CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE
CITY MANAGER JEFF KAY  |  February 24, 2023

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY + INCLUSION:

COMMUNITY ENCUENTROS

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our second Community Encuentro.

Mark your calendar for the next in the series of community conversations as we build the City's diversity, equity, and inclusion plan - together.

Language interpretation, childcare, and light refreshments will be provided.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023  |  6:30 - 8:30 PM

Living Together: Housing + Planning for a Better Future

Learn more, and view the information in Spanish, at healdsburg.gov/dei.

CLIMATE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY 

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

The City of Healdsburg is developing a Climate Mobilization Strategy to provide a framework of projects to pursue for the City to achieve greenhouse gas reductions, in support of regional climate goals.

Join us this Wednesday, March 1 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Zoom for our second Climate Workshop.  Learn about greenhouse gas forecasts, discuss State and regional targets, and help us prioritize strategies to support the targets.

For more information, including the zoom link and information on Spanish interpretation, or to subscribe to receive updates, visit healdsburg.gov/cms.

HEALDSBURG FIRE TO CONDUCT MULTIPLE PRESCRIBED PILE BURNS

The Healdsburg Fire Department will be conducting multiple prescribed pile burns and chipping in the Ridge Open Space Preserve adjacent to the Parkland Farms neighborhood on March 1 and 2.

The prescribed burns are part of the California Vegetation Treatment Program, and are being funded through the Coastal Conservancy Grant. The work will reduce the risk of wildfires in the area and promote the growth of native plants.

During the prescribed pile burns, smoke will be visible throughout the day. The Healdsburg Fire Department advises residents to keep windows and doors closed if you live in close proximity to the treatment area. The department assures residents that they will be taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of nearby homes and will have fire crews on scene for the entirety of the project.

"We are committed to keeping our community safe and reducing the risk of wildfires," said Lance Macdonald, Division Chief/Fire Marshal of the Healdsburg Fire Department. "These prescribed burns are an important part of our efforts to maintain a healthy ecosystem while also protecting our community."

Residents with questions or concerns about the prescribed burns are encouraged to contact the Healdsburg Fire Department for more information at (707) 431-3360.

HEALDSBURG CELEBRATES ENGINEERS WEEK!

The City of Healdsburg recognizes the City Engineers that support our Utilities and Public Works Departments!  Please join us in celebrating them!

Utilities Engineers

To properly operate the City water, wastewater, and electric systems, the City has a small but talented team of engineers. From mundane day-to-day operational tasks to the oversight of large, multi-year facility expansion projects, the City’s engineering team works countless hours to assure Healdsburg has:

• Reliable drinking water
• Proper treatment of wastewater, and a
• Consistent source of electricity

By facing major challenges such as restoring the city’s wastewater treatment plant after a historic flood in 2019, redesigning the City’s electric system to prevent utility-caused wildfires, and finding new and innovative ways to stabilize the City’s water supply, the knowledge Healdsburg’s engineers bring to work each day improves the lives of every Healdsburg resident. 

Public Works Engineers

From projects big to small, the Public Works Engineers are responsible for:

• Overseeing construction activities
• Design and construction of public streets
• Storm drain, sewer, and water system distribution
• Capital improvement projects
• and so much more!

The team has several exciting projects on the horizon, including the new 4,200 square-foot Fire Substation and Front Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements.

Want to work alongside this group of Engineers?  Join our team!

We're hiring for two positions in the Public Works Department:

• Senior Civil Engineer - supporting operations and engineering projects following a recent retirement
• Project Manager - a newly created position to support the CIP Program

Act quickly - the deadline to apply is Sunday, February 26! 

Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/healdsburgca to learn more and apply!

CANNABIS

On Tuesday, February 28, the Planning Commission will consider amendments to the Healdsburg Municipal Code to allow for commercial cannabis uses in the City of Healdsburg.

The Commission will review the proposed ordinance and make a recommendation to the City Council, which is scheduled to hear the item on March 20. 

The Planning Commission agenda, including the Staff Report and Draft Ordinance, can be found by clicking here.

To view background information and materials, as well as the business process development's anticipated timeline, please visit healdsburg.gov/cannabis.

HAPPY GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS DAY!

Healdsburg staff from across our departments and divisions work together behind the scenes to bring you current information, press releases, emergency alerts, community updates, and more, to help you stay informed and connected. 

Through the fun community events and activities, as well as the not-so-fun fires, snowstorms (!) and heatwaves, (and everything in between!) - we’re here for you!

Thank you Healdsburg Communications Team!

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