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Regular City Council Meeting – January 14

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, January 14  at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including the Special Closed Session, Presentations and Consent Calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule by City Council are: Selecting the 2019 City of Sonoma Alcalde Appointments to the … Continued

Crime Trend Alert – Increase of Thefts from Motor Vehicles in December

The Sonoma Police Department (Sonoma PD) has reported an increase in cases of theft from motor vehicles in the city of Sonoma (City) in December 2018 and wants to make the community aware of this increasing crime trend and help people protect their property.  Community awareness and involvement is a powerful tool in protecting property … Continued

Public Hearing for Mockingbird Lane at Planning Commission Meeting – January 10

The application for vesting tentative subdivision map for the Mockingbird Lane project at 853 Fourth Street West returns to the Planning Commission on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at 6:30 pm.  The application was continued at the December 13, 2018 meeting to allow staff time to provide additional information regarding the environmental review it conducted pursuant to … Continued

Update on Short-Term Housing Actions in Response to 2017 Fires

In response to the October 2017 Fires disaster in Sonoma County, the City Council appointed a Housing Subcommittee (then Mayor Hundley and Council Member Harrington) to identify possible actions for addressing housing needs created or exacerbated by the fires.  In November 2017, the City Council adopted several recommendations for short-term actions including the following items.  All of … Continued

GO-Biz California Competes Tax Credit Application Period Open

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB) would like to help your business take advantage of important tax credits and hiring incentives.  Since the inception of this program, the EDB has assisted local businesses in obtaining $6.5 million in tax credits, exemptions, and training subsidies. The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available … Continued

Take the Sonoma County Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey

The County of Sonoma and partnering cities want your input on potential barriers and incentives for building accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the ultimate goal of providing more housing for residents in Sonoma County. Learn more about Accessory Dwelling Units and take the survey here.

City Commissions & Committees Application Period Extended to January 4

EXTENDED DEADLINE:   12:00 noon on Friday, January 4, 2019. To complete an application visit the Commission Application Page.   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 on key issues within Sonoma and to … Continued

Council Action Recap – 12.17.18

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.

Council Action Recap – 12.10.18

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.

Reception Announced to Honor Cynthia Tarr, 2019 Treasure Artist

The Cultural and Fine Arts Commission of Sonoma will host a reception to honor local music director and performer Cynthia Tarr, who was recently named the 2019 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year. Members of the public are invited to attend the event which will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at … Continued

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