CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 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 Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the September 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 RECOGNIZING
SEPTEMBER 2025 AS NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing September 2025 as National Service Dog Month.
Ben Vieth Utility Compliance and Safety Coordinator thanked the Council for the Proclamation and read aloud a statement on his experience in the military and his service dog Mateo.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay provided information on the Strike Team Deployment who has returned home from the Pickett Fire, announced the Sun Day events that City Staff are participating in and the Foss Creek Cleanup event.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Alan Wolves commented on the General Dynamics facility operating in Healdsburg.
Jacklyn Consel commented on the General Dynamics facility operating in Healdsburg and asked Council to ban weapons manufacturers from operating in Healdsburg.
Ian commented on the General Dynamics facility operating in Healdsburg and asked Council to ban weapons manufacturers from operating in Healdsburg.
Mark Horne commented on how local businesses are defined in Healdsburg and the vendors that participate in the Tuesdays in the Plaza series.
Summer White commented on the General Dynamics facility operating in Healdsburg and asked Council to ban weapons manufacturers from operating in Healdsburg.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JULY 2025
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for July 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2025
Approved the Disbursement Report for July 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) C. FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION SERVCES CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 76-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH TLCD ARCHITECTURE FOR
ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE
FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENTS AND INCREASING THE NOT-TO- City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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EXCEED AMOUNT TO $273,905, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the March 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, the March 17, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes, and the March 17, 2025 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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – UPDATE ON RECEENT STATE HOUSING LEGISLATION Community Development Director Duiven provided information on recent State Housing Legislation above and beyond Healdsburg’s General Plan and Municipal Code. Director Duiven reviewed information on Senate Bill 9, Senate Bill 10, Senate Bill 684 and Senate Bill 1123.
Director Duiven further reviewed the Growth Management Ordinance, Assembly Bill 1287, Senate Bill 1211, Assembly Bill 130, Senate Bill 79 and noted the next steps.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Duiven provided information on parking impacts, provisions in Senate Bill 9, the design standards that could be applied to potential housing units under the various housing bills and why some bills were modified before they were approved.
Director Duiven further noted the Planning Commission would work on housing legislation coming forward, reviewed density allowed for certain projects and how many projects have utilized SB9.
Public Comment
Sonia Barwick Generation Housing, thanked Council for the leadership shown by Council and read aloud a statement on behalf of Generation Housing.
Mayor Mitchell thanked staff for the presentation.
OLD BUSINESS – PARKLET PROGRAM UPDATE
Public Works Director Zimmer stated the action this evening was to approve the revised Parklet Program guidelines. Director Zimmer provided information on the history of the Parklet City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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Program, the number of current Parklets and fees charged to Parklet operators. Director Zimmer further reviewed the proposed revisions to the program including a one-time deposit, late fees and encroachment permit, vacant Parklets and types of allowable Parklets. Director Zimmer noted that the sidewall requirements, activation and aesthetics guidelines were not being adjusted and the termination guidelines were being clarified.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Zimmer provided information on the thirty-day vacancy guideline, feedback received on the fees related to Parklets, traffic control requirements, how the fees and deposit will be implemented, insurance requirements and the demand for Parklets if one closes.
Vice Mayor Herrod was supportive of removing retail as a category, limiting the Parklet program to forty parking spaces and reviewing the program again in three years.
Mayor Mitchell was supportive of grandfathering in the one retail parklet currently in the program and limit retail going forward, moving forward with the proposed deposit requirement Councilmember Hagele was supportive of moving forward with sixty parking spaces.
Councilmember Kelley was supportive of moving forward with sixty parking spaces.
Public Comment
Mark Horne commented on the fees being charged for Parklets.
Jane Portalupi commented on the current operating conditions of the wine industry.
Holly Brand commented on the proposed Parklet Guideline modifications and inquired about who manages insurance requirements.
Mark McMullen expressed support for the Parklets and opined on not limiting the type of Parklets that could exist.
Carlos Mojica commented on the fees associated with Parklets and inquired on where the fees associated with Parklets are being utilized.
Councilmember Edwards was supportive of phasing in the deposit requirement.
Following a discussion by Council, there was Council consensus to allow up to sixty parking spaces for Parklets, keeping vacant Parklets cleaned and maintained, deferring the deposit requirement for current Parklet owners and continuing to allow retail as an option for a Parklet.
City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
September 2, 2025
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution o. 77-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE REVISED PARKLET PROGRAM GUIDELINES, consistent with direction given to staff by Council.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
OLD BUSINESS – CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW PLANNING
COMMISSION APPLICANTS
City Clerk Allan introduced the item for discussion.
In response to Council’s inquiries, City Clerk Allan provided information on potential question options for the applicants.
Council discussion ensued on potential questions for the applicants.
Councilmember Kelley and Vice Mayor Herrod volunteered to participate in the subcommittee.
There being no public comments on this item, on a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, appointed Councilmember Kelley and Vice Mayor Herrod to the City Council Subcommittee to interview Planning Commission applicants. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he provided updates to the Arts and Culture and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting last week.
Vice Mayor Herrod had nothing to report.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended a community meeting on signature gathering for the upcoming SMART Sales Tax renewal and inquired if the Council was interested in receiving an update on the SMART Sales Tax renewal.
Councilmember Hagele reported he attended the Chamber BBQ and the NCPA meetings in Roseville.
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Mayor Mitchell reported she attended the Chamber BBQ and met with the County of Sonoma Parks Director.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:52 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk