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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) … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

Maxwell Farms Regional Park Master Plan Update

Sonoma County Regional Parks is pleased to announce the release of the updated Draft of the Maxwell Farms Regional Park Master Plan Update and the updated Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND).  The Master Plan and environmental document are available for public review and comment from January 9 through February 8, 2019.  Following the review … Continued

Crime Trend Alert – Increase of Thefts from Motor Vehicles in December

The Sonoma Police Department (Sonoma PD) has reported an increase in cases of theft from motor vehicles in the city of Sonoma (City) in December 2018 and wants to make the community aware of this increasing crime trend and help people protect their property.  Community awareness and involvement is a powerful tool in protecting property … Continued

Public Hearing for Mockingbird Lane at Planning Commission Meeting – January 10

The application for vesting tentative subdivision map for the Mockingbird Lane project at 853 Fourth Street West returns to the Planning Commission on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at 6:30 pm.  The application was continued at the December 13, 2018 meeting to allow staff time to provide additional information regarding the environmental review it conducted pursuant to … Continued

Update on Short-Term Housing Actions in Response to 2017 Fires

In response to the October 2017 Fires disaster in Sonoma County, the City Council appointed a Housing Subcommittee (then Mayor Hundley and Council Member Harrington) to identify possible actions for addressing housing needs created or exacerbated by the fires.  In November 2017, the City Council adopted several recommendations for short-term actions including the following items.  All of … Continued

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