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City of Sonoma Requests Qualifications for Historic Resource Evaluations

The City of Sonoma is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified firms or individuals to join a panel providing historic preservation services. These services will assist planning staff and City Commissions in evaluating historic resources in the city. Key Information: The selected consultants will be expected to provide the following services: Site visits...

Weather Awareness: Flood Watch Issued Friday - Sunday

A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from 2 PM Friday (December 13th) through 4 PM Sunday (December 15th) due to the likelihood of a rain event that could range from 2 to 3 inches in the Valley. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying...

Youth Applications 12.18.24

SVHS Dragons Football Team to be Honored as the Next “Celebrate Sonoma” Recipients

The City of Sonoma is excited to announce that the Sonoma Valley High School Dragons Football Team will be the next honorees in the “Celebrate Sonoma” program. Sonoma City Council will recognize the team during the Sonoma City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. Under the guidance of...

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to Set Standard Priced Historic Resource Evaluations

Warming Center to Open in Sonoma December 9th and 10th, 8 PM - 8 AM

With colder weather expected over the next few days, the County of Sonoma, in partnership with the City of Sonoma, will open an Emergency Warming Center on Monday and Tuesday nights. Located at 151 First St West at the City of Sonoma Emergency Homeless Shelter (formerly known as the Haven), the center will provide a...

Notice of Continued Public Hearing - DRHPC - 12.10.24

Notice of Cancellation - DRHPC 12.10.24

Sonoma City Council Approves Resolution Declaring Intent to Initiate Procedures to Transition to District-Based Elections (Press Release)

View/Download a PDF version of this Press Release Sonoma, CA — December 5, 2024 — On December 4, 2024, the Sonoma City Council approved a resolution to transition from at-large elections to district-based elections for City Council. The decision is a forward-thinking step taken by the Council to reduce potential legal risks. While the City...

Cemetery Reservation Interest Request Form

City of Sonoma Issues Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Tree Inventory and Urban Tree Canopy Mapping

The City of Sonoma is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to conduct a comprehensive tree inventory, data reporting, and mapping of the urban tree canopy. This project aims to assess and expand the city's urban tree shade canopy to improve climate resilience and urban landscapes. Proposal Overview: The selected consultant will be responsible...

Transition to District-Based Elections

Para ver esta página web en español, haga clic en «Translate» o en el icono del globo terráqueo de arriba y seleccione «Spanish». At their December 4th, 2024, Special City Council meeting, the Sonoma City Council approved a resolution to begin the process of transitioning from an "at-large" election system, in which all registered voters...

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Tree Inventory and Urban Tree Canopy Mapping

City of Sonoma Announces Updates to Business License Procedures

The City of Sonoma is excited to share updates to its business license procedures, which aim to simplify tax remittance and enhance support for our business community. To achieve this, the City has partnered with HdL Companies, a trusted leader in business license administration, to handle all business license-related needs. Through the HdL Business Support...

Understanding City Council Meetings

CITY GOVERNANCE The City of Sonoma is a General Law City and operates a Council-City Manager style of government and derives its power from the City Municipal Code, the California Constitution, and laws enacted by the State legislature. All legislative power is held by the publicly elected five-member City Council which consists of the Mayor...

Pile Burning Scheduled for December 3rd at Montini Open Space Preserve

The Sonoma Ecology Center has confirmed that controlled pile burning will take place at Montini Open Space Preserve on Tuesday, December 3rd, as part of wildfire risk reduction efforts funded by the State Coastal Conservancy. What to Expect: Smoke Visibility: Residents and visitors may see smoke rising from north of Sonoma Plaza during the burn....

Lead Service Line Inventory

The City of Sonoma is committed to providing safe drinking water to all its customers by following all Federal and State regulations. The State Water Resource Control Board, in alignment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), enforces the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). The US EPA recently made changes to the LCR with...

What about commercial businesses?

While the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions primarily focus on residences, schools, and daycare centers, commercial businesses and business centers with service lines less than two inches are also included in the service line inventory.

How do I know whether my drinking water contains lead?

Several factors can be considered to determine whether your plumbing contains lead. Because it is colorless and tasteless, lead is not readily apparent in water. In 1986, the use of plumbing materials and fixtures with lead was banned in California. Therefore, homes built after 1986 do not have lead service lines due to changes in...

How does lead get into drinking water?

Lead is not naturally occurring in the City of Sonoma’s source water, from Sonoma County Water Agency, and does not come from the city’s water distribution system piping. However, in some older homes, lead may be present in the pipe connecting the home to the water system – known as a service line – or...

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