CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 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 20, 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 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE FOSS
CREEK CLEAN-UP CRUD CUP WINNERS
Mayor Mitchell with Council concurrence acknowledged and celebrated the Foss Creek Cleanup Winners, Scout Pack 21.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay introduced Jared Carpenter, the City of Healdsburg’s new Electric Utility Director.
Director Carpenter thanked the Council for the opportunity and provided background information on his experience.
The Council welcomed him to Healdsburg.
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City Manager Kay announced the Dia De Muertos celebration next weekend, the future repair of the walkway between the West Plaza Parking Lot and the True West Film Center and the prescribed burn happening in the Fitch Mountain Open Space on Wednesday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Kim Lockhart owner of Rivers Edge Kayak and Canoe, commented on the impending SMART construction of the railroad bridge next summer and inquired if the Council could help with bringing SMART to the table.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kelley inquired about Consent Calendar Item 6D and the maximum Area Medium Income.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. HEALDSBURG FIRE STATION 2024 REROOFING PROJECT – NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
Adopted Resolution No. 88-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE HEALDSBURG FIRE STATION 2024 REROOFING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 89-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING VARIOUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
C. CITRINE APARTMENTS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT,
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION AND RELEASE
Adopted Resolution No. 90-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS WITH CITRINE PRESERVATION
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CITRINE APARTMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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Adopted Resolution No. 91-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR
REGULATORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND
CITRINE PRESERVATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF
BERKADIA COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) Adopted Resolution No. 92-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A TERMINATION AND RELEASE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICITVE CONVENANTS FOR 34 WARD STREET
Adopted Resolution No. 93-2025 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND DREAM BIGGER ACQUISITIONS 1, LLC, FOR THE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 34 WARD STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION AND RECORDATION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion, approved the August 4, 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)
OLD BUSINESS – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS AND COMPANY INC.
Principal Engineer Thistle stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution taking five actions for the US101/Dry Creek Road Interchange Improvements Project. Engineer Thistle reviewed the current needs of the US101/Dry Creek Road interchange, the consultant selection process, what a Project Initiation Document (PID) is and proposed alternative designs for the interchange.
Senior Project Manager Terrie Zwillinger reviewed the proposed schedule, proposed project timeline, cooperative agreements with Caltrans and Sonoma County Transportation and Climate City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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Authority (SCTCA), noted the fiscal impact and provided information on the grant application submitted for funding.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Engineer Thistle provided information on the additional studies that may be completed, confirmed there will be a public engagement process and reviewed the robust grant application submitted.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 94-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS AND COMPANY INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE US 101/DRY
CREEK ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $407,115.07, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE AUTHORITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,000, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 BUDGET.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
OLD BUSINESS – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATIONS
FOR CONTINUING PROJECTS
Councilmember Hagele recused from this item as he lives within 500ft of the Saggio Hills Park Development Project.
Councilmember Kelley recused from this item as she lives within 500ft of the Grove Street Undergrounding Project.
Finance Director Edgar presented information on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), reviewing CIP projects completed in FY2024-25 for the Fire Department, Electric, Community Services, Public Works, CIP projects continuing into FY2025-26 for the Electric Department, Community Services and Housing. Director Edgar further reviewed the funding appropriations for the CIP projects.
In response to Council’s inquiries, City Manager Kay informed the Council, the City is receiving funds for FAA projects and clarified how donations work. Director Edgar provided information on what projects would be completed this year and next year.
There were no public comments on this item.
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On a motion by Vice Mayor Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 95-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele and Councilmember Kelley noted as abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Abstaining – Hagele and Kelley, Absent – None) OLD BUSINESS – CITY COUNCIL MANUAL OF PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS Assistant City Manager Mitts provided background information on updating the City Council Manual of Procedures and Protocols, the progress made to date on the updates and the feedback sought from City Council on Legislative Matters (State and Federal) and Local Measures.
Manager Mitts noted the current Legislative Platform the Council has.
Council discussion ensued on taking positions on ballot measures, the difference between a simple majority versus super majority and unanimous.
There were no public comments on this item.
There was Council consensus to move forward with electing to take Council positions on City and Local ballot measures and leave State ballot measures as an option and requiring a super majority on ballot measure positions.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Hagele had nothing to report.
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Villa Chanticleer Open House, watched the Sonoma County budget meeting, attended the Mayors and Councilmembers legislative meeting, judged the Hall-o-ween pet parade and attended the Corazon from Ashes we Rise event.
Vice Mayor Herrod reported he attended Villa Chanticleer Open House and announced the pumpkin festival happening this weekend at the Farmers’ Market.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the SMART Train Board of Directors Meeting, a Coastal Commission meeting in Redondo Beach and watched the Whiffenpoofs a cappella performance at the Raven.
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Mayor Mitchell reported she attended the League of California Cities Conference in Long Beach, the California Veterinary Board Meeting in Sacramento and the Hall-o-Ween pet parade.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:32 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk