MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
IMPORTANT:
This meeting was also held via Zoom, consistent with the provisions of Assembly Bill 361, which amended the Brown Act.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Salmon called to order a Special Closed Session meeting of the Town Council, the Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency (Agency) and the Board of Directors of the Town of Windsor Water District (District) at 6:01 p.m.
2. COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, and Mayor Salmon.
Vice Mayor Lemus was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Town Attorney Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim Town Manager Linder announced that Vice Mayor Lemus would join the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Salmon requested the Interim Town Manager provide his report following the Conflict of Interest Declaration, Item 8.
Mayor Salmon announced adjourning the meeting in honor of long-time local businessman Richard Caletti and Kevin Burke, former City of Healdsburg Police Chief.
5. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Salmon announced the following closed session item and Interim Town Manager Linder elaborated on the subject of the closed session:
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 No. 856 b. Town of Windsor Professional and Supervisory Group (PAS) Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and Windsor Water District Minutes - Wednesday, April 6, 2022
c. Town of Windsor Management Employees Group (MEG)
d. Town of Windsor Unrepresented Executive Management Group Mayor Salmon noted that the Closed Session adjourned at 7:58 p.m., and there was no action taken during the Closed Session.
6. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 A Proclamation Proclaiming March 20-26, 2022, as National Surveyors Week Mayor Salmon read and presented a proclamation to Dan Langley proclaiming March 20-26, 2022, as National Surveyors Week.
Dan thanked Council for the proclamation.
6.2 A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2022 as National Donate Life Month Councilmember Fudge presented a proclamation to Luis Mayen from Donor Network West and Lorene Romero proclaiming April 2022 as National Donate Life Month.
Luis and Lorene thanked Council for the Proclamation.
6.3 A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2022 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Councilmember Reynoza presented a proclamation to Verity Communications Coordinator Desirée McGunagle, via Zoom, proclaiming April 2022 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Desiree thanked Council for the Proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
Parks and Recreation Director Davis elaborated on the Levi Leipheimer's GranFondo Bike Ride event.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
Clerk's Note: Item No. 14 Interim Town Manager's Report (Oral Report) was heard at this time.
14. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT (ORAL REPORT)
Interim Town Manager Linder reported on items of interest to Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ken Jordan, Windsor resident, voiced concerns of Oak trees being cut down within Town limits.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, announced details on the Special Election in-person voting locations.
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Deborah Doyle, via Zoom, Library Commissioner, announced the Library is reviewing the possibility of opening on Sundays.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items.
Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. Following a roll call vote, the motion to adopt all items passed as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA
AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR LEMUS
10.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular meeting minutes of March 16, 2022, and the special closed session meeting minutes from March 29, 2022.
10.2 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3734-22 of the Town Council of the Town of Windsor authorizing continued 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. 1901-22 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.
10.3 Revised Major Construction Agreement with Itron, Inc.
Approved Revised Major Construction Agreement with Itron, Inc., for the purchase and installation of Itron's Choice Connect AMI infrastructure, software, and training, and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said Agreement and negotiate any necessary changes in a form approved by the Town Attorney on behalf of the Town.
10.4 Direction to the Mayor to Support Appointments Made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association City Selection Committee and Board of Directors Directed the Mayor to support the appointment of Pam Stafford to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and any other appointments that may be made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association's City Selection Committee and Board of Directors at its April 14, 2022, meeting.
10.5 Approve Distribution of Fire Mitigation Funds to the Sonoma County Fire District for Upgrades to Fire Station 1
Adopted Resolution No. 3735-22 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget in the amount of $115,000 and approve distribution of fire mitigation funds to the Sonoma County Fire District for upgrades of fire station 1.
11. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
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12.1 Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. - Scooter Pilot Program Senior Civil Engineer Perez reported on the item and introduced Garrett Gronowski, Bird Rides, Inc., who presented proposed operations of the Scooter Pilot Program.
Councilmembers asked questions from the Mr. Gronowski and staff.
Clerk's Note: Vice Mayor Lemus joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, spoke regarding the item.
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued
Councilmember Fudge moved to approve a Pilot Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc., for pilot operation of a stand-up electric scooter sharing program and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion.
Town Attorney Sanchez added language to the motion to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute the agreement and negotiate any changes in the form approved by the Town Attorney on behalf of the Town. Attorney Sanchez noted that he would like to follow up with the Bird Representative to discuss indemnification and confirm that they will be taking all liability. Councilmember Fudge moved to approve as amended. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE, VICE MAYOR LEMUS
AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYNOZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.2 Ethics Code for Elected and Appointed Officials
Senior Management Analyst/Public Information Officer Borja reported on the item.
Interim Town Manager Linder discussed options on sanctions and procedures to address violations of the Ethics Code.
Councilmembers asked questions of staff.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, spoke regarding the item.
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to accept the statements of ethical conduct. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.3 Introduction of Ordinance Regarding Campaign Finance Regulations Town Attorney Sanchez presented and introduced Attorney Jordyn Bishop of Meyers Nave who reported on the item.
Councilmembers asked questions of staff.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, spoke regarding the item.
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Council directed Attorney Sanchez to amend the ordinance to remove the phrase in-kind contributions, but rather mention this section does not apply to in-kind contributions.
Additionally, a change will be made in the definition of the election cycle in order to add the phrase "for that office." Lastly, adding subsection E., in 17145 Enforcement to incorporate attorney fees and costs.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to introduced and hold first reading, by title only, of an ordinance adding Chapter 8 to Title 1 of the Town of Windsor Municipal Code relating to Campaign Finance Regulations as amended (noted above). 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
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 Mayor Salmon requested:
• discussion on the Town's Zoning Ordinance on Tree Preservation and Protection, and a report on any violations that have occurred and how they were dealt with, and discussion on the Town's Zoning Ordinance on Tree Mitigation. • discussion on idling at traffic signals as it relates to Global warming and climate change concerns.
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• Permissive left-hand turns.
Council was in support of the requests being discussed with the Interim Town Manager.
14. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT (ORAL REPORT)
This item was heard after Item No. 8. Conflict of Interest Declaration.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Richard "Dick" Caletti and City of Healdsburg's Former Police Chief Kevin Brook.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for April 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
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Sommer Hageman
Deputy Town Clerk
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