Healdsburg City Council
Meeting
November 3, 2025
City Manager’s Report
City Council, November 3, 2025
Public Comment
on Non Agenda
Items
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Comentarios del
público sobre
puntos no
incluidos en la
agenda de la
reunión
3 Adoption of the 2025 California Building
Standards Code and the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code
City Council
November 3, 2025
Recommended
Action
5 Waive full reading of the text and introduce by title only an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.04 of the
Healdsburg Municipal Code and adopting by
reference the 2025 California Building Standards
Code Title 24 which includes Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code and coordinating code
sections from the previously adopted local
amendments to the 2022 California Building
Standards Code Title 24 and the 2021 International
Property Maintenance Code.
Assembly Bill 130
• Signed by the Governor and went into effect June
30, 2025.
• Limits local amendments affecting residential
projects to only those filed with the California
Building Standards Commission and in effect by
September 30, 2025.
6 Purpose for
Ordinance
• Formally adopting the 2025 California Building
Standards Code and local amendments is required
to provide adequate protection to our community.
Proposed
Changes
• HMC 15.04.020 California Building Code
Amendment – Replace reference to the 2022 CFC
with the 2025 CFC.
• HMC 15.04.030 California Residential Code
Amendment – Replace all references to Appendix AX
with Appendix CI.
• HMC 15.04.070 California Existing Building Code
Amendments – Replace Section 116 with Section
115.
8 Recommended
Action
9 Waive full reading of the text and introduce by title only an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.04 of the
Healdsburg Municipal Code and adopting by
reference the 2025 California Building Standards
Code Title 24 which includes Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and the 2024 International
Property Maintenance Code and coordinating code
sections from the previously adopted local
amendments to the 2022 California Building
Standards Code Title 24 and the 2021 International
Property Maintenance Code.
Questions
Public
Comment
Comentarios
del público
The Ruse
Treatment, LLC
Appeal
Appeal APPL-0001-2025
Major Conditional Use Permit CUP 0003-2025
City Council, November 3, 2025
Appeal
Procedure
Overview
• Staff Presentation
• Appellant Presentation – 15 min.
• Applicant Presentation – 15 min.
• Council questions
• Public Comment
• Appellant/Applicant Rebuttals – 10 min
• Council Deliberation
Recommended
Action
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution (Attachment 1) affirming the Planning
Commission action approving a Conditional Use Permit
for a 13-bed substance abuse treatment facility at
891/893 Grove Street (APNs 089-120-069 and 089-120-
070).
Project Location
891/893 Grove Street
Project
Overview
13-bed in-patient substance abuse treatment facility. Property includes: 7 bedrooms in main building, 4
Greenside Suites, 1 Squire Cottage, 1 bedroom
within existing laundry facility.
Non-12-step program that includes: therapy,
counseling, yoga, acupuncture, meditation etc.
Staff includes: director, counselors, fitness director, cook, certified recovery specialists.
Minimum of 2 staff on site 24/7.
Medical Director on site 20 hrs. a week.
No exterior modifications are proposed.
Background
Currently the site of a 12-room bed & breakfast.
On July 24, 2025, the City received an application from The Ruse Treatment, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a 13-bed substance abuse treatment facility at
891/893 Grove Street.
On September 23, 2025, the Planning Commission
approved the Conditional Use Permit for the Project by a vote of 5-1.
On October 3, 2025, appellants, comprising a group of neighbors, submitted a timely appeal of the Planning
Commission’s approval of the Project.
Background
Residential Care Facility (Substance Abuse Treatment)
Protected Class:
People recovering from substance use disorders are protected under FEHA and ADA
Must be treated the same as other residential care uses (e.g., assisted living, nursing homes)
Local Zoning:
CUP required for facilities with 7+ residents
Conditions must provide reasonable accommodation and avoid discrimination
Background
State License Requirements:
(State Law & Condition of Approval No. 5)
Must be licensed by DHCS (Cal. Code Regs. Title 9, §10505) Application requires:
Fire clearance
Program goals & operations plan
Staffing plan & resident policies
Floor plans, menus, and agreements
License must be posted and is subject to DHCS inspections Noncompliance may result in penalties or license revocation Project must obtain and maintain a DHCS license
Conditional
Use Permit
Findings
1. The proposed location and operation of the
conditional use is in accord with the Healdsburg
General Plan, objectives of the Land Use Code and
purposes of the district in which the site is located.
2. The proposed location and operation of the
conditional use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or
materially injurious to properties or improvements
in the vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with
applicable provisions of the General Plan and Land
Use Code.
Appeal
Background
On October 3, 2025, neighboring residents filed an appeal to the City Council. The Appellants are not appealing the approved use; instead, they request that the City Council add additional conditions of approval to the Conditional Use Permit.
On October 15, 2025, Appellants and Applicant met to discuss the requested conditions of approval in an effort to reach agreement.
On October 15, 2025, Applicant submitted an email to City staff summarizing their impression of the meeting and detailing certain additional conditions of approval Applicant would not be opposed to.
On October 20, 2025, Appellants submitted a memo
summarizing their impression of the meeting and updating the requested conditions of approval.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
1. The facility shall post a code of conduct and client rights, drafted by the facility, in locations clearly visible to clients and their family members.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • Covered under state licensing requirements.
• DHCS (Department of Health Care Services) is the sole licensing authority for drug and alcohol treatment facilities. • No substantial evidence shows project impacts that this condition would address.
• The City does not impose codes of conduct on similar
residential care uses (e.g., assisted living).
• May conflict with FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) discrimination laws. • The City cannot reasonably monitor or enforce this condition.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
2. Meal preparation shall be limited to three (3) meals a day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – prepared and served during specific time periods.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence was provided showing project
impacts or how this condition would reduce them.
• The City does not restrict meal preparation for other residential care uses (e.g., assisted living).
• Imposing this condition could violate FEHA and ADA
discrimination protections.
• Meal plans are reviewed and monitored by DHCS through the state licensing process.
• The condition could infringe on residents’ privacy and would be difficult for the City to enforce.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
3. The facility shall install ventilation in the kitchen in the pavilion so as to minimize odor and noise to adjacent
properties.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence was provided showing noise or odor impacts or how this condition would reduce them.
• The condition would be difficult to enforce without clear noise or odor standards.
• The Project complies with the City’s noise ordinance, and the City has no general odor ordinance (only for cannabis). • The Planning Commission already added Condition No. 9, requiring the applicant to investigate ways to reduce kitchen odors.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
4. Prior to commencement of the use, the applicant shall work with the adjacent neighbors to establish a “good neighbor policy” to address potential nuisances such as, for example, noise, loitering, and trash and enforcement mechanisms. The policy shall include a process for handling and responding to neighborhood and community complaints by providing a 24-hour phone number and email address and shall be delivered to each parcel within 100 feet of property boundaries.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence shows project impacts that this condition would address.
• Similar residential care facilities are not required to establish a good neighbor policy
• Requiring it could conflict with FEHA and ADA discrimination laws.
• The City cannot reasonably monitor or enforce this condition.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
5. Prior to commencement of the use, the facility shall plant bushes and/or trees along the fence line adjacent to 851 Grove Street adequate to provide privacy screening. • Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence shows project impacts that this condition would address.
• There is no reasonable nexus requiring additional privacy screening beyond the existing fence.
• Any privacy concerns are best resolved privately between neighbors.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
6. The facility shall not be rented out to the
community for any purposes.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • Existing Condition of Approval No. 6 limits events to 30 attendees and prohibits amplified sound.
• No substantial evidence (e.g., traffic or noise studies) supports additional restrictions.
• Other residential care facilities are not prohibited from hosting community meetings.
• Requiring this could violate FEHA and ADA discrimination laws.
• The condition would be difficult for the City to monitor or enforce; DHCS oversees operational compliance
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
7. Only staff and clients may use the pickle ball
courts and only on a pick-up game basis.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence shows project impacts that this condition would address.
• Other residential care facilities are not required to restrict guests from recreational activities.
• Requiring this could violate FEHA and ADA discrimination laws.
• The condition raises privacy concerns and would be
unenforceable by the City.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
8. There shall be no amplified sound on the site at any time.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence shows project impacts beyond
what is already addressed by the City’s noise ordinance. • The City does not restrict amplified sound or musical genres at other residential care facilities.
• Requiring this could violate FEHA and ADA discrimination laws.
• The condition would be difficult for the City to enforce. • Existing Condition of Approval No. 7 already limits outdoor noise and activities per the Municipal Code, with events ending by 8:00 p.m.
• Staff recommends clarifying the condition since
“traditional residential noise level” is not defined in the Municipal Code.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
9. Clients of the facility may not drive their personal vehicle to the facility and/or park their personal vehicles on site.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence shows project impacts that this condition would address.
• Similar residential care facilities are not prohibited from driving personal vehicles
• Requiring it could conflict with FEHA and ADA discrimination laws.
• The City cannot reasonably monitor or enforce this condition.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
10. Clients of the facility will not be free to come and go as long as they are clients. Clients may be off-site only for organized activities accompanied by staff members, such as hikes to local parks.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence shows project impacts that this condition would address.
• Other residential care facilities are not restricted from allowing residents to leave.
• Requiring this could violate FEHA, ADA, and constitutional freedom of movement rights.
• The City cannot reasonably monitor or enforce such a
condition.
• Client movement policies are regulated by DHCS through state licensure, not by the City.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
11. The gates to the site shall remain closed at all
times. Clients and visitors must use an intercom
system to enter the site.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition. • No substantial evidence shows project impacts that this condition would address.
• Similar residential care facilities are not required to have closed entry gates.
• Requiring it could conflict with FEHA and ADA
discrimination laws.
• The City cannot reasonably monitor or enforce this
condition.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
12. The premises shall prominently display signage
identifying the name of the facility and the street
address number next to or on the fence and/or call box
at the entrance to the premises.
• Staff does not recommend adding the proposed condition as it is impractical; new signage requires a sign permit, and the Fire Department mandates prominently displayed
addresses for emergencies.
Appellant
Requested
Conditions of
Approval
13. The conditions imposed by the Healdsburg Fire
Marshal and Healdsburg Police Department in
response to agency referrals, both attached hereto.
• Fire Marshal and Police Department comments (received July 29, 2025) were informational and apply to all businesses, not just those with a Conditional Use Permit.
• All businesses must comply with the 2022 California Fire Code and California Building Code.
• The property was previously inspected and met Fire Marshal Conditions 1–13; Condition 14 is covered under Planning Commission Condition of Approval No. 5 (state licensing requirement).
• Fire inspections are required by DHCS/DSS licensing, regardless of CUP status.
• Comments were not included as conditions of approval because they were routine, informational, and no site changes are proposed.
• The City Business License requires an emergency contact phone number for use by Police or City staff.
Recommended
Action
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a
Resolution (Attachment 1) affirming the Planning
Commission action approving a Conditional Use Permit
for a 13-bed substance abuse treatment facility at
891/893 Grove Street (APNs 089-120-069 and 089-120-
070).
Questions
Public
Comment
Comentarios
del público
Badger Park
Redevelopment Master
Plan: Mitigated Negative
Declaration & MMRP
City Council, November 3, 2025
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) for the
Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan project
and approving the final Badger Park
Redevelopment Master Plan
Background
July 2019 - City launched a public process to develop a master plan for the redevelopment of Badger Park.
2021 - City Council reviewed a draft of the Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan, expressed support, and
directed staff to move forward with preparation of the
appropriate environmental analysis for the City Council’s consideration of the Master Plan.
March 2023 - City engaged Raney Planning & Management
to complete an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MND) and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
Badger Park - Approximate Boundary
Sonoma County, Bureau of Land Management, Esri, HERE,
Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA
10/28/2025, 1:34:12 PM
Road Polygons
Streets
Park
0 1:4,514
220 440 880 ft
0 65 130 260 m
ArcGIS WebAppBuilder
Sonoma County, Bureau of Land Management, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA |
Badger Park
Redevelopment
Master Plan
• Remove invasive species, improving trails, and
update amenities
• Expand parking
• Expand community garden
• Add sports courts (specific types of sports will
be determined during the design development
stage)
• Add restrooms
• Add river access points including a canoe and
kayak launch
BADGER PARK
PROPOSED
MASTER PLAN
UPDATED
CENTRAL LAWN
PROMENADE
RIVER OVERLOOKS
PLAY AREA
ADVENTURE PLAY
COMMUNITY GARDEN
DOG PLAY AREA
RESTROOMS
SPORTS COURTS
1 2
3 4
6 8
9 7
10 PICNIC AREA
11 GAME COURTS
12 LOOP TRAIL
13 PLAZA
14 RIVER ACCESS DROP-OFF
15 UTILITIES
16 RIVERWALK TRAIL
17 RIVER ACCESS
* POSSIBLE ART
5 1
2 2
3 3
4 6
7 8
9 9
12 13
14 10
10 10
10 16
16 *
*
*
*
*
13 13
17 17
5 5
11 15
15 15
RUSSIAN RIVER
*
NORTH
HEALDSBURG PARKS DESIGN + RIVER ACCESS | CITY OF HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES | FLETCHER STUDIO 0’ 30’ 60’ 120’ 180’
6 7
8 9
9 12
*
*
*
13 13
1 15
15 2
5 5
15 2
12 PROPOSED
MASTER PLAN
UPDATED- NORTH
CENTRAL LAWN
PROMENADE
RIVER OVERLOOKS
PLAY AREA
ADVENTURE PLAY
COMMUNITY GARDEN
DOG PLAY AREA
RESTROOMS
SPORTS COURTS
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10 PICNIC AREA
11 GAME COURTS
12 LOOP TRAIL
13 PLAZA
14 RIVER ACCESS DROP
-OFF
15 UTILITIES
16 RIVERWALK TRAIL
17 RIVER ACCESS * POSSIBLE ART 5
NORTH
HEALDSBURG PARKS DESIGN+ RIVER ACCESS| CITY OF HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES| FLETCHER STUDIO 0’ 60’ 120’ 180’ 140’
BADGER PARK
2 3
4 10
12 15
13 1
2 13
3 16
*
*
*
18 15
5 12
16 RUSSIAN RIVER
PROPOSED
MASTER PLAN
UPDATED - SOUTHWEST
CENTRAL LAWN
PROMENADE
RIVER OVERLOOKS
PLAY AREA
ADVENTURE PLAY
COMMUNITY GARDEN
DOG PLAY AREA
RESTROOMS
SPORTS COURTS
1 2
3 4
6 8
9 7
10 PICNIC AREA
11 GAME COURTS
12 LOOP TRAIL
13 PLAZA
14 RIVER ACCESS DROP-OFF
15 UTILITIES
16 RIVERWALK TRAIL
17 RIVER ACCESS
* POSSIBLE ART
5 NORTH
HEALDSBURG PARKS DESIGN + RIVER ACCESS | CITY OF HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES | FLETCHER STUDIO 0’ 60’ 120’ 180’ 140’
BADGER PARK
2 3
4 6
8 10
14 15
10 16
*
11 17
12 15
15 13
1 2
13 3
16 *
*
*
*
15 RUSSIAN RIVER
BADGER PARK
PROPOSED
MASTER PLAN
UPDATED - SOUTHEAST
CENTRAL LAWN
PROMENADE
RIVER OVERLOOKS
PLAY AREA
ADVENTURE PLAY
COMMUNITY GARDEN
DOG PLAY AREA
RESTROOMS
SPORTS COURTS
1 2
3 4
6 8
9 7
10 PICNIC AREA
11 GAME COURTS
12 LOOP TRAIL
13 PLAZA
14 RIVER ACCESS DROP-OFF
15 UTILITIES
16 RIVERWALK TRAIL
17 RIVER ACCESS
* POSSIBLE ART
5 NORTH
HEALDSBURG PARKS DESIGN + RIVER ACCESS | CITY OF HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY SERVICES | FLETCHER STUDIO 0’ 60’ 120’ 180’ 140’
Mitigated
Negative
Declaration
/ Mitigation
Monitoring
and Reporting
Program
Studies Prepared:
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Modeling Results
Biological Resources Assessment
Aquatic Resources Delineation
Environmental Noise Assessment
Transportation Initial Study Checklist
Mitigation Areas Identified:
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology and Soils
Noise
Tribal Cultural Resources
Mitigation
Monitoring
and Reporting
Program
• Mitigation Measures IV-1 and IV-2 require a biologist conduct rare plant surveys and if any are found, areas planned for clearing vegetation or recreational uses avoid those locations.
• Mitigation Measures IV-3, IV-4, and IV-5 require that water work in the Russian River be scheduled when water levels are low and efforts to minimize temporary construction impacts and erosion and sedimentation impacts to habitat for special status fish species. • Mitigation Measures IV-6, IV-7, IV-8, IV-9, and IV-10 require a qualified biologist complete surveys for Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog, Western Pond Turtle, Osprey, Nesting Bird Species, and SpecialStatus and Common Roosting Bats. • Mitigation Measure IV-11 requires post-construction measures to reduce adverse effects of unnecessary artificial light, vehicles, and sedimentation. It also requires the “willow island” portion of the site be treated as a protected habitat area which visitors shall not access.
Mitigation
Monitoring
and Reporting
Program
• Mitigation Measures IV-12, IV-13, IV-14, IV-15, IV-16, and IV-17 will reduce adverse impacts to riparian habitat by requiring improvements within the forested portions of the site be placed within areas vegetated with non-native vegetations, ensuring no net loss of native trees, developing a Native Tree Mitigation Program, and maintaining revegetation efforts for five years.
• Mitigation Measures IV-18, IV-19, IV-20, IV-21, and IV-22 will reduce impacts to State or Federally protected wetlands by designing improvements to avoid these areas and obtaining necessary permits from the US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. • Mitigation Measure IV-23 requires a qualified biologist to provide training and monitoring during construction to minimize potential adverse impacts to resident or migratory fish and wildlife species.
CEQA
Implementation
Procedures
• Protect the local and surrounding natural environment to promote a high quality of life, provide a foundation for economic development, and retain the unique aesthetic values of the community. • Provide a succinct guide for use by City staff, residents, project applicants, City decision makers, and interested organizations in such a way that the City’s CEQA implementation procedures may be easily understood and interpreted.
• Ensure and encourage public access and participation in the environmental review process for projects.
• Promote the integration of project planning and decision making with the environmental review process in order to incorporate project design and measures intended to protect the environment and avoid or reduce environmental impacts.
Planning
Commission
Per the City of Healdsburg’s adopted CEQA
Implementation Procedures (City Council
Resolution 28-2012):
On October 14, 2025, the Planning Commission
adopted a resolution recommending that City
Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan.
CEQA
Timeline
March 2023 – Project Initiation and Environmental Review August 28, 2025 – September 26, 2025 –Public Review and Circulation
30-day review period
NOI – published to Press Democrat, Healdsburg Tribune, mailed notice to property owners within 300', County Clerk and State Clearinghouse
October 14, 2025 –Planning Commission
Adopted a Resolution recommending approval
November 3, 2025 – City Council Consideration of MND and MMRP
Notice of Determination
File within 5 days of City Council decision
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) for the
Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan project
and approving the final Badger Park
Redevelopment Master Plan
Questions
Public
Comment
Comentarios
del público
Foley Family
Community Pavilion
Phase 1 Operational Plan
City Council, November 3, 2025
Recommended
Action
Review the proposed Foley Family
Community Pavilion Phase 1 Operation
Plan for City and City-Partnered events
and Facility Use Permits, the proposed
criteria and recommendation for events
that would remain in the Plaza, and the
Parks and Recreation Commission's
recommendations and provide direction
to staff to incorporate in the Operation
Plan for adoption at a future meeting.
Recommended
Action –
Broken Down
WHAT IS BEING CONSIDERED TONIGHT?
Review the proposed Foley Family Community
Pavilion Phase 1 operational plan for City and City
Partnered events
Review recommendation for City Signature events
NOT INCLUDED IN TONIGHT’S PRESENTATION:
Approval of specific events
Approval of the Special Events Master List
Considered at the December 1st City Council
Meeting
WHY ARE THESE ITEMS NOT INCLUDED?
New Pavilion, unknown user demand/interest
No funding allocated in FY 25-26 budget for facility operations Staff will submit for consideration in FY 26-28 budget Daily
Operation
Facility managed by Community Services (power, restrooms, trash, landscaping)
Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Pavilion open for passive use
Restrooms open during permitted events
Free public Wi-Fi available
Access to catering kitchen, utility, and waste structure for permitted events
Alcohol permitted with an ABC permit
Amplified sound allowed with a permit
Wheeled or motorized devices in the pavilion are prohibited Parking lot open and available for public use unless reserved for a permitted event
North Street open
Parking Lot
Parking lot will remain open to
the public unless required for a
permitted event
42 parking stalls, 3 are ADA
Parking permitted during hours
of operation
During non-reserved hours,
access to the Duchamp Hotel
will be made available for hotel
guests.
No motor vehicles or parking
under the Pavilion overhang
without express written
approval of the City.
Direct connect power access
for food trucks
Catering
Kitchen
A Catering Kitchen is a non-commercial kitchen, not
intended for full-scale commercial food preparation from raw ingredients.
The kitchen is for warming, staging, and catering support. No cooking allowed inside the kitchen
Cooking allowed only in designated cooking area
Use of the kitchen includes access to 3 compartment sink, 3 door refrigerator, and tables for food prep
Designated cooking area:
Open outdoor flame cooking allowed
Includes access to water
User must provide a fire extinguisher, extinguish and dispose of all coals and grease off-site
Event Delivery
The City will operate the Pavillion with two main
types of users:
Healdsburg Certified Farmers Market
City Sponsored and City Partnered Events
Partners can use the space in several configurations:
Pavillion only
Pavillion and Parking area
Pavilion, Parking area, and North street
Notation:
Events hosted by local non-profit organizations or
community groups that are not approved City
partnerships, as well as all private events, are not
included in the plan at this time.
Safety and
Security
Standard Events (under 1,000
people): No formal security required
beyond standard staff
presence, unless otherwise
required under a permit.
First-aid kit, AED, and fire
extinguishers available on-
site.
On-site City staff trained in
basic emergency protocols.
Large Events: Security staffing required (A
minimum number of licensed
& unlicensed security
personnel will be determined
by the City).
Alcohol events require ABC
permit and contracted
security provider.
On-site City staff trained in
basic emergency protocols
shall be required. Non-Event Hours Facility Cameras 24/7 Patrolled by Police Dept.
Tier 1:
Healdsburg
Certified
Farmers’ Markets
Deposit:Waived
Fees: Waived
Advance Notice: HCFM may submit rental reservations for the annual markets or any Market-organized events without any restrictions on how far in advance the request is made. Notation: Markets operate under a formal, ongoing Use Agreement with the City and are held annually (approximately) on Saturdays, April-December / 6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Tuesdays, May-September / 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This agreement allows for automatic one-year extensions for continued use of the Foley Family Community Pavilion. The Use agreement will need to be updated to apply to the new event space
The Farmers’ Market’s approved operating schedule is protected, and no changes will be made to accommodate special events that conflict with the market’s hours.
Event organizers hosting activities immediately following a market may access designated areas for early load-in, but only starting at 1:00 p.m. or later, which may overlap with some of the market’s post-event clean-up hours.
Tier 2:
City & Citypartnered
events
Deposit: Waived
Fees: Waived
Advance Notice: Accepted 2 years in advance
of the event date
Notation: Organizations may request a City
partnership annually in late summer for
consideration by the Healdsburg City Council.
Additional information on the process for
requesting a city partnership can be found in
the Policy for Special Events and City
Partnerships.
Staffing Plan
Full Time
Community
Services Staff
Scheduling,
contracts, permit
coordination,
manages day-to- day rentals, walk- throughs, assist
with electrical
access, trash
removal
coordination,
maintenance /
preventative
maintenance
scheduling, and
pre/post event
support.
Part Time Parks
and Facility Aides
(Special Events)
Handles site
preparation, on- site custodial
support during
events, onsite
event liaison, and
pre/post-event
inspection.
Manage
landscaping and
other site needs
as they arise
Part Time Parks
and Facility Aides
(Parks)
Other City
Support
Central Services
Information and
Technology
Police
Fire
Public Works
Event planning
and delivery
Pre-Event:
Applicant submits site-specific facility use
application with date, time, attendance estimate,
site map, and event overview.
Event organizers are required to notify all property
owners within a 400’ radius of the event when
amplified sound is used or road closures are
needed.
Site walk-through with Community Services staff.
Community Services collects fees and insurance.
Pre-Event Inspection Checklist completed.
Event planning
and delivery
During Event:
Community Services staff will be assigned (quantity based on event size) to oversee facility use, ensure organizers comply with policies, and confirm utilities are operating properly.
Event organizers are responsible for all facility logistics and event production.
Any external equipment brought on-site must be fully managed by the event organizer. City staff will only handle City-owned equipment, unless otherwise agreed upon through a City
sponsorship.
Facility power, restrooms, and public Wi-Fi will be turned on during events.
Post-Event:
Completion of Post-Event inspection and checklist.
Notify City staff of any damages, maintenance issues, or incidents that occurred during the event.
Return of security deposit (pending no damage/cleaning violations).
HEALDSBURG
PLAZA –
SIGNATURE
EVENTS
Aims to reduce the impact of Special Events on the Healdsburg Plaza and maximize the community’s investment in the Pavilion. Signature Events:
City-managed events
Co-Organized events
Facility Use Permits
Long-standing community events that serve a broad demographic Signature Events include….
Tuesdays in the Plaza
Fourth of July Parade & Duck Dash
Dia de Muertos
Merry Healdsburg
Unanticipated events following a significant occurrence Parks and
Recreation
Commission
Recommendations
The Commission recommends that the
Healdsburg Jazz Festival’s Juneteenth
Celebration be designated as a Signature Event
for 2026 and remain in the Plaza for 2026.
Parks and
Recreation
Commission
Recommendations
The Commission recommends that staff
evaluate the feasibility of introducing non-City
partnered and private events at the Pavilion
prior to the start of the FY 26–28 budget cycle.
Recommended
Action
Review the proposed Foley Family
Community Pavilion Phase 1 Operation
Plan for City and City-Partnered events
and Facility Use Permits, the proposed
criteria and recommendation for events
that would remain in the Plaza, and the
Parks and Recreation Commission's
recommendations and provide direction
to staff to incorporate in the Operation
Plan for adoption at a future meeting.
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2026 City Council
Meeting Calendar
City Council Meeting
November 3, 2025
2026 City
Council
Meeting
Calendar
Regular Meetings Special Meetings / Work Sessions
Monday January 5, 2026 Meeting Cancelled
Tuesday January 20, 2026
Monday February 2, 2026
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Monday March 2, 2026
Monday March 16, 2026 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 –Goal Setting Session Monday April 6, 2026
Monday April 20, 2026
Monday May 4, 2026 Monday, May 11, 2026 – Budget Special Meeting Monday May 18, 2026
Monday June 1, 2026
Monday June 15, 2026
Monday July 6, 2026 Meeting Cancelled
Monday July 20, 2026 Meeting Cancelled
Monday August 3, 2026
Monday August 17, 2026
Tuesday September 8, 2026
Monday September 21, 2026
Monday October 5, 2026
Monday October 19, 2026
Monday November 2, 2026
Monday November 16, 2026
Monday December 7, 2026
Monday December 21, 2026
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