North Sonoma Valley Municipal Advisory Council Meeting

Date: October 20, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Hybrid In-person Meeting & Webinar Information:

In-Person Information:

Mayflower Hall
5311 O’Donnell Ln
Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Webinar Information:

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Telephone: 1 (669) 900-9128
Webinar ID: 831 2281 8512
Passcode: 551874

Due to the potential for technical difficulties, it is recommended that members of the public who wish to address the commission consider attending in person, or submitting comments in advance via e-mail to esmeralda.barreras@sonomacounty.gov.

Registration Required: No

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Attachments:

Draft-North-Sonoma-Valley-MAC-072126-Minutes (PDF: 146.9 kB)

Agenda

Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
Approval of July 21, 2026 Minutes - Resolution
Public Comment – Receive
- Limited to items not appearing on the agenda
First District Update – Receive
- First District update by Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo or staff
Caltrans Input & Update - Receive
Future Meeting Location and Schedule Options – Resolution
- Discussion regarding future North Sonoma Valley MAC meeting locations and scheduling considerations, including continued use of Mayflower Hall, potential meeting locations in Kenwood, East Sonoma County Service Center availability, Wi-Fi and hybrid meeting needs, and possible alternate meeting days. The Council may provide feedback regarding community access, attendance, and logistical considerations for future meetings.
Future Agenda Planning and Prioritization – Receive
- Discussion regarding future North Sonoma Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting topics, priorities, and scheduling for upcoming meetings through approximately June 2027. The Council may discuss:
  - Councilmember priority topics and objectives
  - Pending agenda items from prior meetings
  - Community-identified issues and concerns
  - Opportunities to receive updates on matters before the Board of Supervisors that may impact North Sonoma Valley
  - Potential presenters, agencies, and partner organizations

Development of a tentative meeting calendar and topic schedule for future meetings. The purpose of this discussion is to help establish priorities, identify desired outcomes, and guide future agenda development.

Reports and Announcements from Councilmembers and Ad Hocs – Receive
- Brief reports and announcements from Councilmembers and any active ad hoc committees.
Consideration of Future Agenda Items – Receive
Review of requested future agenda items, including but not limited to:
- Sonoma Developmental Center Updates
- General Plan Sonoma (11/
Adjourn - Resolution

Commitment to Civility

The North Sonoma Valley Municipal Advisory Council has adopted rules of procedures which include a commitment to civility. To assure civility in its public meetings, the public is encouraged to engage in respectful dialog that supports freedom of speech and values diversity of opinion. Councilmembers, staff, and members of the public are expected to establish and maintain a cordial and respectful atmosphere during discussions; and foster meaningful dialogue free of personal attacks. Members of the public must also adhere to the speaking time limit.

Agenda Materials

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the North Sonoma Valley Citizens Municipal Advisory Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Board of Supervisors’ Office located at 575 Administration Drive, Room 100-A, Santa Rosa, CA, during normal business hours.

Note: Consideration items will proceed as follows:

Presentation
Questions by Councilmembers
Questions and comments from the public
Response by presenter, if required
Comments by Councilmembers
Resolution, if indicated

Open Meetings

Except as expressly authorized under the Ralph M. Brown Act (the State’s local agency open meeting law), all meetings of the North Sonoma Valley Municipal Advisory Council are open to attendance by interested members of the public.

Public 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 Appearances

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 three minutes each, six minutes for a member of the public attending with a translator; 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 Hannah Whitman at (707) 565-2241 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in order to facilitate arrangements for accommodation.