Smoke may be visible in the City of Sonoma from the Pickett fire in Napa County near Calistoga. Public safety agencies are responding. There is no threat to the City of Sonoma at this time. Visit the CAL FIRE website for more information about the Pickett Fire.

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Recycling and Waste Reduction

The prevention and elimination of solid waste is a critical step in sustainability. The production of goods is one of the main contributors to global climate change. Avoiding the purchase of single-use items reduces the upstream impacts (the production side) and the downstream impacts (waste, litter, and marine pollution). And, greenhouse gas pollutants are generated...

Transportation

Fossil fuel consumed for transportation is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution in Sonoma accounting for 60% of our overall GHG emissions. Not driving or driving less by carpooling; using Sonoma’s public transportation or a taxi or rideshare or shifting to people-powered transportation by walking or biking are key actions you can take....

Water Conservation

Water is a precious and limited resource in California. Reducing your consumption of water through conservation measures helps to save this resource while reducing the energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas pollution to pump, treat, and distribute water in addition to pumping and treating wastewater. Below are various resources to help you save water including...

Energy Conservation

Energy consumption in our homes, businesses, public buildings, and schools is the second largest contributor of greenhouse gas pollution in Sonoma accounting for 23% of overall GHG emissions. The more fossil-fuel based electricity and natural gas we consume, the greater the environmental impact. Reducing the amount of energy we consume through energy efficiency and energy...

Police Dept Use of Force Policy Review Presentation

Sonoma County Traffic Safety Experiences and Concerns Survey

Your input is needed! Please take this short survey about your traffic safety experiences and concerns. Anyone who lives in Sonoma County can take the survey. Responses will be used to create a Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic deaths. English: https://forms.gle/AJesqKGXhMyMppzp6 ¡Necesitamos tu opinión! Responde a esta breve encuesta sobre tus experiencias e...

Keeping Meetings Working for Sonoma

City meetings that are accessible and open to public participation are at the heart of local government. It’s now been more than five months since the City’s transition to holding City Council and other public meetings remotely due to COVID-19. Meet the “dynamic duo” behind this effort, City Clerk Rebekah Barr and Administrative Clerk LaTonya...

We're Here for You, Sonoma

During the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession, City revenues are down and the need for services is up.  Although we have modified the delivery of some City services and some employees are working partially remotely these days, your City team is "on the job", finding innovative ways to safely meet the needs of the Sonoma community....

City of Sonoma Temporary Parklet and Sidewalk Extension Guide

Sonoma businesses can now apply for a temporary parklet to make use of parking spaces on the City street adjacent to the business. The following guidelines will allow the utilization of traditional parking spaces to allow for business expansion opportunities for restaurants and tasting rooms that have severe restrictions on indoor seating and/or limited outdoor...

City of Sonoma Standards for Parklets and Sidewalk Extensions

To assist businesses the following standard plans have been created. The purpose of the standard plans is to provide a pre-approved standard design for construction. A building permit will be required if the standard plan requirements can not be met or they are deviated from.

Encroachment Permit and Terms and Conditions Parklet and Sidewalk Extensions

Sonoma businesses can now apply for a temporary parklet to make use of parking spaces on the City street adjacent to the business. The Encroachment Permit, Terms and Conditions and Insurance documentation are City requirements for all businesses looking to expand their operational space  by utilizing traditional parking spaces.  This type of use allows  business...

Pre-Planned Evacuation Zones

In the event of a large-scale emergency requiring mass evacuations, the City of Sonoma and County of Sonoma developed designated evacuation zones for the entire community. It's important to know your zone ahead of time so that you can quickly evacuate if orders for your zone were issued. The City of Sonoma is divided into four zones...

City Council Meeting - October 5th, 6:00 PM

A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 5th st at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal.  The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Request from Vintage House to Construct Building Improvements and to Extend their Lease Progress Update,...

City's Outdoor Playgrounds Allowed Open with COVID-Safety Guidelines

The California Department of Health has guidelines for keeping outdoor community playgrounds safe for all. The new guidance allows outdoor playgrounds to be open, with COVID-safety guidelines in place. This guidance provides direction on the usage of outdoor playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities to support a safe environment for children and families. It applies to...

UPDATE 10/1: Red Flag Warning issued Through Saturday, 6:00 AM | Heat Advisory Through Friday, 8:00 PM

UPDATE 10/1, 1:45 PM: The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning through Saturday, October 3rd at 6:00 AM (originally Friday at 6:00 PM) and has extended the Heat Advisory through Friday, October 2nd at 8:00 PM (originally Thursday at 8:00 PM).               ORIGINAL POST: Hot, dry...

Fire & EMS Staffing Prioritized in City Budget

Despite overall City budget reductions of more than $1.1 million this fiscal year, the City of Sonoma’s contract with Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority for fire and emergency medical services includes continuation of three firefighter/paramedic positions added last year using a federal grant. The City pays only one-third of the cost for these positions...

Ag Support and Protection Emergency Matching Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

In response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Sonoma County agricultural community, Ag + Open Space has created the Agricultural Support and Protection (ASAP) Emergency Matching Grant Program. The ASAP Program will support farmers and ranchers who can demonstrate that financial assistance is needed to prevent the lands they farm from going fallow or...

Rental Assistance Partnership with F.I.S.H. helps 233 Local Households

A partnership of the City of Sonoma and the nonprofit organization Friends in Sonoma Helping (F.I.S.H.) for rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic helped 233 local families and individuals during the months of May – July. Eighty percent of those assisted through the rental assistance partnership live and/or work in the City of Sonoma, while...

UPDATE: City of Sonoma Asked to Continue Conserving Water

At this time, all Sonoma Water facilities are functioning fully and not in any immediate fire threat. However, the booster station that serves the Sonoma Valley was operating on backup generator power and is located in a mandatory evacuation zone. Sonoma County Water is asking that you continue to conserve water as much as possible....

City of Sonoma Water Customers Urged to Conserve Immediately

As you are probably aware, the Shady Fire is currently burning in Sonoma County. Sonoma Water, the agency that supplies over 90% of the City's water supply is urging all customers to take immediate water conservation steps. WHY? The Sonoma booster stations are not operating due to impacts from the Shady Fire. The Water Agency’s...

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