CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
CITY MANAGER JEFF KAY | DECEMBER 16, 2022
The City Manager's Update is a bi-weekly, digital publication, and includes current information and news, program and project updates, upcoming events, recruitment opportunities, and more! To subscribe to receive this publication and other City information directly to your inbox, visit healdsburg.gov/subscribe. To view previous issues, visit healdsburg.gov/cmupdate.
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CELEBRATE POSADA + HANUKKAH
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Join the City of Healdsburg and Corazon Healdsburg tonight from 5:30-8:00 pm. in the Plaza for our first ever Community Posada and celebration of Hanukkah!
This special evening will feature traditions from Mexican and Jewish communities including food, music, and gifts.
The event is free and all are welcome! Click here for more information.
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Congratulations to our newly elected and re-elected councilmembers, and newly appointed mayor and vice mayor!
At the December 5 City Council Meeting, Councilmembers Ron Edwards and Chris Herrod were newly sworn in to the Council, and Councilmember Evelyn Mitchell took the oath of office for her second term on the Council.
At the same Meeting, David Hagele was appointed as Vice-Mayor and Ariel Kelley was appointed as Mayor.
To learn more about each member, please click here. [Pictured left to right: Councilmember Edwards, Councilmember Herrod, Mayor Kelley, Councilmember Mitchell, Vice Mayor Hagele]
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UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
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Want to join us for the December 19 City Council Meeting?
Here are a few of the items on the upcoming agenda: - Proclamation recognizing Information Technology Manager Adam McKenna for five years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg
- Public Hearing to support financing of the planned affordable housing at the North Village project
- Appointment of a Council subcommittee to interview Planning Commission Applicants
- Discussion of a proposed process for naming the new park in the Saggio Hills development
- Appointment of Councilmembers to various boards and commissions for 2023
- Approval of the 2023 City Council meeting schedule
To view the full agenda and staff reports, or join from home, click here.
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CALIFORNIA ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM (CAPP) FUNDING UPDATE
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The City of Healdsburg recently received another round of 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) funding from the State of California.
The $90,513 in received funds were applied to eligible residential electric utility customer accounts with past due balances for services provided from June 16, 2021 through December 31, 2021. A bill insert will be included with this month’s utility bills for all customers who received the funds.
This is the second round of electric CAPP funding received and the fourth round of CAPP funding in total. The City previously received one round each for water, sewer, and electric funds. A total of $438,229 has been applied to customer utility accounts from all rounds of received funding.
While the City works directly with the State to receive CAPP funds, and applies the funding directly to the customers accounts with no customer involvement, there are additional programs available for customers to enroll in directly for additional assistance.
Customers who meet income requirements for the City's CARE Program should also apply for the State's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) programs:
- LIHEAP: Annual financial assistance to help low-income households pay their energy bill. Click here to apply.
- LIHWAP: One-time financial assistance to help low-income households pay their past due water and wastewater bill. Click here to apply
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CLIMATE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY
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Thank you to those that were able to attend the Climate Mobilization Strategy Kickoff Workshop earlier this week! |
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It was a great discussion and your input is incredibly valuable in helping the City of Healdsburg develop a Climate Mobilization Strategy (CMS). The CMS will provide a framework of projects to pursue for the City to achieve greenhouse gas reductions, in support of regional climate goals.
For those that were unable to attend the workshop, or have additional ideas to share, please take the online survey here.
Para responder a la encuesta sobre la Estrategia de Movilización Climática en español, haga clic aquí.
We look forward to hearing more community ideas on how Healdsburg can be as sustainable as possible!
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Due to freezing temperatures, Reach For Home's Winter Shelter will continue to be open through at least this Sunday, December 18 at St Paul's Episcopal Church of Healdsburg.
Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. through Saturday. On Sunday, dinner is at 5:00 p.m.
Doors will shut each night at 9:00 p.m. and the shelter will be open until 6:00 a.m.
Want to help? They're looking for volunteers! Click here to learn more.
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WELCOME NEW ACADEMY GRADUATES!
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Congratulations to our newest police academy grads!
Officers Victor Claros, Bianca Reynoso, and Sheldon DeFrank (pictured left to right) graduated from the Santa Rosa Junior College Training Center Police Academy on Thursday, December 8!
After spending five months of intensive training in the academy and meeting all Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards they were given their Oath of Office by Chief Jenkins.
They will now continue their in-field training at the Healdsburg Police Department, and are all looking forward to serving the Healdsburg Community! If you see them around the City, be sure to say hello!
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APPLY TO SERVE ON THE
PARKS + RECREATION COMMISSION!
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Interested in helping shape your community? Join the Parks and Recreation Commission!
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Director of Parks and Recreation on policies and programs related to the City’s parks, school facilities, playgrounds, open space and recreational facilities.
Up for the adventure? Click here to learn more and apply! The application deadline is Monday, January 9, 2023 by 5:30 p.m.
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The pickleball community, Healdsburg Unified School District, and Community Services have come together to update the pickleball courts at the Healdsburg High School!
One of the practice tennis courts has been converted into four pickleball courts. The courts have been completed, but the finishing touches have been put on hold until early spring due to unseasonably cold weather. In the interim, the courts have been color coated in black with white striping and are ready for the community to enjoy.
Staff have met with pickleball stakeholders over the past month to develop a system to manage and supervise the courts during Healdsburg High School hours. Pickleball will assist with monitoring the use of the courts during school hours to support school safety objectives. When players visit the courts during school hours, they will sign in via a QR Code that they will scan at the front gate and follow the prompts through a sign-in process. The pickleball courts will be open and available to the public on weekends, school holidays, and summer vacations.
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STORM DRAINS CONNECT
STREETS TO CREEKS
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Are you interested in learning more about your local creeks and watershed? Join others in Healdsburg and become a Creek Protector!
Our exciting series of Creek Protector activities will walk you through fun learning opportunities while exploring local creek trails. Discover local mammals, birds, and plants all while gaining an understanding of how your storm drains connect to your creeks.
Take your smartphone to your local creek and complete the activities right from your device, or download a PDF of the activity book here.
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17TH ANNUAL
BUCKET BRIGADE CHALLENGE
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The Healdsburg Fire Department is participating in the 17th Annual Bucket Brigade Challenge - please join us!
The Bucket Brigade Challenge is a friendly competition among participating fire departments in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counites to see which department can host the largest blood drive and win the Bucket Trophy. Firefighters, friends, family and the community come together to donate lifesaving blood during the holiday season, when blood donations dip.
Walk-ins are welcome, however appointments are preferred. All donors receive a Bucket Brigade T-shirt, while supplies last.
Healdsburg Fire Department - Truck Bay
Sunday, January 11, 2023
1:30 p.m. - 6:30 pm
Please click here to learn more or schedule your appointment.
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The City of Healdsburg is currently recruiting for the following positions: - Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist
- Parks and Facilities Aide
- Police Officer
- Recreation Leader I-III (Senior Center)
- Utility Worker II
To learn more and apply, please visit governmentjobs.com/careers/healdsburgca.
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CITY HALL HOLIDAY CLOSURE
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City Hall offices will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023. We will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
While we are closed, questions and concerns can be directed as follows: - Fire/Life Safety emergencies: 911
- Water, electric, wastewater, or street emergencies: (707) 431-7000
- Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) natural gas services: (800) 743-5000
- Recology garbage services: (800) 243-0291
- Utility start requests (locations currently on): utilitybilling@healdsburg.gov or (707) 431-3307
- Utility start requests (locations currently off): (707) 431-7000
- Utility stop requests: utilitybilling@healdsburg.gov or (707) 431-3307
- Utility payments: Payments can be made online by clicking here. All other payments received (parking lot drop box, mail, fax, or voicemail) will be processed and posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. No late fees will be assessed.
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
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