MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Civic Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION VIA TELECONFERENCE
NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN, as authorized by Government Code Section 54953, that ouncilmember Mike Wall participated in the meeting via teleconference. Members of th ublic could have attended and participated at either the address given above or vi teleconference from the location below:
195 Grove Street
Windsor, CA 95492
The agenda was available at this alternate location.
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, Salmon, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Wall participated remotely via teleconference per the Brown Act.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
5.1 Presentation on the Generation Housing Bond Measure Community Development Director Streeter introduced the item and Executive Director Jen Klose, J.D., of Generation Housing, who presented the item.
5.2 Presentation on the Status of Old Redwood Highway Grant Projects Deputy Director of Engineering Euphrat and Senior Civil Engineer Perez presented the item.
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5.3 Update on the Sonoma County Library Presented by Director Erika Thibault Library Director Erika Thibault and Windsor Library Commissioner Deborah Doyle presented the item.
Informational Presentation on the Napa Sonoma Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Center Napa Sonoma ADU Center Director Scott Johnson presented the item.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to Council.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Mayor Reynoza announced her recusal from Regular Calendar Item No. 12.3 (Downtown Specific Plan/Station Area Plan) due to the proximity of her place of residence.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Karen Alves spoke on Presentation Item No. 5.4 (Informational Presentation on the Napa Sonoma Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Center).
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items. Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
10.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of April 3, 2024.
10.2 Approve Check Register No. 618
Approved check numbers 98386 through and including 98636 and 25423 through and including 25451 (payroll).
10.3 Amendment No. 8 to the Collection Services Agreement with Sonoma County Resource Recovery, LLC
Adopted Resolution No. 3930-24 approving Amendment No. 8 to the Collection Service Agreement with Sonoma County Resource Recovery, LLC, for the annual adjustment to maximum compensation and rates.
10.4 General Plan Annual Progress Report 2023
Received a report on the General Plan Annual Review 2023 which must be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) annually.
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10.5 Approve Amendment to an Agreement with Coastland for the Sidewalk Gap Closure at 8886 Windsor Road Project
1. Adopted Resolution No. 3931-24 amending the Approved Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget in the amount of $260,000 for the Sidewalk Gap Closure at 8886 Windsor Road Project.
2. Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering for the Sidewalk Gap Closure at 8886 Windsor Road Project in an amount not to exceed $17,510.67 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said amendment on behalf of the Town and any contract amendments up to 20 percent of the new contract amount.
10.6 Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance Amendment Held second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-388 amending the Town of Windsor Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 27.36 - Tree Preservation and Protection, to remove the percentage cap on allowed mitigation fees and forfeited security deposits collected that can be used for maintenance of protected trees to assist in emergency Mediterranean oak borer treatment of heritage oak trees on public property within town limit.
10.7 Professional Services Agreement with Hildebrand Consulting for a Water and Water Reclamation Rate Study
Authorized the Town Manager to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Hildebrand Consulting to prepare a Water and Water Reclamation Rate Study 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, for a total amount not to exceed $119,700.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
12. REGULAR CALENDAR
12.1 Pleasant Oak Park Renaming
Parks and Recreation Director Lemen reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Bernadette Smith
Jack Pollard, Progressive Tribal Allowance Chairman
Anna Gallegos
Dylan Williams
Grace Campo
Angelica Smith
Yolanda Campo
Mikey (last name not provided)
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt Resolution No. 3932-24 approving the name change of Pleasant Oak Park to David Smith Memorial Park. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion.
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The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Clerk's Note: Mayor Reynoza recessed the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Mayor Reynoza reconvened the meeting at 7:47 p.m. All Councilmembers were present including Councilmember Wall via teleconference.
12.2 Discovering Windsor Through Art Program Recommendation Recreation Program Supervisor Kovanis reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Catherine Adams, Resident and Public Arts Advisory Commissioner Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to approve the Public Art Advisory Commission recommendations for the 2024 Discovering Windsor Through Art utility box painting program. Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Clerk's Note: Mayor Reynoza recused herself from the following item.
12.3 Downtown Specific Plan/Station Area Plan
Planner Ill Voge reported on the item.
Vice Mayor Potter opened the public comment period.
Vice Mayor Potter closed the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
No further action was required for this informational item.
Clerk's Note: Mayor Reynoza returned to the meeting.
12.4 Adopt Resolutions of Intention as Part of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Annual Proceedings for Windsor Assessment Districts
Administrative Services Director Peterson introduced Coastland Civil Engineering Owner John Wanger who reported on the item and introduced Coastland Civil Engineering Senior Civil int Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minut ednesday, April 17. 202
Engineer Jenny Melman.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt Resolution No. 3933-24 indicating intention to levy and collect annual assessments, preliminarily approve the FY 2024-25 Annual Engineer's Report for the Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Special Assessment District (LLAD-1) and set the time and date for the public protest hearing. Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES:
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Vice Mayor Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 3934-24 indicating intention to levy and collect annual assessments, preliminarily approve the FY 2024-25 Annual Engineer's Report for the Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 2 (LLAD-2) and set the time and date for the public information meeting and the public protest hearing. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Fudge moved to adopt Resolution No. 3935-24 indicating intention to levy and collect annual assessments, preliminarily approve the FY 2024-25 Engineer's Report for the Town of Windsor 1982 Act Benefit Assessment District (82-AAD) and set the time and date for the public information meeting and the public protest hearing. Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.5 Amendments to the Rules of Conduct of Meetings of the Town Council Town Clerk / Public Information Officer Camacho-Werby reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Fudge moved to adopt Resolution No. 3936-24 rescinding Resolution No. 3754- 22 and amending rules for the conduct of meetings of the Town Council. Vice Mayor Potter Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 17, 2024
seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.6 Town Council and Mayoral Term Limits
Town Clerk / Public Information Officer Camacho-Werby reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Council consensus did not support further direction on this item.
13. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
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 exploring density bonus opportunities for station areas.
Mayor Reynoza requested the Council recite a land acknowledgment at the opening of regular meetings. Council supported this request.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for May 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
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