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January 28, 2022

Commercial Cannabis Community Survey

The City of Healdsburg is seeking feedback on ways to improve transportation on Grove Street between Grant Street and Dry Creek Road for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving. This 0.7 mile section of Grove Street includes senior housing, single family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, affordable housing units, large and boutique hotels, a skate park, and businesses. This variety of land uses fill the corridor with users with different types of abilities and interests, including youth and seniors. The project as proposed will construct continuous curbs, gutters, and sidewalks to provide safe pedestrian access to all.

The Grove Street Neighborhood Plan was adopted by City Council in February 2000, but the project was not implemented.  Recent development in the area has constructed some of recommended Grove Street improvements and the City is applying for grant funds to complete the work.  Before beginning design, the City is seeking the community’s input on the Neighborhood Plan to ensure it aligns with the vision and needs of the residents. 

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
As a part of the community engagement process, there will be a range of opportunities to offer feedback, including an interactive survey and a virtual community workshop.

Bi-Lingual Virtual Visioning Workshop
February 16, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
https ://us06web.zoom.us/j/84661416098

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La ciudad de Healdsburg está colectando sus comentarios sobre maneras de como mejorar el transporte a lo largo de Grove Street, entre las calles Grant Street y Dry Creek Road. El enfoque será mejoramientos para las personas que caminan, andan en bicicleta, toman el transporte público y conducen a lo largo de Grove Street. Esta sección de 0.7 millas incluye viviendas para adultos mayores, viviendas unifamiliares, viviendas multifamiliares, unidades de viviendas asequibles, hoteles grandes y boutique, un parque de patinaje y negocios. Esta variedad de usos llenan el corredor con usuarios con diferentes tipos de habilidades e intereses, incluyendo a jóvenes y adultos mayores. El proyecto, tal como se propone, construirá bordillos, cunetas y banquetas continuas para proporcionar un acceso peatonal seguro para todos.

El Plan Comunitario de Grove Street fue adoptado por el Concejo Municipal en Febrero del año 2000, pero el proyecto no se implementó.  El desarrollo reciente a lo largo de Grove Street ha construido algunos de los mejoramientos recomendados y ahora la Ciudad está solicitando fondos de subvención para completar el trabajo.  Antes de comenzar el diseño, la Ciudad está colectando las opiniones de la comunidad sobre el Plan Comunitario para garantizar que se alinee con la visión y las necesidades de los residentes.

¿CÓMO PUEDO PARTICIPAR?
Como parte del proceso de participación comunitaria, habrá una variedad de oportunidades para ofrecer comentarios, incluyendo una encuesta interactiva y un taller comunitario virtual.

Taller Visionario Virtual y Bilingüe  
Febrero 16, 2022 de 6:00 - 7:30 PM 
https: //us06web.zoom.us/j/84661416098 

Housing Element Update Survey

What should the future of housing in Healdsburg look like? The City is in the process of updating its Housing Element and needs your input.  Please take the survey below to share your thoughts. 

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HealdsburgHousing
Español: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/ViviendasHealdsburg

¿Cómo debería ser el futuro de la vivienda en Healdsburg? La ciudad está en el proceso de actualizar su elemento de vivienda y necesita su opinión.  Por favor, tome la encuesta a continuación para compartir sus pensamientos. 

Inglés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HealdsburgHousing
Español: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/ViviendasHealdsburg

The Villa Chanticleer - The Next Chapter

The City is issuing a Request for Interest to give the City an idea of potential individuals, firms, or organizations that might be interested in operating the Villa Chanticleer. Interested parties should possess or be able to develop the capacity for the operation including, but not limited to, event planning and delivery, staffing, marketing and promotion, fiscal management, insurance, risk management, etc. 

To indicate interest, please complete and submit the Request for Interest form via the link below on or before Friday, February 4, 2022. Over the next four to six weeks the Healdsburg City Council and the City's Parks and Recreation Commission will be discussing the future operational aspects of the Villa. These discussions will be integrated into a Request for Proposal that is expected to be issued in March. Indicating interest involves no commitment.

Villa Chanticleer "Request for Interest"

Sonoma County Clarifies Health Order to Allow 50 Spectators at Indoor Events

On Monday, January 10, 2022, Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase clarified a recent health order that limited indoor public events to 50 people. As of today, indoor events can include 50 spectators. The total number of attendees does not include staff involved with the event, media, players or performers.

The health order is due to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 10. 

Bilingual Senior Center Newsletter Debuts This Month

Senior Center staff is pleased to announce the release of the first bilingual edition of the Senior Center Connections monthly newsletter. The Senior Center Connections provides Senior Center members and the older adult community information about upcoming classes, programs, and services and will now be a resource provided in both English and Spanish moving forward. This is the first step taken to support the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission’s goal to increase communication and engagement with our Latinx community. Special thank you goes to Recreation Coordinator, Yaquelin Buenrostro, for spearheading the translations and her commitment to outreach across the whole community.

The Senior Center Connections Newsletter is mailed to all Senior Center members, available for pick-up at the Senior Center, Community Center, City Hall, and electronic copies available by visiting: https://healdsburg.gov/768/Senior-Center-Newsletter

Elementary School Tour of Award Winning Water Reclamation Facility

Last week the City hosted about 40 students from Healdsburg Elementary’s 5th grade class. The tour was prompted by a class project involving water and wastewater treatment within developing countries. The goal of the project was for students to see themselves as Civil Engineers and find ways to communicate the importance of a water treatment facilities in developing country. At the City’s treatment plant, students were able to see how to separate liquid mixtures, dry mixtures, and solutions to demonstrate the concepts of chemical reactions and creation of "new products". Pictured is City all-star, David Hambly providing excellent instruction on the operation and functions of the City’s water reclamation facility.

Badger Substation Reconstruction 

This week the City achieve a milestone in the reconstruction of the Badger substation.  With the new 60,000-Volt section of the substation complete, PG&E connected the backup feed to this new work.  The new work and tie to PG&E’s transmission will allow the City flexibility in maintenance and help to avoid citywide outages.  Earlier this month, the new work on the 12,000-volt portion of the substation was put into service.  Remaining work includes micro-piles to prevent damage during earthquakes, yard-lighting, and erection of additional steel. These pictures show the station as of October 2021 and it’s current state this week.

Installation of Wayfinding Signs

With the recent completion of the Foss Creek Pathway Extension, wayfinding signs are currently being installed along the length of the Pathway and Plaza area to guide you on your walks and bike rides. Wayfinding signage is listed as a recommended project in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. A wayfinding sign study was completed and approved by the City Council in February 2020 after extensive public outreach at community meetings, events, and a survey. Two sign designs were chosen for use, with a round design for signs located on streets, and a rectangular design to be used specifically along the Foss Creek Pathway. Accompanying destination plaques provide directional and distance information. We hope these signs will encourage residents and visitors alike to choose walking or biking as a pleasant and healthy alternative to driving.   Sign installation was funded in part by a grant from the Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District.

Diverting Organic Material to Reduce Landfill Emissions

Did you know landfills are the third-largest source of methane in California, and that organic materials, like food scraps, eggshells, bones, leftovers, leaves, paper, etc. make up nearly half of what Californians dump in landfills? When organic materials such as food and yard materials end up in landfills, they decompose anaerobically (without oxygen) and produce greenhouse gases, namely methane. CA SB 1383, effective Jan. 1, 2022, is a statewide effort to divert these organic materials from reaching our landfill. You can help by composting your organic materials at home or by properly sorting and placing your organic materials in your green bin so these nutrient rich materials can be diverted to a composting facility versus our local landfill. By properly sorting and composting your organic materials we can all do our part to slow climate change!

Housing Healdsburg: Housing Element Work Group

Do you want to be a part of the conversation about housing in Healdsburg? If so, please join us for a Special Meeting of the Housing Element Work Group (HEWG) on January 31st at 6:30pm via Zoom. The HEWG will be discussing the future of housing goals, programs, and policies for the City of Healdsburg over the next eight years. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about what the City has accomplished in housing and to provide input on the future of housing. We need your involvement in this important matter! The meeting agenda and Zoom Webinar information can be found at: https://ci.healdsburg.ca.us/agendacenter

Polystyrene/Foodware Ordinance Reminder

Postcards are being sent to local businesses reminding them that the City of Healdsburg passed an ordinance banning certain foodware products which is now in effect.