CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 15, 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 15, 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 – PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 2026
AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER MONTH
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring July 2026 as Parks Make Life Better Month.
Part-time Employee Don McKay thanked the Council for the proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 22- 28, 2026 AS POLLINATOR WEEK
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring June 22-28, 2026 as Pollinator Week in the City of Healdsburg.
Shaun Shields thanked the Council for the Proclamation.
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Norm Fujita thanked the Council for the Proclamation and commented on the work of the Rotary Club.
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
Andy Elkind commented on the Sonoma County Library and announced the Library has found a location for the Library headquarters.
Ted Calvert commented on the March Avenue rehab and hiking Fitch Mountain with the Senior Center.
Bill Emmington commented on his utility bill costs in Healdsburg.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Zutler announced a typo correction to the resolution for Consent Item 6C, correcting the organization.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. RESOLUTION CONSOLIDATING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION
Adopted Resolution No. 61-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA (1) CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; (2) REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE
ELECTIONS CODE AND TO PERMIT THE SONOMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION; (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR THE COSTS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION; AND (4) APPROVING GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING SAID ELECTION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF
SONOMA COUNTY FOR ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES
Adopted Resolution No. 62-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONOMA COUNTY FOR ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $266,609
ANNUALLY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO EXTEND AN
ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $533,218.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHILD PARENT INSTITUTE
FOR JUVENILE DIVERSION SERVICES
Adopted Resolution No. 63-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHILD PARENT INSTITUTE TO
PROVIDE FOR YOUTH DIVERSION SERVICES THROUGH ITS SCHOOL-BASED
SERVICES JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $120,000 FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) D. AXON CONTRACT CONSOLIDATION AND RENEWAL
Adopted Resolution No. 64-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH AXON
ENTERPRISES FOR BODY WORN CAMERAS, TASER ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES, FLEET 3 IN-CAR CAMERAS, AERIAL AND GROUND ROBOTICS
SYSTEMS, AXON INTERVIEW ROOM SERVICES, AND AI-ASSISTED SOFTWARE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $573,808.05.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
E. AMENDMENT TO VILLA CHANTICLEER MODERNIZATION PROJECT
AGREEMENT WITH AXIA ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN, BIDDING, AND
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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Adopted Resolution No. 65-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AXIA ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN,
BIDDING SUPPORT, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE VILLA CHANTICLEER MODERNIZATION PROJECT INCREASING THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $102,737 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $136,442 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 10% OF THE AMENDED AGREEMENT AMOUNT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. EXTENSION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MAGICAL
BRIDGE FOUNDATION
Adopted Resolution No. 66-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MAGICAL BRIDGE FOUNDATION,
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) G. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3 – TRANSMISSION
AGENCY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Adopted Resolution No. 67-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROJECT AGREEMENT NO. 3 BETWEEN AND AMONG THE TRANSMISSION AGENCY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ITS MEMBERS.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) H. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH NV5
Adopted Resolution No. 68-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES WITH NV5, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $51,000 TO $100,000.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN FOR CITY ELECTRIC FACILITIES AS REQUIRED BY CPUC DECISION 19-01-018
Adopted Resolution No. 69-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN UPDATE PREPARED BY NV5 AS COMPLIANT WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION D.19-01-018.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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J. 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Adopted Resolution No. 70-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG’S 2025
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
K. WATER WASTE PROHIBITIONS AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Adopted Ordinance No. 1257, titled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADDING SECTION 13.12.210, WATER WASTE PROHIBITIONS, TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 13.12.220, WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) L. HEALDSBURG SWIM CENTER JOINT USE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Adopted Resolution No. 71-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT USE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AND THE HEALDSBURG
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE HEALDSBURG SWIM CENTER
SPECIFYING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DISTRICT FOR OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE COSTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
M. CONDITIONAL AWARD OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT TO DC ELECTRIC GROUP, INC.
Adopted Resolution No. 72-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING A CONTRACT TO DC ELECTRIC GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND PATHWAY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE FOR AN INITIAL ONE-YEAR TERM WITH AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND UP TO FOUR (4) ONE-YEAR
AMENDMENTS EXTENDING THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THEREBY APPROVING A TOTAL FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT-TOEXCEED $375,000.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) N. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN SONOMA
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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Adopted Resolution No. 73-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
O. ACCEPTANCE OF THE VICTORY APARTMENTS REHABILITATION PROJET
AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Adopted Resolution No. 74-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE VICTORY APARTMENTS
REHABILITATION PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE SONOMA COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
P. L&M VILLAGE QUARTERLY REPORT
Received the L&M Village Quarterly Report. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) Q. AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE, FUNDING AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
REACH FOR HOME FOR THE L&M VILLAGE AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TERMS OF SERVICE
Adopted Resolution No. 75-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE
LEASE, FUNDING, AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH REACH FOR HOME FOR THE L&M VILLAGE, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TERMS OF
SERVICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSACTION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
R. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH REACH FOR HOME FOR
STREET OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SERVICES
Adopted Resolution No. 76-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH REACH FOR HOME FOR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS
EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING
HOMELESS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the June 1, 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 – LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Councilmember Hagele recused from this item as he lives within the district boundaries.
Parks Superintendent Jaime Licea presented the staff report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 77-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AMOUNTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FOR THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Hagele noted as abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Hagele) BUSINESS ITEMS – RAILROAD QUIET ZONE ANALYSIS
Public Works Director Larry Zimmer presented the report.
The Council asked various questions of Mr. Zimmer.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 78-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAILPROS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $148,909, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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BUSINESS ITEMS – ABEL DE LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER MULTICULTURAL CENTER AND RESILIENCE HUB TIER 1 PAINTING CONTRACT AWARD Community Services Director Themig, along with Corazon Representative Cristal Pardo presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
The Council asked questions of Community Services Director Themig and Corazon Representative Lopez Pardo.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 79-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE ABEL DE
LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER MULTICULTURAL CENTER AND RESILIENCE HUB TIER 1 PAINTING PROJECT TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY PAINTING, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $156,200; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 12% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
BUSINESS ITEMS – BREATHLESS WINES REQUEST TO OPERATE PEDICAB Chief of Police Jenkins presented the report.
The Council asked various questions of Chief Jenkins and the pedicab operator.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 80-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING BREATHLESS SPARKLING WINES, LLC TO OPERATE A PEDICAB BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) BUSINESS ITEMS – SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Mayor Herrod recused from this item as his spouse works for the Sonoma County Library.
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Vice Mayor Edwards introduced this item for discussion and Councilmember Kelley and Councilmember Mitchell provided information on the applicants interviewed.
Vice Mayor Edwards opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
Following a brief discussion by Council on a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, appointed Carolyn Gonzalez to the Sonoma County Library Commission for a term of four years due to expire August 1, 2030. The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Mayor Herrod abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Herrod) BUSINESS ITEMS – PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Mayor Herrod introduced this item for discussion.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, appointed Conor McKay, Jonathan Pearlman and James Gentry to the Planning Commission for a term of four years due to expire June 30, 2026. 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.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council received the report on the Parks and Recreation Commission actions taken at its May 13, 2026 meeting, the report on the Arts and Culture Commission actions taken at its May 27, 2026 meeting, the report on the Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee actions taken at its June 3, 2026 and the report on the Planning Commission actions taken at its June 9, 2026 meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:14 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk