CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 1, 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 Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, approved the June 1, 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 Inspector John Sullivan for twenty years of service to the Fire Department.
Fire Inspector Sullivan thanked Chief Boaz and the City Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2026
AS GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Healdsburg.
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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
Jason Taormino PG& E representative commented on the undergrounding projects and upcoming wildfire legislation.
Cathy Waterbury commented on wildlife and birds in Healdsburg.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL 2026
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for April 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for April 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Adopted Resolution No. 50-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 INVESTMENT POLICY
Adopted Resolution No. 51-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND, INC.
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Adopted Resolution No. 52-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND, INC. FOR UTILITY BILLING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $50,000 AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT TERM FOR ONE YEAR.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. CONDITIONAL AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE VEGETATION
LINE CLEARANCE
Adopted Resolution No. 53-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MOUNTAIN F. ENTERPRISES, INC. TO PERFORM HIGH-VOLTAGE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FIRST-YEAR ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $166,669,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 20% OF THE ANNUAL BASE BID AMOUNT,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE UP TO FOUR, ONE-YEAR
EXTENSIONS FOR A MAXIMUM FIVE-YEAR NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,000,015.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
G. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Adopted Resolution No. 54-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG DECLARING VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
H. ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SHOWER SERVICES AGREEMENT Adopted Resolution No. 55-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR SHOWER SERVICES
FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH THE OPTION TO
EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY AUTHORITY
FOR THE VICTORY APARTMENTS REHABILITATION PROJECT
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Adopted Resolution No. 56-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE PREVIOUSLY
AUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE VICTORY APARTMENTS AT 306/308 EAST STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED CHANGE ORDERS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
J. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE
Received an update on the financial performance through the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
K. ANNUAL REVIEW OF GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Adopted Resolution No. 57-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG FINDING THAT REPLAY HEALDSBURG LLC, MILL DISTRICT UNIT 4 ASSOCIATION, EDEN MILL DISTRICT LP, AND MILL DISTRICT
HOTEL, LLC ARE IN GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MILL DISTRICT PROJECT; AND CCS HEALDSBURG LLC, KENDAL AT SONOMA, A ZEN INSPIRED
COMMUNITY, AND BHDC NORTH VILLAGE LLC ARE IN GOOD FAITH
COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT; AND FREEBIRD
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC, SAGGIO HILLS LOT 14, L.P., AND SAGGIO HILLS LOT 3, L.P. ARE IN GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SAGGIO HILLS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the May 18, 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-THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2561
Chief Human Resources Officer Lopez presented the report.
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International Association of Firefighters (IAFF 2604) President Newhall provided information on behalf of IAFF 2604.
Mayor Herrod opened the public hearing and comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Lopez.
Mayor Herrod thanked Ms. Lopez for the presentation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Utility Conservation Analyst Terra Sampson, Utilities Engineering Manager Patrick Fuss and Water and Wastewater Superintendent Rob Scates presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public hearing and comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Louis Jordan
The Council asked questions of staff.
Mayor Herrod thanked Ms. Sampson, Mr. Fuss and Mr. Scates for the presentation.
BUSINESS ITEMS – WATER WASTE PROVISIONS AND WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN
Utility Conservation Analyst Terra Sampson presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Louis Jordan
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Sampson.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, introduced for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of the text, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADDING SECTION 13.12.210, WATER WASTE PROHIBITIONS, City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 13.12.220, WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE.” 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 – FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND 2027-28 BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN ADOPTION
Finance Director Edgar presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
The Council asked questions of Director Edgar and Community Services Director Themig.
Following a discussion by Council, on a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted the following Resolutions:
Resolution No. 58-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE 2026-27 BUDGET.”
Resolution No. 59-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE 2027-28 BUDGET.”
Resolution No. 60-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE 2026-31 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.”
The motion to adopt the above three Resolutions carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
BUSINESS ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW PLANNING
COMMISSION APPLICANTS
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 Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, appointed Mayor Herrod and Councilmember Kelley to the subcommittee to interview Planning Commission applicants. The motion carried on a unanimous voice 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 9:18 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk