2020-2025 Strategic Plan: Quality of Life

VISION: Affirm and enhance our community as an attractive, healthy and prosperous place by valuing our diverse heritage and embracing thoughtful change.

MISSION: In Healdsburg our mission is to create an atmosphere of innovation and diversity that enhances the values of the community which support: young and multi-generational families, our rich and broad agricultural roots, innovative and sustainable businesses and healthy quality of life. 

VALUES: ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMUNICATION, HONESTY, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, VITALITY, EFFICIENCY

2025-2026 City Council Goals and Projects


Strategic Initiative 1: Economic Diversity and Sustainable Growth

    • Housing Element Land Use Code Updates (Density Bonus Ordinance, SB 9 Ordinance, SB 684 & SB 1123 Ordinance)
    • Station Area Specific Plan – Planning Grant
    • Objective Design Standards
    • 2025 CA Building Code Update/Adoption
    • Update Parklet Program for 2026 and Beyond
    • Host Meeting on Economic Trends

Strategic Initiative - 02: Promote Environmental Stewardship

    • Update of Tree Ordinances – Protection & List*
    • Renewable Energy Procurement Plan*
    • Water Bottle Filling Station
    • *From Climate Mobilization Study

Strategic Initiative - 03: Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities

    • Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update – Update In-lieu Fee for Smaller Projects
    • Support Permitting Process for Saggio Hills Affordable Housing & 155 Dry Creek Affordable Housing
    • Facilitate the Exploration of a Community Housing Land Trust
    • Complete Renovations of Victory Studios & Apartments
    • Prioritize Options to Eliminate/Reduce Barriers to Encourage Housing Development

Strategic Initiative - 04: Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities

Parks / Landscaping / Streets / Bikes / Pedestrian

    • Healdsburg Avenue Complete Street Project – Design*
    • Grove Street Neighborhood Plan – Begin Construction*
    • Ward Street Neighborhood Plan – Infrastructure Planning
    • Active Transportation Plan Implementation*
    • Complete March Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation & Enhanced Crossing @ Lupine*
    • Explore Revenue for Infrastructure & Road Repair
    • *From Climate Mobilization Study

Water

    • Dry Creek Well Field - Construction Drawings
    • Sonoma Water Purchase Agreement for Additional Water

Infrastructure

    • Evaluate and Implement Flood Monitoring Technology

Strategic Initiative - 05: Provide Effective Governance

    • Enhance City Communication & Outreach to Build Public Trust
    • Update the Council’s Governance Protocols
    • Constituent Request System
    • Council Chamber A/V Infrastructure Improvements/Upgrades – Phase I

Strategic Initiative - 06: Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety

Fire

    • Fire Department Standards of Cover Study
    • Fit and Finish Fire Substation
    • Roll-out of Wildfire Mitigation Program – Parcel-to-Parcel Inspections
    • Development of a Community Chipper Program & Funding Exploration
    • City Open Space Wildfire Management Plan

Police

    • Police Recruitment & Retention Initiative
    • Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response

Both

    • Police & Fire Facilities Assessments and Plans

Strategic Initiative - 07: Provide Resident-Driven Community Services

Policies/Programs

    • Implement Arts & Culture Master Plan – Research Branding/Identity, Future Funding, % for the Arts
    • Revise City-HUSD Joint Use Agreement
    • Launch the Foley Family Community Pavilion Operational Plan
    • Compassionate Communities End-of-Life Program
    • Support Latino Community and Immigration Issues 

Community Facilities

    • Develop an Implementation Plan and Funding Strategy for Abel De Luna Community Center Multicultural Center Vision

Park/Open Space

    • Laura Fish Somersal Park Development – Complete Design & Begin Phase 1 Construction
    • Badger Park Redevelopment – Complete Design & Begin Phase 1 Construction
    • Prioritize Creation of an Inclusive “Magical Bridge” Playground