CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the March 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
City Manager Kay introduced Community Development Director Scott Duiven and congratulated him on five years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg.
Director Duiven thanked the Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2023 AS RED CROSS MONTH IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG
Mayor Kelley, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing March 2023 as Red Cross Month is the City of Healdsburg.
Andy Witthohn, Red Cross Volunteer, introduced Steve Countouriotis, Board Member for the Red Cross and thanked the Council for issuing the Proclamation this evening.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
MARCH 2023 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND MARCH 14, 2023 AS EQUAL
PAY DAY
Mayor Kelley, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing March 2023 as Women’s History Month and March 14, 2023 as Equal Pay Day is the City of Healdsburg.
Laura Tredinnick and Tyra Benoit, AAUW, thanked Council for the proclamation.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced the third Encuentro is taking place on Thursday, March 9th and the City Council goal setting is happening on Friday, March 10th
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Cindy Beth Healdsburg Little League, thanked Staff for prepping the baseball fields this year to get them ready to play on and asked Council to include maintenance costs in the upcoming budget.
Nolan Brenner thanked staff for maintaining the baseball fields.
Mark McMullen commented on Consent Item 6E, alcohol consumption in parklets and downtown parks.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Hagele inquired what the full cost is for the Climate Action Healdsburg request for road closures and inquired if the budget information could be more robust.
Councilmember Edwards inquired why West Plaza Park was not included in the proposed ordinance.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY 2023 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for January 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2023
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for January 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BADAWI & ASSOCIATES FOR
AUDITING SERVICES
Adopted Resolution No. 24-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BADAWI & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) D. CLIMATE ACTION HEALDSBURG REQUEST FOR ROAD CLOSURES FOR EARTH DAY CLIMATE FEST ON APRIL 22, 2023
By motion, approved Climate Action Healdsburg’s request to close Center Street, between Matheson and Plaza Streets and Plaza Street, between Healdsburg Ave and Center Street for the Earth Day Climate Fest on April 22, 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) E. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN PARKLETS AND DOWNTOWN PARKS
Adopted Ordinance No. 1226 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING SECTION 9.12.070 OF CHAPTER 9.12 AND SECTION 12.28.220 OF CHAPTER 12.28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION IN PLAZA PARK AND IN CITYPERMITTED PARKLETS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BELLECCI AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
FRONT STREET PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Adopted Resolution No. 25-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BELLECCI AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,861 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
FRONT STREET PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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G. ACCEPTANCE OF THREE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT GRANT DEEDS FOR
THE COMSTOCK NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT
Adopted Resolution No. 26-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF THREE PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT GRANT DEEDS, SUBJECT TO IMPROVEMENT, ASSOCIATED
WITH WATER, ELECTRIC, AND OTHER PUBLIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMSTOCK NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) H. APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE, FUNDING AND SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH REACH FOR HOME FOR THE L&M VILLAGE
Adopted Resolution No. 27-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE,
FUNDING AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH REACH FOR HOME FOR THE L&M
VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSACTION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
I. TERMINATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE WORLDWIDE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Adopted Resolution No. 28-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG TERMINATING THE MARCH 16, 2020
PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE WORLDWIDE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS (“COVID-19”).” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
J. APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSIONER
By motion, appointed Barbara Erickson to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission for a term of nine months due to expire January 1, 2024. (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 0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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OLD BUSINESS – APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE
HEALDSBURG TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
City Clerk Allan introduced the item for discussion, provided background information and stated the action this evening was to appoint a Councilmember to the Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District (HTID) Development Committee.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, on a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, appointed Councilmember Mitchell to the Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District (HTID) Development Committee. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS – DOWNTOWN DIRECTIONAL WAYFARING SIGN PROGRAM
MODERNIZATION
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution updating the business sign program and directing staff to update the land use code modernizing the way faring sign program.
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels provided background information on the current sign program, current program eligibility requirements and current authorized business types and destinations.
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels noted the following proposed exceptions for the next twelve months: allow businesses who are not primarily tourist serving to participate; allow businesses who are not open on the weekend to participate; and allow businesses located on the plaza to participate. Assistant City Manager Sturmfels further reviewed next steps.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 29-2023, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 73-2012 AND ADOPTING
TEMPORARY EXCEPTIONS TO THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE DOWNTOWN DIRECTIONAL WAYFARING SIGN PROGRAM.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
OLD BUSINESS – INFORMATIONAL INTRODUCTION OF THE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT’S COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS AND ELECTRIC RATES City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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Utilities Director Terry Crowley stated the action this evening was to receive an informational report on electric rate setting. Director Crowley provided background information on the Electric Department’s cost of service analysis, rate comparison of other utility operators, the need for rate setting, what is causing the increase in operation costs and ways to address costs.
Amber Gschewend, Managing Director for EES Consulting, provided information on the utility planning process, cost of service process, why the cost of service is done and how the revenue is currently collected.
Director Crowley further reviewed what the next steps in the process will be including conducting the cost of service analysis, presenting the proposed electric rates and if approved, implementing the new rates with the November 2023 utility billing.
There were no public comments on this item.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Crowley provided information on the green rate, the current CARE discount offered to utility customers, increased cost of supplies, how customers can have input, capital improvement projects, what undergrounding means and the utility reserve funds.
OLD BUSINESS – COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ENERGY REBATE UPDATES Utility Conservation Analyst Sampson provided background information on the contract with Efficiency Services Group, LLC and noted the action this evening was to approve an amendment to the contract with Efficiency Services Group, LLC and authorize a budget amendment. Analyst Sampson reviewed the 2021 efficiency program results, the Cap and Trade program and the review conducted to the rebate program.
Analyst Sampson further reviewed the proposed updates to the commercial efficiency rebates, commercial electric transportation rebates, residential efficiency rebates, noting there are currently zero residential electric transportation rebates. Analyst Sampson provided information on the potential for a multi-family low-income appliance direct install program.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Analyst Sampson reviewed how programs could be used to upgrade older appliances, how costs are calculated, how the direct install program could work, where do it yourself energy audit kits could be found, how much money was available for e-bike rebates and cost sharing options.
Council discussion ensued on e-bikes, available rebates for e-bikes, how many CARE customers have used the available rebate, the e-bike share program that is being launched and educating customers on the best time to charge vehicles.
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Public Comment
Tyra Benoit, Climate Action Healdsburg, encouraged Council to move forward with every effort to reduce GHG emissions.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 30-2023, titled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG aAPPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EFFICIENCY SERVICES GROUP, LLC TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES, INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $277,700, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF AND AUTHORIZING A 2022-23 BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION MEASURES FOR AN
ADDITIONAL $166,700 AND A 2023-24 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $520,000.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) OLD BUSINESS – LOAN AGREEMENT FOR THE HEALDSBURG SCATTERED SITE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Housing Director Sotomayor introduced Rich Wallach from Burbank Housing who would be joining him in the presentation. Director Sotomayor stated the action the evening was to adopt a resolution approving a loan agreement for the Healdsburg Scattered Site Project.
Director Sotomayor provided an overview of the scattered site project, background information on the project, financing structure of the loan, providing additional funding to Burbank Housing to complete the project and loan terms and occupancy schedule.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Rich Wallach provided information on how residents were relocated if their income did not meet the income requirements, where tenants were relocated during the renovation. Laura Wilson, Burbank Housing, provided information on how local residents could apply for vacant units.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 31-2023, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH BURBANK
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE HEALDSBURG SCATTERED SITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000, IN ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT OF $275,000; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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ATTORNEY.” 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
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he attended the American Public Power Association Conference in Washington D.C. and provided a brief update on the conference.
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meeting, attended the Russian River Watershed Association meeting, the Encuentro at the Community Center and three meetings on homelessness.
Councilmember Mitchell reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce annual breakfast event.
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the Chamber of Commerce annual breakfast event, the Encuentro at the Community Center and participated in the Climate meeting.
Mayor Kelley reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce annual breakfast and invited the community to attend the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:56 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk