MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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 Leep, 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 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
6. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 Proclamation Recognizing the Windsor Grange Hall 100-Year Anniversary Archie Eckles, current president of the Windsor Grange was present along with several members, to accept the proclamation.
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6.2 A Certificate of Appreciation to the Windsor People4Parks Foundation for the Presentation of the 16th Annual Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove Tiffany Holbrook, President of People4Parks, was present to accept the certificate.
6.3 A Presentation by the People4Parks Foundation
Tiffany Holbrook and Lorene Romero, People4Parks, presented the item.
6.4 Presentation on the Implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance Community Development Director Streeter presented the item.
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
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Matheson, a Windsor resident, spoke regarding short-term rentals.
Deborah Doyle, Sonoma County Library Chair and Windsor Library Representative reported on Sonoma County Library items and initiatives and provided a construction update for the Windsor Library branch.
Kevin Stanton, a Windsor resident, spoke regarding the Windsor Unified School District development project located at the former Windsor Creek Elementary School site.
Hilary Richards, a Windsor resident, spoke regarding short-term rentals.
Juan Lozano, spoke regarding short-term rentals.
John Leyba, spoke regarding short-term rentals.
Tony Falvo, spoke regarding short-term rentals.
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 LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
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11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council regular meeting minutes of December 4, 2024.
11.2 Approve Check Register No. 627
Approved check numbers 101021 through and including 101218 and 25790 through and including 25816 (payroll).
11.3 Acceptance of Work for the Starr Road South of Old Redwood Highway Pedestrian Crossing Project
Adopted Resolution No. 3995-25 accepting the work performed by Zara Construction, Inc. for the construction of the Starr Road South of Old Redwood Highway Pedestrian Crossing Project and directing the Town Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
11.4 Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Landscaping and Lighting and 1982 Act Benefit Assessment Agreement for Hembree Lane Oaks
1. Adopted Resolution No. 3996-25 of the Town Council approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Hembree Lane Oaks 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 authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts and 1982 Act Benefit Assessment District Agreement.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 1922-25 WWD of the Windsor Water District Board accepting the Windsor Water District Facilities Easements subject to improvements as shown on the final map for Hembree Lane Oaks Subdivision.
Office of Traffic Safety - Law Enforcement Grant
Adopted Resolution No. 3997-25 authorizing the Town of Windsor Police Department to accept a grant from the State of California Office of the Traffic Safety in the amount of $120,000 for the Town of Windsor Police Department to implement traffic enforcement program education and authorizing the Town Manager to execute all grants documents on behalf of the Town.
11.6 Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency Requesting the Sonoma County Consolidated Oversight Board to Formally Dissolve the Successor Agency
Adopted Resolution No. 3998-25 RDSA of the Board of Directors of the Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency finding and determining that all the dissolution criteria set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 34187(b) for the Successor Agency's dissolution has been met and requesting the Sonoma County Consolidated Oversight Board formally dissolve the Successor Agency.
11.7 Authorized Positions and Salary Schedule Update
Adopted Resolution No. 3999-25 ratifying the list of authorized positions and salary schedules, establishing a new position, abolishing previously adopted salary schedules, and authorizing the Town Manager to draft and implement new and revised job descriptions, as applicable.
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12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Request to Modify Condition of Approval #35 for the Heritage Park Apartments Project
Deputy Public Works Director Euphrat and Senior Civil Engineer Harvey reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza invited project applicant Becky Clark, Linc Housing, and project developer Michael Wyrick.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No comments were forthcoming.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to continue the Public Hearing to the Council's regular meeting on February 19, 2025, and directed staff to prepare a resolution modifying the conditions of Bringial bamber 35 to real mechanisgro undiested by the developer. Councilesber Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
Mayor Reynoza called a recess at 7:47 p.m.
Mayor Reynoza reconvened the meeting at 7:54 p.m., with all members present.
Councilmember Wall remained absent.
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
13.1 Central Windsor Underpass Mural Project
Parks and Recreation Director Lemen reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Karen Alves, Windsor resident
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to receive the recommendation from the Public Art Advisory Commission regarding the Central Windsor Underpass Mural Project, and to adopt Resolution No. 4000-25 rescinding Resolution No. 3769-22 approving the design proposal submitted to the California Department of Transportation for the Transportation Art Program.
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Councilmember Leep seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
13.2 Outreach Through Art Storm Drain Painting Project
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:
Meredith Rennie, Windsor resident
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were forthcoming.
Councilmember Leep moved to approve the Outreach Through Art Storm Drain Painting Project. Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
13.3 Town Appointments to the Town's Standing Commissions 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.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to adopt Resolution No. 4001-25 approving Mayoral appointment of members to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Public Art Advisory Commission, and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission pursuant to California Government Code Section 40605 as:
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Position Term Name of Appointee Recommendation for
Expiration Appointment by:
Parks and Recreation December 2026 Dominic Rosales Mayor Reynoza Commission
Parks and Recreation December 2028 Kelli Wong Councilmember Salmon, Commission District 2
Parks and Recreation December 2028 Sean Carroll Councilmember Leep, Commission District 3
Parks and Recreation December 2026 Kevin King Vice Mayor Potter, Commission District 4
PLANNING COMMISSION
Position Term Expiration Name of Appointee Recommendation for Appointment by:
Planning Commission December 2026 Meredith Rennie Mayor Reynoza Planning Commission December 2028 Patrick Richards Councilmember Salmon, District 2
Planning Commission December 2028 Gina Fortino Dickson | Councilmember Leep, District 3
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMISSION
Position Term Name of Appointee Recommendation for
Expiration Appointment by:
Public Art Advisory December 2026 Jill Zaleski Mayor Reynoza Commission
Public Art Advisory December 2028 Prudence Ratliff Councilmember Commission Salmon, District 2
Public Ait Advisory December 2028 Carol Tacconi Councilmember Leep, Commission District 3
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION
Position Term Tame of Appointee Recommendation fo
Expiration ppointment by
Senior Citizen December Lynda Williams Mayor Reynoza
Advisory 2026
Commission
Senior Citizen December Wynn Bailey Councilmember Salmon, Advisory 2028 District 2
Commission
Senior Citizen December Laurence McCabe Councilmember Leep, Advisory 2028 District 3
Commission
Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
13.4 Town Appointments to the Town's Standing Commissions 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 Salmon moved to approve appointments for the Mayor and/or Councilmembers, as Town representatives, to serve on the various County and Town Committees, Commissions, Boards, and Agencies for Calendar Year 2025. Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
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.
14.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items Vice Mayor Potter requested the consideration of expanding rules under the hosted short- term rental program. The Council supported the request.
Mayor Reynoza requested a review of the Town's undergrounding ordinance. The Council supported the request.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m., in memory of the lost souls taken in the Los Angeles fires, and best wishes to all the first responders and their families.
The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for February 5, 2025, 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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