City Manager's Update | November 17, 2023

CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE Volume 23 | Issue 23 | November 17, 2023

THE CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE City Manager Jeff Kay

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ON THE COVER The Fire Substation is Under Construction!

This week, the footings for the Main building and outbuildings (trash enclosure and storage building) were poured.

The mechanical, electrical and plumbing is also underway. The Main building concrete slab pour is tentatively scheduled for mid-December.

The project is moving right along and we can’t wait to see it finished!

JOIN US IN PLAZA PARK FOR MERRY HEALDSBURG Please join the City of Healdsburg and the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce on Friday, December 1st for our third annual Merry Healdsburg Event!

Activities Include: Tree Lighting Ceremony (6:30pm) Complimentary Photos with Santa (6:45pm) Complimentary Carriage Rides provided by Healdsburg Kiwanis Food and Dessert Vendors Family Activities Live Musical Performances NEW THIS YEAR – Holiday Market lining Matheson St. & Plaza St. from 4:00pm – 9:30pm Thank you to our sponsor, the Healdsburg Tourism and Improvement District

CITY OF HEALDSBURG HOLIDAY CLOSURE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 & FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2023 City Offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

City Hall will reopen on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:30 a.m.

FIRE/LIFE SAFETY EMERGENCIES: 911 WATER, ELECTRIC, WASTEWATER OR STREET EMERGENCIES: (707) 431-7000

JOIN US FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL SENIOR APPRECIATION DINNER

We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the 40th Annual Senior Appreciation Dinner, themed “Rockin’ Ruby Jubilee.” The event will take place at the Villa Chanticleer on Sunday, December 3rd, 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!

The Senior Appreciation Dinner is organized and hosted by Community Services staff. However, due to the size of the event, approximately 30 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 server, or cocktail hour host, 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. The Senior Dinner is a joyful event, and we hope you can join us as we honor the individuals who have shaped our community! To volunteer, please contact Yaquelin Buenrostro, Volunteer Coordinator at the Senior Center at 431-3492 or ybuenrostro@healdsburg.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 27.

WATER SAVINGS fiscal year 2022/2023

City of Healdsburg offers various water rebates. With the help of our water programs, the community was able to save nearly 90 million gallons of water during the most recent fiscal year (2022/2023), with 87 million gallons offset by recycled water use and approx. 2.5 million gallons saved through rebate programs.

Rebate

# of Rebates

Cost of Rebate Per Gallon Saved (Lifetime)

Total Gallons Saved (Annually)

Total Gallons Saved (Lifetime)

Residential Toilet Replacement

29

$0.0047

45,733

685,995

High Efficiency Clothes Washers

16

$0.0009

87,600

876,000

Rainwater Harvesting

19

$0.0067

69,075

1,036,125

Cash for Grass

44

$0.0027

987,675

14,815,125

Smart Controller

1

$0.0009

10,537

105,370

Flume Smart Water Meter

4

$0.0055

14,544

72,720

*Flow Control Devices

441

$0.0029

404,508

4,045,080

*Dishwashers

26

$0.0621

4,186

41,860

Automatic Shutoff Hose Nozzles

192

$0.0003

864,000

2,592,000

$0.007 (Including program administration)

2,487,858

24,270,275

Rebate Totals

Find out more about water efficiency programs offered regionally by viewing Sonoma Marin Saving Water Partnership’s annual report: www.savingwaterpartnership.org/about/ annual-reports/

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING On Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 the Planning Commission will hold a design review for the Healdsburg Residences Hotel located at 400 Healdsburg Avenue.

The Applicant proposes to develop a 16unit boutique hotel consisting of 2- and 3bedroom suites, with retail space at 400 Healdsburg Avenue.

The hotel will include a 2,165 square foot retail space, and a 1,779 square foot restaurant/lobby/lounge on the ground floor, with guest rooms on the upper floors.

The project includes a pool on the second-floor level. Access will be provided to the off-street parking area via a one-way 12’ drive aisle accessed off Healdsburg Avenue.

The project includes 34 off-street, valetonly parking spaces and two white curb (passenger loading zone) parallel parking spaces along Healdsburg Avenue. The Planning Commission packet and application materials can be found here.

Please contact Ellen McDowell, Senior Planner at 707-473-4463 or emcdowell@healdsburg.gov with any questions.

CANNABIS UPDATE On Monday night, after an 18 month process, the City Council selected 465 Retail LLC (DBA Solful), located at 465 Healdsburg Avenue and JF Healdsburg LLC (DBA Jane), located at 44D Mill Street to receive the two available retail cannabis business permits.

For additional information or to review the process, please visit: healdsburg.gov/cannabis

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Interested in joining the Healdsburg team?

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

Full-Time: Accountant