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The City of Sonoma has selected Marcelo Defreitas as Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish name for Mayor.) After considerable discussion, the Mayor nominated Mr. Defreitas in recognition of his fundraising efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. She announced her selection at the January 29, 2018 Council Meeting and it was ratified unanimously by...

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 the City Council held its first Water Rate Study session.  At this session, the consultants reviewed the overall process and components of the water rate study; provided an overview of the “evolution” of various water rate structures, reminded Council members of the City’s current rate structure, and discussed common rate study...

In August and September of 2017, the City of Sonoma Planning Commission approved separate applications for the development of three residences on three lots in northeast Sonoma (at Fourth Street East and Brazil Street) having a zoning designation of Hillside Residential. Those approvals were subsequently appealed to the City Council. A public hearing date for...

The application for the development of the FSE site with a mixed use project featuring a hotel with restaurant and condominium units has been withdrawn. A new proposal has been made for the parcels adjoining First Street East. This concept calls for the development of a senior care center and and a component of apartment...

At its meeting of January 29, 2018, the City Council heard an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve entitlements for the Altamira project, a 48-unit affordable apartment development proposed for 20269 Broadway. After holding a public hearing on the matter, the City Council voted 5-0 to deny the appeal. A resolution implementing this...