Healdsburg City Council
Meeting
September 15, 2025
City Manager’s Report
City Council, September 15, 2025
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3 City of Healdsburg
Climate
Mobilization
Strategy
Implementation
Update
September 15, 2025
Today’s Presentation
•Background
•2022 RCPA Inventory
•CMS Implementation Plan Status Update
•Successes
•Risks and Challenges
•Next Steps
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Acronyms
6 9/15/2025
CMS Climate Mobilization Strategy
EV Electric Vehicle
GHG Green House Gas
MT CO2e Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
RCPA Regional Climate Protection Authority
REC Renewable Energy Credits
SCTCA Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities SS4A Grant Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
Climate Action History
7 9/15/2025
2010 RCPA begins GHG Inventory
2016 RCPA releases Regional Climate Action Plan
2021 RCPA releases CMS
2022 City Council adopted strategic goal to develop Healdsburg CMS 2022-2023 City and community collaborate on CMS plan development 2023 October 16 2023, City Council adopts Healdsburg CMS September 16, 2024, 1st 2024 Progress Update to City Council Emission Sources in Healdsburg
8 9/15/2025 *Based on 2018 GHG Inventory completed by RCPA Title and Content Layout with Chart
9 9/15/2025
City of Healdsburg Trend Line
GHG
Reduction
Targets
10 *Efficiency targets included in chart
2022 Inventory Results
(84,646 MT)
2030 CMS Target
(64,157 MT)
9/15/2025
11 Sector 2030 GHG Reductions
Building Energy 4,179 MT CO2e
Transportation 12,011 MT CO2e
Solid Waste 7,729 MT CO2e
Water 46 MT CO2e
Carbon Sequestration 260 MT CO2e
Total 24,224 MT CO2e
2030 CMS Targets by Sector
Fully Implemented CMS
9/15/2025
Building
Energy
17%
Transportation
50%
Carbon
Sequestration
1%
Solid Waste
32%
Water
0%
12 9/15/2025
29 11 8 3 6
In Progress Completed Continuous At Risk
Not
Started
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
PROGRESS
Successes – Building Energy
• Promoted electrification via rebates, outreach, & education • $1.2B CA Hydrogen Hub Grant (Lodi Energy Center)
• Adopted electrification & demand forecast
• 5-year energy efficiency targets & rebate updates
• Launched Home Energy Load Management (EVs, smart thermostats) • Meter Data Management System included in the FY 25/26 budget • Expanded low/mod income outreach (1,600+ households w/ Corazón) • Multi-Family Appliance Replacement Program launched
• $21.1M for 48 all-electric affordable units (Saggio Hills Phase 1) • Implemented SolarApp+ for expedited solar/battery permits • “Electric First” purchasing
• Completed Water Reclamation Facility energy study; grant opportunities being investigated
13 9/15/2025
Successes – Water & Solid Waste
WATER
•Recycled water pipeline completed
•Preparing for new State water conservation compliance
SOLID WASTE
•Badger Park Compost Hub operating
•Joined regional biosolid consortium
•Ongoing SB1383 compliance
•Re-Use Fair scheduled on January 24, 2026
14 9/15/2025
Successes – Electric Transportation
•City fleet: 9 EVs, 4 plug-in hybrids, 5 hybrids
•Fleet charging infrastructure completed at Corp Yard
•Gas leaf blowers replaced with battery-powered units
•24 City-owned public EV chargers
•Planning additional public charging stations
•New EV charger fee structure (with 50% CARE
discount)
•USPS fleet electrification white paper completed
15 9/15/2025
Successes – Public/Active Transportation
TRANSIT
• Route 60: New North Village stop
• Route 67: Grant-funded extension (Saggio Affordable Housing)
BIKE & PEDESTRIAN
• 4 new bike racks installed
• Grove Street bike improvement in design (construction 2026) • Working with SMART on pathway extension & river crossing • Applied for SCTCA Cycle 2 grant (bike/pedestrian projects) • Partnered with County & Caltrans for Dry Creek Road Project that includes bike access improvements
16 9/15/2025
Successes – Public/Active Transportation
PLANS & PROJECTS
•Healdsburg Avenue improvement project in design
•Active Transportation Plan adopted (January 2025)
•E-bike rebates continued (higher for low-income)
•SS4A grant with Safe Routes to School Plan in progress •Awarded MTC grant: Specific Plan for SMART
Station/South Entry Area
17 9/15/2025
Successes – Carbon Sequestration
•Completed Fitch Mountain Access Improvement Project
•Successful 3-acre broadcast burn on Fitch Mountain
Summit
•Ongoing fuel reduction work
•Arundo removal along Russian River
•Successful Zero Waste Sonoma compost rebate program
•Successful City Compost Hub
18 9/15/2025
Risks and Challenges
REACH Code: Court Ruling + new laws complicate local enforcement Ballot Measure: 2024 GMO amendment failed; amendment would have facilitated additional housing in areas that are walkable and served by transit
Funding: CMS projects exceed City resources; staff continue pursuing alternative funding
19 9/15/2025
Next Steps
• Continue progress on Implementation Plan actions (through FY 26) • Update Implementation Plan to inform upcoming biennial budget cycles • Council to consider $3M REC funds from 2024 & 2025 sale of excess RECs • Underground utility lines vs. solar + battery project • Develop Renewable Energy Procurement Plan using new energy/demand forecast
• Complete Design: Healdsburg Avenue (protected bike lanes, safety upgrades) • Begin construction: Grove Street Neighborhood Plan (curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike facilities)
• Complete March Avenue pavement rehabilitation & pedestrian crossings at Lupine Road & Prentice Drive
20 9/15/2025
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Memorandum of
Understanding with
Magical Bridge
Foundation
September 15, 2025
Recent History &
City Council
Actions
2019: City launched public process to develop a master plan for redevelopment of Badger Park
2021: City Council reviewed draft Badger Park
Redevelopment Master Plan and directed staff to move
forward with preparation of environmental analysis in
accordance with CEQA.
2024: City Council directed that the Badger Park's first phase of redevelopment focus on river access
improvements and flush toilet restrooms in accordance
with a $1,000,000 matching grant from the Sonoma
County Agriculture Preservation and Open Space
District
Recent History &
City Council
Actions
March 2025: Healdsburg resident Emily Peterson
started an online petition to create a Magical Bridge
Playground in Healdsburg. Petition has over 830
signatures.
April 2025: Representatives from Magical Bridge
Foundation met with City staff.
June 2025: City Council adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 goals, which included “Prioritize the creation of an
inclusive ‘Magical Bridge’ playground for either Laura
Fish Somersal Park or Badger Park.”
Recent History &
City Council
Actions
August 28, 2025: staff published the CEQA Draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Badger Park
Redevelopment Master Plan and noticed for a 30-day
public review period that will end on September 26,
2025.
Olenka S. Villareal
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Magical Bridge Foundation
MAGICAL BRIDGE
PLAYGROUNDS
ALL ABILITIES
ALL AGES
ALL WELCOME
THE OPPORTUNITY THE MANY BENEFITS OF PLAYGROUNDS
COMMUNITY
Opportunities to lead,
cooperate, connect,
and solve problems —
plus group play
and gathering
BEHAVIORAL
Improvement in
mood, stress, and the
reduction of symptoms
of ADD, ADHD,
and autism
PHYSICAL
Variety of ways to
improve fitness and
health including
balance, flexibility,
and strength
COGNITIVE
Deep engagement in
both body and mind;
improves focus
and memory
THE PROBLEM 1IN 4 OF US IS LEFT OUT OF PLAYGROUND DESIGN The other 90% of disabilities are
overlooked in playground design.
THE PROBLEM TODAY’S PLAYGROUNDS
THE PROBLEM TODAY’S PLAYGROUNDS — PLAY EXPERIENCE AND SITE DESIGN ONE
CHALLENGE
LEVEL
NO
RETREATS
DENSE
PATHWAYS
NO
MOVEMENT
MINIMAL
SHADE
LOOSE
SURFACES
RAISED
PLATFORMS
RAISED
BORDERS
THE SOLUTION A TRULY INCLUSIVE FAMILY PLAYGROUND
WELCOME TO
MAGICAL BRIDGE
WHERE INCLUSIVE MEANS EVERYONE
NOW OPEN
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CCR Middle School
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COMING SOON
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…and more!
AWARD-WINNING INCLUSION BASED ON DECADES OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPENED IN 2015
MAGICAL BRIDGE PALO ALTO
SLIDE AND CLIMB
PLAYHOUSE AND STAGE
KINDNESS AND CONVERSATION
TOT ZONE
SWING AND SWAY
MUSIC AND SENSORY
SPIN ZONE
PLAY ZONES THE FOUNDATION OF MAGICAL BRIDGE PLAYGROUND DESIGN SLIDE AND SWING AND SPIN PLAYHOUSE MUSIC + TOTS KINDNESS +
CLIMB SWAY AND STAGE SENSORY CONVERSATION
RADICAL INCLUSION INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
WELCOMES THE
WHOLE FAMILY
TO PLAY
TOGETHER
PROVIDES
MAXIMUM
ACCESSIBILITY
AND PLAY VALUE
FOSTERS
COMMUNITY
CONNECTIONS
AND CIVIC PRIDE
ENCOURAGES
KINDER, HAPPIER,
AND HEALTHIER
PEOPLE
THE ONE AND ONLY MAGICAL BRIDGE
LEARN MORE AT
MAGICAL BRIDGE.ORG
Memorandum of
Understanding
City staff and the Foundation elected to focus their
efforts on Badger Park rather than Laura Fish Somersal
Park since Badger Park presents the best opportunity
for the creation of a Magical Bridge playground (the
“Project”) in the coming years due to the current
availability of infrastructure and parking.
Memorandum of
Understanding
Magical Bridge Foundation services defined in MOU:
Feasibility/Planning
Fundraising
Schematic design
*MOU does not address the terms and conditions
related to the construction of the playground project,
which will be negotiated between the City and the
Foundation and, if agreement is reached, memorialized
in a Design Development and Construction Agreement.
Foundation will pay all costs, fees, and expenses
related to the feasibility/planning, fundraising, and
schematic design services work using the private
donations it secures through its own fundraising
efforts.
Foundation will work collaboratively with the City and the Badger Park Redevelopment team, including
Fletcher Studio and its subconsultants.
Memorandum of
Understanding
Memorandum of
Understanding
Feasibility/Planning
Foundation will undertake a feasibility study, including analysis and evaluation of the site, potential playground size and location, and a summary of the necessary
support facilities.
Memorandum of
Understanding
Fundraising
Foundation will conduct fundraising efforts to ensure
that the playground project will be funded entirely by
private donations with no fiscal impact to the City and finalize a $500,000 donation from an anonymous donor
who has already expressed interest in supporting the
project.
Memorandum of
Understanding
Schematic Design Work
Foundation will complete schematic design work,
including:
Cost estimates
Development of a vision and proposed playground
concept with the Healdsburg community, including
in-person and virtual/web based public
engagement that introduces the concept of
inclusive play, discusses and develops design
approaches for the playground project, and seeks
feedback on a proposed design.
Proposed schematic design will be subject to review
and approval by City Staff, the Parks & Recreation
Commission, and the City Council.
Memorandum of
Understanding
Memorandum of
Understanding
Terms
The MOU will terminate as follows:
Nine (9) months after the effective date if the
planning/feasibility and schematic design work are not
complete or the feasibility study determines that the
project is not viable; or
Fifteen (15) months after the effective date if the
Foundation has not secured sufficient private funding
to construct the project.
Next Steps for Badger Park Redevelopment Project
Anticipated for City Council on November 3, 2025:
Public Hearing for Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Schematic Design Contract with Fletcher Studio for Phase 1 of Redevelopment Master Plan
Aquatic Resources Jurisdictional Delineation Report
In progress
Recommended
Action
Adopt a Resolution approving a Memorandum
of Understanding with Magical Bridge
Foundation for feasibility/planning, fundraising,
and schematic design work for a Magical Bridge
Playground at Badger Park and authorizing the
City Manager to execute documents on behalf of
the City Council.
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