MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
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, Wall, Vice Mayor Salmon, and Mayor Reynoza.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Town Manager Davis requested Consent Calendar Item No. 10.3 (Application for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant) following Regular Calendar Item No. 12.1 (Acceptance of the Technology Master Plan). The Town Council unanimously agreed to move the item.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
5.1 A Town Council Certificate of Appreciation to Tina Castelli for 10 years of Service on the Parks and Recreation Foundation Board of Directors Councilmember Fudge read and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Tina Castelli.
The Parks and Recreation Foundation Board of Directors presented Tina Castelli with a plaque for her years of services.
5.2 A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month This item was heard after 5.3 (A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2023 as Donate Life Month.
5.3 A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2023 as Donate Life Month Councilmember Potter read and presented a proclamation to Annie Stickel, Donor Network West, and Lorene Romero of Windsor, and announced there would be a flag- raising ceremony on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Town's main flagpole at 9:30 a.m.
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Clerk's Note: The following item was heard at this time.
5.2 A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Mayor Reynoza read and presented a proclamation to Chris Castillo, Executive Director, and Teresa Rodriguez, Director of Operations of Verity.
5.4 A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2023 as Fair Housing Month Councilmember Wall read and presented a proclamation to Adriana Ames, Education Director of Fair Housing Advocates of Northern CA.
5.5 A Proclamation Proclaiming April 1-7, 2023, as the Week of the Young Child Vice Mayor Salmon read and presented a proclamation to Jessica Borland, Sonoma County Office of Education.
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
Victor Mibelli, Windsor resident and Union Carpenter requested Consent Calendar Item No. 10.5 (Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter from Council in Opposition of Senate Bill 423 (Weiner) Land Use) be removed from the Consent Calendar. Mr. Mibelli expressed the support of SB 423 by the Carpenter's Union.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Fudge commented on Consent Calendar Item No. 10.5 (Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter from Council in Opposition of Senate Bill 423 (Weiner) Land Use) and made a motion to remove the item from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: VICE MAYOR SALMON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Vice Mayor Salmon moved to adopt Consent Calendar Item Nos. 10.1, 10.2, 10.4.
Councilmember Potter seconded the motion. The motion to adopt Item Nos. 10.1, 10.2, 10.4 passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
VICE MAYOR SALMON AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of March 15, 2023.
10.2 Approve a Major Construction Agreement for the Brooks Rd S at Natalie Drive Crosswalk Project
a. Approved the plans and specifications and awarded the construction contract to WestPac Construction in the amount of $369,708 for construction of the Brooks Rd S at Natalie Drive Crosswalk Enhancement Project 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.
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Green Valley Consulting Engineers for Construction Management services for the Brooks Rd S at Natalie Drive Crosswalk Enhancement Project in an amount not to exceed $105,000 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town and any contract amendments up to 10 percent of the original contract amount. c. Adopted Resolution No. 3839-23 amending the Approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget in the amount of $285,000 for the Brooks Road Sat Natalie Drive Crosswalk Enhancement Project.
10.3 Application for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar to be heard following Regular Calendar Item No. 12.1 (Acceptance of the Tech Master Plan).
10.4 Supporting Appointments Made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board of Directors and City Selection Committee Directed the Mayor or their alternate to support appointments that will be made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association's Board of Directors and City Selection Committee at its April 20, 2023, special meeting, based on the letters of interest submitted.
10.5 Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter from Council in Opposition of Senate Bill 423 (Weiner) Land Use
This item was removed from the agenda.
Clerk's Note: To clarify the action of the removal of Consent Calendar Item No. 10.5 (Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter from Council in Opposition of Senate Bill 423 (Weiner) Land Use) Councilmember Fudge moved for the removal of Consent Calendar Item No.
10.5 (Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter from Council in Opposition of Senate Bill 423 (Weiner) Land Use) from the agenda to a future date. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, POTTER, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: VICE MAYOR SALMON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 2022 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Council received the report.
11.2 19-08 Estates at Ross Ranch
Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item. Project Civil Engineer Charlie Traboulsi was available for questions.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
John Clark
Bill Blonigan
Karen Alvez
Mark Millan
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 3840-23 certifying a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Statemen of Overriding Considerations for the Estates at Ross Ranch Residential Subdivision 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
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Councilmember Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 3841-23 approving a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide a 17.18+/- acre parcel located at 1295 Jensen Lane and a reduction of the required Agricultural Buffer; and a reservation of 31 residential growth control allocations for the Estates at Ross Ranch 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 Acceptance of the Technology Master Plan
Senior Management Analyst Taylor introduced the item and Tom Jakobsen, Partner with Client First, presented the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
Mayor Reynoza closed public comment. No comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Fudge moved to accept the Technology Master Plan. 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
Clerk's Note: The following item was heard at this time.
10.3 Application for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Senior Civil Engineer Broughton reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Catherine Adams
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued
Vice Mayor Salmon moved to approve the plans and specifications and awarded the construction contract to O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,335,853.80 for the construction of the Michael A. Hall Park Detention Basin Project and authorized the Town Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Manager to execute said construction contract and any required construction change orders up to the authorized project budget on behalf of the Town. 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
12.2 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Policy
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:
Stephanie Ahmad, Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees Member, on behalf of Windsor Unified School District Superintendent Decker.
Mayor Reynoza closed public comment. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 3842-23 adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled Policy with significance thresholds and screening criteria for an environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. 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:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
12.3 ArtSurround - Downtown Photo Gallery
Parks and Recreation Director Lemen reported on the item and introduced Lead Artist Ann Weber.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Catherine Adams, Public Arts Advisory Commissioner
Mayor Reynoza closed public comment. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Councilmember Potter moved to approve the temporary installation of the Downtown Photo Gallery. 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
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 Fudge requested the reconsideration of the purchase of an all-electric fleet truck. Mayor Reynoza supported the request.
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced the following closed session item at 9:00 p.m.
14.1 COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Potter, Wall, Vice Mayor Salmon, and Mayor Reynoza.
14.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
14.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one case): Potential Litigation Related to National Opiate Litigation (U.S.D.C. Eastern District of California, Case No. 218-cv-001135 and U.S.D.C., Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804, Case No. 17- MD-2804.)
15. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
The Town Council met in closed session on one item of anticipated litigation related to additional funds to be diverted to Sonoma County, in exchange for participation in the matter.
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16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for April 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor. cho-Werby, CMC
TowA Clerk
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