CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 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 and Mayor Herrod Board Members
Absent: Council Members/: Mitchell
Board Members
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the April 20, 2026, City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a voice vote with Councilmember Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Healdsburg.
Rebecca Fein Verity Executive Director accepted the Proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – WARM SPRINGS 4-H GOVERNMENT
CLUB YOUTH SURVEY RESULTS
Warm Springs 4-H Government Club members Tatum Kiff, Ava, Jack and Georgia Miller presented the results of their survey.
Council thanked the students for their presentation.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – ANNUAL UPDATE FROM HEALDSBURG
LIBRARY COMMISSIONER ANDY ELKIND
Library Commissioner Elkind presented the annual update from the Healdsburg Library.
Council thanked Andy for his presentation.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Kay reported on items of interest to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON
AGENDA ITEMS
The following members of the public commented on the operations of General Dynamics in Healdsburg:
Jacyln Konczal
Cynthia Papermaster
Susannah Ashkenas
Jonathan Pearlman commented on the contract extension with Bureau Veritas.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FORECAST
Received a report regarding the status of the City’s water supply and forecasted water demands through June 2028. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) B. AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BUREAU VERITAS FOR PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Passed Resolution No. 30-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $50,000 TO $200,000 OVER THE 3-YEAR CONTRACT TERM ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND AUTHORIZING THE City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) C. CITY COUNCIL MANUAL OF PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS
Adopted Resolution No. 31-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING REVISED PROCEDURES AND
PROTOCOLS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-2018 AND ANY OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) D. AGREEMENT WITH BRYCE CONSULTING FOR A CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION STUDY
Adopted Resolution No. 32-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BRYCE CONSULTING IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $80,800 TO COMPLETE A
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) E. LEASE AMENDMENT TO VERIZON COMMUNICATION SITE LOCATED AT 923 SOUTH FITCH MOUNTAIN ROAD
Adopted Resolution No. 33-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GTE MOBILNET of CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
D/B/A/ VERIZON WIRELESS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE LEASE AMENDMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS ON THE CITY’S BEHALF SO
LONG AS IT IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM OF THE FINAL DRAFT
AMENDMENT PROVIDED AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY
ADDITIONAL ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LEASE AMENDMENT.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Absent) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as above carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS – BUDGET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Finance Director Edgar presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period. There were no public comments made.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Edgar and staff.
Mayor Herrod thanked Director Edgar for the presentation.
OLD BUSINESS – UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA USE Chief of Police Jenkins presented the update.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period. There were no public comments made.
The Council asked various questions of Chief Jenkins.
Mayor Herrod thanked Chief Jenkins for the presentation.
OLD BUSINESS – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPTICOS DESIGN, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE SMART STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
Community Development Director Duiven presented the staff report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Mark McMullen
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.
The Council asked various questions of Director Duiven.
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On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 34-2026 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPTICOS DESIGN, INC. FOR CONSULTANT SUPPORT
TO PREPARE THE HEALDSBURG SMART STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,130,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND TO
APPROVE ANY FUTURE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES BEING PERFORMED.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Mitchell noted as absent. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell)
OLD BUSINESS – ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE
SMART STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
Community Development Director Duiven presented the staff report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Skyler Osborn
Jim Morris
The Council asked various questions of Director Duiven.
The Council appointed Paul Bialla, Sonia Byck-Barwick, Ronald Dobley, Matthew Dobrowolski, Catherine Dolph, James Gentry, Mark Horne, Noah Jeppson, Mathew Lopez, Conor McKay, Mark McMullen, Jim Morris, Skyler Osborn, Oded Shakked and Dalene Whitlock to the SMART Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 35-2026 titled, “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.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – Mitchell)
COUNCIL REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST OCCURRING SINCE PREVIOUS
REGULAR MEETING/EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on recent and upcoming activities, including reports from meetings attended.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk