At the August 20, 2018 meeting, the City Council and the City of Sonoma adopted new water rates. Per the adopted resolution, the current rate schedule went into effect on September 1, 2018. The second scheduled rate change is effective July 1, 2019, and will be reflected on the August 2019 water statement. See more information … Continued
The “DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel” is the second Town Hall in “Housing Our Community” Town Hall Series. This session will feature a moderated panel discussion with experts who build and finance affordable and market rate housing – with a focus on practical, real world examples. The panel discussion will be followed by a moderated Question … Continued
Each year the Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission conducts the Student Creative Arts Award program soliciting entries from Sonoma Valley residents between the age of sixteen and twenty-one who are studying visual, literary or performing arts. Applicants must submit a portfolio of their work and an essay explaining the role art has played in … Continued
TAKE THE SURVEY NOW! Increasing housing prices, changing household needs and constrained housing supply are challenges facing the City of Sonoma (City) along with other Bay Area and surrounding Sonoma County communities. Based on increasing concern over this dilemma, the City Council contracted with Healdsburg based UrbanGreen, Inc to develop a community education and engagement … Continued
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, May 6 at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including presentations and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule by City Council are: A Request by Mayor Harrington and Vice Mayor … Continued
At their meeting on September 5, 2018, the City Council voted to implement a ban on the use of Single Use Plastic at events held at the Sonoma Plaza and Depot Park. Council approved this ban to go in effect for all 2019 events. The purpose of the ban is to reduce the amount of … Continued
As spring wildflowers and annual grasses dry, it’s time to think about Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement. Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards and is especially important this year as above-average rainfall has resulted in high annual grass growth. The Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority‘s (SVFRA) … Continued
On March 4th and April 15th, the City Council provided guidance and direction on the preparation of Ordinances and Resolutions needed to amend the Municipal Code to allow commercial cannabis businesses to operate within the City. The City Council reviewed proposed buffer maps near sensitive uses and a permitting process that will allow up to … Continued
Earth Day is an annual event created to celebrate the planet’s environment. From wildflower hikes to creek cleanups and harvest markets, there are lots of ways to celebrate our special spot on the planet, the City of Sonoma! Download the Sonoma County Wildflower Guide and see which varieties you can identify while you picnic and … Continued
The following is an announcement from the Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards (SOT stewards). ****************************** The Overlook trail in the City of Sonoma is set to fully re-open on April 28, 2019, with the completion of rehabilitation of the Lower Trail portion, which has been closed all winter. Access will be restored to the trail’s main … Continued
