CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 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, Mitchell and Mayor Kelley Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: Herrod
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the November 6, 2023, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a voice vote, with Councilmember Herrod as absent. (Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Absent - Herrod)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS - BADGE PINNING OF FIRE CAPTAIN
VICTOR ANDRADE
Fire Chief Boaz introduced Fire Captain Victor Andrade, as the new Captain with the City of Healdsburg Fire Department, provided information about the recruitment process and the experience of Captain Andrade.
Fire Captain Andrade thanked Chief Boaz, his family, and the Council for this opportunity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS-PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED BAY
AREA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY REGIONAL BOND MEASURE
City Manager Kay introduced Kate Hartley, Director of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) who would be presenting the evening on the proposed Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Bond Measure.
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Kate Hartley, Director of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority provided background information on the regional housing issues, the regional role that BAFHA plays in solving the housing issues. Ms. Hartley reviewed the proposed general obligation bond BAFHA is trying to place on the 2024 ballot, including the proposed funding each city in the jurisdiction would receive and how the funds would be spent. Ms. Hartley further reviewed the timeline for the BAFHA Regional Housing Measure.
In response to Council inquiries, Director Hartley provided information on the proposed Constitution Amendment (ACA1) that would allow for General Obligation bond funding to be spend on services instead of just acquisitions of housing. Ms. Hartley reviewed what type of housing the potential funding from the General Obligation bond could be spent on, how the bond will be funded, what will happen to the interest rate generated by the proposed bond, the work BAFHA does regarding tenant protections and utilizing the potential funding from the General Obligation bond to go above the required increase inclusionary housing in a market rate project.
Public Comment
Jen Close, Executive Director of Generation Housing, commented on the proposed bond measure, encouraged the Council to be first Council to pass a resolution in support and further commented on ACA1.
Bryce Jones opined on the proposed measure, expressed support of the measure as a way to eliminate a proposed barrier to housing and encouraged the Council to support the measure as well.
Joe Bartolomei, Vice Chair of Sonoma County Hospitality Association, commented on behalf of the Hospitality Association, urged the Council to support this initiative and commented that it will be beneficial to the hospitality industry.
Zeke Guzman commented on Healdsburg’s efforts to address affordable housing, noting that families are still leaving Healdsburg due to cost of living and expressed support for the proposed measure.
In response to Mayor Kelley’s inquiries, Director Hartley noted the expenditure plan for the potential housing bond won’t be due to BAHFA until after the vote in November 2024.
Executive Director of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission, Michelle Whitman commented that they’ll have a better idea of what the expenditure plan will look like in the next six months.
Council discussion ensued on supporting the measure, wanting to review the expenditure plan before taking a position, setting an example for other cities, Healdsburg not being rewarded for all the work Healdsburg has completed on housing and what would happen if the potential bond measure doesn’t pass. There was Council consensus to wait to agendize a discussion in quarter City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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one of 2024 to review and consider support of the proposed ballot measure once the draft ballot language was available.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay thanked staff and Corazon Healdsburg for all their hard work planning the Dia de Los Muertos event, announced the “Merry Healdsburg” event the first Friday in December, the Annual Senior Appreciation Luncheon the first Sunday in December and 1st night of Hanukkah event happening on December 7th. Additionally, City Manager Kay announced the City Council Special Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023 for Council deliberation on two permits for retail cannabis dispensaries.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Taya Levine, volunteer with Corazon Healdsburg, thanked City staff for all their help with the Dia de Los Muertos event.
John Iverson thanked staff who worked on the special event permitting for the Plaza and commented on the improvement in the Plaza since the permit requirement went into place.
Linda Conti expressed concern about the road on Sunset Drive and the impact this could have to safely evacuate in case of an emergency.
Sean Petrick expressed concern about Sunset Drive, the impact to safely evacuate in the event of a emergency and commented about the general erosion happening on the side of the hill.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 By motion, approved the Investment Report for September 2023. (Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Absent - Herrod)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023
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By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for withdrawals for the month of September 2023. (Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Absent - Herrod)
C. LEASE OF A PORTION OF THE PARK AND RIDE LOT WITH RUSSIAN RIVER
RV STORAGE
Adopted Resolution No. 139-2023 titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND WINE COUNTRY RV STORAGE L.P. (DBA RUSSIAN
RIVER RV STORAGE) FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE SOUTH PORTION OF
THE EXISTING PARK AND RIDE LOT ON HEALDSBURG AVENUE AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.” (Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Absent - Herrod)
D. ESTABLISH A NEW CONTRACT WITH REACH FOR HOME FOR FY 2023-2024
FOR EXPANDED SERVICES
Adopted Resolution No. 140-2023 titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR EXPANDED
HOMELESSNESS STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM AND LAUNDRY SERVICES,
DIRECTING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A NEW CONTRACT WITH REACH FOR HOME IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $141,636, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NEW CONTRACT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET.” (Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Absent - Herrod) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on a roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS - COMMUNITY SERVICES DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PLAN AND PROJECT LIST FOR THE FY 2023-2024 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE IN PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES CITYWIDE City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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Project Manager Tom Campbell introduced the item for discussion and provided background information on the deferred maintenance plan for the parks and recreation facilities. Project Manager Campbell reviewed the Accessibility Evaluation and the Facilities Conditions Assessment, provided examples of work that has been completed, is in process, and is planned in the future. Project Manager Campbell further reviewed the framework categories staff utilized is assessing projects on the list, outlined the timeline and community groups staff met with when developing the list of deferred maintenance projects.
Project Manager Campbell reviewed the preliminary list of recommendations to address in the deferred maintenance projects including updates to the Community Center roof, Recreation Park football concession stand, Villa Chanticleer parking lot lighting, Villa Chanticleer entrance gate, Giorgi Park Tennis Courts, Plaza Gazebo, Recreation Park goal posts and flagpole, Recreation Park grandstand painting refresh, skate park decking and shade installation, and the demolition of the Villa Chanticleer storage building.
In response to Council inquiries, Project Manager Campbell clarified the cost breakdown for the skate park maintenance and noted that the $13 million dollars refers to accessibility needs from the Accessibility Evaluation and for the Facility Conditions Assessment. Manger Campbell further reviewed the concession stand at Rec Park and upgrading the lighting at the Villa.
Public Comment
Heliot Lopez commented about Giorgi Park and thanked community services for painting the basketball court and inquired if there was room in the budget to add additional lighting to the basketball courts.
Kent Thompson, President of the Healdsburg Boosters, addressed Council questions and explained the concession stand serves multiple purposes including use at football games, FFA dinners, and other functions held by various organizations at recreation parks. Mr. Thompson noted the main focus of the Booster Club is functionality like the addition of lighting, better plumbing, and cleanliness to pass the county health inspection.
In response to Mayor Kelley inquiries, Parks Superintendent Licea explained additional lighting at the various parks can be included in the next round of deferred maintenance improvements.
Project Manager Campbell clarified a shade structure would be added to replace previously removed tree at the skate park.
Council Comments
Councilmember Mitchell commented that this presentation shined a light on the extensive deferred maintenance challenges and emphasized the need to prioritize addressing these issues in future budget discussions and goal setting.
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Vice Mayor Hagele expressed his eagerness for upcoming budget discussions, taking action on the deferred maintenance projects and was supportive of the projects as proposed by staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Mayor Kelley expressed support to see lighting included a Giorgi Park in the next round of deferred maintenance projects.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 141-2023, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE IN PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES CITY-WIDE.” The motion carried on a voice vote, with Councilmember Herrod as absent. (Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Absent - Herrod)
NEW BUSINESS - APPOINT COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW SENIOR
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICANTS
City Clerk Allan provided background information and recommendations for appointing a council subcommittee to interview the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission applicants.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, there was Council consensus to appoint Councilmember Edwards and Councilmember Herrod to be on the Council subcommittee to interview the applicants for the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Russian River Watershed Association meeting where they had an informative discussion about the purple pipe project, attended the women’s craft fair at Coyote Sonoma and went to Healdsburg Elementary School where he read a book to the students.
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he attended the NCPA executive and commission meeting, the design dialogues with Councilmember Mitchell and Councilmember Herrod and the Dia de Muertos event in the Plaza. Vice Mayor Hagele announced be participating on a walk from City Hall to the Healdsburg Avenue Bridge with the Great Redwood Trail Agency and will be participating in the Ruby Bridge walk from the Plaza to St. Johns.
Councilmember Mitchell reported she attended the Reach for Home annual fundraising dinner where they exceeded their fundraising goal and the Dia de Muertos event in the Plaza.
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Mayor Kelley reported she attended the Dia de Muertos event in the Plaza, participated in the visit from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to Healdsburg where they toured the 101 corridor with members of SMART staff and other transit and transportation providers.
Mayor Kelley provided information on the goal for convening MTC was to get the SMART to Healdsburg segments put into the Plan Bay Area 2050. Mayor Kelley further reported she would be participating in the Ruby Bridges walk to school event, the Sunrise Rotary breakfast at the Villa honoring Veterans, the gathering in the Plaza to honor Veterans and the Senior Center Lunch Bistro.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:08 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk