Approved Minutes February 10 2020

Call to Order: Vice Chair Berg called to order, the regular meeting of Mark West Citizens Advisory Council 6:00 pm.
1. Roll Call: Councilmembers present: Roni Berg, Pete Lescure, Brad Sherwood, Tim Preston
2. Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Councilmember Lescure, seconded by Councilmember Sherwood, minutes of the regular MWCAC meeting, January 13, 2019, were approved. The motion carried on a voice vote (4-0).
Ex Parte Communications: None
Standing Updates:
1. California American Water: Margaret DiGenova, Operations Superintendent: When people are rebuilding, the best way to start service is to call local office. Things are handled a little differently locally. (707) 540-8329 ext 0. We can track the progress this way. In regards to surface water on Airport Boulevard, it turned out to be a main service line into the vacant field. The line was dented by another contractor, and it eventually worked into a hole. It is repaired now. It’s always good to be water wise. Rainfall is about 70% of normal. Drop by the office at 4787 Old Redwood Hwy for free conservation items, e.g. hose nozzles, low flow faucets, shower heads, rain gauges, moisture gages and free drought-tolerant landscape plans. Cal Am Water is a partner in Sonoma Marin Water Saving Partnership. They have booklets/pamphlets about drought-tolerant landscaping and plants for the public.
2. Wikiup: The Council received a referral from PRMD regarding the Jackson Family property. It will be on the March agenda.
3. Sonoma County General Plan/Mark West Specific Plan: Councilmember Lescure summarized what he said last month. There are three specific plans. Mark West is not included. He thinks Mark West may not get a specific plan and also thinks the Council should still work on it. Maybe would end up getting guidance documents for the community and the Council. To have input regarding a specific plan for Mark West, anyone can go to the County website for the general plan. You can use that and tag it as Mark West. The Council will need input from community.
4. MWCAC Logo: April 1 is the deadline for students to turn in their submission for a logo design. Council will hopefully get to choose from three.
Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items:
This time is set aside for comments from the public regarding matters of general Interest, not on the agenda, but related to MWCAC business. Pursuant to the Brown Act, however, the MWCAC cannot consider any issues or take action on any requests during this comment period. Each person is usually granted three minutes to speak. Time limitations are at the discretion of the Chair.
1. Carl Frazee, Eagle Scout: He is proposing to build a community alert sign, warning of existing and imminent actionable conditions. Fire department has approved it and he is looking for approval from the Council. He is able to secure grant money and his troop will construct and install it. This will be added to agenda for March.
2. Al Stall, Community Member: Does PRMD decide that there is a deadline for a response to a permit request? Wikiup is such a large issue, discussions will take time.
3. Peter Alexander, Attendee: Implores the community to put aside space for gardens and green houses. Talked about prophecy and people being onlookers not activists. He read a reading by Peter Tscherneff 5G utube.
4. Michael Landon, Community Member: Asked that the referral for Wikiup Commons discussion be put on the agenda as often as necessary to get all the information.
Correspondence:
1. Councilmember Preston received an email from Jen Mendoza regarding lighting districts in Larkfield Estates, Councilmember Sherwood said there was a meeting last weekend. It came up and Jen was just following up on it.
  
  Council Vice Chair Berg received an email from Jenny Chamberlain, District Director for Supervisor Gore, about an unpaid intern for the Council. Then she introduced Ciara Frowick a UCSF student, seeking an unpaid internship. Council Vice Chair Berg will investigate the legality of the Council using an unpaid intern.
Council Member Annoucements and Disclosures: Information only.
1. Councilmember Lescure announced Senator McGuire’s Community Coffee event, Thursday, February 20, 6:30 pm, Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Ave. Santa Rosa.
Presentations: Referrals From Sonoma County PRMD: Action Item. Consideration of proposed projects will proceed as follows:
1. Presentation by project applicant.
2. Questions by Councilmembers.
3. Questions and comments from the public.
4. Response by applicant, if required.
5. Comments by Council members.
6. Resolution. ACTION, if indicated. NONE
Referrals From PRMD Without Presentations Required:
1. We received a referral, too late to put on this months agenda. It is File Number PLP20-0007, concerning the Wikiup Commons Property. It will go on the agenda for March and April, Tony Korman, representing the Jackson Family investments III LLC, will present in March.
Presentations, Other Than Referrals From PRMD: To proceed as follows: 1. Presentation 2. Questions by Councilmembers 3. Questions and comments from the public
1. Stan Goodell, Board Member, Larkfield Resiliency Fund. They are looking at landscaping surrounding Larkfield Estates at Old Redwood Hwy. and Mark West Springs Road. They are hoping for funding. They are also meeting with TPW to start talking about grander things, like trees. For now they just plan for simple things like getting this landscaping.
  
  Council comments: These are the people who formed this Fund and acquired 1900 trees for those rebuilding.
  How about a traffic circle?
  Could the Franchise fees fund this?
  Franchise Fee (NIFP) Project is temporarily on hold while the County resolves the payment procedure. This should be a good project.
  Council Vice Chair Berg will investigate the possibility.
Subcommittee Reports and Discussions: Action if indicated
1. NIFP Subcommittee: Council Vice Chair Berg (see comment under (E) Correspondence)
2. Rebuild Subcommittee: Councilmember Sherwood and Councilmember Berg met at LBC about the Tubbs Fire 3RD Year Anniversary Pictorial Wall/Traveling Exhibit. It represents Resilience, Recovery, Rebuild and Strength. LBC ’s goal is to place it where most people see it, perhaps the wall towards the entrance. They also talked about a wall for art, maybe a mural with student input. Subcommittee work towards community meetings is forthcoming. Council Vice Chair Berg suggested an internship may help with that. Ciara, the potential intern, will check with her professor.
3. CSD Subcommittee: Councilmember Lescure: Consider transit part of the CSD conversation to be driven by the community.
Other Reports: Discussion may follow: Action if indicated NONE
Discussions Action Items: Action if indicated
1. Budget for the Secretary position: On a motion by Councilmember Lescure, seconded by Councilmember Preston, it was decided to leave it as is. The motion carried on a voice vote (4-0)
2. Who pays for public outreach support? General discussion agreed that the Council needs a better web site. Talk with IT about it. Susan Sloan, IT department at the County, and community member, suggested getting a plan for a website Maybe have local businesses sponsor and have promotions. Oakmont website is a good example. Create a subcommittee and make it a year long project. Use community franchise to build one. Susan Sloan will do a presentation in April.
Future Agenda Items: Potential future projects and suggestions for the next meeting.
1. Logo for the MWCAC in May
2. Presentation for possible website in April
3. Report on legality of an unpaid intern for the Council, Councilmember Berg
4. Report on funds availability, Councilmember Berg
5. Carl Frazee, Eagle Scout: Community Alert Sign
Adjournment: Action Item There being no other Council business to discuss, on a motion by Councilmember Preston, seconded by Councilmember Lescure, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 pm.