Coast Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) Meeting July 23, 2026
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration Required: No
Attachments:
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- 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 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.
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- Approval of June 17 Minutes
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- 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 Comments – Discussion County Update – Discussion
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.
Updates and Remarks from Supervisor Hopkins and / or Staff Report(s)
- Tourism on the Sonoma Coast – Discussion
Kelly Bass Siebel, Vice President Community Engagement with Sonoma County Tourism will provide an overview of visitor management and education strategies, including educational opportunities and materials available to short-term rental hosts. Deputy Director Cecily Condon with Permit Sonoma will provide an overview of permitting, licensing and rules for short-term rentals.
- Overview of General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Emergency Communications on the Coast – Discussion
Tony Goodwin, Chief Radio Officer and Kathy Spicher , Public Information Officer with the North Bay Communication Cooperative (NBCC) will provide an overview of how individuals and neighborhoods can learn to use a range of communication tools, including two-way radios and text-based systems, to use when traditional systems fail.
- Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Coast MAC will be September 24, 2026.
Open Meetings: Except as expressly authorized under the Ralph M. Brown Act (the State’s local agency open meeting law), all meetings of the Coast 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 two minutes each; available time for comments is determined by the Committee Chair based on agenda scheduling demand and total number of speakers.
Public Comment for 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.
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@sonomacounty.gov or call 1-707-565-2241 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in order to facilitate arrangements for accommodation.
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