MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
IMPORTANT:
Pursuant to Government Code section 54953 and consistent with the provisions of Assembly Bill 361, Town Councilmembers were able to participate in the meeting via teleconference.
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 were Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon.
Councilmembers Fudge and Reynoza were present via teleconference.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Interim Town Manager Linder led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Salmon motioned to continue Consent Calendar Item No. 10.8 (Second reading, by title only, and adopted an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Windsor adding Chapter 8 to Title 1 of the Town of Windsor Municipal Code relating to Campaign Finance Regulations) to the Council's next regular meeting on May 4, 2022. Councilmember Reynoza seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Salmon reported the Town Council held a Closed Session on Monday, April 11, 2022, for the purpose of:
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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) c. Town of Windsor Management Employees Group (MEG)
d. Town of Windsor Unrepresented Executive Management Group The Closed Session adjourned at 7:05 p.m. There was no action taken during the Closed Session.
6. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 A Proclamation Honoring the Kiwanis Club of Windsor for Thirty (30) Years of ervice to the Community as a Volunteer Community Service Organization /ice Mayor Lemus read and presented a proclamation to Paul Kelley, who accepted or behalf of the Kiwanis Club.
Mr. Kelley thanked Council for the recognition.
6.2 A Presentation of Town Council Certificates of Appreciation to the 2021 Summer Nights on the Green Concert Series Sponsors
Mayor Salmon presented Town Council Certificates of Appreciation to the following 2021 Summer Nights on the Green concert series sponsors:
Spotlight Sponsors - $2,500:
Sonoma County Resource Recovery Vineyards
Coleman Construction & RC Painting Meyers Nave Law Offices Encore Events and Rentals Michael Langhals Real Estate
Exchange Bank Simply Solar
Les Schwab Tire Center SoCoNews
Mengler Family Wines & Bellacana The Engine is Red
Band Sponsors - $500:
FRC, Inc. The Tamale Factory
Windsor Lions Club Wine Country Golf Group: Windsor
Friends of the Windsor Library Golf Club and Charlies Restaurant Pacific Home Care Services
6.3 Update on Drought Conditions and a Shift to Monthly Water Billing Environmental Program Manager Goulart and Revenue Manager Alton presented an update on drought condition and the upcoming shift to monthly water billing.
6.4 A Presentation from the Windsor Garden Club on the Monarch Butterfly Way Station Project
Environmental Program Manager Goulart and Cindy Fenton, Windsor Garden Club Monarch Maystation Project A cader presented information on the Monarch Butterly Way Station Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Closed Session Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 20, 2022
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Fuller, Windsor resident, invited the Town Council to attend the annual Shiloh Cemetery District Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 30, and enlisted public support for their expansion efforts.
Alison, local student, spoke regarding the need for crosswalks on Starr Road.
Audrey, local student, spoke regarding raising awareness for the immediate need of crosswalks at Starr Road and shared her fundraising efforts to create awareness.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, encouraged residents to reach out to the Windsor Garden Club, thanked the Mayor for moving consent calendar Item No. 10.8 to the Council's next regular meeting on May 4 and expressed the approval of an unlimited in-kind donation would exceed the state's set limits.
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom, spoke regarding the importance of milkweed and traffic control along Starr Road, including the need for additional stop signs.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt Consent Calendar items 10.1 through 10.7. 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 meeting minutes of April 6, 2022, and the special closed session meeting minutes of April 11, 2022.
10.2 Approve Check Register No. 594
Approved check numbers 92237 through and including 92492 and 24224 through and including 24271 (payroll).
10.3 Master General Services Agreement with North Bay Tree Weed and Pest, and Hunters Services
Approved Master General Services Agreements (MGSA) with North Bay Tree Weed and Pest, and Hunters Services for routine maintenance and on-call vegetation and pest management services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per Agreement per fiscal year and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreements, approve contract Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Closed Session Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 20, 2022
documentation and required Task Orders up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
10.4 Master General Services Agreements with Knight's Electric, Lunardi Electric, and Telstar Instruments
Approved Master General Services Agreements (MGSA) with Knight's Electric, Lunardi Electric, and Telstar Instruments for routine maintenance and on-call electrical services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per Agreement per fiscal year and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreements, approved contract documentation and required Task Orders up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
10.5 Acceptance of Work for the Starr Road Sidewalk Gap Closure Phase 4 Project Adopted Resolution No. 3736-22 accepting the work performed by Siri Grading and Paving, Inc., for the construction of the Starr Road Sidewalk Gap Closure Phase 4 Project and directed the Town Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
10.6 Measure M - Budget Amendment
Adopted Resolution No. 3737-22 amending the Measure M Parks Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget in the not-to exceed amount of $420,000.
10.7 Approve Updated Resolution on Reporting of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Adopted Resolution No. 3738-22 approving the receipt and reporting of use of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) in light of changes to regulations issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and rescind prior Resolution No. 3682-21.
10.8 Adoption of Ordinance Regarding Campaign Finance Regulations This item was continued to the Council's next regular meeting on May 4, 2022.
11. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Budget Resolution and Professional Services Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer Wastewater Superintendent Ernst and Senior Civil Engineer Broughton reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Resolution No. 3739-22 to create and allocated remaining/unspent CIP funds from project WR-4 (Aeration Basin) to re-prioritized CIP project WR-12 (Biosolids Handling Facility) for FY 21-22. Councilmember Reynoza seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Fudge moved to approve a Professional Service Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for the first phase of design of a Biosolids Handling Facility, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) report and Green House Gas (GHG) impact report, not to exceed $550,000, and authorized the Interim Town Manger to execute said agreement up to the authorized budget and scope of work, and approved contract documentation on behalf of the Town. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.2 Discovering Windsor Through Art Program Recommendations Parks and Facilities Manager Lemen 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 approve the Public Art Advisory Commission recommendations for the 2022 Discovering Windsor Through Art utility box painting program. Councilmember Reynoza seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.3 Adopt Resolutions of Intention as Part of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Annual Proceedings for Windsor Assessment Districts
Administrative Services Director Peterson introduced the item and Principal Engineer John Wanger with Coastland Engineering who reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
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Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt Resolution No. 3740-22 of intention to levy and collect annual assessments, preliminarily approved the FY 2022-23 Annual Engineer's Report for the Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Special Assessment District (LLAD-1) and set the time and date for the public protest hearing. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt Resolution No. 3741-22 of intention to levy and collect annual assessments, preliminarily approved the FY 2022-23 Annual Engineer's Report for the Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2 (LLAD-2) and set the time and date for the public information meeting and the public protest hearing.
Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Reynoza moved to Resolution No. 3742-22 of intention to levy and collect annual assessments, preliminarily approved the FY 2022-23 Engineer's Report for the Town of Windsor 1982 Act Benefit Assessment District (82-AAD) and set the time and date for the public information meeting and the public protest hearing. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.4 Land Use Consideration for the Property Located at 222 E. Shiloh Road Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members of the public spoke in support of adopting the Town Council's Resolution which is in support of retaining the existing Sonoma County General Plan Land Use Designation of Land Intensive Agriculture for the property located at 222 E. Shiloh Road:
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Don Ziskin, Windsor resident
Betty Arterberry, Dry Creek Rancheria Board of Directors Vice Chairman Linda Williams, Windsor resident
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Walter Bruszewski, Windsor resident
Buffy McQuillen, Graton Rancheria Tribal Heritage Preservation Officer Sidnee Cox, via Zoom
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom
Carrie Marvin, via Zoom
Clerk's Note: In support of the public commentors listed above, members of the audience had the opportunity to raise their hands in agreement with each commentor.
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Fudge moved to adopt Resolution No. 3743-22 in support of retaining the existing Sonoma County General Plan Land Use Designation of Land Intensive Agriculture for the property located at 222 E. Shiloh Road. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call 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 None.
14. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT (ORAL REPORT)
Interim Town Manager Linder reported on items of interest to the Council.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for May 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor Trene Camacho-Werby, CMC
Hown Clerk
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