Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council Meeting March 12, 2026
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
West County Services Center
16390 Main Street, Suite B
Guerneville
or via Zoom
Registration Required: No
Attachments:
1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
2. Approval of the Agenda
Discussion / Possible Action
3. 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.
4. 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. Draft Minutes from January 8, 2025 Meeting
B. 2025 River MAC Annual Report
5. Councilmember Comments
Discussion
Comments are restricted to matters within the MAC's jurisdiction. Please be brief and limit spoken comments to one minute. 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.
6. 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.
7. County Update
Discussion
Updates from Supervisor Hopkins and / or Staff.
8. Conservation Sonoma: Sonoma County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Communities Conservation Plan
Discussion
John Mack, Natural Resources Division Manager with Permit Sonoma, will provide an overview of the process to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan for the County of Sonoma (Conservation Sonoma). The presentation will summarize what an HCP/NCCP is, species and activities being considered for inclusion in the plan, how an HCP/NCCP can benefit both conservation and planned economic development, and the current status of the planning process.
A. View the September 2025 Conservation Sonoma Community Workshop here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EXjrI9A2Fk
Facilitator Stephanie Horii, along with experts from Permit Sonoma and environmental consultants, discuss the objectives, updates, and community feedback about this conservation initiative.
9. Ad Hoc Committee and Working Group Updates, Formation, and / or Dissolution
Discussion / Possible Action
A. Update from Land Use Ad Hoc regarding PLP18-0012, The Lodge on Russian River
B. Community Engagement & Outreach Plan - discussion and possible formation of ad hoc
10. All-MAC Meeting Discussion
Discussion
This is an opportunity for members to discuss impressions and take-aways from the March 7 All MAC Meeting.
11. Adjournment
A. The April 8 River MAC Meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting of the River MAC will take place on May 13, 2026. A special meeting of the River MAC, a Council of Governments Convening, will take place on Saturday April 18 at the Monte Rio Community Center.
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: At any Regular Meeting, 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@sonomacounty.gov or 1-707-565-2241 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in order to facilitate arrangements for accommodation.
If you would like Spanish interpretation for a meeting, please contact District5@SonomaCounty.gov or call (707) 565-4683 before 5 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting.
Si desea interpretación al español para una reunión, póngase en contacto con District5@SonomaCounty.gov o llame al (707) 565-4683 antes de las 5 p. m. del lunes anterior a la reunión.
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