MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, December 21, 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 Reynoza 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 Fudge, Potter (via Zoom), Wall, Vice Mayor Salmon, and Mayor Reynoza.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Salmon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
5.1 EV Drag Racing, A Catalyst for a Change Away from Hydrocarbons - A Presentation from Craig Merrilees, Windsor Resident and World Champion Drag Racer with an Electric Vehicle (EV)
Craig Merrilees presented information about his background and drag racing in an electric vehicle.
6. 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.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
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9. PUBLIC COMMENT
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, expressed her enjoyment of the Windsor Winter Faire live ice-skating performances and the event that took place on the Town Green on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Salmon moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items. Councilmember Potter seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
VICE MAYOR SALMON AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of December 7, 2022.
10.2 Authorizing Teleconferencing to Ensure Safe Public Participation in Local Government Meetings
a. Adopted Resolution No. 3809-22 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.
Adopted Resolution No. 1913-22 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.
10.3 Approve Check Register No. 602
Approved check numbers 94299 through and including 94515 and 24676 through and including 24717 (payroll).
10.4 Approve the Purchase of a John Deere 210L EP Tractor Approved the purchase of a replacement John Deere tractor for use in the Public Works Department with Pape Machinery, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $132,000 and authorized the Town Manager to execute any required documents related to the purchase.
10.5 Extension to LandCare USA Professional Services Agreement Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Master General Services Agreement and Task Order #3 with LandCare USA to provide landscape maintenance services to Town parks, streetscapes, and facilities in an amount not-to-exceed $225,472.49, extend the term to December 31, 2023, and authorized the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Town.
10.6 Authorizing Grant Applications for Well Projects Critical for Drought Resiliency a. Adopted Resolution No. 3810-22 authorizing the application, acceptance, and execution to the California Department of Water Resources 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program for the Water Treatment System - Esposti Supply Well Project. b. Adopted Resolution No. 3811-22 authorizing the application, acceptance, and execution to the California Department of Water Resources 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Grant Program for the Off-River Municipal Well- North Windsor Well and Treatment System Project.
10.7 Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report
Received the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report for the quarters ended September 30, 2022.
10.8 Cancellation of the January 18, 2023, Regular Town Council Meeting Cancelled the regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for January 18, 2023, and will hold a special Town Council meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
10.9 Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., for Environmental Review Services for the Clearwater at Windsor Project Approved Amendment 1 to Task Order 4 of the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $3,500 to prepare the environmental review documents necessary for the Clearwater at Windsor project and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 2022 Building and Fire Codes Update
Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming.
Vice Mayor Salmon moved to hold second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2022-369 of the Town of Windsor Ordinance of the Town of Windsor adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, California Administrative Code Part 1, California Building Code Part 2 Based on the 2021 International Building Code, California Residential Code Part 2.5 Based on the 2021 International Residential Code, California Electrical Code Part 3 Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code Part 4 Based on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code Part 5 Based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, California Energy Code Part 6, California Historical Building Code Part 8, California Fire Code Part 9 Based on the 2021 International Fire Code, California Existing Building Code Part 10 Based on the 2021 International Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code Part 11, California Referenced Standards Code Part 12, 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; Making Local Amendments and Modifications to Various Parts of the Title 24 Codes; and Repealing Ordinance No. 2019-339. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
VICE MAYOR SALMON AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11.2 Food Truck Pilot Program Ordinance
Planner I Locke reported on the item. Economic Development Manager Ricard was available to answer questions.
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Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was submitted regarding this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Salmon moved to introduce and hold the first reading, by title only, an ordinance Amending Title III Chapter 7 of the Town of Windsor Municipal Code by adding comprehensive regulations allowing food trucks on a pilot project basis. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
VICE MAYOR SALMON AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11.3 Ordinance Regarding Reckless Driving Exhibition, Referred to as "Sideshows" Police Chief Raasch reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Julie Shephard, Windsor resident
Debra Brownlet, Windsor resident
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued
Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was submitted regarding this item.
Councilmember Potter moved to introduce and hold the first reading, by title only, an Ordinance of the Town of Windsor adding Chapter 7 to Title IV of the Windsor Municipal Code, "Sideshows, Street Races, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions," regarding sideshows, as amended to update the numerical Section 4-7-110. Vice Mayor Salmon seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
VICE MAYOR SALMON AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11.4 Windsor Wastewater Reclamation Plant Biosolids and Disposal Upgrades Deputy Director of Water and Environmental Management Siwy reported on the item.
Community Development Director Streeter was available for questions.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
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The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Robert Windus, Windsor resident
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Salmon moved to adopt Resolution No. 3812-22 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Windsor Wastewater Reclamation Plant Biosolids and Disposal Upgrades project.
Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
VICE MAYOR SALMON AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Patti Restaino, Windsor resident
Robert Windus, Windsor resident
Jeaneen Titsworth, Windsor resident
Chuck Wright, Windsor resident
Lee Shephard, Windsor resident
Joan Tilson, Windsor resident
Lawrence Wing, Windsor resident
Ginny Camino, Windsor resident
Angel Galvan-Raich, Windsor resident, via Zoom
Margaret DeMatteo, Legal Aid Sonoma County, via Zoom
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period.
Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was submitted regarding this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Vice Mayor Salmon moved to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2022-370 Amending Chapter 8- 1, Rent Stabilization, of the Windsor Municipal Code regarding the allowable rent increase in mobile home parks. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
VICE MAYOR SALMON AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Vice Mayor Salmon moved to introduce and hold the first reading, by title only, a regular ordinance Amending Chapter 8-1, Rent Stabilization, of the Windsor Municipal Code regarding the allowable rent increase in mobile home parks. Councilmember Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
VICE MAYOR SALMON AND MAYOR REYNOZA
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 Salmon requested for future discussion, the Conde Lane trail near Windsor Mobile Country Club and parking along Old Redwood Highway adjacent to the Shiloh Terrace project.
Mayor Reynoza would like the Town to explore which utilities offer discounts to low-income households and/or seniors.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m., to the next meeting of the Town Council which is scheduled as a special meeting on January 17, 2023. The regular meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023, has been cancelled.
The regular meeting for January 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for February 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
Irene Camacho-Werby, CMC
Town Clerk
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