CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 5, 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 6:01 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 Vice Mayor Mitchell, approved the August 5, 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 there was no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – BADGE PINNING OF FIRE INSPECTOR
ROBERT MORRIS
Fire Chief Boaz introduced Fire Inspector Robert Morris and reflected on his years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg Fire Department.
Fire Inspector Morris expressed appreciation for being in the role and thanked the Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES WITH
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
Finance Director Edgar honored Valerie Macor, Senior Accounting Assistant, for 20 years of dedicated service with the City and reflected on her contributions to the City.
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Senior Accounting Assistant Macor gave thanks to the Council for the recognition.
Utilities Director Crowley honored David Hambly, Wastewater Operations Foreman, for 20 years of dedicated service with the City and reflected on his contributions to the City.
City Manager Kay acknowledged the AV issues this evening.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JENNIFER “JENDALA” UTSCH TO THE HEALDSBURG
COMMUNITY
This item was removed from the agenda and will be presented at the August 19, 2024, meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
HEALDSBURG’S OLYMPIC ATHLETES GAIL ROPER AND HANNA SCRAMAGLIA Mayor Hagele, with Council concurrence, issued a Proclamation to Gail Roper and Hanna Scramaglia recognizing both as Olympic Athletes.
Gail Roper thanks to the Council for the recognition.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay provided information on the cancellation of the 4th of July fireworks show, the delay of prescribed burns and ways the fire department is addressing fire risk. City Manager Kay further provided an update on the recycled water pipeline, the Foley Family Community Pavilion, the Fire Substation, reported about the opening of the YWCA preschool, upcoming implicit bias training, and Tuesdays on the Plaza featuring National Night Out. Additionally, he noted important upcoming agenda items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Mike Hoevel commented on a recent experience he encountered with a building inspector, inquired why inspectors are arriving without the necessary equipment and expressed concerns about speeding and the failure to come to complete stops on Ferrero Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kelley recused herself from item 6(E) as she lives within 500ft of one of the projects being authorized for funding.
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On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MAY 2024
By motion, received and approved the Monthly Investment Report for May 2024. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2024
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for May 2024. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 2024
By motion, received and approved the Monthly Investment Report for June 2024. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
D. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for June 2024. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
E. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR USE OF GO SONOMA FUNDS
This item was removed from the consent calendar to be voted on separately.
F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HEALDSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Adopted Resolution No. 84-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE HEALDSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
G. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AND MID-MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION (“MMPEA”)
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Adopted Resolution No. 85-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
PACKAGE BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND THE MID-MANAGEMENT
AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
H. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AND HEALDSBURG POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
(“HPOA”)
Adopted Resolution No. 86-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND THE
HEALDSBURG POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (“IAFF”) LOCAL 2604
Adopted Resolution No. 87-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 2604, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) J. CITY OF HEALDSBURG SALARY SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 Adopted Resolution No. 88-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) K. NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 89-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY ACTIONS TO SETTLE CLAIMS AGAINST KROGER PHARMACY IN THE NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION (IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION (U.S.D.C. CASE NO. 1:17-CV-2804)) AND EXECUTE THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
L. CABERNET ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT BID AWARD
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Adopted Resolution No. 90-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE CABERNET
ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO WYLATTI RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $294,799.23, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 10% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
M. AUTHORIZE CDW GOVERNMENT LLC AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT
ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE RENEWAL
Adopted Resolution No. 91-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A PURCHASE ORDER WITH CDW GOVERNMENT LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,969.25 PER YEAR FOR 3 YEARS, TOTALING $245,907.75 FOR MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE LICENSING RENEWAL.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) N. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT FILTRATION MEMBRANES
FOR TANK AT THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
Adopted Resolution No. 92-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WASTEWATER
FILTRATION MEMBRANES FROM FILMTECH CORPORATION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $212,476; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS PARTS PER CITY PURCHASING POLICY UP TO 2.5% OF THE MEMBRANE PURCHASE AMOUNT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FILMTEC CORPORATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (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)
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR USE OF GO SONOMA FUNDS
On a motion by Vice Mayor Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 93-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THREE
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH SONOMA
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REGARDING USE OF GO SONOMA FUNDS.” The motion carried on a voice vote with Councilmember Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Abstaining - Kelley, Absent - None)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA SYSTEM AGREEMENT
Lieutenant Rodriguez stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution approving an agreement to implement a Public Safety Camera System (PSCS). Lieutenant Rodriguez provided background information on the PSCS, discussed community engagement efforts, outlined the proposed use of the camera system, highlighted deployment considerations and reviewed the list of preferred locations for camera installation. Additionally, he provided an overview of the PSCS policy, privacy concerns, different camera options and the associated costs.
In response to the Council’s inquiries, Lieutenant Rodriguez provided information on signage design, explained the necessity of installing four cameras along Foss Creek Pathway and addressed feedback from the community meeting. Lieutenant Rodriguez noted, staff could review the language in the policy and look into incorporating stronger terms such as "shall" and "will" to strengthen its clarity and enforcement.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 94-2024, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FLOCK SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA SYSTEM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR A TWOYEAR TERM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $102,250.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent 0)
NEW BUSINESS – RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF THE PROPOSED COUNTY
PROHIBITION ON CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFOS), ALSO KNOWN AS MEASURE J AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, ELECTION City Clerk Allan presented the resolution for this evening to consider a resolution opposing the proposed County Prohibition on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOS), also known as Measure J on the November 5, 2024, Sonoma County Ballot. Clerk Allan provided background information, reviewed what the proposed measure would do, shared the economic impact provided by the Sonoma County Economic Development Board and presented a list of other local jurisdictions that have expressed opposition to the measure.
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Public Comment
Sarah Labourne expressed concerns on the potential impact on local farms if Measure J passes and expressed gratitude to the Council for adding this item to the agenda.
Sarah Vanbanchum commented on Measure J, environmental implications of animal agriculture, greenhouse gas emissions produced and animal cruelty.
Council Comments
Councilmember Edwards expressed his support for the resolution, commented on the significance of agriculture in Sonoma County and the families who would be displaced if Measure J passes.
Councilmember Herrod echoed the sentiments of Councilmember Edwards and expressed his support for the resolution.
Councilmember Kelley echoes the sentiments of her fellow councilmembers, commented on the important conversations this measure has sparked within the community and raised concerns about the economic and farmworker impact in the community and expressed support for the resolution.
Vice Mayor Mitchell acknowledged her previous job working with animal welfare, expressed concerns about the Council supporting the measure and voiced dissatisfaction with the exclusion of animal welfare considerations in the resolution and stated that she would not be supporting it.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 95-2024, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG OPPOSING THE PROPOSED COUNTY PROHIBITION ON
CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFOS), ALSO KNOWN AS MEASURE J AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, ELECTION.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Vice Mayor Mitchell dissenting. (Ayes 4, Noes – Vice Mayor Mitchell, Absent 0)
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the ribbon cutting at Maison Fiori, the ribbon untying at Enso Village and participated in the Labor March on the Plaza.
Vice Mayor Mitchell asked to conduct a review of council protocols at the goal setting session in 2025.
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After brief discussion there was Council majority support to include review of council protocols at the goal setting session in 2025.
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the Labor March in the Plaza, the Vamos Event in the City Hall parking lot, Prune Packers Championship game, and the Generation Housing event at Craftwork. Councilmember Herrod acknowledged the success of the 4th of July celebration.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the Alliance Medical Center Vision Van ribbon cutting, as well as ribbon cuttings at the Rena Charles Gallery, Arandas, and Enso Village.
Councilmember Kelley also attended the Love of the Land BBQ event and commented on the upcoming unveiling of a mural by Maria De Los Angeles and her participation in a community canvas painting workshop.
Mayor Hagele reported he attended the Prune Packers Championship game, 4th of July event, NCPA July Commission meeting, participated in a film with students of the Alexander Valley Film Festival and the Enso Village ribbon untying. Mayor Hagele further reported he attended the Generation Housing meeting, had lunch with the general manager of SMART, and met with District Attorney Office to discuss combating retail theft.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:23 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ David Hagele, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk