MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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, Wall, Vice Mayor Salmon, and Mayor Reynoza.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Vice Mayor Salmon requested the removal of Item No. 11.3 (Approve an Amendment to Windsor Palms II Center Building 600 Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) from the Consent Calendar.
5. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported the Town Council held a Closed Session on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, for the purpose of:
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.)
The Town Council met in closed session on one item of anticipated litigation related to the national prescription opioid litigation. By a 5-0 vote, the Town Council gave direction to the Town Manager and the Town Attorney to take the necessary actions to participate in this round of the national prescription opioid litigation settlements that will allow additional funds to be diverted to Sonoma County, in exchange for participation in the matter.
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The Closed Session adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 A Sonoma County Library Commission Update from Library Director Erika Thibault and Library Commission Chair Deborah Doyle
Council thanked Director Thibault and Commission Chair Doyle for their presentation.
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.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of Windsor Girl Scout Troop 11302 reported on sustainable projects completed and recognized Town Manager Davis for his continued support in helping the troop achieve their goals.
Betsy Mallace announced the California Redemption Value Center (CRV) is now open.
Eric Fraser, via Zoom, inquired if there was an update on the mural potentially created by Banksy.
11. 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
11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of April 5, 2023.
11.2 Approve Check Register No. 606
Approved check numbers 95218 through and including 95444 and 24836 through and including 24889 (payroll).
11.3 Approve an Amendment to Windsor Palms II Center Building 600 Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
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11.4 MTC Resolution for State Housing Laws
Adopted Resolution No. 3844-23 to comply with State Housing Laws.
11.5 Vacation and Sale of Excess Street Right-of-Way
Adopted Resolution No. 3845-23 vacating certain excess right-of-way located adjacent to 9033 Old Redwood Highway and approving the sale of such excess right-of-way to A U Energy LLC for $124,000.
11.6 Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Automation Group, Inc. for Aeration Basin PLC, and Controls System Upgrade
Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Automation Group, Inc. for Aeration Basin Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and engineering/operational control upgrades in an amount not to exceed $85,000 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and approve contract documentation and amendments up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
11.7 Approve Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Michael A. Hall Park Detention Basin Project Approved a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $199,968 for Construction Management and Inspection services for the Michael A. Hall Park Detention Basin Project and authorized the Town Manager to execute said professional services agreement and any amendments up to 20% of the original amount on behalf of the Town.
11.8 Rescind Level 2 Water Shortage Emergency
Adopted Resolution No. 3846-23 rescinding the declaration of a Level 2 Water Shortage Emergency within the service area of the Windsor Water District.
11.9 Adoption of Legislative Policy Guidelines
Adopted the Town of Windsor 2023 Legislative Policy Guidelines and authorized the Mayor and/or Town Manager or designee to submit advocacy letters on behalf of the Town if the proposed State or Federal legislation is consistent with the Town's adopted Guidelines.
Clerk's Note: The following item was heard at this time.
11.3 Approve an Amendment to Windsor Palms II Center Building 600 Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
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:
William Hatcher, Attorney
Steve Henricksen
Leanne Brooks, Attorney
Angelica Nunez
Betsy Mallace
Kenneth Gray
Sonia Vazquez
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Michael (last name inaudible), Butcher in Petaluma
Jose Castaneda, Castaneda Market
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Wall moved to not support the proposed resolution approving an amendment to Windsor Palms II Center Building 600 Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to allocate assessments based on square footage. 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
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Short-Term Rentals
Planner III Jordan reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Kim Ortner
Larry Mills
Marisol Andrade Leyba
John Leyba
Adam (last name not provided)
Barbara Mills
Joe Schneider, Bay Area Association of Realtors
Joe Goetler
Kevin Kurt
George Adair
Betsy Mallace
Jim Matheson
Laura Lee Mayhew
Patrick Peterson, Wine Country Vacation Rentals
Alec Giddings
Dan Guidino, Wine Country Getaway
Jaime (last name not provided)
Eric Fraser, via Zoom
Carl Rashad Jaegar, via Zoom
Lindsay Darrimon, via Zoom
Ted Aenestad, via Zoom
Charles (last name not provided), via Zoom
Lauren Requarth, via Zoom
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
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Clerk's Note: Written correspondence was received for this item.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Fudge moved to introduce and hold a first reading, by title only, of an ordinance amending the Town of Windsor Municipal Code and Zoning Code establishing requirements for short-term rentals. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE AND WALL
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER POTTER, VICE MAYOR SALMON, AND
MAYOR REYNOZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Vice Mayor Salmon moved to continue the public hearing to the Town Council's regular meeting on June 1, 2023, for a first reading, by title only, of an ordinance amending the lown of Windsor Municipal Code and Zoning Code establishing requirements for short-tern 'entals, with additional language to address and prohibit non-hosted short-term rentals in residential areas. Councilmember Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER POTTER, VICE MAYOR SALMON, AND
MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE AND WALL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
14. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
14.1 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.
14.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for May 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor. rene Camacho-Werby, CM(
Town Clerk
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