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Healdsburg public meetings in 2023

76 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 26, 2023

Planning Commission

Healdsburg Planning Commission cancels Dec. 12 and 26 meetings

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meetings for December 12 and December 26, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

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Wed Dec 20, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Healdsburg senior commission cancels Dec. 20 meeting

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has cancelled its December 20, 2023 meeting. The notice was posted December 14, 2023, and signed by the Acting Community Services Director. No agenda items were listed for discussion.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

City Council

City Council to conduct performance evaluation of City Attorney

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney. No other business is scheduled for this session.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

City Council

Council to award $7.39M Foley Pavilion contract, select 2024 mayor

The Healdsburg City Council will consider awarding a $7,394,000 construction contract for the Foley Family Community Pavilion to Wright Contracting, along with related professional services agreements. The council will also receive an update on the Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline Project, select the mayor and vice mayor for 2024, and make board/commission appointments. Consent items include accepting the annual developer fee report and approving the 2024 local appointments list.

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Wed Dec 13, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Healdsburg Parks & Recreation December meeting cancelled

The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its December 13, 2023 meeting. The notice was posted December 7, 2023, and no agenda items were listed for discussion.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

Planning Commission

Healdsburg Planning Commission cancels December meetings

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meetings for December 12 and December 26, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This agenda contains only procedural notice of the cancellations and no substantive items.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

Housing Element Work Group

Work Group discusses housing capacity and needs assessments

The Housing Element Work Group will review updates on affordable housing activities and the Prohousing Designation Program. The meeting includes presentations on the Downtown Housing Capacity Study and the Housing Needs Assessment.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on Saggio Hills land use changes and new special events policy

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the General Plan and Land Use Code for three parcels in the Saggio Hills project, and will consider adopting a new Special Events Policy and 2024 Master Calendar of Events. The council will also vote on several routine items, including a professional services agreement with Bureau Veritas, a garbage rate increase, and the sale of renewable energy credits.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on potential litigation and City Manager evaluation

This is a special meeting of the Healdsburg City Council, with the agenda consisting solely of closed session items. The Council will discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel and conduct a performance evaluation for the City Manager. No other business will be considered.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on 16-unit boutique hotel at 400 Healdsburg Avenue

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a design review application for a 16-unit boutique hotel with retail space at 400 Healdsburg Avenue. The project includes a 2,165 sq ft retail space, a 1,779 sq ft restaurant/lobby/lounge, a second-floor pool, and 34 valet-only parking spaces using an automated car lift system. The Commission previously provided feedback and continued the hearing; the applicant has since revised the design, including reducing a concrete wall height and changing materials. The meeting also includes routine administrative items and public comment periods.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on Flock camera contract, Corazón outreach deal

The Healdsburg City Council will consider several contracts and a budget amendment at its November 20, 2023 regular meeting. Items include a $166,500 five-year renewal with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers, a $50,000 professional services agreement with Corazón Healdsburg for community outreach, and a first-quarter financial update with a budget amendment. The consent calendar includes a lease amendment with Alliance Medical Center for space at the Healdsburg Community Center.

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Wed Nov 15, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission cancels Nov. 15 meeting

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The notice was posted on November 9, 2023. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider parcel subdivision on Healdsburg Avenue

The Planning Commission will consider a request to subdivide a 0.95-acre parcel at 1081 Healdsburg Avenue into three separate lots. The proposal aims to place two existing residences on individual parcels and allow for future development on a third lot. Additionally, the Commission will select a representative for the Housing Element Work Group.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

City Council

Council to award two retail cannabis permits

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing to consider awarding two retail cannabis business permits. Eight applicants applied; based on interviews, staff recommend Mercy Wellness and Solful, but the Council has final discretion. Each applicant will present, and the Council will select the two permit recipients.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Healdsburg Parks Commission to review special event policy changes

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review proposed changes to the City's Special Event Policy and Municipal Code and make a recommendation to the City Council. The changes aim to streamline the permitting process, update event categories, and address inconsistencies between the policy and code. The item was previously delayed due to floods, fire, and the pandemic.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

City Council

Healdsburg Council to discuss regional housing bond and park maintenance

The City Council will receive a presentation on the proposed Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Bond Measure. The Council will also consider a deferred maintenance project list for parks and recreation facilities and a contract for street outreach services.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

Planning Commission

Healdsburg Planning Commission cancels Oct 24 meeting

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for October 24, 2023. The next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to discuss.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on bridge lighting for Israel, hear DEI plan

The Healdsburg City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a request to illuminate the Healdsburg Avenue Bridge in support of Israel, with a proposed blue-white-blue display from October 23 to November 3, 2023. The council will also receive a presentation on the implementation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan and provide feedback to staff.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

City Council

Healdsburg City Council holds special meeting regarding potential litigation

The City Council will hold a special meeting to confer with legal counsel. The session is focused on one potential case of anticipated litigation.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

City Council

Council to adopt Climate Mobilization Strategy and approve $380,747 engineering contract

The Healdsburg City Council will consider adopting the final Climate Mobilization Strategy and several routine consent items, including contracts, a lease, and budget adjustments. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting includes recognition of employee anniversaries and public comment periods.

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Wed Oct 11, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to prioritize $475K deferred maintenance projects

The Parks and Recreation Commission will provide input on priority projects for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget allocation of $475,000 for deferred maintenance in parks and recreation facilities city-wide. Staff recommendations include essential repairs at the Healdsburg Community Center, Recreation Park, Villa Chanticleer, Giorgi Park, and the Plaza, with some projects leveraging community partnerships. The commission will also approve the September 13, 2023 meeting minutes.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider land use and zoning changes for Saggio Hills parcels

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed General Plan and Land Use Code amendments to align land use and zoning designations with actual ownership for three parcels in the Saggio Hills subdivision. The changes would reclassify a 2.25-acre private parcel from Public/Quasi Public to Very Low Density Residential and two City-owned parcels (3.36 acres and 0.53 acres) from Very Low Density Residential to Public/Quasi Public, with corresponding zoning changes. The amendments are described as a 'clean up' with no effect on development potential, and no further environmental review is required per the certified EIR.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

City Council

Healdsburg City Council to vote on hotel size limits and VMT guidelines

The Healdsburg City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes a new ordinance limiting hotel size and location in the Plaza Retail and Downtown Commercial districts, as well as several contracts for services. In new business, the Council will vote on adopting Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) guidelines for environmental review under CEQA, and approve a three-year agreement for the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience Grand Tasting event. The meeting also includes proclamations and recognitions.

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Wed Sep 27, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Senior Commission to review spring/summer program results

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is meeting to receive an update on Senior Center programs and activities from spring and summer 2023. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with routine items like roll call, public comment, and liaison reports.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

Planning Commission

Healdsburg Planning Commission cancels Sept. 26 meeting

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for September 26, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

City Council

Healdsburg Council to vote on hotel limits, housing studies, contracts

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on an urgency ordinance to limit the size and location of hotels in the Plaza Retail and Downtown Commercial zoning districts, and will consider contracts for housing studies and a housing needs assessment. The consent calendar includes routine items such as record destruction, a housing services agreement, and a preschool lease.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to hear update on naming process for new Saggio Hills park

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an update on the naming process for the new park in the Saggio Hills development, including outreach efforts and community engagement. The commission will also hear a presentation from Healdsburg Golf Club at Tayman Park on its operations, including the transition to electric equipment and use of organics. The agenda includes approval of the August 9, 2023 meeting minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 12-unit condo project at Mill District Lot 6

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major design review and variance application for a 12-unit condominium building and a commercial building at 105 South Street and 130 Healdsburg Avenue. The commission will also discuss new Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) policies for evaluating transportation impacts under CEQA. The agenda includes standard administrative items and public comment periods.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on potential litigation

This is a special meeting of the Healdsburg City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public action items on the agenda.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

City Council

Council to approve $1.54M Healdsburg Ave design contract and housing deal

The Healdsburg City Council will consider approving a $1.54 million engineering design contract for the Healdsburg Avenue Complete Streets Project, a $224,820 pedestrian safety grant, and a disposition and development agreement with Burbank Housing for the 155 Dry Creek Commons affordable housing project. The council will also review the draft Climate Mobilization Strategy and discuss a special performance permit policy for the Plaza. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Wed Aug 23, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission August 23 meeting cancelled

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, only the cancellation notice.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review new 43,968 sq ft winery at 1460 Grove St

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major design review application for a new winery production facility at 1460 Grove Street. The project is exempt from CEQA review as an infill development. The commission will also consider approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves new winery production facility on Grove Street

The Planning Commission approved a Major Design Review permit for a 43,968 square-foot winery production facility. The project includes associated warehousing and offices at 1460 Grove Street.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $5.6M fire substation contract and SMART station options

The Healdsburg City Council will decide on several key items, including awarding a $5,599,000 construction contract for the North Village Fire Substation, rejecting a bid protest, and approving related professional services agreements. They will also receive a presentation on a possible alternate SMART station location and consider a loan from the General Fund to the Sewer Utility Fund. The agenda includes routine consent items such as rejecting bids for a biosolids conveyor project and approving the Saggio Hills Park Master Plan.

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Wed Aug 16, 2023

City Council

City Council to hold closed session on potential litigation

This is a special meeting agenda with only one substantive item: a closed session for the City Council to confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation, based on a letter to the Planning Commission dated August 14, 2023. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, public comment, and adjournment.

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Wed Aug 9, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to recommend Special Performance Permit policy for Healdsburg Plaza

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending to the City Council adoption of a Special Performance Permit Policy for the Healdsburg Plaza, which would require permits for all performances, restrict them to 10 a.m.–6 p.m. under the gazebo, and limit each performer to once every 7 days. The commission will also receive an update from Healdsburg Golf Club at Tayman Park on operations including conversion to electric equipment and organics use, and approve the June 14, 2023 meeting minutes.

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Tue Aug 8, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 27-unit townhome project at 201 Dovetail Lane

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major design review and tentative subdivision map for a 27-unit townhome complex at 201 Dovetail Lane (Parcel 2 of the North Village). The project, proposed by Comstock Healdsburg, LLC, includes three buildings of nine townhomes each, marketed as middle-income units affordable up to 160% of area median income. The commission will decide whether to approve the design and the tentative map for airspace condominium units. The rest of the agenda is routine administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 27-unit middle-income housing project

The Planning Commission approved a Major Design Review and recommended City Council approval of a Tentative Map for a 27-unit townhouse complex at 201 Dovetail Lane. The project will provide for-sale units for households earning up to 160% of the area median income.

Wed Jul 26, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission July 26 meeting cancelled

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural boilerplate about public access to documents and disability accommodations.

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Tue Jul 25, 2023

Planning Commission

Healdsburg Planning Commission cancels July 25 meeting

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for July 25, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items or decisions listed.

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Wed Jul 12, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission July 12 meeting cancelled

The Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural boilerplate about public records and disability accommodations.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on wine bar at 134 North Street

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major conditional use permit to convert an office at 134 North Street into a wine and beer bar. The commission will also elect officers for the coming year. The rest of the agenda is routine administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves wine and beer bar at 134 North Street

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to convert an office into a wine and beer bar. The body also reappointed its Chair and appointed a new Vice Chair.

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Wed Jun 28, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Senior commission to discuss goals, endowment, and engagement

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is holding a work session to discuss its goals, including committee assignments, the future of the endowment fund, and commission engagement and communications. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no formal actions listed on the agenda.

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Tue Jun 27, 2023

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Plaza Cinema Center at 371 Healdsburg Avenue

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for a three-screen cinema. The project, operated by Alexander Valley Film, includes the sale of beer and wine and minor exterior modifications.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

City Council

Healdsburg Council to vote on $2.1M Fitch Mountain access project

The Healdsburg City Council will consider a large consent calendar including a $2.1 million contract for Fitch Mountain public access improvements, a new animal control agreement, and a settlement with TerraCon. They will also hold a public hearing on the landscaping and lighting assessment district, and discuss a safe gun storage ordinance and the Climate Mobilization Strategy.

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Wed Jun 14, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to recommend approval of Fitch Mountain art installation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a proposal for a public art installation titled 'Summit Variations' by artist Johanna Grawunder at Fitch Mountain Park and Open Space Preserve. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council to approve or deny the installation. The meeting also includes reports on community services activities and public comment.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023

Planning Commission

Healdsburg Planning Commission cancels June 13 meeting

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for June 13, 2023. The next meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. This notice is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023

City Council

Council to hold closed session on lawsuit and staff evaluations

This is a special meeting with a closed session to discuss existing litigation and conduct performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney. No other business will be considered.

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Wed May 24, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Senior Center entrance project construction underway; endowment fund ad-hoc meeting scheduled

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is meeting to receive updates on community services projects, including the Senior Center Entrance Improvement Project which is under construction through end of May. The commission will also hear from City Council Liaison Ron Edwards and discuss old business items including the Endowment Fund Follow-Up and Engagement and Communications Committee. Staff updates include welcoming Lisa Licea as Office Assistant II and Tom Campbell as Capital Project Manager.

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Tue May 23, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 16-room hotel with restaurant on Healdsburg Avenue

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major design review application for a new 4-story, 16-room hotel with ground-floor commercial space and a restaurant at 400, 412, and 418 Healdsburg Avenue. The project includes demolition of existing buildings and proposes valet-only parking with 34 onsite spaces. The project is exempt from CEQA review as an infill development. The commission will also consider routine administrative items such as approving the agenda and minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission delays decision on 4-story hotel project

The Planning Commission continued the design review for a proposed 16-guest room hotel at 400, 412, and 418 Healdsburg Avenue to a date uncertain. Commissioners requested further information on material weathering, the perimeter concrete wall, and the use of story poles before moving forward.

Tue May 16, 2023

Zoning Administrator

Request to convert apartment at 134 North Street into a vacation rental

The Zoning Administrator will consider a Conditional Use Permit application for Sarah Quider. The proposal involves converting an existing apartment into a short-term vacation rental of less than 30 days.

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Mon May 15, 2023

City Council

Council to review Q3 budget, approve affordable housing deal at 3 Healdsburg Ave

The Healdsburg City Council will review the FY 2022-23 third quarter budget and consider approving a budget amendment for FY 2023-24. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items, including an affordable housing agreement for 3 Healdsburg Avenue, a traffic signal maintenance contract increase, and a shower services agreement for the homeless. Additionally, the council will discuss a decorative lighting policy for the Healdsburg Avenue Bridge and consider the 2023 special event schedule, including a soap box derby request.

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Mon May 1, 2023

City Council

Council to adopt Housing Element, set cannabis tax, discuss gun storage

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element update, set cannabis business tax rates, and discuss a safe gun storage ordinance. The consent calendar includes routine items like accepting a recycled water easement, approving dispatch services, and rejecting bids for the Fitch Mountain project. The council will also receive updates on evacuation zones, the Fire Department, and the Climate Mobilization Strategy.

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Wed Apr 26, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission April 26 meeting cancelled

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural boilerplate about document access and disability accommodations.

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Tue Apr 25, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on Valero canopy colors, review Mill District housing

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to remove a condition on a previously approved design review for the Valero gas station at 186 Dry Creek Road, which would allow the use of trademark colors on the canopy. The commission will also hold a workshop to review conceptual plans for a mixed-use project at 130 Healdsburg Avenue (Mill District Lot 6), proposing 12 residential units and a commercial building. The agenda also includes routine administrative items and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves trademark colors for Valero gas station

The Commission approved an amendment to a design review application to allow trademark colors on a gas station canopy. A separate workshop was held to review conceptual plans for a mixed-use project in the Mill District.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

Housing Element Work Group

Work group to recommend adoption of 6th Cycle Housing Element

The Housing Element Work Group will consider recommending that the City Council adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and will also discuss subcommittee logistics and appoint a chair and vice-chair. Staff will provide updates on the housing element update, affordable housing activities, and City Council consideration of the work plan. The meeting is open for public comment on non-agenda items.

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Mon Apr 17, 2023

City Council

Council to consider cannabis retail rules, Saggio Hills housing deal, and opioid settlement

The Healdsburg City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes allowing commercial cannabis uses, adopting related application fees, approving a development agreement for the Saggio Hills affordable housing project, and authorizing settlement of national opioid litigation. Public hearings will address amendments to the North Village affordable housing agreement and the Foley Family Community Pavilion zoning. The council will also discuss electric rates and cannabis dispensary application criteria.

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Wed Apr 12, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Senior commission to discuss endowment fund and engagement goals

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is holding a work session to discuss its 2023 goals, focusing on the future of the Senior Center endowment fund and strategies for community engagement and communication. The meeting is primarily a discussion, with no formal actions listed on the agenda.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Housing Element update, Valero canopy colors, land use code changes

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a request to allow Valero trademark colors on a gas station canopy, adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023-2031) to meet the state's RHNA allocation of 476 units, and amendments to the municipal code for clarity and consistency. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends adoption of 2023-2031 Housing Element Update

The Commission recommended that City Council adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and various municipal code amendments. A request to change the canopy colors at a Valero gas station was continued to a later meeting.

Mon Apr 3, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on Saggio Hills affordable housing project agreements

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a tentative subdivision map, a development agreement, and a disposition and development agreement for the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing Project with Freebird Development Company, LLC. The council will also discuss establishing a cannabis business tax, consider a contract award for preschool improvements, and vote on other routine items.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023

City Council

Council to discuss litigation with Terracon Constructors in closed session

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to confer with legal counsel about existing litigation, specifically the case Terracon Constructors, Inc. v. City of Healdsburg. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and public comment period.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023

Planning Commission

Workshop on 24-unit middle-income townhome project at North Village

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting followed by a workshop. The regular meeting covers routine administrative items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and accepting annual reports. The workshop is for discussion only, with no official action, on a proposed 24-unit middle-income townhome development at 201 Dovetail Lane, including a design review and tentative subdivision map.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission holds workshop on North Village middle-income housing

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. A workshop was held to discuss a proposed 24-unit townhouse complex for middle-income households; no official action was taken on the project during this session.

Wed Mar 22, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission March 22 meeting cancelled

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2023, is cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural boilerplate about document access and disability accommodations.

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Mon Mar 20, 2023

City Council

Council to consider cannabis rules, affordable housing changes

The Healdsburg City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including amendments to allow commercial cannabis uses, a development agreement for the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing Project, and a fourth amendment to the North Village Development Agreement to modify affordable housing levels. The council will also receive updates on police activities and discuss cannabis dispensary application criteria and fees.

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Tue Mar 14, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Foley Family Community Pavilion project

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Foley Family Community Pavilion project, which involves rehabilitating a warehouse at 3 North Street into a community events pavilion. The project requires multiple approvals, including a design review, conditional use permit, variance, heritage tree permit, lot line adjustment, and general plan and zoning amendments. The commission will also consider the draft minutes from the February 14, 2023 meeting and accept public comments on non-agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Foley Family Community Pavilion project

The Planning Commission approved the design review and permits for the Foley Family Community Pavilion at 3 North Street. The commission also recommended that the City Council adopt the project's Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment, and Land Use Code Amendment.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Housing Element Work Group

Healdsburg housing work group to review state comments on draft housing element

The Housing Element Work Group is meeting to discuss the City of Healdsburg's 6th Cycle Housing Element update, including comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the revised draft. The group will also receive updates on affordable housing activities and City Council consideration of the work plan, and will appoint a chair and vice-chair. HCD's February 13, 2023 letter identifies necessary revisions for state compliance, including fair housing analysis, site inventory, and program commitments.

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Fri Mar 10, 2023

City Council

Council sets FY 2023-24 goals; no formal votes taken at this workshop

The City Council held a closed workshop to discuss strategic goals for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. Staff presented an overview of ongoing projects and city finances, but no formal actions were taken. The council will bring a summary of proposed goals to a future meeting for adoption.

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Wed Mar 8, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to weigh fencing Plaza Park for Healdsburg Crush and alcohol at Livestock Buyers' Dinner

The Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission will review and vote on recommendations to City Council for two special event requests: fencing Plaza Park for the Healdsburg Crush event on October 15, 2023, and allowing alcohol consumption at the Livestock Buyers' Dinner on May 27, 2023. The commission will also review and adopt its 2023 goals and consider committee assignments. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, public comment, and reports.

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Mon Mar 6, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $217,900 audit contract, alcohol in parks, and COVID emergency end

The Healdsburg City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $217,900 auditing contract with Badawi & Associates, an ordinance to allow alcohol in Plaza Park and city-permitted parklets, and a resolution to terminate the local COVID-19 emergency declared in 2020. Under new business, the council will consider modernizing the downtown wayfaring sign program, receive an informational report on electric rates, and approve amendments to energy rebate and affordable housing loan agreements. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Tue Feb 28, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh 118-unit affordable housing deal, cannabis rules

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a development agreement to preserve approvals for a 118-unit affordable housing project at Saggio Hills, amendments to the North Village project (including affordability levels and design changes), and a citywide code amendment to allow commercial cannabis uses. The commission will also elect an officer due to a vacancy.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approvals for affordable housing and cannabis rules

The Commission recommended that City Council approve development agreements for two affordable housing projects and a new regulatory framework for commercial cannabis. It also approved several permits and a tentative map for the North Village project.

Wed Feb 22, 2023

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

Senior Commission to elect chair, review Bistro funding gap

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2023, receive updates on the Communications initiative and the Bistro on Matheson nutrition program, and review and adopt 2023 goals. The Bistro program is projected to run out of budget by mid-March 2023, and staff will discuss fundraising options. The meeting is open to the public with options for in-person or remote participation.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

City Council

Council to review mid-year budget, park plan, alcohol rules

The Healdsburg City Council will consider a mid-year budget amendment, receive an update on Park Master Plan financing, and introduce an ordinance to allow alcohol in Plaza Park and parklets. The consent calendar includes routine items like road closures for events and a contract amendment.

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Tue Feb 14, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review park design and subdivision extension

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to extend the tentative map for a subdivision at 120 Parkland Farms Blvd, and a design review for a new .78-acre park at 146-164 Healdsburg Avenue. The agenda also includes routine administrative items like approving minutes and accepting communications.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Mill District park design and map extension

The Commission approved a design review for a 0.78-acre park in the Mill District with added requirements for seating and restroom signage. Additionally, a four-year extension of time was granted for a tentative map application at 120 Parkland Farms Boulevard.

Wed Feb 8, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to discuss Plaza Park alcohol policy and set 2023 goals

The Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 8, 2023, to elect a chair and vice chair, receive a staffing update, and discuss the alcohol consumption policy for Plaza Park and the commission's 2023 goals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

City Council

Council to discuss camping rules, accept subdivision improvements

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals, including accepting public improvements for several subdivisions and reducing a speed limit. The main discussion item is a presentation on regulations governing public camping on public property. The council will also appoint Parks and Recreation Commissioners and direct the Mayor's vote for regional committees.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $2.2M grant for Grove Street Complete Streets project

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar containing numerous routine items, including approvals of minutes, reports, and contracts. The most consequential item is a request for $2,217,000 in OBAG 3 funding for the Grove Street Neighborhood Plan Implementation (Complete Streets). The council will also receive a presentation on the proposed Alexander Valley Water District and consider adopting a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

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Wed Jan 11, 2023

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to review naming process for Saggio Hills park

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and implement the City's park naming policy for the new Saggio Hills development park, following City Council direction. The Commission will consider its role in the naming process, including potential ad hoc committee formation, and review a proposed timeline for community outreach and recommendations to Council.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023

Planning Commission

Healdsburg Planning Commission cancels Jan. 10 meeting

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

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