CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 8, 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 September 8, 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 the City Council met in Closed Session and there was no reportable action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES WITH
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
Community Services Director Mark Themig recognized Office Assistant Adeline Herrera for ten years of service to the Community Services Department.
Office Assistant Adeline Herrera thanked Community Services Director Themig and the City Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING LIBRARY
COMMISSIONER ANDY ELKIND
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing Andy Elkind for his years of service on the Sonoma County Library Commission.
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Andy Elkind thanked the Council for the recognition and commented on his eight years of service on the Sonoma County Library Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALLIANCE MEDICAL CENTER
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing the 55th anniversary of Alliance Medical Center.
Sue Labbe thanked the Council for the recognition and commented on what Alliance Medical Center offers to the Community of Healdsburg.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS – PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LABOR DAY
Mayor Herrod with Council concurrence issued a Proclamation recognizing the Labor Day.
Jack Buckhorn Executive Director of the Northbay Labor Council accepted the Proclamation and commented on Labor Day and the work of the Northbay Labor Council.
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
The following members of the public commented on the Hudson Street Senior Living Project:
Member of the Public
Brigette Mansell
Richard Burg
Bruce Abramson
Janis Watkins
Lewis Bangham
Merrilyn Joyce
Mathew Lopez
Member of the public commented on the Luv Car Wash and the noise level.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kelley removed item 6.F. for discussion and recused from Item 6.K. as she lives within 500ft of the proposed project and has a perceived conflict of interest.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the Consent Calendar as follows:
A. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JULY 2026
Received and approved the Monthly Treasurer’s Investment Report for July 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
B. APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR WITHDRAWALS DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2026
Approved the Disbursement Report for July 2026. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. BIENNIAL REVISIONS TO THE LOCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Adopted Resolution No. 87-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 101-2024 AND ADOPTING A REVISED LOCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
D. CONTRACT WITH PETERSON POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
Adopted Resolution No. 88-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PETERSON POWER SYSTEMS, INC. TO PERFORM CRITICAL REPAIRS TO THE EMERGENCY
BACKUP GENERATOR AT THE CITY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $78,048, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 20% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
TO ACCOMMODATE UNFORESEEN PROJECT COSTS, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) City Council/RSA Regular Meeting Minutes
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E. ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE CITY’S UTILITY WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN Adopted Resolution No. 89-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE 2026 UTILITY WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN (WMP) AND VERIFYING THE WMP’S COMPLIANCE WITH STATE CODES.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
F. PROCUREMENT OF A K9 VEHICLE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
G. FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. FN-OT-26-002 WITH SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL
TRANSIT DISTRICT (SMART) FOR UTILITY DESIGN
Adopted Resolution No. 90-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING FUNDING AGREEMENT NO. FN-OT-26- 002 WITH SONOMA – MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT (SMART) FOR UTILITY DESIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,285.61, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ADOPTED BUDGET.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) H. ON-CALL PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Adopted Resolution No. 91-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING FOUR (4) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF UP TO $150,000 ANNUALLY EACH, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS AND UP TO FOUR (4) ANNUAL EXTENSION AMENDMENTS TO EACH CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
I. 2025 CALENDAR YEAR POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE REPORT
Adopted Resolution No. 92-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ATTESTING TO THE VERACITY OF THE 2025
POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT AND DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE RESOLUTION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
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J. SD MEDIA PRODUCTIONS HEALDSBURG WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
AGREEMENT RENEWAL
Adopted Resolution No. 93-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING A FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SD
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, LLC FOR THE HEALDSBURG WINE AND FOOD
EXPERIENCE GRANT TASTING EVENT IN WEST PLAZA PARKING LOT AND WEST PLAZA PARK FROM 2027-2030 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.” (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) K. GROVE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (COMPLETE
STREETS) PROJECT BID AWARD
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to be voted on separately. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved the June 3, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes, the August 17, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes and the August 17, 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)
GROVE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (COMPLETE
STREETS) PROJECT BID AWARD
On a motion by Councilmember Hagele, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, adopted Resolution No. 94-2026, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG CONDITIONALLY AWARDING THE GROVE STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (COMPLETE STREETS) PROJECT NO.
STPL 5027(025) BID TO TEAM GHILOTTI, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,061,417,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO 15% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT, APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRELJE & RACE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR
CONSTRUCTION STAKING AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DURING CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,890, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANNAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ADOPTED BUDGET.” The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Councilmember Kelley abstaining. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining - Kelley)
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PROCUREMENT OF A K9 VEHICLE
Councilmember Kelley introduced this item for discussion and inquired if the City Council would receive a presentation on the K9 program and operation of the Police Department.
On a motion by Councilmember Kelley, seconded by Vice Mayor Edwards, continued the procurement of a K9 vehicle agenda item. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilmember Mitchell dissenting. (Ayes 4, Noes - Mitchell, Absent – None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
BUSINESS ITEMS – COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND SURPLUS POLICY Finance Director Edgar presented the report.
There were no public comments on this item.
The Council asked various questions of Ms. Edgar.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Edwards, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, adopted Resolution No. 95-2026, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY SERVIVCES FUND SURPLUS POLICY.”
BUSINESS ITEMS – ABEL DE LUNA COMMUNITY CENTER MURALS
Project Manager Campbell, Arts and Culture Program Administrator Nicoll and Corazón Representative Cristal Lopez Pardo presented the report.
Mayor Herrod opened the public comment period.
The following members(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Rena Charles
Member of the Public
Mathew Lopez
Mark McMullen
Holly Hoods
Ceclia Beltran
Jake Messing
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Gina Riner
Merrilyn Joyce
The Council asked questions of Project Manager Campbell, Arts and Culture Program Administrator Nicoll and Corazón Representative Cristal Lopez Pardo.
Following a discussion by Council, on a motion by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, adopted Resolution No. 96-2026, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING MURALS BY ARTISTS
JAKE MESSING AND BLANCA MOLINA FOR THE ABEL DE LUNA COMMUNITY
CENTER MULTICULTURAL PROJECT AND ACCEPTING THE MURALS INTO THE CITY'S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION. 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.
There was Council majority to add a future agenda item to discuss lighting Memorial Bridge pink on September 25, 2026.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council received the report on the Planning Commission actions taken at its August 25, 2026 meeting, the report on the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission actions taken at its August 26, 2026 meeting and the Arts and Culture Commission actions taken at its August 26, 2026 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further City Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ J. Chris Herrod, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk