CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 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 6:02 p.m. with the following Council Members present:
Present: Council Members/: Hagele, Kelley, Mitchell, Palacios and Mayor Jimenez Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: None
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, approved the February 7, 2022, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent -None)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
City Manager Kay reviewed the United States and Sonoma County trend of COVID-19, noting cases have begun to level over the last month. Mr. Kay noted the number of COVID-19 cases in Healdsburg and the current health order expiring in the next couple of days. 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, noted City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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that conservation requirements are increasing likely for the upcoming summer and the recycled water delivery is not planned in the same manner as 2021.
Grove Street Neighborhood Plan Survey and Commercial Cannabis Survey City Manager Kay informed Council of the Grove Street Neighborhood Survey and the community outreach meeting planned for February 16, 2022 on Grove Street and Commercial Cannabis Survey.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Jimenez pulled Item 6J from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
Vice Mayor Kelley pulled Item 6L from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the November 15, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes, the November 18, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes, the December 6, 2021 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes, the December 13, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes and the January 3, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for December 2021. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2021
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for December 2021. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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D. VICTORY STUDIOS & APARTMENTS PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
Adopted Resolution No. 13-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE VICTORY STUDIOS AND
APARTMENTS NAVIGATION CENTER AND ADA IMPROVEMENTS AS COMPLETE
AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) E. ORDINANCE NO. 1213 – WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN Adopted Ordinance No. 1213 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
13.12.220, WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY PLAN.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) F. RENTAL OF EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR AT WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY
Adopted Resolution No. 14-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH AGGREKO HOLDINGS INC. TO RENT AN
EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR WHILE CRITICAL REPAIRS ARE
PERFORMED ON THE PERMANENT GENERATOR AT THE CITY WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET FOR FY 21-22 BY $93,405, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $73,599.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION AND PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP MODIFICATION
Adopted Resolution No. 15-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 50-2007 AND NO. 21- 2013 AND ADOPTING REVISED PROCEDURES AND FUNCTIONS FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) Adopted Resolution No. 16-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING THE COMPOSITION AND
QUALIFICATIONS, APPOINTMENT TERMS, POWERS AND DUTIES, AND
MEETING PROTOCOL OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2.32 OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 34-2019.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
H. APPOINTMENT TO THE SONOMA COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE BOARD By motion, appointed Stephen F. Sotomayor to the Sonoma County Continuum of Care Board as the North Sonoma County representative and supported the nomination of the Town of Windsor’s Vice Mayor, Esther Lemus, as the alternate member to North County seat on the CoC Board. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
I. BUDGET AMENDMENT L&M VILLAGE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Adopted Resolution No. 17-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET,
RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROJECT HOMEKEY PROGRAM.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) J. ONGOING PARKLET PROGRAM
This item was removed from the consent calendar to be voted on separately.
K. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 18-2022 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)
L. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUNDING FOR GROVE STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
This item was removed from the consent calendar to be voted on separately.
The motion to approve Consent Calendar as revised above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent 0)
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUNDING FOR GROVE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Palacios, adopted Resolution No. 19-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $30,000
WITHIN THE STREETS FUND AND REALLOCATING PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED
MEASURE T FUNDS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR TO CONDUCT COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STREET ENHANCEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GROVE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Vice Mayor Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Abstaining – Kelley, Absent – None)
ONGOING PARKLET PROGRAM
Mayor Jimenez recused himself from this item as he owns a business in the downtown corridor and has conflict of interest.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 20-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING AN ONGOING PARKLET PROGRAM AND
ENCROACHMENT FOR BUSINESSES OPERATING IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE PROGRAM.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Mayor Jimenez abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Abstaining – Jimenez, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED ALLOCATIONS FOR
COMMUNITY RESPONSE GRANTS
Vice Mayor Kelley recused herself from this item as she has received income from Corazon Healdsburg in the last twelve months.
City Manager Kay introduced this item for discussion and stated the action this evening is to approve the allocation of $200,000 in budgeted community response grants to support nonprofit organizations in responding to identified community needs. City Manager Kay introduced Kim Bender from the Healdsburg Healthcare Foundation and Claire Burdett from Healdsburg Forever who would be reviewing the recipients.
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Kim Bender, Healthcare Foundation, summarized the recommendations that were put together and noted the following nonprofits were selected as recipients:
• Redwood Empire Food Bank - $50,000 - Support Food Insecurity • Early Childhood Education - $30,000 - Reserve funding to provide scholarships for lowincome families participating in the upcoming preschool program at the Healdsburg Community Center
• Community Childcare Council (4C’s) - $20,000 - Stipends for daycare operators to stabilize care for up to 72 children
• Corazon Healdsburg - $50,000 - Direct financial assistance and case management for families struggling with the impact of the pandemic
• Side by Side - $50,000 - Address mental health impacts of the pandemic through a 16- week program of workshops for youth and parents/family, drop-in support groups, and family counseling sessions
Claire Burdett, Healdsburg Forever, provided information on why each nonprofit was selected and how the dollar amounts were determined.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Burdett reviewed the procedure in place to make sure these funds are going to residents of the City of Healdsburg and how many children are served by 4C’s in Healdsburg.
There were no public comments on this item.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Burdett reviewed the funds going to early childhood education and Community Services Director Themig provided information on the future preschool program at the Community Center.
On a motion by Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 21-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF $200,000 IN COMMUNITY RESPONSE GRANTS.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Vice Mayor Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Abstaining – Kelley, Absent – None)
OLD BUSINESS - PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Mayor Jimenez introduced this item for discussion and opened it up for public comment.
There were no public comments on this item.
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Vice Mayor Kelley provided background information on the interviews conducted by her and Councilmember Mitchell and stated they recommend Tom Gerlach for the vacant seat on the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, appointed Tom Gerlach to the Planning Commission for a term of two and a half years due to expire June 30, 2024. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) NEW BUSINESS – PRESENTATION BY ACOSTA LATINO LEARNING
PARTNERSHIP (ALLP)
City Manager Kay provided background information on the presentation, noting the Council Adhoc reviewed many proposals and selected Acosta Latino Learning Partnership as the consultant for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work. Councilmember Palacios and Mayor Jimenez provided background information on how Council arrived at the decision and introduced Acosta Latino Learning Partnership.
Dr. Curtis Acosta, Acosta Latino Learning Partnership, introduced the ALLP team who would be assisting with the potential work for the City of Healdsburg and reviewed the project cycle of reflective action.
Dr. Deyanira Nevarez Martinez, ALLP, provided information on the proposed Healdsburg Community Encuentros and the format they would be conducted in. Dr. Nevarez Martinez further reviewed the equity assessment study they are proposing to conduct and the possibility of assisting with the Housing Element update.
Carlos Hagedorn provided information on the equity Encuentros ALLP is proposing to conduct in Healdsburg, what the Encuentros are aiming to accomplish and how they plan to conduct them.
Dr. Acosta reviewed the proposed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan for the City of Healdsburg and the intent of the study.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Dr. Acosta provided information on how ALLP plan to include youth in their work and the plan to engage a broad audience in Healdsburg.
Public Comment
Richard Burg expressed his excitement over the City working with ALLP and his desire to see the work move forward.
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Lisa Wittke Schaffner commented on the work done by ALLP and expressed her excitement to see ALLP working with the City of Healdsburg.
Jenny Levine Smith commented on ALLP and the work they have previously completed and expressed her excitement to see them working with the City of Healdsburg.
Glaydon de Freitas Filho, CEO Corazon Healdsburg, commented on Corazon Healdsburg experience with ALLP.
Council Comments
Vice Mayor Kelley expressed her appreciation to Mayor Jimenez and Councilmember Palacios for their work on this item and was excited to begin working on this item.
Councilmember Hagele expressed his desire to see this work be inclusive, including as many people as possible in the conversation and beginning with welcoming arms.
Councilmember Palacios commented on the desire for deliverables and gathering feedback on how people feel in Healdsburg and the desire for all to have a sense of belonging.
Mayor Jimenez commented on the future work with ALLP and expressed his excitement to see this item move forward.
NEW BUSINESS – SEEK DIRECTION FROM COUNCIL REGARDING THE TRANSITION OF THE EXISTING REACH CODE FOR THE 2022 BUILDING CODE CYCLE
Utilities Director Crowley stated the action this evening was to provide direction to staff regarding the requirement of building electrification in new buildings during the upcoming 2022 building code cycle.
Director Crowley provided background information on the current Reach Code adopted in 2019, including the current exemptions, the adoption process for Reach Codes and the timeline to adopt a Reach Code. Director Crowley further reviewed three options for updating the current Code including: Move existing reach-code forward into next building cycle; remove prescribed exemptions form existing Reach Code; and implement an all-gas ban for new buildings.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Crowley provided information on the timeline to prepare an all-gas ban ordinance, the real impact of reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, how to incentivize building all electric and how much notice a contractor might need to adjust to a Reach Code change. City Manager Kay reviewed the vote from the 2019 Reach Code. Director City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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Crowley further reviewed how contractors would be affected if the City moved forward with a natural gas ban.
Public Comment
Stephanie Turk expressed her support for option three, a ban on all-natural gas and urged Council to move forward and adopt it.
Anne Arquit Neiderberger encouraged Council to adopt the Petaluma style ordinance and implement an all-natural gas ban in the Reach Code.
Lisa Wittke Schaffner, CEO of North Coast Builders Exchange, commented on the three options for the Reach Code and asked the Council to explore the impact any change would make and how to get houses built.
Merrilyn Joyce inquired what the Council priorities are and encouraged Council to move forward with option three, the all-natural gas ban.
Tyra Benoit expressed her support for option three, the Petaluma style Reach Code.
Richard Burg expressed his support for option three.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Crowley provided information on who would be required to follow the ordinance, if Council enacted a new Reach Code, the potential increase to the electric grid if an all-natural gas ban was implemented.
Council Comments
Vice Mayor Kelley expressed her support for option three, an all-natural gas ban on new buildings.
Councilmember Hagele was in favor of option one, moving forward with existing reach-code into the next building cycle and removing swimming pools as an exemption.
Mayor Jimenez expressed his support for option one, moving forward with the existing Reach Code into the next building cycle and removing swimming pools as an exemption.
Councilmember Palacios inquired about seeing option one and three as a comparison and how much Greenhouse Gas Emissions are reduced.
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Councilmember Mitchell was in favor of option one, moving forward with the existing Reach Code into the next building cycle and removing swimming pools as an exemption.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to move forward with option one and removing swimming pools as an exemption.
OLD BUSINESS – CITY OF HEALDSBURG PARK NAMING POLICY
City Manager Kay provided a brief introduction to this item and informed Council, staff has found an old park naming policy.
Mayor Jimenez commented on why he wanted to agendize this item and was interested in having a discussion about naming the park to be developed at the Saggio Hills development and potentially naming other parks in Healdsburg.
Council discussion ensued on the parking naming policy and including different pathways and creating an inclusive policy.
There were no public comments on this item.
OLD BUSINESS – MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Jimenez introduced this item for discussion.
Following a brief discussion by Council, On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, supported the appointment of Mayor Jimenez to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Citizen Advisory Committee and authorized the Mayor, the authority to vote on any late nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Meeting or MC board meeting. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
There were no public comments on this item.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Palacios inquired if the Council was interested in issuing a Proclamation to recognize Black History Month.
There was Council consensus to add a Proclamation to the next Council meeting.
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Vice Mayor Kelley inquired if the Council was interested in having a Council representative on the Healdsburg Parks Foundation created by a group of Healdsburg locals in 2021.
There was Council majority to agendize a future discussion on the Healdsburg Parks Foundation.
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 further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned in honor of Gene Morikawa Mukaida at approximately 9:25 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk