Healdsburg Roundup: Council to Vote on $1.524M Water Plant Contract; July Planning Commission Meetings Canceled
The Healdsburg City Council is set to vote August 3 on a $1,524,000 construction contract for upgrades to the Dry Creek Water Treatment Plant, the largest dollar item on the current meeting calendar. The contract would go to Corus Construction, Inc. The council will also consider adopting a final subdivision map for Mill District Lot One at 180 and 182 Sawmill Circle (APN: 002-870-002).
Recent Meetings: Outcomes Not Yet Available
Minutes have not yet been published for three meetings held July 22, so decisions from those sessions are not yet on the record.
The Zoning Administrator was scheduled to review Minor Variance Application VAR-0002-2026 for 68 Front Street, a request to install a 42-inch-high open cable rail fence at the Selvedge bed and breakfast. The proposal seeks a variance to allow the fence within a riparian setback area to protect guests from a 20-foot drop to the Russian River.
The Arts and Culture Commission was set to finalize its Fiscal Year 2026–27 workplan and review proposed murals for the Abel De Luna Community Center Multicultural Project. Items listed on the agenda included $20,000 encumbered from FY 2024–26 for Arts for All public-art installations, $50,000 encumbered from FY 2024–26 for the Foley Family Community Pavilion mural installation, development of a Percent for Arts ordinance and public art policy, and a dedicated arts and culture website with "Creative Cultivation" branding.
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission was scheduled to receive a staff report on the Community Services department's adopted budget: $8.9 million for FY 2026–27 and $9.1 million for FY 2027–28. The commission was also set to get an update on the Senior Center's Older Adult Dining Program contract and discuss FY 2026–27 opportunities.
Planning Commission: July Meetings Canceled
The Healdsburg Planning Commission canceled its regularly scheduled meetings on July 14 and July 28, 2026. No other business was listed. The next Planning Commission meeting is set for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Coming Up
City Council — Monday, August 3, 2026. The council will vote on the $1,524,000 Dry Creek Water Treatment Plant upgrade contract with Corus Construction, Inc., and the Mill District Lot One subdivision final map. Also on the agenda: adoption of the FY 26–27 salary schedule with a temporary city contribution toward employee health insurance premiums, the first amendments to Zero Waste Sonoma hazardous waste facility financing agreements, and authorization for the mayor to provide a quote for a city outreach mailer on immigration policies.
Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee — Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The committee will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and receive a presentation from Opticos Design, Inc. on the project's scope and timeline. The agenda also includes a review of community engagement strategy and upcoming events, plus discussion of project goals, objectives, and potential blockers.
Planning Commission — Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. No agenda items have been posted yet.