Healdsburg, California
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Parks & Recreation Commission
The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meetings on July 14 and July 28, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notices with no substantive items.
- Meeting canceled for July 14 and July 28, 2026
Planning Commission
The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meetings for July 14 and July 28, 2026. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. No other business is on the agenda.
- Both July 14 and July 28, 2026 meetings canceled; next meeting set for August 11, 2026
Recent meetings
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has cancelled its June 24, 2026 meeting. No items were discussed or decided.
Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission will receive an update on the Community Services FY 2026-28 adopted budget and review the FY 2026-27 workplan matrix. The commission will discuss and provide direction on priority workplan items for the coming fiscal year, and receive verbal updates from committees working on commission goals.
- Receive update on Community Services Fiscal Year 2026-28 Adopted Budget
- Review Fiscal Year 2026-27 Workplan Matrix and discuss priority items
- Investigate ways to incorporate artistic components into Foley Family Community Pavilion and funding options
- Revise and update the Public Art Grant Program and issue another grant request process
- Research and develop recommendation for City Council on adopting a Percent for Arts Ordinance
Zoning Administrator
The Healdsburg Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to decide on a Minor Conditional Use Permit for Ehret Winery to operate a wine tasting room at 44 Mill Street, Unit K. The 1,500-square-foot tasting room would have a maximum of 25 seats, offer limited food service, and operate limited hours. Staff recommends approval, subject to conditions including a Type 02 ABC license and compliance with noise regulations.
- Proposal for Ehret Winery tasting room with 25 seats and limited food service at 44 Mill Street, Unit K in The Row commercial complex
- Hours of operation: 1 p.m. to midnight Friday/Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday/Wednesday/Thursday
- Parking analysis shows adequate supply: 122 spaces total, 107 required for all existing uses including this tasting room
- Project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
- Applicant must obtain Type 02 winery license from California ABC prior to operation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP 0004-2026 for Duke's Spirited Cocktails at 111 Plaza Street. The applicant proposes adding indoor amplified music, including occasional DJs and dancing, to the existing bar. The commission is recommended to approve the permit with conditions to regulate noise and bring the bar out of non-conforming status.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP 0004-2026 for Duke's Spirited Cocktails to add indoor amplified music at 111 Plaza Street, downtown.
- Bar has operated at the site for ~10 years; the use is legal non-conforming; permit would regulate amplified sound and bring it into conformance.
- Proposed operational measures include security personnel, sound attenuation, and indoor-only amplified music.
- No exterior modifications or parking changes; no parking in-lieu fees required.
- Approval would require continued Type 48 ABC license and compliance with conditions of approval.
City Council
The Healdsburg City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and consider a consent calendar with multiple contracts, including a $533,218 animal control agreement, a $573,808 Axon contract, and a new ordinance on water waste prohibitions. They will also discuss a quiet zone feasibility analysis for the railroad, award a painting contract for the Abel De Luna Community Center, and consider a request to operate a pedicab business.
- Public hearing on Healdsburg Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District annual fees for FY 2026-27
- Professional Services Agreement with Humane Society of Sonoma County for animal control, $266,609 annually / $533,218 total
- Five-year Axon Enterprises contract for police equipment, not-to-exceed $573,808.05
- Adoption of ordinance adding water waste prohibitions and amending Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- Railroad Quiet Zone feasibility analysis with RailPros, not-to-exceed $148,909
Zoning Administrator
The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider approving a minor conditional use permit for Flambeaux Wines to open a tasting room at 160 Healdsburg Avenue in the Mill District. The 847-square-foot tasting room would include interior and patio space, operate 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and host limited special events. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions including noise management.
- Consideration of Minor Conditional Use Permit CUP-0002-2026 for Flambeaux Tasting Room at 160 Healdsburg Avenue (Mill District Lot 5, Retail Space B)
- Proposed 477 sq ft interior and 370 sq ft exterior patio, total 847 sq ft
- Operation 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, seven days a week
- Maximum occupancy of 48 guests; special events (wine club, private, community, industry) limited to regular hours
- Staff recommendation to approve with conditions including compliance with noise ordinance and event management
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its June 10, 2026 meeting. No business will be conducted and no items are scheduled for discussion or decision.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed live/work development at 444 Healdsburg Avenue, featuring two workspaces and a living space in about 2,280 square feet. No official action will be taken; the commission will provide informal feedback after receiving a presentation and public comment. The meeting also includes approval of the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Workshop to review conceptual plans for a live/work building at 444 Healdsburg Avenue (no vote taken)
- Approval of May 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes (procedural)
Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee
The Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee will receive Brown Act training and a presentation on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) Policy, which ties regional transportation funding to land-use planning near transit. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- Brown Act training for committee members on open-meeting requirements
- Presentation on MTC TOC Policy, including funding opportunities and implications for Healdsburg's future SMART rail corridor
- Discussion of potential alignment with TOC standards to compete for regional grants such as One Bay Area Grant (OBAG)
City Council
This special meeting consists solely of a closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6, where the City Council will confer with labor negotiators regarding contracts with four employee organizations: HPOA, IAFF, IBEW, and the Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association. No other business is scheduled; the agenda is procedural.
- Conference with Labor Negotiators (closed session) — City Manager Jeff Kay, Assistant City Manager April Mitts, Chief HR Manager Nicole Lopez, and Consultant Patrick Clark will discuss negotiations with HPOA, IAFF, IBEW, and Mid-Management and Professional Employees Association.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the final proposed budget for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28, along with a five-year capital improvement program. Also scheduled are first reading of an ordinance adding water waste prohibitions and updating the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and a public hearing on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. Consent items include a $50,000 increase to a utility billing services contract with InfoSend, Inc., a $1 million conditional award for high-voltage vegetation line clearance, and a $45,000 agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for homeless shower services.
- Adopt two-year budget for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 and Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-31
- Introduce ordinance adding water waste prohibitions and amending Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- Conditional award of contract to Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc. for vegetation line clearance up to $1,000,015 over five years
- Increase construction contingency for Victory Apartments rehabilitation at 306/308 East Street by $8,377 to total $41,001
- Approve $45,000 agreement with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for shower services for homeless individuals
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has cancelled its May 27, 2026 meeting. No items were discussed or decided.
Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission will review its current initiatives and discuss the City Council's fiscal year 2026-27 goals for arts and culture. They will also set the commission's work plan for the coming year and hear committee updates on projects including the Foley Family Community Pavilion art installation ($45,000 budget) and a proposed Percent for Arts Ordinance.
- Update on incorporating artistic components into the Foley Family Community Pavilion (artwork budget $45,000)
- Revision and reissuance of the Public Art Grant Program
- Development of a recommendation for a Percent for Arts Ordinance for City Council
- Research into municipal code barriers to arts (mural ordinances, zoning)
- Branding, identity, and website development for arts and culture in Healdsburg
Planning Commission
The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for May 26, 2026. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council
The Healdsburg City Council will consider adopting new rebate programs for electric vehicle purchases, chargers, and electric panel upgrades. They will also receive a presentation on a space utilization and condition assessment study at the city's fire and police stations. The consent calendar includes resolutions to award a pedestrian crossing improvement contract and extend a federal advocacy services agreement.
- New rebate programs for EV purchases, EV chargers, and electric panel upgrades (Resolution, item 8.a)
- Award $221,890 construction contract to AGD General Engineering for Powell Avenue at Johnson Street pedestrian crossing enhancements (item 6.f)
- Increase not-to-exceed amount by $80,852 for MMO Partners federal advocacy services, shared with four other Sonoma County cities (item 6.c)
- Waive alcohol consumption restrictions in Recreation Park for Prune Packers 2026 baseball season (item 6.g)
- Receive Space Utilization and Condition Assessment Study at Fire and Police Stations (item 8.b)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an overview of the Abel De Luna Community Center Multicultural Center and Resilience Hub Tier 1 Project and provide feedback to staff and the design team. They will also receive an update on Community Services Projects and Activities. Additionally, the Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term and approve minutes from the prior meeting.
- Receive overview and provide feedback on Abel De Luna Community Center Multicultural Center and Resilience Hub Tier 1 Project
- Update on Community Services Projects and Activities
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of September 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to adopt resolutions on the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program's consistency with the Healdsburg 2030 General Plan, a new single-family residence with ADU at 712 Johnson Street in the Johnson Street Historic District, and a personal storage facility at 1501 Grove Street. Commissioners will also receive annual reports on the Growth Management Ordinance and General Plan.
- Adopt resolution finding Capital Improvement Program 2026-2031 consistent with Healdsburg 2030 General Plan
- Major Design Review for new single-family residence and ADU at 712 Johnson Street in Johnson Street Historic District
- Major Design Review and Major Variance for Petruzella Personal Storage facility at 1501 Grove Street
- 2025 Growth Management Ordinance Annual Report (informational only)
- 2025 General Plan Annual Report (informational only)
City Council
The City Council will receive a presentation on the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 budget and provide feedback. The proposed General Fund budget relies heavily on Measure T to address a structural deficit. The workshop also covers Community Services Fund priorities, capital projects, and Enterprise Fund budgets. No formal adoption occurs at this meeting; adoption is scheduled for early June.
- Proposed General Fund balanced with increased reliance on Measure T, a transaction and use tax renewed in 2020
- Community Services Fund budget lacks funding for capital projects and parks deferred maintenance
- Enterprise Funds (Water, Wastewater, Electric) supported by current rate schedules; Drainage Fund in deficit
- Staff seeks Council feedback on alternative approaches to balancing the General Fund and use of Measure T
- Public engagement included online tools and two bilingual workshops held in March 2026
City Council
The City Council will consider consent items including an MOU for the Abel De Luna Community Center, a $323,610 membrane purchase for the water reclamation facility, and renewal of the Urban County JPA. They will receive results of a disparate impact study on local preference for affordable housing and provide direction on a potential ordinance. The council will also approve FY2026/2027 goals and award a public art project for the Foley Family Community Pavilion.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Corazón Healdsburg and Healthcare Foundation for Abel De Luna Community Center Tier 1 project
- Purchase of wastewater filtration membranes from FilmTec Corporation not-to-exceed $323,610
- Resolution to levy annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for FY 2026-27
- Presentation of Local Preference Disparate Impact Study results and direction on potential ordinance for income-restricted housing
- Award of Foley Family Community Pavilion Public Art Project to artist Jake Messing
Planning Commission
The Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its April 28, 2026 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026.
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive an update on the 'When the Time Comes' pilot program (formerly Compassionate Communities) and provide feedback to staff. They will also approve minutes from August and November 2025 meetings, hear the City Council liaison report, and receive community services updates.
- Receive update on 'When the Time Comes' pilot program and provide staff feedback
- Approve regular meeting minutes of August 27, 2025 and special minutes of November 12, 2025
- City Council Liaison report on pertinent council matters
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission will hear presentations from the Healdsburg Museum (50th anniversary) and CUBE Arts Healdsburg (new nonprofit). Commissioners will receive verbal committee updates on ongoing goals, including developing a Percent for Arts ordinance recommendation for City Council, incorporating art into the Foley Family Community Pavilion, and revising the Public Art Grant Program. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Presentation by Healdsburg Museum Executive Director Holly Hoods on 50th anniversary celebration
- Presentation by CUBE Arts Healdsburg founder Corey Rawdon on goals and initiatives
- Committee update on research and recommendation for a Percent for Arts Ordinance (goal E)
- Committee update on artistic components for Foley Family Community Pavilion and funding options (goal A)
- Committee update on revising Public Art Grant Program and issuing new grant process (goal B)
City Council
The Healdsburg City Council will vote on a $1.13 million professional services agreement with Opticos Design to prepare the SMART Station Area Specific Plan and establish a Community Advisory Committee for it. Other major items include a budget development update, a report on police department public safety camera use, and consent calendar items such as a $50,000 increase to a Bureau Veritas plan-review contract and an $80,800 classification study. The meeting also features presentations on the youth survey results and the library commissioner's annual update.
- Professional Services Agreement with Opticos Design for SMART Station Area Specific Plan, not to exceed $1,130,000
- Amendment to Bureau Veritas agreement for plan review and inspection services, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $50,000 to $200,000
- Agreement with Bryce Consulting for a Classification and Compensation Study, not to exceed $80,800
- Lease amendment with Verizon Wireless for communication site at 923 South Fitch Mountain Road
- Budget Development Update and Police Department Public Safety Camera Use reports
Planning Commission
The City of Healdsburg Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, April 14, 2026. This is a procedural cancellation notice with no agenda items or decisions. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
- Meeting canceled for April 14, 2026
- Next scheduled meeting: April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Healdsburg Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled its April 8, 2026 meeting because the planned action item was removed from the agenda. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a proposed Facility Use Agreement with the Healdsburg Prune Packers Baseball Club, discuss terms, and make a recommendation to City Council. They will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive updates on community services activities and projects.
- Review and recommendation of Prune Packers Baseball Club Facility Use Agreement
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Community Services Activity and Project Update (first quarter activities)