APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Procedural County record of this item’s meeting
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as amended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Board of Supervisors
Meeting of March 11, 2025
34 items acted on: 0 contested, 4 other regular items, 30 on the consent calendar.
The County’s page for this meeting Agenda (PDF)
Roll call
- David Rabbitt Present
- James Gore Present
- Lynda Hopkins Present
- Chris Coursey Absent
- Rebecca Hermosillo Present
Other items acted on
Broadband: Grant Update and Internet Subsidy Program Site Recommendations
File 2025-0056 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Economic Development Collaborative: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by David Rabbitt.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Parks for All Measure M Report, 2023-2024
File 2025-0233 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Regional Parks: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
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.
30 consent items, none contested
Chanslor Ranch Interim Property Management Agreement & Equestrian Facilities Lease Extension
File 2025-0181 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District: all its voted items District 5
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Disbursement of Fiscal Year 24-25 Third District Community Investment Fund Grant Awards
File 2025-0245 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Board of Supervisors District 3: all its voted items District 3
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Fee Waiver - Forestville Youth Park
File 2025-0197 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Board of Supervisors District 5: all its voted items District 5
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Local Cannabis Equity Grant Program Update and GO-Biz Equity Grant Award
File 2025-0188 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Consolidated Budget Adjustments
File 2025-0217 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Establish a Two-Year Development Impact Fee Elimination Program for Affordable Housing
File 2025-0109 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Emergency Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Grant
File 2025-0251 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Staffing Allocations
File 2025-0148 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Measure O Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
File 2025-0149 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Memorandum of Understanding with Sonoma County Office of Education to Support School and Community Safety
File 2025-0126 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Amendments to Outside Liability Counsel Legal Services Agreements
File 2025-0131 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Human Services Department Position Request
File 2025-0010 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (SCAVA) Program Extension
File 2024-0771 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Resolution Affirming Compliance with State Housing Element Law
File 2025-0091 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Agricultural Easement and Covenant for a Farm Family Dwelling Unit on a 12.51-acre parcel located at 1576 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg (APN 089-030-017); Permit Sonoma File No. ZPE24-0203.
File 2025-0228 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Landfill Cover Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services
File 2025-0144 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Federal Transit Funding Authorizations
File 2025-0174 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Agreement with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit to Fund Riparian Enhancements at Crane Creek Regional Park
File 2025-0215 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Regional Parks: all its voted items District 2
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District LandSmart Grazing Agreement to Support Expanded Grazing in Parks
File 2025-0216 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Regional Parks: all its voted items District 1, District 5
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Amendment to Agreement with LEE + RO, Inc. for Engineering and Design Services for Ely Booster Station Hazard Mitigation
File 2025-0187 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items District 2
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Sonoma Water Allocation Change Request
File 2025-0200 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Santa Rosa Plain Water Supply Resiliency Project - Occidental Road Well Activation - Contract Award to TerraCon Constructors, Inc.
File 2025-0214 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Reappointment of Channa Sweet to the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation Board representing the Second District for a two-year term beginning March 02, 2025, and ending March 02, 2027. (Second District)
File 2025-0237 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Re-appointment of Nazar Eljumaily to the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation Board representing the First District for a two-year term beginning January 25, 2025, and ending January 25, 2027. (First District)
File 2025-0268 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Reappointment of John Hadzess to the Civil Service Commission for a four-year term beginning March 17, 2025, and expiring March 17, 2029. (Countywide)
File 2025-0114 on the County’s site Appointment
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Reappointment of Denia Candela to the First 5 Sonoma County Commission for a term beginning March 21, 2025, and ending March 20, 2027. (Countywide)
File 2025-0219 on the County’s site Appointment
From Human Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution Proclaiming the Month of March, 2025 as Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury Appreciation Month. (Countywide)
File 2025-0224 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Board of Supervisors: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Sonoma County. (Countywide)
File 2025-0231 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Board of Supervisors: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month in Sonoma County
File 2025-0094 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 Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution declaring the month of March 2025 as National Professional Social Worker Month in Sonoma County (Countywide)
File 2025-0071 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Human Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Absent. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Absent
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
| Item | Hermosillo | Rabbitt | Coursey | Gore | Hopkins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-0181: Chanslor Ranch Interim Property Management Agreement & Equestrian Facilities Lease Extension | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0245: Disbursement of Fiscal Year 24-25 Third District Community Investment Fund Grant Awards | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0197: Fee Waiver - Forestville Youth Park | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0188: Local Cannabis Equity Grant Program Update and GO-Biz Equity Grant Award | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0217: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Consolidated Budget Adjustments | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0109: Establish a Two-Year Development Impact Fee Elimination Program for Affordable Housing | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0251: Emergency Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Grant | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0148: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Staffing Allocations | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0149: Measure O Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0126: Memorandum of Understanding with Sonoma County Office of Education to Support School and Community Safety | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0131: Amendments to Outside Liability Counsel Legal Services Agreements | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0010: Human Services Department Position Request | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2024-0771: Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (SCAVA) Program Extension | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0091: Resolution Affirming Compliance with State Housing Element Law | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0228: Agricultural Easement and Covenant for a Farm Family Dwelling Unit on a 12.51-acre parcel located at 1576 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg (APN 089-030-017); Permit Sonoma File No. ZPE24-0203. | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0144: Landfill Cover Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0174: Federal Transit Funding Authorizations | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0215: Agreement with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit to Fund Riparian Enhancements at Crane Creek Regional Park | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0216: Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District LandSmart Grazing Agreement to Support Expanded Grazing in Parks | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0187: Amendment to Agreement with LEE + RO, Inc. for Engineering and Design Services for Ely Booster Station Hazard Mitigation | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0200: Sonoma Water Allocation Change Request | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0214: Santa Rosa Plain Water Supply Resiliency Project - Occidental Road Well Activation - Contract Award to TerraCon Constructors, Inc. | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0237: Approve the Reappointment of Channa Sweet to the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation Board representing the Second District for a two-year term beginning March 02, 2025, and ending March 02, 2027. (Second District) | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0268: Approve the Re-appointment of Nazar Eljumaily to the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation Board representing the First District for a two-year term beginning January 25, 2025, and ending January 25, 2027. (First District) | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0114: Approve the Reappointment of John Hadzess to the Civil Service Commission for a four-year term beginning March 17, 2025, and expiring March 17, 2029. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0219: Approve the Reappointment of Denia Candela to the First 5 Sonoma County Commission for a term beginning March 21, 2025, and ending March 20, 2027. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0224: Adopt a Gold Resolution Proclaiming the Month of March, 2025 as Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury Appreciation Month. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0231: Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Sonoma County. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0094: Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month in Sonoma County | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0071: Adopt a Gold Resolution declaring the month of March 2025 as National Professional Social Worker Month in Sonoma County (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
Items with no recorded action
1 items
- 2025-0226: 10:05 A.M. - File No. PLP23-0014, Russian River Floodplain Restoration Project