Healdsburg public meetings in 2024

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has canceled its December 25, 2024 meeting. No agenda items will be discussed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meetings on December 10 and December 24, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a first public hearing on district-based council elections, consider renaming the community center, and formalize election results from November. Several contracts will be awarded, including for EV charging stations and a park schematic design. Routine items include proclamations and annual reports.

• First public hearing on district composition and number of districts for future council elections
• Resolution to rename Healdsburg Community Center as 'Abel De Luna Community Center'
• Contract for public EV charging stations at Maher and Senior Center lots awarded to Pat Nelson Construction ($210,040)
• Contract for schematic design of Laura Fish Somersal Park awarded to Fletcher Studios with 10% contingency
• Canvass of 2024 municipal election results and installation of newly elected council members

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to evaluate the performance of the City Attorney.

• Closed session for public employee performance evaluation of the City Attorney

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its December 11, 2024 meeting. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

This meeting was canceled. The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will discuss developing an ordinance to regulate formula businesses, big box retail, and outlet malls. The consent calendar includes accepting a $560,000 state grant for rehabilitating Victory Studios and Apartments, approving garbage rate increases effective January 2025, and extending leases for Alliance Medical Center and Corazón Healdsburg at the Community Center. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion on ordinance regulating formula businesses, big box retail, and outlet malls (Old Business 8A)
• Accept $560,000 Prohousing Incentive Program grant for Victory Studios and Apartments rehabilitation (Consent C)
• Approve maximum garbage collection and recycling rate increase effective January 2025 (Consent H)
• Extend lease agreements for Alliance Medical Center and Corazón Healdsburg at the Healdsburg Community Center (Consent E, F)
• Update transportation electrification rebates for Healdsburg CARE electric customers (Consent G)

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a closed-session public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Closed session performance evaluation of the City Manager

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for November 26, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024.

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will receive a presentation on the city's Draft Active Transportation Plan. The body will also receive an update regarding improvements to the Senior Center parking lot.

• Presentation on the Draft Active Transportation Plan by Public Works staff
• Update from Utility Director Terry Crowley on Senior Center Parking Lot improvements
• Approval of August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss initiating procedures to move from at-large to district-based elections. The body is also reviewing the first quarter budget for FY 2024-25 and awarding several service contracts.

• Intent to transition from at-large to district-based elections
• Landscape maintenance agreement with Golden Gate Landscaping not to exceed $774,504.64
• Dry Creek Water Treatment Plant upgrades contract to Cats4U, Inc. not to exceed $748,186
• Conditional award of RFP for 217 Healdsburg Ave to Bike Tour Sonoma
• Environmental engineering contract amendment for Foley Family Community Pavilion to $74,480

Zoning Administrator

The Healdsburg Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for a one-room residential visitor lodging (bed & breakfast) in an existing carriage house at 642 Johnson Street. The property owners must reside on-site and manage the operation; no food or alcohol service is proposed. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions, including annual safety inspections.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-0008-2024 for a bed & breakfast at 642 Johnson Street (APN 002-083-007)
• Applicants: Elizabeth & Richard Pembroke; operators must live on site
• Project is categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 3 – conversion of small structures)
• No new construction; guest room in existing 1,200 sq ft carriage house with separate entrance
• Designated guest parking in existing driveway; no other B&B operations within 500 feet on Johnson or Lincoln Streets

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a minor variance application (VAR-0002-2024) for 104 Marion Lane. The variance would allow a new home addition to encroach into the rear yard setback, reducing it from 20 feet to 10 feet. Staff recommends approval, citing special circumstances of the substandard lot and an easement that reduces developable area. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Minor Variance VAR-0002-2024 for property at 104 Marion Lane
• Proposed reduction of rear setback from 20 ft to 10 ft for a home addition
• Lot is substandard: 4,312 sq ft (minimum 6,000 sq ft) with 70 ft depth (minimum 90 ft)
• Easement extends 10 ft into front yard, reducing developable area by 14%
• Staff recommends approval with conditions including building permit and one-year validity

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its November 13, 2024 meeting. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Major Conditional Use Permit and Major Design Review for Seghesio Winery at 700 Grove Street, proposing to convert a meeting room into a wine-and-food pairing lounge and allow up to 10 yearly events for 125 guests. The commission will also receive a presentation on the Healdsburg Active Transportation Plan, with no formal action required at this meeting.

• Major Conditional Use Permit (CUP-0009-2024) to expand wine tasting use at Seghesio Winery, 700 Grove Street
• Major Design Review (DR-0006-2024) for exterior renovations including a new staircase and lower patio
• Request to host up to 10 yearly winery events for up to 125 guests, Saturdays or Sundays 10am-5pm
• Presentation on Healdsburg Active Transportation Plan; commission to provide comments only
• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes included as an administrative action

City Council

The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency will discuss efforts to bring the SMART Train to Healdsburg and receive updates on IT and GIS projects. The body is also deciding on a professional services agreement for airport engineering design.

• Professional Services Agreement with Brandley Engineering, Inc. not-to-exceed $59,000 for Rehabilitate Taxiway A, A1, and Associated Aprons Project
• Update on efforts to bring the SMART Train to Healdsburg
• Presentation on Information Technology (IT) projects and Geographic Information Services (GIS)
• Approval of September 2024 Monthly Investment Report and Disbursement Report

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will receive an update on the Senior Center Parking ad-hoc committee's findings, including survey results showing most users oppose limiting parking permits or paying higher fees. The committee recommended no changes to current permit allocations. The commission will also hear an informational presentation on Healdsburg Unified School District's Measure R.

• Presentation on Healdsburg Unified School District Measure R by Superintendent Chris Vanden Heuvel
• Update on Senior Center Parking ad-hoc committee meeting from September 24, 2024
• Survey results: 27 opposed vs 12 supported limiting parking permits annually; 22 opposed vs 19 supported higher fees
• Committee recommended no changes to permit allocations or process based on user feedback
• Councilmember liaison report from Councilmember Ron Edwards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission of Healdsburg has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting of October 22, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024. No items were discussed or decided at this canceled meeting.

City Council

The city council will vote on naming a new park in the Saggio Hills development and consider appointing a subcommittee to interview Arts and Culture Commission applicants. Consent items include a fourth amendment to the development agreement for the Mill District project, a $94,850 utility design contract, and acceptance of the Fitch Mountain public access improvements. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.

• Adopt a resolution naming the Saggio Hills Development Park
• Ordinance approving fourth amendment to Development Agreement for Mill District project with Replay Healdsburg, LLC
• Professional services agreement with Utility Design Services, LLC for $94,850
• Appoint council subcommittee to interview Arts and Culture Commission applicants
• Acceptance of Fitch Mountain Public Access Improvements Project as complete

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session involves a conference with legal counsel regarding one case of threatened litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of threatened litigation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive informational presentations on school district and housing measures. The body is also scheduled to review an overview of the 2024 Community Services Program.

• Informational presentation on Healdsburg Unified School District Measure R
• Informational presentation on Measure O and housing in Healdsburg
• 2024 Community Services Program Overview

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing (continued from August 27) on a Major Design Review and Conditional Use Permit for an amenity and retail building on Lot 5 of the Mill District Project at 164 Healdsburg Avenue. The Commission will also approve minutes from its September 10 and September 24 meetings and handle routine administrative items.

• Public hearing on Major Design Review (DR 0004-2024) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 0004-2024) for an Amenity & Retail Building on Lot 5 of the Mill District Project (164 Healdsburg Avenue) — continued from August 27, 2024
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 24, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of agenda and administrative actions including declarations of conflict of interest and ex parte communications
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

City Council

The City Council will consider several high-cost equipment purchases for fire and utility services. The body is also discussing the creation of an Arts and Culture Commission and an updated Emergency Operations Plan.

• Purchase of a Pierce Enforcer Type 1 Engine for $1,296,447.80
• Purchase of two Altec electric line trucks not to exceed $1,012,477
• Payment of up to $250,000 to Sonoma County Library for the Healdsburg Library Renovation Project
• Purchase of two 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Pickup Trucks for $153,567
• Agreement with Development Group, Inc. for $97,570.86 for Fire Substation network systems

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion concerns existing litigation in the case of Jessica Pilling v. City of Healdsburg.

• Closed session regarding Case No. 3:24-cv-06254-TSH (Jessica Pilling v. City of Healdsburg)

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has cancelled its September 25, 2024 meeting. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a Conditional Use Permit application for a tasting room. The body is also scheduled to approve minutes from previous August meetings.

• Public hearing for 430 Foss Street Tasting Room Conditional Use Permit (CUP 0003-2024)

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement with Replay Healdsburg LLC for the Mill District Project and consider tentative subdivision maps for three lots. The consent calendar includes acceptance of the Fitch Mountain Public Access Improvements Project, expansion of the CORE policing team and finance department reorganization, a data integration agreement with Peregrine Technologies ($81,000), a Xerox lease ($287,003.80 over 5 years), and an asphalt maintenance contract with Engelke Construction (up to $825,000). Also on the agenda are a first reading of a vehicle code ordinance, a climate strategy update, and appointments to oversight committees.

• Public hearing on Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement and tentative subdivision maps for Mill District Project (Lots 1, 2, 3)
• Professional Services Agreement with Peregrine Technologies for police data integration, not to exceed $81,000 over 3 years
• Service and lease agreement with Xerox Financial Services totaling $287,003.80 over 5 years
• Asphalt maintenance contract awarded to Engelke Construction, initial $495,000, up to $825,000 over 5 years
• Ordinance amending Healdsburg Municipal Code Title 10 related to vehicles and traffic (first reading)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its September 11, 2024 meeting. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a design review application for a new self-serve drive-through car wash. The project proposes to redevelop a vacant site that previously housed a car wash.

• Design Review Application 0002-2024 for a new self-serve car wash at 1191 Healdsburg Avenue
• Proposed 4,366 square foot building with a wash tunnel and 18 vacuum stations
• Traffic study anticipating 566 net new trips per day
• Proposed installation of 15 parking lot light poles with a maximum height of 14 feet

Housing Element Work Group

The Housing Element Work Group will meet to receive a staff update on housing activity since the last meeting, discuss the Growth Management Ordinance as old business, and hear a presentation on the Community Housing Land Trust as new business. Public comments will be taken on non-agenda items.

• Presentation on the Community Housing Land Trust
• Update on the Growth Management Ordinance
• Staff report on housing activity since the last meeting
• Meeting held at Healdsburg Glen Apartments, 1201 Grove Street

City Council

The City Council will consider routine consent items, including a $1.06 million contract for aquifer storage well design and an ordinance to create an Arts and Culture Commission. In new business, council will discuss planning efforts to support residential development in targeted areas and vote on establishing municipal recycled water rates for fiscal years 2024-25 through 2029-30.

• Discussion on future planning to support residential development in targeted areas
• Proposed recycled water rates for FY 2024-25 to 2029-30
• Approval of $1,055,600 contract with GEI Consulting for aquifer storage and recovery well design
• Amendment to RRM Design Group contract for North Village Fire Substation, increase of $124,240
• First reading of ordinance to create an Arts and Culture Commission

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two components of the Mill District Project: a 53-room hotel with a 1,700 sq ft commercial building on Lot 1, and an amenity and retail building on Lot 5. Staff recommends approval of both projects, including design review, conditional use permits, a variance for the hotel, and tentative subdivision maps.

• Lot 1: 53-room hotel, 1,700 sq ft commercial building, requiring Major Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Tentative Subdivision Map
• Lot 5: Amenity & Retail Building at 164 Healdsburg Avenue, requiring Major Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map
• Both items follow prior Planning Commission workshops and approval of master entitlements for the Mill District development
• Hotel includes up to 12 hotel investment suites, pending City Council approval of Development Agreement amendment

City Council

The City Council will discuss regulations for formula businesses in downtown Healdsburg. The body will also review the Grove Street Neighborhood Plan design and a proposed structure for an Arts and Culture Commission.

• Proposed updates to public electric vehicle charging user fees through June 30, 2027
• Resolution to extend the Sonoma County Vehicle Abatement Authority until 2035
• Cooperative Agreement with Sonoma County Transportation Authority for a Safe Routes to School Plan update
• Grove Street Neighborhood Plan Implementation (Complete Streets) Project design update
• Discussion on formula business regulations in Downtown Healdsburg

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss amendments to the Mill District Project's development agreement and conditional use permit. The body will also consider approving tentative parcel maps for Lot 2 and Lot 3 of the project.

• Mill District Project Development Agreement amendments (DA 2018-01.04)
• Mill District Master Conditional Use Permit amendments (CUP 2017-12.04)
• Tentative Parcel Map for Lot 2 of the Mill District Project (SBDV 0004-2024)
• Tentative Parcel Map for Lot 3 of the Mill District Project (SBDV 0005-2024)
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will consider adopting a resolution opposing Sonoma County's Measure J, which would prohibit concentrated animal feeding operations. The council will also vote on a $102,250 public safety camera system agreement with Flock Safety. Multiple consent items include labor agreements with police, fire, and mid-management unions, a $294,799 culvert replacement contract, a $245,907 Microsoft software renewal, and a $212,746 water filtration membrane purchase.

• Resolution opposing Measure J (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations ban) on November ballot
• Public Safety Camera System agreement with Flock Safety, not to exceed $102,250
• Cabernet Road Culvert Replacement Project bid award to Wylatti Resource Management, Inc. for $294,799.23
• Microsoft Enterprise Software Renewal with CDW Government LLC, $245,907.75 over three years
• Purchase of replacement filtration membranes for Water Reclamation Facility, up to $212,746

City Council

This is a special meeting with only one substantive item: a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee organizations, including police, fire, mid-management, professional, and confidential employees. No other business is scheduled for public discussion.

• Closed session with labor negotiators for HPOA, IAFF, Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association, and Confidential Employees Group

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet for a work session to review 2024 goals and committee assignments. The body will also receive an update on the Bistro Dining Program's operations for Fiscal Year 23-24.

• Review of Senior Citizen Advisory 2024 Goal and Committee Assignments
• Bistro Dining Program Fiscal Year 23-24 operations update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission of the City of Healdsburg has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for July 23, 2024. No items were decided or discussed.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Wednesday, July 10, 2024. No items are listed for discussion due to the cancellation.

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meetings for July 9, 2024, and July 23, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of July 9 and July 23 meetings

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Wednesday, June 26, 2024. No other agenda items were provided.

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposed amendment to the Growth Management Ordinance for the November 2024 election regarding multi-family housing. The agenda also includes public hearings on weed abatement and landscaping assessments. Additionally, the council will review several service agreements and contract extensions.

• Proposed ballot language regarding multi-family housing along Healdsburg Avenue
• $424,815.04 purchase agreement for Cisco security software
• Extension of federal advocacy services contract to a new total of $445,184
• Agreement with Corazón Healdsburg for community outreach up to $50,000
• Public hearing on the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District budget

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a special meeting for a closed session conference with labor negotiators. The session involves representatives from HPOA, IAFF, Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association, and the Confidential Employees Group.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing HPOA, IAFF, Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association, and Confidential Employees Group

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024. No other agenda items were listed.

• Meeting cancellation for June 12, 2024

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will consider adopting the two-year budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26, along with the Capital Improvement Program for 2025-29. The agenda also includes several consent items, a public hearing on incorporating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the General Plan, and discussions on the Growth Management Ordinance ballot initiative and the Chamber of Commerce contract.

• Adopt FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets and Capital Improvement Program for 2025-29
• Approve $62,000 contract with Clifford Moss and Associates for strategic communication services
• Approve $52,500 contract with Brelje and Race for Cabernet Road Culvert Replacement Project engineering
• Approve third phase solar power purchase agreement with Grace Orchard Energy Center
• Public hearing on amending 2030 General Plan to incorporate Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Healdsburg City Council, consisting primarily of a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda, public comments, and the closed session item. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session with labor negotiators for HPOA, IAFF, and Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association
• Agency negotiators include City Manager Jeff Kay, Assistant City Manager Andrew Sturmfels, HR Manager Renee Senander, and Consultant Patrick Clark

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Major Design Review for the Montage Healdsburg Resort parking lot expansion at 100 Montage Way. The project would add 57 new parking spaces, bringing the total to 269, and includes EV charging stations, stormwater treatment, and removal of 107 trees. The commission will vote on a resolution to approve the project.

• Major Design Review (DR 0021-2023) for Montage Healdsburg Resort Parking Lot Expansion at 100 Montage Way
• Adds 57 new parking spaces (44 in northwest expansion, 13 infill) for a total of 269 spaces
• Includes 10 new EV charging stations (total 20) and two new fire hydrants
• Requires removal of 107 trees and 8,000 cubic yards of cut, with a tree mitigation plan
• Public hearing and resolution vote on the project

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will elect a 2024 Chair and Vice Chair, review its 2024 goals and consider committee assignments, and discuss parking configurations for the Healdsburg Senior Center. The meeting also includes a councilmember liaison report and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2024 goals and committee assignments
• Discussion of Senior Center parking configurations

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will vote on a second reading of an ordinance setting water and wastewater rates for fiscal years 2024-25 through 2026-27, and will discuss and provide direction on the future use of 217 Healdsburg Avenue, the former Chamber of Commerce building. The consent calendar includes several routine items, such as awarding a $675,000 aviation fuel contract and a $85,240 defensible space project. The council will also receive a third-quarter financial update and consider a budget amendment.

• Second reading of ordinance establishing water and wastewater rates for FY 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27
• Discussion and direction on use of 217 Healdsburg Ave (former Chamber of Commerce building)
• Award contract to EPIC Aviation, LLC for aviation fuel, not to exceed $675,000 over five years
• Award defensible space project to Tree Pro Tree Services, Inc., not to exceed $85,240
• Authorize agreement with Compass Global Inc. DBA Optiwatt for home energy load management

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: finding the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan, recommending the City Council adopt a General Plan amendment incorporating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element, and approving a design review for 444 Healdsburg Avenue. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and public comments.

• 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Plan consistency resolution
• General Plan amendment to incorporate Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into Safety Element
• Design Review Application 2023-11 for 444 Healdsburg Avenue
• Approval of minutes from March 26 and April 9, 2024 meetings

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will receive a staff presentation on the preliminary budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26 and provide feedback. The workshop focuses on the General Fund, major enterprise funds, and capital projects. Public input was gathered through a budget simulation tool and community workshops.

• General Fund proposed expenditures: $18.66M (FY24-25) and $19.12M (FY25-26)
• Police Department proposed expenditures: $8.61M (FY24-25) and $8.98M (FY25-26)
• Fire Department proposed expenditures: $5.26M (FY24-25) and $5.24M (FY25-26)
• Planning & Building Department proposed expenditures: $2.21M (FY24-25) and $2.30M (FY25-26)
• Proposed ending fund balance: $10.56M (FY24-25) and $10.67M (FY25-26)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Healdsburg City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.

• Closed session with labor negotiators for HPOA, IAFF, and Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association
• Negotiators include City Manager Jeff Kay, Assistant City Manager Andrew Sturmfels, HR Manager Renee Senander, and Consultant Patrick Clark

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard procedural boilerplate about public document access and disability accommodations. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting of May 8, 2024 cancelled
• Notice posted May 2, 2024

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed water and wastewater rate changes for fiscal years 2024-25 through 2026-27, and will also discuss options for amending the Growth Management Ordinance. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, investment reports, and a transformer purchase. The council will also discuss design priorities for Badger Park and Saggio Hills.

• Public hearing on updated water and wastewater rates for FY 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27 (Prop 218)
• Ordinance amending Title 20 Land Use Code re: inclusionary housing (consent item F)
• Purchase of pad-mounted transformers for $152,705.73 (consent item J)
• Discussion on Growth Management Ordinance ballot measure options
• Discussion on Saggio Hills and Badger Park design priorities and phasing

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider approving a building envelope modification for a new single-family residence at 1583 Clear Ridge Drive. The proposal would increase the envelope by 929 square feet (24.5%) to accommodate a patio, a small swimming pool, a chimney, and two cantilevered decks. Staff recommends approval, finding no significant impacts to the scenic ridgeline or sensitive habitats. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Building Envelope Modification Application BEM-0001-2024 for 1583 Clear Ridge Drive (APN 003-200-014)
• Proposed envelope increase of 929 sq ft (from 3,790 to 4,719 sq ft, +24.5%)
• Includes grade-level patio, small swimming pool, chimney, and two cantilevered decks
• CEQA exemption under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations)
• One public correspondence received; appeal deadline is 10 days after decision

Housing Element Work Group

The Healdsburg Housing Element Work Group is meeting to receive updates on housing since the last meeting and on the Growth Management Ordinance, and to hear a presentation on the Housing Land Trust. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Update on housing since the last meeting
• Update on the Growth Management Ordinance
• Presentation on the Housing Land Trust

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will elect a 2024 Chair and Vice Chair, review and adopt 2024 goals, and make committee assignments. The agenda also includes approval of the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes and a report from Councilmember Liaison Ron Edwards.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and adoption of 2024 Commission Goals, including Age-Friendly Community initiative
• Committee assignments for 2024
• Approval of January 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Councilmember Liaison report

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting of April 23, 2024, canceled
• Next meeting: May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine items like agenda approval and public comments.

• Closed session with labor negotiators for HPOA, IAFF, and Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association
• Agency negotiators include City Manager Jeff Kay, Assistant City Manager Andrew Sturmfels, HR Manager Renee Senander, and Consultant Patrick Clark

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on updating the inclusionary housing ordinance, including establishing new in-lieu fees and a 50% reduction for SB 9 units. They will also receive a presentation on a downtown housing capacity study and discuss the two-year budget. The consent calendar includes vehicle purchases, a dark fiber agreement with Sonic, and a resolution supporting a county childcare initiative.

• Public hearing on inclusionary housing ordinance update, including in-lieu fees and 50% reduction for SB 9 units
• Downtown Housing Capacity Study presentation by Opticos Design Inc. and Economic Planning Systems
• Purchase of 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E for $50,996.30 and 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning for up to $69,145
• Amendment to service agreement with Sonic for city dark fiber implementation and conduit lease agreement
• Resolution supporting Sonoma County Childcare and Children's Health Initiative on November 2024 ballot

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and consider recommending phasing plans for the Badger Park redevelopment and Saggio Hills Park development to the City Council. They will also make 2024 committee assignments and elect a chair and vice chair. The meeting includes public comment on non-agenda items.

• Discuss phasing plans for Badger Park Redevelopment and Saggio Hills Park Development
• Make 2024 committee assignments for commission goals
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Badger Park redevelopment estimated at $13,470,000; Saggio Hills Park at $32,606,000
• Funding for Badger Park: $1,844,998; Saggio Hills Park: $7,631,133

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a conditional use permit (CUP-0002-2024) that would allow the Maison wine bar at 210 Healdsburg Avenue to expand into the adjacent vacant retail space at 212 Healdsburg Avenue for private wine tastings and seminars. The commission will also review draft revisions to the Healdsburg Municipal Code Title 20 Land Use Code and consider a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the amendments.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-0002-2024 for wine bar expansion at 212 Healdsburg Avenue, adding 1,079 sq ft for private tastings (total 2,509 sq ft)
• Expansion would add 12 seats, bringing total to 29; private events limited to 2pm-9pm
• Public hearing on draft Land Use Code amendments (Title 20) and related CEQA exemption
• Project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1 (existing facilities)
• Requires amended Type 42 ABC license and City business license

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will receive presentations on the Growth Management Ordinance public opinion poll and a Sales Tax Capture and Leakage Analysis, and will consider establishing a rebate program for energy-efficient appliances in income-restricted multi-family housing. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approving the February 2024 investment and disbursement reports, amending the PEG agreement with the school district, purchasing a 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid for $77,882, amending the aviation fuel contract with Eastern Aviation Fuels (increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $112,877.37), and adopting a claims procedure ordinance. The meeting also includes proclamations for Sonoma County Wine Month and the Reserve Firefighter of the Year Award, and the annual Fire Department update.

• Growth Management Ordinance public opinion poll results presented by FM3 Consultants
• Sales Tax Capture and Leakage Analysis presentation
• Rebate program for ENERGY STAR refrigerators and dishwashers in income-restricted multi-family properties with 20+ units
• Purchase of 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid from Sanderson Ford for $77,882
• Aviation fuel contract amendment with Eastern Aviation Fuels, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $112,877.37

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.

• Closed session with labor negotiators (City Manager Jeff Kay, Assistant City Manager Andrew Sturmfels, HR Manager Renee Senander, Consultant Patrick Clark)
• Employee organizations: HPOA, IAFF, Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The notice was posted on March 25, 2024. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for March 27, 2024
• Notice posted March 25, 2024

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the city's Housing Element, including a review of progress on housing goals and a proposed amendment to the General Plan. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Housing Element Annual Progress Report and a resolution to adopt the 2024-2031 Housing Element. The meeting also covers other planning items, such as a land use and development code update.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2031 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Resolution to adopt the 2024-2031 Housing Element and related General Plan amendment
• Discussion of the Land Use and Development Code update
• Review of housing implementation actions and progress measures
• Consideration of a resolution approving a temporary use permit for a storage yard

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and set goals for fiscal year 2024-25, including a budget overview, funding priorities, and the Growth Management Ordinance. No formal action will be taken; direction from the session will be brought to a future meeting for adoption. The agenda includes public comment periods and team-building exercises.

• Discussion of Growth Management Ordinance polling results and potential ballot measure for November 2024
• Funding priorities include Fire Department Standards of Cover Analysis, West Plaza Parking Lot, Sunset Drive Rehabilitation, and March Avenue Road Resurfacing
• Long-term commitments include $2.4M city match for Healdsburg Ave Complete Streets and $1M for Badger Park Rehabilitation
• Potential new goals include Arts & Culture Commission and DEI staff augmentation
• Straw vote on top 3-5 priorities for 24/25

Housing Element Work Group

The Healdsburg Housing Element Work Group will hear an update on housing since its last meeting, review a presentation on the Housing Needs Assessment, and discuss its workplan and future agenda topics. The group will also appoint a chair and vice-chair. No votes on specific projects or policies are listed.

• Presentation on the Housing Needs Assessment
• Discussion of HEWG Workplan and Future Agenda Topics
• Appointment of HEWG Chair and Vice-Chair
• Update on Housing Since the Last Meeting

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss existing litigation brought by Mercy Wellness Healdsburg against the city. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Mercy Wellness Healdsburg v. City of Healdsburg, Case No. 24CV00807, Sonoma County Superior Court)

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will consider initiating a Proposition 218 process to increase water and wastewater rates, potentially leading to a public hearing on May 6, 2024. They will also vote on awarding a $4.785 million construction contract for the Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline Project. Other items include renewing the military equipment use ordinance, approving contracts for public Wi-Fi and EV charging stations, and discussing a public safety camera system.

• Award $4,785,570 construction contract to Argonaut Constructors for recycled water pipeline, plus $360,018 for inspection services
• Initiate Proposition 218 process for multi-year water and wastewater rate increases, with public hearing set for May 6, 2024
• Renew Military Equipment Use Ordinance and approve annual report
• Approve $48,987 and $49,792.10 contracts for Plaza Park public Wi-Fi
• Discuss whether to proceed with a public safety camera system program

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and set its 2024 goals, and to elect a chair for 2024. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October and November 2023 meetings, a report from the City Council liaison, and public comment.

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Major Temporary Use Permit for a temporary storage yard for Healdsburg Lumber at 13255 Healdsburg Avenue, not to exceed three years. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on Temporary Use Permit 0001-2024 for Healdsburg Lumber temporary storage yard at 13255 Healdsburg Avenue, up to 3 years
• Approval of minutes from February 13 and February 27, 2024 meetings

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will hold public hearings to consider forming underground utility districts along Grove Street and Healdsburg Avenue, which would require utility lines to be placed underground. The council will also consider routine consent items, including a $57,923.29 contract for access control installation at the fire substation and acceptance of public improvements for the Arden Subdivision.

• Public hearing: Formation of underground utility district along Grove Street from Dry Creek Road to Grant Street
• Public hearing: Formation of underground utility district along Healdsburg Avenue from Boxheart Drive to Sunnyvale Drive
• Agreement with West Coast Security Inc. for $57,923.29 for Fire Substation Access Control Installation
• Acceptance of public improvements for Arden Subdivision (The Oaks at Foss Creek Subdivision)
• Ordinance amending Healdsburg Municipal Code Chapter 2.52, Section 2.52.040 related to claims procedures

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a proposal to subdivide a 1.28-acre parcel into two residential lots at 681 South Fitch Mountain Road. Additionally, the agenda includes a request for a telecommunications facility at 451 Moore Lane and a workshop regarding a mixed-use project at the Mill District.

• Subdivision of 681 South Fitch Mountain Road into two residential lots
• Telecommunications facility application at 451 Moore Lane
• Mill District Lot 5 mixed-use 'Amenity & Retail Building' workshop

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will discuss and potentially adopt its 2024 goals at this work session. Staff will review the 2023 goals, noting limited progress on all four initiatives, and propose next steps including forming task forces or ad hoc committees. The commission may also consider committee assignments for the new year.

• Review of 2023 goals: Age-Friendly Community, Commission Engagement, Latinx Outreach, Endowment Fund — all limited progress
• Proposal to create task force for Age-Friendly Action Plan
• Proposal to create ad hoc committee for Endowment Fund future
• 2023 accomplishments: DASH volunteer driver program, Bistro on Matheson dining program, Age Friendly Community designation
• Staff suggests discussing committee assignments for 2024 goals

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will hold public hearings on forming two underground utility districts, approving a tentative map for the North Village Parcel 2 townhome project, and discussing the SMART station location. The council will also review the mid-year budget, pension funding policy, and consider a $319,142 affordable housing grant for Monte Vina Apartments.

• Public hearing: Establish underground utility district on Grove Street from Grant Street to Dry Creek Road
• Public hearing: Establish underground utility district on Healdsburg Avenue from Boxheart Drive to Sunnyvale Drive
• Public hearing: Approve tentative map TM 2022-06 for North Village Parcel 2 townhome project
• Approve $319,142 grant agreement with Burbank Housing for Monte Vina Apartments
• Adopt resolution amending FY 2023-24 budget

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council is holding a special meeting that consists solely of a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee organizations. No other substantive items are on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session with labor negotiators for HPOA, IAFF, IBEW, and Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association
• Agency negotiators: City Manager Jeff Kay, Assistant City Manager Andrew Sturmfels, HR Manager Renee Senander

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider draft revisions to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which requires affordable units in new residential projects, and will recommend the City Council adopt the changes. The Commission will also conduct a workshop on the proposed Mill District hotel, receiving public input and providing informal feedback, with no official action taken on the hotel.

• Public hearing on amendments to Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (HMC 20.20.030) and Definitions (20.28.310)
• Workshop on Mill District Hotel by Replay Healdsburg, LLC on Lot 1
• Proposed ordinance clarifies inclusionary housing applies to single units and restricts rental rate to multi-family developments
• City Council to separately consider updated Inclusionary Housing Fee Schedule

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will consider supporting a Sonoma County fire/paramedic ballot measure, committing funds to the Dry Creek Commons affordable housing project, and discussing water and wastewater rate adjustments. It will also review routine financial reports, a $172,520 revegetation contract, and make commission appointments.

• Resolution supporting Sonoma County fire/paramedic/disaster response ballot measure (March 5, 2024)
• Support and funding commitment for Dry Creek Commons affordable housing LIHTC application
• Initial financial outlook and rate adjustment for water and wastewater funds
• Bid award to Hanford Applied Restoration & Conservation for Fitch Mountain revegetation, not to exceed $172,520
• Appointments to Parks and Recreation and Senior Citizen Advisory Commissions

City Council

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss two litigation matters: existing litigation with 891 Grove Street LLC (Case No. 23CV01315) and one anticipated case. The agenda includes no public action items beyond approving the agenda and taking public comments.

• Closed session: existing litigation 891 Grove Street LLC v. City of Healdsburg, Case No. 23CV01315
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (one case)
• Public comments limited to agenda items

Housing Element Work Group

The Healdsburg Housing Element Work Group is meeting to receive updates on housing activity since the last meeting, review a presentation on the Housing Needs Assessment, and hear an update on the Growth Management Ordinance. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. No final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Update on housing activity since the last meeting
• Presentation on the Housing Needs Assessment
• Update on the Growth Management Ordinance (GMO)

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for January 23, 2024. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for January 23, 2024
• Next meeting: February 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will receive a presentation on a proposed Sonoma County sales tax measure for fire prevention and response, discuss housing initiatives and polling related to the Growth Management Ordinance, and review the budget development plan for fiscal years 2024-2026. The council will also consider several consent items, including a settlement agreement with GHD and a bid award for the Bollard Removal Project.

• Presentation on Sonoma County Fire Prevention & Response Proposed Sales Tax Measure
• Ordinance amending zoning map for Saggio Hills Project (LUA 0003-2023)
• Settlement agreement with GHD for roundabout design
• Bollard Removal Project bid award to Diamond D Construction, LLC for $41,985.50
• Amendment to HDL Companies agreement increasing not-to-exceed amount by $30,000 to $70,000

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its January 10, 2024 meeting. The notice, posted January 4, 2024, provides no reason for the cancellation and lists no agenda items. The document is purely procedural, containing only the cancellation notice and standard public-access and disability accommodation boilerplate.

• Meeting cancelled for January 10, 2024

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a workshop to receive a presentation from Replay Healdsburg, LLC on a proposed hotel with ancillary uses and a commercial building on Lot 1 of the Mill District project. The purpose is to gather public input and provide informal feedback; no official action will be taken. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Workshop on Mill District hotel by Replay Healdsburg, LLC on Lot 1
• Approval of minutes from Nov 14 and Nov 28, 2023 meetings
• No public hearings or old business listed