197 items from public meetings in Sonoma County (meetings in the last 90 days and upcoming agendas), newest meeting first. Each item quotes the official agenda or minutes and links to the record.
Bodies: Board of Supervisors (193) Planning Commission (4)
What: Decisions and votes (116) Permits and land use (7) Hearings and deadlines (3) County contracts (56) Grants and funding (15)
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Hopkins, Seconded by Supervisor Gore; Approved as recommended by Resolutions 26-0324 and 26-0325. Supervisor Rabbitt appointed to Cotati EIFD Public Financing Authority.
A special closed session will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026.
File: UPE25-0004 Applicant: Tim Mayclin Owner: Capitalist Pig Trust (Tim Mayclin) Cont From: N/A Staff: Jen Chard Env Doc: Categorical Exemption Proposal: Use Permit for a commercial dog kennel with a maximum of 15 dogs daily and 2 full time employees, and recognition of an existing horse boarding operation that was acknowledged through previous building permits for the barns on a 2.11-acre parcel Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Use Permit request to allow a commercial dog kennel with a maximum of 15 dogs daily and 2 full time employees on a 2.11-acre parcel with hours of operation 7:30AM to 6:00PM, Monday through Friday, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval Location: 900 Mecham Rd., Petaluma APN: 022-020-024 District: Two Zoning: Land Extensive Agriculture (LEA), 100-acre density (B6 100) and no combining zones.
By a vote of 4-0-1, with Supervisor Hopkins absent, the Board of Supervisors approved the settlement of Alcala’s workers’ compensation claims of Compromise and Release for $100,567.00 new money. The Board further directed the Human Resources Director or designee to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.
A) Amend an agreement with Conservation Corps North Bay, Inc., to add $75,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000.
B) Amend an agreement with Prunuske Chatham, Inc., to add $150,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $300,000. Department or Agency Name(s): Agricultural Preservation And Open Space District
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended.
3. Third Amendment to Agreement O-1465 Singing Stream Conservation Consultants - Acquisition Strategy, Policy, and Transactions 2026-0716 Authorize the General Manager of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District or Designee to execute a third amendment to an agreement with Singing Stream Conservation Consultants, adding $150,000 to the total contract amount for a new total not to exceed total of $600,000 and extending the maximum term to June 30, 2029 including the option to extend the initial three year term for two additional one year periods (five years total). Department or Agency Name(s):
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended by Resolution 26-0297. Aye: Absent: Hermosillo, Rabbitt, Coursey, and Gore Hopkins Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026
Approving a $993,342 in Community Spaces Matching Grant Program (Community Spaces funding to Atlético Santa Rosa (”Atlético”) towards its development and improvement of the Tom Schopflin Fields Phase 2;
5. Site Map 6. Notice of Determination 7. Matching Grant Agreement 8. Recreation Covenant 9. Offer to Dedicate 10. Project Structure Map Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended by Resolutions 26-0298 and 26-0299.
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended. Aye: Absent: Hermosillo, Rabbitt, Coursey, and Gore Hopkins 7. Quarterly Ad Hoc Update - Second Quarter 2026 2026-0773
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended by Resolution 26-0300.
9:45 A.M. Public Comment Closed Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Rabbitt, Seconded by Supervisor Coursey; Approved as recommended by Resolutions 26-0301, 26-0302 and 26-0303.
11. Roiling Permit and Extensions to Valarie Pierce for bank stabilization along Calabazas Creek. Permit Sonoma File No. ROI26-0002. 2026-0731 Adopt a Resolution issuing a roiling permit and necessary permit extensions to Valarie Pierce to stabilize streambank along Calabazas Creek to protect an existing residence from erosion and flooding. (4/5th vote required) (First District)
Action taken: approved Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended by Resolution 26-0304.
Adopt a Resolution issuing a roiling permit and necessary permit extensions to Valarie Pierce to stabilize streambank along Calabazas Creek to protect an existing residence from erosion and flooding. (4/5th vote required) (First District)
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended by Ordinance 6570.
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer, or their designee, to act as an Authorized Agent to execute, for and on behalf of the County of Sonoma, any actions necessary to obtain state and federal grants or financial assistance provided to Probation from and/or sub-granted through the following sources: all Cal OES programs; the Judicial Council of California; the Board of State and Community Corrections; the California Department of Health Care Services; the California Department of State Hospitals; the California Office of Youth and Community Restoration; the United States Department of Justice and its component agencies, including the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; the California Office of Traffic Safety; and other granting agencies, with final award terms and conditions subject to review and approval by County Counsel.
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended by Resolution 26-0305.
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended by Resolution 26-0306.
A) Authorize Sonoma County Water Agency’s General Manager to execute an agreement with United States Geological Survey, in substantially the form presented to this Board, for water resources investigations from July 1, 2026, to June 1, 2028, in the not-to-exceed amount of $187,500.
B) Authorize Sonoma County Water Agency’s General Manager to execute an agreement with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in substantially the form presented to this Board, for water resources investigations and modeling studies from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, in the not-to-exceed amount of $210,000.
17. Sea Ranch Asset Valuation 2026-0742 Authorize Sonoma County Water Agency’s General Manager to execute an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in substantially the form presented to this Board, for Sea Ranch asset valuation services through July 30, 2027, in the not-to-exceed amount of $157,286. Department or Agency Name(s):
Action taken: approved Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended. Aye: Absent: Hermosillo, Rabbitt, Coursey, and Gore Hopkins 17. Sea Ranch Asset Valuation 2026-0742
Authorize Sonoma County Water Agency’s General Manager to execute an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in substantially the form presented to this Board, for Sea Ranch asset valuation services through July 30, 2027, in the not-to-exceed amount of $157,286.
Board Action: Moved by Supervisor Coursey, Seconded by Supervisor Rabbitt; Approved as recommended. Aye: Absent: Hermosillo, Rabbitt, Coursey, and Gore Hopkins Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Page 12 of 18 18. Demuth Property Test Well - Contract Award 2026-0764
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