Author: stracy@sonomacity.org

Wine Tasting Facilities Regulation Update

At the March 18, 2019, City Council meeting, City Council approved the first reading of the draft ordinance regulating wine tasting facilities with changes. The following components will be included in the second reading of the draft ordinance on April 1, 2019: The geographic area for the ordinance is limited to the Plaza Retail Overlay District … Continued

State Route 37 Weekend Closure, March 23, 7:00 p.m. – March 24, 10:00 a.m.

Caltrans has issued the following traffic advisory. Caltrans in cooperation with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad has scheduled a full overnight weekend closure of State Route 37 (SR-37) just east of State Route 121 (SR-121) in Sonoma County. The full overnight weekend highway closure is scheduled to start Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 PM until Sunday, … Continued

GO-Biz California Competes Tax Credit Applications OPEN THROUGH MARCH 25

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) would like to help your business take advantage of important tax credits and hiring incentives.  Since the inception of this program, we have assisted local businesses in obtaining $6.5 million in tax credits, exemptions, and training subsidies. The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to … Continued

City Council Meeting – March 18

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, March 18th  at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including presentations, items on the consent calendar and the public hearing for the Tasting Room Ordinance on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule by City Council are: … Continued

City Council Gives Direction on Commercial Cannabis Ordinance

At their meeting of March 4, 2019, Sonoma City Council held a Cannabis Study Session to review, discuss, and provide direction on local regulation of Commercial Cannabis activities.  You can read the staff report and watch a recording of the Commercial Cannabis Study Session on our CivicWeb portal (Study Session begins at 1:07:46). Following a presentation … Continued

“Renea Magnani” Day – March 10, 2019

At their meeting of March 4th, Mayor Harrington declared Sunday, March 10, 2019, “Renea Magnani Day.”  Following an introduction and remarks from Councilmember Hundley, Mayor Harrington presented Mrs. Magnani with the “Celebrate Sonoma” Certificate of Recognition. Watch a recording of the presentation on our CivicWeb portal (presentation begins at 6:30). “Celebrate Sonoma” is a new … Continued

Water Spigots installed at Plaza Playgrounds

The City’s Public Works Parks Team are completing the installation of two water spigots, one near each of the Plaza Park play structures that will allow children to mix and play with water and sand. The spigots take the place of drinking fountains that had previously been removed.

Coffee with a Cop – March 16, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and the Sonoma Police Department invite you to join your neighbors and deputies for coffee and some conversation on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Scandia Bakery located at 500 West Napa St, Suite 542 in Sonoma.  No agenda or speeches, just a chance to … Continued

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