MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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 6:02 p.m.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Salmon, Wall, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Fudge 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported the Town Council held a Special Closed Session on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:01 p.m., for the purpose of:
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 Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2024
dedication as condition of approval.
The Closed Session concluded at 5:56 p.m., with no reportable action taken.
That same evening at the Council's regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., Council held a closed session for the purpose of:
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- Fluoroalkvl Substances ("PFAS").
Mayor Reynoza reported out of Closed Session at 11:57 p.m., and stated no reportable action was taken.
7. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
7.1 Proclamation Proclaiming October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month Betsy Mallace accepted the proclamation and expressed additional gratitude to Councilmember Fudge for her continued advocacy.
7.2 Proclamation Proclaiming October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Ingrid Mathews, YWCA Sonoma County Board Member accepted the proclamation.
7.3 Proclamation Proclaiming October 2024 as Filipino American Heritage Month Council read the proclamation.
7.4 Introduction of Deputy Duncan Garden, Deputy David Horton, Deputy Nick Mueller, Deputy Chris McDonell and his canine partner Benji, and Sergeant Jason Little by Police Chief Piccinini
Chief Piccinini introduced the new Deputies to the Town Council.
7.5 An Update on the Downtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing of Highway 101 Senior Civil Engineer Perez introduced the item and Alex Lee, Traffic Engineer with Mark Thomas Consultants who presented the item.
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.
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Peter Alexander spoke on The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2024
invited the Council to start a state chapter.
Debora Doyle spoke on Measure Y on the November 5, 2024, Ballot.
Rich Carnation, Windsor Unified School District Board (WUSD) of Trustees spoke on cancer awareness and presented Councilmember Wall with a swear and support jar to support the WUSD music program.
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 SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE
12.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2024, and the Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2024.
12.2 Approve Check Register No. 623
Approved check numbers 99808 through and including 100113 and 25631 through and including 25703 (payroll).
Town Appointment to the Town's Public Art Advisory Commission Adopted Resolution No. 3966-24 approving the Mayoral appointment of Gunther Johnson to serve on the Public Art Advisory Commission, Youth Commissioner seat, pursuant to California Government Code Section 40605.
12.4 Amend Major Construction Agreement not-to-exceed Amount with Hellas Construction, Inc., for the Hiram Lewis Park Pickleball Court Surfacing/Painting Project
Amended major construction agreement not to exceed amount to $198,155.44, with Hellas Construction, Inc., for the Hiram Lewis Park Pickleball Courts Surfacing/Painting Project and authorized the Town Manager to execute change orders up to an additional $20,000 on behalf of the Town.
First Amendment to the Hembree Lane Oaks Development Agreement Held a second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-392 approving the First Amendment of the Hembree Lane Oaks Development Agreement and authorizing the Town Manager to prepare and execute an amendment to the Hembree Lane Oaks Fee Deferral Agreement.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
13.1 Conduit Financing for the Heritage Park Apartments Affordable Housing Project Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Planner III Voge reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 3967-24 approving a plan of finance including the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) in an aggregate outstanding principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 to finance and refinance a qualified residential rental project for the benefit of Linc Windsor Park LP, and certain other matters relating thereto. Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE
Statewide Community Infrastructure Program ("SCIP")
Planner III Voge introduced the item and California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Managing Director James Hamill who reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Betsy Mallace
Amy Bolton, Christopherson Homes
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt Resolution No. 3968-24 authorizing the Town to join the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program ("SCIP") and authorizing related actions. Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER FUDGE
14. REGULAR CALENDAR
14.1 Direction on a Resolution Being Considered at the League of California Cities' General Assembly Meeting
Town Clerk / Public Information Officer Camacho-Werby reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
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Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No comments were forthcoming.
Council discussed the item and provided direction to the Mayor.
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 a report on the short-term rental program.
16. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPICS)/ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced the following Closed Session topic at 7:33 p.m.
16.1 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Salmon, Wall, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Fudge was absent.
16.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
16.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Town Negotiator: Jon Davis, Town Manager
Employee Organizations and Unrepresented Employees:
1. Town of Windsor Employees' Association - Teamsters Local Union No. 856
3. Town or Windsor Prangemen and Supees Group up (AS
4. Town of Windsor Unrepresented Executive Management Group
17. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported out of Closed Session at 8:13 p.m., and stated no reportable action was taken.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for October 16, 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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irene Camacho-Werby, MMC
Town Clerk
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