CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 5, 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 and Mayor Mitchell Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: Kelley
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the May 5, 2025, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a voice vote with Councilmember Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS –RECOGNIZITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES
WITH MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
City Manager Kay recognized Community Services Director Mark Themig for 10 years of dedicated service to the City of Healdsburg and commented on all the things Mark brings to the City of Healdsburg and Healdsburg community.
Mark Themig thanked the Council and the City Manager for the recognition and commented on his experience in Healdsburg.
Council thanked Community Services Director Themig and recognized his accomplishments over the last ten years.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 4- 10, 2025, AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK APRIL
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing May 4-10, 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Healdsburg.
Nicole Lopez Human Resources Manager thanked the Council for the Proclamation and recognizing City Staff.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION HONORING HOUSING
ELEMENT WORK GROUP MEMBERS
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation honoring the Housing Element Work Group Members.
Deb Kravitz, Chair of the Housing Element Work Group (HEWG) expressed her appreciation for serving on the HEWG and thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve on the HEWG.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS BIKE MONTH AND MAY 15, 2025 AS BIKE TO WORK DAY Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Bike Month and May 15, 2025 as Bike to Work Day in the City of Healdsburg.
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition provided information on why the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition was formed and the work the Coalition does in Sonoma County and thanked the Council for the Proclamation.
Judy Fujita thanked Council for the recognition and commented on current and future bike improvement projects.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay introduced Mary Wagner, Interim City Attorney who was filling in for Sam Zutler and April Mitts, the City of Healdsburg’s new Assistant City Manager. Manager Kay announced the community meeting on the March Avenue project happening next week, the Abel De Luna Community Center Naming celebration, the ribbon cutting celebration for the Recycled Water Pipeline project, the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, noted the roof was being completed on the Foley Family Community Pavilion and the business license renewal process is live.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hagele recused from Consent Item 6C as she owns a property within 500 feet of the proposed District and has a presumed financial interest.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MARCH 2025 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for March 2025. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for March 2025. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley)
C. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COASTLAND CIVIL
ENGINEERING, LLP
Adopted Resolution No. 28-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COASTLAND CIVIL ENGINEERING, LLP IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $57,838.88 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS AT POWELL AVENUE AND JOHNSON
STREET INTERSECTION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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E. SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FIRST FINAL MAP ACCEPTING
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION’S (MTC’S) TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES (TOC)
PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM
Adopted Resolution No. 29-2025, titled “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG COMMITTING TO TAKE STEPS TOWARD
ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION’S (MTC'S) TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES (TOC) POLICY AS A
CONDITION FOR MTC TO ALLOCATE REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING TO
THE HEALDSBURG SMART STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,130,000 AND AMEND THE ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley) F. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MILL DISTRICT
SUBDIVISION
Adopted Resolution No. 30-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MILL DISTRICT SUBDIVISION; ACCEPTING A ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE
SECURITY BOND AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS; RELEASING THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY BOND AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS;
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE THE LABOR AND MATERIALS SECURITY BOND SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR THE MILL DISTRICT SUBDIVISION.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley)
G. ORDINANCE NO. 1246
Adopted Ordinance No. 1246, titled “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.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley) H. AGREEMENT WITH DAILEY-WELLS COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT
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Adopted Resolution No. 31-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH DAILEY-WELLS
COMMUNICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,545.95 FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE RADIO REQUIPMENT.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a voice vote with Councilmember Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley)
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 32-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG INTENDING TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CITY OF HEALDSBURG LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AND SET THE TIME AND DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Kelley noted as absent and Councilmember Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley, Abstaining - Hagele)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – REJECT BIDS FOR THE TEST WELLS FOR ASR POTENTIAL PRJECT WA006
Utilities Engineering Manager Fuss stated the item before Council was to reject bids received for the Test Wells for ASR potential. Manager Fuss provided background information on the City’s water rights, how the water rights can be curtailed during periods of drought and how the City arrived at this potential project. Manager Fuss further reviewed how Aquaphor Storage and Recovery Wells could benefit the City, the grants the City has applied for to pursue an ASR Wells project and the grant the city received in August of 2022 from the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC).
Additionally, Manager Fuss provided information on the scope of the grant funding, the activities staff completed after receiving the grant award, the notification that the grant had been cancelled, the impacts to Phase one of the project and the costs associated with continuing the project without grant funding.
In response to Councilmember Edward’s inquiry, Manager Fuss noted how deep the wells would have been.
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Following brief comments by Council, on a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 33-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE TEST WELLS FOR ASR POTENTIAL, PHASE 1 OF PROJECT WA006 AND DIRECTING STAFF TO SEEK FUNDING SOURCES TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley)
OLD BUSINESS – HEALDSBURG AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT –
PROJECT UPDATE
Public Works Director Zimmer stated the action this evening was to receive a presentation and confirm support to proceed with the final design. Director Zimmer introduced Jaggi Bhandal from BKF who would present the design, Mike Aronson from Kittelson and Associates who would speak to traffic and Clay Thistle, Principal Engineer who would discuss budget.
Director Zimmer reviewed the purpose of the Healdsburg Avenue Complete Streets Project and how the City arrived at the project.
Jaggi Bhandal, BKF reviewed the existing conditions of Healdsburg Avenue, provided an overview of the current design of Healdsburg Avenue and elements of complete streets that are included in the design. Mr. Bhandal further reviewed how the design was refined from the 2020 concept plan including, tree planting reduction, cost-effective and custom-tailored Class IV bike lane alternatives, constraints and outcomes of evacuation route analysis and Sunnyvale Avenue Intersection.
Mike Aronson, Kittelson and Associates provided information on the traffic impact and evacuation analysis along the Healdsburg Avenue Complete Streets project corridor Additionally, Mr. Bhandal reviewed the construction estimates for the current design proposal.
Principal Engineer Thistle reviewed the budget and funding the City has for the Complete Streets Project and the proposed project schedule.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Mr. Aronson provided additional information on why Dry Creek was utilized as the main exit for the traffic analysis. Chief of Police Jenkins provided information on evacuation routes and evacuating the entire city. Director Zimmer provided information on undergrounding utilities. Mr. Bhandal provided information on the planned trees in the concept design. Principal Engineer Thistle provided information on the project timeline.
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Public Comment
Eris Weaver expressed her excitement for the proposed project.
Richard Burg inquired about bike boxes, bus shelters and shade coverings in the proposed project and expressed a desire to see green paint in the project in support of cycling.
Mark McMullen opined on the proposed project and inquired about incorporating art into this project.
Council Comments
Vice Mayor Herrod expressed appreciation for the presentation, moving forward with the project as presented and thanked staff for catching the evacuation route issue before it was too late.
Councilmember Edwards expressed appreciation for the attention to detail and was supportive of moving forward with the project.
Councilmember Hagele expressed excitement for the project, the additional street crossings being added and the protected bike lanes.
Mayor Mitchell agreed with her fellow Councilmembers and expressed appreciation for bringing the budget down so the project could be completed.
NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSS THREE CITY OF HEALDSBURG TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION AT THE MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION SPECIAL MEETING ON MAY 22, 2025
City Manager Kay introduced the item for discussion, provided background information on how this item landed on the agenda and presented options for topic considerations to be taken to the May 22, 2025 Special Meeting.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a discussion by Council, on a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, directed the Mayor or an alternate to take Mental Health Services and Allocation of Measure O Funds and Funding Homelessness Response and Project Homekey Projects as the two main topics of discussion from Healdsburg for discussion at the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association Board Special Meeting on May 22, 2025. The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Kelley) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Hagele reported he traveled to Washington D.C. with NCPA for the annual Federal Policy Conference,
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Jane open house and the High School car show.
Vice Mayor Herrod reported he attended the Chamber of Commerce Mixer, the Healdsburg High School scholarship night.
Mayor Mitchell reported she participated in the Healdsburg High School scholarship committee, attended the ECA public officials dinner, participated in the Enso Village tour and met with the new Executive Director of Enso Village.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:28 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Chris Herrod, Vice Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk