CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 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 May 18, 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 Firefighters Mike Jacobs and Blake Ratto for fifteen years of service to the Fire Department.
Firefighters Jacobs and Ratto thanked Chief Boaz and the City Council for the recognition.
Public Works Director Zimmer and Utilities Engineering Manager Fuss recognized Industrial Mechanic Kevin Newman for five years of service to the Public Works Department.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2026
AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERTIAGE MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
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Irene Hodes thanked the Council for the Proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month.
Sonia Byck Barwick Generation Housing thanked the Council for the Proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 17-23, 2026 AS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring May 17-23, 2026 as Public Works Week.
Vic Halverson Public Works Foreman, 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
Ed Wong commented on Consent Calendar Item 6E.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 41-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING VARIOUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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May 18, 2026
B. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PROJECT Adopted Resolution No. 42-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY
PAVILION PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PJC & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATION AND SPECIAL
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FOLEY FAMILY COMMUNITY PAVILION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $113,135, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MMO PARTNERS FOR
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES, WITH COSTS SHARED BY HEALDSBURG
AND FOUR OTHER CITIES
Adopted Resolution No. 43-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH MMO PARTNERS, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $80,852 TO $606,888, OFFSET BY AN ADDITIONAL $73,794 IN REIMBURSEMENT REVENUE FROM FOUR (4) OTHER PARTICIPATING SONOMA COUNTY CITIES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 - "THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT"
Adopted Resolution No. 44-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. POWELL AVENUE AT JOHNSON STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT BID AWARD
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May 18, 2026
Adopted Resolution No. 45-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE POWELL
AVENUE AT JOHNSON STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AGD GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.
OF COTATI, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $221,890, WAIVING ANY MINOR
IRREGULARITIES OR INFORMALITIES IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY AGD
GENERAL ENGINEERING, REJECTING THE BID PROTEST FROM ZARA CONSTRUCTION, INC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACT AND NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 15% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT; AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) F. PRUNE PACKERS REQUEST FOR ALCOHOL SALES AND CONSUMPTION FOR THE 2026 BASEBALL SEASON
By motion, “Waived the provisions of Section 12.28.220(A) pursuant to Section
12.28.220(B) of the Healdsburg Municipal Code that prohibits the consumption of alcohol within public parks and approve the Prune Packers' request to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol in Recreation Park for their 2026 baseball season..” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
G. ANNUAL REPORT ON STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS OF SPECIFIED
OCCUPANCIES (CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 13146.2, 13146.3, AND 13146.4 / SB 1205)
Adopted Resolution No. 46-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT
PREPARED BY THE HEALDSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING THE
INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED ANNUALLY PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) H. RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO
WEED ABATEMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 47-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE TO EXIST
WITHIN CERTAIN PARCELS IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO WEED ABATEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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May 18, 2026
I. ARTS FOR ALL PUBLIC ART GRANT AWARDS
Adopted Resolution No. 48-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING ‘ARTS FOR ALL’ PUBLIC ART GRANTS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2026.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) J. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the May 4, 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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
BUSINESS ITEMS – ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC PANEL REBATES Utility Conservation Analyst Sampson presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Randy Johnson
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Sampson.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 49-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING NEW REBATE PROGRAMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PURCHASES, EV CHARGERS, AND ELECTRIC PANEL UPGRADES.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) Mayor Herrod thanked Ms. Sampson for the presentation.
BUSINESS ITEMS – SPACE UTILIZATION AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT STUDY
AT THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG FIRE AND POLICE STATIONS
Central Services Manager Kettmann presented the report.
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Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
The Council asked questions of Central Services Manager Kettmann.
Mayor Herrod thanked Mr. Kettmann for the presentation.
BUSINESS ITEMS – SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION VACANCY Mayor Herrod recused from this item as his spouse works for the Sonoma County Library.
City Clerk Allan presented the report.
Vice Mayor Edwards opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council on considering late applications received for Commission vacancies, on a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, appointed Councilmember Kelley and Councilmember Mitchell to the Council Subcommittee to interview applicants for the Sonoma County Library Commission. The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Mayor Herrod abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Herrod)
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.
There was Council majority to add a discussion on a voucher program for e-bikes to a future agenda.
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