CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 6, 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, Mitchell and Mayor Herrod Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: Hagele and Kelley
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the April 6, 2026, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a voice vote with Councilmember’s Hagele and Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE
HEALDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL GIRL BASKETBALL TEAM
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation Celebrating the Healdsburg High School Girl Basketball Team for their remarkable Winter season.
Cassidy Jordan thanked the Council for the Proclamation and commented on all of the hard work and effort from the girls’ basketball team.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2026 AS ARTS, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in the City of Healdsburg.
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Noah Jeppson Chair of the Arts and Culture Commission, thanked the Council for the Proclamation and commented on arts in Healdsburg.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2026 AS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring April 2026 as National Volunteer Appreciation Month in the City of Healdsburg.
Cindy Martin Friends of the Healdsburg Senior Center commented on volunteering in Healdsburg and encouraged others to volunteer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – MARIE SPARKS 2025 VOLUNTEER OF
THE YEAR
Recreation Supervisor Anna Grant provided background information on the Marie Sparks Memorial Volunteer Award which was established by the City Council to recognize volunteerism in the community. Supervisor Grant introduced Richard Bugarske.
Richard Bugarske read aloud a statement about Susan Sheehy, the 2025 recipient of the Marie Sparks Appreciation Award and noted the contributions she has made to Healdsburg, the Healdsburg Kiwanis Club, Healdsburg Museum and Alexander Valley Ladies Aid.
Susan Sheehy thanked the Council for the recognition, announced various upcoming events and thanked the community for the support.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay announced the construction has begun along March Avenue, the first Farmers’ Market of the year is happening this coming Saturday and noted a few items the Council may be hearing about at the next City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
Claire O’Neill announced how Arts, Culture and Creativity month is being celebrated in Healdsburg and commented on coasters with different poems on them that were passed out at various businesses in Healdsburg.
Cathy Waterbury commented on items she has been monitoring on Facebook.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RECEIVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2026 Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for February 2026. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for February 2026. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley)
C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH MYRIAD ENGINEERING, INC.
Adopted Resolution No. 26-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH MYRIAD ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BROWN STREET
SEWER AND WATER REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $43,956. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley) D. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF WATER AND WASTEWATER
Adopted Resolution No. 27-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS LIST AND COORESPOINDING SALARY SHCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL 6, 2026.” (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley) E. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE B - THE SMART INITIATIVE: SAFE,
MODERN AND ACCESSIBLE RAIL AND TRANSIT
Adopted Resolution No. 28-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG SUPPORTING THE SMART INITIATIVE: SAFE,
MODERN AND ACCESSIBLE RAIL AND TRANSIT SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF SONOMA COUNTY AT THE JUNE 2, 2026 ELECTION.” (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley)
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F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley)
The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember’s Hagele and Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR GROVE STREET
UNDERGROUND CONVERSION PROJECT
Utilities Engineer Manager Fuss stated the action this evening was to adopt a resolution rejecting the Grove Street Underground Conversion Project. Manager Fuss provided information on the three main goals of the proposed project, reviewed the history of the proposed project and noted the appeal to underground utilities along Grove Street.
Manager Fuss further reviewed the intent of the proposed project, the need for other utility providers to participate in the project and how the CPUC provides oversight on the rules.
Additionally, Manager Fuss noted the variance between cost sharing of the project among the various utility providers and reviewed the proposed alternatives.
In response to Council’s inquiries, Manager Fuss provided information on the budget for the project, undergrounding utilities, noted the current setup is safe for residents and how completing the project at a later date could be feasible. City Manager Kay provided information on what would happen to the funds if the project doesn’t move forward.
Public Comment
Bill Adams thanked Manager Fuss for his level of customer service during this project and commented on the Grove Street project, PG&E and the Healdsburg Avenue project.
Council Comments
Councilmember Mitchell was supportive of the staff recommendation and rejecting the Grove Street bids.
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Vice Mayor Edwards was supportive of the staff recommendation and inquired about updating the ordinance.
Mayor Herrod expressed support for staff’s recommendations and rejecting the bids.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 29-2026 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE GROVE STREET UNDERGROUND CONVERSION PROJECT (PROJECT EL005).” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember’s Hagele and Kelley noted as absent. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – Hagele and Kelley)
NEW BUSINESS
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmember Mitchell reported she participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, City Council Goal Setting, attended the Farmers’ Market pop up, Community Housing Resource Fair and the Zero Waste Sonoma Meeting.
Vice Mayor Edwards reported he attended the Opening Day for Healdsburg Little League and the SMART Community Meeting.
Mayor Herrod reported he attended the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Opening Day for Healdsburg Little League, Farmers’ Market pop up, Vamos Al Tianguis, Community Housing Resource Fair, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, El Sombrero’s 40th Anniversary Celebration and toured the Wastewater Treatment Plant with the Environmental Science students from the High School.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:19 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk