CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 3, 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 6:02 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 October 3, 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
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – INTERNATIONAL ACTIVE AGING WEEK, OCTOBER 3-9, 2022 PROCLAMATION
Mayor Jimenez, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing October 3-9, 2022 as Active Aging Week in the City of Healdsburg.
Yaquelin Buenrostro, Recreation Coordinator, thanked Council for the Proclamation and invited Council to attend the brunch on Wednesday at the Senior Center honoring Active Aging Week.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay provided information on changes to the Brown Act per AB2449 and added he would bring a presentation back to Council in the future. He announced the draft Housing Element Update has been released for public review and the design review and Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved for the affordable housing project at 155 Dry Creek Road.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Kelley removed Item 6I for further discussion and recused from Item 6E because she lives within 500 feet of the public utility easement.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the June 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes and the June 21, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes as submitted. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None) B. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2022 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for August 2022. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2022
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for August 2022. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
D. ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC SIDEWALK EASEMENT AT 1011
SUNNYSIDE DRIVE
Adopted Resolution No. 145-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC SIDEWALK EASEMENT AT 1011 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE (PORTION OF APN: 002-382- 004).” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
E. ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AT 725
GROVE STREET
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
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F. EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER OPTIMIZATION
Adopted Resolution No. 146-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET
TO REALLOCATE FUNDS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. AGREEMENT WITH ESI ACQUISITION, INC FOR WEBEOC
Adopted Resolution No. 147-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH ESI ACQUISITION, INC FOR WEBEOC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,950 OVER A FIVE-YEAR TERM.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
H. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTANCE FOR QUAKER HILL PROJECT
ASSOCIATES COMSTOCK RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS Adopted Resolution No. 148-2022 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
QUAKER HILL PROJECT ASSOCIATES RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COMSTOCK NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT; ACCEPTING A
ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE PROJECT AGREEMENT; RELEASING THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE PROJECT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERK TO RELEASE THE LABOR AND MATERIALS SECURITY SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ACCEPT A GRANT OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, SUBJECT TO IMPROVEMENT,
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING AND OTHER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, ACCESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES
IDENTIFIED AS EXHIBIT B AND EXHIBIT C IN THE PROJECT AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2010; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT THE ASSIGNMENT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC USE OVER RAILROAD PROPERTY FROM CCS HEALDSBURG, LLC TO THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent - None)
I. HEALDSBURG AVENUE BRIDGE LIGHTING POLICY
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
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J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 149-2022 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)
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as noted above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Kelley, seconded by Mayor Jimenez, removed Item 6I from the Consent Calendar. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None)
ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AT 725 GROVE STREET
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 150-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AT 725 GROVE STREET (PORTION OF APN: 089-120-093).” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Vice Mayor Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Vice Mayor Kelley)
HEALDSBURG AVENUE BRIDGE LIGHTING POLICY
Vice Mayor Kelley inquired if Hanukkah and Christmas could both be acknowledged in December with a time period for each during the month of December and have staff return with a list acknowledging other events.
Council discussion ensued on modifying the month of December, taking the approach of less is more with lighting the bridge, who decides when the bridge is lighted, having staff return with other options for lighting the bridge, permanent options to light the bridge to reduce staff time, the color options for acknowledging Hanukkah and allowing staff to determine to dates the bridge is lit for Christmas and Hanukkah.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS – RENEWAL OF THE HEALDSBURG TOURISM
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Tallia Hart, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, provided a brief overview of what the Tourism Improvement District (TID) is, how it functions and the differences between the proposed TID and the current TID.
Public Comment
Dan Maraviglia, Chair of the Chamber of Commerce, commented on what the TID offers to the community of Healdsburg and urged the Council to support the TID.
Circe Sher, Hotel Healdsburg, H2 and Harmon Guest House, encouraged the Council to support the renewal of the HTID and commented on the District Development funds.
Elizabeth Holmes commented on the HTID, the beneficiaries of tourism and encouraged Council to support the renewal of the HTID.
Oshe Ingram commented on the types of businesses that would be affected if the HTID was not renewed.
Brooke Ross expressed her support for the renewal of the HTID.
Emily Harris commented on the marketing of businesses in Healdsburg and encouraged the Council to move forward with approving the HTID.
Council Comments
Vice Mayor Kelley expressed her desire to see all businesses in Healdsburg supported by the Chamber and not just focusing on one business sector.
Councilmember Hagele expressed his support to see the item move forward as proposed.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, introduced for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of the text, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADDING CHAPTER 3.34 TO TITLE 3
OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE RENEWING THE HEALDSBURG TOURISM
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND DECLARING RESULTS OF THE MAJORITY PROTEST PROCEEDINGS.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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OLD BUSINESS – SD MEDIA PRODUCTIONS’ REQUEST FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, ROAD CLOSURES, AND WAIVER OF 24-HOUR SPECIAL EVENT VENUE USE FOR THE 2023 HEALDSBURG WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE
GRANT TASTING
Mayor Jimenez recused from this item as he owns a business in the vicinity of the proposed road closures.
Recreation Supervisor Milde stated the actions before Council this evening are to waive Healdsburg Municipal Code Section 9.12.170(A) that prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public parking lots for the Grand Tasting Event on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from Noon to 5:00 p.m.; grant an exception to Healdsburg Special Events Policy Section 2 that prohibits use of a downtown event venue for more than 24 hours for the Grand Tasting Event, effective 7:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023 to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2023 and approve one-way road closures on Plaza and Matheson Streets between Center Street and Healdsburg Avenue and Center Street between Plaza and Matheson Streets on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Saturday Farmers’ Market to relocate to the Plaza.
Supervisor Milde provided background information on the Wine and Food Event, reviewed the 2023 proposed event layout, noting the Saturday Farmers’ Market would move to the Plaza for the day. Supervisor Milde further reviewed each individual request, noting staff supported the waiving of consumption of alcohol in public parking lots for the Grand Tasting event, the request for one-way road closures for the Saturday Farmers’ Market but did not support extending the use of the parking lot beyond the 24-hour special event use restriction for the grand tasting event or the exclusive use of the City Hall Parking Lot all day on Saturday during the event.
Supervisor Milde reviewed the additional conditions the applicant would need to follow to hold the event and what the next steps were in the process.
Steve Devaris, CEO of SD Media, introduced the event planners who provided additional information on the planned event, including additional tents, tables, road closures, the proposed timeframe of the event and noted they are comfortable with removing the request for exclusive use of the City Hall parking lot.
In response to Council’s inquiries, event planners Judy and Samantha, reviewed where the vendors are parking during the event, what time the Grand Tasting event will start, the proposed beneficiaries of the charitable contributions and proposed additional events in the off season.
Staff reviewed the possibility of including additional time being added to the front end to begin setup.
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Public Comment
Susan Graf expressed her support for the proposed 2023 Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience moving forward.
John Stewart commented on the benefit to the local economy this event provides.
Suzanne Malich expressed her support for the proposed 2023 event and commented on the success of the 2022 event.
Emily Martin commented on the 2022 event and expressed her support for continuing the event going forward.
Valerie White commented on the participants during the events and encouraged Council to make this an event that celebrates Healdsburg, Healdsburg Farmworkers and Healdsburg charitable donations.
Will Seppi encouraged Council to enter into a multi-year agreement to assist the event producer and allow an additional day for setup of the event.
Maria Behan expressed her opposition to the event and commented on the organizers behind the event.
In response to Vice Mayor Kelley’s inquiries, Supervisor Milde provided information on smoking restrictions during the event and implementing some of the same event conditions this year.
Council Comments
Councilmember Hagele expressed his excitement about the Farmers’ Market being moved to the Plaza, supported adding an additional day for setup and staff returning in the future with a licensing agreement for a long-term event approval.
Councilmember Mitchell expressed her support for the additional day of setup and the compromise with the Farmers’ Market.
Vice Mayor Kelley expressed her desire to see proactive noticing about the closure of the parking lot on Thursday for an additional day of setup and a utilizing the same name as the previous event.
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Council discussion ensued on requiring signage for parking locations, an annual report to Council, serving Sonoma County wines in the event, the benefit to the local community and requiring conditions on the event.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, waived Healdsburg Municipal Code Section 9.12.170(A) that prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public parking lots for the Grand Tasting Event on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from Noon to 5:00 p.m.; granted an exception to Healdsburg Special Events Policy Section 2 that prohibits use of a downtown event venue for more than 24 hours for the Grand Tasting Event, effective 7:00 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023 to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2023 and approved one-way road closures on Plaza and Matheson Streets between Center Street and Healdsburg Avenue and Center Street between Plaza and Matheson Streets on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Saturday Farmers’ Market to relocate to the Plaza. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Mayor Jimenez abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Jimenez)
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Mitchell reported she would be attending the Mayors’ & Councilmembers Dinner on October 13, 2022.
Councilmember Hagele reported he attended the annual NCPA Conference, attended a design dialogue at Craftwork, the Encuentro at the Community Center, the Los Cien event and inquired if Council was interested in agendizing a discussion on a camping ordinance.
There was Council consensus to support a future discussion on a camping ordinance.
Mayor Jimenez reported he attended the Los Cien event, the Reach For Home annual event and Senator McGuire’s Chili cookoff.
Vice Mayor Kelley reported she attended the Reach For Home event, the Foss Creek Cleanup, the Bird vendor demonstration in the Plaza, the Los Cien event, commented on the closure of Campo Fina and requested a future Council discussion on what other cities are doing with vacant spaces.
There was not Council majority to agendize the discussion on vacant spaces.
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City Manager Kay stated the proposed work on inventorying vacant business space would be included in the next contract with the Chamber.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council received the report on the actions taken by the Planning Commission at its September 13, 2022, meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:11 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk