APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Procedural County record of this item’s meeting
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as amended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Board of Supervisors
Meeting of June 6, 2023
53 items acted on: 0 contested, 13 other regular items, 40 on the consent calendar. 1 more vote is quoted in the Clerk’s words, uncounted.
The County’s page for this meeting Agenda (PDF)
Roll call
- Susan Gorin Present
- David Rabbitt Present
- James Gore Present
- Lynda Hopkins Present
- Chris Coursey Present
Other items acted on
Department Head Personal Services Agreement - Executive Director, Economic Development Board
File 2023-0678 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Sonoma and Engineers and Scientists of California, Local 20
File 2023-0625 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Approval of Changes to Article 11 - Medical Benefits for Future Retirees, in the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Sonoma and the Sonoma County Prosecutors’ Association.
File 2023-0620 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Approval of Changes to Article 11 - Medical Benefits for Future Retirees, in the 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Sonoma and the Sonoma County Deputy Public Defender Attorneys’ Association.
File 2023-0621 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Annual Tourism BIA Assessment Report & Continuation of Tourism Assessment without Change in Fiscal Year 2023-24
File 2023-0567 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Economic Development Board: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by James Gore.
Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Mitigation Agreement with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.
File 2023-0604 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Emergency Medical Services Exclusive Operating Agreement RFP Results and Recommendation
File 2023-0402 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by Susan Gorin.
1:45 P.M. Amendment to the Sonoma County Code to Repeal Legacy Provisions in Chapters 24 and 27, And To Make Clarifications and Technical Changes to Chapter 24
File 2023-0576 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Lynda Hopkins.
2:00 P.M. - PLP22-0009, Request for Rezone and Certificate of Modification to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 19675 7th St. E
File 2023-0616 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items District 1
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Wildlife Exclusion Perimeter Fence Project CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration - Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
File 2023-0558 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by Susan Gorin.
2:15 P.M. Amendments to Chapter 26 of the Sonoma County Code to only allow smaller scale multi-tenant cannabis cultivation permits.
File 2023-0685 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Agricultural Commissioner: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by James Gore.
Wildfire Preparedness Update
File 2023-0532 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Emergency Management: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Information only.
Consent calendar
The Board approves the consent calendar in one motion; the County records that vote on each item. Appointments and gold resolutions are approved with it. A consent item on which the Board split is listed under contested items above.
40 consent items, none contested
Disbursement of Fiscal Year 22-23 Third District Community Investment Fund Grant Awards
File 2023-0698 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Board of Supervisors District 3: all its voted items District 3
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
World War II Memorial
File 2023-0550 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Board of Supervisors District 4: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Rescind Original Jurisdiction for Conditional Use Permit - UPC17-0069
File 2023-0687 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Board of Supervisors District 5: all its voted items District 5
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Resolution Electing to Not List Supporters and Opponents of Local Measures on County Ballots (Assembly Bill 1416)
File 2023-0611 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Clerk-Recorder-Assessor: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Final Adoption of Ordinance Allowing Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Statements
File 2023-0612 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Clerk-Recorder-Assessor: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
BMI Imaging Systems, Inc. Contract for Imaging Services
File 2023-0617 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Clerk-Recorder-Assessor: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Designation of Signatories for the Conduct of Banking Business
File 2023-0601 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Community Development Commission: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Conflict Counsel Indigent Defense Services Agreement
File 2023-0303 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Memorandum of Understanding with Superior Court of California, Sonoma County Court
File 2023-0305 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
FY 22-23 Tourism Impact Fund Grant Awards
File 2023-0589 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Fire Memorial Update and Funding Request
File 2023-0377 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Economic Development Board: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Sonoma County Economic Development Board Foundation Annual Report
File 2023-0461 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Economic Development Board: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
First Amendment to Outside Privacy Counsel Agreements
File 2023-0429 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Amendment to Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
File 2023-0498 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Human Services Department Contracts for Fiscal Year 2023-24
File 2023-0522 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Human Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Second Amendment to Equity & Results Professional Services Agreement
File 2023-0623 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Office of Equity: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
File No. AGP18-0018 - Land Conservation Act Contract, Vella Properties, LLC, 21828 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; APNs 128-391-028 and -029.d
File 2023-0622 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items District 1
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Resolution for list of SB1 projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24
File 2023-0506 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
License for Cloverdale Veterans Building Pool
File 2023-0530 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
License for Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building Lounge
File 2023-0538 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Buildings Event Management Agreement
File 2023-0542 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
New Lease for Sonoma Valley Neighborhood-based Services Site
File 2023-0546 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items District 1
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
First Amendment to Agreement for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency Repair Service and Resolution Approving Maintenance Agreement with State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the State Routes 121\116 Roundabout Project.
File 2023-0547 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
License Agreement for Cloverdale Veterans Memorial Building
File 2023-0553 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Sheriff’s Office Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Application
File 2023-0629 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sheriff's Office: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Cotati No. 3 Tank Rehabilitation Project
File 2023-0541 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Stormwater Education Program for Unincorporated Sonoma County and Ukiah
File 2023-0545 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Engineering Support for Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations Phase II
File 2023-0549 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Utility Replacement or Adjustment for the Pavement Preservation Program for FY 2022/2023
File 2023-0555 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items District 1, District 4, District 5
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Association of California Water Agencies Region One Board of Directors Nomination
File 2023-0556 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Sonoma County Drought Resilience Plan
File 2023-0557 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Wilfred Booster Station Upgrade Mechanical Design
File 2023-0561 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items District 2, District 3
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Approve the Re-Appointment of Nathan Solomon to the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach Community Advisory Council (IOLERO CAC), representing the First District for a two-year term beginning June 8, 2023 and ending June 8, 2025. (First District)
File 2023-0626 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items District 1
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Approve the Appointment of Elizabeth Escalante and Sarah Kerlow to the Commission on Human Rights, representing the First District for a two-year term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending June 6, 2025. (First District)
File 2023-0663 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items District 1
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Approve the Appointment of Scott Alonso to the Sonoma County Tourism Board for a one year term beginning on June 6, 2023 and ending June 6, 2024. (Third District)
File 2023-0669 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 3: all its voted items District 3
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Approve the Re-Appointment of Steven Lovejoy, PhD, to the Historical Records Commission for a term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending June 5, 2027; Approve the Appointment of Seana Gause to the Historical Records Commission for a term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending June 5, 2027; and Approve the Appointment of Robert Chase to the Historical Records Commission to complete an unexpired, vacant term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending March 1, 2026. (Countywide)
File 2023-0609 on the County’s site Appointment
From Clerk-Recorder-Assessor: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming June 2023 as Pride Month in Sonoma County. (Countywide)
File 2023-0605 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, Recognizing June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth Independence Day. (Countywide)
File 2023-0594 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Adopt a Gold Resolution honoring Sister Sparkle of the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. (Fifth District)
File 2023-0583 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented Off-Site
From Board of Supervisors District 5: all its voted items District 5
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming June 2023 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month In Sonoma County. (Countywide)
File 2023-0465 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented Off-Site
From Human Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by David Rabbitt.
| Item | Gorin | Rabbitt | Gore | Hopkins | Coursey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-0698: Disbursement of Fiscal Year 22-23 Third District Community Investment Fund Grant Awards | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0550: World War II Memorial | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0687: Rescind Original Jurisdiction for Conditional Use Permit - UPC17-0069 | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0611: Resolution Electing to Not List Supporters and Opponents of Local Measures on County Ballots (Assembly Bill 1416) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0612: Final Adoption of Ordinance Allowing Electronic Filing of Campaign Finance Statements | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0617: BMI Imaging Systems, Inc. Contract for Imaging Services | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0601: Designation of Signatories for the Conduct of Banking Business | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0303: Conflict Counsel Indigent Defense Services Agreement | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0305: Memorandum of Understanding with Superior Court of California, Sonoma County Court | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0589: FY 22-23 Tourism Impact Fund Grant Awards | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0377: Fire Memorial Update and Funding Request | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0461: Sonoma County Economic Development Board Foundation Annual Report | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0429: First Amendment to Outside Privacy Counsel Agreements | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0498: Amendment to Permanente Medical Group, Inc. | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0522: Human Services Department Contracts for Fiscal Year 2023-24 | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0623: Second Amendment to Equity & Results Professional Services Agreement | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0622: File No. AGP18-0018 - Land Conservation Act Contract, Vella Properties, LLC, 21828 Arnold Drive, Sonoma; APNs 128-391-028 and -029.d | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0506: Resolution for list of SB1 projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0530: License for Cloverdale Veterans Building Pool | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0538: License for Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building Lounge | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0542: Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Buildings Event Management Agreement | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0546: New Lease for Sonoma Valley Neighborhood-based Services Site | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0547: First Amendment to Agreement for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency Repair Service and Resolution Approving Maintenance Agreement with State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the State Routes 121\116 Roundabout Project. | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0553: License Agreement for Cloverdale Veterans Memorial Building | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0629: Sheriff’s Office Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Application | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0541: Cotati No. 3 Tank Rehabilitation Project | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0545: Stormwater Education Program for Unincorporated Sonoma County and Ukiah | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0549: Engineering Support for Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations Phase II | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0555: Utility Replacement or Adjustment for the Pavement Preservation Program for FY 2022/2023 | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0556: Association of California Water Agencies Region One Board of Directors Nomination | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0557: Sonoma County Drought Resilience Plan | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0561: Wilfred Booster Station Upgrade Mechanical Design | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0626: Approve the Re-Appointment of Nathan Solomon to the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach Community Advisory Council (IOLERO CAC), representing the First District for a two-year term beginning June 8, 2023 and ending June 8, 2025. (First District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0663: Approve the Appointment of Elizabeth Escalante and Sarah Kerlow to the Commission on Human Rights, representing the First District for a two-year term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending June 6, 2025. (First District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0669: Approve the Appointment of Scott Alonso to the Sonoma County Tourism Board for a one year term beginning on June 6, 2023 and ending June 6, 2024. (Third District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0609: Approve the Re-Appointment of Steven Lovejoy, PhD, to the Historical Records Commission for a term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending June 5, 2027; Approve the Appointment of Seana Gause to the Historical Records Commission for a term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending June 5, 2027; and Approve the Appointment of Robert Chase to the Historical Records Commission to complete an unexpired, vacant term beginning June 6, 2023 and ending March 1, 2026. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0605: Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming June 2023 as Pride Month in Sonoma County. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0594: Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, Recognizing June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth Independence Day. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0583: Adopt a Gold Resolution honoring Sister Sparkle of the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. (Fifth District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2023-0465: Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming June 2023 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month In Sonoma County. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
In the Clerk’s words
The Clerk’s minutes text records a vote on these items, but not in a form this site reads with confidence: several motions on one item, a vote with no stated Board Action to attach it to, or a voter who is not a Supervisor, such as a sanitation district’s mayor-director. They are quoted, not counted. Why.
Untitled item
Procedural
Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District
Ayes: Gorin, Coursey
Absent: Mayor Lowe
Items with no recorded action
1 items
- 2023-0455: Laguna-Mark West Creek Watershed Master Restoration Planning Project - High Priority Project