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The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. First awarded in 1983, the Sonoma Treasure Artist is selected and recognized for outstanding achievement in a chosen artistic medium including the performing, visual, theatrical, literary, and craft arts, and for their service...
City Council Reorganization was on the agenda at the December 1st council meeting. The reorganization included a presentation of a distinguished service award to outgoing Mayor Madolyn Agrimonti. Jack Ding was then selected as the new mayor and Kelso G. Barnett as the new vice-mayor. See the Notice of Reorganization. A recording of the meeting is...
The Sonoma Valley groundwater sustainability agency will hold a virtual public hearing to consider the adoption of the Final Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) on December 6th at 4:00 PM. The GSPs assess the conditions of the groundwater basin, analyze the basin’s sustainability over a 50-year period, and identify projects and actions needed to ensure the...
Starting January 1, 2022, the minimum wage rate in the City of Sonoma is $16.00/hour for large employers (26 or more employees) and $15.00/hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees). The scheduled increase is included in the minimum wage ordinance adopted by the City Council in 2019 after a minimum wage study, which became...
The City of Sonoma is once again seeking nominations from the public for the 2022 Honorary Alcalde. Each year, since 1975, the City Council selects a citizen of the year who is given the title of Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish word for Mayor). The honoree is given a silver-headed cane as a symbol...
Are you a homeowner anywhere in Napa or Sonoma Counties? Register here today for a roundtable webinar conversation on Thursday, Dec 2 @ 6 pm about Accessory Dwelling Units (also known as granny flats, backyard cottages, garage conversions, and more) covering: Government agencies: Who’s Who & What Do They Do with ADUs? How to Deal with Utilities (energy, well,...
A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, December 1st at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Direction on Preferred Approach for the City to Comment on Alternatives Report for the...
The following is a press release from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office. The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office is seeking public input on the amended draft version of its Election Administration Plan that has been posted on its website at sonomacounty.ca.gov/CRA/Registrar-of-Voters/Voters-Choice-Act/. The plan details how Sonoma County intends to transition from its...
With the holiday season upon us, it's more important than ever to “think local first” when tackling our shopping lists. Small businesses need your support more than ever this year as they navigate, adjust, and pivot from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. When you support small, locally-owned businesses, you support Sonoma. For every dollar...
At thier meeting on November 17th, City Council received a presentation about the Sonoma Ecology Center’s Earthlings Club and their efforts to support the city's new waste sorting requirements and disposable food service ware ordinance. The following is the presentation given by the city's sustainability coordinator, Travis Wagner. Community volunteers are a crucial part of...
Sonoma City Council recognized Deputy Steve Lucchetti for his 24 years of service to the City of Sonoma as a Sonoma Police Department law enforcement officer at their meeting of November 17th. Following remarks from City Council, Sonoma Police Chief Orlando Rodriguez and Junior Deputy Jack Morton, Mayor Madolyn Agrimonti presented Deputy Lucchetti with a...
At their Regular Meeting on November 17th, City Council certified the results of the Special Municipal election that was conducted in the City of Sonoma on November 2, 2021, for the purpose of electing one member of the City Council to fill the vacant seat of Amy Harrington. Council officially declared that Sandra Lowe was...
A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, November 17th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including a presentation recognizing Deputy Steve Lucchetti for his service to the City of Sonoma, a presentation Recognizing the Sonoma Ecology Center "Earthlings" Club and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb...
Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Case rates increased slightly this week in Sonoma County. The County reported a case rate this week of 10.9 new daily cases per 100,000 (up slightly from 10.2) – the case rate among the unvaccinated individuals is 22.2 per 100,000 compared...
Are you a homeowner who wants to: Build a passive income stream? Create a home for an elderly parent? Plan for your retirement? If so, an Accessory Dwelling Unit may be the perfect solution for you! REGISTER NOW for the Napa-Sonoma ADU Center's FREE webinar with Planning & Building Dept staff from the cities of...
A burn permit suspension in Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo and Colusa counties has been lifted by the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits may resume burning on permissible burn days. Burn piles larger than four feet by four feet or broadcast...
Public Works Director Colleen Ferguson is pleased to announce that Oriana Hart was promoted to become the City’s new Public Works Administrative and Project Manager effective November 5th. Ms. Hart was selected for this promotion based on her exemplary work as the City’s Environmental Compliance Analyst and her prior project management experience. As the City’s...
The City of Sonoma is once again seeking nominations from the public for the 2022 Honorary Alcalde. Each year, since 1975, the City Council selects a citizen of the year who is given the title of Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish word for Mayor). The honoree is given a silver-headed cane as a symbol...
A free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held on Tuesday, November 2. You must register for this event. To register: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/6336/2021/11/02. Through this link, you can make an appointment (click the link under “schedule an appointment”). The location will be provided in your confirmation email. A free mattress collection event will be held...
