CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 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 and Mayor Jimenez Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: None
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, approved the June 6, 2022, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, 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 – PRESENTATION FROM THE SANTA
ROSA/SONOMA COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE NAACP
Kirstyne Lange, President NAACP Santa Rosa Chapter, provided information on Black Community Equity Initiatives including housing, mental health, education and the effort to build a community center in Sonoma County.
Council thanked Kirstyne for the presentation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2022 AS JUNETEENTH IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG
Mayor Jimenez, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth in the City of Healdsburg.
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Kirstyne Lange, President NAACP Santa Rosa Chapter, thanked Council for the Proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2022 AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, INTERSEX,
ASEXUAL AND ALLY PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Jimenez, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing June 2022, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Ally Pride Month and Councilmember Mitchell read aloud the proclamation.
Healdsburg High School, Genders and Sexualities Alliance Club, thanked Council for the Proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS –PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2022 AS ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Jimenez, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the City of Healdsburg and Councilmember Hagele read aloud the proclamation.
Donata Mikulik, Elder Justice Coordinator, Sonoma County Senior Advocacy Services thanked the Council for the proclamation and spoke about the Elder Abuse awareness.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay provided information on the community events over the last few weeks and announced that Memorial Bridge has been lit up to celebrate Pride Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
David Jones commented on the vacant Council seat and expressed his support to see the vacant seat filled by appointment.
Adina Flores commented on Vice Mayor Kelly and Mayor Jimenezs’ role in the community.
Valerie White commented on the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience and who participated in the event.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Jimenez recused from Item 6I on the Consent Calendar as he owns a business on the Plaza.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes, the March 7, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes, the March 16, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes, the March 21, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes, the April 4, 2022 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes, the April 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes and the May 2, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes as submitted. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL 2022 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for April 2022. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for April 2022. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
D. DISPATCH SERVICES FROM THE REDWOOD EMPIRE DISPATCH
COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY FY 2022-23
Adopted Resolution No. 69-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE
PAYMENT FOR DISPATCH SERVICES TO THE REDWOOD EMPIRE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
E. APPROVE ROTARY CLUB OF HEALDSBURG SUNRISE'S REQUEST FOR
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL FOR GIRO VIGNETI BIKE TOUR
By motion, approved Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise’s request to allow for consumption of alcohol at Healdsburg Community Center Field, pursuant to Section 12.28.220(B) of the City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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Municipal Code, at the Giro Vigneti Bike Tour on July 23, 2022. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
F. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Adopted Resolution No. 70-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. CONDITIONALLY AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $160,600 Adopted Resolution No. 71-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT, PROJECT PWS944, TO WESTPAC CONSTRUCTION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,600,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 10 % OF THE ORIGINAL BID AMOUNT AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $257,369 FROM UNALLOCATED WASTEWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None) H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 72-2022 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 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
I. APPROVE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S REQUEST TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO
PLAZA PARK FOR HEALDSBURG CRUSH
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as revised above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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APPROVE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S REQUEST TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO PLAZA
PARK FOR HEALDSBURG CRUSH
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, approved a request from the Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin to restrict access to Plaza Park on October 16, 2022, by waiving Section 3b of the Healdsburg Special Events Policy. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Jimenez)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND 2023-24 BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN ADOPTION
Administrative Services Director Sturmfels stated the action this evening was to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Fiscal Year 2023-24 budgets and the capital improvement plan. Director Sturmfels provided information on the pathway to budget adoption, budget development goals, budget statistics, authorized positions included in the proposed budget and highlights of the budget.
Director Sturmfels further reviewed areas of continued focus for the budget and follow-up actions for the proposed budget.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Housing Administrator Sotomayor provided information on the funds available to complete the L&M Village project.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 73-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 74-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 75-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE 2022-27 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 76-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3-2022 AND REESTABLISHING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None)
OLD BUSINESS – HEALDSBURG 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Housing Administrator Sotomayor introduced Ashleigh Kanat, from Economic and Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) and Jane Riley and Luke Lindenbusch from 4 Leaf Consulting who would be giving the presentation this evening.
Ashleigh Kanat, EPS, provided information on the meeting objectives, the project timeline for the Housing Element Update, the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) update, current planned and approved units proposed in the 6th cycle Housing Element Update, reviewed a map of planned and approved units and how the 6th cycle Housing Element Update is being developed.
Luke Lindenbusch, 4 Leaf Consulting, reviewed the community engagement undertaken in developing the draft Housing Element and reviewed the results of the community survey.
Ms. Kanat further provided information on the Housing Goals included in the proposed Housing Element including (1) housing administration; (2) preserving existing housing; (3) sustaining and expanding housing sites; (4) expanding housing development capacity; (5) affordable and middle-income housing; (6) affirmatively furthering fair housing; (7) remove housing constraints; (8) special needs housing; and (9) environmental quality and conservation. Ms.
Kanat reviewed program options for further exploration in parallel with the Housing Element update process.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Community Development Director Duiven provided information on the proposed project at 3 Healdsburg Avenue. Ms. Kanat provided information on Housing Goal three, how reporting housing unit numbers are counted, converting multiplexes. Housing Administrator Sotomayor reviewed how affordable housing monitoring would happen. Luke Lindenbusch, 4Leaf, provided information on SB10.
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Public Comment
Cal Weeks, Generation Housing, expressed his desire to support Council in receiving a prohousing designation.
Christine Webster commented on Citrine Apartments, annual rent increases and expressed her desire to continue to live at Citrine.
Glaydon de Freitas Filho, CEO Corazon Healdsburg, thanked staff for the work on the Housing Element Update and read aloud a statement on housing in Healdsburg.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Housing Administrator Sotomayor provided information on the feedback being sought this evening and Ms. Kanat provided information on what needs to be submitted in a Housing Element.
Council discussion ensued on the proposed vacancy tax, mitigating the impacts of vacation rentals and second homeownership, what districts short-term rentals are allowed in and asking the Housing Element Work Group (HEWG) to continue working together after the Housing Element is adopted. Council discussion further ensued on local preference, why specific policies are being included, farmworker housing, creative financing strategies, converting the community center to a housing site, seeking a pro-housing designation and addressing in-fill.
Topics for future HEWG Discussion
Housing Administrator Sotomayor provided information on the potential work plan for the HEWG after the Housing Element is complete including: Density Study/ Housing Development Capacity Analysis, identifying strategies for achieving ‘middle-income housing’, defining, scoping, and prioritizing potential area plans and specific plans, identifying approaches to implementing and amending the Growth Management Ordinance, and expanding housing funding sources.
Council discussion ensued on including a report card, starting off with a Housing Action Plan (HAP), addressing in-fill, financing options and focusing on time commitment of the HEWG and addressing the bandwidth of the HEWG.
NEW BUSINESS – VOLUNTARY WATER SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WATER RIGHTS HOLDERS WITHIN THE UPPER RUSSIAN RIVER
Utilities Director Crowley stated the action this evening was to approve a voluntary water sharing agreement. Director Crowley provided background information on how this agreement was developed, the intent of the agreement and the stakeholders involved in the agreement.
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Director Crowley reviewed the timeline of entering into the agreement and exiting the agreement if needed, provided information on the agreement structure, Healdsburg’s expectations with entering into this agreement, Healdsburg’s target water numbers and administration of the agreement.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell adopted Resolution No. 77-2022 titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING OF THE UPPER RUSSIAN RIVER 2022 WATER SHARING
AGREEMENT AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None NEW BUSINESS – UPCOMING VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Jimenez introduced this item for discussion stating the action this evening was to appoint a council subcommittee to interview Planning Commission applicants.
Following a brief discussion by Council, Council appointed two subcommittees to interview Planning Commission applicants. One subcommittee was comprised of Mayor Jimenez and Vice Mayor Kelley and the second subcommittee was comprised of Councilmember Hagele and Councilmember Mitchell.
There were no public comments on this item.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Vice Mayor Kelley reported she attended the Electric Equipment and Tractor Expo in Windsor that the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District held, commented on grant funding and attended the Future Farmers’ Twilight Parade.
Mayor Jimenez invited the community to walk across Memorial Bridge to see in lit up in celebration of Pride month.
Councilmember Hagele reported he participated in the Twilight Parade and attended the NCPA meeting hosted in Healdsburg.
Councilmember Mitchell had nothing to report.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council received the report on the actions taken by the Planning Commission at its April 26, 2022, meeting.
CLOSED SESSIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:01 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk