CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 21, 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 Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the February 21, 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 – UPDATE FROM LIBRARY
COMMISSIONER ANDY ELKIND AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR ERIKA THIBAULT
ON THE HEALDSBURG LIBRARY
Andy Elkind, Library Commissioner, provided information on the Healdsburg Library, including size, community outreach, events and how to get involved in the library. Erika Thibault provided information on the funding the library receives, the mobile library van and the potential remodel.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced the Encuentro happening on Thursday, the upcoming Climate Mobilization Strategy workshop on March 1, the City Council goal setting session on March 10, and informed Council this was the last Council meeting before the expiration of the COVID State of Emergency.
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February 21, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. COMMUNITY SERVICES REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURES ON MARCH 17, 2023 FOR THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
By motion, approved the Community Services Department’s request for (1) a road closure on Healdsburg Avenue and (2) rolling road closures on Healdsburg Avenue, Matheson Street, Center Street, and Plaza Street for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. COMMUNITY SERVICES REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE FOR THE FITCH MOUNTAIN FOOTRACE ON JUNE 18, 2023
By motion, approved Community Services Department’s request to close Center Street, between North and Plaza Streets for the Fitch Mountain Footrace on June 18, 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Adopted Resolution No. 19-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPOINTING COASTLAND CIVIL ENGINEERING AS THE ENGINEER OF WORK FOR THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG’S LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972).” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) D. APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSIONER
By motion, reappointed David Hoppes to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission for a term of three years due to expire January 1, 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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E. AMENDMENT TO FITCH MOUNTAIN PARK AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PHASE B AGREEMENT WITH PRUNUSKE CHATHAM INC. FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 20-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRUNUSKE CHATHAM, INC. AND INCREASING THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $17,096 FOR A TOTAL OF $138,153 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
F. CITY OF HEALDSBURG PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS - UPDATED 2023
Adopted Resolution No. 21-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 137-2007.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN PARKLETS AND PLAZA PARK
By motion, introduced for first reading, by title only and waiving reading of the text, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG" AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.12.170 (REGULATION OF CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) AND 12.28.220 (CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) TO AUTHORIZE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONSUMPTION IN PLAZA PARK AND IN CITY-PERMITTED PARKLETS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
H. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE MEETINGS
Adopted Resolution No. 22-2023 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 submitted carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent 0)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – 2022-23 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
Finance Director Edgar stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution approving amendments to the fiscal year 2022-23 budget. Director Edgar provided information on the general fund revenue, expenses and the forecast of the general fund for the next five years.
Director Edgar further reviewed revenues, expenses and the forecast for the next five years for the Community Services budget, water fund, wastewater fund and electric fund. Director Edgar provided information on other budget amendments being proposed.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Edgar provided information on the drop in TOT revenue, the electric fund surplus requirement, what is accounted for in the non-departmental category and deferring projects to reduce costs.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 23-2023, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) OLD BUSINESS – APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Mayor Kelley introduced this item for discussion.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion, on a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Hagele, appointed Alex Wood to the Planning Commission for a term of four months due to expire June 30, 2023. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS – UPDATE ON PARK MASTER PLAN FINANCING AND TIMELINE Assistant City Manager Sturmfels stated the action this evening was to receive a presentation on moving forward the redevelopment of Badger Park and the construction of a new park on the north end of town in Saggio Hills.
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Assistant City Manager Sturmfels provided information on the proposed master plan at Badger Park and the new park proposed at the Saggio Hills site. Assistant City Manager Sturmfels reviewed the cost estimates for both parks, the current secured funding sources, the funding gap, what the city can afford, the financing plan and proposed budget. Assistant City Manager Sturmfels further reviewed the Community Services infrastructure financing strategy, cost of bond issuance comparison, the timeline to complete both projects and bond financing steps and timeline.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Assistant City Manager Sturmfels provided information on issuing debt, funding the project, how bond funds could be utilized, other potential funding sources for Saggio Hills, if there are fees to pay down the bonds early and issuing debt service.
There were no public comments on this item.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Steelhead festival at Lake Sonoma and met with the Park and Connectivity working group.
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended a meeting of the 2040 group and received an update on Cannabis from Assistant City Manager Sturmfels and attended the business community meeting on homelessness.
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he attended the business community meeting on homelessness, thanked staff for putting the meeting together, attended the Great Redwood Trail (GRTA) meeting, announced the GRTA now has a detailed website, attended a Los Cien event on law enforcement and equity and informed Council he is headed to Washington D.C. on Sunday for the American Public Power Association (APPA) rally.
Councilmember Mitchell had nothing to report.
Mayor Kelley reported she attended the business community meeting on homelessness and reported she chaired the first Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association meeting of the year.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk