Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council Special Meeting April 18, 2026
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
20488 CA-116
Monte Rio, CA
Registration Required: No
1. Call to Order
Roll Call
Participating Special District Governance Members:
• Paul Barry – Cazadero Community Services District
• Chris Tachouet – Gold Ridge Fire District
• David Warburg – Gold Ridge Fire District
• Charlie Lachman – Gold Ridge Fire District
• Jennifer Butler – Graton Community Services District
• Joseph McIntyre – Graton Community Services District
• Jean Sasso – Monte Rio Recreation and Park District
• Marsee Henon – Russian River Recreation and Park District
• Herman J. Hernandez – Russian River Recreation and Park District
• Megan Perkins – Russian River Recreation and Park District
• Carl Nicolari – Russian River Recreation and Park District
• Gaylord Schaap – Sweetwater Springs Water District
• Tim Lipinski – Sweetwater Springs Water District
• Marc Barraza Tran – Sweetwater Springs Water District
• Sukey Robb‑Wilder – Sweetwater Springs Water District
2. Council of Governments Convening – Discussion
This convening is designed as a high‑level regional overview. It provides an opportunity for districts to share updates, hear from regional partners, and build a common understanding of current challenges and trends across the area.
A. Welcome and Opening Remarks – Supervisor Hopkins
B. Round of Introductions & Top District Concerns (2 min each)
C. Communications Infrastructure & Cell Coverage
D. West County Water Quality and Recycled Water Supply Feasibility Study
Presenter: Kent Gylfe, Director of Engineering, Sonoma Water
https://www.sonomawater.org/westcountystudy
E. RSG Consultant Update & Introduction of Governance Toolkit for Unincorporated Communities
Presenter: Sara Court
F. Fire District Consolidation: Overview and Lessons Learned
Presenter: Shepley Schroth‑Cary, Chief, Gold Ridge Fire District
G. Public Comment – Items related to this agenda
H. Closing Remarks – Supervisor Hopkins
3. 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 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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