Author: stracy@sonomacity.org

City Council Meeting – June 15th, 6:00 PM

A regular, in-person-only meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, June 15th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including a presentation of the  2022 Creative Student Artist Award Recipient Rue Gobbeeon, a presentation on Juneteenth in Sonoma, and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered … Continued

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 … Continued

Summer Weather Preparedness Tips & Resources

Summer is almost here and the temperatures are going up. It’s important to consider the effects of warmer temperatures and to take appropriate precautions to protect your health and safety during heat events. By following a few important steps, you can keep yourself, your loved ones, neighbors, and pets comfortable and safe during a heatwave: … Continued

City Council Summer Break begins July 1

By resolution, the Sonoma City Council annually approves an Annual Meeting Calendar.  A Summer Break from July 1 – July 31 is included. During this time, the Council does not hold regular Council or Standing Committee meetings. Because there are no meetings, the community may notice fewer e-newsletters and electronic communications during that timeframe. Sonoma … Continued

Sonoma’s Hometown 4th of July Parade and Celebration Returns to the Plaza

Sonoma’s 4th of July Celebration is a tradition that brings the community together in of all that makes Sonoma great and honors our great nation’s independence. The Parade begins at 10 am winding its way around the town’s historic Plaza. After the parade, enjoy an old-fashioned festival with food,  drink and game booths by Sonoma’s … Continued

Now Hiring – Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II

The City of Sonoma is recruiting to fill one Maintenance Worker position in the Public Works Department. The position will perform maintenance functions in an assigned division, including streets, parks, cemeteries, or water distribution systems; to operate, maintain, and repair assigned City facilities; and to provide technical support to an assigned supervisor. The ideal candidate … Continued

TrainTown Parcel Annexation Not Being Considered on June 1 City Council Meeting

The City has received a number of phone calls and emails from community members who are concerned about TrainTown, Sonoma, being at risk of closure following an article in the newspaper that discusses the Sonoma Local Agency Formation Commission’s (LAFCO) recent Municipal Services Review (MSR) recommendation that the City of Sonoma annex the parcel on … Continued

May 4th & May 18th Budget Workshop Recordings Now Available

Video Recordings of the two City Council Budget Workshops are now available to view online. City Council held the special budget workshops to review, discuss, and provide initial direction to staff on the FY 22-23 City of Sonoma’s Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets. Each workshop covered different sections of the proposed budget. The first Budget … Continued

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