MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, March 2, 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Lemus led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Salmon announced Public Hearing No. 10.1 Redistricting will be opened at 6:15 p.m. before the Consent Calendar.
Interim Town Manager requested the addition of a resolution condemning the violation of Ukraine's Sovereign Nation Borders. The urgency of the item arose, following the monitoring of current events and urgency to stand with other local jurisdictions in support of their Sister Cities in Ukraine, after the agenda was posted.
Mayor Salmon called for a motion to add this item to the agenda for discussion and possible action under the Regular Calendar. Vice Mayor Lemus moved to add discussion of a resolution of the Town Council condemning the violation of Ukraine's sovereign nation borders, independence, and territorial integrity, and opposing the unnecessary and tragic loss of life this unprovoked armed conflict has caused. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Windsor Water District Agenda - Wednesday, March 2, 2022
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
5.1 Presentation by the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters on New Voter's Choice Election Model and Special April Election
Town Clerk Camacho-Werby introduced the item and Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, who presented on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the item for public comment. Mayor Salmon closed the item for public comment. No comments were forthcoming.
Council thanked Sonoma County Clerk Proto for her presentation.
Clerk's Note: Council took a brief recess at 6:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:15 p.m.
Public Hearing Item 10.1 (Redistricting) was heard at this time.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1 Redistricting
Interim Town Manager Linder introduced the item and Todd Leishman, Partner with BBK Law, who reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the Public Hearing. The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item (via Zoom):
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Mayor Salmon re-opened the Public Hearing. The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item (via Zoom):
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No other comments were forthcoming.
Following discussion, Vice Mayor Lemus moved to introduce and hold first reading, by title only, an ordinance to adopt a preferred map (Map Option No. 9), adjusting the boundaries of Town Council election districts. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Windsor Water District Agenda - Wednesday, March 2, 2022
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Clerk's Note: Item No. 5 Presentation(s)/Proclamation(s) reconvened at this time.
5.2 A Proclamation Proclaiming March 2022 as Red Cross Month Councilmembers read the proclamation proclaiming March 2022 as Red Cross Month an resented it to Brian Branley, External Relations Manager for Red Cross in Sonoma an Napa (via Zoom). Mr. Branley thanked the Council for the proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT - via Zoom
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, shared the League of Women's Voters was holding a candidate forum on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Additional information could be found on their website.
Don Z. spoke in opposition of the proposed Koi Nation Casino.
Estelle "Star" Ross, Windsor resident, expressed concerns regarding pedestrian safety due to lack of crosswalks on and near Starr Road.
Sidnee Cox spoke in opposition of the proposed Koi Nation Casino.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items.
Councilmember Reynoza 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
9.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of February 16, 2022.
9.2 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
Adopted Resolution No. 3725-22 of the Town Council of the Town of Windsor authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings in compliance with Assembly int Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, a indsor Water District Agenda - Wednesday, March 2, 20
Bill 361 to allow members of the public to safely participate in local government meetings.
b. Adopted Resolution No. 1899-22 WWD of the District Board of the Windsor Water District authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings in compliance with Assembly Bill 361 to allow members of the public to safely participate in local government meetings.
9.3 Amendment to Agreement for Sewer Services for the Shiloh Mixed Use Project Approved the Second Amendment and Restated Agreement with the Sonoma County Water Agency for the provision of sewer services by the Airport-Larkfield-Wikiup Sanitation Zone and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.
9.4 Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts - Preparation of Annual Engineer's Reports
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3726-22 appointing the Engineer of Work and directing preparation and filing of the Annual Engineer's Report for the Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Special Assessment District (LLAD-1) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
b. Adopted Resolution No. 3727-22 appointing the Engineer of Work and directing preparation and filing of the Annual Engineer's Report for the Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2 (LLAD-2) for FY 2022-23, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
c. Adopted Resolution No. 3728-22 appointing the Engineer of Work and directing preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report for the Windsor 1982 Act Benefit Assessment District (82-AAD) for FY 2022-23, pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
9.5 Municipal Code Amendment Related to Code Enforcement Held a second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-359 amending Windsor Municipal Code Title I "General Provisions", Chapter 1 "General Provision", Regarding Code Enforcement Procedures.
9.6 Approve Exemption to Facility Use and Reservation Policy Authorized an exemption to the Facility Use and Reservation Policy for Levi's Granfondo on Saturday, April 23, 2022, to begin at 7:00 a.m. on the Town Green, as a pilot.
9.7 Appointment to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees
Appointed Evan Kubota to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a two-year term expiring January 1, 2024.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1 Redistricting
Clerk's Note: Item 10.1 was held prior to Item 5.1 (Presentation by the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters on New Voter's Choice Election Model and Special April Election).
10.2 2021 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
Planner III Jordan reported on the item.
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Windsor Water District Agenda - Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Mayor Salmon opened the Public Hearing. The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item (via Zoom):
Ramon Meraz, Community Engagement Director with Generational Housing Claudia Abend, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No other comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Fudge moved to adopt Resolution No. 3729-22 accepting the 2021 Annual Housing Element Progress Report and authorizing its submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. 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
11. REGULAR CALENDAR
Clerk's Note: Urgency item added for discussion by majority Council vote.
Resolution Condemning the Violation of Ukraine's Sovereign Nation Borders Adopt a resolution condemning the violation of Ukraine's sovereign nation borders, independence, and territorial integrity, and opposing the unnecessary and tragic loss of life this unprovoked armed conflict has caused.
Interim Town Manager Linder reported on the item.
Town Clerk Camacho-Werby read the proposed resolution.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period. Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Fudge moved to adopt Resolution No. 3730-22 condemning the violation of Ukraine's sovereign nation borders, independence, and territorial integrity, ind opposing the unnecessary and tragic loss of life this unprovoked armed conflict ha:
aused. Vice Mavor 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
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Windsor Water District Agenda - Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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 Vice Mayor Lemus requested an ordinance in compliance with Assembly Bill 1236, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. The request received support of the Council.
Vice Mayor Reynoza requested discussion to consider the land use designation for 222 E.
Shiloh Road. The request received support of the Council.
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 8:42 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for March 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., via teleconference.
Irene Camacho-Werby, CMC
Town Clerk