CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 3, 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 November 3, 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 – RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES
WITH MILESTONE ANNIVERARIES
Public Works Director Zimmer recognized Utilities Engineering Manager Fuss for ten years of service to the City of Healdsburg Public Works Department and expressed his appreciation for Patrick.
Patrick Fuss commented on the opportunities and accomplishments he has experienced while in Healdsburg and thanked Council for the opportunity to work with Healdsburg.
Public Works Director Zimmer recognized Utility Maintenance Superintendent Dericco for fifteen years of service to the City of Healdsburg Public Works Department and expressed his appreciation for Jarrod.
Jarrod Dericco thanked the Council for the opportunity to work in Healdsburg.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay reported the prescribed burn at the Healdsburg Open Space was completed successfully, announced Merry Healdsburg happening on December 5th and noted the tree would be installed in the next couple of weeks.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Holly Hoods provided information on Smith Robinson Community Spirit Day hosted by the Healdsburg Museum and provided information on Smith Robinson’s contributions to Healdsburg.
Merrilyn Joyce commented on adding a plaque to the house Smith Robinson lived in.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSULTING SERVICES Adopted Resolution No. 96-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC AS
THE ON-CALL PROVIDER OF AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TERM
OF FIVE YEARS AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRANDLEY ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $25,000.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) B. DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025
Approved the Disbursement Report for September 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) C. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for September 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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D. COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER
AGENCY AND THE TRANSMISSION AGENCY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE LODI ENERGY CENTER’S PROEJCT PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE Adopted Resolution No. 97-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATES TO THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY (“NCPA”), THE
TRANSMISSION AGENCY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (“TANC”) AND THE LODI ENERGY CENTER’S PROJECT PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEE (“LEC PPC”) AND RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS.” (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 – CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ORDINANCE Building Official Willoughby presented the staff report, provided information on Assembly Bill 130 and noted the purpose of the ordinance was to formally adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the local amendments. Official Willoughby further reviewed the proposed changes to the Healdsburg Municipal Code.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, 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 REPEALING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TITLE 24 WHICH INCLUDES: THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART 1, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE PART 2 VOLUMES 1 & 2 INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER B AND J AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE PART 2.5 AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE PART 3 AND TABLES AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE PART 4 AND STANDARDS AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE PART 5 AND STANDARDS AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE PART 6, THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE PART 7, THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE PART 8, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE PART 9 AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE PART 10 AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE PART 11 AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE PART 12, AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED.” The motion carried on an unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, set a public hearing on adoption of the ordinance for November 17, 2025, and publish notice of the public hearing in accordance with Government Code Sections 50022.3 and 6066. The motion carried on an unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) PUBLIC HEARINGS – APPEAL OF THE RUSE TREATMENT LLC, CUP-0003-2025,
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Mayor Mitchell introduced the item.
Councilmember Kelley stated she lived within 500 feet of 891 and 893 Grove Street and has a financial interest in the item and would be recusing pursuant to FPPC regulation 18704(d)(2) and would be appearing as a member of the general public solely as to her real property which is owned entirely by members of Councilmember Kelley’s immediate family and herself.
Senior Planner McDowell stated the item before Council this evening was the appeal of the Ruse Treatment LLC and provided an overview of the appeal procedure this evening. Planner McDowell provided information on the project, the project location, reviewed what is currently operating at the site and noted the laws, licensing requirements and zoning regulations regarding a residential care facility.
Planner McDowell further reviewed the conditional use permit findings the Planning Commission made, provided information on the appeal received regarding CUP-0003-2025 and reviewed each of the appellants requested conditions of approval contained in the appeal.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Planner McDowell confirmed the State application covered most of the items Council would be considering and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit revocation process.
Appellant Presentation
Ariel Kelley Appellant provided information on the Grove Street appellants seeking additional conditions on the site and the number of residential sites surrounding 891 and 893 Grove Street.
Alice Oliver Appellant provided information on two main concerns, cigarette smoke and dust from the driveway.
Rick Oberdorfer Appellant reviewed his concern about noise and food odor from the commercial kitchen vent.
Ariel Kelley further provided information on the noise baffling device to go over the kitchen vent, installing a privacy screen and adding an address sign.
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There were no questions from Council for the appellant.
Applicant Presentation
Keith Greenberg provided information on the residential treatment facility located at 891 and 893 Grove Street.
In response to Councilmember Edwards inquiry, Mr. Greenberg provided information on where they are in the application process with the State of California, how the gravel driveway will be managed to eliminate dust, addressed the kitchen vent and commented that the business would be good neighbors.
Patrick Wilhelm provided information on the status of the liquor license application for The Ruse hotel.
Jonathan Wilhelm provided information on where the trash bins are located on the property.
Public Comment
Kathy Birdsong opined on the residential care facility and encouraged the applicants to hire a sound expert and build the fence higher.
Bill Adams commented on the meeting the Grove Street residents had with Mr. Greenberg, encouraged Council to review the appellants additional conditions of approval and include the conditions of approval from the Police and Fire Department.
Bruce Abramson commented on the additional conditions of approval the appellants brought forward and encouraged the Council to support the conditions.
Dennis Oliver opined on the additional conditions being requested by the appellants.
In response to Councilmember Edwards’ inquiry, Fire Chief Boaz confirmed a Fire Inspection was completed when The Ruse hotel opened.
Appellant Rebuttal
Ms. Kelley commented on the conditional use permit (CUP), how a CUP runs in perpetuity with the land, the verbal commitments made by the applicant and recapped the eight conditions the appellants would like to see for neighborhood compatibility.
In response to Vice Mayor Herrod’s inquiry, Ms. Kelley provided information on the appellants’ understanding of what can be imposed on the applicant.
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Applicant Rebuttal
Mr. Greenberg provided information on the meeting he participated in with the residents of Grove Street and expressed concern about the impacts of the neighbors on the residential care facility.
Mayor Mitchell closed the public hearing.
Council Comments
Councilmember Edwards commented on the decision in front of Council and was supportive of staying within the guidelines provided to Council.
Councilmember Hagele inquired how the condition of approval regarding dust was listed in the CUP and was supportive of keeping the requirements to what is already in the Municipal Code and required by the State of California.
Vice Mayor Herrod was supportive of sticking to the guidelines the Council could work within and expressed a desire to see the neighbor.
Mayor Mitchell was supportive of not overturning the Planning Commission decision and inquired if staff could restate the conditions of approval included in the conditional use permit.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 98-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DENYING AN APPEAL (APPL-0001-2025) AND AFFIRMING AN ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05 APPROVING CUP 0003-2025 ALLOWING A 13-BED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY LOCATED AT 891 AND 893 GROVE STREET (APNS 089-120-069 AND 089- 120-070).” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Kelley noted as abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Kelley) PUBLIC HEARING – MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE BADGER PARK
REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN PROJECT
Project Manager Campbell stated the action was to adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) for the Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan project and approving the final Badger Park Redevelopment Master Plan.
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Manager Campbell provided background information on the redevelopment master plan project of Badger Park, reviewed the current proposed master plan design and provided information on the Mitigated Negative Declaration/ Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Manager Campbell further reviewed the mitigation measures included.
Senior Planner McDowell provided information on the CEQA implementation procedures, the action the Planning Commission took on October 14, 2025 and the timeline of the CEQA process.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Manager Campbell provided information on where Willow Island is located along the river near Badger Park.
Nick Pappani, Raney Planning and Management provided information on the noise barrier required if pickleball courts were installed at Badger Park.
Public Comment
Jonathan Pearlman inquired if Community Services would consider improvements on the path to the Badger Park.
In response to Councilmember Kelley’s inquiry, Community Services Director Themig confirmed the path to Badger Park is included as part of the redevelopment master plan of Badger Park.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 99-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE BADGER PARK REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 750 HERON DRIVE (APNS 002-221-021, 002-281-012, 088-141-012, -015, AND -016) AND APPROVING THE BADGER PARK REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
NEW BUSINESS – FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PHASE I
OPERATIONAL PLAN
Recreation Supervisor Milde introduced Anna Grant, Active Adult and Senior Services Supervisor who would be assisting in the presentation. Supervisor Milde reviewed what Council is considering this evening and what items were not being considered.
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Supervisor Grant provided information on the proposed daily operational plan of the Foley Family Community Pavilion, how the parking lot will function and the operation of the catering kitchen.
Supervisor Milde reviewed the proposed event delivery options, the requirements for safety and security during certain events, provided information on the two different tier options for events being hosted at the Foley Family Community Pavilion and noted the proposed staffing plan for the pavilion. Supervisor Milde further defined what signature events are and noted the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Supervisor Milde provided information on the special performance permit, the PA system included in the Foley Family Community Pavilion, storage capabilities of the pavilion, the possibility of moving other events off the Plaza and the capacity of staff to host additional city hosted events at the Pavilion. Supervisor Grant provided information on public restrooms.
Public Comment
Kathy Birdsong, Healdsburg Center for the Arts inquired asked the Council to support continuing to host the 13th Annual Arts Festival on the Plaza for 2026.
Shaylee Jonker, Board Chair of the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market asked if the Farmers’ Market could delay the move off the Plaza to the Pavilion for another year.
Gail Okurma Sullivan, Healdsburg Jazz expressed gratitude for the Foley Pavilion and inquired if Healdsburg Jazz could continue to use the Plaza for their Juneteenth Celebration, hold a fundraising event at the Foley Pavilion and utilizing the Pavilion for a concert in June.
Will Rosenswag commented on the signage of the Foley Family Community Pavilion.
Jennifer Weiss thanked City Staff for navigating the permit process for the Boys and Girls Club and inquired if the Boys and Girls Club annual fundraiser could stay on the Plaza.
Mark McMullen expressed support for maintaining the signature events on the Plaza, letting the Farmers’ Market stay on the Plaza during the summer months and inquired who monitors the cameras at the Foley Pavilion and how long the video is retained.
Council Comments
Councilmember Hagele commented on the history of the Foley Family Community Pavilion site, expressed support of relocating events to the Pavilion and keeping the Farmers’ Market at the Pavilion.
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Councilmember Edwards was supportive of moving more and more events off the Plaza and into the Foley Family Community Pavilion.
Vice Mayor Herrod was supportive of moving more and more events off the Plaza and into the Foley Family Community Pavilion, the recommendations made by the Parks and Recreation Commission and commented that this may help more events thrive.
Councilmember Kelley responded to the comments regarding the Farmers’ Market and expressed support for the Jazz Festival’s request to host additional events at the Pavilion.
Mayor Mitchell acknowledged the milestone of the operational plan of the Foley Pavilion and was supportive of staff’s recommendation of phasing in events.
Councilmember Hagele expressed his appreciation to the Boys and Girls Club and provided information on moving events off the Plaza.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Director Themig provided information on the sign package for the Foley Pavilion.
Mayor Mitchell summarized Council’s direction.
NEW BUSINESS – CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSION DATES FOR 2026
City Clerk Allan reviewed the proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar, noted the proposed cancellation of the January 5, 2026 Council meeting and the two July Council meetings and provided information on the proposed budget work session on Monday, May 11, 2026.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, approved the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar as presented. 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
Vice Mayor Herrod reported he attended the Dia De Muertos event, the True West Film Center opening, an ABAG zoom meeting, the Mayors and Councilmembers meeting, the NCPA Commission meeting in Roseville and the pumpkin fest at the Farmers’ Market.
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Councilmember Edwards reported he attended the Dia De Muertos event and the State of the Economy event at Sonoma State.
Councilmember Hagele reported he attended the NCPA Commission meeting in Roseville and announced the meeting be hosted by Assemblymember Chris Rogers office next Thursday.
Councilmember Kelley inquired if the proclamation requested by Holly Hoods could be completed and if Council was interested in agendizing a discussion around forming a Council subcommittee to discussion transit options in Healdsburg.
There was Council majority to add that discussion to a future agenda as soon as feasible.
Mayor Mitchell reported she attended the Mayors and Councilmembers meeting, gave a presentation to the second and third graders at Healdsburg Elementary School, gave welcoming remarks at Dia De Muertos and the True West Film Center, presented two awards and attended Assemblymembers Rogers town hall meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:17 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk