CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 19, 2022
City Hall Council Chamber
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chairperson Kelley called to order the concurrent meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of Healdsburg at 6:00 P.M. with the following Councilmembers present/absent:
Present: Councilmembers/: Edwards, Hagele, Herrod, Mitchell and Mayor Kelley Board Members
Absent: Councilmembers/: None
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the December 19, 2022 City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent -None)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION(S)
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARY
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels introduced Adam McKenna, IT Services Manager for the City of Healdsburg, and thanked him for all the work he has done to improve the City of Healdsburg’s IT services.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced the City has moved COVID-19 tiers, the masking requirements have been modified and city facilities would be closed the week between Christmas and New Years.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NONAGENDA ITEMS City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. ACCEPT THE RECYCLED WATER EXPANSION PROJECT - PHASE 2, PROJECT SE001, AS COMPLETE
Adopted Resolution No. 182-2022, titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE RECYCLED WATER EXPANSION PROJECT, PHASE 2, AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) B. PROCUREMENT OF CITY VEHICLES
Adopted Resolution No. 183-2022, titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 F250 FROM SANDERSON FORD FOR $68,988; APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING
PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, CHANGING THE MODEL YEAR TO 2023 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 FORD E-TRANSIT CARGO VAN FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH SANDERSON FORD AND THE PURCHASE ORDER AND AMENDMENTS WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP; AND
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE AMENDMENTS AND NEW VEHICLE PURCHASES.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
C. VACATING THE PUBLIC EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT AS
SHOWN ON LOT ONE OF THE FINAL MAP OF THE MILL DISTRICT
SUBDIVISION
Adopted Resolution No. 184-2022, titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG SUMMARILY VACATING THE PUBLIC EMERGENCY
VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON LOT ONE OF THE FINAL MAP FOR
THE MILL DISTRICT SUBDIVISION, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SONOMA COUNTY BOOK 817, PAGES 32-47, DOCUMENT NO. 2020-124351, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4 OF PART 3 OF DIVISION 9 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE, WHICH PUBLIC EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS EASEMENT WILL BE SUPERSEDED BY RELOCATION.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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D. 2023 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST PURSUANT TO THE MADDY ACT Adopted Resolution No. 185-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST OF POSITIONS ON BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2023 AND
DESIGNATING THE HEALDSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY AS THE PUBLIC
LIBRARY TO RECEIVE A COPY OF THE LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST PURSUANT TO THE MADDY ACT.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ANNUAL REPORT OF DEVELOPER FEES (AB 1600
REPORT)
Adopted Resolution No. 186-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT OF DEVELOPER DEPOSITS (AB 1600 REPORT).” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. CITY HALL PLANNING COUNTER MODIFICATIONS
Adopted Resolution No. 187-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2022 CITY HALL PLANNING COUNTER
MODIFICATIONS PROJECT TO BEAM CONSTRUCTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $57,800, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND RELATED CHANGE ORDERS, APPROVING A 10% CONTRACT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,780, AND INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
G. SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
Adopted Resolution No. 188-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS 2022 PROJECT TO FRC, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $171,000 AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND RELATED CHANGE ORDERS, APPROVING A 10% CONTRACT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,100, AND INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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H. ALLIANCE MEDICAL CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE HEALDSBURG
COMMUNITY CENTER
Adopted Resolution No. 189-2022, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ALLIANCE MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSIONER
By motion, appointed Susan Graf to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission for a term of three years due to expire January 1, 2026. (Ayes, 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS-2022 FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TITLE 24 WITH LOCAL
AMENDMENTS
Building Official Willoughby introduced Fire Marshal MacDonald noting both would be giving the presentation this evening. Official Willoughby stated the action this evening was to pass two ordinances adopting by reference the 2022 building and fire codes. Official Willoughby provided background information and reviewed the minor amendments to the California building standards code. Fire Marshal MacDonald provided information on the revisions to the California fire code.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, adopted Ordinance No. 1222 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1194 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AS AMENDED, REGULATING
AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS
HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Ordinance No. 1223 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG REPEALING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TITLE 24 AS MANDATED BY THE STATE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION WHICH INCLUDES: THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART 1, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE PART 2 VOLUMES 1 & 2 INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER B AND J AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE PART 2.5 AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE PART 3 AND TABLES AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE PART 4 AND STANDARDS AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE PART 5 AND STANDARDS AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE PART 6, THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE PART 8, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE PART 9, AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE PART 10 AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE PART 12, AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE 2021 EDITION AS AMENDED.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONDUIT FINANCING FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE
APARTMENTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Housing Director Sotomayor stated the action this evening was to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the issuance of Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Burbank Housing Development Corporation.
Linda Ruffing, North Coast Community Planning, provided background information on the North Village project, an overview of the development contained in the North Village site, the affordability mix on parcel two and parcel four, the site-wide affordable housing mix and the next steps in the planning process.
Director Sotomayor provided information on the need for the TEFRA Hearing, noting Burbank Housing is seeking authority to issue revenue bonds up to $30 million to finance the affordable housing on Parcel four.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Sotomayor provided information on how middleincome units can be financed into the future, the need for units in the different income categories and meeting RHNA number. Efren Carrillo, Vice President Burbank Housing, provided information on the proposed change in affordability mix, the competition for tax credits and bond financing. Linda Ruffing reviewed the housing mix on each parcel and the local preference provision. Charlie Crowe, Burbank Housing, provided information on how the project would be City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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funded if Council did not approve the new affordability mix in the future, and what the risk is moving forward with Bond financing without approval of the affordability mix.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 190-2022, titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE CMFA FOR THE
BENEFIT OF BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA
NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION AND AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (THE "SPONSOR"), ON BEHALF OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TO BE CREATED
AND SOLELY OWNED BY THE SPONSOR OR AFFILIATE OF THE SPONSOR (SUCH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, THE "BORROWER"), TO PROVIDE FOR THE
FINANCING OF THE PROJECT, SUCH ADOPTION IS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF
SATISFYING THE REQUIREMENTS OF TEFRA, THE CODE AND THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6500 (AND FOLLOWING); AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE THEREOF TO EXECUTE THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CMFA.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
OLD BUSINESS – SAGGIO HILLS PARK NAMING PROCESS
Vice Mayor Hagele recused from this item as his lives within 500 feet of the proposed park.
Community Services Director Themig stated the action this evening was to propose a process for naming the new park in the Saggio Hills development and provide direction to staff. Director Themig provided background information on the Development Agreement for the Saggio Hills project, the timeline to develop the park, reviewed the proposed master plan for Saggio Hills and Barbieri Park and the material planned to be used at the park in the Saggio Hills Development.
Director Themig further reviewed the current park naming policy, the objectives of the policy, the implementation of the current policy, the direction from Council in August and the proposed timeline for the naming process for the park in the Saggio Hill Development.
In response to Council's inquiries, Director Themig provided information when plaques can be placed in parks, why an individual would need to be deceased in order for the park to be named after them, and naming pieces of the park after potential donors.
Council discussion ensued on the park naming policy returning to the Parks and Recreation Commission, including living people as a naming option, allowing financial donors to contribute to the park and have a piece of the park named after them, incorporating the DEI initiatives, City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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including the Indigenous and Latino community in the process and have four or five naming options return to Council.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, there was Council consensus to receive an update form City staff on park financing options.
NEW BUSINESS – APPOINT COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS
Mayor Kelley introduced the item for discussion and inquired if Council was open to having two subcommittees to interview the applicants.
There was Council consensus to form two subcommittees to conduct interviews. Councilmember Edwards and Councilmember Hagele formed one subcommittee and Councilmember Mitchell and Councilmember Herrod form the second subcommittee.
Council discussion ensued on questions the subcommittee could ask the Planning Commission applicants.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion, there was Council consensus to move forward with the following questions:
1. Share with us your involvement with the planning commission to this point? How many planning commission meetings have you attended in Healdsburg? Do you know any of the current planning commissioners?
2. Have you read the city’s general plan? Or any area plans or land use documents?
3. What would you do if there is an agenda item that comes in completely compliant with the general plan and other specific plans, but you don't like the project?
4. Please tell us what you understand the role of the Planning Commission to be?
5. Knowing that we have a diverse community, how would you work to represent the community as a whole and not just your particular viewpoint? NEW BUSINESS – APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR 2023
Mayor Kelley introduced this item for discussion and asked Council if there were any changes they would like to make to their appointments.
There were no public comments on this item.
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Following Council discussion and deliberation on the appointments, on a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, assigned Councilmember appointments to the various Boards and Commissions for 2023 as noted below. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
Board/Commission/Committee 2023 Representative
Healdsburg Library Advisory Board
Council Member Herrod – Representative
Council Member Edwards - Alternate
Senior Advisory Commission Liaison
Council Member Edwards – Representative
Council Member Herrod – Alternate
Northern California Power Agency
(NCPA)
Vice Mayor Hagele, Commissioner
Mayor Kelley, Alternate
Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANC) Vice Mayor Hagele, Commissioner Mayor Kelley, Alternate
Mayors’ and Councilmembers Association City
Selection Committee and Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association Board of Directors
Mayor Kelley - Representative
Vice Mayor Hagele - Alternate
Association of Bay Area Governments Mayor Kelley - Delegate Council Member Herrod - Alternate
Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional
Climate Protection Authority
Mayor Kelley – Representative
Council Member Edwards – Alternate
Chamber of Commerce Board Council Member Mitchell
Marie Sparks Volunteer of the Year Committee Mayor Kelley League of California Cities General Assembly Mayor Kelley – Delegate Council Member Mitchell – Alternate
Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Legislative
Committee
Council Member Edwards – Representative
Council Member Herrod – Alternate
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Citizen Shaun McCaffery (appointed for a four-year term. Will expire at end of 2026)
Sonoma County Waste Management Agency Council Member Mitchell – Representative Public Works Director Zimmer – Alternate
Healdsburg High School Scholarship Committee Council Member Mitchell and Mayor Kelley Russian River Watershed Association
Council Member Edwards – Representative
Council Member Herrod – Alternate and Public
Works Director – Alternate
Northern So. Co. Air Pollution Control District Board
of Directors
Mayor Kelley – Representative
Council Member Herrod – Alternate
Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District Council Member Mitchell – Representative Northwest Public Power Association Vice Mayor Hagele
Parks and Recreation Commission Liaison Council Member Mitchell – Representative Council Member Herrod – Alternate
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NEW BUSINESS – CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSION DATES FOR 2023
City Clerk Allan reviewed the proposed 2023 City Council meeting schedule noting that it is proposed that the regular meetings that fall on a holiday be rescheduled to the next day and that both meetings in July be cancelled as the Council has done in years past.
Council discussion ensued on rescheduling the January meeting to accommodate the League Conference in Sacramento. There was Council consensus to hold the January council meeting on January 23, 2023.
City Manager Kay provided information on scheduling a goal setting session for 2023.
Following a brief discussion, there was Council consensus to hold goal setting on March 10, 2023.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the 2023 meeting schedule, with the following modifications, holding one January Council meeting on January 23, 2023 and the City Council Goal Setting Session on March 10, 2023. 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
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended Coffee with the City Manager, the Climate Mobilization Strategy kickoff event, two holiday concerts, attended the Sonoma County Tourism meet and greet and the Posada and Hanukkah event in the Plaza.
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Sonoma County Tourism meet and greet and the Posada and Hanukkah event in the Plaza.
Councilmember Mitchell had nothing to report.
Mayor Kelley thanked City Staff for the Posada in the Plaza and the Hanukkah event, reported she attended the bistro lunch at the Senior Center and announced the Climate Mobilization Strategy survey is live.
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he attended the Sonoma County Tourism meet and greet, the Posada and Hanukkah event in the Plaza and the Great Redwood Trail meeting.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other City Council/RSA business to discuss, Mayor Kelley adjourned the City Council meeting at approximately 8:29 P.M.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
__________________________________ ___________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk