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BACKGROUND & GUIDING POLICIES The City of Sonoma’s 2015-2123 Housing Element is the guiding long-range planning document for housing-related policies in Sonoma. State law recognizes the role local governments play in the availability, adequacy and affordability of housing, and requires them to adopt a Housing Element as one of the seven mandated elements of the General...

Supervisors Seek Input at Housing Recovery Workshop

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors invites community members to attend and provide input at the Housing Recovery Workshop on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Burbank Housing, North Coast Builders Exchange, City of Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma, Sonoma Clean Power, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco,...

City Council Meeting - August 5th

A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, August 5th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda and staff reports including a presentation to Sonoma Raceway on their 50th Anniversary, "Celebrate Sonoma" presentation of a certificate of recognition to Jean Powell and items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal....

DISCUSS Town Hall Recording & Presentation Now Available

A Video Recording and the Powerpoint Presentation (Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3) of the DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel Town Hall are now available to view online. The “DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel” was the second Town Hall in the “Housing Our Community” Town Hall Series. This session featured a moderated panel discussion with experts who build and finance...

April Edition of "About Town" Now Available

The latest edition of "About Town," the quarterly E-Newsletter from the City of Sonoma, is now available! Included in this issue: Housing Our Community Town Hall Series & Survey "Celebrate Sonoma" Recognition Program Arbor Day Celebration in the Plaza Sonoma Overlook Trail Re-Opening Celebration Free Family Bike Workshop 2019 Alcaldessa Honored S.C.O.P.E. Training Opportunities City...

New City Council Chamber Art Exhibit: Sweetwater Spectrum

The City of Sonoma Cultural & Fine Arts Commission is delighted to announce the latest installment of the Sonoma City Council Chambers Rotating Art Program, featuring an exhibit from Sweetwater Spectrum. This exhibition showcases a collection of artworks created by residents of Sweetwater Spectrum, an organization founded in 2013 with the mission to provide adults...

Sonoma's Development Services Director Wayne Wirick Set to Retire After 41 Years of Impactful Service

View/Download this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – December 11, 2023 - Wayne Wirick, Development Services Director, and Building Official for the City of Sonoma (City), will retire at the close of 2023, marking the end of an exceptional career spanning over four decades with the City. The City Council will recognize Wayne...

PRESS RELEASE - City of Sonoma Announces Kick-Off for General Plan 2045

View this Press Release as a PDF September 29, 2023 – The City of Sonoma (City) is excited to announce the kick-off events for the General Plan Update, a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the community to work together to create a visionary blueprint for the future of our City. Once approved in 2025, the City’s General...

City Council Approves Three Year Action Plan to End Homelessness

The City of Sonoma has its first-ever Homelessness Strategic Plan. The Sonoma City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to approve the Three-Year Action Plan to End Homelessness (Plan) which was a year in the making. The goal of the plan is to reach “Functional Zero” homelessness in the Sonoma Valley by June...

County accepting applications for American Rescue Plan Act funding through April 7

Sonoma County has opened the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Notice of Funding Availability process to accept applications for ARPA funding through April 7. The county has allocated $34 million to support community resilience programs that address community needs identified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The county is prioritizing applications that address systemic...

Why are we building new houses if we’re in a drought?

The population of California (like the rest of the world) is growing. In order to ensure there is enough housing for everyone to live affordably, the State of California determines projected population numbers then estimates how many housing units must be created to meet the housing demand. The State then calls upon cities to help,...

Sonoma City Council 2024 Goals

Setting Council goals plays a pivotal role in shaping both the organization and the community, defining priorities, and providing a clear vision for the future. Each year, City Council members convene a special meeting to set the City's course, establishing yearly goals that align with the envisioned future and guide decision-making across all levels of...

COVID-19 Status Update - September 3rd

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Sonoma County is experiencing new cases, hospitalizations and deaths at levels not seen since February. This surge in COVID-19 cases coincides with the arrival of the Delta variant. Younger, unvaccinated residents now account for a growing number of new...

COVID-19 Status Update - State to lift most restrictions & issues new mask guidance effective Tuesday, Vaccines now readily available for anyone 12+ & more

State to move "Beyond the Blueprint," all sectors allowed to fully reopen Tuesday Tuesday, June 15 is the day California intends to do away with the Blueprint tier system and reopen most of the economy. It is anticipated that on June 15, all industry and business sectors listed in the State's current Blueprint Activities and...

Sonoma City Council to Appoint New City Manager

At their meeting on June 7, 2021, the Sonoma City Council will consider approving an employment agreement with Garrett Toy to serve as City Manager of Sonoma.  Mr. Toy will take the reins on July 20, 2021. Garrett Toy today serves as the Town Manager of the Town of Fairfax, California, and has been in that position since 2013. Garrett has also...

Free Webinars for homeowners interested in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Napa Sonoma ADU Center is hosting two webinars to help guide homeowners through the process of building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Learn more about each webinar below. Tuesday, December 15 | Building ADUs in Napa & Sonoma Counties: Live Audience Q&A Session (Register here) Key ADU tips: We’ll build on the information we shared...

What is the City doing to support the local economy through the pandemic?

Keeping our community safe is the City’s highest priority. This includes local businesses and their employees. City staff assignments have shifted to prioritize public education and enforcement regarding Coronavirus related health orders, as well as community support projects such as the food security task force. The City Council allocated $150,000 from the City’s Housing Trust...

Sonoma City Manager Announces Plans to Retire by End of Year

Cathy Capriola has served as the City‘s chief executive since January of 2017 and is a resident of Sonoma. She is retiring after 30 years of working for cities in northern California, including Novato, Citrus Heights, Davis, and Vacaville and plans to continue working on a part-time basis as a consultant to public agencies. “I...

City of Sonoma and F.I.S.H. Partner to Provide Rental and Utility Assistance

The City of Sonoma has set aside a fund and partnered with the local organization Friends In Sonoma Helping (F.I.S.H.) to provide rental and utility assistance to residents of Sonoma and those who work (or would be working but for the Coronavirus pandemic) in the City and Sonoma Valley. Already in May, the City and...

When to Call 211 and 911

211 Sonoma County is connecting people to health information, social services and referrals through a comprehensive resource database. Turn to 211 for information and support—whether financial, domestic, health or disaster-related. 211 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health...

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