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Sonoma Council approves facility security upgrades and $74,250 budget amendment for camera, access controls

Sonoma City Council · March 31, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized a contract for facility security upgrades—Verkada cameras and key‑card access—covering Carnegie Library, City Hall, the council chambers/police building and the public‑works yard; staff estimated an overall project cost of about $224,000 and requested $74,250.30 from the long‑term building maintenance fund.

The Sonoma City Council on March 30 approved a resolution authorizing staff to contract for facility security upgrades that include Verkada cameras, key‑card access hardware and door hardware at multiple municipal locations, and also approved a $74,250.30 budget amendment to cover part of the increased project cost.

Why it matters: Staff said the upgrades address reported security vulnerabilities at city facilities and aim to protect staff who are frequently a first line of contact with the public.

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