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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 BakerSprings Eastreappt. 06-0296; 4/4/064/4/2008
Jeff BaptistaCity of Sonoma11/19/0811/19/2010
Yvonne BowersCity of Sonoma11/19/0811/19/2010
Mark BramfittSprings Eastreappt. 03-0241; 3/11/03
Rochelle CampanaNorth Valley08-0908; 10/21/0810/21/2010
Greg CarrCounty of Sonoma - Alternate09-0036; 1/13/091/13/2011
Mark CouchmanCity of Sonoma - Alternate2/18/092/18/2011
Richard FoggCounty of Sonoma - Ex-Officio
Clarence JenkinsEl Verano Westreappt. 03-0241; 3/11/03
Kirsten LindquistNorth Valley08-0590; 6/24/086/24/2010
William PierEl Verano West07-1045; 12/11/0712/11/2009
August SebastianiCity of Sonoma - Ex-Officio
T. Patrick SmithCity of Sonoma2/18/092/18/2011
Pat StevensEl Verano West08-0470; 5/13/085/13/2010
VacantCounty of Sonoma - Emeritus
Ig VellaCity of Sonoma - Emeritus
Robert WilliamsCounty of Sonoma - Ex-Officio
Cynthia WoodSouth Valleyreappt. 08-0350; 4/15/084/15/2010

Need more information? Contact us via email at maddybook@sonoma-county.org.

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