MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, August 3, 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 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 were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, Wall, and Mayor Salmon.
Vice Mayor Lemus was absent.
Interim Town Manager Linder and Town Attorney Sanchez participated via teleconference.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Senior Civil Engineer Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Salmon reported the Town Council held a Closed Session on Monday, July 25, 2022, for the purpose of:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Town Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: Town Manager
Designated Town Negotiator: Mark Linder, Interim Town Manager Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:45 p.m. There was no action taken during the Closed Session.
Clerk's Note: Vice Mayor Lemus arrived at 6:04 p.m.
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PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 An Update on Transportation Projects
Senior Civil Engineer Perez introduced Town Traffic Consultant Cameron Nye with W- Trans. Cameron Nye provided an update on the Town's transportation projects.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
Julian Cohen, Silk Road, requested the Council review the concrete color on the roundabout being constructed at Windsor Road and Windsor River Road.
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
8. ACTING TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to Council.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ray Holley, Sonoma County Library Commission Communications Manager, spoke on the Facilities Master Plan Final Report.
Karen Alves, Windsor resident, requested to permanently move the bus stop at 388 Windsor River Road and review opportunities for temporary parking.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, announced other meeting bodies, such as the Sonoma County Library Commission and the Windsor Unified School District were holding meetings this evening to discuss facilities master plans.
Brent G., Windsor resident, suggested the Town participate in the International Dark-Sky Association.
Julian Cohen, Silk Road, read a quote from Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu.
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom, raised concerns with platforms of social media supporting candidates and how it relates to the Town's campaign finance limits.
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA, WALL
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of July 20, 2022, and the special closed session Town Council meeting minutes of July 25, 2022.
11.2 Investment Policy Fiscal Year 2022-23
Adopted Resolution No. 3776-22 approving the Town of Windsor Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
12. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
13.1 Appointment of Town Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement Interim Town Manager Linder reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
Julian Cohen, Silk Road, congratulated Jon Davis.
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council acknowledged Mr. Davis's qualifications.
Councilmember Fudge moved to adopt Resolution No. 3777-22 appointing Jonathan Davis as Town Manager and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Town Manager Employment Agreement between the Town of Windsor and Jonathan Davis on behalf of the Town with the following terms:
• Commencing employment on August 15, 2022, with a 5-year term • Base Compensation of $200,880 annually, plus 3.25% cost of living increases on July 2023 and July 2024
• 6 months' base salary severance
• 200 hours per year of Vacation Leave per year
• 120 hours of Sick Leave per year
• 80 hours of Management Leave per year
• Automobile Allowance: $500 per month. Employee understands the importance of procuring and using an electric vehicle to reduce greenhouse gas impacts and will strive to purchase or lease an electric vehicle within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this agreement.
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Mobile Device Stipend: Reimbursable $65 per month for mobile device service • Professional Development as budgeted
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
Acting Town Manager Davis thanked the Council for this opportunity.
At this time Council thanked Interim Town Manager Linder for serving the Town and working with the recruiter in hiring a permanent Town Manager.
13.2 Clearwater at Windsor Development Agreement
Planner III Jordan reported on the item and introduced Clearwater Living CEO Tony Ferrero and Clearwater Living Land Use Attorney Sean Matsler.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Betsy Mallace, Windsor Resident
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom
Rick Dabney, via Zoom
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Council provided direction to staff on the draft terms of the Development Agreement for the Clearwater at Windsor Senior Living Mixed-Use Project.
13.3 Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials Interim Town Manager Linder reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Resolution No. 3778-22 establishing a Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials. Councilmember Fudge 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
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 Councilmember Reynoza requested:
• Agendizing the request for the removal of a bus stop at 388 Windsor River Road • Report on Graffiti
• Moratorium on Short-Term Vacation Rentals
Councilmember Wall requested revisiting the discussion on bridging East and West Windsor through a pedestrian walkway.
Councilmember Fudge requested:
• Public hearing item regarding banning new gas stations and expanding fossil-fuel infrastructure at existing gas stations, noticed for the August 17, 2022 regular Town Council meeting, be continued to a regular meeting in September. • Research with the Town Attorney regarding agendizing the approval of Council to send a letter on behalf of the Town to Facebook, related to campaigning and censoring.
• Revisiting the discussion of an all-electric reach code.
Mayor Salmon requested a future discussion on the street designs for future housing developments and raised concerns with parking on public domain.
Vice Mayor Lemus inquired about reinforcement of the Town Green picnic benches to avoid safety hazards.
15. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/ ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Salmon announced the following closed session item at 9:04 p.m.
15.1 COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, Wall, Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon.
Interim Town Manager Linder and Town Attorney Sanchez participated via teleconference.
15.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
15.3 EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: Town Manager
16. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
The closed session concluded at 9:17 p.m. Mayor Salmon will report out of closed session at the next meeting.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the public meeting at 9:07 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for August 17, 2022
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