Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council- Agenda

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

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.

Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Discussion Possible Action
This approval process ensures that the agenda accurately reflects the items to be discussed and decided upon. Members may request adjustments to the agenda, including reordering or deletion of items at this time. Any changes must comply with the Brown Act requirements for public notice and agenda setting. The agenda must be finalized before the Council proceeds with other meeting items.
Statement of Conflict of Interest
Discussion
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. The River MAC bylaws state that members will not involve themselves in official River MAC activities that could materially benefit them personally, their business interests, or the interests of organizations that they represent. In a conflict of interest, the member will abstain from voting, and the abstention will be recorded in the minutes.
Consent Agenda
Discussion Possible 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.
- Approval of November 20, 2025 Minutes
Councilmember Comment
Discussion
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to provide a brief comments, restricted to matters within the Board’s jurisdiction. Due to Brown Act regulations, this is not a time for discussion of any item, however a brief dialogue about considering an item for a future agenda is permitted during this time.
Public Comments
Discussion
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.
County Update
Discussion
Updates and Remarks from Supervisor Hopkins and / or Staff Report(s)
Presentation on Offshore Drilling Threats and Coastal Protection - Richard Charter, Save My Coast Coalition
Discussion
Richard Charter, representative of the Save My Coast Coalition, will present on current threats of renewed offshore oil and gas drilling and the coalition's statewide efforts to protect California's coastline. The coalition includes local governments (including Sonoma County), nonprofit organizations, and community advocates working to preserve coastal resources. Learn more at savemycoast.org.
Review and Approval of the Coast MAC 2025 Annual Report
Discussion Possible Action
The MAC Chair will present the draft Annual Report summarizing the Council's activities, community engagement efforts, and advisory recommendations made during 2025. The council may discuss the contents of the report and may vote to approve its submission to the Board of Supervisors.
Open Meetings, Transparency & Public Input: The Brown Act
Discussion
An in-depth overview of the Ralph M. Brown Act, emphasizing its role in ensuring transparency and public participation in local government meetings. Topics include open meeting requirements, teleconferencing rules, public access, and best practices for compliance.
Community Engagement and Outreach Plan
Discussion Possible Action
The ad hoc committee will present recommendations and a draft plan for Council to review, discuss, and potentially adopt.
Priorities & Potential Agenda Items for 2026
Discussion
This is an opportunity to suggest topics for consideration for upcoming Coast MAC agendas.
Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Coast MAC will be March 26, 2026