CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 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 Edwards, approved the November 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 – UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO BRING THE
SMART TRAIN TO HEALDSBURG
Eddie Cummins, SMART’s General Manager, presented an update on the potential extension of SMART to Healdsburg, reviewed items completed to date and upcoming items, offered a comprehensive overview of the grant funding secured from Windsor to Healdsburg, along with insights into additional grants required. Manager Cummins outlined the next steps and noted anticipated completion of the project by the end of 2028. He concluded his presentation by sharing a photo of the Windsor station and offered a brief progress update.
In response to Councilmember’s inquiries, Manager Cummins described how the various funding sources fit together to complete the project, confirmed that the distance between Windsor and Healdsburg is 5 miles, with the Windsor station slated for completion in the summer of 2025, and construction in Healdsburg scheduled to begin in 2026. Manager Cummins further clarified that while SMART is interested in continuing discussions with Geyserville, the City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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final decision will be made by the SMART Board. Bill Gamlen, Chief Engineer, described plans to replace the train bridge in Healdsburg, and noted that additional studies would be required.
Engineer Gamlen further indicated that while the new bridge may resemble the current one, its final design is still uncertain. Manager Cummins addressed the challenges related to extending the Foss Creek Trail and noted that further studies are needed.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay reported that the City will be under a red flag warning over the next couple days and announced the upcoming ribbon cutting event for the new Fire Station on the north end of town.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Maria Hadley, a 2nd grade teacher at Healdsburg Elementary, shared that the second graders participate in an annual fundraiser for community service, and this year, they are supporting a school in Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene.
Several 2nd Graders spoke about the impact of the disaster in Tennessee, provided details about their fundraiser to support the children at Northwest Elementary School, and read aloud heartfelt letters they are sending to Tennessee.
Michael Hovel shared his concerns regarding his ongoing issues with the City, expressing frustration over a lack of communication and a sense of disconnect when attempting to receive responses or assistance and urged the Council to take action.
Mark Horne inquired about the replacement of the SMART train bridge and expressed concerns about the community not being included in the design process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Investment Report for September 2024. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2024
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for September 2024. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approve the August 7, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the September 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the October 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the October 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the October 23, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes, the November 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the November 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, the December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes and the December 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC.
Adopted Resolution No. 125-2024 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $59,000.00 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATE TAXIWAY A, A1, AND ASSOCIATED
APRONS PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE ADDITIONAL ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH
APPLYING FOR AND RECEIVING GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET.” (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
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT AND GIS UPDATE Chief Information and Security Officer, Adam McKenna, introduced Gregory McHugh, Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS) who would be presenting with him this evening.
Specialist McHugh presented an update on the rebuilding of the GIS infrastructure, noting key challenges, updates to the GIS map portal and the GIS viewer. Specialist McHugh further outlined plans for the second phase of the project.
Chief Information and Security Officer McKenna provided information on dark fiber, what dark fiber is, how it benefits the City, and the impact on internet speed. Additionally, Security Officer McKenna discussed the City locations that have dark fiber, reviewed the enhanced Wi-Fi in the Plaza and provided information on the cyber security tools the IT Department has implemented and cyber security projects that are currently happening.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Security Officer provided information on how the Plaza Wi-Fi speed operates and clarified that Sonic provides service through a combination of underground and aerial connections. Assistant City Manager Sturmfels added that connectivity can also vary depending on location. Security Officer McKenna confirmed that the City utilizes SD-WAN when appropriate, has built-in redundancies to support equipment reliability and confirmed that it’s possible to include announcements upon Wi-Fi login and will explore available options for implementation.
There were no public comments on this item.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Herrod reported he attended the Dia De Los Muertos event.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the Dia De Los Muertos event and announced an upcoming open house event with the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution District.
Vice Mayor Mitchell had nothing to report.
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Healdsburg Elementary School Ruby Bridges Kick Off Event and announced an upcoming Walk to School with Ruby Bridges event and noted he attended the Dia De Los Muertos event.
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Mayor Hagele reported he met with Congressman Huffman’s District Director, spoke with local second graders, attended an NCPA meeting, True West Film Center screening of Hocus Pocus, Dia De Los Muertos, met with member of Healdsburg Garden Club, attended the Sonoma County Education Awards Ceremony, and announced an upcoming call with Senator Padilla’s office.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:01 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ David Hagele, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk