.
Public comment included appreciation to the event; would like to see slides from presentation; request list of initial stakeholder contacts;
Committee / Staff Reports
1. Land Use, Report from Chair Mike Nicholls
  
  Chair Mike Nicholls submit a written report and gave a brief report. The video recording from the 2/9 Land Use meeting is available on the District 5 YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/xuyebWj5WL8
2. Trash Ad Hoc, Report from Chair Lisa Nahmanson
  
  Chair Lisa Nahmanson gave a brief update from the first meeting. This committee is now called Community Clean Up
3. Communications Ad Hoc, Report from Chair Joe Rogoff
  
  Chair Joe Rogoff reported that the first meeting is forthcoming, the agenda is forming and the committee will consider channels of communication & language accessibility.
4. Staff report, Elise Weiland
  
  We are moving to in-person meetings in March. And meetings will be monthly instead of bi-monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month and the land use meeting will be the 1st Thursday each month.
Adjournment
Joe Rogoff motioned to adjourn, Mike Nicholls seconded. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM