CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 2025
City Hall Council Chamber
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor/Vice Chairperson Herrod called to order the concurrent meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of Healdsburg at 6:03 p.m. with the following Council Members present:
Present: Council Members/: Edwards, Hagele, Kelley and Vice Mayor Herrod Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: Mayor Mitchell
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the April 21, 2025, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Mayor Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Vice Mayor Herrod reported a Closed Session was held prior to the meeting and no action was taken.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
UTILITIES DIRECTOR TERRY CROWLEY
Vice Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a proclamation recognizing Utilities Director Terry Crowley for his years of service to the City of Healdsburg and his contributions to the Healdsburg community.
City Manager Kay thanked Terry for all his contributions to the City over the last fourteen years and commented on his rare skill set he brought to the City.
The Councilmembers thanked Director Crowley for all the hard work, effort and determination he brought to the City of Healdsburg.
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Utilities Director Terry Crowley thanked the Council for the Proclamation and commented on his time spent with the City of Healdsburg.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay provided an update on the Test Wells and Aquafer Storage and Recovery Wells project, noting the funding was terminated by the Federal Government, announced the upcoming community meeting on March Avenue reconstruction project, the Planning Commission meeting on the renovations of the Boys and Girls Club and commented on the fire fuels mitigation work completed recently. City Manager Kay further announced the weed abatement inspections would begin for the year and noted that Senior Planner Ellen McDowell and Segreant Kristin Dean recently completed the Marin Sonoma Leadership Academy.
PUBLIC HEARING – TO START AT A TIME CERTAIN OF 6:30 P.M. – SIXTH
PUBLIC HEARING ON DISTRICT ELECTIONS
Map Selection
City Manager Kay reviewed the recommended action for the evening, provided background information on the District Election process, how the City arrived at the sixth public hearing and presented details on Draft Map D.
In response to Vice Mayor Herrod’s inquiry, City Attorney Zutler provided information on how public comment could be handled.
In response to Councilmember Kelley’s inquiries, Paul Mitchell, Redistricting Partners provided information on the Latino Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP) in Draft Map D, the concept of the downtown area. City Manager confirmed no additional maps were received between the fifth and sixth public hearing.
Vice Mayor Herrod opened the public hearing.
Public Comment
Dan Pizza inquired if the Council would address the cure and correct letter from a local attorney on the fifth public hearing and commented on the outcome of the fifth public hearing and opined on how individual Councilmembers should vote.
Jonathan Pearlman expressed disagreement with the prior public comment and commented on Draft Map D and thanked the Council for doing the hard work.
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Marcy Flores Executive Director of Corazon Healdsburg commented on the decision in front of Council this evening, expressed a desire to see March Avenue included with the Grove Street corridor and thanked Council for their commitment to equity during the District Election process.
Council Comments
Councilmember Edwards clarified his position on the downtown and Draft Map D.
Councilmember Kelley commented on the Council discussion from the last public hearing, the benefits of Draft Map A, having Latino representation and what communities of interest are included in Draft Map D. Councilmember Kelley inquired if the Council would reconsider Draft Map A.
City Attorney Zutler clarified how the Council could move forward if Map D was not selected.
Council discussion ensued on accounting for future population, the future of the South Entry of Healdsburg, Draft Map A and the number of Council seats that touch the downtown.
Councilmember Hagele expressed what he liked in Draft Map A and Draft Map D, commented on how many Districts touch the downtown and inquired about the Latino CVAP in Map A and Map D.
Vice Mayor Herrod expressed his support for Draft Map D.
Council discussion ensued on the differences between Map A and Map D, the Latino CVAP in both Districts and which Map should move forward.
In response to Vice Mayor Herrod’s question, City Attorney Zutler informed Council a motion would be needed to move forward.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, accepted Draft Map D as the final map to be included in the Ordinance. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Kelley dissenting and Mayor Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 3, Noes 1, Absent – Mayor Mitchell)
District Sequencing
City Manager Kay provided information on sequencing the District seats, noting District seats one, three and five would be up for election in 2028. City Manager Kay noted District seats two and four would be up in 2026 with District four having two incumbents currently and District two not having a current representative.
In response to Council’s inquiries, City Manager Kay provided information on what would happen if a current District seat was vacated.
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Public Comment
Erin Gore opined on the Map selection and the difference in the Latino CVAP between maps.
Merrilyn Joyce expressed her disappointment in the Map selection.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted the sequencing explained by City Manager Kay with Districts one, three and five being up for election in 2028 and Districts two and four being up for election in 2026. The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Mayor Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) Councilmember Hagele commented on moving forward from this moment and encouraging future candidates to run.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, introduced for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of the text, “ AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) WITHIN CHAPTER 2.40 (ELECTIONS) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) TO ADD SECTION
2.40.010.01 “DISTRICT ELECTIONS” TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL BY FIVE DISTRICTS; ESTABLISH THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; AND ELECTION ORDER OF EACH DISTRICT.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Mayor Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mayor Mitchell) Councilmember Kelley thanked her fellow Councilmembers and staff for all the hard work on this item and thanked the members of the public who engaged in the process.
Councilmember Edwards commented on this process and expressed his desire to see Council’s support the entire community regardless of District seats.
Vice Mayor Herrod commented on the process to transition to District elections, the public input received during the District election process and encouraged others to think about running for City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Mark Horne inquired if funding the City receives from the County for the L&M Village would continue and commented on the fees associated with Parklets and updating the Parklet guidelines.
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Dan Pizza thanked the Council for their actions over the past two weeks to assist with removing campers from the Syar property.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kelley recused from Consent Item 6D as she owns a property within 500 feet of the project and has a presumed conflict of interest.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. ENERGY EFFICIENCY FORECAST AND REBATE PROGRAMS UPDATE 2025 By motion, received the Energy Efficiency Forecast for 2025-2035 as required by the State for all publicly owned utilities, 2024 energy efficiency program results, and proposed 2025 updates to the energy rebate programs. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) Adopted Resolution No. 24-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING TEN-YEAR TARGETS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SUBSTITUTION PROGRAMS FROM 2026 TO 2035.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell)
Adopted Resolution No. 25-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING UPDATES TO THE HEALDBURG BUILDING ENERGY REBATE PROGRAMS.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) B. ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND FORECAST
By motion, received a report regarding the status of the City’s water supply and forecasted water demands through June 2027. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) C. 2024/25 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND GAP CLOSURE PROJECT BID AWARD Adopted Resolution No. 26-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE 24/25 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND GAP CLOSURE PROJECT TO AGD GENERAL ENGINEERING INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,645, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE CONTRACT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 20% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell)
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D. SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the August 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes and the September 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a voice vote with Mayor Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mayor Mitchell)
SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 27-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AND ENTER INTO THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG, FREEBIRD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, SAGGIO HILLS LOT 14, L.P., AND SAGGIO HILLS LOT 3, L.P., FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 450 PARKLAND FARMS BOULEVARD AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Kelley abstaining and Mayor Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Abstaining – Kelley, Absent – Mitchell)
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS – ORDINANCE DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
IN THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA
Fire Marshal/Division Chief Macdonald provided background information on the history of Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps, how FHSZ are determined, what changes were made to the FHSZ in 2025, what the FHSZ maps means to Healdsburg, noting any real estate sold in a very high fire severity zone will require a AB38 inspection.
Chief Macdonald further reviewed the current Healdsburg Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and the 2025 map and the key take aways from the proposed new map.
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In response to Councilmember Edward’s inquiry, Chief Macdonald provided information on the statement from Insurance Commissioner Lara in regard to insurance cancellation.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, introduced for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of the text, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DESIGNATING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA (LRA).” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Mayor Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) NEW BUSINESS – 2025 SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AUDIT AND
FINDINGS
Utilities Engineering Manager Fuss provided background information on the City’s sewer system, how the sewer system is operated and the permit required to operate the sewer system.
Manager Fuss reviewed the findings from the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) audit and the recommendations in the audit including continued training, fats, oils and grease (FOG) disposal plan and measure effectiveness of SSMP elements.
In response to Councilmember Edward’s inquiry, Manager Fuss provided information on flushable wipes and what belongs in the sewer system.
There were no public comments on this item.
NEW BUSINESS – ABEL DE LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER MULTICULTURAL
CENTER CONCEPT AND GRANT FUNDING FROM SONOMA COUNTY
Project Manager Tom Campbell introduced the item for discussion, provided background information on how the Multicultural Center concept was created and introduced Amy Ramirez, Executive Director of the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County and Jim Goring, Principal with Goring Straja Architects who would be giving the presentation this evening.
Ms. Ramirez provided information on the listening sessions held in the community regarding the multicultural center, the community desires that came out of the listening sessions and noted why the Abel De Luna Community Center was selected as the potential multicultural center.
Mr. Goring provided information on the visioning sessions held to gather feedback on what should be included at the multicultural center.
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Ms. Ramirez further reviewed the proposed master plan concept, the tiers of work that were developed from the master plan, reviewed conceptual images of each tier of work and the next steps of the project.
Manager Campbell provided information on the grant funding from Supervisor Gore’s office in the amount of $500,000 and noted the preliminary projects that could be completed with the proposed grant funding.
Supervisor Gore provided information on the grant funding to contribute to the proposed multicultural center and thanked the Council for their service.
Public Comment
Erin Gore Representative of North Sonoma County Health District commented on how the multicultural center idea was created and provided information on Pogo Park.
Marcy Flores Executive Director Corazon Healdsburg, commented on the work Corazon Healdsburg did for this process, the populations included in the outreach and thanked everyone who has worked on this proposed project.
Jed Weissberg opined on the proposed multicultural center project.
In response to Vice Mayor Herrod’s inquiry, City Manager Kay provided information on the feedback being sought on this item.
Council Comments
Councilmember Edwards expressed excitement about this potential project.
Councilmember Kelley commented on the history of the Community Center, the RUDAT completed in 1982, the proposed design on the multicultural center, inquired about the use of multipurpose room after the tier three projects are completed Councilmember Hagele inquired if the Boys and Girls Club was explored as a potential location, how the City and Healthcare Foundation will move forward, bringing murals before the Arts and Culture Commission and expressed a desire to see all of Healdsburg reflected in this project.
Vice Mayor Herrod commented on the listening sessions and how inspiring and exciting this proposed multicultural center is for Healdsburg.
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COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association dinner, the City Council goal setting session and the feedback received from a community member.
Councilmember Kelley commented on the City Council goal setting session and provided an update from the SMART Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Hagele had nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Herrod had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:36 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Chris Herrod, Vice Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk