Author: stracy@sonomacity.org

City of Sonoma Chief of Police Announces Retirement

After 11 years working devotedly as the Chief of Police for the City of Sonoma, Bret Sackett, has announced his plans to retire in July 2018. Sonoma Police Chief Bret Sackett has served 28 years with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and 14 years for the City of Sonoma, the last 11 years as the … Continued

City Council Meeting – June 4

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, June 4 at 6 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports. Items on the regular calendar to be considered by the City Council include: Study Session for Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Cost Allocation Plan and Water Transfers as part of … Continued

City Seeks Candidates for Deputy Finance Director Position

The City of Sonoma is seeking qualified candidates for the new position of Deputy Finance Director. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director, the Deputy Finance Director plans, organizes, manages, and oversees the daily activities and operations of two staff members (1 – FTE/1 – PTE), including: budget development and implementation; accounting and revenue … Continued

Special City Council Meeting – May 30

While the agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 30, 2018, was posted on the CivicWeb Portal, distributed to the Council / Agenda subscribers within the time parameters set by the Ralph M. Brown Act, it was inadvertently not posted on the City Hall bulletin board 72 hours prior to the meeting. This is also … Continued

Cannabis Regulation Scheduled for May 30, 2018

Sonoma City Council is expected to make their decision regarding what regulations and what cannabis businesses to allow or prohibit in Sonoma City limits at the City Council Meeting scheduled for May 30, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 177 First Street West, Sonoma California. The Sonoma City Council has taken a series of … Continued

Comprehensive Sewer Video Inspection Begins May 24

The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) will be performing an inspection of City sewer pipes in, around and adjacent to the Sonoma Plaza including Broadway from McDonell St to Mercy Ct.  The work is expected to be quiet, but there may be minimal noise equal to a truck idling if portions of the sewer … Continued

Sonoma Overlook Trail Improvement Project Begins June 17

A 14-week extensive rehabilitation project to make a more sustainable Sonoma Overlook Trail is set to begin June 17, 2018, during which time the trail will be closed to the public until mid-September 2018. High usage has contributed to soil erosion and exposure of bedrock, creating unsure footing. Sonoma Overlook Trail (SOT) Stewards worked with … Continued

National Public Works Week – May 20-26

In accordance with the tradition of the American Public Works Association, those who work in professions that provide and maintain public facilities and services were honored at the special City Council Meeting on May 14, 2018, when Mayor Agrimonti proclaimed the week of May 20 – 26 “National Public Works Week.” The proclamation was presented … Continued

New Process Addressing Over Excavation Resulting from Fire Debris Removal

The County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa in partnership with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) have committed to addressing over excavation issues that occurred as a result of the government-sponsored debris removal program after the October 2017 wildfires. Cal OES will work in coordination with the County of … Continued

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