CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 7, 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 Vice Mayor Hagele, approved the August 7, 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
Transportation and Public Works Director Zimmer introduced Principal Engineer Curt Bates and congratulated him on five years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg.
Curt Bates thanked the council for the recognition.
City Manager Kay introduced City Clerk Raina Allan and congratulated her on ten years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg.
Raina Allan thanked the Council and City Manager for the recognition.
Utilities Director Terry Crowley introduced Electric Superintendent Todd Woolman and congratulated him on thirty-five years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg.
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Todd Woolman thanked the Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF KBBF RADIO STATION
Mayor Kelley, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing KBBF Radio Station on their 50th anniversary.
Alicia Sanchez, KBBF Board of Directors President, thanked the Council for issuing the Proclamation this evening.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay provided an update on the fire at the North end of Healdsburg, the Climate Mobilization Strategy workshop, announced it is time to renew business licenses and notified Council there will be impacts to access on Fitch Mountain once construction begins on the access improvements project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Candice Koseba commented on migratory bees being placed at the landfill in Healdsburg and read aloud facts about bee keeping.
Joy Wesley commented on migratory bees and what happens when migratory bees are placed in new habitats.
Sierra Castillo commented on beekeeping on the Laguna de Santa Rosa and the habits of migratory beekeepers.
Christine Kurtz commented on beekeeping, the geographical impact of hives and the habits of bees.
Local Beekeeper commented on his work studying wild honeybees, how migratory bees operate and his thoughts on the placement of migratory bees.
Linus Lancaster, speaking on behalf of the Public Arts Commission, commented on Prop 28 and encouraged Council to move forward with establishing an Arts Commission.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the March 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the March 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the April 3, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes, the April 3, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the April 17, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes, the April 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the May 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the May 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes and the June 5, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) B. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MAY 2023
By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for May 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
C. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2023
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for May 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 2023
By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for June 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for June 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. ACCEPT A RECYCLED WATER PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS APN 110-110-021 AND 066-310-025
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Adopted Resolution No. 97-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF A RECYCLED
WATER PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM FOLEY FAMILY FARMS, LP AT A PORTION OF APN 110-110-021 AND 066-310-025.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) G. ACCEPT A RECYCLED WATER PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS APN 110-080-018
Adopted Resolution No. 98-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING A DEDICATION OF A RECYCLED WATER PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM PINE RIDGE WINERY, LLC., AT A PORTION OF APN 110-080-018.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) H. HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TAXIWAY RECONFIGURATION PHASE 1 PROJECT BID AWARD
Adopted Resolution No. 99-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TAXIWAY RECONFIGURATION PHASE 1 PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF UKIAH, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $617,163.67; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND EXECUTE THE FAA GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPLY FOR, ACCEPT AND EXECUTE CALTRANS GRANT DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 10% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT; APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $112,100.00 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
FOR THE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RANEY
PLANNING & MANAGEMENT FOR CEQA DOCUMENTATION FOR THE
BADGER PARK REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND CORRESPONDING
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 100-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $99,654 FOR A TOTAL OF $136,211, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF AND CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 10% OF THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 23-24 BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
J. ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE 2022 CITY HALL PLANNING COUNTER
MODIFICATIONS PROJECT
Adopted Resolution No. 101-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE 2022 CITY HALL
PLANNING COUNTER MODIFICATIONS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) K. ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS 2022
PROJECT
Adopted Resolution No. 102-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE SENIOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS 2022 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
L. GRANTING OF EASEMENTS TO THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR STORM
DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT IN FITCH MOUNTAIN PARK AND OPEN SPACE
PRESERVE
Adopted Resolution No. 103-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT AND
GRANTING A SLOPE AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR A STORM
DRAINAGE-RELATED REPAIR PROJECT IN FITCH MOUNTAIN PARK AND OPEN
SPACE PRESERVE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
M. DECLARING VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS
Adopted Resolution No. 104-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING VARIOUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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N. APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PAD-MOUNTED UTILITY TRANSFORMERS
FOR PENDING DEVELOPMENT, UNDERGROUNDING PROJECTS, AND
INVENTORY STOCK
Adopted Resolution No. 105-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PAD-MOUNTED
TRANSFORMERS AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE AMOUNT OF $363,188.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
O. AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 9.16.060 TO THE HEALDSBURG
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS Adopted Ordinance No. 1232 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADDING SECTION 9.16.060 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
City Manager Kay introduced the item for discussion and introduced Dr. Curtis Acosta, Dr.
Orlando Carreón and Dr. Deyanira Nevarez Martinez who would be giving the presentation this evening.
Dr. Curtis Acosta, Dr. Orlando Carreón and Dr. Deyanira Nevarez Martinez provided information on the development of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan and the community values of Healdsburg. Dr. Carreón, Dr. Acosta and Dr. Nevarez Martinez further reviewed the recommendations included in the DEI Plan including recommendations on Housing, City Staff, Community and Labor and Youth.
Public Comment
Kim Bender Executive Director of the Healdsburg Care Foundation of Sonoma County, commented on the DEI Plan and encouraged the Council to implement the plan.
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Zeke Guzman commented on equity and inclusion, the cost of living, expressed that homeownership is the foundation of the community and thanked the Council.
Valerie White thanked the Acosta Latino Learning Partnership for guiding the DEI plan and commented that the City should move forward with hiring of a Director to implement the DEI plan.
Paola Rincon commented on the DEI Plan and inquired what the Council can do for the Latino community and the desire to see the Latino community more included in Healdsburg.
Jose Angel commented on his experience living in Healdsburg, low-income housing options, the increase in poverty, the number of Latino teachers in Healdsburg and thanked Corazon Healdsburg for the work they do in the community.
Marcy Flores Corazon Healdsburg, commented on the work done by Acosta Latino Learning Partnership, investing in the DEI work that has begun and encouraged Council to review, adopt and implement the recommendations in the DEI Plan.
Cathy Waterbury opined on picking prunes in the fields when she was younger and inquired about the celebration that used to occur in the Plaza when harvest would end every year and expressed a desire to see that celebration return.
Dora Ortega Promotor for Corazon Healdsburg, opined on attending the Council meeting and why others are not able to attend, commented on the community Encuentros and low-income housing in Healdsburg.
Cristal Lopez encouraged the Council to adopt the DEI plan and the recommendations included in the plan and expressed her excitement over the recommendation to build a multi-cultural center in Healdsburg.
Merrilyn Joyce commented on the RUDAT and the recommendation of building a multi-cultural center in Healdsburg.
In response to Mayor Kelley’s inquiries, Dr. Nevarez Martinez provided information on what infinity groups are.
Council Comments
Councilmember Herrod thanked Acosta for their work on the DEI plan, including the youth voice in the plan, read aloud passages from the plan that stuck out to him and expressed a mild concern for the scope of the plan.
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Councilmember Mitchell expressed a similar sentiment to Councilmember Herrod about the scope of the DEI Plan, thanked Acosta for their work and the community for providing the input in the development of the Plan.
Councilmember Edwards commented on the DEI Plan, the feedback received from the community during the development of the Plan and the wish to have had the Encuentros and Cafecito’s recorded.
Vice Mayor Hagele commented on the attendance of Councilmembers at events, the things he learned during the DEI process and expressed appreciation to Acosta Latino Learning Partnership for the work on the DEI Plan.
Mayor Kelley expressed a desire to see the City continue to bring interns from the High School and commented on reducing fees to participate in youth activities.
Council discussion ensued on participating in youth sports, reducing fees, spending additional time with the DEI Plan, potentially separating out the plan to talk about it in more detail and holding a workshop just on the DEI Plan. Discussion further ensued on directing staff to come back with a workshop on the DEI Plan and holding an event that honors the labor community.
There was Council majority to hold a workshop to discuss the DEI Plan in detail.
NEW BUSINESS – SAGGIO HILLS PARK CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Vice Mayor Hagele recused from this item as he lives within 500 feet and has a presumed conflict of interest.
Community Services Director Themig stated the item before Council this evening was a follow up from the parking naming process and was an opportunity to discuss preliminary capital campaign sponsorship opportunities. Director Themig reviewed background information on the location of the park and the proposed master plan.
Director Themig further provided information on the capital campaign sponsorship opportunities including the three levels of opportunities. The level one opportunity includes sponsoring the entire park for $35.2 million. The second level includes three options: the community park for $20.6 million, the sports complex for $12 million or the redevelopment of Barbieri Park for $2.6 million. The third level would provide the opportunity for individuals to sponsor project components.
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In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Themig clarified what the potential sponsorship would pay for and how the funds would be spent. City Manager Kay clarified that the City is will move forward with the park even if the capital campaign does not happen.
Councilmember Herrod expressed a desire to leave option one off the table and not allow someone to buy the naming of full park.
There were no public comments on this item.
Council discussion ensued on allowing members of the public to make philanthropic donations to assist with building the park in the Saggio Hills development.
NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION Community Services Director Themig stated the action this evening was to provide direction to staff on whether the City Council wishes to further discuss the creation of an Arts and Culture Commission. Director Themig provided background information on the creation of the Arts and Culture Master Plan, implementation of the Plan and the current Commissions of the City Council.
Director Themig further reviewed the potential options for the Arts and Culture Commission including directing staff to prepare an analysis for establishing the new Commission or consider creating the Arts and Culture Commission as part of the 2024 goal setting and budget process.
Public Comment
Mark McMullen encouraged Council to review the Arts and Culture Master Plan and to create the Arts and Culture Commission without any further delay.
Council Comments
Councilmember Herrod was supportive of creating the Arts and Culture Commission.
Councilmember Edwards expressed support to create the Arts and Culture Commission and wanted to see the Commission include broad representation from the community.
Vice Mayor Hagele was supportive of having the discussion of creating an Arts and Culture Commission at the Goal Setting session in 2024.
Councilmember Mitchell was in favor of discussing the creation of an Arts and Culture Commission at the Goal Setting session in 2024.
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Mayor Kelley was supportive of creating an Arts and Culture Commission and expressed a desire to see the representation on the Commission include a broad segment of the Healdsburg community
Following a discussion by Council, there was Council majority to wait to discuss establishing a Arts and Culture Commission until the goal setting session in 2024 giving staff time to research what it would take to establish the Arts and Culture Commission.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he met with Senior Citizen Advisory Commission, attended the Senior Day at the Prune Packers game, the Climate Mobilization Strategy workshop, the latest Chamber of Commerce business walk, the Mayors and Councilmembers Legislative Committee, visited the Stanley Cup in Plaza and attended the Russian River Watershed Association meeting.
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the Mayor and Councilmembers Legislative Committee, the Art After Dark event, attended a welcome event for the gay wine weekend, met with the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, the Climate Mobilization Strategy and the zucchini festival at the Farmers Market.
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he attended the APPA Conference, NCPA Committee meeting, the ribbon cutting at Healdsburg Lumber, July 4th events in the Plaza, read aloud a proclamation for Indiana University alumni, attended the NCPA meeting in Murphys, Chamber of Commerce business walk, Farmers Market, the NCPA dinner in Healdsburg, the Prune Packers playoff game, met with the local Boy Scouts, visited the Stanley Cup in the Plaza and attended the ribbon cutting at Goodnights.
Councilmember Mitchell reported she attended Good Morning Healdsburg where Zero Waste Sonoma did a presentation, attended the NCPA dinner in Healdsburg and the Chamber of Commerce business walk.
Mayor Kelley reported she attended the July 4th events, the ribbon cutting event at Goodnights and would be attending the Cal Cities Annual Conference next week and ask to agendize a Council discussion in regard to increase the money a Councilmember receives for serving on Council.
There was Council consensus to agendize a future discussion on Councilmember pay.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:42 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk