CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 3, 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 April 3, 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
Mayor Kelley reported a closed session was held prior to the meeting and direction was given to staff.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES
WITH MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
Housing Director Sotomayor introduced Administrative Analyst Griselda Villarreal and congratulated her on five years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg.
Griselda Villarreal, thanked the Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2023 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG Mayor Kelley, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month is the City of Healdsburg.
Chrissy Gomez, Verity, thanked the Council for issuing the Proclamation this evening.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 1-7, 2023 AS THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Mayor Kelley, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing April 1-7, 2023 as The Week of the Young Child in the City of Healdsburg.
Laura Magnusdottir and Bryan Clement, thanked Council for the proclamation.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced the Bird Bike program relaunched last week and the new Ladder Truck is in a competition for the best ladder truck.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Adina Flores commented on the Universal Basic Income (UBI) program being administered by Corazon Healdsburg.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Hagele recused from item 6F for a perceived conflict of interest as he lives within 500ft of the park.
Mayor Kelley recused from Item 6F for a perceived conflict of interest for a property she may be inheriting.
Councilmember Edwards inquired what the water restrictions would be with lifting the Stage 2 water conservation measures.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the October 17, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes, the November 7, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes and the November 21, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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B. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2023 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for February 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2023
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for February 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG TO COMPLY WITH STATE
HOUSING LAWS
Adopted Resolution No. 37-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG COMPLYING WITH STATE HOUSING LAWS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
E. RESCIND STAGE 2 (20%) MANDATORY WATER SHORTAGE REQUIREMENTS Adopted Resolution No. 38-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 137-2021 AND ANY
OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ELIMINATING MANDATORY
WATER CONSERVATION REQUIRED OF THE DROUGHT SPANNING THE YEARS 2020 THROUGH 2022.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
F. SAGGIO HILLS COMMUNITY PARK TRANSFER OF TITLE
This item was removed from the consent calendar to be voted on separately.
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent 0)
SAGGIO HILLS COMMUNITY PARK TRANSFER OF TITLE
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 39-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT DEED FOR PARCEL 8 AND AMENDED GRANT DEEDS FOR PARCELS 5, 6, 9, AND 10 OF THE
SAGGIO HILLS SUBDIVISION, AS WELL AS RELATED CERTIFICATES OF
ACCEPTANCE ATTACHED TO SAID GRANT DEEDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
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THE CITY.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele and Mayor Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS – DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2023-01) AND TENTATIVE MAP (TM 2022-02)
FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Mayor Kelley and Vice Mayor Hagele abstained from considering this item due to owning property within 500 feet of the development.
Planning Consultant Linda Ruffing stated the action this evening was to approve a Tentative Map, Disposition and Development Agreement and a Development Agreement for the Saggio Hills affordable housing project. Ms. Ruffing provided background information on the affordable housing site and the site plan including total number of affordable units.
Ms. Ruffing further reviewed the tentative map, the public improvements included in the tentative map, the purposes of the Development Agreement with Freebird Development Company and the terms of the Disposition and Development Agreement.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Ruffing commented on the access to the parking lot for the open space, meaning of airspace units, contributions of Developer, area median income of the units and when the homes tied to the Saggio Development would be built.
Robin Zimbler, Freebird Development, provided information on the team working on the project, development schedule, key considerations and features of the proposed affordable housing development including fire resiliency, energy efficiency and water reuse. Ms. Zimbler further reviewed the phases of building the project.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Zimbler reviewed the parking requirements and the feedback received at the community meetings and Planning Commission meetings.
Councilmember Mitchell opened the public hearing.
Public Comments
Tony Crabb inquired if there is a number of kids under the age of five who will be living on site and expressed his support to see childcare on site.
Council Comments
Councilmember Herrod expressed his support for the project.
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Councilmember Mitchell expressed her support for the project.
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 40-2023, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (TM 2022-02) FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 450 PARKLAND FARMS BOULEVARD.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele and Mayor Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Abstaining – Hagele and Mayor Kelley, Absent - None) On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, introduced for first reading by title only, waiving further reading of the text, an Ordinance titled “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2023-01) FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 450 PARKLAND FARMS BOULEVARD.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele and Mayor Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Abstaining – Hagele and Mayor Kelley, Absent - None) On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 41-2023, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND FREEBIRD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 450 PARKLAND FARMS BOULEVARD.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele and Mayor Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Abstaining – Hagele and Mayor Kelley, Absent - None)
OLD BUSINESS – DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX Assistant City Manager Sturmfels provided information on establishing a Cannabis business tax, Measure M and existing retail landscape on Cannabis taxation and taxation on distribution, manufacturing and testing. Mr. Sturmfels reviewed the proposed existing taxation categories for Healdsburg including retail, distribution, manufacturing and laboratory testing, excise taxes in other local jurisdictions and reviewed the Finance Department collection duties.
Mr. Sturmfels reviewed staff’s recommendation on taxation for Healdsburg including retail (recreational and medical) at three percent, distribution at zero percent, manufacturing at two percent and lab testing at two percent.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Mr. Sturmfels provided clarification on the taxation rates, the cost to administer the proposed tax, potential types of businesses that would require administration and the difference between delivery and distribution.
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There were no public comments on this item.
Council discussion ensued on exempting medical and increasing the tax on retail.
Council Comments
Councilmember Herrod was supportive of four percent for retail, two percent for medicinal, and staff’s recommendation on the other tax items.
Councilmember Edwards was supportive of zero percent for medical and staff’s recommendation for retail, distribution, manufacturing and laboratory testing.
Councilmember Mitchell was supportive of zero percent for medical and staff’s recommendation for retail, distribution, manufacturing and laboratory testing.
Mayor Kelley was supportive of four percent for retail, one to two percent for medical and staff’s recommendation for distribution, manufacturing and laboratory testing.
Vice Mayor Hagele was supportive of four percent for retail and wanted more feedback on what is involved in getting a medical card before making a decision on the other tax options.
There was Council majority to move forward with four percent on retail and Council consensus to move forward with staff’s recommendation on distribution, manufacturing and lab testing.
OLD BUSINESS – HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER PRESCHOOL
IMPROVEMENTS
Community Services Director Themig stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution rejecting a bid protest and awarding the Community Center Preschool Improvement project to DMR Builders. Director Themig provided background information on the preschool and how Council arrived at the goal of creating a preschool in Healdsburg.
Director Themig further reviewed the preliminary program framework, facility improvements to the Community Center to accommodate the preschool and the need for an additional preschool in Healdsburg.
Central Services Manager Tyler Kettmann provided information on the bid for the preschool project and reviewed the bid protest received on the project.
Director Themig reviewed the fiscal impact of the proposed project and the budget amendment before Council this evening.
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In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Themig provided information on CIP projects that may be affected by the proposed budget amendment.
Public Comments
Tony Crabb encouraged Council to move forward with adopting this resolution and create the proposed preschool.
Carolyn Gonzalez, Corazon Healdsburg, commented on the proposed contract and encouraged Council to move forward with adopting the resolution.
Marcy Flores, Corazon Healdsburg, expressed her support for the proposed preschool and encouraged Council to adopt the resolution.
Madeleine Keegan O’Connell, YWCA, expressed her commitment to the proposed preschool and encouraged Council to move forward with the resolution.
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 42-2023, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG REJECTING A BID PROTEST, CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER PRESCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS TO DMR BUILDERS FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $447,686,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND RELATED CHANGE ORDERS, APPROVING A 10% CONTRACT CONTINGENCY, AND INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) OLD BUSINESS – ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CITY COUNCIL GOALS City Manager Kay provided background information on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Goals, why Council sets goals, strategic direction and reviewed the proposed goals for FY 2023-24.
There were no public comments on this item.
Council discussion ensued on conducting a Downtown Density Study, amending the Growth Management Ordinance with a ballot measure in 2024, modifying the goal language to include the desire for a ballot measure and housing units being affordable by design.
In response to Mayor Kelley’s inquiry, Assistant City Manager Sturmfels provided information on the next steps for the Climate Action Plan.
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On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, approved the City Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2023-24 as proposed with the addition of the ballot measure in 2024 to address the GMO. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION OF COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND ROLES Community Services Director Themig provided background information on the idea of establishing a Community Services Commission, reviewed the composition, residency requirements, primary function and meeting dates for the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Director Themig further reviewed considerations of creating one commission for community services, phasing the current commissions and next steps in the process.
There were no public comments on this item.
Council discussion ensued on why this topic came up, keeping the size of the commission under seven, keeping the two commissions, what potential topics a new commission could talk about, vacancies on the Senior Advisory Commission (SAC) and creating a Council subcommittee to meet with the Chair and Vice Chair of the SAC and the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss future plans.
There was Council consensus to form a subcommittee comprised of Councilmember Edwards and Councilmember Mitchell to meet with the commissions.
NEW BUSINESS – MAYORS’ AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION
APPOINTMENTS
City Clerk Allan introduced this item for discussion.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, there was Council consensus to support the appointments of Victoria Fleming, Santa Rosa to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park to the Golden Gate Bridge & Highway Transportation District, Susan Adams, Rohnert Park and Stephen Zollman, Sebastopol to the ABAG Executive Board and John Shribbs, Petaluma and Kevin McDonnell, Petaluma to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee.
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COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he attended the North California Power Association meeting in Roseville.
Councilmember Mitchell reported she attended the Encuentro and the Chamber of Commerce board meeting.
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the Encuentro and asked to agendize a discussion on safe storage of firearms in Healdsburg.
There was Council majority to agendize the discussion on safe storage of firearms in Healdsburg.
Councilmember Edwards had nothing to report.
Mayor Kelley had nothing to report.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned in honor of the Dorrance Family at approximately 9:53 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk