CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 2025
City Hall Council Chamber
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chairperson Mitchell 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, Kelley and Mayor Mitchell Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: None.
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the March 17, 2025, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mitchell reported a Closed Session was held prior to the meeting and no action was taken.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – BADGE PINNING OF FIRE INSPECTOR
HAILE DUFFY
Fire Chief Jason Boaz introduced Haile Duffy as the new Fire Inspector for the City of Healdsburg and provided information on his background and experience in the Fire industry and introduced Haile’s family.
The badge was pinned on Inspector Duffy by his mom.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a proclamation recognizing March 16-22, 2025 as National Surveyors Week in the City of Healdsburg.
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Bruce Johnson and Monica Wingett, Sonoma County Chapter of the California Land Surveyors Association thanked the Council for the proclamation and commented on the work Surveyors do.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – ARTS AND CULTURE CREATIVITY
MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Arts and Culture Creativity month in the City of Healdsburg.
Gina Riner Arts and Culture Commissioner thanked the Council for the proclamation and dedicated the proclamation to two artists that recently passed away.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 31, 2025 AS CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring March 31, 2025 as Cesar Chavez Day in the City of Healdsburg.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay thanked those who participated in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, announced the upcoming military equipment meeting at the Police Department and the ribbon cutting of the naming of the Abel De Luna Community Center.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Healdsburg Resident commented on a recent Planning Commission decision to raze 317 Matheson Street.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.
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Adopted Resolution No. 15-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTING, INC. TO
IMPROVE LONG-RANGE ENERGY FORECAST ACCURACY AND INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $114,713 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COASTLAND
ENGINEERING
Adopted Resolution No. 16-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COASTLAND ENGINEERING FOR
GENERAL PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2027, INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $200,000 TO $250,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
C. LEASE AMENDMENT FOR RECYCLED WATER USE AT TAYMAN GOLF COURSE
Adopted Resolution No. 17-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO TAYMAN PARK
LEASE AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF RECYCLED WATER
USE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. DEED RESTRICTION TERMINATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED FOR 1408
UNIVERSITY STREET
Adopted Resolution No. 18-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A DEED RESTRICTION TERMINATION
AND QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF CLAIRE E.
GAUNTLETT, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1408 UNIVERSITY STREET (APN 002-533-002), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT AND QUITCLAIM DEED AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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E. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE KPA GROUP
Adopted Resolution No. 19-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE KPA GROUP, IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $91,710 TO DEVELOP A SPACE UTILIZATION AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT
STUDY FOR CITY-OWNED FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the May 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes, the June 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes and the June 17, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
G. 2024 GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE (GMO) ANNUAL REPORT By motion, accepted the annual report. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) H. 2024 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
By motion, accepted the 2024 General Plan Annual Report and directed staff to file with the appropriate State agencies. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) I. 2024 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Accepted the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024 and directed staff to submit the report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and the State Office of Planning and Research. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent 0)
PUBLIC HEARING – DRY CREEK COMMONS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT Housing Director Sotomayor stated the action this evening was to conduct a tax equity and fiscal responsibility act (TEFRA) public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the issuance of up to $35 million in tax-exempt bonds through the California Municipal Finance Authority. Director Sotomayor provided general information on what a TEFRA hearing is and why its needed.
Director Sotomayor further provided an overview of the Dry Creek affordable housing project.
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In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Sotomayor provided information on how much money the City would receive for holding the TERFA hearing, the funding committed to various affordable housing projects and how tax credits work to fund affordable housing projects.
Jocelyn Lin, Burbank Housing provided information on the Dry Creek project timeline and the wetlands restrictions on the site.
Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 20-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AND REISSUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION,
IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF THE DRY CREEK COMMONS PROJECT, A
QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARING – TO START AT A TIME CERTAIN OF 6:45 P.M. – FOURTH
PUBLIC HEARING ON DISTRICT ELECTIONS
City Manager Kay introduced this item for discussion, noting this is the fourth public hearing on District Elections and the fifth public hearing would take place on April 7, 2025.
Paul Mitchell, consultant with Redistricting Partners reviewed the agenda for the evening, the required criteria when districting the City and noted how many new maps had been submitted before the deadline. Mr. Mitchell further reviewed various details about Map C2 and Draft Map D and where the City is on the schedule.
Mr. Mitchell provided information on numbering and sequencing of the Districts noting numbering and sequencing would happen after the vote on the final map and reviewed what the next steps of the evening would be.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Mr. Mitchell provided information on sequencing options, how race is considered in the districting process and the difference between drawing district boundaries and selecting sequencing.
Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing.
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Public Comment
Richard Burg inquired how many districts in each map being considered include all of the downtown and how many maps are currently being considered for the final one.
Jonathan Pearlman commented on Map C2 and the comments from prior meetings that Map C2 addressed.
Council Comments
Councilmember Edwards inquired if the Council could review map 286075 and commented on the shape and size of the districts.
Council discussion ensued on how the districts in Map 286075 split certain streets in half, the district boundaries, natural boundaries and priorities when reviewing district boundaries. Council discussion further ensued on district boundaries in Map C2, unifying certain neighborhoods that have specific character and removing Map C2 from consideration.
Additionally, Council discussed the characteristics of Map A and Map D they liked, changes they would like to see, the potential to move different communities of interest around, balancing population and how many districts touch the downtown core in both maps. Council discussed Map ID 284689, a six-district map and the size and shape of each district. Council also discussed Map ID278633, a four-district and the size and shape of each district.
Council further discussed where March Avenue should fall and current and future development.
There was Council majority to move forward Draft Map A to the next Council meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Councilmember Hagele reported that he participated in Read Across America and attended the Los Cien Youth Perspective.
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Councilmember Kelley reported she participated in her first Coastal Commission meeting, attended the RCPA meeting, the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Advocacy Day and the St.
Patrick’s Day events. Councilmember Kelley inquired if the Council would like to discuss bringing back Zoom public comment and lighting the bridge in support of Ukraine.
There was Council consensus to discuss the potential of bringing back Zoom public comment at the City Council Goal Setting Session. There was not Council consensus to discuss lighting the bridge in support of Ukraine.
Mayor Mitchell reported she participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, spoke to the residents of Healdsburg Senior Living, attended a meeting at Craftwork and the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors meeting in Cloverdale.
Vice Mayor Herrod reported he attended a meeting at the Healdsburg Chamber, participated in Read Across America, attended the Library Advisory Board Meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, met with Amy Rodriguez at the Healthcare Foundation and participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:50 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk