Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council
Agenda

Regular Meeting
March 21, 2024 05:30 PM
1370 Bodega Ave, Bodega Bay, CA
 https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sccmac
https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/92609087928?pwd=YVhMYzJuUmg4MVd2b2JHTlgwcHljdz09


 Chair - Bodega / Valley Ford Representative: Beth Bruzzone • Vice Chair - Timber Cove Representative: Scott Foster • Bodega Bay Representative: Brian Leubitz • Fort Ross / West Cazadero Representative: Caroline Madden • Jenner Representative: Jill Lippitt • The Sea Ranch / Annapolis Representative: Scott Nevin • 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. 


  1. Call to Order

    • Pledge of Allegiance

    • Roll Call

  2. Approval of Agenda, Chair Beth Bruzzone
    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 16, 2024 Minutes

      • January 18, 2024 Minutes

      • Bylaws Revision: Coast MAC bylaws revisions were approved by the MAC at the August 2023 meeting. Subsequently an Ad Hoc Committee was formed to revisit how term limits are addressed. The Ad Hoc met and after thoughtful discussion recommended that the Coast MAC bylaws not require term limits. This is due to the fairly low population in the area and a concern for a potential inability to fill seats.

    • 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 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.

        • County Report from Supervisor Lynda Hopkins / Staff
          DiscussionDiscussion

          Update on plans to address deferred maintenance at Mason's Marina to make it fully functional again and report on a recent site visit and meeting with Congressman Huffman to discuss, brainstorm and act on funding sources to replace the existing failing ice house infrastructure which serves the fishing fleet, sports fishers and the public at large.

          • Staff report - Seeking MAC clerk role, Cindy Culcasi formerly served in this role.

          • Staff Report - How would the Coast MAC like to proceed with an update to the Community Engagement Guide? The most recent version will be distributed at the meeting.

            Bylaws ARTICLE VIII – MANDATE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

            Community engagement is paramount to the success of the Coast MAC. MAC members will establish a Community Engagement Guide at the start of each calendar year, to be approved by the Fifth District Supervisor.

        • 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.
        • Discussion on AT&T's Petition to CPUC for Relief from Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) Obligations in Specific Areas of California
          DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action

          AT&T has applied to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) with a request to be excused from its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) duties in specific parts of California. If this request is granted, AT&T's landline service (distinct from its cellular offerings) would no longer have to provide the Basic Service landline telephone service it's currently obligated to offer in those regions. This matter is of particular concern in areas covered by the Coast MAC, where landline service often serves as the only means of communication. The potential impact on Frontier Communications, which provides service to the rest of the Coast MAC boundaries, also warrants attention. The Coast MAC will consider a response to AT&T's petition. 

          • Adjournment