Coast Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) Meeting March 26, 2026
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Jenner Community Center & Via Zoom
Jenner Community Center
10398 CA-1, Jenner
and via Zoom
Registration Required: No
DUE TO A LACK OF QUORUM, THIS MEETING WAS NOT CONVENED. INSTEAD, SUPERVISOR HOPKINS AND STAFF HELD AN IMPROMPTU COMMUNITY MEETING TO HEAR FROM THE INVITED PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ON THE TOPIC OF CELL COVERAGE AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ON THE COAST.
1. Call to Order
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
Discussion / Possible Action
3. 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 Representative, staff member, or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
A. Minutes: January 22, 2026
B. 2025 Annual Report
4. Statement(s) of conflict of interest:
If any, from Council members
5. Councilmember comment on matters not listed on the agenda
Discussion
Comments are restricted to matters within the Council's jurisdiction. Please be brief.
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.
6. County Report from Supervisor Hopkins / Staff
Discussion
7. Public Comments
Discussion
Comments from the public regarding matters of general interest not on the agenda, but related to 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.
8. Cell Coverage and Emergency Communications on the Sonoma Coast
Discussion
The Council will hear a panel presentation covering current cell coverage conditions and emergency communications across the Sonoma Coast.
Panelists from Permit Sonoma, Sonoma County Emergency Management, Public Infrastructure, T Mobile, and WiConduit will provide insights into infrastructure reliability, emergency communications readiness, and permitting constraints along the Coast.
9. Community Engagement & Outreach Discussion
Discussion
The Council will discuss prospective outreach activities and identify needed collateral materials to support connection with Coast communities.
This discussion will draw on elements of the draft Community Engagement & Outreach Plan, including strategies for publicizing meetings, strengthening communication channels, engaging underserved residents, and collaborating with local organizations.
10. Future Agenda Planning: Joint Coast and River MAC Session – State Issues Theme
Discussion
Council will consider topic areas for a proposed joint session with the Lower Russian River MAC, with the goal of developing an agenda on State level issues appropriate for engagement with State elected officials and State agencies.
11. 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 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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