Agenda packet, regular meeting — Healdsburg City Council, May 2, 2022 (part 2 of 2)

Legislative Bodies. Based on the California Governor’s continued declaration of a State of Emergency and the Sonoma County Public Health Officer’s recommendation to continue teleconferencing or social distancing during public meetings, the City Council finds that the conditions continue to exist pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e)(3) to allow Legislative Bodies to use teleconferencing to hold public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e)(2) to ensure members of the public have continued access to safely observe and participate in local government meetings.

2. Authorize Legislative Bodies to Conduct Teleconference Meetings. The Legislative Bodies are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including conducting open and public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e)(2) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act.

3. Authorize Legislative Bodies to Conduct Hybrid Meetings. The Legislative Bodies are hereby authorized to conduct meetings in a “hybrid” format, whereby members of the Body and members of the public may elect to be present in person, utilizing appropriate safety procedures, or participate by teleconferencing technology. Such meetings of the Legislative Bodies that occur using teleconferencing technology will provide an opportunity for any and all members of the public who wish to address Legislative Bodies to do so, and will otherwise occur in a manner that protects the statutory and constitutional rights of members of the public attending the meeting via teleconferencing. In-person meetings will be held consistent with the protocols described in Exhibit A to this Resolution.

PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg, County of Sonoma, State of California, this 2nd day of May 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers: ( )
NOES: Councilmembers: ( )
ABSENT: Councilmembers: ( )
ABSTAINING: Councilmembers: ( )
SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
________________________________ ___________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk

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PUBLIC MEETING COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

FOR THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG
SCOPE: These protocols shall apply to all public meetings held in the Council Chamber located at Healdsburg City Hall, 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg, California, by the City Council and by any and all boards, committees and commissions created and/or appointed by the City Council.

APPLICABILITY: These protocols shall apply to all participants, including members of the public, elected officials, appointed members of all boards, committees and commissions, city staff, consultants, applicants, contractors, and any other person or individual attending or participating in a public meeting in the Council Chamber.

In addition to these protocols, the City of Healdsburg will follow all laws, regulations, policies, and orders from all relevant public agencies, including the Center for Disease Control, California Department of Public Health, CalOSHA, and the Sonoma County Public Health Officer.

PURPOSE: The City intends to implement a hybrid public meeting format to allow all participants of a public meeting in the Council Chamber to participate either in-person or remotely via teleconference in a manner consistent with provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. Due to the fact that all participants of a public meeting that choose to participate in-person in the Council Chamber will therefore be in a confined indoor space and, the period of confinement will more likely than not be longer than 15 minutes, the City is adopting these protocols to protect the public health, safety and general welfare and thereby limit the potential risks associated with COVID-19.

COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None of the protocols established herein are intended to limit public participation by participants of a public meeting in the Council Chamber in any way; indeed, the intent is to protect the statutory and constitutional rights of participants appearing before the legislative bodies of the City of Healdsburg, while protecting the public health, safety and general welfare. Any participant of a public meeting that desires to participate in-person in the Council Chamber that is unable or unwilling to comply with the inperson attendance protocol outlined below, or otherwise chooses not to participate in-person in a public meeting in the Council Chamber, will have the right and ability to participate in a public meeting in the Council Chamber remotely via teleconference in a manner consistent with provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE PROTOCOL:

1. Social Distancing and Occupancy Limits: The occupancy limit in the Council Chamber will be reduced by at least 50%.
a. Due to limited capacity, participants who indicate they are only interested in a specific item may be asked to wait outside the Council Chamber until their item is called on the agenda.
b. City staff will monitor occupancy within the Council Chamber to ensure proper social distancing is maintained. All participants of a public meeting permitted entry into the Council Chamber shall obey all directions from City staff provided to ensure proper social distancing is maintained. Any participant of a public meeting permitted entry into the Council Chamber who fails or refuses to obey the directions

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from City staff provided to ensure social distancing, following one or more warning(s) from an appropriate City official, shall leave the Council Chamber upon instruction from an appropriate City official.
c. City staff and outside consultants to the City will, as appropriate or directed by the City Manager, participate in the public meeting remotely via teleconference.

2. Enforcement: In the event a participant of a public meeting in the Council Chamber refuses or fails to obey a decision, direction or instruction of an appropriate City official issued pursuant to these In-Person Attendance Protocols, the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, may in his or her discretion, or at the direction of the City Manager or the Presiding Officer of the public meeting, take appropriate and reasonable steps to enforce the decision, direction or instruction of the appropriate City official and/or remove the offending participant from the Council Chamber. Additionally, the Presiding Officer of the public meeting may, in his or her discretion, suspend and adjourn the public meeting and/or clear the Council Chamber of all participants in the event of a disturbance and/or disruption to the public meeting, and thereafter reconvene the public meeting once the matter is resolved.

CLEANING PROTOCOL: The Council Chamber shall be professionally cleaned after each public meeting. City staff will additionally use an electrostatic cleaner to disinfect the Council Chamber after each use.

AIR FILTRATION: Air control settings in the Council Chamber will be adjusted to allow for maximum fresh air flow during public meetings. When conditions allow, doors may be left open to facilitate additional fresh air circulation.

DISTRIBUTION OF PROTOCOLS TO PARTICIPANTS: A copy of these protocols shall be published and posted on the City’s website and shall be made available at the entry to the Council Chamber for distribution to all participants of a public meeting seeking to gain entry to the Council Chamber.

CHANGES TO PROTOCOL: The City Council may, from time to time, amend, modify, suspend and/or terminate and repeal all or any portion of these protocols as it may determine to be appropriate and necessary in consideration of changes in conditions or the need to protect the statutory and constitutional rights of participants appearing before the legislative bodies of the City of Healdsburg, while protecting the public health, safety and general welfare.

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Prune Packers Request for Alcohol Sale and Consumption for the 2022 Baseball Season
PREPARED BY: Matt Milde, Recreation Supervisor
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

By motion, waive the provisions of Section 12.28.220(A) pursuant to Section 12.28.220(B) of the Healdsburg Municipal Code that prohibits the consumption of alcohol within public parks and approve the Prune Packers' request to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol in Recreation Park for their 2022 baseball season.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

The Healdsburg Prune Packers Baseball Club posted the 2022 season schedule on their official website and will be pushing out information through various social media and print marketing materials.

BACKGROUND:

The Healdsburg Prune Packers Baseball Club submitted a special event permit application to request the sale and consumption of alcohol during the 2022 baseball season at Recreation Park from June 11 - July 31, 2022. City Council reviewed and approved a similar request for the 2019 baseball season. The Prune Packers worked closely with Bear Republic Brewing Co. to serve beer at 36 home games in 2019 without incident. Due to the pandemic, Prune Packers did not submit a request in 2020 or 2021.

The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the request for the 2022 season and recommended approval of the proposed consumption of alcohol at their April 13 meeting.

Section 12.28.220(A) of the City’s Municipal Code prohibits the consumption of alcohol in City parks unless authorized by the City Council under Section 12.28.220(B).

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Founded in 1921 and re-established in 2012, the Healdsburg Prune Packers are a team of

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collegiate youth baseball players whose home field resides at Recreation Park. The 2022 baseball season consists of 31 home games, mostly night games, with the proposed alcohol sales starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending at approximately 8:00 p.m. (at the end of the 7th inning). City staff have reviewed the request and the applicant will meet all requirements of the Healdsburg Police, Fire, Public Works, and Community Services Departments and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Event organizers would implement the following conditions to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all game attendees:
• Alcohol sales will be completed in partnership Bear Republic Brewing Company • Persons purchasing alcohol must be 21 or older and provide valid identification • No alcohol will be sold or served to intoxicated persons. • Two drink maximum monitored using tear-off wristbands • Sales of alcohol will end after the 7th inning.
• Event staff will be stationed at gates to prevent persons from leaving the event area with open containers
• Consumption of alcohol will be limited to a designated area of the park with a single controlled access point
• The Prune Packers would obtain the required ABC permits for the sale of alcohol, which requires approval of the Healdsburg Police Department.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The baseball games at Recreation Park are located near a residential neighborhood within easy bicycle and walking distance. Existing trash and recycling receptacles, and restroom facilities at Recreation Park are sufficient to accommodate waste. Food/beverage vendors will not be allowed to serve consumables in Styrofoam containers and will be required to utilize recyclable or compostable containers.

ALTERNATIVES:

Deny the request for alcohol consumption. The Prune Packers would not be allowed to sell or allow consumption of alcohol at their games.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Healdsburg Prune Packers Baseball Club are paying all costs associated with this request.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Sections 15304 Class 4(e) Minor Alterations to Land, and 15061(b), based on findings contained in the CEQA Guidelines that the project is “A minor temporary use of land having negligible or permanent effects on the environment including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc.”

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Healdsburg Center for the Arts Request for Street Closures PREPARED BY: Matt Milde, Recreation Supervisor
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

By motion, approve the Healdsburg Center for the Arts’ request to close Plaza Street, between Healdsburg Avenue and Center Street, on August 26, 27, and 28, for the Healdsburg Arts Festival.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

Healdsburg Center for the Arts will notify merchants surrounding the Healdsburg Plaza of the proposed road closures and provide event details and contact information prior to the May 2 City Council meeting. The Community Services Department is a co-host of the event and will support promotion of the event through special event marketing tactics used for all public event outreach for special events.

BACKGROUND:

City staff received and reviewed a special event permit application from the Healdsburg Center for the Arts (HCA) to host an arts festival in Plaza Park and Plaza Street on August 26-28, 2022.

The Community Services Department is a co-host and a partner in the planning and implementation of the festival. Through a collaborative effort to provide access to public art, HCA and the Community Services Department will provide the community an opportunity to celebrate the arts through a weekend-long festival. The centrally located Healdsburg Plaza is the ideal fit for the festival as it allows for a setting that caters well to vendors, performers, and attendees. In partnership with the Community Services Department, HCA implemented the arts festival under a similar format and schedule in 2018 and 2019. City Council approval is required for staff to implement the proposed street closures.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Healdsburg Center for the Arts, in partnership with the Community Services Department, is

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requesting City Council to authorize the closure of Plaza Street, between Healdsburg Avenue & Center Street, on August 26-28, 2022. The closure will ensure a safe environment for event attendees and minimize the vehicular and pedestrian interface in the area immediately adjacent to the Plaza. The street closure would be in effect during the following days and times:
• Friday, August 26: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 27: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 28: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Plaza Street would reopen to vehicular traffic each evening to allow access for emergency vehicles and community traffic while the festival is not taking place.

Event organizers will implement following measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for attendees:
• Food vendors will be located at least 10 feet away from the curb and sidewalk to create a buffer between the businesses and vendor booths.
• Organizers will maintain an unobstructed emergency vehicle access lane for emergency services throughout the road closure.
• Community Services staff will be on duty to work the event. • Organizers will follow all health and safety guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health and Sonoma County Health Department.
• Staff will place barricades along the closure to delineate to the road closure perimeter. • City staff will supply, set up, and remove the traffic control items (signs, barricades, traffic cones, vehicle blockades) for the closure.
• Organizers will meet all California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requirements. • Organizers will abide by all required conditions within the event permit as stipulated by the Healdsburg Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments.

City staff in the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Community Services Departments have reviewed and conditionally approved the special event permit application.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The event is located in the downtown corridor, accessible by transit, bicycle, and walking.

Recology will provide trash, recycling and compost receptacles as well as portable toilet units to accommodate the increased foot traffic at the event. Food vendors will not be allowed to serve consumables in Styrofoam containers and will be required to only utilize recyclable or compostable containers.

ALTERNATIVES:

Deny road closure. Festival activities would be limited to Plaza Park and adjacent parking stalls.

Attendees could overflow onto the surrounding sidewalks and streets and increase the likelihood of an unsafe vehicular and pedestrian interface.

FISCAL IMPACT:

As a co-host of the event, City staff in the Community Services and Public Works Departments will provide day-of event support. Staffing and associated event costs will be funded from

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approved departmental budgets. Healdsburg Center for the Arts will provide additional volunteers and cover the costs of associated event elements.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise Request for Road Closures on July 4, 2022 for the Fourth of July Community Celebration
PREPARED BY: Matt Milde, Recreation Supervisor
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

By motion, approve the Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise's request to close Plaza Street and Center Street on July 4, 2022 for the Fourth of July Community Celebration.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

All merchants adjacent to the Healdsburg Plaza will be notified of the proposed road closures and provided with event details and contact information prior to the May 2 City Council meeting.

City staff will place “No Parking” signage in front of impacted parking stalls at least 24-hours in advance of the proposed road closures. The Community Services Department is a co-host of the event and will support promotion of the event through special event marketing tactics used for all public event outreach for special events.

BACKGROUND:

The Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise has submitted a special event application for the annual Fourth of July Community Celebration and Duck Dash to be held in Plaza Park and adjacent streets on Monday, July 4, 2022. The proposed road closures would occur from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. City staff in the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Community Services Departments have reviewed and conditionally approved the application. Based on previous years, the event is expected to be draw approximately 2,000 individuals over the course of the day. City Council approval is required for staff to implement the proposed road closures.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise, in partnership with the Community Services Department, have requested road closures from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to safely accommodate the numerous event elements (bicycle parade, displays, food booths, duck dash, and children’s activities) and to create defined areas for set-up, activities, and pedestrian flow. The closures will provide a safe

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environment for event attendees and minimize vehicular and pedestrian interface in the areas immediately adjacent to the Plaza. Event organizers are requesting the following road closures:
• Plaza Street, between Healdsburg Avenue and East Street • Center Street, between North Street and Matheson Street Event organizers will implement following measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for attendees:
• Food vendors will be located at least 10 feet away from the curb and sidewalk to create a buffer between the businesses and vendor booths.
• Organizers will maintain an unobstructed emergency vehicle access lane for emergency services throughout the road closure.
• Community Services staff will be on duty to work the event. • Organizers will follow all health and safety guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health and Sonoma County Health Department.
• Staff will place barricades along the closure to delineate to the road closure perimeter. • City staff will supply, set up, and remove the traffic control items (signs, barricades, traffic cones, vehicle blockades) for the closure.
• Organizers will abide by all required conditions within the event permit as stipulated by the Healdsburg Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The event is located in the downtown corridor, accessible by transit, bicycle, and walking.

ALTERNATIVES:

Deny road closures. Festival activities would be limited to Plaza Park and adjacent parking stalls.

Attendees could overflow onto the surrounding sidewalks and streets and increase the likelihood of an unsafe vehicular and pedestrian interface.

FISCAL IMPACT:

As a co-host of the event, City staff in the Community Services and Public Works Departments will provide day-of event support. Staffing and associated event costs will be funded from approved department budgets. Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise will provide additional volunteers and cover the costs of associated event elements.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15304 Class 4(e) Minor Alterations to Land, and 15061(b), based on findings contained in the CEQA Guidelines that the project is “A minor temporary use of land having negligible or permanent effects on the environment including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc.”

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Healdsburg Jazz Request for Road Closure
PREPARED BY: Matt Milde, Recreation Supervisor
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

By motion, approve Healdsburg Jazz's request for a road closure of Plaza Street (between Center Street and Healdsburg Avenue) on Sunday, June 19, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the Healdsburg Jazz Festival Juneteenth Celebration.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

Healdsburg Jazz will notify all merchants surrounding the Healdsburg Plaza of the proposed road closure and provide event details and contact information prior to the May 2 City Council meeting. The Community Services Department is a co-host of the event and will support promotion of the event through special event marketing tactics used for all public event outreach for special events.

BACKGROUND:

Healdsburg Jazz has submitted a special event permit application and requested a road closure on Plaza Street, between Center Street and Healdsburg Avenue, to support their Juneteenth community celebration on Sunday, June 19, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is free to attend and will include music, art, food, family activities, and educational components. City staff in the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Community Services Departments have reviewed and conditionally approved the application. City Council approval is required for event organizers to implement the proposed road closure.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The proposed road closure will ensure a safe environment for concert attendees and minimize pedestrian and vehicular interface in the area immediately adjacent to the Plaza. Additionally, the expanded event space will allow food trucks to park in the street and alleviate pedestrian congestion on the sidewalks.

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If approved, Plaza Street, between Healdsburg Avenue and Center Street, would be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on June 19, 2022.

Event organizers implement the following measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for event attendees:
• Food vendors will be located at least 10 feet away from the curb and sidewalk to create a buffer between the businesses and vendor booths.
• Event organizers will maintain an unobstructed emergency vehicle access lane for emergency services throughout the event.
• Community Services will be on duty to work the event. • Organizers will follow all health and safety guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health and Sonoma County Health Department.
• Barricades with signage will be placed along the closure to delineate the road closure perimeter.
• City staff will supply, set up, and remove the traffic control items (signs, barricades, traffic cones, vehicle blockades) for the closure.
• Organizers will abide by all required conditions within the event permit as stipulated by the Healdsburg Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The event is located in the downtown corridor, accessible by transit, bicycle, and walking.

ALTERNATIVES:

Deny road closure. Event activities would be limited to Plaza Park and Food vendors would would be limited to adjacent parking stalls. Attendees or food vendor representatives may overflow onto the surrounding sidewalks and streets, which could increase crowding and the likelihood of an unsafe vehicular and pedestrian interface.

FISCAL IMPACT:

As a co-host of the event, City staff in the Community Services Department will provide day-of event support. Staffing and associated event costs will be funded from approved departmental budgets. Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Inc. will provide additional volunteers and cover the costs of associated event elements.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Request for Road Closures and Alcohol Consumption
PREPARED BY: Matt Milde, Recreation Supervisor
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

By motion:

1. Approve the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board’s request for road closures on Plaza Street (between Center Street and Healdsburg Avenue), Center Street (between Plaza and Matheson Streets), and Matheson Street (between Center Street and Healdsburg Avenue) on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for a community concert.

2. Approve the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board’s request to allow for road closures beginning at Matheson Street at East Street and ending at Matheson Street at First Street on Thursday, May 26, 2022, between 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for the Twilight Parade.

3. Waive the provisions of Section 12.28.220(A) pursuant to Section 12.28.220(B) of the Healdsburg Municipal Code that prohibits the consumption of alcohol within parks or park facilities and approve the Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board’s request to allow the consumption of alcohol in portions of Recreation and Giorgi Parks on Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. for the Livestock Buyers’ Dinner.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

Event organizers will notify all businesses and residents impacted by the proposed street closures and provide them with event details and contact information prior to the May 2 City Council meeting. Staff and representatives from Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair will post “NoParking” signage along the proposed road closures and parade route a minimum of 24 hours before the parade and concert. The Community Services Department will promote the events

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through special event marketing tactics used for all public event outreach.

BACKGROUND:

The Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board has submitted three special event permit applications for events occurring in conjunction with the 2022 Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair (HFFCF):
• Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - Community Concert
• Thursday, May 26, 2022 - Twilight Parade
• Saturday, May 28, 2022 - Livestock Buyers’ Dinner
City council approval is required for the proposed road closures and consumption of alcohol within a park.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Community Concert
The HFFC Board, in partnership with the Community Services Department, is requesting City Council to authorize road closures on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. for a community concert in the Plaza. The concert will be free to attend, welcoming to all ages, and will kick-off a week of festivities celebrating the return of the Healdsburg Future Farmer’s Country Fair. Event organizers are requesting the following closures to support the concert:
• Plaza Street (between Center Street and Healdsburg Avenue) • Center Street (between Plaza and Matheson Street)
• Matheson Street (between Center Street and Healdsburg Avenue) The proposed closures will ensure a safe environment for concert attendees and minimize the potential for pedestrian and vehicular interface in the area immediately adjacent to the Plaza.

Additionally, the expanded event space will allow food/beverage vendors to set-up and event organizers to display farming equipment in the street and alleviate pedestrian congestion on the sidewalks.

Event organizers will implement the following precautionary measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for concert attendees:
• Maintain an unobstructed emergency vehicle access lane for emergency services throughout the event.
• Community Services will be on duty to work the event. • Organizers will follow all health and safety guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health and Sonoma County Health Department.
• Barricades with signage will be placed along the closure to delineate the road closure perimeter.
• City staff will supply, set up, and remove the traffic control items (signs, barricades, traffic cones, vehicle blockades) for the closures.
• Organizers will meet all California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requirements. • Organizers will abide by all conditions within the event permit as stipulated by the Healdsburg Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments.

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Twilight Parade
The HFFCF Board is requesting road closures for the annual Twilight Parade on Thursday, May 26, 2022, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The event route and proposed closures have been discussed and coordinated with City staff in the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Community Services Departments. Event organizers are requesting rolling road closures to accommodate the following parade route:

1. Starting East Street at Matheson Street at 5:00 p.m.

2. Right onto Center Street

3. Right on Piper Street

4. Right on Fitch Street

5. Left on Matheson Street

6. Ending Matheson Street at University Street by 8:00 p.m.

Please see the attached parade map which identifies the specific closure locations.

Livestock Buyers’ Dinner
The Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board is requesting approval to allow for the consumption of alcohol (beer and wine only) at Recreation/Giorgi Parks on Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. for the annual Livestock Buyers’ Dinner. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval of the proposed consumption of alcohol at their April 13 meeting. Section 12.28.220(A) of the City’s Municipal Code prohibits the consumption of alcohol in City parks unless authorized by the City Council under Section 12.28.220(B).

Event organizers will implement the following precautionary measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for event attendees:
• The Livestock Buyers’ Dinner requires ticket admission and alcohol will only be served to guests age 21+.
• Attendance at the dinner is by invitation only for the previous years’ buyers and prospective buyers at the livestock auction.
• The Fair Board will rope off the picnic grounds and limit alcohol consumptions (beer and wine only) to the designated event area.
• Event organizers will meet all California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requirements.

City staff in the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Community Services Departments have reviewed and conditionally approved the special event applications. The applicant will meet all requirements of the Healdsburg Police, Fire, Public Works, and Community Services Departments.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The events located in the downtown corridor are accessible by transit, bicycle, and walking.

Recology will provide trash, recycling, and compost receptacles to manage waste. Portable toilet units will accommodate the increased foot traffic or event participants. Food vendors will not be

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allowed to serve consumables in Styrofoam containers and only be required to utilize recyclable or compostable containers.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Deny road closures for community concert. Concert activities would be limited to Plaza Park and the adjacent parking stalls. Attendance at the concert may exceed the occupancy load for the Plaza and attendees could overflow onto the surrounding sidewalks and streets, which could increase the likelihood of an unsafe vehicular and pedestrian interface.

2. Deny rolling road closures. The event organizer would not be able to hold the Twilight Parade on City streets.

3. Deny request to allow for consumption of alcohol. The Fair Board would not be able to serve alcohol at the Livestock Buyers’ Dinner, which may adversely impact the Buyers’ Dinner attendance and revenue.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Under the new agreement between the City and the Future Farmers Country Fair, the City will reimburse the Fair for up to $9,000 in Fair related expenses this year. Additionally, as an event co-host of the Community Concert and Twilight Parade, City staff in the Community Services, Police, and Public Works Departments will provide day-of event support. Staffing and associated event costs will be funded from approved department budgets. Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Board will provide additional volunteers and cover the costs of associated event elements. There is no fiscal impact related to the proposed action that would allow alcohol consumption at the Livestock Buyers’ Dinner.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The projects are categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Sections 15304 Class 4(e) Minor Alterations to Land, and 15061(b), based on findings contained in the CEQA Guidelines that the project is “A minor temporary use of land having negligible or permanent effects on the environment including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc.”
ATTACHMENT(S):

Twlight Parade Map

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Attachment: Twlight Parade Map (3566 : Healdsburg Future Farmers Country Fair Request for Road Closures and Alcohol Consumption)

CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Update and Direction on Commercial Cannabis Operations PREPARED BY: Jeff Kay, City Manager
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Effective Governance
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Provide comment and direct staff to:

1. Return to the Council with a proposed ordinance reflecting the approaches and provisions of this staff report, including any recommended modifications made by the City Council;

2. Prepare a ballot measure for the November 8, 2022 General Election ballot that would authorize commercial cannabis operations to be taxed, and that revenue raised would be for the general purposes of City operations.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

The Council held a publicly noticed Work Session on Thursday, November 18, 2021 to discuss options for commercial cannabis operations. Staff presented materials at the Work Session that went over a range of alternatives regarding cannabis, from continuing the existing prohibition on commercial cannabis operations to allowing various types of operations across the city.

At Council’s direction, City staff prepared a community survey in January 2022 in English and Spanish, with a survey end date of February 11, 2022. A total of 604 persons responded to the survey. The results are attached.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Healdsburg currently prohibits all commercial cannabis operations in the community. As required by Proposition 64, the City allows personal indoor cannabis cultivation.

At its November 18, 2021 Work Session, the Council discussed various issues and approaches relating to whether to allow commercial cannabis operations. The staff report included:
• A Timeline and Overview of Federal and State Cannabis laws

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• Definitions
• Types of commercial cannabis activities
• Types of cannabis products
• A layperson’s explanation of what the laws say
• How State regulation and licensing work
• Zoning considerations for various commercial cannabis activities, including information about crime and cannabis
• Equity and Cannabis
• How other cities in Sonoma County regulate cannabis
• Taxation and revenue issues.

At the conclusion of the Work Session, the Council directed staff to conduct a community survey and to report back with the survey’s results as well as with an approach to commercial cannabis based in part on the survey and in part on Council’s direction to move away from a prohibition but allow and apply limits to commercial cannabis operations.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The results of the community survey (attached) and the general direction of the City Council in late fall 2021 lead staff to propose an approach to commercial cannabis operations that allows a modest commercial cannabis program within Healdsburg. Staff’s proposal lands between our current all-out prohibition on commercial cannabis programs and the more free-market approach of communities like Cloverdale, Cotati, and Sebastopol.

The Community Survey. Because the January - February 2022 survey was not scientific, it should only be used as limited guidance as to the community’s overall wishes. A total of 604 people responded to the survey. Responses can generally be summarized as follows:
• By 55%-42%, respondents were supportive of some commercial cannabis operations generally.
• By 51%-43%, respondents did not agree that the more free-market style of approaching commercial cannabis was best.
• By 53.5%-35.5%, respondents felt that dispensaries should be allowed but subject to caps, distancing and other zoning limits.
• By 62.5%-37.5%, respondents thought that there should be between 1 dispensary in town and “no limits” on the number of dispensaries. However, the most frequent answer was “none” (at 37.5% of all responses).
• 55% of respondents were not supportive of cannabis dispensaries in the downtown commercial core.
• By 52%-41%, respondents were supportive of some cannabis manufacturing businesses. • By 55%-34%, respondents were supportive of some cannabis delivery services. • By 47%-26%, respondents would support a cannabis tax. 21% were neutral, unsure, or had no opinion.
• By 48%-41%, respondents were not supportive of allowing commercial cannabis cultivation in Healdsburg.

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• 45% of respondents did not support a cannabis equity program, while 24% would and 30% had no opinion about such a program.

Proposed Approach. City staff from the City Manager’s office, the City Attorney’s office, Community Development, and Administrative Services analyzed the survey results and the feedback at the November 18, 2021 Council Work Session and recommend the below approach and process be brought back to Council in a proposed ordinance (i.e. a change to the Healdsburg Municipal Code). Key elements to staff’s approach include:
• Zoning that allows for some commercial cannabis use in industrial and commercial zones subject to distancing from other uses via one of two approaches as shown below.

Dispensaries. Allow up to two dispensaries within the City limits to encourage some measure of competition.

Dispensary Zoning Approach A:

1. Dispensaries would be allowed in commercial and industrial land use districts, but shall not be allowed within 600’ of any K-12 school, day care centers, or youth centers (this is the State of California’s suggested limit).

2. Dispensaries would not be allowed in the downtown commercial core (Plaza Retail and Downtown Commercial zoning districts).

3. A dispensary would be a permitted use when accompanied with a Cannabis Site License (Dispensary) (“CSL - Dispensary”) and a City business license.

Please see Attachment A for a map showing where dispensaries might be allowed under Approach A.

Dispensary Zoning Approach B:

1. Dispensaries would be allowed in commercial and industrial land use districts, but would not be allowed within 600’ of any K-12 school, day care centers, youth centers, parks, libraries, or religious institutions.

2. Dispensaries would not be allowed adjacent to or across the street from residentially zoned parcels when commercial or industrial zones abut residentially zoned parcels.

3. Dispensaries would not be allowed in the downtown commercial core (Plaza Retail and Downtown Commercial zoning districts).

4. A dispensary would be a permitted use when accompanied with a CSL-Dispensary and a City business license.

Please see Attachment B for a map showing where dispensaries might be allowed under Approach B.

In general, the various buffers and restrictions are intended to limit the exposure of youth to cannabis operations. This is similar to the approach taken for alcohol-related businesses,

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although in many cities, the restrictions for cannabis have been greater, likely due to the newness of this particular use and comfort levels within the community.

In both cases, the sensitive use buffers significantly restrict the inventory of available locations for dispensaries. Approach B is more restrictive and results in relatively few locations being available. Staff suggests that the City Council consider the appropriateness of the various buffers and provide feedback on priorities. Based on that direction, staff is prepared to refine the options, adding or eliminating buffers, and adjusting their size, to achieve an appropriate balance consistent with Council priorities.

Delivery. The ordinance would allow delivery of cannabis products from dispensaries and manufacturing locations to residential areas. A City business license would be required for vendors who wish to perform this service.

Manufacturing. The ordinance would allow non-volatile cannabis manufacturing in industrial zoned parcels, with a Cannabis Site License - Manufacturing as well as a City business license. The ordinance would not allow volatile cannabis manufacturing in any zone.

The ordinance would not allow commercial cultivation in any zone.

Operational Requirements. The Ordinance would establish certain requirements for the operation of commercial cannabis businesses. General operational requirements typically include compliance with state cannabis laws, compliance with local laws (including local tax measures and property maintenance and building code standards), location criteria, age restrictions for both employees and customers consistent with State law, limitations on business hours, security measures (including security guards, surveillance cameras, product storage, lighting, and alarm systems), waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, odor control, criminal background checks for cannabis business owners and employees, and recordkeeping requirements.

Dispensary Operator Selection Process. The application process for dispensary operators would begin with a Request for Proposals (RFP). This process allows for community transparency and allows the Council to have direct involvement in the selection of up to two dispensary operators, while leaving more specific details as to dispensary operations and specific building placement to the staff based on Council-approved parameters. The RFP would seek financial information, ownership information, and the proposed location. Staff would include an equity review as one of the evaluation criteria, granting additional points for ownership or employment opportunities for locals or disadvantaged communities.

The City Council would review and approve the issuance of the RFP. Staff may solicit support from a qualified consultant to assist with the development of the RFP and evaluation of proposals, the costs of which could be offset by an application fee. Following the review and analysis of the dispensary proposals, staff would rank the various applicants and recommend up to two retail dispensary operators. City staff’s rankings and recommendations would be merely informative and non-binding. After reviewing the information provided by

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City staff, the City Council would select up to two retail operators at a public meeting to proceed with the licensing and permitting process.

Other dispensary selection steps would include:
• The City would provide a map with the RFP (as well as on the City’s website) that shows the appropriate locations for dispensaries based on either Approach A or Approach B above.
• Following the selection of the two dispensary vendors, the remaining process would be administered by staff. Staff would award the CSL-Dispensary license compliant with appropriate zoning and Council’s selection of two providers. Applicants would be charged a site license fee reflecting the cost of City staff time to process the application.

There would be no CSL-Dispensary assignments or transfers from the initial applicant to a new operator without the approval of the City Council. Staff would provide an annual report to the Council on issues relating to the two vendors’ licenses, if any.

Selection and Review Process for Manufacturing Businesses. Staff is not proposing a cap or competitive review process for manufacturing businesses. These businesses are less likely to be directly impactful on neighboring properties or the community at large. Additionally, feedback from representatives of the cannabis industry has indicated that interest is likely to be lower for manufacturing businesses due to an oversaturation in the regional market and the high costs of real estate in Healdsburg. Staff believe that manufacturing could provide job creation, economic diversity, and enhanced revenues to support City operations without unduly impacting the community. Manufacturing businesses would be subject to the same sensitive use buffers as retail dispensaries and would similarly be subject to operational guidelines under a CSL or CUP (see below).

Renewable Site Licenses versus Conditional Use Permits (CUP). In staff’s proposed process, Cannabis Site Licenses (CSLs) would be required of any commercial cannabis operator and be tied to the operator’s performance and compliance with the license’s requirements, which may include, but not be limited to, hours of operation, security plans, lighting, interior and exterior signage and aesthetics, limits on promotional material, qualifications and backgrounds of staff members, management presence, and more. While a CUP could also contain this information, CUPs “run with the land” and may not allow for the same monitoring and revocation as a renewable site license would. This proposal does not suggest using CUPs for commercial cannabis, and instead relies upon the more flexible Cannabis Site License process.

Taxation. In addition to the ordinance, staff proposes to return to the Council with language to place a General Tax measure on the November 2022 ballot with a starting tax rate of 2% of gross receipts, with the ability to raise the rate to 8% should Council move to do so and to maintain competitiveness and in observation of surrounding jurisdictions’ rates.

As readers are aware, entities like the County of Sonoma have revised cannabis tax rates downward to remain competitive. Setting a rate initially at 2% of gross revenues with the ability to go to a higher rate over time is a common approach to cannabis taxation and allows

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the City and its dispensary, delivery, and manufacturing cannabis operators to remain competitive in most economic environments.

The table below was provided in Fall 2021 to provide readers with background as to how other agencies structure their cannabis taxes.

This Agenda Item. This agenda item asks for Council’s input into the above proposal, and for direction to return to Council with implementing actions relating to an ordinance, an RFP process, and a possible taxation ballot measure for the November 8, 2022 General Election.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Should Council move towards allowing commercial cannabis operations in Healdsburg as proposed, there may be limited reductions in greenhouse gas emissions as fewer individuals may travel out of town to neighboring jurisdictions to purchase cannabis from other cities’ dispensaries.

ALTERNATIVES:

Council could decide not to amend the municipal code, leaving the current prohibitions in place.

Council could decide to move forward with a more “free-market” approach to cannabis that is more aggressive than the one proposed.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Drafting up the new ordinance and going through the RFP process is anticipated to cost between $20,000 and $40,000, which is included in the City’s budget as a Council discretionary item.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and Title 14, the California Code of Regulations Section 15378(b)(2), the recommended action at this point in time is administrative in nature and does not qualify as a “Project” under CEQA. Therefore, no further CEQA or environmental review is required.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Sensitive_Use_Parcel_Buffer_Map_Attachment_A
Sensitive_Use_Parcel_Buffer_Map_Attachment_B
Attachment C: Cannabis Survey Results

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15 0 '

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SUNS ET DR

JOHNSON ST

GRANT AV

RAILROAD FIRST ST

CENTER ST

UNIVERSITY ST
BRO
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MONTEVIS TA AV

POWELL AV

BRIDLE PATH

TERRACE BD

SHERMAN ST

BAILHACHE AV

MARCH AV

SUNNYVALE DR

C HIQUITA RD

GRANT ST

KENNEDY L N

RAILROAD
RAILRO
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GROVE ST

HEALDSBURG AV

S FITCH MOUNTAIN RD

WESTSIDE RD
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101 KINLEY DR
101

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School
School
Youth
Center
Child
Care
School Child
Care
School
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Youth
Center
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Map Date: 4/25/2022
Legend
Sensitive Use Parcels
Use
Child Care
School
Youth Center
600 ft. Buffer
Foss Creek Pathway
City Limits
Zoning Districts - Commercial, Industrial

COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
CD - Downtown Commercial
CS - Service Commercial
GMU - Grove Mixed Use
MU - Mixed Use
PR - Plaza Retail

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
I - Industrial 1,500 750 0 1,500
Feet
SENSITIVE USE PARCELS: 600 ft. Buffer
Schools, Child Care (Preschool),
Youth Centers
Zoning Districts: Commercial, Industrial
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MILL ST

PIPER ST

ROSE LN
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SUNNYSIDE DR

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NORTH ST

CLEARRIDG
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DR

SUNS ET DR

JOHNSON ST

GRANT AV

RAILROAD
BRO
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MONTEVIS TA AV

POWELL AV

BRIDLE PATH

TERRACE BD

SHERMAN ST

BAILHACHE AV

MARCH AV

SUNNYVALE DR

C HIQUITA RD

GRANT ST

KENNEDY L N

RAILROAD
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AD

GROVE ST

HE ALDSBURG
AV

HEALDSBURG AV

S FITCH MOUNTAIN RD

WESTSIDE RD
101

DRY CREEK RD
101 KINLEY DR
101

MAGNOLIA DR
School
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Center
Child
Care
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Care
School
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Library
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Legend
Sensitive Use Parcels
Use
Child Care
School
Youth Center
Church
Library
Park
600 ft. Buffer
Foss Creek Pathway
City Limits
Zoning Districts - Commercial, Industrial

COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
CD - Downtown Commercial
CS - Service Commercial
GMU - Grove Mixed Use
MU - Mixed Use
PR - Plaza Retail

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
I - Industrial
N
Map Date: 4/25/2022
1,500 750 0 1,500
Feet
SENSITIVE USE PARCELS: 600 ft. Buffer
Schools, Child Care (Preschool),
Youth Centers, Churches, Libraries,
and Parks Zoning Districts: Commercial, Industrial
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59.80% 357

36.52% 218

0.50% 3

3.52% 21
Q1 Gender
Answered: 597 Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 597
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to
say

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to say
Attachment C
Survey Results

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0.17% 1

4.02% 24

16.42% 98

27.30% 163

47.91% 286

4.19% 25
Q2 Age
Answered: 597 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 597
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
1-17
18-29
30-45
46-59
60 and Over
Prefer not to
say

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
1-17
18-29
30-45
46-59
60 and Over
Prefer not to say

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1.18% 7

1.01% 6

0.84% 5

6.55% 39

0.50% 3

76.47% 455

3.03% 18

13.11% 78
Q3 Race or Ethnicity
Answered: 595 Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 595
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
American
Indian or...

Asian
Black or
African...

Hispanic or
Latino
Native
Hawaiian or...

White
Other
Prefer not to
say

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Other
Prefer not to say

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82.08% 490

17.92% 107
Q4 Do you reside within the city limits of Healdsburg? (If not, your survey response still matters)
Answered: 597 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 597
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No

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22.99% 137

77.01% 459
Q5 Do you own a business in Healdsburg?
Answered: 596 Skipped: 1
TOTAL 596
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No

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23.28% 139

41.88% 250

2.68% 16

32.16% 192
Q6 Which one of the following statements comes closest to your views about commercial cannabis?
Answered: 597 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 597
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I support
allowing...

I prefer that
we keep our...

I don’t feel
strongly abo...

Cannabis
industries...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
I support allowing commercial cannabis operations in Healdsburg, within certain limits.

I prefer that we keep our city’s current prohibition on commercial cannabis operations.

I don’t feel strongly about this issue.

Cannabis industries should be treated like any other business. I support allowing commercial cannabis operations in Healdsburg with minimal restrictions.

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22.93% 130

20.28% 115

5.29% 30

16.93% 96

34.04% 193

0.53% 3
Q7 "The market should dictate what’s best, the City should treat cannabis like any other business, including allowing it within the City’s existing business zones. A dispensary could open in a retail zone, cannabis manufacturing could occur in a commercial or industrial zone. There should not be significant other local regulation (such as numeric caps or distancing requirements) beyond city zoning and the State’s regulations and licensing requirements."
Answered: 567 Skipped: 30
TOTAL 567
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree
or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
No Opinion

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
No Opinion

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26.86% 152

26.50% 150

9.72% 55

11.84% 67

23.67% 134

1.41% 8
Q8 "Dispensaries (stores to purchase cannabis) should be allowed, but there should be limits to how many are allowed, such as caps, and minimum distances from schools, day care centers, churches or parks." Answered: 566 Skipped: 31
TOTAL 566
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree
or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
No Opinion

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
No Opinion

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37.46% 212

12.19% 69

17.84% 101

6.36% 36

26.15% 148
Q9 "The right number of cannabis dispensaries for Healdsburg is..." Answered: 566 Skipped: 31
TOTAL 566
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
None
1 2
3 No limit. Let
the market...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
None
1 2
3 No limit. Let the market decide.

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41.73% 237

13.38% 76

11.09% 63

16.55% 94

15.67% 89

1.58% 9
Q10 "In order to preserve a family-friendly atmosphere and avoid undue parking impacts, dispensaries should not be permitted in the downtown core."
Answered: 568 Skipped: 29
TOTAL 568
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly agree
agree
Neither agree
or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
No Opinion

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Strongly agree
agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
No Opinion

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27.42% 156

24.43% 139

6.50% 37

27.42% 156

13.88% 79

0.35% 2
Q11 "I support allowing cannabis manufacturing businesses, including testing, and baking or other infusion products, provided that they are operated securely and safely."
Answered: 569 Skipped: 28
TOTAL 569
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree
or disagree
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
No Opinion

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Strongly disagree
Disagree
No Opinion

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29.47% 168

26.14% 149

8.95% 51

22.63% 129

11.05% 63

1.75% 10
Q12 "The City should allow a Healdsburg-based cannabis business to deliver finished cannabis products (such as baked goods, edibles, cannabis plant products, and inhalants) to homes."
Answered: 570 Skipped: 27
TOTAL 570
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree
or disagree
Strongly
disagree
Disagree
No Opinion

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Strongly disagree
Disagree
No Opinion

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46.85% 260

12.07% 67

26.13% 145

9.19% 51

5.77% 32
Q13 In many locations in California that have allowed cannabis, local governments have asked their voters to approve new taxes on cannabis operations, such as a 2% to 8% tax on gross sales of cannabis products. If the City proposes a similar tax on cannabis products and sales, how likely are you to support the tax at the ballot?
Answered: 555 Skipped: 42
TOTAL 555
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Likely to
support the tax
Neutral
Unlikely to
support the tax
Unsure or no
opinion
I'm not a
registered...

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Likely to support the tax
Neutral
Unlikely to support the tax
Unsure or no opinion
I'm not a registered voter in Healdsburg

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40.86% 228

48.39% 270

10.75% 60
Q14 Commercial cultivation is controversial in some locations, because of odors, security, and more. In some cities in Sonoma County (Cloverdale and Sebastopol), it is allowed, but indoors. Which of the below comes closest to your views on whether the City should allow commercial cultivation of cannabis plants.

Answered: 558 Skipped: 39
TOTAL 558
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I support
allowing ind...

I don’t
support...

Unsure or no
opinion.

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
I support allowing indoor commercial cultivation with a limited number of plants.

I don’t support allowing any commercial cultivation in Healdsburg.

Unsure or no opinion.

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24.42% 136

45.06% 251

30.52% 170
Q15 Some cities have developed cannabis programs with an equity component to encourage business ownership by individuals who were impacted by the war on drugs, persons of color, or other disadvantaged communities. Should Healdsburg include this type of equity incentive in a cannabis program?
Answered: 557 Skipped: 40
TOTAL 557
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Unsure or no
opinion

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Unsure or no opinion

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Q16 Is there anything else that you would like us to know about your thoughts on this issue? Please use the section below to offer those thoughts.

Answered: 203 Skipped: 394
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Most growers mitigate the smell with filters. Limiting the # of plants might be micro managing/overstepping.
2/16/2022 5:23 AM
2 Raise money for HBG some other way. Taxes on these businesses just drive them to do illicit selling. It’s not just that “gangs” are here, Cartels are here and these are not life affirming jobs! 2/15/2022 7:47 PM
3 I feel it would be hypocritical of the city to impose restrictions on cannabis businesses when we have allowed wineries and tasting rooms to overtake downtown and the surrounding area indiscriminately. Welcoming a new type of industry into our town presents a great opportunity to diversify business, increase funding, and to attract different consumers to the area. 2/15/2022 12:40 PM
4 If cannabis operations are allowed, what can be said about a legal business selling ammunition and firearms being refused the right operate a legal business in a properly zoned retail area? This seems to be a hypocritical stance, given the federal illegality of one and the legality of the other (cannabis, firearms)
2/15/2022 8:03 AM
5 No 2/14/2022 6:04 PM
6 Commercial grow operations even indoors create an odor that permeates. And not just in the immediate adjacent area. It disrupts the quality of life at the surrounding properties, for individuals who live, work or travel in the area and diminishes the ability to enjoy outdoor activities and even keep windows open if you find the odor unpleasant or physically irritating.

So please, no to Commercial cultivation. Individual grow and personal use isn't as much of an issue but you cannot escape the odor of a Commercial grow, especially in warm summer and fall months.
2/14/2022 4:56 PM
7 NO CANNABIS BUSINESS OF ANY SORT IN HEALDSBURG!!! 2/14/2022 2:36 PM 8 Cannabis should not be allowed at all in the City of Healdsburg. Once allowed it will be impossible to reverse such a course. We need to develop other types of businesses for this community that are more beneficial to the community as a whole 2/14/2022 1:41 PM
9 While I stated I think Healdsburg should start at 1 dispensary, I think it should be opened up after a period of time for the market to decide. But allowing a rush of entrants, in the beginning, would have negative effects imo.
2/14/2022 12:09 PM
10 Please allow Healdsburg to have commercial cannabis businesses. There haven't been any negative impacts in Sonoma County cities due to commercial cannabis sales. If Healdsburg doesn't allow cannabis businesses then residents will go elsewhere to spend their $$ 2/13/2022 11:09 PM
11 I am a fourth generation Healdsburg resident. I strongly disagree with allowing any cannabis businesses in the area. This is a safe, family friendly area that people come from all over the world to see.
2/13/2022 12:01 AM
12 NO CANNABIS IN HEALDSBURG! 2/12/2022 8:38 PM
13 Beer, Wine, & Spirits contain alcohol, a drug. Cannabis contains THC, a drug. They should be treated the same. Healdsburg "embraces" the Wine industry with tasting rooms. Informed choice and/or abstention seems the appropriate path forward. 2/12/2022 12:00 PM
14 There’s more than enough tasting rooms in town , there needs to be more for the residents - let’s promote something other than tourism and alcoholism 2/12/2022 9:13 AM
15 Please protect our neighborhoods from cannabis intrusions 2/11/2022 4:44 PM 16 Cannabis growth requires a lot of water - because of 5he current and continuing drought 2/11/2022 3:47 PM

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conditions and restrictions on water use for us living in Healdsburg I do not favor using precious water for cannabis growth
17 No drugs!!! 2/11/2022 2:44 PM
18 The problem Healdsburg and politicians are looking for TAX dollars to support their agenda.

The tasting rooms are now overrated and very expensive bar rooms much for medicore wine.

Don't do the same with pot as HBG will be known as the drug, wine and food go to place. Think about the families who own, rent and have families that will not be able to shop in HBG as it horrible already. Property owners get nothing for the tax dollar now so why make it worse. 2/11/2022 2:36 PM
19 Dispensaries should be treated similarly to Tasting Rooms, in terms of the number of them, their location, parking requirements. Cultivation should be outside the urban core of Hbg.

Manufacturing should be in industrial zones.
2/11/2022 9:24 AM
20 I look forward to buying quality cannabis products in Healdsburg instead of having to drive Cloverdale, Santa Rosa or other towns. Thanks.
2/11/2022 7:57 AM
21 It is ironic that for a city so dependent on the alcohol industry, it is even controversial to allowing cannabis businesses to operate. As it is, we are losing sales tax revenue to Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, who operate dispensaries safely and subtly. 2/11/2022 7:23 AM
22 Not downtown, near daycare or schools 2/11/2022 12:57 AM 23 We now have restaurants and alcohol on the streets and you want to add drug sales to the mix. I guess we can complete the New Orleans makeover and have strip joints on the corners.

That will complete the demise of our family oriented town called Healdsburg. Has anyone considered the need for more police to handle the increased robberies that pot stores bring their towns? This proposal is bad for the and will only take away the character of the town 2/11/2022 12:01 AM
24 It’s no worse than the wineries in the area… time to get with the program. 2/10/2022 10:42 PM 25 Smart move! It’s about time. We could be making tax mone on this for our city, schools, and water!
2/10/2022 9:43 PM
26 I am employed in Healdsburg. A single cannibis store would be fine. The stores in Sebastapol and Cloverdale are tasteful and low key. Why not. Much less dangerous than alcohol and Hburg has plenty of that.
2/10/2022 9:23 PM
27 I strongly feel the city should cap the number of dispensaries at 1 and see how that goes once open for a period of at least 3 years before opening anything more cannabis related. The city should DEFINITELY let the dispensary be owned or operated by someone with the "Social Equity" qualification. PLEASE give the opportunity to someone or ever better a group that is heavily represented from within Healdsburg. It would be such a shame to have some excessively wealthy company from out and put the first dispensary in our small community town.
2/10/2022 8:14 PM
28 I would love to stop driving from Healdsburg to Santa Rosa daily to work in the cannabis industry.
2/10/2022 8:12 PM
29 No 2/10/2022 7:24 PM
30 Allow this. We already have too many wineries on the plaza and wine is a drug so allow cannabis.
2/10/2022 7:05 PM
31 Odor is a problem. Possibly allowed in industrial warehouses away from shops tourists schools parks etc.
2/10/2022 5:16 PM
32 Definitely no huge cultivation areas in city limits. 2/10/2022 5:11 PM 33 I am extremely against bringing any kind of cannabis to Healdsburg. 2/10/2022 3:47 PM 34 I currently buy my cannabis products to treat my cancer in Santa Rosa. It would be much more convenient to have a dispensary in Healdsburg.
2/10/2022 3:14 PM
35 Cannabis is LEGAL and should be presented as such. Questions 10 and 12 are embarrassing 2/10/2022 2:51 PM 36 Question 14 only specifies allowing indoor grows. Indoor cannabis cultivation has a horrible carbon footprint and doesn't align with our values as a community 2/10/2022 2:26 PM
37 I do not use Cannabis products, however, I understand that they are useful medically. The 2/10/2022 12:37 PM

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market will sort out winners and losers as it does with any business, like wine tasting rooms.

High taxes will only drive this business BACK underground where it has alway survived and/or thrived.
38 There are too many wine tastng rooms as is in Healdsburg we don't need to add cannabis to this already substance overload
2/9/2022 3:04 PM
39 There are plenty of outlets in nearby towns/other and no necessity for cannabis commercial operations in such a tiny town as Healdsburg due to odors/security reasons/criminal elements and other. Just because the City can generate more $ is not a decent/reasonable justification for any decision. Decisions should be made based on the benefit to the citizens living in the Town of HBG and never over their objections. These surveys rarely help as decisions have usually previously already been made to go down paths and are merely used to show that it was done. Hoping for this wonderful Town of ours, that is not the case here. Thank you for asking!
2/9/2022 9:35 AM
40 No. 2/8/2022 1:48 PM
41 I used cannabis for years when was younger. I don't see an upside to encouraging recreational use these days. It is a complex issue but I'm inclined to discourage cultivation and commercial use locally.
2/7/2022 5:24 PM
42 DUI not welcome any time any place for any reason. Home delivery of medical products is the only rationale I’d support as long as not grown/sold in City. 2/7/2022 4:37 PM
43 Healdsburg has prospered greatly on the back of the WINE industry and fine dining. If someone wants to bring weed into the mix for their vacation, let them buy it in Cloverdale or Windsor.
2/7/2022 7:30 AM
44 No cannabis. We have enough drugs and drinking in Healdsburg On a daily basis. No addition.

Imitation this will not help again warfare that happens in Healsburg Wash includes shootings on a yearly basis.
2/7/2022 5:57 AM
45 Keep commercial cannabis out of Healdsburg. 2/6/2022 9:55 AM 46 Would like to ensure the impact of water usage for cultivation and air quality are seriously considered as part of any approval process.
2/6/2022 9:36 AM
47 Creating undue restrictions for legal cannabis business gives greater foothold to illegal activities that endanger our environment and community. Regulating Cannabis like any agricultural crop, particularly mirroring the wine industry is the only sensible way to move this conversation forward.
2/6/2022 7:17 AM
48 Should be treated like Alcohol. 2/5/2022 4:43 PM
49 Hope it gets a green light. I'll be moving to Enso Village upon completion of the complex and look forward to having access to legal cannabis.
2/5/2022 9:37 AM
50 I believe that the cannabis crop should be treated the same as the grape crop. The laws that were created against cannabis were created out of prejudice and misinformation. We need to move on from that. However , I believe there should be strict control over the age that young people can buy just as we do for alcohol.
2/5/2022 6:16 AM
51 Marijuana is still a schedule one drug - there are plenty no dispensaries close by already. The small population of Healdsburg does not justify another dispensary here!!! 2/5/2022 12:07 AM
52 This is NOT something that would enhance Healdsburg and it’s already successful reputation and attractiveness….. who wants this in our town… locals…. I doubt it and probably not tourists…. So just businessmen who want to make a buck and tap into the Healdsburg dollars. 2/4/2022 9:52 PM
53 I grew up in Windsor and Healdsburg and I own the leading retailer in The North Bay, Mercy Wellness and I believe Healdsburg will greatly benefit from a tastefully done dispensary or two.

I would also recommend locally invested operators to get the most value to the community.

Ultimately this is a community effort and the city’s goals are to ensure these decisions benefit the community. Santa Rosa allowed too many retailers at once and the retail market there will absolutely see a massive failure rate as the industry in many cases is collapsing. It’s currently happening in Santa Rosa. But a solid operator with proven success and community minded is a great opportunity to serve the local community, draw tourism and grow the local economy. 2/4/2022 7:22 PM
54 Growing Pot should no different than growing tomatoes. 2/4/2022 5:25 PM

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55 The statement below that is in the survey: "Please assume for the purposes of this question that the City decides to change the local laws so that certain types of commercial cannabis operations can be legal in Healdsburg. For each of the questions below, please select the response that most closely matches your view." I want to make it clear that I do not support ANY forms of cannabis operations in the city of Healdsburg. 2/4/2022 4:09 PM
56 please concentrate on issues that effect the most citizens such as housing. I get the tax revenue but cannibus is easily acquired by mail and a short trip to SR. 2/4/2022 1:14 PM
57 Don’t support grow operations until water issues resolved. Don’t support any additional taxes just because cannabis.
2/4/2022 12:13 PM
58 If this town can be packed with Bars and wineries why not cannabis it’s much safer 2/4/2022 11:38 AM 59 It's legal 2/4/2022 11:26 AM
60 We voted to legalize it--so regulate it like liquor and stop taxing it so its not profitable. 2/4/2022 10:58 AM 61 Please keep dispensary out of Healdsburg. There is plenty of access in other parts of the county. We have a family and tourism based town and industry and a Cannibis dispensary would interfere with this.
2/4/2022 10:48 AM
62 I agree that growing and manufacturing create problems of both odor and security, and should be kept away from residences, schools, etc. Dispensaries do not create such problems, and should have more latitude, especially in access for seniors. If rules/taxes/restrictions are too onerous, the businesses will again be driven underground, with the resultant stress on law enforcement and prices. There must be a way to regulate equably. 2/4/2022 9:23 AM
63 I support indoor cultivation with appropriate air scrubbers to prevent odors affecting the surrounding neighbors.
2/4/2022 9:10 AM
64 There is no place for pot in our town. Ask any recovering drug addict and they will tell the first illicit drug was pot. it will bring crime and have a negative effect on what is left of our youth. 2/4/2022 9:10 AM
65 I highly support having a cannabis dispensary in town. And I have no problem on allowing cultivation as long as the odor is addressed, ie; air scrubbers. 2/4/2022 8:53 AM
66 It sounds like you are pretty set on allowing cannabis sales in our town. NOT a good idea. 2/4/2022 8:48 AM 67 I believe cannabis prohibition in Healdsburg should end! For a city that thrives on wine tourism it should be a no brainer! Also, owners of other large scale cannabis operations should not be allowed to just buy their way in to owning another business In Healdsburg. Their needs to be an even playing field for smaller operators to have the chance to open a dispensary in Healdsburg!
2/4/2022 7:08 AM
68 No doubt, crime will increase as will drivers under the influence. 2/4/2022 6:37 AM 69 Outdoor cultivation should not be allowed in fire prone zones. 2/4/2022 6:22 AM 70 I feel even thinking about cultivation is ridiculous considering the water use! 2/4/2022 6:04 AM 71 The vape store near the 7-11 poses more risk of harm to youth in our community than Cannabis. Cannabis tourism is growing and should be considered. 2/4/2022 4:40 AM
72 Small town so one dispensary max. Not downtown and no commercial growing. Medical, legal or not everyone knows a great majority of dispensary clients simply want to get high. As a cannabis user for 50 years I can attest to that. This is still a small family town and it would be nice to keep it somewhat wholesome
2/4/2022 1:25 AM
73 I'd rather see cannabis responsibly grown/sold here than more stupidly expensive hotels and restaurants!
2/3/2022 11:36 PM
74 I think that medical cannabis, there should be at least 6 plants allowed for medical card, like, I have had for 23 years, outdoors
2/3/2022 10:55 PM
75 If this is allowed to go through, it will ruin this town! 2/3/2022 9:59 PM 76 at harvest time the smell is horrible. not in favor of outdoor growing in town. 2/3/2022 9:09 PM 77 Pass for good vibes and less shitty neighbors 2/3/2022 8:13 PM

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78 Healdsburg is a small town and already has too many tasting rooms downtown. Cannabis dispensaries should NOT be allowed in this small town, there are plenty if dispensaries nearby that can deliver to Healdsburg residents.
2/3/2022 7:36 PM
79 Healdsburg has many area inside and outside city limits to accommodate this new and popular business model.
2/3/2022 7:30 PM
80 Cannabis dispensaries are already taxed to the hilt. Less taxes would lessen the black market sales industry. I shop at SPARC and would like to see them in Hbg. 2/3/2022 7:05 PM
81 Just ensure water usage from these new businesses is monitored and priced fairly for the actual residents of HBG.
2/3/2022 6:27 PM
82 It is legal. Treat it as such, like any other lawful business. 2/3/2022 6:21 PM 83 Let’s get cannibas online not in our family oriented towns 2/3/2022 5:06 PM 84 This is an incredibly flawed survey. Many of the questions are worded as though you approve of cannabis dispensers. I am adamantly opposed to cannabis businesses of any kind in Healdsburg.
2/3/2022 5:04 PM
85 I feel that a local dispensary would feel like keeping up with the times. It is legal and there is no reason for it to be shunned. It would be awesome for the dispensary to be owned by residents of our town.
2/3/2022 4:49 PM
86 Healdsburg is expensive enough, overcrowded, not enough affordable housing, the public schools are suffering. Why not focus on that. Say no to cannabis, put a flat stop on that and focus on what matters.
2/3/2022 4:48 PM
87 People in the family have started their drug use with cannabis, and one is no longer with us. I feel the same way about it as I do about tobacco. It is dangerous. 2/3/2022 4:42 PM
88 I would like to be able to purchase cannabis products within the city limits and keep the associated tax revenue local. Currently, I travel outside the city to make purchases or have products delivered from Santa Rosa. So it is already here in Hbg, but the city is missing out on the revenue. I do support limiting where dispensaries and production facilities are allowed, and limiting the size of operations.
2/3/2022 4:23 PM
89 It’s a legal business No restrictions 2/3/2022 4:14 PM 90 I am concerned about the impact of cannabis on our youth, particularly right now after two years of missing school and social interaction due to Covid. Adding cannabis to the mix right now could be devastating for our youth who are our future. This would be terrible timing! 2/3/2022 4:12 PM
91 Having a grow next door to me, the odors are too strong for residential OR commercial areas.

While I really don't have a problem with smoking cannabis, the impact to others is much larger than cigarette smoke, not to mention the continuous smell of a grow. This is a bad idea that disrespects individuals that are not involved.
2/3/2022 4:10 PM
92 Should Healdsburg make the mistake of allowing sales of marijuana in our city. They should be required to post the appropriate health warnings according to research related to addiction, it's impact on education, mental health etc. No scare tactics, but the truth. 2/3/2022 3:49 PM
93 We do not need to encourage these types of businesses. We do not need to encourage criminals to come to rob businesses and individuals. Nor do we need to encourage young people to start taking drugs. There is a definite place for the medical use of cannabis but that ia all.
2/3/2022 3:21 PM
94 Cannabis should be treated like any other products, similar To alcohol. 2/3/2022 2:43 PM 95 Healdsburg is in desperate need of economic diversity. This industry is knocking on our door.

Yes, weed businesses have some things in common with wine, but there are major differences. I think allowing sales and manufacturing of cannabis products should be opened up widely.
2/3/2022 2:41 PM
96 Maybe there should be seminars and educational information about cannabis, for people who are fearful.
2/3/2022 2:08 PM
97 Strongly oppose any type of cannabis business in around Healdsburg, 2/3/2022 1:59 PM 98 This town is already too focused on wine; we do not need another drug to shape our 2/3/2022 1:58 PM

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community, especially our children.
99 Cannabis is no more dangerous and is much less addictive than alcohol. Healdsburg runs on alcohol with few if any limitations. Prohibiting Cannabis is stupid and just forces residents to go elsewhere.
2/3/2022 1:52 PM
100 No dope 2/3/2022 1:44 PM
101 Town absolutely should have store front retail. 2-3 stores is probably sufficient but protecting licenses supports a undue monopoly.
2/3/2022 1:09 PM
102 Thank you for considering a cannabis dispensary in our town. I think having a dispensary would be a wonderful step towards moving away as cannabis as taboo, and towards cannabis as something that may be used responsibly, like we do with alcohol (of which we have many examples of in our town;) Also - I think it would be super profitable, not just for locals, for tourists as well!
2/3/2022 1:04 PM
103 Continue to allow 3 plants outdoor per parcel. Many who use Cannabis for self healing do very well with that amount. They know what goes into it and don't have to worry about pesticides. 2/3/2022 12:52 PM
104 Pot is a gateway drug 2/3/2022 12:33 PM
105 JUST THINK PROMOTING CANNABIS BUSINESS & USE IS A MISTAKE 2/3/2022 12:27 PM 106 Allowing cannabis to be sold in town would negatively affect the safety, security, public areas and hygiene of our town which in turn would force the people that keep the economic wheel of Healdsburg turning, to rethink their business base. Very simple, the type of crowd that dispensaries attract is not the type of crowd that most of us want in our town. Why is this being considered? Tax revenue? If so, be prepared to spend a hell of a lot more in maintainance and end up with a City that looks a lot more like Guerneville (fun place but lacking the style, poise and warmth that Healdsburg has). 2/3/2022 11:57 AM
107 I personally do not use cannabis and am not extremely knowledgable in this arena. My questions would be, how does a dispensary impact the community. Is there increased drug use, increased crime, increased use amongst young people? How does it change a community and is that change (if there is one) in keeping with the goals of growth in Healdsburg. This needs careful evaluation and consideration. Since it is legal, can we make a statement that it is wrong and should not be allowed? There are plenty of tasting rooms and restaurants selling another drug.
2/3/2022 11:53 AM
108 I do not want any cannabis dispensaries in Healdsburg. We have enough congestion, lack of parking and tourist now. We don't need to add another level of people impacting. Yes, I have friends who need and use cannabis for medical needs
2/3/2022 11:45 AM
109 I worry about the safety of children and families with second-hand smoke, and intoxicated drivers.
2/3/2022 11:28 AM
110 Strongly believe that Healdsburg and Cannibis do not mix, it will be a detriment to our current tourist business model throughout our town. Santa Rosa is not too far to go to indulge. 2/3/2022 11:27 AM
111 I am concerned that allowing cannabis dispensaries or commercial cultivation will further exacerbate gang violence and drug related crime in the city. There are plenty dispensaries in the area. Why does every city need to have one? Revenue from taxes? 2/3/2022 11:27 AM
112 I support the expansion of diversity in the ownership of Cannabis businesses for our city. We currently have a climate of one business opening an off-shoot business, which has the effect of homogenizing the culture overall.
2/3/2022 11:24 AM
113 I use the edibles for sleep. Would be nice not to drive to Santa Rosa. I support growing cannabis in green houses to control the smell and theft. 2/3/2022 11:21 AM
114 A cannabis dispensary should be as inviting and pleasant as a wine tasting room. 2/3/2022 7:23 AM 115 It would be really nice to not have to drive to Santa Rosa or Cloverdale for such purchases. A dispensary close to the square would be nice.
2/2/2022 1:12 PM
116 I’m insulted that after a strong majority voted to legalize recreational cannabis that the city banned it. What happened to the vote? Did city council believe that the citizens voted for legal cannabis for California just not near them???The questions in this survey still tilt on how little can we do as a city. Just follow the will of the voters and let it grow, open shops, plant 2/1/2022 4:18 PM

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exchange at farmers market, everything…if 3 dispensary open and not enough people come, guess what some will close … it called the market.
117 Look no further than the alcohol industry within the city limits to find my litmus test in regards to cannabis. If it’s acceptable for alcohol, it ought to have be for cannabis as well. Or are we selecting which agricultural based business we deem the chosen one? Allow the market to decide and settle in. And while I support a minimum distance from any cannabis related business from schools, churches were included in that question which affected my answer.

Religion should have no part of this discussion, nor proximity to churches. 2/1/2022 5:18 AM
118 Cannabis is a cash industry. Since wine, grape production and all the associated industries such as restaurants, tasting rooms, tasting events, ultra-wealthy foodie tourism which exasperates our real estate market and limits our ability to maintain a middle class are a direct consequence of mono-culture, mono-crop, what might be the unintended consequences of adding Weed to the Mix?
1/31/2022 11:34 PM
119 H-burg is already too dependent on the business of mind altering substances - alcoholic beverages in several forms. Why add more reliance on another one- cannabis. Should we not be more in the business of products and services that clearly benefit most of us and have less risk of harm? Please resist the allure of all of that potential cannabis related tax revenue. 1/31/2022 9:59 PM
120 The city needs to allow cannabis retail and manufacture immediately. 1/31/2022 4:09 PM 121 Healdsburg is a very small community. This is not a good fit for us, and is better suited in an area like Santa Rosa or Petaluma.
1/31/2022 2:11 PM
122 Overconcentration standards for retail shops will result in a maximum, no need to establish x number of shops as the max. Perhaps 1,000 feet between each other and sensitive uses (children focused uses, etc)
1/31/2022 2:02 PM
123 Cannabis businesses should not take significant water from our currently precarious supply. If they cannot work without limits on water, they should be located elsewhere. 1/31/2022 11:49 AM
124 I am totally against allowing Cannabis business of any sort in Healdsburg. It was a mistake to legalize cannabis in the first place since there is no scientific way to determine a person's level of intoxication from using Cannabis. Consequently, people think it is okay to use Cannabis and then drive their cars, endangering the lives of others. Whereas wine production and use, for the most part, has little impact on neighbors, the odors generated by Cannabis production and use have a tremendous negative effect on neighbors. This effort would be counter to many measures Healdsburg has in place to limit the impact of obnoxious odors on neighbors. 1/31/2022 10:30 AM
125 Healdsburg has already gone to shit with the tasting rooms flooding the square, the purchase of the 7 million dollar hotel to house the homeless that harass us as we walk in safeway, overpriced hotels and restaurants serving solidly average food. Do not add another thing to ruin this town. The city council and city manager have failed us all and ruined this city. We have no faith you can execute this correctly.
1/31/2022 10:11 AM
126 When I drive to a dispensary in another town I usually do my errands (shop, get gas, have lunch etc) there. I'd rather not use my car and spend my money in Healdsburg. 1/31/2022 10:00 AM
127 I am currently driving to Cloverdale and Santa Rosa to purchase legal cannabis. I live in 95448 zip just outside Hbg city limits. I work in Hbg. Would prefer to shop locally and keep taxes in Hbg.
1/31/2022 9:42 AM
128 Enough DUI’s from alcohol and drugs. Any activity in Healdsburg will only increase the unwanted occurrences.
1/31/2022 9:30 AM
129 The wine industry downtown has an imbalanced presence in town, and we should consider bringing cannabis in thoughtfully from those lessons. Be cautious about the long standing but often untrue perceptions on cannabis culture that may negatively affect peoples viewpoints. It is changing for the better. Bring in balanced industry leaders to advise, who care about community and health, not just profit. We have many educated people in town. If we put some restrictions on it to start, we can control the experience to something that truly supports HBG and improves our atmosphere. Try pilot programs. And can we please support our poor public schools with the tax??
1/30/2022 8:54 AM
130 Currently I don't believe it's legal, but when it is it would be great to have cannabis sold at the farmers' markets. It is an agricultural product, after all... 1/29/2022 3:51 PM

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131 re: tax question. would need to understand how the taxes would be collected, what the transparency is and how they would be used to benefit the city. any commercial SALES only operation should be limited in size/scope and only in industrial areas of the city. due diligence must be done on the owners/backgrounds/financial stability etc- again with transparency and decisions made beYOND financial.
1/29/2022 2:41 PM
132 There should be parity with the wine business. Wineries “own” this town and it’s time to get modern and be open to legal cannabis. This will benefit Healdsburg. 1/29/2022 2:37 PM
133 treat'em as if they were wine shops 1/29/2022 12:02 PM 134 We are a successful, tourists oriented community grounded in the wine industry. I see not benefit in adding Cannabis to this town of 12,000. To me, our greatest problem is WATER, which no one seems focused on. Cannabis will use additional water that we do not have to spare. Where, other than greed, is the benefit to encouraging cannabis. 1/29/2022 11:29 AM
135 We have a great base for visitors with wine, food and outdoor recreation. We do not need this business.
1/29/2022 7:44 AM
136 One dispensary should be enough for a city the size of Hbg. ONLY INDOOR limited number of plant cultivation, and GUARANTEED no smell coming from the place. And only grown away from any housing, in commercial area towards the outskirts of town. If the above cannot be part of the permit, smell, size, location, then no deal! 1/28/2022 9:35 PM
137 Unsure of the safety aspects of growing, and baking ……. Concerns we may need to mitigate with city ordinances
1/28/2022 7:55 PM
138 A City or any individual should not discriminate based on equity as everyone should be equal without an presumed equity division.
1/28/2022 4:58 PM
139 Similar to liquor stores, we don't have one in the plaza area. I would prefer a dispensary not be within the core meaning one block of the plaza. Also, I would support a tax but not at the high end but also consider the state and county taxes.
1/28/2022 3:58 PM
140 The subject is still a criminal violation under Federal law. 1/28/2022 3:32 PM 141 Some have suggested that the cannabis business and wine tourism can work together. This would be contrary to the message of moderation which is encouraged by the wine industry.

Wine tasting + a couple of hits = inebriation
1/28/2022 3:30 PM
142 Opinion on taxing depends on rate 1/28/2022 3:18 PM 143 THE ONLY CANNABIS I SUPPORT IS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES. No growing or processing in Healdsburg.
1/28/2022 3:15 PM
144 Healdsburg can intelligently include cannabis operations in our city. 1/28/2022 2:54 PM 145 Please keep our water shortage in mind (especially in regards to cultivation and manufacturing).
1/28/2022 2:49 PM
146 Once you allow this industry to come into our community it will overtake and monopolize commercial space just like it’s doing in Santa Rosa and other communities. 1/28/2022 11:43 AM
147 I do not support any type of cannabis businesses in Healdsburg. I think it is hurting our community and our youth.
1/28/2022 9:58 AM
148 A big concern for many of us who rent storage or production facilities is that industrial production will drive rents up.
1/27/2022 6:19 PM
149 We happily support the widespread manufacture and retail distribution of one legal drug (ethyl alcohol (ethanol)), so I think it would be more than a little hypocritical to become judgmental in terms of another (THC). I believe the right answer is that legal manufacture and distribution of cannabis should be allowed, but not without the same type of oversight and restrictions we place on wine - primarily through zoning and taxation. So, while on the one hand I have supported cannabis de-criminalization for a long time (which implies the legalization of its manufacture and sale), I would also be concerned that insufficient controls might lead to negative unintended consequences - as would be the case with the unrestricted distribution and sale of alcohol or any other legal intoxicating substance. These products can be dangerous if misused, and should as a matter of public policy be controlled to the extent necessary to protect public interests. Net: yes, we should consider allowing the manufacture 1/27/2022 10:46 AM

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and sale of cannabis, but with sufficient objectively defined and applied constraints to reasonably ensure that the business conforms to community standards - just as we do with all other businesses.
150 I do not support the city allowing any cannabis operations of any kind in our town. I feel it detrimental to the quality of life and character of our town. It’s ugly, smelly, and attracts low lifes.
1/26/2022 8:52 PM
151 Selling I'm fine with. I think it's out of place downtown, however. Commercial growing and harvesting uses too much water which is becoming precious resource in our area. 1/26/2022 8:10 PM
152 I am not against medical use of cannabis, but I am strongly opposed to any commercial cultivation of dispensaries or commercial farming. Allowing this will totally upend the charm and what makes Healdsburg so quaint and unique. Let people go to Cloverdale or Santa Rosa for their cannabis. Windsor made the right decision.
1/26/2022 7:16 PM
153 Cannabis is not that different or any worse than alcohol and its manufacture. Perhaps healthier. 1/26/2022 5:13 PM 154 Prohibition is over, please lift the ban on cannabis businesses as it is discriminatory making low income residents drive to Santa Rosa or Cloverdale. 1/26/2022 5:12 PM
155 The industry has been on a downhill slope, let other cities deal with the downturn trend, not Healdsburg!
1/26/2022 4:54 PM
156 Question 8 is confusing. I disagree to the first part that cannabis should not be allowed in Healdsburg, but then you go on to ask about restrictions near schools etc. which obviously I agree with if cannabis ends up being allowed in Healdsburg. 1/26/2022 4:39 PM
157 I support the medical use of Cannabis for those who want that option. I don't support the retail sale of cannabis in Healdsburg. There are multiple locations in the county that these products can be purchased. This proposal is a bad idea and a bad road to start down. 1/26/2022 3:51 PM
158 I think dispensary regulations should be treated similarly to a wine tasting room. 1/26/2022 3:48 PM 159 With the current reach of "black market" illegal cannabis that is currently being distributed in Sonoma County it is time that we take back our market. Prohibition did not work for wine and it is clearly not working for cannabis. The voters of CA legalized it 5+ years ago for recreational use yet over half of the cities and towns have yet to offer retail locations. Personally I don't partake but I have friends and family that do and there are no local, safe, regulated and taxed places to purchase so those that want cannabis are forced to support dangerous illegal sales outlets. The fact that Healdsburg has dozens of winerys and not one cannabis store is not an accurate representation of the current ratio of consumption in our area. 1/26/2022 12:26 PM
160 Relax the rules on personal cultivation. Cannabis is legal in this state, and rules limiting what I can grow, in my own yard, because of potential smell is ridiculous. Every single year local farmers spread tons of literal shit all over the county, and we all get to smell that. CANNABIS IS MEDICINE! Remove the restrictions, especially now you're considering commercial ops. 1/24/2022 10:10 AM
161 This wouldn't be cutting edge and once our neighbors find something else to complain about it will work out well for all. We should act like a grown up city. 1/23/2022 4:09 PM
162 Strongly oppose any form of the business entering Healdsburg. 1/23/2022 3:47 PM 163 Cannabis is much safer for the user and the public than alcohol. It is time to end the discriminatory prohibition. Thank you
1/23/2022 8:38 AM
164 A horrible idea for our town. 1/22/2022 9:56 PM
165 It’s about time. 1/22/2022 4:13 PM
166 I am not a business owner but hold a senior level management position involving several hospitality-related healdsburg business. I am a lifelong Healdsburg resident. I am not a cannabis consumer. I 100% support allowing cannabis businesses in Healdsburg. The market has changed. It’s a benefit for business diversity in Healdsburg. Let the market dictate. 1/22/2022 3:01 PM
167 The town is missing out and behind the times when it comes to cannabis. Perhaps review what types of restrictions etc were done in other areas that allowed the business to thrive without high taxation, ie Colorado and Oregon.
1/22/2022 1:25 PM
168 Mimic Healdsburg’s ordinances for wine retail. There is no difference here IMHO. 1/22/2022 12:44 PM

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169 What is the likelihood or timeline for possible rule changes to be in effect? In other words how soon could this be implemented?
1/22/2022 12:23 PM
170 A city tax on cannabis is stupid. Cannabis is the only crop that is taxed at the grower level (other than sales/income taxes). Excise taxes (like alcohol and tobacco ) are appropriate if they are applied evenly throughout the state. Commercial cannabis, with all the taxes and fees that are added make the product too expensive and encourages the black market and backyard grows. 1/22/2022 11:39 AM
171 I don't feel Healdsburg is a suitable community for the growth or retail sale of cannabis.

Cannabis growth and retail sales bring elements of safety that are undesirable. SR and Cloverdale are a short distance for resale products.
1/22/2022 11:21 AM
172 We're a small town, do we really need to add this component? Isn't it enough that we're already over-run by downtown tasting rooms. We have many close-by options to source cannabis products. Healdsburg badly needs a masterplan in place, defining how our community should look, thrive, work in the near future. You really should put your limited resources on critical issues (water shortage, fire, climate, housing, quality of life, arts/culture) before taking on yet another component with little reward for our community and its future. I'm not against cannabis dispensaries, but believe there are enough close by within 15 min of HBG. We don't need to add this additional traffic to our area.
1/22/2022 11:09 AM
173 Cannabis is a legal business, just like a winery. Treat it as such. And, FYI, taxing it to high hell only perpetuates the robust illicit market.
1/22/2022 10:39 AM
174 Something tasteful like Solful. 1/22/2022 10:19 AM
175 My neighbors grow quite a few plants in their backyard. Is this legal? Who do I contact? My house reeks for months. No outdoor growing allowed ever. 1/22/2022 10:13 AM
176 This should be a priority 1/22/2022 10:12 AM
177 Need to know more about the “tax collected” direction before looking for approval to tax. 1/22/2022 9:16 AM 178 Keep any City tax levy 1% or less on retail sales in City limits. Why? The current State and County tax and regulation burdens already pose a competitivre disadvantage for legal operators.
1/22/2022 8:56 AM
179 Safer than wine 1/22/2022 8:19 AM
180 Healdsburg has become extremely wine centric. Drinking wine next to the sidewalks, store window displays with wine related t shirts, napkins, hats, etc. I’m a grape grower, not against wine, but this is not a healthy constant msg. Cannabis will be the same overexposure, maybe not at first, but it will creep in to our visuals and messaging. Let us be different and keep this business out of our town. We’ve overdone it on wine tasting rooms. We will, no doubt, do the same with cannabis if businesses start on the outskirts of town, and eventually are allowed into our downtown area. Freedom of business expression and tax revenues are powerful arguments for allowing the cannabis business into our town, but please don’t let this happen. 1/22/2022 7:26 AM
181 The Wine industry has no limits (there are, but it is not enforced) so I think the Cannabis industry should have the same access and rights as wine. Stoners don't yell and fight in the street or drive drunk and kill people.
1/22/2022 6:40 AM
182 Cannabis cultivation is ill advised in a high fire risk area such as ours. If it catches fire, all in the surrounding area may get stoned including firefighters 1/22/2022 6:18 AM
183 I use CBD Balm for my back. Have to drive to Sebastopol. So it would be great if their was a shop in town
1/21/2022 1:07 PM
184 You are wasting my tax dollars going down this road. Read the headlines. Cannabis will remain an issue on many fronts until their is alignment between Federal, state and local policy. We have much more pressing issues here in Healdsburg - water, housing, fiber, homelessness...just to name a few.
1/21/2022 12:18 PM
185 Perhaps you could locate a dispensary at the L&M Village and make all products free to it's residents (for our out of touch City Council, this is sarcasm). 1/21/2022 11:58 AM
186 We'd be concerned about the odor if grows are allowed. We do not want sales/mfg/etc in the downtown area, nor do we want to live near such an entity. Guess we're NIMBYs. 1/21/2022 11:52 AM

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187 I provided accounting services for the second largest cannabis operation in Oregon, and have seen first-hand the issues associated with these kinds of businesses. Please don't bring cannabis operations to Healdsburg.
1/21/2022 9:30 AM
188 I feel that our support of allowing Cannabis for profit in Healdsburg promotes the use in our local youth that can have devastating effects on their brain development. I would support Cannabis only when prescribed for end of life treatment once the individual has entered hospice.
1/21/2022 9:14 AM
189 I believe it is a great idea and can be done in a way that fits the culture of Healdsburg. I personally know many in this industry that are wonderful people. The color or their skin or sex should not make a difference. I think it should be a local ( Sonoma county ) resident. I also think franchised and chain stores should not be allowed. A few boutique dispensaries in the downtown would Be a great addition. The products should be be considered and products with extremely high THC should not be allowed.
1/21/2022 9:03 AM
190 There is no reason for Healdsburg to bring cannabis to our town. It will bring nothing but crime, additional vagrancy.non family, non tourist. You can dress it up with additional taxes but it is not where this small town should be going. Leave it to the big city. No indoor and definitely no outdoor and dispensaries are available 10 minutes on 101 in Santa Rosa. 1/21/2022 7:44 AM
191 Think of the hypocrisy if you allow scores of tasting rooms and bars downtown but not a dispensary.
1/20/2022 11:27 PM
192 Reduce the number of distilleries, wineries, and wine-related businesses before allowing cannabis. Increase commercial/industrial spaces, allow small technical, industrial, and automotive services to gain a foothold, then consider expansion to cannabis. 1/20/2022 11:11 PM
193 I do not support one major cannabis company to have monopoly on the cannabis businesses in Healdsburg. I also think if existing healdsburg companies that might have been wanting to incorporate cannabis in a type of way should have a clear path forward as well, we should not be penalized that the laws took this long to catch up to modern times. I’ve wanted to incorporate cannabis into my business in a safe and separate way in the way of edibles/culinary and I have never been allowed to and I think I should be allowed a permit with restrictions if necessary. That is part of the equity component. 1/20/2022 10:14 PM
194 I don’t believe that the equity piece adds anything to the proposals. And could in fact disadvantage women owned and other highly qualified individuals. 1/20/2022 9:00 PM
195 Prohibition of Cannabis needs to end in Healdsburg. The town already thrives off of alcohol cannabis is less dangerous and is a medicine .
1/20/2022 8:25 PM
196 I strongly oppose cannabis business. It is my belief that if we allow it, it will be a profit making venture by the wealthy investors.
1/20/2022 8:17 PM
197 The survey is includes biased and contradictory questions. If you are opposed to letting the market determine the number of dispensaries because you are opposed to having any, the answer to the question of how far from schools etc. is irrelevant. That question assumes that you are in favor overall with conditions relating to location. 1/20/2022 6:58 PM
198 I am very aware of the ILLEGAL cannibas cultivation and sales in Sonoma County. We don't need HBG to encourage more which drives illegal competition and brings more crime to this town
1/20/2022 6:46 PM
199 This should be a no brainer. Tourists-as well as Healdsburg residents- go to other cities to spend their money on cannabis. Why not reap the benefits of those cannabis taxes dollars and show the world what an innovative cannabis retail experience looks like? Healdsburg is so much more than wine & destination dining!
1/20/2022 6:43 PM
200 Absolutely not. We do not want this in our community. 1/20/2022 6:02 PM 201 I have a neighbor who lives behind us and smokes in their yard. I have to close my windows so I don’t have to smell that foul odor. I like to have my windows open in the summer. 1/20/2022 5:56 PM
202 I strongly believe that council fails to see other issues of importance that comes with the safety of this type of business in our city. Council disagrees with beefing up our Code Enforcement and Law Enforcement staff and because of this I strongly disagree with allowing any type of cannabis business in our town! Wake up council!!! 1/20/2022 5:50 PM

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203 I think there should be just as many dispensaries as wine tasting rooms 1/20/2022 5:36 PM

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Automated License Plate Reader Introduction and Discussion PREPARED BY: Matt Jenkins, Police Chief
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

1. Receive a report on Automated License Plate Reader technology, provide direction to staff; and

2. By motion, direct staff to include funding for Automated License Plate Reader technology in the FY 2022-23 budget.

BACKGROUND:

At the February 21, 2022 meeting, City Council requested that automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology be agendized for additional information and discussion.

Additionally, in 2018 the City Council prioritized funding ALPR technology for parking enforcement, and in October 2018, the Police Department began using ALPR technology to enforce timed parking restrictions in the City.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

ALPRs capture computer readable images of license plates and vehicles, allowing officers to compare plate numbers against those of stolen cars or wanted individuals in various crime databases. ALPR cameras can be installed on vehicle (mobile ALPR) or to fixed objects such as traffic or streetlights (fixed ALPR).

The information captured by ALPR cameras can help determine whether a vehicle was at the scene of a crime and to discover vehicles that may be associated with each other. Law enforcement agencies can also choose to share their information with other agencies to help solve crime that occurred in their jurisdiction. The cameras can also integrate information from national or state crime databases to provide real-time alerts when a vehicle associated with a known suspect or a stolen vehicle passes the camera.

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ALPR devices assist law enforcement in solving crimes in two ways:

1. Proactive – ALPR devices provide real-time alerts when a vehicle that is stolen or associated with a known suspected is detected.

2. Investigative – ALPR cameras help determine whether and which vehicle(s) were at the scene of a crime.

Two recent incidents highlight how ALPR technology would have aided the Police Department in the investigation of known crimes. First, the Police Department received identifying vehicle information of a truck believed to be associated with a string of fires. While no reporting person was able to obtain the license plate, they were able to provide detailed information on the type of vehicle, color, and distinguishing characteristics which would have allowed investigators to obtain the license plate of the vehicle. Another incident involved a vehicle engaged in a reckless discharge of a firearm in a residential neighborhood. Multiple cameras captured the suspect vehicle; however, the license plate was not readable. Based upon the location of the incident and the known direction of travel, the license plate would have been captured, and identity of the suspects would have been known to officers within minutes of the call.

Equally important to what is ALPR technology is what it is not. ALPR technology does not include facial recognition and is not tied to a personal identifying information (name, date of birth, driver's license, social security number, etc). Further, it is not proposed to be used for immigration or traffic enforcement.

There are various vendors who supply ALPR technology with Vigilant Solutions and Flock Safety being the most used in California. The following information is based on Flock Safety’s ALPR technology, as staff has found it to be the most cost-effective solution.

Proposed Plan
In deploying a fixed ALPR solution, two strategies are often used:

1. Perimeter – Under this strategy, ALPR cameras are installed at the ingress and egress points of a jurisdiction, and is often used in smaller jurisdictions.

2. Perimeter and major intersection – In addition to the ingress and egress points, additional cameras are installed at strategic intersections with heavier traffic volume. This deployment strategy aids in capturing ALPR data when vehicles do not traverse through an ingress or egress point.

Staff would recommend utilizing a perimeter deployment, and under this strategy, a total of 5 locations would be required. Generalized locations of the cameras would be as follows and as shown on the attached map (Attachment 1):

1. Healdsburg Avenue and Old Redwood Highway (south City limits)

2. Healdsburg Avenue at Exchange Avenue

3. Westside Road at US 101

4. Dry Creek Road at US 101

5. Healdsburg Avenue at Passalacqua Road (north City limits) Should City Council desire to add major intersections to deployment strategy, the following locations would be recommended for consideration:

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1. Healdsburg Avenue at Grove Street

2. Healdsburg Avenue at Powell

3. Dry Creek at Grove Street
Final placement and number of cameras required in each location to ensure adequate coverage would be made in consultation with the vendor in advance of implementation.

Costs
The Police Department has received a preliminary cost estimate of $2,500 per camera per year.

The installation cost is approximately $250 each.

Privacy
The images captured by ALPR cameras would be owned by the City of Healdsburg and cannot be sold or shared by the vendor. It is stored in a secure government cloud environment that meets FBI CJIS requirements.

In accordance with laws, images are retained for 30 days, and then they are automatically deleted. The short retention period helps ensure that all data not associated with a crime is deleted automatically and is unrecoverable.

As previously mentioned, the technology is not facial recognition software helping to ensure privacy for occupants of the vehicles.

All searches of the system are logged in an audit trail, and a specified and lawful reason is required for the search. Access to the system would be limited to legitimate law enforcement purposes only using a “need-to-know, right-to-know” standard, which is the same standard used by law enforcement agencies for other criminal justice information system databases.

Acceptable uses, user access, and data retention would be clearly governed by a Police Department policy to ensure that all usage is consistent with the stated intent of the program.

Other Agencies using ALPR Technology
A 2019 study by the Auditor of the State of California found that over 58 percent of the 391 police and sheriff departments surveyed used ALPR technology and an additional 36 planned on adding the technology.

Local agencies that used ALPR technology include Santa Rosa Police Department, Petaluma Police Department, Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety, Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, and Cotati Police Department.

ALTERNATIVES:

No alternatives are proposed.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The direction to move forward with an ALPR system would require additional funding appropriations, and the total amount needed would depend on the direction provided to staff. If

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directed to proceed, staff will build the costs into the upcoming 2-year budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, receiving this report is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

ATTACHMENT(S):

ALPR Proposed Camera Locations

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Written Communication from Community Development Director Scott Duiven regarding Planning Commission actions taken on April 12, 2022 PREPARED BY: Shawn Sumpter, Administrative Specialist
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Effective Governance
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

No action required.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

Public hearing notices were sent to all property owners within 300’ of the subject properties.

The Agenda was posted on the public notice board at City Hall and the packet was posted on the website. Notice of the packet availability was provided to website subscribers in the form of emails and/or text messages.

The meeting was available for viewing live on our website and continues to be available as a video recording.

During the meeting opportunity for public input was provided.

BACKGROUND:

Since the formation of the Planning Commission, a report on actions taken at the immediately prior Commission meeting has been provided to the City Council as a way of keeping the Council informed of the matters/issues before the Commission.

This report is not required by the Healdsburg Municipal Code, City Council resolution or state law and requires no action from the City Council.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Attached, for your information and receipt, is the report on the actions taken by the Planning Commission at its April 12, 2022 meeting.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES:

None
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact as a direct result from the proposed action.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15302(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, the proposed action is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

ATTACHMENT(S):

PC Summary 20220412

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REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Actions taken by the Planning Commission on April 12, 2022

1. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Brunner, Breznikar, Eddinger, Gerlach, Hunt, Luks, McKay Commissioners absent: None
City Staff present: Community Development Director Scott Duiven, Assistant Planner Jeff Fisher, City Attorney’s Office Denise Bazzano

2. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
A. The Commission voted 7-0 to approve the April 12, 2022 agenda.

B. The Commission voted 7-0 to approve the February 23, 2022 minutes.

C. Acceptance of Communications and Correspondence
 Growth Management Allocation Annual Report
 General Plan Annual Report
 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
 Communications from Trac, Wilson, and Drexler regarding item 4A.

D. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest: None
E. Disclosures of Ex Parte Communications: None

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. The Commission voted 4-3 (Luks, McKay, Breznikar against) to approve CUP 2016-07; CUP 2021-08; DR 2016-06; V 2017-01 - Verizon Telecommunications Facility at 923 S.

Fitch Mountain Road.

5. COMMISSIONER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: Commissioner McKay reported that he attended a Planning Commissioner’s academy in San Ramone and recommended that all commissioners consider attending one.

6. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Director Duiven provided information regarding the upcoming April 26th Planning Commission meeting which is anticipated to include amendments to the Mill District Master Conditional Use Permit, and a discussion on the progress of the Housing Element Update.

The meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.

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Packet Pg. 192 Attachment: PC Summary 20220412 (3604 : PC Summary 4-12-2022)

Healdsburg City CouncilMay 2, 2022

Healdsburg City Council
May 2, 2022