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 James Gore.
Board of Supervisors
Meeting of March 26, 2024
53 items acted on: 0 contested, 18 other regular items, 35 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 Absent
- David Rabbitt Present
- James Gore Present
- Lynda Hopkins Absent
- Chris Coursey Present
Other items acted on
9:35 AM: Adoption of Resolution to Issue Tax-Exempt Bond Financing for Various Qualified Solid Waste Disposal Facility Projects
File 2024-0207 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Economic Development Board: all its voted items District 2
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
9:45 A.M. Sonoma County Energy Independence Program Semi-annual Bonding Authorization and Revision to the Program Guidelines.
File 2024-0086 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From County Administrator, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Consolidated Fee Hearing Summary
File 2024-0294 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearings - FY 2024-25 for the Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
File 2024-0160 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Agricultural Commissioner: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearing - FY24-25 Fees for County Administrator's Office
File 2024-0203 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearing - FY 24-25 Fees for the Department Health Services
File 2024-0105 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearing - FY 24-25 Fees for Permit Sonoma (First Reading)
File 2024-0152 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearing - Public Infrastructure FY24-25 Fees for Airport Land and Facility Use
File 2024-0129 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearing - Regional Parks Fee Package FY 24-25 - Spring Lake Park
File 2024-0178 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Regional Parks: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearing - Regional Parks Fee Package FY 24-25
File 2024-0179 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Regional Parks: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearing - Regional Park’s Marinas Fee Package FY 24-25
File 2024-0233 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Regional Parks: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as amended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Consolidated Fee Hearing Item: FY 24-25 Fee Changes for Sheriff-Coroner’s Office
File 2024-0200 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Sheriff's Office: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by Chris Coursey.
Amendments to Living Wage Ordinance
File 2024-0118 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as amended. Moved by Chris Coursey, seconded by James Gore.
Sonoma County Code Revision to the County Administrator’s Duties and Responsibilities
File 2024-0240 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 3 Aye, 2 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Chris Coursey, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Fire Memorial Site Selection and Project Update
File 2024-0245 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Economic Development Board: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Permit and Resource Management Department: Review and possible action on the following: Acts and Determinations of Administrative Certificate of Compliance Acts and Determinations of Airport Land Use Commission Acts and Determinations of Design Review Committee Acts and Determinations of Environmental Review Committee Acts and Determinations of Landmarks Commission Acts and Determinations of Planning Commission/Board Zoning Adjustments Acts and Determinations of Project Review and Advisory Committee Administrative Determinations of the Director of Permit and Resource Management (All materials related to these actions and determinations can be reviewed at: http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/PRMD/Boards-Commissions-and-Committees/)
File 2023-1049 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Susan Gorin, seconded by James Gore.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Procedural County record of this item’s meeting
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved the Consent Agenda. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
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.
35 consent items, none contested
2023-24 Property Tax Administration Charge
File 2024-0232 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Quarterly Ad Hoc Update
File 2024-0159 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Cost-Benefit Analysis Agreement for the Climate Resilience Comprehensive Action Plan
File 2024-0255 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
North Bay Pesticide Disposal Event
File 2024-0193 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Agricultural Commissioner: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Housing Authority Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Annual Plan and Administrative Plan Updates
File 2024-0236 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Community Development Commission: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Quarterly County Grant Program Update
File 2024-0158 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Disbursement of Fiscal Year 23-24 Fourth District Community Investment Fund Grant Awards
File 2024-0283 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Board of Supervisors District 4: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Regional Climate Protection Authority Funding Agreement 2024
File 2024-0228 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Adopt revised Board Rules of Procedures
File 2024-0212 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Counsel: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Adopt Ordinance to Dissolve Wilmar Community Facilities District #4
File 2024-0133 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Counsel: all its voted items District 2
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program
File 2024-0266 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From District Attorney: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Amendment to Agreement for Los Guilicos Village Homelessness Interim Site Services
File 2024-0344 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as amended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Risk Management Information Systems Contract Amendment
File 2024-0191 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Miscellaneous Classification, Compensation, and Allocation Changes
File 2024-0258 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Adult and Aging Home and Community Based Alternatives Waiver Standard Agreement
File 2023-1510 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Human Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Child Care and Child Abuse Prevention Services for Families Involved in Child Welfare Services
File 2024-0101 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Human Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
First Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the Sonoma County General Plan 2020 Public Safety Element Update and New Environmental Justice Element
File 2024-0216 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Acceptance of a Grant Award from the California Coastal Conservancy for Development of a Geyserville Community Plaza
File 2024-0141 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
First Amendment - Mecham Road Mitigation Bank Enabling Instrument Agreement
File 2024-0218 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Main Adult Detention Facility (MADF) Security Fence
File 2024-0220 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Agreement for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
File 2024-0256 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sheriff's Office: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Post-Wildfire Research on Russian River Water Quality
File 2024-0214 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Engineering and Design of River Diversion Structure Modernization Project
File 2024-0230 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Public Outreach and Coalition Development
File 2024-0231 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
As-Needed Tank Coating Inspection Services
File 2024-0234 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
West County Water Quality and Recycled Water Supply Feasibility Study with Stakeholder Committee
File 2024-0237 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items District 5
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Summary Vacation of Surplus Easements Burbank Ave Liana Drive Conduit
File 2024-0238 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items District 3
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Approve the Appointment of Kathleen Miller to the Mental Health Board representing the First District for a three-year term, beginning March 26, 2024 and expiring March 26, 2027. (First District)
File 2024-0271 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items District 1
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Approve the Appointment of Marlin Jones to the Sonoma County Aviation Commission representing the Second District for a coterminous term beginning March 26, 2024. (Second District)
File 2024-0243 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 2: all its voted items District 2
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Approve the Re-appointment of Amy Loukonen to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a term beginning March 26, 2024, and ending on March 26, 2026. (Fourth District)
File 2024-0127 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 4: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Approve the Appointment of Richard Kagel to the Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council as the Dry Creek Valley Association representative for a two-year term beginning April 16, 2024, and ending on April 16, 2026. (Fourth District)
File 2024-0318 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 4: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Approve the Appointment of Steve Worrell to the Sonoma Resource Conservation District to fill the remainder of an unscheduled vacancy from March 26th, 2024, through December 3rd, 2024. (Countywide)
File 2024-0368 on the County’s site Appointment
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Adopt a Gold Resolution Declaring the Month of March 2024 as National Professional Social Worker Month in Sonoma County.
File 2024-0146 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Human Services; Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming March 25-March 31, 2024 as National Farmworker Awareness Week in Sonoma County.
File 2024-0257 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, Honoring Winemaker Edward Lee “Mac” McDonald for his Catalytic Role in Bringing African Americans into Sonoma’s Wine Industry. (Fourth District)
File 2024-0268 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented Off-Site
From Board of Supervisors District 4: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Susan Gorin.
| Item | Gorin | Coursey | Gore | Hopkins | Rabbitt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-0232: 2023-24 Property Tax Administration Charge | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0159: Quarterly Ad Hoc Update | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0255: Cost-Benefit Analysis Agreement for the Climate Resilience Comprehensive Action Plan | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0193: North Bay Pesticide Disposal Event | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0236: Housing Authority Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Annual Plan and Administrative Plan Updates | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0158: Quarterly County Grant Program Update | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0283: Disbursement of Fiscal Year 23-24 Fourth District Community Investment Fund Grant Awards | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0228: Regional Climate Protection Authority Funding Agreement 2024 | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0212: Adopt revised Board Rules of Procedures | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0133: Adopt Ordinance to Dissolve Wilmar Community Facilities District #4 | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0266: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0344: Amendment to Agreement for Los Guilicos Village Homelessness Interim Site Services | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0191: Risk Management Information Systems Contract Amendment | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0258: Miscellaneous Classification, Compensation, and Allocation Changes | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2023-1510: Adult and Aging Home and Community Based Alternatives Waiver Standard Agreement | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0101: Child Care and Child Abuse Prevention Services for Families Involved in Child Welfare Services | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0216: First Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the Sonoma County General Plan 2020 Public Safety Element Update and New Environmental Justice Element | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0141: Acceptance of a Grant Award from the California Coastal Conservancy for Development of a Geyserville Community Plaza | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0218: First Amendment - Mecham Road Mitigation Bank Enabling Instrument Agreement | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0220: Main Adult Detention Facility (MADF) Security Fence | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0256: Agreement for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0214: Post-Wildfire Research on Russian River Water Quality | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0230: Engineering and Design of River Diversion Structure Modernization Project | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0231: Public Outreach and Coalition Development | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0234: As-Needed Tank Coating Inspection Services | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0237: West County Water Quality and Recycled Water Supply Feasibility Study with Stakeholder Committee | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0238: Summary Vacation of Surplus Easements Burbank Ave Liana Drive Conduit | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0271: Approve the Appointment of Kathleen Miller to the Mental Health Board representing the First District for a three-year term, beginning March 26, 2024 and expiring March 26, 2027. (First District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0243: Approve the Appointment of Marlin Jones to the Sonoma County Aviation Commission representing the Second District for a coterminous term beginning March 26, 2024. (Second District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0127: Approve the Re-appointment of Amy Loukonen to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a term beginning March 26, 2024, and ending on March 26, 2026. (Fourth District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0318: Approve the Appointment of Richard Kagel to the Dry Creek Valley Citizens Advisory Council as the Dry Creek Valley Association representative for a two-year term beginning April 16, 2024, and ending on April 16, 2026. (Fourth District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0368: Approve the Appointment of Steve Worrell to the Sonoma Resource Conservation District to fill the remainder of an unscheduled vacancy from March 26th, 2024, through December 3rd, 2024. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0146: Adopt a Gold Resolution Declaring the Month of March 2024 as National Professional Social Worker Month in Sonoma County. | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0257: Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming March 25-March 31, 2024 as National Farmworker Awareness Week in Sonoma County. | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye |
| 2024-0268: Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, Honoring Winemaker Edward Lee “Mac” McDonald for his Catalytic Role in Bringing African Americans into Sonoma’s Wine Industry. (Fourth District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent | 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
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Gorin, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended.
Ayes: Gorin, Rabbitt
Absent: Gurney
Items with no recorded action
1 items
- 2024-0241: Language Access Policy Workshop