MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, August 17, 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.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Reynoza, Wall, Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon. Councilmember Fudge was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Planner III Voge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to continue Public Hearing Item No. 12.1 (Gas Station Ban) to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for September 7, 2022, when a full Council will be present. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS REYNOZA, WALL, AND
VICE MAYOR LEMUS
NOES: MAYOR SALMON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE
5. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Salmon reported the Town Council held a Closed Session on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, for the purpose of:
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
Title: Town Manager
The Closed Session adjourned at 9:17 p.m. There was no action taken during the Closed Session.
6. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATIONS)
6.1 A Proclamation Proclaiming August 26, 2022, as Women's Equality Day Vice Mayor Lemus read and presented the proclamation to Commission on the Status of Women in Sonoma County Chair Jan Blalock and Commissioner Gina Fortino Dickson declaring August 26, 2022, as Women's Equity Day.
Both thanked the Council for the recognition.
6.2 A Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Ricky Luna for his Dedicated Service January 2021 to August 2022
Councilmember Reynoza read and presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Ricky Luna, Audio Visual Technician.
Ricky Luna thanked the Council for the recognition.
6.3 A Presentation from the Windsor Wellness Partnership on Food Forest Windsor Wellness Partnership Director Sue McQuiddy presented the item.
Council thanked Sue for her presentation.
6.4 An Update on the Hall Park Detention Basin Project
Senior Civil Engineer Broughton presented the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Neighbors to the project (names not provided)
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Catherine Adams, via Zoom
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
8. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to Council.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, expressed comments regarding the future permanent closure of a California Refund Value (CRV) center and the importance of having a CRV center locally.
Durriya Syed, California Insurance Commissioner Staff Member, provided an update on the framework, emergency response, resources, and readiness agencies related to wildfire season.
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items. Vice Lemus seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS REYNOZA, WALL,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE
11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of August 3, 2022.
11.2 Approve Check Register No. 598
Approved check numbers 93228 through and including 93541 and 24406 through and including 24471 (payroll).
11.3 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3779-22 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. 1906-22 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.
11.4 Approve Major Construction Agreement with Valentine Corporation and Contract Change Order, Adopt a Resolution and Professional Services Agreement for the Recycled Water Transfer Improvement Project
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3780-22 amending the Fiscal Year 2021-23 Water Reclamation Capital Budget allocation in an amount not to exceed $279,000. b. Approved a Major Construction Agreement with Valentine Corporation, with minor changes as deemed appropriate by the Town Manager, and initial Contract Change Order No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $611,018 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement, and required construction change orders up to ten percent of the original agreement amount, on behalf of the Town.
c. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers (Brelje & Race) in an amount not to exceed $92,100 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and any contract amendments up to 20% of the original agreement amount, on behalf of the Town.
11.5 Construction Agreement with Telstar Instruments
Approved a Major Construction Agreement with Telstar Instruments for emergency replacement of automatic transfer switch in an amount not to exceed $118,371.08 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and approve contract documentation and amendments up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
11.6 Measure M - Budget Amendment
Adopted Resolution No. 3781-22 amending the Measure M - Parks Fund Fiscal Year budget in the not-to-exceed amount of $86,000.
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12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Gas Station Ban
This item was continued to the regular Council meeting scheduled for September 7, 2022.
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
13.1 Urgency Ordinance - Moratorium on New Business Licenses for Short-term Rentals Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Tim Matheson, Windsor resident
Ed Turner, Windsor resident
Kim Ortner, Windsor resident
Gerry Fightmaster, Windsor resident
Richard and Wanda, Windsor residents
Jennifer Anderson, Windsor resident
Natalie Balfour, Windsor resident
Barbara Mills, Windsor resident
Gina Fortino Dickson, Windsor resident
Jackie Reese, Windsor resident
Rick Eckhart, Windsor resident
Chris (last name not provided), Windsor resident
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Cynthia Hermosillo
Tim Kelly
Louise Turner, Windsor resident
Dan Gudino, Windsor resident
Meredith Rennie, Windsor resident, via Zoom
Regan (last name inaudible), via Zoom
Lisa Trumbly, Windsor resident, via Zoom
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was also submitted for this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt Interim Ordinance No. 2022-364 of the Town Council of the Town of Windsor adopted as an urgency measure, making findings and establishing a town-wide moratorium on all short-term rentals of residential dwelling units.
Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS REYNOZA, WALL,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE
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13.2 Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2022 Annual League of California Cities Conference
Town Clerk Camacho-Werby reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Reynoza moved to designate Councilmember Wall as the voting delegate and Vice Mayor Lemus as the alternate for the 2022 Annual League of California Cities Conference (LOCC) and business meeting to be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 in Long Beach. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS REYNOZA, WALL,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE
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:
A presentation from Zero Waste Sonoma on opportunities and advocacy for California Refund Value (CRV) centers.
• Expanding internet and broadband services for residents to include Sonic.
Councilmember Wall requested a status report on the concept to bridge east and west Windsor, crossing Highway 101, through a pedestrian walkway.
Mayor Salmon requested:
• Discussion on the CRV process.
Review of road design along Shiloh Road and Old Redwood Highway near Esposti Park, seek proactive opportunities to alleviate parking challenges.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for September 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 929i Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
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