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Join Us for a Community Meeting at Sonoma Valley Oaks Park

Join City of Sonoma staff and representatives from Landculture LLP for a community meeting regarding the Sonoma Valley Oaks Enhancement Project. Your input and vision are crucial in shaping the future of this neighborhood park. Here are the details: Date: October 21st, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: 440 Engler Street, Sonoma ...

Project Milestone Achieved: Chase Street Bridge Deck Pour Completed

We are delighted to announce a significant milestone achieved this week in the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. The construction team, led by Granite Construction Company, and the construction management team from Ghirardelli Associates Inc., have successfully completed the pouring of the bridge deck. Next Steps: With the bridge deck now in place, our focus...

City Invites Public Input on Draft Climate Action Strategies

The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Draft Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective. The Draft Climate Action Strategies document, which...

Sonoma Valley Oaks Park Enhancement Project

Location: 440 Engler St. Description: Sonoma Valley Oaks Park is a 1-acre City park with a shade structure and benches. Sonoma Oaks development was established in 2000 with the Engler Park as the center. This park was initially developed with flood retention in mind and was built without a playground. Proposed enhancements at the Sonoma Oaks...

Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project - Saturday Work Notification

We wanted to inform the community about upcoming construction activity related to the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project. Our contractors have been making good progress and will continue to work on Saturday, August 12th, between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This additional workday has been scheduled to ensure that we meet our milestones efficiently. We...

Serve Your Community - Now accepting applications for certain Commissions & Committees

Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City of Sonoma (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 then providing feedback, recommendations, and support to Sonoma City Council on those issues. The City of...

Public Invited to Shape Future of Olsen Park - Press Release

Download/View a PDF of the Press Release SONOMA, CA - June 14, 2023 --- The City of Sonoma (City) seeks community input to help shape the future of Olsen Park (Park), located on Linda Drive in northwestern Sonoma. The City’s Public Works Department and LandCulture LLP, the landscape architecture firm hired to renovate the Park,...

Press Release: City of Sonoma Hires New Community Development Director

View/Download a PDF of the press release SONOMA, Ca - June 9, 2023 --- The City of Sonoma (City) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer M. Gates, AICP as the new Community Development Director. Ms. Gates, who relocated to Sonoma last year, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic planning, policy...

Vegetation Management & Weed Abatement

Temperatures are rising, grasses are drying, and fire season is near - it's time to take measures to create defensible space around your home by managing vegetation. Proper Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire District's (SVFD) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full swing...

Olsen Park Improvement Project

Location: 569 Linda Drive Description: Olsen Park (Park) is a 2-acre park located on Linda Drive in northwestern Sonoma. The park includes vegetation, a basketball court, picnic tables, and a play structure. City staff and LandCulture LLP, the landscape architecture firm hired to renovate the Park, will evaluate existing elements, conduct community outreach, prioritize improvements...

Broadway Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project Update

The Broadway Pedestrian Crossing Improvements project will include the installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at Patten Street, France/Andrieux Streets, Malet Street, and at a relocated crosswalk north of Traintown at Clay Street. The City has completed the design phase of the project and Public Works crews are prepared to begin foundation work to...

Serve your community as a Youth Member 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...

Broadway Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

Project Description This project will provide enhanced pedestrian safety improvements including the installation of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at Patten Street, France/Andrieux Streets, Malet Street, and at a relocated crosswalk north of Traintown at Clay Street with new curb ramps. Current Status Public Works crews have successfully installed Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at...

Serve Your Community! Now accepting applications for certain Commissions & Committees

Read the full press release Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City of Sonoma (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 then provide feedback, recommendations, and support to Sonoma City Council on...

Deadline approaching for City Commissions & Committees applications

Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks individuals to serve our on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations, and support to the Council on those issues. In preparation for this application...

CALGreen

Beginning January 1, 2023, the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) becomes effective for new buildings and certain addition or alteration projects throughout California. The City of Sonoma has adopted and amended CALGreen to require CALGreen+Tier 1 level of compliance for all new buildings (except Tier 1 Energy Efficiency measures need not be met)....

Application Period for City Commissions & Committees Extended

Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks individuals to serve our on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations, and support to the Council on those issues. In preparation for this application...

Application Period for City Commissions & Committees Closes Dec. 16th

DEADLINE: 5:00 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022 Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks individuals to serve our on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations, and support to the Council on...

Planning Commission Continues Public Draft Parking Management Plan to Dec. 15th

The City's Planning Commission discussed the Public Draft Parking Management Plan (Plan) at their November 17th meeting (watch a recording) and continued the item to their December 15th meeting. The item is being continued to allow City staff and W-Trans to research and incorporate recommendations made by the commission. Staff will then take the plan with any...

UPDATED - City Announces the Opening of Application Period for City Commissions & Committees 2022

Update: DEADLINES EXTENDED, SEE POSITIONS FOR NEW DATE Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks individuals to serve our on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations, and support to the Council...

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