CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 17, 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 Vice Mayor Edwards, approved the August 17, 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
Mayor Herrod reported a Closed Session was held prior to the meeting and there was no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION DECLARING AUGUST 26, 2026 AS WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation declaring August 26, 2026 as Women’s Equality Day.
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
Bonnie Sullivan commented on the construction along Kennedy Lane and the fence blocking the crosswalk button.
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Gloria Moore commented on the construction along Kennedy Lane and the fence blocking the crosswalk button and the reducing the speed limit over the Bridge Matthew Hughes commented on promoting coed city league football.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESULTS 2026
Received an informational report on the 2025 results from the updated user fee structure at City-owned electric vehicle charging stations and other electric transportation programs.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE
PROJECT
Adopted Resolution No. 85-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT; ACCEPTING A ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE
SECURITY BOND AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; RELEASING THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE SECURITY BOND AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE THE LABOR AND MATERIALS SECURITY BOND SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE PROJECT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the August 3, 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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PUBLIC HEARINGS – RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS Fire Marshal/Division Chief Lance Macdonald presented the staff report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, adopted Resolution No. 86-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF WEEDS.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) BUSINESS ITEMS – WHEN THE TIME COMES PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE AND
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Recreation Supervisor Anna Grant presented the report along with Compassion Coordinator Taya Levine. Supervisor Grant noted the budget amendment was not moving forward and Council would only be receiving an update on the program.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Grant and Ms. Levine.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
There were no public comments on this item.
Mayor Herrod thanked Ms. Grant and Ms. Levine for the presentation.
BUSINESS ITEMS – E-BIKE VOUCHER
Mayor Herrod introduced the item and asked Vice Mayor Edwards to talk about why he requested this item be added to the agenda.
Vice Mayor Edwards provided his thoughts.
The Council asked various questions of Utility Conservation Analyst Terra Sampson on E-Bike vouchers.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Mathew Lopez
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Cathy Waterbury
Following Council discussion, Council was supportive of implementing the E-Bike Voucher program at a later date when staff was ready.
BUSINESS ITEMS – COUNCIL REQUEST TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO
PARTICIPATE IN WATER RESILIENCY DISCUSSIONS
Mayor Herrod introduced the item.
The Council asked various questions about the proposed representative who would participate in water resiliency.
City Manager Kay provided ideas and thoughts on participating in water resiliency discussions.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Mike Martini
Dennis Murphy
Teresa Ryan
Councilmember Andrés Marquez from Cloverdale provided information on the water resiliency work and the proposed formation of a water district.
Following a discussion by Council, Council was supportive of directing City Manager Kay to engage on water resiliency discussions.
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 Station Area Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee actions taken at its August 5, 2026 meeting, and the report on the Planning Commission actions taken at its August 11, 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 8:39 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk