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Eviction Moratorium Ordinance and Eviction Protection Information

The City Council approved an Eviction Moratorium Urgency Ordinance on May 18, 2020, which will provide protection from eviction due to COVID-19 related loss of income or significant medical expenses. The Eviction Moratorium applies to both residential and commercial tenants in the City of Sonoma. During this time of shelter in place, self-isolation, and other...

Sonoma County Public Health Officer Amends Shelter in Place Order to Allow Additional Businesses to Reopen

The following is a Press Release from the County of Sonoma - En Espanol The Sonoma County Health Officer today amended the Public Shelter-in-Place Health Order to expand the list of businesses able to operate in the County as allowed by the State’s approval of the County’s Variance request to accelerate into Stage 2 of...

City Council Meeting - May 18th, 6PM

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, May 18th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items on the public hearing include: CONTINUE TO JUNE 15, 2020 - Appeals of Three (3) Use Permits/Sites for Verizon Small Cell Facilities...

UGB Redline Comparative Ordinance Between 2000 UGB and Proposed UGB

Redline comparison between the 2000 UGB and the draft UGB recently posted on the City’s website for public review.

Health Officer Supersedes and Loosens Shelter-in-Place Order Due to Initial Successes Interrupting Community Transmission of COVID-19

Download Sonoma County's Press Release in Spanish. View Download the new Shelter-in-Place Health Order in English and Spanish. The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a new Shelter-in-Place Health Order, which among other changes, reduces restrictions in a number of important employment areas including construction, landscaping services, nurseries, car and bicycle sales. This loosening of restrictions...

Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)

Current Status The City Council voted to place a measure on the November 2020 ballot to extend the City's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). More information can be found on the Ballot Measure W page. Background, news items regarding this issue, and related documents can be found below. Background An urban growth boundary (UGB) separates urban...

Tuesday Night Market on the Plaza Suspended, Replaced by Farmer and Agricultural-Only Market at the Sonoma Veterans Building Parking Lot Starting May 5th

Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market (STNM) will not open its 2020 season on the Sonoma Plaza as originally scheduled. To comply with state and county prohibitions against mass gatherings in the public health orders due to the COVID-19 emergency, the STNM will be temporarily replaced with a weekly Farmer and Agricultural - Only Tuesday Market beginning...

Coronavirus: Business Resources

While the COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a public health crisis, it is also having a significant impact on the global and local economy. Find programs, resources and information below to help navigate your City of Sonoma business through the pandemic. Key Contacts & Links Learn about Coronavirus Community Resources City of Sonoma: For...

Special City Council Meeting - April 13th

A special meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, April 13th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular schedule is: Update on the City’s Emergency Operations Center Response to the COVID-19 Emergency Discussion of Eviction...

Revised Final EIR for W Napa St Hotel Project Now Available

In July of 2017, the City Council took action on an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to certify an Environmental Impact (EIR) prepared for the West Napa Street Hotel project. The City Council voted to uphold the appeal to direct staff and the environmental consultants to prepare a Revised EIR addressing specified topics, including...

Public Safety Power Shutoff "WATCH" & Fire Weather Watch This Week

10/21, 5:50 PM - Read the latest information from PG&E and View a Potential Power Outage Map. 10/21, 3:30 PM – The National Weather Service has issued a 'Fire Weather Watch' due to gusty winds and low overnight humidity in the North Bay Area later this week. Due to these conditions, PG&E ‪has raised the...

PG&E Confirms Public Safety Power Shutoff for the City of Sonoma Beginning at Midnight

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has confirmed that they will perform a Public Safety Power Shutoff to 32 counties in California including the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley. The Power Shutoff is anticipated to start starting late tonight, October 8, 2019, or early tomorrow morning, October 9, 2019. PG&E indicates it may take up...

Continued Risk of Flooding and Mud, Debris Flows from 2017 Wildfires

The City of Santa Rosa (City) and County of Sonoma continues to encourage residents living in and around the areas burned by the Sonoma Complex Fires to prepare their property for the rainy season and remain alert for possible threats from intense winter storms. Properties in the areas burned, and downstream of those areas, still...

City of Sonoma Responds to Public Safety Power Shutoff "Watch"

UPDATE 9/23, 1:15 PM: PG&E has announced that they do not project a power shutoff event for today, Monday 9/23 for Sonoma County. PG&E will continue to monitor the weather for a potential shutoff tomorrow, Tuesday 9/24. Visit their webpage for more information: https://www.pge.com/…/wildfires/psps-service-impact-map.page 9/23, 11:36 PM – PG&E ‪has raised the Pubic Safety Power Shutoff...

City of Sonoma Extended Power Outage Preparation Update

At Wednesday’s meeting, City staff provided an update to the City Council and the community about our efforts to prepare for the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Read a brief summary and highlights of the presentation below. You can also view the PowerPoint presentation and watch a recording of the presentation (presentation starts at...

Depot Park First Street West Frontage Improvements Project

Project Location: First Street West Frontage of Depot Park Project Purpose: Reduce the risk of flooding for homes and businesses along First Street West and improve safety for people traveling along First Street West during storms, while retaining an open drainage channel along Depot Park. Project Description: First Street West near Depot Park regularly floods...

Non-Discrimination Policy

This policy was adopted unanimously by the City Council of the City of Sonoma on June 17, 2019 as Resolution #25-2019. Unlawful discrimination has no place at the City of Sonoma and offends the City's values which include a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion. The City of Sonoma is committed to providing an inclusive...

Community Meeting Regarding Power Shutoff Program, June 25th

You're invited to Participate in a Community Briefing Regarding PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff Program. Sonoma Resident/Senior Focused Meetings: June 25th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. AND 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (identical meetings) Vintage House, 264 First St E, Sonoma CA Event is free to attend, however, registration is required. To RSVP, please contact...

Business Community Meeting Regarding Power Shutoff Program, June 21st

You're invited to Participate in a Sonoma Business Community Briefing Regarding PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff Program. Friday, June 21st, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma CA 95476 Event is free to attend, however, registration is required. To RSVP, please contact the Sonoma Valley Chamber...

How do I prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff?

As part of their Community Wildfire Safety Program, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is implementing additional precautionary measures to help reduce the risk of wildfires. If extreme fire danger conditions threaten a portion of the electric system serving your community, it may be necessary to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety. This...

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