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2024 General Municipal Election

ELECTION DATE:  Tuesday, November 5, 2024 NUMBER OF OFFICES TO BE FILLED:  Two City Council Seats - 4 Year Term to 2028 NOMINATION PERIOD:  Monday, July 15, 2024 through Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5:00PM* * If one of the two incumbents does not file for re-election by the close of the nomination period, the...

Vegetation Management & Weed Abatement

Temperatures are rising, grasses are drying, and fire season is near - it's time to take measures to create defensible space around your home by managing vegetation. Proper Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire District's (SVFD) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full swing...

Chase Street Bridge Reopening Announcement

The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce that the Chase Street Bridge over Nathanson Creek, connecting Broadway and Austin Ave, is now officially open to both vehicle and foot traffic! After months of hard work and dedication, we are excited to provide a safer and more efficient crossing for our community. We would like...

Prescribed Burns in Montini Preserve Continue Next Week

The Sonoma Ecology Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma has been conducting controlled pile burns at the Montini Open Space Preserve in Sonoma in late February 2024, and will continue through April.  While the park will remain open, some trails may be impacted, so please observe closure signs. Proposed Remaining Dates: March 19, 20...

Prescribed Burns in Montini Preserve Starting February 20th

Starting February 20, 2024, and continuing periodically through April, Sonoma Ecology Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma will be conducting controlled pile burns at the Montini Open Space Preserve in Sonoma. While the park will remain open, some trails may be impacted, so please observe closure signs. Proposed Dates: February 21, 22 March...

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Project Description The City water utility currently uses mechanical water meters and water usage information for each meter is obtained via drive-by automatic meter reading that occurs monthly. This project will replace all existing mechanical water meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology incorporates hardware, software, communication tools and customer displays into a comprehensive system...

Will my water bill increase?

Installation of the AMI meter upgrade is being funded through current rates. After the upgrade, you might see an increase because the new meters record consumption more accurately than the old meters. As water meters age, they tend to run slower and may not measure all the water going through them. Many of the existing...

City Council to Consider Climate Action Strategies at January 17th Meeting

The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission (CAC) has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective. At the November 8, 2023, regular meeting, the...

One Way Traffic Control on Portion of East Napa Street January 12th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Date: January 12, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: East Napa Street, City of Sonoma Affected Area: Between 2nd Street East and 4th Street East Dear Residents and Commuters, Please be advised that there will be one-way traffic control on East Napa Street in the City of Sonoma on January 12, 2024, from...

Prescribed Burn at Sonoma Valley Regional Park in Glen Ellen beginning December 4th

Starting from December 4th for several weeks, Sonoma County Regional Parks in collaboration with Audubon Canyon Ranch - Bouverie Preserve will be conducting controlled pile burns at the Sonoma Valley Regional Park in Glen Ellen and the neighboring Preserve. While the park will remain open, some trails may be impacted, so please observe closure signs....

From Yard to Bin: How to Properly Dispose of Leaves This Fall

We're in the midst of the beautiful fall season in Sonoma -  prime time for some leaf pile jumping and raking fun. But here's a friendly reminder: after all the leafy excitement, let's make sure we dispose of those fallen leaves properly. In an ongoing effort to maintain clean and debris-free waterways and streets, the...

Join Us! Community Meeting at Sonoma Valley Oaks Park this Saturday

The City of Sonoma Public Works Department is hosting a Community Meeting to develop an enhancement plan for Sonoma Valley Oaks Park on Saturday, October 21st at 11:00 a.m. The workshop will be held at Sonoma Valley Oaks Park, located at 440 Engler St in Sonoma. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the...

Climate Action Strategies Update: Recording of Community Meeting & Public Feedback Deadline Approaching

The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Draft Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective. Now we want your input! Review the...

Join Us for a Community Meeting at Sonoma Valley Oaks Park

Join City of Sonoma staff and representatives from Landculture LLP for a community meeting regarding the Sonoma Valley Oaks Enhancement Project. Your input and vision are crucial in shaping the future of this neighborhood park. Here are the details: Date: October 21st, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: 440 Engler Street, Sonoma        ...

Project Milestone Achieved: Chase Street Bridge Deck Pour Completed

We are delighted to announce a significant milestone achieved this week in the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. The construction team, led by Granite Construction Company, and the construction management team from Ghirardelli Associates Inc., have successfully completed the pouring of the bridge deck. Next Steps: With the bridge deck now in place, our focus...

City Invites Public Input on Draft Climate Action Strategies

The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Draft Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective. The Draft Climate Action Strategies document, which...

Sonoma Valley Oaks Park Enhancement Project

Location: 440 Engler St. Description:  Sonoma Valley Oaks Park is a 1-acre City park with a shade structure and benches. Sonoma Oaks development was established in 2000 with the Engler Park as the center. This park was initially developed with flood retention in mind and was built without a playground. Proposed enhancements at the Sonoma Oaks...

Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project - Saturday Work Notification

We wanted to inform the community about upcoming construction activity related to the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. Our contractors have been making good progress and will continue to work on Saturday, August 12th, between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This additional workday has been scheduled to ensure that we meet our milestones efficiently. We...

Serve Your Community - Now accepting applications for certain Commissions & Committees

Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City of Sonoma (City) asks individuals to serve on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and then providing feedback, recommendations, and support to Sonoma City Council on those issues. The City of...

Public Invited to Shape Future of Olsen Park - Press Release

Download/View a PDF of the Press Release SONOMA, CA - June 14, 2023  --- The City of Sonoma (City) seeks community input to help shape the future of Olsen Park (Park), located on Linda Drive in northwestern Sonoma. The City’s Public Works Department and LandCulture LLP, the landscape architecture firm hired to renovate the Park,...

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