CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 18, 2022
City Hall Council Chamber
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 6:03 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 Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the April 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 – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2022 AS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH
Mayor Jimenez with Council concurrence recognized April 2022 as Volunteer Appreciation Month in the City of Healdsburg.
Yaqueline Buenrostro, Recreation Coordinator, II thanked the Council for the Proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – FIREFIGHTER DEAN DE LA MONTANYA
BADGE PINNING
Fire Chief Boaz introduced Dean De La Montanya, the newest Healdsburg Firefighter and gave an overview of his education, qualifications and experience and explained the selection process.
A member of his family pinned his badge.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL UPDATE Fire Chief Boaz presented the annual Fire Department Update, which included a report on:
staffing levels within the department, incident statistics, calls for service, the mutual aid received and provided, fire service contracts, fire department inspections and plan check reviews. Fire Chief Boaz gave an overview of the community involvement the Department participated in, the bi-lingual outreach, noting the Healdsburg Fire Department came in 2nd place in the bucket brigade blood drive.
Fire Chief Boaz further provided information on the new ladder truck, the fire substation, the community wildfire prevention plan, the grants received from Coastal Conservancy and upcoming challenges and opportunities.
Fire Chief Boaz answered Council’s questions regarding: (1) the new ladder truck; (2) when discussions will begin about replacing the Type One fire truck; and (3) the anticipated increase in calls for service once new construction is complete.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Water Supply Update
City Manager Kay reviewed current water storage levels at Lake Mendocino, provided information on Healdsburg’s current water supply, current conservation levels and the expected conservations levels for the upcoming summer. City Manager Kay further reviewed information on the water townhall with Utilities Director Crowley.
Affordable Housing Update
City Manager Kay reviewed information on upcoming affordable housing projects including, Enso Zen Village, Mill District Exchange, Burbank scattered site, Saggio Hills, 155 Dry Creek, North Village and the L&M Village.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Housing Administrator Sotomayor provided information on Lots 2 and 4 of the North Village and reviewed the upgrades happening to the Burbank scattered site project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Don Taylor inquired about summer water usage, conservation requirements and requested outreach to the community once the requirements are in place.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hagele recused from Item 6D and Item 6E as he owns a home within 500 feet and requested to pull item 6F for further discussion.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. FIRE DEPARTMENT SB 1205 INSPECTION REPORT
Adopted Resolution No. 43-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY
THE HEALDSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF
CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. ACCEPTANCE OF FOSS CREEK PATHWAY SEGMENTS 7 AND 8 PROJECT Adopted Resolution No. 44-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE FOSS CREEK PATHWAY SEGMENTS 7 AND 8 PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
C. ASSIGNMENT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT FOR WESTERN AREA
POWER AUTHORITY BASE RESOURCE BETWEEN THE NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY AND CITY OF HEALDSBURG
Adopted Resolution No. 45-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT ADMINISTRATION
AGREEMENT (AAA) FOR WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION BASE
RESOURCE PERCENTAGE BETWEEN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER
AGENCY (NCPA) AND CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. ACCEPTANCE OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM SONOMA LUXURY
RESORT LLC
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
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E. VACATE AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE AMENDED IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION
OF PUBLIC ROADS PROVIDED BY SONOMA LUXURY RESORT, LLC
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
F. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND KENDAL AT SONOMA, A ZEN
INSPIRED COMMUNITY
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
G. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND CCS HEALDSBURG, LLC FOR
THE NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT
Adopted Ordinance No. 1214, titled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND CCS HEALDSBURG, LLC FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT (DA 2020-
01.02).” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 46-2022, 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 revised above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
ACCEPTANCE OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM SONOMA LUXURY
RESORT LLC
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 47-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
ALONG A PORTION OF PARCEL SIX OF SONOMA LUXURY RESORT, LLC (PORTION OF APN: 091-310-006).” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Hagele)
VACATE AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE AMENDED IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF
PUBLIC ROADS PROVIDED BY SONOMA LUXURY RESORT, LLC
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 48-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG VACATING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ROADS
PROVIDED TO THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SAGGIO HILLS PROJECT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4 OF PART 3 OF DIVISION 9 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE WHICH PUBLIC ROAD WILL BE SUPERSEDED BY RELOCATION.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Hagele)
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 49-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDING IN THE OFFICIAL
RECORDS OF SONOMA COUNTY THE AMENDED IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF
DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ROADS PROVIDED BY SONOMA LUXURY RESORT, LLC
FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND RECORD IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SONOMA COUNTY THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AMENDED IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ROADS.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Hagele)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND KENDAL AT SONOMA, A ZEN
INSPIRED COMMUNITY
Mayor Jimenez introduced this item for discussion.
Council discussion ensued on continuing this item to a later date so staff and the developer can return to Council with information on how the affordable units work within the context of the developer’s business model and options that would increase the chances Healdsburg residents could move into their affordable units.
There were no public comments on this item.
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On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, continued this item to a later date. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND 2023-24 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Administrative Services Director Sturmfels provided an update on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 and 2023-24 budget development including budget development activities to date, roadmap to budget completion and community feedback.
Director Sturmfels reviewed budget development milestones and budget goals completed to date.
Director Sturmfels provided information on the Fire Substation project, Streets and Sidewalk project funding, and requested feedback from Council on the proposed city contribution of $2,928,588 from Measure T in FY 2022-23 for the fire substation and $1,130,000 from American Rescue Plan Act in FY 2022-23 and $1,130,000 from Measure T in FY 2023-24 for Streets and Sidewalk project funding.
Director Sturmfels provided information on the budget simulation, including number of responses, average time of response and the demographics of the respondents. Director Sturmfels noted 61% of the respondents identified as being 44 years old or younger. Director Sturmfels reviewed the major themes of respondents including: revenue changes, expense changes, public safety expenses, Community Services funding and expenses, City Administration funding, Utilities, resources and sustainability, housing, homelessness and low-income support services, economic development and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Director Sturmfels answered Council’s questions regarding: (1) additional outreach to the senior community; (2) low-income support services; (3) proposed funding for streets; (4) fire substation budget; (5) Arts and Culture Master Plan funding; and (6) affordable housing funding.
In response to Councils comments, Director Sturmfels informed Council additional outreach would be conducted to the senior community.
There were no public comments on this item.
There was general Council consensus with the proposed city contribution of $2,928,588 from Measure T in FY 2022-23 for the fire substation and $1,130,000 from American Rescue Plan Act City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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in FY 2022-23 and $1,130,000 from Measure T in FY 2023-24 for Streets and Sidewalk project funding.
OLD BUSINESS – 2022 WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE STUDIES
Utilities Director Crowley introduced Mark Hildebrand who would be giving the presentation this evening, noting the proposed action was to accept the 2022 Water and Wastewater rate study and direct staff to prepare and mail the notice of public hearing.
Mark Hildebrand, Hildebrand Consulting, presented the 2022 Water study which included a report on: rate setting objectives, summary of water rate increase drivers, water enterprise operating expenses and debt service, water distribution system condition, water enterprise capital spending forecast, proposed water rate schedule, water bill impact analysis, recent water usage trends, impact of reduced water use on expenses and revenues without a shortage strategy and the proposed water shortage strategy.
Mr. Hildebrand further presented the 2022 Wastewater study which included a report on:
wastewater rate increase drivers, wastewater enterprise operating expenses and debt service, sewer collection and conveyance system condition, wastewater enterprise capital spending forecast, proposed wastewater rates, and wastewater bill impact analysis. Mr. Hildebrand recapped rate increase drivers and provided information on regional water and wastewater rates.
Utilities Director Crowley reviewed the next steps in the process.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Mr. Hildebrand provided information on debt cover ratios and Utilities Director Crowley provided information on how the City had to meet regulatory requirements and acquired large debt.
Public Comment
Lara Roush-Hernandez inquired when Council is going to stop continued development and if there are other funding sources that could be used to stop the large increase in rates.
Heather Cheda inquired if rates on businesses could be increased instead of residents’ rates.
Brian Geagan inquired if clarification could be provided on why lower impact users had a lesser increase requirement.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, accepted the 2022 Water and Wastewater Rate Study as basis for proposing multi-year rate increases for the City’s Water and Wastewater funds and directed staff to prepare and mail, as required by law, a City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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notice of public hearing on the proposed water and wastewater rates, with a public hearing to be held on June 21, 2022. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS – RESERVE POLICY REVIEW AND UPDATE
Administrative Services Director Sturmfels stated the action this evening was to receive a presentation on the City’s Reserve Policies and adopt two resolutions.
Councilmember Hagele recused from the Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District (LLAD) portion of the presentation as he lives within the Assessment District.
Vice Mayor Kelley recused from the Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District portion of the presentation as a family member owns a property within the Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District.
Director Sturmfels provided information on the current reserve policy structure, the proposed change to the LLAD policy, noting the proposed change would set the reserve at fifty percent of the annual operating revenue.
There were no public comments on this section.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Mayor Jimenez, adopted Resolution No. 50-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ADOPTING A NEW RESERVE POLICY FOR THE CITY LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND RESCINDING THE PREVIOUS POLICY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 95-2009.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Vice Mayor Kelley and Councilmember Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Hagele and Kelley)
Councilmember Hagele and Vice Mayor Kelley returned to the Council Chamber at this time.
Director Sturmfels provided information on the proposed change to the water and sewer reserve policy noting two changes, tying reserve to budgeted expenditures and adding a reserve for capital infrastructure.
There were no public comments on this section.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 51-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 139-2000 AND ADOPTING A NEW City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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RESERVE POLICY FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FUNDS.” The motion carried on unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) NEW BUSINESS – SAGGIO HILLS DEVELOPMENT PARK PARCEL EXCHANGE Councilmember Hagele recused from this item as he lives within 500 feet of the property.
Community Services Director Themig provided background information on the Saggio Hills Development Agreement and reviewed the proposed land exchange as (1) transferring fee ownership of Parcel 7, approximately 3.36 acres. to the City; and (2) transferring fee ownership of the vineyard easement area (approximately 2.25 acres) to Oaks and Olives LLC.
There were no public comments on this item.
There was Council consensus to support the Park Parcel Exchange.
NEW BUSINESS – AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.60 TO THE
HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE APPROVING MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
POLICY FOR POLICE SERVICES
Chief of Police Jenkins provided background information on AB481 requiring legislative bodies to adopt ordinances approving military equipment use policies before a law enforcement agency can continue to use equipment now defined as “military equipment” in Government Code § 7070. Chief Jenkins noted the Police Department currently possesses some items that are defined as “military equipment” and collaborates with other agencies that possess and use “military equipment.”
Chief Jenkins reviewed the definition of military equipment, the military equipment possessed by the Healdsburg Police Department and the proposed ordinance, annual reporting requirements and proposed internal policy.
There were no public comments on this item.
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 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER
2.60 TO THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR POLICE SERVICES.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTER OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING
City Manager Kay announced the services of Kevin Burke on May 6, 2022.
Councilmember Hagele reported he attended the NCPA Conference in Washington D.C.
Vice Mayor Kelley reported she attended the Mayors and Councilmembers Dinner in Rohnert Park and provided a brief update on what is happening with the Regional Climate Protection Authority, the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District and Sonoma County Ag and Open Space District.
Councilmember Mitchell reported she attended the Engineering Contractors Association Dinner for public officials.
Mayor Jimenez reported he attended the Chamber of Commerce annual breakfast.
Councilmember Palacios 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 City Council meeting in honor of former Chief of Police Kevin Burke at approximately 9:38 P.M.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
__________________________________ ___________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk