MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, March 19, 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.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Leep, 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced the Town Council held a Closed Session on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, for the purpose of:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one case): Potential legal challenge to U.S. Dept. of the Interior's determination approving a fee-to-trust application for gaming purposes for the Koi Nation of Northern California on approximately 68.60 acres Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2025
of land in Sonoma County, California, known as the Shiloh Parcel.
The Closed Session adjourned at 10:50 p.m. with no reportable action taken.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
7.1 Certificate of Appreciation Acknowledging the Contributions Made by Windsor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Beth Henry and Congratulating Her on Her Retirement
Windsor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Beth Henry accepted the proclamation.
7.2 Presentation by the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Manager Peter Bonkrude provided a recap of the 2024 season.
7.3 Presentation on Sustainability Program Update
Sustainability Coordinator Ballard presented an update on the Sustainability Program.
Mayor Reynosa opened the item for public comment. No comments were made.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to the Council.
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Raven Riley expressed safety concerns with pedestrian access of the roundabout on Old Redwood Highway and Windsor River Road and requested the installation of truncated domes.
Regina Kutchins, Orientation and Mobility Specialist with the Earle Baume Center, expressed safety concerns with the pedestrian access of the roundabout on Old Redwood Highway and Windsor River Road and requested the installation of truncated domes.
Regina also invited the Council to experience the current walkability access at the site.
Karen Alves, thanked Windsor Chamber Executive Director Henry for her leadership and congratulated her on her retirement, and thanked Sustainability Coordinator Ballard for the educational opportunities.
Rob Howard, expressed fire hazard concerns along the creeks, shared he and neighbors hold an informal cleanup day, and requested the Town adopt a resolution for annual Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2025
cleanup of the creeks.
Kevin Stanton, expressed comments on a recent Windsor Unified School Board meeting limiting public comment, unanswered questions about the school district's project Quail Acres, and the district's development project located at the former Windsor Creek Elementary School site.
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 LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
12.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the March 5, 2025, Town Council regular meeting minutes.
12.2 Ratify Check Register No. 629
Ratified check numbers 101527 through and including 101779 and 25852 through and including 25872 (payroll).
12.3 Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the Improvement Plans for the Airport Business Center Phase VI Water Improvements
Adopted Resolution No. 1923-25 WWD the District Board of the Windsor Water District accepting the work associated with the Improvement Plans for the Airport Business Center Phase VI (ABC VI) Water Improvements.
Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the Improvement Plans for the Airport Business Center Phase VII Water Improvements
Adopted Resolution No. 1924-25 WWD of the District Board of the Windsor Water District accepting the work associated with the Improvement Plans for the Airport Business Center Phase VII (ABC VII) Water Improvements.
12.5 Esri Small Government Enterprise Agreement
Approved an agreement with Esri Technologies, Inc., in an amount of $81,540 for a three- year term, and authorized the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalt of the Town and approve contingency amendments of 10% per year up to $8,154 for a total not- to-exceed amount of $89,694.
12.6 Selectron Technologies, Inc. Agreement
Approved an agreement with Selectron Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $120,001 tor a five-year term and authorized the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalt of the Town and approve contingency amendments of 10% per year up to $12,000 for a total Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2025
not-to-exceed amount of $132,000.
12.7 Cancellation of the April 2, 2025, Regular Town Council Meeting Canceled the regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for April 2, 2025.
12.8 WIFIA Funding Request
1. Adopted Resolution No. 1925-25 WWD of the District Board of the Windsor Water District authorizing the Town Manager or his designee to submit an application to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) for credit assistance to fund the Windsor Water Reclamation Facility Modernization.
2. Authorized payment from the wastewater capital fund of $100,000 for a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Notice of Application Fee.
3. Authorized payment from the wastewater capital fund of $100,000 to Jones Hall, a professional law operation, for bond counsel services needed for a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) financing.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
14. REGULAR CALENDAR
14.1 Presentation of the Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan for Council Feedback
Economic Development Manager Ricard and Paul Saldana Managing Director for Economic Growth Strategies reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Patti Restaino
Beth Henry, Executive Director Windsor Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center Karen Alves
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Council provided feedback to staff on the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Clerk's Note: Mayor Reynoza recessed the meeting at 7:39 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:44 p.m. with all members present.
14.2 Short-Term Rental Ordinance: Consideration of Expanding the Definition of Hosted Short-Term Rental
Planner III Jordan reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
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Beth Henry, Executive Director Windsor Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center Mary Anne LaBoufa
John Leyba
Kim Ortner
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No other comments were made.
Council provided direction to staff regarding the consideration of expanding the definition of hosted short-term rentals.
14.3 Direction to the Mayor to Support Appointments to Be Made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association City Selection Committee and Board of Directors
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 made.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to support the recommendations made by the Council to the Mayor or alternate to support appointments to be made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association's City Selection Committee and Board of Directors at its April 10, 2025, meeting. Councilmember Salmon and seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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 Councilmember Salmon suggested revisiting the priority status of the Old Redwood Highway - US Highway 101 corridor connection project.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. The April 2, 2025, regular meeting of the Town Council is cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for April 16, 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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Irene Camacho-Werby, MMC
Town Clerk
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