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City of Sonoma Approves Balanced FY 2025–26 Budget – New Interactive Digital Budget Book Now Available

The Sonoma City Council has adopted a balanced Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26, totaling $44.7 million. The approved budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to protecting essential services, supporting community priorities, and maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability—despite rising costs and economic uncertainty facing communities across the state and nation. Alongside the budget’s approval,...

City of Sonoma Hires Dave Jahns as First Parks and Recreation Director

The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Dave Jahns as its first Parks and Recreation Director. This new role, made possible in part by Measure T, marks a major step in enhancing Sonoma’s parks, recreation, and community services. Jahns will lead the City’s newly formed department, overseeing 19 parks, trails, and preserves, three cemeteries,...

City of Sonoma Welcomes First-Ever Parks and Recreation Director (Press Release)

Read this press release in PDF format. July 23, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the hiring of Dave Jahns as its first Parks and Recreation Director, marking a major milestone in the City’s efforts to enhance and coordinate parks, recreation, and community services. This newly created position, made...

What are the dimensions of the utility boxes?

The utility boxes vary in size and configuration. For general reference, examples include: Large box (approx.): 116.6” wide x 70.8” tall Attached unit (approx.): 53.5” wide x 55” tall Small box (approx.): 43.9” wide x 71.2” tall Exact measurements and templates will be provided to selected artists prior to production. Artists should design with flexibility...

Vegetation Management & Weed Abatement: Fire Safety Starts with You

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 and is...

Sonoma Plaza Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Enhance Safety

The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint to improve visibility. In addition, a new sign...

New Fire Hazard Severity Map Released for the City of Sonoma and Surrounding Areas (Press Release)

View this Press Release as a pdf March 14, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Fire District (SVFD) and the County of Sonoma, has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Maps (FHSZ) for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) following CalFire’s February 24, 2025, statewide update. These maps use...

Monitor, Conserve, and Save: City of Sonoma Introduces Water Usage Tracking for Residents - PRESS RELEASE

View this press release as a PDF Sonoma, CA – January 31, 2025 - The City of Sonoma is excited to announce the February 7, 2025, launch of the Consumer Water Portal, a new feature available through the City's existing online bill payment platform at www.onlinebiller.com/sonomacity/. For the first time, customers will be able to...

Sonoma City Council Wraps Up 2024 and Looks Ahead to 2025

The City of Sonoma held its final City Council meeting of 2024 last night, marking the end of a productive year with celebrations and leadership transitions. Celebrating Community Achievements The council recognized the Dragons football team for their outstanding achievements this year, commending their dedication and hard work. A photo was taken to honor the...

Thank You, Sonoma, for Your Support!

We are pleased to announce that Measure T has been approved by the voters with 58.82% voting in favor. This significant step reflects the community’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing essential City services. Measure T, a half-cent (0.5%) increase in the local sales tax, is projected to generate approximately $3 million annually and will go...

Stormwater Resources for Construction and Development

Construction activities have a significant impact on local creeks and water quality if not managed properly. Sediment, debris, and pollutants from construction sites can easily be washed into storm drains, which flow directly into Sonoma’s creeks without treatment. Protecting our waterways is critical to preserving local ecosystems, preventing flooding, and ensuring clean water for the...

Prescribed Burn at Tolay Lake Regional Park October 23rd– Smoke May Be Visible in Sonoma

Residents of the City of Sonoma may notice smoke on Wednesday, October 23, due to a planned prescribed burn at Tolay Lake Regional Park, approximately 10 miles southwest of Sonoma Plaza. Sonoma County Regional Parks is conducting this controlled burn in partnership with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) and CAL FIRE. Fire crews...

Ensuring Safety: SVFA Outlines Fireworks Show Protocols Amid Fire Season

Dear Sonoma Valley Community, As we gear up for our annual 4th of July celebrations next Thursday, we understand the heightened concerns surrounding fire safety, particularly in the wake of the recent Point Fire in mid-June. Your safety remains our top priority, and we want to address these concerns with transparency and assurance. Below, you...

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...

Chase Street Bridge Reopening Announcement

The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce that the Chase Street Bridge over Nathanson Creek, connecting Broadway and Austin Ave, is now officially open to both vehicle and foot traffic! After months of hard work and dedication, we are excited to provide a safer and more efficient crossing for our community. We would like...

Prescribed Burns in Montini Preserve Continue Next Week

The Sonoma Ecology Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma has been conducting controlled pile burns at the Montini Open Space Preserve in Sonoma in late February 2024, and will continue through April. While the park will remain open, some trails may be impacted, so please observe closure signs. Proposed Remaining Dates: March 19, 20...

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...

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...

Will my water bill increase?

Installation of the AMI meter upgrade is being funded through current rates. After the upgrade, you might see an increase because the new meters record consumption more accurately than the old meters. As water meters age, they tend to run slower and may not measure all the water going through them. Many of the existing...

City Council to Consider Climate Action Strategies at January 17th Meeting

The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission (CAC) has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective. At the November 8, 2023, regular meeting, the...

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