MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Held via Teleconference
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IMPORTANT:
The meeting was 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 6:00 p.m.
2. COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call, via teleconference, were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon.
Interim Town Manager Linder and Town Attorney Sanchez were also present via teleconference.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Fudge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Salmon announced Public Hearing No. 11.1 Redistricting will be opened at 6:15 p.m. before the Consent Calendar.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Salmon reported that the Town Council held a closed session on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, for the purpose of:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Negotiator: Mark Linder, Interim Town Manager
Employee Organizations and Unrepresented Employees:
a. Town of Windsor Employees' Association - Teamsters Local Union #856 b. Town of Windsor Professional and Supervisory Group (PAS) c. Town of Windsor Management Employees Group (MEG)
d. Town of Windsor Unrepresented Executive Management Group oint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, ar /indsor Water District Minutes - Wednesday, February 16, 203 The Closed Session adjourned at 9:40 p.m. There was no action taken during the Closed Session.
6. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 A Proclamation Proclaiming February 2022 as Black History Month Councilmembers read the Proclamation Proclaiming February 2022 as Black History Month and presented it to Sharon Carter White.
Councilmember Reynoza highlighted Sharon Carter White's contributions to the community.
Sharon Carter White thanked the Council for the proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
Clerk's Note: The Public Hearing Item 11.1 was heard at this time.
11.1 Redistricting - Public Hearing No. 4 to Receive Input, Review Draft Maps and Introduction of an Ordinance for the Redrawn Town Council Electoral Districts Interim Town Manager Linder reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the Public Hearing. No comments were forthcoming. Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Fudge moved to continue the Public Hearing to March 2, 2022, at 6:15 p.m.
Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. Following a roll call vote, the motion to adopt all items passed as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of February 2, 2022.
10.2 Approve Check Register No. 592
Approved check numbers 91753 through and including 92018 and 24164 through and including 24195 (payroll).
10.3 Old Redwood Highway Corridor Enhancement Plan
Accepted the Town of Windsor Old Redwood Highway Corridor Enhancement Plan, prepared by GHD, Inc., dated February 2022.
10.4 Town of Windsor Climate Resilience Plan
Accepted the Town of Windsor Climate Resilience Plan prepared by Adaptation International dated February 2022.
10.5 Master General Services Agreement with Bartley Pump PM, LLC dba Pumpman Norcal
Approved a Master General Services Agreement with Bartley Pump PM, LLC dba Pumpman Norcal for on-call pump and well maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreement and Task Orders on behalf of the Town.
10.6 Master General Services Agreement with The Professional Tree Care Company, Mountain F. Enterprises Inc., Hagstrom and Sons Tree Services, and TreePro Professional Tree Care
Approved a Master General Services Agreement with The Professional Tree Care Company, Mountain F. Enterprises Inc., Hagstrom and Sons Tree Services, and TreePro Professional Tree Care for on-call tree services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per Agreement per fiscal year and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreements and Task Orders on behalf of the Town.
10.7 Master Professional Services Agreement with PCD, Inc., for Audio Video Services Approved a Master Professional Services Agreement with PCD, Inc., to provide Audio Video services in an amount not to exceed $107,567. Authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute the agreement and Task Orders on behalf of the Town and approved additional expenditures in the amount of $20,000.
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10.8 Recommendation of Appointment to the Sonoma County Continuum of Care Board Appointed Stephen F. Sotomayor to the Sonoma County Continuum of Care Board (CoC) as the North Sonoma County representative and supported the nomination of Town of Windsor Vice Mayor Esther Lemus, as the alternate member to North County seat on the CoC Board.
10.9 Authorize Modification and Subordination of Loan to Winter Creek Limited Partnership
Adopted Resolution No. 3724-22 approving modification and subordination of existing Town loan to Winter Creek Limited Partnership for the Winter Creek Apartments and authorizing the Interim Town Manager to execute the necessary documents.
11. PUBLIC HEARING - 6:15 p.m.
11.1 Redistricting - Public Hearing No. 4 to Receive Input, Review Draft Maps and Introduction of an Ordinance for the Redrawn Town Council Electoral Districts This item was heard following Item No. 8. Conflict of Interest Declaration.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Long Range Fiscal Forecast
Administrative Services Director Peterson introduced the item, and Jessica Oliphant and Steve Toler with Management Partners. Ms. Oliphant and Mr. Toler reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Council thanked staff and the consultants for the report.
12.2 Military Veterans Memorial Wall at the Town Green
Parks and Recreation Director Davis reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item (via Zoom):
Karen Alves, Windsor resident and collaborator with the Windsor Historical Society Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Reynoza moved to approve, in concept, the addition of a Military Veterans Memorial Wall to the Town Green and provided staff direction on preferred design option, option 3 as presented. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Windsor Water District Minutes - Wednesday, February 16, 2022
13. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
13.1 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.
13.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items Councilmember Fudge requested the future readings of the proclamation recognizing Black History Month be agendized on the first meeting in February. Council was in support of this request.
Councilmember Reynoza requested a presentation by Health Action on the Portrait of Sonoma and an update on current drought conditions. Council was in support of the requests.
Vice Mayor Lemus requested to discuss strategies to close the fiscal deficit. Councilmember Fudge requested a general discussion of fiscal impacts and opportunities to generate revenue.
Council was in support of the requests.
Mayor Salmon requested the following items:
• Support or Oppose the Koi Nation Trust Application based on land-use. Council did not support agendizing this request at this time. Staff will work to obtain additional information, as well as from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. • Resolution recognizing local Native American Heritage. Councilmember Reynoza was in support of the request.
• Performance review of Interim Town Manager. Council did not support agendizing this request at this time.
14. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT (ORAL REPORT)
Interim Town Manager Linder reported on items of interest to Council.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for March 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference.
Irene Camacho-Werby, CMC
Town Clerk
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Windsor Water District Minutes - Wednesday, February 16, 2022