City of Healdsburg

The agenda focuses on providing an update on the When the Time Comes Pilot program, which is an end-of-life planning initiative aimed at offering resources and support to the community. The commission intends to receive this update and provide feedback to staff regarding the program's development and upcoming community open house.

The Commission received a report from the City Council liaison regarding various city projects and initiatives. The primary focus of the meeting was the review of a preliminary framework for a Percent for the Arts Program, including discussions on contribution rates, project thresholds, and program implementation strategies. Updates were provided by several committees covering goals such as the integration of art into the Foley Family Community Pavilion, Public Art Grant Program revisions, branding initiatives, the development of an arts and culture website, research into a potential Percent for Arts Ordinance, and the fostering of lifelong arts education opportunities.

This strategic plan aims to affirm and enhance the community of Healdsburg as an attractive, healthy, and prosperous place by valuing its diverse heritage and embracing thoughtful change. The plan is built upon seven strategic initiatives: fostering economic diversity and sustainable growth, promoting environmental stewardship, expanding affordable housing opportunities, maintaining and improving infrastructure and facilities, providing effective governance, maintaining and enhancing public health and safety, and providing resident-driven community services. Its mission is to create an atmosphere of innovation and diversity that enhances community values, supporting families, agricultural roots, sustainable businesses, and a healthy quality of life.

The meeting agenda included several items for discussion and action. Key topics involved amending the negotiation services agreement with Patrick Clark Consulting to increase funding, reviewing and updating the General Fund Surplus Policy (rescinding a previous resolution), and conditionally awarding the contract for the Municipal Airport Hangar Re-Roof and Replacement of Existing Light Transmitting Panels Project to Diablo Roofing, Inc. The Council also addressed an amendment to the Villa Chanticleer Events Management Agreement to adjust water and sewer charge payments due to temporary City irrigation needs. Public hearings were scheduled for Land Use Code Amendments related to state laws SB 9 and SB 684/1123. Old business included the L&M Village Quarterly Report and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Financial Update, as well as the bid award for the March Avenue Reconstruction Project. The Council also planned to appoint applicants to the Parks and Recreation and Senior Citizen Advisory Commissions.

The agenda for the meeting included standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, approval of the agenda, and reports on closed session(s). Key discussion topics involved an update regarding Public Records Act Requests, City Manager Reports, and Public Comments. Consent calendar items focused on receiving and approving the Monthly Investment Report for December 2025 and the Disbursement Report for December 2025, along with the approval of the January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. Old Business centered on the Healdsburg Station Area Specific Plan and the formation of a Community Advisory Committee. New Business included adopting a resolution defining "low-income" for the State Low Carbon Fuel Standard program funds, providing direction on one-time Low Carbon Fuel Standard funds, reviewing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Budget Development Overview, and reviewing letters of interest for appointments to the City Selection Committee and Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board of Directors, authorizing direction for the Mayor's vote.