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Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County reopening metrics continue to improve this week and we remain in the “orange” tier in the state’s framework. This week, the County has 3.9 new daily cases per 100,000 (needs to under 2 to move to yellow tier),...
In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Sonoma invites you to participate in “Earth Action Week,” April 19 – 25, 2021. During Earth Week, let’s all take time to learn and appreciate Sonoma’s beautiful and precious environment, learn what we as a community have done to become environmental stewards, and find inspiration to take...
The City of Sonoma is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic, and enthusiastic candidate to fill its Environmental Compliance Analyst position. Annual Salary Range $75,462 – $91,724 DOE. This position is responsible for overseeing the administration of the City’s stormwater program and other environmental programs, as well as developing and maintaining geographic information systems (GIS), asset...
A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda to view items on the consent calendar including an ordinance to allow a second storefront commercial cannabis business and an ordinance to prohibit the use and sale of products containing polystyrene foam on...
THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED - If you wish to submit a comment regarding the parklet program prior to Council's April 19th meeting, please e-mail publiccomment@sonomacity.org or attend the virtual meeting on April 19th and speak during the public comment period for the agenda item. Find out how to participate in virtual meeting https://www.sonomacity.org/city-council-meeting-april-19th-600pm/ (Español...
There will be a free recycling event at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St. Zero Waste Sonoma, in partnership with the Conservation Corps North Bay and the Mattress Recycling Council (CCNB), is hosting a three-day electronic waste recycling event on April 9, 10, and 11 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm each day....
Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks community members to step forward and serve our City on a commission or committee. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and then provide feedback, recommendations and support to the City Council on those issues. At this...
The ordinance to allow a second retail storefront cannabis business in the City was introduced at the April 5th City Council Meeting. It will be brought back to the City Council for adoption at their next meeting on April 19th, 2021. The effective date of the ordinance would be 30 days after adoption. In the...
At their Monday, April 5th meeting, City Council held a public hearing on a proposed polystyrene ordinance. This ordinance, if adopted, would prohibit the distribution or sale of food and beverages in disposable cups, bowls, trays, and clamshell containers containing polystyrene foam or PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances), commonly referred to as "forever chemicals." Food...
Sonoma County has been assigned to Tier 3 (orange tier) or “moderate” risk level effective Wednesday, April 7th as part of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The primary changes allowed under the state order as Sonoma moves into Tier 3: Allowed indoors at full capacity: personal care and hair services; retail and grocery stores; indoor malls; libraries; hotels; office space (although continued...
Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County reopening metrics continue to improve this week and we remain in the “red” tier in the state’s framework, but our move to the less restrictive "orange" tier is anticipated as early as next week due to improving case...
UPDATE 4/2, 5:00 PM - The guidance we have been waiting for from the State was released shortly after this message was posted. City staff is reviewing the new guidance for gatherings, receptions and conferences - effective April 15th - and look forward to providing more information to our event planners and organizers soon. Original...
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, April 8th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on consent, public hearing and staff reports on our CivicWeb Portal. The item to be considered on the regular calendar is: Discussion Related to the Housing Element Process and Development Code Updates...
A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 5th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda to view items on the consent calendar including a resolution condemning Anti-Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI) discrimination and hatred, public hearing items such as the introduction of an ordinance to allow a second...
Due to technical difficulties, the regular meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee scheduled for Thursday, April 1st at 6:00 pm has been continued to April 15th. To receive a meeting notification via email, please subscribe on our CivicWeb portal. View the full agenda for the April 15th meeting including staff reports on our CivicWeb Portal....
Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County reopening metrics continue to improve this week and we remain in the “red” tier in the state’s framework. As of March 24th, the County has 5.6 new daily cases per 100,000 (down from 6.6 last week), a test positivity...
The City of Sonoma is looking to contract a Limited-Term Market Coordinator for Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market (STNM). The primary role of the Market Coordinator is to be the on-site market representative, lead setup/ tear-down, and oversee sales and service on market days. The Market Coordinator is expected to have a thorough understanding of STNM’s...
It's back to school time! Sonoma Valley Unified School District schools will join local private and charter schools and open their doors to students for hybrid instruction (part remote, part in-person instruction) after a year of remote learning beginning next week. Elementary school campuses will welcome back Transitional Kindergarten - 2nd Grade students on March...
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.
Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en "Translate", y seleccione su idioma. Today, the State announced Sonoma County's move to the Red Tier 2 (Substantial Risk) beginning Sunday, March 14th at 12:00 AM / Midnight. Read the County's Press Release in English and Spanish. Beginning Sunday, the primary changes allowed under...
