CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2023
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 Council Members present:
Present: Council Members/: Edwards, Hagele, Herrod, Mitchell and Mayor Kelley Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: None
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Vice Mayor Hagele, approved the February 6, 2023, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent -None)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES
WITH MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
Fire Chief Boaz introduced Fire Engineer Amanda Newhall and Justin Potter and recognized them for fifteen years of service to the City of Healdsburg. Chief Boaz commented on their contributions they bring to the City.
City Manager Kay introduced Police Chief Matt Jenkins and congratulated him on twenty years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg.
Chief Jenkins thanked the Council for the recognition.
City Manager Kay introduced Larry Zimmer and recognized him for five years of service to the Public Works Department.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING
FEBRUARY 2023 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG Mayor Kelley, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month is the City of Healdsburg.
Kirstyne Lange, President of the Sonoma County Chapter of the NAACP, introduced Nzinga Woods, Vice President and thanked the Council for issuing the Proclamation this evening.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – UPDATE ON AB2449
City Attorney Zutler provided a brief update on AB2449, the traditional Brown Act rules that are not changing, the new options under AB2449, the requirements around appearing remotely, including allowed number of times, emergency circumstances and just cause circumstances.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Attorney Zutler reviewed the limitations on the number of times AB2449 can be used.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced MTC awarded $11.8 million dollars for the Healdsburg Avenue Improvement Project and the funding SMART received to extend services to Windsor and Healdsburg.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hagele recused from Consent Calendar Items D and E as he lives with 500 feet of the property and has a perceived conflict of interest.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2022 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for December 2022. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2022
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for December 2022. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CHIQUITA GROVE
SUBDIVISION
Adopted Resolution No. 15-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CHIQUITA GROVE SUBDIVISION; ACCEPTING A ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE
SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS; RELEASING THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS;
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE THE LABOR AND MATERIALS SECURITY SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR THE CHIQUITA GROVE SUBDIVISION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) D. ACCEPTANCE OF NORTHWEST PUBLIC TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT SAGGIO
HILLS SUBDIVISION
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON PARKLAND FARMS
BOULEVARD EXTENSION AND PASSALACQUA DRIVE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
F. REDUCTION OF POSTED SPEED LIMIT ON CHIQUITA ROAD BETWEEN GROVE STREET AND US101
Adopted Ordinance No. 1224 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING SECTION 10.50.050 OF THE HEALDSBURG
MUNICIPAL CODE, PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY (REGARDING SPEED LIMITS IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG).” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. SPECIAL EVENT AND PUBLIC RECREATION AREA REVISIONS
Adopted Ordinance No. 1225 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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8.24 PUBLIC PLACES AND DWELLINGS, MULTI-UNIT SMOKING.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 16-2023 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)
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as revised above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent 0)
ACCEPTANCE OF NORTHWEST PUBLIC TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT SAGGIO
HILLS SUBDIVISION
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 17-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS
NORTHWEST TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, ACCEPTING A ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE
SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
NORTHWEST TRAIL, RELEASING THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY AS
DESCRIBED WITHIN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR NORTHWEST
TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE THE LABOR AND MATERIALS SECURITY SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF
ACCEPTANCE OF THE SAGGIO HILLS SUBDIVISION NORTHWEST TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Vice Mayor Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Abstaining – Hagele, Absent – None)
ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON PARKLAND FARMS
BOULEVARD EXTENSION AND PASSALACQUA DRIVE
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 18-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING PUBLIC ROAD AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON
PARKLAND FARMS BOULEVARD EXTENSION AND PASSALACQUA DRIVE FOR
THE SAGGIO HILLS SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND RELATED UTILITIES; ACCEPTING A ONE-YEAR City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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MAINTENANCE SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND RELATED UTILITIES; RELEASING THE
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND RELATED UTILITIES; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE THE LABOR AND MATERIALS SECURITY SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE PUBLIC
ROAD AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON PARKLAND FARMS BOULEVARD EXTENSION AND PASSALACQUA DRIVE.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Vice Mayor Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Abstaining – Hagele, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – APPOINTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Kelley introduced this item for discussion.
City Clerk Allan noted for the Council, that Commissioner Maduro resigned his seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission and provided two options for filling his seat.
Councilmember Herrod provided background information on the interviews conducted by him and Councilmember Hagele and stated they recommend Ron Dobley, Val Cronin for the threeyear seats, Nancy Andrews to the two-year seat and Rachel Melick for the one-year seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, appointed Ron Dobley and Val Cronin to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term of three years due to expire January 1, 2026, appointed Nancy Andrews to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term of two years due to expire January 1, 2025 and appointed Rachel Melick to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term of eleven months due to expire January 1, 2024. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) NEW BUSINESS – CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Housing Director Sotomayor stated the action this evening was to receive a presentation regarding camping on public property. Director Sotomayor provided an overview on the status of homelessness in the North County, legal background of Martin v. Boise, County of Sonoma proposed ordinance, including the prohibition of camping near water ways and on public City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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property daily between 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and City of Healdsburg existing regulations. Police Chief Jenkins provided information on how the Police Department addresses enforcement activities.
Director Sotomayor further reviewed the challenges and opportunities Healdsburg faces in addressing homelessness.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Sotomayor provided information on the permanent supportive housing units being remodeled, access to winter shelter, resources to the homeless community all being accessed in one area, and services accessed in Windsor. Chief Jenkins outlined how enforcement of homelessness would work in a potential case, environmental concerns of camping near waterways and the citation process through Fish and Wildlife.
Public Comments
Mark Horn inquired about the point in time count completed for 2023 and when the results would be available.
Pete Seghesio, Journeyman Meats, inquired what the rules are regarding camping on sidewalks.
David Jones commented on homelessness in Healdsburg and expressed a desire to see a gate installed near Goodwill to help with garbage heading to the river and more portable restrooms placed around town.
Healdsburg Resident inquired how many shelter spaces need to be available to ask someone to relocate.
Justin Milligan, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, expressed his appreciation for the work Council is putting into homelessness, and commented that one of the most devastating thing for homeless people is being prosecuted for homelessness and losing all their personal property.
Bruce Abramson expressed his support for the L&M Motel, day to day level, inquired about people sleeping in doorways on private property and the Plaza and changing the definition of overnight camping in the Municipal Code.
Council Comments
Councilmember Mitchell commented on Healdsburg’s current camping ordinance, expressed support for the work being done to address homelessness in Healdsburg.
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Councilmember Herrod expressed support for the direction Healdsburg is heading with regards to addressing homelessness, thanked staff for the presentation and inquired what members of the public could do if an issue arises.
Mayor Kelley inquired what steps could be done to make landlords aware of the voucher program.
Councilmember Edwards commented on the work being done to address homelessness in Healdsburg.
Councilmember Hagele commented on addressing homelessness in Healdsburg, housing, mental health and expressed support to see a camping ordinance that mirrors what the County is drafting.
Council discussion ensued on offering assistance to the homeless community and reaching functional zero.
OLD BUSINESS – APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE AND MAYORS’ AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mayor Kelley introduced this item for discussion.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, on a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, supported the appointment of Susan Harvey, Cotati, Jeff Okrepkie and Sandra Lowe to the Local Agency Formation Commission, Brian Barnacle, Petaluma to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board, Stephen Zollman to the ABAG Executive Board, Mark Stapp to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Citizen Advisory Committee, Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park, to the North Bay Division, LOCC, Executive Board, Stephen Zollman to the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County and Melanie Bagby, Cloverdale and Chris Rogers, Santa Rosa to the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit and authorized the Mayor, the authority to vote on any late nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Meeting or MC board meeting. 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 Edwards reported he attended the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting and the Generation Housing 101.
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Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the ribbon cutting of the L&M Village, the Encuentro at the Community Center, had separate meetings with Senator McGuire, Tallia Hart and Andy Elkind and attended the Lunar New Year event on the Plaza.
Councilmember Mitchell expressed her congratulations on the L&M Village ribbon cutting, reported she attended the Lunar New Year event on the Plaza and congratulated staff on the $11.8 million dollar grant for Healdsburg Avenue.
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he attended Labath Landing in Rohnert Park and the Generation Housing 101.
Mayor Kelley reported she attended the Generation Housing 101, the L&M Village ribbon cutting, the Encuentro, the crab feed hosted by the American Legion and the Lunar New Year event in the Plaza.
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 8:44 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk