CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 4, 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 December 4, 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 this meeting and direction was given to Staff.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay introduced Tamar Burke, City Attorney, who is filling in for City Attorney Zutler, commented on the Merry Healdsburg and the Senior Appreciation Dinner that occurred over the weekend and reminded the Council about the upcoming Hanukkah event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Linda Cade inquired if the City Council would reconsider Resolution No. 68-2023 and rescind the lighting of the Healdsburg Bridge.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023 By motion, approved the Monthly Investment Report for October 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for October 2023. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER PRESCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
Adopted Resolution No. 147-2023 titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS
Adopted Resolution No. 148-2023 titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS TO PROVIDE GENERAL PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024, FOR $50,000 PER YEAR AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2026, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as noted above carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - GENERAL PLAN AND LAND USE CODE CLEAN-UP AMENDMENTS FOR SAGGIO HILLS RESULTANT PARCEL 7, RESULTANT PARCEL 8 AND PARCEL 9
Vice Mayor Hagele recused himself from this item as he lives within 500 feet of the Saggio Hills Development project.
Linda Ruffing Consultant from North Coast Community Planning provided background information about Saggio Hills project and the entitlements from 2011. Ms. Ruffing reviewed parcel 7, parcel 8 and parcel 9, provided information about existing and proposed uses for each parcel and the parcel swap that occurred in 2022. Ms. Ruffing further reviewed the existing General Plan and Zoning uses of the Saggio Hills Development and the environmental review information on the project.
Ms. Ruffing noted the action this evening was to adopt a resolution approving a General Plan amendment to change the General Plan land use designation from Public/Quasi (PQP) Public to Very Low Density Residential (VLR) and to change the 3.36-acre portion of the 37.45 acre City owned community park parcel and a .53-acre City-owned pump station parcel from VLR to PQP; and introduce an ordinance to change the zoning map designations from Public (P) to Planned Development (PD) on Resultant Parcel 7 and from PD to P on Resultant Parcel 9 and Parcel 9.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 149-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 0002-2023 TO "CLEAN UP" GENERAL PLAN MAP DESIGNATIONS FOR RESULTANT PARCEL 7, RESULTANT PARCEL 8, AND PARCEL 9 OF THE SAGGIO HILLS PROJECT.” The motion carried on a voice vote with Vice Mayor Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Hagele)
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Herrod introduced for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of the text, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 20.08.145, PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES: PR, CD, AND CS DISTRICTS; SECTION 20.28.020, ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND SIGNS; SECTION
20.28.030, RESTORATION OF DAMAGED STRUCTURE; AND SECTION 20.28.310, DEFINITIONS; AND ESTABLISHING A NEW SECTION 20.20.090, HOTEL, EXTENDED
STAY HOTEL, MOTEL, TO LIMIT THE SIZE AND LOCATION OF FUTURE HOTEL
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ZONING DISTRICTS.” The motion carried on a voice vote with Vice Mayor Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Hagele)
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS - SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE Recreation Supervisor Matt Milde stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution updating the special events policy and the Healdsburg Municipal Code related to events.
Supervisor Milde provided information on what guides special event permitting in Healdsburg, reviewed the different categories of events including City events, partnership events, and external events. Supervisor Milde detailed proposed changes to the special events policy including formalizing of a Master Calendar Events, limiting special events held in the plaza, additional staff review of major events taking place in City parks or recreation facilities, and general policy language “clean-up”. Supervisor Milde further reviewed the proposed changes to the Healdsburg Municipal Code and the additional requests for city partnership on events in 2024.
In response to Council inquiries, Recreation Supervisor Milde provided information on past road closures for events, discussed potential outreach for the Ciclovia proposal, and clarified the process of integrating external events into the City's master calendar. Supervisor Milde further reviewed the permitting procedures for potential events like the Bloodroot Ramble and the Veterans Day event hosted by the American Legion.
Supervisor Milde addressed the event policy on composting practices, reviewed the procedures for notification and engagement regarding special events, elaborated on the City's strategic approach to managing event frequency and pacing, outreach conducted to local businesses when street closures are needed.
Public Comment
Kathy Birdsong Healdsburg Center for the Arts, asked Council to support the Arts Festival and thanked the Community Services Department for their partnership and continued support.
Haley Blye with the Boys and Girls Club Sonoma-Marin, expressed an interest to continue to host the Healdsburg Crush event on the Plaza and allow them to be a sponsor partnered City event.
Katherine Hecht Executive Director of AV Film and Executive Producer of AV Fest, thanked the Community Services Department for helping shift their AV Film Fest event from Cloverdale to Healdsburg and asked the Council to support their event on the Master Calendar.
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Jason Weiss Vice President of the Boys and Girls Club Sonoma-Marin thanked City Staff for their understanding about how important the Healdsburg Crush event is to them and appreciates Council for considering their event on the Plaza.
Sheree Barnett Outreach Event Coordinator with the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, explained the purpose of the Cyclovia open street riding event and their hopes of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Recreation Supervisor Milde provided information about the planned transition of events from the Plaza to the Foley Family Community Pavilion and addressed concerns related to the notification process for spontaneous events and using local parks.
Council Comments
Vice Mayor Hagele thanked staff for all the work on this item and expressed support for the revised special event policy and municipal code updates. Vice Mayor Hagele was supportive of staff’s recommendation for the Healdsburg Crush event and expressed a desire to see an improved proposal for the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition on the Cyclovia event.
Mayor Kelley commented on the Cyclovia event, the benefit the event can have on small business and the difficulties of hosting an event between the Roundabout and the Plaza.
Councilmember Mitchell commented on how the master event calendar would benefit the community and expressed concerns about the proposed road closures for the Cyclovia event.
Councilmember Mitchell was supportive of including the Art Festival, AV Film Block Party, Healdsburg Crush, and Halloween Parade events on the calendar.
Councilmember Herrod acknowledged the Community Services staff for their work on this item, expressed concerns about the scale of the Cyclovia event and was supportive of the continuing the Healdsburg Crush Event.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 150-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 136-2014 AND ANY PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ADOPTING A POLICY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND CITY PARTNERSHIPS.” The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, 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 AMENDING HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.24 (SPECIAL EVENTS); AND REPEAL City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 10.48 (PARADE PERMITS) AND SECTION 12.32.040 (SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT).” The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the 2024 Master Calendar of events, including the addition of AVFest Block Party, Healdsburg Arts Festival, HowlOween Pet Parade and Healdsburg Crush as a partnership event. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) Following a brief discussion by Council, there was Council consensus to direct staff to work with the Cyclovia event organizer.
NEW BUSINESS - SALE OF IN-STATE BUNDLED RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS Utilities Director Crowley stated the action this evening was to adopt a Resolution directing staff to sell bundled in-state renewable energy credits. Director Crowley reviewed background information on Healdsburg’s renewable energy sources, the surplus of renewal energy credits and the potential to sell the surplus credits. Director Crowley further provided information about the renewable portfolio targets, power content label, how much money could be generated through the sales and the potential use of revenue received.
In response to Council inquiries, Director Crowley clarified the sale is projected to generate approximately $1.3-1.6 million each year. Director Crowley provided details regarding the distribution of the 6,000-megawatt hours of energy, and clarified the shift in the power content label does not affect the source of energy itself. Director Crowley highlighted the potential for revenue generation through the sale of excess renewable energy credits, what the revenue could be used for and explained the uncertainty surrounding the future viability of this revenue stream in the coming years.
There were no public comments on this item.
Council Comments
Vice Mayor Hagele expressed support for the opportunity and was supportive of using the funding to enhance infrastructure that reduces greenhouse gas emissions Citywide.
Councilmember Edwards was in favor of seeing a small amount of the funding be directed towards low-income residents.
Councilmember Herrod inquired about how the funds could be utilized.
In response to Council inquiries, Assistant City Manager Sturmfels clarified the funds need to go back into the electric fund and can only be used for anything related to utility.
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Councilmember Mitchell expressed support for the sale of bundled energy credits.
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 151-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEALDSBURG DIRECTING STAFF TO SELL BUNDLED IN-STATE RENEWABLE
ENERGY CREDITS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS THROUGH THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY.” The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS - REVISION TO THE RATE SCHEDULE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024 Public Works Director Zimmer introduced Alex Sulard, a Consultant with R3 and provided brief background information on R3 and the work they have completed for the City.
Consultant Sulard provided information about the rate adjustment, noting residential rates would increase between $1.71 and $4.56 a month and Commercial customers rates would increase between 7.76% to 8.13%. Mr. Sulard further reviewed the components that make up the solid waste increase, the methodology and calculations of the proposed 2024 rates.
In response to Councilmember Edwards inquiry, Mr. Sulard addressed the rationale behind the cost difference in the larger and smaller can sizes.
There are no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 152-2023 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED RATES FOR REFUSE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FEES EFFECTIVE AS OF THE JANUARY 2024 BILLING CYCLE.” The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS - APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY
COMMISSIONER
Councilmembers Edwards and Councilmember Herrod reported the subcommittee interviewed applicants and recommended Rita Cordova for appointment to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, approved the appointment of Rita Cordova to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission for a term of two years City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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due to expire January 1, 2026. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the creative leadership team meeting, Merry Healdsburg, and the Senior Appreciation Dinner.
Councilmember Mitchell reported she attended the creative leadership team meeting, Merry Healdsburg and the Senior Appreciation Dinner.
Vice Mayor Hagele reported he DJ’d at the Turkey Trot, attended Merry Healdsburg and Senior Appreciation Dinner. Vice Mayor Hagele expressed gratitude and complimented the Community Services team for all of their hard work this holiday season.
Councilmember Edwards reflected on the Senior Appreciation Dinner and taking his mom to the dinner. Councilmember Edwards expressed gratitude and appreciation towards staff and their inclusivity towards the Senior Community.
Mayor Kelley concurred with the councilmembers’ sentiments and expressed her appreciation to the Community Services team.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Ariel Kelley, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk