CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: August 17, 2026
Time: 06:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
401 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION(S)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Declaring August 26, 2026 as Women’s Equality Day
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
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AGENDA ITEMS
This time is set aside to receive comments from the public on any item of interest to the public within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council, other than scheduled agenda items. Pursuant to the Brown Act, however, the City Council cannot consider any issues or take action on any requests during this comment period. Public comment on non-agenda items is limited to thirty (30) minutes total for all speakers, with each speaker given no more than three (3) minutes. If there are more than ten (10) audience/public comment speakers, the Mayor may reduce each speaker’s time from three (3) minutes so that all speakers have an equal time to speak. At the Mayor’s discretion, the public comment period may be extended past 30 minutes. Members from the public wishing to speak on a Consent Agenda item should notify the Mayor during Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine in nature or have been previously reviewed by the Council and require little or no further discussion by the Council, public, or applicant and action will be taken by the City Council by a single motion. A Councilmember may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and action taken separately. In the event an item is removed, the matter will be considered immediately following the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
Electric Transportation Program Results 2025
Receive an informational report on the 2025 results from the updated user fee structure at City-owned electric vehicle charging stations and other electric transportation programs.
Acceptance of Public Improvements for the North Village Project Adopt a Resolution accepting Public Improvements for the North Village Project; accepting a one-year maintenance security bond as described within the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements, releasing the faithful performance security bond as described within the Agreement for Public Improvements; and authorizing the City Clerk to release the labor and materials security bond six (6) months from the date of acceptance of public improvements for the North Village Project.
Approval of Minutes
Approve the August 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution Ordering the Abatement of Weeds
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1. Hold the public hearing; and
2. Adopt a Resolution ordering the abatement of weeds.
BUSINESS ITEMS
When the Time Comes Pilot Program Update and Contract Amendment Receive an update on the When the Time Comes Pilot Program and adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with consultant Taya Levine as Compassion Coordinator for the implementation of the When the Time Comes Program, increasing the contract amount by $42,500 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $52,500, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendment, and amending the adopted budget.
E-Bike Voucher
City Council discussion of electric bicycle (e-bike) vouchers.
Council Request to Appoint a Representative to Participate in Water Resiliency Discussions
Consider appointing a City Councilmember to participate in regional dialogue regarding water resiliency discussions and conversation surrounding the proposed Alexander Valley Water District.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE
PREVIOUS REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written Communication from Community Development Director Scott Duiven regarding Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee actions taken on August 5, 2026
No action required.
Written Communication from Community Development Director Scott Duiven regarding Planning Commission actions taken on August 11, 2026
No action required.
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL/RSA MEETING
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Future Agenda Items for 2026
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These writings will be made available in appropriate alternative formats upon request by a person with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DISABLED ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Healdsburg will make reasonable accommodations for persons having special needs due to disabilities. Please contact Raina Allan, City Clerk, at Healdsburg City Hall, 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg, California, 431-3317, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, to ensure the necessary accommodations are made.
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
PROCLAMATION
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING AUGUST 26, 2026 WOMEN’S
EQUALITY DAY IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG
WHEREAS on August 26, 2026, we mark the 106th1anniversary of the enactment of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution which secured the right to vote for women; and WHEREAS, to secure this right, women were forced to conduct 56 referendum campaigns, 480 campaigns to get legislatures to submit suffrage amendments, 277 campaigns to state party conventions, 19 campaigns to 19 successive Congresses, and get the consent of 36 states, and more; and
WHEREAS, women constitute nearly 50 percent of our workforce, the majority of the students in our colleges and graduate schools, and an increasing number of primary breadwinners; and
WHEREAS, over the past three years, women’s incomes have declined and as of mid2026, women working full time earned 81% of what men earned, down from 85% in 2023; and WHEREAS, even with the gains women had made, women’s role as equal members of our society and their rights are being challenged and reversed in multiple arenas including the fundamental right to vote, access to reproductive health care, and protection from being the subject of personal violence; and
WHEREAS, here in Sonoma County, the Board of Supervisors in 1976, established the Commission on the Status of Women with the express purpose of working to ensure “equal rights and opportunities that enhance the quality of life for all women and girls” and address the “issues of discrimination and prejudice that negatively affect women in Sonoma County;” and WHEREAS, more work remains to be done in many areas that directly impact equal pay for equal work including access to quality affordable childcare, affordable housing, comprehensive healthcare for women, and mental health care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby declares August 26, 2026, as Women’s Equality Day in the City of Healdsburg.
DATED: August 17, 2026
SO ORDERED:
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J. Chris Herrod, Mayor
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026
SUBJECT: Electric Transportation Program Results 2025
PREPARED BY: Terra Sampson, Utility Conservation Analyst STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Promote Environmental Stewardship
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Receive an informational report on the 2025 results from the updated user fee structure at Cityowned electric vehicle charging stations and other electric transportation programs.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
In October 2023, City Council adopted the Healdsburg Climate Mobilization Strategy (CMS), which included extensive community engagement and outreach activities. This item provides an update on actions included in the CMS Implementation Plan.
On June 17, 2024, staff presented the City Council alternatives for City-owned public electric vehicle (EV) charging user fees. During this meeting, the City Council provided direction for the structure of EV charger user fees. Updated user fees were adopted at the City Council meeting on August 19, 2024, and went into effect on September 18, 2024.
Community outreach prior to and following the user fee changes included, but was not limited to, social media posts, inclusion in the City Manager’s newsletter, and leveraging ChargePoint video screen features. Staff have also implemented additional outreach and promotional activities for the electric transportation programs.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Healdsburg adopted a CMS in support of State and Regional greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. The CMS identifies key measures and actions that will be most impactful in reducing GHG emissions, and that are equitable, feasible, and community driven. The CMS includes an Implementation Plan, which presents the measures and actions to be implemented in the near term. The public charger user fee changes and electric transportation programs support the following CMS targets:
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biking, that achieve 15% of active transportation mode share by 2030. • Increase passenger zero-emission vehicle use and adoption to 30% by 2030 • Increase commercial zero-emission vehicle use and adoption to 40% by 2030 This staff report is intended to provide City Council with an update on the electric transportation programs, specifically the public EV charger user fees.
There are 24 public EV charging connectors available at Healdsburg City Hall, 150 Branch Lane, Senior Center, and Maher parking lot just north of the roundabout that are owned and operated by City of Healdsburg. The Maher parking lot and Senior Center parking lot charger installations were completed in Spring 2025. Other potential sites for additional charger installations include the Community Center, Giorgi Park, High School tennis courts, and West Plaza parking lot.
Prior to the City Council adoption of Resolution 98-2024, the public charging stations at City Hall provided discounted charging with fees set at $0.55 per hour during the day and free at all other times (overnight and on weekends). While this provided a great incentive and benefit for EV drivers, it also presented a few areas needing improvement. One of which was that Cap-and-Invest proceeds were covering over 80% of the electricity costs to support public EV charging, and, as City-owned charging stations expanded, this level of incentive would be difficult to sustain.
Additionally, the previous fee structure provided very little motivation for EV drivers to avoid charging during peak energy demand periods (5pm to 8pm) or to move their vehicle when finished charging.
To address these challenges, City Council adopted a new user fee structure as outlined in Table 1.
The new user fee structure seeks to increasingly cover operational costs while remaining affordable for users, reduce charging during periods of high energy demand, prompt EV drivers to move their vehicles when finished charging, and provide discounts for low-income CARE customers. Results from the updated user fee structure are discussed in this staff report.
Table 1. User Fee Structure for City-Owned Public Charging Stations adopted in Council Resolution 98-2024
Public EV Charging User Fees for City-Owned EV Chargers September 18, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026
7:00am-5:00pm
$0.70 per hour
5:00pm-8:00pm
$1.70 per hour
8:00pm-7:00am
$0.40 per hour
$0.50 session fee every 4
hours
7:00am-5:00pm
$1.00 per hour
5:00pm-8:00pm
$1.70 per hour
8:00pm-7:00am
$0.60 per hour
$0.50 session fee every 4
hours
7:00am-5:00pm
$1.50 per hour
5:00pm-8:00pm
$1.80 per hour
8:00pm-7:00am
$0.80 per hour
$0.50 session fee every 4
hours
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Public EV Charging User Fees for City-Owned EV Chargers for Healdsburg Electric CARE Customers
September 18, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026
7:00am-5:00pm
$0.35 per hour
5:00pm-8:00pm
$0.85 per hour
8:00pm-7:00am
$0.20 per hour
$0.25 session fee every 4
hours
7:00am-5:00pm
$0.50 per hour
5:00pm-8:00pm
$0.85 per hour
8:00pm-7:00am
$0.30 per hour
$0.25 session fee every 4
hours
7:00am-5:00pm
$0.75 per hour
5:00pm-8:00pm
$0.90 per hour
8:00pm-7:00am
$0.40 per hour
$0.25 session fee every 4
hours
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The City-owned public EV chargers have grown in their utilization in recent years, with 311,263 kWh consumed in 2025 offsetting over 360 MT CO2e greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Capand-Invest proceeds, which are allocated to Healdsburg by the State and must be used for the primary benefit of electric rate payers while reducing GHG emissions, provide funding for the public EV charging program.
In 2023, the City’s public EV chargers incurred approximately $43,000 in electricity costs and an additional $1,000 for replacement parts and materials. User fees generated approximately $7,000, covering only a small portion of these operating costs.
In 2025, electricity costs for the EV chargers increased to approximately $69,000, with an additional $24,000 needed for network renewals, replacement parts, materials, and signage. User fees, together with Low Carbon Fuel Standard funding that supports the CARE discount, generated approximately $48,000. Overall, these revenues covered 52% of electricity and operating costs (excluding staff time and new charger installation costs), with the remaining costs funded through Cap-and-Invest proceeds.
Updating user fees to increasingly cover operational costs will free up Cap-and-Invest funds to further expand public EV charging locations, or for other energy projects identified in the CMS Implementation Plan.
Staff analyzed individual charging session data and found the key insights summarized in Table
2. Table 2. Key Insights from Charging Session Data
2022-2023 Prior to the User Fee Update 2025 After the User Fee Update 19,354 successful charging sessions, the
average charging session was 4 hours 43
minutes and 33% of the charging sessions were
by a vehicle with a Healdsburg zip code.
12,649 successful charging sessions, the
average charging session was 4 hours and 13
minutes and 28% of the charging sessions were
by a vehicle with a Healdsburg zip code.
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47 of the charging sessions were longer than
24 hours with 25 of these charging sessions did
not have any user fees (weekend parking). In
other words, on average, once per month a
vehicle parked for longer than 24 hours and
paid nothing to do so.
8 of the charging sessions were longer than 24
hours and, on average, charging sessions
lasting 1 day paid approximately $24 in user
fees.
21% of all successful charging sessions started
between 5:00-8:00 pm during hours of high
grid impact. This was largely due to the
financial incentive of free charging after 5:00
pm.
17% of all successful charging sessions started
between 5:00-8:00 pm during hours of high
grid impact. EV drivers appear to be avoiding
these hours.
Weekday sessions during daytime only (7 am5 pm) on average used 13 kWh and paid $1.50, an average of $0.11 per kWh. Of these
sessions, 20% parked for longer than 4 hours,
but only 3% parked for longer than 6 hours.
Weekday sessions during daytime only (7 am5 pm) on average used 19 kWh and paid $3.36, an average of $0.18 per kWh. Of these
sessions, 26% parked for longer than 4 hours,
but only 11% parked for longer than 6 hours.
Excess parking time after charging had
finished was, on average, 15 minutes during
the weekdays.
Weekday overnight sessions (5 pm – 7 am) had
an average length of 9 hours and 57 minutes
and, on average, used 46 kWh, with no
associated user fees. Vehicles with the
Healdsburg zip code made up 49% of these
charging sessions.
Weekday overnight sessions (5 pm -7 am) had
an average length of 8 hours and 48 minutes
and, on average, used 53 kWh and paid $6.33.
Vehicles with a Healdsburg zip code made up
47% of these charging sessions.
Weekend sessions lasting overnight had an
average length of 12 hours and 47 minutes with
58% of parking sessions over 12 hours and on
average vehicles staying plugged in 5 hours
and 20 minutes after their vehicle was done
charging.
Weekend sessions lasting overnight had an
average length of 11 hours and 54 minutes with
47% of parking sessions over 12 hours and on
average vehicles staying plugged in 2 hours
and 46 minutes after their vehicle was done
charging.
Based on this analysis, the new user fee structure appears to be addressing the areas for improvement. The user fee schedule increasingly recovers electric costs with discounted hourly fees during the day and overnight, no incentive during peak hours, and a session fee every four hours. (Note: Staff have recently become aware of an additional Service Fee per session being charged to users by ChargePoint and are looking into this issue.) The user fee structure continues to provide an incentive for EV use and adoption, while beginning to recover the electric costs and help the program become financially sustainable in the long-term.
It also conveys a disincentive for charging during high peak hours (5 pm to 8 pm). It is important to make charging available during these hours for those needing a charge while also providing a price signal to limit charging and avoid these times whenever possible. Additionally, the new structure keeps overnight charging affordable for residents who have no or limited access to EV charging infrastructure at home. Night and weekend hourly charging fees encourage EV owners to move their vehicle as soon as they are able.
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Staff will return to Council prior to July 1, 2027, with proposals for updated user fees and/or updated user fee structure, such as consideration of moving to a per kWh fee with peak demand and/or overstay fees.
As a cost comparison, charging at home would cost a resident $0.33 per kWh, or $2.22 per hour, on Healdsburg’s Tier 2 residential rate. Whether charging at home or at the City chargers, electric fuel is expected to remain cheaper than gasoline. In 2025, California gasoline was $4.53 per gallon, costing $2,264 annually for the average gasoline vehicle. Charging at home in Healdsburg is estimated to cost approximately 50% or less than a gasoline vehicle ($1,250 annually on the Tier 2 rate, or $850 annually on the Off-Peak TOU rate).
The user fees increasingly recover the electric costs to reduce the reliance on Cap-and-Invest proceeds that currently fund the chargers’ electric usage. Cap-and-Invest proceeds continue to cover other operational costs, such as networking fees, warranties, staff time, etc.
Under the State’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, as a public utility, Healdsburg earns credits for both an assumed amount of residential EV charging and charging completed at the City’s EV charging stations. The City may sell these earned Low Carbon Fuel Standards credits to be used to benefit transportation electrification predominately for low-income residents. These funds are used to provide an additional 50% discount on user fees for Healdsburg CARE electric customers wishing to charge at City-owned public charging stations.
Although creating the ChargePoint subgroup and administering discounted fees for a CARE subgroup creates additional administrative work, it is important to provide a discount to ensure public EV charging remains affordable and desirable for low-income residents, especially multifamily residents that largely depend on public charging options. The City of Healdsburg offers a 50% discount applied to the entire user fee structure. The simplicity of this structure helps streamline staff’s annual State regulatory reporting of Cap-and-Invest and Low Carbon Fuel Standards fund expenditures. As of 2025, there were five CARE customers receiving the public EV charging user fee discount. The CARE discount on public EV charging totaled $363.25 in 2025. In 2026, City Council authorized an expanded offering of the CARE discount on public EV charging to increase participation, such as promotional offers.
Additional electric transportation programs offered by City of Healdsburg are described here:
• EV Monthly Discount Program: This program sunset in June 2025, per Resolution 2020-
45. • Home Energy Load Management Program with EV Managed Charging: This program replaced the EV Monthly Discount Program. As of 2025, the program had 78 vehicles and seven chargers enrolled, and shifted 12,762 kWh away from high energy demand hours, saving 5 MTCO2e.
• Healdsburg Electric CARE Customer Home EV Charger Rebate (with enrollment in the Home Energy Load Management Program): During 2025, staff coordinated with two CARE customers for the CARE Home EV Charger and associated panel upgrade rebate, which both customers finished their projects in 2026. In 2026, City Council also authorized Item 6.a
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a non-CARE customer EV charger rebate program and Electric Panel rebate program. • Commercial and Multi-Family EV Charger Rebate: During 2025, staff coordinated with two large commercial EV charger projects for a total of 13 new charging ports installed at commercial properties. The projects were not yet completed in 2025, and rebates are expected to be issued in 2026.
• Public EV Charger Installations at City-owned Parking Lots: In Spring 2025, the installation of 10 new charging ports between the Maher parking lot and Senior Center parking lot were completed. This brought the total of City-owned public charging ports to 24 connectors.
• E-bikes: In 2025, there were 13 e-bike rebates issued, of which four of the rebates were for CARE customers. Since the e-bike rebate launched in late 2020 through 2025, there were 131 e-bike rebates issued, of which 12 of the rebates were for CARE customers (approximately 9%), plus two e-bike opportunity drawings at community events. In 2026, City Council authorized enhanced e-bike rebates for low-income residents, which the enhanced program launch included another e-bike opportunity drawing for CARE customers that attended the Community Housing and Resources Fair in Spring 2026. • EV Purchases: In 2026, City Council authorized an EV Purchase rebate for CARE customers.
These EV-related programs are supported by proceeds from the State’s Cap-and-Invest Program and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program. The EV-related program offerings do not rely on funds collected from Healdsburg electric customer bills.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
The CMS sets a goal of 30% EV adoption for passenger vehicles and 40% EV adoption for commercial vehicles by 2030, which would reduce GHG emissions by 7,636 and 2,000 MT CO2e respectively. The CMS also sets a goal of 15% active transportation mode share by 2030, which would reduce GHG emissions by 353 MT CO2e.
ALTERNATIVES:
This Council item is for informational purposes only, no action is necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Council item is for informational purposes only, and does not have a fiscal impact. The electric transportation programs’ anticipated expenses and revenues were included in the authorized biennial budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The Electric Transportation Programs are not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the program is not a project, since it will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect impact on the environment.
ATTACHMENT(S):
E-Bike Bill Insert June 2026
CARE EV Resources Flyer 2026
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EV Programs Flyer 2026
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Now is a great time to start thinking
about replacing some of your car
trips with e-bike riding, and
Healdsburg Electric has rebates
available to help!
Up to $1,000 rebate for
Healdsburg Electric CARE
income-qualified customers
Maximum of 2 rebates per
CARE household
Up to $300-$400 rebate for all
other Healdsburg Electric
residential customers
Maximum of 1 rebate per
household
E-bike purchased must meet the
California DMV electric bicycle
definition.
Review the e-bike rebate application for additional requirements and details before making your purchase at bit.ly/COHebikes
E-BIKE REBATES
replace car trips with
e-bike riding
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Ahora es un momento excelente
para considerar sustituir algunos
de sus viajes en coche por paseos
en ‘e-bike’, y ¡Healdsburg Electric
ofrece reembolsos para ayudarle!
Reembolso de hasta $1,000
para clientes de Healdsburg
Electric CARE con ingresos
calificados
Máximo de 2 reembolsos
por hogares de CARE
Reembolso de hasta
$300-$400 para todos los
demás clientes residenciales de
Healdsburg Electric
Máximo de un reembolso
por cada hogar
La e-bike comprada debe cumplir
con la definición de bicicleta
eléctrica del DMV de California.
Revise la solicitud de reembolso para e-bikes para conocer los requisitos adicionales y detalles antes de realizar su compra en bit.ly/COHebikes
REEMBOLSOS PARA
BICICLETAS ELÉCTRICAS
sustituye viajes en coche por
paseos en ‘e-bike’
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with 50% CARE customer discount
$0.75 per hour 7am-5pm
$0.90 per hour 5pm-8pm
$0.40 per hour 8pm-7am
$0.25 flat session fee every 4 hours
Fees subject to change in July 2027
Get 1 Month
of FREE*
Public
Charging!
*After discount
approval, your user
fees incurred at
City-owned public
chargers during
your first 30 days of
enrollment in the
user fee discount will
be reimbursed with
a rebate check.
Offer ends 12/31/26.
Max rebate of $50.
CITY-OWNED PUBLIC CHARGER FEES
The City-owned EV charging
stations are located at City
Hall, Senior Center, Branch
Lane, and Healdsburg Ave.
A 50% user fee discount is
available for Healdsburg
Electric CARE customers.
HOW TO REQUEST THE 50% DISCOUNT
Download the ChargePoint App and create an account.
Go to ‘Account’ and select ‘Connections’.
‘Browse Connections’ and search for code ‘EVCARE’.
Fill out the form and ‘Submit Request’ for the discounted user fees.
CARE CUSTOMER
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV)
RESOURCES
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV)
RESOURCES
SmartLivingHealdsburg.org
For more information
401 Grove St.
In person 707-431-3122
Contact us
PUBLIC CHARGING EV PURCHASES HOME CHARGING
Enroll your EV or its charger
in the Home Energy Load
Management program in
the Optiwatt app to receive
a $50 enrollment incentive
and $10-15 ongoing
quarterly participation
incentive. Rebates are also
available for an EV charger
compatible with Optiwatt
and/or a panel upgrade.
Healdsburg Electric has
rebates up to $5,000 for
CARE customers that
purchase a new or used EV
(maximum sale price of
$50,000). Find out more at
bit.ly/COHevs.
[email protected]
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con 50% de descuento para clientes de CARE
$0.75 cada hora 7am-5pm
$0.90 cada hora 5pm-8pm
$0.40 cada hora 8pm-7am
$0.25 tarifa fija por cada 4 horas
Tarifas están sujetas a cambios en julio de 2027
TARIFAS DE CARGADORES PÚBLICOS
PROPIEDAD DE LA CIUDAD
CÓMO SOLICITAR EL DESCUENTO DEL 50%
Descarga la aplicación ChargePoint y crea una cuenta.
Va a"Cuenta"y seleccione"Conexiones".
En"Ver conexiones", busca el código"EVCARE".
Completa el formulario y"Enviar solicitud"para obtener
tarifas de usuario con descuento.
CLIENTE DE CARE
RECURSOS PARA
VEHÍCULO ELÉCTRICO (VE)
RECURSOS PARA
VEHÍCULO ELÉCTRICO (VE)
SmartLivingHealdsburg.org
Más información en
401 Grove St.
En persona 707-431-3122
Contacto
CARGADORES PÚBLICOS COMPRAS DE VE CARGA EN LA CASA
Inscriba su VE o su cargador
en el Programa de Gestión de
la Carga de Energía en la
applicacion Optiwatt para
recibir un incentivo de $50
por inscripción y de $10-15
por participación cada 3
meses. También se ofrecen
reembolsos para un
cargador de VE compatible
con Optiwatt y/o para una
mejora del panel eléctrico.
Healdsburg Electric ofrece
reembolsos de hasta $5,000
para clientes de CARE que
compren un VE nuevo o
usado (precio máximo de
venta de $50,000). Para más
información, visite
bit.ly/COHevs.
Los cargadores propiedad de
la Ciudad están ubicados en
el Ayuntamiento, Centro para
Adultos Mayores, Branch
Lane, y Healdsburg Ave. Hay
un descuento del 50% en las
tarifas de usuario para los
clientes de Healdsburg CARE.
[email protected]
¡Obtén
un mes de
carga publica
GRATIS*!
*Tras la aprobación del
descuento, sus tarifas
de usuario que haya
pagado en los
cargadores públicos
propiedad de la
Ciudad durante los
primeros 30 días de su
inscripción serán
reembolsados con un
cheque de reembolso.
La oferta termina el 31 de
deciembre de 2026.
Reembolso máximo de $50.
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HEALDSBURG ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (EV)
PROGRAMS
LEARN MORE
PROGRAMS
Healdsburg Electric customers may
qualify for electric transportation
programs to reduce carbon emissions
and support sustainable transportation.
Affordable and convenient City-owned public
chargers, with 50% discount on user fees for
low-income residents
Please review rebate application and equipment requirements prior to making your purchase or starting your project.
SmartLivingHealdsburg.org 401 Grove Street 707-431-3122 [email protected]
Commercial & multi-family EV charger rebates
Smart home charging via Optiwatt app with enrollment and participation incentives Home EV charger rebates, only for chargers compatible with Optiwatt Electric panel upgrade rebate for projects associated with EV charging EV purchase rebate, only for low-income residents (maximum sale price of $50,000) Item 6.a
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DEPARTAMENTO DE
ELECTRICIDAD DE HEALDSBURG
PROGRAMAS
DE VEHÍCULO
ELÉCTRICO (VE)
MÁS INFORMACIÓN
LOS PROGRAMAS
Los clientes de Healdsburg Electric
podrían participar en programas de
transporte eléctrico destinados a reducir
las emisiones de carbono y apoyar el
transporte sostenible.
Cargadores públicos de propiedad de la Ciudad,
asequibles y convenientes, con un descuento del
50% en las tarifas de usario para residentes con
ingresos calificados
Revise la aplicación de reembolso y los requisitos de los equipos antes de hacer su compra o iniciar su proyecto.
Reembolsos para cargadores en propiedades
comerciales y multifamiliares
La carga inteligente en casa a través de aplicación de Optiwatt, con incentivos por inscripción y por participación
Reembolsos para cargadores de VE en casa, solo para cargadores compatibles con Optiwatt Reembolso por la actualización del panel eléctrico para proyectos asociados con la carga de VE Reembolso por la compra de VE, solp para residentes con ingresos calificados (precio de venta máximo de $50,000)
SmartLivingHealdsburg.org 401 Grove Street 707-431-3122 [email protected]
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Public Improvements for the North Village Project PREPARED BY: Curt Bates, Principal Civil Engineer
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Adopt a Resolution accepting Public Improvements for the North Village Project; accepting a oneyear maintenance security bond as described within the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements, releasing the faithful performance security bond as described within the Agreement for Public Improvements; and authorizing the City Clerk to release the labor and materials security bond six (6) months from the date of acceptance of public improvements for the North Village Project.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
The tentative subdivision map was publicly noticed in accordance with City requirements and public hearings were previously held with both the City’s Planning Commission and City Council, both of which afforded the opportunity for public input on the project.
BACKGROUND:
On July 14, 2021, the applicant entered into a public improvement agreement with the City of Healdsburg to construct public improvements required with the master conditional use permit for the North Village Project.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The developer, Comstock – CCS Healdsburg LLC, has completed all improvements in accordance with the approved public improvement plans. The developer previously provided a labor and materials security bond as part of the agreement for public improvements in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) to secure payment for public improvement work. The developer has also provided a maintenance security bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the value of the public improvements, in accordance with the agreement for public improvements. The maintenance security bond guarantees the improvements to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year following acceptance. The maintenance security bond will be released by City staff upon re-inspection and repair of any defective items pursuant to the agreement for public Item 6.b
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improvements. City staff have verified the completion of the public improvements and are satisfied that the public improvements are ready for acceptance.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
The public improvement agreement obligates the City to accept the public improvements once they have been installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Public Works Department is required to maintain the public water, sewer and storm drain systems as well as public infrastructure constructed and paid for by the developer. The value of public improvements was estimated in the Project Engineer’s Estimate to be $1,235,304.00.
As described above, the developer has provided a maintenance security bond to guarantee the public improvements to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year following this acceptance.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
An environmental impact report (EIR) and EIR addendum for the North Area Entry Plan (NEAP) was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code 21000, et seq.) (“CEQA”), (State Clearinghouse No. 2018062041), which analyzed the environmental impacts of development under the NEAP and was certified by the City Council on May 20, 2019, along with the adoption of CEQA Findings, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”), and a Statement of Overriding Considerations. A copy of the EIR, EIR addendum, and MMRP can be found in the Community Development Department's files for the Project at Healdsburg City Hall, Community Development Center, 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA.
Additionally, this acceptance of the public improvements that have been constructed does not constitute a separate “project” subject to CEQA or produce any new or mor intense impacts that have not already been analyzed.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. - 2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT; ACCEPTING A ONE YEAR
MAINTENANCE SECURITY BOND AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE
AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; RELEASING THE
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY BOND AS DESCRIBED
WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE THE LABOR AND
MATERIALS SECURITY BOND SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE
OF ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NORTH
VILLAGE PROJECT
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2021, the applicant entered into a public improvement agreement with the City of Healdsburg to construct public improvements required with the master conditional use permit for the North Village Project; and
WHEREAS, the developer, Comstock - CCS Healdsburg LLC, has completed all improvements in accordance with the approved public improvements for the North Village Project construction plans; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the agreement for public improvements, the developer has provided a maintenance security bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the value of the public improvements, to guarantee the improvements to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year following acceptance; and
WHERAS, the project engineer estimates the value of the public improvements to be $1,235,304.00; and
WHEREAS, City staff has verified completion of the public improvements and is satisfied that the public improvements are ready for acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an environmental impact report (EIR) and EIR addendum for the North Area Entry Plan (NEAP) was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code 21000, et seq.) (“CEQA”), (State Clearinghouse No. 2018062041), which analyzed the environmental impacts of development under the NEAP and was certified by the City Council on May 20, 2019, along with the adoption of CEQA Findings, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”), and a Statement of Overriding Considerations. A copy of the EIR, EIR addendum, and MMRP can be found in the Community Development Department's files for the Project at Healdsburg City Hall, Community Development Center, 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA. The City Council finds that acceptance of the public improvements that have been constructed does not constitute a separate “project” subject to CEQA or create any new or more intense impacts that have not previously been analyzed.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby accepts the public improvements constructed as part of the North Village Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby authorizes the City Clerk to perform the following actions as described within the agreement for public improvements for the North Village Project:
1. Accept the one-year maintenance security bond; and
2. Release the faithful performance security bond; and
3. Release the labor and materials security bond six (6) months from the date of this acceptance.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg this 17th day of August 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/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 3, 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 August 3, 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
Assistant City Manager Mitts recognized Utility Compliance and Safety Coordinator Ben Vieth for five years of service to the Community Services Department.
Utility Compliance and Safety Coordinator Vieth thanked Assistant City Manager Mitts and the City Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING
PLANNING COMMISSIONER PHIL LUKS
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing Phil Luks for his years of service on the Planning Commission.
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Phil Luks thanked the Council for the recognition and commented on his years serving on the Planning Commission.
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
Fred Walter Past President of the Healdsburg Sunrise, commented on the 4th of July celebration and presented the City Council with a map of the world
Patty Robarts, Catered by Patti commented on the Senior Center Bistro.
William Emmington expressed concern about his utility bill.
Mathew Lopez inquired if the Station Area Advisory Committee could receive a presentation on the project at 359 Hudson Street.
Andrés Marquez, Cloverdale Councilmember asked the Council to agendize a discussion to appoint a City Councilmember to participate in discussions on water resiliency.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hagele removed item 6.H. for discussion.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MAY 2026
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for May 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for May 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 2026
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Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for June 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).”
D. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for June 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) E. FY 26-27 SALARY SCHEDULE, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION
LIST, AND AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY CITY CONTRIBUTION TOWARD
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Adopted Resolution No. 81-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND COORESPOINDING SALARY SCHHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, AND AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY CITY-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM SUBSIDY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS SUPPORTING ZERO WASTE SONOMA
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY FINANCING
Adopted Resolution No. 82-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE SONOMA
COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE CENTRAL DISPOSAL SITE AND FORMER LANDFILLS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
G. MILL DISTRICT LOT ONE – FINAL MAP
Adopted Resolution No. 83-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR THE MILL DISTRICT LOT ONE SUBDIVISION AT 180 AND 182 SAWMILL CIRCLE (APN: 002- 870-002).” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
H. OUTREACH MAILER REGARDING IMMIGRATION POLICIES AND
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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I. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DRY CREEK TREATMENT
PLANT UPGRADES
Adopted Resolution No. 84-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE DRY CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES – PUMPS AND CLEAR WELL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT WA008 TO CORCUS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,524,000, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO $228.600, AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
J. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the June 15, 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)
OUTREACH MAILER REGARDING IMMIGRATION POLICIES AND AVAILABLE
RESOURCES
Councilmember Hagele introduced the item for discussion.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, authorized the Mayor to provide a quote and appear on a City outreach mailer on behalf of the entire City Council after the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election is over. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
BUSINESS ITEMS – PERCENT FOR ARTS ORDINANCE UPDATE
Arts and Culture Program Administrator Nicoll presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
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Noah Jeppson
Michiko Conklin
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Nicoll and Community Services Director Themig.
The City Council provided feedback on proceeding with a percent for arts ordinance with modifications including raising the number of units up to ten, incorporating maintenance as an eligible cost, a review timeline of five years, including an appeal process and ensuring that the administrative process is streamlined.
Mayor Herrod thanked staff for the presentation.
BUSINESS ITEMS – FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY RISK ANALYSIS AND
STANDARDS OF COVER
Fire Chief Boaz and Consultant David Rocha from AP Triton presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Fred Peterson
Pat Abercrombie
The Council asked questions of Fire Chief Boaz, Division Chief/Fire Marshal Macdonald and Consultant Rocha.
Following a discussion by Council, Council provided direction on response time performance objectives, staffing Station 2 and funding for vegetation management from Measure H.
BUSINESS ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW PLANNING
COMMISSION APPLICANTS
Mayor Herrod recused from this item as his spouse works for the Sonoma County Library.
Vice Mayor Edwards introduced this item for discussion, noted the prior applicant selected was no longer available to accept the position. Councilmember Kelley and Councilmember Mitchell recommended Ann Condon for the position.
Vice Mayor Edwards opened the public comment period.
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There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council on a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, appointed Ann Condon to the Sonoma County Library Commission for a term of four years due to expire August 1, 2030. 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.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:22 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: August 17, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Ordering the Abatement of Weeds
PREPARED BY: Lance Macdonald, Fire Marshal/Division Chief STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Provide Effective Governance
Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
1. Hold the public hearing; and
2. Adopt a Resolution ordering the abatement of weeds.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
The Weed Abatement Program is advertised on City social media platforms prior to the start of the weed abatement inspections. The program sets a time and place for a public hearing for the community to protest weed abatement. The program also accepts weed abatement complaints at the Fire Department, which are followed up by Fire Department prevention staff.
BACKGROUND:
Each year the City, as part of its annual Weed Abatement Program, inspects parcels of property for the presence of weeds, brush, and other debris that create or promote a fire hazard or nuisance.
All parcels in the City were inspected during the 2026 inspection cycle. At its regular meeting of May 18, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 47-2026, declaring a public nuisance to exist within certain parcels in the City, and setting the time and place for hearing protests to weed abatement. Following adoption of that Resolution, the owners of the properties identified per the attached list were notified of the nuisance and given 30 days to abate the nuisance or contest the notice at the scheduled hearing. If the owners fail to abate the nuisance or contest the notice within the specified time frame, the City will complete the work using its own contractors. “Weeds” as defined in Section 39561.5 of the Government Code that pertains to the City of Healdsburg properties would be:
• Sagebrush, chaparral, and any other brush or weeds which attain such large growth as to become, when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property.
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• Weeds which are otherwise noxious or dangerous.
• Poison oak, when the conditions of growth are such as to constitute a menace to public health.
• Dry grass, stubble, brush, litter, or other flammable material which endangers public safety by creating a fire hazard.
Additionally, parcels within the City defined in a Fire Severity Zone (Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area) by City Municipal Code are required to create a defensible space as defined in Government Code 51182 and Chapter 49 of the California Fire Code.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The Weed Abatement Program follows criteria established by the Government Code for this process. It has also been found to be the most effective manner to abate hazards on private property and provide a mechanism to obtain reimbursement for delinquent payments.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
The Weed Abatement Program reduces the risk of fire within the community by removing “weeds” as defined above that may promote the spread of fire.
ALTERNATIVES:
Discontinue the Weed Abatement Program allowing the nuisance and fire hazards to exist; or issue citations under Fire Code section 304.1.2, which does not provide a mechanism for forced abatement or reimbursement for abatement of the property. Either of these options would eliminate the need for setting a time and place for protesting the weed abatement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds to provide abatement on properties owned by unresponsive homeowners are budgeted each year. When forced abatement does occur, the contractor’s fee as well as an administrative charge is added to cover staff time. If payment is not received, a lien is placed on the property’s tax roll and received later.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and Title 14 of 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. This action is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
Weed Abatement List
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. ___-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS
WHEREAS, weeds, as defined by Government Code Section 39561.5, exist upon the streets, sidewalks, and private property in the City of Healdsburg; and WHEREAS, weeds on certain parcels present a menace to public health or danger to the public safety; and
WHEREAS, there are weeds on and in front of certain parcels of real property within the City of Healdsburg; and
WHEREAS, Section 51182 of the Government Code requires the maintenance of fire breaks and other vegetation clearance activities or defensible space near structures in designated Fire Severity Zones; and
WHEREAS, by performing abatement in those areas within the city identified as Fire Severity Zones, property owners can maintain compliance with State law; and WHEREAS, on May 18, 2026, the City Council declared the conditions described above to be a public nuisance in locations where such conditions were found to exist; and WHEREAS, the said nuisances existing upon properties described in “Exhibit A” attached to this Resolution and on file in the office of the City Clerk are found to be seasonal and recurrent nuisances within the meaning of Government Code Section 39562.1; and WHEREAS, the property owners of the properties described in “Exhibit A” have been given proper notice of the nuisance condition and an opportunity to remove or eliminate the nuisance conditions, all in accordable with applicable law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg as follows:
1. Weeds, as defined in Section 39561.5 of the Government Code, and the failure to meet the provisions of Section 51182 of the Government Code are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
2. Weeds including flammable material which endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard on private property are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
3. The abatement of said weeds on private property is hereby ordered in accordance with Government Code: Title 4, Division 3, Part 2, Chapter 13 “Weed and Rubbish Abatement” and of and Section 51182 “Very High Fire Severity Zones” or “Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area” as defined in City Municipal Code 15.08.020, Section 4902.1.
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4. Said weeds shall be abated from the parcels of real property described in said “Exhibit A” and on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and seasonal recurrent nuisances shall be further abated pursuant to Sections 39562.1 and 51182.
5. Those property owners who fail to abate said nuisance from their parcel(s) by August 17, 2026, shall be subject to the nuisance being abated by the City, with the property owner being billed for the costs of abatement plus an administrative charge; and
6. Any unpaid costs of nuisance abatement shall constitute a debt owed to the City of Healdsburg and the amount of such debt shall become a special assessment and lien on the tax rolls and may be enforced in accordance with Government Code sections 39573 through 39588, inclusive.
7. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) 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. In addition, the City’s actions to abate weeds are exempt from CEQA because said actions are authorized by the Government Code, and assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment, and the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. The City’s actions are thus exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15308.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of August 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: August 17, 2026
SUBJECT: When the Time Comes Pilot Program Update and Contract Amendment PREPARED BY: Anna Grant, Active Adult and Senior Services Supervisor STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Provide Resident Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Receive an update on the When the Time Comes Pilot Program and adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with consultant Taya Levine as Compassion Coordinator for the implementation of the When the Time Comes Program, increasing the contract amount by $42,500 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $52,500, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendment, and amending the adopted budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Senior Center serves as a vital community resource and provides information on a wide range of age-related topics, concerns, and needs. Senior Center staff offer compassionate support and guidance to community members who navigate profound, and often challenging, end-of-life and future care decisions during weekly inquiries at the Senior Center.
After meeting with community member and death doula Taya Levine, and subsequent outreach to Senior Center members, staff presented an idea for a program that would support end-of-life planning and presented this concept to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee in January 2025 for feedback. In February 2025, the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission adopted the Compassionate Communities pilot program as a goal. On April 28, 2025, the City Council held a full-day retreat to review and establish the City Goals for Fiscal Year 2025-26. At this retreat City Council identified the program as a goal with formal adoption in June 2025.
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funding mechanism to provide resources, services, and assistance for end-of-life planning. The Committee includes staff Anna Grant, Active Adult and Senior Services Supervisor, Recreation Coordinator Yaquelin Buenrostro, community member and Compassion Coordinator Taya Levine, and Senior Citizens Advisory Commissioners Cindi Brown and Barbara Erickson.
During an in-depth discovery and development process, the Committee validated community needs, sourced materials and resources, met with the Latino community to clarify specific needs, and explored funding resources, all of which led to a new program concept termed “When the Time Comes”. The three-service-center program concept seeks to provide peace of mind to participants who are facing end-of-life situations by:
• Empowering choices
• Providing assistance in navigating the end-of-life journey • Providing guidance through the healing process.
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission received the “When the Times Comes” draft pilot program presentation at the November 12, 2025 meeting, and recommended to City Council that City Council endorse the launch of the program in January 2026. City Council received the Compassionate Communities Initiative, “When the Time Comes,” at the December 1, 2025, meeting and directed staff to launch the “When the Time Comes” pilot program.
During the February 2026 meeting, the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission reviewed the second phase of program development which included:
• Building Run My Village Software,
• Building Compassion Language and Messaging, and
• Program Services and Offerings, including open house launch, program cadence, and office hours.
During the April 22, 2026 meeting, the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission reviewed the next phase of program development. This phase introduced a public Open House and establishes a consistent monthly programming cadence beginning in May 2026.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The next steps outlined in When the Time Comes program implementation include several key areas that are a part of today's update:
• Building Compassion Language and Messaging
• Services and Offerings
o Open House
o Program cadence
o Compassion Coordinator
▪ Space
▪ Hours
• Next steps in program implementation process
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The creation of program messaging and brand images led to the program name; "When the Time Comes” and materials were created to support this brand such as a one-page informational flyer, business cards, purchase of the URL “whenthetimecomes.com”, and most recently a tri-fold brochure. The Healdsburg Tribune featured 'When the Time Comes' as the cover story for its January 15, 2026 edition. Compassion Coordinator Levine wrote this initial piece, which we intend to be the first in a series focused on end-of-life preparations and education. Since program launch, the Senior Center newsletter featured monthly articles on When the Time Comes programs and seminars. These articles aim to educate the community and foster dialogue on death and dying.
Services and Offerings:
The Healdsburg Tribune's January 15, 2026, cover story triggered a wave of inquiries from residents calling to join the program shortly after publication. The two most frequently asked questions of Senior Center users, and community members who read the Tribune article are:
“When is the first class?” and “Where can I sign up for help?” Open House
Staff held an Open House on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at the Healdsburg Senior Center. This event served as the community’s first formal encounter with the program. Rather than persuading participants to take specific actions, the event focused on normalizing end-of-life planning as a generous act for loved ones. By the end of the event, participants understood:
• What When the Time Comes is, and how to access it
• That there are people in the community that do this work with skill and care • That the discomfort they felt walking in is shared – and manageable • What can they do next if they want to engage further.
During the Open House, staff encouraged participants to shape future monthly topics by sharing what matters most to them and selecting the sequence of monthly program themes. The attendance at the event was over 100.
Program Cadence:
When the Time Comes launched ongoing monthly programs in May 2026. Interested participants can engage in a variety of ways, including:
• The Compassion Corner: The Compassion Coordinator hosts private, drop-in sessions to help individual’s complete forms, explore options, or discuss immediate concerns. • Death Curious Gatherings: Experts lead monthly meetings centered on specific themes. • "Dying to Talk About It" Conversations: Neighbors participate in facilitated, informal discussions regarding the month’s theme.
• Grief and Bereavement Group: This 8-week supported space helps residents navigate loss, find their footing, and connect with others on a similar journey.
The Compassion Coordinator
Staff and Compassion Coordinator Levine created a welcoming space by transforming the Senior Center lending library and puzzle area into a Compassion Corner which is a space that offers a relaxing environment with comfortable chairs, a lending library, and helpful branded resources. It serves as a home base for the consultant to host drop-in hours and connect participants to needed Item 8.a
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services.
Supervisor Grant, the Committee, and Compassion Coordinator Levine propose the next steps for program implementation:
• Recruit presenters, schedule, invite participants, prepare for and implement monthly learning workshops
• Host monthly discussion series
• Lead and collaborate on the development of culturally relevant Spanish language-based programming
• Ensure weekly availability for 1:1 coaching
• Network in Sonoma County, and beyond, to cultivate relationships with key resource people • Pursue additional funding for the program
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
The proposed action does not have a direct environmental impact. The system’s digital platform will streamline communications, registrations, and recordkeeping, which will help minimize paper use and promote more efficient operations.
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not move forward with implementing the next phase of development of the program and provide direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The When the Time Comes Program was launched in Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by an initial $25,000 contribution from the Sonoma County Community Foundation. As a component of the program, staff and community members have continued fundraising efforts by encouraging donations to the existing Senior Center Trust Fund specifically for the purpose of supporting the future of the program. To date, the fund has received eight contributions from various individuals and endowments totaling $8,750. Healdsburg Forever recently contributed a $10,000 grant to support program operations, and the Providence Hospice Foundation contributed $60,000 to launch multicultural grief and bereavement capacity-building efforts. The Senior Center Trust Fund has received a total of $103,750 to support program costs to date.
The When the Time Comes Program costs incurred to date include contracted services provided by Compassion Coordinator Levine, translation services, domain fees, and software expenses.
Total costs incurred to date are $61,181 including remaining contract encumbrances. The program has also been supported by existing full-time and part-time City staff; however, these costs are not included in the total program costs as they represent a reallocation of existing staffing resources.
The proposed contract amendment with Taya Levine for Compassion Coordinator services is $42,500 resulting in a total a not to exceed contract amount of $52,500. The proposed contract amendment will allocate the majority of the remaining program funding available to date, with approximately $69 remaining to support additional operational costs. It is anticipated that seeking additional grants and donations will continue to be an ongoing component of the program.
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Staff are proposing to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the Senior Center Division of the Community Services Fund by $48,500 to account for the proposed contract amendment and remaining contract encumbrances that will be funded by the donations and grant funding received.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The proposed action to receive an update on City Council Goal, Compassionate Communities Pilot Program; When the Time Comes, is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the action is not a project, as it is not a discretionary action that will have a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect impact on the environment.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
Scope of Work
WTTC Program Flyer
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. -2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CONSULTANT TAYA LEVINE AS COMPASSION
COORDINATOR FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
WHEN THE TIME COMES PROGRAM, INCREASING THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $42,500, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $52,500, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT, AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ADOPTED BUDGET
WHEREAS, in December 2025, City Council directed staff to launch the When the Time Comes Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2026, the City Manager executed a Professional Services Agreement with consultant Taya Levine for implementation services for the When the Time Comes Program in the amount of $10,000; and
WHEREAS, the City has secured additional external funding for the When the Time Comes Program; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that the City Council approve a contract amendment in the amount of $42,500 increasing the not-to-exceed amount $52,500 for consultant Taya Lavine to serve as the Compassion Coordinator for implementation of the When the Time Comes Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, City Council’s approval of an amendment to a professional Services Agreement is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because awarding a contract is not a project, since it will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect impact on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby:
1. Approves an amendment to the professional services contract with consultant Taya Levine in the amount of $42,500 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $52,500.
2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the amendment.
3. Approves amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget as depicted in the attached Exhibit A.
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administrative activity and not a project, since it will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect impact on the environment.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg this 17th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
___________________________________ ________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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Resolution No.
Exhibit A
Account Number Increase Amount Decrease Amount Description 585-3033-37703-30330 $ 48,500 Increase Contributions and Donations Revenue for When The Time Comes Program 585-3033-44501-30330 $ 48,500 Increase Operational Expenses for When The Time Comes Program FY 26-27 Budget Amendment
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The consultant will provide professional services to support the implementation of the “When The Time Comes Program.” The total fee for these services is $42,500, which encompasses all work required to deliver the project components outlined below. The consultant’s responsibilities will include a range of planning, coordination, and program development tasks necessary to ensure successful execution of the program.
1. Monthly Death Curious Workshops
a. Develop curriculum
b. Recruit presenters
c. Create registration system
d. Create all promotional material and ensure Senior Center members are informed through newsletter, bulletins and follow up reminders e. Arrange venue, materials and setup
2. Dying to Talk About it community discussions
a. Develop format and topic sequence
b. Create registration system
c. Create all promotional material and ensure Senior Center members are informed through newsletter, bulletins and follow up reminders d. Arrange venue, materials and setup
e. Facilitate sessions
3. Culturally relevant Spanish language-based programming a. Facilitate program planning group to develop sequence of activities b. Source relevant partners and collaborators
c. Provide capacity building sessions for Corazón and Senior Center staff d. Facilitate development of culturally relevant programming e. Coordinate skills training and awareness raising
f. Develop appropriate materials and resources
4. Compassion Coordinator support
a. Weekly office hours for 1:1 support and coaching
b. Identify community resources available and maintain roster/directory c. Help with navigation of end-of-life systems, bureaucracies d. Provide practical support as required
5. Public Relations and fundraising
a. Relentlessly network in Sonoma County, and beyond, to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and funders
b. Expand awareness across community (beyond Senior Center) c. Deliver presentations to funding organizations
d. Pursue grants to maintain and expand program operations
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Empowering Choices
Navigating
the Journey
Being
Supported
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MIND
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to information and support,
mobilizing
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death as a
human experience.
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compassion
WHEN THE TIME COMES
Healdsburg’s end-of-life
resource center
WHEN THE TIME COMES
P l a n . P r e p a r e . B e S u p p o r t e d .
What if...
no one faced the end alone?
care was our final gift?
compassion was our legacy?
WHEN THE TIME COMES is a City of
Healdsburg initiative, hosted by the
Healdsburg Senior Center and
made possible through the
generosity of local funders
and donors.
When The Time Comes
Healdsburg Senior Center
133 Matheson St., Healdsburg
whenthetimecomes.org
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After loss, both grief and
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Our community resources
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Eveyone deserves peace
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the time comes.
Learn more at
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026
SUBJECT: E-Bike Voucher Discussion
PREPARED BY: Terra Sampson, Utility Conservation Analyst STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Promote Environmental Stewardship
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
City Council discussion of electric bicycle (e-bike) vouchers.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
During the City Council meeting on May 18, 2026, which included an agenda item for EV and Electric Panel Upgrade Rebates, City Council requested a future discussion topic on e-bike vouchers during the Council Reports.
Staff have implemented various outreach and communications strategies to promote the existing e-bike rebate, such as social media, City Manager newsletter, bill insert, e-bike opportunity drawing, and other promotional activities.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Healdsburg launched an e-bike rebate program in late 2020 using Cap-and-Invest (previously Cap-and-Trade) funding. In February 2026, City Council authorized updates to the ebike rebate program to increase the rebate amount to $1,000 and the total number of e-bike rebates for low-income customers to two per electric account/household, as well as use Low Carbon Fuel Standard funding to support the e-bike rebates for low-income customers. The Healdsburg Climate Mobilization Strategy, adopted in 2023, also includes actions related to active transportation and e-bikes.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
During the Council Reports at the May 18, 2026, City Council meeting, City Council expressed interest in discussing e-bike vouchers for low-income residents.
Currently, the e-bike rebates are issued post-purchase, generally with the following process:
1. A Healdsburg resident learns of the e-bike rebate
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2. A Healdsburg resident purchases their e-bike
3. The resident submits their rebate application including the e-bike receipt
4. Healdsburg Electric reviews the application and documentation
5. Healdsburg mails a rebate check to the resident
A voucher program, also sometimes referred to as ‘upfront rebates’ or ‘point-of-sale rebates’, provides that discount upfront via an agreement between the funder (e.g., City of Healdsburg) and the vendor (e.g., bike shop). This reduces the amount of money the customer needs to have available at the time of purchase and eliminates the waiting period for receiving the rebate.
However, upfront rebates via a voucher program require additional staff time to establish and administer. Implementing a voucher program would require coordination with local businesses (e.g., Spoke Folk, Getaway Adventures, etc.), the City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Contract Division to develop an efficient process. The City would also need agreements with participating vendors, along with an invoicing and reimbursement process for rebates provided at the time of purchase. Because a voucher program is more administratively complex than a traditional rebate, staff capacity would also need to be evaluated before implementation.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
The CMS sets a goal of 15% active transportation mode share by 2030, which would reduce GHG emissions by 353 MT CO2e.
ALTERNATIVES:
This item is only a discussion item and no action is being taken. City Council may provide direction to staff for future agenda items.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact since this item is only a discussion item and no action is being taken.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Discussing the e-bike rebate program is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because this action is not considered a project as defined by CEQA since the project will not have a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect impact on the environment.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
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July 30, 2026
Dear Healdsburg City Council,
My name is Andrés Marquez, and I serve on the Cloverdale City Council.
I am writing to invite the City of Healdsburg to consider appointing one member of your City Council to participate in regional discussions regarding water resiliency efforts and conversations surrounding the proposed Alexander Valley Water District.
On June 24, 2026, the Cloverdale City Council adopted Resolution No. 047-2026, authorizing me to meet with regional entities regarding water resiliency efforts as an official representative of the City. Prior to that authorization, I had already been engaged in discussions with organizations including Sonoma Water, the Russian River Property Owners Association, the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission, and other regional stakeholders. Since the adoption of the resolution, I have continued those discussions in my official capacity on behalf of the City of Cloverdale.
These discussions are not intended to advocate for or against the proposed Alexander Valley Water District, nor are they intended to persuade participating agencies to adopt any particular position. Their purpose is to improve communication, exchange information, and better understand the perspectives of neighboring communities as we address the long-term challenges of water resiliency and regional water management.
I believe Healdsburg’s participation would bring an important perspective to these conversations.
Should your Council choose to appoint a representative, one of our first steps would be to schedule an introductory meeting to review the discussions to date, share background information, answer questions, and ensure your representative has the information needed to participate fully in future conversations.
As these discussions continue, they may identify opportunities for closer regional coordination on water resiliency issues. Whether that remains an informal exchange among neighboring jurisdictions or eventually develops into a more formal collaborative framework similar to the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission is a decision for participating agencies to consider together over time. Having Healdsburg involved from the outset ensures your community’s voice and interests are part of those conversations as they evolve.
I respectfully ask the Council to consider appointing one Councilmember to serve as Healdsburg’s representative in these regional discussions.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Andrés Marquez
Councilmember, City of Cloverdale
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CITY OF CLOVERDALE
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 047-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE
AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER MARQUEZ TO MEET WITH REGIONAL ENTITES
REGARDING WATER RESILIENCY EFFORTS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the resiliency of the City’s water supply is an important issue for the City; and WHEREAS, at the June 10, 2026 Council meeting, Councilmember Marquez explained the efforts he was making to engage with other regional entities on matters related to water resiliency, and expressed a desire to be authorized to formally represent the City in those discussions; and WHEREAS, the City Council previously authorized Vice-Mayor Lands to represent the City on matters related to the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project decommissioning, and desires to authorize Councilmember Marquez to represent the City on other water resiliency efforts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cloverdale does hereby authorize Councilmember Marquez to meet with regional entities regarding water resiliency efforts as an official representative of the City. Councilmember Marquez is authorized to meet with [the following entities OR regional entities, including but not limited to,]: Russian River Property Owners Association, Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission, and Sonoma Water.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Councilmember Marquez, as an official representative of the City, is authorized to participate in discussions regarding water resiliency efforts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Councilmember Marquez is not authorized to represent the City on matters directly related to the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project decommissioning.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that nothing in this resolution is intended to prohibit any member of the City Council from expressing their personal views as long as they are speaking individually and not purporting to represent the City.
The foregoing Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 24th day of June, 2026 by the following roll call vote:
Yes: Vice Mayor Lands, Councilmembers: Laskey, Marquez, Morgenstern No:
Abstain:
Absent: Mayor Wheeler
APPROVED:
_____________________________
Todd Lands, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Mike Maloney, City Clerk
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P.O. Box 217 • 124 North Cloverdale Blvd. • Cloverdale, CA 95425-0217 • Telephone (707) 894-2521 • FAX (707) 894-3451 Dear Chair and Members of the Commission,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments regarding the proposed formation of the Alexander Valley Water District (AVWD). With the proposed decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project, northern Sonoma County faces an unprecedented water supply crisis. Cloverdale recognizes that the creation of special district can provide our agricultural neighbors with a necessary mechanism to collectively fund infrastructure, manage interior water shortages, and partner in regional solutions. However, we share many of the serious concerns raised the Commission and its staff throughout the process about the proposed application.
Cloverdale shares a hydrologic footprint with the proposed district, and may be significantly impacted by its creation. If the Commission decides to approve the proposal, we strongly urge the commission to make approval contingent upon the strict compliance with the following terms and conditions:
Confirm Exclusion of Cloverdale From District
We understand that the written application identifies that the City of Cloverdale is excluded from the boundaries of the proposed AVWD. However, the quality of the draft maps makes this difficult to confirm. The resolution of approval should explicitly exclude these areas from AVWD’s boundaries.
Support for the Independent GSA Prohibition
Cloverdale strongly supports the language prepared by LAFCO Staff regarding Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) participation and management. A successful GSA requires cooperation and coordination from all users, and must be based on the needs of the basin.
Allowing the proposed AVWD to potentially act as a GSA raises numerous concerns about institutional capacity and fairness.
Additionally, while the City does not take a position about whether or not AVWD should be permitted to utilize a landowner-voter system, allowing an agency with such structure to serve as the GSA potentially sidelines the needs of residential uses and raises numerous concerns regarding equity.
We fully support the binding condition as written by LAFCO staff:
“The District is authorized to participate in a Joint Powers Authority that would act as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) for the two groundwater basins... The District shall not act as a GSA in any capacity, except as a member of a Joint Powers Authority.” Restriction on Extraterritorial Operations.
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opportunities to serve properties within the District. However, Cloverdale opposes the AVWD’s proposal to allow it to “to serve properties outside the District that are served by existing pipelines, reservoirs and wells within the District.” We request such language be removed from any resolution of approval.
At this time, there are no details about the amount of imported water AVWD would seek, the storage facilities it intends to build, the scope of existing infrastructure serving properties outside the District, or the volume of water needed to serve those properties. If the proposed AVWD is approved, the District should return in the future with a more detailed proposal and seek approval from LAFCO for such extraterritorial services at that time when it can be properly reviewed.
Recognition of Subbasin Interconnectivity and Data-Driven Stewardship While the City of Cloverdale is technically excluded from the AVWD boundary map, our municipal wells pull from the exact same Cloverdale Area Subbasin. Pumping and recharge activities on one side of an arbitrary boundary line directly alter the water tables on the other. As a municipality heavily reliant on long-term water security, Cloverdale takes its responsibility as a manager of our shared groundwater subbasin seriously. Our recently adopted Urban Water Management Plan outlines a highly responsive system that positions the City as an exemplary steward of this vital shared resource. Cloverdale is a fully metered system-wide, from our primary production facilities down to individual customer connections. We have also upgraded our infrastructure to a cloud-based Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI).
This technology grants us near real-time data transparency, allowing us to continuously monitor unconstrained customer demands and immediately quantify usage against our conservation goals. Because we can detect trends instantly, the City possesses the unique capability to dynamically adjust our shortage response actions. We can intensify outreach or scale compliance enforcement the moment subbasin stress is detected. By actively maintaining a precise, datadriven balance between customer demand and available physical supplies, Cloverdale ensures that our municipal operations do not overdraw or negatively impact the shared aquifer footprint we share with our neighbors in the unincorporated valley.
In light of the combined use of this subbasin, we encourage the newborn district to embrace similar data transparency protocols to ensure responsible use of shared water resources, and ensure that future AVWD operations do not inadvertently disrupt the municipal supplies our residents depend on.
On behalf of the City of Cloverdale, we respectfully request that the Commission approve the formation proposal only if these exact, protective terms and conditions remain fully intact.
Sincerely,
Andres Marquez
Councilmember
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STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action required.
1. ROLL CALL
Committee Members Present: Bialla, Byck-Barwick, Dobley, Dobrowolski, Dolph, Gentry, Horne, Jeppson, Lopez, McKay, McMullen, Morris, Osborn, Shakked, Whitlock City Staff in attendance: Community Development Director Scott Duiven, Senior Planner Ellen McDowell, Administrative Technician Amanda Gray
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS:
A. Approval of Agenda
The Committee unanimously approved the August 5, 2026, agenda.
B. Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Member Whitlock, seconded by Member Jeppson the Committee unanimously approved the June 3, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
C. Acceptance of Communications and Correspondence: None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. STAFF REPORT AND UPDATES
None.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5a. Election of Officers
Member Whitlock volunteered and was elected to serve as Chair of the Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee.
Member Lopez volunteered and was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee.
5b. Healdsburg Station Area Specific Plan
The Committee received a presentation from the Opticos Design, Inc. consultant team, regarding the scope and timeline of the Healdsburg Station Area Specific Plan project. No action was taken.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 PM.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action required.
1. ROLL CALL
Commission Members Present: Barber, Gerlach, McKay, Pearlman, Schadlich Commission Members Absent: Wood, Gentry
City Staff in attendance: Community Development Director Scott Duiven, Senior Planner Ellen McDowell, Division Chief/Fire Marshal Lance Macdonald, Fire Chief Jason Boaz, and Housing Director Stephen Sotomayor. Partner with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP, Leila Moshref-Danesh, was also in attendance.
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS:
A. Approval of Agenda: The Commission voted 5-0-2 (Gentry, Wood absent) to approve the August 11, 2026, agenda.
B. Approval of Minutes: The Commission voted 5-0-2 (Gentry, Wood absent) to approve the June 24, 2026, minutes.
C. Acceptance of Communications and Correspondence:
Agenda Item No. 4A:
• Myrtle Rochioli
• Marie Butler
• Lewis Bangham and Jon B. Eisenberg
• Pete Strebel
• Bruce Abramson
• Jack and Debbie Wright
• Ann DeKay
Nicholas Lindemann
• Dylan Casey and James M. Lloyd
• Niran Somasundaram
• Shonnie Brown
D. Declaration of Conflict of Interest: None.
E. Disclosures of Ex Parte Communications: None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Brigette Manselle
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 430 Foss Street Tasting Room Extension of Time
The Planning Commission voted 5-0-2 (Gentry, Wood absent) to continue this item to a date certain of August 25, 2026.
B. The Hudson – 359 Hudson Street
The Planning Commission voted 5-0-2 (Gentry, Wood absent) to adopt a Resolution approving Design Review application DR-0004-2026, Conditional Use Permit application CUP-0001-2026 and Tentative Map SBDV-0001-2026 with State Density Item 10.b
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Bonus Waiver Requests located at 359 Hudson Street (002-291-033) and associated CEQA exemption, with the following revisions to Conditions of Approvals:
1. Condition of Approval 36 to include the requirement to save trees.
2. Conditions of Approval 40 and 41 to include text stating “subject to State licensing requirements”.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
Upon nomination by Commissioner Gerlach, seconded by Commissioner Schadlich, the Commission voted 5-0-2 (Gentry, Wood absent) to appoint Conor McKay to the position of Chair.
Upon nomination by Commissioner Schadlich, seconded by Commissioner Gerlach, the Commission voted 5-0-2 (Gentry, Wood absent) to appoint Jonathan Pearlman to the position of Vice Chair.
6. COMMISSIONER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Pearlman reported on the upcoming Design Healdsburg event. Chair McKay reported on the August 5, 2026 Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee meeting.
7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Duiven reported on the upcoming Planning Commission meeting of August 25, 2026 where the Commission will review and consider applications for:
• 430 Foss Street Tasting Room Extension of Time
• 444 Healdsburg Avenue Live/Work Development
• 700 Grove Street Major Conditional Use Permit revision to amend a previously approved Conditional Use Permit
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:13 PM.
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: The schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council meeting agenda) September 8, 2026 Employee Anniversaries – Adilene Herrera (10 Years) (Tuesday) Recognition of Outgoing Library Commissioner Andy Elkind Proclamation recognizing Labor Day
Annual Update to the City’s Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan Grove Street Neighborhood Plan Implementation (Complete Streets) Project Bid Award and Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Support during Construction Duchamp Hotel MOU Amendment for Survey Work
Milestone Events Group Management Agreement Extension for the Villa Chanticleer Funding Agreement with Sonoma – Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) for Utility Design Local Conflict of Interest Code Revision
Review and Attest to the Veracity of the 2025 Calendar Year Power Source Disclosure Report SD Media Wine and Food Experience Agreement
Abel De Luna Community Center Multicultural Center Project Murals Affordable Multi-Family Appliance Replacement Program Phase 2 Community Services Fund Surplus Policy
Senior Center Older Adult Dining Program Agreement
September 21, 2026 SMART Update Presentation to Council Creek Week Proclamation
Agriculture & Open Space District Agreements for Laura Fish Somersal Park and Badger Park Magical Bridge Playground Fundraising Update, Feasibility Study, Design and Construction Agreement, Funding Commitment and Badger Park Schematic Design Contract Multicultural Center Corazon and Healthcare Foundation MOU Amendment for Tiers 2 and 3 October 5, 2026 Employee Anniversaries – Jeff McGee (5 years) Item 12.a
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Affordable Multi-Family Appliance Replacement Program Phase 2 Foley Family Community Pavilion Phase 2 Operations Plan Microtransit (on-demand) Update
Community Services Financial Plan - Part 1 - Long-Term Strategy/Goals Multicultural Center Tiers 2 and 3 Design Contract
October 19, 2026
4th of July Alternative to Fireworks Discussion
Climate Mobilization Strategy Update
(NOTE: The schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council meeting agenda) Item 12.a
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