Sonoma County public meetings in 2022
57 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session meeting. The primary agenda item is the consideration of a public employee appointment for the position of County Administrator.
- Public Employee Appointment - County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special closed session to consider the appointment of a new County Administrator. This meeting is being conducted virtually in accordance with public health recommendations.
- Public Employee Appointment - County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Sonoma Developmental Center Specific Plan and its Final Environmental Impact Report. The meeting also includes decisions on related General Plan amendments and zoning code updates.
- Public hearing for Sonoma Developmental Center Specific Plan and Final EIR
- Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Sonoma Developmental Center Specific Plan
- Adoption of General Plan amendments and zoning code changes
- Acceptance of the November 8, 2022, General Election official canvass
Board of Supervisors
The December 6, 2022, agenda for the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors focuses on closed session matters. The Board will consider a public employee appointment and a performance evaluation. Additionally, legal counsel will be consulted regarding anticipated litigation involving emergency medical services.
- Appointment of County Administrator
- Performance evaluation for Public Defender
- Litigation discussion regarding emergency medical services
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review emergency work for the Santa Rosa Plain Water Supply Resiliency Project due to drought conditions. The Board will also meet in closed session regarding a public employee appointment for the County Administrator.
- Emergency work without competitive bidding for Santa Rosa Plain Water Supply Resiliency Project
- Public employee appointment for County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
The Board is reviewing the 2023 meeting calendar and updated rules of procedure. They are also considering grant awards from the Fourth District Community Investment Fund and a fee waiver for a local holiday parade.
- Approval of 2023 meeting calendar and updated rules of procedure
- $949.18 fee waiver for Penngrove Social Firemen Holiday Parade of Lights
- Community Investment Fund grants including $1,000 to Courtney’s Pumpkin Patch
- Grants to Alexander Valley Film Society ($500) and Cloverdale Ram Sale ($500)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session to discuss a public employee appointment. This meeting specifically addresses the appointment of a County Administrator.
- Public employee appointment for County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider routine administrative actions and grant disbursements. The agenda includes receiving winery guidelines and nominating members to the California State Association of Counties Board.
- Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission Winery Guidelines
- Nomination of Lynda Hopkins and David Rabbitt to the California State Association of Counties Board
- Resolution in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans
- $2,000 grant award to 10,000 Degrees
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative and development items. This includes a housing application for the Petaluma River Place Apartments and staffing changes in the Auditor-Controller office.
- Approval of California Housing Accelerator Project: Petaluma River Place Apartments application
- Staffing change to add one Accountant II and remove one Account Clerk II in the Auditor-Controller office
- $775 fee waiver request for use of Santa Rosa Veteran’s Memorial parking lot
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session on October 21, 2022. The agenda includes performance evaluations for the Director of Permit Sonoma and County Counsel. The Board will also conduct labor negotiations and consider the appointment of the County Administrator.
- Performance evaluation: Director, Permit Sonoma
- Performance evaluation: County Counsel
- Labor negotiations with employee organizations
- Appointment of County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative and financial agreements. These include a consulting agreement for a river governance study and legal services for the Human Services Department. The Board will also consider an agreement with Mendocino County regarding agricultural services.
- $148,050 agreement for Lower Russian River Governance Study
- MOU with Mendocino County for Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures Services
- Legal services agreement with Gordon-Creed, Kelley, Holl, Angel & Sugarman, LLP
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors meeting for October 10, 2022, is a special closed session. The agenda includes legal counsel discussions regarding Trevor Caughey v. County of Sonoma and a performance evaluation for the Director, Office of Equity.
- Litigation conference: Trevor Caughey v. County of Sonoma
- Performance evaluation: Director, Office of Equity
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review a second reading of an amendment to the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance. The agenda also includes updates to bylaws for two Municipal Advisory Councils and a resolution regarding grant funding for climate-resilient greenspace corridors.
- Second reading of Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance amendment (2022-1014)
- Update to Lower Russian River Municipal Advisory Council Bylaws (2022-1007)
- Update to Sonoma Coast Municipal Advisory Council Bylaws (2022-1019)
- Resolution for grant funding for climate resilient greenspace corridors (2022-1045)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing items related to the November 2022 General Election and housing technical assistance. The agenda includes a resolution to consolidate local elections and a professional services contract.
- Agreement with Generation Housing for Prohousing Designation advocacy up to $375,000
- Resolution to consolidate local jurisdictions with the November 8, 2022, General Election
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is reviewing routine administrative and financial actions. The agenda includes adopting the 2021 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board will also consider authorizing funds to advance delinquent secured property taxes.
- Adoption of 2021 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- $13,185,200 in annual financing for delinquent secured property taxes
- Renewal of $10,249,100 in prior delinquent tax anticipation notes
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session. The meeting includes a conference with labor negotiators representing all employee organizations and unrepresented employees. Additionally, the Board will consider a performance evaluation for County Counsel.
- Conference with labor negotiators for all employee organizations and unrepresented employees
- Public employee performance evaluation for County Counsel
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is considering several funding agreements for carbon sequestration projects through December 2023. The Board is also reviewing the County's annual audited financial reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
- $488,000 in total climate resiliency funding for Carbon Sequestration Project partners
- Funding for Sonoma Resource Conservation District ($311,750)
- Funding for Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District ($81,750)
- Acceptance of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2021
Board of Supervisors
The Board is considering a resolution to apply for a state grant for the McClelland Dairy Project. The proposal includes a commitment of $800,000 in matching funds for a conservation easement.
- $800,000 grant application for McClelland Dairy Project
- $800,000 match of Ag + Open Space Funds
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing administrative items, including a professional services agreement for a greenhouse gas inventory. They are also considering an amended memorandum of agreement with the Dry Creek Rancheria, Band of Pomo Indians regarding casino and resort projects.
- $1,323 fee waiver for Bodega Volunteer Fire Department's Big Event
- $142,330 contract with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. for a greenhouse gas inventory
- Amended Memorandum of Agreement with Dry Creek Rancheria regarding River Rock Casino and resort projects
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing items on the consent calendar regarding housing assistance and park services. This includes approving project-based voucher awards through the Community Development Commission. The board will also consider twelve new professional service agreements for Regional Parks.
- Award of Project-Based Vouchers 2022-0674 via the Community Development Commission
- Twelve new multi-year professional service agreements for Regional Parks totaling an estimated $300,000 annually
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing administrative and financial items. These include a fund transfer for the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District and an amendment to the county's voting system contract.
- Contract amendment with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. increasing total amount to $3,415,350
- Fund transfer of up to $600,000 for Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
- Acquisition of 10 additional accessible marking device machines
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a virtual special closed session to discuss legal matters and labor negotiations. Agenda items include existing lawsuits, potential new litigation involving PG&E Corporation, and discussions with employee organizations. A report on these sessions is scheduled for July 19, 2022.
- Litigation: County of Sonoma v. Major (Case No. SCV266342)
- Litigation: County of Sonoma v. Milligan (Case No. SCV268722)
- Labor negotiations with employee organizations and unrepresented employees
- Potential litigation involving PG&E Corporation
Board of Supervisors
The Board is reviewing routine administrative items on the consent calendar. These include a lease extension for the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District and an annual report from the Springs Municipal Advisory Council.
- Lease amendment with Papeete, LLC up to $468,500
- Receipt of Springs Municipal Advisory Council 2021-2022 Annual Report
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and position allocations. The agenda includes adopting appropriations limits for various districts and revising financial policies. Additionally, the Board will consider moving the Ending Homelessness team to a new division within the Department of Health Services.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and Position Allocation Listing
- Reorganization of the Ending Homelessness team into a new Homelessness Services Division
- Transfer of 11.0 full-time equivalent positions to the Department of Health Services
- Adoption of the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District budget
- Establishment of FY 2022-23 appropriations limits for special districts and service areas
Board of Supervisors
The Board is conducting hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and related resolutions. This includes a proposal to move the Ending Homelessness team to the Department of Health Services. Budget hearings will continue on June 24, 2022.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 budget and position allocations
- Approval of Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District budget
- Reorganization of the Ending Homelessness team into a new division within Health Services
- Transfer of 11.0 staff positions to the Department of Health Services
- Transfer of FEMA Audit Reserve and Resiliency Projects funds to a new fund
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Proposed actions include adopting budget resolutions, establishing appropriation limits, and revising financial policies. The Board will also consider moving the Ending Homelessness team to a new division within the Department of Health Services.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 Budget and Position Allocation Listing
- Reorganization of the Ending Homelessness team into a new Homelessness Services Division
- Transfer of 11.0 FTE positions to the Department of Health Services
- Establishment of appropriation limits for the County and special districts
- Approval of Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District budget
Board of Supervisors
The Board is conducting hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. Proposed actions include adopting budget allocations, appropriation limits, and revised financial policies. The Board will also consider reorganizing the Ending Homelessness team into a new division within the Department of Health Services.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 Budget and Position Allocation Listing
- Approval of Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District budget
- Reorganization of Ending Homelessness team into a new Homelessness Services Division
- Transfer of 11.0 FTE positions to the Department of Health Services
- Creation of a 'Reserved Purposes' Fund from General Fund reserves
Board of Supervisors
The Board is conducting hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. Proposed actions include adopting budget resolutions, establishing appropriation limits, and reviewing financial policies. The Board will also consider moving the Ending Homelessness team to a new division within Health Services.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 Budget and Position Allocation Listing
- Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District budget adoption
- Reorganization of the Ending Homelessness team to the Department of Health Services
- Transfer of 11.0 FTE positions to a new Homelessness Services Division
- Transfer of FEMA Audit Reserve funds to a 'Reserved Purposes' Fund
Board of Supervisors
The Board is conducting hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. Proposed actions include adopting budget resolutions, establishing appropriation limits, and revising financial policies. The Board is also considering moving the Ending Homelessness team to a new division within the Department of Health Services.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 Budget and Position Allocation Listing
- Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District budget approval
- Reorganization of Ending Homelessness team to Department of Health Services
- Transfer of 11.0 FTE positions to the Department of Health Services
- Establishment of a 'Reserved Purposes' Fund for FEMA Audit and Resiliency projects
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session meeting on June 16, 2022. The agenda is limited to performance evaluations for the Public Defender and the County Administrator. No items for open public discussion are listed for this meeting.
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Public Defender
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation - County Administrator
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items related to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, including appropriations limits and financial policies. The Board will also consider moving the Ending Homelessness team from the Community Development Commission to a new division within the Department of Health Services.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 Budget and Position Allocation Listing
- Approval of Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District FY 2022-23 Budget
- Reorganization of the Ending Homelessness team into a new division
- Transfer of 11.0 FTE positions to the Department of Health Services
- Establishment of a 'Reserved Purposes' Fund
Board of Supervisors
The provided text contains administrative information and meeting logistics for the June 14, 2022, meeting. It notes that budget hearings are scheduled for several dates throughout June 2022. No specific legislative items or decisions are listed in this portion of the agenda.
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Board of Supervisors
The Board is considering several administrative and financial actions. These include expanding housing assistance in Petaluma and authorizing various public health service contracts.
- Adding 8 project-based vouchers to the Downtown River Apartments in Petaluma
- Renewing Housing Authority software agreement for $268,273 over three years
- Increasing legal services agreement with Rachel M. Bavis to a maximum of $320,000
- Approving $75,000 for Sheriff’s Office HVAC upgrades
- Authorizing sexual assault clinical services agreement worth $130,000
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing items on the Consent Calendar. This includes a contract for wildland fuel reduction at Saddle Mountain and the reissuance of voided warrants.
- Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve fuel management agreement up to $297,023
- Reissuance of voided warrants totaling $7,194.77
- Property tax system maintenance agreement with Megabyte Systems, Inc.
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session on May 23, 2022. The meeting includes discussions regarding a public employee appointment and a performance evaluation for a district general manager. The Board will also confer with labor negotiators.
- Appointment of Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach
- Performance evaluation of the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District General Manager
- Labor negotiations with employee organizations
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing administrative items on the Consent Calendar. These include changing election years for the Forestville Water District and rescinding jurisdiction for specific cannabis permits.
- Change Forestville Water District elections to even-numbered years.
- Rescind jurisdiction for cannabis permits at 351 Trinity Road and 4050 Grange Road.
- Authorize a one-year agreement with Indigent Defense Administration of Sonoma County, LLC.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider several administrative items, including amendments to federal emergency grant action plans for the CARES Act. The agenda also includes a procurement system review and creative services contract extensions.
- Amendments to Federal Emergency Solutions Grants-CARES Act action plans
- Approval of Procurement and Grants Review Scope of Work
- Creative Services Contract Extensions for the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Board of Supervisors
This document consists of administrative instructions for the May 3, 2022, meeting. It outlines methods for public participation via Zoom or in person and details rules for public comment and civility.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting workshops regarding the 2022-23 fiscal year budget. This includes receiving department budget presentations and an updated five-year forecast for the County General Fund.
- FY 2022-23 Department Budget Presentations
- Updated 5 Year Forecast for the County General Fund
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will receive presentations on the FY 2022-23 department budgets. They will also review an updated five-year forecast for the County General Fund. Additionally, the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District will meet in closed session regarding potential litigation.
- FY 2022-23 Department Budget Presentations
- Updated 5 Year Forecast for the County General Fund
- Closed session regarding potential litigation for Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting budget workshops from April 25 through April 27, 2022. The provided agenda text contains only procedural information and does not list specific departmental presentations or items for discussion.
Board of Supervisors
The provided text contains only administrative and procedural information for the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors meeting. It details instructions for public participation via Zoom or in person and outlines meeting protocols.
- No specific agenda items were listed in the provided text.
Board of Supervisors
The provided text for the April 5, 2022, meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and administrative instructions. It outlines methods for public participation via Zoom or in person and provides contact information for accommodations. No specific legislative items are listed in this portion of the agenda.
Board of Supervisors
The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate regarding meeting attendance and public comment. No specific legislative items or decisions are listed in this portion of the document.
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold a virtual special closed session meeting. The agenda includes a performance evaluation for the Director of Health Services and labor negotiations with various employee groups. The Board will also confer with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation.
- Performance evaluation for the Director of Health Services
- Labor negotiations with employee organizations and unrepresented employees
- Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
Board of Supervisors
The provided text contains only procedural instructions and meeting logistics for the March 15, 2022, Board of Supervisors meeting. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in this portion of the document.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is hosting a virtual community forum regarding the TRUTH Act. The session focuses on the provision of information about individuals in Sonoma County detention facilities to federal immigration authorities during 2021. This item is for informational purposes only.
- TRUTH Act ICE Access Virtual Community Forum (Informational Only)
Board of Supervisors
The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate regarding meeting logistics. It outlines instructions for virtual and in-person attendance, public comment protocols, and security screening.
Board of Supervisors
The provided text consists of procedural boilerplate regarding meeting attendance and public comment protocols. No specific legislative or administrative items are listed in this portion of the document.
Board of Supervisors
The scheduled meeting is designated as a Strategic Planning Retreat. The provided agenda text consists primarily of procedural information regarding meeting access, public comment protocols, and remote participation instructions.
- Strategic Planning Retreat
Board of Supervisors
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative and financial items. These include approving community grant awards, extending cannabis tax deadlines, and authorizing new leases for county departments. The Board is also discussing preliminary planning measures for a new public health lab.
- Up to $898,000 for the El Recreo conservation easement acquisition
- Extension of cannabis business tax deadline from January 31 to April 30, 2022
- $9,450 monthly lease for Human Services Department space on Skylane Blvd
- $183,000 ARPA funding transfer for Public Health Lab and Morgue planning
- Community Investment Fund grant awards for various First District non-profits
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will receive a staff update from Health Services regarding current COVID-19 response strategies and vaccination coordination. This meeting is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom.
- COVID-19 Emergency Response Update 2022-0062
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session to conduct performance evaluations for various county officials. These reviews include the County Administrator, County Counsel, and several department directors.
- Performance evaluation of County Administrator
- Performance evaluation of County Counsel
- Performance evaluation of Director of Regional Parks
- Performance evaluation of Director of Permit and Resource Management
- Performance evaluation of Agricultural Commissioner
Board of Supervisors
The January 12, 2022, Special Closed Session focuses on public employee performance evaluations. The agenda includes reviews for various department heads and agency managers. No items are scheduled for public discussion.
- Performance evaluation: County Administrator
- Performance evaluation: County Counsel
- Performance evaluation: Director of Regional Parks
- Performance evaluation: Sonoma County Water Agency General Manager
- Performance evaluation: Director Transportation and Public Works
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session on January 11, 2022. The meeting is dedicated to conducting performance evaluations for various county officials and department heads. These items are scheduled for closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
- Performance evaluation: County Administrator
- Performance evaluation: County Counsel
- Performance evaluation: Director of Regional Parks
- Performance evaluation: Sonoma County Water Agency General Manager
- Performance evaluation: Director Transportation and Public Works
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special closed session to consider performance evaluations for various county employees. This meeting is limited to personnel reviews for multiple department directors and officers. No public items are listed on this agenda.
- Performance evaluation: County Administrator
- Performance evaluation: Director of Child Support Services
- Performance evaluation: Director of Emergency Management
- Performance evaluation: Director of General Services
- Performance evaluation: Director of Human Resources
Board of Supervisors
The provided text consists of procedural instructions for the January 4, 2022, meeting. It outlines how the public can attend via Zoom or in person and details rules for public comment. No specific agenda items are listed in this portion of the document.
- No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.