CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 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 Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the June 2, 2025, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted.
The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2025 AS “LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH”
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation Declaring June 2025 as “LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” in the City of Healdsburg.
Christian Sullberg thanked the Council for the Proclamation and read aloud a statement regarding the LGBTQIA+ community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2025
AS ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation Declaring June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the City of Healdsburg.
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Crista Barnett- Nelson, Executive Director of Senior Advocacy Services and Adult Protective Services Supervisor Rachelle Lynch accepted the Proclamation, thanked the Council and commented on the different types of abuse Senior Citizens face every day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2025
AS GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation Declaring June 2025 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Healdsburg.
Chief of Police Matt Jenkins accepted the Proclamation on provided information on Gun Violence Awareness month and the programs available including free gun locks and safe disposal of firearms.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay provided information on the traffic experienced during the Twilight Parade, announced the Senior Housing Survey is open and available at the Senior Center, announced the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the Saggio Hill affordable housing site and noted fee compost containers are available at City Hall for community members.
In response to Council’s inquiries, City Manager Kay and Community Services Director Themig provided information on the use of public restrooms at Rec and Giorgi Park during the FFA Fair and the condition of the baseball field at Rec Park after the fair is over.
Council discussion ensued on providing better options for handwashing and restrooms for next year’s fair.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Brad Peterson President of the Russian River Property Association updated the Council on the Associations progress on creating a water district in the Alexander Valley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kelley recused from Consent Item 6H as a proactive measure while she waits for a response from the FPPC on campaign donations.
Councilmember Hagele requested that going forward he would like to receive an update on item 6F and the compliance with the local preference policy.
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On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL 2025 By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for April 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for April 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
AND RESULTS
Received an informational report on the results of the city-owned EV charger user fee changes and programs associated with EV charging. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) D. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Adopted Resolution No. 40-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
E. FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING SERVICES CONTRACT
AMENDMENTS
Adopted Resolution No. 41-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH (1) EBA ENGINEERING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND (2) EVANS & DE SHAZO INC
FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING SERVICES FOR THE FOLEY FAMILY
COMMUNITY PAVILION PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AMENDMENTS AND INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $108,595 AND $101,292 RESPECTIVELY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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F. ANNUAL REVIEW OF GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING
PROJECTS: 1. MILL DISTRICT PROJECT (REPLAY HEALDSBURG, LLC; EDEN MILL DISTRICT, LP); 2. NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT (CCS HEALDSBURG, LLC; KENDAL AT SONOMA, A ZEN INSPIRED COMMUNITY; BHDC NORTH VILLAGE, LLC); AND 3. SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT (FREEBIRD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC)
Adopted Resolution No. 42-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG FINDING THAT REPLAY HEALDSBURG LLC, MILL DISTRICT UNIT 4 ASSOCIATION, AND EDEN MILL DISTRICT LP ARE IN GOOD
FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MILL DISTRICT PROJECT; AND CCS
HEALDSBURG LLC, KENDAL AT SONOMA, A ZEN INSPIRED COMMUNITY, AND
BHDC NORTH VILLAGE LLC ARE IN GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT; AND FREEBIRD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC IS
IN GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO
WEED ABATEMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 43-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE TO EXIST
WITHIN CERTAIN PARCELS IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO WEED ABATEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
H. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH SONIC.NET, LLC ADDING MANAGED DARK FIBER SERVICE TO 3 NORTH ST.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
I. AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND, INC.
Adopted Resolution No. 44-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND, INC. FOR UTILITY BILLING SERVICES IN AN City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FOR ONE YEAR.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
J. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN SONOMA
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Adopted Resolution No. 45-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTHERN SONOMA
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) K. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH GEOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. FOR GIS SYSTEM DATA CLEANUP PHASE 2A
Adopted Resolution No. 46-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GEOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC., FOR PHASE 2A DATA CLEANUP SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,552.50.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
L. EXTENSION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MMO
PARTNERS OF WASHINGTON DC FOR FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES,
WITH COSTS SHARED BY HEALDSBURG AND FOUR OTHER CITIES
Adopted Resolution No. 47-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH MMO PARTNERS, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $80,852 TO $526,036, OFFSET BY AN ADDITIONAL $73,794 IN REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE FROM FOUR (4) OTHER PARTICIPATING SONOMA COUNTY CITIES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
M. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPEAR ON A CITY OUTREACH MAILER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL
By motion, authorized the Mayor to provide a quote and appear on a City Outreach mailer on behalf of the entire City Council. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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N. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the October 21, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes. (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)
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH SONIC.NET, LLC ADDING MANAGED DARK FIBER SERVICE TO 3 NORTH ST.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 48-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND SONIC.NET, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Kelley)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CITY COUNCIL GOALS Assistant City Manager Mitts provided information on the Council goal setting session held in April, why the Council sets goals, how the Council goals and active city project list was created and provided an overview the Council goals for each of the seven Strategic Initiatives.
In response to Councilmember Kelly’s inquiry, Public Works Director Zimmer provided an update on the crosswalk project on Powell Avenue.
Councilmember Hagele inquired about adding two additional goals to the list for consideration, sand volleyball courts and an update on the lift station that affects Rec and Giorgi Park.
Following a discussion by the Council, there was not Council consensus to add a sand volleyball courts as a goal for 2025-26.
Councilmember Kelley inquired if Council would consider adding a goal regarding building affordable housing on one of the sites from the affordable housing capacity study.
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Following a discussion by Council, there was not Council consensus to add a goal regarding building affordable housing on one of the affordable housing capacity study.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the City Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
NEW BUSINESS – SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION EVALUATION
Principal Engineer Bates stated the action this evening introduce an ordinance relating to speed limits on various street segments in Healdsburg. Engineer Bates reviewed the agenda for the evening and introduced Margot Ocañas with Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authority (SCTCA).
Ms. Ocañas commented on SCTCA’s role in this process and introduced Angelica Rocha, with Fehr and Peers.
Ms. Rocha provided information on the process and actions for Council to take to reduce speed limits on certain street segments in Healdsburg. Ms. Rocha reviewed the purpose of the project, the process for setting speed limits, allowable reduction criteria, discussed recommended posted speed limits on various street segments in Healdsburg and noted the suggestion is to reduce school speed limits to 15 mph when children are present.
Mr. Bates provided information on the next steps in the process which would include updating signage if the ordinance is adopted at a future meeting.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Engineer Bates commented on the process to update speed limit signs, and the requirements to conduct new surveys when street segments change. City Manager Kay commented on updating overhead street signs at various intersections. Ms. Rocha commented on the process to implement new speed limits and the reason behind some of the new proposed speed limits. Police Chief Jenkins provided information on enforcing speed limits, traffic collisions in Healdsburg and driving habits.
Public Comment
Laura Bracken commented on the current speed limit along University Street.
Council Comments
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Councilmember Edwards expressed agreement with the basis of the ordinance but opined this was more about changing behavior and noted the implication was going about it the wrong way.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, 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 SECTION 10.50.050 OF THE
HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE, PRIMA FACIE STREETS ESTABLISHED BY
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY (REGARDING SPEED LIMITS IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG).” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Edwards dissenting. (Ayes 4, Noes – Edwards, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS – HEALDSBURG ELECTRIFICATION ENERGY AND DEMAND FORECASTING 2025-2045
Utility Conservation Analyst Sampson provided background information on the Climate Mobilization Strategy (CMS), the electrification drivers in Healdsburg, how Healdsburg plans for increased electricity demand and the intent and approach for the energy and demand model.
Ms. Sampson further reviewed consumption vs. peak demand model and the annual electricity consumption for Healdsburg in various scenarios.
Additionally, Ms. Sampson noted the results of the forecasted electricity consumption and peak demand, key insights and the state requirements for renewable and carbon free electricity that would need to be met by 2045.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Interim Utilities Director Fuss provided information on cost developers bare during development. Ms. Sampson provided more information on the cost to accomplish items in the demand forecasting.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 49-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE “MOST LIKELY” SCENARIO FORECAST FROM THE
COMMUNITY-WIDE ELECTRIC ENERGY AND DEMAND FORECASTING AND
DIRECT THE UTILITY DIRECTOR TO BRING FORWARD ADDITIONAL RENEWABLE
AND ZERO-CARBON RESOURCES FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO MEET INCREASING STATE REQUIREMENTS.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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NEW BUSINESS – APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE AND MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS City Clerk Allan introduced the item for discussion.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a discussion by Council, there was Council consensus to direct the Mayor to support Susan Hollingsworth Adams for the primary seat of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board and Frank Quint for the alternate seat for the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meeting and has received inquiries about the trees at Healdsburg Elementary School.
Vice Mayor Herrod reported he attended the FFA parade and fair, attended a School Board meeting and the Jane ribbon cutting event.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the SMART Board Meeting, the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District meeting, the Jane ribbon cutting and the FFA parade and fair.
Councilmember Hagele reported he attended the FFA fair and parade, Edge Esmeralda and the Northwest Public Power Association meeting in Santa Rosa.
Mayor Mitchell reported she attended the ribbon cutting for the Recycled Water Pipeline project and the FFA parade.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:16 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk