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October 22, 2021
Foss Creek Pathway Marks Completion with Grand Opening Event
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Foss Creek Pathway Segments 7 and 8 extends the pathway just under one mile along the Railroad right-of-way from the flood control detention basin by the Carson Warner Memorial Skate Park north to Grove Street and Healdsburg Avenue. A Grand Opening event will officially launch Segments 7 and 8 of the pathway for public use on October 30, 2021, from Noon – 1:30 p.m. at the Healdsburg Community Center. The event kicks off with a Run, Walk and Roll lead by Healdsburg Running Company from City Hall to the Healdsburg Community Center starting at Noon. The first 50 participants who complete the Run, Walk, and Roll will receive a completion medal. Activities at the Community Center will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, music, free snacks, E-Bike demonstration, resource booths, and activities for children. Guests speakers include City Councilor and Chair of the North Coast Rail Authority David Hagele, Mayor Evelyn Mitchell, and Senator Mike McGuire. The Foss Creek Pathway Grand Opening is free to attend. Please note that some construction will be finalized in the weeks following the event. During this time, the path will remain open for public use with minimal interruption.
Dia de Muertos - Sunday, October 31, 2021
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Corazon Healdsburg and the City of Healdsburg invite you to celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Healdsburg Plaza on Sunday, October 31st. The event includes live music, Aztec dancers, folkloric dance, traditional altars, children’s activities and much more. All are welcome! This is an alcohol free event. Stay COVID-19 safe.
Events program:
October 29: Drive-in Movie Theater - The Book of Life in Spanish
6:30 PM at the Healdsburg Community Center
October 31: Dia de Muertos- Celebrating the Dead by Living
12:00 PM-5:30PM Healdsburg Plaza
November 2: Candlelight Procession
5:30 PM Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary
Thanks to our generous event sponsors and partners: Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District, Campo Fina, Alexander Valley Film Society, Stephen Barber of Guaranteed Rate, Sutter Health, and Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary.
Fall Blood Drive at the Healdsburg Fire Department
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On Saturday, October 9, 2021, the Healdsburg Fire Department gave away over 200 packets of fire prevention games, coloring books, stickers, buffs, and helmets for the children. While was not the same as having them visit the fire department in person, we were still able to provide life-saving information. Many times it’s the children who teach the adults about fire prevention. A big thank you to Berenice Garcia who put these packets together.
Foss Creek Pathway Signal at Dry Creek
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On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 the City of Healdsburg will activate a new traffic signal on Dry Creek Road between Grove Street and Healdsburg Avenue at the Railroad Tracks. The traffic signal is part of the Foss Creek Pathway Project and will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to cross Dry Creek Road while vehicle traffic is stopped. The new traffic signal includes programming that is coordinated with the other traffic signals on Dry Creek road to allow pedestrian crossings while minimizing impacts to traffic. The signal timing limits pedestrian crossings to when they are least impactful, allowing traffic to flow similarly to pre-project conditions.
Foss Creek Pathway Segments 7 and 8 extends the pathway just under one mile along the Railroad right-of-way from the flood control detention basin by the Carson Warner Memorial Skate Park north to the intersection of Grove Street and Healdsburg Avenue. Although the path will be open, there may be miscellaneous construction items to be finalized in the following weeks.
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Take the Vision Zero Survey
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Last year, 200 people were killed or seriously injured in collisions in Sonoma County. We can end this. Join us to help make our streets safe for everyone. You can help by taking a survey at https://bit.ly/SonomaVisionZero.
City Council Approves Project Homekey Application Submittal
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On October 18th, the City Council authorized City staff to submit an application to participate in the State of California’s Project Homekey program, a $1.45 billion competitive grant that helps communities rapidly acquire hotels, motels, commercial buildings, and other creative housing types to rapidly house people experiencing homelessness. The Homekey program, since its inception, has helped to house 8,264 individuals across 120 unique properties in California. This is the first step in a process to establish interim shelter in the City of Healdsburg. If the application is approved, the City will pursue the possibility of creating 22 units of housing at the L&M Motel.
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Scott Duiven selected to lead the Community Development Department
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The City of Healdsburg is pleased to announce Scott Duiven has been appointed by City Manager Jeff Kay to serve as the next Community Development Director of Healdsburg. This appointment follows an intensive recruitment process. Scott Duiven most recently held the position of Senior Planner. Scott brings over 20 years of planning experience to the position.
Practice Proper Yard Waste Disposal
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With the rainy season now upon us, please be aware that accumulations of yard waste in the street, including leaves: - Can clog storm drains, causing flooding and require emergency actions by City maintenance staff; and
- When decomposed, adds nitrogen and phosphorus to creeks and rivers, degrading water quality, and harming aquatic life; and
- Will overburden street sweeping equipment, creating added work for the street sweeper operator.
Many people are not aware that blowing or sweeping yard waste into the street is illegal. Yard waste bins from the waste disposal company are provided for disposing leaves and other organic waste. Street sweeping vehicles are intended to pick up fine materials to prevent them from entering our waterways, but not designed to pick up large quantities of leaves or other debris.
We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the quality of our local watershed by practicing proper yard waste disposal. |
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