Category: City News

RSVP for EXPLORE, Community Workshop TODAY!

Join the City of Sonoma for a robust and informed conversation on housing. The City of Sonoma is sponsoring the “Housing Our Community” Town Hall Series — a community education and engagement program focused on housing in the City of Sonoma. The series is composed of three Town Halls around a theme of Learn | … Continued

City Council Meeting – June 3

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, June 3rd  at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including an Introduction & Recognition of the 2019 Creative Student Artist Adie Valavanis, a Presentation Regarding the PG&E Public Safety Power Shut-Off Program, a public hearing on an Appeal Filed by … Continued

DISCUSS Town Hall Recording & Presentation Now Available

A Video Recording and the Powerpoint Presentation (Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3) of the DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel Town Hall are now available to view online. The “DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel” was the second Town Hall in the “Housing Our Community” Town Hall Series. This session featured a moderated panel discussion with experts who build and finance … Continued

City Council Gives Direction for Local Minimum Wage Ordinance

At their May 20th Meeting, the Sonoma City Council discussed and gave direction to staff to prepare a draft ordinance to create a local minimum wage with the following wage rates and components. Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflator — Use Pacific Region CPI with a cap of 3.5%. Health Care Credit — Provide a health care … Continued

City Council Meeting – May 20

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, May 20  at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including presentations from Supervisor Susan Gorin and Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority as well as items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular … Continued

Sonoma PD Now Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy | July 10 – Aug 14

Join your neighbors and community leaders for an informative and interactive opportunity to learn about the Sonoma Police Department! Learn about… Communications Patrol Procedures Crime Prevention Criminal Law Police Ethics The Correctional System Investigations And much more! Tours include: County Jail – Main Adult Detention Facility Sonoma Police Department Sheriff’s Main Office Participants will gain … Continued

DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel is today! May 16th, 6PM

Join us for the second “Housing our Community” Town Hall, DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel, Thursday, May 16th at Vintage House in Sonoma. The schedule for DISCUSS is as follows: 6:00 Town Hall #1 Highlights 6:15 Moderated Panel Begins 7:30 Public Q+A 8:00 End Light refreshments and childcare for school-age children will be provided. Reservations, though … Continued

City Council Direction on Proposed Local Minimum Wage Ordinance

On May 6, 2019, the City Council received an update regarding a local minimum wage from City staff and a recommendation from the Council Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee (Mayor Harrington and Vice Mayor Harvey) regarding a proposal for a local minimum wage.  The City Council heard public testimony and then discussed policy options and alternatives.  The City … Continued

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