MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, November 20, 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 6:00 p.m.
2. COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Fudge, Salmon, Wall, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.
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 ongoing commitment, we are actively building relationships with stakeholders in our local native community to develop an authentic land acknowledgment 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. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATIONS)
6.1 Certificates of Appreciation to the Summer Nights on the Green Sponsors Mayor Reynoza presented the certificates and thanked the sponsors.
6.2 Certificate of Appreciation to Steve Henricksen
Mayor Reynoza presented the certificate and thanked Steve Henricksen.
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6.3 Presentation from Reach for Home (Provider of Homelessness Services for Northern Sonoma County
Margaret Sluyk, Chief Executive Officer, presented the item.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
8. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to the Council.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Julian Cohen recognized Councilmember Fudge and her time on the Town Council for all her work and effort on important Town projects.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt Consent Calendar Item Nos. 11.1-11.3, and 11.5-
11.13. Item No. 11.4 (Zoning Code Ordinance) had a different vote and is noted below.
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 Town Council regular meeting minutes of November 6, 2024.
11.2 Approve Check Register No. 625
Approved check numbers 100408 through and including 100759 and 25734 through and including 25762 (payroll).
11.3 Approve the Audited Financial Statements and Report on Internal Controls for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
1. Approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 audited financial statements based on an audit of the financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
2. Approved the Report on Internal Controls submitted by Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP dated October 29, 2024.
Zoning Ordinance Update
Held a second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-394 repealing the existing Zoning Ordinance and amending the Town of Windsor Municipal Code to adopt a new Zoning Ordinance as Title XVII, amending the zoning map to rezone certain parcels to Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2024
be consistent with their existing General Plan Land Use Designation, amending the Municipal Code Title XVI, Chapter VIII (Subdivision Ordinance) to be consistent with the new Zoning Ordinance, and finding that these actions are consistent with the General Plan EIR and that none of the conditions exist to require preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS FUDGE, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER SALMON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
11.5 California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Designated Subrecipient's Agent Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 3983-24 of the Town Council to designate the Public Works Director and the Town Manager to sign, submit and file for and on behalf of the Town, any a grant-related documentation for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HGMP) Funds with Cal OES for reducing fire fuel loads along Windsor's riparian corridors.
11.6 Approval of Authorizing and Reimbursement Resolutions, Authorizing Town Staff to Submit Application for Funding for the Secondary Treatment System Upgrades Project
1. Adopted Resolution No. 3984-24 authorizing the Public Works Director to serve as the Town of Windsor's authorized representative in seeking financial assistance and, if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such financial assistance on behalf of the Town and amending the budget for the applicable fiscal year accordingly.
Adopted Resolution No. 3985-24 stating that the Town intends to construct certain wastewater treatment systems with project funding from the California State Water Resources Control Board, that the funding may originate initially from restricted water utility funds, but that such are to be reimbursed from the State Water Board loan obligations.
11.7 Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Brunsing Associates, Inc.
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brunsing Associates, Inc. for an additional amount not to exceed $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2024 - 25 and $240,000 for one (1) optional one-year amendment and authorized the Town Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the Town.
11.8 Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Whitlock and Weinberger Transportation, Inc. (W-Trans)
Authorized the Town Manager to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Whitlock and Weinberger Transportation, Inc. (W-Trans) for traffic engineering services relative to Development Projects for an amount not to exceed a total of $150,000.
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11.9 Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program Grant Application Adopted Resolution No. 3986-24 authorizing the Town Manager to submit a Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program Grant Application to the California Housing Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
11.10 Cancellation of the December 18, 2024, Regular Town Council Meeting Cancelled the regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for December 18, 2024.
11.11 Authorize an Extension of Benefits to Unrepresented Executive Management and Confidential Employees
Adopted Resolution No. 3987-24 extending benefits for Unrepresented Executive Management and Confidential Employees.
11.12 Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule Update
Adopted Resolution No. 3988-24 ratifying the list of authorized positions and salary schedules, abolishing previously adopted salary schedules, and authorizing the Town Manager to draft and implement new and revised job descriptions, as applicable.
11.13 Second Amendment to the Town Manager Employment Agreement with Jonathan Davis
Adopted Resolution No. 3989-24 approving a second amendment to the Town Manager Employment Agreement with Jonathan Davis.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 113 Pleasant Tentative Parcel Map
Planner I Locke reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Jim Brown
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 3990-24 approving a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 5.11+/- acre parcel located 113 Pleasant Avenue (APN 162-020-051); a reduction of the required agricultural buffer; and reservation of four (4) residential growth control allocations for the 113 Pleasant Tentative Parcel Map Project. 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
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
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13.1 2024 Summer Nights on the Green Summary Report
Recreation Division Manager Herman reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Steve Henricksen
JB Leep, President of Wasteless Windsor
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to receive a summary report and selected Town Councilmember Salmon to serve a four-year term on the Band Selection Committee and make a recommendation for the 2025 Summer Nights on the Green series. Councilmember Wall 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
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, including reports from meetings attended.
Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items
Councilmember Salmon requested Council prepare for discussion with the Windsor Unified School District at the future joint meeting, discussion on the intersection of Lakewood traffic signalization, improvements at the Shiloh neighborhood, and a review the creek systems in Town.
Vice Mayor Potter and Mayor Reynoza supported the review of the creek systems in Town.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
Arene Camacho-Werby; MMC
Town Cierk
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