City Manager's Update January 24, 2025

Volume 25 | Issue 2 | January 24, 2025

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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PLANNING COMMISSION

On January 28th, at 6:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will review and consider recommending an ordinance to the City Council regarding formula businesses. The ordinance would restrict formula businesses, such as chain stores in the downtown area, and prohibit big box retail and outlet malls throughout the City.

For more information, please contact Ellen McDowell, Senior Planner at 707-473-4463 or emcdowell@healdsburg.gov.

DISTRICT ELECTIONS

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On January 16, 2025, the City of Healdsburg hosted a community workshop to discuss the transition to District Elections The event included a presentation by the City’s consultant, Redistricting Partners, followed by instruction on how to draw and submit maps outlining district boundaries. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity for residents to ask questions and offer feedback on the District Elections process.

If you were unable to attend the Community Workshop, don’t worry there is still time to submit a map outlining your preferred number of districts and district boundaries! These submissions will be reviewed by the City Council alongside those created by the demographer for adoption.

Maps must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Monday, February 10 to be considered by the City Council at the next public hearing on Tuesday, February 18. Learn more and submit your maps now: www.healdsburg.gov/districtelections

Please be advised that the mapping tool is best suited on a desktop/laptop. Desktop computers are available at the Mini Library, Abel De Luna Community Center and the Healdsburg Senior Center. districtmappingtoolnowavailable!

PUBLIC HEARING

February 18, 2025

Join us for the City Council’s third Public Hearing on February 18, 2025 where the demographer will present draft maps of proposed district boundaries. Please note, only maps that have been publicly available for at least seven days can be considered during the hearing. These maps are anticipated to generate further feedback from both the public and City Council.

Language interpretation services will be provided. We look forward to hearing your feedback!

For additional information on District Elections, please visit: www.healdsburg.gov/districtelections.

INVASIVE FRENCH BROOM REMOVAL AT FITCH MOUNTAIN PARK & OPEN SPACE PRESERVE!

Love the outdoors and want to make a difference in your community?

Join us for an incredible opportunity to give back while soaking in the beauty of nature! Healdsburg Community Services and LandPaths invite you to roll up your sleeves and help remove invasive French Broom at Fitch Mountain Park & Open Space Preserve.

This hands-on effort isn’t just about clearing brush – it’s about protecting and restoring our precious open spaces for future generations. Your time and energy will directly contribute to a healthier, more vibrant ecosystem.

To sign up and learn more about our volunteer opportunities, visit the links below:

2/21 - French Broom removal

2/28 - French Broom removal

3/8 - “BROOMAPULOOZA" French Broom Removal

¡ELIMINACIÓN DE LA ESCOBA FRANCESA INVASORA EN FITCH MOUNTAIN PARK & OPEN SPACE PRESERVE!

¿Te encanta el aire libre y quieres marcar la diferencia en tu comunidad?

¡Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de una increíble oportunidad de retribuir mientras disfruta de la belleza de la naturaleza! Healdsburg Community Services y LandPaths lo invitan a arremangarse y ayudar a eliminar la invasiva escoba francesa en Fitch Mountain Park & Open Space Preserve.

Este esfuerzo práctico no se trata sólo de limpiar la maleza, sino de proteger y restaurar nuestros preciosos espacios abiertos para las generaciones futuras Su tiempo y energía contribuirán directamente a un ecosistema más saludable y vibrante.

Para registrarse y obtener más información sobre nuestras oportunidades de voluntariado, visite el siguiente enlace:

2/21 - Retiro de la escoba Francesa

2/28 - Retiro de la escoba Francesa

3/8 - Eliminacion de la escoba Francesa “BROOMAPULOZA”

ELECTRIC ENERGY DEMAND FORECAST WORKSHOP

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

5:30-7:00pm

Multipurpose Room

Healdsburg Community Center 1557 Healdsburg Avenue

Join us to: discuss future electricity needs review potential scenarios for electricity demand share input on electric appliance and vehicle adoption discuss how the forecast will be used to prioritize investments and costs for electric system infrastructure

Light refreshments and Spanish translation will be available.

Learn more at: healdsburg.gov/cms

Miércoles, 29 de Enero de 2025

5:30-7:00pm

Sala de Usos Múltiples

Centro Comunitario de Healdsburg 1557 Healdsburg Avenue

Únase a nosotros para: discutir las necesidades futuras de electricidad revisar escenarios posibles para la demanda de electricidad compartir su opinión sobre la adopción de vehículos y aparatos eléctricos discutir cómo se utilizará el pronóstico para priorizar las inversiones y los costos de la infraestructura del sistema eléctrico

Habrá bocadillos y traducción al español disponible.

Aprender más en: healdsburg.gov/cms