On May 6, 2019, the City Council received an update regarding a local minimum wage from City staff and a recommendation from the Council Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee (Mayor Harrington and Vice Mayor Harvey) regarding a proposal for a local minimum wage. The City Council heard public testimony and then discussed policy options and alternatives. The City … Continued
GHD Inc., a consultant retained by the City, will be conducting an assessment of the road signs throughout the City over the next few weeks, starting Monday, May 13, 2019. This is a part of a City-wide safety audit, and it involves checking the reflectance of regulatory, warning, and guide signs. The consultant team is … Continued
At the August 20, 2018 meeting, the City Council and the City of Sonoma adopted new water rates. Per the adopted resolution, the current rate schedule went into effect on September 1, 2018. The second scheduled rate change is effective July 1, 2019, and will be reflected on the August 2019 water statement. See more information … Continued
The “DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel” is the second Town Hall in “Housing Our Community” Town Hall Series. This session will feature a moderated panel discussion with experts who build and finance affordable and market rate housing – with a focus on practical, real world examples. The panel discussion will be followed by a moderated Question … Continued
Each year the Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission conducts the Student Creative Arts Award program soliciting entries from Sonoma Valley residents between the age of sixteen and twenty-one who are studying visual, literary or performing arts. Applicants must submit a portfolio of their work and an essay explaining the role art has played in … Continued
At their meeting of May 6, 2019, the City Council will be considering terms and provisions of a Minimum Wage Ordinance. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm. To review late public correspondence received regarding this item, visit the corresponding Key Initiatives page.
TAKE THE SURVEY NOW! Increasing housing prices, changing household needs and constrained housing supply are challenges facing the City of Sonoma (City) along with other Bay Area and surrounding Sonoma County communities. Based on increasing concern over this dilemma, the City Council contracted with Healdsburg based UrbanGreen, Inc to develop a community education and engagement … Continued
A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, May 6 at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including presentations and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule by City Council are: A Request by Mayor Harrington and Vice Mayor … Continued
At their meeting on September 5, 2018, the City Council voted to implement a ban on the use of Single Use Plastic at events held at the Sonoma Plaza and Depot Park. Council approved this ban to go in effect for all 2019 events. The purpose of the ban is to reduce the amount of … Continued
As spring wildflowers and annual grasses dry, it’s time to think about Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement. Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards and is especially important this year as above-average rainfall has resulted in high annual grass growth. The Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority‘s (SVFRA) … Continued
