CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 4, 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 August 4, 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 and direction was given to staff.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay welcomed Council back from the July recess, commented on the Guelaguetza event that occurred during the break, noted the continuing of Tuesdays in the Plaza, announced the upcoming National Night Out event, provided information on the Strike Team Deployment to a fire in Lake County and the upcoming completion of the most recent sidewalk improvements.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Ted Calvert thanked the Council for the additional bike rack that was placed in front of Acorn Cafe.
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Brigette Mansell commented on her recent meetings with a few City Staff, thanked the Council for the mailer she received in the mail and housing in Healdsburg.
Mark McMullen asked Council to agendize a discussion on the lane width along March Avenue.
Judy Fujita asked Council to agendize a discussion on the lane width along March Avenue and direct staff to study a 10-foot lane width option.
Doug Lyle commented on March Avenue and encouraged Council to reduce March Avenue to 10-foot lane width.
Sashan Olden encouraged Council to move forward with 10-foot lanes along March Avenue.
Norm Fujita commented on March Avenue and expressed a desire to see a discussion agendized on the potential for 10-foot lanes along March Avenue.
Marcy Flores Executive Director at Corazón Healdsburg thanked the City and the Council for support over the years.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the December 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes, the December 16, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes, the December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes, the January 6, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes, the January 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes and the January 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for June 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
C. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2025
By motion, approved the Disbursement Report for May 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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D. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MAY 2025
By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for May 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
E. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 2025
By motion, received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for June 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORAZÓN HEALDSBURG Adopted Resolution No. 59-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CORAZÓN HEALDSBURG FOR THE PROVISION OF
OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE LATINO/A/E COMMUNITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Adopted Resolution No. 60-2025, titled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 130-2024,
REESTABLISHING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION LIST AND CORRESPONDING SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 4, 2025, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) H. CANNABIS LOCAL JURISDICTION RETAIL ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM Adopted Resolution No. 61-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL JURISDICTION CANNABIS RETAIL ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC.
Adopted Resolution No. 62-2025, 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 $196,000.00 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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SERVICES FOR THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY 13-31
PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CONTINGENT UPON FAA FUNDING,
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 FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
J. HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REHABILITATE TAXIWAY A (NORTH), TAXIWAY A1, NORTH APRON, ACCESS ROAD AND SOUTH APRON PROJECT
BID AWARD
Adopted Resolution No. 63-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REHABILITATION TAXIWAY A (NORTH), TAXIWAY A1,
NORTH APRON, ACCESS ROAD AND SOUTH APRON PROJECT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TERRACON CONSTRUCTORS, INC. OF HEALDSBURG,
CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $497,856, CONTINGENT UPON THE FAA
FUNDING, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND EXECUTE THE FAA GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO NEGOGIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 10% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT AND
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $95,000 TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR THE PROJECT,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
K. ACCEPT THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL RECYCLED WATER PIPELINE PROJECT, PROJECT WA004, AS COMPLETE
Adopted Resolution No. 64-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL
RECYCLED WATER PIPELINE PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) L. FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDMENTS Adopted Resolution No. 65-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH (1) EBA ENGINEERING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND (2) PJC ASSOCIATES INC FOR
GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATIONS AND SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING
SERVICES FOR THE FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PROJECT,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENTS AND INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $133,872 AND $107,033 RESPECTIVELY.” (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.
NEW BUSINESS – UPDATE TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
AMENDMENTS
Building Official Willoughby stated the action this evening was to introduce an Ordinance updating the 2022 Building Code. Official Willoughby provided information on Assembly Bill 130, the purpose of the proposed ordinance and reviewed the changes included in the proposed ordinance.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Official Willoughby provided information on the appeal process.
Public Comment
Brigette Mansell inquired if the proposed amendments would change any current projects.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, 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 CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 11 – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TITLE 24 AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND MAKING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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CODE, THE 2022 GREEN BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, set a public hearing on adoption of the ordinance for August 18, 2025, and publish notice of the public hearing in accordance with Government Code Sections 50022.3 and 6066. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) NEW BUSINESS – PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PRESENTATION
Public Works Director Zimmer provided information on pavement material, the lifecycle of payment, cost effective way to treat pavement before it declines and the amount of pavement the City maintains in miles. Director Zimmer further reviewed what a pavement management program is, the pavement management program Healdsburg is using, the condition of pavement (PCI) in Healdsburg, how pavement conditions are calculated and maintenance treatments for pavement.
Additionally, Director Zimmer reviewed different pavement condition scenarios over the next five years.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Zimmer provided information on the factors that go into selecting street segments, how the software Healdsburg uses to assist with the decisions and the cost to bring the City’s PCI average up to 80.
There were no public comments on this item.
City Manager Kay informed the Council staff would return with different funding options in the next few months on how to address streets.
NEW BUSINESS – LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Housing Director Sotomayor provided information on the City’s Local Preference Policy including when the Policy was established, the outcomes of the Policy to date and why the Policy works. Director Sotomayor reviewed Senate Bill 649, what SB649 enables City’s to do and the compliance requirements contained in SB649.
Additionally, Director Sotomayor provided information on adopting an ordinance to implement SB649, including timeline and cost and staff proposed enhancements to a potential ordinance.
Director Sotomayor noted the fiscal impact for a proposed ordinance and the required study needed to adopt an ordinance.
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In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Sotomayor provided information on the percentage of inclusionary units that could be included in the ordinance, how the current Local Preference Policy is being implemented and how tenants can navigate substandard housing conditions.
Director Sotomayor further provided information on marketing plans.
Public Comments
Brigette Mansell commented on housing and encouraged Council to support the creation of a Local Preference Policy with teeth.
Following discussion and comments by Council, there was Council consensus to move forward with directing staff to include staffs recommended enhancements and to adopt the policy by ordinance pursuant to Senate Bill 649.
NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION OF UPDATE PROCESS FOR THE COUNCIL
PROTOCOLS
Assistant City Manager Mitts stated the action was to provide direction to staff on updating the City Council Protocols. Manager Mitts provided information on how this item landed on an agenda, the preliminary review of the protocols conducted by staff and noted the recommendation from staff to create a Council subcommittee to work through updating the Council Protocols.
In response to Council’s inquiries City Attorney Zutler provided information on how Councilmembers who are not on the subcommittee can provide feedback.
Council discussion ensued on updating the protocols, creating a subcommittee and providing feedback to staff.
City Manager Kay provided information on staff recommendation to create a subcommittee to update the protocols.
Public Comment
Sonia Byck-Barwick read aloud a letter encouraging Council to bring back Zoom public comments and adding potential times to the agenda on when items may occur.
Council discussion ensued on forming a subcommittee and how the subcommittee would operate and the full Council seeing updates.
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Council Protocols. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Hagele reported he attended the NCPA meeting in Washington D.C. and in Murphys.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District meeting, the cultural burn ceremony on Fitch Mountain, Prune Packers baseball games, the SCTA/RCPA meeting, Wine Country to the Rescue fundraising event and various ribbon cutting events for new businesses in Healdsburg.
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended various ribbon cutting events for new businesses in Healdsburg, Guelaguetza and the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meeting.
Vice Mayor Herrod reported he attended various ribbon cutting events for new businesses in Healdsburg, the Library grand re-opening, the ABAG meeting in San Francisco, the CEO Roundtable event, the Chamber board meeting, the Arts and Culture Commission meeting, Prune Packers games, 4th of July festivities and the Guelaguetza event.
Mayor Mitchell reported she attended the Chamber CEO Roundtable, the Library re-opening, 4th of July kids parade, the Saggio Hills ribbon cutting ceremony and attended a few meetings with various Mayors on homelessness.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk