MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
1. 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, Vice Mayor Lemus and Mayor Salmon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Town Manager Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Salmon requested Public Hearing Item No. 11.1 (Old Redwood Highway Villages Planned Development) be heard following the Regular Calendar. Council supported moving the item as requested.
Mayor Salmon announced, tonight's meeting would adjourn in memory of Lytton Rancheria - Lytton Band of Pomo Indians Chairwoman Margie Mejia who passed away on October 19, 2022. Anyone desiring to speak or share comments was advised they would have an opportunity during Item No. 9 (Public Comment).
5. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
None.
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.
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PUBLIC COMMENI
Karen Alves, Windsor resident, acknowledged Tribal Chairwoman Mejia.
Angel Galvan-Raich, Windsor resident, introduced herself and provided information about her legal experience.
Angelica Nunez, Windsor resident, requested public review of current cultural and diversity training for Town Police Officers and allotting funding for training.
Bob Cruz, Windsor resident, commented on the Town's Hometown Heroes Program, and requested banners not be placed near portable outhouses.
Jo Timpson announced she will be restoring the framed Town of Windsor Oak Tree made of wine corks, which she created.
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom, expressed comments on the demonization of fellow citizens and neighbors.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items. Councilmember Reynoza 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 October 19, 2022.
10.2 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3797-22 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. 1910-22 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.
10.3 Approve a Major Construction Agreement for the Windsor Senior Recreation Center Renovation
a. Approved the plans and specifications and awarded the construction contract to DMR Builders Inc., in the amount of $587,650 for construction of the Windsor Senior Recreation Center Renovation and authorized the Town Manager to execute said construction contract and any required construction change orders up to the authorized project budget on behalf of the Town.
b. Adopted Resolution No. 3798 amending the Approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget in the amount of $422,230 (a total project budget amount of $698,720) for the Windsor Senior Recreation Center Renovation Project.
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10.4 Professional Services Agreement for Preparation of a Traffic Impact Study for the Windsor Shiloh Business Center Project
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with GHD Inc., in the amount of $65,707 to prepare a traffic impact study for the Windsor Shiloh Business Center Project (also called "Shiloh Business Park") and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.
10.5 Approve the Audited Financial Statements and Report on Internal Controls for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
a. Approved the Fiscal Year 2020-21 audited financial statements based on an audit of the financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. b. Approved the Report on Internal Controls submitted by Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP dated October 11, 2022.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Old Redwood Highway Villages Planned Development
This item was heard after the Regular Calendar.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Informational Report Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item.
Robert Windus, Windsor resident
Patti Restaino, Windsor resident
Angel Galvan-Raich, Windsor resident
Maurice Priest, President of Affordable Communities, Inc./Resident Owned Parks, Inc.
Name not provided, Windsor resident
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Angelica Nunez, Windsor resident
Tanya Potter, Windsor resident
Jeaneen Titsworth, Windsor resident
Judith Carr, Windsor resident
Kevin Gonyo, Windsor resident
Margaret DeMatteo, Legal Aid Housing Policy Attorney
Saulo Londono, Western Manufacturing Housing Community Association Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's note: Comments were also submitted in writing.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Council directed staff to research further and explore the possibility of a moratorium.
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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. Town Attorney Sanchez further explained the open container ordinance.
Mayor Salmon opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke regarding the item:
David Opperman, Windsor resident
Leanna Lindsay, Bellacana Vineyards
Edward (last name not provided), Windsor resident
Larry Laba, Windsor resident
Rohann Ponseti, Windsor resident
Matt Inlow, Flagship Taproom
James Holt, Flagship Taproom
Angela Gobbi, Diva Salon
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Brenda Lynch, Mutt Lynch Winery
J.C. Adams, KIN
Angelica Nunez, Windsor resident
Bob Grady, Eyes on the Green
Tim Zahner, Windsor resident
Richard Bellomo, Something Special
Rodney Montoya, Montoya Jewelry Design
George Adair, via Zoom, Windsor Bike Shop
Terri Burger, via Zoom, Health First Pharmacy
Unsilent Cal, via Zoom, Windsor resident
Mary Ann Bainbridge-Krauss, via Zoom, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's note: Comments were also submitted in writing.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Lemus moved to introduce and hold first reading, by title only, of an ordinance amending Title III, Chapter 2 of the Windsor Municipal Code to allow for the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the public right of way when permitted by the Town.
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
Council and staff discussion continued to ensue with regards to the future of the Temporary Outdoor Dining and Commerce Program. Council directed staff to return the item at a future meeting for formal Council action to extend the program past December 31, 2022 to allow time for further review of a more permanent policy.
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Clerk's Notes: Mayor Salmon recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Mayor Salmon reconvened the meeting at 9:42 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The following item was heard at this time.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Old Redwood Highway Villages Planned Development
Planner III Voge reported on the item.
Mayor Salmon opened the public hearing.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Doyle Heaton, Developer
Michael Brooks, Windsor resident
Mayor Salmon closed the public hearing. No other comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's note: Comments were also submitted in writing.
Council and staff discussion ensued
Councilmember Fudge introduced to hold a first reading, by title only, of an ordinance amending the Planned Development zoning standards for properties located at 6114 and 6122 Old Redwood Highway and renaming it the "Old Redwood Highway Villages" Planned Development. 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
Councilmember Fudge moved to adopt Resolution No. 3799-22 approving a new Final Development Plan, including a Tentative Subdivision Map and Site Plan and Design Review for the Old Redwood Highway Villages Project located at 6114 and 6122 Old Redwood Highway. 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
13. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
13.1 Individual Councilmember Reports and Comments, including Reports on Meetings/Conferences and Activities of Miscellaneous Agencies Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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 a letter be sent to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in support for County of Sonoma regulating the sale of tobacco products and paraphernalia per the Town's Ordinance 2021-353. Council supported this request.
Vice Mayor Lemus requested the 2020 parking study be agendized for future discussion.
Council supported this request.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salmon adjourned the meeting at 10:39 p.m., in memory of Lytton Rancheria - Lytton Band of Pomo Indians Chairwoman Margie Mejia.
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