BRETT POMEROY
Associate Principal
Brett has more than 20 years of professional experience in the environmental planning field with an emphasis in environmental compliance pursuant to CEQA and NEPA. Brett’s experience includes preparing and managing environmental documentation for both private- and public-sector clients. He has provided environmental analyses to support several types of environmental documents including Categorical Exemptions, ISs, Negative Declarations (NDs), MNDs, Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Programs (MMRPs), EIRs, and addenda. Brett also possesses a strong technical background and has provided quantitative analytical modeling support for air quality, GHG, health risk assessments, noise and vibration, and shade/shadow impact analyses for several complex and multi -faceted projects using industry accepted modeling software. Specifically, Brett has experience with AERMOD and ISC air dispersion modeling systems, CalEEMod, CALINE4-based model, noise modeling based on the Federal Highway Administration’s Traffic Noise Model (TNM) and Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM).
Project Experience
Technical Director for the City of Petaluma Petaluma Station Specific Plan EIR (Petaluma, CA). Brett is responsible for leading the preparation of air quality, GHG, and noise/vibration technical studies to support the associated EIR chapters.
Technical Lead for the Santa Clara County Unified School District (SCUSD) Peterson Laurelwood Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (Santa Clara, CA). Brett’s duties include section preparation and oversight of technical services.
Technical Director for the City of Los Angeles Harbor LA Community Plans EIR and Technical Studies (Los Angeles, CA). Brett is providing general oversight of technical services and leading the preparation and review of the Air Quality and Noise technical reports.
Lead Technical Director for the Caltrans / City of Fremont Sabercat Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail Air Quality, Noise/Vibration, and Greenhouse Gas Technical Studies (Fremont, CA). Brett led the preparation of the noise and vibration memo for pile driving.
Technical Lead for the LA Metro Purple Line Extension Project Noise Level Report (Beverly Hills, CA). Brett’s duties include the preparation of the ambient noise level report.
Technical Lead for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) Air Quality and Sustainability Technical and Policy Analysis (Los Angeles, CA). Brett’s duties include oversight of air quality and sustainability technical services and report preparation.
Technical Lead for the City of South Pasadena Department of Public Works North-South Corridor Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Deployment Project CEQA/NEPA Documentation and Air Quality Technical Report, South Pasadena, CA. Brett is providing general oversight for the modeling and preparation of the Air Quality Technical Study.
PROJECT ROLE
Technical Director
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Natural Science, Loyola
Marymount University
AFFILIATIONS
CEQA and NEPA
workshops and conferences
AERMOD Dispersion
Modeling Training Seminar
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JESSICA KIRCHNER, AICP
CEO & Managing Principal
Jessica is owner and Managing Principal and she frequently serves in multiple roles on projects, including contract and project manager, as well as conducting and writing environmental analyses all while overseeing the firm’s most highprofile clients, revenue, and growth of the firm. With 20 years of experience and a background in journalism, Jessica’s emphasis on clear, concise documents that are not overly complicated has become a company hallmark, along with the ability to deliver projects on unbelievably tight deadlines. She is highly skilled at taking technical documents and concepts and translating them into readerfriendly concepts. She has managed the preparation of more than 100 CEQA documents and serves as an advisor to lead agencies on CEQA implementation.
She has provided input to and taught workshops and seminars on CEQA compliance, CEQA streamlining, and environmental justice analysis.
Representative Project Experience
Principal in Charge for the City of Petaluma Davidon Homes / Scott Ranch Project Revised Draft EIR (Petaluma, CA). Jessica is responsible for contract administration, client engagement, and leading the overall preparation of the EIR.
Principal in Charge for the City of Los Angeles Southwest Valley Community Plan Update Program EIR (Los Angeles, CA). Jessica is responsible for contract administration, client engagement, and leading the overall preparation of the EIR.
Principal in Charge for the City of Pasadena Reuse of the Desiderio Army Reserve Center EIR (Pasadena, CA). Jessica is responsible for contract administration, client engagement, and leading the overall preparation of the EIR.
Principal in Charge for the City of Pasadena City of Pasadena Temporary Use of the Rose Bowl Stadium Expansion Project by the NFL EIR (Pasadena, CA). Jessica is responsible for contract administration, client engagement, and leading the overall preparation of the EIR.
Principal in Charge for the City of Pasadena 86 Fair Oaks Project Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (Pasadena, CA). Jessica is responsible for contract administration, client engagement, and leading the overall preparation of the EIR.
Principal in Charge for the City of Pomona Fairplex Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (Pomona, CA).
Jessica is responsible for contract administration, client engagement, and leading the overall preparation of the EIR.
Principal in Charge for the City of Bell Gardens Environmental Justice Element (Bell Gardens, CA). Jessica is responsible for contract administration, client engagement, and leading the overall preparation of the EJ Element.
Project Manager for the City of Azusa Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Specific Plan Program EIR (Azusa, CA). Jessica was responsible for overseeing the analysis and developing plan level mitigation measures to be incorporated into the project.
Project Manager for the Downtown Redlands Specific Plan Program EIR (Redlands, CA). Jessica developed plan level mitigation and oversaw the technical analysis of the EIR.
PROJECT ROLE
Managing Principal
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Urban
Planning, University of
Southern California
Bachelor of Arts,
Journalism, Rutgers
University
AFFILIATIONS
Association of
Environmental Planners,
Board Member, Legislative
Committee
American Institute of
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San Francisco, California 94105
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Attachment 1
Cost Proposal Form
RFP-01-026 Attachment 1
City of Healdsburg Page 1 of 2 Healdsburg Station Area Specific Plan
1. COST PROPOSAL
The undersigned, as Proposer, declares that they have carefully examined the RFP and the annexed proposed form of contract (Attachment 4), and agrees that if their proposal is accepted that they will contract with the City of Healdsburg, under the form of contract annexed of hereto, to provide the services as specified in the manner and time herein prescribed, and in accordance with the requirements of the RFP as therein set forth, and they will take in full payment therefore the following prices:
Item No. Item Description Estimated date of
completion Total Cost NTE $
1 Preparation of Healdsburg Station Area Specific Plan
Total Base Fee $_1,129,917__
(written in words) One Million, One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Seventeen Dollars
Consultant to attach Cost Proposal Breakdown, showing for each Task Item the description of task, hourly rate of individual staff, number of hours per staff, total hours, and total fee per task, including subconsultants. Cost proposal to include total costs summed up per subtask, task, and total fee for the project.
2 years from start of $1,129,917
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Attachment 1
Cost Proposal Form
RFP-01-026 Attachment 1
City of Healdsburg Page 2 of 2 Healdsburg Station Area Specific Plan Proposer Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Signature(s)
1. If Proposer is INDIVIDUAL, sign here:
Date: ________________
______________________________________________
Proposer Signature
______________________________________________
Proposer typed name and title
2. If Proposer is PARTNERSHIP or JOINT VENTURE, at least (2) Partners of each of the Joint Ventures shall sign here:
___________________________________________________________________________ Partnership or Joint Venture Name (type or print)
Date: ______________
______________________________________________
Member of the Partnership or Joint Venture signature
______________________________________________
Member’s typed name and title
Date: ______________
______________________________________________
Member of the Partnership or Joint Venture signature
______________________________________________
Member’s typed name and title
3. If the Proposer is a CORPORATION, the duly authorized officer shall sign as follows:
___________________________________________________________________________ Corporation Name (type or print)
(Corporate Seal) Corporate signature
Address:
Phone No.:
President's signature
Secretary's signature
Corporation organized under the laws of the State of
2 Bryant Street, Suite 300 San Francisco CA 94015
Perkins&Will
(415) 948-5730
Delaware
Perkins&Will
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Geeti Silwal Marc Asnis Annie Ryan Serena Lousich Sharvari Raje Geoff Coleman Patrick Connors Emma Wangsness TBD TBD Matthew Ridgway Neil Smolen Kelly Bond TBD TBD Moody Kieser Gregory Robert Manford Geoff Reilly Juliet Kubacki Derek Hicks Christina Lefemine Ashlyn Reining Ivy Morrison Regina Merrill Avery Harmon Chloe Altura Simon Stahl Principal Project Manager Senior Urban Designer Landscape Designer Urban Planner Principal Project Manager Project Engineer Project Engineer Design Engineer Principal Senior Associate Senior Planner Planner Engineer Business Services Managing Principal Senior Principal Senior Associate Senior Managing Principal Principal Project Manager Associate Associate Associate Sr Principal Project Manager Senior Associate Coordinato r Art Director $ 365.00 $ 245.00 $ 270.00 175.00$ 175.00$ 333.00$ 301.00$ 245.00$ 215.00$ 188.00$ 340.00$ 275.00$ 220.00$ 190.00$ 165.00$ 350.00$ 375.00$ 255.00$ 361.00$ $ 340.00 $ 255.00 $ 180.00 172.00$ 163.00$ 350.00$ 248.00$ 219.00$ 162.00$ 211.00$
1.1 Project Management 16 124 0 0 0 140 36,220.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 36,220.00
1.2 Core Team Meetings 12 30 30 30 15 117 27,705.00 $ 4 16 8 0 0 28 8,108.00 $ 6 0 4 0 6 16 3,910.00 $ 8 2 15 25 7,375.00 $ 9 5 10 0 0 0 0 5 000 29 $ 8,739.00 $ 55,837.001.3 Kick Off Workshop and Site Walk 8 8 8 8 8 40 9,840.00 $ 2 4 4 0 0 10 $ 2,850.00 4 0 6 0 0 10 2,680.00 $ 3249 $ 2,820.00 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 3 000 9 $ 2,645.00 $ 20,835.00 36 162 38 38 23 297 73,765.00 $ 6 20 12 0 0 38 10,958.00 $ 10 0 10 0 6 26 6,590.00 $ 11 4 19 34 10,195.00 $ 10 7 12 0 0 0 1 8 000 38 $ 11,384.00 $ 112,892.00
2.2 Community Advisory Committee 4 16 40 40 40 140 30,180.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 4 0 4 0 0 8 2,240.00 $ 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 40 0 0 0 42 10,620.00 $ $ 43,040.00
2.3 Technical Advisory Committee 4 16 40 40 40 140 30,180.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 30,180.002.4 Pop Up Events 0 2 2 0 0 4 1,030.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 540 400 86 $ 16,870.00 $ 17,900.002.5 Community Meetings 3 16 40 40 40 139 29,815.00 $ 2 4 0 0 06 $ 1,870.00 8 0 8 0 0 16 4,480.00 $ 6 0 8 14 4,140.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 5 10 40 40 15 110 22,675.00 $ $ 62,980.002.6 Planning Commission and City Council Presentation 2 8 8 0 8 26 6,250.00 $ 2 4 0 0 06 $ 1,870.00 8 0 8 0 0 16 4,480.00 $ 6 0 8 14 4,140.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 16,740.002.7 Project Website 2 6 6 0 6 20 4,870.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 024 30 $ 6,654.00 $ 11,524.00 15 64 136 120 134 469 102,325.00 $ 4 8 0 0 0 12 $ 3,740.00 20 0 20 0 0 40 11,200.00 $ 12 0 16 28 8,280.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 024 268 $ 56,819.00 $ 182,364.00
3.1 Existing Conditions and Opportunity Report 8 24 80 80 100 292 61,900.00 $ 4 20 40 20 20 104 25,212.00 $ 8 16 16 80 16 136 28,480.00 $ 32 13 55 100 30,100.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 145,692.00 8 24 80 80 100 292 61,900.00 $ 4 20 40 20 20 104 25,212.00 $ 8 16 16 80 16 136 28,480.00 $ 32 13 55 100 30,100.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 145,692.00
4.1 Land Use Alternatives 8 32 80 0 120 240 53,360.00 $ 1 4 4 0 09 $ 2,517.00 12 16 32 40 24 124 27,080.00 $ 4048 $ 2,420.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 85,377.00
4.2 Building Prototype Testing and Feasibility Analysis 2 8 12 0 120 142 26,930.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 21 0 26 47 13,980.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 40,910.00 10 40 92 0 240 382 80,290.00 $ 1 4 4 0 09 $ 2,517.00 12 16 32 40 24 124 27,080.00 $ 25 0 30 55 16,400.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 $ 126,287.00
5.1 Preferred Plan 8 24 80 100 120 332 68,900.00 $ 1 4 4 0 09 $ 2,517.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 71,417.00 8 24 80 100 120 332 68,900.00 $ 1 4 4 0 09 $ 2,517.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 71,417.00
6.1 Utility Infrastructure Plan 0 2 4 8 10 24 4,720.00 $ 5 20 40 30 30 125 29,575.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 34,295.00
6.2 Traffic Impact Analysis 0 2 0 0 0 2 490.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 6 16 8 32 16 78 16,920.00 $ 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 17,410.006.3 Municipal Services and Revenue Analysis 0 2 0 0 0 2 490.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 490.00
6.4 Infrastructure Financing Strategy 0 2 0 0 0 2 490.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 20 10 40 70 20,950.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 21,440.00 0 8 4 8 10 30 6,190.00 $ 5 20 40 30 30 125 29,575.00 $ 6 16 8 32 16 78 16,920.00 $ 20 10 40 70 20,950.00 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 73,635.00
7.1 Administrative Draft 12 40 40 80 108 280 57,880.00 $ 1 2 2 0 05 $ 1,425.00 8 0 12 0 0 20 5,360.00 $ 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 64,665.00
7.2 Public Draft 8 16 24 40 100 188 37,820.00 $ 1 2 2 0 05 $ 1,425.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 39,245.007.3 Final Draft 4 8 16 16 24 68 14,740.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 14,740.00 24 64 80 136 232 536 110,440.00 $ 2 4 4 0 0 10 $ 2,850.00 8 0 12 0 0 20 5,360.00 $ 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 118,650.00
8.1 General Plan and Zoning Amendment Support 2 8 8 10 28 6,600.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 6,600.00 2 8 8 0 10 28 6,600.00 $ 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 - $ $ 6,600.00
9.1 NOP/Scoping 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 4 2 8 13 0 0 0 0 000 27 $ 6,504.00 $ 6,504.00
9.2 Technical Analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 2 4 4 0 0 10 $ 2,850.00 8 16 16 40 16 96 20,880.00 $ 0000 - $ 7 1 20 10 0 0 0 0 000 38 $ 9,767.00 $ 33,497.00
9.3 Administrative Draft EIR 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 22 8 55 55 45 100 0 0 0 0 0 285 58,627.00 $ $ 58,627.009.4 Public Review Draft EIR 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 15 5 28 25 25 35 0 0 0 0 0 133 28,760.00 $ $ 28,760.009.5 Final EIR 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ - 0000 - $ 10 5 20 15 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 80 18,135.00 $ $ 18,135.00 0 0 0 0 00 - $ 2 4 4 0 0 10 $ 8 16 16 40 16 96 20,880.00 2,850.00 $ 0 0 0 0 - $ 58 21 131 118 85 150 0 0 0 0 0 563 121,793.00 $ $ 145,523.00 Total Hours 103 394 518 482 869 2366 510,410.00 $ 25 84 108 50 50 317 80,219.00 $ 72 64 114 192 78 520 116,510.00 $ 100 27 160 287 85,925.00 $ 68 28 143 118 85 150 2 13 0 0 24 869 189,996.00 $ $ 983,060.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 $500.00 $ 8,500.00
$4,000.00 $0.00 $500.00 $200.00 $1,683.00 $ 6,383.00
$2,000.00 $ 2,000.00$5,000.00 $ 5,000.00$2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $ 5,000.00
Environmental Sub-Consultants $0.00 $ -
Impact Sciences $0.00 $62,769.00 $ 62,769.00Alta Archaeology $16,037.45 $ 16,037.45BioMaas $0.00 $38,667.30 $ 38,667.30 $8,000.00 $0.00 $9,500.00 200.00 $ $129,156.75 $ 146,856.75 $ 518,410.00 $ 80,219.00 $ 86,125.00 126,010.00 $ $ 319,152.75 $ 1,129,917 Spanish Translation for Meeting Materials and Summaries Spanish In Meeting Live Simultanious Interpretation Fehr & Peers
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Establish a Community Advisory Committee for the SMART Station Area Specific Plan
PREPARED BY: Scott Duiven, Community Development Director STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
• Establish Proactive Policies/Programs to Continue to Promote Economic Diversity & Sustainable Growth
• Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
• Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities
• Provide Effective Governance
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution establishing a Community Advisory Committee and appointing its members to provide input and guidance on the development of the SMART Station Area Specific Plan.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
Extensive community outreach and engagement will be central to the successful preparation of the Healdsburg SMART Station Area Specific Plan. The planning effort is anticipated to take two to three years during which there will be significant engagement and outreach to the community at large, directly affected stakeholders (e.g., property owners, businesses, residents, and interest groups), and civic decision-makers. To further support this effort staff recommend the City Council establish a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to provide input and guidance on the development of the SMART Station Area Specific Plan.
BACKGROUND:
Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy (MTC Resolution 4530) was adopted in September 2022 and revised in October 2023. The TOC Policy seeks to support the region’s transit investments by ensuring communities within half-mile of transit stations and along transit corridors are places that not only support transit ridership, but are places where Bay Area residents of all abilities, income levels, and racial and ethnic backgrounds can live, work, and access services.
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The TOC Policy is rooted in Plan Bay Area 2050 (PBA 2050), the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy and addresses all four elements of the Plan including transportation, housing, the economy, and the environment. Compliance with the TOC Policy is voluntary for jurisdictions that want to advance the goals of PBA 2050 or to be eligible and/or competitive for some MTC discretionary funding such as the One Bay Area Grants (OBAG). Four goals guide the TOC Policy and advance PBA 2050 implementation:
• Increase the overall housing supply in part by increasing the density for new residential projects and prioritize affordable housing in transit-rich areas. • In areas near regional transit hubs, increase density for new commercial office development.
• Prioritize bus transit, active transportation, and shared mobility within and to/from transit rich areas, particularly to Equity Priority Communities located more than ½ mile from transit stops or stations.
• Support and build partnerships to create equitable transit-oriented communities within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Healdsburg applied to MTC’s 2024 Transit-Oriented Communities Planning and Implementation Grants program seeking to prepare a Specific Plan for Healdsburg’s Priority Development Area which includes the half-mile around the Planned Healdsburg SMART Station and the Priority Site known as the South Entry Area. While Healdsburg is well-positioned with its recently adopted Housing Element to address the TOC Policy requirements related to affordable housing production, preservation, and protection; a Specific Plan (Plan) is needed to address the requirements related to minimum residential and commercial office densities, parking management, and transit station access and circulation. Furthermore, the Plan will integrate housing, employment, transportation, and infrastructure needs in the South Entry Area which is currently not served with public utilities (water, sewer, stormwater). A programmatic EIR will be prepared allowing for future streamlining of development projects consistent with the Plan. The City has received grant funds in the amount of $1,130,000 to prepare the Specific Plan and EIR.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Staff presented an update on the SMART Station Area Specific Plan project to the City Council on February 2, 2026, during which it sought input from the City Council on the formation of a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to provide the Healdsburg community with a voice in the planning process. Based on that input Staff prepared the following provisions governing the CAC:
• The CAC shall consist of fifteen members appointed by the City Council, serving until adoption of the SMART Station Area Specific Plan by the Healdsburg City Council. • Any vacancies will be filled by the City Council, and members who miss three consecutive regular meetings without Chairperson approval will forfeit their seat. • The CAC will select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among its members to serve for the committee’s duration.
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be called by City staff in accordance with legal requirements. • The CAC may establish its own rules and procedures consistent with applicable City regulations and must comply with the Brown Act, with minutes recorded for each meeting. • The City Manager will appoint a staff member to serve as Secretary and provide clerical support.
• The CAC’s primary role is to advise the Community Development Director, Planning Commission, and City Council on matters related to preparation of the SMART Station Area Specific Plan.
The City Council expressed interest in finding community members that represent a broad range of interests to serve on the CAC, including, but not limited to:
• Homeowners and renters both within and outside a half-mile radius (walking distance) of the station
• Members of the business community – owners and commercial tenants • Institutional stakeholders – schools, major employers, faith-based groups, nonprofits • Residents of affordable housing
• Youth and senior representatives
• Members of historically underrepresented communities
• Accessibility and mobility advocates – bicycle, pedestrian, ADA/disability representatives • Members with relevant expertise – urban design, planning, transportation, real estate An application was prepared and made available to the public on March 5, 2026. Notice of its availability was published in both the Press Democrat and Healdsburg Tribune on March 12, 2026, March 19, 2026, March 26, 2026, and April 2, 2026. In addition, the application was promoted on the City’s website, social media platforms, the Plaza bulletin board, and through word of mouth.
The City received 29 applications by the April 3, 2026, deadline. The City received one application from an applicant located outside the City limits and one application after the application period closed.
Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the attached resolution establishing the CAC and to make its recommended appointments to the CAC as part of its motion. Staff notes that the City Council should consider if it wishes to appoint current members of City commissions to the CAC and, if so, if it wants to limit the number of members of a commission that may be appointed.
As noted above, the Planning Commission, in particular, will have multiple opportunities to review the Station Area Plan and one of the CAC’s roles is to advise the Planning Commission. There may be value in having cross-participation between the two bodies, depending on the preferences of the City Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Development and future implementation of the Healdsburg SMART Station Area Specific Plan will result in increased housing and jobs within the area surrounding the SMART rail station and in close proximity to services and entertainment which could reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as residents, employees, and visitors could drive less to meet daily needs.
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ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could request that staff return to City Council with alternate proposals to achieve the requirements for public participation in the development of the SMART Station Area Specific Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City has received grant funds in the amount of $1,130,000 to prepare the Specific Plan and EIR. There are no local matching funds required. The grant will be administered on a reimbursement basis, and the grant includes federal funding sources. The grant period commenced on September 1, 2025, and the funds must be obligated no later than June 30, 2029.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action does not qualify as a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that states that organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment are not projects. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) any activity that is not a project is not subject to environmental review under CEQA.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: Resolution
Attachment 2: Applications
Attachment 3: Late Application
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ITS MEMBERS TO
PROVIDE INPUT AND GUIDANCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE SMART STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the MTC adopted Resolution 4530, the TOC Policy; and; and WHEREAS, the TOC Policy incentivizes local jurisdictions to plan and zone for higher residential and commercial densities in areas within one half-mile of existing and planned fixedguideway transit stops and stations to support the region’s transit investments and implement key GHG reduction strategies from Plan Bay Area 2050; and
WHEREAS, incentivizing local jurisdictions to also adopt policies focused on increasing housing production of all types, particularly affordable housing production, preservation and protection, commercial anti-displacement and stabilization, parking management, and transit station access and circulation further supports regional transit investments and Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation; and
WHEREAS, in 2023 MTC identified the planned Healdsburg SMART Rail Station a Tier 4 Transit Station Service; and
WHEREAS, MTC conditions the allocation of regional discretionary funding for fixedguideway transit extension projects on compliance with the TOC Policy; and WHEREAS, MTC anticipates that future regional funding, such as the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) program, will consider compliance with the TOC Policy as part of the prioritization and project selection process starting with OBAG 4, expected in 2026; and WHEREAS, the TOC Policy establishes different compliance expectations for existing and planned station areas based on the level of transit service; and WHEREAS, the TOC Policy identifies four TOC Policy areas (density, housing affordability, parking, and access/circulation); and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2024 the MTC announced a Call for Projects for Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Planning and Implementation Grants, and informed local jurisdictions of a November 22, 2024 deadline for submittals of Applications, as well as grant application guidance and requirements including compliance with the Transit Oriented Communities Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg submitted a grant application to MTC and was awarded $1,130,0000 for the Healdsburg SMART Station Area Specific Plan; and Item 8.d
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WHEREAS, the Healdsburg 2030 General Plan calls for the preparation of a specific plan for the area south of the Healdsburg Memorial Bridge know as the South Entry Area, a significant portion of which lies within a ½ mile radius of the planned SMART station; and WHEREAS, the planning boundary for the SMART Station Area Specific Plan incorporates the ½ mile radius around the planned SMART rail station at the historic depot and the entirety of the South Entry Area; and
WHEREAS, the project scope of work calls for the formation of a Community Advisory Committee to provide input and guidance throughout the planning effort; and WHEREAS, the Council is seeking members that represent a broad range of community interests to serve on the committee, including, but not limited to:
• Homeowners and renters both within and outside a half-mile radius (walking distance) of the station
• Members of the business community – owners and commercial tenants • Institutional stakeholders – schools, major employers, faith-based groups, nonprofits • Residents of affordable housing
• Youth and senior representatives
• Members of historically underrepresented communities
• Accessibility and mobility advocates – bicycle, pedestrian, ADA/disability representatives.
• Members with relevant expertise – urban design, planning, transportation, real estate; and
WHEREAS, the City published public notices in the Healdsburg Tribune and Press Democrat on March 12, 2026, March 19, 2026, March 26, 2026 and April 2, 2026, informing the community of the formation of the CAC and the application availability; and WHEREAS, in addition to public notice, the application availability was promoted on the City’s website, social media platforms, at the Healdsburg Plaza bulletin board, and via word of mouth; and
WHEREAS, prior the April 3, 2026, deadline for application submittals, 29 applications were received; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2026, the Council reviewed the submitted applications and made appointments to the CAC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby establishes the SMART Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Item 8.d
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Resolution No. XX-2026
Committee (CAC) and adopts the following provisions that relate to the CAC’s membership, terms of office, duties and responsibilities:
1. MEMBERSHIP: The membership shall consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by the City Council.
2. TERM OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS: The term of office of all members of the CAC shall commence upon adoption of this Resolution and end when the SMART Station Area Specific Plan is adopted by the City of Healdsburg City Council.
3. VACANCY: Vacancies on the CAC, for whatever cause, shall be filled by the City Council. Any member missing three (3) consecutive regular meetings without approval of the Chairperson of the CAC shall be deemed as having vacated his or her seat on the CAC.
4. OFFICERS OF THE CAC: The CAC shall select one of its members as Chairperson and one of its members as Vice-Chairperson whose terms of office for said positions shall be for the duration of the CAC.
5. MEETINGS OF THE CAC: The CAC shall meet on the first Wednesday of every other month. Meetings shall take place at Healdsburg City Hall Council Chambers, 401 Grove Street, or at such other time and place as the CAC may establish from time to time following proper notice. Special meetings of the CAC may be called at any time by City Staff by providing notice of said meeting as required by law.
6. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE: The CAC may make and alter all rules and regulations governing its organization and procedure not inconsistent with this Resolution or any other Resolution or any Ordinance of the City.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT: The CAC is subject to and shall comply with the requirements of the Brown Act (Gov. Code §54950 et seq.) Minutes of the CAC meetings shall, at a minimum, be action minutes.
8. SECRETARY TO THE CAC: The City Manager shall appoint an employee of the City who shall act as Secretary to the CAC and who shall provide clerical assistance, including preparation and posting of notices and agendas, as required by the Brown Act.
9. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CAC: The CAC shall advise the Community Development Director, Planning Commission, and City Council on matters relating to preparation of the SMART Station Area Specific Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of April 2026, by the following vote:
SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
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25 marginally functional in Spanish
MFA in drawing and painting, Computer graphics
Self
Communication and graphic designer
Publication design, logos, and publicity, primarily volunteering for non profit organizations.
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I love Healdsburg. In 25 years here we’ve witnessed many longtime families uprooted due to rapidly rising costs. Today's additional economic, social and environmental challenges offer big opportunities to prioritize people living in sustainable and connected neighborhoods; and to honor the environment that supports us. I thrive on working with others to find innovative win-win solutions in the face of severe limitations.
As an artist I think creatively. My applicable experience is with social, sustainable, collaborative and environmental systems. In additions to “memberships” section:
• A successful 10-yr effort formed the Graton CSD: supporting affordable/ecological wastewater treatment solutions, established local control of the utility and community owned town square. Award winning engineering design. Board:
1993-2004
• Co-founder Graton Day Labor Center 501(c)3. Matches community needs with worker skills, provides dignity and safety to both. Year-long consensus process helped stakeholders identify shared interests. Director: 2000-2009. After 20 years, still democratically run by a majority “worker" board. Today I contribute graphics. • GIMBY. The adopted Healdsburg ADU policy reduced permit cost, which helped homeowners, but that policy fell short of the affordability recommendations. I have learned from that partial success the importance of explanation. • Participated in HBG housing committee meetings and “town meeting” where we studied urban principles, transit oriented growth, downtown parking needs and sustainable components of the CHAP. 2005-2009
• Attend council/planning commission meetings in person & via zoom since 2005. • New Urbanist listserve subscriber: in-depth daily conversations re: transit oriented growth, affordability, walkable neighborhood design, and livability.
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As a senior, the question that concerns me is: Will Healdsburg thrive in the 21st century by welcoming young people and families to plant deep roots, or will it die from attrition? A livable housing density, built at a walkable neighborhood scale in the area surrounding the train station will add to the rich vibrancy of a diverse, affordable, friendly community, and a more sustainable Healdsburg.
Yes, I can commit to 3-year commitment and attending 6 + evening meetings/year.
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Current and Past Membership in Community Organizations & Offices Held:
Additional Information & Comments:
Local References:
Name: Teleph
Address: Email:
Name: Teleph
Address: Email:
Name: Teleph
Address: Email:
Applicants should be aware that they may be required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest arising from their business or organizational affiliations within the City of Healdsburg.
Furthermore, a Statement of Economic Interest may be required, which is subject to public disclosure.
I certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. By submitting this application, I agree to serve on the Committee if appointed.
Signature: Date:
-Active with Climate Action Healdsburg since 2022
-Summer volunteer at the Healdsburg regional library
I have been regularly keeping up to date with information regarding the SMART train since 2021. I have attended every open house hosted in Healdsburg.
Tyra Benoit Hank Skewis Donna Romeo
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Supplemental Questions:
1. Please briefly describe your interest in serving on the Community Advisory Committee for the SMART Station Area Specific Plan?
2. Do you have any relevant background or experience that you believe would be beneficial to the Community Advisory Committee? This could include work, education, volunteer experience, or personal interest. Do you have any specific expertise, skills, or perspectives that might benefit the committee?
I am interested in developing ideas that will give Healdsburg a station area that will benefit and be utilized across our comminity, and to visitors who will be riding the SMART station. It is unfortunate that we will not have a transit hub, but I want to collaborate with others in diverse industries to make transfers between our local bus shuttle seamless, connections to businesses and the plaza smooth, and contribute the the artistic aesthetic that will greet visitors.
Yes, I have a general background of uban planning and transit design that I aquired over a year from doing research on behalf of the Healdsburg Museum regarding trains in Sonoma County. I have done research at the State's railroad museum, the Peteluma historical library, and Sonoma County's geneological library to learn about how the original trains were designs, the rationale and practicallity of how SMART has developed it's service, and the operations of how transit agencies have historically coordinated. I expect myself to be the historian on the team that can answer relevant questions regarding the planning of the train station itself.
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3. How do you see the return of passenger rail service to Healdsburg impacting the community and how would you contribute to shaping this impact through planning the area surrounding the SMART station?
4. The Committee’s work will require approximately a 3-year commitment with in-person meetings anticipated every other month in the evening, occasional special meetings, and community events. Are you able to commit to this schedule? I envision the return of passenger service to be a utility that serves residents more than visitors. I want the development of the station area to provide opportunities and well-paying jobs to Healdsburg residents. If not by direct employment by emerging businesses, then I want the train to give residents access to more jobs without needing a car to reach them. Reduced car dependence will then lead to less congestions on highway 101, reduced carbon emission (to help reach our climate mobilization goals), and contribute to a healthier populace indirectly throught the promotion of active transportation to connect with the train. My passion for designing a train station that serves all our communities motivates me to apply for this position.
Yes, I do not plan on leaving Healdsburg. I want to help design a station area that will benefit and be utilized the our community for the next 30 years, assuming I don't sponteneaouly combust or something. I am concerned that if I didn't try applying, then the station area team would be comprised of folks that see the train as a tourist gimmick, rather than a utility, and that the station area would only be used to serve tourists. I want to help design a beatiful station area that I will still be using myself in 30 years.
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Matias “Mathew” Lopez
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Sonoma County Office of Education
◉ Single Subject Teaching Credential in Math
2024 – 2026
University of Connecticut
◉ PhD graduate Student, degree not awarded
2021 – 2022
University of California, Merced
◉ Bachelor of Science, Physics
◉ Natural Science Education minor
2017 – 2021
Teaching Experience
Healdsburg High School (Healdsburg, CA - USA)
◉ Integrated Math & AVID teacher. Grades 9-12
2023 – Present
University of Hartford (Hartford, CT - USA)
◉ Lecturer for an algebra-based physics course (PHYS 120) Spring 2022
University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT - USA)
◉ Teaching assistant for introductory physics courses (PHYS 1201 & PHYS 1202) 2021 – 2022
La Escuela Telesecundaria (San Isidro Paz y Progreso, Oaxaca - MX) ◉ Volunteer English teaching assistant for the local middle school Spring 2020
Buhach Colony High School (Merced, CA - USA)
◉ Student teacher/intern for Integrated Math 2
2019
Research Experience
California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) Scholar ◉ Joined a soft matter lab using high-power modulated lasers to understand how the momentum of electromagnetic waves changes in different mediums.
Advisor: Dr. Dustin Kleckner.
2020 – 2021
Students Assessing Teaching and Learning (SATAL) @ UC Merced ◉ Trained to observe instructors in the classroom for qualitative data reporting ◉ CITI Program certified for Social/Behavioral Human Research 2019 – 2021
Fellow of MACES, a NASA funded program
◉ Joined an optics lab to gather and process data for perovskite quantum dot stability: Advisor: Sayantani Ghosh.
2019 – 2020
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Leadership
Healdsburg Wrestling Team
◉ Assistant wrestling coach for the boys’ varsity team and new girls’ varsity team. ◉ CPR and first aid certified for Adults, Children, and Infants. Exp: Sep 2027 2023 – Present
UCONN Science Technology and Astronomy Recruits
◉ Co-founder and mentor for a program aimed to recruit and retain students from historically excluded groups in physics
2021 – 2022
Graduate Organization for Latinx Students @ UConn
◉ President of the organization with a mission to build a community for Latin American graduates across all departments.
2021 – 2022
Society of Physics Students chapter in UC Merced
◉ Vice President in charge of outreach and organizing tutoring services for students taking introductory physics courses.
2019 – 2021
Volunteer AVID Tutor
◉ Served as an Algebra and Physics tutor for Healdsburg High School 2017 – 2018
Conferences & Recognition
UC Merced Outstanding Student Award May 2021
Received an award for the best thesis presentation in the graduating physics class of 2021.
Recognized for “building a physical apparatus, computer interfacing of multiple pieces of equipment, and complicated data analysis. Matias was able to master all of these over the course of the year and start taking the first experimental data for his project.”
NSF LSAMP/CAMP Statewide Research Symposium February 2021 Represented UC Merced in a statewide research competition with every University of California campus. Received a special merit award for my presentation on designing an experiment to measure the momentum of a beam of light using a modulated laser.
Technical Skills
- Experienced with high power lasers, optics, and scientific data processing with Numpy/SciPy - Proficient in the coding languages: Python, LaTeX, and R. - Skilled using PaintNET, a software for creating scientific diagrams and images. - Fluent in English and Spanish. Currently learning Russian.
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: The schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council meeting agenda) May 4, 2026 Public Service Week Proclamation
Bike Month and Bike to Work Day Proclamation
Employee Anniversaries – Jorge Valencia - 30 years, Mike Jacobs - 15 years, Blake Ratto - 15 years, Lance Macdonald - 10 years, Teygan Mason - 10 years, Kevin Newman - 5 years Acceptance of the Foley Family Community Pavilion Project Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District
MOU with Corazon Healdsburg and Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County for Abel De Luna Community Center Multicultural Center Improvements Project Electric Vehicle and Electric Panel Rebates
Wastewater Treatment Membranes Purchase
JPA with County of Sonoma for City and Town Advisory Committee Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Council Goal Adoption
Update on Affordable Housing Local Preference Policy Disparate Impact Study Arts and Culture Branding Identity Design
Arts for All - Public Art Grant Awards
Foley Family Community Pavilion Public Art Project Award Mayors and Councilmembers BOD and City Selection Committee Appointments May 11, 2026
Special Meeting: Budget Development
May 18, 2026
List of Projects to be Funded by Senate Bill 1 - "The Road Repair and Accountability Act" SB1205 Report
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Weed Abatement Hearing
Powell Avenue Crossing Bid Award
Swim Center Joint Use Agreement
Farmers’ Market Agreement
Percent for Arts Update
Selection of City Council Subcommittee to Interview Library Comm. Applicants Space Utilization and Condition Assessment Study - Police Station and Fire Station June 1, 2026 Employee Anniversaries – Erica Christopherson - 5 years, Matt Ruoff - 5 years and John Sullivan - 20 years Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Investment Policy 2026-27
Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Adoption Urban Water Management Plan
June 15, 2026 Parks Make Life Better Month Proclamation Badger Park Schematic Design Contract
Fire Services Contract
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District
Magical Bridge Playground Feasibility Study and Schematic Design Appointment of Library Commissioner
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