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Sonoma council meeting: arts reception, community notices and unanimous consent approval

Sonoma City Council · April 16, 2026
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Summary

The April 15 Sonoma City Council meeting opened with community announcements including a Treasure Arts reception honoring Ada Leone, an international Paton tournament at Depot Park, and a proclamation for Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month; the consent calendar passed unanimously.

SONOMA, Calif. — The City Council opened its April 15 meeting with community announcements and ceremonial items before turning to substantive policy business.

Connie Schlayine, chair of the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission, invited residents to a free reception honoring Ada Leone at the Plaza Amphitheater. Erin McTagert promoted the Wine Country Open Paton tournament at Depot Park on April 25-26 and emphasized that visiting players and sponsors should help the local economy.

Interim City Manager Christina Lovich introduced herself and listed city offerings and deadlines: awards to student artists, the Alta Madrona affordable-housing waiting list (applications at sahomes.org), the Trashion fashion show, Earth Day events on April 25, and the Kyle Petty charity ride starting in Sonoma.

Mayor Ron Wellander read a proclamation designating April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month; representatives of the local support group described monthly meetings and exercise programs offered through Rock Steady Boxing. The council then approved the consent calendar unanimously by roll call.