Healdsburg City Council
October 6, 2025

Healdsburg City Council
Meeting
October 6, 2025
City Manager’s Report
City Council, October 6, 2025
The Villa Chanticleer
Historic Preservation Award and Operational Update
City Council, October 6, 2025
Presenters
Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society
Frances Schierenbeck, Board of Directors
Milestone Events Group
Marshall Bauer, President
Caitlin Paine, Director of Sales & Client Relations
Jaimie Pineda, Director of Operations &
Administration
City of Healdsburg
Mark Themig, Community Services Director
The Beginning
 Built around 1910 by Auguste
and Victorine Pradel of San
Francisco as a resort to cater
to San Francisco’s French
community
 In 1916 Victor Cadoul
purchased the resort and
renamed it, the “Villa
Chanticler” after the French
fable, “Le Corbeau Et Le
Renard,” by 17th century poet,
De Jean De La Fontaine
 Expanded the facilities to
include a kitchen and bar,
dining area with screened in
porch and guest cabins
 The Villa enjoyed widespread
reputation as an exclusive
vacation resort
Ties to the Underworld?
 In 1934 Lucien Delanges of Healdsburg purchased the
resort adding additional cabins and other improvements
 In 1945 Jack Kent and W. Johnson of San Francisco
purchased the property, but a kitchen fire took down the dining room three months after the purchase
 Kent and Johnson rebuilt the main building for a grand reopening, but it never happened; Kent and Johnson
declared bankruptcy and construction halted.
 There was suspicion that Kent and Johnson had ties to Chicago gangs, and the Villa was an upscale gangster
hangout
The City Steps In
 Villa languished, remaining vacant for
eight years until the county forced a sale
for back taxes in 1955
 The City purchased the 17-acre site for
$45,000.
 The price included the main building, the
Villa Annex and 20 cabins, all but four of
which had to be torn down.
 After annexation, the city spent $150,000
finishing and upgrading the facility.
 The painting in the Redwood Lounge is by
Santa Rosa artist Lloyd Wasmuth
 Lightning struck the redwood in the
parking lot (originally called “Old
Stovepipe”) in 1896. The tree survived and
was rechristened in 1972 “The General
Eisenhower Tree.”

Today’s
Operation
 City operated the Villa Chanticleer for many
years under different operating structures
 City operated
 2014: Following extensive analysis, the City
decided to outsource the operation to Tayman
Group
 2021: Tayman provided notification of intent to
terminate lease following significant decline in
bookings due to COVID -19 pandemic
 June 2022: City Council approves agreement with
Milestone Events Group, new operator begins
transition
Today’s
Operation
Milestone Responsibilities
A. Oversee and manage day-to-day operations
B. The face and voice of theVilla operations
C. Work with existing and future community groups for
use of theVilla
D. Fund and conduct City-approved targeted cosmetic
upgrades that would make the facility more
marketable
(Note: Villa Chanticleer Annex operated by the American Legion under separate lease agreement with the City.)
Today’s
Operation
City Responsibilities
A. Address aging infrastructure (kitchen equipment,
structural components, electric, HVAC, plumbing)
B. Maintain site amenities including lighting, parking
areas, fences, and trees (current practice)
C. Fund and implement the ADA transition plan and
conduct improvements over time
D. Work with Milestone to develop, fund, and implement
a long-term facility capital repair and replacement
program
VILLA

CHANTICLEER
UPDATE
Monday, October 6, 2025

CAMPUS MAP

THE START
7/1/22 – 3 years, 3 Months and 6 Days
Inherited existing staff and event flow
Finished the year out by observing and
helping when needed
Effective 2023, began to make changes
2023 - 2024
 Health, Safety & Neighbor Focus
 General Clean Up & Purging
 Initiation with New Site Vendors – landscaping, janitorial, beverages, CoH team  Experience producing CoH related events and lessons learned  Review of client mix and conclusion that a repositioning was needed  Repositioning begun – revised procedures, initiation with new event vendors – catering, DJ, planners
 Beginning of Site Updates – lobby & bar flooring, lighting, landscaping, tables/ chairs / bar stools, lobby furniture, outbuilding painting, etc.

LOBBY Before
LOBBY
Now
FIREPLACE Before
FIREPLACE Now
GAZEBO
Before After

GARDEN STAIRS
Before After
LIGHTING Before
LIGHTING Now

MORE UPDATES
New Lobby Furniture
New Cocktail Tables & Stools
ADA Compliant Signage

REMODELED

BRIDAL SUITE

DOWNSTAIRS

HALLWAY
Before

DOWNSTAIRS

HALLWAY
Now

REMODELED
GROOM’S DEN

FRONT OF BUILDING
Before

FRONT OF BUILDING
Now
NEW WEBSITE www.villachanticleer.com
2025 YTD
Downstairs hallway repainted and downstairs restrooms
returned to functionality
 Additional landscape work – bark, stone, pavers,
trimming
 Pressure washing of several areas
 Whitewashing of fireplace, mural overlay & neon sign, ADA signage, exterior lighting
 Finishing of office, bridal and grooms' rooms
 2x no exception health inspection certification
 1GB data upgrade
 Installation of Minut, Cameras, AV clean up and labeling  New / additional glassware, China, flatware, battery
powered table lamps and candles, etc.
 Front of property, washed, caulked, primed, and painted

MARKET UPDATE
Overall market continues to suffer - >40% decreases
in activity
Reasoning: alcohol related issues, substitutes, increased competition, SF perception decline, inflation headwinds Villa is now gaining traction
 No excuses site because of CoH and MEG working relationship  CoH help – path lighting, streetlamps, shed, tree removal, leak repairs, HVAC repairs, drinking fountain removal, plumbing, entrance handrails, garden stairs, wisteria trimming, coffee maker, etc.
 Bar
 Value – site fee, included assets, vendor positioning 2024 HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY EVENTS
2025 HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY EVENTS
2026 HEALDSBURG COMMUNITY EVENTS
WE’RE EXCITED TO SHARE
THAT VILLA CHANTICLEER’S

BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE
HEALDSBURG TRIBUNE’S

BEST WEDDING VENUE

CATEGORY
Winners are announced on
11/9, so stay tuned to
see how this turns out!
OUTLOOK RY2025 +
• Facility is functional, providing
value & client satisfaction
• Simone’s Local Newsletter and
PPC efforts are generating
client activity
• New venue tour folders are
resonating with clients
• Too many folks have dated
memories of the Villa, that
needs to change
• Focus now on raising visibility
and changing perceptions
• Continued work with CoH to
serve community needs and
improve the site

What’s next for
the Villa?

MILESTONE

CONTINUES TO

OPERATE THE

VILLA AS A

SUCCESSFUL

PART OF THEIR

PORTFOLIO AND

A STRONG

PARTNER WITH

THE CITY
LOCAL

ORGANIZATIONS

CONTINUE TO BE

SUPPORTED

THROUGH

ACCESS AND USE

OF THE VILLA
THE

COMMUNITY
COMES

TOGETHER, AND

MEMORIES ARE
MADE
AND …
What’s next for
the Villa?
Thanks to the support of Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire and his team including Jason Liles
Senate Assembly Bill 105 Budget Act of 2025: “$1,500,000 shall be available to the City of Healdsburg for the
Healdsburg Villa Community Center Modernization project.” A portion of this funding to be used to modernize the Villa kitchen, remainder TBD
Staff will be following-up on the funding process and
identifying potential projects for a future amendment to the Capital Improvement Program
The Villa Chanticleer
Historic Preservation Award and Operational Update
Thank you…
10/6/2025 43
ZWS TRAINING 101
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

LESLIE LUKACS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ZWS BACKGROUND
 ZWS is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) formed to
implement AB 939
 Established in 1992
 Governing body is a 10-member Board of Directors
 One representative from each City and the County

MISSION & VISION
Zero Waste Sonoma’s mission is to empower personal action in waste reduction and materials management by
implementing practical solutions to protect our natural resources.

Our vision is an engaged and informed community with the shared goal of thriving in a sustainable region without waste.

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
 Website
www.zerowastesonoma.gov
 Comprehensive topics for residents
and businesses
 Robust search function
 144,000 website visitors in 2024
 Events and Fairs
 171 outreach events in 2024
 12 events in Healdsburg

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
 Recycling Guide (English & Spanish)
 In 2025, printed 25,000 English and
13,000 Spanish Guide
 Distributed to transfer stations,
community partners, nonprofits, tribal
organizations, local businesses, and
more
 .pdf version available on
zerowastesonoma.gov website

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
 Spanish language outreach by Soluna Outreach
Services
 Call-in radio programming
(KBBF, Radio Lazer, La Mejor)
 Targeted outreach events
 Countywide annual Latino business
visits

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

REPAIR FAIRS & FIXIT CLINICS
1 Repair Fair for each member
jurisdiction in FY 25/26
 Permanent HHW Facility at Central
 Tues-Wed for qualifying businesses
 Thurs-Sat for residents
 HHW Collection Events
 Every Tuesday, locations vary
 1-2 Saturdays per year in Sea Ranch
 HHW Rover Pick-up Service
 Every Wednesday by appointment
 Reuse Program
 “Like new” items available for reuse
to the public for free
 Paint Reprocessing in four colors

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION
E-Waste Programs
 Public E-Waste Drop-Off Locations
 Available at all 5 transfer stations
 E-Waste Recycling Events
 14 events per year, locations vary
 10 events also have free mattress
recycling
CalRecycle Grant – Residential Solar Panel
Collection Events
 12 events collecting over 1,000 panels
 Partner with Conservation Corps North Bay
 Panels for reuse
 Habitat for Humanity ReStore, farm, HS
 Recycle with ERI in Fresno

SOLAR PANEL COLLECTION
 New North County HHW Facility
 5885 Pruitt Ave, Windsor
 COAR Design Group for architectural and
engineering design
 Working with Sonoma Public
Infrastructure for a construction loan
 Possible additions
 ZWS Offices
 Hard-to-recycle item collection

NEW HHW FACILITY - WINDSOR
Jurisdiction
Inspection &
Enforcement
Commercial
Edible Food
Generators
Recycled Paper
Procurement
Compost/mulch
Procurement
Edible Food
Recovery
Program
Education &
Outreach
Waivers Contamination
Minimization
Hauler
Program
Collection
Services

SHORT-LIVED

CLIMATE

POLLUTANTS LAW
(SB 1383)

IN ACTION

JURISDICTION

REQUIREMENTS
SB 1383 COMPLIANCE
 Support Haulers
 Investigate Complaints
 Contract with Environmental Health
 Inspections
 Work with Jurisdictions
 Notices of Violation
 Citations
 Maintain Implementation Record

FOOD RECOVERY GRANTS
 CalRecycle $300k grant
 CalVolunteers $2.5 mill grant
 CA Youth Service Corps $1 mill
grant
 USDA grant $298.5k (food
recovery + carbon sequestration)
Picture: fresh produce boxed up for redistribution Picture: CCNB food recovery truck purchased through a grant Picture: Corpsmembers redistributing packaged food items Picture: fruit being consolidated for redistribution

Compost Hubs
• Free compost for residents, yearround
• More access for residents and
more resilient than events
20 PROPOSED SONOMA COUNTY AIRPORT ORGANICS FACILITY
 Currently County-led project
 Completed feasibility study Dec 2022
 Completing environmental
permitting, 30% design
 Process up to 65,000 TPY of organics
 Solar, energy-efficient equipment,
green building materials, etc.
 ZWS to lead RFP to find composter

CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION MODEL ORDINANCE
 County of Sonoma Climate Resiliency grant
 Develop Model CD&D Ordinance
 Fund Green Halo Software for 3 years
 Collaboration with Permit Sonoma
 Launched Green Halo May 4th
 Received Green Halo Training
 Healdsburg, Windsor, Santa Rosa
 Next Steps
 Transition to using Green Halo
 Present model ordinance to City Council
NORTH BAY ZERO WASTE WEEK 2024
• 50+ events in 2024 in Sonoma,
Marin, and Napa
• 40+ community partners
• All free and open to the public
• Estimated 2500 participants
10/6/2025 64
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THANK YOU!
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65 L&M Quarterly
Update (Q1)
October 6, 2025
Overview
• Q1 Highlights
• Point-In-Time Homeless Count
• Data & Program Outcomes
• Supportive Services Offered
• Financial Status
• Conclusion & Future Activities
67 Q1
Highlights
• Program Outcomes
• Interim-Housing Units for Northern Sonoma County residents increased to 47 units.
• December 9, 2024 - Launched the Keep People Housed
Homelessness Prevention Program.
• Point-in-Time Count – January 2025
• Staffing Updates
• Reach for Home is hired another Case Manager and a Supportive Services Assistant.
• Mental Health Internship Program success.
• Expanded services to include in-person and telehealth psychologist appointments to help expedite access and
adherence to medication.
• Russian River Keepers are continuing to keep the river clean and free of unauthorized access.
2025
Point-in-Time
Count
2025 Point-in-Time Count (PIT)
The 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count, conducted on January 31, 2025, indicates the following changes:
• Homelessness in Healdsburg decreased from 50 to 29 individuals. • Of the 29 individuals, 17 were sheltered at the L&M Village. • Homelessness in North County decreased from 152 to 91 individuals. • Countywide, homelessness decreased by approximately 23%.

Source: Sonoma County 2025 Homelessness Point-In-Time County & Report, Sonoma County Continuum of Care 2025
Historical
Point-in-Time
Count
• The 2025 PIP count marks a significant reduction. The current figures remain below historic levels, indicating progress from the City's efforts and partnerships.  Recent results demonstrate effective strategies underway in North County and Healdsburg:
 L&M Village Operations: Interim housing and supportive services provided by Reach for Home that help residents stabilize.
 State Encampment Resolution Funding: Reach for Home and Sonoma County have supported the transition of individuals from the Russian River and other sites into safer housing.
 City Outreach Teams: The CORE Team and Police Social Services Team offer trauma-informed outreach and case management.
 Supportive Services Investment: Ongoing City funding for outreach, stabilization, and prevention of homelessness recurrence.

Source: Sonoma County 2025 Homelessness Point-In-Time County & Report, Sonoma County Continuum of Care Program
Outcomes
Data Point Cumulative Total
as of Last Report
6/16/2025
Quarter 1
Activity
L&M Village Totals
Since Program
Start
Participants Served 95 13 108
Successful Exits to Housing 46 10 56
Housing Voucher Applications 26 5 31
Health & Wellness -
Accessed Mental Health
86 0 86
(0 this quarter)
Health & Wellness -
Accessed Medical
Services/Appointments
94 10 104
Income Progress -
Income Increase by
Employment
56 9 65
Income Progress -
Income Increase by Utilizing
Subsidies (Food Stamps/SSI)
93 12 105
Occupancy By
Race/Ethnicity
74%
19%
5% 2%
Occupancy By Race &
Ethnicity
L&M Village
White Hispanic Native Black
73%
14%
3%
2% 8%
Race & Ethnicity of Those
Experiencing Homelessness
Healdsburg
White Hispanic Native Black Unknown
Supportive
Services
Offered
 Nearly 80% of participants engaged in at least 2
activities/week
 One-on-one counseling sessions
 Food pantry access
 Budgeting and cooking classes
 Employment search support
 Haircut services
 Interview clothing assistance
 Daily living skills training
 Housing search and application classes
 Weekly healthcare visits by Providence
Healthcare
 Active participation in Fentanyl awareness events
 Collaboration with Face to Face for HIV testing
 Addiction recovery group on-site
Homekey
Funding
Funding Sources Amount Status Use
Homekey Capital $6,168,000 Awarded Acquisition/Construction Homekey Operations $660,800 Awarded L&M Operations
County Capital Match $950,000 Awarded Acquisition/Construction Early Occupancy Bonus $220,000 Awarded Operations
County Operating $1,263,570 Awarded Operations FY 23-24 & FY 24-25
Total
Measure O Pathways to
Sustainability
Proposal Submitted
9/17/2025
$9,262,370
$999,101 Operations
Conclusion
&
Future
Activities
Challenges
 Lapse in County Operational Funding
 Additional Interim-Housing Units
 Permanent Supportive Housing Units
Opportunities
 Employment connections
 Dry Creek Commons set-asides
 Heritage Park in Windsor
 Measure O Pathways to Sustainability NOFA
Discussion
&
Questions
Public
Comment
Comentarios
del público
Disposition Direction for
1408University Avenue
October 6, 2025
Overview
• Background
• Property Description
• Zoning & Development Constraints
• Easements
• Surplus Land Act - Overview & Key Steps
• Discussion & Questions
79 Recommended Action
Direct staff to either:

1. Maintain City ownership of 1408 University Street;

2. Initiate compliance with the California Surplus Land Act for potential disposition; or

3. Obtain further analysis prior to taking action.

Background
-
1408
University
Date Event / Action Taken
January 9, 1957 Cecil G. Gauntlett and Claire E. Gauntlett (Grantors) conveyed the property to the City by Grant Deed.

January 22, 1957 Council adopted Resolution No. 12, use restricted to Fire House or Municipal use.

December 1970 Interest in the Deed Restriction transferred to Shriners. 1989 Geological study found site unsuitable for Fire House or other municipal purposes.

December 12, 2023 City began discussion with Shriners to remove Deed Restriction.

January 15, 2024 Appraisal report completed by Dana W. Burwell.

February 14, 2025 Shriners signed Termination Agreement and Quitclaim Deed.

March 17, 2025 Council approved Agreement via Resolution No. 18-2025.

July 2025 Easement Exhibit prepared by Munselle Civil Engineering.

Property Description
 - Vacant City lot (APN 002-533-002), ~1.23 acres
 - Direct access to University Street
 - Rear slope: 250 ft to 220 ft – limits development
 - Geotechnical study: Not suitable for fire station
 or similar municipal use
 - Constraints: Geological & topographical
 - Adjacent to:
 - Residential (north, southwest, south)
 - Church & Preschool (southeast)
 - County property (northeast corner)
Zoning
&
Development
Constraints
 Zoning: R-1-12,500 (min. parcel size: 12,500 sq ft)
 General Plan: Low Density Residential (1–3 units/acre)  Located in Hillside Overlay District – adds extra requirements  Per Land Use Code Ch. 20.12, Art. I:
 Min. lot area: 6,000 sq ft
 Min. lot width: 60 ft
 Overlay requirements:
 Geotechnical & slope stability reports
 Grading/building constraints on slopes
 Higher development costs & complexity
Easements
 - Three easements along the southernmost portion of
the Property:
 - Public Utility Easement
 - Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Easement
 - Private Water & Sewer Easement
• - Shown in Easement Exhibit
(Munselle Civil Engineering, July 2025)
Permitted
& Feasible
Uses
 The property is zoned R-1-12,500, which in theory allows subdivision into multiple single-family lots (minimum 12,500 sq. ft. each). Given the site’s slope, easements, and limited usable area, this yield is unlikely.  The most likely outcome is development of one single-family home, with the possibility of two homes if a subdivision can be designed around existing constraints.
 SB 9 (urban lot splits and duplexes) could theoretically allow up to four units (two lots, each with a duplex). However, given the Hillside Overlay requirements and site constraints, achieving this outcome would be challenging.
 In summary, the site is most realistically suited for one, and at most two, single-family homes.

Option No. 1
-
Maintain City
Ownership
Retain the property for another municipal purpose, including affordable housing development
 Maintain City Ownership of the property at 1408 University  Forego Surplus Land Act process
 Continue evaluating future municipal or community-serving uses Option No. 2
-
Declare
Property as
Surplus (SLA)
Initiate compliance with the California Surplus Land Act (Government Code § 54220 et seq.) for the purpose of selling or otherwise transferring the Property
SLA Process Overview

1. Declare Surplus - At a public meeting, by Resolution & CEQA review

2. Issue Notice of Availability (NOA) with priority to affordable housing

3. 60-Day Interest in Purchasing Period
-Qualified buyers must respond in writing
-Surplus lands process ends if no interest received

4. 90-Day Negotiation with a Preferred Purchaser Period -If interest received, City must negotiate in good faith -No agreement – City may sell through the market

5. Notify HCD
-City to provide HCD with a summary of Notice of Availability, negotiations conducted, and a copy of any restrictions
-Required before sale
Obtain additional information or conduct further analysis prior to taking any action
Option No. 3
-
Obtain
Additional
Information
 Pause on any disposition actions
 Pause on initiation of Surplus Land Act process
 Obtain additional information and conduct further analysis, including:
 Site feasibility (environmental, infrastructure, zoning)  Community needs and priorities
Fiscal Impact
 Property was originally conveyed to the City at no cost  Deed Restriction removal increases flexibility for future use of disposition
 Property disposition may generate a one-time revenue for the City
Recommended Action
Direct staff to either:

1. Maintain City ownership of 1408 University Street;

2. Initiate compliance with the California Surplus Land Act for potential disposition; or

3. Obtain further analysis prior to taking action
Discussion & Questions
Public
Comment
Comentarios
del público

APPOINTMENT OF A NEW PLANNING

COMMISSIONER
City Council Meeting
October 6, 2025
Recommended
Action
 By motion, appoint one applicant to the
Planning Commission for a term of one year
and nine months due to expire June 30, 2027.

Background
Deadline to apply to the was Commission was
August 28, 2025.
 Seven applications were received for the
Planning Commission. Two applicants
withdrew before interviews were conducted.
 Council formed a subcommittee at the
September 2, 2025 City Council meeting.
Interviews were conducted on September 19,
2025 and September 30, 2025.

Recommended
Action
 By motion, appoint one applicant to the
Planning Commission for a term of one year
and nine months due to expire June 30, 2027.

Questions
Public
Comment
Comentarios
del público

CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO

INTERVIEW ARTS AND CULTURE

COMMISSION APPLICANTS
City Council Meeting
October 6, 2025
Recommended
Action
Appoint a City Council Subcommittee to
interview the applicants for the Arts and
Culture Commission.

Background
Deadline to apply to the was Commission was
September 11, 2025.
 Two applications were received for the Arts and
Culture Commission.

Questions
Public
Comment
Comentarios
del público