CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
THE CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
City Manager Jeff Kay
The City Manager's Update is a bi-weekly, digital publication, and includes current information and news, program and project updates, upcoming events, recruitment opportunities, and more!
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The City Council is seeking qualified applicants to fill one vacancy on the City of Healdsburg Planning Commission.
Members of the Planning Commission are required to: Attend two meetings per month
Reside within City limits of Healdsburg
Disclose economic interest as required by the Fair Political Reform Act and the Local Conflict of Interest Code; and Complete the required AB 1234 Ethics Training
Interested in applying?
Applications are available on the City’s website under Boards and Commissions, or by emailing rallan@healdsburg.gov. All completed applications must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 5:30 PM , Thursday, August 28, 2025
CALIFORNIA’S NEW DAYLIGHTING LAW
California’s new daylighting law went into effect in 2025. Daylighting is the simple concept that safety is improved by removing parked cars next to crosswalks. By keeping the area next to crosswalks clear of parked vehicle obstructions people walking and people driving or riding on the street can see each other better. The Healdsburg Police Department may issue parking citations to vehicles in violation of this law.
The new law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk on the approach side of the street (15 feet if there are curb extensions), regardless of whether the curb is painted red. To assist with safety and compliance of the new daylighting law, the City of Healdsburg will be painting red curbs on various streets. The following graphics show examples of how the daylighting law and red curbs are applied at intersections.
LA NUEVA LEY DE ILUMINACIÓN NATURAL DE CALIFORNIA
La nueva ley de iluminación natural de California entró en vigencia en 2025 La iluminación natural es el concepto simple de que la seguridad se mejora al eliminar los automóviles estacionados junto a los cruces peatonales. Al mantener el área junto a los cruces peatonales libre de obstrucciones de vehículos estacionados, las personas que caminan y las personas que conducen o viajan en la calle pueden verse mejor. El Departamento de Policía de Healdsburg puede emitir citaciones de estacionamiento a vehículos que violen esta ley.
La nueva ley prohíbe estacionarse a menos de 20 pies de un cruce peatonal marcado o no marcado en el lado de acceso de la calle (15 pies si hay extensiones de acera), independientemente de si la acera está pintada de rojo. Para ayudar con la seguridad y el cumplimiento de la nueva ley de iluminación natural, la ciudad de Healdsburg pintará de rojo las aceras en varias calles. Las siguientes gráficas muestran ejemplos de cómo se aplican la ley de iluminación natural y las aceras rojas en las intersecciones.
PARKLET PROGRAM UPDATE
September 2, 2025
Healdsburg’s Parklet Program is being updated! Staff will be presenting the potential updates to the Parklet Program to the City Council on September 2nd. Updates to the Parklet program include addressing:
Deposit Requirement
Late Fees
Unused Parklets
Encroachment permit requirements
To learn more about the potential updates and to submit your feedback, visit: Parklet Program Update
2025 TUESDAYS IN THE PLAZA LINEUP!
Join us this coming Tuesday, for the LAST Tuesdays in the Plaza concert for 2025! Starting at 5:00 pm, enjoy mouthwatering bites from a variety of local food vendors. Bring your friends, family, and picnic blankets — Tuesdays in the Plaza is free, fun, and open to all!
For more information on Tuesdays in the Plaza, click HERE.
CITY OF HEALDSBURG HOLIDAY CLOSURE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
City Offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.
CITY OF HEALDSBURG CIERRE POR DIA FESTIVO
LUNES, 1 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2025
Las oficinas municipales permanecerán cerradas del Día del Trabajo.
El Ayuntamiento volverá a abrir el martes 2 de septiembre de 2025 a las 7:30 a.m.
FEDERAL CLEAN ENERGY TAX CREDITS
act now to save $$$
Tax Credit Description
New EV (30D) Up to $7,500 for a new vehicle from a registered dealership
Used EV (25E) Up to $4,000 for a used vehicle from a registered dealership
Heat pump HVAC (25C) Up to $2,000 for a heat pump HVAC system
Heat pump water heater (25C)
Weatherization / insulation (25C)
Electrical panel (25C)
Home energy audit (25C)
Rooftop solar installation (25D)
Battery storage installation (25D)
Geothermal heating installation (25D)
EV charger (30C)
Up to $2,000 for a heat pump water heater
Up to $1,200 for weatherization upgrades and improvements like insulation and air sealing
Up to $600 for installation of an electrical panel
Up to $150 to conduct a home energy audit
30% of qualifying costs related to the purchase and installation of solar panels on your home
30% of qualifying costs related to the purchase and installation of battery storage on your home
30% of qualifying costs related to the installation of geothermal heat pumps on your home
Up to $1,000 for the purchase and installation of an EV charger at your home (location-specific eligibility)
Eligibility Timeline (in order of expiration)
Vehicles acquired before September 30, 2025 are eligible
Vehicles acquired before September 30, 2025 are eligible
Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible
Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible
Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible
Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible
Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible
Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible
Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible
Installations by December 31, 2025 are eligible
Chargers placed in service before June 30, 2026 are eligible
City of Healdsburg Electric Department rebate programs are predominately funded by our allowances from the State’s Cap-and-Trade program and are not impacted by changes to federal funding. Find out more about City of Healdsburg rebates at www.SmartLivingHealdsburg.org
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UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
September 2, 2025
Latin American Heritage Month Proclamation
National Service Dog Month Proclamation
Parklet Program Modifications
Update on State Housing Legislation
September 15, 2025
2024 Power Source Disclosure Report
Climate Mobilization Strategy Update
California Native American Day Proclamation
Appointments to the Planning Commission
October 6, 2025
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Acceptance of the 24/25 Sidewalk Repair and Gap Closure Project
Magical Bridge Playground Memorandum of Understanding
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