CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 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 Vice Mayor Herrod, approved the December 1, 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
Mayor Mitchell reported the annual review of the City Manager and City Attorney were conducted and no action was taken beyond the review.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – CORAZON HEALDSBURG ANNUAL UPDATE
Marcy Flores, Executive Director of Corazón Healdsburg provided information on Corazón Healdsburg, reviewed an update on the family resource center, academic development, bilingual literacy program and the First Gen Excellence program. Ms. Flores further provided an update on Corazón’s community engagement, comité, the neighbor-to-neighbor program and various community events.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Flores provided information on the challenges related to housing Corazón assists with, where Corazón is taking the organization in 2026 and Pachanga and Art.
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced upcoming pile burns on the Fitch Mountain Open Space Preserve, the toy drive being hosted at the Fire Department, the annual bucket brigade on January 7, 2026, Merry Healdsburg and the Senior Appreciation Dinner.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Elizabeth thanked Council for support in Vamos al Tianguis and commented on the Guelaguetza Festival and hosting it on the Plaza.
Rocio Gonzalez expressed a desire to see the Guelaguetza Festival hosted on the Plaza in 2026.
Scott Pratt commented on the funding options for infrastructure and road repair and implementing a transfer tax.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2025
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for October 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025
Approved the Disbursement Report for October 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) C. CORAZON HEALDSBURG LEASE
Adopted Resolution No. 104-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORAZÓN HEALDSBURG FOR THE ABEL DE LUNA
COMMUNITY CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
D. ORDINANCE NO. 1251 – INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE
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Adopted by title only, waiving further reading of the text, Ordinance No. 1251, titled “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AMENDING SECTION 20.20.030 “INCLUSIONARY HOUSING” OF CHAPTER 20.20 “STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES” OF TITLE 20 “LAND USE CODE” OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE (CEQA EXEMPT).” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) E. YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS
Adopted Resolution No. 105-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING YOUTH SPORTS AFFILIATION
AGREEMENTS WITH HEALDSBURG YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION AND
HEALDSBURG LITTLE LEAGUE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (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 – 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS Fire Marshal/Division Chief Macdonald stated the action this evening was to introduce an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code with local amendments. Chief Macdonald provided information on the code adoption process and what has been updated with the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 WUI Code.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, passed Ordinance No. 1252 by title only, waiving further reading of the text, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1218 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, AS AMENDED, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF
LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE
STORAGE, HANDLING, AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS, AND
DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG;
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
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OLD BUSINESS – ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
MAGICAL BRIDGE FOUNDATION
Project Manager Campbell introduced the item for discussion, provided background information on the redevelopment of Badger Park and the inclusion of Magical Bridge into the Badger Park redesign. Manager Campbell reviewed the work completed to date by Magical Bridge regarding fundraising, the purpose of the Park Naming Policy and how the Park Naming Policy is implemented.
Manager Campbell further reviewed the fundraising framework being proposed by Magical Bridge.
Olenka Villarreal Magical Bridge CEO, provided information on the fundraising goal for the playground at Badger Park, how fundraising will be accomplished and the donor acknowledgment options that could be included in the Magical Bridge Playground at Badger Park.
Manager Campbell provided information on the addendum to the memorandum of understanding to include fundraising framework language.
There were no public comments on this item.
There being no discussion by Council, on a motion by Vice Mayor Herrod, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 106-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MAGICAL BRIDGE FOUNDATION
FOR FEASIBILITY/PLANNING, FUNDRAISING, AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN WORK
FOR A MAGICAL BRIDGE PLAYGROUND AT BADGER PARK, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) OLD BUSINESS – 2026 MASTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND REQUESTS FOR
CITY PARTNERSHIPS
Recreation Supervisor Milde stated the action this evening was to approve the 2026 Master Calendar of Events. Supervisor Milde provided an overview on the history of the Calendar of events, reviewed the three tiers of events including City Events, Partnership events and external events.
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Supervisor Milde further reviewed the events and requests for City partnership including Vamos al Tianguis, Healdsburg Pride, True West Film Festival, Independence Car Show and Festival, Healdsburg Crush, Healdsburg Fashion Week and staff recommended action for each request.
Additionally, Mr. Milde reviewed how the Community Services team will support the Foley Family Community Pavilion and noted the updates to special event requirements.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Supervisor Milde commented on the pros and cons to the master calendar of event process, working through each event application, assisting event planners with the Foley Family Community Pavilion layout, resources provided to local event planners and the use of Recology services. Supervisor Milde provided information on continuing the 4th of July event on the Plaza, the Celtic concert on St. Patty’s Day, the use of Recreation Park during the Future Farmers Fair, Healdsburg Crush and how partnership events were determined. Community Services Director Themig provided information on the events being moved to the Foley Family Community Pavilion and the relationship with the Farmers’ Market.
Public Comment
Kathy Birdsong Healdsburg Center for the Arts asked the Council to leave the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Art Festival on the Plaza for 2026.
Ozzy Jimenez Professionals with Pride, introduced the Professionals with Pride Committee. The committee members commented on hosting a Pride event at the Foley Family Community Pavilion after a Saturday Farmers’ Market.
Mark McMullen, Kaldera provided information on the Celtic concert happening at noon on St.
Patrick’s Day and inquired if the Celtic concert could become a signature event.
Council Comments
Councilmember Kelley inquired about evening events happening on St. Patty’s Day.
Councilmember Edwards was supportive of adding the Independence Car Show and Festival to the list of events.
Councilmember Hagele was supportive of staff’s recommendation relating to the additional signature event requests and inquired if the City could create a pilot program regarding the Pride event and the Farmers’ Market operating on the same day.
Following a brief discussion, Council was supportive of a pilot program for the Pride event and Farmers’ Market after staff has met with both organizations, leaving signature events on the City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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Plaza, the use of the Foley Family Community Pavilion for multiple events in one day and supporting staff’s recommendation for the events proposed for approval, denial and deferral.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, “approved the 2026 Master Calendar of Events, incorporating the following requests for partnership events as new "Sponsor" events: Vamos’ four Vamos al Tianguis evening markets; Professionals with Pride’s Healdsburg Pride event; and True West Film Center’s four events during the True West Film Festival and deferred the following events request until funding and resource levels associated with the FY2026–28 budget cycle are known: The Healdsburg Museum’s 50th Birthday Party, Heartizens’ three events during Healdsburg Fashion Week and denied the following event requests: North Bay Showtime’s Independence Car Show & Festival and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin’s Healdsburg Crush fundraiser and modifying the date for the Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Arts Festival. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
NEW BUSINESS – REVISION TO THE RATE SCHEDULE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2026 Public Works Director Zimmer introduced Sulard, a Consultant with R3 who would be giving the presentation this evening.
Consultant Sulard provided information about the rate adjustment, noting residential rates would increase between 1.41% and 2.39% a month and Commercial customers rates would increase between 1.95% to 7.12%. Mr. Sulard further reviewed the components that make up the solid waste increase, the methodology and calculations of the proposed 2026 rates.
There are no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Herrod, adopted Resolution No. 107-2025, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED RATES FOR REFUSE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FEES EFFECTIVE AS OF THE JANUARY 2026 BILLING CYCLE.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
NEW BUSINESS – PERCENT FOR ARTS PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
Arts Program Administrator Nicoll provided information on the proposed Percent for Arts program, how the Percent for Arts program could by applied, the proposed percentage of construction costs be set aside for the installation of public art and the minimum threshold for projects that would be subjected to the proposed fund.
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Ms. Nicoll further reviewed the framework for the option to pay an in-lieu fee for art, how the proposed fee would apply to renovations and reconstruction projects, projects that could be exempted from the fee and how the public art fee could be spent. Additionally, Ms. Nicoll provided information on the ownership, title and maintenance of the installed art project and the next steps in the process if Council elected to move forward.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Ms. Nicoll provided information on how the City would verify the valuation of the proposed art, who approves the installation of public art, how the art is maintained, how the City could incorporate local artists into this process and what staff could include in the program based on Council direction.
There were no public comments on this item.
Council Comments
Councilmember Kelley was supportive of the proposal as presented by staff, allocating more of the Community Services fund towards art and raising the threshold for the fee.
Councilmember Hagele expressed concern about adding an additional fee to construction projects and adding 1.5% to City construction projects. Councilmember Hagele was in favor of art coming from the Community Services budget and make it project based.
Councilmember Edwards was supportive of making Developers aware of adding art to their project.
Vice Mayor Herrod was supportive of the proposal as presented by staff and was in favor of it moving forward.
Mayor Mitchell commented on the proposed program, was not supportive including City construction projects, exempting projects that received grant funding, not utilizing the general fund and expressed concern about the project rate.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to analyze the threshold for assessing the fee.
NEW BUSINESS – COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE “WHEN THE TIME COMES”
Recreation Supervisor Grant introduced Taya Levine, Death Doula who would be joining Ms.
Grant in the presentation. Ms. Grant provided background information on how the initiative “When the Time Comes” was developed.
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Ms. Levine provided information on the work completed to date on the end-of-life program, who is on the working group moving the program forward, reviewed the program and services offered in the proposed program including, informational sessions, practical support and non-clinical end of life skills and equity of access. Ms. Levine further reviewed how the program would be culturally responsive and inclusive, the program infrastructure and operation plan, funding and sustainability of the program, how the program would begin and the potential initial programs.
Councilmember Kelley expressed support for the proposed program, commented on the need for the end-of-life program for the community and thanked the working group for doing the work on the proposed program.
Vice Mayor Herrod thanked the working group for all their hard work and the potential gift this will be to the community.
There were no public comments on this item.
Councilmember Edwards commented on the proposed program and expressed his support and excitement for the proposed end-of-life program.
Councilmember Hagele was supportive of the program and commented on how valuable it will be to the community.
Mayor Mitchell thanked the working group for the proposed program and recapped the Council direction to move forward with the proposed end-of-life program.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Edwards reported he attended a ribbon cutting at Marietta Cellars.
Vice Mayor Herrod reported he attended a ribbon cutting at Marietta Cellars and gave a short presentation for Shared Ministries.
Councilmember Kelley reported she attended the Healdsburg Turkey Trot.
Councilmember Hagele reported he DJ’d the Healdsburg Turkey Trot and attended the local realtors meeting with City Manager Kay and Housing Director Sotomayor.
Mayor Mitchell reported she received the North Bay Business Journal award for the Foley Pavilion on behalf of the City.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:39 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk