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City Services during COVID-19

UPDATE: Sonoma City Hall reopened for in-person services beginning Monday, February 14th. Masks are not required. City Hall resumed regular hours and is open to the public on Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. For the Planning and Building Departments, counter hours will be 8:00 a.m. to noon for drop-ins, and staff...

Coronavirus Information & Resources

City Response to COVID-19 In addition to making the necessary modifications to City services for public health and safety, the City of Sonoma responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by leading several targeted efforts to address the needs of our community. Learn more below, and visit our community resources and business resources pages.

Sonoma City Council Resolution Declares Climate Emergency

At their Monday, November 2nd meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution. The Climate Emergency Resolution is a declaration by the City Council to support taking emergency action to reverse global climate change. Watch a recording (item starts at 18:00). The resolution includes the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gases to net...

Preliminary Results on Local Ballot Measures

The County continues to process a large number of mailed ballots, and the election is not final until the results are certified by the County. Election results will change throughout the canvass period as vote-by-mail ballots, provisional ballots, and other ballots are processed. As of November 6, the "Unofficial Partial Results" for City ballot measures...

Public Safety News & Updates

Harrington and Ding elected to City Council

The two candidates running unopposed for two open seats on the Sonoma City Council will be sworn in at the City Council meeting of either December 7 or December 14, depending on the date that the County officially certifies the election results. Incumbent Amy Harrington was reelected to a second term and will be joined...

How can I report violations of COVID-19 health orders?

Citizens may report public health order violations within the City of Sonoma by calling code enforcement staff at (707) 565-4240 or by emailing CodeEnforcement@sonomacity.org during normal weekday business hours. Violations can be reported after business hours or on weekends by contacting the Sonoma Police Department at the non-emergency dispatch line at (707) 996-3601. For violations outside of City limits, the County has...

How can those in need get help with groceries or meals?

For upcoming food distribution events, visit our Food Assistance Calendar for Sonoma Valley. You can also call the Food Connections Hotline at Redwood Empire Food Bank at (707) 523-7903 to find services nearby, or call 2-1-1 Sonoma County, a free service that connects you to information about critical health and human services available in the...

Is there help for those experiencing pandemic-related anxiety, stress, or isolation?

The Sonoma County Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Hotline is available 24 hours/day, seven days/week at (707) 576-8181. In addition, the County of Sonoma has launched a local “warm line” that is available to support the community experiencing emotional stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The warm line is available to any County resident experiencing emotional...

Sonoma City Council Hires Dave Kiff as Interim City Manager

At their meeting of November 2, 2020, the Sonoma City Council approved an employment agreement with Dave Kiff to serve as Interim City Manager of Sonoma. He will take the reins on January 1, 2021, after current City Manager Cathy Capriola steps down for retirement at the end of December. Dave Kiff is currently serving...

City offices closed Wednesday, November 11th

City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

CURA Project offers supportive services and financial aid for LatinX and Indigenous residents affected by COVID-19

Spanish below- The COVID-19 Urgent Response and Aid (CURA) Project will deliver much-needed supportive services, connection to healthcare and testing navigation, and emergency financial assistance to the LatinX and Indigenous residents of Sonoma County. The wrap-around support and emergency financial assistance are reserved for those in highest need. Please make sure that you look over...

Early in-person voting begins this weekend

Starting on Saturday, Oct. 31, voters in Sonoma County who have not already voted by mail can vote in person in the Nov. 3, 2020, Consolidated General Election. There will be 30 in-person voting locations throughout the County open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, and 7 a.m. to 8...

City Council Meeting - November 2nd, 6:00 PM

A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Climate Emergency Resolution Review and Update the City’s Safe Parking Program with Sonoma Overnight Support Updated Memorandum of...

'Fall back' for daylight saving time November 1st

Don't forget! Daylight saving time ends this weekend, so get ready to "fall back." The official time for people to turn the clocks back an hour is at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, meaning the time will go back to 1 a.m.

Streets crew lays "groundwork" to support local businesses

Parklets, pedestrian pathways, pick-up zones, and partial street closures are transforming the downtown business area during COVID-19 health restrictions. A critical part of the team behind this effort is the City's Streets Crew, who've been instrumental in making modifications to the public right-of-way in a manner that prioritizes safety while supporting our local businesses. Thanks...

Parklet Reimbursement Application

City Revenues on Track for Scaled-Back Budget Year; Programs to Support Local Economy Expanding

The first quarter financial report for the fiscal year shows City revenues on track to meet or slighlty exceed the scaled-back projections incorporated into the annual operating budget, which began July 1. The FY 20-21 budget is based on General Fund revenues of $17.2 million, or almost $3.3 million less than the adopted budget for...

"Pop Up" COVID-19 testing site now available in Sonoma Valley

The County of Sonoma Department of Public Health has increased community COVID-19 testing sites as part of the enhanced program to reduce COVID-19 transmission, including a weekly pop up testing site at the Sonoma Park & Ride, Hwy 12 & E Thomson on Mondays from 9 - 11 a.m. Testing appointments for pop-up locations (as...

Disconnection of Water Service for Nonpayment Policy to comply with SB998 Mandates

The Disconnection of Water Service for Nonpayment Policy sets forth guidelines that govern the Senate Bill No. 998 (Water Shutoff Protection Act) for interruption of water service for nonpayment of unpaid bills for residential water service. This policy is intended to supersede any other prior policies. To review the policy in its entirety, please click...

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