APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Procedural County record of this item’s meeting
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Board of Supervisors
Meeting of April 22, 2025
28 items acted on: 0 contested, 6 other regular items, 22 on the consent calendar. 3 more votes are quoted in the Clerk’s words, uncounted.
The County’s page for this meeting Agenda (PDF)
Roll call
- David Rabbitt Present
- James Gore Present
- Lynda Hopkins Present
- Chris Coursey Present
- Rebecca Hermosillo Present
Other items acted on
Sheriff’s Office Appointment of Retiree Extra Help
File 2025-0377 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Sheriff's Office: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by David Rabbitt.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Sea Ranch Loan Forgiveness and Conversion of Rental Units to Homeownership Units
File 2025-0495 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Community Development Commission: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Chris Coursey, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
File 2025-0392 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
11:00 A.M. - File No. PLP23-0014, Russian River Floodplain Restoration Project
File 2025-0374 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items District 4
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as amended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Rebecca Hermosillo.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Procedural County record of this item’s meeting
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved the Consent Agenda. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- 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.
22 consent items, none contested
Disbursement of Fiscal Year 24-25 First District Community Investment Fund Grant Awards
File 2025-0386 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items District 1
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Fee Waiver - Sebastopol Area Senior Center
File 2025-0405 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 Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Consolidated Budget Adjustments
File 2025-0411 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Immigrant Services Update & At-Risk/Unprotected Workforce Resources
File 2025-0274 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Administrator: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Miscellaneous Classification, Compensation, and Allocation Changes
File 2025-0288 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Treatment Services for Youth Adjudicated and Adults Convicted of Sex Offenses
File 2025-0281 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Probation: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Lease extension for Agriculture/Weights & Measures and University of California Cooperative Extension, 133 Aviation Boulevard, Suites 109 and 110, Santa Rosa
File 2025-0331 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 Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Sonoma County Transit - Public Transit Agency Safety Plan
File 2025-0344 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Sonoma County Transit Proposed Position Changes
File 2025-0314 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Taylor Mountain Phase 2 Trails Budget Resolution and Change Order
File 2025-0406 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Regional Parks: all its voted items District 1, District 3
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
North Bay Water Reuse Authority - Phase 2 Engineering Study with Brown and Caldwell
File 2025-0249 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Sonoma County Water Agency: all its voted items District 1, District 2
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Continued Implementation of California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring Program
File 2025-0347 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 Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Santa Rosa Plain Wells Easement Acquisitions; Delegation of Authority to the General Manager to Acquire Easement Rights
File 2025-0349 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 Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Reappointment of Howard Sapper to the Commission on Human Rights for a two year term to begin April 21, 2025 and end April 20, 2027. (First District)
File 2025-0359 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 Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Reappointment of Joanne Brown to the Sonoma Valley Community Advisory Commission in the Springs East seat for a term of four years beginning January 22, 2025 and ending on January 22, 2029 (District One)
File 2025-0390 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 Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Reappointment of Lieselotte (Lilo) Kangas to the Independent Citizens' Pension Committee for a two-year term beginning May 10th, 2025, through May 9th, 2027. (Countywide)
File 2025-0397 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
A) Approve the Reappointment of Gerard Giudice, the City Selection Committee’s nomination to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District, for a term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2026. B) Approve the Reappointment of Chris Snyder to the non-elected, public member seat to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board, for a term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2026.
File 2025-0342 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
A) Approve the Appointment of Kathy Reynolds to the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board for a term beginning April 22, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026. B) Approve the Reappointments of Erin Reed, Gina Cuclis, Allison Murphy, Dr. Jeff Miller and Stephanie Montez for a term beginning April 22, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
File 2025-0375 on the County’s site Appointment
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution Proclaiming April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Countywide)
File 2025-0438 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Board of Supervisors: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution in recognition of Sarah Reid for 20 plus years of exemplary volunteerism supporting parks, trails and environmental programs and organizations in Sonoma County
File 2025-0361 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Regional Parks: all its voted items District 3
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution honoring Raymond Hill’s exceptional service to the Sonoma County Fire District. (Countywide)
File 2025-0421 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented Off-Site
From Board of Supervisors: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming April 2025 Fair Housing Month. (Countywide)
File 2025-0410 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Board of Supervisors: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Rebecca Hermosillo, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
| Item | Hermosillo | Rabbitt | Coursey | Gore | Hopkins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-0386: Disbursement of Fiscal Year 24-25 First District Community Investment Fund Grant Awards | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0405: Fee Waiver - Sebastopol Area Senior Center | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0411: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Consolidated Budget Adjustments | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0274: Immigrant Services Update & At-Risk/Unprotected Workforce Resources | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0288: Miscellaneous Classification, Compensation, and Allocation Changes | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0281: Treatment Services for Youth Adjudicated and Adults Convicted of Sex Offenses | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0331: Lease extension for Agriculture/Weights & Measures and University of California Cooperative Extension, 133 Aviation Boulevard, Suites 109 and 110, Santa Rosa | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0344: Sonoma County Transit - Public Transit Agency Safety Plan | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0314: Sonoma County Transit Proposed Position Changes | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0406: Taylor Mountain Phase 2 Trails Budget Resolution and Change Order | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0249: North Bay Water Reuse Authority - Phase 2 Engineering Study with Brown and Caldwell | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0347: Continued Implementation of California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring Program | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0349: Santa Rosa Plain Wells Easement Acquisitions; Delegation of Authority to the General Manager to Acquire Easement Rights | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0359: Approve the Reappointment of Howard Sapper to the Commission on Human Rights for a two year term to begin April 21, 2025 and end April 20, 2027. (First District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0390: Approve the Reappointment of Joanne Brown to the Sonoma Valley Community Advisory Commission in the Springs East seat for a term of four years beginning January 22, 2025 and ending on January 22, 2029 (District One) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0397: Approve the Reappointment of Lieselotte (Lilo) Kangas to the Independent Citizens' Pension Committee for a two-year term beginning May 10th, 2025, through May 9th, 2027. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0342: A) Approve the Reappointment of Gerard Giudice, the City Selection Committee’s nomination to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District, for a term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2026. B) Approve the Reappointment of Chris Snyder to the non-elected, public member seat to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board, for a term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2026. | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0375: A) Approve the Appointment of Kathy Reynolds to the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Advisory Board for a term beginning April 22, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026. B) Approve the Reappointments of Erin Reed, Gina Cuclis, Allison Murphy, Dr. Jeff Miller and Stephanie Montez for a term beginning April 22, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026. | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0438: Adopt a Gold Resolution Proclaiming April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0361: Adopt a Gold Resolution in recognition of Sarah Reid for 20 plus years of exemplary volunteerism supporting parks, trails and environmental programs and organizations in Sonoma County | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0421: Adopt a Gold Resolution honoring Raymond Hill’s exceptional service to the Sonoma County Fire District. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2025-0410: Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming April 2025 Fair Housing Month. (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.
FY 24-25 Tourism Impact Fund Grant Awards
File 2025-0439 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
Ayes: Hermosillo, Coursey, Gore, Hopkins
Noes: Rabbitt
Untitled item
Procedural
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Hermosillo, Seconded by Chair Hopkins; Approved as recommended.
Ayes: Hermosillo, Hopkins
Absent: Mayor Farrar-Rivas
Untitled item
Procedural
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Hermosillo, Seconded by Chair Hopkins; Approved as recommended.
Ayes: Hermosillo, Hopkins
Absent: Mayor Farrar-Rivas
Items with no recorded action
1 items
- 2025-0356: Downtown Santa Rosa Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (Santa Rosa EIFD) Infrastructure Finance Plan (IFP)