CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 18, 2022
City Hall Council Chamber
VIA TELECONFERENCE
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chairperson Jimenez called to order the concurrent meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of Healdsburg at 6:00 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present/absent:
Present: Councilmembers/: Hagele, Kelley, Mitchell, Palacios and Mayor Jimenez Board Members
Absent: Councilmembers/: None
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, approved the January 18, 2022 City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent -None)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION(S)
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
City Manager Kay provided an update on the national trend of COVID-19 cases and the Sonoma County trend of COVID-19 cases. City Manager Kay discussed the number of cases occurring in Healdsburg. Mr. Kay reviewed the new County Health Order issued by Dr. Mase on January 10, 2022, noting the order prohibits gatherings of over fifty people indoors and a hundred people outdoors. City Manager Kay further reviewed the opportunity for COVID testing in Healdsburg.
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2021 Drought and Water Supply Update
City Manager Kay reviewed current water storage levels at Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino, provided information on Healdsburg’s current water supply, current conservation levels and the progress made on the aquifer storage and recovery wells project and the municipal recycled water pipeline project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Adina Flores commented on the agenda not being translated into Spanish, the county mandates with regards to COVID and vaccines and played a short recording with county staff.
Brigette Mansell thanked Council for their willingness to serve on the City Council, requested Council ask for public commentors to state their address and inquired about the increase in hotel rooms and the loss of the downtown core.
Shelby Pryor commented on the agenda not being translated into Spanish, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, and his right to comment on non-agenda items.
Frank Teuschler commented on the future of the Villa Chanticleer and expressed his desire to see the Villa returned to the people of the City of Healdsburg.
Linda Cade commented on the use of fear as a tactic, gene therapy, the COVID vaccine and moving towards an endemic.
Tim Madura expressed his support and importance of the Villa Chanticleer and the annex to the City of Healdsburg.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. APPROVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
By motion, approved the Fiscal Year 2020-21 audited Financial Statements based on an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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B. DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE CITY MANAGER'S/CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 8-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE CITY MANAGER’S/CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. CONDITIONALLY AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION
FACILITY EQUALIZATION POND SOLIDS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $205,692
Adopted Resolution No. 9-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY SOLIDS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL PROJECT, PROJECT PWS942, TO CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $205,692 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 10 % OF THE ORIGINAL BID AMOUNT.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) D. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 10-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND ON BEHALF OF COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES CREATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54952(b) AUTHORIZING TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS IN COMPLIANCE WITH AB 361 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)) TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SAFELY PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS – WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN ORDINANCE Utilities Director Crowley stated the action this evening was to introduce an ordinance amending the City of Healdsburg’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Director Crowley provided background information on the current Plan and the need for additional stages of water conservation.
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Director Crowley reviewed the current water conservation measures and provided a brief overview of what is included in the proposed three new stages.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Crowley provided information on how Developers could demonstrate water conservation before they connect to the water system and what a nonfunctional lawn is.
Public Comment
Brigette Mansell thanked Director Crowley for the update on water and expressed her concern over future development, the lack of water and was in favor of stopping future development to help with concerning water.
Quincy Imhoff inquired how the reduction in commercial water use is calculated and encouraged Council to consider living within the resources we have and change the mindset around the drought.
Mayor Jimenez closed the public input portion of the hearing.
In response to Vice Mayor Kelley’s inquiries, Director Crowley reviewed ways commercial water users could reduce usage.
Vice Mayor Kelley expressed her desire to see requirements placed on older homes being sold to update outdated appliances before being sold.
Councilmember Hagele expressed his support for the new Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, introduced for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of the text, an Ordinance titled, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.12.220, WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY PLAN.” The motion carried on an unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
OLD BUSINESS – PROJECT HOMEKEY GRANT FUNDING ACCEPTANCE City Manager Kay introduced this item for discussion, noting the City was committed to seeing the L&M Village Project succeed and assisting in the process along the way.
Housing Administrator Sotomayor stated the action this evening was to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the L&M Motel for those individuals experiencing homelessness in the City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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North County. Administrator Sotomayor provided background information on how the community has been addressing homelessness throughout the years and existing city policies that address the need of housing shelterless residents.
Housing Administrator Sotomayor reviewed the Homekey award, noting the City is receiving $7,048,800 from the State of California to purchase the L&M Motel. Administrator Sotomayor further reviewed the capital costs to acquire and rehab the L&M Motel, total project funding, including the funding the County may contribute to the project. Administrator Sotomayor reviewed the project timeline and program requirements.
Margaret Sluyk, Reach for Home, provided information on the operations and services that would be provided at the L&M Village and how a typical day at the L&M will look like.
Housing Administrator Sotomayor addressed the community engagement completed on this item and reviewed concerns heard to date.
Council Questions
Councilmember Hagele expressed his desire to see a local preference option, if there was a substantial change in operation, that the plan comes back to Council for an update, inquired how the funding was going to be received and what impacts this shelter would alleviate on the City.
Vice Mayor Kelley inquired what the resident quarterly meetings would entail, how often unit inspections would be conducted, what type of animals would be considered pets that would be allowed to live onsite and the type of reporting that is going to be conducted.
Councilmember Mitchell commented on the pet policy, suggested utilizing the animal shelter if needed and inquired what the Development Director position at Reach for Home would do and what functional zero is.
Councilmember Palacios inquired about the project funding assumptions and the availability of services provided after a person transitions out of the L&M Village.
Mayor Jimenez asked for clarification on what the Martin v. Boise case is and how Reach for Home will assist with locating housing when an individual transitions out of the L&M Village.
Public Comment
Laura O’Connor commented on homelessness in Healdsburg and expressed her support for the development of Project Homekey at the L&M Motel.
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Sandy Dutra expressed her concern on how fast this item is moving forward, inquired if the residents will be drug tested and how often, where residents go if they are evicted, if the facility is for families or individuals, where individuals will go if they are not housed at the L&M Village and encouraged Council to look at the pet addendum.
William Hemenger echoed the comments of the previous speaker, commented on how fast the project is moving forward, encouraged Council to look for a different location and inquired if anyone on Council is related to the seller of the property.
Paula Park expressed her support for the purchase of the L&M Motel and her excitement to see it move forward.
Karen Ciel commented on the L&M Motel project, inquired what the implications would be on the budget, looking at a scattered housing site and offered some caution on moving forward.
Mike Brennen thanked staff for their work on this project, expressed his desire to see the effort put forth on this project be implemented on other housing projects moving forward and inquired what the unintended consequences to the neighbors would be.
Gail Jonas expressed her support to see this project move forward.
Roxanne Jones expressed her concern about this project and the lack of advertising to the public for this purchase.
Kelly Kuykendall expressed her support for the L&M Village and commented on the need for additional beds for those experiencing homelessness.
Tom Chambers, President of the Board of Reach for Home, thanked Council and staff for all their hard work in moving this project forward.
Brigette Mansell expressed her support for the L&M Village project and encouraged Council to move forward with it.
Bruce Abramson expressed his support to see the L&M Village project move forward, continued outreach to the neighboring homes and businesses and his concern for the neighbors that surround the location of this project.
Jessica Pilling commented on the proposed L&M Village, the people who would be living onsite and expressed her desire to see Council be clear about the goals for this project and how the facility would be utilized.
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Jenn commented on the proposed L&M Village project and expressed her concern about the location of the project, allowing the use of drugs on site and the outreach done on the project.
Tallia Hart, CEO Chamber of Commerce, commented on the survey conducted by the Chamber and the results provided to Council.
Cristal Nezgoda expressed her support to see the L&M Village move forward.
Pete Seghesio expressed his desire to see oversight on the project and outreach to address concerns and questions from the neighboring community.
Will Seppi commented on fiscal impacts on the proposed project and inquired if the funds from the County of Sonoma were guaranteed and if not, how the City would fund the difference.
Council Comments
Councilmember Hagele expressed his excitement for the project and was supportive of adopting the proposed resolution and was in favor of seeing regular check-ins come back to Council.
Councilmember Mitchell expressed her support for the proposed project and expressed her excitement to see this come to fruition.
Councilmember Palacios thanked staff and Reach for Home for all their hard work to bring this project forward, was in favor of seeing L&M Village come to life and inquired what kind of flexibility is available if alcohol and drugs become an issue on site.
Vice Mayor Kelley thanked Reach for Home and staff for the effort to bring this item forward, inquired about the funding that may be coming from the County of Sonoma and was in favor of seeing the project move forward.
Mayor Jimenez expressed his support to seeing the L&M Village move forward.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Mayor Jimenez, adopted Resolution No. 11-2022, titled “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG TO: 1). FIND AND DETERMINE THAT THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF THE L&M MOTEL, 70 HEALDSBURG AVENUE, AND SUBSEQUENT OPERATION AS
INTERIM HOUSING IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3) OR ALTERNATIVELY IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15310; 2). ACCEPT AWARD OF PROJECT
HOMEKEY FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF THE L&M MOTEL, 70 HEALDSBURG AVENUE, AS INTERIM HOUSING; 3). APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND SANDRA A. BOCK FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE L&M MOTEL, 70 HEALDSBURG AVENUE; 4). AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO, EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO SANDRA A. BOCK AND TO TAKE ANY OTHER ACTIONS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, AND 5). AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO, EXECUTE, AND DELIVER A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND TO TAKE ANY OTHER ACTIONS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROJECT HOMEKEY FUNDING.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
OLD BUSINESS – PARKS AND RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Jimenez introduced this item for discussion and opened the item for public comment.
Brigette Mansell commented on the composition of the Parks and Recreation Commission and expressed her desire to see Chris Herrod, Richard Halvorsen and Brian Crabb be appointed to the Commission.
Councilmember Hagele provided background information on the interviews conducted by him and Mayor Jimenez and stated they recommend Kristin Thwaites, Richard Halvorsen and Chris Herrod be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell appointed Kristin Thwaites, Richard Halvorsen and Chris Herrod to full three-year terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission expiring January 1, 2025 and appointed Jane Farkas and Donald Taylor to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission to full three-year terms expiring December 31, 2024.
The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes – 0, Absent – None) NEW BUSINESS – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT
Housing Administrator Sotomayor introduced this item for discussion, noting the proposed action this evening was to adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 2022-23. Administrator Sotomayor introduced Tallia Hart, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce who would be giving a presentation this evening.
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Tallia Hart, Chamber of Commerce, provided information on the work the Chamber has completed in 2021 including business outreach, workforce development, visitor services and the history of the relationship between the City and the Chamber.
Ms. Hart further reviewed the Chamber’s proposed scope of work for Fiscal Year 2022-23 including business outreach, business attraction, retention and expansion, workforce development, research surveys and feasibility, visitor services, downtown engagement and crisis management.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Hart reviewed when the economic survey would be conducted, what fiscal year this proposed scope of work covers and who manages the visitor center.
Public Comment
Brigette Mansell commented on the survey done by the Chamber on homelessness and expressed her desire to see community-based spending.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Hart commented on the Chamber budget and the internship program. City Manager Kay provided information on the Assistant City Manager position and what may be asked of the Chamber.
Council discussion ensued on the proposed scope of work for fiscal year 2022-23, the resource the Chamber provides, the opportunity to partner with the chamber going forward and having the Chamber conduct a survey of members and nonmembers on what is needed to support them going forward.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Mayor Jimenez, adopted Resolution No. 12-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
HEALDSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes, 0 Absent – None)
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTER OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING
Councilmember Palacios reported she participated in the NAACP’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
Vice Mayor Kelley had nothing to report.
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Councilmember Hagele had nothing to report.
Councilmember Mitchell had nothing to report.
Mayor Jimenez had nothing to report.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other City Council/RSA business to discuss, Mayor Jimenez adjourned the meeting in honor of Douglas Boaz at approximately 11:06 P.M.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
__________________________________ ___________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk