City Manager's Update November 15, 2024

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

THE CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE

City Manager Jeff Kay

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DISTRICT ELECTIONS AHEAD

On Monday night, the City Council will be considering an agenda item to transition to district-based elections. Under district-based elections, the voters select one City Councilmember who lives in and represents their district. This would replace the current system where voters can vote for all members of the City Council.

As with many cities that have transitioned to districts, this item is being taken up because the City received a legal challenge to the current system of elections. If Council adopts the resolution, this will initiate a series of meetings where the Council and the public can provide feedback on what the districts may look like.

To learn more about the proposed action on Monday and the tentative timeline to transition to districts, visit www.healdsburg.gov/agendas

SEASONAL ELECTRIC RATE UPDATES

WINTER IS COMING!

Did you know City Electric bills for the month of November will reflect the seasonal change for all customers from summer to winter?

Residential customers will see a change in the average kilowatt hours (kWh) allocated per day. What does that mean? It means the baseline allotment for Tier 1 will increase. By allocating more kWh in Tier 1, this will have a favorable impact on your monthly utility bill.

The November utility bill will also reflect the rate increase adopted by the City Council in 2023. For more information on the Electric rates, visit: Healdsburg Electric Rates. For information on available resources to increase your energy efficiency, visit SmartLivingHealdsburg.

JOIN US FOR THE 41ST ANNUAL SENIOR APPRECIATION DINNER

Appreciation Dinner, themed “Winter Wonderland ” The event will take place at the Villa Chanticleer on Sunday, December 8th, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This event is a celebration of our senior residents and an opportunity for us to say thank you for their many contributions to our wonderful community, past and present. It is with great pleasure and much anticipation that we will be hosting this year’s event with options for seniors to attend in person or receive home delivery Please RSVP by December 2, 2024 by calling (707) 431-3324.

Services staff However, due to the size of the event, approximately 35 volunteers are needed to ensure that this special day runs smoothly.

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, and volunteers can participate in these three ways:

As a food or wine server Kitchen help, set up help, or breakdown help

As a home delivery driver

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate in the event as outlined above. To volunteer, please contact Yaquelin Buenrostro, Recreation Coordinator at the Senior Center at 431-3492 or ybuenrostro@healdsburg gov no later than 5:00 p m on Friday, November 29th.

HEALDSBURG TURKEY TROT

Join us for the 13th Annual Healdsburg Turkey Trot! Kick off your Thanksgiving Day with a festive 5K run/walk through the beautiful streets of Healdsburg. Enjoy the stunning backdrop of Fitch Mountain as you burn off those pre-feast calories.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise, in collaboration with the City of Healdsburg, this family-friendly event raises money for the “Live Like Drew” Drew Esquivel Scholarship Fund, which helps Healdsburg Highschool’s exceptional scholar athletes achieve their dreams of attending college. Every participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

When: Thursday, November 28th at 8:00 AM

Where: Start and finish at 333 Center Street, in front of the Healdsburg Running Company

Registration: Adults $25, Kids 12 and under $20

Register HERE and make this Thanksgiving a memorable one!

DEADLINE APPROACHING: APPLY FOR COUNTY HOUSING VOUCHERS BY

NOVEMBER 30, 2024!

The Sonoma County Housing Authority is accepting applications for one- and two-bedroom Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) waitlist lotteries from now until November 30th. PBVs provide rental assistance linked directly to specific housing units, offering long-term affordability for eligible tenants The waitlist allows applicants to secure housing at one of several properties throughout Sonoma County, making stable housing accessible to extremely low-income households. The waitlist is open to applicants who meet the “Extremely Low Income,” criteria (at or below 30 percent of the area median income), which is:

$29,050 for a 1-person household

$33,200 for a 2-person household

$37,350 for a 3-person household

$41,500 for a 4-person household

Applicants must provide income information and any preferences for which they may qualify. Available project-based voucher units include:

The Randall Apartments in Healdsburg

Alta Madrone Apartments in Sonoma Crossroads Apartments in Santa Rosa Fetters Apartments in Sonoma Fife Creek Commons in Guerneville Logan Place in Petaluma Windsor Redwoods Apartments in Windsor

Now through November 30th, applications can be submitted online HERE or in person at the Housing Authority's new office, 141 Stony Circle, Suite 210, Santa Rosa (Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

¡FECHA LÍMITE PRÓXIMA: SOLICITA

TUS VALES DE VIVIENDA DEL CONDADO ANTES DEL 30 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2024!

La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Sonoma está aceptando solicitudes para uno y dos dormitorios de vales basados en proyectos (PBV) loterías lista de espera a partir de ahora hasta el 30 de noviembre. Los PBVs proporcionan asistencia para el alquiler vinculada directamente a unidades de vivienda específicas, ofreciendo asequibilidad a largo plazo a los inquilinos elegibles. La lista de espera permite a los solicitantes para asegurar la vivienda en una de varias propiedades a lo largo del Condado de Sonoma, haciendo qua la vivienda estable sea accesible para los hogares de ingresos extremadamente bajos. La lista de espera está abierta a los solicitantes que cumplan los criterios de ingresos extremadamente bajos (en o por debajo del 30 por ciento de ingresos medios del área), que es:

$29,050 para un hogar de 1 persona

$33,200 para un hogar de 2 personas

$37,350 para un hogar de 3 personas

$41,500 para un hogar de 4 personas

Los solicitantes deben proporcionar información sobre sus ingresos y cualquier otra preferencia que puedan calificar Las solicitudes serán aceptadas para las siguientes ubicaciones basadas en proyectos:

Apartamentos Randall en Healdsburg

Apartamentos Alta Madrone en Sonoma

Apartamentos Crossroads en Santa Rosa

Apartamentos Fetters en Sonoma

Fife Creek Commons en Guerneville

Logan Place en Petaluma

Apartamentos Windsor Redwoods en Windsor

Desde ahora hasta el 30 de noviembre, las solicitudes pueden ser completadas en línea AQUÍ o en persona en la nueva oficina de la Autoridad de Vivienda, 141 Stony Circle, Suite 210, Santa Rosa (Lunes a viernes 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

DEPLOYMENT OF ADDITIONAL AIR QUALITY SENSORS IN HEALDSBURG

Great news for Healdsburg! In collaboration with Pepperwood Preserve, the City has been working on installing additional air quality sensors throughout Healdsburg. This initiative will empower residents with realtime air quality data during critical events and will help the City track long-term trends. The sensors are now live across most of the city! Track air quality in your neighborhood and stay informed by visiting https://openmap.clarity.io/.

As you cook up a feast...don't forget that fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) clog your pipes - and harm the environment!

Too often grease is washed into the plumbing system (usually through the kitchen sink) sticking to the insides of sewer pipes. Over time, grease can build up both on your property and in the public mains - and block the entire pipe. Blockages can result in an expensive and pretty unpleasant cleanup.

Here's some simple steps on how you can help:

Never pour grease down sinks or drains, or into toilets

Scrape grease and food scraps into a can or the trash for disposal

Put baskets or strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids

For more information on how to properly dispose of FOGs, visit zerowastesonoma.gov/materials/oil-cooking-grease.