City Council

CITY OF HEALDSBURG CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 15, 2014 Healdsburg City Hall Council Chamber 401 Grove Street, Healdsburg Present: Councilmembers/: Chambers, Jones, Plass, and Vice Mayor McCaffery Board Members Absent: Councilmembers/: None Board Members CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor/Vice Chairperson McCaffery called to order the concurrent regular meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of Healdsburg at 6:00:08 P.M. APPROVAL OF AGENDA On a motion by Councilmember Chambers, seconded by Councilmember Jones, approved the December 15, 2014 City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, approved the December 1, 2014 regular meeting minutes as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote with Vice Mayor McCaffery abstaining. (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Absent – None, Abstaining – Vice Mayor McCaffery) COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Chambers reported he attended the quarterly Health Action meeting and the monthly Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Regional Climate Protection Authority meetings. Councilmember Chambers further reported that he met with the executive director of the Committee on the Shelterless and expressed interest in exploring partnership opportunities with the organization. Councilmember Chambers also reported that he attended the food pantry fundraiser event and the senior appreciation dinner. Councilmember Chambers commended staff for a job well done. Councilmember Jones reported that she attended the Food Pantry event and the Rotary Crab Feed. City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 2 Councilmember Plass reported that on December 3, 2014 he attended the NCPA Commission meeting and the retirement dinner for Jim Pope in Lodi. Councilmember Plass further reported that the 31st Senior Appreciation Dinner was held on December 7th and thanked Council and the staff for helping out at the event. Vice Mayor McCaffery reported that on December 1st he attended the swearing in ceremony for Assemblyman Jim Wood and Senator Mike McGuire in Sacramento; on December 3rd he attended the Marin Sonoma Vector Control MOU Committee meeting in Petaluma; on December 7th he attended the Senior Appreciation Dinner; on December 10th he attended the Marin Sonoma Mosquito Vector Control regular meeting in Cotati; on December 11th he visited the Emergency Operations Center at the Police Department during the flood; and on December 13th he attended the Rotary Crab Feed. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 6:10:07 PM Storm Update – City Manager Mickaelian gave an overview of the magnitude of storm of December 11th noting that the volume of rain exceeded the 100 year storm event. City Manager Mickaelian discussed the steps undertaken in anticipation of the storm such as filling up 37,000 sand bags, inspecting and clearing major storm drain inlets, and activating the EOC the day before the storm. Utility Director Crowley gave an overview of staff’s response during the storm, such as street closures, relocation of resources, closures of City facilities and coordinating closure of Healdsburg’s schools. Director Crowley added that the north and south detention basins designed to reduce the amount of flooding performed as expected and reduced the amount of flooding in the downtown area. After the storm staff has: provided a dumpster at the Purity lot for construction debris related to the flood, collected sand bags from the downtown area and scheduled additional street sweeping to bring the town back to normal. Additionally, the Planning and Building Department has been contacting businesses in the downtown area to offer assistance and request storm damage estimates, assessing water damage to residences and businesses and expediting storm related building permit applications. Additionally, the department is providing information regarding storm debris clean-up and information. Councilmember Plass noted for the record that a letter had been received from the Russian Riverkeeper regarding the storm and comments regarding what Healdsburg could do to reduce or prevent future floods. Council thanked staff for their efforts. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Gail Jonas stated the homeless in the community lost everything they had in the flood and added that the Episcopal Church was accepting donations of any kind, such as blankets, warm cloths, etc. City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 3 for the homeless. Ms. Jonas also suggested using volunteers in the community to assist the Fire Department in events like this. Windsor resident and Healdsburg business owner opined the process being used to receive public input on the roundabout design it is not a true collaborative process and it is not working. He added that the consultants needed to also ask people the reasons why they prefer certain components. Mr. Warren Watkins, Healdsburg Citizens for Sustainable Solutions, stated the Healdsburg’s downtown elevation is at a low point and through the years there has been a loss of percolation areas along Foss Creek and its tributaries which is causing higher and faster creek flows toward the downtown. Mr. Watkins opined that future developments in the north area will remove wetlands and percolation land, which will make matters worse. Mr. Watkins further stated that the City Council needs to take another look at any future development which could potentially increase downtown flooding. He also suggested requiring rooftop rain collection systems to lessen the amount of water that goes in the creek. CONSENT CALENDAR 6:38:15 PM On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Plass, approved the Consent Calendar as follows: A. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT By motion, approved the check disbursement report for checks issued by the City of Healdsburg during the month of November 2014. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) B. OMNI MEANS PSA AMENDMENT Adopted Resolution No. 165-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OMNI-MEANS FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEALDSBURG AVENUE BRIDGE RETROFIT/REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR THE NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $396,000.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) C. CHIQUITA GROVE SUBDIVISION FINAL MAP AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS Adopted Resolution No. 166-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE CHIQUITA GROVE SUBDIVISION FINAL MAP AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS, ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF A PUBLIC SIDEWALK AND SIGNAGE EASEMENT FROM THE SAUERS FAMILY TRUST OVER City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 4 THE 1535 AND 1555 GROVE STREET PROPERTIES (APN 089-071-023 & 024), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE THE FINAL MAP AND EASEMENT GRANT DEED FOR RECORDATION.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) D. CHIQUITA GROVE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AGREEMENTS Adopted Resolution No. 167-2014 entitled, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CHIQUITA ROAD, LLC; APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HOUSING LAND TRUST OF SONOMA COUNTY AND ACCEPTING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONVEYED BY CHIQUITA ROAD, LLC; ACCEPTING THE PERFORMANCE DEED OF TRUST ISSUED BY THE HOUSING LAND TRUST OF SONOMA COUNTY; APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE HOUSING LAND TRUST OF SONOMA COUNTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) E. DEVELOPMENT FEE IMPACT REPORT Adopted Resolution No. 168-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 ANNUAL REPORT OF DEVELOPER DEPOSITS (AB 1600 REPORT).” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) F. PERMANENT RECYCLED WATER PUMP Adopted Resolution No. 169-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR COMPLETION OF THE PERMANENT RECYCLED WATER PUMP STATION AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 322,275.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) G. ORDINANCE NO. 1144 – COST ACCOUNTING ACT Adopted, upon second reading, Ordinance No. 1144 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADDING CHAPTER 3.28 “UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT” TO THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE,” by title only and waiving further reading of the text. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 5 H. RESOLUTION NO. 170-2014 – LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST Adopted Resolution No. 170-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING THE LOCAL APPOINTMENT LIST OF POSITIONS ON BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2015 AND DESIGNATING THE HEALDSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY AS THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO RECEIVE A COPY OF THE LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST PURSUANT TO THE MADDY ACT.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) I. REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES – PSA AMENDMENT Adopted Resolution No. 171-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) J. APPOINTMENT OF ROBIN DONOGHUE AS CITY ATTORNEY Adopted Resolution No. 172-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPOINTING ROBIN DONOGHUE TO THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) Adopted Resolution No. RSA8-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION THE BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG APPOINTING ROBIN DONOGHUE TO THE POSITION OF AGENCY LEGAL COUNSEL.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) K. DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY Adopted Resolution No. 173-2014 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO FLOODING.” (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) PUBLIC HEARINGS – CHANGES TO WASTEWATER RATES Utility Billing Supervisor Ahlborn presented the proposal to revise the four billing months used to calculate residential customers’ seasonal sewer average (SSA) from December through March City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 6 to January through April and apply the new annual charge on the wastewater bills beginning in May instead of July. The intent of the average winter water use or SSA measurement period is to identify the time of year when irrigation usage is most typically at a minimum, and therefore, the water used is most likely to have also flowed into the wastewater system. Additionally, it is proposed that a new residential customer sewer baseline of 5.0 HCF be assigned for any of the four (4) SSA months with no or incomplete data. Ms. Ahlborn stated the proposed changes more accurately reflect the current wastewater usage trends and more closely matches operational expenses to revenue. Discussion ensued regarding the winter water use and the impact that the proposed change would have on the rate payers. Vice Mayor McCaffery opened the public hearing. Mr. Ray Holley asked if the City was going to have sufficient funds to operate the plant if the monthly bills are reduced. Administrative Services Director Hayes stated the proposed change will not be that significant as to have an impact on the overall revenue. Mr. Glenn Sirchuck inquired if the City had reserves that could make up for any deficiencies in the event that the monthly sewer charges were not sufficient to operate the plant. Director Hayes stated that all the City’s utilities have sufficient reserves at this time and noted that the base charges will not change only the months used to calculate the sewer charges. On a motion by Councilmember Chambers, seconded by Councilmember Jones, closed the public input portion of the hearing. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, adopted Resolution No. 174-2014 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADOPTING A NEW STRUCTURE FOR THE CALCULATION OF RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER SEASONAL SEWER AVERAGES AND ASSIGNMENT OF BASELINE SEWER USAGE.” The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) OLD BUSINESS None. City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 7 CERTIFICATION OF 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS 6:54:50 City Clerk Curiel reported the certified results of the November 4, 2014 General Municipal Election had been received from the Sonoma County Registrar’s Office and noted for the record that the results of the election were as follows: CITY COUNCILMEMBER - 4 YEAR TERM (TWO SEATS) PRECINCT Jeff Civian Brigette Mansell Tim Meinken Eric Ziedrich 4401 107 105 74 126 4401 – Vote By Mail 363 264 205 486 4402 115 170 94 182 4402 – Vote By Mail 368 391 226 484 4403 104 137 78 139 4403 – Vote By Mail 364 353 245 488 4406 82 96 54 75 4406 – Vote By Mail 218 245 162 296 4407 – MB 0 0 0 0 4407 – Vote By Mail 0 0 0 0 Precinct Totals 408 508 300 522 Vote by Mail - Totals 1,313 1,253 838 1,754 GRAND TOTALS 1,721 1,761 1,138 2,276 The Grand Total of votes (ballots) cast in the City of Healdsburg on November 4, 2014 for the City Councilmember race was 4,220. MEASURE P – FLUORIDATION OF HEALDSBURG’S WATER PRECINCT Yes No 4401 151 100 4401 – Vote By Mail 550 219 4402 226 125 4402 – Vote By Mail 553 308 4403 171 99 4403 – Vote By Mail 558 300 4406 124 74 4406 – Vote By Mail 317 242 4407 – MB 0 0 4407 – Vote By Mail 0 0 Precinct Totals 672 398 Vote by Mail - Totals 1,978 1,069 GRAND TOTALS 2,650 1,467 The Grand Total of votes (ballots) cast in the City of Healdsburg on November 4, 2014 for Measure P was 4,220. City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 8 City Clerk Curiel noted Eric Ziedrich and Brigette Mansell had been elected to the City Council for the full term of four years. Additionally, Measure P, Fluoridation of Healdsburg’s Water had been adopted by the majority of the voters, thus the proposed ordinance prohibiting the continuation of fluoridation was not adopted. On a motion by Councilmember Plass, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, adopted Resolution No. 175-2014, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.” The motion carried on a roll call vote. (Ayes 4, Noes 0, Absent – None) City Clerk Curiel administered the oath of office to newly elected Councilmembers Brigette Mansell and Eric Ziedrich. Eric Ziedrich and Brigette Mansell took their seats on the Council dais. Councilmembers congratulated and welcomed newly elected Councilmembers Mansell and Ziedrich to the City Council. Vice Mayor McCaffery, on behalf of the City Council and the City of Healdsburg, presented plaques of appreciation to Councilmember Jones and former Mayor Wood for their service to the City of Healdsburg and its residents. Assemblymsn Wood congratulated the incoming Councilmembers and reflected on the reasons he got involved in local government and the issues and challenges that faced the City during his time in office. Mr. Wood noted that although he had been elected to the State Assembly he would remember his roots and would continue to live in Healdsburg and thanked the community for the opportunity to serve. Ms. Susan Jones also thanked the community for the opportunity to serve and noted that the City had a great staff that made the City Council’s job easy. Councilmembers thanked Ms. Jones and Mr. Wood for their service to the community and wished them well in the next phase of their lives. SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR On a motion by Councilmember Plass, seconded by Councilmember Ziedrich, nominated Vice Mayor McCaffery for Mayor and Councilmember Chambers for Vice Mayor. The motion carried on a roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 9 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Following a brief discussion, on a motion by Councilmember Plass, seconded by Councilmember Chambers, made the following appointments for 2015: Board/Commission/Committee Representative Healdsburg Library Advisory Board Councilmember Mansell Senior Advisory Commission Liaison Mayor McCaffery Economic Development Steering Committee Councilmember Ziedrich, Representative Mayor McCaffery, Alternate NCPA Councilmember Plass, Commissioner Mayor McCaffery, Alt. Commissioner TANC Councilmember Plass, Commissioner Mayor McCaffery, Alt. Commissioner REMIF Councilmember Ziedrich Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association City Selection Committee Mayor McCaffery Association of Bay Area Governments Councilmember Mansell, Delegate Sonoma County Transportation Authority/ Councilmember Chambers, Representative Regional Climate Protection Authority Councilmember Mansell, Alternate Chamber of Commerce Board Councilmember Plass Marie Sparks Volunteer of the Year Com. Mayor McCaffery League of California Cities General Assembly Councilmember Plass, Delegate Mayor McCaffery, Alternate Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Legislative Councilmember Plass, Representative Committee Mayor McCaffery, Alternate Transportation Adv. Commission Liaison Councilmember Ziedrich Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Com. Councilmember Chambers, Representative All other Councilmembers as Alternates North County Clean Water Coalition Mayor Wood Green City Committee Mayor McCaffery, Representative Councilmember Chambers, Alternate Health Action Committee Councilmember Chambers Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control Dist. Mayor McCaffery Sonoma County Waste Management Agency City Manager Mickaelian, Representative Councilmember Plass, Alternate Healdsburg High School Scholarship Committee Mayor McCaffery and Vice Mayor Chambers The motion carried on a roll call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None) City Council/RSA Meeting Minutes December 15, 2014 Page 10 2015 MEETING SCHEDULE Mayor McCaffery stated before Council is the proposed City Council meeting schedule for 2015 and noted that a couple of meetings would be held on Tuesdays. Discussion ensued regarding the work session dates for the review of the Community Benefit Grant applications and a conflict with a housing meeting scheduled for January 2th. It was the consensus agendize for the next meeting the formation of a Subcommittee to interview the Grant applicants and to approve the meeting schedule as proposed, with only the change to the meeting date of January 26 which would be rescheduled. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT There being no other City Council business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: __________________________________ ___________________________________ Shaun F. McCaffery, Mayor Maria Curiel, City Clerk