MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Salmon called to order a meeting of the Town Council (Council), the Windso development Successor Agency (Agency) and the Board of Directors of the Town o Windsor Water District (District) at 6:05 p.m.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, Wall, Vice Mayor Lemus, and Mayor Salmon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Salmon announced the Town Council held a Closed Session on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, for the purpose of:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
(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 8:40 p.m. There was no action taken during the Closed Session.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 A Proclamation Proclaiming June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month in the Town of Windsor
Vice Mayor Lemus read and presented a proclamation proclaiming June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month to Spencer Blank, and Erika and Peter Garcia, who thanked the Council for the Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesdav. June 1. 2022
recognition. Spencer Blank announced the upcoming Windsor Pride Festival event on the Town Green, June 25, 2022.
6.2 A Proclamation Proclaiming June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth, a.k.a. Black Freedom Day Councilmember Fudge read and presented a proclamation proclaiming June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth to President of 100 Black Men of Sonoma County Arthur Chaney. Arthur thanked the Council for the recognition.
6.3 A Town Council Certificate of Recognition Acknowledging Windsor's Sonoma County Library Commissioner Deborah Doyle
Councilmember Reynoza presented the Certificate of Recognition to Sonoma County Library Commissioner Deborah Doyle acknowledging her dedicated service and the honor of taking office as United for Libraries' President Elect on July 1, 2022. Deborah thanked the Council for the recognition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
8. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Interim Town Manager Linder reported on items of interest to the Council.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Councilmember Reynoza recused herself from Item No. 13.2 Civic Center Project, out of an abundance of caution due to the proximity of the project to her personal residence.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Cruz, Windsor resident, expressed comments regarding the current conditions of the United States Flag and California State Flag on the Civic Center flagpoles and the importance of displaying flags in good condition on recognized holidays.
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom, commented on the concerns of the previous speaker, reminded the Council of the United States Flag etiquette and expressed his appreciation for Interim Town Manager Linder for his work to date.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Salmon requested Police Chief Raasch provide a brief summary report on the Windsor Police Department Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, Consent Item No. 11.5, following the approval of the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Lemus 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, WALL,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of May 18, 2022, and the special closed session meeting minutes of May 25, 2022.
11.2 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3756-22 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. 1903-22 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.
11.3 Cancellation of the July 6, 2022, Regular Town Council Meeting Cancellation of the regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for July 6, 2022.
11.4 Professional Services Agreement with Todd Groundwater for Town of Windsor Groundwater Master Planning Services
Approved a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Todd Groundwater (Todd) for the Town of Windsor Master Groundwater Planning Services in an amount not to exceed $328,235 and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreement, with such minor changes as deemed appropriate by the Interim Town Manager and any additional amendments up to 10% of the original amount, on behalf of the Town.
11.5 Windsor Police Department Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Windsor Police Department Service Plan.
11.6 Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting LLC Approved ClientFirst Technology Consulting LLC Agreement and Task Orders for Technology Master Planning and Consulting and authorized the Town Manager to execute Task Orders in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per fiscal year on behalf of the Town.
11.7 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Robert A. Smith for Code Enforcement Services
a. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Robert A. Smith (the Consultant) for Code Enforcement Services for a total not-to- exceed amount of $100,000.
b. Authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Tow At this time, Police Chief Raasch provided a brief summary report on the Windsor Police Department Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
12. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
13.1 Town Appointments to the Town's Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Due to Expired Terms Town Clerk Camacho-Werby reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
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Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Wall stated he spoke with most of the applicants and recommended the following appointments:
Position Term Expiration Name of Appointee
Parks and Recreation Commission December 2022 Sean Harrell Planning Commission December 2022 Evan Kubota
Senior Citizen Advisory Commission December 2022 Steven Gerstle Council and Staff discussion briefly ensued.
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt Resolution No. 3757-22 approving Mayoral appointments of members to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission pursuant to California Government Code Section 40605. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA, WALL,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Clerk's Note: Councilmember Reynoza recused herself from the dais at this time.
13.2 Civic Center Project
Economic Development Manager Ricard reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Lois Fisher, Windsor resident
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom
Mary Ann Bainbridge-Kraus, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and Staff discussion ensued.
Council took no action on this item as it was for informational purposes only.
Clerk's Note: Councilmember Reynoza returned to the dais at this time.
13.3 Allocate Funding to Non-Profit Organizations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recreation Division Manager Herman introduced the item and Parks and Recreation Analyst Kovanis.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
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Marrianne McBride, Meals on Wheels
Mary Bean, Windsor Presbyterian Church
Hayley Benjamin, Redwood Empire Food Bank
Helen Myer, Food 4 Thought
Che Casul, Circuit Rider Community Services
Mary Lockhart, Windsor Service Alliance
Angelica Nunez, Somos Windsor
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and Staff discussion ensued
Following discussion, Council agreed to fund the allocation requests as follows:
Windsor Community & Family Strengthening $5,477.20
Services
Windsor Senior Meals $10,441.60
Bags of Love Nutrition Program $3,000.00
Food Assistance in Windsor $5,000.00
Somos Windsor $1,408.40
Food Pantry $5,000.00
Food Service $24,672.80
TOTAL: $55,000.00
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to approve allocations for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and authorized the Interim Town Manager to execute funding agreements with each non-profit on behalf of the Town. Councilmember Reynoza seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA, WALL,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
13.4 Introduction of Ordinance Changing the Sequencing of Town Council Seats in order to Balance the Staggering of Council Seats
Town Attorney Sanchez reported on the item.
Councilmember Fudge requested to invite President of 100 Black Men of Sonoma County Arthur Chaney to draw the district number by random selection process.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Betsy Mallace, via Zoom
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
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Council and Staff discussion ensued
Vice Mayor Lemus supported the request by Councilmember Fudge, with an additional request to include Town Clerk Camacho-Werby in the random selection process. Council was in support of this process.
The random selection was conducted by Town Clerk Camacho-Werby with the assistance of President of 100 Black Men of Sonoma County Chaney and Economic Development Ricard.
The district chosen by random selection was District 2.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to introduce and hold first reading, by title only, of an ordinance amending Section 1-2-210, "District Election Schedule," of Title 1, Chapter 2 of the Windsor Municipal Code, and declaring, pursuant to California Government Code section 34906, that the Council seat for District 2, subject to election at the November 2022 General Municipal Election, shall serve a two-year term in order to evenly stagger Town Council seats subject to election in the future. Councilmember Reynoza seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA, WALL,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Clerk's Note: Vice Mayor Lemus left the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
14. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
14.1 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.
14.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items Mayor Salmon requested a special discussion session on issues the Council may be interested in discussing that may have an impact in the next six months or the next few years and recommended the date of July 6, 2022. Council was in support of a future session not on July 6, 2022.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for June 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chamber ocated at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor Trene Camacho-Werby, CMC
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