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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ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION RECRUITMENT
deadline to apply is September 11, 2025
Do you like Art? Do you want to be a part of the creativity in Healdsburg? Apply Today!
One of the seven members may be a youth commissioner under the age of 18!
For more information, scan the QR code!
National Preparedness Month
Ready Today, Safe Tomorrow
The City of Healdsburg will be sharing emergency preparedness tips every week in September as part of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month. This annual campaign reminds everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters now can keep you, your family, and your community safe in the future.
The City’s theme this year is “Ready Today, Safe Tomorrow.” It’s a reminder that the steps you take today, no matter how small, can make a big difference when the unexpected happens. From creating a family communication plan to preparing an emergency kit, every action you take builds your safety and resilience.
You can start today by:
Setting aside time to review your family’s emergency plan.
Talking with friends, neighbors, and coworkers about how you can help each other during a disaster.
Taking simple steps, one at a time, to improve your readiness.
FOSS CREEK CLEAN UP
DATE:
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location:
Abel De Luna Community Center - 1557 Healdsburg Avenue
Schedule
Check-in Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
(provided by Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise)
Clean-up: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Awards: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(provided by Healdsburg Kiwanis)
For more information, please contact Michael Harrigan at mharrigan@healdsburg.gov
September 15 - 21, 2025
Through the week of September 15, 2025 leading up to Sunday, September 21, Climate Action Healdsburg will host a series of events focusing on the power of solar and wind energy. The events in Healdsburg will feature presentations, tours, a film screening, and a culminating rally and celebration in support of renewable energy.
Acting Utility Director Patrick Fuss will join the presentation Tuesday, September 16, at 7:00 PM to comment on the City’s progress moving toward clean energy sources. Water/Wastewater Superintendent Rob Scates and Utility Conservation Analyst Terra Sampson will conduct a tour of the floating solar array at the Water Reclamation Facility on Thursday, September 18, at 10:00 AM.
See the Climate Action Healdsburg website for details www.climateactionhealdsburg.org
FEDERAL TAX CREDITS FOR EVS ends September 30, 2025
Federal tax credits for new and used electric vehicles will end this month. If you have been considering an EV, be sure to act fast!
Learn more about the federal tax credit changes for new EVs at https://homes.rewiringamerica.org/federal-incentives/30d-new-ev-tax-incentive
Learn more about the federal tax credit changes for used EVs at https://homes.rewiringamerica.org/federal-incentives/25e-used-ev-tax-incentive City of Healdsburg programs for EVs remain available!
Learn more at bit.ly/COHevs
CALIFORNIA’S NEW DAYLIGHTING LAW
California’s new daylighting law went into effect in 2025. Daylighting is the simple concept that safety is improved by removing parked cars next to crosswalks. By keeping the area next to crosswalks clear of parked vehicle obstructions people walking and people driving or riding on the street can see each other better. The Healdsburg Police Department may issue parking citations to vehicles in violation of this law.
The new law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk on the approach side of the street (15 feet if there are curb extensions), regardless of whether the curb is painted red. To assist with safety and compliance of the new daylighting law, the City of Healdsburg is painting red curbs on various streets. The following graphics show examples of how the daylighting law and red curbs are applied at intersections.
LA NUEVA LEY DE ILUMINACIÓN NATURAL DE CALIFORNIA
La nueva ley de iluminación natural de California entró en vigencia en 2025 La iluminación natural es el concepto simple de que la seguridad se mejora al eliminar los automóviles estacionados junto a los cruces peatonales. Al mantener el área junto a los cruces peatonales libre de obstrucciones de vehículos estacionados, las personas que caminan y las personas que conducen o viajan en la calle pueden verse mejor. El Departamento de Policía de Healdsburg puede emitir citaciones de estacionamiento a vehículos que violen esta ley.
La nueva ley prohíbe estacionarse a menos de 20 pies de un cruce peatonal marcado o no marcado en el lado de acceso de la calle (15 pies si hay extensiones de acera), independientemente de si la acera está pintada de rojo. Para ayudar con la seguridad y el cumplimiento de la nueva ley de iluminación natural, la ciudad de Healdsburg está pintando bordillos rojos en varias calles. Las siguientes gráficas muestran ejemplos de cómo se aplican la ley de iluminación natural y las aceras rojas en las intersecciones.
UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
September 15, 2025
2024 Power Source Disclosure Report
Climate Mobilization Strategy Update
California Native American Day Proclamation
Acceptance of the 24/25 Sidewalk Repair and Gap Closure Project
Magical Bridge Playground Memorandum of Understanding
October 6, 2025
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Reach For Home Quarterly Update
October 20, 2025
Professional Services Agreement for a Recreation Software Provider SMART Sales Tax Presentation Council Protocol Update
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Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission
Appointments to the Planning Commission
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