City of Sonoma: Citizen help wanted
Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of the community, the City of Sonoma asks individuals to serve on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees focus on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide recommendations and support to the Council on those issues.
The City is seeking applications for the following positions:
CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION – Five Directly Appointed Members, One Non-Voting Youth Member, and One Alternate. New deadline to apply: Dec. 31, 5pm.
The Climate Action Commission advises the City Council on issues related to reducing greenhouse gasses from the city’s municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and on adapting to climate change within the city’s jurisdiction.
PARKS, RECREATION, & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION – Five Directly Appointed Members, One Non-Voting Youth Member, One Non-Voting Certified Arborist, and One Alternate. New deadline: Dec. 31, 5pm.
This panel advises the City Council on matters related to the preservation and enhancement of the parks, recreational facilities, and open space under the jurisdiction of the city.
PLANNING COMMISSION – Four Directly Appointed Members, Two At-Large Members, One Non-Voting Youth Member, and One Alternate. New deadline: Dec. 31, 5pm.
The Planning Commission’s responsibilities include but are not limited to development of the General Plan and Development Code, review and action on environmental impact reports, subdivision and parcel maps, use permit and variance applications, and special studies and reports.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE – Three Directly Appointed Members, One Non-Voting Youth Member, and One Alternate. New deadline: Jan. 9, 5pm.
The Traffic Safety Committee reviews complaints and suggestions submitted by residents regarding traffic safety issues. It advises the City Council on all physical measures proposed as solutions to those issues.
CULTURAL & FINE ARTS COMMISSION – Three Directly Appointed Members, Two At-Large Members, One Non-Voting Youth Member, and One Alternate. New deadline: Jan. 9, 5pm.
The role of this commission is to develop and establish a balanced arts and cultural program for the City. Each year they select and honor the “Treasure Artist of the Year” and sponsor the “Student Creative Arts Awards” program providing cash awards to deserving students.
DESIGN REVIEW & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION – Three Directly Appointed Members, One Non-Voting Youth Member, and One Alternate. New deadline: Jan. 9, 5pm.
The goal of the Design Review & Historic Preservation Commission is to protect the architectural heritage of Sonoma and promote excellence in town design through its review of proposed projects and developments.
Individuals that are interested in applying, or current members that would like to be reappointed, are encouraged to apply by submitting an application.
Applications are to be submitted electronically through the City’s Civic Web Portal, https:sonomacity.civicweb.net.
For questions, please contact the City Clerk at 707.938.3681, or by email at [email protected].
