CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 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 Vice Mayor Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, approved the June 17, 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
Mayor Hagele reported a closed session was held prior to the meeting and no reportable action was taken.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 19, 2024 AS JUNETEENTH IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG
Mayor Hagele, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth Day in the City of Healdsburg.
David Lawrence, Chef at Goodnight’s, thanked the Council for the Proclamation and commented on how welcoming the community of Healdsburg has been.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – BADGE PINNING OF FIRE INSPECTOR
ROBERT MORRIS
This item was removed from the agenda and will be moved to a new date.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay reported the City, in partnership with Corazon Healdsburg, would be hosting a meeting next week in regard to housing and updated Council on the bollard removal project along the Foss Creek Pathway. City Manager Kay further provided an update on the Point fire taking place on the outskirts of Healdsburg. Fire Chief Boaz provided details on the support Healdsburg Fire is providing to aid in the attack of the Point Fire.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Chief Boaz provided information on the use of helicopters at night time to attack the Point Fire.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Valerie White, commented on the Vamos Tianguis event that took place in the City Hall parking lot and expressed a desire to see it continue on frequent basis and encouraged the Council to rent out the former Chamber of Commerce building for the market rate rent.
Christine Webster expressed her appreciation for city staff for the time and attention they have spent on communicating with her about the bollard removal project and the Active Transportation Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hagele reported out an oral summary on the compensation and benefits package between the City of Healdsburg and Executive Management Group and noted the details of the benefits package.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. 2024 UTILITY WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN FOR ADOPTION AND
SUBSEQUENT FILING WITH THE STATE WILDFIRE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
Adopted Resolution No. 68-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE 2024 UTILITY WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN (WMP) AND VERIFYING THE WMP’S COMPLIANCE WITH STATE CODES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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B. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2025 INVESTMENT POLICY
Adopted Resolution No. 69-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
C. AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING RENEWAL
Adopted Resolution No. 70-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND THE
HEALDSBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OPERATE THE AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAM FROM JULY 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2027
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) D. EXTENSION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MMO
PARTNERS OF WASHINGTON DC FOR FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES,
WITH COSTS SHARED BY HEALDSBURG AND FOUR OTHER CITIES
Adopted Resolution No. 71-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH MMO PARTNERS, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $80,852 TO $445,184, OFFSET BY AN ADDITIONAL $73,794 IN REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE FROM FOUR (4) OTHER PARTICIPATING SONOMA COUNTY CITIES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH REACH FOR HOME FOR
STREET OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SERVICES
Adopted Resolution No. 72-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH REACH FOR HOME FOR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS
EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING
HOMELESS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. AGREEMENT WITH DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. FOR CISCO SECURITY
SOFTWARE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
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Adopted Resolution No. 73-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $424,815.04 FOR A CISCO ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT BUNDLING SECURITY SOFTWARE FOR A 5-YEAR TERM.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) G. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN SONOMA
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Adopted Resolution No. 74-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
H. DISPATCH SERVICES FROM THE REDWOOD EMPIRE DISPATCH
COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY FY 2024-25
Adopted Resolution No. 75-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE
PAYMENT FOR DISPATCH SERVICES TO THE REDWOOD EMPIRE DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND, INC.
Adopted Resolution No. 76-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND INFOSEND, INC. FOR UTILITY BILL PRINT, MAIL, AND ONLINE BILL PAYMENT SERVICES, INCREASING THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $48,000 TO $96,000, EXTENDING THE TERM FOR ONEYEAR, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AMENDMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
J. RESOLUTION CONSOLIDATING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
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Adopted Resolution No. 77-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; (2) REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE
ELECTIONS CODE AND TO PERMIT THE SONOMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION; (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR THE COSTS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION; AND (4) APPROVING GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING SAID ELECTION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
K. TEMPORARY LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE HEALDSBURG REGIONAL
LIBRARY
Adopted Resolution No. 78-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF THE HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
L. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
By motion, adopted the State and Federal Legislative Platform. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
M. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORAZON HEALDSBURG Adopted Resolution No. 79-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORAZÓN HEALDSBURG FOR THE PROVISION OF
OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE LATINO/A/E COMMUNITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
N. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE BETWEEN CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
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Adopted Resolution No. 80-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
PACKAGE BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2028.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS – RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS Fire Marshal Macdonald provided background information noting that staff conducted citywide inspections, on May 20th, Council declared a nuisance to exist on certain private properties within the City of Healdsburg, and property owners on the weed abatement list were notified of the weed abatement requirements and of the public hearing scheduled to protest the abatement orders.
Fire Marshal Macdonald discussed the vegetation management program the Fire Department is conducting, reviewed key dates of the vegetation management plan and noted other fuel reduction work being done.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Marshal Macdonald provided information on how property owners are notified.
Mayor Hagele opened the public hearing.
There being no public speakers, on a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 81-2024 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) PUBLIC HEARINGS – LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Parks and Recreation Superintendent Licea presented the staff report providing background information on the formation and purpose of the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, and the areas covered. It is proposed that for FY 2024-25 the assessments for Zones 1-4, 7 increase from FY2023-24 and Zone 5-6 will decrease from FY2023-24.
Mayor Hagele opened the public hearing.
There being no public speakers, on a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 82-2024 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AMOUNTS AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FOR THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) OLD BUSINESS – GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Planning and Building Director Duiven presented the staff report providing background information on the policy objective of amending the Growth Management Ordinance (GMO), recapped the direction provided at the June 3rd Council meeting and presented the draft GMO ballot language for consideration. Director Duiven further reviewed the proposed changes to Healdsburg Municipal Code (HMC) 17.24.020 that go with the proposed amendment to the GMO and the geographical exemption areas that would be included if the amendment was to pass in the November election.
Director Duiven provided information on the next steps, upcoming workshops and noted the recommended action.
In response to Council’s inquiries, City Manager Kay provided information on polling and adding or swapping words in the ballot language. City Attorney Zutler clarified using the words Growth Management Ordinance in the ballot language.
Councilmember Kelley read aloud a proposed modification to the ballot language.
Mayor Hagele commented on the proposed outreach for the GMO.
Public Comment
Jonathan Pearlman commented on the terms middle-class and middle-income and expressed some concerns about the geographic sections included in the proposed amendment.
Omar Lopez, Senior Program Associate at Generation Housing, expressed appreciation for Healdsburg’s pursuit to continue to address housing solutions in Healdsburg and encouraged Council to continue forward with the proposed amendment.
Stephen Barber commented on area median income and his experience as a mortgage broker and opined on some ideas to assist the missing middle.
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Council Comments
Councilmember Herrod commented on the collaboration over the last few years to tackle housing, supported the term workforce housing over middle-class housing and was supportive of adding both terms to the ballot language. Councilmember Herrod was not in favor of removing the term Growth Management Ordinance from the ballot language and expressed a preference for middle-class over middle-income.
Councilmember Edwards was in favor of adding the term middle into the ballot language and removing the term Growth Management Ordinance from the ballot.
Council discussion ensued on adding both middle-class and workforce housing to the ballot language and the order of the proposed terms.
Vice Mayor Mitchell expressed a desire to see the terms workforce and middle-class/middleincome added to the ballot language and to leave the term Growth Management Ordinance in the ballot language.
Mayor Hagele expressed support for adding middle-class to the ballot language and was not in favor of removing the term Growth Management Ordinance from the ballot language.
Councilmember Kelley commented on withdrawing the idea of removing the term Growth Management Ordinance from the ballot language and suggested modifying the question to change the language from exempt to allowing more.
Council discussion ensued on changing the question this late in the schedule and moving forward with adding in middle-class, the order of the words middle-class and workforce and the addition of the word certain before the word portions. Additionally, discussion ensued about adding more positivity to the ballot language wording.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Herrod, adopted the ballot language to be placed on the November 5, 2024 ballot as follows: “To encourage creation of middle-class and workforce housing on underutilized parcels, should the City of Healdsburg exempt multi-family housing along certain portions of the Healdsburg Avenue corridor from the Growth Management Ordinance?” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
City Attorney Zutler provided a brief overview of what the ballot argument is, how many words can be included and noted the resolution at this time releases the authority to write the rebuttal argument to someone in the community.
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Council discussion ensued about reviewing and signing the ballot argument and what items should be included in the argument in favor.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Vice Mayor Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 83-2024, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG A MEASURE TO APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO
THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024; REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION BY THE SONOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
ELECTION REGARDING SAID MEASURE WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE AND THAT SONOMA COUNTY
PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES WITH FULL REIMBURSEMENT BY THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG; SETTING CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENT; APPOINTING A COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO PREPARE AND FILE
WRITTEN ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE MEASURE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE CITY CLERK; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CITY COUNCIL REBUTTAL ARGUMENT;
AND ADOPTING THE FOURTH ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN,” and amending Section 8, Subsection D of the Resolution to include the names of Councilmember Kelley and Vice Mayor Mitchell as the members of the Council subcommittee. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
City Attorney Zutler summarized the rules subjected to the City Council and the City as they pertain to a ballot measure.
OLD BUSINESS – APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER
City Clerk Allan introduced the item for discussion and noted the appointment terms that need to be made.
Vice Mayor Mitchell summarized the interviews conducted by herself and Councilmember Kelley and noted the subcommittee’s recommendation was to reappoint Tom Gerlach and Stephen Barber to the two four-year terms and appoint Jonathan Pearlman to the two-year partial term.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, on a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, appointed Tom Gerlach and Stephen Barber to four-year terms due to City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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expire June 30, 2028 and appointed Jonathan Pearlman to the two-year term due to expire June 30, 2026. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) NEW BUSINESS – UPDATED PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING USER
FEES FOR CITY-OWNED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Utility Conservation Analyst Sampson presented the staff report and provided background information on funding sources used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and Cap & Trade funded programs in Healdsburg. Analyst Sampson reviewed the public EV Charging program in Healdsburg, the proposed fee structure options for consideration including a full cost recovery option and providing an incentive to users and comparisons of at home charging, public charging, limitations of the ChargePoint software and the proposed cost for the program.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Analyst Sampson provided information on the ChargePoint app, the costs the City recovers from user fees and the difference between option one and option two for user fees. Analyst Sampson further reviewed vehicles being left in the parking lot longer than needed, and the different zip codes being registered as users of the ChargePoint systems.
There were no public comments on this item.
Council Comments
Following a brief discussion by Council, there was Council consensus to support staff’s recommendation and move forward with option two.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the Mayors and Councilmembers Dinner in Healdsburg, the Vamos Tianguis event in the City Hall parking lot, the Jazz Fest Concert in Plaza, the Library Advisory Board meeting, the peace pole unveiling event at Healdsburg High School, the Prune Packers opening game and commented on the removed bollards along the Foss Creek Pathway.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the peace pole unveiling event at Healdsburg High School, the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District meeting, the Bloodroot Ramble Music Festival at the Community Center and the Healthcare Foundation Noche de Amore event at Baccus Landing.
Vice Mayor Mitchell reported she attended the Mayors and Councilmembers Dinner in Healdsburg and the peace pole unveiling at Healdsburg High School.
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Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Mayors and Councilmembers Dinner in Healdsburg, the Jazz Fest Concert in Plaza and the Sonoma County Transportation Authority meeting on behalf of Councilmember Kelley.
Mayor Hagele reported that he attended the Mayors and Councilmembers Dinner in Healdsburg, threw out the first pitch at the Prune Packers game, attended the Jazz Fest Concert in Plaza, interviewed with the California Prune Board, went to the Vamos Tianguis event in the City Hall parking lot and DJ’d the Fitch Mountain Footrace.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:44 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ David Hagele, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk