City Manager's Update May 16, 2025

CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE

THE CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

City Manager Jeff Kay

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ON THE COVER MUNICIPAL RECYCLED WATER

PIPELINE RIBBON CUTTING

Join us on May 29, 2025 for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline!

This exciting milestone marks a major step forward in our commitment to sustainable water use and a resilient future for our community by providing recycled water for irrigating parks, schools, and other facilities, this project will save approximately 25 million gallons of water per year.

Date: May 29, 2025

Location: Recreation Park - 515 Piper St. Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

FIRST GOVERNMENT BUILDING NAMED AFTER HEALDSBURG’S FIRST MAYOR OF MEXICAN DESCENT

PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATIONS

Pride Month is almost here, and we’re excited to celebrate with you!

Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd at 5:00 PM for a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on the front steps of City Hall before the City Council meeting. Additionally, the Healdsburg Memorial Bridge will be illuminated throughout the entire month of June in celebration of Pride Month.

Then, mark your calendars for Healdsburg’s First Annual Pride Celebration hosted by Professionals with Pride on Sunday, June 8th! The event will kick off with a gathering at City Hall at 2:00 p.m. You can look forward to meaningful messages, live music, community connection, and so much more!

For additional information please visit https://professionalswithpride.org/events/.

2025 HEALDSBURG FUTURE FARMERS COUNTRY FAIR

Supporting youth and agriculture in Healdsburg since 1950, the Future Farmers Country Fair provides an opportunity for local students to exhibit their livestock and agricultural projects that they have been working on all year.

Festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with the annual Twilight Parade that starts on Matheson Street at East Street, continuing on Center, Piper and Fitch Streets, and ending at Matheson and University.

Immediately following the parade, the 2025 Fair opens at Recreation Park and runs through Saturday, concluding with the Annual Livestock Auction at 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Park Grandstand.

4-H and FFA are the foundation of our local agriculture community. These young farmers and ranchers are learning through hands-on experience —and your support makes all the difference.

For more information, visit healdsburgfair.org.

$1 per square foot, up to $5,000 per site

Converting existing turf to low- & no-water using landscapes can save water outdoors and provide a beautiful climate-ready landscape. The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership also has free resources to help get you started!

Rebate Requirements:

Must be converting existing turf area to no- or lowwater use landscape

Existing turf must have been actively irrigated within the past 2 years

Vehicle parking areas, solid plastic sheeting, bare dirt, sheds, hot tub/pools, water features, and artificial turf are not eligible for the rebate Pre-conversion inspections are highly preferred At least 1 site visit required, pre- or post-conversion

$1 por pie cuadrado, hasta $5,000 por sitio

La conversión del césped existente en jardines con poco o ningún uso de agua puede ahorrar agua afuera y brindar un hermoso paisaje preparado para el clima.

¡La Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership también tiene recursos gratuitos para ayudarlo a comenzar!

Requisitos de Reembolso:

Convertir un área de césped existente en un paisaje con poco o ningún uso de agua

El césped existente debe haber sido regado activamente durante los últimos 2 años

Las áreas de estacionamiento de vehículos, láminas de plástico sólido, tierra desnuda, cobertizos, jacuzzis/piscinas, fuentes de agua y césped artificial no son elegibles para el reembolso

Las inspecciones previas a la conversión son preferidas

Se requiere al menos 1 visita al sitio, antes o después de la conversión

CITY OF HEALDSBURG HOLIDAY CLOSURE

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025

City Offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG CIERRE POR VACACIONES

LUNES, 26 DE MAYO DE 2025

Las oficinas de la ciudad estarán cerradas del Día de los Caídos. El Ayuntamiento volverá a abrir el martes 27 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:30 a.m.

UTILITY WORK AHEAD

Sonic will begin installing underground telecommunications infrastructure at Vine St. & Mill St. starting Monday, May 19 at 9:00 PM through Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 AM.

Please be aware—this overnight work may temporarily impact traffic in the area.

Questions or concerns? Please contact Sonic at preconstruction@sonic.net or 707-324-3320.