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22nd Annual Sonoma City Party - August 2, 2018

The Sonoma City Council and City of Sonoma is delighted to present the 22nd Annual Sonoma City Party. The City of Sonoma hosts this community party to bring our local community together for fun, festivities and to celebrate our special town. A long standing tradition, this unique event celebrates the rich history of Sonoma, its residents, businesses and...

Nomination Period Open for the 2018 General Municipal Election

Anyone interested in running for City Council is required to complete the filing nomination process. The nomination period for the 2018 General Municipal Election opened on Monday, July 16, 2018, and closes at 5:00 pm, Friday, August 10, 2018. If one of the incumbents does not file, the nomination period will be extended to 5:00 pm,...

Ding Form 501

Wagner Form 501

Overlook Trail Rehab Project - Progress Photos

The Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards have posted photographs of the American Conservation Experience team working on the trail. You can read the full update and see the progress photos on their website, overlookmontini.org. The extensive rehabilitation project to make a more sustainable Sonoma Overlook Trail began June 17, 2018, during which time the trail will...

Self Application CFAC

Knox Application CFAC

Finerty Application CFAC

Application for Tree Removal, Alteration, or Relocation

This application is now available on our online permit system.

Alternative Trails - Sonoma Overlook Trail Closure

While the Sonoma Overlook Trail is closed, the Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards suggest these nearby alternatives: Mountain Cemetery, see map at the Overlook trailhead kiosk or download Montini Open Space Preserve, Trailhead at Fourth Street West near Haraszthy; and behind the Field of Dreams (adjacent to the police station parking lot). Free Community Hike led by Jeni Nichols...

What do I have to do to protest the water rate increase?

Written protests can be mailed to the City Clerk or delivered in person. If you would like to protest these proposed water rates, you need to send a signed, written (not emailed) protest to the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sonoma by 6 pm on Wed- day, October 4, 2023. You...

Who can protest the proposed water rate increase?

The property owner and the customer receiving water can file a protest. However, only one protest per property will be counted.

Why did I get two letters?

The City sent letters to all the utility account holders (rate payers) in addition to all the property owners. If you own your home and are a water customer, you may get two letters. This occurred when there were differences between the name listed on the water account and the name listed on the County...

What is the “pass-through” part of the rates?

State law allows water agencies to pass-through to their customers the cost to fund increases in wholesale water costs imposed by agencies like the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA). The City’s 2018 rate study estimated annual wholesale water costs increases from SCWA of 6% a year. If actual SCWA charges are higher, State law allows the...

What is Proposition 218?

California voters adopted Proposition 218 in November 1996 to amend the State Constitution to establish the process by which public agencies can raise taxes or service fees. It requires greater public involvement in water rate-making. Among other things, Proposition 218 requires the City to mail a notice of proposed water rates to every property owner...

Why does the City need capital improvements and why does that affect our rates?

The City’s water utility owns $16.4 million in infrastructure that is used to deliver water. A reliable and safe water system is a valuable asset and an essential element of the quality of life in Sonoma. Approximately $7.4 million of capital improvement projects are planned over the next five years to replace aging water mains,...

Why doesn’t new development pay for capital improvements?

New development does pay a one-time connection fee to “buy in” to the system. New development is also required to pay for and install infrastructure required to serve it. Capital improvements funded by customers’ rates are needed to maintain and improve the water sys- tem for the benefit of current users, not to serve new...

Why is there no longer a surcharge for customers outside the City? Why is an elevation charge added?

Legal changes required this surcharge to end. However, the City has included charges to customers at higher elevations (all of whom are outside the City) to reflect the higher cost to operate pumps to serve those elevations. This affects customers in the hills around the Thornsberry area (Zone 2 on City water maps). These are...

Did the rate structure change?

Yes, the number of tiers (amounts of water available at progressively higher prices to encourage conservation) for the volumetric charges for Single Family customers are to be reduced from four to three. The amount of water available in each tier is also changed to reflect legal requirements. Tiers for other customer categories were replaced with...

What is the difference between fixed and usage rates?

The City charges both a fixed monthly service charge and a water use or “volumetric” rate. The fixed service charge is based on the size of a meter and is a flat sum due each month without respect to water use. All Single Family Residential users pay the same monthly charge because the small differences...

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