Access to accurate and timely information is critical to helping you understand the issues and decisions facing our City Council and Commissions and engage in the policy making process. Stay informed by reading the latest news and updates below, sign up to receive "About Town," the Sonoma City e-newsletter and subscribe to meeting agendas and minutes for the City Council and Commissions.
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.
County of Sonoma is hosting "Sonoma Ready Day," an Emergency Preparedness Fair September 8th, 2019, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Sonoma County Fairgrounds - Saralee & Richard's Barn Learn about emergency response and how YOU can be prepared for disasters. Resource tables and lectures will be hosted by first responders, community leaders, health and...
It's Official...the 195th Sonoma Valley Winegrape Harvest has begun! Thank you to City staff, councilmembers & guests who braved the heat to "Ring in the Sonoma Valley Harvest" with a special ringing of the City Hall bell on Friday, August 16th and also to the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance (SVVGA) for letting...
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, August 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including presentations, items on the consent calendar, and the continued public hearing from August 5th regarding the Sonoma Cheese Factory on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular...
Exciting and unique opportunity to learn the procedures and processes of the City Clerk’s Office. Immediate opening for a Limited-Term, Part-Time Administrative Assistant in the Office of the City Clerk ($26.29-$31.96 per hour). The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties in support of the department; provides information and assistance to the public;...
Immediate opening for a Limited-Term, Part-Time Sustainability Coordinator ($34.03-$41.37 per hour). Performs professional level work in the field of climate change and sustainability. The focus of the Sustainability Coordinator is threefold: City of Sonoma Climate Change Action Plan; Waste Minimization/Recycling; and, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. The Sustainability Coordinator receives general direction from the Planning and...
Immediate opening for a full-time Associate Planner ($83,587 – $101,600 per year). Performs professional and technical urban planning duties requiring specialized knowledge; to organize, assign and review the work of assigned staff engaged in preparing staff reports to the City Commissions and to provide highly responsible professional support to assigned management. The Associate Planner receives...
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.
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.
The 23rd Annual Sonoma City Party was held last night, August 1, 2019, behind Sonoma City Hall in the historic Sonoma Plaza to bring our local community together for fun, festivities and to celebrate our special town. The evening was filled with fantastic food, tasty drinks, and an abundance of community spirit. Live music by the Sonoma...
Monday's City Council meeting has two special presentations on the agenda. The first is a presentation to Sonoma Raceway on their 50th Anniversary. The raceway kicked off its anniversary celebrations earlier this year, marking the 50th anniversary of the facility's groundbreaking on Aug. 14, 1968. Paving was completed on the road course in November of...
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, August 5th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including a presentation to Sonoma Raceway on their 50th Anniversary, "Celebrate Sonoma" presentation of a certificate of recognition to Jean Powell and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal....
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, June 29th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports, including a recognition of Officer Jeff Sherman and K9 Officer "Dickie" on the occasion of Dickie's retirement and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be...
DOWNLOAD PDF OF PRESS RELEASE DATE: July 25, 2019 CONTACT: Lisa Janson, Special Events Manager EMAIL: ljanson@sonomacity.org 23rd Annual Sonoma City Party The City Party Returns to the Plaza August 1, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. SONOMA, CA – The Sonoma City Council and City of Sonoma are delighted to present...
The latest edition of "About Town," the quarterly E-Newsletter from the City of Sonoma, is now available! Included in this issue: Sonoma City Party, August 1st SAVE-THE-DATE, Jean Powell Day is August 5th CSEC Youth Member Position Open Sewer Trunk Main Replacement Project Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget Available to View Online Free Tuesday Evening Shuttle...
The City of Sonoma recently opened the bidding process for the 2019 Citywide Slurry Seal construction project. The bid opening will occur on August 12th at City Hall in Sonoma. The project specifications and maps of the proposed project location are available at www.blueprintexpress.com/sonomacity. This project is part of the City's commitment to keeping the...
The Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) will be hosting a Wildfire Safety Informational Webinar on July 22, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. to share more information about the Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP) with a focus on Public Safety Power Shutoff Program. This webinar will provide an opportunity for anyone who is...
CITY OF SONOMA ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR ONE POSITION ON THE COMMUNITY SERVICE & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION Download PDF of Press Release Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks individuals to serve on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing...
The Sonoma City Council and the City of Sonoma are delighted to present the 23rd Annual Sonoma City Party. The City of Sonoma hosts this community party to bring our local community together for fun, festivities and to celebrate our special town. A long-standing tradition, this unique event celebrates the rich history of Sonoma, its residents, businesses and...
On June 24, 2019, the City Council conducted a second reading and adopted an Ordinance adding Chapter 5.36 to the Sonoma Municipal Code (Ordinance 03-2019) permitting and regulating commercial cannabis businesses. This ordinance will go into effect on July 24, 2019. In summary, the following types and number of cannabis business are permitted in the City...
