Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission
Description
A joint advisory agency with representation from the County of Sonoma and the City of Sonoma to share responsibility for local planning in the Sonoma Valley.
To find agendas and other info about the SVCAC go to http://www.sonomacity.org/default.aspx?PageId=68.
Authority
Board of Supervisors and Sonoma City Council: Resolution 93-1552, October 12, 1993; Joint Powers Agreement: 98-1281, 10/6/98; 04-0026, 1/6/04; 06-0776, 9/12/06.
Duties
To provide a regular forum for citizen participation in the formation of public policy, consider issues concerning the Sonoma Valley, evaluate solutions of these issues, advise elected officials and other decision makers, and form a bridge for communication between the various governmental agencies and the general public.
Term
Two years at the pleasure of the appointing authority, with no commissioner serving more than two consecutive terms.
Membership Composition
11 Commissioners, 2 Alternates, 2 Ex-Officio members and 2 Emeritus members.
Contacts
Jennifer Hainstock, 565-2241.
Meeting Schedule
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - Location changes - most meetings are held at the City of Sonoma Fire Station, 630 Second Street West.
Members
| Name |
Representing |
Appointment Date |
Term Expires |
| Garry Baker | Springs East | reappt. 06-0296; 4/4/06 | 4/4/2008 |
| Jeff Baptista | City of Sonoma | 11/19/08 | 11/19/2010 |
| Yvonne Bowers | City of Sonoma | 11/19/08 | 11/19/2010 |
| Mark Bramfitt | Springs East | reappt. 03-0241; 3/11/03 | |
| Rochelle Campana | North Valley | 08-0908; 10/21/08 | 10/21/2010 |
| Greg Carr | County of Sonoma - Alternate | 09-0036; 1/13/09 | 1/13/2011 |
| Mark Couchman | City of Sonoma - Alternate | 2/18/09 | 2/18/2011 |
| Richard Fogg | County of Sonoma - Ex-Officio | | |
| Clarence Jenkins | El Verano West | reappt. 03-0241; 3/11/03 | |
| Kirsten Lindquist | North Valley | 08-0590; 6/24/08 | 6/24/2010 |
| William Pier | El Verano West | 07-1045; 12/11/07 | 12/11/2009 |
| August Sebastiani | City of Sonoma - Ex-Officio | | |
| T. Patrick Smith | City of Sonoma | 2/18/09 | 2/18/2011 |
| Pat Stevens | El Verano West | 08-0470; 5/13/08 | 5/13/2010 |
| Vacant | County of Sonoma - Emeritus | | |
| Ig Vella | City of Sonoma - Emeritus | | |
| Robert Williams | County of Sonoma - Ex-Officio | | |
| Cynthia Wood | South Valley | reappt. 08-0350; 4/15/08 | 4/15/2010 |
Need more information? Contact us via email at maddybook@sonoma-county.org.
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