MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, September 7, 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 6:02 p.m.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, Wall, Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Reynoza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
5.1 A Proclamation Proclaiming September 15, 2022, through October 15, 2022, as Latino Heritage Month
Vice Mayor Lemus and Councilmember Reynoza read and presented the proclamation to Alma Bowen of Nuestra Communidad and Angelica Nuñez of Somos Windsor proclaiming September 15, 2022, through October 15, 2022, as Latino Heritage Month.
Both thanked the Council for the recognition.
5.2 A Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of September 17-24, 2022, as "Creek Week" and the Week of September 19-25, 2022, as "Pollution Prevention Week" Councilmember Fudge read and presented the proclamation to Environmental Program Manager Elizabeth Cargay proclaiming the week of September 17-24, 2022, as "Creek Week" and the week of September 19-25, 2022, as "Pollution Prevention Week." Ms. Cargay thanked the Council for the recognition.
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 7, 2022
5.3 A Presentation of Town Council Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing Commissioners
Mayor Salmon presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following outgoing Commissioners:
• Becci Pell, served on the Public Art Advisory Commission • Ben Lehr, served on the Planning Commission
• Lucille Hynes, served on the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission • David Kahn, served on the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission • Joella Olsen, served on the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Council thanked the outgoing Commissioners for their service.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to Council.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Matheson, Windsor resident, provided comments on Short-term rentals.
Melissa Imhaus, Windsor resident, provided comments on Short-term rentals.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items.
Councilmember Wall 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
10.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of August 17, 2022.
10.2 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3782-22 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. 1907-22 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.
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10.3 Status Report on Short-term Rental Moratorium
Accepted and adopted the Status Report on Short-Term Rental Moratorium.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Gas Station Ban
Planner III Voge reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public hearing.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Woody Hastings, Sonoma County resident and Representative of the Coalition Opposing New Gas Stations
Tanya Potter, Windsor resident
Mary Ann, Windsor resident (Zoom)
Jenny Blaker, Co-Coordinator of the Coalition Opposing New Gas Stations (Zoom) Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No other comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Additional written correspondence was submitted for this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Fudge moved to:
• Adopt Resolution No. 3783-22 to amend the 2040 General Plan revising definitions for the Service Commercial and Gateway Commercial land use designations. • Introduce and hold first reading, by title only, an ordinance amending the Town of Windsor Zoning Ordinance to ban the construction of new gas stations and the expansion of fossil-fuel infrastructure at existing gas stations.
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: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Heritage Park Development Impact Fee Deferral Loan Agreement Planner III Voge reported on the item and introduced Mr. Fairris, Senior Associate with Bay Area Economics, and Mr. Kowta, Managing Partner with Bay Area Economics, who provided additional information on the impacts of the fee deferral for the Town.
Mayor Salmon opened the public hearing.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Mike Wyrick, Developer
Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No other comments were forthcoming.
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Council and staff discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Resolution No. 3784-22 authorizing the Town Manager to draft a 5-Year Fee Deferral Loan Agreement for the Heritage Park Apartments affordable lousing project. Councilmember Reynoza seconded the motion. The motion passed by the ollowing roll call vote
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA, WALL,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Response to the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury Investigation Reports Entitled «Affordable Housing: Past, Present and Future" and "Affordable Housing: Monitoring and Compliance"
Community Development Director Streeter 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.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Resolution No. 3785-22 of the Town Council of the Town of Windsor authorizing the response to thin Sonast, Present and illure and Investigation reports entitled
"Affordable Housing: Monitoring and Compliance." 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
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 Vice Mayor Lemus requested staff explore additional resources for the community during excessive heat events.
Mayor Salmon requested an informational update on the BoDean Asphalt Plant application.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for September 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor. onli
Sommer Hageman
Deputy Town Clerk
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 7, 2022