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Board of Supervisors

Meeting of July 7, 2026

52 items acted on: 0 contested, 8 other regular items, 44 on the consent calendar. 2 more votes are quoted in the Clerk’s words, uncounted.

The County’s page for this meeting Agenda (PDF)

Roll call

Other items acted on

1:45 P.M. Use Permit to modify an issued Use Permit (UPE18-0068) to designate the existing garage facility utilized for the Two Rock Volunteer Fire Company (Two Rock VFC, aka “Two Rock Fire Department”) as a public safety facility, as defined by Sonoma County Zoning Code, and to allow associated accessory site activities and site facility improvements on property located at 7599 Valley Ford Road, Petaluma. Permit Sonoma File No. UPE23-0046; APN 022-140-017.

File 2026-0544 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items District 2

Passed: 4 Aye, 1 Recused. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.

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.

44 consent items, none contested

Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, recognizing Certified Nursing Assistant Day and honoring the Healthcare Career Pathway Certified Nursing Assistant Workforce Initiative. (Countywide)

File 2026-0561 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items District 1

Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by James Gore.

Adopt a Gold Resolution declaring July 2026 as “Parks Make Life Better!® Month” in Sonoma County in recognition of the important role parks, trails, recreation programs, and open spaces play in supporting the health, wellness, economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and quality of life of Sonoma County residents and visitors.

File 2026-0652 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Regional Parks: all its voted items Countywide

Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by James Gore.

Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, congratulating Sylvia Parkinson upon being named the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Friend of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. (Countywide)

File 2026-0402 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented Off-Site
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items Countywide

Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by James Gore.

Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, congratulating the Mahrt Family of Petaluma Egg Farm upon being named the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farm Family of the Year. (Countywide)

File 2026-0403 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented Off-Site
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items Countywide

Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by James Gore.

Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, congratulating Iron Horse Vineyards upon receiving the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Luther Burbank Conservation Award. (Countywide)

File 2026-0405 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented Off-Site
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items Countywide

Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by James Gore.

Votes on consent items
ItemHermosilloRabbittCourseyGoreHopkins
2026-0685: Public Outings and Youth Education Program: July 7, 2026 - June 30, 2029AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0683: Fee WaiverAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0675: Fee Waiver - Bodega Volunteer Fire DepartmentAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0729: Sonoma County’s commitment to nondiscriminatory access to medically necessary care, including gender-affirming care.AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0669: Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for Funding Allocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0196: Consulting Agreement for Wildfire Vulnerability Assessment for County AssetsAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0643: Business Improvement Assessment Ad Hoc Committee CharterAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0608: Emergency Management Performance Grant Year 2025 AwardAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0666: Extension and Continuation of Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to November 2024 Atmospheric River Storm Event.AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0667: Extension and Continuation of Proclamation of Local Emergency Due to February 2025 Atmospheric River Storm Event.AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0633: Delegated Authority for Unpaid Internship AgreementsAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0668: Delegated Authority to Accept and Execute State, Federal, and Partner Agreements, Including Nonstandard TermsAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0625: Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Miller Barondess, LLPAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0679: Miscellaneous Classification, Compensation, and Allocation ChangesAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0458: Roiling Permit and Extensions to Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District for habitat enhancement to support rearing of juvenile salmon on Green Valley Creek; Permit Sonoma File No. ROI26-0001.AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0531: Permit Sonoma File No. LLA25-0019 Kunde Lot Line Adjustment, 10745 and 10747 Highway 12, 261 and 315 Kunde Estate Road, KenwoodAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0593: Permit Sonoma File No. LLA25-0038 Lot Line Adjustment, 5542 Dry Creek Road & 5610 Dry Creek Road, HealdsburgAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0654: Annexation to the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District for Minatta of 20410 Harrington Drive; Permit Sonoma File No. SEW25-0146AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0507: UC Master Gardener 2nd Amendment to License of Garden Area at County’s Los Guilicos CampusAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0617: Reject all bids received for the Boyes Boulevard Bridge Mitigation, Watering and Plant Maintenance Project (County Project Number M24004).AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0618: Award Agreement for Air Service Development at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County AirportAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0627: Office Lease for 450 West 2nd St., Cloverdale; Second ReadingAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0637: Amendment to the Sonoma County Transit Fare Subsidy Agreement with Santa Rosa Junior College DistrictAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0638: Approve Construction Contract Contingency for the Pine Flat Road Slide Repair Project (C31859).AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0616: Park Sales Tax Measure RenewalAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0646: Grant Agreements for the Spud Point Marina Icehouse Replacement ProjectAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0565: Feasibility Study of the 8th Street East Recycled Water Pipeline Project with Brown and CaldwellAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0620: Outreach Services for Groundwater Sustainability AgenciesAyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0641: Consider Grant Of Easements On Sonoma County Water Agency Property To The City Of Santa Rosa For Multiple Projects, And To Heather Coe, A Private Individual, For Access And Utility Rights.AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0367: Approve the Reappointment of Terry Chrisler as the to the Sonoma Valley Community Advisory Commission as the South Valley representative for a four-year term beginning July 12, 2026, and ending July 12, 2030. (First District)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0623: Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Appointment of former Fair Manager Tawny Tesconi as an Honorary Member of the Sonoma County Fair & Exposition, Inc. Board. (Second District)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0651: Approve the Appointment of Ana Booker to the Behavioral Health Board representing the Fourth District for a three-year term, beginning July 7, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029. (Fourth District)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0661: Approve the Appointment of Steven Birch to the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Aviation Commission for a term coterminous with the appointing supervisor’s term, to serve until a successor is appointed. (Fourth District)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0680: Approve the Appointment of Jeff DuVall to the Sonoma County Fish & Wildlife Commission to serve at the pleasure of the Board for a term not to exceed two years, beginning July 7, 2026, through July 7, 2028. (Fourth District)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0644: Approve the Appointment of Bethany McClave to the Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council as the Timber Cove Alternate representative for a term beginning July 7, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2027. (Fifth District)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0606: Approve the Reappointment of Dr. Caryl Hart, Ph.D. to the Great Redwood Trail Agency Board representing Sonoma County for a term of two years beginning July 7, 2026, and ending July 7, 2028. (Countywide)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0647: Approve the following Countywide Appointments to the County of Sonoma Marina Advisory Committee Board. (Countywide)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0561: Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, recognizing Certified Nursing Assistant Day and honoring the Healthcare Career Pathway Certified Nursing Assistant Workforce Initiative. (Countywide)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0652: Adopt a Gold Resolution declaring July 2026 as “Parks Make Life Better!® Month” in Sonoma County in recognition of the important role parks, trails, recreation programs, and open spaces play in supporting the health, wellness, economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and quality of life of Sonoma County residents and visitors.AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0401: Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, congratulating Alvin Cadd upon his induction into the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Hall of Fame. (Countywide)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0402: Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, congratulating Sylvia Parkinson upon being named the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Friend of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. (Countywide)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0403: Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, congratulating the Mahrt Family of Petaluma Egg Farm upon being named the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farm Family of the Year. (Countywide)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0404: Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, congratulating Norm Yenni upon receiving the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber’s Leadership in Agriculture Award. (Countywide)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye
2026-0405: Adopt a Gold Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, congratulating Iron Horse Vineyards upon receiving the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Luther Burbank Conservation Award. (Countywide)AyeAyeAyeAyeAye

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 Coursey, Seconded by Chair Hermosillo; Approved as recommended.

Ayes: Hermosillo, Coursey

Absent: Mayor Wellander

The Clerk’s minutes text

Untitled item

Procedural

Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Chair Hermosillo; Approved as recommended.

Ayes: Hermosillo, Coursey

Absent: Mayor Wellander

The Clerk’s minutes text

Items with no recorded action

2 items
  • 2026-0670: Three Consolidated Administrative Actions in Support of Affordable Housing Funding and Agreements
  • 2026-0730: Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Project Continuation, and Termination of the Behavioral Health Housing Unit Project