CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 6, 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 October 6, 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
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES
WITH MILESTONE ANNIVERARIES
Community Services Director Themig recognized Recreation Supervisor Garrett Perdigao for ten years of service to the City of Healdsburg Community Services Department and expressed his appreciation for Garrett.
Garrett Perdigao commented on the opportunities and accomplishments while in Healdsburg and thanked Council for the opportunity to work with Healdsburg.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
OCTOBER 6-12, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL ACTIVE AGING WEEK
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a proclamation recognizing October 6-12, 2025 as International Active Aging Week and October 1, 2025 as the International Day of Older Persons.
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Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Chairperson Donna O’Brien thanked the Council for the Proclamation and noted there were lots of events happening to celebrate Active Aging Week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING
OCTOBER 5-11, 2-25 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing October 5-11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Healdsburg.
Fire Marshal/Division Chief Lance Macdonald thanked the Council for the Proclamation and invited the City Council and the Community to the Fire Department open house and Fire Station #2 on Saturday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence issued a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Healdsburg.
Madeline Keegan O’Connell, YWCA thanked the Council for the Proclamation and read aloud statistics related to domestic violence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – VILLA CHANTICLEER HISTORIC
PRESERVATION AWARD AND OPERATIONAL UPDATE
Community Services Director Themig introduced Frances Schierenbeck, Board of Directors for the Healdsburg Museum, Marshall Bauer, President,Caitlin Paine, Director of Sales & Client Relations, Jaimie Pineda, Director of Operations & Administration for Milestone Events Group who would be giving a Presentation this evening on the Villa Chanticleer.
Ms. Schierenbeck presented the City Council with the Villa Chanticleer Historic Preservation Award and provided historical information on the Villa. Director Themig provided information on the operation of the Villa today and the contract with Milestone Events Group.
Mr. Bauer, President of Milestone Events Group reviewed the contract for managing the Villa.
Caitlin Paine, Director of Sales & Client Relations, reviewed the upgrades Milestone has made to the Villa over the last few years. Mr. Bauer further reviewed the update to the event rental market. Jaimie Pineda, Director of Operations & Administration, noted the community support provided by Milestone Events Group in 2024, the current contributions for 2025 and the anticipated contributions for 2026. Mr. Bauer noted the open house at the Villa Chanticleer on Friday. Director Themig provided information on SB105 which allocated $1.5 million dollars for the Villa modernization project.
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In response to Council’s inquiries, Mr. Bauer provided information on the sound and acoustics in the Villa and the potential commercial kitchen option
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – ZERO WASTE SONOMA PRESENTATION Leslie Lukacs, Executive Director of Zero Waste Sonoma (ZWS) provided background information on what ZWS does, the mission of ZWS, the outreach and education provided by ZWS, the operation of the household hazardous waste facility and the electronic waste collection events hosted by ZWS. Ms. Lukacs further reviewed the first of its kind solar panel collection event and the Household hazard waste facility being designed and located in Windsor.
Additionally, Ms. Lukacs provided information on SB1383, food recovery grants, available compost hubs to pick up free compost and the work being completed to bring an organic compost facility back to Sonoma County.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced the upcoming Fire Department Open House on Saturday, the Healdsburg Crush event on Sunday, the Hall-o-ween pet parade on the Plaza the following weekend and provided information on the low-income tax credit funding Saggio Hills received for Phase II of the affordable housing project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2025
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for August 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025
Approved the Disbursement Report for August 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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C. UPDATED SALARY SCHEDULE
Adopted Resolution No. 84-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE UPDATED SALARY SCHEDULE TO
REFLECT RECENT COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) D. SENIOR CENTER PERMITTED PARKING
Adopted Resolution No. 85-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 29-2019 AND
APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THREE ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES, FOR A TOTAL OF 20 SPACES FOR SENIOR CENTER PERMIT PARKING ONLY IN THE CITY-OWNED PARKING LOT LOCATED AT PLAZA AND EAST STREETS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
E. OFFICIAL TREE OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG
Adopted Resolution No. 86-2025, titled “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG NAMING THE VALLEY OAK AS THE OFFICIAL TREE OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) F. SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN 2025
Received and filed the 2025 updates to the City of Healdsburg Sewer System Management Plan (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
G. CIVICPLUS RECREATION SOFTWARE CONTRACT
Adopted Resolution No. 87-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT WITH CIVICREC FOR RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the May 19, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, the June 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes the June 9, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes, the June 16, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes and the June 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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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 – L&M VILLAGE QUARTERLY UPDATE
Housing Director Sotomayor introduced Margaret Sluyk, Executive Director of Reach For Home who would be giving the presentation.
Ms. Sluyk provided an overview of what the L&M Village is, reviewed the quarter one highlights of the L&M Village, the 2025 Point-in-time Count results, the program outcomes during quarter one, occupancy by race/ethnicity and supportive services offered.
Director Sotomayor provided information on the current funding status for the L&M Village.
Ms. Sluyk further reviewed the challenges and opportunities the L&M Village face.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Sluyk provided information on the individuals still on the River, funding options moving forward, why un-incorporated Healdsburg saw the biggest decline in homelessness and the future of the L&M if functional zero is reached. Ms. Sluyk further reviewed the units available through a partnership with a local affordable housing developer.
There were no public comments on this item.
Mayor Mitchell thanked Ms. Sluyk and Director Sotomayor for the presentation.
NEW BUSINESS – 1408 UNIVERSITY STREET
Housing Director Sotomayor provided an overview of 1408 University Street, reviewed how the City ended up with the property and described the property. Director Sotomayor noted the development constraints of the property and the current zoning designation.
Additionally, Director Sotomayor provided information on the easements on the property, the permitted and feasible uses and reviewed the options available to the City Council for the future of the property, including maintaining City ownership, declare the property as surplus or obtain additional information.
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In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Sotomayor noted the recommended action, reviewed how the funds could be utilized if the direction was to surplus the property and provided additional information on the easements and studies that would need to be conducted if the City kept the property.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, on a motion by Vice Mayor Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, “Directed staff to initiate compliance with the California Surplus Land Act for potential disposition.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS – APPOINTMENT OF A NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER City Clerk Allan introduced the item for discussion and noted the appointment terms that need to be made.
Councilmember Kelley summarized the interviews conducted by herself and Vice Mayor Herrod and noted the subcommittee’s recommendation was to appoint Christine Schadlich to the Planning Commission for a term of one year and nine months.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, on a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, “Appointed Christine Schadlich to the Planning Commission for a term of one year and nine months due to expire June 30, 2027.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS – CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW ARTS AND
CULTURE COMMISSION APPLICANTS
City Clerk Allan stated the action this evening was to appoint a Council subcommittee to interview the applicants for the Arts and Culture Commission.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, there was Council consensus to appoint Councilmember Edwards and Councilmember Hagele to the subcommittee to interview the applicants for the Arts and Culture Commission. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Vice Mayor Herrod reported he completed the week without driving challenge, attended the Foss Creek Cleanup event, the Sun Day rally, the Art Fair in the Plaza, the Library Advisory Board Meeting, the Design Healdsburg event, the Reach For Home fundraiser, participated in the Ward Family blood donation event at the Fire Department, the Marce Becerra event at Healdsburg High School, the Healdsburg High School Football game and a Planning Commission meeting.
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Individual Family Support Network event.
Councilmember Hagele reported he attended the Business Alliance Sonoma County Breakfast, provided an update on the Lodi Energy Center and announced Assemblymember Rogers Commission meeting being hosted in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the Foss Creek Cleanup event, the Alliance Medical Center event, the State of the Latino Community event hosted by Los Cien, participated in the Ward Family blood donation event at the Fire Department, the Reach For Home fundraiser, the YWCA fundraiser and a SCTCA meeting
Mayor Mitchell reported she attended the Reach For Home fundraiser, the YWCA fundraiser, participated in the Design Healdsburg’s reception at Little Saint and noted she was heading to Long Beach for the League of California Cities Annual Meeting, announced the Hal-o-ween pet parade.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk