Healdsburg meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Healdsburg boards to weigh senior housing, dining program, and arts workplan this week

Healdsburg's city boards and commissions have a full slate of meetings this week, but none have published minutes yet, so no decisions have been reported. The most consequential item on the agenda is the Planning Commission's proposal to consider a 77-unit senior housing and affordable project at 359 Hudson Street, the former Healdsburg Lumber site.

Planning Commission to consider senior housing project

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on The Hudson project, which includes 67 senior living units, 6 memory care rooms, and 10 deed-restricted affordable units. The developer is requesting a 50% state density bonus and waivers of development standards. The commission will also vote on a 12-month extension of time for a conditional use permit for a tasting room at 430 Foss Street, and elect a chair and vice-chair. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, but minutes have not yet been published.

Senior dining program faces cost increases

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet on August 11 to discuss the Older Adult Dining Program (Bistro on Matheson). The contract with Catered by Patti expired June 30, 2026, and a three-month extension runs through September 30, 2026. Staff proposes raising the cost per plate from $20.00 to $28.11, and will present options to reduce costs, including fewer service days, limited menu choices, or buffet-style service. The commission will also consider partnerships with three local restaurants and one additional service provider. No minutes have been published.

City Council holds closed session on labor negotiations

The City Council held a special meeting on August 17 that consisted solely of a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with four employee organizations: HPOA, IAFF, IBEW, and the Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association. Negotiators include City Manager Jeff Kay, Assistant City Manager April Mitts, Chief Human Resources Manager Nicole Lopez, and Consultant Patrick Clark. No other items were on the agenda.

City Council also considers contract increase and other items

Also on August 17, the City Council held a public hearing on weed abatement, received an update on the When the Time Comes pilot program, and voted on a contract amendment increasing funding by $42,500 to $52,500 for a Compassion Coordinator. The agenda also included discussion of e-bike vouchers, appointment of a councilmember to regional water resiliency talks, and an informational report on electric vehicle charging station user fees. Minutes have not been published.

Arts and Culture Commission finalizes workplan

The Arts and Culture Commission met on August 10 to finalize its FY 2026-27 workplan, including a new 'Artist of the Year' program and a Public Art Policy update. The commission voted to remove the California Cultural Districts application due to lack of state funding. Ongoing projects include 'Arts for All' installations ($20,000 encumbered) and the Foley Pavilion mural ($50,000 encumbered). The commission also discussed a Percent for Arts ordinance and a Fall Arts Summit. No minutes are available.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission** – August 25: Public hearings on a tasting room extension at 430 Foss Street, a major conditional use permit amendment for Seghesio Winery at 700 Grove Street (allowing up to 200 guests at four large events and 125 guests at 28 small events, with amplified music and noise barriers), and a major design review for a live-work development at 444 Healdsburg Avenue (2,284 sq ft with two ground-floor offices and one living unit).
• **Arts and Culture Commission** – August 26: Consider adopting the FY 2026-27 workplan, confirm committee assignments, and review a proposed arts and culture website map.
• **Senior Citizens Advisory Commission** – August 26: Consider a recommendation on the future of the Older Adult Dining Program, including a proposed meal price increase from $6 to $7 in FY 2027-28 and $8 in FY 2028-29, and an option to reduce meal selections from three to two per seating to cut costs to $21 per plate.

Healdsburg City Council weighs $1.5M water plant contract; Planning Commission to hear 77-unit housing proposal

Healdsburg's City Council met Aug. 3 to consider a $1.5 million contract for water treatment plant upgrades, while the Planning Commission canceled its July meetings and will take up a 77-unit senior housing project next week. The Station Area Specific Plan committee also held its first meeting.

City Council (Aug. 3)

The council's agenda included several items, though minutes have not yet been published. The most significant was a proposed $1,524,000 construction contract with Corus Construction, Inc. for upgrades to the Dry Creek Water Treatment Plant.

Other agenda items were:

• Adoption of a final map for the Mill District Lot One subdivision at 180 and 182 Sawmill Circle (APN: 002-870-002).
• Adoption of the FY 26-27 salary schedule and authorization of a temporary City contribution toward employee health insurance premiums.
• Approval of first amendments to Zero Waste Sonoma hazardous waste facility financing agreements.
• Authorization for the Mayor to provide a quote for a city outreach mailer on immigration policies.

No vote results were available in the agenda summary.

Planning Commission (July cancellations)

The Planning Commission canceled its regularly scheduled meetings for July 14 and July 28, 2026. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:00 p.m.

Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee (Aug. 5)

The committee elected a Chair and Vice-Chair and received a presentation from Opticos Design, Inc. on the project's scope and timeline. Members also reviewed the community engagement strategy and upcoming events, and discussed project goals, objectives, and potential blockers.

Coming up

Planning Commission – Tuesday, Aug. 11, 6:00 p.m.

The commission will hold a public hearing on The Hudson project at 359 Hudson Street, the former Healdsburg Lumber site. The proposal includes 77 total units: 67 senior living units, 6 memory care rooms, and 10 deed-restricted affordable units. The applicant is requesting a 50% state density bonus and waivers of development standards.

The commission will also consider a 12-month extension of time for a tasting room conditional use permit (CUP-0003-2024) at 430 Foss Street, and will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the coming year.

Healdsburg Roundup: Council to Vote on $1.524M Water Plant Contract; July Planning Commission Meetings Canceled

The Healdsburg City Council is set to vote August 3 on a $1,524,000 construction contract for upgrades to the Dry Creek Water Treatment Plant, the largest dollar item on the current meeting calendar. The contract would go to Corus Construction, Inc. The council will also consider adopting a final subdivision map for Mill District Lot One at 180 and 182 Sawmill Circle (APN: 002-870-002).

Recent Meetings: Outcomes Not Yet Available

Minutes have not yet been published for three meetings held July 22, so decisions from those sessions are not yet on the record.

The Zoning Administrator was scheduled to review Minor Variance Application VAR-0002-2026 for 68 Front Street, a request to install a 42-inch-high open cable rail fence at the Selvedge bed and breakfast. The proposal seeks a variance to allow the fence within a riparian setback area to protect guests from a 20-foot drop to the Russian River.

The Arts and Culture Commission was set to finalize its Fiscal Year 2026–27 workplan and review proposed murals for the Abel De Luna Community Center Multicultural Project. Items listed on the agenda included $20,000 encumbered from FY 2024–26 for Arts for All public-art installations, $50,000 encumbered from FY 2024–26 for the Foley Family Community Pavilion mural installation, development of a Percent for Arts ordinance and public art policy, and a dedicated arts and culture website with "Creative Cultivation" branding.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission was scheduled to receive a staff report on the Community Services department's adopted budget: $8.9 million for FY 2026–27 and $9.1 million for FY 2027–28. The commission was also set to get an update on the Senior Center's Older Adult Dining Program contract and discuss FY 2026–27 opportunities.

Planning Commission: July Meetings Canceled

The Healdsburg Planning Commission canceled its regularly scheduled meetings on July 14 and July 28, 2026. No other business was listed. The next Planning Commission meeting is set for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Coming Up

City Council — Monday, August 3, 2026. The council will vote on the $1,524,000 Dry Creek Water Treatment Plant upgrade contract with Corus Construction, Inc., and the Mill District Lot One subdivision final map. Also on the agenda: adoption of the FY 26–27 salary schedule with a temporary city contribution toward employee health insurance premiums, the first amendments to Zero Waste Sonoma hazardous waste facility financing agreements, and authorization for the mayor to provide a quote for a city outreach mailer on immigration policies.

Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee — Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and receive a presentation from Opticos Design, Inc. on the project's scope and timeline. The agenda also includes a review of community engagement strategy and upcoming events, plus discussion of project goals, objectives, and potential blockers.

Planning Commission — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items have been posted yet.