2017 Water Quality Report Now Available
The 2017 Water Quality Report is now available. View the report online or pick up a pamphlet at Sonoma City Hall, No.1 Sonoma Plaza, Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Category: Public Works News
UPDATE: Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair Maintenance Work June 25 & 26
UPDATE – Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) will be continuing their work on Monday, June 25th and Tuesday, June 26th. There was some remaining budget that they will be using to finish more of the remaining work on Phase 5. PCC will be working along 5th Street West, Hayes Street, and 4th Street West as funding … Continued
Sonoma Overlook Trail Project Kickoff Celebration – June 20
The public is invited to join the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards, Sonoma Ecology Center and the American Conservation Experience Trail Crew as they commemorate the start of the extensive rehabilitation project on the Lower and Upper Overlook Trail. The Sonoma Overlook Trail Improvement Project Kickoff Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:00 … Continued
Comprehensive Sewer Video Inspection Begins May 24
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) will be performing an inspection of City sewer pipes in, around and adjacent to the Sonoma Plaza including Broadway from McDonell St to Mercy Ct. The work is expected to be quiet, but there may be minimal noise equal to a truck idling if portions of the sewer … Continued
Sonoma Overlook Trail Improvement Project Begins June 17
A 14-week extensive rehabilitation project to make a more sustainable Sonoma Overlook Trail is set to begin June 17, 2018, during which time the trail will be closed to the public until mid-September 2018. High usage has contributed to soil erosion and exposure of bedrock, creating unsure footing. Sonoma Overlook Trail (SOT) Stewards worked with … Continued
2017 Street Rehabilitation and Water Services Replacement Project Recommences April 30, 2018
Delayed due to the firestorm in October 2017, the City of Sonoma 2017 Street Rehabilitation and Water Services Replacement Project (project) will recommence starting April 30, 2018. This project is part of the City’s commitment to keeping the City’s streets in a safe and functional condition for multi-modal circulation, and replaced aging water infrastructure. The … Continued
Nathanson Creek Stream Flow Gauge Installation
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is installing a stream gauge on Nathanson Creek at Second Street East in Sonoma downstream of the area burned by the October wildfires, providing real-time data to weather forecasters who are responsible for sending out alerts to residents when flashfloods or debris flows may be imminent. The Sonoma … Continued
Groundwater recharge pilot study underway in Sonoma Valley
Preparation for a groundwater recharge pilot study is underway in Sonoma Valley. The study, a joint effort of the Sonoma County Water Agency and the City of Sonoma, is exploring groundwater banking as a method for improving local water supply resiliency and restoring aquifer health. The method of groundwater banking to be studied is … Continued
Bicycle Friendly Community Survey
In February 2018, the City of Sonoma submitted an application to renew the Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status awarded by the League of American Bicyclists! The Spring 2018 BFC review process is now officially underway. To help the League of American Bicyclists gain a better understanding of local bicyclists’ experiences and perceptions of bicycling in the City of Sonoma, the … Continued
Update on 2017 Street Rehabilitation & Water Services Replacement Project
The “Water Services Replacement” portion of the project was completed this summer as planned. The “Street Rehabilitation” portion of the project was scheduled for completion in October; that work schedule was impacted by the firestorm. When City staff analyzed the impact of fire-related delays on project construction, it was concluded that it would be better … Continued