At their meeting of May 6, 2019, the City Council will be considering terms and provisions of a Minimum Wage Ordinance. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm. To review late public correspondence received regarding this item, visit the corresponding Key Initiatives page.
TAKE THE SURVEY NOW! Increasing housing prices, changing household needs and constrained housing supply are challenges facing the City of Sonoma (City) along with other Bay Area and surrounding Sonoma County communities. Based on increasing concern over this dilemma, the City Council contracted with Healdsburg based UrbanGreen, Inc to develop a community education and engagement … Continued
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, May 6 at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including presentations and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule by City Council are: A Request by Mayor Harrington and Vice Mayor … Continued
At their meeting on September 5, 2018, the City Council voted to implement a ban on the use of Single Use Plastic at events held at the Sonoma Plaza and Depot Park. Council approved this ban to go in effect for all 2019 events. The purpose of the ban is to reduce the amount of … Continued
As spring wildflowers and annual grasses dry, it’s time to think about Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement. Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards and is especially important this year as above-average rainfall has resulted in high annual grass growth. The Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority‘s (SVFRA) … Continued
On March 4th and April 15th, the City Council provided guidance and direction on the preparation of Ordinances and Resolutions needed to amend the Municipal Code to allow commercial cannabis businesses to operate within the City. The City Council reviewed proposed buffer maps near sensitive uses and a permitting process that will allow up to … Continued
The Council Action Recap captures the actions taken by the City Council at their meeting. If you would like to view the video of the meeting you can do so on the City’s CivicWeb Portal.
Earth Day is an annual event created to celebrate the planet’s environment. From wildflower hikes to creek cleanups and harvest markets, there are lots of ways to celebrate our special spot on the planet, the City of Sonoma! Download the Sonoma County Wildflower Guide and see which varieties you can identify while you picnic and … Continued
The following is an announcement from the Sonoma Overlook Trail Stewards (SOT stewards). ****************************** The Overlook trail in the City of Sonoma is set to fully re-open on April 28, 2019, with the completion of rehabilitation of the Lower Trail portion, which has been closed all winter. Access will be restored to the trail’s main … Continued
Next Thursday, April 25th, the City of Sonoma will be hosting the first Housing Our Community Town Hall focused on the basic drivers, terms and issues that shape housing in our community. This will create a foundation for future events and discussion about how we can tackle our increasing housing challenges. Mark your calendar and … Continued
