Healdsburg public meetings in 2025

Arts and Culture Commission

The Healdsburg Arts and Culture Commission has cancelled its meeting that was to be held on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. No agenda items will be considered or discussed at this time. The cancellation notice was posted on December 16, 2025.

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission announced that its regularly scheduled meetings on December 9 and December 23, 2025 have been cancelled. The commission will next meet on January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will consider several routine actions, including adopting the FY 2024‑25 development impact fee report and amending the municipal code to reflect new state ADU and density‑bonus laws. The Council will also approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with The KPA Group, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to $100,250. Additional items include a Measure H funding amendment and the 2026 local appointments list.

• Adopt resolution accepting the FY 2024‑25 Annual Report of Developer Fees (AB 1600).
• Pass ordinances amending Municipal Code Title 20 for Accessory Dwelling Units and Affordable Housing Incentives to align with state ADU and density‑bonus laws.
• Approve amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with The KPA Group, increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount by $8,540 to $100,250.
• Adopt resolution approving the First Amendment to the Measure H Funding Agreement with Sonoma County.
• Adopt resolution approving the 2026 Local Appointment List of vacant board, commission, and committee positions.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission cancelled its scheduled meeting for December 10, 2025. The agenda provided contains only procedural notices regarding public records and disability accommodations.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Public records policy for supplemental materials
• Disability accommodations policy

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission announced that its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 has been cancelled. The commission also cancelled the December 23, 2025 meeting. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of the Dec 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Cancellation of the Dec 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Next scheduled meeting on Jan 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will approve the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes and then consider revisions to the Public Art Grant Program application and evaluation materials, recommending whether to proceed with the updated program. New business includes an introductory briefing on the upcoming Healdsburg Arts Education Forum, a review of the branding and logo design proposal, and an overview of possible public art policy components. Committee updates will cover artistic options for the Foley Family Community Pavilion, progress on a standalone arts website, and research toward a citywide Percent for Arts ordinance.

• Review revisions to the Public Art Grant Program application and evaluation materials and recommend implementation
• Receive introductory information on the Healdsburg Arts Education Forum and provide feedback
• Review committee progress on branding suite and logo design proposal for Healdsburg arts
• Receive an introductory overview of public art policy approaches and provide comments
• Committee updates: artistic components for Foley Family Community Pavilion; website design and branding; research on a Percent for Arts Ordinance

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct closed session performance evaluations. These evaluations concern the City Attorney and the City Manager.

• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will adopt an amendment to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that removes the in‑lieu fee for projects with fewer than five units. The Council will also adopt the 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland‑Urban Interface Code with local amendments, and approve new rates for garbage collection and recycling effective January 2026. Additional actions include approving youth sports affiliation agreements, a lease amendment for Corazón Healdsburg at the Abel De Luna Community Center, and an addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Magical Bridge Foundation for a playground at Badger Park.

• Amend Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to eliminate in‑lieu fee for projects under five units
• Adopt 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland‑Urban Interface Code with local amendments
• Approve revised rate schedule for garbage collection and recycling services effective Jan 2026
• Approve Youth Sports Organizations Affiliation Agreements with Healdsburg Youth Soccer Association and Healdsburg Little League
• Approve addendum to MOU with Magical Bridge Foundation for a Magical Bridge Playground at Badger Park

Arts and Culture Commission

The Healdsburg Arts and Culture Commission announced that its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission announced that its scheduled meeting for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. The cancellation notice was posted on October 16, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items were presented for the canceled meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes and amending the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The body is also considering several construction contracts and the designation of 1408 University Avenue as surplus land.

• Contract for Victory Apartments rehabilitation at 308 East Street not-to-exceed $326,246
• Contract for Abel De Luna Community Center 2025 Re-Roof Project not-to-exceed $245,670
• Proposed elimination of in-lieu fees for housing projects with fewer than five units
• Resolution to declare 1408 University Avenue as surplus land
• Proposed adoption of 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Code

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review staff reports on affiliation agreements with the Healdsburg Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) and Healdsburg Little League (HLL). The body may recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute these agreements for the use of City sports facilities.

• Proposed affiliation agreements with Healdsburg Youth Soccer Association (HYSA)
• Proposed affiliation agreements with Healdsburg Little League (HLL)
• Discussion of facility use at Giorgi Park and Recreation Park

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will receive an update on the Compassionate Communities Pilot Program, review a draft operational program plan, and provide feedback to staff. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a City Council liaison report, a public comment period, and notices on ADA accommodations.

• Approval of May 28 and July 23, 2025 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting minutes
• City Council liaison report covering affordable housing site evaluation, Healdsburg Avenue Improvement Plan, and budget trends
• Compassionate Communities Pilot Program update and review of draft operational program plan
• Public comments on non‑agenda items (open comment period, no actions taken)
• ADA accommodations notice and SB 343 document availability for public review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

City Council

The Council will consider an ordinance repealing Chapter 15.04 of the municipal code and adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code Title 24, with a public hearing set for November 17. They will also vote on a resolution to approve Brandley Engineering, Inc. as the on‑call provider for Healdsburg Municipal Airport engineering services with a not‑to‑exceed contract of $25,000. Additional items include appointing a commissioner to the Northern California Power Agency and related agencies, approving the Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan and Mitigated Negative Declaration, and adopting the September 2025 disbursement and investment reports.

• Ordinance repealing Chapter 15.04 and adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code Title 24 (public hearing Nov 17)
• Resolution approving Brandley Engineering, Inc. as on‑call airport engineering provider; professional services agreement up to $25,000
• Resolution appointing commissioner and alternates to the Northern California Power Agency, Transmission Agency of Northern California, and Lodi Energy Center's Project Participants Committee
• Resolution adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and final Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan for 750 Heron Drive
• Approval of Disbursement Report and Monthly Investment Report for September 2025

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will review an amendment to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that would remove the in‑lie fee option for housing projects with fewer than five units. The commission will also recommend two ordinances to update the municipal code for accessory dwelling units and affordable housing incentives to align with recent state ADU and density‑bonus laws. A previously scheduled conditional‑use permit amendment for the Seghesio Winery at 700 Grove Street has been withdrawn and will be reconsidered at a later date.

• In‑Lieu Fee Amendment: eliminate fee for projects with fewer than five units (Section 20.20.030).
• Proposed ordinance to amend ADU regulations (Title 20, Section 20.20.010) per state ADU law.
• Proposed ordinance to amend Affordable Housing Incentives (Section 20.20.035) per state density‑bonus law.
• Old business: Major Conditional Use Permit amendment for Seghesio Winery (700 Grove Street) withdrawn at applicant’s request.
• Public comments on non‑agenda items (no action taken during this period).

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will examine a revised draft of Healdsburg's Percent for Arts program framework and give feedback to staff. Commissioners will also review the progress of the Request for Qualifications for the artistic component of the Foley Family Community Pavilion and provide input. An updated Public Art Grant Program application and evaluation materials will be discussed for comment.

• Review and comment on the revised Percent for Arts Program framework draft
• Review committee progress on the Foley Family Community Pavilion artistic component RFQ
• Review updated Public Art Grant Program application and evaluation materials
• Public comments on non‑agenda items (Brown Act notice, no decisions allowed)
• Committee updates on arts initiatives and policy research

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission has cancelled its October 22nd, 2025 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural notices regarding public records and disabled accommodations.

• Meeting cancelled for October 22, 2025
• Notice of public records availability at Parks and Recreation Office
• Notice of disabled accommodations at Parks and Recreation Office

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will receive an overview of the Magical Bridge Playground project in Badger Park and will review the draft operational plan for the Foley Family Community Pavilion, then make a recommendation to City Council. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a city council liaison report, and a public comment period for non‑agenda matters.

• Magical Bridge Playground Project – overview presentation in Badger Park
• Foley Family Community Pavilion – draft operational plan review and recommendation
• Approval of minutes from the May 14, 2025 regular meeting
• City Council liaison report with updates on community center renaming and water projects
• Public comments on non‑agenda items (e.g., pick‑ball court needs)

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and housing agreements, including funding for road improvements and affordable housing covenants. The body will also decide on the completion of the Fire Station reroofing project and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company Inc. for US 101/Dry Creek Road Interchange Improvements not to exceed $407,115.07
• Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for 34 Ward Street
• Notice of Completion for the Healdsburg Fire Station 2024 Reroofing Project
• Cooperative Funding Agreements with Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities ($500,000) and Caltrans ($213,000)
• Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Citrine Preservation Limited Partnership for Citrine Apartments

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will hold a special meeting on October 15, 2025 at City Hall to receive public comments and provide updates on its initiatives. Commissioners will discuss incorporating artistic components into the Foley Family Community Pavilion and explore funding options. The commission will review revisions to the Public Art Grant Program, branding and identity development, and plans for a dedicated arts and culture website. Staff will present research on a proposed Percent for Arts Ordinance and on integrating public art into infrastructure projects such as the Laura Fish Somersal Park initiative.

• Discuss artistic components and funding for the Foley Family Community Pavilion
• Revise and update the Public Art Grant Program and issue a new grant request process
• Develop branding and identity to promote arts and culture in Healdsburg
• Research recommendation for City Council on adopting a Percent for Arts Ordinance
• Build pathways for public art in infrastructure projects (2025 Initiative: Laura Fish Somersal Park)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan at 750 Heron Drive and consider a resolution recommending the City Council adopt them. It will also consider Major Design Review DR 0002‑2025 to add 69 parking spaces at the Montage Healdsburg Resort parking lot at 100 Montage Way and vote on a resolution to approve it. Finally, the commission will review Design Review Application DR‑0005‑2025 to renovate 425 Healdsburg Avenue with a second‑story dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit and consider approval.

• Review and adopt resolution for Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP for Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan (750 Heron Drive)
• Consider Major Design Review DR 0002‑2025 for 69 additional parking spaces at 100 Montage Way
• Approve Design Review Application DR‑0005‑2025 to add a second‑story dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit at 425 Healdsburg Avenue

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Commission cancelled its scheduled meeting for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. Documents previously posted remain available for public review at the Parks and Recreation Office, 1557 Healdsburg Avenue.

City Council

The City Council will determine whether to maintain ownership of 1408 University Street or initiate disposal under the California Surplus Land Act. The body will also vote on an updated salary schedule and a new recreation software contract.

• Decision on 1408 University Street ownership or disposition
• Resolution to approve updated City of Healdsburg Salary Schedule
• Agreement with CivicRec for recreation management software services
• Designation of 20 total permit parking spaces for Senior Center at Plaza and East Streets
• Appointment of a new Planning Commissioner for a term ending June 30, 2027

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will review potential program criteria for establishing a Percent for Arts program in Healdsburg. The body will provide feedback to staff to assist in the continued development of the program.

• Review of Percent for Arts Program Preliminary Framework criteria

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The Healdsburg Senior Citizens Advisory Commission announced that its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed at this time. The cancellation notice was posted on September 16, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Major Conditional Use Permit (CUP‑0003‑2025) for The Ruse Treatment, LLC to operate a 13‑bed substance‑abuse treatment facility at 891 and 893 Grove Street. The commission will also continue discussion of a Major Conditional Use Permit amendment (CUP‑0002‑2025) for Seghesio Winery at 700 Grove Street, which would allow events for up to 200 guests with amplified music. Officers for the commission will be elected by voice vote.

• Major Conditional Use Permit (CUP‑0003‑2025) for The Ruse Treatment, LLC at 891‑893 Grove Street (13‑bed facility)
• Major Conditional Use Permit amendment (CUP‑0002‑2025) for Seghesio Winery at 700 Grove Street (events up to 200 guests, amplified music) – continued to Oct 28
• Election of Planning Commission Chair (voice vote)
• Election of Planning Commission Vice‑Chair (voice vote)
• Approval of agenda and September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Healdsburg Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review and discuss recent California housing legislation, including SB9, SB684, SB1123, AB1287, and SB1211. Staff will present proposed updates to the city's Land Use Code and seek policy‑level input from the commission. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and input.

• Review of SB9 (Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency Act) provisions
• Review of SB684 (Starter Home Revitalization Act) provisions
• Review of SB1123 (expansion of SB684) provisions
• Review of AB1287 (State Density Bonus Law) provisions
• Review of SB1211 (Accessory Dwelling Units) provisions and related code amendments

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure project completions and professional service agreements. The body will also receive an update on the City Climate Mobilization Strategy and discuss a playground project at Badger Park.

• Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for Ward Street Neighborhood Revitalization Project No. ST009: $271,337
• Amendment to Utility Design Services LLC agreement for Grove Street and Healdsburg Avenue underground utility districts: $120,130
• Acceptance of FY 24/25 Sidewalk Repair and Gap Closure Project ST012 as complete
• Acceptance of Public EV Charging Stations, Phase 1, Project EL002 as complete
• Memorandum of Understanding with Magical Bridge Foundation for a playground at Badger Park

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a report on the RFP process for a new recreation‑software system and is expected to recommend that the City proceed with CivicRec. The meeting also includes a community services update on spring and summer programs and a review of the 2025 commission goals. No decisions will be made on public comments or non‑agenda items.

• Recreation Software Contract Selection – recommendation to adopt CivicRec (implementation fee $8,250 vs. $21,093 for Vermont Systems)
• Community Services Update – spring/summer program registration opened March 3
• Adoption of 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Goals
• Multicultural Center Visioning Project presentation
• Public comments on non‑agenda items (no action taken)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Major Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Seghesio Winery. The proposal seeks to allow winery-related events for up to 200 guests and the use of amplified music.

• Major Conditional Use Permit Amendment (CUP-0002-2025) for Seghesio Winery at 700 Grove Street
• Request to host events for up to 200 guests
• Proposal to allow amplified music within The Grove
• Request for events with up to 125 guests during regular operating hours
• Proposal for four larger events per year on Saturdays or Sundays between 10am and 5pm

City Council

The Healdsburg City Council will receive a monthly investment report and approve revised parklet program guidelines. The body will also consider a contract amendment for a community pavilion project.

• Receive and approve the Monthly Investment Report for July 2025
• Adopt revised Parklet Program Guidelines
• Approve contract amendment for Foley Family Community Pavilion project
• Proclamation recognizing September 2025 as National Service Dog Month
• Receive and approve the Disbursement Report for July 2025

Planning Commission

The City of Healdsburg Planning Commission canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting canceled for Aug. 26, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for Sept. 9, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for August 26, 2025.