CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 2026
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chairperson Herrod 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, Kelley, Mitchell and Mayor Herrod Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: None.
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the January 20, 2026, 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
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay provided confirmation that a new tenant has not been found for the former Rite Aid location, announced the repair fair and clothing swap happening on Saturday, the Standards of Cover survey being conducted regarding the Fire Department and the transportation workshop being held at the Library about Safe Routes to School. Additionally, City Manager Kay announced the application period has opened for Bowman Place in the North Village Development and the creation of a new tool for residents to look up what District they are located in regarding District Elections.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Tatum Kiff, Georgia Miller, Avery Campbell and Jack, Warm Springs 4H Government Committee provided information on a survey the created for Healdsburg youth, when it will be launched, how the information collected will be used and presenting the results to the City Council.
Linda Cade expressed appreciation for the young adults who spoke and opined she is collecting funds for a non-profit in Clearlake.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kelley recused from Consent Calendar Items 6C, 6D, 6E and 6F because she lives within 500 feet of some of the Grove Street Neighborhood Improvement projects.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025 Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for November 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2025
Approved the Disbursement Report for November 2025. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None) C. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED UPON 700 GROVE STREET, APN 089- 120-090 AND 002-101-037
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on Separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None)
D. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED UPON 707 GROVE STREET, APN 089- 120-017
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on Separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None). (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).
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E. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED UPON 789 GROVE STREET, APN 089- 120-050 AND 785 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-051
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on Separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None).
F. PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED UPON 795 GROVE STREET, APN 089- 120-041; 797 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-040, AND 801 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-049
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on Separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent - None).
G. GRANT DEED AND CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR PROPERTY TRANSFER – LAURA FISH SOMERSAL PARK
Adopted Resolution No. 1-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A GRANT DEED AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT DEED AND CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG REGARDING A
DEDICATION OF LAND FROM OAKS & OLIVES, LLC, CONSISTING OF AN APPROXIMATELY 252 SQUARE-FOOT PORTION OF RESULTANT PARCEL 7 AS DESCRIBED BY DEED RECORDED UNDER DOCUMENT NUMBER 2023-016456, SONOMA COUNTY RECORDS (PORTION OF APN 091-310-015) TO FACILITATE
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIPURPOSE TRAIL IN THE LAURA FISH SOMERSAL PARK.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).
H. ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT STREET WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WA007
Adopted Resolution No. 2-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE GRANT STREET WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WA007 AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).
I. FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR NORTH VILLAGE PARCEL TWO TOWNHOME PROJECT AT 201 DOVETAIL LANE
Adopted Resolution No. 3-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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THE NORTH VILLAGE PARCEL TWO SUBDIVISION TOWNHOME PROJECT AT 201 DOVETAIL LANE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).
J. POWELL AVENUE CATCH BASIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT BID AWARD TO PETERS EXCAVATING, INC.
Adopted Resolution No. 4-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE POWELL
AVENUE CATCH BASIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO PETERS EXCAVATING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,467, WAIVING ANY MINOR IRREGULARITIES OR INFORMALITIES IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY PETERS EXCAVATING, INC.,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 20% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).
K. AMENDMENT TO ABEL DE LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER MULTICULTURAL
CENTER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT WITH GORING & STRAJA
ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN AND BIDDING SUPPORT SERVICES
Adopted Resolution No. 5-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GORING &
STRAJA ARCHITECTS FOR COST ESTIMATING, DESIGN AND BIDDING SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR THE ABEL DE LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER MULTICULTURAL
CENTER PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT, INCREASING THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $81,193, AND CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 10% OF THE AMENDED CONTRACT AMOUNT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).
L. BLOODROOT RAMBLE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 6-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO A THREEYEAR AGREEMENT WITH REEVE WINES FOR THE BLOODROOT RAMBLE ON
THE ABEL DE LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER CAMPUS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).
M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the November 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, the November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, the December 1, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes, the December 1, 2025 City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
January 20, 2026
Regular Meeting Minutes and the December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent 0)
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED UPON 700 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120- 090 AND 002-101-037
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 7-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM PINE RIDGE WINERY, LLC AT 700 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-090 (PORTION) AND 002-101-037 (PORTION).” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Kelley) PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED UPON 707 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120- 017
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 8-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM MATTHEW MARTIN AND SUSANNAH KING MARTIN AT 707 GROVE STREET, AT A PORTION OF APN 089-120-017.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Kelley) PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED UPON 789 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120- 050 AND 785 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-051
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 9-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM PIO BIGLIERI AT 789 GROVE STREET AT A PORTION OF APN 089-120-050; AND 785 GROVE STREET AT A PORTION OF APN 089-120-051.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Kelley)
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED UPON 795 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120- 041; 797 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-040, AND 801 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120- 049
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On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 10-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FROM JILL SHADEK 795 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-041 (PORTION), 797 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-040 (PORTION), AND 801 GROVE STREET, APN 089-120-049 (PORTION).” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Kelley)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – CITY COUNCIL PROTOCOLS
Assistant City Manager Mitts introduced the item for discussion, provided background information on how updating the City Council protocols became a project, reviewed the progress made to date on the protocols and noted the full protocols would return to the full Council for review. Manager Mitts further reviewed the history of remote participation during Council meetings, the purpose for exploring the return of remote participation during Council meetings and what other Sonoma County agencies do for remote participation.
Additionally, Manager Mitts reviewed the concerns regarding remote participation and the next steps in the process.
In response to Mayor Herrod’s inquiries, Assistant City Manager Mitts provided information on the direction being sought from the City Council this evening, Councilmembers Kelley and Mitchell provided clarification on why the subcommittee is recommending not bringing back remote participation and City Clerk Allan provided information on the additional staffing needs if Council were to resume remote participation. City Attorney Zutler provided information on SB707 and how disruptive public comment can be stopped.
There were no public comments on this item.
Council Comments
Councilmember Hagele was supportive of continuing with traditional in person City Council meetings.
Councilmember Kelley was supportive of continuing with traditional in person City Council meetings.
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Vice Mayor Edwards was supportive of continuing with traditional in person City Council meetings.
Mayor Herrod commented on different avenues people can utilize to communicate with the City Council.
Councilmember Mitchell commented on different avenues people can utilize to communicate with the City Council.
NEW BUSINESS – DRAFT WORKPLAN ON DEVELOPMENT OF A POTENTIAL ONDEMAND MICROTRANSIT SHUTTLE PROGRAM Assistant City Manager Mitts stated the action was to provide direction to staff on the draft workplan regarding microtransit. Manager Mitts provided updates on transit related goals included in the Climate Mobilization Strategy, reviewed the three phases of the draft workplan including, phase one, information gathering, phase two, plan development and options, phase three, City Council presentation and consideration, the different tasks that would be completed within each phase and the timeline for each phase of the workplan.
In response to Vice Mayor Edwards inquiry, Manager Mitts provided information on the process that would be taken to reach out to other entities during the information gathering phase.
Public Comment
Linda Cade commented on microtransit and encouraged Council not to move forward with microtransit.
Mark McMullen opined on microtransit and the Council moving forward with the development of a microtransit shuttle program.
Council Comments
Councilmember Kelley commented on the current transit options in Healdsburg, local businesses and organizations who have a transit option, what a microtransit option would bring to Healdsburg and expressed support for moving forward with exploring microtransit in Healdsburg.
Councilmember Hagele opined on the staff lift to move forward with microtransit and was not in favor of moving forward with exploring microtransit in Healdsburg.
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Councilmember Mitchell, opined on the potential cost of a transit program and who may ride the transit option in Healdsburg and expressed a desire to see cost and ridership explored before moving forward with microtransit.
Vice Mayor Edwards commented on microtransit and inquired about seeing more information before proceeding with implementing a transit program in Healdsburg.
Mayor Herrod was in favor of moving forward with microtransit and inquired if there was a timeline
Council discussion ensued on why moving forward with microtransit would be a positive move, lengthening the timeline of phase one of the proposed workplan, transit needs in Healdsburg, proceeding with only phase one of the plan and utilizing local partners to do some of the research work.
Assistant City Manager Mitts summarized the feedback heard this evening, noted other Council goals may not be completed if exploring microtransit moves forward and City Manager Kay summarized the direction needed from Council.
Following a brief discussion by Council, there was Council majority to move forward with phase one of the draft microtransit shuttle program, utilize local partners to gather data and figure out the demand for a potential shuttle during phase one.
NEW BUSINESS – COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS TO INTERVIEW
APPLICANTS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND SENIOR
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION
City Clerk Allan introduced the item for discussion.
In response to Mayor Herrod’s inquiry, City Clerk Allan provided information on the number of vacancies for each commission.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council, on a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, appointed Councilmember Kelley and Councilmember Hagele to the subcommittee to interview Parks and Recreation Commission applicants and Vice Mayor Edwards and Councilmember Mitchell to the subcommittee to interview applicants for the Senior Citizen Advisory 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
Councilmember Hagele reported he was headed to Sacramento for the NCPA Strategic Issues Conference.
Vice Mayor Edwards reported he attended a conference and the all cities chamber meeting at Baccaus Landing.
Mayor Herrod reported he attended the Russian River Watershed meeting, the Library Advisory Board meeting, the Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors Meeting and introduced the Healdsburg Jazz Festival winter concert.
Councilmember Kelley thanked the Council for attending the Hanukah celebration in the Plaza.
Mayor Mitchell reported she attended the City Council Protocol subcommittee check in and was in Sacramento for the Department of Consumer Affairs California Veterinary Medical meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk