Our Mission: To work with Redwood Valley residents and other stakeholders to enhance, maintain, and protect the rural character of our community.
Redwood Valley Municipal Advisory Council (RVMAC), established in May, 2016 by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors. MAC members are volunteers and receive no salary or other compensation. Membership applications are available in a link on this website ('About RV MAC').
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CURRENT 'HOT' ISSUES (January 25,2021 Update): 1) Cannabis proliferation and updating of the County regulations are causes for concern. More discussion upcoming at the February meeting. 2) Air quality issues have been identified by community members, relating to the pellet plant in Calpella as well as legal burning in winter. Air quality issues are overseen by the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District; fire burn permits are governed by the Redwood Valley Calpella Fire Department. 3) In November, the Fire Dept. conducted a test of the first emergency siren for the community. The Department is working to install that siren and procure 4-5 more to ensure coverage up and down the Valley. 5) Water—The Redwood Valley County Water District and other local water agencies remind all domestic and agricultural water users that severe water shortages are expected, despite recent rains. ALL water users should redouble efforts to conserve in all possible ways. The District Board meets via Zoom (at this time) at 5 pm, third Thursdays each month. See website: willowcountywaterdistrict.org for more information!
IF YOU HAVE RELATIVES OR ANCESTORS WHO MAY BE INTERRED IN THE REDWOOD VALLEY CEMETERY: Due to a property boundary dispute and lawsuit, some of the deceased may need to be re-buried elsewhere. To ensure the lawsuit is not decided without input from next of kin, attorneys for the Cemetery District request that anyone who may have an interest should contact Mr. Mark Velasquez, using website RVCLawsuit@bbklaw.com; or call 310-686-6286.
(Nov. 16, 2020 update): 1) Draft Redwood Valley Community Action Plan and Design Guidelines adopted at July 15 meeting. Next step: routing to the County Planning and Building Department for their review and input (in process). 2) Dolly Riley continues as Chair, with Jini Reynolds as Vice Chair and Katrina Frey as Treasurer. Two OPENINGS on the MAC (one Regular member and one Alternate) now available to Redwood Valley registered residents/voters. Newest members are Sattie Clark and Patricia (Pien) Ris-Yarbrough. 3) The MAC has retained a secretary, student Zoe Bigelow, who has done an excellent job in writing minutes for the past 2 meetings. 4 )Read recent Meetings and Minutes regarding Cannabis issues for local residents, such as 'combining districts' and some problems that have been seen; the pellet plant in Calpella which has had another emergency incident; and the Pedestrian Project for which residents provided input in 2019—waiting for an update from the Trail People group. 5) Local resident 'Gizmo' Henderson and MAC Alternate Member Marybeth Kelly spearheaded an effort to get the CHP to display freeway warning signs regarding the fire hazard of dragging chains, with further PR in the works. 6) The Chahada brothers, Alex and Anthony, had purchased the lot across from their Redwood Valley Market from the developers of the formerly planned Dollar General store. They are now contemplating building a multi-unit housing project at the site, which would address housing needs in the community. They have pledged to work under the principles of the community rural character, as identified in the draft Community Action Plan and Design Guidelines (the latter is intended for Commercial and Industrial, not residential, zoning, but offers some excellent ideas developed by the community for our intended community character, style, sustainability, etc. The RVMAC will continue to follow this issue through our Project Development Ad Hoc Committee (Marybeth Kelly, Sattie Clark, Jini Reynolds, and Gizmo Henderson).
ALERT October 14, 2020: Covid is STILL spreading actively throughout Mendocino County. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization, and UC San Francisco recommend that EVERYONE wear masks/face coverings when in public or in contact with anyone outside your immediate 'bubble' (people you live with). STUDIES HAVE FOUND THAT VIRAL LOAD PEAKS IN THE DAYS BEFORE SYMPTOMS BEGIN AND THAT SPEAKING IS ENOUGH TO EXPEL VIRUS-CARRYING DROPLETS. We can't tell who is already infected. Per ucsf.edu website, 'The strongest evidence in favor of masks come from studies of real-world scenarios…. A recent study published in ‘Health Affairs' compared the COVID-19 growth rate before and after mask mandates in 15 states and the District of Columbia. It found that mask mandates led to a slowdown in daily COVID-19 growth rate, which became more apparent over time… A study across 198 countries found that those with cultural norms or government policies favoring mask-wearing had lower death rates.' There is much real evidence that MASKS PROTECT THOSE AROUND US. It is everyone's responsibility to help prevent the spread. If not for us, for Grandpa, Mom, your neighbor, your physician, the store checker, grocery bagger—our friends and family! Here is a real-life description of a firefighter in Southern California who was infected by COVID19 about 3 months ago. His wife shared this information to the fire service community this week (names changed for privacy):
'He has PT each weekday morning, and it tires him out quite a bit. This morning the kids came to briefly visit at the windows, he was happy to see them and rolled his eyes a few times at their shenanigans lol he definitely misses them, and each time I tell him how they're doing, he totally perks up lol All in all, he continues to heal very well. Medically, he is very stable and his labs and tests continue to come back showing progress and improvement. His lungs sound clear, his oxygen requirements are minimal, and his weight is slowly coming back up. He has a couple pressure wounds, both are showing good healing. His staples have been removed from his head, after another week or two of healing we can finally cut his hair. He's had a busy week with a little more PT added this week to increase his endurance. His therapies are going well, speech is going well and he works a lot on improving volume and pronunciation.
'One issue he's experienced I haven't shared outside our immediate family and closest friends. In mid-May he developed more blood clots, which then caused a large blister to form on his right foot from leaking pedal edema (the lack of blood flow prevents edema from being flushed out naturally via blood flow). In June, his podiatrist removed the blister and assessed the foot, and determined all of his right toes had necrosis (dead tissue); they had essentially died from lack of blood flow to them. They were 'auto-amputating'. In late June, prior to discharge to the LTAC, the toes were surgically removed up to the ball of the foot. The prognosis for using the foot is good; he will be able to walk on it, run on it, etc., and can use 'fillers' for wearing shoes and for providing added balance if needed. More importantly, this was yet another shocking reality for him to wake to. Especially as an athlete and a firefighter. No toes on his right foot. Amputated. Gone. While our entire family feels extremely grateful and beyond blessed [John Doe] survived and is on a wonderful path of healing with every possibility of recovery ahead of him, let's be real for a moment. COVID is devastating. It is horrific in its damage and it's NO JOKE, NO HOAX. It is HELL. And the damage it causes in so many will most likely be long standing and permanent. [John Doe] may experience lifelong injury to his lungs. He HAS experienced permanent injury to his BRAIN. 45% of his brain sustained irreparable damage. FORTY FIVE PERCENT. His kidneys failed. His heart has been under extreme stress for more than 3 months now. His foot has permanent damage and he lost all his right toes. He has sustained more devastation than he or I would have ever expected or imagined. And the emotional/mental scars haven't even come out yet.'
So please, live with some inconvenience and mask up, maintain physical distance—stay healthy and safe and we WILL get through this!!!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING, USE MASKS, WASH HANDS! The RV MAC will continue to conduct its monthly meetings via ZOOM (address is on each Agenda), which is far from ideal. But remember our social contract to protect each other, and we will continue to do our best with online meetings. If you choose to exercise your right to peaceful protest, whether in our county or elsewhere, REMEMBER TO MAINTAIN AS MUCH PHYSICAL DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE!
Corona Virus:
March 30, 2020
These are strange days. We feel fear, uncertainty, concern, anger. We see our horizons limited. It's cold and dreary, seeming to reflect our mood. Will I run out of food? Staples? Supplies for the baby/pets/parents? When will I be able to hug my loved ones? Are we alone? And what about this invisible THING that's running our lives right now? Is it here, on this street, in this room, on the cart, box, envelope? The news has numbers, and what do they mean? Illness, emergency rooms, ambulances, deaths—coming here? Hundreds, thousands, how many? Coming for me? My parents, my kids? Who will feed my family if I get ill? My pets? Will my job still be there? Fearful things spin around our brains, waking and sleeping. And if we read/watch news programs, it seems to get worse every day. Closer. But if we don't pay attention, will we miss something important that we need to know to stay safe and healthy, and to protect our loved ones? So we watch, and listen. And worry.
Yet, amid the noise, there are quieter things going on. At the market, most shelves are stocked, though there are some long lines. They supply wipes and hand sanitizers. Fellow shoppers keep their distance, but many smile at each other. We leave the few paper products for others who really do need them. We are careful to say hello to the checkers, and to thank them for their work. We order food and drinks from our local food services that stay open. The drizzle continues, but we remember how much we need more rain and make sure to use water sparingly. When the sun comes out, we clear more brush and limb up our trees. We plant a fruit tree or flowers from a local nursery or hardware store. We thank the delivery person and leave a bigger than usual tip for pizza. If we know a housebound neighbor, we telephone and ask if they need anything. We tidy our pantries, organize a closet, donate extra materiel. We trade our home-made food and other products, and wave to people out walking their pets. We watch for promising signs on the international news and see that there is progress in China; maybe Seattle and Italy are 'flattening the curve,' at least a little. We remember that here in Redwood Valley, we've seen bad times very recently. We continue to rise from the ashes from earlier disasters. This may slow us down, but we remember that we are all in this together. We thank the givers, pray for those who are struggling, offer a hand (virtually, as necessary) when we can. Plowshares, the Community Foundation, Humane Society, public radio, and all the other good helping agencies nearby need our help more than ever—even $10 will help. Donate extra N-95 masks to our Fire Department; T-paper or bleach to a friend who is unable to get out.
We take a walk, even in the drizzle, and breath deeply of the fresh air, scented perhaps with pine needles. We notice how clean the air is, how quiet the road. As we take action to enhance our health, we get a better sense of perspective. We are so lucky if we have avoided getting this virus; and lucky that we are equipped with many tools to stay healthy. We pay attention in the moment. In this moment, we think of ways we can reach out, help others, say thanks, support the workers who continue doing their jobs. Our Job ONE—stay healthy, so we do not burden the response system. We have many good leaders around us, and we are grateful. Gratitude. For being in Redwood Valley.
The MAC is searching for ways to continue with our work on behalf of our community. There is no public place we are able to hold our April meeting; researching for May. We will post updates on this website regarding new ways of meeting and staying connected. Stay well.
MAC OFFICERS ELECTED The RVMAC has re-elected officers, effective 1-13-2021! Dolly Riley was elected chair, Jini Reynolds is Vice-Chair, and Katrina Frey continues as Treasurer. Student Zoe Bigelow continues as Secretary.
MAC members believe that it's important for leadership on the RVMAC to be shared. Currently, there are vacancies on the MAC for a Member and an Alternate Member. Looking for an opportunity to serve your community? Join the MAC! See Application information on the 'About the RVMAC' page, or contact County Supervisor Glenn McGourty!! Redwood Valley needs YOU!!!
—Redwood Valley Community Action Plan Meeting was held Dec. 4, 2019; over 50 residents attended.
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Complimentarylight food and beverages were provided, in part by FlowKana.
This meeting dealt with the Redwood Valley Community Action Plan, to update specific goals and action items to be adopted by the County General Plan. Remember that comments about the Plan (first 13 pages or so) and the Guidance document (the remaining pages) can be viewed on this website, or by coming to a MAC meeting, writing to the MAC at PO Box 243, etc! In August, 2020, the Plan was submitted to County Planning and Building Services.
Please attend our monthly RVMAC meetings; we have been meeting via ZOOM. To get on our Agenda mailing list, email wickboyd@comcast.net
Generally, meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Redwood Valley Grange (with occasional months taken off). Please check here to see when the next meeting will be taking place; or check the MEETING TAB at the top of the page if the below link doesn't work. The linkage between this website and the 'Brown Act Meeting website can be touchy! Better yet, get on our mailing list (send an email to wickboyd@comcast.net and I will add you). Thanks!
Redwood Valley Grange, 8650 East Rd., Redwood Valley
PLEASE NOTE: THE RV MAC will be dark in July and August for summer break. See you all again in September!!! Remember: be firesafe. Prune foliage away from your house, limb up trees to 15 feet, have GO BAGS ready with your essential items. WATCH FOR RED FLAG WARNINGS AND SIGN ON TO THE SHERIFF'S EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM! Have a safe summer!!!
Mendocino Climate Action Advisory Council—Supervisor Carre Brown has appointed 2 of the 3 members from our district to be represented on the CAAC. One is Mac Lojowsky, who has been participating in the RV Plan update process and other MAC members. Congratulations to Mac. You may know that Mac and his family lost their home in the 2017 fire, and is well along the way of constructing a new, fire resistive residence! It looks like Redwood Valley will have more of a voice in the critical climate matters being addressed in Mendocino County.
And about those storage units—Yes, many of us were surprised and not altogether happy about the huge development of storage units at the corner of School and State. The MAC, as we made clear at meetings during the period of construction, was particularly displeased that the first we heard about the project was AFTER the permit was approved by the County Planning and Building Dept. Why didn't the MAC get prior notice that these plans were in process? The simple answer: because the County General Plan (approved in 2009) had ZONED that space for commercial development. Review the County website to see what Commercial entail: it includes storage units and MANY other uses that do NOT conform with how many of us see our little community. The General Plan's wording was to 'encourage' a mixed use development of some sort on that particular site, but 'encourage' has no authority. If we in Redwood Valley want to LIMIT certain types of occupancies in our own community, we have a lot of homework to do. First and foremost: FINISH OUR UPDATE of the 2004 RV Community Plan. The next (fourth and probably last) public meeting will be held this fall, sponsored by the MAC. The next steps: Finalize the Plan; get it ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors; get it into an amended General Plan and Zoning Ordinance (many tasks to these steps); then MONITOR implementation. In summary: we will get the community we want if and when we demand it. So participate in the MAC and the Plan process; speak to the Board of Supervisors meetings in the Public Comment periods, and speak about particular planning issues; and keep watching what happens in our community. We CAN get there, but we must be vigilant.
Remember when we were asked about 6 months ago to provide input on road and pedestrian improvements that would be desirable for Redwood Valley? Several dozen of us submitted comments and 'pins on a map' indicating parts of RV that are particularly hazardous for walkers, bikers, and riders. And guess what? The State has allocated funds to implement some of those project proposals to improve roadway safety! Take a look at the proposals at this website: https://mendopedestrian.org/ and see what is planned. Look under the Unincorporated part of the report and scroll down to the Calpella and Redwood Valley components.
On pp. 220-225 of the Unincorporated section of the document, improvements are identified for: 1) East Rd. and School Way pedestrians; 2) The Rail Trail; 3) East Road between H and G; 4) West Rd. near Eagle Peak School; and 5) Sidewalks on areas of Bel Arbes and West Rd. In our initial comments, we had identified other parts of the RV roads that could be improved for pedestrians, bikes, etc., but these are 5 of the most critical. We may get some needed sidewalks, railings, and other safety measures sorely needed in the roadway segments identified in the report.
A light supper was provided, courtesy of a grant from PG&E, prepared by MendoChef@gmail.com
Over 80 Redwood Valley residents attended and participated in a lively discussion about the current DRAFT Community Plan (download below) and new Draft Design Guidelines (ditto). The latter document, based on similar, successful design standards from Placer and Lake Counties, is brand new to Redwood Valley and caused some confusion and controversy, as people grappled with 20 pages of guidelines that may affect how Commercial- and Industrial-zoned parcels may be developed in the future.
The May 14 meeting was the third of three meetings so far that have been sponsored by the RV MAC to update our Community Plan; other meetings were held in 2017 and 2018. Look to this website and future MAC meetings for much more information about the Plan, Guidelines, and YOUR comments about them!
Why a new Plan, and why add Design Guidelines? Let's use a real world example of a recent development in Redwood Valley. You've probably seen the new storage facility complex at the corner of School Way and East Rd. Because that parcel is zoned for Industrial or Commercial use, and the buildings are in that category, the County was obligated to issue an administrative permit for the facilities, which required NO public input. Therefore, no one in Redwood Valley had the opportunity to influence the size, set-back distance from the roads, style of buildings, color, landscaping, etc. Ideally, some of us might have preferred a smaller footprint; wider road access; sidewalks; different facades and rooflines; requirements for solar energy; native landscaping materials; even a Mixed Use (as 'suggested' for this parcel in the County General Plan)—perhaps the addition of a coffee house, bike lanes, fire department parking, or other amenities desirable for the community, could have been required. All this being said, the parcel owner is perfectly within his rights to have developed the property in the way it has been built, and many local residents may find the storage facility useful—especially as they rebuild lost housing. But what the Plan and Design Guidelines would ideally create is a situation where all the community STAKEHOLDERS—other businesses, Fire Department, local residents, bikers, equestrians, etc., would have been involved in a more collaborative effort to create occupancies that address different stakeholders' needs, not just those of a parcel owner. That's what we're trying to create: a development plan for the community that embraces Redwood Valley's history, community character, and our vision for a safe and sustainable future. We'd rather see something resembling a village center, rather than a prime lot solely dedicated to storage of 'stuff.' It's a lost opportunity. We hope that, in cooperation with the County, better planning will lead to a more beautiful, livable community.
Remember: these documents are DRAFTS, and it is YOUR input that will amend and improve them! In consultation with Cliff Paulin, the professional whom the MAC has hired to facilitate the writing of the documents, we will revise the current drafts in preparation for another meeting in the Autumn. Meanwhile, please read these documents, and make comments to the MAC. You can send comments via the CONTACTS page on this website; by writing to the MAC at P.O. Box 243, RV 95470; attending a MAC meeting in person; or sending an email to wickboyd@comcast.net. We expect to issue updated drafts over the summer. Thanks to one and all who attended the May 14 meeting—it was good meeting more neighbors and hashing out your ideas!
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HEY REDWOOD VALLEY RESIDENTS! While we have all 7 regular and 2 alternate positions filled at this time, the Redwood Valley MAC is looking for VOLUNTEERS to serve with MAC members! We could really use the assistance of someone with web expertise for ongoing update to this Squarespace website. Another ongoing need is someone who can do publicity, coordinating with local media sources (print, radio, blogs, etc.). Interested? Pleased drop in at one of our regular SECOND-WEDNESDAY-OF-THE-MONTH evening (5 pm) meetings, or call Chris at 707-485-8699.
For future openings in membership on the MAC, you can also download an application form at the County of Mendocino website: from Home Page, go to Board of Supervisors; Boards and Commissions—about midway down the page is a brownish button for an application form. Return form to the Clerk of the Board at the County headquarters in Ukiah. We are all volunteers, so the more people volunteer, the more we can get done!
****Button below links to the maps showing the areas of Redwood Valley which will be getting the 6 inch water mains installed. These maps were shown at the October 11, 2018 Redwood Valley Water Meeting at Eagle Peak Middle School. Only lots where homes were affected by the fire will have their water mains updated. This is due to very high costs and immediate needs.****
REVITALIZING LOCAL FORESTS: Announcing the formation of F.R.O.G.— Discussed at Feb. 12 MAC meeting!
The Forest Reciprocity Outreach Group, is a growing group of citizens in the Mendocino county region working to support the health and utilization of overstocked fire-hazard lands. Widespread agreement on management practices has coalesced in the wake of even-aged ('clear cut') harvest and loss of ancient traditional low intensity fire management. Fuel loads have been steadily increasing for the last few decades as carpet regeneration has largely gone unchecked. Over competition for light, water, and nutrients has led to weakened forests, loss of diversity, and abundant dead wood. This has allowed wildfires to ascend into devastating crown fires that have decimated ecosystems and human settlements alike. We believe this burden can be our solution! As we improve natures health we will be reciprocated with abundance.
The suppressed growth of ailing Douglas Fir trees creates extremely strong, 'tight ring', small diameter poles that can be used as beautiful, sturdy, architectural elements. These poles exceed the tensile strength of sawn lumber with uncut continuous fibers running their entire length. Encased in natural fire-resistant clay-based wall mediums, these structures have proven to be exceptionally impervious to wildfires. This is a marked advance from expensive, often toxic, flammable dwellings. F.R.O.G.'s objectives are to reciprocate with nature and unburden forest lands of overcapacity, while creating beautiful, healthy, safe dwellings. And, to use poles for other useful structures and meaningful purposes. It is time for conscientious civilization to rise from the ashes!
The Forest Reciprocity Outreach Group has been initiated through a collaboration of members of Cloud Forest Institute (www.cloudforest.org), Polecraft Solutions (polecraftsolutions.com) and local citizens. Financial support has been granted through the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment, and the Just and Resilient Future Fund. With the formation of our advocacy co-op, we will schedule a series of presentations and events promoting practices of forest reciprocity, including demonstrations on assembling a round pole structure in both Laytonville and Ukiah.
For more information contact: Jen Burnstad, jen@cloudforest.org, 707-380-5059
From the RVMAC, Chris Boyd:
Woolfed mac os. Hi everyone. Here are a couple of pictures of the memorial rock at Lion's Park. If you haven't visited, be sure to swing by. The ceremony on October 7th, 2018 was attended by many people, including families and friends of some of the victims, with thoughtful words provided by Andy Mattern, Bob Rogers, and Mindi Ramos (aunt to the Shepherd children); her poem was beautiful and she was very strong to be able to read it. Everyone had electric candles (thanks to Marybeth). The lone egg carton visible in the daytime photo was left by Jessie, Cassie's sister, to commemorate her encounter with 'Charlie,' a friend who lost her life that night. Jessie had given Charlie a box of egg crates that week so that she could distribute some of her eggs.
Bob's efforts with the Rotary Club were a big source of the energy behind this, with donations also from Valley Paving, the plaque creator (I'm sorry I don't know the name of that business), and with a metal bench installed by the folks at Flow Kana. The ceremony was an apt focal point for this traumatic year. As I took this photo, another car drove up and a single person got out to stand by the rock. That shows what this will mean to the community: a place to remember, to meditate, and to think of how we can make a safer community. Best to all, Chris/Wick
West Company, now named the West Business Development Center, operating over the last 27 years in Mendocino County, works to help small businesses be successful. Federally funded by Small Business Administration (SBA), West Business Development Center (West BDC) offers business advice and counseling at no cost. If your business suffered a loss in the recent fire, contact the West BDC to see if they can assist you in getting back on your feet. New location in Ukiah: East Church and Main in Ukiah. Workshops for businesses post-fire are being planned (see information to the right of this paragraph). Upcoming: Landlord workshops for people who want to rent a room or structure on their property and manage it as a business.
West Business Development Center: contact Mary Anne Petrillo: maryanne@westcompany.org
GREAT NEWS!!! The Chehada Brothers, owners of the Redwood Valley Market, announced today (March 5, 2018) that they have just closed escrow on the purchase of the lot that had been designated for the Dollar General store--so there WILL NOT BE A DOLLAR GENERAL BUILT ON THAT SITE! Perhaps the loss of so many homes in the October fires, and the continued protest by dozens of RV residents against an alcohol permit for the DG, became a factor in DG thinking, uh, maybe they aren't welcome in Redwood Valley?! In any case, this is good news for so many of us who dreaded the big yellow sign in our little community. We can thank Alex and Anthony Chehada for pursuing legal remedies against DG, and for investing in the future of our community by buying the lot. Since Mendocino County now has a 'Formula Business Ordinance' (enacted by the Board of Supervisors last year), which places additional public review and other 'speed bumps' into approval of chain businesses in the rural areas of the County (including RV), we will have much more input into any future proposals for a formula store or restaurant in RV. Continue to support our local businesses like the Redwood Valley Market, local farmers, vineyards, etc. Let's keep Redwood Valley strong and independent!
BIG NEWS AUGUST 1, 2017--Today, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors approved the Formula Business Ordinance creating a Community Character Combining District for Redwood Valley and most of the rural areas of the County. The import is that any 'formula' (chain store/restaurant) business must go through a minor use permit process, thus requiring a public hearing/comment process for any approval by Planning Commission or Board. Conceptually, any future such store (example: a Dollar General, for instance) would have to go through a public process and the approval bodies would be EMPOWERED to turn down the permit, based on a community's input and other factors listed in the ordinance (it's on the Board website--factors are pretty broad). That means that Mendo County communities now have a new tool to compel their representatives to deny a formula business. Recall that the RV Dollar General received a 'permit by right' with no conditions or public review process. It's a great step forward! To keep the RV MAC strong and representative of YOUR VIEWS, attend the monthly RV MAC meetings, and follow this space!
Ukiah Unified School District Public Meetings about the old Redwood Valley School on School Way--A meeting took place May 17, 2017 to discuss disposition of 2 abandoned schools (RV and Hopland). For further info, see notes at right and go to UUSD website, '7-11 Committee'. As of March, 2018, the County is considering turning the RV School into about two dozen small housing units, to assist with post-fire recovery. Watch this space for further information.
MAC received approval of Community Foundation Grant to update RV Community Plan. The Community Action Plan for RV, which can be viewed in our Resources section, was written in 2004. It's outdated--doesn't reflect the community's objections to formula stores, nor language for how we view the future of our community. We held an initial meeting in June, 2017, facilitated by consultant and local resident, Cliff Paulin. Over 80 of you participated in brainstorming a VISION of RV's future. The project has been on hold since the fire, but look for news about our next community meeting in late May, 2018. Watch for how YOU can participate in creating a new VISION and PLAN for Redwood Valley
