CITY OF HEALDSBURG CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA City Hall Council Chamber Meeting Date: January 3, 2022 401 Grove Street Time: 6:00 PM Healdsburg, CA 95448 Date Posted: December 29, 2021 (707) 431-3317 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE Consistent with Government Code section 54953(e), City Council Members will be participating in this meeting either via Zoom Webinar or in person, socially distanced, masks required, in the Council Chamber at 401 Grove Street. The Healdsburg City Council has also implemented a vaccine requirement to enter the Council Chamber to participate in Council meetings. This requirement applies to anyone entering the Council Chamber for a public meeting, including City Staff, Councilmembers, Commissioners, members of the public, consultants, etc. Participants of a public meeting who wish to participate in person must provide one of the following proofs of vaccination to an appropriate City official in order to be permitted entry into the Council Chamber: a) A completed COVID-19 vaccination record card; or b) A digital copy of their COVID-19 Vaccine Record, which can be obtained at: www.myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov Each person will be required to show proof of their vaccination status at the door to enter. How to Observe the Meetings To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, the Healdsburg City Council will be using Zoom Webinar service to allow remote participation. Members of the public who only wish to watch the meeting live or recorded can do so by using the link http://healdsburgca.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx or watching it on the City’s Facebook Page www.facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg. To Watch the Meeting and Submit Public Comment as Part of the Zoom Webinar: To join by computer, tablet, or mobile device: 1. Go to https://zoom.us/join and type in the Webinar ID: 854 4296 5347 or follow this link: https://cityofhealdsburg-org.zoom.us/s/85442965347 (Pre-registration for the meeting is not required.) 2. Fill in your full name, verify you are not a robot (if required), and click “Join”. 3. If the meeting host has started the Webinar, you should join automatically. If the meeting host has not started the Webinar, remain in the Webinar and it will start shortly.
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall Council Chamber Meeting Date: January 3, 2022
401 Grove Street Time: 6:00 PM
Healdsburg, CA 95448 Date Posted: December 29, 2021
(707) 431-3317
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE
Consistent with Government Code section 54953(e), City Council Members will be participating
in this meeting either via Zoom Webinar or in person, socially distanced, masks required, in the
Council Chamber at 401 Grove Street.
The Healdsburg City Council has also implemented a vaccine requirement to enter the Council
Chamber to participate in Council meetings. This requirement applies to anyone entering the
Council Chamber for a public meeting, including City Staff, Councilmembers, Commissioners,
members of the public, consultants, etc. Participants of a public meeting who wish to participate
in person must provide one of the following proofs of vaccination to an appropriate City official
in order to be permitted entry into the Council Chamber:
a) A completed COVID-19 vaccination record card; or
b) A digital copy of their COVID-19 Vaccine Record, which can be obtained at:
www.myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov
Each person will be required to show proof of their vaccination status at the door to enter.
How to Observe the Meetings
To maximize public safety while maintaining transparency and public access, the Healdsburg
City Council will be using Zoom Webinar service to allow remote participation. Members of
the public who only wish to watch the meeting live or recorded can do so by using the link
http://healdsburgca.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx or watching it on the City’s Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
To Watch the Meeting and Submit Public Comment as Part of the Zoom Webinar:
To join by computer, tablet, or mobile device:
1. Go to https://zoom.us/join and type in the Webinar ID: 854 4296 5347 or follow this link:
https://cityofhealdsburg-org.zoom.us/s/85442965347 (Pre-registration for the meeting is not
required.)
2. Fill in your full name, verify you are not a robot (if required), and click “Join”.
3. If the meeting host has started the Webinar, you should join automatically. If the meeting
host has not started the Webinar, remain in the Webinar and it will start shortly.
Mayor Mitchell called to order the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Healdsburg at 5:00 P.M., noting that the following Councilmembers were present/absent: Present: Councilmembers: Hagele, Jimenez, Kelley, Palacios and Mayor Mitchell Absent: Councilmembers: None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Hagele, approved the
November 15, 2021 special meeting agenda as submitted. The motion carried on a unanimous roll
call vote. (Ayes 5, Noes 0, Absent – None)
PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to meet in closed session to discuss the following:
A. Pursuant to Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Conference with Legal Counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One (1) case
No action was taken during or following the closed session, only direction was given to Staff.
ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to discuss, the special meeting was adjourned at 5:55 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: __________________________________ ___________________________________ Evelyn L. Mitchell, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Receive the Monthly Investment Report for November 2021
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) average monthly effective yield2 Year US Treasury notes month-end yield
Portfolio yield month-end effective rate of return
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Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) average monthly effective yield2 Year US Treasury notes month-end yield
Portfolio yield month-end effective rate of return
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Cusip Cost Basis Face Value Market Value Rate Current Purchase Maturity Maturity Weighted Avg. Life DaysNumber Yield Date Date Days Remaining Life Days
LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
Local Agency Investment Fund 32,941,834.09 32,941,834.09 32,941,834.09 0.240% 0.240% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
** Update rate quarterly
TOTAL 32,941,834.09 32,941,834.09 32,941,834.09 0.240% 30 0 0
Bank of New York Mellon 850,524.32 850,524.32 850,524.32 Variable 0.010% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 850,524.32 850,524.32 850,524.32 0.010% 0
CITY OF HEALDSBURGINVESTMENT PORTFOLIO NOVEMBER 30, 2021
MONTH END DETAIL
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Cusip Cost Basis Face Value Market Value Rate Current Purchase Maturity Maturity Weighted Avg. Life DaysNumber Yield Date Date Days Remaining Life Days
CITY OF HEALDSBURGINVESTMENT PORTFOLIO NOVEMBER 30, 2021
MONTH END DETAIL
2014 TAB SERIES B (Fund 405)
Bank of New York Mellon 334,778.56 334,778.56 334,778.56 Variable 0.010% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 334,778.56 334,778.56 334,778.56 0.000% 0
2015 TAB SERIES A (Fund 405)
Bank of New York Mellon 893,085.44 893,085.44 893,085.44 Variable 0.000% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 893,085.44 893,085.44 893,085.44 0.000% 0
2015 TAB SERIES B (Fund 405)
Bank of New York Mellon 439,340.33 439,340.33 439,340.33 Variable 0.000% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 439,340.33 439,340.33 439,340.33 0.000% 0
2017 TAB (Fund 405)
Bank of New York Mellon 0.00 0.00 0.00 Variable 0.000% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000% 0
2002 TAB SERIES A (Fund 212)
U.S. Bank Trust 31617510S 370,698.90 370,698.90 370,698.90 Variable 0.010% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 370,698.90 370,698.90 370,698.90 0.010% 0
2003 TAB SERIES A (Fund 212)
U.S. Bank Trust 316175108S 65,843.18 65,843.18 65,843.18 Variable 0.010% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 65,843.18 65,843.18 65,843.18 0.010% 0
2005 CSCDA SERIES D (Fund 520)
U.S. Bank Trust 09248U71S 0.35 0.35 0.35 Variable 0.000% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.000% 0
2015A WASTEWATER REFUNDING (Fund 530)
U.S. Bank Trust 09248U71S 0.80 0.80 0.80 Variable 0.000% 11/01/21 11/30/21 30 0 0
TOTAL 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.000% 0
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Approval of Disbursement Report for Withdrawals During the Month of
SUBJECT: Community Services Department Request for Street Closure for the Fitch
Mountain Footrace on June 19, 2022
PREPARED BY: Matt Milde, Recreation Supervisor
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
By motion, approve Community Services Department’s request to close Center Street, between
North and Plaza Streets for the Fitch Mountain Footrace on June 19, 2022.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
Event organizers have notified all businesses within the vicinity of the proposed closure prior to
the January 3rd City Council meeting. City staff will remove the proposed closure as soon as it is
safe to do so, to minimize the impact to traffic flow and any surrounding businesses.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Department, in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg, is
proposing a road closure on Center Street on June 19, 2022, for the 47th annual Fitch Mountain
Footrace. City staff in the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments have reviewed and
conditionally approved the event route, proposed closures, and race logistics have been discussed
and coordinated with the Police Department. City Council approval is needed for the proposed
street closure request.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The Fitch Mountain Footrace is a 3K and 5K fun run/walk through the streets of Healdsburg and
Fitch Mountain. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends approximately at 10:30 a.m.
The race benefits the Healdsburg Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship Fund by raising money to fund
college scholarships for local high school seniors. Each year over $10,000 in scholarships is
awarded to local students. The Community Services Department is working in partnership with
the Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg as a co-host of the event this year. The event logistics and
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course route will remain the same as previous years.
In order to provide race participants a safe start and finish location, the Community Services
Department is requesting closure of Center Street, between North Street and Plaza Street, from
6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on June 19, 2022. Organizers are proposing this location to provide
adequate spacing for runners as they gather at the beginning/end of the race, while limiting
impact to traffic.
The following precautionary measures will ensure a safe and enjoyable event for race
participants:
• City staff, Kiwanis Club volunteers, and Police Department staff, will be on duty to work
the event.
• Barricades with signage will be placed at the intersections of Center Street/North Street
and Center Street/Plaza Street to delineate to the road closure perimeter.
• City staff will supply, set up, and remove the traffic control items (signs, barricades,
traffic cones, vehicle blockades) for the closure.
• Course monitors and police officer will be utilized along the course to insure safe passage
through intersections and areas where any potential interface with vehicular traffic.
• Event organizers will follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines issued by the California
Department of Public Health and Sonoma County Health Department at the time the
event takes place. Currently there are no restrictions for outdoor running events, but
organizers will continue to monitor health and safety protocols leading up to the event.
• Event organizers will abide by all conditions within the event permit as stipulated by the
Healdsburg Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
The event is in the downtown corridor, accessible by transit, bicycle, and walking. Bike parking
will be included to promote biking or waking to the start area as an alternative to driving.
Recology will provide trash, recycling, and compost receptacles with an emphasis on minimizing
any unnecessary waste.
ALTERNATIVES:
Deny road closure request. Event organizers would need to utilize a different location for the
start/finish area, which would alter the overall course.
FISCAL IMPACT: As a co-host of the event, City staff in the Community Services, Police, and Public Works Departments will provide day-of even support. Staffing and associated event costs will be funded from approved department budgets. Kiwanis Club of Healdsburg will provide additional volunteers and cover the costs of associated event elements. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS: The project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Sections 15304 Class 4(e) Minor Alterations to Land, and 15061(b), based on findings contained in the CEQA Guidelines that the project is “A minor temporary use of land having negligible or permanent effects on the environment including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc.”
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Amend Recycled Water Expansion Project PWS936 Design Professional
Services Agreement with Myriad Engineering
PREPARED BY: Patrick Fuss, Water/Wastewater Engineer
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Adopt a resolution amending the Professional Services Agreement with Myriad Engineering
increasing the not to exceed amount by $2,350.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The City operates an advanced wastewater treatment plant under a permit administered by the
State of California’s North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (“Regional Board”).
The permit includes a seasonal prohibition of discharge to the Russian River from May 15 to
September 30.
To meet compliance with the required seasonal discharge prohibition, the City has invested in a
distribution system to convey recycled water to end users for agricultural irrigation, which has
been found to be the most cost-effective alternative to discharge to the river. Additionally, the
City provides recycled water for urban irrigation and construction purposes through the recycled
water hauling program but to a much lesser extent than agricultural irrigation.
Currently, the program has a pipeline system that can serve approximately 1,105 acres, which
delivered in 2020 over 102 million gallons of recycled water for vineyard irrigation during the
discharge prohibition period. However, the City can generate as much as 138 million gallons
during the discharge prohibition, so more users are needed.
In May 2021, the City Council awarded the construction of the Recycled Water Expansion
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acres of vineyard and approximately 150 acres of pasture. Staff anticipates that this expansion
will increase recycled water usage by approximately 65 million gallons, taking the total usage to
over 160 million gallons during the discharge prohibition period. This increase will allow the
City to reliably comply with the season discharge requirements of its wastewater permit.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The Recycled Water Expansion Project was designed by City staff with design assistance
provided by Myriad Engineering, with a budget of $49,561, authorized by the City Manager. At
the time of the design, the Recycled Water Expansion Project included a booster pump station to
provide additional pressure as the pipeline proceeds over the hills west of Westside Road. The
booster pump station was to be housed in a 16-foot by 20-foot building. Permit constraints
presented by Sonoma County, the agency of jurisdiction in the pump station location, were such
that a reduced building footprint was required to obtain permits.
Myriad Engineering assisted the City to modify the design of the booster pump station to a 10-
foot by 12-foot footprint. This change in plan required the electrical panels to be outdoor-
mounted and the equipment configuration inside the building to be changed. The City required
revised plans to present to Sonoma County for permitting. Myriad prepared the plans under City
direction.
This revision is not included Myriad Engineering original scope of services but was necessary to
be done quickly to maintain project schedule. The additional work exhausted the budget
remaining for Myriad Engineering and exceeds the already authorized budget by $2,350. The
additional cost will bring the professional services agreement to $51,911. As the new amount is
over $50,000, City Council approval is required for this amendment.
Staff believes the work conducted by Myriad Engineering was necessary for the project to move
forward and recommends that the professional services agreement with Myriad Engineering be
amended to account for this overage due to additional work requested by the City to be
conducted.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
The City’s recycled water program helps to offset the use of surface water and groundwater to
meet irrigation needs. Offsetting the use of these naturally occurring water supplies helps
maintain our environment, increases the local supply of water, and helps to build regional
drought resiliency.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may elect to not amend the professional service agreement with Myriad
Engineering. If Council chooses this alternative staff will recommend that Myraid submit a claim
to the City in order to provide an alternative means of payment for services provided outside the
dollar limits of the approved contract. Staff does not recommend this alternative as the additional
work was conducted in good faith and the City benefitted from the efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The full Recycled Water System Expansion Project, Project PWS936, was budgeted at $1.9
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million. Of this $297,477 remain following construction completion.
The recommended budget for the amendment of $2,350 to the professional services agreement
with Myriad Engineering is within the available remaining budget for the overall project as
previously authorized by City Council. No additional appropriations are required for the
recommended action
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and Title 14, the California Code
of Regulations Section 15378(b)(2), the recommended action is administrative in nature and does
not qualify as a “Project” under CEQA. Therefore, no further CEQA or environmental review is
required.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. -2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG AMENDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MYRIAD ENGINEERING, INCREASING
THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $2,350
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg has a requirement in its wastewater discharge permit
prohibiting discharges to the Russian River from May 15 to September 30; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that agricultural beneficial reuse is the most cost-
effective means to accomplish compliance with the seasonal discharge prohibition requirements
in the wastewater discharge permit; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to further expand the acreage to which recycled water may be
applied; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications for the Recycled Water Program Expansion Project
were prepared by Myriad Engineering for bidding and construction; and
WHEREAS, the plans required modification during construction to secure necessary
Sonoma County permits; and
WHEREAS, Myriad Engineering provided design services necessary to secure permits;
and
WHEREAS, the work conducted by Myriad Engineering for plan modification was not
included in the previously-agreed scope of services; and
WHEREAS, the work conducted by Myriad Engineering exceeded previously-approved
budget by $2,350 and an amendment to the professional service agreement is required authorize
the additional cost; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) professional
services agreement amendment is administrative in nature and does not qualify as a “Project”
requiring review under CEQA.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg
does hereby;
1. Authorizes the professional services agreement with Myriad Engineering be amended
increasing the not to exceed amount by $2.350.
2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the amended professional services agreement.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January 2022 by the following vote:
10.50.050 Prima facie speed limits established by engineering and traffic survey.
In accordance with the California Vehicle Code, the prima facie speed limits for the streets, or
portions thereof, designated in this section are hereby designated to be as follows:
Twenty-five miles per hour
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Center
Fitch
Fitch/Harmon/Hudson
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Powell to Mill
Powell to Matheson
Front to Matheson
Mason to Healdsburg
Grove to University
Exchange to Front
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Thirty miles per hour
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Chiquita
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City Limits North to US 101
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US 101 to Healdsburg
Healdsburg to Dry Creek
Dry Creek to West Grant
West Grant to Mill
Healdsburg Powell to Grant
Healdsburg Exchange to Mill
Healdsburg Bailhache to the east approach of the bridge
March Healdsburg to Woodside
Mill East to US 101
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Part AHave there been any changes in the street system that could result in a significant change in traffic volumes? No
Has there been a significant change in land uses adjacent to the street? No
Have there been changes to the street segment such as lane geometrics or changes to traffic controls? No
If there are no significant changes to all of the above then Part A is met Yes
Part BDoes the agency maintain a policy requiring officers using radar or other electroninc speed recording devices to have the required hours of training per CVC 40802? Yes
If Parts A & B are satisfied then the existing Engineering and Traffic Survey is extended to
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Observations
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City of Healdsburg
Engineering and Traffic Survey
Healdsburg Avenue Exchange Avenue Front Street
Base ConditionsPosted Limit: 25 MPHDate of Initial Engineering and Traffic Survey 3/12/2014
3/11/2028
Conclusions and RecommendationsOn the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, as reported above, and in accordance with the provisions of Sectioins 627, 22357, 22358 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code , a speed limit of 25 mph is hereby extended for the street segment identified above.
November 18, 2021Dalene J. Whitlock, PE
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Economic Planning Systems, Inc. – Professional Services Agreement –
Housing Element Update
PREPARED BY: Scott Duiven, Senior Planner
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Healdsburg
and Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. for consultant support to prepare the Sixth Cycle
Housing Element Update for a not to exceed amount of $310,000 and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City Council, and to approve any future
minor modifications to the scope of services being performed.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
A Community Engagement Plan providing a framework for outreach efforts throughout the
entire Housing Element Update process is included in the attached Work Program. The program
will reach out to the community at-large, directly affected stakeholders (e.g. property owners,
businesses, residents, and interest groups), and civic decision-makers with a focus on equity,
access, and inclusion of all segments of the population.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Healdsburg's current Housing Element was adopted on November 17, 2014 and
certified by the State on January 8, 2015. The State requires local jurisdictions to update their
Housing Elements regularly to provide the necessary conditions to support the development and
preservation of an adequate housing supply, including housing affordable to seniors, families,
and workers. Unlike other elements of the General Plan which can be adopted within a flexible
timeframe, Housing Elements are generally required to be updated on a defined eight-year cycle.
As part of the sixth cycle, Healdsburg is required to adopt a new or updated Housing Element
and submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for
certification by January 31, 2023. The sixth cycle Housing Element will span an eight-year
period from 2023- 2031.
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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Staff prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) which was sent to 24 consulting firms and placed
on the City’s website. Due to the timing of the RFP and the number of jurisdictions required to
update housing elements on a similar timeline and a lack of capacity amongst consultant firms,
no proposals were received. Subsequently, Economic Planning Systems, Inc. and 4LEAF
Consulting reached out to the City regarding an increase in their staff capacity and a desire to
work with Healdsburg on its Housing Element Update.
The proposal submitted by Economic & Planning Systems, who will serve as the lead consultant,
provides a thorough and complete proposal that responds to the original RFP and reflects a high
level of detail and understanding of the issues that are facing Healdsburg with this Housing
Element Update. The Consultant team has a solid understanding of the housing issues facing the
City and Sonoma County as Economic Planning Systems prepared Healdsburg’s Housing Action
Plan and the latest update to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. 4LEAF is working on Housing
Elements for nearby cities and across the State and has relationships with those in HCD that will
help facilitate certification of the Housing Element on time. Rincon Consultants will provide an
Addendum to the General Plan Update EIR to meet the requirements for CEQA review.
The Work Program to be completed is included as Attachment 2. If authorized by the City
Council, the City will execute a Professional Services Agreement with Economic Planning
Systems who will include 4LEAF and Rincon as subconsultants.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Council could reject Economic Planning Systems’ proposal and direct staff to pursue a
different consultant team; however, this will delay preparation of the Housing Element Update.
Furthermore, as noted above, there are limited firms with capacity to provide consulting services
in support of Housing Element Updates at this time.
FISCAL IMPACT:
City staff are requesting approval to enter into a contract with Economic & Planning Systems
with a not to exceed amount of $310,000. The FY 21-22 Budget includes $180,000 in Measure T
funds designated for the preparation of the Housing Element Update. Additional funding in the
amount of $85,000 was secured through reimbursable grants, including $25,000 in Local Early
Action Planning (LEAP) Grant funds and $65,000 in Regional Early Action Planning (REAP)
Grant funds. The Planning Department has remaining budget authority in the current fiscal year
within its contracted services budget to absorb the remaining $45,000 in contract costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The Professional Services Agreement is not a “project” pursuant to California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) because the contract is for preparation of a Housing
Element and does not involve commitment to any specific project that may impact the
environment; therefore, no environmental review is required. The update of the Housing Element
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will be reviewed in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
Housing Element Work Program and Budget
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. _____-2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC PLANNING SYSTEMS TO
PREPARE AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S HOUSING
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $310,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg is required to update the Housing Element of the
General Plan and submit for review and certification to the California Department of Housing
and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the update to the Housing Element shall be submitted to the California
Department of Housing and Community Development prior to January 31, 2023 to avoid any
penalties for non-compliance; and
WHEREAS, the City is compelled to provide the necessary conditions to support the
development and preservation of an adequate housing supply; and
WHEREAS, staff prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) and distributed to 24
consulting firms and received no proposals in response to the RFP; and
WHEREAS, subsequently staff received a proposal from Economic Planning Systems
which assembled a team including 4LEAF and Rincon Consultants to assist Healdsburg in the
preparation of its Housing Element Update; and
WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by Economic Planning Systems provides a thorough
and complete proposal that responds to the original RFP; and
WHEREAS, Economic Planning Systems along with subconsultants 4LEAF and Rincon
Consultants are fully qualified to perform such professional services by virtue of specialized
experience, education and expertise of its principals and employees; and
WHEREAS, the Professional Services Agreement is not a “project” pursuant to
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) because the contract is
for preparation of a Housing Element Update and does not involve commitment to any specific
project that may impact the environment; therefore, no environmental review is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Healdsburg hereby:
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1. Approves a Professional Services Agreement with Economic Planning Systems to
prepare an update to the City's Housing Element of the General Plan as described in
the attached scope of work for the not to exceed amount of $310,000; and
2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement and approve any future minor
modifications to the scope of services being performed.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 3rd day of January 2022, by the following
Draft Work Program Healdsburg Housing Element Update
This Work Program describes the tasks to be undertaken by Economic & Planning Systems, 4LEAF, and Rincon (Consultant Team) in cooperation with City of Healdsburg staff. While recognizing the full requirements of the ‘Sixth Cycle’ round of State-mandated housing element updates along with a range of new statutory and oversight requirements, it is also recognized that the City is in a unique position to take advantage of a favorable ‘housing sites’ inventory and also the body of housing-related policy and implementation efforts prepared during the ‘Fifth Cycle’, i.e., the past seven years, including adoption of a Housing Action Plan, updating the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and moving forward on multiple affordable housing projects. Additionally, we have the opportunity to build upon and coordinate with the Napa-Sonoma Collaborative, a multi-agency, staff-led effort to inform the Sixth Cycle Housing Element efforts in the North Bay area, thus achieving consistency and reducing project costs.
Task 1.0. Project Initiation Consultant Team will initiate the Housing Element Update through technical collaboration between the Consultant Team members and staff, conducting a formal ‘kick-off’ meeting with City staff, preparing a final Work Program, and establishing a Project Schedule and management framework.
Task 1.1. Kick-Off Meeting Consultant will schedule a kick-off meeting with City staff to discuss project expectations regarding coordination, reporting, deliverables, and all other relevant project information. Expectations of all parties, including staff, will be outlined and discussed. City staff are requested to provide certain information and to assist Consultant with the technical aspects of the Housing Element Update. This effort will be coordinated with the first Community Workshop on the topic conducted by the Napa-Sonoma Collaborative.
Task 1.2. Final Work Program The Consultant Team will prepare a revised and final version of the Work Program, including the outreach plan, following any refinements agreed upon during the kick-off meeting and make corresponding changes to the Project Schedule and Budget.
Task 1.3. Project Schedule Consultant will work with City staff to finalize a Project Schedule within two weeks of the kick-off meeting that includes tasks and milestones for adoption of an HCD-reviewed Housing Element by January 2023. The schedule will include project completion milestones and timelines as well as community outreach meetings, hearings, and reviews by both the City and HCD.
Task 2.0. Project Management The most important element of Project Management is maintaining communication and meeting milestones as the project proceeds. The Consultant Team will put communication with City staff at the forefront of everything we do.
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Task 2.1. Project Coordination Consultant Team will meet regularly with City staff to ensure objectives and milestones are being achieved. We recommend 30-minute biweekly check-in meetings. An agenda, summary, and list of any action items will be sent to City staff around each meeting. Consultant hours for attendance at these check-in meetings are included in this Scope. Additional meetings can easily be scheduled ahead of specific presentations or outreach activities. While virtual (zoom) meetings are assumed for the biweekly check-ins, additional meetings can he held on-site consistent with current safety measures.
Task 3.0. Community Outreach and Engagement The goal of the Community Engagement Plan is to provide a framework for outreach efforts throughout the entire Housing Element update process. This plan outlines our strategies to build collaborative interest, identify common values and goals, and to bring new participants into the conversation in compliance with Government Code 65583(c)(7).1
Community engagement and outreach aims to reach the community at-large, directly affected stakeholders (including property owners, businesses, residents, and interest groups), and civic decision-makers with an acute focus on equity, access, and inclusion of all segments of the population. To facilitate these efforts, the City and consultants will need to use a variety of outreach strategies, including the following:
• Providing surveys and engagement materials available in both English and Spanish, to ensure Healdsburg’s residents can participate in the language they are most comfortable with;
• Ensuring virtual engagement opportunities are accessible and navigable, using a cell phone and not relying on a computer and internet access;
• Overcome the digital divide and create opportunities for in-person engagement that comply with current guidance for public health to reduce the spread of COVID-19; and
• Schedule engagement opportunities at different times of the day and different days of the week to accommodate various lifestyles and schedules.
4LEAF will attempt to engage the following stakeholders as required by HCD2: • Public housing authorities • Housing and community development providers • Advocacy groups (local, regional, and state level) • Community members who are lower income • Persons and households with special needs • Members of protected classes • Representative advocacy organizations and other similarly interested parties • Fair housing agencies • Independent living centers • Regional centers
1 Gov Code, §§ 65583, subds. (c)(7), “The local government shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort.” 2 See HCD AFFH Guidance Memo, pp. 21, https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/affh/docs/affh_document_final_4-27-2021.pdf
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• Homeless service agencies • Legal services organizations • People who work in the jurisdiction but cannot afford to live there • Community groups that organize people of protected classes
Four subtasks of community outreach and engagement are described in detail below. In summary: • Task 3.1: Public Awareness and Issue Identification • Task 3.2: Community Engagement and Input Integration • Task 3.3: Maintain Connections and Records • Task 3.4: Summarize and Report
Task 3.1. Public Awareness and Issue Goal: Establish a basis for outreach strategies | Estimated timing: January – February 2022
Task 3.1.1. Dedicated Housing Element Update Webpage and Email Address Goal: Easy and intuitive for community members to find information and communicate throughout the update process
Webpage: (insert web address when available) Email: (insert dedicated email when available)
The Housing Element Update Webpage and email address should be shared via the City’s typical communication networks (newsletters, social media, flyers, etc). The Housing Element Update Webpage should include, at the very least, the housing element email address and a link to the community input survey. We recommend also including the following:
• A mechanism to sign up for an email mailing list (preferably a Housing Element specific mailing list, could also be a general newsletter list where Housing Element update information will be shared)
• Doodly Housing Element 101 Video prepared by the NSC, both English and Spanish versions are available
• Section with information about upcoming community meetings or events where Housing Element Update (HEU) information will be provided or discussed, including links for virtual events (note where public comment is accepted, or include information on how to participate with public comment)
• A link to the subregional “Let’s Talk Housing” webpage with more information: https://nsc-housing.org/
• A brief blurb or “FAQ” section about the Housing Element Update process (4LEAF can provide text)
• Any other ideas jurisdiction staff have on how to best share information to effectively communicate with residents
Task 3.1.2. Initial Surveys on Issues, Constraints, and Challenges Goal: Identify main community concerns and gain valuable community insight to develop a Housing Strategy that addresses those needs | Timing: January – March 2022
• Community Survey: o English: surveymonkey.com/r/HealdsburgHousing
o Spanish: es.surveymonkey.com/r/ViviendasHealdsburg o Hold open for 4-5 weeks o City should publicize this throughout their existing communication networks and
provide information to 4LEAF staff on who was contacted and/or provide 4LEAF staff with an email list to use when publicizing the survey. At a minimum, City should provide the survey (embedded or in link form) on their HEU Webpage, City social media, and through a press release.
o 4LEAF will publicize this in written and virtual forms using strategies listed below in “Outreach Strategies”
• Stakeholder Interviews: o 4LEAF Staff will develop and provide online opportunities for stakeholder surveys and
interviews that address opportunities, constraints, and priorities for special needs groups and at-risk populations. This survey will also help 4LEAF staff identify stakeholders that are interested in continuing the conversation through a stakeholder interview.
o City should provide 4LEAF staff with relevant contact information for local service and housing providers and other local organizations knowledgeable about housing needs of the City and its residents.
Task 3.1.3. Doodly “Housing 101” Informational Video Posted on YouTube Goal: Provide an easily digestible way for the public to understand the basis of the HEU process.
• Link: (post when available) o The link can be shared in conjunction with sharing the community outreach survey. o City should publicize this throughout their existing communication networks and
provide information to 4LEAF staff on who was contacted and/or provide 4LEAF staff with an email list to use when publicizing the survey. At a minimum, City should provide the survey (embedded or in link form) on their HEU Webpage and City social media.
Task 3.1.4. Develop Consistent Messaging Goal: Start now with consistent, understandable phrases when discussing the HEU and what it means.
Through conversations with staff and the public and insights shared during the initial presentation, 4LEAF staff will work with City staff to ensure that messaging is clear and consistent. Messaging should will always be translated into Spanish. These messaging strategies will be used when developing fliers and future engagement materials.
Task 3.2. Community Engagement and Input Integration Goal: To obtain input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders that represent Healdsburg. During this task, consultant team will conduct specific outreach strategies and integrate input received into the Draft Housing Strategy. | Timing: February – May 2022
Task 3.2.1. Outreach Strategies • Advertise on mailing list, City webpage and social media, newspaper, other relevant public
o Press Democrat o Next Door o Community Bulletin Boards- Grocery stores, coffee shops, schools, transit, library,
laundromats, community rooms in apartment complexes, doorhangers • Conduct Public Outreach Engagement In- Person (Covid-19 Social Distance and Masking
Protocols will be observed by 4LEAF Staff in accordance with Health Mandates) - outdoor, or masked and physically distanced
o Community Events as available during time frame o Laundromats o Library o Grocery Stores
Task 3.2.2. Survey Results Tabulate and summarize survey results Task 3.2.3. Support Housing Element Work Group The City has established a new housing advisory committee, the Housing Element Work Group, to guide the Housing Element Update. The Consultant Team, in coordination with City staff, will support the efforts of the Work Group, making technical presentations and reporting on the results of the broader community outreach program as the technical work proceeds.
Task 3.2.4. Community Workshop #1 Community Workshop #1 will follow the community survey and is intended to identify additional challenges and opportunities. The Workshop will be led/facilitated by the Sonoma-Napa Collaborative and is described here for the purpose of coordination only. The Workshop will be held virtually and will provide an overview of Housing Elements, RHNA, and new laws through the use of “White Board” videos that aim to introduce the Housing Element process to the public. These would be provided in both English and Spanish and should be made available on the City’s website.
Task 3.2.5 Stakeholder Interviews Up to five stakeholder interviews, done in cohorts when relevant including further AFFH specific outreach based on identified needs from Analysis of Fair Housing, ABAG Data Needs Packet, and Survey results
Task 3.2.6 Community Workshop #2 The objective of Community Workshop #2 will be to share the Draft Housing Strategy (following staff review of the Administrative Draft Housing Strategy). The Draft Housing Strategy will contain the City’s Housing Goals, Policies, Programs, and Quantified Objectives. Feedback from the community will inform the policy section (Housing Goals, Policies, Programs and Quantified Objectives) of the Housing Element.
• Send out Draft Housing Strategy and Analysis of Fair Housing to interested AFFH stakeholders to solicit feedback and input (Legislative Requirement)
Task 3.2.7 Stakeholder Interview Follow up Follow-up with interested parties
Task 3.3. Maintain Connections and Records Maintaining connections and records will occur on an ongoing basis and includes the following subtasks:
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• Consistently review emails (Provide consultants access to dedicated email or forward all messaging to consultants)
• Update and maintain mailing list – compile from existing mailing lists, survey responses, public participation (ongoing)
• Use mailing list to keep resident stakeholders informed about process, timeline, and upcoming opportunities for engagement
• Maintain record: dated description and summary of comments received • Advertise community workshops as needed • Advertise City Council/Commission meetings as needed
Task 3.4. Summarize and Incorporate Summarizing and incorporating community input includes the following subtasks:
• Public engagement, outreach, and input will be carefully monitored, tracked, and recorded to be included in the Draft Housing Element.
• Provide a transparent feedback loop about how the jurisdiction has considered and incorporated public input into the Housing Element
Task 4.0. Housing Element Preparation Based on 6th cycle housing element work in other communities, the Consultant Team has included additional sub-tasks to help inform the process. Preparation of the Housing Element itself will begin with a preliminary sites inventory analysis so that staff can be apprised of any additional zoning actions that may be required to achieve compliance. Following this work, a Draft Housing Strategy will be prepared for public and review and Commission/Council direction. In the proposed Element layout, the Housing Strategy would become the Policies & Programs (Section 2) of the Housing Element.
Task 4.1. Site Inventory and Analysis Beginning with the City’s existing housing sites inventory the Consultant will determine if existing inventoried sites can potentially accommodate the City’s Sixth Cycle RHNA requirements and thus fulfill inventory requirements in compliance with Government Code §65583.2 and AB 1397, as well as with the new AB 686 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirements.
As a part of this effort the Consultant Team will project annual ADU creation for the Sixth Cycle based on recent permitting, ABAG’s pre-certified affordability ratios, and any new ADU Programs to promote and incentivize ADU development. Once this has been completed, Consultant will determine the RHNA surplus. Because AB 686 requires consideration of any areas of socioeconomic or ethnic concentration in identifying where new affordable housing should go, it will be important to designate neighborhoods of the highest opportunity for the placement of some of the affordable housing.
Because of the new No Net Loss law (AB 72), we recommend that the City strive to begin the planning period with adequate sites to meet 130% of its RHNA to better ensure that sufficient sites will be available throughout the planning period, as required by the new law.
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Task 4.2. Assessment of Fair Housing In accordance with AB 686 statutory requirements for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, Consultant will conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), integrating data from the HCD AFFH Data Viewer, publicly available GIS data, public input, and local knowledge. The AFH will address the following subsections:
• Enforcement and Outreach Capacity
• Segregation and Integration Patterns and Trends
• Disparities in Access to Opportunity
• Disproportionate Housing Needs Including Displacement
• Racial/ Ethnic Concentration Areas of Poverty/Affluence
The Assessment of Fair Housing will include relevant data and requisite analysis and will integrate guidance from HCD and ABAG staff as it is released. The Consultant has experience with meeting AB 686 requirements in other jurisdictions and has a working relationship with HCD staff.
Task 4.3. Draft Housing Strategy The Consultant will compile a Draft Housing Strategy following collection of public input, community surveys, and analysis of data and constraints. The Strategy will build on the City’s existing Housing Element goals and identify objectives, policies, and programs to meet changing demographics and statutory requirements. An Administrative Draft Housing Strategy will be prepared for staff review prior to being made available to the public for Community Workshop #2 as set forth in Task 3.2 above. The Draft Housing Strategy will contain the City’s Housing Goals, Policies, Programs, and Quantified Objectives. Following review and comment from the public and from staff, the Housing Strategy will form the policy section (Housing Goals, Policies, Programs and Quantified Objectives) of the Housing Element.
Task 4.4. Administrative Draft Housing Element After feedback and direction has been provided on the Assessment of Fair Housing and the Draft Housing Strategy, Consultant will compile an Administrative Draft Housing Element for staff review. The Scope and budget assume a single round of non-conflicting comments will be provided from staff on the Administrative Draft.
Because of the anticipated use of ABAG’s pre-certified data package and the City’s desire that the Housing Element be easily readable and understandable by the public, the format for the new Housing Element could be updated as follows:
• Section 1 will include an introduction, the City of Healdsburg’s unique attributes and challenges, and a summary of its changing demographics and identified housing needs. A summary of the AB 686 requirements to further fair housing would be included in this Section, as well as an analysis of the effectiveness of the current housing element and the city’s success in implementing its 2014 Housing Element programs. Public outreach and participation would be provided in this section, along with a summary of community survey results. Housing issues facing the City, a summary of constraints, the City’s progress in implementing the prior Housing Element (including lessons
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learned) and a summary of available resources would also be provided within this introductory and overview section.
• Section 2 will comprise the City’s Housing Strategy including the City’s Housing Goals, Policies, Programs, and Quantified Objectives. This would be the policy core of the document and would be drafted following input from public engagement, data analysis, and stakeholders. Implementing programs identified in this section would include the responsible parties, timeframe, and funding sources. The existing Housing Element in addition to the Housing Action Plan, will provide a reference point and source for the updated policy framework.
• Section 3 will contain the housing sites information with a summary analysis of environmental and infrastructure factors that may affect development on identified sites, as well as a calculation of realistic development potential for each site or group of sites in inventory. While the Consultant will also complete the necessary electronic HCD inventory forms, the tables in the Housing Element will be less complex that those submitted electronically to ensure clarity and conciseness in the Housing Element document itself. Beginning with the City’s existing inventory sites list, we will determine if existing inventoried sites must be rezoned to be utilized again and will compile a preliminary inventory of sites that could potentially be utilized with existing zoning to fulfill inventory requirements in compliance with Government Code §65583.2 and AB 1397, as well as with the new AB 686 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirements.
• Section 4 would be a Technical Background Report (TBR) and would contain ABAG’s pre-certified data set in its entirety, as well as supplemental information and complete data related to the AB- 686 Fair Housing Assessment and analysis; full community survey results; technical analysis of any identified environmental or infrastructure issues that may impact housing development; and the full constraints analysis including the data from the sub-regional collaborative efforts. This Section would also include other information collected through the Update process that will assist in describing Healdsburg’s efforts to meet the housing needs of its residents.
Task 4.5. Land Use Regulation Changes The Team does not anticipate that it will be necessary to amend existing zoning districts or rezone existing properties in order to achieve state certification of the Housing Element. However, the team will make this determination following the Site Analysis task. If land use regulation changes are required, the Consultant Team will assist in identifying sites to rezone and establish program recommendations for rezoning or for programs such as affordable housing overlays to ensure adequate sites.
Task 4.6. Draft Housing Element Following the City’s review of the Administrative Draft, Consultant will incorporate comments into a Draft Housing Element and deliver a final screen check draft electronically for City’s review before preparing the Draft for public review and the statutory 60-day HCD review.
Task 4.7. Adoption Draft Housing Element Consultant will facilitate HCD’s review by completing a checklist denoting for HCD staff the pages of the HCD Review Draft Housing Element on which each of the statutory requirements is provided. The Consultant will work closely with HCD and with City staff to ensure that HCD’s questions, clarifications, and comments are addressed during the HCD review period. The Consultant Team has excellent relationships with HCD staff and will facilitate review throughout the Housing Element Update process.
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Task 4.8. Study Session and Adoption Hearings The consultant will present the Draft Housing Element (Task 4.6, above) to the Planning Commission as an informational item prior to submittal to HCD for its mandatory 60-day review. Comments from the public, decision-makers and HCD will be incorporated into the Adoption Draft Housing Element which will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration and adoption. Selected Consultant Team members will participate in up to three such adoption hearings.
Task 4.9. Final Housing Element (Adopted) Following City Council adoption, the Consultant will revise the Housing Element to include any revisions directed by the Council and prepare the Adopted Housing Element for transmittal to HCD for certification and will provide any supporting information requested by HCD.
Task 5.0. CEQA Compliance As noted above, the requirements and scope for CEQA review will depend on the need for land use policy or regulatory changes needed to comply with the State-mandated RHNA housing capacity and other standards. One potential strategy may be that an addendum can be prepared if some changes or additions are necessary, but none of the conditions have occurred that would trigger a subsequent or supplemental document. This would be the most efficient approach because the EIR should cover most of the anticipated growth and changes related to the Housing Element Update and RHNA requirements.
However, until the team fully understands the need for land use policy or regulatory changes, the CEQA strategy cannot be identified. In this task, Rincon will provide guidance and help the team develop a CEQA strategy that reflects best practices and meets all legal CEQA guidelines. As the preferred CEQA strategy comes into focus, Rincon will prepare a scope/budget amendment.
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SUBJECT: Proposed Adjustments to Public Works Department Positions to Support
Implementation of Capital Projects
PREPARED BY: Larry Zimmer, Public Works Director
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Provide Effective Governance
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 142-2021 and reestablishing the list of authorized
positions, creating a new Associate Civil Engineer, reclassifying an existing Public Works Field
Technician to an Engineering Technician, and reclassifying a Senior Civil Engineer to a
Principle Engineer.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works (PW) Department consists of two functional areas: Maintenance and
Operations which is housed in the Corporation Yard, and the Engineering or technical team
within City Hall. The Engineering side of PW has a wide range of responsibilities, with the two
largest areas of work being Development Engineering and Capital Improvements. The
department’s current staffing levels limit the number of projects, programs, and tasks that can be
delivered. Current and upcoming funding opportunities have created a backlog of funded
projects and programs which is expected to increase unless changes are made.
PW currently has several funded projects that could be proceeding more expeditiously if
adequate staff time were available. These projects include:
• Curb Ramp Upgrades – fully funded for construction with CDBG grant of $410,000
• Front Street Sidewalk Gap Closure – fully funded for construction with TDA-3 funds of
$30,000
• Foss Creek Path South connection to Healdsburg Bridge – funded from Mill District
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• Ward Street Neighborhood - CDBG funding of $42,500 for preliminary engineering
• Approximately $2 million in two paving projects (one of which is on schedule for
summer construction)
• Design of Brown Street Sewer and Water Replacement – funded for design phase of the
$1.75 million construction project.
• Design of McDonough Water Main Replacement – funded for design phase of the $1.5
million construction project.
Projects currently in progress:
• Healdsburg Avenue Sewer replacement – fully funding for construction and soon to
advertise - $1 million
• Airport Paving Plan
• Bike Wayfinding Signage - schedule to being installation in January and February
• Foss Creek Pathway Closeout
• Scenic Lane Water Main completion and closeout
• Fire Substation – A $7 million dollar project to be led by PW
Large projects in active grant applications:
• Healdsburg Avenue Improvements - $12 million project with $10 million ATP grant
application
• Grove Street Neighborhood Improvements - $3.5 million project with $2.5 million
OBAG-3 grant application
The current organizational structure of PW Engineering includes one Principal Engineer, two
Senior Civil Engineers, one Senior Public Works Inspector, one Public Works Inspector, one
Engineering Technician, and one Administrative Technician. The Principal Engineer provides
direction to most of one Senior Civil Engineer, one Engineering Technician, one Public Works
Inspector and a portion of one Administrative Technician. The Principal Engineer oversees the
development process, along with many other responsibilities including MS4 storm water permit,
flood plain administration, traffic engineering, sewer lateral ordinance, and permits. The Capital
Improvement Program is primarily managed by one Senior Civil Engineer with one Senior
Public Works Inspector. The volume of funded work has exceeded the capacity available. As a
result, the Public Works Director also manages small projects and large grant applications, along
with the time-consuming duties of working through Caltrans Local Assistance for federal funds.
The workload for engineering staff is greater than current capacity, and project volume is
anticipated to grow significantly over the next few years. The city is currently on the cusp of
significant funding opportunities which staff may be unable to take full advantage of unless
additional staffing resources can be dedicated to the Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
There is no capacity to SHIFT existing PW Engineering staff to assist in delivering the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). Increasing consultant assistance beyond design work is an option,
but unlikely sufficient to meaningfully reduce the backlog of work without staff to properly
manage those consultants. While engineering and construction management consultants will
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always be needed, the PW department would benefit and improve efficiency through additional
staffing resources dedicated to the management of capital projects.
The proposed solution is to restructure the Engineering area of Public Works and create a CIP
team, comprised of four staff members. The Senior Civil Engineer that currently oversees CIP
has maintained the program, but one position plus an inspector is not sufficient bandwidth to
support the full spectrum of program needs.
To adequately resource projects, staff are recommending to:
1. Reclassify the existing Public Works Field Technician position, to an Engineering
Technician. The current incumbent in the PW Field Technician position will be retiring in
February 2022, creating a vacancy in the PW Maintenance and Operations area. The
current PW Field Technician duties would be divided and absorbed among existing PW
Maintenance and Operations staff and current on-call contracts, and the position would
be eliminated but replaced with an Engineering Technician vacancy to serve CIP within
the PW Engineering area. The position would not be reclassified until the current
incumbent retires. 2. Create a new position for Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer to serve as a CIP Project
Manager. This position is critical to program success and if approved, will manage most
CIP projects. The creation of this position allows the current Senior Civil Engineer to
focus on CIP design work, program planning, budgeting, and grant preparations, thus
providing the team bandwidth to continue moving projects forward even during the
construction season. 3. Reclassify an existing Senior Civil Engineer to a second Principal Engineer to manage
the CIP. The existing Senior Civil Engineer currently responsible for the CIP would be
reclassified to the Principal Engineer position. This position would reflect the current CIP
duties held by the Senior Civil Engineer, and account for additional responsibilities to
adequately support the program.
The restructuring and creation of an additional position within Public Works is the best long-
term solution to better respond to the current and projected workloads, and to put the City in a
position to be successful for future grant opportunities. The cost of hiring consultants exceeds the
cost of a full-time, benefitted staff member and does not provide the project ownership PW
requires to effectively deliver a project while providing quality customer service. The new and
reclassified staff will also manage several programs, such as parklets, sidewalks, and pavement.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council could choose to keep the current PW organizational structure intact. If that direction is
provided, staff will continue to delay lower priority projects, hire more consultant assistance, and
will be more limited in our ability to prepare for grant opportunities.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of reclassifying the PW Field Technician to the Engineering Technician upon
retirement results in a savings of $3,373.07 in the current fiscal year.
The fiscal impact of creating a new Associate Civil Engineer is approximately $42,500 in
additional salary and benefit costs the current fiscal year. The annual cost of the position is
approximately $144,309 per year.
The fiscal impact of reclassifying the current Senior Civil Engineer to a Principal Engineer is
approximately $8,444 in the current fiscal year.
These costs are currently spread between the City's Streets Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and
Drainage Fund. Additional salary and wages in the current fiscal year are absorbable within these
funds existing budgets.
Starting with fiscal year 2022-23 and moving forward, Finance staff will build staff wage and
benefit costs into future CIP projects budgets. Staff working on CIP projects will record their
time to the project consistent with a staffing budget that is approved by council. As such, future
costs for the new Associate Civil Engineer, along with partial costs from the new Engineering
Technician and Principal Engineer, will be recovered through the Capital Program budget. In
cases where staff are working on a grant funded project, wages and benefits directly connected to
hours worked on a project are generally recoverable.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15378 (b) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, approval of this resolution is an administrative
activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
Exhibit A - Authorized Position List
PW Org Chart 2021
PW Proposed Org Chart 2022
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. XX-2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 142-2021
AND REESTABLISHING THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED
POSITIONS
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2021, the City Council adopted changes to the Fiscal Year
2021-22 budget, including establishing new positions and updating the corresponding resolution
establishing the list of authorized positions; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution revising the
authorized positions schedule adding a Utility Worker in the Public Works Department and Police
Dispatcher in the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, staff proposes the following position changes:
1. Reclassify the Public Works Field Technician Position, following incumbent
retirement, to an Engineering Technician.
2. Create new position for Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer.
3. Reclassify one Senior Civil Engineer to a Principal Engineer, promoting in place the
current incumbent, consistent with City personnel rules and regulations.
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that there are benefits to updating the Authorized
Position list to accurately reflect approved positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg
does hereby:
1. Rescind Resolution No. 142-2021
2. Ratify the authorized positions as depicted in the attached Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: ( ) NOES: Councilmembers: ( ) ABSENT: Councilmembers: ( ) ABSTAINING: Councilmembers: ( ) SO ORDERED: ATTEST: _________________________________ ___________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk
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Exhibit A - Authorized Positions
Department Authorized Positions
Bargaining Group A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step
City Manager's OfficeCity Manager 1 Executive Management $21,587.77Assistant City Manager 1 Executive Management $13,668.87 $14,351.98 $15,070.49 $15,823.27 $16,614.89Housing Administrator 1 Mid-Management $9,363.51 $9,840.99 $10,343.61 $10,871.36 $11,425.38City Clerk 1 Mid-Management $8,687.70 $9,122.08 $9,578.20 $10,057.10 $10,559.96Public Information and Community Outreach Coordinator 1 Mid-Management $6,872.26 $7,215.88 $7,576.67 $7,955.50 $8,353.28
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Council Goals Mid-Year Update
PREPARED BY: Raina Allan, City Clerk
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Establish Proactive Policies/Programs to Continue to Promote Economic Diversity & Sustainable
Growth
Pursue Initiatives that Promote Environmental Stewardship
Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and Facilities
Provide Effective Governance
Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Receive report on the status of the City Council fiscal year 2021-22 Goals as of December 31,
2021.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
The City Council held two goal setting workshops. One on March 8, 2021 and April 14, 2021
and discussed them again before adoption on May 3, 2021.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council adopted the City of Healdsburg’s Strategic Plan, Foundation for a Strong
Community, on December 16, 2019. On May 3, 2021, the Council, by motion adopted the fiscal
year 2021-22 Council Goals.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Attached is the mid-year update on the fiscal year 2021-22 City Council goals as of December
31, 2021. A few goals which have progressed since adoption that staff would like to highlight in
the staff report include:
Goal: Continue to offer online opportunities for engagement post-Covid.
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• The hybrid meeting format has been implemented in the Council Chamber and was
used for the first time on November 15, 2021.
Goal: Construction underway for Foss Creek Pathway.
• An extension of the pathway was successfully completed ahead of schedule in
October 2021 and celebrated with a ribbon cutting event. Preliminary planning for
improvements from the current southerly path terminus at Front Street to connect to
the bridge and potentially to Memorial Beach are underway.
Goal: Address equity and inclusion in the community.
• Staff has been working closely with the ad hoc committee, staff developed a scope of
services and issued an RFP for consultant support. Evaluation of proposals is
concluding at this time and a contract will be presented for City Council
consideration very early in 2022.
Goal: Collaborate with County on Regional Homelessness Plan, one that provides for (among
other things) a shelter/navigation center in North County.
• Study session was completed on September 13, 2021.
• North County Homelessness Plan is being finalized for Council Consideration and
potential adoption.
• Project Homekey application for a Homeless Shelter submitted in October 2021 and
funded in late December, pending Council approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
Over the course of the last six months, Council has discussed the possibility of adding or
modifying the attached adopted goals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to the proposed action.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15378(b)(5) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, the proposed action is an administrative
activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
ATTACHMENT(S):
FY2021-22_Mid-Year Goal Update
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Strategic Initiative Status Update – Quarter One
Policies and Programs to
promote economic
diversity and sustainable
growth
Begin Housing Element Update w/look at zoning/density study of downtown (start FY 2020-21, complete by 6/22)
• Researched the cost to do a Housing Element update and actively assembling the funding.
• Appoint Community Housing Committee to support development of the Housing Element Update, and associated Safety Element tasks.
• Ensure equity, inclusion and diversity are incorporated into the Housing Element Update.
• Identified funding including $85K in grants.
• Consultant team assembled to manage technical components of Housing
Element Update.
• Preparing presentation, website, and community survey to kick off
planning effort in January 2022.
• Housing Element Work Group formed to support development of
Housing Element and ensure a broad range of stakeholders.
Energize One-Stop to look at ways to quickly assist businesses in the city who want to improve operations and sustainability, and engage Chamber in similar effort
• Quick and effective pivot to remote and digital services.
• Staff continues to look at ways to energize One-Stop meetings to quickly assist businesses. • Continue to offer One-Stop appointments every Thursday afternoon
allowing for business owners, residents, and developers to get early
feedback across all departments on projects early in the development
process to identify issues and opportunities.
• Program continues to be well-received and the shift to a virtual format
due to COVID-19 has allowed for increased participation and a more
cost-effective approach for applicants, their architects, and engineers as
they can save the time and expense of traveling to Healdsburg.
Direct City Manager to return to Council in Fall 2021 with informational item re: options for cannabis sales/production in Healdsburg.
Provide overview of challenges, requirements and potential revenue generated by sales/growth.
• Provided detailed analysis of policy options and held City Council
workshop on 11/18
Review permit fees and process by June 2021. Consider ways to reduce processing requirements, resulting in fee reductions. Discuss merits and concerns of a fee holiday.
This is complicated by the pandemic although the City has made process improvements and waived some fees. Further discussion is needed.
• Further discussion is needed to review and update this goal as the staff
time required to work with applicants to fulfill the objectives and
requirements of City and State regulations and local noticing and
procedural mandates are appropriately reflected in the current fee
structure adopted in 2019 and on par with or lower than other
communities.
• Some cost savings for applicants could be achieved by shifting certain
routine matters from the Planning Commission to staff level
administrative review. Examples include parcel maps, minor design
reviews, and extension of approvals beyond the one-year effective period
thereby reducing the expense of staff time and noticing requirements to
bring these items before the Commission. Complete the South Entry Area Plan by 2025. Identify key steps, timeline, and approximate costs by end of 2021. • Staffing and funding remain barriers to moving forward with the South
Entry Area Plan. Long-range planning efforts are focused on the
Housing Element Update in the upcoming calendar year.
• SB-2 grant funds may be extended to end of 2023, but significant
additional funding is still needed. Explore opportunities to expand parklets, outdoor dining and walkability in the downtown area and open streets.
Prepare ongoing parklet proposal for Council consideration in 2021. • On April 5, 2021, City Council extended the parklet program through
January 17, 2023 under the extended Temporary Parklet Permit and
updated program guidelines. Existing parklets have until December 31,
2021 to apply for and receive this extension and come into compliance
with the new design guidelines.
• Staff worked with businesses and the community to develop a proposed
ongoing parklet program framework that would take effect in January
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2023. This program would make modest revisions to the parklet design
guidelines, implement a new permitting process, and impose a fee for
parklets. City Council is expected to consider the ongoing parklet
program.
Initiatives that Promote
Environmental
Stewardship
Continue work to exceed SB 100’s timeline for providing carbon- free and renewable energy sources (ongoing).
Completed the floating solar project. Executed a contract with WAPA to for negotiations for carbon-free hydro-generation. Finalizing a hydro power purchase agreement. Working with the NCPA to identify additional cost- effective renewable energy contracts. Provide update to Council on opportunities for use of recycled water. Schedule study session with Regional Climate Protection Authority.
• Contract executed with SFWP for hydro power
• RCPA presented to the City Council in Fall of 2021.
• Pursuing grant funding to construct recycled water pipeline.
• Filed NOI for FEMA BRIC to fund micro-grid and battery storage.
• All others in progress
Increase landfill diversion w/help of new 0.5 FTE, including bringing back CRV return/recycling to the City via a mobile unit (by 6/21)
The City was awarded a grant for the CRV recycling unit and is anticipating installation in 2021. • Installation has been delayed. Now expected in early 2022.
• Modification to Municipal Code to meet SB 1383 requirements setting
regulations and enforcement of diverting organic waste from the landfill
thus reducing methane and other short-lived pollutants to reduce climate
change. Recology ZWS is working directly with business to educate on
proper disposal, recycling, composting.
Bring bike parking program to Council (by October 2021).
Currently assessing funding and capacity. • As part of recent grant funding for e-bike share additional bike parking
(for general public use along with bike share) will be installed early in
2022 depending on authorization of the federal grant funds. Land use
code changes are expected to amplify and quantify development driven
bike parking requirements. Implement bike wayfinding (Spring 2021). The bike wayfinding program has been designed and is waiting for a funding source to
implement. Incorporating community-wide bike wayfinding as part of the connectivity study for the Parks master planning.
• The bike wayfinding limits have been expanded to include extension of
Foss Creek Pathway. Signs will be installed in January or February of
2022.
Seek funding to complete Healdsburg Avenue modifications (construction to begin in FY 22/23)
• Staff applied for $10M Active Transportation Program grant funds in
2021. We were not awarded funds initially, but are in a good position to
receive the grant in 2022. Additionally, staff is in the process of
reallocating OBAG2 federal grant funding of $600k to the design of this
project, which is expected to begin in 2022. Direct staff prepare a plan to support infrastructure improvements and pilot programs to support electromobility.
• Explore opportunities for funding for electric charging stations for electric vehicles.
• Establish opportunities for eBikes and scooters.
• Ensure affordable housing requirements include electric charging stations.
• EV charging can be funded by Cap & Trade proceeds and LCFS credits.
• E-bike share at up to 9 stations and approximately 75 bikes expected to
start in Spring, upon acceptance of staff’s Request for Authorization,
which was submitted in October 2021. Electric scooters may be a
simple add to the program if directed by Council.
Expand Affordable
Housing Opportunities
Complete the goals of the Housing Action Plan by 2022. Establish a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to expand opportunities to access funding for the development of affordable housing by March 2021.
On track to achieve the objectives outlined in the Housing Action Plan by the end of 2022. Worked with non-profits to explore options for creating CHDO and capacity. Ready to update the City Council.
• Still on track to complete the goals of the Housing Action Plan by the
end of 2022.
• Housing set-aside funds for CHDO activities were repurposed during
the COVID-19 pandemic which effectively depleted the funding source
for this concept. Conversations with local non-profits determined that
there was not sufficient interest in modifying their organizations to
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qualify for this designation. Staff has been exploring alternate structures
to access additional housing capital. Complete a survey of existing multi-family housing with potential for conversion or preservation as affordable housing by 6/21 and develop programs preserve these units in affordable housing stock
Completed baseline survey of units with potential to be converted to affordable housing and identified funding sources for acquisition.
• Completed a survey of all multi-family units with the potential for
conversion to affordable housing.
• Currently working with Burbank Housing on a financial model to issue
bonds for the purchase of existing affordable housing through a Joint
Powers Authority structure. Return to Council by early 2022 with options and alternatives, cognizant of any pending State action as to Growth Management Ordinances
Monitoring legislation. Exploring options to "resurrect" housing unit allocations not used in previous GMO cycles. Council to explore refinements/amendments to GMO.
• Continuing to monitor legislation at the State level.
• Through the Housing Element process, staff will evaluate the impact of
the GMO on achieving housing goals and make further
recommendations to the Council on potential amendments to the GMO. Collaborate with County on Regional Homelessness Plan, one that provides for (among other things) a shelter/navigation center in North County.
Schedule a Study Session to review regional and local efforts to address homelessness. As of 2/21, the North County Working Group has recommenced work on the North County Homelessness plan. Scheduled to be completed in next four months.
• Study session was completed on September 13, 2021.
• North County Homelessness Plan is being finalized for Council
Consideration and potential adoption.
• Project Homekey application for a Homeless Shelter submitted in
October 2021 and approved in late December, pending Council
approval.
Maintain and improve
infrastructure and
facilities
Resume design and planning for 3 North Street project; bring forward donation agreement.
Donation agreement completed. Design to start in late spring, construction in 2022. • On April 19, 2021 City Council approved a Memo of Understanding
between the City and the Foley Family Charitable Foundation for
assigning naming rights, finalizing the design, securing City approvals,
preparation of construction documents, and issuance of the building
permit for construction.
• On August 16, 2021 City Council approved the revised schematic
design for the project.
• Staff is preparing the planning, design review, and environmental
submittal package. Continue Pavement Management Plan projects (ongoing).
Staff continues to address the Pavement Management Plans projects. Funding pending via Measure V.
• A $1.26M pavement project funded with Measure V and SB1 is in
design and on schedule for construction in summer of 2022. A similar
sized project is scheduled for the following year. Applied for grant
funding which would include funding of Healdsburg Avenue (Powell
north to Passalaqua) and Grove Street (Grant to Dry Creek). Continue adopted CIP (ongoing). CIP continues to be implemented as adopted. • Community Services, Public Works, and Utility Departments continues
continue to move forward with projects in the adopted CIP. Attachment
shows list of project completed and in process. Construction underway for Foss Creek Pathway.
Completion of the segment of Foss Creek Pathway is anticipated to be completed by early 2022.
• Extension was successfully completed ahead of schedule in October
2021. Preliminary planning for improvements from current southerly
path terminus at Front Street to connect to the bridge and potentially to
Memorial Beach is underway.
Provide effective
governance
Communications: Explore engagement tools to expand participation by under-represented groups.
• Explore additional partnerships with community- based organizations, schools and faith-based organizations to expand/enhance community engagement.
• Plan, promote and facilitate a series of topic driven town hall meetings on climate action and resiliency to inform the Housing and Safety Elements.
• Consider approach and function of continuation of online engagement
• Climate workshops delayed due to drought response and staff turnover.
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opportunities.
• Expanded translation of social media has been implemented. Working with Corazon to develop a strategy for further translation.
Continue to offer online opportunities for engagement post-Covid.
Continue to provide access to public meetings and the ability to provide comment using virtual platforms.
• The hybrid meeting format has been implemented and is fully
operational. Budget transparency (by June 2021). 1. Provide presentation reviewing individual
fund reserve policies. 2. Expand information in the Budget, such
as funds and statistics. 3. Review the finance portion of City
website and expand. e.g. add information about the City’s Pension Stabilization Fund.
4. Implement auto update to the OpenGov transparency website
OpenGov is implemented. Website improvements are ongoing and next budget will incorporate further improvements.
• Items 3 and 4 are considered complete and moving forward will be
ongoing. We’ve expanded the scope of this goal to include the
development of the financial model, which is scheduled for November
1. That discussion will lend to other fiscal policy discussions with
council, including, but not limited to item 1 (fund reserve) which I
planned for early 2022. For item 2, Staff will be presenting a
comprehensive plan on budget development to Council in early 2022.
Develop demographic profile of current workforce and turnover analysis (by June 30)
On track to be completed on time.
• HR is in the process of developing an org wide succession pan, which
will incorporate all of these items. A draft is in process and data has
been presented to the Department heads for review. Address equity and inclusion in the community.
Plan, promote and conduct a/a series of community town hall(s) on equity and diversity using a subject matter expert to facilitate the discussion. Coordinate with the ad hoc committee on diversity to develop and deploy solutions for the community.
• Working closely with the ad hoc committee, staff developed a scope of
services and issued an RFP for consultant support. Evaluation of
proposals is underway. Develop, plan and promote diversity and racial equity in hiring practices.
Proactively recruit diverse candidates in all aspects of the City’s employment pool. • All City recruitments have been conducted with the goal of attracting
diverse candidates, all outside recruiters have been directed to
emphasize this, and interview panels have been comprised to include
diverse perspectives. Nevertheless, this remains a challenge. The soon to
be hired DEI consultant will be asked to assist with an enhanced
strategy.
Maintain and enhance
public health and safety
Maintain strong level of emergency preparedness (ongoing).
An Administrative Analyst position was eliminated due to fiscal constraints, but we are in a solid state of preparedness. PD recently implemented the Drone Program.
• The Emergency Response Coordinator position is currently out for
recruitment.
Bring back an update on the vision for the Fire Substation presented to the Council for additional review and ideas by November 2020.
3rd Amendment to the DA removes the req. to build the substation, CCS HBG to begin construction in 2022.
• Design Review approved by Planning Commission in August 2021.
• Comstock’s design team (RRM Group) is preparing construction
documents for the Fire Substation.
• Plans and specifications will be submitted to the City for plan check
and permits in early 2022. That process will take a few months to
complete and then the project will be put out to bid with construction
commencing summer of 2022.
• Project Construction will take approximately one year to complete,
summer/fall 2023.
Develop community equity policing model and evaluate various funding models (by June 2021).
Recruitment is active for the Police Social Services Team Member position. • Police Social Services Team member started on October 25th
launching the CORE policing team.
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Seek funding for and develop a Community Wildfire Prevention Plan.
Target completion in 2022. • City Staff is developing a Request for Proposals to be released in early
2022. The development of the Community Wildfire Prevention Plan
should begin in early Spring 2022.
Provide resident-driven
community services
Complete the Montage development park master planning process (by June 2021).
The Plan is generally on schedule and is anticipated to return to Council late summer 2021. • On September 20, 201, City Council approved the preliminary master
plan for the Montage development park.
• The master plan will now move into the environmental review stage. Resume Badger Park and River Access. Determine how to construct the Badger restrooms sooner.
Work has been combined with Montage development park, anticipated master plan completion Summer 2021.
• On September 20, 201, City Council approved the preliminary master
plan for Badger Park Redevelopment and River Access Enhancements.
• These plans will now move into the environmental review stage. Bid Fitch Mountain access improvement design.
Fitch Mountain Access Design has been delayed due to workload. Staff to establish a new deadline for delivery.
• Project to be bid in Winter 2022 for spring and summer construction.
Present the draft Arts and Culture Master Plan to Council (by 6/21).
Staff anticipates bringing the Master Plan to City in June. • On August 16, 2021, City Council approved the Healdsburg Arts and
Culture Master Plan.
• This project will now move into the implementation phase. Explore options for expanding child-care services.
Identify need, delivery mechanism and funding options for City Council consideration. • On September 26, 2021 the City issued a Request for Proposal to solicit
qualified individuals or firms to develop and provide a full-day
comprehensive preschool program. The City received four proposals.
The proposal review process is underway.
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Appointment of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
PREPARED BY: Raina Allan, City Clerk
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Effective & Efficient Government
Provide Effective Governance
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
By motion, appoint two applicants to the Parks and Recreation Commission for three (3) year
terms due to expire January 1, 2025.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
A notice of vacancies for the Parks and Recreation and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission
(SCAC) was published in the Healdsburg Tribune on 9/16/20201, 9/23/2021, 9/30/2021 and
10/7/2021. Information on the vacancies was also posted on the City website and the City social
media platforms. At the November 1, 2021 City Council meeting, Council extended the deadline
to submit an application and the extension was posted on Social Media and the City Website.
BACKGROUND:
At its November 15th meeting, the City Council formed a subcommittee comprised of Council
Member Hagele and Vice Mayor Jimenez to interview applicants interested in serving on the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
The Council Subcommittee interviewed the following applicants on November 23, 2021:
Skip Brand
Kristin Thwaites
Richard Halvorsen
Sydney Nicolas
Emily Machi
Brian Crabb
The applications are available for review in the City Clerk’s office.
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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
The Subcommittee will report at the meeting on the interviews and make a recommendation to
the entire Council on the recommended appointees.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Council could opt to not take the Subcommittee’s recommendation. In that case Council
could appoint other applicants to the vacancies or direct staff to restart the recruitment process
for all the vacancies. Staff also opened the vacancy for the current incumbent. As of December
29, 2021, we have only received interest from the incumbent. The application period closes
January 6, 2022. At this time, Council could opt to appoint Chris Herrod to a term of three years,
set to expire January 1, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to the proposed action.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15378(b)(5) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, the proposed action is an administrative
activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Budget Development Plan Presentation
PREPARED BY: Andrew Sturmfels, Administrative Services Director
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):
Provide Effective Governance
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Receive a presentation from City staff on the budget development plan for the upcoming 2-year
budget cycle and provide feedback and direction to staff on the budget development goals,
timeline, and public participation process.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:
Historically, community engagement on the budget development has been limited to City
Council Meeting budget presentations and the annual Measure V/T survey. City staff are
proposing to significantly increase community outreach this year, as proposed in the
discussion/analysis section of this staff report.
BACKGROUND:
The City operates on a two-year budget cycle. The current two-year budget cycle will end on
June 30, 2022. The next two-year budget, for fiscal year’s 2022-23 and 2023-24 will need to be
adopted in early June to allow staff time to upload the new budget and update the City Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure a smooth transition between fiscal years.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Staff are requesting City Council feedback on the budget development plan described in this
report. The plan includes budget goals, a budget timeline, and a public participation plan.
As part of the overall budget development process, City staff will undertake a number of
activities to forecast future year revenue and plan for future year expenses. Some budget
development work has already commenced. In November City staff presented to Council a new
long-range financial forecast developed with the support of Management Partners, which will
support budget development. City staff have also completed an updated cost allocation plan. The
cost allocation plan allocates city administrative costs across city funds based upon a
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methodology consistent with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) best practices.
Staff have also begun work on developing salary and benefit budgets for programs and
forecasting initial revenue estimates.
Budget Goals:
City staff have identified several budget development goals and are requesting feedback from
Council on the proposed goals. The list of goals was developed by the Finance Director and City
Manager with input from Department Heads. The proposed budget development goals are as
follows:
1. Align Budget Resources with Council Goals. City Council will be completing the
annual strategic planning process in the Spring. Staff will work to ensure that adopted
Council goals with fiscal impacts are appropriately reflected in the budget.
2. Incorporate Identified Needs from the Long-Range Financial Forecast Model. City
Council received a presentation from staff at the November 1st, 2021, meeting
introducing a long-range financial forecast model developed by City Staff with the
support of Management Partners. The forecast revealed several focus areas that will need
to be incorporated into the upcoming two-year budget.
a. Street and Sidewalk Improvements. Staff will develop a plan to improve the
City Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score and improve sidewalks.
b. Internal Services Fund (ISF) Rightsizing. The forecast revealed that Vehicle
Services ISF and Building Maintenance ISF face structural deficits and need to be
rightsized. Staff will propose changes to the ISF’s funding to ensure long-term
stability.
c. Community Services Infrastructure Plan. As part of the budget, staff will
develop a plan for funding community services infrastructure consistent with
council priorities. This plan will include both new infrastructure and deferred
maintenance needs.
d. Fire Substation. As part of the budget, staff will develop a plan to support the
unfunded needs associated with the Fire Substation project.
3. Update the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and implement new policies and
procedures for accounting for capital projects. City staff will be updating the 5-year
CIP as part of the budget development process. This will include consideration of capital
fund availability and priority projects. Additionally, staff are proposing to implement new
policies and procedures for accounting for capital projects. The most significant proposed
change will be incorporating staff costs into the total project budget for each CIP project.
4. Update the City Pension Liability Funding Policy. The current City Pension Liability
Funding Policy is due to be revised and updated. Staff will bring a future agenda item on
Pension Liability and propose updates to the Pension Liability Funding Policy to Council
at the February 22nd meeting.
5. Update the City Reserve Policy. Staff will provide a presentation to Council at the
April 4th Council meeting reviewing current reserve policies and recommend changes as
appropriate.
6. Improve accounting efficiency through fund consolidation. The City currently
administers over 60 funds. While many of the funds are required to be in place, some
have the potential to be consolidated or eliminated. City staff are in the process of
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reviewing existing funds and uses and will make recommendation to council for
consolidation as appropriate.
Staff would like feedback on the proposed goals and seek guidance on any additional budget
development goals.
Budget Timeline:
City staff have developed a timeline of major activities for the budget development process (see
Attachment A: Budget Development Timeline). The timeline includes key deliverables for staff,
budget decisions for council, and public outreach.
Key dates for Council budget updates, deliberations, and decisions include:
• January 3, 2022: Budget Development Overview and Kickoff
• February 22, 2022:
o Midyear Budget Review
o Pension Liability Funding Policy Review and Update
• April 4, 2022:
o Council Budget Development Check-In
o Reserve Policy Review and Update
• May 9, 2022: Special Meeting: Budget Workshop for All Funds
• May 16, 2022: Q3 Financial Update with Year End Projections
• May 31, 2022: Special Meeting: Study Session (if needed)
• June 6, 2022: Budget and CIP Adoption
While not listed, Council Goal Setting will take place in March and be incorporated into the
budget development process. Additionally, staff will provide updates to Council on public
participation components throughout the budget development process. Staff are requesting
feedback on the proposed timeline.
Public Participation Components:
City staff proposes to include several new public participation opportunities for the community
to engage in the budget development process. Using a participatory framework, City staff are
recommending a combination of public meetings, focused meetings with a variety of community
organizations, and implementation of a new, interactive participatory budgeting survey tool to
gather feedback on both the City’s operational budget and future public facing Capital
Improvement Plan projects.
Participatory Budgeting Survey Tool: Historically, City staff conducted an annual survey for
Measure T spending. The survey was available both online and mailed to all residents. The
survey design and format resulted in limited ability for community members to provide specific
feedback, and limited City Staff’s ability to fully understand community priorities, other than
Public hearing notices were sent to all property owners within 300’ of the subject properties.
The Agenda was posted on the public notice board at City Hall and the packet was posted on the
website. Notice of the packet availability was provided to website subscribers in the form of
emails and/or text messages.
The meeting was available for viewing live on our website and continues to be available as a
video recording.
During the meeting opportunity for public input was provided. As a result, 7 members of the
public spoke regarding item 4A (4 in-person and 3 remote).
BACKGROUND:
Since the formation of the Planning Commission, a report on actions taken at the immediately
prior Commission meeting has been provided to the City Council as a way of keeping the
Council informed of the matters/issues before the Commission.
This report is not required by the Healdsburg Municipal Code, City Council resolution or state
law and requires no action from the City Council.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
Attached, for your information and receipt, is the report on the actions taken by the Planning
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Commission at its December 14, 2021 meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact as a direct result from the proposed action.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15302(c) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, the proposed action is an administrative
activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
ATTACHMENT(S):
PC Summary 20211214
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Actions December 14, 2021
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
A. The Commission voted 6-0 to approve the December 14, 2021 agenda. B. The Commission voted 6-0 to approve the November 9, 2021 minutes. C. Acceptance of Communications and Correspondence-
Regarding item 4A: Weisberg Drexler
Zoia Jones
D. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest: None E. Disclosures of Ex Parte Communications: None
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. The Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing for CUP 2016-07; CUP 2021-08; DR 2016-06; V 2017-01, Verizon Telecommunications Facility at 923 S. Fitch Mountain Road to a date uncertain. The continuance was granted to allow time for a 3rd party technical review of coverage and siting options.
5. COMMISSIONER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: None
6. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Director Duiven provided a progress update on the Housing Element and a forecast for January Planning Commission meetings.
Chair Eddinger asked the Director to look into the possibility of a joint meeting with the City Council to review goals and expectations.