CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 4, 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 Councilmember Hagele, approved the May 4, 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 – RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES WITH
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
Fire Chief Boaz recognized Fire Marshal/Division Chief Lance Macdonald for ten years of service to the Fire Department.
Division Chief Macdonald thanked Chief Boaz and the City Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2026 AS BIKE MONTH AND MAY 14, 2026 AS BIKE TO WORK DAY
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Bike Month and May 14, 2026 as bike to Work Day.
Emily Shartin thanked the Council for the Proclamation.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 3- 9, 2026 AS PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring May 3-9, 2026 as Public Service Recognition Week.
Nicole Lopez Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Healdsburg thanked the Council for the Proclamation.
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
Ted Calvert thanked the City Council for various ways to get around town and commented on parking options.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hagele recued from Consent Calendar Item 6C as he lives within one of the Districts.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MARCH 2026
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for March 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for February 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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D. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CORAZON HEALDSBURG AND
HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY FOR ABEL DE
LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER MULTICULTURAL CENTER AND RESILIENCE HUB TIER 1 PROJECT
Adopted Resolution No. 36-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH CORAZON HEALDSBURG AND HEALTHCARE
FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY FOR FUNDRAISING,
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ABEL DE
LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER MULTICULTURAL CENTER AND RESILIENCE HUB TIER 1 PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) E. PURCHASE OF MEMBRANES FOR TANK AT WATER RECLAMATION
FACILITY
Adopted Resolution No. 37-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF WASTEWATER
FILTRATION MEMBRANES FROM FILMTEC CORPORATION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $323,610; APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS PARTS PER CITY PURCHASING POLICY UP TO 2.5% OF THE MEMBRANE PURCHASE AMOUNT; FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FILMTEC CORPORATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. URBAN COUNTY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RENEWAL (2027-2029) Adopted Resolution No. 38-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RENEWING THE CITY’S MEMBERSHIP IN THE
SONOMA COUNTY URBAN COUNTY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE 2027–2029 QUALIFICATION PERIOD FOR PURPOSES OF RECEIVING FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the April 20, 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 Vice Mayor Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell adopted Resolution No. 39-2026, titled “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND SET THE TIME AND DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.” The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Hagele abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Hagele)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
BUSINESS ITEMS – FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PUBLIC ART
PROJECT
Arts and Culture Program Administrator Nicoll presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Ted Calvert
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Nicoll and Artist Jake Messing.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 40-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AWARDING THE FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PUBLIC ART PROJECT TO ARTIST JAKE MESSING.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
Mayor Herrod thanked Ms. Nicoll for the presentation.
BUSINESS ITEMS – LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
DISPARATE IMPACT STUDY RESULTS AND DIRECTION ON ORDINANCE
FRAMEWORK
Housing Director Sotomayor presented the report.
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Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Janice Kern
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.
The Council asked questions of Director Sotomayor.
There was Council consensus to make adjustments to the current Local Preference Policy and not move forward with a Local Preference Ordinance.
BUSINESS ITEMS – FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 CITY COUNCIL GOALS Assistant City Manager Mitts presented the staff report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Tara Jasper
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.
The Council asked various questions of Assistant City Manager Mitts and discussed the addition of four new goals for FY 2026/27.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the City Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 with the addition of the following goals: (1) Identifying a location for sand volleyball courts, (2) Review alternatives to a fireworks show, (3) Have an annual update on the DEI Plan; and (4) Ask the Arts and Culture Commission to establish an annual award.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
BUSINESS ITEMS – APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE AND MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS City Clerk Allan presented the staff report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
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On a motion by Vice Mayor Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, “Directed the Mayor or his Alternate on how to vote at the City Selection Committee on May 14, 2026, and authorized the Mayor or his alternate to vote on any late nominations or recommendations that may be received at the City Selection Meeting.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:05 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk