Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council
Agenda

Regular Meeting
November 16, 2023 05:30 PM
Bodega Bay Grange, 1370 Bodega Ave, Bodega Bay 94923
 https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sccmac
https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/91650924386?pwd=a1FsWmFUU0lHdEtEcE5FNEcveUNndz09


 Chair - Bodega Bay Representative Brian Leubitz • Vice Chair - Bodega / Valley Ford Representative Beth Bruzzone • Kashia Band of Pomo Indians Representative Abreanna Gomes • Fort Ross / West Cazadero Representative Caroline Madden • Timber Cove Representative Scott Farmer • Jenner Representative Jill Lippitt • The Sea Ranch / Annapolis Representative Marti Campbell • Bodega Bay Representative Ginny Nichols • The Sea Ranch / Annapolis Representative Drew McCalley

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, Chair Brian Leubitz
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action
    • Consent Agenda
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action
      These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The SCCMAC 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. 

      • September 21, 2023 Minutes

      • Chair's 2023 Annual Report

    • Statement(s) of conflict of interest: if any, from Council members
      DiscussionDiscussion
      • Chair and Council Member Reports
        DiscussionDiscussion
        • County update from Supervisor Lynda Hopkins / Staff
          DiscussionDiscussion
          • Update from Bill Maslach , California State Parks Russian River Sector Superintendent
            DiscussionDiscussion

            Mr. Maslach will provide updates on questions raised during the Joint MAC Town Hall with Senator Mike McGuire held in Guerneville on 8/24 and other State Park issues.

            • Informational Overview of the “Improved and Enhanced Local Fire Protection, Paramedic Services, and Disaster Response Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance” which will appear on the March 2024 ballot; with Sonoma County Fire District Chief Heine and  North Sonoma Coast Fire District Chief Bonnie Plakos
              DiscussionDiscussion

              This initiative would impose a transactions and use tax (“sales tax”) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) on the sale and use of tangible personal property within Sonoma County, including both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The tax would provide revenue to supplement existing funding for wildfire prevention and preparedness, paramedic services, and emergency and disaster response. More details here.

              • Public Safety / Winter Preparedness - Chief Heine
                DiscussionDiscussion

                Presentation and discussion around winter emergency preparedness

                • 2024 Officer Selection Overview
                  DiscussionDiscussion

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

                  • Public Comments
                    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.
                  • Adjournment