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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...

Call for Letters of Interest - "Parks for All" Citizens' Oversight Committee

The City of Sonoma is seeking letters of interest from individuals who would like to be considered to serve on the "Parks for All" Citizens Oversight Committee. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will make two appointments from a list of names submitted by the mayors of Sonoma County cities. The purpose of this committee...

Cannabis Study Session on City Council Meeting Agenda, March 4

On February 4th, 2019, the City Council discussed their Planning Agenda for the upcoming months and directed staff to schedule a discussion for commercial cannabis in order to review policy direction. Should the City Council decide to authorize a change in policy direction and approve commercial cannabis activities in the City, there are a number of actions...

City Council Meeting - March 4

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, March 4th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including the "Celebrate Sonoma" Presentation to Renea Magnani, additional presentations and consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. Items to be considered on the regular schedule by City Council are: Cannabis Study Session...

Cannabis Regulation Background

Following the passage of Prop 64 (the Adult Use of Marijuana Act or AUMA), the legal landscape concerning the use of cannabis California has been changing rapidly. AUMA legalized nonmedical use of marijuana by persons 21 years of age and over, along with the personal cultivation of up to six marijuana plants. In addition, AUMA...

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...

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...

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

The transient occupancy tax (or TOT), also commonly known as a hotel tax, is 13% in the City of Sonoma. The tax is imposed on occupants of hotels, inns, and other short-term lodging facilities for stays of 30 days or less. The tax is applied to a customer’s lodging bill. Transient occupancy taxes are remitted...

City Council Meeting - December 10

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, December 10 at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda on our CivicWeb Portal. Following the meeting, the public is invited to enjoy light refreshments. Items to be considered by City Council are: A resolution accepting the certification of both the City Council race and the adoption of...

City Council Meeting - December 3

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, December 3 at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports on our CivicWeb Portal. Presentations: Recognition of Jim Karabochos as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year for the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department Presentation of the 2017 Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority Annual Fire...

Application Period Open for City Commissions & Committees

DEADLINE: The deadline was extended to 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...

Sonoma County Homeless System of Care seeks Technical Advisory Committee Members

The deadline for applications for the Homeless System of Care Technical Advisory Committee has been extended to Friday, October 26, 2018 at 5pm. Applications may be emailed to Michael.Gause@sonoma-county.org or dropped off in-person at 1440 Guerneville Road in Santa Rosa. If you need assistance with your application or have any questions, please contact Michael Gause or Karissa...

Commercial Cannabis Urgency Extension Ordinance & Required Report

An Urgency Ordinance extending the temporary moratorium on commercial cannabis activities, which would otherwise expire on November 5, 2018, will be considered at the October 22nd City Council meeting. California Government Code Section 65858(d) provides that at least ten days before expiration of an interim ordinance or any extension, the legislative body shall issue a...

Citywide Slurry Seal Project Construction Begins Week of September 24

The City of Sonoma is expected to start construction on the 2018 Citywide Slurry Seal Project (project) the week of September 24, 2018. This project is part of the City’s commitment to keeping the City’s streets in a safe and functional condition for multi-modal circulation. On August 20th, 2018, the City Council awarded a construction...

Cannabis Initiative Update

A Special City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 to hear the Impact Report for the submitted cannabis initiative and take action on the initiative. The City Council voted to adopt a resolution calling for the holding of a general Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 for the submission of the proposed...

City Council Meeting - July 23, 2018

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, July 23 at 6 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports. Items on the regular calendar to be considered by the City Council include: Appointing James Moore as Interim Planning and Community Services Director Cannabis Initiative Measure Revenue Measure to Increase Transient...

What do I have to do to protest the water rate increase?

Written protests can be mailed to the City Clerk or delivered in person. If you would like to protest these proposed water rates, you need to send a signed, written (not emailed) protest to the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sonoma by 6 pm on Wed- day, October 4, 2023. You...

Workshop #4 – Water Rate Structure Draft Study and Proposed Rates Workshop

The City of Sonoma’s fourth and final Water Rate Study workshop was held with City Council on Monday, June 25th, 2018. The primary purpose of this workshop was to present a draft Water Rate Study report which included an updated Financial Plan , the proposed rate structure, and the corresponding proposed water rates for the...

Campaign Finance Information

The Political Reform Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission administers provisions of California’s Political Reform Act, including the law’s most fundamental purpose of ensuring that “receipts and expenditures in election campaigns should be fully and truthfully disclosed in order that the voters may be fully informed and the activities of lobbyists should be...

2017 Street Rehabilitation and Water Services Replacement Project Recommences April 30, 2018

Delayed due to the firestorm in October 2017, the City of Sonoma 2017 Street Rehabilitation and Water Services Replacement Project (project) will recommence starting April 30, 2018. This project is part of the City’s commitment to keeping the City’s streets in a safe and functional condition for multi-modal circulation, and replaced aging water infrastructure. The...

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