CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
Volume 24 | Issue 8 | April 19, 2024
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JOIN THE PLANNING COMMISSION! help shape healdsburg
The City Council of the City of Healdsburg is seeking qualified applicants to fill three openings on the City of Healdsburg Planning Commission
Members of the Planning Commission are required to:
Attend two meetings per month generally at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month
Reside within City limits of Healdsburg
Disclose economic interest as required by the Fair Political Reform Act and the Local Conflict of Interest Code
Complete the required AB 1234 Ethics Training
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Applications are available on the City’s website under Boards and Commissions, or by emailing rallan@healdsburg.gov.
All completed applications must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 5:30 P M , Tuesday, May 7, 2024
FITCH MOUNTAIN PROJECT
OPENING CELEBRATION!
Join the City of Healdsburg and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire for the opening celebration of the Fitch Mountain Improvement project!
When: Saturday May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony at 10:45 a.m.
Where: Villa Chanticleer Lower Parking Lot
What: Music, BBQ, kids activities, dog park activities, art, hikes, and more!
Please Note: Due to limited parking at the Villa Chanticleer there is no event parking at the Villa; parking and FREE shuttle from Healdsburg High School Parking Lot, 1024 Prince Avenue, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
FitchMountainParkandOpenSpacePreserve
Formoreinformation:www.healdsburg.gov/fitchmountain
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ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS TO BEGIN
As spring blooms, the Healdsburg Fire Department sends out a crucial reminder to all residents: the Annual Weed Abatement Inspections are underway. This year, the heavy rains have nurtured tall grasses, increasing the risk of fire hazards. It’s essential to be proactive in reducing this risk by cutting overgrown grass, removing dead brush, and maintaining a clear perimeter around properties. By working together, we can ensure a safer community as we approach the fire season.
WATER RATES
public hearing
May 6, 2024
For an average single-family home, the proposed rates are expected to increase monthly combined water/wastewater bills by roughly $35. 3 1/3
WHY ARE NEW RATES BEING PROPOSED?
Introduces 3 tiers for residential water While rate increases will be significant for high water users, they will be more modest for waterefficient customers
120 miles of utility pipeline. 1/3 of pipes are over 50-100 years old, needing replacement for overall reliability.
Surface rights on the Russian River (from Lake Mendocino) make up 80% of our water supply. Increased pumping capacity along Dry Creek (from Lake Sonoma) will bolster our water resiliency.
QUESTIONS? 80
Water and Wastewater represent individual utilities within the City that rely on collecting sufficient rate revenues to support the cost of providing each service. Cost inflation, lower than expected water sales, new water treatment requirements, and the need to replace centuries old water pipelines are all driving these increases. We recognize that rate increases create a burden for many customers. We also acknowledge the frustration when commendable conservation efforts are cited as one of the causes. The reality is that the costs to operate the water and sewer systems do not go down when usage goes down. The City has deferred investments in our aging infrastructure in recent years, but that is not sustainable in the long run. We also need to make investments to diversify our water supply and reduce the need for drastic cutbacks in future droughts.
WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE?
CARE Program: 15% discount on water charges and 20% on sewer and stormwater charges for households at or below 200% of the current Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
707-431-3307
In Person Phone
401 Grove St., Healdsburg
Email
UtilityBilling@healdsburg gov
Learn More
www.healdsburg.gov/ratestudy
Free Toolkits: Do-It-Yourself Energy and Water Saving Toolkit with free items, returnable devices, and tips at the Healdsburg Library
Smart Living Healdsburg: Rebates on water efficient products, appliances, and landscapes
To avoid increased annual bills, families could replace 1,500 square feet of lawn with drought-tolerant landscaping and save nearly 40,000 gallons per year A front-loading energy efficient clothes washer could also save $155 per year.
Tips & Tricks: Remember to check your toilet for leaks, check your irrigation system regularly for breaks, and turn off water when not in use. Find more tips at savingwaterpartnership.org.
TARIFAS DE AGUA audiencia
pública
6 de mayo 2024
Para un hogar unifamiliar promedio, se espera que las nuevas tarifas aumenten las facturas mensuales combinada de agua y aguas residuales en aproximadamente $35. 3 1/3
Introduce 3 niveles para agua residencial Mientras que los aumentos de tarifas serán significativos para los usuarios que consumen más agua, serán modestos para los clientes eficientes. 120 millas de tuberías de utilidades. 1/3 de las tuberías tienen más de 50100 años y necesitan ser reemplazadas para garantizar la confiabilidad.
¿POR QUÉ SE PROPONEN NUEVAS TARIFAS?
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Los derechos de superficie en Russian River (del Lake Mendocino) representan el 80% de nuestro suministro de agua. Una mayor capacidad de bombeo a lo largo de Dry Creek (desde Lake Sonoma) reforzarán nuestra resiliencia hídrica
¿PREGUNTAS?
707-431-3307
Correo Electrónico
UtilityBilling@healdsburg.gov
Aprender Más
www.healdsburg.gov/ratestudy
Los Departmentos de Agua y Aguas Residuales representan utilidades individuales dentro de la Ciudad que dependen de la recaudación de ingresos suficientes por tarifas para cubrir el costo de brindar cada servicio La inflación de los costos, las ventas de agua inferiores a las previstas, los nuevos requisitos de tratamiento del agua y la necesidad de sustituir las tuberías de agua que llevan siglos funcionando son los motivos de estos aumentos Reconocemos que los aumentos de tarifas crean una carga para muchos clientes También reconocemos la frustración cuando se citan los encomiables esfuerzos de conservación como una de las causas La realidad es que los costos de funcionamiento de los sistemas de agua y alcantarillado no disminuyen cuando baja el consumo En los últimos años, el Ayuntamiento ha aplazado las inversiones en nuestras anticuadas infraestructuras, pero eso no es sostenible a largo plazo. También tenemos que invertir para diversificar nuestro suministro de agua y reducir la necesidad de recortes drásticos en futuras sequías
¿QUÉ RECURSOS ESTÁN DISPONIBLES?
Programa de CARE: 15% descuento en agua y 20% en aguas residuales y pluviales para hogares que alcancen o menos del 200% de las actuales pautas federales de ingresos por pobreza
Kits de Herramientas Gratuitos: Kit de herramientas para ahorrar energía y agua con artículos gratuitos, dispositivos retornables y consejos en la Biblioteca
Vivir Eficiente en Healdsburg: Reembolsos en productos, electrodomésticos y jardines que ahorran agua Para evitar un aumento en las facturas anuales, las familias podrían reemplazar 1,500 pies cuadrados de césped con un paisaje eficiente y ahorrar casi 40,000 galones por año Una lavadora de ropa eficiente de carga frontal también podría ahorrar $155 por año.
Consejos: Recuerde revisar su inodoro para fugas, revisar su sistema de riego regularmente para ver si hay problemas y cerrar el agua cuando no esté en uso. Encuentre más consejos en savingwaterpartnership.org.
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UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
May 6, 2024
Annual Water Supply Update
City Council Fiscal Year 2024-25 Goals
Adoption
Water and Wastewater Rates Public Hearing
Discussion and Direction Regarding Growth Management Ordinance (GMO) Options
Public Service Recognition Week Proclamation
Saggio Hills and Badger Park Design and Prioritizing
May 20, 2024
FY2023-24 Quarter Three Financial Update
Council Subcommittee Selection for Planning
Commission Applicants
Introduction of the Model TT Fire Engine Update from the Sonoma County Library
June 3, 2024
FY2024-25 & FY2025-26 Budget Adoption
Pride Month Proclamation
Gun Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
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. Interested
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