MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Regular Meeting - 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 6:01 p.m.
2. COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Salmon, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Wall was absent.
3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Mayor Reynoza noted that the Town Council is dedicated to acknowledging the longstanding history and indigenous people of this land we are living on. As part of this on-going commitment, we are actively building relationships with stakeholders in our local native community to develop an authentic land acknowledgement and call to action for the Town to strengthen the support and representation of our native residents, local tribal nations and Indigenous partners.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported the Town Council held a Closed Session on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 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- Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, August 7, 2024
MD-2804.)
The Closed Session adjourned at 8:12 p.m. 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.
7. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATIONS)
7.1 Proclamation Proclaiming August 26, 2024, as Womens Equality Day Gina Fortino-Dickson (Chair) and Letitia Hanke with the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women accepted the proclamation.
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
9. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to the Council and recognized Administrative Services Director Jeneen Peterson for her years of dedicated service with the Town and wished her well in her endeavors.
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bill Adams, Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees Member, requested Council support November 5, 2024, Ballot Measure V, Windsor Unified School District Bond.
Beth Henry, Executive Director for the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, announced the annual Chamber Hosted Block Party events at the Windsor Beverage District for the month of September.
12. 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,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
12.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the regular Town Council meeting minutes of July 16, 2024.
12.2 Mobile Vending Ordinance Second Reading
Held a second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-391 making permanent Section 3-7-105 and Section 3-7-125 of Title III, Chapter 7 "Street Vendors" of the Windsor Municipal Code which established comprehensive regulations for mobile vending units.
12.3 Award Major Construction Agreement to Hellas Construction, Inc. for the Hiram Lewis Park Pickleball Courts Surfacing/Painting Project Award Major Construction Agreement to Hellas Construction in an amount not to exceed $105,143.85 for the Hiram Lewis Park Pickleball Courts Surfacing/Painting Project and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and any required construction change orders up 15% of the authorized project budget on behalf of the Town.
12.4 Town Appointment to the Town's Public Art Advisory Commission for One Seat Expiring December 2026
Adopted Resolution No. 3956-24 a resolution approving the Mayoral appointment of Elizabeth Robertson to serve on the Public Art Advisory Commission pursuant to California Government Code Section 40605.
12.5 Cancellation of the September 4, 2024, Regular Town Council Meeting Cancelled the regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for September 4, 2024.
12.6 Approve the Purchase of Electric Service Truck
Approved the purchase of an electric service truck with Corning Ford for use in the Public Works Water Division in an amount not to exceed $75,000 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said purchase on behalf of the Town.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
14. REGULAR CALENDAR
14.1 Approve an Amendment to Windsor Palms I Center Building 600 Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
Community Development Director Streeter reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Mark Adams, Business Owner in the Windsor Palms Shopping Center & Commons Association Member
Jose Castaneda, Business Owner in the Windsor Palms Shopping Center Veteran, name not provided
Ramona Beltran, Windsor resident
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Lisa Turke, Windsor resident
Mitch Grandy, Commons Association President for Windsor Palms Shopping Center Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Steve Henrickson, Windsor resident
Member of the public, name not captured
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Salmon moved to deny a request approving an amendment to Windsor Palms II Center Building 600 Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to specify the provisions of the CC&Rs that require Town approval to amend, consistent with Planning Commission Resolution No. 499-06. Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
14.2 Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2024 Annual League of California Cities Conference
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.
By Council consensus, Mayor Reynoza will serve as the alternate and Councilmember Salmon as the alternate.
15. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
15.1 Individual Councilmember Reports and Comments, including Reports on Meetings/Conferences and Activities of Miscellaneous Agencies Councilmembers reported on recent and upcoming activities, including reports from meetings attended.
15.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items Mayor Reynoza requested, through the Town Manager, a pay equity study on Town positions be conducted.
Councilmember Fudge remarked on the upcoming presentation on November 5, 2024, Ballot Measure J, Sonoma County Prohibition on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), by Supervisor Rabbitt and inquired if Council would consider a position following the presentation.
16. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced the following Closed Session topic at 7:25 p.m.
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16.1 ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Salmon, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Wall was absent.
16.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
Bill Adams, Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees Member Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
16.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one potential case) - Tentative Subdivision Map for 259 and 325 Arata Lane development (Quail Acres Project) - School District's request for school site dedication as condition of approval.
17. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported out of Closed Session at 9:13 p.m. and stated no reportable action was taken.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for August 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor. macho-Werby, MMO
Vown Clerk
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