Healdsburg City Council
June 1, 2026

_________________________________ ___________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Conditional Award of a Contract for High-Voltage Vegetation Line Clearance
PREPARED BY: April Mitts, Assistant City Manager
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Adopt a Resolution conditionally awarding a contract to Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc. to perform high-voltage vegetation management services for an initial one-year term with an annual amount of $166,669, authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and approve change orders up to 20% of the annual base bid amount, and authorize the City Manager to execute up a four, oneyear extensions for a maximum five-year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,015.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

No community engagement was sought for this item.

BACKGROUND:

The Electric Department maintains roughly 60 miles of electric distribution line, of which 29 miles are overhead high voltage lines. On an ongoing basis, these lines require vegetation line clearance (tree trimming) to maintain the required clearance between the energized conductors and vegetation. The City of Healdsburg is required to maintain vegetation line-clearance according to the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) General Order (GO) 95, and the California Public Resource Code 4293. Maintaining proper clearance improves system reliability by reducing the risk of power outages and vegetation fires due to contact with high-voltage lines.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The Electric Department does not have the equipment, staffing, or certified training required to perform all the City’s required high-voltage line clearance, thus contracting for this work is necessary. On April 6, 2026, the City issued a bid package soliciting bids from qualified vendors to perform this service. Staff held a pre-bid meeting on April 14, 2026, to explain the requirements of the work and bid instructions.

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On April 28, 2026, the City received three bids with the apparent low bidder being Mountain F.

Enterprises, Inc. Providing the apparent low bid for an amount of $166,669.

In review of the bid, staff found the bid to be complete, responsive, and representing a good value to the City. Therefore, staff is recommending the City Council conditionally award a contract to Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc. pending receipt of City required insurance, maintenance bonds, and other contractual requirements. Additionally, staff is recommending a 20% contingency be allowed for additional normal and emergency vegetation management work on an as needed basis.

Additional work performed will be at the hourly rates included within the contractor’s bid and may include hazard tree removal, stump grinding, or additional tree trimming not required of the contracted area.

The contract allows for four one-year extensions under the same terms and conditions, but the base bid amount will be increased by the Engineering News Records’s (ENG) 20-Cities Construction Cost Index and any adjustments in prevailing wage for affected trades. In 2025, the State made adjustments to the prevailing wage rates for high-voltage tree trimmers, with future adjustments expected to be closer to inflationary levels.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The trimming of vegetation around high-voltage power lines is an industry leading method to reduce the risk of destructive wildfires. Reducing the risk of wildfires protects the environment and reduced Green House Gas (GHG) production associated with wildfires.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose to reject all bids and direct staff to rebid the work. Staff does not recommend this alternative as the City needs ongoing high-voltage vegetation management services. Rebidding the work would create a period without these services. A delay in contracting would likely result in vegetation clearances out of compliance with the City’s standards, CPUC GO 95 requirements, and potentially result in power outages and/or fires.

FISCAL IMPACT:

As this is an annual, re-occurring contract, the proposed Electric Operations budgets for FY 2026- 27 and FY 2027-28 includes adequate funding to support the base bid amount of $166,669 plus a 20% contingency, or $33,334, for additional work performed at the hourly rate included in the bid package. Should subsequent one-year terms be mutually agreed upon by both the City and the Contractor, the annual price to maintain clearance in the contracted area will be increased by the Engineering News Record’s (ENR) 20-Cities Construction Cost Index and any adjustments in Prevailing Wage for affected trades. Typically, these adjustments are less than four percent. Based on historical invoicing, it is anticipated increases based on ENR can be covered within the 20% contingency. The proposed authorization is for a maximum annual contract amount of $200,003 per year. If the contract is extended over the entire five-year period, the maximum contract cost, including the annual 20% contingency, will not exceed $1,000,015.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

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The work to be performed pursuant to this contract involves maintenance (tree-trimming) of existing power lines and it involves no expansion of electrical service capacity within the City. As such, this project is eligible for an exemption from the environmental review per section 15301(b) of Title 14, Chapter 3, California Code of Regulations, existing facilities.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Resolution
Bid Summary
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. __-2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
MOUNTAIN F. ENTERPRISES, INC. TO PERFORM HIGH-VOLTAGE

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FIRST-YEAR ANNUAL
AMOUNT OF $166,669, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS UP TO
20% OF THE ANNUAL BASE BID AMOUNT, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE UP TO FOUR, ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS FOR A MAXIMUM FIVE-YEAR NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,000,015
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg maintains roughly 60 miles of electric distribution system, 29 miles of which is overhead line; and
WHEREAS, the overhead electric distribution lines require ongoing vegetation management to maintain proper vegetation clearance; and WHEREAS, the Electric Department prepared bid documents and released a notice to potential bidders on April 6, 2026; and
WHEREAS, three bids were received and opened on April 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, Mountain F. Enterprises Inc. provided the apparent low bid of $166,669; and WHEREAS, staff have reviewed Mountain F. Enterprises bid and found it to be complete and representative of a good value to the City; and
WHEREAS, The contract shall have 4 (four) one-year extensions if mutually agreed upon by both the City and the Contractor. Contract extension shall include unit price adjustments for inflation based on the Engineering News Record’s 20-Cities Construction Cost Index and any adjustments in Prevailing Wage for affected trades; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the Work is exempt from CEQA review, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act and Title 14, the California Code of Regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”), Section 15301(b).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg does hereby:

1. Find that high-voltage vegetation management is exempt from CEQA and does not require further environmental review.

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Resolution No. ___-2026

2. Conditionally awards the contract for high-voltage vegetation management to Mountain F.

Enterprises Inc. for the base bid amount of $166,669.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the project contract for the not-to-exceed amount of $166,669 upon Mountain F. Enterprises timely submittal of all required contract documents, insurance, and bonds.

4. Authorize the City Manager to approve four, one-year extensions to the contract with a not-to-exceed amount of $166,669.

5. Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to 20% of the base bid amount each year for additional work and annual adjustments by the Engineering News Record’s 20-Cities Construction Cost Index and adjustments in Prevailing Wage for affected trades.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 1st day of June 2026, by the following vote:

SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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Item Item Description
Estimated
Annual
Quanity
Unit of
Measure
Unit Cost (in
figures)
Total Cost (in
figures
Unit Cost (in
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Total Cost (in
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Unit Cost (in
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Electric Line Clearance Services
(Minimum Required Work) $166,699.00 $174,899.00 $225,000.00 Arbor Pros, LLC West Coast Arborists
Base Bid Total
Mountain F Enterprises, Inc.

Bid Opening: Electric Line Clearance Tree Trimming Services IFB-05-026 4/28/26 @2PM
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Surplus Equipment
PREPARED BY: Tyler Kettmann, Central Services Manager
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
- Effective & Efficient Government
- Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Adopt a Resolution declaring various equipment as surplus.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

Not Applicable.

BACKGROUND:

Staff have identified equipment that are no longer utilized and have been made obsolete.

Chapter 3.24 of the Healdsburg Municipal Code ("Code") governing the surplus of property requires the City Council to declare any equipment valued in excess of $500 as surplus prior to disposal of said equipment.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Staff have determined that miscellaneous equipment previously utilized and inventoried by the Public Works Department is no longer of use to the City’s current operations and recommend declaring said items surplus. Many of these items are left over from when the City had a central inventory store utilized by staff Citywide.

Staff is requesting the City Council declare the equipment listed below as surplus. These assets are no longer utilized and have been removed from the Public Works inventory:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY AVG Unit Cost Extended Cost
LAMP, RED BALL, LED, 8" GELCORE 3 $36.84 $110.52
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LAMP, YELLOW BALL, LED, 8" GELCORE 4 $48.65 $194.60
LAMP, GREEN BALL, LED, 8" GELCORE 1 $50.00 $50.00
LAMP, RED BALL, LED, 12" GELCORE 3 $54.78 $164.34
LAMP, YELLOW BALL, LED, 12" GELCORE 5 $63.39 $316.95
LAMP, GREEN BALL, LED, 12" GELCORE 3 $106.59 $319.77
LAMP, YELLOW ARROW, LED, 12" GELCORE 3 $51.37 $154.11
LAMP, GREEN ARROW, LED, 12" GELCORE 2 $80.91 $161.82
POLARA BULLDOG III PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON 2 $90.15 $180.30 POLARA ADJUSTABLE PUSH BUTTON FRAME 2 $42.92 $85.84
CAP, GALVANIZED 1/2" 2 $1.63 $3.26
CAP, GALVANIZED 3/4" 6 $1.10 $6.60
PLUG, GALVANIZED 1/2" 10 $1.14 $11.36
PLUG, GALVANIZED 3/4" 5 $1.28 $6.40
STREET ELL, GALVANIZED 1/2" 3 $1.58 $4.73
STREET ELL, GALVANIZED 3/4" 11 $1.80 $19.80
ELBOW, GALVANIZED, FIP 45°, 1/2" 8 $1.36 $10.88
ELBOW, GALVANIZED, FIP 45°, 3/4" 11 $1.88 $20.68
ELBOW, GALVANIZED, FIP 90°, 3/4" 10 $1.07 $10.70
ELBOW, GALVANIZED, FIP 90°, 1/2" 4 $0.92 $3.68
FILTER, AIR ATLAS COPCO 2901053300 1 $149.45 $149.45
FILTER, AIR PD17 KIT ATLAS COPCO 2901052400 5 $110.66 $553.30 NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X CLOSE 4 $0.91 $3.62
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X 2" 4 $1.26 $5.03
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X 3" 2 $1.04 $2.07
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X 4" 9 $1.45 $13.02
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X 6" 3 $2.18 $6.53
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X CLOSE 4 $0.91 $3.64
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X 2" 6 $1.05 $6.30
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X 3" 10 $1.34 $13.40
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X 4" 9 $1.71 $15.39
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X 6" 11 $2.32 $25.52
ABSORBANT SOCK, BLUE 2' 3 $58.23 $174.69
ABSORBANT SOCK, BLUE 4' 3 $111.31 $333.93
ABSORBANT SOCK, BLUE 10' 3 $97.54 $292.62
ABSORBANT SOCK, BLUE 20' 2 $103.54 $207.08
ABSORBANT MAT, GREY, UNIVERSAL 1 $119.63 $119.63
ABSORBANT, LITE-DRI 23 LB BAGS 2 $32.40 $64.80
ABSORBANT MAT, PINK, ACID, BASE, CHEM, CORROSIVE 1 $116.50 $116.50 ABSORBANT MAT, WHITE, OIL AND FUELS 1 $71.91 $71.91
FILTER, AIR INGERSOLL RAND 7.5 - 10 HP 2 $26.44 $52.88
ROOT X 15 $23.67 $355.09
LEADER HOSE 1/2" X 20' LENGTH 2 $115.92 $231.84
SPLICE BOX, COVER, 17 X 30, STEEL, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" 2 $411.64 $823.28 SPLICE BOX, COVER, 17 X 30, POLYMER, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" 2 $72.30 $144.60 SPLICE BOX, COVER, 13 X 24, STEEL, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" 5 $277.36 $1,386.80 SPLICE BOX, COVER, 13 X 24, POLYMER, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" 5 $89.63 $448.15 SEWER MANHOLE COVER D&L A-1024 17 $187.31 $3,184.27
RING ADAPTOR FOR MANHOLE 18 $ 419.85 $7,557.30
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TOTAL $18,198.99
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Not Applicable.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may choose to take no action and retain the equipment or designate an alternate use. In this case, staff requests additional direction.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed action declares the equipment surplus and authorizes the City Manager to initiate a sale, should it benefit the City. Proceeds from the Public Works equipment sales will be considered revenue of the Streets, Stormwater, Water, and Wastewater Funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The approval of this resolution declaring equipment as surplus and authorizing their disposal and sale is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and thus is not a "project" subject to environmental analysis pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), and therefore no environmental review or analysis is required.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Resolution
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. ____ - 2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HEALDSBURG DECLARING VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AS

SURPLUS
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that the City Council declare the equipment listed on the attached Exhibit A, as surplus; and
WHEREAS, the equipment is no longer utilized by staff and is obsolete, therefore having no further use to the City; and
WHEREAS, Healdsburg Municipal Code Section 3.24.10 grants the City Manager the authority to dispose of equipment that have been declared surplus by the Council in a manner that shall best serve the interests of the City; and
WHEREAS, proceeds from equipment sales will be considered revenue of the Streets, Stormwater, Water, and Wastewater Funds; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby:

1. Declares the equipment listed on the attached Exhibit A, as surplus, and the City Manager shall have the authority to dispose of equipment in whatever manner shall best serve the interests of the City.

2. Declaring equipment as surplus and authorizing their disposal and sale is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and thus is not a "project" subject to environmental analysis pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as provided in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June 2026, by the following vote:

SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ ___________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY AVG Unit Cost Extended Cost
LAMP, RED BALL, LED, 8" GELCORE 3 $36.84 $110.52
LAMP, YELLOW BALL, LED, 8" GELCORE 4 $48.65 $194.60
LAMP, GREEN BALL, LED, 8" GELCORE 1 $50.00 $50.00
LAMP, RED BALL, LED, 12" GELCORE 3 $54.78 $164.34
LAMP, YELLOW BALL, LED, 12" GELCORE 5 $63.39 $316.95
LAMP, GREEN BALL, LED, 12" GELCORE 3 $106.59 $319.77
LAMP, YELLOW ARROW, LED, 12" GELCORE 3 $51.37 $154.11
LAMP, GREEN ARROW, LED, 12" GELCORE 2 $80.91 $161.82
POLARA BULLDOG III PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON 2 $90.15 $180.30 POLARA ADJUSTABLE PUSH BUTTON FRAME 2 $42.92 $85.84
CAP, GALVANIZED 1/2" 2 $1.63 $3.26
CAP, GALVANIZED 3/4" 6 $1.10 $6.60
PLUG, GALVANIZED 1/2" 10 $1.14 $11.36
PLUG, GALVANIZED 3/4" 5 $1.28 $6.40
STREET ELL, GALVANIZED 1/2" 3 $1.58 $4.73
STREET ELL, GALVANIZED 3/4" 11 $1.80 $19.80
ELBOW, GALVANIZED, FIP 45°, 1/2" 8 $1.36 $10.88
ELBOW, GALVANIZED, FIP 45°, 3/4" 11 $1.88 $20.68
ELBOW, GALVANIZED, FIP 90°, 3/4" 10 $1.07 $10.70
ELBOW, GALVANIZED, FIP 90°, 1/2" 4 $0.92 $3.68
FILTER, AIR ATLAS COPCO 2901053300 1 $149.45 $149.45
FILTER, AIR PD17 KIT ATLAS COPCO 2901052400 5 $110.66 $553.30 NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X CLOSE 4 $0.91 $3.62
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X 2" 4 $1.26 $5.03
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X 3" 2 $1.04 $2.07
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X 4" 9 $1.45 $13.02
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 1/2" X 6" 3 $2.18 $6.53
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X CLOSE 4 $0.91 $3.64
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X 2" 6 $1.05 $6.30
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X 3" 10 $1.34 $13.40
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X 4" 9 $1.71 $15.39
NIPPLE, GALVANIZED 3/4" X 6" 11 $2.32 $25.52
ABSORBANT SOCK, BLUE 2' 3 $58.23 $174.69
ABSORBANT SOCK, BLUE 4' 3 $111.31 $333.93
ABSORBANT SOCK, BLUE 10' 3 $97.54 $292.62
ABSORBANT SOCK, BLUE 20' 2 $103.54 $207.08
ABSORBANT MAT, GREY, UNIVERSAL 1 $119.63 $119.63
ABSORBANT, LITE-DRI 23 LB BAGS 2 $32.40 $64.80
ABSORBANT MAT, PINK, ACID, BASE, CHEM, CORROSIVE 1 $116.50 $116.50 ABSORBANT MAT, WHITE, OIL AND FUELS 1 $71.91 $71.91
FILTER, AIR INGERSOLL RAND 7.5 - 10 HP 2 $26.44 $52.88
ROOT X 15 $23.67 $355.09
LEADER HOSE 1/2" X 20' LENGTH 2 $115.92 $231.84
SPLICE BOX, COVER, 17 X 30, STEEL, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" 2 $411.64 $823.28 SPLICE BOX, COVER, 17 X 30, POLYMER, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" 2 $72.30 $144.60 SPLICE BOX, COVER, 13 X 24, STEEL, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" 5 $277.36 $1,386.80 Item 6.g
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EXHIBIT A
SPLICE BOX, COVER, 13 X 24, POLYMER, "TRAFFIC SIGNAL" 5 $89.63 $448.15 SEWER MANHOLE COVER D&L A-1024 17 $187.31 $3,184.27
RING ADAPTOR FOR MANHOLE 18 $ 419.85 7,557.30
TOTAL
$18,198.99
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Shower Services Agreement PREPARED BY: Stephen F. Sotomayor, Housing Director
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to provide shower services for individuals experiencing homelessness from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 not-to-exceed $45,000, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional one-year terms not-to-exceed $45,000 each, and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement and optional extensions.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

The proposed agreement will be heard during a Regular City Council meeting wherein a forum for public comment and participation is provided. City staff continue to coordinate with local nonprofit organizations, service providers, and community stakeholders regarding homelessness response efforts and supportive services within the community.

BACKGROUND:

On October 21, 2019, the Healdsburg City Council approved Resolution 123-2019 authorizing an agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for shower services to support individuals experiencing homelessness within the community. The agreement had an initial term of one year with a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 and included an option to extend the agreement for two additional years. The initial contract was funded by a combination of Measure S funds and Inclusionary Housing Fee funds.

On May 15, 2023, the Healdsburg City Council approved Resolution No. 65-2023 authorizing a new Professional Services Agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for the continued provision of shower services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement had an initial term of one year with a not-to-exceed of $45,000 and included the option to extend the agreement for two additional one-year terms not-to-exceed $45,000 per year. The agreement was fully funded by the Measure S Housing Fund.

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The agreement provides funding for the operation of a shower ministry program that offers a decent, safe, and sanitary location for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to access hygiene services within the City of Healdsburg.

The existing agreement expires on June 30, 2026, and based on the shower services provided todate it is expected that the entire $45,000 allocation will be used.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The City of Healdsburg continues to partner with local nonprofit and faith-based organizations to provide supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness within the community. St.

Paul’s Episcopal Church operates a community-based shower program that provides a decent, safe, and sanitary location for families and individuals to access hygiene services.

Under the agreement, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church provides shower services a minimum of three (3) days per week for a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per week. Additional services include distribution of hygiene products, coordination with service providers, and assistance connecting individuals to homelessness services and resources.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church continues to provide critical hygiene services to vulnerable residents through its established shower ministry program. The program has historically served approximately 1,500 individuals annually through access to shower, hygiene, and related supportive services.

Staff recommends approval of the proposed new one-year agreement for uninterrupted continuation of shower and hygiene services for vulnerable residents within the Healdsburg community. The proposed agreement is for a one-year term beginning July 1,2026, through June 30, 2027, with a not-to-exceed amount of $45,000. Staff are proposing City Council authorize up to two optional one-year extensions for $45,000 per year to allow for program continuation based on an annual review of program usage and available funding.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The approval of this item does not have a direct correlation to environmental stewardship.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may choose to:

1. Modify the terms of the Professional Services Agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; or

2. Decline to approve the Professional Services Agreement and provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed agreement is for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a not-to-exceed amount of $45,000. Staff are proposing City Council authorize two optional one-year extensions for $45,000 per year to allow for program continuation based on an annual Item 6.h
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review of program usage and available funding. Funding for the proposed agreement has been included within the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Measure S Affordable Housing Fund budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines, approval of this amendment is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Resolution
Exhibit A, Scope of Services
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. ____-2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR

SHOWER SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING

HOMELESSNESS WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE

AGREEMENT FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID

AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg has expressed a commitment to providing housing, services, and assistance to residents experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, the City has made funding available for housing and supportive service programs to assist individuals experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, on May 15, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 65-2023 approving a Professional Services Agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for the provision of shower services for individuals experiencing homelessness through June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church continues to provide critical hygiene services through its established shower ministry program for vulnerable residents within the Healdsburg community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue funding shower and hygiene services through a new Professional Services Agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with an initial one-year agreement term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $45,000; and
WHEREAS, due to potential funding constraints and evolving needs, the City desires to include two optional one-year extensions for $45,000 each year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby:

1. Approves a Professional Services Agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for shower services for individuals experiencing homelessness in an amount not-to-exceed $45,000 for an initial one-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional one-year terms not to exceed $45,000 per year; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

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SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
__________________________________ ___________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
CONTRACT AMOUNT:

Contract amount not to exceed $45,000.

CONTRACT TERM:

July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.0 Provide a decent, safe, and sanitary location for families and individuals to access shower services.

2.0 At a minimum, provide shower services three (3) days per week for a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per week.

3.0 Provide service delivery across the shower program that accentuates the importance of treating persons experiencing homelessness with respect, displaying sensitivity, and acknowledging the trauma and state of crisis often experienced by individuals who are homeless.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Provide a community-based shower program for families and individuals in need of hygienic services.

2. Provide appropriate levels of staffing necessary to provide services in an efficient and effective manner comprised of employees and/or volunteers, as needed.

3. Distribute donated or purchased toiletries, as needed, to families and individuals requiring such products.

4. Provide a safe location in which County, City, or nonprofit service providers can meet with clients and assist individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity during operating hours.

5. Assist Reach for Home or other qualified Coordinated Entry System (CES) providers, when appropriate, to enter clients into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE:

1. Contractor shall:

A. Be responsible for any improvements to the facility or damages caused by clients while under the supervision of the Contractor. Contractor may request approval from the City to utilize program funds for facility improvements.

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B. Provide all routine and special housekeeping necessary to maintain a clean and safe environment and allow health, fire, and other appropriate inspections when requested.

C. Be responsible for obtaining all applicable building, health, fire, and operational permits and maintaining such permits on file.

D. Be responsible for providing linen and laundry services necessary for operation of the shower program, which are reimbursable under this Agreement.

E. Be responsible for all utilities associated with operation of the facility.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

1. Contractor shall maintain an accounting of:

A. The number of showers provided; and
B. The number of unique and repeat clients accessing services.

2. Contractor shall maintain an accounting of expenses related to operation of the shower ministry program and submit monthly invoices to the City.

3. Invoices shall contain the monthly total of showers provided, clients served by unique and repeat clients, and expenses to be billed to the City.

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Construction Contingency Authority for the Victory Apartments Rehabilitation Project
PREPARED BY: Stephen F. Sotomayor, Housing Director
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Adopt a Resolution approving an increase to the previous authorized construction contingency for the rehabilitation of the Victory Apartments at 306/308 East Street by $8,377 for a total construction contingency of $41,001 and a total project not-to-exceed amount of $367,247, and authorizing the City Manager to execute related change orders.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

This item will be considered by the City Council during a public meeting wherein public comment and participation will be provided. The rehabilitation of Victory Studios and Apartments was previously reviewed by the City Council in connection with acceptance of the City’s Prohousing Incentive Program (“PIP”) grant award and approval of the construction contract for the project.

BACKGROUND:

Victory Studios and Apartments (“Victory Apartments”) is a City-owned supportive housing complex located at 306/308 East Street consisting of eleven (11) affordable housing units serving individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

On December 29, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) awarded the City of Healdsburg a Prohousing Designation score of 41 points, qualifying the City for up to $560,000 in Round 2 Prohousing Incentive Program (“PIP”) funding.

On December 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 135-2024 accepting the $560,000 PIP grant award for the rehabilitation and preservation of Victory Apartments.

On November 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 101-2025 awarding the construction contract for rehabilitation of Victory Apartments to Cestarollo Construction LLC in Item 6.i
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an amount not-to-exceed $326,246 and approving a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $32,624.

The rehabilitation project includes repairs and improvements associated with deferred maintenance, life safety systems, exterior rehabilitation, HVAC improvements, accessibility improvements, and other necessary upgrades intended to preserve the long-term viability of the property as supportive housing.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Construction activities associated with the rehabilitation of Victory Apartments are substantially complete. The original project scope included rehabilitation improvements associated with deferred maintenance, exterior rehabilitation, accessibility improvements, HVAC improvements, fire suppression improvements, and replacement of deteriorated building components.

During construction, unforeseen field conditions were identified and required additional work associated with the approved project scope. Change orders included deck reframing, hardware modifications, additional guardrail improvements, installation of supplemental joist stiffeners to address excessive deck deflection identified during construction, and related rehabilitation improvements necessary for project completion.

The currently approved contingency amount totals $32,624. Executed and proposed change orders associated with necessary project improvements exceed the previously authorized contingency amount by approximately $8,377.

The proposed increase in contingency authority will allow the City to complete remaining rehabilitation improvements and process associated contractor payments necessary for project completion.

The rehabilitation of Victory Apartments remains consistent with the original project scope and objectives previously approved by the City Council and funded through the City’s Prohousing Incentive Program grant award.

Staff recommends approval of the additional contingency authority to facilitate completion of the Victory Apartments rehabilitation project and preserve this important supportive housing resource within the community.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The rehabilitation project includes improvements intended to extend the useful life of an existing affordable housing asset, improve energy efficiency, and preserve supportive housing opportunities within the community.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may choose to:

1. Decline to approve the requested increase and provide alternative direction to staff; or

2. Request additional information related to the project.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

The previously approved construction contingency for the Victory Apartments rehabilitation project totals $32,624. The proposed action increases the authorized contingency amount by $8,377 for a revised total contingency amount of $41,001, bringing the construction contract to a total authorized not-to-exceed amount of $367,247
The Victory Apartments rehabilitation project remains within the overall Prohousing Incentive Program (“PIP”) grant award of $560,000 previously appropriated by the City Council. No Measure S funds are associated with or proposed for use on this project. City staff anticipate submitting a reimbursement request to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in June 2026 associated with eligible project expenditures.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The proposed Project involves rehabilitation of an existing apartment complex and remains categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), which exempts the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public or private structures involving negligible or no expansion of use.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Resolution
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. ____-2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE

PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION

CONTINGENCY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE
VICTORY APARTMENTS AT 306/308 EAST STREET AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

RELATED CHANGE ORDERS
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg owns and maintains the Victory Studios and Apartments (“Victory Apartments”) located at 306/308 East Street, which provide essential supportive and affordable housing opportunities within the community; and WHEREAS, on December 29, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) awarded the City of Healdsburg a Prohousing Designation score of 41 points, qualifying the City for Round 2 Prohousing Incentive Program (“PIP”) funding; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 135-2024 accepting a $560,000 PIP grant award for the rehabilitation and preservation of Victory Apartments; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 101-2025 awarding the construction contract for rehabilitation of Victory Apartments to Cestarollo Construction LLC in an amount not-to-exceed $326,246 and approving a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $32,624; and
WHEREAS, the rehabilitation project includes repairs and improvements associated with deferred maintenance, life safety systems, exterior rehabilitation, HVAC improvements, accessibility improvements, and replacement of deteriorated building components intended to preserve the long-term viability of the property as supportive housing; and WHEREAS, during construction, additional rehabilitation items and unforeseen field conditions were identified requiring additional change order work associated with implementation of the approved project scope; and
WHEREAS, executed and proposed change orders associated with the rehabilitation project exceed the previously authorized contingency amount by approximately $8,377; and WHEREAS, the additional contingency authority is necessary to complete remaining rehabilitation improvements and process associated contractor payments necessary for project completion; and
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WHEREAS, the rehabilitation of existing residential units and minor exterior site improvements remain categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project involves the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing structures involving negligible or no expansion of use.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby:

1. Approves an increase to the previously authorized construction contingency for the rehabilitation of the Victory Apartments at 308 East Street in the amount of $8,377 for a revised total contingency amount of $41,001.

2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute related change orders associated with completion of the Victory Apartments rehabilitation project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg, this 1st day of June, 2026, by the following vote:

SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Financial Update PREPARED BY: Katie Edgar, Finance Director
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide effective governance.

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Receive an update on the financial performance through the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

Not Applicable.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the financials through the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. On November 17, 2025, City staff provided the City Council with an update on the first quarter financial results for the 2025-26 fiscal year. On February 2, 2026, City staff provided the City Council with an overview of the budget development plan for the upcoming two fiscal years. On February 17, 2026, City staff provided the City Council with an update on the mid-year financial progress for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Staff provided an update on the budget development progress for the upcoming biennial budget on April 20, 2026, and facilitated the Budget workshop on May 11, 2026, which included projections for the total estimated revenue and expenditures anticipated in the current fiscal year. The report shows activity throughout the third quarter of the year from July 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The scope of this report is limited to the General Fund, Community Services Fund, Measure T Fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, and Electric Fund.

Third quarter General Fund revenues equaled $14,757,600 or 74% of the adopted budget totaling $19,864,648. The City receives revenue disbursements at various intervals based on the source of revenue. The March disbursement of Sales Tax revenue is not included as it will be disbursed in late May.

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The following notable sources of revenue were received through the third quarter:

Property Tax: The City received $2,248,923 in property taxes through March. The City typically receives three property tax disbursements throughout the year. The first disbursement is made in December, the second in April, and the third in June. Based on April and June disbursement information shared by the county assessor’s office it is anticipated that property tax revenues will exceed the adopted budget by over 10% due to a significant increase in the distribution of residual receipts associated with the redevelopment successor agency property tax increment.

Transfer Tax: The City received $143,462 in transfer tax revenue through the third quarter, 106% of the total fiscal year budget of $135,000. The total number of property transfers through the third quarter is 10% lower than the prior year, however a few large transactions in October and February have pushed the average price per transaction up by 2% and are driving the increased total revenue.

Sales Tax: The City received $3,682,469 in sales tax revenue through February, 65% of the total fiscal year budget of $5,682,925. The March disbursement will be distributed in late May. Sales tax revenues are trending in alignment with the adjusted budget, which reflects a

1.5% year-over-year decline.

Business License Tax: The City received $86,496 in revenue to a total budget of $265,000.

Renewals of Business licenses for the period of Fiscal Year 2026-27 launched on May 1, 2026, and all renewals are due prior to June 30, 2026. A total of 1,892 business licenses received renewal notices and approximately 23% have completed the renewal process in the first two weeks.

Cannabis Business Tax: Through March the City received $102,655 in revenue from the two licensed cannabis retail business locations representing 75% of the amended budget of $137,000.

Franchise Fees: The City received $602,653 in franchise fees through March, 68% of the total fiscal year budget of $883,311. The revenues include the PG&E annual disbursement received in April which reflected a 12% increase over the prior year, however, they do not include the third quarter Comcast disbursement, which through the first half of the year is trending down by 9%. Recology revenues through March are included and are trending flat year over year.

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT): The City received $1,048,694 in total TOT revenue through the third quarter of the year, 71% of the total fiscal year budget of $1,487,359.

Revenues for the third quarter are trending in alignment with the amended budget projections.
½ Cent Sales Tax PSAF: The City received $141,490 in Public Safety Augmentation Fund revenue from the County, 76% of the total amended fiscal year budget.

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Development Fees: The City received $1,491,080 in development-related activity fees, accounting for 89% of the total budget. Development fees are largely collected at the time of building permit issuance which can vary throughout the year dependent upon development timelines. In the first quarter staff amended the budget due to the issuance of building permits for three large development projects and an increase in permit applications for single-family homes. Revenues are continuing to outpace the amended budget and staff anticipate that total development fees will exceed the budget driven largely by building permit base fees which are assessed based on the assessed value of the improvements.

Charges for Services: The City received $1,365,051 in charges for miscellaneous discretionary services, 109% of the total $1,253,956 budget. This category accounts for various annual billings that result in a variable revenue stream based on the billing timelines.

Through the third quarter revenues are trending largely in line with expectations with approximately $124,000 in additional one-time strike team mutual aid reimbursements driving total revenues to exceed the adopted budget.

Intergovernmental Revenues: The City received $532,428 in state and federal grant revenues through the third quarter, 139% of the adopted budget of $382,500. The City received additional unanticipated grant revenue in the third quarter associated with a onetime cannabis grant application that provided reimbursement for expenses incurred in prior years to establish the City cannabis program.

Interest: Unrestricted interest revenue through the third quarter totaled $243,720, 119% of the adopted $205,111 budget. Restricted Interest revenues representing interest earned on assets in the Pension Stabilization Trust Fund totaled $165,611, 87% of the adopted budget of $191,248.

Third quarter expenses for the General Fund are summarized in the following table:

Expense By Department Activity Through
March 31, 2026
Total Budget % Expended
City Council $ 221,129 $ 280,954 79%
Legal Services $ 464,318 $ 700,000 66%
City Manager's Office $ 1,563,210 $ 2,370,177 66%
Finance $ 1,857,811 $ 2,681,366 69%
Planning $ 1,818,643 $ 2,416,629 75%
Police $ 6,591,478 $ 9,026,954 73%
Fire $ 4,447,350 $ 5,436,349 82%
Public Works $ 66,749 $ 72,550 92%
Non-Departmental $ (1,738,395) $ (2,323,939) 75%
TOTAL $ 15,292,294 $ 20,661,040 74%
*Non-departmental expenses include scheduled transfers between the General Fund and other funds.

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In aggregate, the General Fund expenses by department are trending in line with expectations at 74% expended. Expenses in most of the individual departments are trending at or below budget except for the Fire and Public Works departments which are expected to exceed the adopted departmental budgets by year end. Staff are not proposing any increase in overall expense appropriations in the General Fund as there is sufficient savings anticipated in other departments to support the anticipated overage.

Community Services Fund Revenue and Expenses:

Community Services Transient Occupancy Tax revenue through the third quarter of the year totaled $5,243,472, 71% of the total $7,436,796 amended budget. Due to seasonality in the hospitality industry, on average over the last four years the City has received about 70% of its total TOT revenue by the third quarter of the year. TOT revenues had a slow start to the year with first quarter trending firmly below seasonal averages; however, due to high October and November returns, the second quarter reflected promising year-over-year growth driven largely by the addition of the new Appellation Hotel. Revenues in the third quarter were in line with seasonal trends after the budget reductions implemented at mid-year largely driven by exceptional March returns. Staff anticipate TOT revenue to end the year in line with the amended budget. The remaining program revenue for Community Services totaled $790,392, representing 67% of the adopted budget.

Community Services Fund expenses totaled $6,741,206 through the third quarter, representing 69% of the total fiscal year budget. Third quarter expenses by program are as follows:

Expense By Program Activity Through
March 31, 2026
Total Budget % Expended
General Administration $ 3,715,089 $ 4,737,139 78%
Recreation Programs $ 430,995 $ 396,246 109%
ASES After School Program $ 188,984 $ 304,250 62%
Community Center $ 190,313 $ 281,242 68%
Senior Services $ 239,364 $ 342,169 70%
Parks and Trails $ 448,162 $ 716,909 63%
Open Space $ 22,339 $ 60,500 37%
School Facility Maintenance $ 32,862 $ 49,500 66%
Swim Center $ 121,322 $ 141,450 86%
Arts and Culture $ 31,276 $ 123,500 25%
Contracted Facility Operations $ 47,953 $ 103,699 46%
Special Events $ 169,230 $ 249,000 68%
Foley Pavilion $ 19,907 $ - NA
Non-Departmental $ 1,083,410 $ 2,264,448 48%
TOTAL $ 6,741,206 $ 9,770,052 69%
Measure T Fund Revenue and Expenses:

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Measure T revenue through February totaled $1,881,052, 65% of the adopted budget of $2,896,000. The March disbursement of Measure T revenue is anticipated in late May and is expected to trend in line with the current budget. Overall Measure T revenue has been more resilient than the Bradley Burns Sales Tax allocations due to the increased opportunities available from earning taxes based on online shopping in addition to the brick-and-mortar stores located within the City.

Measure T revenue was allocated by City Council during the biennial budget process and expenses by the third quarter of the year total $1,508,499, 26% of the adopted budget of $5,896,280. $3,846,284, or 65% of the adopted budget, is supporting various capital projects including the three major projects, Healdsburg Avenue Complete Streets Project, Grove Street Neighborhood Plan Implementation Project, and March Avenue Reconstruction. The timing of capital project expenditures is based on the construction timeline and varies greatly; however, any capital project funding not transferred in the current year will be carried forward in subsequent years until the project is complete.

Water Fund Revenue and Expenses:

Total revenue for the Water Fund was $6,618,585, 76% of the total $8,661,416 budget for the year.

The third quarter revenues reflect the updated utility rates and continue to trend ahead of the adopted budget. Total consumption for the third quarter remained slightly below the seasonal fiveyear trend; however, the due to the overall elevated consumption in the first quarter and the increased tier three consumption in the second quarter total revenues are still anticipated to exceed the adopted budget by year end.

Expenses at the close of the third quarter totaled $5,333,909, 56% of the total $9,510,046 budget for the year. When adjusted to account for the $2.8 million in capital project funding, operational expenses are at 76% for the third quarter.

Wastewater Fund Revenue and Expenses:

Total revenue for the Wastewater Fund was $7,749,608 by the third quarter of the year, 72% of the $10,758,368 budget. Revenues reflect the updated utility rates and are trending in line with seasonal expectations. Expenses for the third quarter totaled $6,590,080, 62% of the total $10,626,658 budget. When adjusted to account for $1.6 million in capital project funding the operating costs are at 73% of the adopted budget.

Electric Fund Revenue and Expenses:

Total revenue through March for the Electric Fund was $14,934,703, 84% of the total $17,766,071 budget. Utility rate revenues through the third quarter are trending ahead of the adopted budget and reflect the continued increased usage. Third quarter usage is about 2% higher than the prior year and 10% higher than the prior five-year average. The data continues to reaffirm that the rise in consumption experienced in the previous year is being sustained. The City has also continued to receive revenue from the sale of renewable energy credits approved by City Council in December 2023, with $1.35 million in revenue from these sales by the third quarter of the year and over $3.1 million to date. Expenses totaled $11,891,732, 53% of the total $22,463,250 budget.

When adjusted to account for $6.1 million in capital project funding the operating expenses for the first half of the year are 72% of the adopted budget.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES:

There are no alternatives proposed as this report is informational only.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff are not proposing any amendment at this time as the anticipated revenue and expense variances discussed in this report have already been incorporated in the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 that is presented for City Council adoption at tonight’s meeting.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Receiving a fiscal update from City staff is an administrative activity, which is not considered a 'project' as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (CEQA Guidelines§15378). Consequently, no CEQA action is required.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment A - General Fund Revenue and Expenses
Attachment B - Community Services Fund Revenue and Expenses Item 6.j
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Attachment A: General Fund Revenue and Expenses
As of March 31, 2026
Revenue Activity Through
March 31, 2026 Total Budget % Received
Property Tax $ 2,248,923 $ 3,370,784 67%
Property Transfer Tax $ 143,462 $ 135,000 106%
Vehicle License Fee Swap $ 1,124,242 $ 2,118,836 53%
Sales Tax $ 3,682,469 $ 5,682,925 65%
Business License Tax $ 89,344 $ 265,000 34%
Cannabis Business Tax $ 102,655 $ 137,000 75%
Franchise Fees $ 602,653 $ 883,311 68%
TOT $ 1,048,694 $ 1,487,359 71%
Sales Tax - PSAF $ 141,490 $ 185,890 76%
Development Fees and Permits $ 1,491,080 $ 1,682,272 89% Intergovernmental Revenue $ 532,428 $ 382,500 139%
Charges for Services $ 1,365,051 $ 1,253,956 109%
Unrestricted Interest $ 243,720 $ 205,111 119%
Restricted Interest $ 165,611 $ 191,248 87%
Rent Received $ 140,729 $ 250,916 56%
Misc Fees and Charges $ 155,732 $ 491,961 32%
Fines and Collections $ 77,345 $ 47,000 165%
Transfers In $ 820,184 $ 1,093,579 75%
TOTAL $ 14,175,813 $ 19,864,648 71%
Expense By Department Activity Through
March 31, 2026 Total Budget % Expended
City Council $ 221,129 $ 280,954 79%
Legal Services $ 464,318 $ 700,000 66%
City Manager's Office $ 1,563,210 $ 2,370,177 66%
Finance $ 1,857,811 $ 2,681,366 69%
Planning $ 1,818,643 $ 2,416,629 75%
Police $ 6,591,478 $ 9,026,954 73%
Fire $ 4,447,350 $ 5,436,349 82%
Public Works $ 66,749 $ 72,550 92%
Non Departmental $ (1,738,395) $ (2,323,939) 75%
TOTAL $ 15,292,294 $ 20,661,040 74%
Summary Activity Through
March 31, 2026 Total Budget Revised Budget
Total Revenue $ 14,175,813 $ 19,864,648 $ 19,864,648
Total Expenses $ 15,292,294 $ 20,661,040 $ 20,661,040
Difference $ (1,116,481) $ (796,392) $ (796,392)
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Attachment B: Community Services Fund Revenue and Expenses As of March 31, 2026
Revenue Activity Through
March 31, 2026 Total Budget % Received
Transient Occupancy Tax $ 5,243,472 $ 7,436,796 71%
Other Revenue $ 4,250 $ 36,170 12%
St Grants $ 184,168 $ 220,000 84%
Fees & Charges $ 14,349 $ 2,500 574%
Admission and Passes $ 15,453 $ 28,000 55%
Program Revenue $ 132,548 $ 291,500 45%
Contracted Program Revenue $ 57,115 $ 105,000 54%
Special Events $ 39,393 $ 75,000 53%
Event Permits $ 13,818 $ 20,000 69%
Advertising $ 640 $ - N/A
Program Sponsorships $ 21,623 $ 50,500 43%
Reimbursement for Services $ 27,981 $ 49,500 57%
Field Rental $ 5,792 $ 5,750 101%
Facility Rental $ 20,847 $ 31,675 66%
Facility Long term Lease $ 25,032 $ 34,425 73%
Interest Income $ 226,337 $ 227,585 99%
Contributions & Donations $ 1,047 $ 5,500 19%
TOTAL $ 6,033,864 $ 8,619,901 70%
Expense By Program Activity Through
March 31, 2026 Total Budget % Expended
General Administration $ 3,715,089 $ 4,737,139 78%
Recreation Programs $ 430,995 $ 396,246 109%
ASES After School Program $ 188,984 $ 304,250 62%
Community Center $ 190,313 $ 281,242 68%
Senior Services $ 239,364 $ 342,169 70%
Parks and Trails $ 448,162 $ 716,909 63%
Open Space $ 22,339 $ 60,500 37%
School Facility Maintenance $ 32,862 $ 49,500 66%
Swim Center $ 121,322 $ 141,450 86%
Arts and Culture $ 31,276 $ 123,500 25%
Contracted Facility Operations $ 47,953 $ 103,699 46%
Special Events $ 169,230 $ 249,000 68%
Foley Pavilion $ 19,907 $ 0 NA
Non Departmental $ 1,083,410 $ 2,264,448 48%
TOTAL $ 6,741,206 $ 9,770,052 69%
Summary Activity Through
March 31, 2026 Total Budget
Total Revenue $ 6,033,864 $ 8,619,901
Total Expenses $ 6,741,206 $ 9,770,052
Difference $ (707,342) $ (1,150,151)
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Annual Review of Good Faith Compliance with the Terms and Conditions of Development Agreements for the following Projects:

1. Mill District Project (Replay Healdsburg, LLC; Eden Mill District, LP, Mill District Unit 4 Association, Mill District Hotel, LLC)

2. North Village Project (CCS Healdsburg, LLC; Kendal at Sonoma, A Zen Inspired Community; BHDC North Village, LLC)

3. Saggio Hills Affordable Housing Project (Freebird Development Company, LLC, Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P., and Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P.) PREPARED BY: Linda Ruffing
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Establish proactive policies and programs to promote economic diversity and sustainable growth Pursue initiatives that promote environmental stewardship Expand affordable housing opportunities
Maintain and improve infrastructure and facilities
Maintain and enhance public health and safety
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Adopt a Resolution finding that Replay Healdsburg LLC, Eden Mill District LP, Mill District Unit 4 Association, Mill District Hotel, LLC, CCS Healdsburg LLC, Kendal at Sonoma, A Zen Inspired Community, BHDC North Village, LLC, Freebird Development Company, LLC, Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P., and Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. are in good faith compliance with the terms and conditions of their respective development agreements.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

The annual review of a development agreement ("DA") is an administrative action that is limited in scope to compliance with the terms of the DA pursuant to Government Code section 65865.1 and Healdsburg Municipal Code section 17.20.050.A. These provisions require that, once every 12 months during the term of a DA, the City Manager shall review the extent of each developer's good faith substantial compliance with the terms of its respective DA.

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This report is brought forward to the City Council to provide transparency to the community regarding the status of three development projects in Healdsburg that were subject to DAs in the past year: Mill District, North Village, and the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing project, and to evaluate the compliance of each project with its respective DA.

BACKGROUND:

Mill District Development Agreement. On April 1, 2019, the City entered into a DA ("Mill District DA") with Replay Healdsburg, LLC ("Replay") for the Mill District Project. The Mill District DA provides Replay with certain assurances that they may proceed with a development project that includes: a hotel containing approximately 53 guest rooms; up to 208 residential apartments and condominiums (including 40 rental units for occupancy by low-income and very low-income households, 30 multi-family residential units for occupancy by middle-income households, and not more than 138 condominium units to be sold as market rate housing); approximately 15,000 square feet of commercial space; and a variety of amenities including a privately owned and maintained park for public use and enjoyment, public plaza spaces; bicycle racks and shared vehicle charging stations.

Replay is required to pay fees and costs associated with certain project improvements as identified in the Mill District DA. The term of the Mill District DA is for a period of 15 years unless extended or terminated by mutual agreement of the City and Replay. When Replay transferred title to Lot 7 (the affordable housing parcel) to Eden Mill District, LP, ("Eden") on April 21, 2021, certain rights and obligations of the Mill District DA were assigned to Eden. On April 19, 2022, Replay conveyed Lot 4 to Canopy Healdsburg, LLC ("Canopy"). On November 5, 2024, Canopy transferred title to the common areas on Lot 4 to Mill District Unit 4 Association ("Canopy HOA") and entered into a partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement to assign certain rights and obligations of the Mill District DA to Canopy HOA. In June 2025, Replay assigned its rights and obligations with respect to Lot 1 (the hotel parcel) to Mill District Hotel, LLC pursuant to a partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement, which was recorded in April 2026. The Fifth Amendment to the Mill District DA was approved administratively in June 2025 and recorded in July 2025.

North Village Development Agreement. On April 6, 2020, the City entered into a DA ("North Village DA") with Comstock for the North Village Project. The North Village DA provides Comstock with certain assurances that they may proceed with a development project that includes:
a senior living community with 221 independent living units, a total of 54 assisted living and memory care beds, and ancillary facilities such as dining options and health/wellness/fitness facilities. Affordable units include 10 independent living units targeted to moderate-income households in the senior living community and 20 units targeted to workers and volunteers serving the senior living community who are in the very low-, low- and moderate-income ranges. The project also includes a 108-key hotel with a restaurant, rooftop bar, meeting spaces and a spa and fitness facility; 12,000 square feet of commercial retail space; 53 multi-family residential units targeted to a mix of very low-income, low-income and moderate-income households, and 27 units targeted to middle-income households.

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unless extended or terminated by mutual agreement of the City and Comstock. On August 20, 2020, Comstock entered into an Agreement with Kendal at Sonoma, A Zen Inspired Community ("Kendal") to assign certain rights and obligations of the North Village DA to Kendal. On February 1, 2023, Comstock transferred a 3.01-acre portion of Parcel 4 to Burbank Housing Development Corporation ("Burbank") and entered into a partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement to assign certain rights and obligations of the North Village DA to Burbank.

Saggio Hills Affordable Housing Project Development Agreement. On May 17, 2023, the City entered into a DA ("Saggio Affordable Housing DA") with Freebird Development Company, LLC ("Freebird") for the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing project. The DA provides Freebird with certain assurances that they may proceed with a development project that includes: a total of 118 affordable housing units, a community building, open space and recreation facilities, and public and private improvements. As approved, the housing would consist of 42 apartments in four threestory walk-up buildings; 48 apartments in a three-story apartment building; 18 apartment or condominium units in two three-story buildings; and 10 two-story townhome units.

The term of the Saggio Affordable Housing DA is for 10 years or upon completion of development of all phases of the project, whichever comes first, unless the Phase 1 improvements have not commenced within 5 years, in which case the DA will be deemed terminated. On February 1, 2024, Freebird entered into a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement with Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P. to assign certain rights and obligations of the Saggio Affordable Housing DA with respect to the Phase 1 Project. On September 1, 2024, Freebird entered into a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement with Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. to assign certain rights and obligations of the Saggio Affordable Housing DA with respect to the Phase 2 Project.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The City provided notice of this required annual review to each of the developers who is party to one of the three DAs. Each developer provided an update on the status of their project and good faith compliance with the DA, as summarized below.

MILL DISTRICT DA - Replay. In accordance with Section 7.5 of the Mill District DA, the following information was submitted by Replay (Attachment 2) for the Review Period of March 12, 2025 to March 31, 2026:

1. Accounting of Fees Paid and Due to the City of Healdsburg:
◦ Since March 12, 2025, the total fees paid to the City are $376,777.48, consisting of the following breakdown:
◦ Public Improvements City Staff & Contract Staff   $ 15,234.29 ◦ Lot 4 City Staff & Contract Staff   $ 768.09
◦ Lot 5 City Staff & Contract Staff   $ 62,996.68
◦ Lot 5 Permit Fees   $ 79,727.00
◦ Lot 5 School Fees   $ 7,700.00
◦ Lot 5 Impact Fees   $ 153,793.00
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◦ The following payments are currently due:
◦ DA Account Replenishment Invoice (April 21, 2026) $ 50,000.00

2. Project Approvals Applied for or Approved this Review Period:
◦ The Fifth Amendment to the Mill District DA was approved administratively in June 2025 and recorded in July 2025.
◦ Retail & Residential Amenity on Lot 5 Parcel A: Building Permit was approved in May 2025.

3. Construction Activity Commenced or Completed this Review Period:
◦ The Public Improvement Project was completed in March 2025 and accepted by the City Council on May 5, 2025. The one-year maintenance inspections and resulting punch list work have been completed, with only a couple of outstanding issues that are in progress.

4. Compliance with Development Agreement Sections 5.1 through 5.4:

Section 5.1: Affordable Housing
◦ Completed in July 2023.

Section 5.2: Middle Income
◦ Replay has not submitted planning applications for any future developments that contain Middle Income Units.

Section 5.3: Public Improvements
◦ See above for the Public Improvements update.

Section 5.4: Additional Developer Contributions
◦ Section 5.4(a) – No longer applicable.
◦ Section 5.4(b) – The first Connectivity Fund payment of $150,000 was paid and the second installment of $250,000 will be paid within 30 days of request from the City.
◦ Section 5.4(c) – The Fire Truck has been paid in full. ◦ Section 5.4(d) – See above for the Lighting and Landscape District payments.

5. Enforced Delays or Permitted Delays this Review Period:
◦ There have not been any enforced delays or permitted delays as provided for under Section 7.6 of the Agreement.

6. Transfers or Assignments this Review Period:
◦ Lot 1 was assigned to Mill District Hotel, LLC in June 2025 and recorded in April 2026.

MILL DISTRICT DA - Canopy HOA. The following information was submitted by Canopy HOA (Attachment 3) to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the Mill District DA in accordance with the Partial Assignment and Assumption of the Development Agreement for the reporting year between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025:

1. Review Period:
◦ From March 11, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

2. Subsequent Project Approvals Applied for or Approved During the Review Period:
◦ None.

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3. Construction Activity Commenced or Completed During the Review Period:
◦ None.

4. Compliance with Sections 5.1 through 5.4 of the Agreement:
◦ Only Section 5.4(d) is applicable in that owners are each paying into the Lighting and Landscape District with their property tax payments to the County of Sonoma.

5. Enforced Delays or Permitted Delays:
◦ Not applicable.

6. Transfers or Assignments:
◦ None.

MILL DISTRICT DA - Eden. The following information was submitted by Eden (Attachment 4) to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the Mill District DA in accordance with the Partial Assignment and Assumption of the Development Agreement and Estoppel Agreement, for the reporting year between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025:

1. Description of any subsequent project approvals that have been applied for or approved.
◦ Not applicable.

2. Description of any construction activity that has been commenced or completed during the applicable annual review period.
◦ Not applicable.

3. Description of compliance with Sections 5.1 through 5.4 of the Agreement. ◦ Section 5.1(a):

Section 5.1(a)
Affordability
Requirement
Area Median
Income
Section 5.1(a) Unit
Count Requirement
The Randall Unit
Count
Very Low Income up to 50% 24 24*
Low Income 50-80% 16 16*
Middle Income 81-120% no more than one 1 manager's units *Some units may be restricted at deeper affordability levels by other regulatory agreements ◦ Section 5.1(b):

Bedroom Size Section 5.1(b) Unit Count
Requirement
The Randall Unit Count
3 11
2 (20) 2 & 3 bedroom units total; no
fewer than (4) 3 bedroom units 11
1 n/a 19
Total 41 (including (1) 2 bedroom
manager's unit)
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◦ Section 5.1(c): An Affordable Housing Agreement with the City was entered into by Replay Healdsburg, LLC for a term of 55 years effective December 31, 2020.

Replay Healdsburg, LLC subsequently assigned this agreement to Eden Mill District, L.P. through an Assignment and Assumption of Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restriction Covenants and Estoppel Agreement effected April 21, 2021.
◦ Section 5.2 – 5.4: Not applicable per Section 3, Allocation of Rights and Obligations (a)(iii) of the Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement and Estoppel Agreement.

4. Description of any Enforced Delay or Permitted Delay as provided for under 7.6 of the Mill District DA that occurred during the applicable annual review period. ◦ Not applicable

5. Description of any transfer or assignments as provided for under Section 9 of the Mill District DA that occurred during the applicable annual review period. ◦ Not applicable
MILL DISTRICT DA – Mill District Hotel, LLC. In accordance with Section 7.5 of the Mill District DA, the following information was submitted by Mill District Hotel, LLC (Attachment 5) for its assigned Lot 1 obligations under the Mill District DA, for the Review Period of March 12, 2025 to March 31, 2026:

1. Accounting of Fees Paid and Due to the City of Healdsburg:
◦ Since March 12, 2025, the total fees paid to the City are $338,431.09, consisting of the following breakdown:
◦ City Staff & Contract Staff   $ 190,278.03
◦ Lot 1 Permit Fees $ 118,717.44
◦ Landscape and Lighting District Assessments   $ 29,435.62 ◦ The following payments are currently due:
◦ None.

2. Project Approvals Applied for or Approved this Review Period:
◦ The Fifth Amendment to the Mill District DA was approved administratively in June 2025 and recorded in July 2025.
◦ Lot 1 Permits:
◦ Final Map and CC&Rs were submitted December 17, 2025. ◦ Major Design Review Modification was submitted March 3, 2026. ◦ Building Permit was submitted December 17, 2025.
◦ Grading Permit was submitted March 5, 2026.

3. Construction Activity Commenced or Completed this Review Period:
◦ Construction has not started on Lot 1.

4. Compliance with Sections 5.1 through 5.4:
◦ Compliance with Development Agreement Sections 5.1 through 5.4 is the obligation of the Master Developer, Replay Healdsburg, LLC, except for Section

5.4(d) — see above for the Lighting and Landscape District payments.

5. Enforced Delays or Permitted Delays this Review Period:

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◦ There have not been any enforced delays or permitted delays as provided for under Section 7.6 of the Agreement.

6. Transfers or Assignments this Review Period:
◦ Lot 1 was assigned to Mill District Hotel, LLC in June 2025 and recorded in April 2026.

NORTH VILLAGE DA - Comstock. In accordance with Section 7.5 of the North Village DA, the following information was submitted by Comstock (Attachment 6) to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the DA.

1. An accounting of the fees due and paid to the City. Since February 11, 2025, the total amount of fees paid to the City is $166,763.87, consisting of the following breakdown:
◦ Permit Fees and Plan Check Fees:
◦ Hotel Building Inspection Fees: $85,910.00
◦ Parcel 2 Plan Check Fees: $36,222.00
◦ Community Monument Sign permit: $1,533.93
◦ Contract Planner, staff and City Legal: $43,097.94

2. Assignments or transfers of the Property.
◦ None.

3. All construction of public improvements under the Agreement. ◦ A Subdivision Improvement Agreement was issued on July 14, 2021. All major public improvements are complete.
◦ All work under the Subdivision Improvement Agreement is complete; Public Works is preparing acceptance of public improvements per the Subdivision Improvement Agreement in Q2 2026.

4. Description of any subsequent project approvals that have been applied for or approved.
◦ Parcel 2: Community Monument Sign permit issued November 2025.

5. Description of any construction activity commenced or completed during the applicable annual review period.
◦ North Village Hotel — Certificate of Occupancy received December 23, 2025. ◦ Vertical construction for the 53 affordable apartments and retail space is 90% complete; this obligation was transferred to Burbank Housing Development Corporation.

6. Amendments to Agreement.
◦ No additional amendments to the Development Agreement have been requested.

NORTH VILLAGE DA - Kendal. The following information was submitted by Kendal (Attachment 7) to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the North Village DA that were assigned to Kendal.

1. Section 4.2 re: Impact Fees. The Agreement and Assignment requires Kendal, as assignee of the Developer, to “pay all applicable impact fees imposed pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act ... that are in force and effect on a City-wide basis... when such Impact Fees are due in Item 6.k
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connection with the issuance of building permits or site improvement permits for components of the Project.”
◦ Kendal was billed and has paid impact fees in the amount of $4,379,384.20 pursuant to the City’s Invoice # INV-00015718, dated August 27, 2021. In addition, Kendal paid $1,198,890 in November 2023 as its contribution to the Fire Substation.

2. Section 5.4 re: Senior Living Community Affordable Housing. The Agreement and Assignment requires Kendal, as assignee of Developer, to construct 30 units of “Senior Living Community Affordable Housing... twenty [of which] shall be... Very Low Income... and ten [of which] shall be... Moderate Income.” In addition, Developer is required to enter into a Senior Living Community Affordable Housing Agreement with the City. ◦ Developer and City have entered into an “Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants,” dated June 3, 2020, and recorded as Sonoma County Document 2020049787, which by its terms is intended to serve as the Senior Living Community Affordable Housing Agreement required under the terms of the Development Agreement (the “Affordable Housing Agreement”).
◦ On April 4, 2022, the City Council approved a 1st Amendment to the North Village Development Agreement which amended the requirements of the Affordable Housing Agreement to increase the required number of Moderate Income units from 10 to 15, to require 5 Low Income units and to reduce the number of Very Low Income units from 20 to 10.
◦ Kendal has completed construction of its Senior Living Community facility including the 30 units of Senior Living Community Affordable Housing, and these units are now available for occupancy. Kendal has occupied 14 of the 15 Moderate Income units, 5 of the 5 Low Income Units, and 9 of the 10 Very Low-Income Units. Kendal has reservations for remaining Very Low-Income Unit to be occupied by the end of 2026.

3. Section 5.5(d) re: Housing Guaranty and Satisfaction of Obligations. The Agreement and Assignment requires Kendal to identify and designate the Senior Living Community units before issuance of final certificates of occupancy for the Senior Living Community. ◦ The units are identified as follows:
• Moderate Income Units (15): 469, 427, 426, 371, 369, 215, 352, 334, 327, 326, 323, 150, 134, 126, 104
• Low Income Units (5): 422, 418, 322, 318, 206
• Very Low Income Units (10): 468, 368, 227, 226, 218, 210, 127, 118, 110, 106

4. Section 5.8 re: PILOT Agreement. The Agreement and Assignment requires Kendal, as assignee of Developer, to enter into and record a Payment-in-lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement within thirty (30) days of issuance of the first building permit for the Senior Living Community facility.
◦ Kendal and the City have entered into an Agreement for Payment In Lieu of Taxes, dated June 19, 2021, and recorded as Sonoma County Document 2021077992.

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NORTH VILLAGE DA - Burbank. The following information was submitted by Burbank (Attachment 8) to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the North Village DA that were assigned to Burbank.
◦ Construction is wrapping up, with an ETA for construction completion of May 1, 2026.
◦ Most site work is complete, with the balance including some concrete/paving/striping along with limited landscaping remaining. ◦ Interior work is in progress in all buildings to complete finishes, including flooring, cabinets, appliances, and fixtures.
◦ The retail spaces are complete and are being utilized for storage of materials for the remainder of the project.
◦ Permanent Power has been approved for the site and buildings are running/testing the systems.
◦ Lease-up has begun. The application window was open for 3 weeks and Burbank received approximately 850 applications. The random lottery for sorting applications has been run and 1-on-1 interviews have started. ◦ Burbank has renamed the property to Bowman Place.

A reconciliation of the fees due and paid to the City in the reporting period was not included. Fees paid during the period were primarily for building permit plan check, building inspections and planning services.

SAGGIO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DA - Freebird. The following information was submitted by Kendal (Attachment 8) to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the Saggio Affordable Housing DA for the Annual Review Period of May 17, 2025 to May 17, 2026.

1. Specify whether Impact fees, Processing fees, Connection fees and/or other fees due and payable have been paid during this annual review period. ◦ Developer has paid fees in connection with Phase I and Phase II as outlined in their respective Annual Review Forms.

2. Describe whether other applicable Development Agreement obligations were completed during this annual review period and, if so, specifically identify such obligations.
◦ Developer has been pursuing development of the overall site in phases, having now closed on land and financing for Phase I and Phase II.
◦ Developer is applying for $2 million in funding from the Sonoma County Community Development Commission for Phase III, with an application due date of April 3, 2026. If successful, Developer will apply for 9% tax credits for Phase III in the following CTCAC round after County award.
◦ Developer has been working with CommonSpace Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity to assess the feasibility of those two entities developing Phase IV in partnership with one another.

3. Specify whether Developer has assigned the Development Agreement, in whole or in part, or otherwise conveyed the Property or any portion thereof during this annual review period.

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◦ Developer has assigned the Development Agreement to Phase I and Phase II owners as described in their respective Annual Review Forms. Developer has not assigned Phase III or Phase IV to phased owners yet and will seek City consent prior to doing so.

SAGGIO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DA – Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P. (Phase I). The following information was submitted by Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P. (Attachment 10) to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the Saggio Affordable Housing DA for Phase I, for the Annual Review Period of May 17, 2025 to May 17, 2026.
◦ Fees: $261,018.61 in building permit fees were paid as of May 22, 2025, when the building permit for the project was pulled. Deferred impact fees will be paid prior to certificate of occupancy.
◦ Developer closed on land and financing on May 20, 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the Phase I project is 65% complete, with anticipated completion in Fall 2026. ◦ Assignment: The Development Agreement was assigned to Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P. pursuant to the Partial Assignment of the Development Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement dated February 1, 2024.

SAGGIO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DA – Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. (Phase II). The following information was submitted by Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. (Attachment 11) to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the Saggio Affordable Housing DA for Phase II, for the Annual Review Period of May 17, 2025 to May 17, 2026.
◦ Fees: $246,844.34 in building permit fees were paid as of March 25, 2026, when the building permit for the project was pulled. Deferred impact fees will be paid prior to certificate of occupancy.
◦ Developer closed on land and financing on March 23, 2025. A Notice to Proceed has been issued to the General Contractor effective April 6, 2026. ◦ Assignment: The Development Agreement was assigned to Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. pursuant to the Partial Assignment of the Development Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement dated September 1, 2024.

REQUIRED FINDING. As required by Government Code section 65865.1 and Healdsburg Municipal Code section 17.20.050.A, the purpose of the annual review of the development agreements is for the City to determine whether each developer has, in good faith, substantially complied with the terms of the applicable development agreement.

Based on the approvals and project-related activities noted in this report, staff recommends that the City Council make a finding of substantial compliance for each DA for this reporting period by adopting the attached resolution (Attachment 1).

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

While the annual review process is administrative and has no environmental effects, each developer is bound by and required to perform all mitigation measures for or relating to their project as contained in and required by the environmental documentation and mitigation monitoring and reporting programs for each project.

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ALTERNATIVES:

If the City Manager is not satisfied that a developer is performing in accordance with its respective DA and/or the City Council determines that there are significant questions as to whether a developer has complied with the terms and conditions of its agreement, each DA includes provisions for notification and procedures to cure non-compliance, including but not limited to, termination of the DA in accordance with California Government Code section 65856.1 and the Healdsburg Municipal Code.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no fiscal impacts related to the proposed action.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

This annual review of the City's three DAs is an informational report and is not a project that is subject to environmental review because the annual review report could not possibly impact the environment (California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA Guidelines section 15061). Therefore, in accordance with the general rule of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), no further environmental review of the annual review report is required.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. City Council Resolution

2. Replay letter regarding annual review of Mill District DA (May 12, 2026)

3. Mill District Unit 4 Association (Canopy HOA) letter regarding annual review of Mill District DA (May 12, 2026)

4. Eden letter regarding annual review of Mill District DA (March 17, 2026)

5. Mill District Hotel, LLC letter regarding annual review of Mill District DA (May 4, 2026)

6. CCS Healdsburg (Comstock) letter regarding annual review of North Village DA (April 2, 2026)

7. Kendal letter regarding annual review of North Village DA (March 17, 2026)

8. Burbank letter regarding annual review of North Village DA (March 17, 2026)

9. Freebird letter regarding annual review of Saggio Affordable Housing DA (March 31, 2026)

10. Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P. (Phase I) letter regarding annual review of Saggio Affordable Housing DA (March 31, 2026)

11. Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. (Phase II) letter regarding annual review of Saggio Affordable Housing DA (March 31, 2026)
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. -2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG FINDING THAT REPLAY HEALDSBURG LLC, MILL DISTRICT UNIT 4

ASSOCIATION, EDEN MILL DISTRICT LP, AND MILL DISTRICT HOTEL,

LLC ARE IN GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MILL
DISTRICT PROJECT; AND CCS HEALDSBURG LLC, KENDAL AT

SONOMA, A ZEN INSPIRED COMMUNITY, AND BHDC NORTH VILLAGE

LLC ARE IN GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH
VILLAGE PROJECT; AND FREEBIRD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC,
SAGGIO HILLS LOT 14, L.P., AND SAGGIO HILLS LOT 3, L.P. ARE IN

GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2019, the City of Healdsburg (“City”) entered into a Development Agreement (“Mill District DA”) with Replay Healdsburg LLC (“Replay”) as the owner and developer to allow the development of certain real property consisting of 9.59 acres located in the City of Healdsburg, Sonoma County, and more particularly described in the Mill District DA; and WHEREAS, as used herein, the term Mill District DA includes that certain First Administrative Agreement Amendment To Development Agreement And First Administrative Project Amendment dated March 31, 2020, that certain Second Administrative Agreement Amendment To Development Agreement dated December 30, 2020, that certain Third Amendment Project Amendment To Development Agreement dated April 14, 2022, and that certain Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement dated November 20, 2024, and that certain Fifth Amendment to Development Agreement recorded in July 2025; and WHEREAS, the term of the Mill District DA is for a period of fifteen (15) years commencing on May 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2021, pursuant to a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement, Replay assigned a portion of its interests under the Mill District DA to Eden Mill District LP (“Eden”); and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024, pursuant to a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement, Replay assigned a portion of its interests under the Mill District DA to Mill District Unit 4 Association (“Canopy HOA”); and
WHEREAS, in June 2025, pursuant to a Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement (recorded in April 2026), Replay assigned a portion of its interests under the Mill District DA with respect to Lot 1 to Mill District Hotel, LLC ("MD Hotel"); and Item 6.k
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WHEREAS, as used herein, Replay, Eden, Canopy HOA, and MD Hotel shall be referred to as the "Developer" under the terms of the Mill District DA; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 2020, the City of Healdsburg (“City”) entered into a Development Agreement (“North Village DA”) with CCS Healdsburg LLC (“Comstock”) as the owner and developer to allow the development of certain real property consisting of 32 acres located in the City of Healdsburg, Sonoma County, and more particularly described in the North Village DA; and
WHEREAS, as used herein, the term North Village DA includes that certain First Amendment To Development Agreement dated June 21, 2022, that certain Second Amendment To Development Agreement dated May 18, 2022, that certain Third (Administrative Agreement) Amendment To Development Agreement dated December 22, 2022, that certain Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement dated June 1, 2023, and that certain Fifth Amendment to Development Agreement dated August 19, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the term of the North Village DA is for a period of ten (10) years commencing on May 6, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2021, pursuant to a Partial Assignment of Rights and Assumption of Obligations Under Development Agreement, Comstock assigned a portion of its interests under the North Village DA to Kendal at Sonoma, A Zen Inspired Community (“Kendal”); and
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2022, pursuant to a Partial Assignment of Rights and Assumption of Obligations Under Development Agreement, Comstock assigned a portion of its interests under the North Village DA to BHDC North Village LLC (“Burbank”); and WHEREAS, as used herein, Comstock, Kendal and Burbank shall be referred to as the “Developer” under the terms of the North Village DA; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2023, the City of Healdsburg (“City”) entered into a Development Agreement (“Saggio Hills Affordable Housing DA”) with Freebird Development Company LLC (“Freebird”), and by virtue of the Disposition and Development Agreement by and between City and Freebird entered into on April 21, 2023, Freebird has a legal and equitable interest in the development of certain real property owned by City which consists of 12.46 acres located in the City of Healdsburg, Sonoma County, and more particularly described in the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing DA; and
WHEREAS, the term of the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing DA is for a period of ten (10) years commencing on May 17, 2023, or upon completion of development of all phases of the project, whichever comes first, unless the Phase 1 improvements have not commenced within five (5) years, in which case the DA will be deemed terminated; and Item 6.k
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WHEREAS, on February 1, 2024, pursuant to a Partial Assignment of the Development Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement, Freebird assigned a portion of its interests under the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing DA with respect to the Phase 1 Project to Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P.; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2024, pursuant to a Partial Assignment of the Development Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement, Freebird assigned a portion of its interests under the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing DA with respect to the Phase 2 Project to Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P.; and
WHEREAS, as used herein, Freebird, Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P., and Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. shall be referred to as the "Developer" under the terms of the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing DA; and
WHEREAS, Healdsburg Municipal Code section 17.20.050.A and Government Code §65865.1 require the City to review the extent of good faith substantial compliance by each Developer with the terms and conditions each respective Development Agreement, once every 12 months during the term of the Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City initiated its annual review of the Mill District DA, North Village DA and Saggio Hills Affordable Housing DA by giving each Developer timely and proper notice of the City's initiation of the review; and
WHEREAS, each Developer has submitted a letter to the City providing information required for the annual review; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed each Developer's submission and determined that each Developer has complied in good faith with the terms of its respective Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, there remains adequate time for each Developer to perform its obligations under the terms of its respective Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of June 1, 2026, the City Council provided an opportunity for each Developer and members of the public to be heard regarding the Mill District DA, North Village DA and Saggio Hills Affordable Housing DA, and considered the facts as described in the staff report that support the finding of compliance made by the City Manager.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby:

1. Affirms the City Manager’s finding that Replay Healdsburg, LLC, Eden Mill District LP, Mill District Unit 4 Association, and Mill District Hotel, LLC are in good faith substantial compliance with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg, Replay Healdsburg, LLC, Eden Mill District LP, Mill District Unit 4 Association, and Mill District Hotel, LLC for the Mill District project.

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2. Affirms the City Manager’s finding that CCS Healdsburg, LLC, Kendal at Sonoma, A Zen Inspired Community, and BHDC North Village, LLC are in good faith substantial compliance with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg, CCS Healdsburg, LLC, Kendal at Sonoma, A Zen Inspired Community, and BHDC North Village, LLC for the North Village project.

3. Affirms the City Manager’s finding that Freebird Development Company, LLC, Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P., and Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. are in good faith substantial compliance with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg and Freebird Development Company, LLC, Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P., and Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P. for the Saggio Hills Affordable Housing project.

4. Finds that this review satisfies the annual review of the above-referenced development agreements as required by Healdsburg Municipal Code section 17.20.050.A and Government Code section 65865.1.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg, County of Sonoma, State of California, this 1st day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
___________________________________ _______________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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105B Plaza Street, Healdsburg CA 95448
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May 12, 2026 via email only
Scott Duiven
Community Development Director
City of Healdsburg
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg CA 95448
RE: Developer Report for the Annual Compliance Review of the Mill District Development Agreement
Dear Director Duiven,
Section 7.5 of the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg and Replay Healdsburg, LLC (“Agreement”) stipulates the requirement of an Annual Review of the Agreement. The following information is for the Review Period between March 12, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

1. Accounting of the Fees Paid due and Due to the City of Healdsburg:
 Since March 12, 2025, the total fees paid to the City is $376,777.48, consisting of the following breakdown:
o Public Improvements City Staff & Contract Staff $ 15,234.29 o Lot 4 City Staff & Contract Staff $ 768.09
o Lot 5 City Staff & Contract Staff $ 62,996.68
o Lot 5 Permit Fees $ 79,727.00
o Lot 5 School Fees $ 7,700.00
o Lot 5 Impact Fees $ 153,793.00
o Landscape and Lighting District Assessments $ 56,558.42  The following payments are currently due:
o DA Account Replenishment Invoice dated 4/21/26 $ 50,000

2. Project Approvals that have been Applied for or Approved this Review Period:
 The 5th Amendment to the Agreement was approved administratively in June 2025 and recorded in July 2025.
 Retail & Residential Amenity on Lot 5 Parcel A:
o Building Permit was approved on May 2025.

3. Construction Activity that has Commenced or Completed this Review Period:
 The Public Improvement Project was completed in March 2025 and accepted by City Council on May 5, 2025. The one year maintenance inspections and resulting punch list work have been completed with only a couple of outstanding issues that are in progress.

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707.314.0087
milldistricthealdsburg.com
[email protected]

4. Compliance with Development Agreement Sections 5.1 through 5.4:

Section 5.1: Affordable Housing
 Completed in July 2023
Section 5.2: Middle Income
 Replay has not submitted planning applications for any future developments that contain the Middle Income Units
Section 5.3: Public Improvements
 See above for the Public Improvements updates.

Section 5.4: Additional Developer Contributions
 Section 5.4(a) – No longer applicable.
 Section 5.4(b) – The first Connectivity Fund payment of $150,000 was paid and the second installment of $250,000 will be paid within 30 days of request.  Section 5.4(c) – The Fire Truck has been paid in full.  Section 5.4(d) – see above for the Lighting and Landscape District payments.

5. Enforced Delays or Permitted Delays this Review Period:
 There have not been any enforced delays or permitted delays as provided for under section 7.6 of the Agreement.

6. Transfer or Assignments this Review Period:
 Lot 1 was Assigned to Mill District Hotel, LLC in June 2025 and recorded in April 2026.

Sincerely,
Mike McCone
Vice President of Development
Replay Destinations
CC:

Jeff Kay, City Manager
Samantha Zutler, City Attorney
Linda Ruffing, North Coast Community Planning
Teddy Osmundson, Replay Destinations
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May 12, 2026 via email only
Scott Duiven
Community Development Director
City of Healdsburg
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg CA 95448
RE: Annual Review of the Mill District Unit 4 Association (“Canopy HOA”) Compliance with the Mill District Development Agreement
Dear Director Duiven,
Section 7.5 of the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg and Replay Healdsburg, LLC (“Agreement”) stipulates the requirement of an annual review of the Agreement.

This report only pertains to the sub-association known as the Canopy HOA, that was assigned the obligations of the Agreement as they pertain to Mill District Lot 4.

1. Review Period:
 From March 11, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

2. Subsequent Project Approvals Applied for or Approved During the Review Period:
 None

3. Construction Activity that has been Commenced or Completed during the Review Period:
 None

4. Description of Compliance with Sections 5.1 through 5.4 of the Agreement:
 Only 5.4 (d) applicable in that owners are each paying into the Lighting and Landscape District with their property tax payments to the County of Sonoma

5. Description of any Forced Delay or Permitted Delay:
 Not Applicable

6. Description of any Transfer or Assignments:
 None
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Sincerely,
Mike McCone,
President of the Board
Mill District Unit 4 Association
CC: Jeff Kay, City Manager
Samantha Zutler, City Attorney
Linda Ruffing, North Coast Community Planning
Teddy Osmundson, Replay Destinations
Nichole Frye, Grapevine Property Services
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EDEN

HOUSING
March 17, 2026
Community Development Director
City of Healdsburg
401 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Re: Annual Review of Mill District Development Agreement Dear Director Duiven,
The Partial Assignment and Assumption of the Development Agreement and Estoppel Agreement between the City of Healdsburg, Replay Healdsburg, LLC and Eden Mill District, LP, and Section 7.S{a) of the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg and Replay Healdsburg, LLC {"Agreement") stipulate the requirement of an annual review of the Agreement. The following information below pertains to the reporting year between January Ol, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

The following information is required to be reported:
i. The beginning and ending date of the annual review period as noted above. ii. A description of any Subsequent Project Approvals that have been applied for or approved during the applicable annual review period
Not Applicable.
iii. A description of any construction activity that has been commenced or completed during the applicable annual review period
Not Applicable.
iv. A description of compliance with sections 5.1 through 5.4 of this Agreement during the applicable annual review period
22645 Grand Street I Hayward, CA 94541 I Tel: 510-582-1460 I edenhousing.org Broker License No. 872400 A A NeighboiWiirks·
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Section 5.l{a) -
Section 5.1 (a) Area Median Section 5.1 (a) The Randall Affordability Income Unit Count Unit Count
Requirement Requirement
Very Low 50% 24 24*
Income
Lower Income 80% 16 16*
Middle Income 81-120% No more l Manager's
than l Unit
dwelling unit
at affordable
rent to
Middle
Income
Household
*Some units may be restricted at deeper affordability levels by other regulatory agreements.

Section 5.l{b) -
Bedroom Size Section 5.l(b) Unit The Randall Unit
Count Requirement Count
3 (20) 2 & 3bd units 11
2 total ; no fewer than 11
(4) 3bd units
l n/a 19
Total 41 (including 2-BR
manager's unit)
Section 5.l{c) -An Affordable Housing Agreement with the City was entered into by Replay Healdsburg, LLC for a term of 55 years effective December 31, 2020. Replay Healdsburg, LLC subsequently assigned this agreement to Eden Mill District, L.P. through an Assignment and Assumption of Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restriction Covenants and Estoppel Agreement effected April 21 , 2021.

Section 5.2-5.4- Not applicable per Section 3, Allocation of Rights and Obligations (a)(iii) of the Partial Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement and Estoppel Agreement.

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v. A description of any enforced delay or Permitted Delay as provided for under Section 7.6 of this Agreement that occurred during the applicable annual review period.

Not applicable
vi. A description of any transfer or assignments as provided for under Section 9 of this Agreement that occurred during the applicable annual review.

Not applicable
Please contact Quyen Nguyen, Senior Asset Manager ([email protected]:
510-247-8139) or Ariana Fierro, Asset Management Analyst II ([email protected]:
510-247-8110 Ext. 8333) with any questions.

Sincerely,
Reese Watkins-Nelson
Asset Management Analyst
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707.314.0087
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[email protected]
May 12, 2026 via email only
Scott Duiven
Community Development Director
City of Healdsburg
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg CA 95448
RE: Developer Report for the Annual Compliance Review of Assigned Lot 1 Obligations of the Mill District Development Agreement Dear Director Duiven,
Section 7.5 of the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg and Replay Healdsburg, LLC (“Agreement”) stipulates the requirement of an Annual Review of the Agreement. The following information is for the Review Period between March 12, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

1. Accounting of the Fees Paid due and Due to the City of Healdsburg:
 Since March 12, 2025, the total fees paid to the City is $338,431.09, consisting of the following breakdown:
o City Staff & Contract Staff $ 190,278.03
o Lot 1 Permit Fees $ 118,717.44
o Landscape and Lighting District Assessments $ 29,435.62  The following payments are currently due:
o None

2. Project Approvals that have been Applied for or Approved this Review Period:
 The 5th Amendment to the Agreement was approved administratively in June 2025 and recorded in July 2025.
 Lot 1 Permits:
o Final Map and CC&Rs were submitted 12/17/25
o MDR Modification was submitted on 3/3/26
o Building Permit was submitted on 12/17/25
o Grading Permit was submitted on 3/5/26

3. Construction Activity that has Commenced or Completed this Review Period:
 Construction has not started on Lot 1
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707.314.0087
milldistricthealdsburg.com
[email protected]

4. Compliance with Development Agreement Sections 5.1 through 5.4 are the obligation of the Master Developer, Replay Healdsburg, LLC except for the following:
 Section 5.4 (d) - see above for the Lighting and Landscape District payments.

5. Enforced Delays or Permitted Delays this Review Period:
 There have not been any enforced delays or permitted delays as provided for under section 7.6 of the Agreement.

6. Transfer or Assignments this Review Period:
 Lot 1 was Assigned to Mill District Hotel, LLC in June 2025 and recorded in April 2026.

Sincerely,
Mike McCone
Vice President of Development
Replay Destinations
CC:

Jeff Kay, City Manager
Samantha Zutler, City Attorney
Linda Ruffing, North Coast Community Planning
Yeoryia Anastasiou, Replay Destinations
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CCS Healdsburg, LLC
3760 Kilroy Way, Ste 130
Long Beach, CA 90806
310.546-5781
[email protected]
[Website]
April 2, 2026
Scott Duiven
Community Development Director
City of Healdsburg
401 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448-4723
Dear Mr. Duiven,
RE: Annual Review of North Village Development Agreement Section 7.5 of the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg and CCS Healdsburg, LLC (“Agreement”) stipulates the requirement of an annual review of the Agreement. The following information below pertains to the reporting year between February 11, 2024 and February10, 2025.

The following information is required to be reported:

1. An accounting of the fees due and paid to the City
Since February 11, 2025, the total amount of fees paid to the city is $166,763.87, consisting of the following breakdown:
• Permit Fees and Plan Check Fees:
o Hotel Building Inspection Fees: $85,910.00
o Parcel 2 Plan Check Fees: $36,222.00
o Community Monument Sign permit: $1,533.93
• Contract Planner, staff and City Legal: $43,097.94

2. Assignments or transfers of the Property
• None
NORTH

VILLAGE
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3. All Construction of public improvements under this Agreement • A Subdivision Improvement Agreement was issued on July 14th, 2021. Major public improvements are complete.
• All work under the Subdivision Improvement Agreement is complete and Public works is preparing acceptance of public improvements per Subdivision Improvement Agreement, in Q2 of 2026

4. Description of any subsequent project approvals that have been applied for or approved • Parcel 2
o Community Monument Sign permit issued November 2025

5. Description of any construction activity that has been commenced or completed during the applicable annual review period
• North Village Hotel-Certificate of Occupancy received 12/23/2025 • Vertical construction for 53 affordable apartments and retail space is 90% complete; This obligation was transferred to Burbank Housing Development Corporation

6. Amendments to Agreement
No additional amendments to the Development have been requested.

Respectfully Submitted,
Debra Geiler
VP Forward Planning and Entitlements
Cc: Jeff Kay, City Manager
Linda Ruffing, Planning Consultant
Robert Miller, Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski LLP
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Monday, May 11, 2026 at 19:36:55 Pacific Daylight Time Monday, May 11, 2026 at 19:36:55 Pacific Daylight Time Subject: Subject: RE: Annual review of the North Village DA Date: Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:58:03PM Pacific Daylight Time From: From: Riley Weissenborn
To: To: Karen Massey, Linda RuRing, Larry Florin
CC: CC: Amanda Gray
Attachments: Attachments: image001.png, image002.png, image003.png, image004.png Thanks Linda,
Please see below for the update:

We are currently wrapping up construction with an ETA for construction completion by May 1st, 2026. Most site work is complete, with the balance including some concrete/paving/striping, along with Limited landscaping remaining. Interior of the units we are working through all buildings to complete finishes including flooring/cabinets/appliances/fixtures. The retail spaces are complete and being utilized for storage of materials for the remainder of the project. Permanent Power has been approved for the site and buildings are running/testing the systems. We have also begun our lease-up process. The application window was open for 3 weeks and we received approximately 850 applications. We ran the random lottery for sorting applications and have started 1-on-1 interviews this week.  Lastly, we have also renamed the property to Bowman Place! Please let me know if you have any other questions about the progress of the project.

Riley Weissenborn
Sr. Project Manager
Burbank Housing
mailto:[email protected]
p: 707-327-2221
w: burbankhousing.org

Opening Doors. Changing Lives
From: Karen Massey <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 5:11 PM
To: Linda Ruffing <[email protected]>; Larry Florin <[email protected]> Cc: Amanda Gray <[email protected]>; Riley Weissenborn <[email protected]> Subject: Subject: Re: Annual review of the North Village DA Thanks, Linda! I've sent this to Riley for his response.

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From: Linda Ruffing <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 4:52:01 PM
To: Karen Massey <[email protected]>; Larry Florin <[email protected]> Cc: Amanda Gray <[email protected]>
Subject: Subject: Annual review of the North Village DA [CAUTION----FROM EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Hello Larry and Karen:  A formal notice of the initiation of the annual review process for the North Village development agreement was mailed to Larry last week. I am attaching a copy of that notice here for your records and to notify Karen who is cc’d on the notice. BHDC is required to respond to the notice because you were assigned obligations under the DA. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Linda Ruffing
North Coast Community Planning
707.272.2343
[email protected]
Burbank Housing is looking for Site Managers and Maintenance Technicians for Sonoma and Napa Counties. You can visit our website for a list of openings. Feel free to share with family and friends! https://www.burbankhousing.org/partner-with-us/#career Item 6.k
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ANNUAL REVIEW FORM
This Annual Review Evaluation Form is submitted to the City of Healdsburg (“City”) by Freebird Development Company, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Developer”), pursuant to the requirements of California Government Code section 65865.1 regarding Developer’s good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement between the City and Developer having an Effective Date of May 17, 2023 (“Development Agreement”). All terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Development Agreement:

Annual Review Period: 5/17/25 to 5/17/26
Specify whether Impact fees, Processing fees, Connection fees and/or other fees due and payable have been paid during this annual review period. Developer has paid fees in connection with Phase I and Phase II as outlined in their respective Annual Review Forms.

Describe whether other applicable Development Agreement obligations were completed during this annual review period and, if so, specifically identify such obligations. Developer has been pursuing development of the overall site in phases, having now closed on land and financing for Phase I and Phase II. Developer is applying for $2 million in funding from the Sonoma County Community Development Commission for Phase III with an application due date of April 3, 2026. If successful, Developer will apply for 9% tax credits for Phase III in the following CTCAC round after County award. Developer has been working with CommonSpace Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity to assess the feasibility of those two entities developing Phase IV in partnership with one another.

Specify whether Developer has assigned the Development Agreement, in whole or in part, or otherwise conveyed the Property or any portion thereof during this annual review period. Developer has assigned Development Agreement to Phase I and Phase II owners as described in their respective Annual Review Forms.

Developer has not assigned Phase III or Phase IV to phased owners yet and will seek City consent prior to doing so.

The undersigned representative confirms that Developer is:
__X__ In good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement for this annual review period.
_____ Not in good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement for this annual review period, in response to which Developer is taking the actions set forth in the attachment hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Developer has executed this Annual Review Form as of this 31st day of March, 2026.

DEVELOPER:

FREEBIRD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
LLC, a California limited liability company
By:

Name: Robin Zimbler
Its: Manager
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ANNUAL REVIEW FORM
This Annual Review Evaluation Form is submitted to the City of Healdsburg (“City”) by Freebird Development Company, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Developer”), pursuant to the requirements of California Government Code section 65865.1 regarding Developer’s good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement between the City and Developer having an Effective Date of May 17, 2023 (“Development Agreement”). All terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Development Agreement:

Annual Review Period: 5/17/25 to 5/17/26
Specify whether Impact fees, Processing fees, Connection fees and/or other fees due and payable have been paid during this annual review period. $261,018.61 in building permit fees were paid as of May 22, 2025, when we pulled the building permit for the project. Deferred impact fees will be paid prior to certificate of occupancy.

Describe whether other applicable Development Agreement obligations were completed during this annual review period and, if so, specifically identify such obligations. Developer closed on the land and financing on May 20, 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the project is 65% complete with anticipated completion in Fall 2026.

Specify whether Developer has assigned the Development Agreement, in whole or in part, or otherwise conveyed the Property or any portion thereof during this annual review period. The Development Agreement was assigned to Saggio Hills Lot 14, L.P pursuant to the Partial Assignment of the Development Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement dated February 1, 2024.

The undersigned representative confirms that Developer is:
__X__ In good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement for this annual review period.
_____ Not in good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement for this annual review period, in response to which Developer is taking the actions set forth in the attachment hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Developer has executed this Annual Review Form as of this 31st day of March, 2026.

DEVELOPER:

SAGGIO HILLS LOT 14, L.P., a California
limited partnership
By:

Name: Robin Zimbler
Its: Manager of Sole Member/Manager of
Administrative General Partner
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ANNUAL REVIEW FORM
This Annual Review Evaluation Form is submitted to the City of Healdsburg (“City”) by Freebird Development Company, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Developer”), pursuant to the requirements of California Government Code section 65865.1 regarding Developer’s good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement between the City and Developer having an Effective Date of May 17, 2023 (“Development Agreement”). All terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Development Agreement:

Annual Review Period: 5/17/25 to 5/17/26
Specify whether Impact fees, Processing fees, Connection fees and/or other fees due and payable have been paid during this annual review period. $246,844.34 in building permit fees were paid as of March 25, 2026, when we pulled the building permit for the project. Deferred impact fees will be paid prior to certificate of occupancy.

Describe whether other applicable Development Agreement obligations were completed during this annual review period and, if so, specifically identify such obligations. Developer closed on the land and financing on March 23, 2025. A Notice to Proceed has been issued to the General Contractor effective April 6, 2026.

Specify whether Developer has assigned the Development Agreement, in whole or in part, or otherwise conveyed the Property or any portion thereof during this annual review period. The Development Agreement was assigned to Saggio Hills Lot 3, L.P pursuant to the Partial Assignment of the Development Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement dated September 1, 2024.

The undersigned representative confirms that Developer is:
__X__ In good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement for this annual review period.
_____ Not in good faith substantial compliance with its obligations under the Development Agreement for this annual review period, in response to which Developer is taking the actions set forth in the attachment hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Developer has executed this Annual Review Form as of this 31st day of March, 2026.

DEVELOPER:

SAGGIO HILLS LOT 3, L.P., a California
limited partnership
By:

Name: Robin Zimbler
Its: Manager of Sole Member/Manager of
Administrative General Partner
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2026

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chairperson Herrod called to order the concurrent meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of Healdsburg at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present:

Present: Council Members/: Edwards, Hagele, Kelley, Mitchell and Mayor Herrod Board Members

Absent: Council Members/: None
Board Members

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the May 18, 2026, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES WITH

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
Fire Chief Boaz recognized Firefighters Mike Jacobs and Blake Ratto for fifteen years of service to the Fire Department.

Firefighters Jacobs and Ratto thanked Chief Boaz and the City Council for the recognition.

Public Works Director Zimmer and Utilities Engineering Manager Fuss recognized Industrial Mechanic Kevin Newman for five years of service to the Public Works Department.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2026

AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERTIAGE MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

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Irene Hodes thanked the Council for the Proclamation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month.

Sonia Byck Barwick Generation Housing thanked the Council for the Proclamation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 17-23, 2026 AS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring May 17-23, 2026 as Public Works Week.

Vic Halverson Public Works Foreman, thanked the Council for the Proclamation.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay reported on items of interest to the City Council.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON

AGENDA ITEMS
Ed Wong commented on Consent Calendar Item 6E.

CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:

A. SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 41-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING VARIOUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)

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B. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PROJECT Adopted Resolution No. 42-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY

PAVILION PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF

COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, APPROVING AN

AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PJC & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATION AND SPECIAL

INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $113,135, AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MMO PARTNERS FOR

FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES, WITH COSTS SHARED BY HEALDSBURG

AND FOUR OTHER CITIES
Adopted Resolution No. 43-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH MMO PARTNERS, INCREASING THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $80,852 TO $606,888, OFFSET BY AN ADDITIONAL $73,794 IN REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE FROM FOUR (4) OTHER PARTICIPATING SONOMA COUNTY CITIES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 - "THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT"
Adopted Resolution No. 44-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. POWELL AVENUE AT JOHNSON STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT BID AWARD
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Adopted Resolution No. 45-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE POWELL

AVENUE AT JOHNSON STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AGD GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. OF COTATI, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,890, WAIVING ANY MINOR

IRREGULARITIES OR INFORMALITIES IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY AGD

GENERAL ENGINEERING, REJECTING THE BID PROTEST FROM ZARA CONSTRUCTION, INC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE

CONTRACT AND NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 15% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT; AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) F. PRUNE PACKERS REQUEST FOR ALCOHOL SALES AND CONSUMPTION FOR THE 2026 BASEBALL SEASON
By motion, “Waived the provisions of Section 12.28.220(A) pursuant to Section 12.28.220(B) of the Healdsburg Municipal Code that prohibits the consumption of alcohol within public parks and approve the Prune Packers' request to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol in Recreation Park for their 2026 baseball season..” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) G. ANNUAL REPORT ON STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS OF SPECIFIED OCCUPANCIES (CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 13146.2, 13146.3, AND 13146.4 / SB 1205)
Adopted Resolution No. 46-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT

PREPARED BY THE HEALDSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING THE

INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED ANNUALLY PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) H. RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO

WEED ABATEMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 47-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE TO EXIST WITHIN

CERTAIN PARCELS IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO WEED ABATEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. ARTS FOR ALL PUBLIC ART GRANT AWARDS
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Adopted Resolution No. 48-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING ‘ARTS FOR ALL’ PUBLIC ART GRANTS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2026.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) J. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the May 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)

PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.

BUSINESS ITEMS – ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC PANEL REBATES Utility Conservation Analyst Sampson presented the report.

Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.

The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:

Randy Johnson
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.

The Council asked various questions of Ms. Sampson.

On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 49-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING NEW REBATE PROGRAMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PURCHASES, EV CHARGERS, AND ELECTRIC PANEL UPGRADES.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) Mayor Herrod thanked Ms. Sampson for the presentation.

BUSINESS ITEMS – SPACE UTILIZATION AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT STUDY

AT THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG FIRE AND POLICE STATIONS
Central Services Manager Kettmann presented the report.

Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.

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City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2026

There were no public comments on this item.

The Council asked questions of Central Services Manager Kettmann.

Mayor Herrod thanked Mr. Kettmann for the presentation.

BUSINESS ITEMS – SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION VACANCY Mayor Herrod recused from this item as his spouse works for the Sonoma County Library.

City Clerk Allan presented the report.

Vice Mayor Edwards opened the public comment period.

There were no public comments on this item.

Following a brief discussion by Council on considering late applications received for Commission vacancies, on a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, appointed Councilmember Kelley and Councilmember Mitchell to the Council Subcommittee to interview applicants for the Sonoma County Library Commission. The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Mayor Herrod abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Herrod)

COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS

REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on recent and upcoming activities, including reports from meetings attended.

There was Council majority to add a discussion on a voucher program for e-bikes to a future agenda.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:59 p.m.

APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: City of Healdsburg Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561

PREPARED BY: Nicole Lopez, Chief Human Resources Officer STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Effective Governance
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Conduct a public hearing, receive an informational presentation, and accept the City's report on workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 and Government Code Section 3502.3.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

Recognized public unions were notified of the scheduled hearing and invited to make a presentation.

BACKGROUND:

Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2561, which took effect January 1, 2025, introduced new requirements for public agencies to address and publicly report on staffing vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. As part of this law, public agencies must also highlight hiring challenges and potential hiring obstacles.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Effective January 1, 2025, AB 2561 added Government Code section 3502.3 to the MeyersMilias-Brown Act, the body of law that governs collective bargaining and labor relations at the local government level, in response to findings listed below.

1. Job vacancies in local government are a widespread and significant problem for the public sector affecting occupations across wage levels and educational requirements.

2. High job vacancies impact public service delivery and the workers who are forced to handle heavier workloads, while understaffing leads to burnout and increased turnover that further exacerbate staffing challenges; and
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3. There is a statewide interest in ensuring that public agency operations are appropriately staffed and that high vacancy rates do not undermine public employee labor relations.

In response, the law requires local government agencies to comply with the following:

1. Hold a public hearing before the governing body at least once per fiscal year and present the status of vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts, and identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process; if the governing body will be adopting an annual budget during the fiscal year, the presentation shall be made prior to the adoption of the final budget;

2. Hold a public hearing and present additional information regarding vacancies, if the vacancy rate in a bargaining unit is at least 20%; and

3. Allow recognized employee organizations for bargaining units to make presentations at the hearing.

Whenever the vacancy rate reaches or exceeds 20% of the total number of authorized full-time positions within a single bargaining group, the new law requires local government agencies to provide additional information upon request of the recognized employee organization, including the total number of job vacancies within the bargaining unit; the total number of applicants for the vacant positions within the bargaining unit; the average number of days to complete the hiring process from when a position is posted; and opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.

As of March 31, 2026, there are no bargaining units with a vacancy rate exceeding 20%.

Bargaining Unit Vacancy Rate as of 3/31/2026
Healdsburg Police Officers Association 16.6%
International Association of Fire Fighters 9.09%
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 4.34%
Mid-Management and Professional Employees 3.13%
The City remains committed to maintaining low vacancy rates and, as appropriate and based on the City’s budget situation, ensuring competitive hiring practices. Annual updates will be presented to the City Council in compliance with AB 2561, with additional reporting if necessary for bargaining units exceeding the 20% vacancy threshold.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

This item is for informational purposes only.

ALTERNATIVES:

Not applicable.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

This item is for informational purposes only. There are no proposed changes to authorized positions or compensation, and any future recommendations will be presented to City Council as needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the proposed action is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment; and is, therefore, not a project for purposes of CEQA.

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
PREPARED BY: Patrick Fuss, Utility Engineering Manager
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Effective Governance
Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the City of Healdsburg’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

The City conducted a survey on particular topics of the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) from April 15, 2026, to April 30, 2026. The survey asked respondents to rank water supply and demand reduction options, water loss reduction actions, support for required water waste prohibitions, nonfunctional turf irrigation and potential impacts on trees, and changing the Stage 1 water shortage restrictions to be mandatory. The survey also allowed the respondents to comment on what they are concerned about with regard to potential water shortages.

The draft 2025 UWMP was posted on the City’s website on April 15, 2026. Staff presented the draft 2025 UWMP at a public workshop on May 18, 2026, and received comments and questions.

This public hearing has been noticed in the Healdsburg Tribune on May 14, 2026, and May 21, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

The Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act) was established by the California state legislature in 1983 to address changing conditions related to water sources, water availability, water demands, and water reliability over a 20-year period. The Act also requires water suppliers to update their Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) every five years based upon guidelines provided by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). In 1991, the State added the requirement to include a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) to outline the water supplier’s response Item 7.b
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and plan for changes or shortages in water supplies. If urban water suppliers do not complete an UWMP, they may not be able to access State grants, loans, and drought assistance.

To create an improved representation of the City’s water supply under drought conditions, staff worked over the past few months to incorporate the experiences of the most recent drought and water supply restrictions within this updated version of the draft UWMP.

The DWR provides a guidebook to complete the 2025 UWMP. This guide outlines the requirements to complete the analysis of the City’s available water supply, forecasted water demand, and analysis of certain contingencies for water shortage to be consistent with the requirements of the Act. The guidebook defines the necessary data, tables, and scenarios that need to be studied with the development of the UWMP.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The primary function of the UWMP is to define and forecast the City’s available sources of water, forecast demand, and study both supply and demand under normal conditions, a single-year drought conditions, and multiple-year drought conditions. Reviewing these three scenarios (normal, single-dry, multiple-dry) helps inform the City when making decisions regarding available water supply and develop a water shortage contingency plan as appropriate for the conditions.

The 2025 UWMP plan provides an analysis of the City’s available water supply relative to forecasted demand for water through 2045. The forecasted water demand (water consumption) assumes a population growth set at approximately three percent per year for years 2025 through 2030. This is consistent with the forecasted population used for the Climate Mobilization Strategy and consistent with the State-mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment. Between 2030 and 2045, steady growth is projected at approximately one percent every five years.

The Healdsburg Climate Mobilization Strategy (CMS) projections used in the UWMP are higher than the actual estimation by the Department of Finance. Using the Healdsburg CMS population projections provides a conservative approach for water supply planning in the UWMP.

While historical population growth for Healdsburg and water usage trend lower than a one-percent increase per year, these assumptions provide a higher-than-expected forecast for future water demands and a conservative approach to planning the City’s water supply needs.

Historical Population and Water Usage in Healdsburg
Year Water Usage,
million gallons Population Gallons per Capita per Day
2011 647 11,449 155
2012 705 11,456 169
2013 712 11,540 169
2014 594 11,648 140
2015 535 11,705 125
2016 542 11,806 126
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2017 610 11,795 142
2018 621 12,076 141
2019 640 11,845 148
2020 661 11,614 156
2021 463 11,800 107
2022 463 11,030 115
2023 506 10,914 127
2024 559 10,980 139
2025 543 10,972 136
* Population numbers do not include the Fitch Mountain Water District (CSA-41) but do include CSA-41 usage.

Over time the City’s water demand per capita has been decreasing and 2021 and 2022 reflect years of profound drought. The decrease in water usage per capita over time is largely attributable to the implementation of water efficiency building codes (Title 24 and the Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance) and the community’s embrace of water conservation. A long-term commitment to water conservation and efficient water use will continue to build security in the City’s water supply.

While a three-percent growth in the first five years of the planning horizon is expected to be higher than actual growth levels, it is helpful to study higher growth levels should Healdsburg experience periods of rapid growth in population and water usage. As the 2025 UWMP demonstrates, under normal conditions, the City would still have adequate water to meet this higher demand. The UWMP’s three-percent population growth in the first five years provides a conservative upper limit when forecasting the City’s long-term water needs. The growth projections are also deemed conservative when compared against known development projects and projected development under the City’s Housing Element and General Plan (i.e., RHNA, GMO, and estimated ADUs).

Forecasted Data 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Water Demand
(million gallons) 543 598 604 610 615
Available Water Supply
(million gallons) 1,826 2,024 2,024 2,317 2,317
Population* 10,972 12,746 12,882 13,018 13,127
* Population numbers do not include the Fitch Mountain Water District (CSA-41) but do include CSA-41 usage.

In addition to studying water supply and demands under normal conditions, the UWMP also studies water supplies under two specific drought conditions. The first, and more extreme condition is termed the single-dry year. Under this condition the plan reviews existing and forecasted demand against water supplies available during extreme drought conditions. For the 2025 UWMP, the single-dry year is based on 2021 (lowest rainfall in 100 years) and assumes that the City will lose access to all existing water rights and only be able to divert water under the Item 7.b
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public health and safety exemption. In 2021, the public health and safety exemption was 112 gallons per capita per day. This is an extreme situation but helps to illustrate the level of conservation required.

Single Dry Year 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Forecasted Water Demand
(million gallons) 543 598 604 610 615
Single-Dry Water Supply
(million gallons) 493 566 571 577 581
Conservation Need*
(million gallons) 50 32 33 33 34
Conservation Need* (percent
of normal demand) annualized 9 5 5 5 6
Maximum Conservation Need*
(percent of normal demand)
Maximum month
33 35 36 37 38
*On an annualized basis, it appears a modest amount of conservation is necessary. The 2025 UWMP does take into account the water demand variability by month that is experienced in Healdsburg because of outdoor irrigation in warmer months and a lack of storage. Taking these into account, the anticipated mid-summer conservation requirement is approximately 33 to 38 percent of normal usage.

For the multiple dry year conditions, a period with the lowest five consecutive years of rainfall is studied. Unlike prior UWMPs, the City will need to also anticipate the impacts of changes at the Potter Valley Project (PVP) in this analysis. Historically, the PVP (a PG&E power generation facility that diverts water from the Eel River system to the Russian River system) contributed flow to the Russian River. In 2025, PG&E applied to the Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) to surrender its license to operate the Potter Valley Project. The conditions of surrendering the license to operate the PVP include decommissioning the power generation facility, and removal of two dams. As a consequence, the Russian River system would receive less flow than it had previously, particularly during dry periods.

The period with lowest five consecutive years were Water Year (WY) 2010/2011 to WY 2014/2015. In this period, the City, and surrounding areas, received approximately 39 percent of the normal rainfall. Since the reservoirs are directly filled by rainfall, this can equate to 39 percent of the storage available. In these conditions, staff believes that on the Russian River system, the most senior water right at the Fitch well field will be available for a flow of two million gallons per day (mgd); and junior water rights at Gauntlett well field and Fitch Mountain will be curtailed.

Staff believes that the Dry Creek water right will not be curtailed because the Lake Sonoma Reservoir feeding into Dry Creek has storage capacity for multiple years. Lake Mendocino, on the other hand, has capacity for approximately one year of demand.

The curtailed water rights at 2.6 mgd from the Gauntlett water right and 0.9 mgd from Fitch Mountain water right, respectively, constitute approximately 64 percent of the water rights from the Russian River sources. Staff assume that the Dry Creek water right at 0.65 mgd will be available during the summer. The purchased water from Sonoma Water is also assumed to be available to the extent this water can be diverted from the Dry Creek diversion point of the Fitch Item 7.b
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water right is curtailed during this period. The total diversion available during this time is approximately 2.6 mgd during the summer and 2 mgd during the winter.

On an annualized basis, the water demand and supply forecast during five consecutive dry years is presented in the following table.

Multiple-Dry Year 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Forecasted Water Demand
(million gallons) 543 598 604 610 615
Multiple-Dry Water Supply
(million gallons) 845 845 845 845 845
Conservation Need*
(million gallons) 13 27 62 82 104
Conservation Need* (percent
of normal demand) annualized 2 5 10 13 17
Maximum Conservation Need*
(percent of normal demand)
Maximum month
12 20 27 28 30
*On an annualized basis, it appears a modest amount of conservation is necessary. The 2025 UWMP does take into account the water demand variability by month that is experienced in Healdsburg because of outdoor irrigation in warmer months and a lack of storage. Taking these into account, the anticipated mid-summer conservation requirement is approximately 12 to 30 percent of normal usage.

Overall, the 2025 UWMP plan indicates that, under normal conditions the City’s water supply is sufficient to meet forecasted demands and that under drought conditions there is a need for conservation.

The plan does include the ability to increase the City’s water supply through the construction of groundwater wells. The City has developed a project called aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells that will allow water to be stored in an underground aquifer when water is plentiful and withdraw it when water is scarce to enhance supply. Even with the proposed ASR wells, conservation will still be required during dry years as the City is seeking funding to complete the ASR Wells Project.

Other water supply improvements that staff have identified include:
• Increasing the water right at Dry Creek and making this a year-round water source. The current Dry Creek water right is 0.65 mgd from April through October. The proposed water right at Dry Creek would be 1.0 mgd from April through October and 1.7 mgd from November through March.
• Increasing the capacity of the Dry Creek well field. The current equipment can divert a bit less than 1.0 mgd from this location. These improvements will allow the City to have the mechanical capacity to divert approximately 2.3 mgd from the Dry Creek location. • Increase purchased water from Sonoma Water. Staff are negotiating increasing the volume of water purchased from Sonoma Water from 425 acre-feet (approximately 138 million gallons) to 900 acre-feet (approximately 293 million gallons) to be withdrawn from any Item 7.b
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diversion point when the City’s water rights are not available. This additional volume will aid the City in when Russian River supplies are low.

Staff have also identified a demand reduction project in the extension of the Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline. The extension is expected to serve recycled water to the junior high and high schools, an elementary school, and the Abel De Luna Community Center. This demand reduction project is anticipated to annually offset approximately eight million gallons of potable water with recycled water.

While these water supply and demand reduction projects may help to reduce the need for conservation during dry years, there remains a need for conservation during periods of drought.

The City should continue water conservation efforts to gain long-term use reductions within existing buildings and landscapes. Doing so will ease negative impacts created during future dryyears and the impacts of required mandatory conservation. Additionally, the City must comply with new State water regulations, such as Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life and Assembly Bill 1572 which prohibits the use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf located on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, and on properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities.

The 2025 UWMP must also include a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). Water shortage contingency planning is a strategic process to prepare for and respond to water shortage, which may be due to drought or other emergencies (e.g., earthquake, toxic spill, etc.). The WSCP provides pre-planned guidance for managing a water shortage, which includes aspects such as reliability analysis, annual water supply and demand assessment, standard water shortage levels, shortage response actions, communication protocols, and more.

The six standard water shortage levels are designed to achieve progressively higher levels of conservation through the use of various water use restrictions as well as establishment of water budgets in the higher stages. Included in the UWMP and WSCP are two primary recommended updates:
1) Adding a new Stage 0 to acknowledge certain year-round all-the-time water waste prohibitions, and
2) Changing Stage 1 from voluntary to mandatory, if declared.

Adding a new Stage 0 will acknowledge the State’s nonfunctional turf regulation and address other substantial water waste activities, such as large leaks and excessive irrigation runoff.

Implementing certain year-round water waste prohibitions and a new Stage 0 in the WSCP will better prepare the community to be more resilient to drought and water emergencies and help mitigate the need for declaring higher stages of the WSCP. Additionally, changing Stage 1 to mandatory would be more equitable and clearly communicate that everyone is expected to follow the restrictions if conservation is deemed necessary due to a water supply shortage. If changed to mandatory, staff recommend certain updates focusing Stage 1 on impactful water waste activities.

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report item. A summary of the shortage levels, the primary recommended changes, and other minor changes is provided in Section 8 of the UWMP.

During the survey and the public workshop, community members voiced concern regarding how the changes in water diversions to the Russian River and how climate change affect the City’s water supply. Others commented on how the City should allocate future water use within Healdsburg. Diversions from the Eel River to the Russian River are expected to cease with the decommissioning of the PVP. However, rainfall catchment in the watershed of the Russian River and Lake Mendocino are anticipated to be adequate for normal to wet years. While historical annual rainfall averages have not increased or decreased significantly, it is noticeable that fluctuations in rainfall from year-to-year are greater (more pronounced change from wet and dry years) than past years. These fluctuations within the Russian River watershed create a need for multi-year water storage especially amongst those reliant on the upper Russian River. The 2025 UWMP indicates that aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells are expected to help stabilize the City’s water supply between wet and dry years. The development of ASR wells and adding capability to withdraw water from the Dry Creek diversion point under the City’s own or purchased water rights, coupled with continued water conservation efforts will lessen, but not eliminate, the need for mandatory conservation during dry years.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The 2025 UWMP helps ensure the City is using a finite source of water efficiently. In turn, the City’s efficient use of water helps to maintain instream flows for fish and riparian habitat in both the Upper Russian River and Dry Creek.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council is not being asked to take action at this time.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Submission of the 2025 UWMP allows the City of Healdsburg access to State-level grant programs that could fund infrastructure and conservation measures. Due to funding limitations within the Water Department budget, staff is seeking grant funding to support aquifer storage and recovery wells, municipal recycled water pipeline extension, and conservation measures.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act and Title 14, the California Code of Regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”), Section 15378(b)(2), continued administrative actions do not qualify as a “Project”. Therefore, no further CEQA or environmental review is required.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update, City of Healdsburg, Public Works Department, June 1, 2026
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2 Table of Contents

1. Plan Development and Adoption ........................................................................................................ 8

1.1 Executive Summary.................................................................................................................. 8

2. Chapter 2 Plan Preparation ................................................................................................................ 9

2.1 Plan Preparation....................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Basis for Preparing a Plan........................................................................................................ 9

2.3 Regional Planning................................................................................................................... 10

2.4 Individual or Regional Planning and Compliance................................................................... 10

2.5 Fiscal Calendar Year and Units of Measure........................................................................... 10

2.6 Coordination and Outreach .................................................................................................... 11

3. System Description........................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 General Description................................................................................................................ 12

3.2 Service Area Boundaries........................................................................................................ 13

3.3 Service Area Climate.............................................................................................................. 14

3.4 Service Area Population and Demographics.......................................................................... 16

3.5 Social, Economic, and Demographic factors.......................................................................... 17

3.6 Land Uses within Service Area............................................................................................... 18

4. Water Use Characterization.............................................................................................................. 22

4.1 Non-Potable versus Potable Water Use................................................................................. 22

4.2 Past, Current, and Projected Water Use by Sector................................................................22

4.3 Water Use for Lower Income Households.............................................................................. 30

4.4 Climate Change...................................................................................................................... 31

5. SB X7-7 Baselines, Targets, and 2020 Compliance ........................................................................ 31

5.1 Present and Proposed Activities to Achieve Water Use Targets ...........................................32

5.2 2020 Water Use Target......................................................................................................... 32

5.3 Targets Summary ................................................................................................................... 32

6. Water Supply Characterization ......................................................................................................... 32

6.1 Water Supply Analysis Overview............................................................................................ 33

6.2 Water Supply Characterization............................................................................................... 33

6.3 Energy Use ............................................................................................................................. 49

7. Water Supply Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment .................................................................. 55

7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 55

7.2 Water Service Reliability Assessment.................................................................................... 55

7.3 Drought Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................... 65 Item 7.b
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8.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis ............................................................................................... 67

8.2 Annual Water Supply Demand Assessment Procedures ...........................................................68 The City will use the decision-making process described below to determine water supplies, water demands, and water reliability on an annual basis. The City may adjust this process annually as needed for improved decision-making...........................................................................................................68

8.2.1 Decision Making Process ...........................................................................................................................68

8.2.2 Data and Methodologies.............................................................................................................................68

8.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels.......................................................................................... 70

8.4.1 Supply Augmentation..................................................................................................................................71

8.4.2 Demand Reduction......................................................................................................................................72

8.4.3 Operational Changes..................................................................................................................................76

8.4.4 Additional Mandatory Restrictions.............................................................................................................76

8.4.5 Emergency Response Plan..........................................................................................................................76

8.4.6 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan............................................................................................77

8.4.7 Shortage Response Action Effectiveness.....................................................................................................78

8.5 Communication Protocols........................................................................................................... 78

8.6 Compliance and Enforcement .................................................................................................... 78

8.7 Legal Authorities ......................................................................................................................... 79

8.7.1 Legal Authorities .............................................................................................................................. 79

8.7.2 Declaration of Water Shortage .............................................................................................................79

8.7.3 Proclamation of Local Emergency........................................................................................................79

8.8Financial Consequences of a WSCP........................................................................................... 80

8.8.1 .....................................................................................................................................................................80 Financial Impacts and Mitigation Action............................................................................................................80

8.8.2 Reporting Cost of Compliance with Excessive Water use Prohibition During Drought Emergency....80

8.9 Monitoring and Reporting ........................................................................................................... 81

8.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures ................................................................................................ 81

8.11 Special Water Feature Distinction ............................................................................................ 81

8.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, Availability, and Amendment Procedures .......................................81

9. Demand Management Measures ..................................................................................................... 82

9.1 Demand Management Measures for Retail Agencies............................................................82

9.1.1 Implementation Over the Past Five Years.............................................................................................82

9.1.2 Implementation to Achieve Water-Use Targets.....................................................................................84

9.1.3 Required Demand Management Measures ...........................................................................................84

9.2 Demand Management Measures for Wholesale Suppliers....................................................87

10. Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation................................................................................. 88

10.1 Inclusion of All 2025 Data....................................................................................................... 88

10.2 Notice of Public Hearing ......................................................................................................... 88

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5 Table Index
Table 2-1. Public Water Systems
Table 2-2. Plan Identification
Table 2-3. Supplier Identification
Table 2-4a Retail. Water Supplier Information Exchange
Table 2-4b Wholesale. Water Supplier Information Exchange Table 3-1. Monthly Climatic Averages
Table 3-2a Retail. Population - Current and Projected
Table 3-2b Wholesale. Population - Current and Projected Table 4-1. Historical Water Use by Sector from 2020 – 2025, MG Table 4-2. Five Years of Water Loss Audit Reporting
Table 4-3a Retail. Demands for Potable – 2025 Actual
Table 4-3b Wholesale. Demands for Potable - 2025 Actual Table 4-4a Retail. Use for Potable Water and Non-Potable - Projected Table 4-4b Wholesale. Use for Potable Water and Non-Potable - Projected Table 4-5a Retail. Total Water Use (Potable and Non-Potable) Table 4-5b Wholesale. Total Water Use (Potable and Non-Potable) Table 4-6. Inclusion of Future Water Savings in Water Use Projections Table 4-7. Characteristic 5-year Water Use for Potable Water and Non-Potable - Projected Table 5-1. Baseline and Targets Summary
Table 5-2. SB X7-7 2025 Compliance
Table 6-1. Groundwater Volume Pumped
Table 6-2. Existing Water Rights and Diversion Limits
Table 6-3. Pending Water Rights and Diversion Limits
Table 6-4. Wastewater Collection within Service Area in 2025 Table 6-5a Retail: Wasterwater Treatment and Discharge within Service Area in 2025 Table 6-5b : Wasterwater Treatment and Discharge within Service Area in 2020 Table 6-6a Retail. Current and Projected Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses within Service Area Table 6-6b Wholesale. Current and Projected Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses within Service Area Table 6-7a Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projections Compared to 2025 Actual Table 6-7b Wholesale. 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projections Compared to 2025 Actual Table 6-8. Methods to Expand Future Recycled Water Use
Table 6-9a Retail. Expected Future Water Supply Projects Table 6-9b Wholesale. Expected Future Water Supply Projects Table 6-10a Retail. Water Supplies – Actual
Table 6-11a Retail. Water Supplies – Projected
Table 6-11b Wholesale. Water Supplies – Projected
Table 6-12 - Water Supply Energy Intensity for 2025
Table 6-13 - Wastewater and Recycled Water Supply Energy Intensity for 2025 Table 7-1a Retail. Basis of Water Year Data
Table 7-1b Wholesale. Basis of Water Year Data
Table 7-2a Retail. Normal Year Supply and Demand Comparison Table 7-2b Wholesale. Normal Year Supply and Demand Comparison Table 7-3a Retail. Single Dry Year Supply and Demand Comparison Table 7-3b Wholesale. Single Dry Year Supply and Demand Comparison Table 7-4a Retail. Multiple Dry Years Supply and Demand Comparison Item 7.b
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Table 8-1. Cross-reference for Standard vs. Supplier Shortage Table 8-2. Water Shortage Response Levels
Table 8-3. Demand Reduction Actions
Table 8-4. Emergency Action Summary
Table 9-1. Water Conservation Rebate Results 2021-2025
Table 10-1. Notification to Cities and Counties
Figure Index
Figure 3-1. Healdsburg City and Service Territory Boundaries Figure 3-2. Healdsburg Water Service Area and Pressure Zones Figure 3-3. Water Distribution System
Figure 6-1. Groundwater Basins
Figure 6-2. Recycled Water Distribution System
Appendices
Appendix A - 2021 Water Loss Audit Form
Appendix B - 2022 Water Loss Audit Form
Appendix C - 2023 Water Loss Audit Form
Appendix D - 2024 Water Loss Audit Form
Appendix E - 2025 Water Loss Audit Form
Appendix F – SB X7-7 Verification Form
Appendix G – CAL-Adapt Temperature Forecasts
Appendix H -- CAL-Adapt Dry Spell Forecasts
Appendix I -- CAL-Adapt Precipitation Forecasts
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7 Acronym List
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
Act Urban Water Management Planning Act
AF Acre-foot or acre-feet
AFY Acre-feet per year
BMP Best Management Practice
BiOp Biological Opinion
CDPH California Department of Health
CII Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional
Corps United States Army Corps of Engineers
CSA County Service Area
CUWCC California Urban Water Conservation Council
CWC California Water Code
DDW State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water DMM Demand Management Measure
DWR California Department of Water Resources
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EOP Emergency Operations Plan
ETo Evapo-transpiration
GPCD Gallons per capita per day
IPR Indirect Potable Reuse
ITP Independent Technical Panel
MCL Maximum Contaminant Level
MPA Microscopic Particulate Analysis
NAICS North American Industry Classification System
NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service
SB X7-7 Water Conservation Act of 2009
SCWA Sonoma Water formerly Sonoma County Water Agency
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TPW County of Sonoma’s Department of Transportation and Public Works UWMP Urban Water Management Plan
WSCP Water Shortage Contingency Plan
WSEP Water Shortage Emergency Plan
WWTP Wastewater Treatment, Reclamation and Disposal Facility Item 7.b
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1.1 Executive Summary
The City of Healdsburg is located in Sonoma County roughly 70 miles north of San Francisco. The City’s water distribution system serves a population of approximately 10,972 through 4,766 water meters; of which 626 are commercial/industrial/institutional accounts and 4,140 serve residential water customers., including two for Fitch Mountain. The City provides potable water to roughly 350 connections within the Fitch Mountain Water District (County Service Area 41). The provisioning of water to the Fitch Mountain Water District is allowed through a wholesale water contract with the County of Sonoma.

To provide potable water to Healdsburg and the Fitch Mountain Water District, the City’s Public Works Department relies on surface water from both the Russian River and Dry Creek. This diversion of water is authorized through four water-rights: three on the Russian River and one on Dry Creek. The City also contracts with Sonoma Water (formerly Sonoma County Water Agency) for a backup supply of water should the City’s water rights become unavailable.

Because the City relies on both the Russian River and Dry Creek for its potable water supply, the City’s water supply reliability is closely tied to storage conditions in Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma. In years of normal, and even slightly below average rainfall, storage within these reservoirs is adequate to maintain water supply year-round. In years of extremely low rainfall, reservoir storage may be depleted, requiring communities and agricultural users within the Russian River watershed to implement conserve measures.

Recent changes to the Potter Valley Project, which diverts water from the Eel River system to the Russian River system, will likely change the water supply to Lake Mendocino, which flows to the Russian River. As a result, the natural water flow, from which the City’s water rights are based, might be reduced in normal years and significantly diminished during dry years. During these times of limited natural water flow in the Russian River, the City anticipates relying on stored water releases through a water purchase agreement with Sonoma Water. This purchased water may be diverted from the City’s existing Russian River diversion points or from the existing diversion point on Dry Creek.

As detailed within the 2025 UWMP, the City has sufficient water rights to meet current and projected water demand normal hydrologic conditions over the next 20 years. During dry years, when the City’s water supplies are constrained by low flows within the Russian River and Dry Creek, this plan demonstrates a need for mandatory conservation measures. Under a worst-case condition (single dry year scenario) the level of mandatory conservation needed could reach 50% of 2025 summer water use.

Future water demand projections for the 2025 UWMP are based on historical population and historical water use. Population growth assumptions use the California Department of Finance Estimates (-E1 released May 2025) for 2025 population. Populations for 2030-2045 are based on the projections used for the City of Healdsburg Climate Mobilization Strategy (CMS). These projections anticipate approximately 16% growth from 2025 to 2030 and then 1% growth, respectively for 2030-2035, 2035-2040, and 2040- 2045. Water usage is based on 134 gallons per capita per day (gpcpd) based on the 2025 water demand forecast (the actual consumption in 2025 was approximately 132 gpcpd).

To effect meaningful water conservation programs, the City’s water department funds a portion of one fulltime employee to administer water conservation programs. The City is also a member of the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership (Partnership). The Partnership represents 12 water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties who have partnered to provide regional solutions for water use efficiency. In addition to the Partnerships recommendations and implementation of efficient water measures, the City of Healdsburg provides City-administered and funded water conservation programs to assist customers in gaining longterm reductions in water use. Through rebates, education and outreach, Healdsburg has been able to reduce water use by incentivizing lawn conversions, clothes washers, and toilet replacements while also Item 7.b
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The City of Healdsburg encourages active community participation in its urban water management planning efforts. To allow for community engagement the City conducted a public survey from April 15 to April 30, 2026 and held a public workshop on May 6, 2026. The survey had 320 responses, including 275 responses to the survey in English and 45 responses to the survey in Spanish. The public workshop had approximately 15-20 attendees, and provided dinner, childcare, and real-time Spanish interpretation. A public hearing was held on June 1, 2026 at a City Council meeting. The community outreach helped to gather feedback which was incorporated into the final document. Final approval of the 2025 UWMP is planned for June 18, 2026, during a regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

2. Chapter 2 Plan Preparation
This chapter describes the preparation of the City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan including efforts in coordination and outreach.

2.1 Plan Preparation
This chapter includes the following sections for guidance on preparing an UWMP: basis for preparing a plan, regional planning, individual or regional planning, compliance fiscal or calendar year and units of measure and coordination and outreach activities.

2.2 Basis for Preparing a Plan
The Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Act, as codified in California Water Code (CWC) Sections 10610 through 10656, requires urban water suppliers with 3,000 or more service connections or supplying 3,000 or more acre-feet of water per year to prepare an UWMP. The City operates Public Water System (PWS) CA4910005, which is regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. In 2025, the City had4,766 connections within its service territory and, therefore, meets the threshold for this State requirement.1
The City’s is also defined as a wholesaler since it supplies drinking water to the County of Sonoma’s County Service Area (CSA) 41 which serves the Fitch Mountain area. The City supplies water to CSA 41 under a long-standing wholesale arrangement between the City and County that includes the historic water rights associated with that service area. This UWMP, as a planning document, is not intended to modify any existing agreements, rate provisions, or service obligations between the City and County.

2.2.1 Public Water Systems
Public water systems are the distribution systems that provide drinking water for human consumption. All public water systems are given a unique Public Water System Identification Number (PWSID) and are regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), Division of Drinking Water.

As defined by the CWC, a public water system is a system that provides water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances: that has 15 or more service connections; or regularly serves at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. Table 2-1 summarizes the City of Healdsburg’s public water system information for the year 2025.

Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water Systems
1 Source: Healdsburg’s Utility Billing Department
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System Number
Public Water
System Name
Number of
Municipal
Connections 2025
Volume of
Water Supplied
2025 *
4910005 City of Healdsburg 4,766 529
TOTAL 4,766 529

2.3 Regional Planning
The City regularly meets with Sonoma Water staff to discuss and coordinate regional efforts. In addition, the City has joined the Sonoma Marin Saving Water Partnership to develop and implement water conservation programs throughout the North Bay.

The City also collaborates with Sonoma County’s Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA), the eight incorporated jurisdictions of Sonoma County, as well as the County of Sonoma itself, to create and implement a Climate Mobilization Strategy (see Section 3.3 for more information about this plan to mitigate climate change).

The City is a member of the Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA); a coalition of ten cities, counties and special districts in the Russian River watershed that coordinate regional programs for clean water, habitat restoration, watershed enhancement, and conservation.

2.4 Individual or Regional Planning and Compliance
The Urban Water Management Plan Act allows for the preparation of UWMPs by a group of water suppliers or as an individual water supplier. As illustrated in Table 2-2 below, the City is an individual water supplier and developed this UWMP as an individual UWMP addressing all requirements of the CWC.

Table 2-2. Plan Identification
Type of Plan: Individual UWMP

2.5 Fiscal Calendar Year and Units of Measure

2.5.1 Fiscal or Calendar Year
This UWMP reports data on a calendar year basis starting on January 1 and ending December 31.

As required for UMWPs for the year 2025, the City has included water use and planning data for the entire calendar year of 2025.

2.5.2 Reporting Complete 2025 Data
This UWMP reports data on a calendar year basis unless otherwise noted. Section 5 discusses baselines and targets in terms of gallons per capita per day (gpcd), compliant with SB X7-7.

2.5.3 Unit of Measure
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Table 2-3. Supplier Identification
Supplier is a wholesaler
Supplier is a retailer
Fiscal or Calendar Year
UWMP Tables are in calendar years
Units of measure used in UWMP
Unit Million Gallons (MG)

2.6 Coordination and Outreach
The City meets regularly with Sonoma Water, the County of Sonoma, Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW), and other water rights holders along the northern Russian River, including vineyard owners. Table 2-4 identifies the various agencies and entities that the City is coordinating with during the UWMP preparation process, and/or on an ongoing basis in relation to water supply planning.

Table 2-4a Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange
The retail Supplier has informed the following wholesale supplier(s) of projected water use in accordance with Water Code Section 10631.

Sonoma Water1
1 City has a water purchase agreement with Sonoma Water (formerly Sonoma County Water Agency).

Table 2-4b Wholesale: Water Supplier Information Exchange Supplier has informed 10 or fewer other water suppliers of water supplies available in accordance with Water Code Section 10631.

Water Supplier Name: Russian River Utility (CSA 41)

2.6.2 Coordination with Other Agencies and the Community While the City of Healdsburg primarily relies on its own water rights, Healdsburg maintains a backup water supply agreement with Sonoma Water. Sonoma Water manages in-river flows and reservoir storage levels in coordination with state and federal agencies. The City coordinates with and provides Sonoma Water with water demand updates.

Urban water suppliers are required by the Act to encourage active involvement of the community during the preparation of its UWMP. The City held an informational workshop on May 6, 2026 to provide the public with an update on the preliminary results of the 2025 UWMP and encouraged public input. The online survey implemented leading up to the workshop had 320 responses, including 275 responses to the survey in English and 45 responses to the survey in Spanish. The Item 7.b
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12 public workshop had approximately 15-20 attendees, and provided dinner, childcare, and real-time Spanish interpretation. The City also conducted a public hearing on the 2025 UWMP at the June 1, 2026, City Council meeting.

The City will publish public notices in the Healdsburg Tribune on May 14, 2026, and May 21, 2026, notifying the public of the City’s intent to update its UWMP and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

The City held the formal public hearing at the City Council Chambers on June 1, 2026, More information about the public hearing and the adoption of the 2025 UWMP is presented in Section 10 of this UWMP.

2.6.3 Notice to City and Counties
The City notified Sonoma Water and the County of Sonoma that the City of Healdsburg’s UWMP was being reviewed and updated. Letters were sent on April 20, 2026.

3. System Description
This section describes the physical characteristics of the City’s water service area, the current and projected population for the service area, climate, and the social, economic, and demographic factors affecting the City’s water management planning.

3.1 General Description
The City of Healdsburg is in the County of Sonoma, approximately 12 miles north of the City of Santa Rosa, within the nine-county San Francisco Bay Region. The location of Healdsburg in California is shown in Figure 3-1
The City of Healdsburg is in an inland valley between Highway 101 and the Russian River. The Russian River flows southward to the east of the City and crosses through the southern portion of the City in a westerly direction. The City’s water service area is roughly equivalent to the City Limit. Figure 3-1 shows the City Limit, sphere of influence, and water distribution areas, which include CSA 41 to which the City is a wholesale water supplier.

The Healdsburg City Council is the governing body of the City. The Council consists of five council members that serve four-year terms and appoint a Mayor once per year. The Council sets policy and adopts a budget for the City biennially.

The City has developed and adopted several area planning documents, including:
• Healdsburg 2030 General Plan
• City of Healdsburg Water System Master Plan
• North Entry Area Plan
• Central Healdsburg Avenue Plan
• Saggio Hills Area Plan
These documents provide information to the public and decision-makers regarding the City’s goals, policies, and implementation programs including sphere of influence and land use, development opportunities and constraints, and planned and recommended infrastructure improvements.

Historically, the City’s economy was supported by agriculture and logging. In more recent years, the City has experienced an increase in urban development and a diversification of the local economy with tourism as a dominant element of the economy.

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13 The City’s drinking water system includes thirteen water production wells, associated water treatment systems and equipment at each of three well fields, a water treatment plant, a single raw water reservoir, seven treated water storage reservoirs, five booster pump stations, and eight pressure reducing stations.

Water treatment at the three production locations (in addition to ultra-filtration at the water treatment plant at the Gauntlett well field and cartridge filtration at the Dry Creek well field) consists of: disinfection with onsite generated sodium hypochlorite (chlorine), fluoridation for dental benefit, and the addition of blended liquid poly and ortho-phosphates for corrosion control.

There are two major multi-purpose reservoirs in the Russian River watershed. Lake Sonoma on Dry Creek, approximately 15 miles northwesterly of Healdsburg, and Lake Mendocino on the Russian River, approximately 45 miles northerly of Healdsburg, and 3.5 miles northerly of Ukiah, in Mendocino County.

The City holds four water right permits issued by the California State Department of Water Resources for the diversion of municipal drinking water. Three permits are located on the Russian River, and one is located on Dry Creek. Four production wells on the Russian River (Gauntlett Well Field) can be used year-round, as they produce water that is ultra-filtered at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. Six production wells (four in service) on the Russian River (Fitch Well Field) are seasonal and are restricted to operation May through October. The Dry Creek well field, consisting of five wells, is permitted for use from April 1 through November 1.. In a 2006 Decision of the State Water Resources Control Board, the City’s Dry Creek well field was added to the Russian River well fields, as a point of diversion under the Sonoma County Water Agency’s permits.

The City has an Agreement with Sonoma Water, formerly Sonoma County Water Agency, dated November 17, 1992, that allows the City’s water diversions to be reported under this agency’s water rights permits for the Russian River and Dry Creek, but only if the City is unable to divert water under its own water rights permits or if water diversion exceeds maximum diversion rates. An amended agreement with the agency was made in December 2025 extending the permit until December 31, 2026, and allows a maximum diversion of up to 9 cubic feet per second (cfs) at any one time and up to 425 ac-ft (138 MG) per year from any of the City’s well fields.

The City continues to invest in infrastructure improvements to enhance system reliability and resilience.

Recent and planned improvements include upgraded size and construction of Sunset Reservoir, a new roof on Gauntlett Reservoir, and various well field rehabilitation projects. The City is conducting a feasibility study of a water treatment facility at the Fitch well field, as well as the planned disinfection and treatment improvements at Dry Creek, which will further improve system reliability. The City has conducted a feasibility investigation into aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells at three sites in the City. Design and construction of the ASR wells is pending funding.

3.2 Service Area Boundaries
The City of Healdsburg serves as the water provider within the municipality’s water service area. The service area is approximately four-square miles and serves primarily residential and commercial customers.

The City’s service area elevation ranges from approximately 97 feet above mean sea level at its low point to the south and rises to approximately 390 feet above mean sea level at the northeast portion of the service area.

The potable water distribution system contains nine pressure zones (Tayman, Panorama, Sunset, Cadoul, Montage, Latimer, Hidden Acres, Iverson, Passalacqua) that are each served by one or more of the six storage reservoirs (Iverson, Panorama, Tayman (2), Cadoul, Sunset) named for the zone they serve, and the Dry Creek clear well. Other zones are served by pressure regulating valves (Latimer, Hidden Acres) or Item 7.b
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The principal water mains in the distribution system range in size from 4 to 16 inches in diameter. Most of the distribution piping in the older areas of the City range in size from 1-1/2 to 4 inches, while the newer areas are served by pipes 6 to 16 inches in diameter.

The City has a municipal recycled water system within the water service area, and an agricultural recycled water distribution system outside of the water service area. The agricultural recycled water recycled water pipe extends south from the WRF to multiple vineyard properties, extending approximately 18,300 feet south of the WRF. Another segment of the agricultural recycled water transmission main extends north from the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) following the West Slough and terminating at a recycled water dispenser on Kinley Drive, southwest of Highway 101.At this point, the municipal recycled water transmission main continuing south to its crossing of Hwy 101, and continuing through the City to serve parks, schools, a cemetery and a golf course.

Figure 3-3 shows a general layout of the potable water distribution system, along with the major physical components such as wells, pump stations, reservoirs, and water sampling locations. Figure 6-2 shows the approximate layout of the recycled water distribution system, along with locations of major components of turnouts/connection points. The recycled water distribution system can serve over 900 acres of irrigated land.

3.3 Service Area Climate
The City is located within the Russian River watershed and has a Mediterranean climate characterized by wet winters and dry summers. Typically, less than 5 percent of the annual rainfall falls during the five months of May through September.

Average annual maximum temperature are 73.5 F, and the average minimum temperature is 43.5 degrees.

The average annual rainfall for the Ukiah-Healdsburg region is 36.9 inches based on 1910 to 2020 data, as shown in Table 3-1.

Table 3-1: Monthly Climatic Averages – Ukiah, CA
Month
Average
Rainfall1
1911-2025 (in)
Average
Rainfall
2001-2020 (in)
Average Rainfall
2011-2020 (in)
Average Rainfall
2021-2025 (in)
Average Temp1 (degrees F)
Maximum Minimum
January 6.6 7.1 7.3 5.6 56.5 35.5
February 5.5 6.7 5.9 4.8 60.6 37.7
March 4.65 5.8 7.3 4.5 64.6 39.0
April 1.85 3.3 3.2 1.2 70.1 41.2
May 0.85 1.4 1.6 0.6 76.8 45.4
June 0.25 0.5 0.6 0.1 84.3 50.3
July 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 92.7 53.5
August 0.05 0.0 0.0 0.0 92.1 52.3
September 0.55 0.3 0.5 0.7 87.0 49.0
October 1.95 2.5 2.1 1.9 77.0 44.0
November 4.45 4.6 4.6 4.4 64.2 39
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Total 34.6 41.8 40.8 32.2 2 73.5 43.5 1Source: CIMIS data for Ukiah station 049122 (period 1/1/1910 to 12/31/2025) 2 2021 was a profound drought year

3.3.1. Climate Change
The City of Healdsburg recognizes climate change is affecting weather patterns and water supply reliability, and the importance of accounting for these changes when analyzing our future water security. Where possible, historical data has been updated in this UWMP to ensure forecasts are based on more recent conditions which show the impact of climate change. The effects of climate change on water demands, supplies and reliability are detailed below and included in Chapter 4 (Water Use Characterization), Chapter 6 (Water Supply Characterization), and Chapter 7 (Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment).

Vulnerabilities to the City’s drinking water system due to climate change include:

Water supply. While the City has relatively secure water rights allowing diversions that are able to meet the needs of the peak season demands, higher temperatures and decreased precipitation in the area can result in changes to water availability. The City has seen curtailments of critical water diversions in recent years and is planning for future curtailments by improving and adding treatment infrastructure, investigating transferability of water right allowances, and educating the public about conservation programs.

Water availability, particularly from Russian River sources, are vulnerable to reductions due to changes upstream of Lake Mendocino. For a little over 100 years, water from the Eel River system has been diverted through the Potter Valley Project to the Russian River system to generate power through PG&E’s Potter Valley Project. Over the years, flow through the Potter Valley Project has been reduced to alleviate environmental concerns. PG&E successfully applied to cease operation of the Potter Valley Project in 2025 and surrendered its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) power generation license. The abandonment of the Potter Valley Project will include the removal of the Scott Dam and Cape Horn Dam, and decommissioning of the power generation facility. The work on the removal of dams and power generation facilities may start as soon as 2028. These changes will reduce flows to the Russian River system, increasing the importance of alternative water supplies such as purchased water, stored water, and groundwater.

Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of storm events, resulting in more variable runoff conditions and higher peak flows during wet periods. These conditions can affect diversion infrastructure along the Russian River and Dry Creek. While regional reservoirs provide flood attenuation, extreme events may still result in operational disruptions or temporary reductions in water availability. City water supply infrastructure, including wells located adjacent to surface water sources, is designed to accommodate fluctuating river stages. Production and treatment facilities are sited and constructed to remain operational during flood conditions to the extent practicable.

Wildfire risk continues to pose a threat to water supply in the region. Varying climate anomalies, such as invasive pests and tinder dry forests, create conditions for catastrophic wildfires. The City’s drinking water infrastructure does have vulnerable components associated with production, treatment, and storage. Electrical supply, communication equipment, and process control instrumentation can all be disabled when directly impacted by wildfire. The City owns both portable and stationary emergency diesel generators specifically for use at water production sites.

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Water source demand sensitivity. The City’s water sources are the Russian River and Dry Creek, flowing from Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma. These two water supply reservoirs rely exclusively on rain and diversions from the Eel River through the Potter Valley Project, to recharge available storage. Other forms of precipitation such as snow do not impact the region’s watershed.

Drought conditions are expected to become more frequent and severe. Reduced precipitation and higher temperatures will result in less stored water in reservoirs and reduced carryovers from previous years. Between the City and these water sources lie several other water supply demands including other municipal water suppliers and several types of irrigated crops. Climate patterns, such as higher temperatures and low humidity, can affect these agricultural and landscape watering patterns both upstream of and within the City’s drinking water sphere of influence. While the City has no control of impacts by upstream water diversions, local measures can be taken such as the use of drought resistant landscaping and enforcing mandatory conservation requirements as dictated by the severity of water supply shortages.

Water source quality sensitivity. As the County progressed through the dry 2020/2021 winter season followed by the dry spring of 2021, both local water supply reservoirs were at historically low levels in the summer months. Reduced reservoir inflows can affect water quality conditions.

Typical issues related to low reservoir levels include decreased dissolved oxygen concentrations and increased algae growth. Pollutant concentrations from stream inflows may increase as incoming volume decreases, yet the pollutant loading increases or remains constant. The City’s drinking water wells are characterized as groundwater under the direct influence of surface water (GWUDI). As such, water quality in relation to climate extremes, including fire scar runoff and flooding, can be relatively stable as the riverbank near the wells provides a degree of filtration for the affected water prior to being drawn into the wells and treated to drinking water standards. This filtration, as well as a cooling effect of the sub-terrain, provides a reliable degree of protection from potentially increased warming and/or pollutant loading at the supply reservoirs.

Climate Change Mitigation
The City is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a climate change mitigation strategy. In October 2023, the City of Healdsburg adopted a Climate Mobilization Strategy (CMS) in support of State and Regional GHG reduction goals. The CMS identifies key measures and actions that will be most impactful in reducing GHG emissions, are equitable, feasible, and community driven.

In addition, the Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA, previously RCPA) developed Climate Ready Sonoma County: Climate Hazards and Vulnerabilities to assess local climate risks. The assessment identifies expected future conditions across multiple climate scenarios, including increased temperatures, longer and more frequent droughts, more intense wildfire conditions, and increased variability in precipitation and flooding. Similar regional assessments, including Climate Ready North Bay, also identify additional stressors such as reduced soil moisture, more variable runoff patterns, increased importance of groundwater recharge protection, and higher agricultural water demand.

3.4 Service Area Population and Demographics
California Department of Finance E-1 population estimates released May 2025 were used for the baseline 2025 City of Healdsburg population. According to the E-1 estimates, the 2025 City of Healdsburg population is 10,972.

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RHNA is part of a State mandate that all local governments adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. The State determines how much housing at a variety of affordability levels is needed for each region in the state. Healdsburg’s RHNA allocation for 2023-2031 is 476 units. More information is available in the Healdsburg Housing Element.

The population projections differ from those outlined in previous UWMPs and are based on anticipated developments and achievement of RHNA requirements. It should be noted that the Healdsburg CMS projection for 2025 was 12,025, which is higher than the actual estimation by the Department of Finance in 2025. Using the Healdsburg CMS population projections provides a conservative approach for water supply planning in the UWMP.

Table 3-2a Retail: Population - Current and Projected
Population
Served
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
10,972 12,746 12,882 13,018 13,127
Table 3-2b Wholesale: Population - Current and Projected Population
Served1
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092
1: Based on 2020 UWMP, which was based on RRU data on number of connections. The Fitch Mountain community is limited in geography, and significant growth is not anticipated.

3.5 Social, Economic, and Demographic factors
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 23% of Healdsburg’s population is 65 years of age and over and 60% of housing units are owner-occupied. Additionally, 36% of the population is Hispanic or Latino and 31% of homes speak a language other than English at home.

Healdsburg electric and water utilities provide a low-income bill discount to income-qualified residents. The electric I eligibility threshold is 80% or below the Area Median Income, and approximately 11% of households receive the discount.

According to the California Department of Finance E-5 population estimates, Healdsburg has 4,042 singlefamily housing units and 1,143 multi-family units, including duplexes and mobile homes. The City’s overall vacancy rate is approximately11%. Future housing growth in Healdsburg is expected to be predominantly multi-family, consistent with RHNA and local land use policies.

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Current land use within the existing service area consists mainly of urban residential with limited commercial, industrial, and mixed use, as well as some rural residential, public, and quasi-public areas.

Conserved open spaces protect the City’s eastern backdrop from development and The Sonoma County General Plan’s Open Space Element continues to help maintain avoidance of typical corridor-style urbanization by promoting scenic and undeveloped community separator lands.

Projected land use include the planned developments within the Healdsburg 2030 General Plan, as listed in Section 3.1, as well as other projects meeting zoning and ordinance requirements. Projected land use is predicted to remain consistent with that of the existing service areas, while incorporation of water conservation planning and practices within the scope of these developments will continue to improve.

Goals, Policies, and Implementation Measures within the 2030 General Plan lay out the studies and planning required for establishing boundaries on future urban service and growth areas, neighborhood and downtown preservation, and appropriate land use in transit areas and on river frontage property.

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This section of the UWMP presents the City’s water system use by user type for the past, current, and projected water demands in five-year increments between 2025 and 2045.

4.1 Non-Potable versus Potable Water Use
To distinguish recycled water use from potable water use, detailed discussion is provided in Chapter 6, but a summary of recycled water use is included in Table 4-5.

4.2 Past, Current, and Projected Water Use by Sector
The California Water Code (CWC) requires reporting of past and projected demand in terms of predetermined water use sectors. Sectors applicable to the City are outlined in Section 4.2.1, along with a description obtained from the 2025 UWMP Guidebook. The definitions listed in Table 4-1 are used by DWR for each of the water sectors listed in the CWC that apply to the City of Healdsburg. The order of the sectors follows the order found in the CWC.

4.2.1 Water Use Sectors Listed in Water Code
The City’s potable water system serves these sectors:
• Residential: Residential single family is single-family detached dwellings (houses) that have no shared property and are built on their own parcel of land. Residential multi-family is a single service connection that accommodates more than one family living separately such as through a duplex, apartment, condominium, or townhouse. This includes mobile home/trailer parks that are served collectively through a master service meter. The City’s billing data does not distinguish between these subcategories for demand reporting purposes; however; estimates based on individual account analysis are provided. This is a retail demand. • Commercial: A water user that provides or distributes a product or service. This is a retail demand. • Industrial: A water user that is primarily a manufacturer or processor of materials as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), or an entity that is a water user primarily engaged in research and development. This was a retail demand tracked separately until fiscal year 2024-25 but has been consolidated into the commercial category. • Industrial, Winery: A primary industry of Healdsburg are wineries. The City previously tracked water use by wineries separate from other industries. This is a retail demand which has been consolidated into the commercial category.
• Institutional and Governmental: A water user dedicated to public service. This type of user includes, among other users, higher education institutions, schools, courts, churches, hospitals, government facilities, and non-profit research institutions. This is a retail demand consolidated into the commercial category.
• Landscape: Water connections supplying water solely for landscape irrigation. Such landscapes may be associated with multi-family, HOA, commercial, industrial, or institutional/governmental sites, but are considered a separate water use sector if the connection is solely for landscape irrigation.

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4.2.2 Water Use Sectors in Addition to Those List in Water Code Since the mid-1990s, the City has sold water to the County of Sonoma Department of Transportation and Public Works (TPW) under the County’s operation of the Fitch Mountain County Service Area (CSA #41), which is a small water system located outside of the City’s limits. The TPW currently does not own water supply facilities and is solely dependent upon the City to supply municipal water for CSA 41.

4.2.3 Past Water Use
While not part of the DWR UWMP Reporting Tables, the Water Code requires Retail Suppliers to quantify past water use. Past water use helps a Supplier understand water use trends; effects of temporary use restrictions imposed during the most recent prolonged drought, and recovery from such temporary restrictions; effects of long-term demand management measures; and other pertinent water use factors.

Table 4-1: Historical Water Use by Sector from 2020 to 2025,(million gallons) Sector 2020 2021 2022 20231 2024(3) 2025
Residential 445.2 286.2 276.1 299.0 331.5 313.2
Commercial 88.6 97.2 98.3 104.8 113.25 120.6
Industrial 2.6 3.9 3.3 3.1 1.6 -Included in
Commercial
Industrial
Winery

12.19 11 11.4 10.2 4.6 —Included
in
Commercial
Institutional
and
Governmental

6.4 6.2 6.9 5.4 7.5 8.5
Landscape 73.7 36.9 46.8 55.1 68.6 54.75
Sales to Other
Agencies
Included in
Residential
Included in
Residential
Included in
Residential
Included in
Residential
Included in
Residential
Included in
Residential
Total Water
Usage
628.7 441.5 442.8 477.6 527.0 497.1
Water
Produced
661.5 462.6 463.2 506.0 559.8 544.04
Water Loss2 32.8 21.1 20.4 28.4 32.8 46.9 1 2021, 2022, 2023 were drought years. 2 Water loss in this table differs from water loss audit values in that the water loss audit includes allowance for unbilled unmetered uses, thus reporting a lower water loss value Item 7.b
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4.2.4 Distribution System Water Loss
Distribution system water losses (also known as real losses) are the physical water losses from the water distribution system and from the water storage facilities up to the point of customer consumption. For this UWMP, total losses are included as a demand sector and are calculated as the difference between all water supplied and all water delivered or metered. Total losses include both actual water loss and apparent water loss. Actual water loss is due to system leaks while apparent are due to unmetered authorized uses, such as hydrant flushing, inaccurate water use measurement due to faulty meters, and firefighting.

Table 4-2 presents the total potable water loss for calendar years 2021 through 2025, as calculated by subtracting the total potable water sold to customers from the total potable water supplied by the potable water delivery system. Reportable water loss audit volumes include an allowance for unbilled unmetered usage and reports a lower net water loss than the difference of water produced less water used. Water loss values of less than 10 percent are generally considered acceptable by industry standards. Water loss audit reports for 2021 through 2025 are included as Table 4-2 and can be found the appendices. The rate of increase of water loss is anticipated to be consistent with water use increases.

Table 4-2: Last Five Years of Water Loss Audit Reporting, (million gallons) Reporting Period Start Date Volume of Water Loss 1
01/2021 34.7
01/2012 20.2
01/2023 29.0
01/2024 29.4
01/2025 42.6 1 Taken from the field "Water Losses" (a combination of apparent losses and real losses) from the AWWA worksheet.

4.2.5 Current Water Use
This section and the following section discuss water use for the various sectors listed in Table 4-1.

The following information could be helpful when reviewing the water use by sector in Tables 4-1:
institutional facilities include City facilities, schools, and churches; landscape includes separatelymetered usage from both residential and non-residential properties; sales to other agency represents water sold to the County of Sonoma for the Fitch Mountain service area. While commercial hydrants require a manual adjustment, the flow from the hydrants is accounted as part of the commercial sector.

Customer water use for the year 2025, presented in Table 4-3a, was obtained from actual billing data provided by the City’s Finance Department. Actual water deliveries in 2025 were 543 MG.

Compared with the 2020 UWMP forecast for 2025 684 MG, actual total water deliveries in 2025 were approximately 21 percent lower. Actual water deliveries in 2025 were lower than projected in the 2020 UWMP because of the slower than anticipated population growth and dramatic water conservation achieved in response to drought conditions of 2021 which people responded to with changing fixtures to water-saving fixtures as well as changing water use behavior and landscaping.

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25 Passive conservation measures (low flow fixtures, less-water gardens, etc.) that continue to keep water usage low even after drought conditions subside are now in place.

Water use in the City’s service area is predominantly residential use. In 2025, residential customers received 56 percent of the total potable water deliveries. The second largest use is commercial customers (including industrial, institutional and government uses that were reported separately previously), who received 23 percent. The remaining end uses include: separately metered landscape irrigation 9 percent; water loss 8 percent; sales to other agencies 3 percent; and other, such as system flushing, 1 percent.. Tayman Park Golf Course and Badger Park are the only customers that receive raw (untreated) water, which is used for irrigation purposes only, separate from the water utility. As a tourism destination, hotels are also a common water topic. It is estimated that hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfast inns consumed approximately 5 percent of total potable water demand in 2025. Additionally, it is estimated that wineries consumed approximately 2 percent of total potable water demand in 2025. Table 4-3 Retail details actual water served in 2025 by sector, including sales and losses. Table 4-3 Wholesale details actual water sold to the County of Sonoma’s CSA 41 (Fitch Mountain).

Table 4-3a Retail: Demands for Potable (million gallons) – 2025 Actual (DWR Table 4-1 Retail)
Use Type 2025 Actual
Additional Description Level of Treatment
When Delivered Volume2
Single Family Drinking Water 247
Multi-Family Drinking Water 58
Commercial (3) Drinking Water 125
Industrial Included in Commercial Drinking Water --
Industrial Winery, Included in
Commercial Drinking Water --
Institutional/Governmental Churches, Schools, Municipal, Included in Commercial Drinking Water --
Landscape Drinking Water 53
Other Potable Hydrant meters Drinking Water 4
Losses Drinking Water 43
Landscape Recycled irrigation for parks,
cemetery, golf course Non-potable 31
Other Non-Potable Residential and commercial
use of recycled water kiosks Non-potable 2
Subtotal Potable 529
Subtotal Non-Potable 31
TOTAL 560
1 This data was gathered from FY 2024-2025 and FY2025-2026 Utility Statistics Reports from the City’s Finance Department and aligns with the 2025 Annual Inventory Report submitted to DWR.

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Use Type 2025 Actual
Additional Description
Level of
Treatment When
Delivered
Volume
Sales to other agencies CSA 41 Drinking Water 15
TOTAL 15

4.2.6 Projected Water Use
Future demand is projected based on actual water use in 2025, and assumed population growths rates discussed in Chapter 2 of 16% over the first 5-years and 1% per 5-year period after that.

Water use projections are proportional to increases in population; water use by class is apportioned to the 2025 proportions. Water usage rate is based on 134 gallons per capita per day, which is the 2025 usage rate.

It should be noted that this level of projected growth outpaces the historic norm of less than 1% per year for Healdsburg. The 2025 population estimate is based on CA Department of Finance Estimates-E1 released May 2025. The 2030-2045 population projections are based on the projections used for the City of Healdsburg Climate Mobilization Strategy (CMS). .

The Healdsburg 2030 General Plan EIR has generalized estimates of land areas to be developed into commercial or industrial uses. Without specific business use information, it is difficult to determine specific water use estimates. Therefore, it was assumed that water consumption for increased commercial, industrial, and institutional sector growth would follow population growth rates. Actual future population and water consumption may differ from these projections.

4.2.6.1 20-Year Planning Horizon
In accordance with Water Code Section 10635(a), all Suppliers will need to report their projected water use, in five-year increments through 2045. Suppliers are encouraged to project through 2050 to bridge the data gap between plan cycle years. The City of Healdsburg water use projections in five-year increments through 2045 is presented in Table 4-4. It summarizes the potable water demand projections for the water use sectors discussed above from 2025 through the year 2045, including projected distribution system water losses.

Table 4-5 presents the water demand projections for the City of Healdsburg through 2045 based on the projected growth (approximately 16% per year of residential growth for the first 5 years followed by 1% per 5-year increment for the remaining years; for all non-residential sectors are estimated to follow these trends. Table 4-5 also presents this data and the water demands for 1% growth throughout the planning horizon for all sectors, which is closer to the historical norm.

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Use Type
Additional Description
Projected Water Use
2030 2035 2040 2045
Single Family1 291 294 297 299
Multi-Family 68 69 70 70
Commercial 147 149 151 152
Industrial Included in Commercial -- -- -- --
Industrial Winery, Included in Commercial -- -- -- --
Institutional/Governmental Churches, Schools, Municipal, Included in Commercial
-- -- -- --
Landscape 62 63 63 64
Losses 35 35 35 35
Other Potable Hydrant meters 5 5 5 5
TOTAL 608 614 620 625
1Residential growth is based on 3% per year for the first 5 years then 1% per 5-year period thereafter. Applied to all use sectors.

Table 4-4b Wholesale: Use for Potable Water and Non-Potable (million gallons – Projected
(DWR Table 4-2 Wholesale)
Use Type Additional
Description
Projected Water Use
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Sales to other agencies CSA 411 15 25 25 25 25
TOTAL 15 25 25 25 25
1No growth is forecasted for the CSA service territory due to the limited of developed terrain and challenges with onsite wastewater treatment. 2025 usage was approximately 38 gallons per capita per day. Usage forecasting assumes approximately 62 gallons per capita per day for consistency with Healdsburg residential users.

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Potable Water, Raw, Other
Non-potable 528 608 614 620 625
Recycled Water Demand 31 41 41 41 41
Optional Deduction of
Recycled Water Put Into
Long-Term Storage
TOTAL WATER USE 559 649 655 661 666
Table 4-5b Wholesale: Total Water Use (Potable and Non-Potable), (million gallons) (DWR Table 4-3 Wholesale)
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Potable and Raw Water 15 25 25 25 25
Recycled Water Demand 2 3 3 3 3
TOTAL WATER DEMAND 17 28 28 28 28

4.2.6.2 Water Year Types
For the water service reliability assessment in Chapter 7, normal water is characterized in order to estimate water supply reliability and drought risk in the event of a single dry year. The City of Healdsburg normal water use projections in five-year increments through 2045 are presented in Table 4-4.

4.2.6.3 Codes and Other Considerations Used in Projections Water savings from codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans are known as “passive savings”. These various factors decrease the water use for new and future customers, compared to historical customers.

The City has greatly increased its efforts to reduce water loss and increase water conservation through addressing water system leaks, performing meter calibration and replacement, as well as developing and implementing a robust water conservation program.

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Water agencies are required to state the extent to which passive water savings are considered in these water use projections. The information meeting this requirement is included in Table 4-6.

Table 4-6: Inclusion of Future Water Savings in Water Use Projections (DWR Table 4-5)
Are Future Water Savings Included in Projections? No1
Are Lower Income Residential Demands Included in Projections? Yes 1 Healdsburg will be pursuing water conservation measures that are not included in these forecasts. This provides a conservative water supply versus demand forecast.

4.2.7 Characteristic Five-Year Use
Every urban water supplier shall include, as part of its urban water management plan, a drought risk assessment for its water service to its customers as part of information considered in developing the demand management measures, water supply projects and programs to be included in the urban water management plan. The urban water supplier may conduct interim updates to this drought risk assessment within the five-year cycle . The drought risk assessment shall include each of the following.

• A comparison of the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the total projected water use for the drought period.
• Considerations of the historical drought hydrology, plausible changes on projected supplies and demands under climate change conditions, anticipated regulatory changes, and other locally applicable criteria.

The water uses projected for 2026 through 2030 should reflect anticipated use prior to expected benefits of WSCP responses. As noted above, these water usage values may still include water conservation actions already in place, planned actions, anticipated code changes, and other known or planned actions that would occur, regardless of whether there is a drought in effect. Table 4-7 presents the annual water use projections for 2026 through 2030. Growth reflects approximately 3% per year across all sectors.

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Use Type1 Additional
Description
2025
Water
Use
Projected Water Use
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Single Family 247 256 264 273 282 291
Multi-Family 58 60 62 64 66 68
Commercial
Includes
industrial,
institutional
and
government
125 129 133 138 142 147
Landscape 53 69 70 70 71 62
Sales/Transfer
s/ Exchanges
to other
agencies2
CSA 41 15 25 25 25 25 25
Losses 43 33 34 34 34 35
Recycled
Water3
Retail and
Wholesale 33 41 41 41 41 41
Total 574 613 629 645 661 669
1 Residential growth is based on approx. 16% for the first 5-year period then 1% per 5-year year period thereafter. All other use sectors generally follow this growth
2 Sales/transfers to Other Agencies based on CAS 41 2020 flow values. No growth is anticipated for this sector. 3 Table 4-5 summarizes the total projected potable, and recycled water demands from 2025 through the year 2030 in Healdsburg; wholesale recycled water is not included in this Table 4-7.. Discussion of recycled water can be found in Chapter 6.

4.3 Water Use for Lower Income Households
A lower-income household has an income below 80% of area median income (AMI), adjusted for family size. In Sonoma County, a family of four whose household income is $120,900 or less would qualify as a lower-income household.

City of Healdsburg offers an electric bill discount for households at or below 80% AMI. Healdsburg also offers a water bill discount for households at or below 200% of the current Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. In 2025, 576 households participated in the electric bill discount and 122 households participated in the water bill discount. The electric bill discount has a higher number of households that participate due to the higher income qualification and because it is available to both single family and multi-family households. The water discount is primarily available to single family households, as most multi-family households are serviced by a whole-building or whole-property meter and the water account is held by property management. Approximately 11% of residential households participated in the electric Item 7.b
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Because these lower-income water demand estimates are a subset of the total residential water use for the City, they are already included in the previous water demand estimates and projections. As noted in section 3.4 Service Area Population and Demographics, achieving the Regional Housing Needs Assessment target of 476 new affordable households between 2023-2031 has been included in the population estimates.

4.4 Climate Change
As discussed in Section 3.3.1, impacts of climate change must be considered in the preparation of longterm planning documents. Due to climate change and more severe weather patterns, we can expect adverse and variable impacts to our water supply and demand.

Key impacts include:
• Water Demand: Hotter days and nights will result in a longer irrigation season and therefore increase landscaping and irrigation water needs.
• Water Supply: More frequent and exacerbated weather events such as longer drought periods and higher temperatures can impact water supply and supply reliability. • Natural Disaster: Wildfires are predicted to increase in intensity and frequency, droughts may become longer and more severe, and floods are expected more frequently. All of these have impacts on water supply, demand and operations.

Appendix G through I shows climate modelling forecasts for precipitation, temperature, and dry spells in Healdsburg. The models detail historical data (1961-1990), and predicts outcomes based on two emissions scenarios – medium and high. Based on the modelling for mid-century (2035-2064), precipitation may increase by 0.8-1.5 inches, however dry spells could increase by 5 or 6 days. Additionally, temperatures are estimated to increase by 3.2 to 3.9°F. These future projections further reinforce the assumptions to plan for extended droughts such as a single-dry year or five-year consecutive drought, as well as increased water demand due to prolonged dry spells and increased temperatures.

The City continues to implement water conservation programs that promote long-term passive savings (lawn conversion, toilet replacement, appliance upgrades, etc.). Implementation of these types of measures will offset customers’ need to increase water demand from climate change (e.g. hotter and drier weather may lead to an increased demand in landscape irrigation).

5. SB X7-7 Baselines, Targets, and 2020
Compliance
Senate Bill SB X7-7 established requirements for Urban Water Management Plans, beginning with the 2010 update, to include the development of baseline water use and urban water use targets. Specifically, each urban water supplier developed a long-term baseline daily per capita water use and established a per capita water use target for 2020.

The purpose of SB X7-7 is to establish requirements for the State of California to reduce its state-wide urban per capita water use by 20 percent by the year 2020. Failure to meet the 2020 water use target constitutes a violation of State law. The City is required to meet these water use targets, in addition to new Item 7.b
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5.1 Present and Proposed Activities to Achieve Water Use Targets
The City achieved its SB X7-7 target due to many factors, including water conservation rebate programs, communications and outreach, and participation in the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. During the multi-year drought in the early 2020s, recycled water use and conservation behaviors also increased substantially. Although water consumption has partially rebounded after the drought, 2025 water consumption remained 16% lower than the 2017-2019 water consumption average.

The City intends to continue these successful water conservation efforts, as well as comply with additional State regulations, such as the best management practices required as part of Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life and the AB1572 non-functional turf irrigation prohibition for certain properties.

5.2 2020 Water Use Target
The City met its 2020 target of a maximum 162 gallons per-capita per day (GPCD), achieving an actual water use of approximately 150 GPCD in 2020. The new Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life uses the 2020 target as a back stop for the Urban Water Use Objective to ensure that the City continues to maintain its SB X7-7 target. Compliance with the 2020 water use target is also a requirement for eligibility for State water grants and loans.

5.3 Targets Summary
The City’s target and achievement are summarized in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1 Retail: SB X7-7 Target Progress
Actual 2020
GPCD
Did Supplier
Achieve
Targeted
Reduction for
2020?
Was Supplier
part of a
merger or
consolidation
since 2025?
Regional
Alliance
Target or
Individual
Targe?
2020 Target
No Individual
Target 162 150 Yes

6. Water Supply Characterization
This section describes the City’s water supplies, including surface water, the water treatment systems, recycled water supply, and future water supply projects. Water supply constraints, such as water rights and water quality, are also discussed.

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The City is partially located in the North Coast Hydrologic Region, at the north end of the Santa Rosa Valley Groundwater Basin, and partially in the long and very narrow Healdsburg Area Subbasin No. 1-55.02 (Figure 6-1) as identified in DWR Bulletin 118. Healdsburg encompasses approximately 4 square miles and extends east of the Healdsburg Area Subbasin to an area west of the narrow Alexander Area Subbasin.

The Healdsburg Area subbasin includes the floodplain of the Russian River, where the City diverts potable water from wells along the Russian River and Dry Creek. Many smaller communities in the North Coast region rely on the local surface water and groundwater systems.. Figure 6-1shows the Healdsburg Area Subbasin.

Surface water and groundwater storage vary with annual precipitation. In wetter years, the volume of water stored usually increases. In drier years, storage volumes may be reduced. The City’s water sources are solely from surface waters with 8.39 cubic feet per second (cfs) year-round from the Russian River, as well as 1 cfs from Dry Creek. The natural flow and stored water for the Russian River based supply is Lake Mendocino (the location of storage) and the natural flow and storage for Dry Creek is Lake Sonoma.

Releases from the stored water are controlled by Sonoma Water and the Army Corps of Engineers.

6.2 Water Supply Characterization
The City of Healdsburg’s water supply is derived from surface water primarily through water rights but also includes a backup supply of contracted water as detailed below.

6.2.1 Purchased or Imported Water
In 1992 the City entered into an agreement with the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) for a backup water supply. The purpose of the 1992 agreement was to supply the City with a backup water supply should the City water rights become unavailable. After two one-year extensions of the 20-year contract, the City and Sonoma Water were able to negotiate a Water Sale Agreement for 138.5 million gallons per year (425 AFY). In this agreement, the City is obligated to maintain a conservation program as well as increase local water supplies through the promotion and expanded use of recycled water.

6.2.2 Groundwater
The City does not currently pump from groundwater basins or aquifers. The City is currently studying the feasibility of construction groundwater wells at three locations (see Section 6.2.8).

Additionally, the City is studying the feasibility of using these wells to store water (aquifer storage) during periods of high instream flows. Storing water in this manner could allow the City to draw upon this water during dry periods or prolonged droughts.

Table 6-1: Groundwater Volume Pumped
Supplier does not pump groundwater.

The supplier will not complete the table below.

6.2.3 Surface Water
The City’s water supply comes only from surface water diverted either through City held water rights or the Sonoma Water water-sale agreement. As discussed previously in the document, the City diverts surface water at three locations: the Gauntlett Well Field, the Fitch Well Field, and the Dry Creek Well Field. Through the City’s water rights and agreements, each of these diversion points are available to the City year-round. Due to turbidity issues, the Fitch Well Field is not used to Item 7.b
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Table 6-2 Existing Water Rights and Diversion Limits
Permit Number
(Application
number)
Location
Maximum
Water Right
(million
gallons per
year)
Actual
Currently
Available
Supply
(AFY)
Diversion Rate
Limit (cfs)1
Diversion
Season
Russian River Water Rights
11039 (A 017121) Gauntlett Well
Field (b) 943 943 4 Year Round
7847 (A 013217) Fitch Well Field 2 708 415 3 Year
Round
13059 (A 017632)
Fitch Mountain –
CSA Right
Diversion Points
192 192 1.39
May 1 to
November
1 Dry Creek Water Rights
8594 (A 014068) Dry Creek Well
Field 138 138 1
April 1 to
November
1 Russian River or Dry Creek
Purchase
agreement with
Sonoma County
Water Agency
138 138 9.74 Year
Round
Total 2,119 1,826
1 Cubic feet per second
2 With the issuance of the City’s current Domestic Water Supply Permit in 1999, operation of the Gauntlett and Fitch Well Fields was restricted to May 1 through October 31 due to elevated levels in turbidity. This was a temporary condition that was eliminated on the Gauntlett Well Field in October 2005 with the microfiltration water treatment system. In 1988, the permit Order was amended so that the combined maximum annual use under the three permits for 7847, 8594, and 11039 was limited to 3,250 acre-feet.

Additionally, the City has an application pending with the SWRCB for additional water rights on Dry Creek.

On December 5, 1997, the City filed for an additional water right permit for Dry Creek water (Application Number A30663). The application seeks an appropriative right to divert an additional 286.7 million gallons per year (880 AFY) from the five existing Dry Creek wells at a maximum rate of 1.6 cfs from April 1st through October 31st, and 2.6 cfs from November 1st through March 31st. The application was publicly noticed by the SWRCB in 2001 and is still under consideration, as the City and the SWRCB work to resolve water availability analysis and resolve public comments received in response to the application.

For planning purposes, the City conservatively assumes that the additional water right petition will not be resolved within the time horizon of the 2025 UWMP. Table 6-3 summarizes the pending water rights and the diversion limits for information only.

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Number Location
Additional
Water Right
(million
gallons per
year)
Total Diversion
Rate Limit (cfs) Diversion Season
A30663 Dry Creek Well
Field 286.71

1.6 (from 1.0) April 1 through Oct. 31

2.6 (from 0) Nov 1 through March
31 Total of Water Rights from Table 4-1
(includes CSA Right, and 424 AFY
maximum for Dry Creek)
2119 NA
Total of Water Rights with Assumed
Rate of Pending Water Rights 2,405.7
1Currently, there is a limitation of 1 cfs diversion rate between April and October. The pending Dry Creek application, if approved in full, would be added to the current water right for a total of 420 + 880 = 1,300 AFY.

The Russian River’s flow has been augmented by diversions from the Eel River since 1908 for the operation of the Potter Valley hydroelectric power plant. Under the SWRCB permits 8594, 7847, 11039, and 13059 the City diverts (pumps) water from the Russian River and Dry Creek. Table 6-2 shows the total water supply available to the City based on current water rights for each of the well fields less any limitation due to treatment requirements.

The City’s water rights on the Dry Creek Well Field are currently under review with respect to the definition of this water supply as surface water versus groundwater. In 2012, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) notified the City that data collected in 1997 indicated the Dry Creek wells may be under the influence of surface water and required the City to conduct testing to further clarify the issue. For planning purposes, the City assumes that the Dry Creek wells are under the influence of surface water and additional treatment may be necessary over time. The City has installed filters at the Dry Creek well field in 2025 to remove cryptosporidium.

Russian River and Dry Creek Flows
Three major reservoirs provide water supply for the Russian River watershed: Lake Pillsbury on the Eel River, Lake Mendocino on the East Fork of the Russian River, and Lake Sonoma on Dry Creek. The Russian River and Dry Creek water flows are controlled by releases from two dams: Warm Springs Dam, located on Dry Creek forming Lake Sonoma, and Coyote Valley Dam which is located on the Russian River to the northeast of Ukiah that forms Lake Mendocino.

Both Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino have designated storage pools for water supply and flood control, determined by reservoir elevation. When water levels exceed specific elevations, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) controls releases for flood control; below that elevation Sonoma Water controls releases for water supply.

Sonoma Water is required to maintain sufficient water flow in the river to be protective of human health, fish and wildlife and for recreation in the Russian River. In 2008, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), through the determination of a Biological Opinion (BiOp), concluded that Sonoma Water should modify some of the flood control and water supply operations. The BiOp requires that the summertime flows be permanently reduced to replicate natural summertime river flows, starting in 2010. The BiOp conclusions differ from the water rights decision made by the State Water Resources Control Board in 1986, known as Item 7.b
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36 “Decision 1610.” Decision 1610 set minimum summertime flow requirements for the Russian River. Since then, Sonoma Water has annually petitioned the State Board for interim changes to Decision 1610 depending on what type of water year it is: normal or dry. During a normal year, Sonoma Water is required to maintain minimum flow from the confluence of the East Fork and West Fork of the Russian River and Dry Creek (upper Russian River) 185 cfs during the summer and 150 cfs during winter months. During dry years, for that same stretch the minimum flow requirement is reduced to 75 cfs and 25 cfs during critically dry years.3
Sonoma Water has petitioned for, and has received, temporary urgency change orders to preserve water levels in Lake Mendocino to ensure an adequate supply in the fall for both human uses and for the fall Chinook salmon run.

The City anticipates that water available from Lake Mendocino will be further impacted by changes at the Potter Valley Project. The Potter Valley Project is a PG&E facility that diverted water from the Eel River system to series of dammed lakes to send water through a power generation turbine. The abandoned water of the power generation flowed to the Russian River system. In 2025 PG&E applied to surrender its power generation license from FERC. This application was granted and PG&E is developing a plan to remove two of the dams and power generation facility. City staff anticipates that Lake Mendocino will receive water during the rainy season as part of its flood protection function. The release for flow in the dry season is anticipated to be reduced and that natural water flow beyond releases of stored water might not be available. This natural water flow beyond stored water releases is the source of the City’s water under its prescriptive water rights. As a result, the City will increasingly rely on the purchased water from Sonoma Water to fulfil its water demands, particularly in the dry seasons.

The City’s water rights are affected by the flow of these rivers, but with a minimum flow required, the City’s supply reliability is improved. Under Decision 1610, Sonoma Water is obligated to reserve a certain amount of water and instream flows for water rights holders such as the City of Healdsburg.

Dry Creek Well Field
The Dry Creek Well Field is located above the 100-year floodplain along the east bank of Dry Creek next to the City’s corporation yard on Westside Road and southwest of the City. The geology of the Dry Creek Well Field consists of a uniform sequence of blue clay overlain by 30 to 50 feet of alluvial sand and gravel, which in turn is overlain by a surficial zone of sand, silt, or silty clay.

The Dry Creek Well Field has a total of five wells, which are permitted for use in the City’s domestic water system (Permit 8594). The City’s SWRCB Department of Drinking Water (DDW) permit allows the use of two of the wells in conjunction with ortho-polyphosphate sequestration treatment for manganese. In practice, the City minimizes the use of these wells to avoid introducing manganese to the distribution system, even with the sequestration treatment. The City can legally pump up to 1.0 cfs seasonally (April 1 to November 1st each year) from these wells. This flow rate is equivalent to a maximum delivery rate of 138 million gallons per year (426.5 AFY).

As previously stated, the City applied to the SWRCB for an additional water right for Dry Creek in the amount of 880 AFY in December 1997, which would bring the total Dry Creek diversion to approximately 1,306.5 AFY. This application is still pending, as it has not yet been fully reviewed and approved by the SWRCB. For planning purposes, the City assumes that this pending water right will not be granted in the time horizon of the 2025 UWMP.

Gauntlett and Fitch Well Fields
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Subsequently, the DDW reissued the City’s Domestic Water Supply Permit in June of 1999, placing a seasonal restriction on the use of the Gauntlett and Fitch Well Fields. This permit did not allow the Gauntlett and Fitch Well Fields to be operated between November 1st and April 30th. Until late 2005, this seasonal restriction on the Gauntlett and Fitch Well Fields prevented the City from fully utilizing its Russian River water rights. In 2004 and 2005, the City constructed a water treatment facility for the Gauntlett/Fitch Well Fields. In August 2005, the City submitted an application to modify the DDW permit to eliminate the seasonal restriction on the use of the Gauntlett Well Field. The DDW responded in October 2005, lifting the seasonal restrictions for those wells now being treated. This action allows the City to use of the Gauntlett Wells year-round. Further descriptions of the Gauntlett and Fitch Well Fields are provided below.

Gauntlett Well Field
The Gauntlett Well Field is located along the west bank of the Russian River and is situated within the 100- year flood plain at the north end of the City. The geology consists of a uniform stratigraphic sequence of grey-green massive shale from the Franciscan formation, overlain by alluvial stream channel and over-bank deposits of coarse-grained sand and gravel.

With no seasonal restrictions, the City’s permit allows for a diversion of up to 4 cfs from the Gauntlett Well Field. These wells pump to the Gauntlett Reservoir where the raw water is gravity fed to the City’s microfiltration plant to reduce the turbidity. From there the water goes to Panorama Reservoir, where it is distributed to customers. Most of the potable water used by the City in the winter months comes from these wells.

As mentioned in previous sections, there are four active potable use wells at the Gauntlett Well Field. The number of wells operating, and the rate of production, are based on demand and are controlled to maintain a minimum level in the Gauntlett Reservoir. When the Well Field is in use, the City typically operates two of the wells and brings the other two on-line if needed to meet demand. Overlapping cones of depression limit the simultaneous operation of all four wells.

Fitch Well Field
The Fitch Well Field is located along the north bank of the Russian River, just south of Fitch Mountain Road and in the southeast part of the City. It is situated within the 100-year flood plain. The Well Field is characterized by a consistent stratigraphic blue clay overlain by 30 to 50 feet of alluvial sand and gravel, in turn overlain by brown sand, silt or silty clay with occasional gravels.

Because the Fitch Well Field is directly adjacent to the Russian River, it is affected by the river’s flow. These wells are considered groundwater under the direct influence of surface water. The City is allowed to pump these wells up to 3 cfs year-round with an annual maximum of 3,250 acre-feet shared between Fitch, Dry Creek, and Gauntlett Well Fields.

Currently, the City’s ability to supply drinking water from the Fitch Well Field is limited by the DDW, due to water quality issues.

Only four of the five wells at the Fitch Well Field are active and permitted for use in the potable water system. The fifth well had a collapsed casing and was properly abandoned. The third well has been disconnected from the potable water system due to high manganese levels but is used to irrigate Badger Park. Of the 4 active potable water wells, the number of those wells in use and the rate of production are varied to maintain minimum water levels in the Tayman Reservoirs.

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Water Quality
According to DWR’s 2009 California Water Plan Update (Bulletin 160-09, Volume 3), the North Coast Hydrologic Region has several water quality challenges. In the Healdsburg Area, sediment, temperature, and nutrients are the focus for the Russian River. Turbidity and manganese are two main water quality concerns for the City.

Turbidity
The Russian River is listed as a 303(d) impaired water body for sedimentation/siltation and temperature. The City also has turbidity issues with the water from some of their Gauntlett and Fitch Well Fields in the winter. For this reason, the City installed a water treatment plan at the Gauntlett Well Field, allowing year-round production. A similar treatment plant may be installed at the Fitch Well Field, if needed.

Manganese
The City has discovered manganese in concentrations above drinking water limits in some of the Dry Creek wells. To lower the manganese level to allowable drinking water limits, the water is treated with ortho-polyphosphate treatment.

6.2.4 Stormwater
The City has no large-scale stormwater recovery system in place for water supply augmentation.

The City does have storm water low impact development (LID) features throughout the City. These include recent retrofit projects of pervious street bulb-outs in downtown as well as detention basins.

These features are largely designed for flood control, ground water recharge, and water quality treatment purposes.

6.2.5 Wastewater and Recycled Water
The City operates a tertiary level wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), known as the City of Healdsburg’s Wastewater Treatment, Reclamation and Disposal Facility, which treats all of the City’s wastewater to Title 22 recycled water standards. The City certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on July 11, 2005 for the WWTP Upgrade Project, and the WWTP went into operation in May 2008.

The WWTP Project provides tertiary treated wastewater that can be used in agricultural and urban irrigation areas. The service area for recycled water use was expanded in 2014, in 2016 by addendum to the EIR for seasonal irrigation of vineyards by pipeline and trucked water deliveries, and in 2019 by Subsequent EIR to expand the service area south (to approximately Hop Kiln) and west to reach areas west of Westside Road. The City’s recycled water program is regulated by State of California Water Resources Control Board General Water Reclamation Requirements for Recycled Water Use – Order WQ 2016-0068-DDW-R1001 and California Recycling Criteria – CCR Title 22, Chapter 3, Article 7 Section 06323 administered by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.

6.2.5.1 Recycled Water Coordination
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The primary driver for the City’s recycled water program is compliance with the seasonal discharge prohibition from the wastewater treatment plant. The City conducted a feasibility study with respect to compliance with the seasonal discharge prohibition. It was determined that agricultural beneficial reuse of the recycled water was the most cost-effective approach for compliance.

Included in the study is a plan to bring recycled water into the City’s water distribution service area for municipal irrigation. The cost of this approach made the project prohibitive unless outside funding is available. In 2022, the City received a grant from the Department of Water Resources to construct the Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline Project. This project was completed in 2025 and serves a school, two parks, a cemetery, and the City’s golf course.

6.2.5.2 Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal
The City’s wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system is described in detail in the Title 2 Engineering Report. The collection system consists of a network of underground pipelines that collect and convey raw wastewater from individual user connections to the City’s advanced Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), sometimes referred to as the WWTP. The WRF is shown on Figure 2.

The WRF includes the following treatment processes:
• Influent equalization ponds.
• Primary screening and grit removal.
• Secondary biological and aeration treatment using aerobic, anoxic, and pre-anoxic basins to provide biological removal of BOD and nitrogen.
• Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) pumping.
• Tertiary membrane bioreactors (MBR)
• Effluent disinfection using ultraviolet (UV) lamps.
• Treated effluent storage (40-million-gallon storage capacity) and pumping. • Solids stabilization (sludge management).
• Dewatering facilities (sludge dewatering).
• Discharge of treated effluent (recycled water) to the Basalt Pond or reuse through the City’s recycled water system.

Table 6-4 summarizes some of the relevant details about the City’s WRF. Table 6-5a summarizes details of the City’s wastewater discharge permit as well as the volume of wastewater treated and discharged in 2020. Currently, from October 1 to May 14 the City discharges the treated effluent to a former gravel extraction pit (Basalt Pond) for percolation into the underlying groundwater basin, which is hydrologically connected to the Russian River. The Basalt Pond is owned by Syar Industries and was created by terrace mining operations that ended in 1985. The remainder to the year, May 15 to September 30, the City is prohibited from discharging to Basalt Pond. During the discharge prohibition, effluent is stored on-site and distributed for irrigation and construction purposes.

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Wastewater Collection Recipient of Collected Wastewater Name of
Wastewater
Collection
Agency
Wastewater
Volume
Metered or
Estimated?
Volume of
Wastewater
Collected
from
UWMP
Service
Area 2025
Name of
Wastewater
Treatment
Agency
Receiving
Collected
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Name
Is WWTP
Located
Within
UWMP
Area?
Is WWTP
Operation
Contracted
to a Third
Party?
City of
Healdsburg Metered 386 City of Healdsburg
City of
Healdsburg
Wastewater
Treatment,
Recycling and
Disposal Facility
No No
Table 6-5a Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Discharge within Service Area in 2025 (million gallons)
(DWR Table 6-3 Retail)
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Name
Discharge Location Name or
Identifier
Discharge Location Description
Wastewater Discharge ID
Number 2
Method of Disposal
Does This Plant Treat
Wastewater Generated
Treatment Level
2025 volumes (MG)
Wastewater Treated
Discharged Treated
Wastewater
Recycled Within
Service Area
Recycled Outside of
Service Area
Instream Flow Permit
Requirement
City of
Healdsburg
Wastewater
Treatment,
Recycling
and
Disposal
Facility
Basalt
Pond
Part of
the
Russian
River
1B82046
OSON
River
or
creek
outfall
No Tertiary 386 298 31 57 0
Total 386 298 31 57 0
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Wholesale Supplier neither distributes nor provides supplemental treatment to recycled water.

6.2.5.3 Recycled Water System Description
The City completed design of a recycled water pumping, storage, and distribution system in 2011, and has been implementing elements of the project as funding allows. In 2014, portions of the recycled water distribution system were constructed to serve areas north of the WRF up to Kinley Drive, south of the 101 freeway, and south approximately 5,200 feet south of the WRF. In 2016 the southern reach of the recycled water system was extended approximately 12,000 feet south and approximately 3,500 feet west to engage more agricultural acreage. In 2019, approximately 2,200 feet of recycled water transmission pipeline was added to reach properties west of Westside Road.

Another project in 2021 will add approximately 8,000 feet of pipeline to recycled water system.

The recycled water system improvements implemented to date address agricultural uses as these are the most cost-effective to reach. Section 6.8.1 discusses the future implementation options of recycled water for urban irrigation, should it become cost effective.

Recycled Water Beneficial Uses
The City has an agricultural recycled water program and a municipal recycled water program.

Under the agricultural recycled water program, most of the City’s treated wastewater is delivered to irrigate vineyards just north and south of the WRF via transmission piping. This use of recycled water does not significantly offset the City’s potable water use; it is mainly offsetting the use of groundwater derived from private wells. In addition to the recycled water transmission piping, there are automated kiosk dispensers connected to the recycled water system at Kinley Drive, Healdsburg Ave., and a third one at the WRF. The kiosks allow the City to meter the recycled water used. However, the City’s metering practices do not easily differentiate between recycled water that does or does not offset potable use. The kiosks can be accessed by private vehicles and commercial water tank trucks to supply a small amount of recycled water for gardens, landscaping, dust control, construction site operations and irrigation for a few vineyards.

Under the municipal recycled water program, the City delivers water to a school, a cemetery, two parks and the City’s golf course. It was anticipated that the municipal recycled water program would offset approximately 2 million gallons of potable water and 25 million gallons of potentially potable water in the water service area, for a total of approximately 27 million gallons. In 2025, the municipal recycled water program offset approximately 33 MG of potable and potentially potable water.

The City used to deliver recycled water for industrial use outside the water service area. A direct connection to the recycled water pipeline provides recycled water to the Syar Industries gravel plant for dust control and make up water for gravel processing. However, since 2020, the gravel processing plant has changed ownership and no longer uses recycled water in its operation.

The areas that may receive hauled recycled water are located within the Dry Creek, Alexander, and Russian River Valleys. The extent of the potential recycled water hauling area is shown in Figure 6-2.

Table 6-6a lists the current and projected beneficial uses of the City’s recycled water and compares the actual 2020 recycled water use to the 2020 projections from the 2015 UWMP.

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Name of Supplier Producing (Treating) the Recycled
Water: City of Healdsburg
Name of Supplier Operating the Recycled Water
Distribution System: City of Healdsburg
Supplemental Water Added in 2025 (volume) NA
Source of 2025 Supplemental Water NA
Beneficial Use
Type
Potential
Beneficial
Uses of
Recycled
Water
(Describe)
Amount of
Potential
Uses of
Recycled
Water
(Quantity)
General
Description
of 2025
Uses
Amount of
Potential
Uses of
Recycled
Water
(Quantity)
Ge
neral
Description
of 2025
Uses
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Agricultural
Irrigation
0 MG Agricultura
l use is
outside of
water
service
area
Tertiary

Landscape
Irrigation
(including golf
courses)
Offset use of
potable water
0 MG

Tertiary
31 40 40 40 40
Commercial/re
sidential use
from bulk fill
stations
Construction
water, dust
control,
landscape
irrigation
1 MG Constructio
n water,
dust
control,
landscape
irrigation
Tertiary 0 2 2 2 2
Industrial use Aggregate
processing
7 MG Aggregate
processing Tertiary 0 0 0 0 0
Geothermal
and other
energy
production

Seawater
intrusion barrier
Recreational
impoundment
Wetlands or
wildlife habitat
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recharge (IPR)
Reservoir
water
augmentation
(IPR)

Direct potable
reuse
Other
(Description
Required)
Total: 33 42 42 42 42
Table 6-6b Wholesale: Current and Projected Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses within Service Area (DWR Table 6-4 Wholesale)
Recycled water is not directly treated or distributed by the Supplier.

Table 6-7a Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual (DWR Table 6-5 Retail)
Beneficial Use Type 2020 Projection for
2025 1 2025 Actual Use1
Agricultural irrigation 65 0
Landscape irrigation (incl.. golf courses) 0 31
Commercial use 2 0
Industrial use 5 0
Geothermal and other energy production
Seawater intrusion barrier
Recreational impoundment
Wetlands or wildlife habitat
Groundwater recharge (IPR)
Reservoir water augmentation (IPR)
Direct potable reuse
Other (Description Required)
Total 72 31
1 Agricultural and Industrial use for recycled water are outside the water distribution service area.

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Recycled water is not directly treated or distributed by the Supplier.

The Supplier will not complete the table below.

6.2.5.4 Potential, Current and Projected Recycled Water Uses The City of Healdsburg treats all collected wastewater to advanced treatment levels, complying with Title 22. In 2025, 386 million gallons were treated to this level, 108 million gallons were beneficially reused. The remainder was discharged to the Russian River.

The City has been identifying beneficial reuses, primarily to address the seasonal discharge prohibition During the discharge prohibition period, the City can generate approximately 138 MG, but in 2025 approximately 108 MG was treated. In 2025, approximately 89 MG of the 108 MG treated was reused and 19 was impounded. Agricultural reuse and municipal reuse is expected to require the storage of recycled water from outside the discharge prohibition season to later be used as a summer water supply. The City has approximately 40 MG of onsite recycled water storage to use in managing the recycled water programs.

Extending the recycled water into the City to offset the use of potable water for municipal irrigation (parks cemetery and school athletic fields) would save approximately 40 MG. This extension was completed in 2025 as indicated above. The City has plans to extend the municipal recycled water pipeline to serve more schools and parks for an additional 8 MG of beneficial reuse. However, outside funding is needed to facilitate this extension.

6.2.5.5 Actions to Encourage and Optimize Future Recycled Water Use The original impetus for the City of Healdsburg to develop a recycled water system was to curtail effluent discharge into the Russian River from May 15 to September 30. The City estimates that if all of the vineyards currently connected to the recycled water pipeline irrigated using recycled water rather than well water, and if nearby vineyards were to continue using trucked recycled water, approximately 22.5 million gallons would be diverted from Basalt Pond to these uses.

The City had actively pursued users of the recycled water system by meeting with vineyard operators and currently provides recycled water at no cost to encourage its use. With the satisfaction of discharge prohibition, the City is no longer funding additional agricultural connections; however, users can connect at their own expense. Further the City successfully worked with the Regional Water Quality Control Board to amend the discharge use permit and allow agricultural uses other than vineyard and landscape irrigation. These non-vineyard uses can add approximately 76 million gallons of recycled water usage. While this use is not a direct offset of City potable water, it does contribute to meeting the requirement of the seasonal discharge prohibition and improves the water supply of the Russian River watershed.

Included in the 2005 EIR and master plan for the recycled water system was the irrigating of public properties with recycled water (Table 6-6). These properties have the potential to consume approximately 8.5 million gallons (26 AFY) of recycled water for urban irrigation. Unfortunately, reaching these properties requires a lengthy and costly extension of the pipeline, making these sites less attractive than the vineyards adjacent the WWTP. In future years, changes to regulatory requirements may make use of recycled water within the City limits more feasible.

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Table 6-8: Methods to Expand Future Recycled Water Use, (million gallons) (DWR Table 6-6)
Name of Action Description
Planned
Implementation
Year
Expected Increase in
Recycled Water Use1
Municipal RW
Expansion
Extend municipal RW pipeline to
reach JR high, High School, Fitch Mtn
School, and Community Center
2035 8
Total 8 1 Agricultural uses for recycled water are outside the water distribution service area.

6.2.6 Desalinated Water Opportunities
There are currently no plans for desalination, and no desalination for future water supply is anticipated.

6.2.7 Exchanges or Transfers
The City has no current agreements of future plans for water exchanges or transfers with other water users or agencies.

6.2.8 Future Water Projects
The City is planning to provide treatment at the Fitch well field. This improvement would allow yearround use of this water right. these improvements are designed and in the City’s capital improvement program.

The City is also petitioning the Water Resources Control Board to expanded water rights at the Dry Creek Well Field as the source from Lake Sonoma may be more reliable in the future than sources from the Russian River derived from Lake Mendocino. Implementing improvements at Dry Creek will require modification to the City’s water rights at this diversion point. The City has constructed filtration treatment at Dry Creek sufficient for the increased flow and has a project in the capital improvement program to rehabilitate the clear well, booster pumps and three wells at Dry Creek well field.

To increase water supply and build drought resilience, the City is studying the construction of three groundwater wells to supply water during dry years. Combined these wells are estimated to provide roughly 300gpm and would help increase the City’s annual supply of water by roughly 158 million gallons. Additionally, the City is studying the use of these wells as an aquifer storage and recovery system. If proven feasible and permitted by the State, this would help the City store water during periods of high instream flow (wet years), saving this water for later use during periods of low instream flows (dry years). The City had received funding through a FEMA grant that was then cancelled by the Department of Homeland Security only to be reinstated months later. The elapsed time between the cancellation of the grant and the reinstatement did not leave enough time to do work on the project within the expiration of time on the grant. T is seeking other funding opportunities for this work.

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Name of
Future
Projects
Joint Project with
other suppliers?
Description
Planned
Implementation
Year
Planned for
Use in Year
Type
Expected
Increase
in Water
Supply
to
Supplier,
MG
Filtration
for Fitch No
Provide filtration
for Fitch Well Field
to allow yearround use of the
water right
2035 All Year Types 292
Aquifer
Storage
and
Recovery
Wells
No
Develop ASR wells
to supplement
drinking water
supply during
times of drought
2030
Average and
Single-Dry
Year
158
Municipal
Recycled
Water
Pipeline
Extension
No
Extend municipal
RW pipeline to
reach JR high, High
School, Fitch Mtn
School, and
Community Center
2035 All Year Types 8
Table 6-9b Wholesale: Expected Future Water Supply Projects (DWR Table 6-7 Wholesale)
No expected future water supply projects or programs that provide a quantifiable increase to the agency’s water supply. Supplier will not complete the table below.

6.2.9 Summary of Existing and Planned Sources of Water
Table 6-10 shows the actual volume of water available in 2020 from each supply source. Projected water supply for the next 25 years was calculated using 2020 actual water supply, as well as the recycled water for potable water offset projections shown in Table 6-6a. Future water projections are shown in Table 6-11a.

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Water Supply
Additional Detail on
Water Supply
2025
Actual Volume Water Quality
Total Right or
Safe Yield*
(optional)
Surface water (not
desalinated) Gauntlett Well Field 373 Drinking Water 943 Surface water (not
desalinated) Fitch Well Field 90 Drinking Water 415
Surface water (not
desalinated) Dry Creek Well Field 657 Drinking Water 138 Surface water (not
desalinated)
Fitch Mountain CSA
Right 15 Drinking Water 192
Purchased or Imported
Water
Sonoma Water
supplement 0 Drinking Water 138
Total 543 1,826
Table 6-10b Wholesale: Water Supplies, (million gallons) – Actual (DWR Table 6-8 Wholesale)
Water Supply
Additional Detail on
Water Supply
2025
Drop down list
May use each category multiple
times. These are the only water
supply categories that will be
recognized by the WUEdata
online submittal tool
Actual Volume Water Quality
Drop Down List
Total Right or
Safe Yield*
(optional)
Add additional rows as needed
Surface water (not
desalinated)
Fitch Mountain CSA
Right 15 Drinking Water 192
Total 15 192
Included in Table 6-10a
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Water
Supply Additional Detail on Water Supply
Projected Water Supply (MG)
2030 2035 2040 2045
Reasonably
Available
Total Right
or Safe Yield
Reasonably
Available
Total Right
or Safe Yield
Reasonably
Available
Total Right
or Safe Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total Right
or Safe Yield
(optional)
Surface
water (not
desalinate
d)
Gauntle
tt Well
Field
943 943 943 943 943 943 943 943
Surface
water (not
desalinate
d)
Fitch
Well
field
415 415 415 415 708 708 708 708
Surface
water (not
desalinate
d)
Dry
Creek
Well
Field
138 138 138 138 245 245 245 245
Surface
water (not
desalinate
d)
CSA 192 192 192 192 384 384 384 384
Purchased
or
Imported
Water
Sonoma
County
Purchas
ed
Water
138 138 138 138 138 138 138 138
Groundwa
ter (not
desalinate
d)
ASR
Well -
Ground
Water
Basin 1-
055.02
236 236 236 236 236 236 236 236
Total 2,062 2,062 2,062 2,062 2654 2654 2654 2654
(1) year-round use of Fitch water right expected after filtration added, anticipated after 2035 (2) Dry Creek well field water right petition anticipated to be approved approx. 2040.

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(DWR Table 6-9 Wholesale)
Water
Supply Additional Detail on Water Supply
Projected Water Supply*
Report to the Extent Practicable
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 (opt)
Reasonably
Available Volume
Total Right or Safe
Yield (optional)
Reasonably
Available Volume
Total Right or Safe
Yield (optional)
Reasonably
Available Volume
Total Right or Safe
Yield (optional)
Reasonably
Available Volume
Total Right or Safe
Yield (optional)
Reasonably
Available Volume
Total Right or Safe
Yield (optional)
Surface
water (not
desalinated)
Retail
source --
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Total -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
1 Included in Retail supplies

6.2.9 Summary of Existing and Planned Water Sources
The preceding sections of Chapter 6 present a description of the City of Healdsburg existing and planned water supplies. These sections draw upon the tables in the 2020 UWMP Guidance tables as indicated in Table 6-11.

6.3 Energy Use
Energy intensity is a measure of the unit energy required to acquire, treat and distribute water throughout the system. Additionally, the unit energy to collect, treat and dispose of the water used by the service area is quantified.

The power consumed in 2025 to provide potable water throughout the system is presented in Table O-1A.

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Urban Water Supplier Operational Control
Water Management Process
NonConsequential
Hydropower (if
applicable)

UnitsProduction (Extract and Divert) Place into StorageConveyanceTreatmentDistributionTotal Utility HydropowerNet Utility Volume of
Water
Entering
Process MG
543 543 543 543 0 543
Energy
Consumed
kWh 890,244 333,095 114,977 1,338,316 1,338,316
Energy
Intensity
kWh/
MG 1,638 613 212 2,462 0 2,462
For the water distribution system, power is used at the wells to lift water to the treatment processes.

Gauntlett wells pump to the Gauntlett Reservoir after which the raw water flows through the treatment process by gravity and finished water is stored in the Panorama Reservoir. Fitch wells pump to the Tayman Reservoir with chemical injection in route. Dry Creek pumps to the Dry Creek clear well with chemical injection on the route.

Panorama and Dry Creek have booster pumps to distribute the water. Tayman flows by gravity to the distribution system. The distribution system also has booster pumps to move water between pressure zones. The distribution system booster pumps consist of Dry Creek, Panorama, Revel, McDonough and Passalacqua booster pump stations.

Table O-1A above is based on the electricity consumption from electric metered billing data for electric accounts that provide retail potable water delivery (including wells, treatment, pumping, etc.), for which each electric account was assigned the most applicable water management process category. Note that the City provides wholesale water to a nearby water district, and it is not feasible to disaggregate the electricity consumed specifically for the wholesale water production. This metric for overall potable water operations is a useful insight for understanding the energy-water nexus.

The power consumed in 2025 to provide treatment of the wastewater generated from the potable water use is presented in Table O-2.

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Urban Water Supplier Operational Control
Water Management Process

UnitsCollection / ConveyanceTreatmentDischarge / DistributionTotal

Volume of Wastewater Entering Process MG
386 386 267 386

Energy Consumed
kWh 193,82
6 3,347,74
3 104,20
1 3,645,770
Wastewater Energy Intensity kWh/M
G 502 8,672 390 13,655
Volume of Recycled Water Entering
Process MG 0 0 119 119
Recycled Water Energy Consumed kWh 0 0 46,442 46,442

Recycled Water Energy Intensity
kWh/M
G 0 0 390 390
Total Wastewater and Recycled Water
Energy Intensity
kWh/M
G 502 8,672 390 9,565
For the wastewater system, power is used at the lift stations to deliver wastewater to the WRF, where it is then treated and either discharged or distributed as recycled water for irrigation purposes.

The power consumed to collect and convey the wastewater to the WRF for treatment is upon based electric metered billing data for the lift stations, with the exceptions of Hendricks, Giorgi Park, Corporation Yard and Dry Creek lift stations. Hendricks Lift Station operates on PG&E power because it is outside of the service area of the City’s electric utility. The Giorgi Park, Corporation Yard and Dry Creek lift stations billing is embedded in the metering of other facilities. These lift stations are small, and their combined power usage is estimated to be negligible.

Treatment power usage is based on electric metered billing data for the WRF. Treatment power includes blowers, compressors, pumps, UV disinfection, and process equipment. The WRF completed an in-depth energy audit in 2024 and 2025 to identify top priority energy efficiency projects, for which next steps for implementing the identified projects are being determined.

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Additionally, the WRF had floating solar panels installed on two of the recycled water ponds in 2021.

However, these solar panels feed directly into the electric distribution system as a Power Purchase Agreement and do not reduce the WRF power usage or electric bills.

This metric for overall wastewater operations is a useful insight for understanding the energy-water nexus.

The treatment process for wastewater at Healdsburg is much more energy intensive than its water production.

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Risk Assessment

7.1 Introduction
Assessing water service reliability is the fundamental purpose for an urban water supplier (Supplier) to prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). Water service reliability reflects the Supplier’s ability to meet the water needs of its customers, including end-use customers and retail urban suppliers, with water supplies under varying conditions.

7.2 Water Service Reliability Assessment
The UWMP includes an assessment of its water supply reliability in normal, dry, and multiple dry water years. Factors influencing the City’s water supply reliability are discussed in this section.

7.2.1 Constraints on Water Sources
Several constraints affect the reliability of the City’s supply, consisting of source constraints, legal and environmental constraints, and water quality constraints, as described in the following sections.

7.2.1.1 Source Constraints
The reliability of the City’s supply is generally protected by the Sonoma Water, formerly known as Sonoma Water, diversion requirement to maintain the flow of the Russian River at minimum levels at specific points in the Russian River. As described in Chapter 3, Sonoma Water also has the responsibility for maintaining minimum flows in Dry Creek with releases from Warm Springs Dam, which ensures adequate flows at the Dry Creek well field, located below the dam.

The flow of the Russian River has been augmented by diversions from the Eel River since 1908 for operation of the Potter Valley hydroelectric power project. This water diversion has been controversial for many years due to concerns over impairment of Eel River salmonid populations over the life of the project. In January 2004, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a decision that amended the plant’s operational license, currently held by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). The amended plan generally reduced the allowable annual diversion from the Eel River by 15%. This license expired in April of 2022.

In 2025, PG&E submitted an application to surrender its FERC license and the application was accepted. As conditions of the FERC license surrender, PG&E will remove two dams upstream of Lake Pillsbury and will greatly reduce the diversions from the Eel River system to the Russian River system. The resulting diversions may be as low as five cubic feet per second to maintain flow for salmonids. Sonoma Water is developing a plan, referred to as the New Eel-Russian Facility that could increase the diversions from the Eel River system to the Russian River system; however, the increased volume of diversion is uncertain at this time and anticipated to be limited to approximately 35 cubic feet per second.

As described in Section 6.3.2, Sonoma Water must maintain sufficient water flow in the river to be protective of human health, fish and wildlife and for recreation in the Russian River. In 2008, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), through the determination of a Biological Opinion (BiOp), concluded that Sonoma Water should modify some of the flood control and water supply Item 7.b
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normal, dry or critically dry. During a normal year, Sonoma Water is required to maintain 185 cfs for the upper Russian River (between the confluence of the East and West Forks of the Russian River and the confluence of the Russian River and Dry Creek) and 125 cfs for the lower Russian River (between its confluence with Dry Creek and the Pacific Ocean).

The City executed a water sale agreement with the Sonoma Water in 2015. The agreement allows the City to divert up to 138 MG (425 AF) per year from stored water within Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma. Under the agreement if Sonoma Water has a shortage of water, the water sold to the City could also be curtailed.

7.2.1.2 Legal & Environmental Constraints
There are factors other than drought or emergency that cause, or have the potential to cause, inconsistent supply to meet demands and are due to legal, environmental, or climatic issues.

The City presently holds four existing water rights permits for diversion from Dry Creek and the Russian River. In addition, the City has one application pending with the SWRCB for additional water rights on Dry Creek. Summaries of each existing and pending water rights permit are provided in Table 6-8a.

In September 2008, a final Biological Opinion (BiOp) was released by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and issued to the Sonoma Water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), the California Department of Fish and Game, and the Mendocino County Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District. The BiOp is a federal mandate on Russian River operations of the receiving agencies listed above that affect salmonids on state and federal endangered species lists (steelhead, Coho, and Chinook) which affects Sonoma Water supply operations and subsequent delivery to its water customers, including the City.

The BiOp calls for the elimination or reduction of impacts to salmonids due to water supply and flood control activities in the Russian River watershed through measures deemed to be “reasonable and prudent alternatives,” including:
• Extensive monitoring of both habitat and fish in Dry Creek, the estuary and the Russian River; • Eliminating impediments to fish migration and improving habitat on several streams; • Restoring up to six miles of habitat in Dry Creek and studying a bypass project; • Requesting the SWRCB to reduce summertime flows in the Russian River; and • Creating a freshwater lagoon in the estuary at the mouth of the Russian River during the summer months.

NMFS concluded that lower flows in Dry Creek and Russian River create a better environment for juvenile salmon and steelhead and the BiOp identified habitat restoration projects in Dry Creek to reduce water velocities in the stream/river. Current minimum summer flows are based on weather conditions and range from 125 cfs (during a normal year, as measured at the Healdsburg Gage upstream of the Dry Creek confluence) to 85 cfs (as measured during a dry year). Under the terms of the BiOp, minimum flows would be dropped to 70 cfs with an additional 15 cfs to maintain system flexibility for a total flow of 85 cfs. The BiOp acknowledged a need for balance and flexibility and noted that Sonoma Water may find alternative minimum flow requirements that meet the goals of restoring functional salmonid-rearing habitat while promoting water conservation and limited adverse effects on other in-stream resources.

7.2.1.3 Water Quality Constraints
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The quality of existing surface water, groundwater, and recycled water supply sources over the next 25 years is expected to be adequate. Groundwater and groundwater under the influence of surface water will continue to be treated to drinking water standards, and no surface water, groundwater, or recycled water quality deficiencies are foreseen to occur in the next 25 years.

Various City-owned wells have or have had water quality issues and use restrictions due to manganese and/or elevated turbidity. These concerns are managed with water treatment facilities and use management, as discussed in Section 6.2.3 Currently, the seasonal use restrictions affecting the City due to water quality concerns are seasonal restrictions on the Gauntlett and Fitch Well Fields. The City treats water obtained from the Gauntlett Well Field in order to utilize this water source year-round. The City is exploring options for the Fitch Well Field to extend the availability of this water source year-round. The City anticipates completing improvements or adding diversion points to allow the year-round use of the Fitch Water Right after 2035. The City is not constrained in its access to its total water right due to water quality constraints; but rather limited in when it can use water pumped from these sources without treatment seasonally.

7.2.2 Reliability by Type of Year
This section describes the historic reliability of the City’s water supply and any vulnerability due to seasonal or climatic shortage. Discussion generally pertains to curtailments of supply due to hydrologic shortages. It does not exclude possible requirements imposed by the state to reduce demand.

The following section, 7.2.2.1, discusses the types of rainfall years for which the UWMP requires forecast planning: average, single-dry, and multiple-dry years. Previous UWMPs prepared by the City of Healdsburg have used representative years identified in watershed modelling developed by Sonoma Water. Because of changing weather patterns, the recent drought, and comments received from the Public during development of the 2015 UWMP, the City decided to re-evaluate the representative years. Unfortunately, rainfall data is not consistent for the City of Healdsburg.

Because of this, the analysis was completed for period from 1910 to 2020 using Ukiah rainfall data, which has the most complete data set and represents precipitation available to fill storage within Lake Mendocino.

The findings of this analysis and adjustments to the representative years, as well as supply reduction assumptions, are discussed in the subsequent section and summarized in Table 7-1.

7.2.2.1 Types of Years
Normal Year
For the purposes of UWMP, Normal Year is defined as a year, or an averaged range of years, that most closely represents the average water supply available to the City. This is also referred to as “normal” conditions in the UWMP Act.

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Single-Dry Year
The single-dry year is the year that represents the lowest water supply available to the City. For the 1990-2020 CIMIS data, the single driest water year was the 2020-2021 water year with a rainfall of 13.48 inches in Ukiah. This water year is 9 inches less than the 1991-1992 water-year rainfall (22.4 inches) and triggered curtailments of each of the City’s water rights during the summer of 2021.

For forecasting purposes, 2020-2021 water-year will be used as the single-dry year, and calculations will assume full curtailment of all City water rights and that only public health and safety diversions are permitted up to a citywide or gross GPCD of 112. This results in approximately 73% reduction in the City’s available water supply in the first 10 years of the study period. Starting in 2030 the development of groundwater wells helps to increase supply but does not fully alleviate the need for conservation during drought years. Tables 7-3 and 7-4 show projected water supply in single-dry year conditions over the next 25 years.

Five-Consecutive-Year Drought
The multiple-dry year period is a period that represents the lowest average water supply available to the City over a consecutive five-year period.

The 2015 UWMP used a three-year period from 2013 to 2015 as the City’s multiple-dry year period.

This period received 73 inches of rainfall total, an average of about 18 inches per year. The 2020 UWMP guidelines require the study of a consecutive five-year period for the multiple-dry year analysis. In review of the past 30-years of precipitation records period from 1990-2020 finds the lowest average water-year rainfall was from water year 2010-11 to water year 2014-15: 110 inches of rainfall, or an average of about 22 inches per year.

For forecasting purposes, water-years 2010-11 through 2014-15 will be used as the multiple-dry year period. During this period, the 2020 UWMP assumes all but the City’s Fitch water right will be curtailed as experienced during the 2014/2015 drought. Future water supplies for the multiple-dry year period are based upon only the Fitch Water right and starting in 2030 availability of groundwater supplies.

Table 7-1 provides the base years for average, single-dry and multiple-dry water years. These base years may change in future UWMPs, if it is determined that the current or a future drought is a worse scenario than the years listed here. This table also summarizes the reliability of the City’s water supply when compared to historical drought conditions, as related to potential supply curtailments. Table 7-1 illustrates single-year and multi-year drought scenarios based on actual historical droughts and the assumed water right and supply curtailments noted above.

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Year Type Base Year Volume Available % of Average Supply Average Year WY 1999-20 1,826 100%
Single-Dry Year WY 2020-21 448 25%
Consecutive Dry Years 1st Year WY 2010-11 708 39%
Consecutive Dry Years 2nd Year WY2011-12 708 39%
Consecutive Dry Years 3rd Year WY 2012-13 708 39%
Consecutive Dry Years 4th Year WY 2013-14 708 39%
Consecutive Dry Years 5th Year WY 2014-15 708 39%
Based on CIMIS Station 83 data, Jan 1990 to Dec 2020. Supply percentage is based on water year (October to September) rainfall divided by the average rainfall for data period.

Table 7-1b Wholesale: Basis of Water Year Data
(DWR Table 7-1 Wholesale)
Year Type Base Year Volume Available % of Average Supply Average Year WY 1999-20 192 100%
Single-Dry Year WY 2020-21 17 9%
Consecutive Dry Years 1st Year WY 2010-11 23 12%
Consecutive Dry Years 2nd Year WY2011-12 23 12%
Consecutive Dry Years 3rd Year WY 2012-13 23 12%
Consecutive Dry Years 4th Year WY 2013-14 23 12%
Consecutive Dry Years 5th Year WY 2014-15 23 12%

7.2.3 Water Service Reliability
This section summarizes the City’s expected water supply reliability and demands for average, single-dry, and multiple-dry years for 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2045. Each supply reliability scenario is compared against demand projects both including and excluding conservation. This additional analysis indicates what role conservation can play in ensuring demand is met. For clarity and comparison’s sake, these demand scenarios are shown in separate tables.

7.2.3.1 Water Service Reliability - Normal Year Supply and Demand Assessment Tables 7-2 show comparisons for the average or normal year supply and demands; projected total supply is referenced from Table 6-11 and total demand is referenced from Table 4-5.

Both Tables show that, in a normal year, the City of Healdsburg is expected to maintain a projected surplus sufficient to meet projected demands.

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2030 2035 2040 2045
Supply totals 2,062 2,062 2,355 2,355
Demand totals 573 579 585 590
Difference 1,489 1,483 2,069 2,064
Table 7-2b Wholesale: Normal Year Supply and Demand Comparison, million gallons (DWR Table 7-2 Wholesale)
2030 2035 2040 2045
Supply totals 192 192 192 192
Demand totals 25 25 25 25
Difference 167 167 167 167

7.2.3.2 Single-Dry Year Supply and Demand Assessment
Table 7-3, 7-4, 7-5 show comparisons for the single-dry year; projected total supply is referenced from Table 6-12, reduced to assuming full curtailment of all available water rights and that diversions for public health and safety needs will be allowed up to 112 GPCD.

The tables show that, in a single-dry year, there will be a water supply shortage. Table 7-3a shows a mandatory conservation requirement of nearly 40% for the single-dry year scenario. During these conditions, mandatory water conservation will be required to mitigate the supply shortage.

Table 7-3a Retail: Single Dry Year Supply (26% available) and Demand Comparison (DWR Table 7-3 Retail)
2030 2035 2040 2045
Supply totals1 521 526 532 536
Demand totals 573 579 585 590
Difference (52) (53) (53) (54)
1This table may overstate resilience of the water supply as the City’s use of water varies greatly with the seasons and the desire for outdoor irrigation.

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2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Supply totals 17 17 17 17 17
Demand totals 25 25 25 25 25
Difference (8) (8) (8) (8) (8)

7.2.3.3 Water Service Reliability – Five Consecutive Dry Years Tables 7-4a show comparisons for the multiple-dry year scenario. The multiple-dry year scenario projections are based upon the assumption that all but the City most senior water, the Fitch right, will be curtailed and not available to the City. In future years the water supply increases due to the availability of groundwater. Total demand, excluding any long-term conservation, is referenced from Table 4-5.

Both tables show that, in a multiple-dry year period, the City of Healdsburg has an insufficient water supply to meet demand without mandatory conservation efforts (except for year 2030). While conservation is needed during these periods of prolonged drought, the level of conservation over the study period is minor and ranges from less than five percent to roughly twelve percent.

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2030* 2035* 2040* 2045*
First year
Supply totals 708 708 708 708
Demand totals 573 579 585 590
Difference 135 129 123 118
Second year
Supply totals 708 708 708 708
Demand totals 573 579 585 590
Difference 135 129 123 118
Third year
Supply totals 708 708 708 708
Demand totals 573 579 585 590
Difference 135 129 123 118
Fourth year
Supply totals 708 708 708 708
Demand totals 573 579 585 590
Difference 135 129 123 118
Fifth year
Supply totals 708 708 708 708
Demand totals 573 579 585 590
Difference 135 129 123 118
Sixth year
Supply totals 708 708 708 708
Demand totals 573 579 585 590
Difference 135 129 123 118
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(DWR Table 7-4 Wholesale)
2030 2035 2040 2045
First year
Supply totals 23 23 23 23
Demand totals 21 21 21 21
Difference 2 2 2 2
Second year
Supply totals 23 23 23 23
Demand totals 21 21 21 21
Difference 2 2 2 2
Third year
Supply totals 23 23 23 23
Demand totals 21 21 21 21
Difference 2 2 2 2
Fourth year
Supply totals 23 23 23 23
Demand totals 21 21 21 21
Difference 2 2 2 2
Fifth year
Supply totals 23 23 23 23
Demand totals 21 21 21 21
Difference 2 2 2 2
Sixth year
Supply totals 23 23 23 23
Demand totals 21 21 21 21
Difference 2 2 2 2
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Submittal Table 7-5: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Tables To address Water Code Section 10635(b)
2026 Total
Total Water Use 538
Total Supplies 708
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 170
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Resulting % Use Reduction from WSCP action
2027 Total
Total Water Use 547
Total Supplies 708
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 161
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Resulting % Use Reduction from WSCP action
2028 Total
Total Water Use 555
Total Supplies 708
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 153
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Resulting % Use Reduction from WSCP action
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Total Water Use 564
Total Supplies 708
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 144
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Resulting % Use Reduction from WSCP action
2030 Total
Total Water Use 573
Total Supplies 708
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 135
Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation) WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Resulting % Use Reduction from WSCP action

7.3 Drought Risk Assessment
The City’s combined projected water supplies are sufficient to meet projected demands during normal water supply conditions. Under single-year and multiple-dry year conditions, this plan shows there is a need for mandatory conservation ranging from as little as five percent to as high as 40% or higher.

7.3.1. Data, Methods and Basis for Water Shortage Condition The single dry year condition reflects a sharp reduction in available water supplies. Based on robust use projections, the loss of available water necessitates conservation in all years when comparing demand to available water supply (Tables 7-3). Future severe droughts will limit the City’s available water supply. To lessen the negative effects of future droughts the City will need to continue efforts towards water conservation, water supply contingency planning, and investigate the development of new and more resilient water supplies.

The water supply data for five consecutive dry years were based on the lowest consecutive fiveyear period in the historical rainfall data used for this UWMP. Each of these years showed a smaller reduction in supply than the single driest year. As such, the supply versus normal demand deficit is less pronounced but still requires conservation and water supply contingency planning.

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Additionally, the City will also work to increase its capability to draw water from the Dry creek diversion points as the Dry Creek sources fed from Lake Sonoma are more drought resilient than Russian River sources fed from Lake Mendocino.

7.3.3 Total Water Supply and Use Comparison
The water supply data for five consecutive dry years shows a shortfall in water supply and a need for conservation during these years. The single-dry year scenario shows a significant shortfall in supply compared to forecasted water demands. In either case, the City must prepare for mandatory conservation during times of drought and invest in new and additional water supplies to lessen the level of conservation necessary.

Options for the development of new water supplies include the potential to develop groundwater wells that include or allow for aquifer storage, development of recycled water use within the City’s service territory, ongoing development of long-term water conservation, and continued efforts to support the City’s existing and pending water rights. A major obstacle in implementing these additional supplies is the development of funding sources adequate to effect each project within a short period of time. Healdsburg water system is aged and requires significant replacement of existing capital infrastructure. Funding of new infrastructure projects will likely result in rate increases.

The City should contract for additional stored water from Sonoma Water. If agreed to by Sonoma Water, this additional water would provide an immediate increase to Healdsburg available water supplies but would come at a cost. Currently the backup water supply agreement with Sonoma Water is the highest cost of water for Healdsburg. Increasing the volume of contracted water may require a rate increase.

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Water shortage contingency planning is a strategic planning process to prepare for and respond to water shortages. Section 10632 of the California Water Code (CWC) requires that UWMPs provide a contingency analysis to serve as a resource in the case of water supply interruption due to drought or other factors causing water shortage. Specifically, the CWC requires UWMPs to include a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) that outlines the following items:
o The analysis of water supply reliability conducted pursuant to Section 10635. o The procedures used in conducting an annual water supply and demand assessment. o Six standard water shortage levels corresponding to progressive ranges of up to 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 percent shortages and greater than 50 percent shortage. o Shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels. o Communication protocols and procedures to inform customers, the public, interested parties, and local, regional, and state governments.
o Customer compliance, enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures for triggered shortage response actions.

8.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis
The City of Healdsburg sources water from water wells along the Russian River (Fitch and Gauntlett well fields) and the Dry Creek well field. Water from these well fields is diverted under surface water rights dating back to 1949 (Fitch), 1950 (Dry Creek) and 1956 (Gauntlett). Surface water flows in both the Russian River and Dry Creek are sustained by storage in Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma. The City also gains an additional backup supply of water by contracting for water with Sonoma Water (formally Sonoma County Water Agency).

In normal years, flows are sufficient to support continued diversions from both the Russian River and Dry Creek. In low rain years, storage within Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma helps to support instream flows and downstream water rights, but depending on the storage levels some conservation measures may be required. The changes in the Potter Valley Project exacerbates the flow availability from Russian River diversion points and will likely require the City to use the purchased water rights more frequently in order to draw upon stored water rather than natural flow.

There are other less frequent issues that may impact the City’s ability to divert water from the Russian River. A spill releasing toxins within the Russian River could result in a loss of one or more well fields in the impacted river causing the City to divert from other, unimpacted, well fields. Equipment damage or natural disasters (earthquake, landslide, flooding, etc.) could also impact the City’s ability to divert water from one or more of the three well fields. Under these more immediate and unforeseen conditions City staff would need to identify the amount of water available within City storage tanks and the duration of the well field loss such that appropriate conservation measures (if any) could be implemented quickly.

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8.2 Annual Water Supply Demand Assessment Procedures
The City will use the decision-making process described below to determine water supplies, water demands, and water reliability on an annual basis. The City may adjust this process annually as needed for improved decision-making.

8.2.1 Decision Making Process
City staff will complete the following steps each year to assess the City’s water supply reliability.

Upon completion of these steps, staff will present findings to the City Council for their action if needed. • By February 20 of the reporting calendar year – develop a two-year forecast of water demands with the first year taking into account best available data from the National Weather Service, historical water storage plus future demands, and other policy decisions that may reduce or increase water usage. The second year of this two-year forecast shall be based upon dry weather patterns.
• By March 20 of the reporting calendar year – identify existing and forecasted water storage levels for both Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma and any potential impact that would curtail or limit the City’s existing water rights and wholesale water agreements over the coming 24 months.
• By April 20 of the reporting calendar year – identify any existing equipment, projects, maintenance, City staffing, or exterior influences that may impact the City’s ability to divert and treat water from the City’s well fields.

Upon assessing and determining the City water supply reliability, City staff will present their findings to the City Council in the month of May or sooner. At that time City Council could choose to implement water conservation measures or direct staff to continue to monitor the City’s water supply for any necessary changes.

8.2.2 Data and Methodologies
This section provides a description of key data inputs and annual assessment methodologies used to evaluate water service reliability for the current year and one subsequent dry year. This section is not intended to provide a fully complete list of indicators of water supply, but rather to provide a starting point and minimum amount of data necessary for assessing the current year’s water supply reliability.

Evaluation Criteria
The largest influence on the City’s water supply is annual rainfall and storage within Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma. Key data for the annual assessment will be based upon annual rainfall and water storage.

Water Supply
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Storage levels within these two bodies are controlled by the Army Corp and Sonoma Water. Water storage levels are managed to control flooding, maintain instream flows, and supply water throughout the year. Sonoma Water posts online storage levels for these two bodies of water and also provides monthly forecasts of storage levels.

Current Year Unconstrained Customer Demand
Current year demand will be forecasted based upon the straight-line trend of the past three years of water usage. If one of the past three years of water usage included mandatory conservation measures, adjustments will be made to forecast typical demand unrestricted by mandatory conservation measures. The forecasted years shall be adjusted for any large-scale development project planned for completion within the forecast period. Forecasted customer demands shall include both a monthly total usage (MG) and a forecasted daily peak usage (CFS) for each month.

Current Year Available Supply
The current year’s available supply should be determined based upon a combination of water storage within Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino, availability of the City’s water rights, wholesale contracts, and any potential capital projects, maintenance projects, out of service equipment, or other external influence that would limit the City’s ability to divert water from the Russian River and/or Dry Creek.

Dry Year Characterization
The “subsequent dry year” will be characterized by normal supply in January through March, then 112 gallons per capita per day from April through November, then normal supply in December. This characterization conservatively models the condition of ample stream flow during the rainy season, and curtailment of normal water rights in the dry season.

Infrastructure Considerations
Included with the Annual Assessment, City staff will review capital improvement projects, maintenance projects, conditions of well field equipment, condition of treatment facilities, water storage facilities, and other related equipment that could limit the City’s ability to produce and treat water. Any identified limitation shall be quantified as to its effect on monthly water production (MG) and daily peak production (CFS).

Other Factors
Other factors that could affect the City’s ability to produce and treat drinking water for the community include potential toxic spills in Dry Creek or the Russian River, natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides or wildfires, regional power outages, staffing levels, and funding of preventative maintenance and capital improvement projects. Each year, staff will make an assessment of how other internal and external influences may affect the water supply for the City.

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Water Suppliers must include the six standard water shortage levels that represent shortages from normal water supply levels. The shortage levels have been standardized to provide a consistent regional and statewide approach to conveying the relative severity of water supply shortage conditions.

The shortage levels are described in Submittal Table 8-1, shown below. Appropriate shortage levels will be declared by City Council as deemed necessary due to drought or catastrophic events, based on supply and demand analysis completed by City staff.

Table 8-1: Cross-reference for Standard vs Supplier Shortage Levels X Supplier uses the Standard Six Levels of Water Shortage.

Standard
Shortage
Level
Percent
Shortage
Range
Suppliers Shortage Levels Percent Shortage Range
0 0% (normal)
1 Up to 10%
1 Up to 10%
2 Up to 20%
2 Up to 20%
3 Up to 30%
3 Up to 30%
4 Up to 40%
4 Up to 40%
5 Up to 50%
5 Up to 50%
6 >50% 6 >50%
The City has added a Level 0 Normal Conditions, which includes water conservation and prohibitions of wasteful water activities at all times, including normal conditions.

8.4 Shortage Response Actions
The City is required to identify shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels and include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(A) Locally appropriate supply augmentation actions.
(B) Locally appropriate demand reduction actions to adequately respond to shortages.

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(D) Additional, mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices that are in addition to state-mandated prohibitions and appropriate to the local conditions. (E) For each action, an estimate of the extent to which the gap between supplies and demand will be reduced by implementation of the action.

8.4.1 Supply Augmentation
The City is working to increase and diversify the City’s long-term water supply primarily through the development of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells to help to mitigate the need for declaring a Shortage Level.

The City has also recently renewed its Purchased Water Agreement with Sonoma Water. This agreement allows the City to purchase water rights from Sonoma Water, sourced from Lake Mendocino or Lake Sonoma, when City water rights are not available. The City is working with Sonoma Water to increase the limits on the volume of water to provide a source of water sufficient for the highest-use months, should supply from any of the City’s existing water rights be diminished.

Submittal Table 8-2 below shows the supply augmentation by shortage level available to the City.

The same actions would be taken to augment retail and wholesale supply.

Table 8-2: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions
Shortage
Level
Supply Augmentation
Methods and Other
Actions by Water
Supplier
How much is this going to
reduce the shortage gap?
Additional Explanation
or Reference
0-6 ASR Wells
60 MG per year; store surface
water during plentiful periods,
withdraw during surface water
scarcity
Applying for grant funding
to begin project
1 New Recycled Water
Use Requirements
Can offset potable water
usage by additional 4 MG per
year
Requirement to use
recycled water for
construction purposes
and residential irrigation
activities that are not
prohibited if using
recycled water instead of
potable water
1 Other Purchases 154 MG
Acquire emergency dry
year supply under
Purchased Water
Agreement with Sonoma
Water
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There are several demand reduction measures the City can implement as response actions to address shortage levels. Some of these include public education and outreach campaigns, irrigation and other outdoor use restrictions, and rate structures. Other demand reduction actions, such as infrastructure improvements or installation of water-efficient appliances and fixtures would be implemented over a longer-term and may not be appropriate as an immediate WSCP response action.

For the City of Healdsburg, the largest water savings come from irrigation reductions. A portion of the Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline was completed in 2025 and offsets the use of potable water for irrigation of municipal turf. The City’s water shortage contingency plan further relies heavily on reducing irrigation, especially for non-functional / ornamental plantings and landscapes. Other methods for water conservation will still be employed but result in lower overall reductions in usage.

To address new State-wide water regulations, the City has added a Level 0 Normal Conditions, which includes water conservation and prohibitions of substantial wasteful water activities at all times, including normal conditions. Most notably the new Level 0 includes the State's phased-in prohibition of potable water irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, institutional, and industrial properties, as well as common areas of homeowner's associations. The actions included in Level 0 may mitigate the need for declaring water supply shortages.

Submittal Table 8-3, as shown below, summarizes the specific actions included within each Shortage Level. These actions are targeted at the retail supply and demand.

Water conservation stages and the requirements will also be communicated to the City’s wholesale water purchaser, and the City will coordinate with the wholesale water purchaser to ensure that it is achieving similar reductions to those of a declared water conservation stage. The WSCP is intended as a planning document and is not intended to modify any existing agreements, rate provisions, or service obligations between the City and County for the service to CSA 41/Fitch Mountain that is provided under the long-standing wholesale arrangement between the City and County, including the historic water-rights context associated with that service area.

Table 8-3: Demand Reduction Actions
Shortage
Level
Demand
Reduction Actions
How much is
this going to
reduce the
shortage gap?
(Percentage)
Additional Explanation or Reference
Penalty,
Charge, or
Other
Enforcement?
0 Landscape -
Prohibit certain
types of landscape
irrigation
0 California’s Assembly Bill 1572, Potable
water: nonfunctional turf
Yes
0 Other - Customers
must repair leaks,
breaks, and
0 Correct and repair large breaks or leaks
within 72 hours (e.g., over 100 gallons)
Yes
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timely manner
0 Landscape -
Restrict or prohibit
runoff from
landscape
irrigation
0 Correct and repair irrigation systems causing
more than incidental water runoff
Yes
0 Expand Public
Information
Campaign
0 (Encouraged) Utilize City and other sources
of water conservation information
No
0 Provide Rebates
on Plumbing
Fixtures and
Devices
0 (Encouraged) Utilize conservation programs No
0 Provide Rebates
for Landscape
Irrigation
Efficiency
0 (Encouraged) Utilize conservation programs No
0 Provide Rebates
for Turf
Replacement
0 (Encouraged) Utilize conservation programs No
1 Other 10 All Stage 0 items Yes
1 Landscape - Limit
landscape
irrigation to
specific times
10 Outdoor watering limited to overnight Yes
1 Landscape -
Restrict or prohibit
runoff from
landscape
irrigation
10 Inspect and repair irrigation systems Yes
1 Landscape - Other
landscape
restrictions or
prohibition
10 Do not water within 48 hours after rainfall Yes
1 Other - Prohibit
use of potable
water for washing
hard surfaces
10 No washing of hard surfaces (e.g.,
sidewalks, driveways, walls, fences), except
as needed for public health and safety
Yes
1 Other - Prohibit
use of potable
water for
construction and
dust control
10 Only recycled water for construction
purposes
Yes
1 Other - Require
automatic shut of
hoses
10 If washing vehicle at home, must use hose
with auto shut-off nozzle
Yes
1 Other - Customers
must repair leaks,
breaks, and
malfunctions in a
timely manner
10 Correct and repair moderate breaks or leaks
within 72 hours (e.g. 50 gallons or easily
accessible)
Yes
2 Other 20 All items from previous stages Yes
2 Other water
feature or
20 Halt permits for new pools, except if water
sourced from elsewhere
Yes
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restriction
2 Pools - Allow filling
of swimming pools
only when an
appropriate cover
is in place.
20 No refilling existing pools, except to prevent
damage; Pools must use cover
Yes
2 Other 20 Prohibit any other uses determined to be
nonessential
Yes
2 CII - Other CII
restrictions or
prohibition
20 Commercial car washes must reduce usage
by 20%
Yes
2 Landscape - Limit
landscape
irrigation to
specific days
20 Irrigation no more than 3 days per week Yes
2 CII - Other CII
restrictions or
prohibition
20 Nonresidential customers must reduce usage
by 20%
Yes
2 CII - Lodging
establishment
must offer opt out
of linen service
20 Hotels must post water conservation
signage that washing of linens available only
upon request
Yes
2 CII - Restaurants
may only serve
water upon
request
20 Restaurants only serve water upon request Yes
2 Other - Customers
must repair leaks,
breaks, and
malfunctions in a
timely manner
20 Correct and repair all breaks or leaks within
72 hours
Yes
2 Implement or
Modify Drought
Rate Structure or
Surcharge
20 Water shortage surcharges implemented,
consistent with the adopted water rates
Yes
3 Other 30 All items from previous stages Yes
3 Landscape - Limit
landscape
irrigation to
specific days
30 Irrigation no more than 2 days per week Yes
3 Landscape - Other
landscape
restrictions or
prohibition
30 No new landscaping, except drought-tolerant Yes
3 Landscape - Other
landscape
restrictions or
prohibition
30 No new plantings of annual plants Yes
3 CII - Other CII
restrictions or
prohibition
30 Nonresidential customers must reduce usage
by 30%
Yes
3 Other 30 Residential water budget of 4 HCF per
person per month (99 gallons per person per
day)
Yes
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4 Water Features -
Restrict water use
for decorative
water features,
such as fountains
40 No use of decorative water features Yes
4 CII - Other CII
restrictions or
prohibition
40 Nonresidential customers must reduce usage
by 40%
Yes
4 Other 40 Residential water budget of 3 HCF per
person per month (74 gallons per person per
day)
Yes
4 Landscape -
Prohibit certain
types of landscape
irrigation
40 No irrigation using overhead or spray
sprinklers
Yes
4 Landscape -
Prohibit certain
types of landscape
irrigation
40 No irrigation of nonfunctional turf Yes
4 Landscape - Other
landscape
restrictions or
prohibition
40 No new vegetable gardens Yes
5 Other 50 All items from previous stages Yes
5 Landscape -
Prohibit all
landscape
irrigation
50 No outdoor irrigation using potable water Yes
5 CII - Other CII
restrictions or
prohibition
50 Nonresidential customers must reduce usage
by 50%
Yes
5 Other 50 Residential water budget of 2 HCF per
person per month (50 gallons per person per
day)
Yes
5 Moratorium or Net
Zero Demand
Increase on New
Connections
50 New construction must offset new demand
by a ratio of one to one
Yes
6 Other 60 All items from previous stages Yes
6 CII - Other CII
restrictions or
prohibition
60 Nonresidential customers must reduce usage
by 60%
Yes
6 Other 60 Residential water budget of 1.5 HCF per
person per month (40 gallons per person per
day)
Yes
6 Moratorium or Net
Zero Demand
Increase on New
Connections
60 New construction must offset new demand
by a ratio of two to one
Yes
The reductions shown are the combined reductions for all the actions associated with the particular shortage level. Reduction percentage of 0% has been selected for all actions included in Level 0 Normal Conditions; however, it is reasonable to assume that implementation of a Level 0 will result in water savings.

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For the City of Healdsburg operational changes in response to a Shortage Level for a noncatastrophic water shortage may include, but are not limited to:
• Improved monitoring, analysis, and tracking of customer water usage:
o The City can monitor, analyze and track monthly billing usage with relative ease to compare month-to-month and annual usage patterns City-wide. The City is exploring Meter Data Management System and Customer Portal options to leverage existing remote read water meters and provide daily usage information to water customers.

This software would also provide early detection of leaks, high usage, and above average usage.
o In 2022, the City established a water shortage surcharge in compliance with Proposition 218 to reduce the financial impacts associated with reduced water sales and increases in operating costs during a drought event. The surcharge goes into effect in Shortage Level 2 and increases with each Shortage Level. • Alterations in maintenance cycles and plans to expedite infrastructure repairs and improve system efficiency:
o Through the annual water loss audit, the City tracks the overall efficiency of the water distribution system and the amount of water lost to system leaks. The City also provides a 24-hour emergency response hotline for customers to call in leaks at any time of the day or night.
• Adjust timing of system flushing for water quality needs to winter months:
o To conserve water during the summer season, a period most likely to result in water shortages, City staff will defer flushing of lines for water quality needs (when possible) until supplies have sufficiently recovered. Where possible, City staff have implemented the collection of water used for flushing such that it can be used for landscape irrigation or other non-potable beneficial uses of water.

8.4.4 Additional Mandatory Restrictions
Implementation of mandatory restrictions can be an effective but unpopular method for reducing customer usage because it is associated with enforcement actions and penalties.

When forecasted demand exceeds the available water supply, Healdsburg will implement an appropriate level of mandatory restrictions. These restrictions will follow the City’s WSCP ordinance but may be adjusted by Council upon the recommendation of the City Engineer or Public Works Director. To counter negative impacts of mandatory restrictions, the City will enhance promotion of water conservation programs, depending on funding availability. Certain wasteful water activities will be prohibited in Level 0 at all times, partially due to new State water regulations that implement mandatory restrictions on certain potable water uses for certain types of properties.

8.4.5 Emergency Response Plan
Catastrophic water shortages limiting supplies can be addressed by implementing the appropriate stage of water conservation. For catastrophic water shortage conditions, and depending on the scale of the event, the City may have sufficient facilities and infrastructure to reroute around a temporary disruption.

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Major risks associated with the City of Healdsburg’s water system are listed in the table below.

Table 8-4: Emergency Action Summary
mmCatastrophe / Emergency Action Summary
Structure Fires Monitor water storage and water production to meet demands.

Wildfires Monitor fire progression and potential to damage water infrastructure, monitor storage levels and increased use of sprinkler systems.

Power Outage or PSPS Maintain fleet of backup generators and monitor fuel levels throughout outage.

Flooding Monitor river levels and potential to inundate water facilities such as the Gauntlett Well field.

Drought Monitor available water supplies and implement conservation as needed.

Earthquake Inspect system and isolate breaks to prevent water loss.

Monitor water quality and potential for boil notices.

Toxic Spills Switch water production to a source not affected by the spill.

Monitor storage levels and work with state and regional entities to identify when safe to return to normal supply sources.

8.4.6 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
Per CWC Section 10632.5, suppliers are required to assess seismic risk to water supplies as part of their WSCP. In addition, the WSCP must include the mitigation plan for seismic risk (i.e., earthquakes).

Due to the nearby Rodgers Creek fault, Healdsburg’s water facilities (source water, treatment plant, storage, and distribution system) are exposed to the seismic risk. As with other areas of California, this risk is substantial and full mitigation is not feasible. To manage the risk of earthquakes and other catastrophes, the City maintains a level of redundance with its facilities. Additionally, the City maintains a membership in CalWARN to supply mutual aid should a large event affect the City.

The City of Healdsburg maintains a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This plan identifies specific hazards that could affect the City of Healdsburg. Included in this plan is a detailed discussion of seismic hazards including the negative effects of ground shaking and liquefaction.

Like many other communities, during a significant earthquake event Healdsburg could face substantial damage, injury or loss of life, interruptions to critical services, and other major challenges.

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Table 8-2 summarizes the City’s water shortage response actions with their estimated water reductions for each Shortage Level. For each specific Shortage Response Action identified in the plan, the City is confident that the combination of actions within each Shortage Level will reduce the gap between supplies and demands to the extent necessary to address the shortage.

Healdsburg has estimated percentage savings for shortage response actions based on the effectiveness of the shortage response actions in previous droughts. These estimates can help inform which measures will deliver the necessary outcomes to meet given shortage level requirements.

During water shortages, the City can track usage through the monitoring of production wells and storage levels, as well as individual customers meters, to help the City determine the level of conservation being achieved and if adjustments are necessary.

8.5 Communication Protocols
Timely and effective communication is a key element of the WSCP implementation. In the context of water shortage response, the purpose may be an immediate emergency water shortage situation (e.g., earthquake, fires, infrastructure failures) or a longer‐term emergency shortage condition (e.g., droughts).

In an immediate emergency, the City will activate the communication protocol detailed in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan.

Communications regarding water shortage and conservation efforts will be sent to customers via City website, social media, phone call/text message, and/or email. The City will also reach out to local media and use the City’s website to post updated information regarding the current event and what response, if any, is needed from the public. During more prolonged events such as drought, the City will create a constant social media presence and FAQ webpage to continue to inform and remind customers of requirements necessary to conserve available water supplies. This may also include the use of print media through bill inserts and direct mailers, as well as newsletters.

Education and outreach campaigns will primarily help to inform customers of the level of conservation needed and methods they can use to reach these conservation goals. The City would increase media attention to the water supply limitations and would encourage property owners to plan for landscape conversions and the replacement of low-efficiency plumbing fixtures and appliances with higher-efficiency fixtures and appliances.

Healdsburg’s Utility Conservation Analyst will develop and lead public information and outreach efforts in close coordination with the City’s Public Works Director. Where appropriate, the City will coordinate with the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership to develop and implement communications. Customer outreach is required to successfully achieve targeted water savings during each shortage level and will include the above-mentioned actions, as well as other communication methods that may be appropriate for the specific situation.

8.6 Compliance and Enforcement
Per CWC Section 10632(a)(6), Healdsburg has defined customer compliance, enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures for triggered shortage response actions. Communication procedures to ensure customer compliance are described in Section 8.5 and customer enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures are defined in the Healdsburg Municipal Code, Section 1.12, and Section 13.12.220.

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If compliance is not gained, fines or loss of water privileges could occur.

When mandatory water conservation is imposed by the City Council, violations of the water use restrictions and prohibitions shall be enforced consistent with City Policies and Codes and generally as outlined below:

1. For the first such violation, the customer shall be given a warning, generally by phone or by mail informing the customer of the problem and asking that it be corrected.

2. If the violation continues or is repeated, the City will send Healdsburg’s Enforcement Officer or mail an enforcement letter to the customer who receives the water bill. The Enforcement Officer or mailed letter will describe the violation and request that it be corrected, cured, and abated immediately or within such specified time as reasonable under the circumstances. Said letter shall state the consequences of noncompliance with the request.

3. If the violation continues, the City’s may impose any penalty or pursue enforcement action pursuant as allowed by Healdsburg Municipal Code.

8.7 Legal Authorities
Per CWC Section 10632 (a)(7), Healdsburg must include a description of the legal authorities that empower the City to implement and enforce its shortage response actions, a statement that the City shall declare a water shortage emergency, and a statement that the City shall coordinate with any other city or county within which it provides water supply services for the possible proclamation of a local emergency.

8.7.1 Legal Authorities
Healdsburg City Council has the legal authority to adopt local ordinances, such as the WSCP. As allowed by Healdsburg’s Municipal Code (HMC), the City Council can enact, and will enact as the need arises, water conservation stages within HMC section 13.12.220 to implement mandatory water conservation measures as necessary to reduce water demand to or below available water supplies. These mandatory conservation measures can be enforced through HMC Section 1.12 which includes monetary fines or potentially the loss of water service.

8.7.2 Declaration of Water Shortage
Based on the Water Supply Reliability Analysis, or as needed, City Council by resolution shall declare a water shortage emergency and the water conservation stage of the WSCP to be implemented.

8.7.3 Proclamation of Local Emergency
If a regional event occurs, such as a drought or flood, the City shall coordinate with any city or county within which it provides water supply services for the possible proclamation of a local emergency. Healdsburg is a member of the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership and routinely coordinates with Sonoma Water.

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Per CWC Section 10632(a)(8), Healdsburg must include a description of the financial consequences of, and responses for, drought conditions.

8.8.1 Financial Impacts and Mitigation Action
During times of short duration supply loss and conservation measures no significant financial consequence is expected. During times of longer duration supply limitation and mandatory conservation measures, the City expects that moderate to significant financial consequences could occur. These impacts are primarily due to the City’s existing rate structure, which relies predominantly on volumetric (per-unit) charges rather than fixed charges to recover ongoing, nonvolumetric costs. Under such conditions, revenue losses could reach up to 50 percent of annual water revenues. During water shortages, the City may also experience increased staff costs for tracking, reporting, and enforcement, as well as higher than average participation in water conservation rebate programs. Additionally, years following mandatory conservation also show a tendency to result in below average usage and lower water sale revenues. While long-term conservation gained during droughts is beneficial, changes to rate structures may be necessary to maintain adequate cost recovery to maintain regulatory compliance and system reliability.

In 2022, the City established a water shortage surcharge in compliance with Proposition 218 to reduce the financial impacts associated with reduced water sales and increases in operating costs during a drought event.. The surcharge begins in Stage 2 and increases with each subsequent Stage.

8.8.2 Reporting Cost of Compliance with Excessive Water use Prohibition During Drought Emergency
The CWC requires retail suppliers to report on the costs of compliance with implementing CW Section 366, which requires that retail suppliers prohibit excessive water use from individuallymetered or sub-metered residential customers.

In 2024, the City adopted updated water rates based on a cost-of-service study in compliance with Proposition 218. The City’s rate structure includes tiered residential charges that are applied under all supply conditions. Because this structure is part of the City’s standard billing framework and is not designed as a penalty for excessive use, it does not result in significant additional costs associated with compliance with excessive water use prohibitions.

Compliance with excessive water use restrictions is implemented through administrative measures, including monitoring, customer outreach, and, if necessary, enforcement actions.

During declared Shortage Level 2 or higher, a water shortage surcharge is implemented, which increases billing and customer service efforts.

During certain Shortage Levels, the Utility Conservation Analyst, may also monitor individual residential customer accounts and perform individual outreach if usage appears excessive. This could increase the water conservation staff time by up to 10%, depending on the Shortage Level and outreach activities.

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Per CWC Section 10632(a)(9), Healdsburg must provide a description of the monitoring and reporting requirements and procedures that have been implemented to ensure appropriate data is collected, tracked, and analyzed for purposes of monitoring customer compliance and to meet state reporting requirements.

Through the City’s System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, water production figures are tracked daily. This data is used to measure the effectiveness of any water shortage contingency level that may be implemented. Water billing data is also compiled monthly. The City, through remote read meters, can also track individual water usage to ensure compliance with mandatory conservation measures.

The State Water Board requires monthly and annual reporting in the SAFER system. The City will use both production well field data and monthly utility billing data based on customer meters to fulfill these requirements.

8.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures
Per CWC Section 10632(a)(10), Healdsburg must provide a description of the reevaluation and improvement procedures for systematically monitoring and evaluating the functionality of the water shortage contingency plan in order to ensure shortage risk tolerance is adequate and appropriate water shortage mitigation strategies are implemented as needed. Using the analysis provided from monitoring water savings, the City can develop more efficient demand reduction requirements for each WSCP stage.

Additionally, the City can monitor if certain response actions were unclear to customers or presented unforeseen burdens on customers.

Healdsburg’s WSCP and HMC are dynamic tools to implement water-saving measures when the need arises. The City Manager and City Engineer can make recommendations for the City Council to adopt, adjust, change, or add to existing mandatory water conservation stages. Through City outreach and education programs, customers will be notified of any changes to mandatory water conservation measures.

8.11 Special Water Feature Distinction
Per CWC Section 10632(b), swimming pools and spas must be analyzed and defined separately from other water features in the WSCP. In the Healdsburg WSCP, response actions pertaining to swimming pools and spas state so specifically. Response actions that pertain to any other non-pool or non-spa water features (such as ponds, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains), use terminology with clear distinction, such as decorative water features and ornamental fountains.

8.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, Availability, and Amendment Procedures
Per CWC Section 10632(c), the WCSP will be posted no later than 30 days after adoption. To fulfill this requirement, the City will post the adopted version of the WSCP to the City’s website following the second public hearing for the WSCP ordinance.

If the WSCP is amended prior to the 2030 UWMP, following appropriate local and state rules for ordinance amendments, the City will submit a copy of the revised WSCP to the DWR no later than 30 days after adoption, and will post the revised version on the City website.

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Per CWC 10631, the City must provide a description of the water demand management measures. Demand management measures (DMMs) are water conservation measures, which may sometimes also be referred to as best management practices (BMPs).

9.1 Demand Management Measures for Retail Agencies
The purpose of this section is to provide a comprehensive description of the City’s current and future water conservation and how it corresponds to the water use reduction plan meant to ensure ample water supply.

Water conservation measures are reported under the following six DMM categories:
• Water waste prevention ordinances
• Metering
• Conservation pricing
• Public education and outreach
• Programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss • Water conservation program coordination and staffing support • Other demand management measures that have a significant impact on water use as measured in gallons per capita per day (GPCD), including innovative measures

9.1.1 Implementation Over the Past Five Years
Water suppliers are required to provide a narrative description addressing the nature and extent of each DMM implemented over the past 5 years.

In 2015, the City implemented a robust water conservation program and rebate portfolio, which has continued through 2025. The City is also a member of both the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership and the California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP).

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Measure
2021
Rebates 2022 Rebates 2023 Rebates
2024
Rebates
2025
Rebates
Notes
Lawn
Conversion 24 53 29 13 11
High Efficiency
Toilets 138 210 9 1 0
Efficiency
requirement
increased
from 1.28
gpf to 0.8
gpf after
drought
Clothes
Washers 24 17 7 8 0
Water rebate
discontinued
after
drought,
Energy
rebate
continues
Irrigation
Upgrades /
Irrigation
Controllers
7 6 3 11 5
Rainwater
Capture
Systems
0 6 14 8 0
Grantfunded
program
2022-2024
Hose Nozzles 0 0 192 200 0
Giveaway
item;
Giveaway
buckets with
multiple
items also
provided
during
drought
Custom Flow
Controllers 126 389 48 0 0
Custom flow
controllers
for showers
and sinks,
upstream of
aerators
Smart Water
Metering
Device
397 16 0 0 0
Discontinued
after drought
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The City has met its 2020 water use target and water usage remained 16% below the 2017-2019 average in 2025. Water usage has rebounded slightly since the multi-year drought in the early 2020s; however, reduced water usage has continued through implementation of water conservation programs and customer behaviors.

The City will continue to implement DMMs, as well as implement the required actions outlined in the State’s Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life regulation and the State’s Nonfunctional Turf regulation.

9.1.3 Required Demand Management Measures
This section describes the City’s activities for each of the DMM categories.

9.1.3.1 Water-Waste Prevention Ordinances
In accordance with the 2025 UWMP, the WSCP ordinance includes 6 water shortage levels. The updated WSCP also includes a new Shortage Level 0 for substantial wasteful water activities that will be prohibited at all times, including normal conditions, such as the State’s Nonfunctional Turf regulation.

9.1.3.2 Metering
The City’s water system is fully metered, including production, consumption, and sales to the County for the Fitch Mountain Water District. Metering is essential for water conservation as it allows for water customers to be billed for the volume of water consumed rather than a flat rate, which incentivizes water efficiency. Metering also allows for tracking water use by sector and individual accounts, which allows for better evaluation of water conservation programs.

All the City’s water accounts are metered, and water bills include a volumetric component. In 2005, the City began implementing a $2 million meter and pipe replacement program. This effort for meter replacement was initiated because the meter inventory was old and no longer measuring water use accurately. Because failing meters tend to err on the side of under-measuring water consumed, inaccurate meters contribute to the volume of water perceived as water loss and cause a loss of revenue to the City and potential waste of water. The City reviews individual accounts for water use to search for accounts that have unusually low water use characteristic for the type of account. The meters on those accounts are prioritized for meter inspection, and replacement if appropriate. The City is encouraged to develop a meter testing program to verify the accuracy of the meters and if needed develop a meter replacement program should accuracy testing indicate the need.

In 2014, the City began installing Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) which allows water meters to be read at least once a day instead of once a month. This provides a more granular level of water use data, which is helpful in identifying water use behavior and patterns, conservation potentials, and leaks. The City is encouraged to implement a Meter Data Management System and Customer Portal to leverage existing remote read water meters and provide daily usage information to water customers, as well as provide early detection of leaks, high usage, and above average usage.

9.1.3.3 Conservation Pricing
Conservation pricing is a rate structure for water and sewer rates designed to recover the cost of providing service based on volume of use rather than a flat rate charged irrespective of volume used. A conservation pricing structure is always in place and is not dependent upon a water shortage for implementation.

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85 The City’s rate structure includes both a flat fee per account, charged each billing cycle regardless of volume of water used, and a volumetric charge for water used during the same billing cycle. In 2024, the City adopted updated water rates based on a cost of service study in compliance with Proposition 218. The City’s rate structure includes tiered residential charges that are applied under all supply conditions as part of the Cit’s standard billing framework. If Shortage Level 2 or higher is declared, then a water shortage surcharge is implemented.

The City’s rate structure meets the requirements of conservation pricing because of the volumetric charge; customers will pay less if they use less water.

9.1.3.4 Public Education and Outreach
In 2015, the City of Healdsburg’s Utility Department created the Smart Living Healdsburg program umbrella which provides customers with information, opportunities, and incentives to help them use their utilities efficiently and effectively. The water conservation section of the Smart Living Healdsburg webpage provides information about mandatory water conservation measures, indoor and outdoor water conservation tips, water saving rebate programs and applications, and other resources.

On a monthly basis, the City develops and disseminates marketing material about water conservation programs to customers. This includes social media, newsletters, flyers, advertisements, booths at community events, utility billing inserts, and the annual water quality report. The City is also a member of the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership and coordinates public education and outreach with the Partnership.

9.1.3.5 Programs to Assess and Manage Distribution System Real Loss To implement this DMM, water suppliers should annually calculate the percentage of water lost from the water distribution system and, if that loss is greater than 10% or the State-identified target, conduct a water system leak audit and repair the leaks found, as feasible. Additionally, the water supplier should evaluate real water loss (system leaks), versus apparent water loss, (water consumed by customers that is not accurately metered or accounted for in the supplier’s water billing system). A water system leak audit indicating a low level of leaks signals inaccurate metering or accounting.

Starting in 2005, the City implemented a $2 million meter and pipe replacement program. The primary goal for this program was to significantly reduce the percentage of apparent water loss in the distribution system (23% in 2005). This apparent water loss reduction program has been highly successful; since implementation of this program, the percent of water loss decreased significantly with only 5% in 2024. The real water loss for these periods may differ slightly due to differences in the billing and production data time periods. If apparent losses increase, the City should consider developing a program for testing customer meters to ensure older meters are capturing all consumption.

The City has been conducting water loss audits since 2015. Historically, the audits indicate that the water losses average approximately 5 percent of water distributed. The water loss target is 11.9 gallons per connection per day (gpcpd) with a 5 gpcpd allowance. The City has met the target until 2025, and will be in compliance with the allowance applied, In 2020, the City replaced a leaky wood tank with a water-tight glass-lined steel take. Additionally, the City is undergoing a system-wide project to replace old water mains while constructing a water supply “backbone” for fire flow needs. This effort has focused on the more leak-prone areas of the Item 7.b
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86 City. Along with the main replacements, the City has also implemented a computerized maintenance management system for linear assets, which should result in lowering water losses.

9.1.3.6 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support In 2014, the City Council approved the addition of a Utility Conservation Analyst staff position, whose duties include water conservation program development, implementation, and marketing.

The full-time employee position spends approximately 40 percent of their time supporting the water conservation program.

In addition, other City Staff provide program support through water waste monitoring, rebate processing, lawn conversion inspections, customer coordination and education, and other tasks.

This additional support is equal to approximately 10 percent a full-time equivalent (FTE) employee.

The Utility Conservation Analyst can be contacted at [email protected] or 707.431.3122.

9.1.3.7 Other Demand Management Measures
This section is dedicated to other DMMs that have a significant impact on water use as measured in gallons per capita per day (GPCD), including innovative measures.

The City has a robust portfolio of water conservation rebate programs. These include programs that are managed by the City, as well as regional programs that are managed by the SonomaMarin Saving Water Partnership.

The following programs are managed by the City:
• Free water saving items
• High-Efficiency Toilet/Urinal Rebate
• High-Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate
• Lawn Conversion Rebate
• Irrigation Controller Rebate
• Greywater System Rebate
• Rainwater Capture Rebate (2022-2024 grant funding, no longer offered) • Smart Water Metering Device (discontinued following the drought) • Custom Hot Water Saving Rebate
• Recycled Water Kiosks (3 locations, at no cost to the user for self-hauling) The following programs are managed by the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership:
• Water Smart Plant Picker
• Water Smart Plant Label
• Eco-Friendly Garden Tour
• Water Smart Landscape Design Templates
• Water Smart Gardens Maintenance Manual
• GardenSense consultations
• Irrigation Scheduling Tool
• Energy and Water Saving Do-It-Yourself Toolkit
• Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper
The City has also adopted a local Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The City’s ordinance promotes the efficient design and installation of water-efficient landscapes in Healdsburg for new construction and substantial alterations of existing development where landscapes are proposed.

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The City also offers the option of installing dedicated irrigation meters to customers to better track their outdoor irrigation needs versus indoor water needs. The City will continue to evaluate and enhance the use of dedicated irrigation meters or similar technologies, as required by the State’s Making Water Conservation A California Way of Life regulation.

9.2 Demand Management Measures for Wholesale Suppliers
The City provides wholesale water to the County for Fitch Mountain. The wholesale water provided is fully metered. Residents of Fitch Mountain benefit from the public education and outreach provided by the City. However, the City’s rebate programs are only offered to the City’s retail water customers. Residents of Fitch Mountain may participate in other County-wide programs, which the City promotes via its communication protocols.

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Implementation
This chapter details the process of soliciting input from public and private entities regarding this Plan, and includes information regarding public hearings, plan adoption, and submittal to the DWR and other agencies for approval and implementation.

10.1 Inclusion of All 2025 Data
For reporting of water use and supply information, data for the entire calendar year of 2025 was included in this Plan.

10.2 Notice of Public Hearing
A notice of public hearing will be published in the Healdsburg Tribune on May 14, 2026 and May 21, 2026.

10.2.1 Notice to Cities and County
A notice of public hearing of revisions was sent to the County of Sonoma and Sonoma Water on April 20, 2026.

10.2.2 Notice to the Public
The City hosted a community meeting to review the preliminary results of the 2025 UWMP, receive feedback and answer questions. The meeting was held on May 6, 2026 and had approximately 20 attendees.

10.3 Public Hearing and Adoption
The City invited public involvement and input in the Plan update via a public workshop, an online survey, a public hearing and review/comment of the draft document.

Public hearing notifications were published in the Healdsburg Tribune on May 14, 2026 and May 21, 2026.

Copies of the published notices are included in Appendix A. In addition, Sonoma County was contacted directly by email to inform the appropriate contacts of the hearing location and time.

Table 10-1. Notification to Cities and Counties
City Name 60 Day Notice Notice of Public Hearing
County of Sonoma Yes Yes
The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for June 1, 2026. The hearing provided opportunity for the public to learn and ask questions regarding the quantity, reliability, and quality of their water supply. A hard copy of the draft Plan was available for review at City Hall, and an electronic version was available for review on the City website 14 days prior to the hearing.

Plan Submittal
After the Plan is adopted, it will be submitted to the Department of Water Resources. Additional copies of the Plan were also sent to the California State Library as well as the County of Sonoma.

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The Final 2025 Plan will be available for review on the City Website at the following link:
http://cityofhealdsburg.org/622/Urban-Water-Management-Plan. The 2025 Plan is also available in hard copy form at City Hall for public review upon request.

Amending an Adopted UWMP
If the City amends the Plan after it has been adopted, the amendments will be made available for public review prior to adoption. Amendments to the Plan will be publicly noticed and presented at a public hearing
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Water Waste Provisions and Water Shortage Contingency Plan PREPARED BY: Terra Sampson, Utility Conservation Analyst STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Promote Environmental Stewardship
Provide Effective Governance
Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Introduce for First Reading, by title only and waiving further reading of the text, an Ordinance of the City of Healdsburg Adding Section 13.12.210, Water Waste Prohibitions, to the Municipal Code and amending Section 13.12.220, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, of the Municipal Code.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

The City of Healdsburg encourages active community participation in its urban water management and water shortage contingency planning efforts. To allow for community engagement, the City conducted a public survey from April 15 to April 30, 2026, and held a public workshop on May 6, 2026. The survey had 320 responses, including 275 responses to the survey in English and 45 responses to the survey in Spanish. The public workshop had approximately 20 attendees, and provided dinner, childcare, and real-time Spanish interpretation. This outreach included questions and discussions on Healdsburg’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan and proposed updates.

BACKGROUND:

During times of drought or other emergencies limiting water supplies, the City of Healdsburg relies on section 13.12.220 of the Healdsburg Municipal Code (HMC) to effect water conservation. The City’s current code contains six stages of water conservation, which was last updated in 2022.

Currently, the first stage allows for a 10% voluntary reduction in city-wide water use, the second stage requires a 20% reduction, the third stage requires a 30% reduction, and so forth.

The stages of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) get progressively more restrictive depending on the anticipated gap in water supply versus water demand. At a minimum, the WSCP requires an annual update to City Council leading into the summer season to provide forecasts of the coming year’s water supply and demand and determine if a conservation stage is anticipated Item 8.a
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to be necessary. The most recent update was provided to City Council on April 20, 2026, and indicated that at this time there are no indications that water restrictions or curtailments will be needed this summer.

The two primary WSCP changes being proposed include:

1. Adding a new section to the HMC for year-round Water Waste Prohibitions, in order to meet other State regulations, and acknowledging the new section as Stage 0 in the Water Shortage Contingency Plan

2. Changing Stage 1 from voluntary to mandatory, if declared, and focusing on impactful water waste activities
Changes are summarized in Appendix C (Water Waste Prohibitions and Water Shortage Contingency Plan - Summary of Proposed Changes) and outlined as redlines to the current HMC in Appendix B.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Section 13.12.210, Water Waste Prohibitions
In late 2023, the State passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1572 Potable water: nonfunctional turf. AB 1572 states:

The use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf located on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, and on properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities is prohibited as of the following dates:
(1) All properties owned by the Department of General Services, beginning January 1, 2027. (2) All properties owned by local governments, local or regional public agencies, and public water systems, except those specified in paragraph (5), beginning January 1, 2027. (3) All other institutional properties and all commercial and industrial properties, beginning January 1, 2028.
(4) All common areas of properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities, beginning January 1, 2029.

Functional turf is defined as “a ground cover surface of turf located in a recreational use area or community space”. Nonfunctional turf is defined as “any turf that is not functional turf, and includes turf located within street rights-of-way and parking lots”. For example, the Healdsburg Plaza would be considered functional turf for its community gathering purposes and this regulation would not apply to the Plaza. However, this regulation would apply to decorative lawn along sidewalks, building edges, or fences; lawn in medians, roundabouts, parking lots, or entry signage zones; and unused patches near signage or building entries. The California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP) has developed a helpful resource webpage with information and resources for those impacted by the regulation at https://nonfunctionalturfca.org/.

AB 1572 does allow for an exception “to the extent necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial non-turf plantings, or to the extent necessary to address an immediate health and safety need.” Based on the online survey and workshop polling, the community was generally Item 8.a
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supportive of allowing the continued irrigation of nonfunctional turf areas when deemed necessary to ensure the health of existing trees. There were various comments about the importance of trees for their climate, shade, and cooling benefits.

Staff recommend that, if an exception is granted for existing tree and other perennial non-turf plantings health, the City apply requirements or conditions to ensure irrigation systems only irrigate the feeder root zone/root zone area of existing trees and other perennial non-turf plantings.

These requirements would be documented in an FAQ or similar guidance document. The proposed guidance is summarized in Appendix C. Staff would also collaborate with CalWEP, the SonomaMarin Saving Water Partnership, and others to develop resources and best management practices for maintaining tree health.

AB 1572 also requires that:

Public water systems shall, by no later than January 1, 2027, revise their regulations, ordinances, or policies governing water service to include the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (b), as revised by the board pursuant to subdivision (c), and shall communicate the requirements to their customers on or before that date.

To meet this requirement, Staff recommend adding a new section to the HMC for year-round Water Waste Prohibitions and that two other substantial water waste activities be included:

1. Correct and repair large breaks or leaks within 72 hours (e.g., over 100 gallons)

2. Correct and repair irrigation systems causing more than incidental water runoff Based on the online survey and workshop polling, the community was generally supportive of including these two items as year-round water waste restrictions. This is also in alignment with other Sonoma County cities that have a variety of all-the-time water waste prohibitions, such as Windsor, Santa Rosa, and Petaluma..

Section 13.12.220, Water Shortage Contingency Plan
The purpose of the WSCP is to establish different levels of water conservation during a water shortage resulting from a reduced supply of water such as may result from drought, water supply shortages, failures of City infrastructure, or limitations on water delivery. In general, the restrictions in Healdsburg’s WSCP apply only to potable water, unless otherwise specified. The WSCP outlines the process by which customers may submit written application for an exception.

Violation and enforcement are in accordance with Healdsburg Municipal Code Enforcement with additional enforcement remedies, such as installation of a flow-restricting device on the services line to the property or termination of water service to the property upon a continued violation.

Staff are recommending various changes to the WSCP. These changes are intended to make the restrictions in each stage clearer, address community input received throughout the most recent drought and received during the current update process and foster more effective enforcement.

Stage 0
Staff recommends adding a new Stage 0 to the WSCP. This addition would recognize the new year-round Water Waste Prohibitions (i.e., nonfunctional turf, large leaks, and excessive runoff).

It also recognizes the ongoing water conservation programs and outreach, which are currently included in Stage 1.

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Stage 1
Stage 1 is currently voluntary, and staff recommend changing to mandatory, if Stage 1 is declared.

This would be more equitable and clearly message that everyone is expected to follow the restrictions if conservation is deemed necessary due to a water supply shortage. If changed to mandatory, staff recommend certain updates focusing Stage 1 on impactful water waste activities.

Based on the online survey and workshop polling, a majority of the community is supportive of having Stage 1 restrictions be mandatory (if a Stage 1 water shortage is declared), though this question had more variability in the response selections than the other questions previously discussed.

Staff recommends the following changes to the requirements and restrictions in Stage 1:
• Moving up the restriction that only recycled water be used for construction purposes from Stage 2
• Moving down the restriction that restaurants only serve water upon request to Stage 2
• Removing the restriction of even and odd watering days item from Stage 1, and leaving irrigation no more than 3 days per week in Stage 2 • Replacing the restriction to vary runtimes based on weather with a clearer restriction to not water within 48 hours after rainfall • Clarifying that walls and fences are considered hard surfaces that cannot be washed with potable water
• Requiring that moderate breaks or leaks be addressed in Stage 1 (e.g. 50 gallons or easily accessible), and moving the restriction that all breaks or leaks be addressed to Stage 2
Stage 2
Stage 2 has a variety of restrictions on nonessential uses of water and also includes items related to pools and requirements that commercial customers (including car washes, hotels, etc.) reduce usage compared to previous years. Staff recommend including an acknowledgement that the approved water rate structure implements water shortage surcharges beginning in Stage 2.

Stages 3 & 4
The only change being proposed in Stages 3 and Stage 4 is to move the restriction on new planting of vegetable gardens from Stage 3 into Stage 4. Installation of other new annual plants, flowers, or vines would still be prohibited in Stage 3.

Stage 3 begins the residential budgets based on a per person per day amount. All the prior stages required that residential customers adhere to the restricted actions, but do not require percentage reductions from individual residents.

Stages 5 & 6
Staff is not recommending any revisions to Stage 5 and Stage 6, other than a clarification that hand watering is included in the no outdoor irrigation using potable water restriction. These are also the stages that require new construction to offset its demand.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Conservation of water, especially during times of drought and short water supplies, preserves water necessary for human health and safety and to support the natural environment. Having a plan in place to effectively reduce water demands when needed helps to support the Healdsburg community and the natural environment.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could choose not to adopt the proposed addition and amendment and provide further direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Beyond staff time, there is no fiscal impact with the proposed addition and amendment. Staff anticipate increased participation in the water rebate programs, specifically the lawn conversion rebate, as commercial and HOA properties prepare for compliance with the State’s non-functional turf regulation. This has been included in the proposed biennial budget and is anticipated to subside once phased-in compliance dates take effect, as eligibility for the lawn conversion rebate would be specific to commercial and HOA projects that exceed required compliance. Should the City experience a shortage in water supplies, enacting the WSCP will reduce water usage and subsequently reduce revenues necessary to continue the operation of the City’s water utility.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

This action is exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3) (general rule), 15183 (projects consistent with a community plan, general plan, or zoning), each of which provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA clearance and when viewed collectively provide an overall basis for CEQA clearance.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Appendix A. Ordinance
Appendix B. HMC Section Language
Appendix C. Water Waste Prohibitions and Water Shortage Contingency Plan - Summary of Proposed Changes
Appendix D. Survey Results
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
ORDINANCE NO. _______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADDING
SECTION 13.12.210, WATER WASTE PROHIBITIONS, TO

THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION

13.12.220, WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN, OF

THE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg recently completed a draft version of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP); and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) must be included as part of the 2025 UWMP when submitted to the Department of Water Resources; and WHEREAS, the State recently passed Assembly Bill 1572, Potable water: nonfunctional turf, which requires public water systems to revise their regulations, ordinances, or policies governing water service to include the requirements of the State’s nonfunctional turf regulation and to communicate the requirements to their customers; and WHEREAS, Healdsburg can meet the requirement of adopting the State’s nonfunctional turf regulation via the addition of a new section in the Healdsburg Municipal Code, Water Waste Prohibitions, for wasteful water activities that shall be avoided at all times; and WHEREAS, implementing certain year-round water waste prohibitions and a new Stage 0 in the WSCP will better prepare the community to be more resilient to drought and water emergencies, and help mitigate the need for declaring higher stages of the WSCP; and WHEREAS, modifications to the existing WSCP were identified during the UWMP update process to continuously improve Healdsburg’s ability for managing and mitigating a water supply shortage.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings
The City Council of the City of Healdsburg does hereby find that the above referenced recitals are true and correct and material to the adoption of this Ordinance.

Section 2. Adding a New Section 13.12.210 to the Healdsburg Municipal Code Section 13.12.210, is hereby added to Title 13, Water System, of the Healdsburg Municipal Code to read in its entirety as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

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Section 13.12.220, Water shortage contingency plan, of the Healdsburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as shown in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 3. Environmental Review
The City Council finds that this action is exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3) (general rule), 15183 (projects consistent with a community plan, general plan, or zoning), each of which provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA clearance and when viewed collectively provide an overall basis for CEQA clearance.

Section 4. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

Section 6. Effective Date and Publication
This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. Before expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, this Ordinance or a summary thereof as provided for in Government Code section 36933, shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Healdsburg, along with the names of the City Council members voting for and against its passage.

INTRODUCED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg on the ___ day of June, 2026 and PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of the Healdsburg on the __ day of __________, 2026, by the following vote:

SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
§ 13.12.210 ReservedWater waste prohibitions.

A. Purpose. This section is intended to identify wasteful water activities that shall be avoided at all times, in order to meet State regulations and avoid water waste.

B. Required Activities. All water customers are required to:
a. Correct and repair breaks or leaks over 100 gallons per hour within the customer's plumbing or private distribution system within 72 hours after the customer discovers such break or leak or receives notice from the City of such break or leak. b. Correct and repair irrigation systems causing more than incidental water runoff such that water flows down the driveway, sidewalk, street, or other public right-of-way.

C. Prohibited Activities.

1. The use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf located on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, and on properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities is prohibited according to the provisions set forth in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 10608.14 of the California Water Code, as amended.
a. For the purposes of this prohibition, all terms shall be assigned the meaning set forth in section 10608.12 of the California Water Code, as amended. b. For the purposes of this prohibition, “Turf” or “Turfgrass” is additionally defined as “a living ground cover surface of mowed grass”.
c. Property owners subject to compliance certification requirements under subsection (e) of section 10608.14 of the California Water Code shall be responsible for submitting required certifications to the State Water Resources Control Board.

D. Exceptions.
a. Any customer may make written application to the City Engineer for an exception to the requirements and prohibitions described in this section. The application shall describe in detail why the applicant believes an exception is justified. b. For the required activities and prohibitions that are not related to the nonfunctional turf prohibition, the City Engineer will only grant exceptions upon finding and determining that failure to do so would cause an emergency condition affecting the health, sanitation, fire protection or safety of the applicant or public; or cause an unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant or the public, including but not limited to adverse economic impacts, such as loss of production or jobs.

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c. The City Engineer will only grant exceptions to the nonfunctional turf prohibition to the extent necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial nonturf plantings or to the extent necessary to address an immediate health and safety need. i. If the City Engineer grants an exception for existing tree and other perennial nonturf plantings health, the City Engineer may apply requirements or conditions to ensure irrigation systems only irrigate the feeder root zone/root zone area of existing trees and other perennial nonturf plantings.
d. The City Engineer cannot grant requests for postponement of a nonfunctional turf compliance deadline. Customers must submit any requests for postponement directly to the State Water Resources Control Board. If a Customer has not met the nonfunctional turf prohibition by their deadline and has not notified the City Engineer of an approved postponement request, then the Customer will be out of compliance with this prohibition.

E. Violation/Enforcement. Violations and enforcement will be implemented according to Healdsburg Code section 13.12.220.

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Exhibit B
§ 13.12.220 Water shortage contingency plan.

A. Title. This section shall be known as the "water shortage contingency plan" of the City of Healdsburg and may be so cited.

B. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this water shortage contingency plan (plan) is to establish different levels of water conservation during a water shortage resulting from a reduced supply of water such as may result from drought, water supply shortages, failures of City infrastructure, or limitations of water delivery conditions.

Nothing in this section will preclude the City Council from passing an emergency resolution for the immediate curtailment of water use by its customers due to water supply shortages and delivery limitations caused by catastrophic events and conditions, either natural or unnatural.

C. Authorization. The City Manager or his or her designee is authorized and directed to implement the applicable provisions of this section upon adoption of a City Council resolution determining that such implementation is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

D. Application. The provisions of this plan shall apply to all customers and property served by the City's potable water and recycled water systems.

E. Water Conservation Stages. No customer shall make, cause, use, or permit the use of water for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, governmental, or any other purpose in a manner contrary to any provision of this plan, or in an amount in excess of that use permitted by conservation Stages 12 through 6 when in effect as declared by resolution of the City Council. While in effect, the requirements of Stages 12 through 6 will supersede any conflicting sections of the Healdsburg Municipal Code.

Enactment of the restrictions and limitations required by each stage described herein shall be by City Council resolution. The City Council may, by resolution, modify the following conservation measures, require additional conservation measures, or prohibit other activities and water uses upon the recommendation of the City Manager or City engineer that such additional measures are necessary to achieve the desired overall system-wide reduction in water usage.

1. Stage 0. Stage 0 will be in effect at all times, unless a higher stage is declared based on water supply and delivery projections by the City Manager or City engineer. Stage 0 is intended to avoid water waste and mitigate the need for declaring higher stages, as well as meet State requirements. Stage 0 water conservation activities include:

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a. Permanent water waste required activities and prohibitions are in place according to Healdsburg Code section 13.12.210.
b. Customers of the City are strongly encouraged to:
i. Utilize City and other sources of information regarding water efficiency, reading water meters, repairing ordinary leaks, and water efficient landscape. ii. Utilize conservation incentives, as available and applicable, to replace inefficient plumbing fixtures and appliances with water efficient models and to replace turf with drought-tolerant landscaping.

21. Stage 1 – Voluntary Conservation. The City Council may by resolution declare conservation Stage 1 based on water supply and delivery projections by the City Manager or City engineer that an overall system-wide reduction of 10 percent is necessary. To achieve an overall system-wide reduction goal of 10 percent, all customers of the City shall be requested toto the following restrictions shall be implemented:
a. Any activities prohibited during conservation Stage 0 shall be prohibited.a. Utilize City and other sources of information regarding water efficiency, reading water meters, repairing ordinary leaks, and water efficient landscape. b. Limit irrigation and outdoor watering using potable water to the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to reduce evaporation losses.
c. For property with an even-numbered street address, irrigate outdoors only on even days of the month.
d. For property with an odd-numbered street address, irrigate outdoors only on odd days of the month.
ce. Routinely inspect, and repair as required, all irrigation systems for leaks, and adjust spray heads to prevent overspray and runoff.
d. Irrigating outdoor landscapes with potable water during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall of at least 0.25 inches is prohibited.f. For irrigation valves controlling water applied to lawns, vary the minutes of run-time consistent with fluctuations in weather. Reduce minutes of run-time for each irrigation cycle if water begins to pool or run off to gutters and/or ditches before the irrigation cycle is completed. g. Utilize water conservation incentives, as available, to replace inefficient plumbing fixtures and appliances with water efficient models.
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necessary to prevent or eliminate materials that present a danger to public health and safety. If recycled water is used instead, it must be diverted to landscaping or similar permeable surfaces, and may not enter the storm drains. Contact the Water Department regarding an exemption request for a one-time maintenance activity. f. Use of potable water for dust control, compaction, and other construction purposes is prohibited. Only recycled water may be used for such purposes, as allowed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board or other governing bodies. gi. Refrain from wWashing privately- owned motor vehicles, trailers, or boats is prohibited, except when utilizing a bucket and hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
hj. Correct and repair breaks or leaks over 50 gallons per hour or that are easily accessible within the customer's plumbing or private distribution system within 72 hours after the customer discovers such break or leak or receives notice from the City of such break or leak.
k. Drinking water at food establishments and restaurants shall be provided upon a customer's request only.

32. Stage 2 – Mandatory Compliance. The City Council may by resolution declare a conservation Stage 2 based on water supply and delivery projections by the City Manager or City engineer that an overall system-wide reduction of 20 percent is necessary. Following a declaration of conservation Stage 2 status, and to achieve an overall system-wide reduction of 20 percent, the following restrictions shall be implemented:
a. Any activities prohibited during conservation Stages 0 and 1 shall be prohibited.All measures in Stage 1 shall become mandatory.
b. Nonessential uses of water, including the following, are prohibited:
i. The City will not accept or approve building permits for new swimming pools or spas/hot tubs unless the owner agrees to obtain pool water from a source other than the City's potable water system.
ii. Refilling of a swimming pool except when topping off to prevent damage to pump, and filter equipment, or liner is not allowedprohibited. Owners of pools and spas must use a cover to minimize evaporation.
iii. Use of potable water for dust control, compaction, and other construction purposes.

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iiiv. Any other use determined by the City Manager or City engineer to be a nonessential use and inconsistent with the system-wide reduction of 20 percent is prohibited. c. Commercial car washes must reduce water usage to 80by 20 percent of the water used by the facility during the corresponding billing period in the 3 prior years, unless such washing facility treats and recycles wash water, in which case this provision shall not apply.
d. Irrigation and automated sprinklers and drip irrigation systems using potable water shall be limited to no more than three days per week citywide for all customers. Allowed irrigation days shall be Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. e. All Nnonresidential customers must reduce water usage by 20 percent of the water used by the customer during the corresponding billing period in the 3 prior years. f. Hotel and lodging businesses must post appropriate signage in facilities stating that washing of linens is available only upon request and reduce excessive water use. g. Drinking water at food establishments and restaurants shall be provided only upon a customer's request.
h. Correct and repair all breaks or leaks within the customer's plumbing or private distribution system within 72 hours after the customer discovers such break or leak or receives notice from the City of such break or leak.
i. Water shortage surcharges consistent with the adopted water rates in effect shall be implemented.

43. Stage 3 – Mandatory Compliance. The City Council may, by resolution, declare a conservation Stage 3, based on water supply and delivery projections by the City Manager or City engineer that an overall system-wide reduction of 30 percent is necessary. Following a declaration of conservation Stage 3 status, and to achieve an overall system-wide reduction of 30 percent, the following restrictions shall be implemented:
a. Any activities prohibited during conservation Stages 1 and0 through 2 shall be prohibited.
b. Irrigation and automated sprinklers using potable water shall be limited to no more than two days per week citywide for all customers. Allowed irrigation days will be Tuesday and Friday.
c. Planting any new landscaping, except for designated drought-resistant landscaping prescribed by the City engineer or designated representative, shall be prohibited.

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d. Installation of new annual plants, vegetables, flowers, or vines shall be prohibited citywide, including in new developments. Plantings that will be watered with only recycled water are permitted. Plantings necessary to improve or maintain water quality requirements, such as low-impact development (LID) requirements, rain gardens, creek restoration, or similar, may be approved by the City engineer. e. Nonresidential customers must reduce water use for nonresidential customers by 30 percent of the water used by the customer during the corresponding billing period in the 3 prior years.
f. Residential customers may not use in excess of 400 hundred cubic feet (HCF) per person per month or 99 gallons of water per person per day.

54. Stage 4 – Mandatory Compliance. The City Council may, by resolution, declare a conservation Stage 4, based on water supply and delivery projections by the City Manager or City engineer that an overall system-wide reduction of 40 percent is necessary. Following a declaration of conservation Stage 4 status, and to achieve an overall system-wide reduction of 40 percent, the following restrictions shall be implemented:
a. Any activities prohibited during conservation Stages 01 through 3 shall be prohibited. b. Filling and operation of decorative water features and ornamental fountains using potable water shall be prohibited.
c. Nonresidential customers must reduce water use by 40 percent of the water used by the customer during the corresponding billing period in the 3 prior years. d. Residential customers may not use in excess of 300 hundred cubic feet (HCF) per person per month or 74 gallons of water per person per day. e. Notwithstanding the 40 percent reduction for nonresidential customers and reduced water usage by residential customers, aAll day and nighttime irrigation by use of overhead or spray sprinkling is prohibited, unless the water used is recycled water. This prohibition shall not apply to drip irrigation systems using manual or automatic timecontrolled water application or to hand watering with an automatic shut-off nozzle. f. Irrigation of any ornamental lawnnon-functional turf (residential, commercial, or industrial) with potable water, at any time of day or night, shall be prohibited. g. Installation of new vegetable gardens shall be prohibited citywide, including in new developments. Plantings that will be watered with only recycled water are permitted.

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necessary. Following a declaration of conservation Stage 5 status, and to achieve an overall system-wide reduction of 50 percent, the following restrictions shall be implemented:
a. Any activities prohibited during conservation Stages 01 through 4 shall be prohibited. b. Irrigation and automated sprinklers, and drip irrigation systems, and hand watering using potable water shall be prohibited citywide for all customers unless supplied by recycled water.
c. Nonresidential customers must reduce water usage by 50 percent of the water used by the customer during the corresponding billing period in the 3 prior years. d. Residential customers may not use in excess of 200 hundred cubic feet (HCF) of water per person per month or 50 gallons per person per day. e. New construction must offset new demand by a ratio of one to one prior to receiving a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy. Connection of affordable housing is exempt from this requirement.

76. Stage 6 – Mandatory Compliance. The City Council may, by resolution, declare a conservation Stage 6, based on water supply and delivery projections by the City Manager or City engineer that an overall system-wide reduction of greater than 50 percent is necessary. Following a declaration of conservation Stage 6 status, the following restrictions shall be implemented:
a. Any activities prohibited during conservation Stages 01 through 5 shall be prohibited. b. Nonresidential customers must reduce water usage by at least 60 percent of the water used by the customer during the corresponding billing period in the 3 prior years. c. Residential customers shall not use in excess of 1.5 hundred cubic feet (HCF) of water per person per month or 40 gallons per person per day. d. New construction must offset new demand by a ratio of two to one prior to receiving a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy. Connection of affordable housing is exempt from this requirement.

F. Exceptions and Application Procedures for Exceptions. Any customer may make written application to the City engineer for an exception to the regulations and prohibitions described in this section. The application shall describe in detail why the applicant believes an exception is justified.

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unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant or the public, including but not limited to adverse economic impacts, such as loss of production or jobs.

2. Decisions of the City engineer may be appealed to the City Manager or his or her designee by submission of a written appeal to the City Clerk within seven calendar days of the date of the decision by the City engineer. The City Manager or his or her designee shall issue a determination in writing. The City Manager may grant or deny the appeal in full or may impose any conditions the City Manager determines to be just and proper. The City Manager's decision shall be final.

G. Violation/Enforcement.

1. Any violation of any provision of this plan is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to enforcement in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.12 HMC, including without limitation the imposition of administrative penalties, notice and hearing requirements and appeals procedures.

2. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed an infraction.

3. In addition to the enforcement remedies provided in Chapter 1.12 HMC, upon a violation of any provision of this section, the City engineer may authorize the installation of a flow-restricting device on the services line to the property(ies) in violation, and the cost of installation of such a device shall be charged to the person(s) or entity(ies) responsible for payment of water service charges or a lien against the affected property(ies).

4. In addition to the enforcement remedies provided in Chapter 1.12 HMC, upon a continued violation of any provision of this section, the City engineer may authorize the termination of water service to the property(ies) in violation. The cost of terminating and restoring service shall be charged to the person(s) or entity(ies) responsible for payment of water service charges or a lien against the affected property(ies).

H. Additional Enforcement Remedy. Before either installing a water restrictor or terminating water service, the City shall give written notice to the person responsible for the service connection to be either restricted or terminated of its intention to do so. The person or persons to whom notice is given shall have five business days from the date of service of the notice to request a hearing before the City Manager or his or her designee in order to present any and all evidence they may have as to why a restrictor should not be installed or service terminated.

If a hearing is requested, the City Manager, or his or her designee, shall schedule a date and time for said hearing as soon as possible after the request is filed, but not later than five business days after the filing of such request for hearing. At the hearing, the person whose service connections are to be restricted or terminated and the utilities Item 8.a
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Water Waste Prohibitions and Water Shortage Contingency Plan Summary of Proposed Changes
Note: Italics in parenthesis are used to indicate a proposed change.

Water Waste Prohibitions (new)
Wasteful water activities that shall be avoided at all times, in order to meet State regulations and avoid water waste. This includes:
• Correct and repair large breaks or leaks within 72 hours (e.g., over 100 gallons) • Correct and repair irrigation systems causing more than incidental water runoff • California’s Assembly Bill 1572, Potable water: nonfunctional turf o Prohibits the use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf located on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, other than a cemetery, and on properties of homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, and community service organizations or similar entities • Customers may submit written application for an exception o Exceptions to the nonfunctional turf prohibition may only be granted to the extent necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial plantings or to the extent necessary to address an immediate health and safety need  If exception granted, requirements may apply to ensure irrigation systems only irrigate the feeder root zone/root zone area of existing trees and other perennial plantings
• Violation and enforcement to be the same as the Water Shortage Contingency Plan Proposed guidance for the existing tree health exception (new tree health exception guidance for an FAQ or similar guidance document)
• Modify irrigation schedules to reflect the reduced precipitation rate necessary to encourage deeper root development and to avoid saturation and runoff (e.g., reducing station run times, increasing cycle-and-soak intervals, and adjusting frequency based on seasons and soil conditions)
• Turn off or cap irrigation zones that do not directly irrigate the root zone area • Where spray nozzles within a zone are not directly irrigating the root zone area, then adjust, retrofit, or remove such nozzles to minimize irrigation of nonfunctional turf. • Encouraged to convert spray irrigation serving tree root zones to drip or other lowvolume irrigation systems • Irrigation should not result in runoff or watering beyond what is reasonably necessary to maintain the health of trees and perennial plantings Item 8.a
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Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP)
The purpose of the water shortage contingency plan is to establish different levels of water conservation during a water shortage resulting from a reduced supply of water such as may result from drought, water supply shortages, failures of City infrastructure, or limitations of water delivery conditions.
• In general, the restrictions apply only to potable water, unless otherwise specified • Customers may submit written application for an exception • Violation and enforcement in accordance with Healdsburg Municipal Code Enforcement with additional enforcement remedies
Stage 0 (add a new stage)
Stage 0 will be in effect at all times, unless a higher stage is declared. • All items in the new Water Waste Prohibitions
• Customers encouraged to utilize City and other sources of water conservation information (moved from Stage 1)
• Customers encouraged to utilize conservation programs (moved from Stage 1) Stage 1 – 10% reduction needed (change from voluntary to mandatory) • All Stage 0 items
• Outdoor watering limited to overnight
• Removed even and odd watering days item
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems
• Do not water within 48 hours after rainfall (replaces item to vary runtimes based on weather)
• No washing of hard surfaces (e.g., sidewalks, driveways, walls, fences), except as needed for public health and safety
• Only recycled water for construction purposes (moved from Stage 2) • If washing vehicle at home, must use hose with auto shut-off nozzle • Correct and repair moderate breaks or leaks within 72 hours (e.g. 50 gallons or easily accessible) (changed from all breaks or leaks)
Stage 2 – 20% reduction needed
• All items from previous stages
• Irrigation no more than 3 days per week
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o Pools must use cover
• Prohibit any other uses determined to be nonessential • Commercial car washes must reduce usage by 20%
• Commercial customers must reduce usage by 20%
• Hotels must post water conservation signage that washing of linens available only upon request
• Restaurants only serve water upon request (moved from Stage 1) • Correct and repair all breaks or leaks within 72 hours (moved from Stage 1) • Water shortage surcharges implemented, consistent with the adopted water rates (added to WSCP)
Stage 3 – 30% reduction needed
• All items from previous stages
• Irrigation no more than 2 days per week
• No new landscaping, except drought-tolerant
• No new plantings of annual plants (restrictions on planting vegetables moved to Stage 4)
• Commercial customers must reduce usage by 30%
• Residential water budget of 4 HCF per person per month (99 gallons per person per day) Stage 4 – 40% reduction needed
• All items from previous stages
• No irrigation using overhead or spray sprinklers
• No irrigation of nonfunctional turf
• No use of decorative water features
• No new vegetable gardens (moved from Stage 3)
• Commercial customers must reduce usage by 40%
• Residential water budget of 3 HCF per person per month (74 gallons per person per day) Stage 5 – 50% reduction needed
• All items from previous stages
• No outdoor irrigation using potable water (clarifies that hand watering is included) • Commercial customers must reduce usage by 50%
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Stage 6 – greater than 50% reduction needed
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1 I didn’t ‘T see any reduction of growth in home or business development requiring water. Was this considered? Massive hotels and new developments make little sense when supply is constrained. Also, the last water conservation efforts resulted in higher prices for water customers in part due to those same tactics. How do you address this. 4/30/2026 9:48 AM
2 Please inform local HOAs pending regarding AB 1572 restrictions so that all are in compliance by the January 1, 2029 deadline. Offer generous replacement credits for HOAs so that they're not restricted to residential limits when their plans for conversion to drought-tolerant, low water use landscaping is also generous.
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3 Stop building luxury resorts and hotels that have pools and huge water consumption. These were approved during the residential restrictions including having to let lawns and beloved shrubs die. Curtail the outrageous developments. It's a very corrupt system. 4/28/2026 8:48 PM
4 No new construction until City can prove there is adequate supply without raising rates.

Especially during drought years.
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5 we have conservation maxed out, and only minimal dribbles of water at ever spiraling $ costs are to be gained. we need to pivot to the most afordable option of more water storage. 4/28/2026 9:27 AM
6 More Water storage tanks like Windsor and Santa Rosa 4/28/2026 8:06 AM 7 Make customer service your top priority by providing training to all personnel including refresher training.
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8 The conservation efforts we citizens pulled off spectacularly were met with a 40% increase in our water cost due to the city council’s lack of educated decision making. You should have taken it from the tourist & hospitality sector, who you continue to pander to. People who make their homes here ALWAYS get the short end of every lousy decision. Just stop. 4/27/2026 8:34 PM
9 The city should raise rates for hotels, not residents. As a family of 2 we pay 3600 per year, or approximately $10/day to HBG utility. How much do the hotels pay, per person, per day? 4/27/2026 8:05 PM
10 All above projects done without increase in taxes 4/27/2026 7:20 PM 11 all condominium with utility bills that aggregate water consumption should require putting meters on individual cold water inlets after required repair of cold water backyard stops. 4/27/2026 4:25 PM
12 Why are we just getting around to this now.? I guess it as mis management during the summer of 2021. Hope lessons were learned
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13 Metered recycled water made available to residential customers. We would be happy to pay a greatly reduced rate for recycled water for our landscaping. This might be a niche program but it there is recycled water being piped by tapping in would be nice. 4/27/2026 3:39 PM
14 Limit new construction of hotels and other for-profit developments. 4/27/2026 2:40 PM 15 Tax the golf course and/or require artificial turf. Do not allow watering via sprinkler systems.

Require drip irrigation, especially at golf course, vineyards, wineries, etc. Tax/fine people who keep lawns.
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16 stop building hotels and luxury resorts and ridiculous secong home projects like the mill district 4/27/2026 1:46 PM 17 Remove fluoride. It will help prevent corrosion of water pipes. 4/27/2026 1:38 PM Item 8.a
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18 The Purple Pipe should be available to residents who water their landscape too! 4/24/2026 11:57 AM 19 I am a kidney transplant patient and want that damn floride out of my water I take a shower in toxic chemical it is banned as a neurotoxin. If I want floride I will brush my teeth with it. We are the only city in Sonoma County with this in our drinking water. Why ? 4/20/2026 11:28 AM
20 Wish charges for services were more applicable to the number of people in a household (users). Single people pay same as multiusers, does not seem fair. 4/17/2026 12:40 PM
21 It’s hard to understand the survey order’s consequences. The environmental impact is my priority and it’s hard to tell which order explains that. 4/16/2026 8:24 PM
22 Healdsburg cannot sustain all of the new development given our water situation and we need a moratorium on all future housing development
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23 Please provide free residential access to reclaimed water like you did during the drought. 4/16/2026 2:57 PM 24 I urge the city to consider unconventional sources, such as partnering with coastal communities to build desalination plants with small nuclear reactors 4/16/2026 10:46 AM
25 Agriculture needs to pay more, reinstate the gray water program for residents 4/16/2026 10:36 AM 26 I don’t have enough information to intelligently rank all the options 4/16/2026 10:08 AM 27 Add wells. 4/16/2026 10:06 AM
28 Purple pipe in every yard! No irrigation with potable water. 4/16/2026 9:57 AM 29 Stop approving water for new hotels. 4/16/2026 9:10 AM 30 The emphasis should be on capex projects (e.g., the Recycled Water Pipeline) aimed at providing long-term water access and storage capabilities, versus short-term opex solutions (e.g., future purchase agreements) that rely on assumptions of future availability. 4/16/2026 8:36 AM
31 Continue to focus on outdoor water use during shortage contingency plan. Thanks for your hard work on this!
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32 The city should be responsible for ensuring that growth does not outpace water and to make fact based predictions on water use for current residents in times of drought. True growth brings revenue but with water at stake a risk analysis should be implemented and seriously considered.
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33 Get the deal done with Sonoma Water for more Dry Creek water! 4/15/2026 7:22 PM 34 We as a city know how to conserve water. We saved 40% during the drought when we were mandated, and we cooperated. Now you are charging us a flat rate for water we are not even using, we are 2 senior adults on fixed incomes. Healdsburg should be bringing in a lot of money from all of the hotel, restaurants and wineries. Our roads have potholes, we have no sidewalks making it dangerous for pedestrians. Where is all of this money going? 4/15/2026 5:13 PM
35 First of all, water meters are a big joke. Secondly, I suspect the “water leak” is probably way underestimated and must become our first priority to assess the scope and then fully repaired. 4/15/2026 4:48 PM
36 Programs that increase overall water supply, rather than move it around, would seem like better long term solutions. Such as capturing more groundwater. Seems like we need a combination of long term and short term solutions, but this survey doesn't help me understand what the long term plan might provide
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7 no additional water accounts allowed during this stage 4/19/2026 1:12 PM 8 The adequacy and access to non-potable water resources is not clear to me. Those stage1 measures proposed for mandatory inclusion suggest more consumption of HBG municipal resources to monitor compliance.
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1 Please extend the Purple Pipe past Healdsburg Hospital. Fitch Mountain Villas HOA is ready, willing and able to connect to it to save water to maintain its 500-tree urban forest. 4/29/2026 5:43 PM
2 Restrict the developers not the residents. 4/28/2026 8:55 PM 3 Build water storage tanks. 4/28/2026 8:08 AM
4 Control growth based on available water, wastewater, and recycled water. 4/28/2026 8:02 AM 5 First line of defense: stop irrigating golf courses across the board, whether we are in drought conditions or not. Read up on golf course lawns and just how much water they waste for the rest of us.
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6 Again, ensure that hotels and HOA’s are paying equivalent per person rates to other city residents.
4/27/2026 8:09 PM
7 Having recycled water available for irrigation was very nice in 2021. Our equipment is still in place and we would use it again.
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8 Who regulates irrigation run off of citizens, watering during the daytime, or pool leaks/frequent filling?
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9 My view is that the residents of Healdsburg have been penalized for heroic conservation during the last drought. i would not support drastic measures here unless adopted across the state. 4/21/2026 8:53 AM
10 Get floride out of the water 4/20/2026 11:29 AM
11 My concern is that residents who feel that they can afford using potable water to take long showers, have thirsty lawns and are wasteful will not adhere to the plan. 4/20/2026 10:52 AM
12 hotels treated as any other commercial customer, all stages 4/19/2026 1:12 PM 13 Washing cars at home should not be allowed- ever. Too much runoff goes straight to our creeks. :(
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14 Consider bringing recycled water closer to individual residences. Perhaps a street or neighborhood could agree to pay for their own line to use for irrigation 4/16/2026 10:49 AM
15 Given the anticipated climate change (warmer) I believe maintaining natural shade features (street and park trees) is essential to the quality of life and should be maintained and respected in all neighborhoods regardless of the class of residents. 4/16/2026 10:39 AM
16 Seems to be pretty thorough 4/16/2026 8:56 AM
17 A key point that needs to be emphasized (even more than is now the case) in public education efforts is that global climate patterns have changed and that our collective behavior needs to recognize that. To the extent it ever really existed, the era of "free water" is gone. 4/16/2026 8:47 AM
18 Suggestions in #6 above are a no brainer and should be in place now. No restaurant should serve water without a request and it’s idiotic not to use recycled water for dust control etc. every household should be encouraged to use recycled water for gardens 4/15/2026 9:08 PM
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1 is currently working with landscape professionals to comply with AB 1572. We need support from the City to reach our goal by January 1, 2029. During the 2020/2021 drought, we spent almost in water conservation efforts. We're doing our part!
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2 Sewer Rate calculation method comment: I understand the practical rationale behind using the 4-month average water use during the "wet season" to "estimate" sewer usage and generally support this. I wanted to suggest, however, that as demonstrated this year, we experienced record heat and dry spells during this period causing some residents perhaps to require more outdoor watering and thus increasing their calculated sewer bills going forward even though they did not actually increase discharge to the sewer. I wanted to respectfully suggest that picking the lowest month water use as opposed to the average may be more representative of a residents actual sewer impact year-round. I imagine there is more to this than I am aware but wanted to suggest that your knowledgeable staff could consider a possibly more equitable method for "estimating" residential sewer usage in the future. Thank you! 4/29/2026 9:59 AM
3 Households should have fewer restrictions than businesses 4/29/2026 7:18 AM 4 Stop penalizing residents while approving water guzzling development. We got rid of our pool which I loved. You prohibited people from topping off their residential pools while approving huge pools in high end developments like the resort in the north village. Scandalous and criminal. Our city council and development departments are corrupt and aren't afraid to do it in public.
4/28/2026 9:02 PM
5 Controlling development of hotels has to be a top priority 4/28/2026 3:40 PM 6 Limiting costs passed on to customers was not mentioned in this survey. It is a rough time for those of us on a fixed income with everything being inflated. Residential customer savings should be prioritized in your forward-looking plans.
4/28/2026 1:25 PM
7 I would like to see a simple explanation of how equatable residential water conservation goals are determined. It seems to me that simply requiring a percentage reduction in water consumption doesn’t credit the historically low-consuming household and rewards overconsumption for users that are reducing the same percentage from a sometimes much higher consumption rate.
4/28/2026 10:30 AM
8 Build water tanks for all the new housing and development in Healdsburg. Support keeping Scott damn to ensure water flows into the Russian river 4/28/2026 8:10 AM
9 What is your unaccounted for water percentage? 4/28/2026 8:06 AM 10 During the last years of water restriction, local businesses wasted water by power washing sidewalks and parking lots. More attention needs to be paid to these businesses that do not believe rules apply to them.
4/28/2026 7:31 AM
11 There has to be consequences for people who don't step up and conserve when asked to do so. A fine is not the answer. Money will not conserve water. Wealthy people seem to think that this is not their problem and they will just use what they want paying a fine is there solution.

Our household still monitors usage via our Flume 2 that the city recommended in 2021. We know exactly where our water is going and if we have a leak in our system. We are still following the principles that the city outlines during the this period. I doubt that not too many do at this time . This should be mandatory for all homes.
4/27/2026 4:10 PM
12 Thank you for working towards reducing waste and protecting our precious water. 4/27/2026 3:11 PM Item 8.a
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13 Enforcement during drought is essential for water conservation. You did not do a good job the last time.
4/27/2026 2:49 PM
14 Can you provide FREE leak detection for homeowners in Healdsburg? 4/27/2026 2:36 PM 15 stop allowing resorts and tourist driven developments. no more tasting rooms . Free delivery of grey water for residents now that we were asked to purchase water storage tanks 4/27/2026 1:54 PM
16 Fix the things that need to be done. But do not raise our price in water 4/27/2026 1:22 PM 17 Who regulates irrigation run off from citizens' irrigation, watering during the daytime, or pool leaks/frequent filling, new pool construction?
4/26/2026 7:06 PM
18 Why the City created a waste water system instead of working with Santa Rosa to combine efforts on sending along their pipe to the Geysers or doing their own is still a Follow the Money question as the geysers are in their back yard!?
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19 I think water conservation efforts should be used only when we have an actual drought.

Otherwise Healdsburg will be expected to reduce consumption based on normal years, and if that year was one in which we really cut back, it will be more painful. 4/21/2026 8:24 AM
20 No floride 4/20/2026 11:30 AM
21 Some type of reward or recognition for those who adhere to the plan or reduce their usage by a significant percentage.
4/20/2026 10:54 AM
22 Don't wait for a drought, this should be current practice: All new construction (commercial and residential) should be required to have water saving features such as grey water to irrigate landscaping. Also, new construction landscaping should not include high water consumption plantings and should incorporate rain gardens so soil can absorb water. When in a drought, there should be a moratorium on new pool permits.
4/18/2026 2:31 PM
23 State government and municipalities as the agents of the state are responsible for contributing to the continued escalation in the cost of living.
4/17/2026 4:16 PM
24 Rates for water use should increase significantly when a property uses higher tiers of use taking the number of people living on the property.
4/16/2026 7:56 PM
25 There is little I can do as an individual living alone to further reduce my water usage and yet I feel I have been financially penalized since purchasing my home in 2016 by the way the City charges for water. And, of course, I usually pay more for treatment than I do for water. How electricity and water/sewage for a person living alone run between $230-$280/month is beyond me.
4/16/2026 6:23 PM
26 let us work together to make the necessary changes to fix our water shortage problems, without raising the rates on our current bills. Find ways to allow us to contribute and aso lower our bills. implement more sales taxes, especially on our abundant population of out of town visitors, and have them chip in to pay to keep us green and healthy. 4/16/2026 4:32 PM
27 Rip up the turf at the Mill St. project, it is non-functional...ascetics 4/16/2026 3:33 PM 28 No more big projects (hotels, etc.) unless they can guarantee their water supply with new sources. We, and the rest of the state are running out of water. 4/16/2026 10:51 AM
29 I think the washing of sidewalks, decks, and cars should be mandatory to be done with nonpotable water now. With the last water shortage, we should be increasing our conservation efforts. Also, all new development should be required to do an in-depth study showing how it will be water-use neutral or use a minimal amount of water. 4/16/2026 9:59 AM
30 I am a 2-person household. I still have a bucket in my shower to collect water for the toilet.

Most of my water use is watering all of my exterior plantings in the dry months, 1/2 in pots, 1/2 in the ground. The relationship between water use and sewer fees is not equitable. For every $1 of water I use/consume (mostly irrigation), I am charged $2 for Sewer! Most of my water use does not go to the sewer! It is applied to Plants, Trees, Flowers, and Shrubs. Even that is being challenged. Fire regulations are creating less shade, more sun exposure to homes increasing cooling/airconditioning and more water needed for Plants, Trees, Flowers, and Shrubs.
4/16/2026 9:53 AM
31 Please continue rebates for water saving devices. The Flume I purchased has saved a significant amount of money and water.
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32 Let’s fix the low hanging fruit now. 4/15/2026 9:09 PM 33 Replacing our century old water lines and finding alternative water sources should be a top priority. During the last significant drought, Healdsburg residents were required to do the heavy lifting by reducing their water usage by far more than any other city whose primary water source is Lake Mendocino. Much landscaping died at great expense. Why wasn’t the burden more evenly distributed? Let’s ensure we are not put into this position again in future droughts. 4/15/2026 6:22 PM
34 Provide expanded understanding of City Water bills. 4/15/2026 5:52 PM 35 Distribution of recycled water was very effective. It could be available with a reasonable charge to residential users.
4/15/2026 5:19 PM
36 I find it troubling that when we had our last water shortage, the city raised the rates because they were not "selling" enough water...and now that we have a huge surplus, and the usage went back up, the rates did not revert to the pre-drought amounts. Is this going to happen again? Where does the extra revenue go?
4/15/2026 5:11 PM
37 I favor lower utility rates for water usage. 4/15/2026 5:01 PM 38 The addition of more dense housing within the city limits must add a strain to our water supply and storage. This development also strains other infrastructure such as roads and traffic.

Common sense dictates that growth should be limited.
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2 Cheqcar las tuberias para que no haya fugar de agua 5/4/2026 2:34 PM 3 N/A 5/4/2026 11:06 AM
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1 Trabajar mejor los pozos 5/4/2026 2:35 PM
2 Poner tipos de drengee en donde hay inudaciones especialmente cerca de filles y donde se indundan las carreteras
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 1, 2026
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Adoption
PREPARED BY: Katie Edgar, Finance Director
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Encourage Economic Diversity and Sustainable Growth
Promote Environmental Stewardship
Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities
Provide Effective Governance
Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Receive a presentation on the final proposed budget and adopt the following resolutions:
a. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Healdsburg adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
b. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Healdsburg adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2027-28.
c. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Healdsburg adopting the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-31.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

City staff kicked off budget development activities with City Council at the February 2, 2026, City Council meeting. On February 20, 2026, City staff launched three online interactive public engagement tools including a budget simulation, prioritization exercise, and taxpayer receipt. In addition to the online engagement opportunities, a paper version of the survey and prioritization exercise were made available at all City facilities and distributed by Corazón staff. Online tools and paper surveys were offered in both English and Spanish. On March 3, 2026, the first public budget workshop was held at the Community Center with Spanish translation services. On March 4, 2026, a second budget workshop was held at the Senior Center. Staff presented the public feedback and provided an update on the budget development process at the April 20, 2026, City Council meeting. On May 11, 2026, City Council convened a Special Meeting to hold a final budget workshop where staff provided a comprehensive overview of the proposed budget and Item 8.b
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received public comment and City Council feedback.

BACKGROUND:

The City operates on a two-year budget cycle. The current two-year budget cycle will end on June 30, 2026. The purpose of this item is to present the final draft proposed budget for the Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28 along with the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for City Council adoption.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The proposed biennial budget reflects a relatively stable economic outlook, with modest revenue growth consistent with the City’s underlying economic drivers. Citywide expenses continue to increase due to ongoing cost pressures related to salaries and benefits, including pension unfunded accrued liability (Pension UAL) payments, health insurance premiums, and property and liability insurance costs. Despite these cost pressures, the proposed budget maintains service levels for City operations while continuing investments in maintaining our public infrastructure.

The General Fund budget includes projected revenues of $20.2 million in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and $21.6 million in Fiscal Year 2027-28. Overall, expenditures total $20.7 million in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and $21.9 million in Fiscal Year 2027-28. Since the City Council budget workshop held on May 11, 2026, staff have incorporated revised property tax revenue projections for the current fiscal year resulting in higher estimated growth through the proposed budget period. In addition, development fee revenues previously budgeted in the Streets Fund were reallocated to the General Fund to align with corresponding expense reallocations supported by those revenues. As a result of these updates, the Measure T contribution to the General Fund was reduced in Fiscal Year 2027- 28, although the amount still remains considerably above the Fiscal Year 2026-27 contribution and reflects the increased reliance on Measure T support.

Staff proposes reallocating Measure T funds to: backfill the Streets Operating Fund revenues, reduce the ongoing Drainage Operating Fund deficit, and fund the Sherman Street Retaining Wall Replacement Project. Measure T revenues are projected at approximately $3 million each Fiscal Year. Expenditures for Measure T are proposed to total $2.7 million in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and $3.7 million in Fiscal Year 2027-28 and include appropriations for five streets projects and five drainage projects, totaling $2.1 million.

The proposed biennial budget includes a total of $7.6 million in Streets Capital Improvement project funding and outlines a five-year Capital Improvement plan investing $61.8 million in Streets infrastructure by leveraging significant grant funding. Drainage projects included in the biennial budget total $700,000 with a five-year Capital Improvement Plan investing over $3 million in Drainage infrastructure.

The proposed budgets for the Enterprise Funds, particularly Water, Wastewater, and Electric, reflect the importance of the currently adopted rate schedules. Utility rate revenues in these funds are meeting operational needs while also supporting significant infrastructure investments that address deferred capital needs accumulated over many years of funding constraints. The proposed biennial budget includes approximately $22.5 million in capital projects across all enterprise funds including Drainage and Airport, as well as supports a broader five-year Capital Improvement Plan totaling approximately $81.3 million.

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At the May 11, 2026, Special Meeting, City Council expressed concerns that the proposed Community Services budget, totaling $8.9 million in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and $9.1 million in Fiscal Year 2027-28, included no capital project funding or parks deferred maintenance funding.

The City Council provided direction to staff to identify potential reductions to operational costs that could result in approximately $250,000 to be reallocated towards capital projects or parks deferred maintenance funding.

The Community Services department developed the following list of potential operational expense reductions that could be implemented as part of this budget adoption totaling $162,000 each year:
• Forego the Fireworks show for July 2027 & 2028 ($55k per fiscal year) • Reduce the size of the Holiday Tree for December 2026 & 2027 ($25k per fiscal year) • Reduce the Senior Bistro to two days per week ($35k per fiscal year) • Eliminate LandPaths stewardship of the Healdsburg Open Space and Fitch Mountain Preserves and complete the work with existing park staff ($22k per fiscal year) • Eliminate Fire Road maintenance at Fitch Mountain Preserve ($25k per fiscal year) The Community Services department also developed the following list of potential operational changes that could be explored further and may result in future cost savings if pursued. • Transfer ASES and Club H program to the Boys & Girls Club • Explore alternative operational models for the Swim Center • Explore alternative Senior Bistro operational model
• Limit or reduce special events
Additional direction was provided to staff to implement a Surplus Policy for Community Services as well as explore and develop a cost recovery model for the Foley Community Pavilion. Staff have begun work on these items; however, due to timing they are not incorporated in the biennial budget presented for adoption. Staff will return to City Council with additional information and proposed policies as part of the ongoing work on the City Council goal to develop a financial strategy for the Community Services Fund. While reviewing operational costs for potential reductions, the Community Services Department identified the following areas that have potential for increased cost recovery that could also result in additional funding available to support capital projects or parks deferred maintenance in the future:
• Recreation Program Fees
• Facility Fees
• Special Event Fees
Per the Municipal Code. recreation fees are assessed by the Community Services Director, longterm facility fees are negotiated by contract and approved by the City Council individually, and day-use facility fees and special event fees are collected in accordance with the adopted Master Fee Schedule. The last comprehensive update to the Community Services fees in the Master Fee Schedule occurred in 2019. Additional research and analysis would be required to assess the full cost of providing recreation programs, facilities, and special events in order to develop updated fee schedules.

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Staff are seeking City Council direction on which, if any, of the operational expense reductions proposed should be incorporated in the adopted budget tonight and if staff should pursue any of the additional program considerations for future reductions. Staff are also seeking City Council direction in favor of or opposing pursing additional fee updates to increase cost recovery as part of the larger City Council goal discussions.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The proposed budget will be made available electronically on the City website and provided to city staff in electronic form to reduce paper utilization.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may propose changes to the budget presented this evening. Staff have proposed several options for potential changes to the Community Services Operating Budget and City Council can approve the resolutions presented with amendments made by motion. If complex direction is provided that requires additional information or preparation, staff may need to incorporate the proposed changes in the final draft budget document and return to City Council at the following meeting on June 15, 2026, for adoption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the administrative activity of adopting the upcoming two-year budget.

However, the budget itself is a financial planning tool that has a broad range of impacts to City services and the City’s fiscal health. After thorough staff review, City Council feedback, and public input, staff believe the proposed budget will maintain the service levels the community has come to expect and rely upon.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15378(b)(4)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, approval of this resolution is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the Environment.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment A: Biennial Budget FY 26-27 & 27-28
Resolution Adopting the FY 2026-27 Budget
Exhibit A: FY 2026-27 Budget Appropriations
Resolution Adopting the FY 2027-28 Budget
Exhibit A: FY 2027-28 Budget Appropriations
Resolution Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-31 Exhibit A: Capital Improvement Plan 2026-31
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. ___-2026

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE 2026-27 BUDGET
WHEREAS, at the February 20, 2026, City Council meeting the City kicked off the budget development process, identifying the budget development goals and a public outreach strategy; and
WHEREAS, as part of the public outreach and engagement strategy the City held two public workshops, met with community organizations, launched three online budget tools and two paper budget surveys; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2026, the City Council reviewed and updated the Pension Liability Funding Policy and the General Fund Surplus Policy as part of the budget development process; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2026, the City Council received an update on the budget development process including feedback from the public engagement process; and WHEREAS, on May 11, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed special meeting to review, and provide opportunities for and receive public comments regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg does hereby:

1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget as depicted on the attached Exhibit A.

2. Authorize the City Manager to take all necessary and proper steps to implement this budget, including making expenditures which require prior approval of the City Council as set forth in the Healdsburg Municipal Code and State law.

3. Directs the City Manager to notify the City Council on a timely basis and prepare a budget adjustment when it appears a budget will be exceeded.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg this 1st day of June 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

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