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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MARCH AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
AND PEDESTRIAN UPGRADES PROJECT
We're excited to share that the March Avenue Reconstruction and Pedestrian Upgrades Project is moving forward! This important project will improve roadway conditions and enhance safety for everyone traveling along March Avenue between Healdsburg Avenue to University Street.
City staff will be hosting a community meeting to connect with residents and share details about the upcoming March Avenue project. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the planned improvements, ask questions, and provide your input. We encourage you to be part of the conversation as we move forward with this change.
Fitch Mountain School Multipurpose Room - 520 Monte Vista Avenue May 15, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Pizza and refreshments will be provided
For additional information, please visit our website: www.healdsburg.gov/marchave
LEADING PEDESTRIAN INTERVAL signal timing
Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the City of Healdsburg Public Works Department will implement what's called Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal timing as a pilot program for crosswalks at two traffic signals in downtown Healdsburg:
Matheson St & Healdsburg Ave North St & Healdsburg Ave
LPI gives pedestrians the opportunity to enter an intersection 3 to 7 seconds before vehicles are given a green indication. With this head start, pedestrians can better establish their presence in a crosswalk before vehicles have a green light.
LPI provides the benefits of increased visibility of crossing pedestrians, reduced conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles, and increased likelihood of motorists yielding to pedestrians. LPI was implemented at the intersection of Front Street/Kennedy Lane at Healdsburg Avenue in October of 2024.
City staff will monitor effects of the LPI timing and operations at these traffic signals. If you have questions or comments about this, please contact the Public Works Department at (707) 431-3346.
HEALDSBURG SCHOOLS
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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL WALK AUDITS
From April 14th to 18th, the City of Healdsburg partnered with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to conduct Safe Routes to School (SRTS) site assessments at six local campuses: Healdsburg Elementary (HES and Fitch Mountain campuses), Healdsburg Junior High, Healdsburg High, Saint John the Baptist Catholic School, and The Healdsburg School. These walk audits brought together City staff, SCTA representatives, traffic engineers, school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and local residents to identify barriers and opportunities for walking and biking to and from school. Each assessment included a neighborhood walkthrough followed by a mapping workshop to document safety concerns and ideas for improvement. The input gathered during these assessments will help shape each school’s SRTS Plan, which will include infrastructure recommendations such as enhanced crosswalks, traffic calming measures, and sidewalk improvements—as well as safety education and encouragement strategies to support active transportation.
For more information, visit scta.ca.gov/srts.
WEED ABATEMENT UPDATES
Spring has arrived in full force, and with the recent late-season rains, grasses across Healdsburg are growing fast— and tall.
The City of Healdsburg Fire Department will begin conducting our annual weed abatement inspections in the coming weeks. It's critical for property owners to be aware that this year may require multiple grass cuttings due to the abundant growth.
Even though we've had recent rain, grasses are already beginning to brown, and that dry vegetation can quickly become a serious fire hazard as temperatures rise.
This is an ideal time to trim grasses and manage vegetation to help reduce fire risk safely and effectively.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep Healdsburg fire safe!
ENERGY EFFICIENCY REPORT 2024results
homes in Healdsburg!
The state-wide Energy Efficiency report for California publicly-owned utilities has been posted! With the help of our energy programs, the community was able to save 186,995 kWh of energy during 2024. That’s approximately the annual electric use of 32
2025 TUESDAYS IN THE PLAZA LINEUP RELEASED!
We're thrilled to announce this year's Tuesdays in the Plaza summer line-up! Join us every Tuesday evening from May 27 to August 26 in the Healdsburg Plaza for a season of unforgettable live music, community spirit, and summer fun. Starting at 5:00pm, 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.
BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS
COMING SOON!
Renewal notifications will soon be emailed to all registered businesses. Once you receive the personalized notification simply log in to your existing account, select renew license to pay the appropriate fees, and print your renewed license. It’s as easy as 1,2,3!
For more information, please click here.
UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
May 19, 2025
Laura Fish Somersal Park Phase I
Schematic Design Review
FY 2024-25 Q3 Financial Update
Selection of the Official City Plant, Flower of Tree
Transportation Improvement Projects
Grant Priority List
June 2, 2025
Discuss Fiscal Year 25-26 City Council Goals
Electrification Energy Demand Forecast
Participation and Results
Speed Limit Reduction Ordinance - 1st
Reading
June 16, 2025
Public Hearing on Staffing Vacancies to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561
HTID Annual Report Update from the Chamber
Title Six Implementation Plan Presentation
NOTE: The schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council meeting agenda Agendas can be found here
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS D 2025
