MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Held via Teleconference
(To Access Meeting Please See Instructions Below)
IMPORTANT
The meeting was also held via Zoom, consistent with the provisions of Assembly Bill 361, which amended the Brown Act.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Salmon called to order a meeting of the Town Council (Council), the Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency (Agency) and the Board of Directors of the Town of Windsor Water District (District) at 6:02 p.m.
2. COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call, via teleconference, were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Salmon led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S) - None.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT - Via Zoom
Felicia Accomazzo, Operations Director for Mercy Wellness, spoke regarding updating the zoning code to allow for Commercial Cannabis Conditional Use Permits for Retail in Commercial and/or Industrial Zones.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, spoke regarding polling locations for the Town's Special April 12, 2022, election and cost concerns related to the number of polling locations.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
At the request of Mayor Salmon, Item 9.4 Agreement for Election Advisory and Polling Services was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items as indicated below. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. Following a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Consent Calendar Item Nos. 9.1 through 9.3 passed as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
9.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of December 15, 2021.
9.2 Approve Check Register No. 591
Approved check numbers 91585 through and including 91752 and 24130 through and including 24163 (payroll).
9.3 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3722-22 of the Town Council of the Town of Windsor authorizing remote teleconference meetings in compliance with Assembly Bill 361 to allow members of the public to safely participate in local government meetings. b. Adopted Resolution No. 1897-22 WWD of the District Board of the Windsor Water District authorizing remote teleconference meetings in compliance with Assembly Bill 361 to allow members of the public to safely participate in local government meetings.
9.4 Agreement for Election Advisory and Polling Services This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
11. REGULAR CALENDAR
Clerk's Note: Item No. 9.4 was heard at this time.
9.4 Agreement for Election Advisory and Polling Services Interim Town Manager Linder introduced and briefly reported on the item. Catherine Lew, Esq., Lew Edwards Group Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, provided additional information on their services.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of audience spoke on the item, via Zoom:
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
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Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Fudge moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement with The Lew Edwards Group and Godbe Research for election advisory and polling services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 and authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. Following a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11.1 Old Redwood Highway Corridor Enhancement Plan
Senior Civil Engineer Perez introduced the item and GHD consultants Project Manager Frank Henry and Assistant Project Manager Kendra Ramsey. Assistant Project Manager Ramsey presented the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of audience spoke on the item, via Zoom:
Dylan P., Windsor resident
Calum Week, Policy Director with Generation Housing
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Additional comments were submitted in writing, on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Council thanked staff for the report and provided direction to staff to incorporate into the final plan.
11.2 2021 Summer Nights on the Green Summary Report
Recreation Division Manager Herman presented the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of audience spoke on the item, via Zoom:
Betsy Mallace, Windsor Resident
Steve Henricksen, Precision Sound Craft
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Council provided direction to staff regarding recommendations for the 2022 Summer Nights on the Green. Vice Mayor Lemus moved to approve the recommendations Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday. January 19. 2022
discussed and adopt the 2022 calendar. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion.
Following a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11.3 Campaign Contribution Limits
Town Attorney Sanchez introduced the item and Associate Attorney Bishop, who led the presentation.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of audience spoke on the item, via Zoom:
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Bob Cobb, Windsor resident
Angelica Nunez, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to establish an ordinance setting the campaign limits of $500 for the seat of Councilmember and $1,000 for the seat of Mayor and conduct the enforcement of violations by Town administration. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. Following a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11.4 Annual Council Appointment of Representatives to Serve on Various Outside Agencies for Calendar Year 2022
Town Clerk Camacho-Werby reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to appoint, as recommended, Councilmembers as Town representatives to serve on the various Committees, Commissions, Boards and Agencies for Calendar Year 2022, as follows:
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Name of Committee/Commission and 2021 Mayor/Councilmember Agency Representative/Alternate
Association of Bay Area Governments Mayor Salmon, Representative (ABAG)
No Alternate
Civic Center Advisory Subcommittee Clerk's Note: This Subcommittee was dissolved by Council consensus.
Health Action Committee Councilmember Reynoza, Representative No Alternate
Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Terry Taylor, Representative (Term expires Management August 17, 2022). No action was required.
Lytton Subcommittee Clerk's Note: This Subcommittee was dissolved by Council consensus.
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Currently seeking representative.
Control District Board
Mayors' and Councilmembers' Vice Mayor Lemus, Representative Association Legislative Committee
Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Mayor Salmon, Representative Control District Board
No Alternate
Northern Sonoma County Homelessness Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon, Task Force Representatives
Public Art Advisory Commission Vice Mayor Lemus, Representative Councilmember Reynoza, Alternate
Russian River Watershed Association Mayor Salmon, Representative No Alternate
Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Mayor Salmon, Representative Sustainability Agency Board
Councilmember Reynoza, Alternate
Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board Councilmember Fudge, Representative Vice Mayor Lemus, Alternate
Sonoma County Fire Protection District Vice Mayor Lemus, Representative Liaison Committee
Councilmember Reynoza, Alternate
Sonoma County Library Commission Debora Doyle, Member (Term expires August 5, 2022). No action was required.
Sonoma County Transportation Authority/ Councilmember Reynoza, Representative Regional Climate Protection Authority
Board of Directors Vice Mayor Lemus, Alternate
Special Event Ad Hoc Committee Clerk's Note: This Committee was dissolved by Council consensus.
Water Advisory Committee (WAC) Mayor Salmon, Representative Councilmember Fudge, Alternate
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Name of Committee/Commission and 2021 Mayor/Councilmember Agency Representative/Alternate
Windsor Regional Library Advisory Vice Mayor Lemus, Representative Board Liaison
No Alternate
Windsor Unified School District Clerk's Note: This Committee was dissolved by Council consensus.
Zero Waste Sonoma Councilmember Fudge, Representative
(Formally known as Sonoma County
Waste Management Agency Board) Mayor Salmon, Alternate
Councilmember Reynoza seconded the motion. Following a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
12.1 Individual Councilmember Reports and Comments, including Reports on Meetings/Conferences and Activities of Miscellaneous Agencies Councilmembers reported on recent and upcoming activities, local resources, and reports from meetings attended
12.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items Councilmember Fudge requested a future discussion on cannabis retail outlets. Council supported the request.
13. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT (ORAL REPORT)
Interim Town Manager Linder reported on items of interest to Council.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m., to a special meeting of the Town Council scheduled for January 24, 2022, via teleconference.
The next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for January 19, 2022, via teleconference.
amacho-Werby, CMC
Town Clerk
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