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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Fire/Life Safety Emergencies 9-1-1
Electric, Wastewater, Street Emergencies (707) 431-7000
DISTRICT ELECTIONS
On March 17, 2025, the City Council held its fourth public hearing to review eight draft maps submitted by the public, alongside four draft maps advanced from the third public hearing. After thoughtful deliberation, the Council chose to prioritize Draft Map A as the foundation for an ordinance. This ordinance will be presented for City Council consideration at the fifth public hearing on April 7, 2025. There is still time for the community to weigh in on this decision. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their feedback at the next public hearing. For additional information, please visit healdsburg.gov/districtelections.
Draft Map A
Coffee with a Cop
Join us on March 26, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Plank Coffee (175 Dry Creek Road)
COMMUNITY MEETING military equipment annual report
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Where: Healdsburg Police Department Training Room
Under State law, the City is required to hold an annual meeting to provide information and receive feedback on equipment owned by the Police Department that is designated as military equipment. Members of the community are encouraged to attend if they have questions or feedback on how this equipment is utilized in the provision of public safety services. For more information about equipment and the annual report, please visit the Police Department website HERE.
PARKLET PROGRAM UPDATE
The Ongoing Parklet Program was launched in January 2023, and staff committed to revisiting the program with the City Council for further discussion and potential modifications before the end of 2025. We encourage you to participate in this important conversation at the City Council meeting on April 7, 2025! Additionally, please share your comments with us at publicworks@healdsburg.gov.
INVASIVE FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL AT FITCH MOUNTAIN PARK & OPEN SPACE PRESERVE!
Join us on April 18, 2025 at 10 AM for a rewarding opportunity to give back while enjoying the beauty of nature! Healdsburg Community Services and LandPaths invite you to roll up your sleeves and help remove invasive French Broom at Fitch Mountain Park & Open Space Preserve.
This hands-on effort is about more than just clearing brush – it’s about protecting and restoring our precious open spaces for future generations. Your time and energy will directly contribute to a healthier, more vibrant ecosystem.
What to bring:
A picnic lunch, snacks, and plenty of water
A backpack to carry your gear
Sturdy boots or shoes that can handle muddy terrain
Long pants (recommended for protection)
Your own work gloves
A hat and sunscreen
Hand sanitizer
For additional information and to register please visit LandPaths website online HERE.
Come make a difference and enjoy a day outdoors with us!
The City of Healdsburg Electric Department is developing a forecast of future community electricity needs and demands, in order to plan for meeting community needs as well as State renewable energy targets. To develop a forecast that is most likely to occur, we need to better understand if and when community members might switch from natural gas or gasoline to electric options, such as replacing a vehicle with an electric vehicle or replacing a furnace with an efficient electric heat pump. Please fill out this survey to help us better understand if and when you might switch to electric vehicle or appliance options. This is very important to help us plan for future electric resources and infrastructure improvements.
El Departamento de Electricidad de la Ciudad de Healdsburg está desarrollando un pronóstico del consumo y las demandas futuras de electricidad de la comunidad, con el fin de planificar la satisfacción de las necesidades de la comunidad, así como de los objetivos estatales de energía renovable. Para desarrollar un pronóstico que tenga más probabilidades de ocurrir, necesitamos comprender mejor sí y cuándo los miembros de la comunidad va a cambiar del gas natural o la gasolina a opciones eléctricas, como reemplazar un vehículo por un vehículo eléctrico o reemplazar la calefacción por una bomba de calor eléctrica y eficiente. Complete esta encuesta para ayudarnos a comprender mejor si, y cuándo, podría cambiar a vehículos eléctricos o electrodomésticos. Esto es muy importante para ayudarnos a planificar futuras mejoras en los recursos energéticos y la infraestructura.
La encuesta cierre el 31 de marzo.
march 17-23
Is your toilet running? A leaky toilet is no joke and wastes a lot of money. Take the #DyeTabChallenge before March 31 and find out if you have a sneaky toilet leak.
To obtain free dye tabs, share your results, view rules, and be entered to win a $25 gift card visit savingwaterpartnership.org/challenge. Find out more about leaks at healdsburg.gov/fixaleak.
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Interested in joining the Healdsburg team?
Check out our open positions at www.healdsburg.gov/jobs
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UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
April 7, 2025
Annual Fire Department Update
Public Hearing #5 on District Elections
Mayors and Councilmembers Appointments to Regional Boards and Commissions
Reach for Home Quarterly Update
Update and Discussion on Parklet Program
April 18, 2025 (Special Meeting)
City Council Goal Setting
April 21, 2025
Laura Fish Somersal Park Phase I
Schematic Design Review
Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Presentation of Multicultural Wellness Center Concepts 2025 SSMP Audit
Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the City of Healdsburg!
Photo Credit: Rick Tang Photography
HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!
At the City of Healdsburg, we are proud to recognize the amazing women who shape our community and inspire us every day. Wishing a Happy Women’s History Month to all the women out there, with a special shout-out to the extraordinary women on our team!
