MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, October 5, 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 6:01 p.m.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, Wall, and Mayor Salmon. Vice Mayor Lemus was absent.
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 October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Council presented a proclamation proclaiming October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to Madeleine Keegan O'Connell, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Sonoma County.
5.2 A Proclamation Proclaiming that the Month of October 2022 Shall be Annual Pomo Honoring Month
Council presented a proclamation proclaiming October 2022 as Annual Pomo Honoring Month to Joe Salinas of Tribe Kashia Stewarts Point Band of Pomo Indians, Rose Hammock, Indigenous Community Leader, Educator, and School Design Coach, and Leanna Lindsay, member of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, People4Parks Foundation Boardmember and Windsor Chamber of Commerce Executive Boardmember.
Clerk's note: Vice Mayor Lemus arrived at 6:15 p.m.
5.3 A Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Council presented a proclamation proclaiming the month of October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Windsor resident Betsy Mallace.
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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.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
Tammy Hampton, Windsor resident, spoke regarding mobile home rent stabilization.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, requested information on the status of a California Refund Value (CRV) center at the Bluebird Center.
Kevin Gonyo, Windsor resident, spoke regarding keeping the number of affordable homes, related to the North of Arata Lane project, to as many as possible.
Patti Ristaino, Windsor resident, spoke regarding mobile home rent stabilization.
Angel Galvan Rage, Windsor resident, spoke regarding mobile home rent stabilization.
Jeaneen Titsworth, Windsor resident, spoke regarding mobile home rent stabilization.
Tanya Potter, Windsor resident, spoke regarding spoke regarding mobile home rent stabilization.
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom, spoke regarding Annual Pomo Honoring Month.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Reynoza moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items.
Councilmember Fudge 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 September 21, 2022.
10.2 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3791-22 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. 1909-22 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.
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10.3 Professional Services Agreement with West Yost Associates for an Update to the 2013 Urban Recycled Water Facilities Planning Study
Approved a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with West Yost Associates in an amount not to exceed $74,140 and authorized the Town Manager to execute agreement and approve contract documentation up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
10.4 Second Reading of Gas Station Ban Ordinance
Held a second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-366 amending the Town of Windsor Zoning Ordinance to revise the following portions of the Zoning Ordinance as they pertain to gas stations and/or service stations:
• Chapter 27.10 Commercial Zoning Districts
• Chapter 27.12 Industrial Zoning Districts
• Chapter 27.32 Signs
• Chapter 27.34 Specific Land Use Standards - Service Stations • Chapter 27.50 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures
• Chapter 27.60 Definitions
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Continuance of the Appeal of Planning Commission's Denial of a Use Permit Application for a Setback Reduction at 8950 Lakewood Drive Hold a public hearing to consider:
Planner III Jordan reported on the item.
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 Jerry Nelson, Windsor resident
John Nelson, Boardmember of the Lakewood Hills Homeowners Association Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Tom Boylan, Windsor resident
Maureen Brennan, Windsor resident
Cheryl Trottier, Windsor resident and appellant
Bob Trottier, Windsor resident and appellant
Shirley Shakespeare, Windsor resident
Mark Dietrich, Windsor resident
Matthew Culmore, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No other comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Mayor Salmon moved to adopt a resolution granting an appeal and approving a Use Permit for the property located at 8950 Lakewood Drive, in the Lakewood Hills Subdivision, to allow a reduction of the side yard setback. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following roll call vote.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER WALL AND MAYOR SALMON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA AND
VICE MAYOR LEMUS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Resolution No. 3792-22 denying an appeal and upholding 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. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, REYNOZA AND
VICE MAYOR LEMUS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER WALL AND MAYOR SALMON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Town Appointment to the Town's Senior Citizen Advisory Commission 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.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt Resolution No. 3793-22 approving the Mayoral appointment of Wynn Bailey, member, to serve on the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission pursuant to California Government Code Section 40605. 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
Mayor Salmon recessed the meeting at 8:16 p.m. Mayor Salmon reconvened the meeting at 8:21 p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
12.2 Temporary Outdoor Dining and Commerce Program and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Areas Downtown
Economic Development Manager Ricard reported on the item.
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Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Annie Montoya, Montoya Jewelry Designs
Richard Bellomo, Something Special
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Rodney Montoya, Montoya Jewelry Designs
Speaker (name not provided)
Tim Zahner, Windsor resident (via Zoom)
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Mayor Salmon re-opened the public comment period. The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Annie Montoya, Montoya Jewelry Designs
Sheri Perezchica, Diva Salon (via Zoom)
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Council received a report and provided feedback to staff on the future of the Temporary Outdoor Dining and Commerce Program and the Urgency Ordinance Allowing Temporary Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Areas Downtown.
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:
Discussion of mobile home rent stabilization separate and prior to the housing element • Downtown parking regulation
Mayor Salmon announced he may be requesting a future discussion of the North of Arata Lane project with regards to the developer's application.
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Salmon announced the Closed Session at 9:46 p.m. and read all titles of items being considered
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14.1 COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Reynoza, Wall, Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon.
14.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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
Mayor Salmon noted that he will be reporting out of the closed session at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for October 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor. own Cler
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