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Friday, January 10, 2025. The ‘News & Updates’ online newsletter gives a snapshot of the City’s upcoming meetings, most recent news posts and upcoming events.

City News

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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.

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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 ...

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Upcoming City Meetings

Stay informed and engaged with what's happening in your City! Check out the upcoming City Council, Commission, and Committee meetings below and visit our online meeting portal for complete meeting documents and more information.

Design Review and Historic Preservation

January 14th, 6 PM


At this upcoming meeting, the commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025, consider design review applications for exterior home modifications, a sign permit at 501 Broadway, a pool house at 20 El Nido Court, and review a request for Plaza banners for the Sonoma International Film Festival. 


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City Council

January 15th, 6 PM


The next City Council meeting will include public hearings on transitioning to by-district elections, amendments to municipal code sections on hearing notices, curb markings, and business licenses, and consider approving the Active Transportation Plan. The Council will also discuss the selection of the 2025 Alcalde.


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Planning Commission

January 16th, 6 PM


Items on the agenda include the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 and public hearings on design review and variance applications, including modifications to exterior lighting at 35 West Napa Street and setback variances for new single-family dwellings at 660 and 670 Oak Lane. The Commission will also receive a presentation on Green and Blue Infrastructure for discussion.


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Cultural and Fine Arts Commission

January 21st, 6 PM


An agenda for the next meeting of the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission detailing the items to be discussed will be posted to the CivicWeb portal at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.


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Presentation and Public Hearing on the Transition to District-Based Elections at January 15th, 6 PM

The City of Sonoma's Presentation and Second Public Hearing regarding the transition to district-based elections, originally scheduled for 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, has been rescheduled to 6:00 PM on the same day. This hearing will now be the first item on the agenda for the regular City Council meeting.

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City Offices Closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City of Sonoma offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

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2025 Council Goal Setting Session - January 30th, 9am - 5pm

The City of Sonoma cordially invites the community to participate in the upcoming Council Goal Setting Session on Thursday, January 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.* The event will be held in the Blue Oak Room at the Lodge at Sonoma.

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General Plan Update Land Use Workshop - January 30th, 6 - 8 PM

Join us for the General Plan Update: Land Use Workshop! This engaging, public workshop will focus on proposed changes to land use in Sonoma as part of the City's General Plan update.

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Sonoma Residents: Help Shape Our Community's Resilience to Disasters!

The City of Sonoma is proud to join Sonoma County and 23 other jurisdictions in updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a critical tool for reducing disaster risk and enhancing community resilience. This collaborative effort will identify strategies to protect lives, property, and infrastructure from natural hazards, such as wildfires, floods, and earthquakes.

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Final Draft Active Transportation Plan Available for Public Review

The Final Draft Active Transportation Plan is now available for public review! This comprehensive plan incorporates feedback received during the October 24, 2024, Planning Commission meeting, as well as online comments submitted through November 30, 2024. Over the past 18 months, the City of Sonoma has collaborated with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to ...

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New Resource Now Available to Support Sonoma County Residents at Risk of Homelessness

The Keep People Housed - Sonoma County Homelessness Prevention Program launched this week and is now open to help eligible residents facing housing insecurity. This vital resource offers temporary financial assistance and services to those at high risk of homelessness or housing loss, addressing critical needs like back rent, move-in costs, rental assistance, utilities, and ...

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Now Hiring: Building Inspector for the City of Sonoma

The City of Sonoma is currently seeking a dedicated Building Inspector to join our Community Development Department. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about ensuring safe and quality construction in our community. Salary Range: Building Inspector I: $7,173.98 to $8,720.01 per month Building Inspector II: $7,888.43 to $9,588.44 per month As ...

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Find more Sonoma Valley events on the Visitors Bureau Website

Any time of year, every day of the week, you'll find plenty to see and do in Sonoma Valley and every reason to smile. Whether it's a concert in the vineyards, sight seeing on a docent-led wildflower hike or an epicurean festival on the Plaza, this calendar is just the beginning.

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