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Public Hearing for Mockingbird Lane Project Scheduled for January 31

At their Meeting on January 22, 2019, the Planning Commission continued the Public Hearing for the Mockingbird Lane Project to January 31, 2019, see the full agenda and staff reportss. The hearing was continued to allow the applicant additional time to prepare exhibits and a revised Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map that addressed comments from the...

Minimum Wage Study Session Scheduled for February 4, 2019

The City will hold a study session at the February 4, 2019, City Council meeting to hear a report on a Minimum Wage Study for the North Bay completed by the UC Berkeley Labor Center. Visit the Minimum Wage Study page to read the study, general information and reference information. The meeting will start at...

Minimum Wage Study

Summary The Sonoma City Council passed a local minimum wage ordinance at their meeting on June 10, 2019. The ordinance was adopted as Ordinance #02-2019 . It became effective July 10, 2019, 30 days after adoption, as Chapter 2.80 of the Sonoma Municipal Code. For information on implementation of Sonoma's minimum wage, including the official...

Minimum Wage Study for the North Bay completed by the UC Berkeley Labor Center

Local Minimum Wage Laws and the Challenge of Balancing Interests

Response to Comments on the Traffic Impact Study

Homeless Count & Phone Survey to Take Place January 25

The Annual Sonoma County Homeless Count and Phone Survey are scheduled to take place on Friday, January 25, 2019. In the early hours of Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, more than 150 volunteers will join Community Development Commission staff and paid, homeless guides to conduct a “street count” of people living outside, in all census tracts...

About Town, E-Newsletter Now Available

The latest edition of "About Town," the quarterly E-Newsletter from the City of Sonoma is now available. Click here to view online to read about the 2019 Honorary Alcaldessa and City Council Reorganization. Check out Sonoma's "City Profile Report," see a list of Upcoming City Meetings, read about the Transient Occupancy Tax Increase that went into...

Deadline to Purchase Tickets to Treasure Artist Reception January 23rd

The deadline to purchase your ticket is next Wednesday (January 23rd)! Don't miss out! See more details about the receptions here. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at City Hall on the second level. For questions, please contact Rita at 707-933-2218. The evening reception honoring Cynthia Tarr will be held at the Sonoma Community...

Martin Luther King Holiday, City Offices Closed January 21

City of Sonoma offices will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019 in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

Mockingbird Lane Application for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Continued to January 22nd

The application for vesting tentative subdivision map for the Mockingbird Lane project at 853 Fourth Street West returns to the Planning Commission on January 22, 2019. The application was continued at the January 10, 2019, meeting to allow staff time to provide conditions of approval. For additional information about this project, visit the Mockingbird Lane project page or contact the Planning Department: Call (707)...

Tasting Room Regulation Update

At the January 14, 2019 City Council meeting, direction was given to staff to prepare a draft ordinance regulating wine tasting facilities for consideration by the Planning Commission. The following components will be included in a draft ordinance: Create a new conditional use permit process for all new tasting rooms including new regulatory parameters: The Planning...

Liam Lane Application Continued to February 21, 2019

The application for a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 0.67-Acre Lot into Four Lots with the location of 249 First Street West was continued from the November 8, 2018, Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant time to address comments from the Planning Commission. The project was continued to January 10, 2019, to allow...

City Staff Monitoring Flood Warnings

Flood Warnings are in place for the Sonoma area for the evening of January 16; check Nixle for the most recent updates. City staff is actively monitoring the situation and will continue to do so. There is some localized flooding on 1st St. West north of Spain St., and City crews are responding. For emergencies,...

S.C.O.P.E. Presentations & Hands Only CPR, 2019 Training Opportunities

A key component of emergency response in any community is the extent to which its residents and businesses have themselves planned for what to do in the case of an emergency. The S.C.O.P.E (Sonoma Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies) program provides guidelines and training for neighbors to work together to prepare for disasters. Sonoma Valley Fire...

Karen Collins Named as Sonoma's 2019 Honorary Alcaldessa

The City of Sonoma has selected Karen Collins as Honorary Alcaldessa (“Alcalde” is the Spanish name for Mayor.) After considerable discussion, Mayor Harrington nominated Ms. Collins in recognition of her ongoing efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. Particularly of note was Ms. Collins’ work in the preservation and protection of the natural environment in...

Sonoma Valley LOCALFest Returns April 16

Support new Sonoma businesses! The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce presents LOCALFest 2019, a new business showcase. New Sonoma Valley businesses provide samples, demonstrations and information to attendees. This event is open to the public with free admission. If you started a business or nonprofit organization in Sonoma Valley in 2018 and would like to...

What is SCOPE?

Sonoma Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies, or S.C.O.P.E., is a program of the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority that includes emergency response, community preparedness, utility safety, and fire prevention. Visit SVFRA's website to learn how you can participate in upcoming community training sessions.

What is a red flag warning?

A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours. A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire. A Fire Weather Watch is one...

Resources for Disaster Preparedness

In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital city services are restored. Sonoma is exposed to a wide variety of hazards, both natural and man-made, including earthquakes, fires, and severe storms. In addition to signing up for alerts, your best defense is to take steps to be prepared for emergencies, both at...

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