CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 3, 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 August 3, 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
Assistant City Manager Mitts recognized Utility Compliance and Safety Coordinator Ben Vieth for five years of service to the Community Services Department.
Utility Compliance and Safety Coordinator Vieth thanked Assistant City Manager Mitts and the City Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING
PLANNING COMMISSIONER PHIL LUKS
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing Phil Luks for his years of service on the Planning Commission.
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Phil Luks thanked the Council for the recognition and commented on his years serving on the Planning Commission.
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
Fred Walter Past President of the Healdsburg Sunrise, commented on the 4th of July celebration and presented the City Council with a map of the world
Patty Robarts, Catered by Patti commented on the Senior Center Bistro.
William Emmington expressed concern about his utility bill.
Mathew Lopez inquired if the Station Area Advisory Committee could receive a presentation on the project at 359 Hudson Street.
Andrés Marquez, Cloverdale Councilmember asked the Council to agendize a discussion to appoint a City Councilmember to participate in discussions on water resiliency.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hagele removed item 6.H. for discussion.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MAY 2026
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for May 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for May 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 2026
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Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for June 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None).”
D. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for June 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) E. FY 26-27 SALARY SCHEDULE, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED POSITION
LIST, AND AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY CITY CONTRIBUTION TOWARD
EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Adopted Resolution No. 81-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ESTABLISHING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND COORESPOINDING SALARY SCHHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, AND AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY CITY-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM SUBSIDY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS SUPPORTING ZERO WASTE SONOMA
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY FINANCING
Adopted Resolution No. 82-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED
AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE SONOMA
COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE CENTRAL DISPOSAL SITE AND FORMER LANDFILLS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
G. MILL DISTRICT LOT ONE – FINAL MAP
Adopted Resolution No. 83-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR THE MILL DISTRICT LOT ONE SUBDIVISION AT 180 AND 182 SAWMILL CIRCLE (APN: 002- 870-002).” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
H. OUTREACH MAILER REGARDING IMMIGRATION POLICIES AND
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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I. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DRY CREEK TREATMENT
PLANT UPGRADES
Adopted Resolution No. 84-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE DRY CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADES – PUMPS AND CLEAR WELL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT WA008 TO CORCUS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,524,000, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO $228.600, AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
J. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the June 15, 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)
OUTREACH MAILER REGARDING IMMIGRATION POLICIES AND AVAILABLE
RESOURCES
Councilmember Hagele introduced the item for discussion.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, authorized the Mayor to provide a quote and appear on a City outreach mailer on behalf of the entire City Council after the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election is over. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
BUSINESS ITEMS – PERCENT FOR ARTS ORDINANCE UPDATE
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:
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Noah Jeppson
Michiko Conklin
Mayor Herrod closed the public comment period.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Nicoll and Community Services Director Themig.
The City Council provided feedback on proceeding with a percent for arts ordinance with modifications including raising the number of units up to ten, incorporating maintenance as an eligible cost, a review timeline of five years, including an appeal process and ensuring that the administrative process is streamlined.
Mayor Herrod thanked staff for the presentation.
BUSINESS ITEMS – FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY RISK ANALYSIS AND
STANDARDS OF COVER
Fire Chief Boaz and Consultant David Rocha from AP Triton presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Fred Peterson
Pat Abercrombie
The Council asked questions of Fire Chief Boaz, Division Chief/Fire Marshal Macdonald and Consultant Rocha.
Following a discussion by Council, Council provided direction on response time performance objectives, staffing Station 2 and funding for vegetation management from Measure H.
BUSINESS ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW PLANNING
COMMISSION APPLICANTS
Mayor Herrod recused from this item as his spouse works for the Sonoma County Library.
Vice Mayor Edwards introduced this item for discussion, noted the prior applicant selected was no longer available to accept the position. Councilmember Kelley and Councilmember Mitchell recommended Ann Condon for the position.
Vice Mayor Edwards opened the public comment period.
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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 Ann Condon 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)
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 10:22 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk