CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 2, 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 March 2, 2026, 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 – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
MARCH 2026 AS RED CROSS MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Healdsburg.
Cindy Jones thanked the Council for the Proclamation and commented on the services provided by the American Red Cross.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
MARCH 2026 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Women's History Month in the City of Healdsburg.
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Gina Fortino Dickson thanked the Council for the Proclamation and commented on the different roles women have in the community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – ANNUAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
UPDATE
Chief of Police Matt Jenkins provided information of the Police Department during calendar year 2025, including major accomplishments, current staffing levels, department staffing by year, calls for service, response times, police reports, crime rates, use of force and pursuits and trends in Healdsburg. Chief Jenkins further provided information on the Community Oriented & Equity Policing Team (CORE), Technology improvements including live interpretation in the field, AI assisted report writing and public safety camera systems. Additionally Chief Jenkins provided information on the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) System, Racial Identity and Profiling Act (RIPA), Military Equipment Policy, emergency management, community engagement, noted what the Police Departments role is in immigration and what’s ahead for 2026.
Mayor Herrod inquired if the City Council was interested in agendizing a future discussion on public safety camera systems.
Following a brief discussion, there was Council majority to agendize a future discussion on public safety camera systems.
Public Comment
Adina Flores commented on the City Council, Mercy Wellness and mentioned she would return to Healdsburg.
Brigette Mansell thanked the Council for their continued service to Healdsburg.
Council Comments
Councilmember Hagele commented on the Police Departments involvement in the community.
Councilmember Kelley thanked Chief Jenkins and the Police Department for all their hard work and dedication to the Healdsburg community and inquired about the increase in assaults and decrease in reported crimes.
Councilmember Mitchell inquired about the CORE policing team and the number of job applications the Police Department receives.
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Vice Mayor Edwards commented on the number of job applications received by the Police Department
Mayor Herrod commented on his experience taking a ride along with a Police Officer, thanked the Police Department for their dedication and service to the community and inquired about how social unrest would be responded too in partnership with the County.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced the upcoming forty niners flag football program coming to Healdsburg, the two budget outreach meetings happening this week, an outreach meeting on the multicultural center on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 p.m., the St. Patrick’s Day parade and opening weekend of the Foley Family Community Pavilion.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Walter Keiser Russian River Property Owners Association inquired if the Council would be interested in submitting a letter of support for the application to form a water district and thanked the Police Department for solving the kidnapping case in Healdsburg.
Sarah Pittinger opined on beach volleyball and encouraged the Council to create sand volleyball courts in Healdsburg.
Adina Flores commented on the Cannabis process conducted in Healdsburg and perceived conflict of interests of Councilmembers.
Brigette Mansell thanked Council for hiring a new communication position, expressed appreciation for City Council and their service to Healdsburg.
Don Hernandez thanked the Council, Chief Jenkins and the community and opined on allowing Mercy Wellness to operate a cannabis dispensary in Healdsburg.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026 Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for January 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for January 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
Approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audited financial statements based on an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR
THE VILLA CHANTICLEER MODERNIZATION PROJECT
Adopted Resolution No. 18-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL FUND
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES
AGENCY FOR THE VILLA CHANTICLEER MODERNIZATION PROJECT,
APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED PROJECT INFORMATION PACKAGE REQUIRED
BY THE STATE FOR SAID GRANT FUNDS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL GRANT RELATED
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. PROCUREMENT OF CITY FLEET VEHICLES
Adopted Resolution No. 19-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS CITY
FLEET VEHICLES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
RELATED PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) F. CITY OF HEALDSBURG MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE AND
POLICY AND REVIEW AND APPROVE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
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Adopted Resolution No. 20-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071 RENEWING CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE, HEALDSBURG MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY 707, AND FINDING THAT THE ANNUAL MILITARY
EQUIPMENT REPORT COMPLIES WITH THE STANDARDS OF APPROVAL SET FORTH IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071(d).” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) G. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FREEBIRD DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 21-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND ENTER INTO THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF HEALDSBURG, FREEBIRD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, AND SAGGIO HILLS LOT 3, L.P., FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 450 PARKLAND FARMS BOULEVARD.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) H. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Accepted the annual report and direct staff to file it with the appropriate state agencies. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE ANNUAL REPORT
Accepted the 2025 Growth Management Annual Report. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) J. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately.
K. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the February 17, 2026 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)
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LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 22-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AND ENTER INTO THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG, FREEBIRD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, AND SAGGIO HILLS LOT 3, L.P., FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 450 PARKLAND FARMS BOULEVARD.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Hagele)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS – HOUSING LAND TRUST PRESENTATION
Housing Director Sotomayor provided background information on the Housing Land Trust, how a Housing Land Trust model may benefit Healdsburg and introduced Joe Naujokas and Richard Burg, representatives of the community group working on the Housing Land Trust model.
Joe Naujokas provided information on the Healdsburg Housing Land Trust (HHLT), who is a part of the HHLT.
Richard Burg reviewed the HHLT mission statement and the concept of the HHLT.
Mr. Naujokas further reviewed how feasible a Land Trust would be, the vision for how the HHLT would be governed, how funds would be raised, the creation of a technical working group and the current and future phases of the Land Trust. Additionally, Mr. Naujokas reviewed the next steps and the considerations for support.
Public Comment
Brigette Mansell commented on the Healdsburg Housing Land Trust, inquired if a Land Trust would be feasible and expressed support for a Land Trust.
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Mark McMullen commented on the Healdsburg Housing Land Trust and expressed support for a Land Trust.
Council Comments
Councilmember Hagele was supportive of a Land Trust, including an ex officio on the board of directors for the Land Trust, inquired what the ask was of Council, if the Local Preference Policy could be utilized in the Housing Land Trust and if the City could bond against TOT.
Councilmember Mitchell inquired how funding for the Land Trust would work, was supportive of continuing to support the creation of an HHLT with staff and wanted more information on structure before moving forward with supporting funding for the HHLT.
Councilmember Kelley inquired about what the proposed model of the Land Trust would be, was supportive of a Land Trust non-profit in Healdsburg and commented on the types of expertise who should be included in the Land Trust.
Vice Mayor Edwards commented on the proposed Land Trust, getting by in from the community and expressed appreciation for the community group taking on this task and trying to make it work.
Mayor Herrod inquired about the groups of people the community group has talked with to date on the proposed Land Trust and thanked Mr. Naujokas and the community group for their work and leadership on this topic.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Kelley has nothing to report.
Councilmember Mitchell had nothing to report.
Councilmember Hagele reported he attended the Northern California Power Agency L&R, Commission and Executive Committee meetings in Roseville.
Vice Mayor Edwards reported he attended the Russian River Watershed Association Board meeting, announced the Steelhead festival, Earth Day and Drug Take Back events, commented on the feedback received from the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission “When the Time Comes” program and noted the St. Patrick’s Day dinner at the Senior Center.
Mayor Herrod reported he took a ride along with a Healdsburg Police Officer, visited the Healdsburg Museum to see the 70’s exhibit and attended the Activist Fair.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:54 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk