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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ON THE COVER
CITY RESPONDS TO A GAS LEAK DOWNTOWN
On Thursday, March 6, 2025 Engine 6381 was dispatched to a reported gas leak at 105 Plaza St.
The Fire Department conducted a primary investigation, and it was determined that gas levels, including carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide, exceeded normal levels. The source of the gas leak was traced to a heater in a second-floor bathroom closet.
Engine 6381, PG&E, and the Police Department worked together to ventilate the building, isolate the area, and secure the gas supply. Employees and customers were allowed back in the building by mid-morning. There were no health concerns reported as a result of the gas leak.
SENIOR LIVING MEETING WITH THE MAYOR
This week, Mayor Evelyn Mitchell visited Healdsburg Senior Living to chat with the residents, their families and some of the community partners who work with Healdsburg Senior Living
Mayor Mitchell provided an update on current projects and various happenings around Healdsburg. This was a wonderful opportunity for the Mayor to chat with a segment of our community we don't always get to connect with!
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.
DISTRICT ELECTIONS
On February 18, 2025, the City Council held its third public hearing to review 78 draft maps submitted by the public, along with 3 maps prepared by Redistricting Partners. The City received 12 maps with 6 Districts, 39 maps with 5 districts, 26 maps with 4 districts and 1 map with 1 district. After deliberation, the Council elected to focus on four draft maps. Community members may view all the maps, community of interest forms and public comment submitted to date by visiting healdsburg.gov/districtelections.
Members of the public are still encouraged to submit maps and community of interest forms for consideration at the fourth public hearing, scheduled for March 17, 2025.
The deadline for submitting maps for this meeting is 5:00 p.m. on March 9, 2025. Submitted maps will be published on March 10, 2025, in accordance with the sevenday publication deadline. For additional information please visit healdsburg.gov/districtelections
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.
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PANEL COLLECTION EVENTS 2025
Do you have old solar panels that need recycling?
Join Zero Waste Sonoma, the Conservation Corps North Bay, and CalRecycle as they host residential solar panel collection events!
Solar Panels are considered universal waste, a subcategory of hazardous waste, which makes them illegal to dispose of in the garbage. Until recently, there have been very few recycling options in the state and no recycling options in Sonoma County.
To participate in this grant funded program, panels must be generated by a resident (not a business) in Sonoma County. Residents can bring a maximum of 40 panels.
For more information, please visit Zero Waste Sonoma HERE.
When: 3/14, 3/28
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Conservation Corps North Bay Warehouse - 3555 Airway Drive, Santa Rosa
¿Si tu inodoro está goteando? Un inodoro con fugas no es una broma y desperdicia mucho dinero. Participa en el #DyeTabChallenge (Desafio de tinte en la taza) y descubre si tienes una fuga silenciosa en el inodoro.
Para obtener pastillas de tinte gratuitas, compartir sus resultados, ver las reglas de participación y participar en el sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de $25 visite savingwaterpartnership.org/challenge.
Obtenga más información sobre fugas en healdsburg.gov/fixaleak.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER
the clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 9, 2025!
Interested in joining the Healdsburg team?
Check out our open positions at www.healdsburg.gov/jobs
FULL-TIME:
Police Dispatcher I
Utility Worker I/II
PART-TIME:
Lifeguard-Swim Instructor
UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
March 17, 2025
General Plan Annual Progress Report
Growth Management Ordinance Annual Report
Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Public Hearing #4 on District Elections
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
Presentation of Multicultural Wellness Center Concepts
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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!
