CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2023
City Hall Council Chamber
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor/Chairperson Hagele 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 and Mitchell Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: Herrod and Mayor Kelley
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Mayor Hagele noted that Items 6J and 7B would be continued to the April 3, 2023 City Council meeting.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the March 20, 2023, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
MARCH 19-25, 2023 AS NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK
Vice Mayor Hagele, with Council concurrence, issued a proclamation recognizing March 19-25, 2023, as National Surveyors Week in the City of Healdsburg.
Bruce Johnson Professional Land Surveyor Member, Sonoma County Chapter of the California Land Surveyors Association, thanked Council for the proclamation and read aloud a statement of surveyors.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – ANNUAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
UPDATE
Police Chief Jenkins provided information of the Police Department during calendar year 2022, including major accomplishments, current staffing levels, calls for service, response times, police reports, crime rates, use of force and pursuits and trends in Healdsburg. Chief Jenkins further reviewed the Racial Identity and Profiling Act (RIPA), Community Oriented & Equity Policing Team (CORE), Military Equipment Policy, emergency management, community engagement, the satisfaction survey, automated license plate reader system and what is planned for 2023.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Chief Jenkins provided detailed information on staff leveling, field training, the use of overtime, use of force, signage for ALPR, the CORE policing team member and the community meeting.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay thanked Council and staff for the work done on the goal setting session and the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Adina Flores commented on the Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) program and Mayor Kelley.
Shelby Pryor commented on the City Council and Mayor Kelley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes, the September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes and the October 3, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
B. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS 1115 VINE STREET (APN 002-820-003) Adopted Resolution No. 32-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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R/M HEALDSBURG LTD, 1115 VINE ST, APN 002-820- 003.” (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
C. 2023 AMENDMENT TO THE BIOSOLIDS HAULING AND DISPOSING
AGREEMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 33-2023 titled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF BIOSOLIDS PURCHASE ORDER WITH RECOLOGY, INC. BY INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $328,893.” (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
D. FITCH MOUNTAIN PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PEDESTRIAN
FOOTBRIDGES
Adopted Resolution No. 34-2023 titled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE
FITCH MOUNTAIN PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PEDESTRIAN
FOOTBRIDGES WITH EXCEL BRIDGE MANUFACTURING CO AND INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $4,491 FOR A TOTAL OF $54,391 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.” (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley) E. APPLICATION FOR THE PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT (PIP) PROGRAM Adopted Resolution No. 35-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
AN APPLICATION FOR THE PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION.” (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
F. REVIEW AND RENEW CITY OF HEALDSBURG MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
ORDINANCE AND POLICY AND REVIEW AND APPROVE ANNUAL MILITARY
EQUIPMENT REPORT
Adopted Resolution No. 36-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071 RENEWING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE, HEALDSBURG MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 707, AND FINDING THAT THE ANNUAL MILITARY
EQUIPMENT REPORT COMPLIES WITH THE STANDARDS OF APPROVAL SET City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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FORTH IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071(d).” (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
G. 2022 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
By motion, accepted the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the 2020 calendar year and directed Staff to submit the report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Office of Planning and Research. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
H. 2022 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
By motion, accepted the annual report and directed staff to file it with the appropriate state agencies. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley) I. GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT
By motion, accepted the annual Growth Management Program annual report. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
J. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDED
GRANT DEEDS RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF TITLE OF THE SAGGIO
HILLS COMMUNITY PARK PROPERTY TO THE CITY
This item was moved to the April 3, 2023 City Council meeting.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as revised carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Herrod and Mayor Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent - Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
PUBLIC HEARINGS – INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AND CCS HEALDSBURG, LLC
Planning Consultant Linda Ruffing stated the action this evening was to introduce an ordinance amending the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg and CCS Healdsburg, LLC to modify the affordability levels for the affordable housing component of the North Village project and authorizes a three-unit reduction in the overall number of affordable units.
Ms. Ruffing provided background information on the North Village project, reviewed number of units on each parcel, the affordability mix on parcel two and the approved and requested affordable housing mix. Ms. Ruffing noted the main change was a reduction in the number of City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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moderate-income units. Ms. Ruffing further reviewed the environmental determination of the project.
Debra Geiler, Comstock Development Company, provided information on the progress of the North Village project, partnerships with Burbank Housing and number of units on each parcel.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Geiler commented on the zoning of the property, the mixed use of retail and homes on the parcel, the cost per foot to build a middle-income unit and the loss of three units in the proposed affordability mix.
Karen Massey, Burbank Housing, provided information on the project objective for the affordable housing site, how the project aligns with local housing needs, local housing demand, local jobs and salaries and market conditions.
Vice Mayor Hagele opened the public hearing.
Public Comment
Calum Weeks, Generation Housing, commented on the proposed project and encouraged Council to move forward with approving the project as proposed.
Dora Ortega commented on the proposed project and expressed her support to see the three units added back to the affordability mix and commented on her income level.
Paola asked Council to do more to address housing in Healdsburg and commented on her experience living in Healdsburg.
Jose opined on the housing situation in Healdsburg.
Cristal Lopez expressed her support for the partnership with Burbank Housing and asked Council to hold Comstock Housing accountable for the additional units.
Zeke Guzman commented on housing in Healdsburg and supporting essential workers.
Margaret Sluyk, Reach For Home, thanked Council for their continued focus on housing and interim housing and expressed support to see this project move forward.
Nick Ansuini expressed his support to see this project move forward.
Vice Mayor Hagele closed the public hearing.
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Council Comments
Councilmember Mitchell expressed her support for the project and was in favor of introducing the ordinance for adoption this evening.
Councilmember Edwards expressed his support for the project.
Vice Mayor Hagele commented on the proposed project and inquired if the Council could provide direction to negotiate for the three additional units.
In response to Vice Mayor Hagele’s inquiry, City Manager Kay reviewed options for Council to make changes to the project and potentially move forward this evening or continue the item to a future Council meeting.
Following a short recess, City Manager Kay informed Council, the best option would be to continue this item to a date certain to be able to provide more options to address the three lost units.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Vice Mayor Hagele, continued to the April 17, 2023 City Council meeting the item to introduce an ordinance amending the Development Agreement between the City of Healdsburg and CCS Healdsburg, LLC. The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Mitchell dissenting and Councilmember Herrod and Mayor Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 2, Noes – Mitchell, Absent – Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
PUBLIC HEARINGS – DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2023-01) AND TENTATIVE MAP (TM 2022-02) FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECT
This item was continued to the April 3, 2023 City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO
ALLOW FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES
Planning and Building Director Duiven stated the action this evening was to introduce for first reading an ordinance making a series of municipal code amendments to allow for commercial cannabis uses. Director Duiven provided background information on the Council items completed to date regarding cannabis and reviewed the sections of the Municipal Code that will require amendments including Chapters 8.32, 20.08, 20.20 and 20.28.
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Director Duiven reviewed the permitted commercial cannabis uses, regulatory framework of specific cannabis use regulations, standards for all commercial cannabis uses, standards for cannabis storefront retailers and microbusinesses, location criteria for dispensaries and potential dispensary locations. Director Duiven further reviewed standards for manufacturing, testing, storage and distribution, location criteria for non-retail cannabis uses, standards for nonstorefront commercial medicinal cannabis retailers, enforcement, administration and the next steps.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Duiven provided information on live/workspaces.
Public Comment
Lauren Mendelsohn commented on cannabis uses, expressed her desire to see the prohibition of live/work option removed, allowing consumption lounges and expanding the zoning districts for delivery only retailers.
Matt Humphrey commented on the living wage requirement, transfer of ownership and further commented on distribution, manufacturing and zoning.
Erin Gore, Garden Society, thanked Council for the progress completed to date, encouraged Council not to duplicate state efforts, expand zoning map to allow more delivery options and commented on the requirement for pre landlord approval.
Jamie Shira, Jane Dispensary, inquired about the living wage minimum requirement for cannabis applicants and the potential distance when selecting the final two operators.
Dev Maskey, Jane Dispensary, commented on cannabis uses and encouraged Council to allow cannabis lounges with the proposed ordinances.
Nick Cast, Solful, commented on the proposed ordinance, duplicating processes and the approval of security personal.
Erich Pearson expressed his desire to see more than five applicants per location be considered.
Vice Mayor Hagele closed the public hearing.
Councilmember discussion ensued on an equitable process, operational plan, security requirements, the distances between the two dispensaries, consumption lounges and live/work options.
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On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, 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 REPEALING HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.32: MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES; AMENDING SECTION 20.08.145: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED
USES IN THE PLAZA RETAIL (PR), DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (CD), AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL (CS) DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 20.08.155: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE MIXED USE (MU) DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTION 20.08.195: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE INDUSTRIAL (I) DISTRICT; ADDING A NEW SECTION 20.20.095:
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES AND REQUIREMENTS; AMENDING SECTION
20.20.100: MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, POSSESSION AND USE; AND AMENDING SECTION 20.28.310: DEFINITIONS TO ALLOW FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Herrod and Mayor Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Herrod and Mayor Kelley)
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS – PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON CANNABIS DISPENSARY
APPLICATION CRITERIA AND PROCESS
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels introduced the item for discussion and noted the discussion this evening was only on the competitive dispensary process and stated the action is to receive a presentation and provide feedback to staff on the proposed application process for retail cannabis dispensaries.
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels reviewed the proposed application process timeline, the review process, when the applications would come to Council, application requirements, determination of eligibility, application evaluation and review, applicant interviews and proposed interviews questions.
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels further provided information on the role of the City Council in selecting applicants, micro-business applicants and the feedback being sought from Council this evening.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Mr. Sturmfels reviewed including a Council subcommittee and the living wage requirement.
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Public Comment
Erin Gore commented on the idea of local being rewarded in the application process and encouraged council to be thoughtful with the applications.
Eli Melrod opined on the requirement to secure a location up front and encouraged Council to include a climate component in the application scoring process.
Steve Sommer expressed his desire to see a dispensary in the north end of town and the south end of town.
Lauren Mendelsohn inquired how the applicants would be scored on the interview questions.
Council discussion ensued on locations of both cannabis businesses, including a scoring option for local preference and removing the living wage language from the application.
There was Council consensus to remove the living wage language from the application, leaving the labor component as is in the application and leaving the number of applications per proposed location at five applications.
NEW BUSINESS – RETAIL CANNABIS FEE DISCUSSION
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels stated the action this evening was to provide direction to staff on appropriate fees to recover costs associated with regulation of the retail cannabis industry. Mr.
Sturmfels reviewed background information on the ability to recover costs for discretionary services through fees and the fees for consideration this evening.
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels provided information on the options for the application fee, the annual cannabis regulatory fees, other fees and reviewed the feedback being sought from Council this evening.
Public Comment
Nick Cast commented on the proposed fees.
Matt Humphrey expressed his thoughts on the proposed fees and inquired what the increase of tax dollars would be to the City.
Lauren Mendelsohn expressed her desire to see the lower alternative move forward and encouraged Council to look into grant funding to assist with costs.
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Following a brief discussion, there was Council consensus to move forward with the lower application fee option and not charging an annual fee.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Mitchell reported she attended the Zero Waste Committee meeting and the HTID District Development committee meeting.
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Cal Cities legislative briefing.
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he attended lunch at the Senior Center, met with Utility Directors from NCPA, attended the Encuentro and had a call with NCPA about the Earth Day event.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:21 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk