Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council
Agenda

Regular Meeting
November 20, 2025 05:30 PM
10398 CA-1, Jenner
 https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sccmac
https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/84122895199?pwd=klxraAOYYhx4gPwPYOyvmmby78PCHR.1


 Chair - Timber Cove Representative: Scott Foster • Vice Chair - Bodega / Valley Ford Representative: Beth Bruzzone • Fort Ross / West Cazadero Representative: Caroline Madden • Jenner Representative: Jill Lippitt • The Sea Ranch / Annapolis Representative: Scott Nevin • The Sea Ranch / Annapolis Representative: George Calys • Bodega Bay Representative: Ginny Nichols • Bodega Bay Representative: John Loughlin


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council will make reasonable accommodations for persons having special needs due to disabilities. Please contact the Fifth District Field Representative at 707-565-2866 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
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action
    • Consent Agenda
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action
      These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Sonoma Coast MAC 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. 

      • Minutes: September 18, 2025

    • Statement(s) of conflict of interest: if any, from Council members
      DiscussionDiscussion
      • Councilmember comment on matters not listed on the agenda
        DiscussionDiscussion

        Comments are restricted to matters within the Council's jurisdiction. Please be brief. Due to Brown Act regulations, this is not a time for discussion of any item, howevera brief dialogue about considering an item for a future agenda is permitted.

        • County Report from Supervisor Hopkins / Staff
          DiscussionDiscussion
          • Public Comments
            DiscussionDiscussion
            Comments from the public regarding matters of general interest not on the agenda, but related to the Sonoma Coast MAC business. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Sonoma Coast MAC cannot consider issues or take action on any requests during this comment period. Due to time constraints, comments will be limited at the discretion of the Chair.
          • 2026 Community Engagement & Outreach Plan Update
            DiscussionDiscussion

            The Council will have an opportunity to review the current Community Engagement & Outreach Plan and discuss priorities, outreach methods, and ways to strengthen engagement with all segments of the community in 2026.

            Following Council input, the Chair may establish an ad hoc committee composed of representatives who will continue serving in 2026. This committee will work with staff to draft an updated engagement and outreach plan, drawing on Council feedback and community needs. The ad hoc committee will present recommendations and a draft plan for Council review at a future meeting.

            Retired Coast MAC leaders Scott Farmer, Marti Campbell, and Brian Leubitz will join the conversation as panelists.

            • Selection of 2026 Chair
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action
              The Council will consider the selection of the Chair for the 2026 term. The Chair plays a vital leadership role, presiding over meetings, guiding the Council’s work, collaborating on agenda development, and representing the Council in communications with the District Supervisor and the public.

              As part of this process, Council members may nominate candidates for the Chair position. The current Chair has expressed both availability and willingness to continue serving in the role for another term, should the Council so choose. The selected Chair will serve for one calendar year.
              • Selection of 2026 Vice Chair
                DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action
                The Council will consider the selection of the Vice Chair for the 2026 term. The Vice Chair supports the Chair in leadership responsibilities, presides over meetings in the Chair’s absence, assists in guiding the Council’s work, collaborates on agenda development, and helps represent the Council in communications with the District Supervisor and the public.

                As part of this process, Council members may nominate candidates for the Vice Chair position. The current Vice Chair has expressed both availability and willingness to continue serving in the role for another term, should the Council so choose. The selected Vice Chair will serve for one calendar year.
                • 2026 Meeting Calendar
                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action

                  Adopt the following dates as the regular meeting schedule for the Sonoma Coast MAC in 2026, to be held on the 4th Thursday of every odd-numbered month, except for November, which will be held on the 3rd Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday:

                  • January 22, 2026
                  • March 26, 2026
                  • May 28, 2026
                  • July 23, 2026
                  • September 24, 2026
                  • November 19, 2026
                  • Informational: 2026 Vacancies
                    DiscussionDiscussion

                    The Sea Ranch - 1 Representative & Alternate are needed

                    Timber Cove - Alternate is needed

                    Jenner - Representative &  Alternate are needed

                    Bodega / Valley Ford - Alternate is needed

                    Fort Ross / West Cazadero - Alternate is needed

                    • Adjournment

                      • At the January meeting, the Council will discuss priorities and potential agenda items for 2026.