Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council
Agenda

Regular Meeting
January 18, 2024 05:30 PM
Bodega Bay Grange, 1370 Bodega Ave, Bodega Bay 94923
 https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sccmac


 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 Foster • Jenner Representative: Jill Lippitt • The Sea Ranch / Annapolis Representative: Scott Nevin • 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 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. 

      • November 14, 2023 Minutes

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

        Comments are restricted to matters within the Board’s jurisdiction. Please be brief and limit spokencomments to one minute. 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 item.

        • Welcome and Remarks from Supervisor Lynda Hopkins
          DiscussionDiscussion

          Including  an update on the fishing community and the Marina

          • 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.
          • Land Use: Use permit for 1-acre outdoor cannabis cultivation to replace existing cannabis cultivation at 1400 Valley Ford Freestone Rd, Bodega
            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action


            Comments referencing  UPC24-0001are being accepted until 1/26/24 by Project Planner Ken Compton at ken.compton@sonoma-county.org. He can also be reached at (707)-565-2829 

            • Selection of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action

              The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the River MAC and call for special meetings. In the Chair’s absence, the Vice Chair shall assume the Chair’s responsibilities. The Chair and Vice Chair will meet with staff to provide input and feedback on agenda development.

              • Nomination and election of Chair

              • Nomination and election of Vice Chair

            • Brown Act Training
              DiscussionDiscussion

              California’s Brown Act embodies our commitment to transparency and open government. This training session aims to reinforce our adherence to this crucial legislation, focusing on recent changes and interpretations. Key topics include teleconferencing guidelines, social media use by MAC members, and strategies for maintaining transparency and effective communication within the legal framework of the Brown Act.

              • Agenda Development Overview
                DiscussionDiscussion

                In collaboration with the Chair and Vice-Chair, D5 Staff will prepare the agenda for each meeting. All Representatives may place submissions for agenda topics by requesting agenda items at the prior MAC meeting or via email to Chair and staff. All requested agenda topics will be reviewed by staff and the Chair in agenda setting meetings.

                Agenda items will be chosen based on criteria including timeliness, fitting within the role and responsibilities of the MAC, priorities for the community, and feedback from District 5 Supervisor, staff & MAC representatives.

                The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Draft Calendar of Significant Items for 2024 is attached for review. This calendar remains a work in progress and is a useful way to stay informed of upcoming Board of Supervisors calendar items.

                • Adjournment