CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 4, 2024
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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, Herrod, Kelley, Mitchell and Mayor Hagele Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: None.
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, approved March 4, 2024, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS - PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
MARCH 2024 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Hagele, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing March 2024 as Women’s History Month in the City of Healdsburg.
Gina Fortino Dickson accepted the Proclamation and commented about the barriers women face daily.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS - PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
MARCH 2024 AS RED CROSS MONTH
Mayor Hagele, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing March 2024 as Red Cross Month in the City of Healdsburg.
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Andy Witthohn Red Cross representative thanked the Council and provided information about the services the Red Cross offers.
Cindy Jones Red Cross representative provided information about the Red Cross's disaster health services and provided information about an upcoming disaster services event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS - RECOGNITION OF HEALDSBURG HIGH
SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Renee Senander gave an update on the Healdsburg High School Internship Program and its participants.
David Hubbell Healdsburg High School’s Work Base Learning Coordinator expressed gratitude to the City Council and staff for their ongoing support to place High School students with city internships.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS - RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN ON SB1383 COMPLIANCE AND THE NEW
RECYCLING FACILITY
Celia Furber, Community Relations and Sustainability Manager with Recology provided background information on Recology’s history in Healdsburg, initiatives to reduce waste, reviewed updates on commercial compost compliance and residential compost audits. Manager Furber further reviewed the new material recovery facility, highlighted Recology’s involvement in community events and noted the street sweeper is utilizing recycled water since 2020.
In response to Councilmember inquiries, Ms. Furber outlined the sorting process for various types of plastic, explained Recology can add trash can cleanliness to their newsletter and commented on Healdsburg's recycling success. Ms. Furber explained the importance of working with residential and commercial customers on trash management and noted that Recology is fine tuning the use of an electric garbage truck.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Sturmfels reported the budget simulation has launched to gather input on the upcoming two-year budget cycle and the City received another round of CAPP funding to help low-income residents with utility bills.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE A MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY 2024 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Investment Report for January 2024. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2024
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for January 2024. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR ARDEN SUBDIVISION (AKA
THE OAKS AT FOSS CREEK SUBDIVISION)
Adopted Resolution No. 16-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ARDEN SUBDIVISION (AKA THE OAKS AT FOSS CREEK SUBDIVISION);
ACCEPTING A ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS; RELEASING THE
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE THE LABOR AND MATERIALS SECURITY SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR THE ARDEN SUBDIVISION” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST SECURITY INC. FOR ACCESS CONTROL
SYSTEM INSTALLATION AT FIRE SUBSTATION
Adopted Resolution No. 17-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST SECURITY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,923.29 FOR FIRE SUBSTATION ACCESS CONTROL INSTALLATION” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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E. READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
By motion, determined that the titles to all ordinances that appear on this public agenda have been read and waived further reading.
F. ORDINANCE AMENDING HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.52, SECTION 2.52.040 RELATED TO CLAIMS PROCEDURES
Introduced for first reading, reading title of, and waiving further reading of the text, an ordinance titled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52, SECTION 2.52.040 OF HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CLAIMS PROCEDURES.” (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)
PUBLIC HEARING - FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
ALONG GROVE STREET FROM DRY CREEK ROAD TO GRANT STREET
Councilmember Kelley recused herself from this item due to a financial conflict of interest as she lives within 500 feet of the project.
Utilities Director Crowley stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution establishing an underground utility district. Director Crowley provided background information on the project, reviewed the proposed district, the undergrounding plans and noted the details about a typical service trench. Director Crowley further reviewed the next steps of the proposed project.
In response to Councilmember inquiries, Director Crowley described the process of working with impacted property owners, noted the water and sewer lines will not be replaced and that upcoming work will focus on curb, gutter, and storm drain improvements. Director Crowley provided information on how Grove Street meets the criteria for underground utility and the process for working with AT&T and clarified where funding sources come from for conduit installation.
Public Comment
Paul Fleckenstein commented in opposition to the proposed district as written, but was in support of help for individual trenching and provided information about the Grove Street Neighborhood plan and expressed concerns about the underground district utility requirements and budget.
Bill Adams thanked Council and expressed gratitude for timely responsiveness from City Staff.
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In response to Councilmember inquiries, Director Crowley provided information about what would happen if a customer needed to update their panel, confirmed that once the undergrounding project is complete, customers will transition to Healdsburg Electric services and clarified that the primary focus of the project is to switch the electricity supply from overhead lines to underground.
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Vice Mayor Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 18-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ALONG GROVE STREET FROM GRANT STREET NORTH TO DRY CREEK ROAD.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Kelley abstaining. (Ayes - 4, Noes - 0, Absent – 0, Abstain – Kelley)
PUBLIC HEARING - FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ALONG HEALDSBURG AVE FROM THE CITY’S NORTHERN MOST BOUNDARY
TO SUNNYVALE DRIVE
Utilities Director Crowley stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution establishing an underground utility district along Healdsburg Avenue from the City’s northern most boundary to Sunnyvale Drive. Director Crowley provided background information on the project, reviewed the proposed district, the undergrounding plans and noted the details about a typical service trench. Director Crowley further reviewed the next steps of the proposed project.
In response to the Councilmember’s inquiries, Director Crowley compared the challenges of underground utility construction on Healdsburg Avenue and Grove Street, including cost differences and their impact on residents. Director Crowley provided information on how the City can work with property owners to add conduits for future development needs, explained why the City chose to start the project in the northern part of Healdsburg and described the City's general plan to implement underground utilities in areas with new development, depending on the project's size and scope.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 19-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ALONG HEALDSBURG AVENUE FROM BOXHEART DRIVE SOUTH TO SUNNYVALE DRIVE.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes - 5, Noes - 0, Absent – 0)
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the Budget Workshop meeting, the Housing Capacity workshop, Russion River Watershed Agency meeting and the Democratic Party Crab feed.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the Air District Board meeting.
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Russian River Watershed Association, the Senior Advisory Committee Workshop and the Housing Capacity workshop.
Vice Mayor Mitchell had nothing to report.
Mayor Hagele reported he attended the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally, and that he had coffee with Assembly Member Wood and lunch with Eddie Cummins from SMART.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ David Hagele, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk