Background In November 2000, the voters of the City of Sonoma passed Measure “S” which amended the then-existing City of Sonoma General Plan to incorporate into that General Plan an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). It was established to prevent urban development beyond the boundary, except under certain circumstances. The stated purpose of the voter-approved initiative … Continued
The County of Sonoma has launched a local “warm line” that is available to support the community experiencing emotional stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The warm line is available to any County resident experiencing emotional side effects of the pandemic and/or the shelter in place … Continued
Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market (STNM) will not open its 2020 season on the Sonoma Plaza as originally scheduled. To comply with state and county prohibitions against mass gatherings in the public health orders due to the COVID-19 emergency, the STNM will be temporarily replaced with a weekly Farmer and Agricultural – Only Tuesday Market beginning … Continued
The City of Sonoma has a rare opportunity to request that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) restripe the Broadway portion of Highway 12 to enhance the pedestrian and bicycle facilities as part of the State Route 12 Roadway Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation Project. Three restriping options were presented to the City Council on March … Continued
The City of Sonoma has partnered with the Redwood Empire Food Bank (REFB) to host a Drive-Thru Food Donation at Sonoma City Hall on Friday, April 24th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Drive-Thru Donation Fill a bag with non-perishable food (no glass containers please). Drive your donations to the front horseshoe of Sonoma City … Continued
A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 20th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The item to be considered on the regular schedule is: Broadway Restriping Survey Results, and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Request to Caltrans for Consideration in … Continued
In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Sonoma invites you to participate in “Earth Action Week,” April 20 – 26, 2020. Even though we are sheltering-in-place, you can still participate in our virtual Earth Action Week at home. There are many options for all ages to learn about our natural environment, … Continued
The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a new Health Order requiring that everyone wear facial coverings to stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. Read the complete order and find FAQ’s on socoemergency.org. The Order states people must wear a facial covering before they enter: an indoor facility (except their home); any enclosed space; … Continued
We invite you to watch and share this important message from City of Sonoma Mayor Logan Harvey and local non-profit leaders with information about food and financial support for Sonoma Valley residents in need due to the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the need for assistance has increased, so has the need … Continued
A special meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 13th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular schedule is: Update on the City’s Emergency Operations Center Response to the COVID-19 Emergency Discussion of Eviction … Continued
