Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council Meeting
Date: December 14, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
El Molino Library
7050 Covey Road
Forestville, CA 95436
Registration Required: No
Attachments:
A recording of this meeting can be found here.
- Call to Order
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call - Approval of Agenda, Chair Pip Marquez de la Plata
- Statement of Conflict of Interest
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. - Consent Agenda
These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The LRRMAC will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any Representatives, sta. member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
A. October 12, 2023 Minutes
B. November 9, 2023 Minutes - Council Member Comment: On matters not listed on the agenda
Comments are restricted to matters within the MAC's jurisdiction. Please be brief and limit spoken comments to one minute. - Oath of Office for Brian Andriola, Hacienda Alternate
Supervisor Hopkins will administer the Oath of Office for Brian Andriola who has been appointed to complete the term vacated by Alice Teeter. - County Report
Supervisor Lynda Hopkins will give updates from the County, including wastewater solutions, the Oak Woodland Ordinance, and Tree Protection Ordinance. - Presentation on Lower Russian River Governance Study Draft Solutions Report
Matthew Newman of Blue Sky Consulting will provide an overview of the draft Governance Study Solutions report, answer questions and take feedback. Find the full report and feedback tool here: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/rivergov - Presentation on proposed Tobacco Retail License (TRL) Update for County of Sonoma Unincorporated Area
Alyssa Hamilton, Health Information Specialist, Public Health Division, Department of Health Services,Sonoma County will provide an overview of a proposed update to the County’s existing Tobacco Retail License (TRL).
The revisions would bring the original TRL up-to-date with recent policies passed by the state (CA flavor ban being key) and local jurisdictions within Sonoma County in order to ensure parity and to have the strongest provisions in place that are proven to deter youth use and initiation of tobacco.
Among the updates are to increase the existing minimum price from $7 to $10 per pack, set a pack size limit, not allow consumer discounts/coupons to be redeemed or offered by retailers, restrict retailers from offering tobacco for sale on-line for delivery, and disallow the sale of electronic cigarettes due to their popularity with youth and their negative impact on the environment. See 11/7 board item and video for more information. - Officer Selection Overview Discussion
At the January, 2024 meeting, a Chair and Vice Chair will be elected by the MAC to serve for one year. TheChair 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. - Public Comments On Matters not listed on the agenda
Comments are restricted to matters within the Board’s jurisdiction.Please be brief and limit spoken comments to two minutes. - Committee Reports
A. Community Clean Up Ad Hoc, Report from Chair Lisa Nahmanson delivered by Vicki Clewes
B. Land Acknowledgement Ad Hoc, Report from Chair Lisa Nahmanson delivered by Vicki Clewes
C. Communications Ad Hoc, Report from Chair Joe Rogoff - Adjournment
Open Meetings: Except as expressly authorized under the Ralph M. Brown Act (the State’s local agency open meeting law), all meetings of the River Municipal Advisory Council are open to attendance by interested members of the public.
Agenda Comments: The Chair will invite public comment for agenda items as they are taken up by the Committee. If you wish to speak, you may do so upon receiving recognition by the Chair. Please state your name and limit your comments to the agenda item under discussion. Speakers are limited to three minutes each; available time for comments is determined by the Committee Chair based on agenda scheduling demand and total number of speakers.
Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda: Any member of the public may address the Committee on a matter not listed on the agenda as long as the subject matter is within the jurisdiction of the Committee. If you wish to speak, you may do so upon recognition by the Committee Chair. While members of the public are welcome to address the Committee, under the Brown Act open meeting laws, Committee members may not deliberate or take action on items not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to two minutes each; available time for comments is determined by the Committee Chair based on agenda scheduling demands and total number of speakers.
Documents related to open session agendas: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council regarding any item on this agenda after the posting of this agenda and not otherwise exempt from disclosure will be made available for public review at 575 Administration Drive, Room 100-A, Santa Rosa, CA, during normal business hours.
Disabled Accommodation: If you have a disability and require a sign language interpreter, assistive listening device, material in an alternate format, or other accommodation to attend, please contact District5@sonoma-county.org or 1-707-565-2241 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in order to facilitate arrangements for accommodation.