CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE
THE CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
City Manager Jeff Kay
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HEALDSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
Station 2
1804 Healdsburg Ave
The City of Healdsburg invites residents to a Community Open House at the new Fire Department Station 2 on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:00 a m to 1:00 p m This event offers a first look at the city’s newest fire station and an opportunity to meet the firefighters who serve our community
Guests can explore the station and apparatus bays, climb aboard the fire engines, and watch live demonstrations, including CPR practice and fire-extinguisher techniques. Children are welcome to join in handson activities and try on firefighter gear for photo opportunities.
The Healdsburg Police Department (HPD) will be on site alongside CAL FIRE, COPE, and FireSafe Sonoma, providing resources and highlighting how local agencies work together to keep residents safe.
This open house also coincides with the culmination of Fire Prevention Week 2025, which emphasizes the growing importance of lithium-battery safety. Fire personnel will share practical tips for charging, storing, and disposing of lithium-powered devices to help prevent fires at home and work.
Complimentary tacos will be served while supplies last.
SMART STATION IN HEALDSBURG
There’s a train coming to town! The Board of Directors of Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) authorized extension of the SMART train through Healdsburg at its September 17, 2025 meeting.
Design work is scheduled to start this fall. SMART has released an initial goal of beginning passenger train service in Healdsburg by the end of 2028. We will provide more detailed scheduling as well as periodic updates and project information as it becomes available.
If you are interested in project updates from SMART on the Healdsburg extension, you can subscribe to receive e-mails here
You can also reach out to Healdsburg’s Public Works team with any questions about the upcoming SMART project by contacting Curt Bates at (707) 431-3335 or via e-mail at cbates@healdsburg.gov.
FOSS CREEK CLEAN-UP CRUD CUPWINNERS
The annual Foss Creek Clean-Up took place on September 20, 2025, and drew 82 volunteers! It was a wonderful turnout that reflects Healdsburg’s strong community pride and support. Vice Mayor Chris Herrod helped kick off the event with opening remarks, setting the tone for a morning of teamwork and stewardship. Volunteers were supported with breakfast from the Healdsburg Rotary Club, lunch and noon refreshments courtesy of the Kiwanis Club, and on-the-ground leadership from Stacy & Witbeck/Herzog, who provided staff and trucks to coordinate at the staging stations.
Over the course of the morning, volunteers removed an estimated 40 cubic yards of trash from the creek and surrounding areas — everything from discarded cigarette butts to large items like tractor tires
This year’s Crud Cup was awarded to Scout Pack 21, who stood out for their enthusiasm, spirit, and strong group turnout. The pack arrived in matching attire, stayed energized throughout the day, and brought a contagious sense of camaraderie that encouraged other groups along the creek.
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National Preparedness Month
Ready Today, Safe Tomorrow
Each September, the City of Healdsburg participates in FEMA’s National Preparedness Month to encourage our community to take steps that build safety and resilience. The City’s theme this year, “Ready Today, Safe Tomorrow,” emphasized that even small actions taken now can make a big difference in the future.
MakeaPlan
Writedowncontacts,meetingplaces,andhowyou’llreconnectif separated.
BuildaKit
Preparea72-hourkitwithfood,water,firstaid,anddocuments.
StayInformed
SignupforNixle,keeparadio,andfollowtrustedsources.
StrongerTogether
Preparednessisacommunityeffort.Checkingonneighbors,sharing resources,andhelpingothersgetstartedcreatesasaferHealdsburg forall Preparedness
Disasterscanhappenquicklyandwithoutwarning.Thestepswetaketo preparenotonlyprotectourownfamiliesbutalsostrengthenourcity’soverall resilience.Bybeingreadytoday,weensureasafertomorrowforHealdsburg.
FEDERAL CLEAN ENERGY TAX CREDITS
only 3 months remaining*
Residential Tax Credit
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)
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.
$1 per square foot lawn conversion rebate
Convertingtoalow-orno-waterusinglandscapecansavewateroutdoorsandprovide abeautifulclimate-readylandscape.TheSonoma-MarinSavingWaterPartnershipalso hasfreeresourcestohelpgetyoustarted!
RebateRequirements:
Mustbeconvertingexistingturfareatolow-orno-wateruselandscape
Existingturfmusthavebeenactivelyirrigatedwithinthepast2years
Atleast1sitevisitrequired,pre-conversioninspectionsarehighlypreferred
Rebateupto$2,000forresidentialhomesandupto$5,000forcommercial,HOAormulti-family properties
Learnmoreabouttherebaterequirementsandapplyatbit.ly/CoHWaterRebates
$1 por pie cuadrado reembolso por conversión de césped
La conversión al jardín con poco o ningún uso de agua puede ahorrar agua afuera y brindar un hermoso paisaje preparado para el clima ¡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
Se requiere al menos 1 visita al sitio, las inspecciones previas a la conversión son preferidas
Reembolso hasta $2,000 para viviendas residenciales y hasta $5,000 para propiedades comerciales, asociación de propietarios o multifamiliares
Obtenga más información sobre los requisitos y solicite el reembolso en:
UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
October 20, 2025
Villa Chanticleer Lease AmendmentUtilities
Accept the Healdsburg Fire Station
Reroofing Project as Complete
Capital Improvement Program Budget
Carry-Overs
November 3, 2025
November 17, 2025
Corazon Lease Agreement 2025 Building Code - 2 Reading nd
Housing Legislation Land Use Code
Amendments
Solid Waste Rate Adjustments
Badger Park Redevelopment CEQA and Master
Plan Approval
Foley Family Community Pavilion Operational Plan Review
Council Protocol Update
City Council Meeting Schedule for 2026
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