MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, September 18, 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 Councilmember Mike Wall participated in the meeting via teleconference. Members of the public could have attended and participated at either the address given above or via teleconference from the location below:
Treasure Island Hotel - Lobby
3300 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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 6:02 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.
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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Town Manager Davis announced Closed Session Item 15.4 (CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS) would not be heard this evening.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 Certificate of Appreciation Acknowledging the Contributions Made by Heather Cullen on the Public Art Advisory Commission
Heather Cullen was unable to accept the certificate in person. She thanked the Council prior to the meeting.
6.2 Certificate of Appreciation Acknowledging the Contributions Made by Angelica Nunez on the Parks and Recreation Commission
Angelica Nuñez accepted the certificate and thanked the Council.
6.3 Proclamation Proclaiming September 2024 as National Service Dog Month Kevin Gonyo, Graphic Designer, and Volunteers with Canine Companions accepted the proclamation.
6.4 Proclamation Proclaiming September 15, 2024, through October 15, 2024, as Hispanic Heritage Month
The proclamation was read in both English and Spanish.
6.5 Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of September 22-29, 2024, as "Creek Week" and the Week of September 16-23, 2024, as "Pollution Prevention Week" Windsor Environmental Analyst Perez, Windsor Environmental Program Manager Cargay, and Ariel Majorana with Russian River Keeper accepted the proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to the Council.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
George Horwedel invited Council to attend Windsor Recreation Supervisor Erin Stroud's farewell gathering this Friday, September 20t at the Windsor Senior Center.
Gina Fortino-Dickson announced the Sonoma County League of Women voters will host Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, September 18, 2024
2024 Ballot Measures: Pros and Cons on October 10, 2024.
11. 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
11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Special Joint Town Council and Planning Commission meeting minutes of August 14, 2024, and the Regular Town Council meeting minutes of August 21, 2024.
11.2 Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report
Received the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30,
11.3 Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Agreement for 700 American Way
Adopted Resolution No. 3958-24 of the Town Council authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Windsor Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Agreement for 700 American Way on behalf of the Town.
Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Landscaping and Lighting and 1982 Act Benefit Assessment Agreement for Old Redwood Highway Villages
1. Adopted Resolution No. 3959-24 of the Town Council approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Old Redwood Highway Villages Subdivision and directing its execution by the Mayor, approving the Final map therefore, accepting certain offers of dedication subject to improvement, and making findings in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act and the Town of Windsor Subdivision Ordinance and authorized the Town Manager to execute a Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts and 1982 Act Benefit Assessment District Agreement.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 1920-24 WWD of the District Board accepting the Windsor Water District Facilities Easements subject to improvement as shown on the Final map for Old Redwood Highway Villages Subdivision.
11.5 CalRecycle Program Grant Application
Adopted Resolution No. 3960-24 authorizing submittal of individual grant applications and related authorizations for the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program for the purchase and installation of park drinking fountains, including bottle filling stations and authorized the Town Manager as the Town's Designee for all matters regarding the application and project.
11.6 Biennial Review/Revision of Town Conflict of Interest Codes Acting jointly as the Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency, and the Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Windsor Joint Powers Financing Authority, adopted Resolution No. 3961-24 superseding Resolution No. 3787-22 and any conflicting resolutions and designating positions required to file Statements of Economic Interests and thereby amending the Conflict of Interest Codes.
Recommendation to Windsor Water District Board:
Adopted Resolution No. 1921-24 WWD Windsor Water District resolution superseding Resolution No. 1908-22 WWD designating positions required to file Statements of Economic Interests and thereby amending the Windsor Water District's Conflict of Interest Code.
Resolution Supporting the Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority's Extension of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee Program until April 30, 2035
Adopted Resolution No. 3962-24 supporting the Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority's extension of the Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee Program until April 30, 2035, and extending an agreement with the Service Authority regarding the same.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Appeal of Planning Commission's Action on the Use Permit Application for a Setback Reduction at 8950 Lakewood Drive
Planner III Jordan reported on the item.
The following persons provided additional information:
Planning Chair Fortino-Dickson
Appellant Councilmember Sam Salmon
Appellant Robert Trottier, Homeowner
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Tom Boylan, former Lakewood Hills Homeowners Association President Susie Hortman, Lakewood Hills resident
Gerald Nelson, Lakewood Hills resident
Gina Fortino-Dickson, Windsor resident
J.B. Leep, Windsor resident
Name not provided, Windsor resident
Bob Casanova, Lakewood Hills Homeowners Association
Monica Leer, Attorney for Lakewood Hills Homeowners Association David Williams, Lakewood Hills resident
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt Resolution No. 3963-24 upholding the appeal and approving a Use Permit to reduce the required side yard setback to allow an addition to the residence located at 8950 Lakewood Drive. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, WALL, AND
VICE MAYOR POTTER
NOES: MAYOR REYNOZA AND COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.2 First Amendment to the Hembree Lane Oaks Development Agreement and Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Fudge moved to introduce and hold a first reading, by title only, an ordinance approving a First Amendment to the Hembree Lane Oaks Development Agreement, as amended, and Authorizing the Town Manager to Prepare and Execute an Amendment to the Hembree Lane Oaks Fee Deferral Agreement. Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, FUDGE, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Clerk's Note: Mayor Reynoza recessed the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Mayor Reynoza reconvened the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
12.3 Appeal of Planning Commission's Approval of the Quail Acres Project Planner III Jordan reported on the item.
The following persons provided additional information:
Karly Kaufman, Rincon Consultants, Consultants for Town Zack Matley, W-Trans, Consultants for Town
Planning Chair Fortino-Dickson
Appellant Councilmember Sam Salmon
Appellant for the Windsor Unified School District, District Superintendent Jeremy Representing the Project Developer Redwood Equities, Consultant Ken MacNab Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Malinalli López, Windsor Unified School District Board Member President Bill Adams, Windsor Unified School District Board Member Stephanie Ahmad, Windsor Unified School District Board Member Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Rich Carnation, Windsor Unified School District Board Member Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Clerk's Note: Mayor Reynoza recessed the item to allow the Town Attorney to consult with staff on an updated resolution based on Council direction. The Regular Calendar was heard at this time.
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
Resolution Opposing the Proposed County Prohibition on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), also known as Measure J, at the November 5, 2024, General Election
Town Clerk / Public Information Officer Camacho-Werby reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Regina Pozzi
Shelina Moreda
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 3965-24 opposing the proposed County Prohibition on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), also known as Measure J on the November 5, 2024, General Election. Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, FUDGE, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
13.2 Direction Supporting Appointments Made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers Association City Selection Committee
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 provided direction to the Mayor or voting delegate to support the appointments of City of Cotati Vice Mayor Ben Ford and City of Petaluma Mayor Kevin McDonnell, to be made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association's City Selection Committee, for two seats on the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee.
14. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
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14.1 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.
14.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items None.
Clerk's Note: Public Hearing Item No. 12.3 (Appeal of Planning Commission's Approval of the Quail Acres Project) was continued at this time.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 3964-24 upholding the appeals and emanding the project back to the Planning Commission to reconsider traffic impact vithout the assumption of a school North of Arata, consider reports acquired by Genera Plan Policy PFS 10.3, and consider for information related to potential school site availability and feasibility. APN 161-020-053, -058, AND -060 (FILE NO. 20-08C APL).
Councilmember Fudge seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, FUDGE, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced the following Closed Session topics at 11:44 p.m.
15.1 CALL TO ORDER
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Salmon, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Wall participated remotely via teleconference per the Brown Act.
15.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
15.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one case):
Potential Litigation Against Tyco Fire Products LP, and BASF Corporation, Related to Per and
Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances ("PFAS")
City of Camden, et al. v. Tyco Fire Products LP,
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina Case No.: 2:24-cv-02321-RMG Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, September 18, 2024
City of Camden, et al. v. BASF Corporation, individually and as successor in interest to Ciba Inc. U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina Case No.: 2:24-cv-03174- RMG
15.4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
This item was removed from the agenda.
16. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported out of Closed Session at 11:57 p.m. and stated no reportable action was taken.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 11:57 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for October 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
Jene Camacho-Werby, MMC
Town Clerk
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