City of Sonoma Offices Closed Monday, October 8, 2018
City of Sonoma offices will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018 in observance of Columbus Day.
Category: City News
Moratorium on Wine Tasting Facilities Extended
At the City Council meeting of September 24, 2018, the City Council approved an extension of the interim moratorium on wine tasting facilities in the Plaza Retail Overlay Zoning District. The extended moratorium will expire on May 1, 2019. The purpose of the moratorium is to “push the pause button” on new tasting rooms in the Plaza area and … Continued
City Announces Hiring of David Storer as New Planning and Community Services Director
Sonoma City Manager Cathy Capriola is pleased to announce that David A. Storer, AICP will be the new Planning and Community Services Director for the City of Sonoma. He will start on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Mr. Storer comes to Sonoma with over 30 years of experience in planning and community development in both the … Continued
Commercial Cannabis Urgency Extension Ordinance & Required Report
An Urgency Ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on commercial cannabis activities, which would otherwise expire on November 5, 2018, will be considered at the October 22nd City Council meeting. California Government Code Section 65858(d) provides that at least ten days before expiration of an interim ordinance or any extension, the legislative body shall issue a … Continued
City of Sonoma Observance of October 2017 Wildfires, October 7, 2018, 7:00 PM
The City of Sonoma will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the October 2017 Wildfires on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 7:00 pm with a gathering in front of Laura Kimpton and Jeff Schomberg’s “LOVE” sculpture in the Sonoma Plaza. The observance will include a moment of silence, bell tolling, and lighting of the LOVE sculpture in … Continued
MEASURE S: Transient Occupancy Tax Increase
The Sonoma City Council unanimously approved placing a measure on the November 2018 ballot to increase the City’s transient occupancy tax (also known as the TOT or hotel tax). This tax is paid on stays of 30 days or less at hotels, inns, and other lodging properties and is applied to the customer’s lodging bill. … Continued
New Water Rates Effective September 1, 2018
At the August 20, 2018 meeting, the City Council and the City of Sonoma adopted new water rates. Per the adopted resolution, new water rates became effective on September 1, 2018. Such rates will be reflected in the upcoming billing cycle, which covers September 4, 2018 – October 1, 2018. See more information about Water Rates, … Continued
City Council Meeting – October 1, 2018
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 1st at 6 pm. View the full amended agenda and staff reports. There are no items on the regular calendar. However, there is one item on the Consent Calendar and one under Public Hearing. The item on the Consent Calendar to be considered … Continued
UPDATE — Gateway Mixed Use Development Project Appeal to be Heard on October 1
The City Council opened the public hearing on the Gateway Mixed-Use Development appeal at its August 06, 2018 meeting. The item was continued to the September 17th meeting and then the October 1, 2018 meeting. With the retirement of Planning Director David Goodison, the City has recently brought on contract planning staff to assist with … Continued
Sonoma County Wildfire Recovery & Resilience Neighborhood Grants Program
The Wildfire Recovery & Resilience Neighborhood Grants Program (NGP) is a competitive grants program of the United Way of the Wine Country in partnership with Sonoma Clean Power. Together, they are committed to providing financial support to resident- and community-led groups for projects in their neighborhood or community that help its residents rebuild and recover from … Continued