City Manager's Update | July 28, 2023

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

ON THE COVER

On Monday, July 10 the Healdsburg Fire Department conducted a prescribed burn in the foothills above March Avenue (Fitch Mountain Villa Commons).

Firefighters utilized "drip torches" to light a controlled fire line during the prescribed burn. This site underwent hours of preparation prior to the burn to ensure a safe and successful burn, and that all fire stayed within control lines

Prescribed burning is the application of controlled fire to land, and works to reduce wildfire hazards, clear downed trees, control plant diseases, improve rangeland and wildlife habitats, and restore natural ecosystems.

Thank you to the community, CalFire, and our neighboring agencies for your support during these important fire prevention operations.

RETAIL CANNABIS business application period closes

The Healdsburg City Council has authorized up to two retail cannabis businesses to operate within the City of Healdsburg

The Council adopted a competitive process to select the two businesses that will receive permits.

The application period opened on Thursday, June 15, 2023 and will close on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Applications will only be accepted online through the secure portal at healdsburg.gov/cannabis.

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To stay informed on the cannabis process, please subscribe to receive cannabis information via email by visiting healdsburg gov/subscribe, scroll down to the "News Flash" section, and select "cannabis "

After the application period closes and applications are reviewed for completeness, City staff will post a listing of applicants received and proposed location on the City’s website, along with a timeline of next steps in the process.

Questions?

Questions can be directed to cannabis@healdsburg.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions are available here.

CLIMATE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY

Thank you to everyone who attended the Climate Mobilization Strategy Open House and Community Workshop on Wednesday, and provided feedback that will support the continued improvement of our first Climate Mobilization Strategy.

Materials from the Open House, including an updated Measure and Action List and Cost Analysis Information, are available at healdsburg.gov/cms.

The City will also launch a final community survey to gather additional feedback on the proposed measures and actions and the full draft Strategy document in August.

To receive updates and news on the Climate Mobilization Strategy, visit healdsburg gov/subscribe, and subscribe to the Smart Living Healdsburg list under News Flash

Special thank you to our partners and community groups that supported the event and promotion:

Rincon Consultants

Recology

Zero Waste Sonoma

Climate Action Healdsburg

Corazón Healdsburg

GET UPDATES DURING AN EMERGENCY

healdsburg.gov/contactupdates

During a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, power outage, or other critical incident, the City of Healdsburg's Municipal Utility Department may need to contact you.

Update your contact information with one of the easy options below:

Scan the QR Code or visit healdsburg.gov/contactupdates

Provide your current information on the back of your monthly bill stub

Visit City Hall (401 Grove Street) Email ContactUpdates@healdsburg.gov Call (707) 431-3307

Additional ways to stay updated:

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @cityofhealdsburg

Subscribe to Nixle alerts at nixlecom or by texting 95448 to 888-777

For more information on wildfire safety and PSPS events, visit healdsburg.gov/wildfiresafety.

DOLLAR DAYS SWIM PROGRAM!

affordable ways to cool off

June 10 to August 13 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Looking for an affordable way to cool off this summer?

Check out the City of Healdsburg Community Services Department's new Dollar Days Swim Program!

Every weekend from June 10 to August 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., families can enjoy admission to the Swim Center for just $1 per person, with a maximum of $5 per family.

That means additional family members can swim for free!

It's the perfect way to beat the heat and have some fun with the whole family, without breaking the bank.

Don't miss out on this amazing deal –mark your calendars for Dollar Days Swim Program!

For more information, click here.

RAINWATER HARVESTING TOUR

In honor of Zero Waste Week, join us on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00 a m to 12:30 p m as we partner with Daily Acts and Sonoma Water to show you how you can turn your yard into a drought-resilient landscape.

During this program, we will tour two different homes that include rainwater catchment and laundry-to-landscape graywater systems.

Our hosts will highlight system components, and design considerations as well as rebates you can take advantage of

When you attend this event you will also be entered to win a free leaf eater, a great tool to help you reduce the amount of debris that enters your rain tank.

Register and learn more at dailyacts.org.

COMMUNITY PRICING PROGAM

Did you know that Bird Bike offers a "Community Pricing" discount to those who qualify?

Soar to new heights with 50% off flights for low-income, veterans, students, teachers, senior citizens and select community and nonprofit groups.

To enroll:

Download the Bird app

Create an account

Click here to sign up!

Be sure to select "Equity Program" followed by "Bird Community Pricing "

As a reminder, as you continue to use local Bird Bikes for your adventures, please be mindful of all our feathered friends and fellow sidewalk users - including our "wheely" fantastic wheelchairs users. Please help them, and others navigate with ease by keeping bikes off the sidewalk.

Thank you for perching responsibly and helping our flock avoid any fowl play!

ART AFTER DARK

Come and be a part of Art After Dark, taking place tonight - Friday, July 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., right on Center Street between Plaza and North Streets. Art After Dark is a fantastic and free street fair that brings our entire community together to celebrate the world of art!

This vibrant event will feature an array of street art vendors, live performances, and engaging activity booths for everyone to enjoy. Plus, we've got you covered on the food front with local vendors offering delicious, locally sourced food for purchase.

Our aim is to create a truly special and inclusive environment where everyone can witness and celebrate the beauty of art. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to connect with the creative spirit of our community at Art After Dark!

For more information, please click here.

Co-organized by the City of Healdsburg and the Healdsburg Center for the Arts

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

Experience the magic of performing arts in West Plaza Park!

The Raven Performing Arts Theater and the Raven Players have joined forces with the City of Healdsburg Community Services Department to bring you nine captivating live performances this summer - and the best part is, they're all free of charge!

This year's centerpiece is "The Comedy of Errors," one of the Bard's most uproarious plays Get ready for a wild ride filled with two sets of twins, mistaken identities, and hilarious misunderstandings!

The story unfolds as Antipholus and Dromio (of Syracuse) unknowingly find themselves in the hometown of their long-lost twins, sparking a series of comedic events.

But that's not all - the Raven Players have added a contemporary twist by setting the production in modern-day New Orleans during the vibrant Mardi Gras celebration, promising an extra level of excitement and fun!

Make sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming performances on the following dates. All shows will begin at 7:30 p.m.

July 27, 28, 29

August 3, 4, 5

August 10, 11, 12

Gather your friends and family, bring your picnic blankets, and immerse yourself in this delightful theatrical experience.

For more information, click here.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FUNFEST

Discover a world of learning and fun at the S.T.R.E.A.M. (science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math) and Back-to-School Funfest!

Join us on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Healdsburg Community Center. This exciting community event is designed to prepare students for the upcoming school year by providing them with essential supplies. It also aims to ignite the curiosity and passion for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and mathematics among students in grades K-12 through interactive activities and engaging demonstrations.

Healdsburg Community Services, in collaboration with Corazón Healdsburg, proudly presents this event to support the children in our community as they gear up for the new school year Attendees will have the opportunity to receive free backpacks and haircuts on a first-come, first-served basis!

For more information, please reach out to us at (707) 615-4567 We look forward to seeing you there!

PRUNING THE PLAZA keeping

our trees healthy

On Wednesday and Tuesday of this week, our Community Services team worked with a tree service to remove dead and/or damages branches from the Plaza, and carefully shaped the trees to encourage growth.

Thank you for your patience as we tended to our green infrastructure!

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Want to love where you work?

Check out our open positions at healdsburg.gov/jobs.

Full-Time:

Police Officer (Entry-Level/Lateral)

Police Officer Recruit

Senior Civil Engineer

Utility Worker I/II

Part-Time:

Senior Center Recreation Leader I-III