MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, September 21, 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 (via teleconference) and Mayor Salmon.
Councilmember Wall and Vice Mayor Lemus were absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Windsor Police Chief Raasch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
5.1 A Presentation from Miss California 2022 Catherine Liang i angst pres her lacey ande ofted the Council for tie recogniz Catherine Liang. Ms.
5.2 Annual Police Report
Windsor Police Chief Raasch presented an informational report on budget, graffiti, statistics, training, and use of force.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Betsy Mallace
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council thanked Police Chief Raasch for the presentation.
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5.3 Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) / Chris Barney Presentation on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Policy and Mitigation Options Sonoma County Transportation Authority Senior Transportation Planner Chris Barney presented the item.
Clerk's note: Vice Mayor Lemus arrived at 6:41 p.m.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Michael Juric, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council thanked Mr. Barney for his presentation.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
7. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to Council.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Member of the audience (name not provided) spoke regarding mobile home rent stabilization.
Mike Freedman, via Zoom, spoke regarding affordable housing.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Reynoza requested to pull Item 10.7 (Approve a Minor Construction Agreement with Carr's Construction Service, Inc. for the Install of Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Starr Creek Park).
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1 through 10.6, and 10.8.
Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items above passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA,
VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
10.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of September 7, 2022.
10.2 Approve Check Register No. 599
Approved check numbers 93542 through and including 93748 and 24472 through and including 24542 (payroll).
10.3 Approve the Purchase of Trailer Mounted Pumping Equipment Approved the purchase of trailer mounted pumping equipment with Thomas and Associates for use in the Public Works Water Reclamation Division in an amount not to exceed $200,000 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said purchase on behalf of the Town.
10.4 Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 3 of the Master Professional Services Agreement to Complete the Environmental Review Documents for the Shiloh Crossing Project
Approved Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 3 of the Professional Services Agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions in the amount of $6,495 for environmental review services necessary for the Shiloh Crossing Project.
10.5 Professional Services Agreement for Preparation of Environmental Review Documents for the Shiloh Business Park Project
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $78,562 to prepare the environmental review documents necessary for the Shiloh Business Park Project and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town in a form approved by the Town Attorney.
10.6 Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule Update
Adopted Resolution No. 3786-22 a resolution ratifying the list of authorized positions and salary schedules, establishing new positions, abolishing previously adopted salary schedules, and authorizing the Town Manager to draft and implement new and revised job descriptions, as applicable.
10.7 Approve a Minor Construction Agreement with Carr's Construction Service, Inc. for the Install of Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Starr Creek Park This item was pulled by Councilmember Reynoza to inquire about proposed cost and alternative options for installation.
Acting Parks and Recreation Director Lemen reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to approve a Minor Construction Agreement with Carr's Construction Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $64,700 and authorized the Town Manager to execute the agreement and any required change orders up to 10% of the original amount, on behalf of the Town. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE, VICE MAYOR LEMUS AND
MAYOR SALMON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYNOZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
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10.8 Biennial Review/Revision of the Town of Windsor, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, Windsor Joint Powers Financing Authority and Windsor Water District Conflict of Interest Codes
a. Acting jointly as the Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and the Windsor Joint Powers Financing Authority, adopted Resolution No. 3787-22 superseding Resolution No. 3638-20 and any conflicting resolutions and designating positions required to file Statements of Economic Interests and thereby amending the Conflict of Interest Codes.
b. Adopted Resolution No. 1908-22 a Windsor Water District resolution superseding Resolution No. 1887-20 designating positions required to file Statements of Economic Interests and thereby amending the Windsor Water District's Conflict of Interest Code.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Appeal of Planning Commission's Denial of a Use Permit Application for a Setback Reduction at 8950 Lakewood Drive
Planner IIl Jordan reported on the item, followed by Planning Commission Chair Zelig, then followed by Appellant Robert Bob Trottier and Legal Counsel Shane Michiel with LS Carlson law.
Mayor Salmon opened the public hearing.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Michael Juric, President of Board of Directors Lakewood Hills Homeowners Association Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Bob Harter, Windsor resident
Fred Orton, Windsor resident
Tom Boyle, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was also submitted for this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Fudge moved to adopt Resolution No. 3788-22 denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's denial of a Use Permit for the property located at 8950 Lakewood Drive, in Lakewood Hills Subdivision, to allow a reduction of the side yard setback. Vice Mayor Lemus seconded the motion. The motion failed due to the following roll call vote.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE AND VICE MAYOR LEMUS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER REYNOZA AND MAYOR SALMON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
With the recommendation by Town Attorney Sanchez, Mayor Salmon moved to continue the item to the Council's next regular meeting scheduled for October 5, 2022, when a full Council would be present. Councilmember Reynoza seconded the motion. The motion Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 21, 2022
passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA VICE MAYOR LEMUS
AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
Clerk's Note: Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. Mayor Salmon reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m., with all Councilmembers present, except for Councilmember Wall who remained absent.
Clerk's note: The following Regular Calendar item, shown below, was heard at this time.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Town Appointments to the Town's Public Art Advisory Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission
Town Clerk Camacho-Werby reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
Acting Parks and Recreation Director Lemen recognized the two youth commissioner applicants, Zoey Arent and Kate Chuidian, in the audience.
Applicants Zoey Arent and Kate Chuidian introduced themselves.
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Resolution No. 3789-22 approving Mayoral appointments of members to serve on the Public Art Advisory Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission pursuant to California Government Code Section 40605, as shown below.
Position Term Expiration Name of Appointee
Public Art Advisory Commission December 2022 Jack Pollard Position Term Expiration Name of Appointee
Public Art Advisory Commission, June 2023 Zoey Arent
Youth Commissioner
Public Art Advisory Commission, June 2023 Kate Chuidian Youth Commissioner
Position Term Expiration Name of Appointee
Senior Citizen Advisory Commission December 2022 Lilli Inman 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: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
11.2 Extension of Short-term Rental Moratorium
Hold a public hearing to adopt an interim ordinance making findings and extending a Town-wide moratorium on all short-term rentals of residential dwelling units for an additional ten months and fifteen days.
Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public hearing.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Jim Matheson, Windsor resident
Lorraine Chandler, Windsor resident
Dan Gudino, Windsor resident
Natalie Balfour, via Zoom, Windsor resident
Margaret DeMatteo, via Zoom, Housing and Policy Attorney with Legal Aid Sonoma County Lisa Renee Trumbly, via Zoom, Windsor resident
Regan Romaine, via Zoom
Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was also submitted for this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-365 making findings and extending a Town-wide moratorium on all short-term rentals of residential dwelling units for an additional ten months and fifteen days. 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: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Town Appointments to the Town's Public Art Advisory Commission and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission
This item was heard prior to Public Hearing Item No. 11.1 (Appeal of Planning Commission's Denial of a Use Permit Application for a Setback Reduction at 8950 Lakewood Drive).
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12.2 Resolution of Consent to Modify the Sonoma County Tourism, Business Improvement Area Assessment by Removing the $350,000 Revenue Threshold for Collection of the Assessment from Lodging Establishments Town Manager Davis introduced the item and Sonoma County Tourism Board Members, Keo Hornbostel, Safari West, Claudia Vecchio, Sonoma County Tourism, and Kelly Bass Seibel, Sonoma County Tourism, who reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was also submitted for this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Resolution No. 3790-22 consenting to amendment of the Sonoma County Ordinance creating the Sonoma County Tourism (SCT) Business Improvement Area (BIA) or (SCTBIA) and authorizing collection and remittance of assessments. 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: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
12.3 Sonoma County Vision Zero Action Plan
Senior Civil Engineer Perez introduced Laurel Chambers with Sonoma County Department of Health who reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Tanya Potter, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt Resolution No. 3791-22 adopting the Sonoma County Vision Zero Action Plan. 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: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
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12.4 Public Review of Draft Housing Element
Community Development Director Streeter introduced the item and Cynthia Walsh with Place Works who reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members of the public spoke on the item:
Patty Ristaino, Windsor resident
Kevin Gonyo, Windsor resident
Calum Weeks, via Zoom, Generation Housing
Margaret DeMatteo, Housing and Policy Attorney with Legal Aid Sonoma County Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was also submitted for this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Following Council discussion, Council provided direction to staff.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to accept the presentation. 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: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
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 Councilmember Reynoza requested review of the temporary sign ordinance.
Mayor Salmon requested:
Discussion on the General Plan as it relates to the recent application for development of North of Arata.
• Screening for Vehicle Miles Traveled.
• Community forum to discuss traffic safety, exhibitions of speed, and parking.
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
This item was moved to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
14.1 COUNCIL ROLL CALL
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14.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
(Only comments or statements concerning the agenda item listed below is allowed.)
14.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Negotiator: Jon Davis, 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
15. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 11:11 p.m.., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for October 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
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