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City Clerk's Bio

City Clerk Rebekah Barr, MMC Ms. Barr brings a wealth of experience in municipal government, spanning 25 years. Her expertise encompasses various roles, including City Clerk, with additional experience in risk management and human resources. Beginning her municipal career in the City of Chowchilla, Rebekah performed diverse duties in the City Manager's Office, holding titles...

Serve your community on a City commission or committee

Public involvement is crucial to the City’s decision-making process and appointed advisory bodies in the form of commissions and committees are an important and valued part of our City government. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and then providing feedback, recommendations, and support to Sonoma City Council on those...

City of Sonoma Opens Applications for Commissions and Committees Following Recent Policy Updates (Press Release)

View/Download this Press Release as a PDF Sonoma, CA - February 16, 2024 --- The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the commencement of the application period for various commissions and committees following the recent updates to the Commission & Committee Appointment Process. At their meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the City Council...

Congratulations to Wayne Schake, the 2024 City of Sonoma Alcalde!

The City of Sonoma is thrilled to announce Wayne Schake as our 2024 Honorary Alcalde. Unveiled during the recent City Council Meeting on February 7th, Schake's selection is a testament to his exceptional commitment and outstanding contributions to the community. A veteran of the Air Force, Schake has left an indelible mark on Sonoma through...

City of Sonoma Honors Wayne Schake as the 2024 Alcalde

Sonoma, CA - February 16, 2024 - The City of Sonoma proudly announces Wayne Schake as the 2024 Honorary Alcalde, recognizing his unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions to the community. The announcement was made during the City Council Meeting on February 7th, where Mayor John Gurney shared the nomination with the community. Reflecting on the...

Weather Awareness: Another Round of Rainstorms Expected this Weekend

According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, the Bay Area is expected to encounter another round of storms during the upcoming weekend. Although the winds are not projected to be as destructive as those witnessed earlier this month on February 4th, the saturated ground raises the potential for nuisance flooding, fallen...

Prescribed Burns in Montini Preserve Starting February 20th

Starting February 20, 2024, and continuing periodically through April, Sonoma Ecology Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma will be conducting controlled pile burns at the Montini Open Space Preserve in Sonoma. While the park will remain open, some trails may be impacted, so please observe closure signs. Proposed Dates: February 21, 22 March...

Attention High School Juniors & Senior Artists! Apply for the 2024 Student Creative Arts Award with a Chance to Win Up to $2,000!

The City of Sonoma's Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) has officially opened the doors for submissions to the 2024 Student Creative Artist Award. Geared towards high school juniors and seniors within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District boundary, the award aims to recognize and support students displaying exceptional promise in visual, literary, or performing...

2024 Council Goal Setting PowerPoint Presentation

City of Sonoma seeks entries for 2024 Student Creative Artist Award (Press Release)

View/Download this Press Release as a PDF SONOMA, CA - February 9, 2024 --- The City of Sonoma (City) Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) announced this week that they are now accepting entries for the 2024 Student Creative Arts Award Program. This award program is open to high school juniors and seniors who reside...

Last Call, Public Input Online Questionnaire Closes February 9th

We want your input! Have you taken the Online Questionnaire for the General Plan Update yet? We invite you to share your valuable insights on crucial community issues by completing the Public Input Online Questionnaire for the General Plan Update. Act now to ensure your perspective is included. The questionnaire closes this Friday, February 9th....

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Project Description The City water utility currently uses mechanical water meters and water usage information for each meter is obtained via drive-by automatic meter reading that occurs monthly. This project will replace all existing mechanical water meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technology incorporates hardware, software, communication tools and customer displays into a comprehensive system...

What are the benefits of AMI?

AMI benefits both customers and the City water utility. Customers can easily access their water consumption data which is updated four times per day, helping them address questions about their usage, detect potential leaks early, reduce surprise water bills and help reduce water use. The AMI system reduces operating costs for meter reading and billing...

Is AMI technology a wise investment?

Yes. The City evaluated AMI and found that the return on investment will save money for the City Water Utility over time, which in turn helps minimize water rates. AMI also improves customer service, and helps customers better understand their water use and costs so that they can take steps to improve water conservation efforts.

How does AMI work?

Your new water meter will include a cellular transmitter that will automatically send water usage data from your meter to the City’s billing system. Once your water meter is replaced, it will become part of the City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure and your water meter will then be read remotely. The data will be stored in...

Is my account information secure?

Yes. The AMI system only transmits the water meter readings, the meter identification number and diagnostic information to verify the equipment is operating correctly. Personal customer information is not transmitted. For additional security, the data is encrypted and transmitted over a secure cellular network.

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