CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2022
City Hall Council Chamber
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chairperson Jimenez called to order the concurrent meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of Healdsburg at 6:01 p.m. with the following Council Members present:
Present: Council Members/: Hagele, Kelley, Mitchell, Palacios and Mayor Jimenez Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: None
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the May 2, 2022, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor reported a Closed Session was held prior to the meeting and direction was given to staff.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – 2021 ANNUAL MARIE SPARKS
MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER AWARD
Active Adult and Senior Services Supervisor Grant provided background information on the Marie Sparks Memorial Volunteer award which was established by the City Council to recognize volunteerism in the community. The 2021 award recipients are Martha Brooks and Greta Mesics.
Supervisor Grant spoke of Martha Brooks’ many contributions to the community including her time with Healdsburg High School Greyhound Boosters and the Healdsburg Museum.
Martha Brooks thanked the Council and the community for the recognition and spoke about her experience volunteering.
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Supervisor Grant spoke of Greta Mesics’ many contributions to the community including volunteering with Healdsburg Elementary School, the Fitch Mountain School, the Bishops Ranch and Corazon Healdsburg.
Greta Mesics thanked the Council and the community for the recognition and spoke about her experience volunteering.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Jimenez, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing May 1-7-2022, as Public Service Recognition Week and Councilmember Mitchell read aloud the proclamation.
The Employee Appreciation Committee accepted the proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Jimenez, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing May 2022 as Jewish American Heritage Month is the City of Healdsburg and Vice Mayor Kelley read aloud the proclamation.
Scott Brockman, Jewish Community Center, thanked the Council for the proclamation and spoke about the Jewish Community Center.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – NATIONAL CORNELIA DE LANGE
SYNDROME MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Jimenez, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing May 2022 as National Cornelia de Lange Syndrome month in the City of Healdsburg and Councilmember Palacios read aloud the Proclamation.
Emily Peterson thanked Council for the Proclamation and spoke about Cornelia de Lange Syndrome.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Drought and Water Supply Update
City Manager Kay reviewed current water storage levels at Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino, provided information on Healdsburg’s current water supply and current conservation levels, City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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noting the City is currently in Stage 2 of our water conservation plan. City Manager Kay provided information on a water leak that occurred on Healdsburg Avenue on May 1, 2022.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Matthew Isaacs commented on pickleball courts and requested Council to include $150,000 in the upcoming budget for dedicated pickleball courts in Healdsburg.
Claudia Sutton expressed her desire to see pickleball courts in Healdsburg and read aloud comments received from others while collecting signatures.
Zoe Schwartz encouraged Council to create dedicated pickleball courts in Healdsburg.
Member of the Public commented on the sport of pickleball and encouraged Council to create pickleball courts in Healdsburg.
Lo Pellegrino commented on the creation of pickleball courts and spoke about why she would love dedicated courts.
Mark McMullen advocated for funding for the Arts and Culture Master Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Jimenez recused from Items 6K, 6L, 6M and 6N on the Consent Calendar as he owns a business on the Plaza.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MARCH 2022 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for March 2022. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for March 2022. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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C. COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN ADDITION TO LOCAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
Adopted Resolution No. 52-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT (PSA) WITH WILDFIRE SERVICES GROUP, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 33-2022.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
D. WATER WORKS ENGINEERS – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT –
FITCH WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Adopted Resolution No. 53-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WATER WORKS ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FITCH WATER TREATMENT PLANT ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION PROJECT, PROJECT PWW135, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $127,183 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) E. WATER WORKS ENGINEERS – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT –
DRY CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Adopted Resolution No. 54-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WATER WORKS ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DRY CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES PROJECT, PROJECT PWW128, FOR THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $219,712 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
F. AGGREKO HOLDINGS INC. – PURCHASE ORDER AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 55-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH AGGREKO HOLDINGS INC. TO
RENT AN EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR WHILE CRITICAL REPAIRS ARE
PERFORMED ON THE PERMANENT GENERATOR AT THE CITY WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET FOR FY 21-22 BY $10,984, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,984.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. PROCUREMENT OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 56-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP UNDER SOURCEWELL CONTRACT # 091521-060920-NAF FOR A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2022 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING
BATTERY ELECTRIC TRUCKS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,735,
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE VEHICLE SERVICES FUND ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FY 2021-2022 BY $145,735 AND INCREASING THE
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND ADOPTED BUDGET FOR FY 2021-2022 BY $97,157.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) H. ORDINANCE NO. 1215
Adopted Ordinance No. 1215 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.60 TO THE
HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY FOR POLICE SERVICES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) I. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 57-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND ON BEHALF OF COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES CREATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54952(b) AUTHORIZING TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS IN COMPLIANCE WITH AB 361 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e)) TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SAFELY PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
J. PRUNE PACKERS REQUEST FOR ALCOHOL SALE AND CONSUMPTION FOR THE 2022 BASEBALL SEASON
By motion, waived 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 approved the Prune Packers' request to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol in Recreation Park for their 2022 baseball season. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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K. HEALDSBURG CENTER FOR THE ARTS REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURES This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
L. ROTARY CLUB OF HEALDSBURG SUNRISE REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURES ON JULY 4, 2022 FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
M. HEALDSBURG JAZZ REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
N. HEALDSBURG FUTURE FARMERS COUNTRY FAIR REQUEST FOR ROAD
CLOSURE AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
The motion to approve Consent Calendar as revised above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
HEALDSBURG CENTER FOR THE ARTS REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURES On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Palacios, approved 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. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Mayor Jimenez abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Jimenez)
ROTARY CLUB OF HEALDSBURG SUNRISE REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURES ON JULY 4, 2022 FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Palacios, approved 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. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Mayor Jimenez abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Jimenez)
HEALDSBURG JAZZ REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURE
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Palacios, approved Healdsburg Jazz's request for a road closure of Plaza Street (between Center Street and City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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Healdsburg Avenue) on Sunday, June 19, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the Healdsburg Jazz Festival Juneteenth Celebration. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Mayor Jimenez abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Jimenez)
HEALDSBURG FUTURE FARMERS COUNTRY FAIR REQUEST FOR ROAD
CLOSURE AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Palacios, approved 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; approved 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; and waived 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 approved 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. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Mayor Jimenez abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Jimenez)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – UPDATE AND DIRECTION ON COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
OPERATIONS
City Manager Kay stated the action this evening was to receive an update from staff on commercial cannabis operations in Healdsburg. City Manager Kay summarized the cannabis survey results, noting the general conclusions of the survey were: respondents were supportive of some commercial cannabis operations; respondents did not agree to a more free market style of approaching commercial cannabis; and respondents felt that dispensaries should be allowed but subject to caps, distancing and other zoning limits.
City Manager Kay further provided information on the proposed cannabis policy on retail dispensaries, allowing up to two dispensaries within the City limits, reviewed the two proposed approaches to retail cannabis and reviewed the potential request for proposal process that could be followed.
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City Manager Kay reviewed information on the manufacturing of cannabis including being allowed in industrial zones with a cannabis site license, not allowing volatile manufacturing and noted staff is not proposing a cap on the number of manufacturing operators. City Manager Kay stated, staff is not currently proposing to allow cultivation at this time.
City Manager Kay provided information on the proposed ballot initiative setting a cannabis business tax rate between 2%-8% of gross receipts if Council was interested.
In response to Council’s inquiries, staff reviewed why the 600 ft. buffer was used, the parking requirement for retail cannabis use, and noted staff looked at other buffer standards when creating the maps for this evening. City Manager Kay reviewed why microbusiness was not included in the recommendation this evening, how cannabis distribution could be addressed and requiring design guidelines. Steve McEwen, Burke, Williams and Sorensen reviewed the buffer standards for cannabis stores.
Public Comments
Eric Pearson commented on the cannabis survey results, encouraged Council to select winners from the request for proposal process first and allow them to present locations after selection and add back in the CD district.
Eli Melrod thanked staff for a thoughtful process on the approach to cannabis and encouraged Council to create a rational zoning ordinance around cannabis.
Jamie Shira commented on her experience in the cannabis industry and expressed her desire to see cannabis come to Healdsburg and encouraged Council to consider the impacts to local residents when deciding on the zoning districts.
Leigh Anne Baker, COO of Jane Dispensary, commented on including education on cannabis as part of their business operations, informed Council Jane operates in two different states and informed Council they would like to bring a delivery option locally to Sonoma County.
Erin Gore thanked Council for moving this item forward, expressed her support to see a distribution license included as well as a microbusiness option and commented on the tax rate and including flexibility.
Brandon Levine, founder of Mercy Wellness, commented on his experience as a cannabis business owner and expressed his desire to operate a cannabis business in Healdsburg.
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Lauren Mendelsohn encouraged Council to keep and open mind as they move forward, commented on retail operations, considering all uses including cannabis events and including a social equity component.
Ron Edwards commented on his experience in the cannabis industry, including education as a component and what the operation of a cannabis business might look like in Healdsburg.
Eduardo Garcia encouraged Council to think about where the tax income received from a local cannabis business will be focused, encouraging local high school students to explore other professional development options and how to support disadvantaged communities in Healdsburg.
City Manager Kay summarized the direction staff was seeking as follows: is two the right number for dispensaries; is the approach for downtown right; which sensitive use buffers are most important? Which ones should be omitted; and is the selection process on the right track? Is response to Councilmember Hagele’s inquiry, City Manager Kay provided information on the request for proposal process and what that may look like.
Council Comments
Councilmember Palacios was supportive of staff’s recommendation of two dispensaries in Healdsburg, including a buffer for schools, reducing the buffer boundary from 600ft, urged an equity component that could benefit a specific population that have faced injustices, was supportive of a ballot measure, was in favor of considering distribution as a option, was not in favor of allowing dispensaries in the Downtown Commercial District or allowing manufacturing, and expressed the selection process was on track.
Councilmember Mitchell was in favor of allowing cannabis businesses in the Commercial Downtown, reducing the buffer boundary from 600ft, expressed the selection process was on track but include an operator that has demonstrated success, include an equity component in the process, was supportive of a ballot measure and cannabis manufacturing in the Industrial Zone.
Mayor Jimenez expressed support for reducing the buffer boundary from 600ft, including parks as an allowed buffer, was in favor of staff’s recommendations of two dispensaries, was not in favor of allowing cannabis business in the Plaza District, and asked for more information on the parking in the CD. Mayor Jimenez was in favor of moving forward with an RFP process, including an equity component, expressed his desire to discuss a distribution component and was supportive of some level of a design review process.
Vice Mayor Kelley was supportive of staff’s recommendation of two dispensaries in Healdsburg, was interested in allowing cannabis businesses in the Downtown Commercial District but staying City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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away from Plaza retail, including a buffer zone around the Plaza, focusing on only buffers around schools of 300ft or less, allowing an opportunity for a lab or testing facility as well as distribution and including microbusinesses as an option. Vice Mayor Kelley expressed support for different tax rates for different types of uses.
Councilmember Hagele was supportive of two dispensaries in Healdsburg, open to allowing cannabis in the Downtown but not on the Plaza, reducing the buffer boundary, moving forward with an RFP process, local preference, supportive of the proposed tax measure and making the ballot measure easy and simple to understand and agreed with staff’s recommendation on manufacturing.
City Manager Kay thanked Council for the input.
NEW BUSINESS – AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER INTRODUCTION AND
DISCUSSION
Police Chief Jenkins stated the action this evening was to receive a report on Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, provide direction to staff and direct staff to include funding for ALPR technology in the FY 2022-23 budget.
Chief Jenkins provided information on what ALPR technology is, how the Police Department currently uses ALPR, the two typical ALPR installations: mobile or fixed, what ALPR does not do and the privacy requirements of the ALPR system. Chief Jenkins further reviewed how long the Police Department has been using ALPR, the policy the Police Department has on ALPR, how ALPR information is shared and what other agencies in the Bay Area use ALPR technology.
Chief Jenkins reviewed the potential deployment of fixed ALPR technology in the City of Healdsburg at the perimeter points of the City as well as major intersections and the cost to deploy the ALPR system.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Chief Jenkins provided information on the Police Department ALPR policy, expanding the policy to address the proposed addition to the ALPR policy, the cost to implement, the retention policy for ALPR and what jurisdictions could have access to the City of Healdsburg ALPR technology. Chief Jenkins further informed Council, the ALPR technology would not be used for any immigration purposes and could hold an informational meeting for the public before implementing this technology.
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Public Comments
Ron Edwards expressed concern about what would happen to the ALPR data, who can access it and was in favor of informing the public about the possibility of implementing ALPR technology.
Mark McMullen thanked staff for the great explanation of ALPR, expressed concern about data storage and the length of retention time.
Council Comments
Councilmember Palacios expressed concern over the retention period of 30 days, was supportive of holding a community meeting before Council makes a final determination to move forward.
Vice Mayor Kelley was in favor of holding a community meeting to inform and gather feedback from the public before moving forward with ALPR technology.
Councilmember Hagele expressed support with moving forward ALPR technology and was okay with the proposed locations of the cameras and asked that the ALPR policy return to Council for approval.
Council discussion ensued on holding a community meeting to gather feedback, the policy returning to Council and having a placeholder in the budget for ALPR technology.
Mayor Jimenez was supportive of holding a community meeting to gather feedback, conducting a community survey on ALPR and moving forward with adding a placeholder in the FY 2022-23 budget.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell directed staff to include funding for Automated License Plate Read technology in the FY2022-23 budget, bring the ALPR policy back to Council for approval and conduct community outreach on ALPR technology. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Palacios informed Council she was resigning from the City Council, effective at the end of the Council meeting.
Councilmember Hagele had nothing to report.
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Councilmember Mitchell had nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Kelley had nothing to report.
Mayor Jimenez had nothing to report.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CLOSED SESSIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:49 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk