Politics & Government

What's on the Agenda for Tonight's City Council Meeting?

Council eyes water rate increase, budget review and a lot of proclamations.

Tonight's special Sonoma City Council Meeting (the usual meeting was moved because of Presidents' Day) meets in two sessions. A joint study session with presentations from the Community Services and Environment Commission starts at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., the council moves to closed session for labor negotiations with city employees and the fire department.

At 7 p.m. the general meeting begins.

On the agenda:

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  • Proclamation honoring Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Jessica Contreras.
  • Proclamation declaring March 2011 "Community Center Month."
  • Proclamation recognizing the ninth . 
  • Presentation from the Sonoma County Water Agency on a . 
  • Approval of a low interest CDC loan of up to $25,000 for "Massage Envy," a new business at 452 First St. East.
  • Approval of two Community Services and Environment Commission appointments.
  • Negotiation of a new lease of the Carnegie Library Building for the Sonoma Valley Visitor's Bureau.
  • Authorization of Sonoma City Council to purchase up to . 
  • Mid-year budget review. (The City is at 44 percent spending, well below mid-year target.)

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