Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council Meeting

Call to Order
A. Roll Call

Approval of the Agenda
Discussion Possible Action
This approval process ensures that the agenda accurately reflects the items to be discussed and decided upon. Members may request adjustments to the agenda, including reordering or deletion of items at this time. Any changes must comply with the Brown Act requirements for public notice and agenda setting. The agenda must be finalized before the Council proceeds with other meeting items.

Statement of Conflict of Interest
Discussion
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. The River MAC bylaws state that members will not involve themselves in official River MAC activities that could materially benefit them personally, their business interests, or the interests of organizations that they represent. In a conflict of interest, the member will abstain from voting, and the abstention will be recorded in the minutes.

Consent Agenda
Discussion Possible Action
These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Lower Russian River 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.
A. Approval of June 12, 2025 Minutes

Councilmember Comment
Discussion
This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to provide a brief comments, restricted to matters within the Board’s jurisdiction. 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 time.

Public Comment on Matters not listed on the Agenda
Discussion
Comments are restricted to matters within the Lower Russian River MAC’s jurisdiction. Please be brief and limit spoken comments to two minutes. While Councilmembers may not respond to or discuss comments except to express interest in agendizing the topic for a future meeting, staff can briefly address or follow up after the meeting.

County Update
Discussion
Updates and Remarks from Supervisor Hopkins and / or Staff Report(s)

Presentation from Sonoma Clean Power
Discussion
Claudia Sisomphou, Public Affairs & Advocacy Manager will provide an overview of current services, programs, how to read your bill, energy challenges across the state, and more.

Ad Hoc Committee Report | Community Engagement for District Formation
Discussion Possible Action
At its May meeting the MAC formed an ad hoc committee to support early community engagement in the district formation process. The committee met with staff from the County Administrator's Office, the Fifth District Supervisor's Office, and consultants from RSG to help shape outreach strategies that reflect local priorities. An ad hoc meeting took place on July 7. Notes from RSG consultants were distributed at the July MAC meeting and will accompany this item. The committee will report back on that discussion, and input from the MAC and the public will be gathered during this meeting to be incorporated into the guidance provided to the consultants to help ensure outreach efforts align with community expectations.

River MAC Representative Expiring Terms & Fall Appointment Timeline
Discussion
There are terms ending in Forestville, Guerneville, Guerneville South / Pocket Canyon, and Rio Nido. This will be a brief staff report regarding the process and timeline for 2026-27 appointments.

Adjournment