APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Procedural County record of this item’s meeting
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as amended. Moved by James Gore, seconded by Lynda Hopkins.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Board of Supervisors
Meeting of August 18, 2026
24 items acted on: 0 contested, 6 other regular items, 18 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
- David Rabbitt Present
- James Gore Present
- Lynda Hopkins Present
- Chris Coursey Present
- Rebecca Hermosillo Present
Other items acted on
10:15 A.M. Sonoma County Government Center Draft Environmental Impact Report
File 2026-0659 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Permit and Resource Management: all its voted items District 3
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by David Rabbitt, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
VESCO Amendments for Replanting Cultivated Lands and Permit Extensions - First Reading
File 2026-0798 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Agricultural Commissioner: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by James Gore.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Mobile Crisis Regional Update
File 2026-0726 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Information only.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
West Sonoma County Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Infrastructure (EIFD) Financing Plan, Update on Other EIFD Exploration, and General Fund Impacts of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts
File 2026-0699 on the County’s site Regular Calendar Item
From County Executive's Office: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by James Gore.
- 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 Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- 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.
18 consent items, none contested
Disbursement of Fiscal Year 26-27 Second District Community Investment Fund District Priorities Grant Awards
File 2026-0875 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Board of Supervisors District 2: all its voted items District 2
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Disbursement of Fiscal Year 26-27 Third District Community Investment Fund District Priorities Grant Awards
File 2026-0855 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 Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Fee Waiver - Fingerprint Scanning Services for Boys & Girls Club
File 2026-0834 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 Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Fee Waiver - Russian River Rotary Club
File 2026-0827 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 Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
RED Housing Fund 2025 Annual Report and Appointment of County Representative to RED Housing Fund Board of Directors
File 2026-0718 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From County Executive's Office: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Grant Funding from the Office of Traffic Safety
File 2026-0725 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Measure O Ballot Consultant Services
File 2026-0751 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Authority for Department of Health Services Provider Payments During FY 2026-2027 Contract Negotiations
File 2026-0551 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Health Services: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Award of Construction Contract for Meredith Pier Access Improvements
File 2026-0747 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items District 5
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Agreement for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services
File 2026-0778 on the County’s site Consent Calendar Item
From Public Infrastructure: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Resolution Approving the Dissolution of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority (BayRICS)
File 2026-0840 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 Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
As-Needed Structural Engineering Design Services
File 2026-0792 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 Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Appointment of Tomi Henry to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space Advisory Committee representing the Second District for a two-year term beginning August 18, 2026 and ending August 18, 2028. (Second District)
File 2026-0829 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 2: all its voted items District 2
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the Appointment of Renata Brillinger to the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space Advisory Committee representing the Fifth District for a two-year term beginning August 18, 2026 and ending August 18, 2028. (Fifth District)
File 2026-0826 on the County’s site Appointment
From Board of Supervisors District 5: all its voted items District 5
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve Reappointments to the Historical Records Commission. (Countywide)
File 2026-0765 on the County’s site Appointment
From Clerk-Recorder-Assessor: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Approve the following updates to the Civil Service Commission membership: A) Appointment of Scott Alonso to serve a term of four years beginning August 18, 2026, and ending August 18, 2030. (Countywide) B) Reappointment of Patricia Sabo for a term of four years beginning September 19, 2026, and ending September 19, 2030. (Countywide)
File 2026-0813 on the County’s site Appointment
From Human Resources: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt a Gold Resolution congratulating Claire Drucker on being named Sonoma County Poet Laureate for the 2026-2028 term. (Countywide)
File 2026-0728 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Board of Supervisors District 1: all its voted items Countywide
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
Adopt at Gold Resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of River to Coast Children’s Services. (Fifth District)
File 2026-0558 on the County’s site Gold Resolution Presented at the Board
From Board of Supervisors District 5: all its voted items District 5
Passed: 5 Aye. Approved as recommended. Moved by Lynda Hopkins, seconded by Chris Coursey.
- Hermosillo Aye
- Rabbitt Aye
- Coursey Aye
- Gore Aye
- Hopkins Aye
| Item | Hermosillo | Rabbitt | Coursey | Gore | Hopkins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-0875: Disbursement of Fiscal Year 26-27 Second District Community Investment Fund District Priorities Grant Awards | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0855: Disbursement of Fiscal Year 26-27 Third District Community Investment Fund District Priorities Grant Awards | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0834: Fee Waiver - Fingerprint Scanning Services for Boys & Girls Club | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0827: Fee Waiver - Russian River Rotary Club | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0718: RED Housing Fund 2025 Annual Report and Appointment of County Representative to RED Housing Fund Board of Directors | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0725: Grant Funding from the Office of Traffic Safety | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0751: Measure O Ballot Consultant Services | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0551: Authority for Department of Health Services Provider Payments During FY 2026-2027 Contract Negotiations | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0747: Award of Construction Contract for Meredith Pier Access Improvements | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0778: Agreement for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0840: Resolution Approving the Dissolution of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority (BayRICS) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0792: As-Needed Structural Engineering Design Services | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0829: Approve the Appointment of Tomi Henry to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space Advisory Committee representing the Second District for a two-year term beginning August 18, 2026 and ending August 18, 2028. (Second District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0826: Approve the Appointment of Renata Brillinger to the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space Advisory Committee representing the Fifth District for a two-year term beginning August 18, 2026 and ending August 18, 2028. (Fifth District) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0765: Approve Reappointments to the Historical Records Commission. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0813: Approve the following updates to the Civil Service Commission membership: A) Appointment of Scott Alonso to serve a term of four years beginning August 18, 2026, and ending August 18, 2030. (Countywide) B) Reappointment of Patricia Sabo for a term of four years beginning September 19, 2026, and ending September 19, 2030. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0728: Adopt a Gold Resolution congratulating Claire Drucker on being named Sonoma County Poet Laureate for the 2026-2028 term. (Countywide) | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| 2026-0558: Adopt at Gold Resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of River to Coast Children’s Services. (Fifth District) | 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.
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Procedural
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Chair Hermosillo; Approved as recommended.
Ayes: Hermosillo, Coursey
Absent: Mayor Wellander