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Springs Municipal Advisory Council

Springs Municipal Advisory Council Meeting

Date: May 14, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

In-Person & Webinar Information:

In-Person Address:

SVUSD Boardroom
17850 Railroad Ave
Sonoma, CA 95476

Webinar Information:

Registration Required: No

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Attachments:

Agenda

    Approx time

    Agenda Item

    Action Type

    2 min

    1. Call to Order & Roll Call

     

    2 min

    2. Approval of Minutes

    1. Discussion and possible approval of April 9, 2025, meeting minutes

    Resolution

    3 min each

    3. Public Comment

    1. Public comments on matters not listed on the agenda

    Receive

    3 min each

    4. Community Event Announcements

    1. Public and Council announcements regarding upcoming community events

    Receive

    10 min

    5. Chair Update

    1. Receive updates from the Chair regarding recent developments and activities.

    Receive

    10 min

    6. Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo Update

    1. Receive information update from Supervisor Rebecca Hermosillo on first District and countywide initiatives

    Receive

    10 min

    7. Temporary Emergency Site: Intake Process Review

    1. Sarah M. Finnigan, Care and Shelter Program Manager

    Receive

    10 min

    8. GreenLinks: Infrastructure Plan

    1. Eileen Roche and Sedra Nathan

    Receive

    5 min

    9. Council Goal Setting Follow-Up

    1. Review and discuss top priority goals proposed by Council; possible selection and approval of top 3 for 2025

    Resolution

    5 min

    10. SVCAC Update

    1. Receive informational update from the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission (SVCAC) Chair.

    Receive

    5 min

    11. Naming Consistency: 'Springs MAC' vs. 'SMAC'

    1. Discussion and possible action on standardizing the official name reference.

    Resolution

    5 min

    12. Pledge of Allegiance Discussion

    1. Council discussion and possible decision on incorporating the Pledge of Allegiance at future meetings.

    Resolution

    5 min

    13. AdHoc: Funding Request for Community Projects

    1. Review and possible approval of updates to the Ad Hoc’s funding request process.

    Resolution

    5 min

    14. AdHoc: Springs Plaza

    1. Council to select 3 signage design options for public voting.

    Resolution

    5 min

    15. Approval of New Adhoc

    1. Discussion and possible action to establish: Emergency Preparedness 3.0

    Resolution

    2 min each

    16.  Ad Hoc and Community Projects Updates

    Councilmembers provide brief updates on current projects and adhoc activities.

    • Funding Requests for Community Projects
    • Emergency Preparedness 2.0
    • Springs Farmers Market
    • Housing
    • Bike Racks
    • Utility Boxes
    • Springs Community Plaza
    • Adopt-a-Road

    Receive

    5 min

    17. Consideration of Future Agenda Items

    1. Council to review ongoing list and propose additional agenda topics.

    Receive

    Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission 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:

    1. Presentation by proponent
    2. Questions by Commissioners
    3. Questions and comments from the public
    4. Response by proponent, if required
    5. Comments by Commissioners
    6. Resolution, if indicated

    Español: Para obtener la agenda en español, desplace hacia abajo hasta la sección indicada como “Attachments.” Aquí encontrara la agenda al igual que el material correspondiente a la reunión.

    Related Links

    County of Sonoma Boards and Commissions
    City of Sonoma - Sonoma Valley Business Advisory Commission: www.sonomacity.org

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

    Interpreting available: In Zoom: to listen to the meeting in your preferred language go to the bottom right of your screen and click on the Interpretation logo. Select English or Spanish. You will automatically hear it the language selected.

    Español: Interpretación Disponible: En zoom: para escuchar la reunión en su idioma preferido, vaya a la parte inferior a la derecha de su pantalla y haga clic en el logotipo de Interpretación. Seleccione inglés o español, oirá automáticamente en el idioma seleccionado.

    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 comment during the virtual meeting: Members of the public will be recognized at the appropriate time for public comment. Those connected via Zoom must use the Raise Hand tool or dial *9 if called in. When indicated, members of the public will be allowed to speak, asked to unmute and make their comment. Depending on the number of commenters, the Chair may decide to set a time limit.

    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 Karina Garcia at (707) 565-1776 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in order to facilitate arrangements for accommodation.