MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Civie Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
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 6:19 p.m.
2. COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Salmon, Wall, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Leep and Vice Mayor Potter were 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
Councilmember Salmon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Town Manager Davis requested Council continue Public Hearing Item 13.1 (Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Rate Increase - Proposition 218 Hearing) to a date certain of May 21, 2025, to allow for a greater number of Council to participate.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced that the Town Council held a Closed Session on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, for the purpose of:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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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 of land in Sonoma County, California, known as the Shiloh Parcel; and
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one potential case) - Windsor Palms Plaza II Center, 8465 Old Redwood Highway, Bldg 600, Amendment of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.
The Closed Session adjourned at 9:52 p.m., with no reportable action taken.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
Clerk's Note: All Items under Presentation(s)/Proclamation(s) were heard prior to the meeting being called to order until a quorum of the Council could be present.
7.1 Proclamation Proclaiming May 2025 as Bike Month and May 15, 2025, as Bike to Work Day
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Eris Weaver accepted the Proclamation.
7.2 Proclamation Proclaiming May 15, 2025, as International Water Safety Day Windsor Lifeguards accepted the Proclamation.
7.3 Proclamation Proclaiming May 2025 as Older Americans Month Members of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission accepted the Proclamation.
7.4 Proclamation Proclaiming May 4 - May 10, 2025, as Municipal Clerks Week Town Clerk/PIO Irene Camacho-Werby accepted the Proclamation.
7.5 Proclamation Proclaiming May 2025 as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Heritage Month
Angie Galupe Pimentel and Xander Briones with the Filipino American National Historical Society of Sonoma County accepted the Proclamation.
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. oint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minute Vednesday, May 7, 202:
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Julian Cohen, spoke on the inaugural Voice of Windsor Community meeting held on April 2, 2025, and the benefits of holding a future multi-generational community focus meeting.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items.
Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LEEP AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
12.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council's special closed session meeting minutes of April 16, 2025, and the regular meeting minutes of April 16, 2025.
12.2 Comcast CalNet Internet Service Renewal
Approved CalNet Authorization to Order (ATO) for Comcast Services in an amount of $87,862 per year for a three-year term and authorized the Town Manager to execute said ATO under the California statewide contract for CalNet IFB C4DNCS19, Data Networks and Communications Services, Categories 23, 24 and 30 on behalf of the Town and to authorize additional expenses in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original amount.
12.3 Amendment to Master Professional Services Agreement for Information Technology with Portola Systems, Inc.
Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Master Professional Services Agreement with Portola Systems, Inc., and authorized the Town Manager to execute a term extension for Information Technology Services on behalf of the Town.
12.4 First Amendment to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Sonoma County
Adopted Resolution No. 4019-25 approving the first amendment to the law enforcement services agreement between the County of Sonoma and the Town of Windsor authorizing the Town Manager to execute the amendment.
12.5 Windsor Police Department Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Windsor Police Department Service Plan.
12.6 Nuestra Comunidad Lease Agreement for 25 Bluebird Drive
1. Adopted Resolution No. 4020-25 ratifying and approving a Community Facilities Lease with Nuestra Comunidad for property in the Bluebird Center.
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2. Authorized the Town Manager to execute the Community Facilities Lease with Nuestra Comunidad and amendments on behalf of the Town.
12.7 Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with GHD Inc. for Old Redwood Highway Pavement Preservation
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with GHD Inc. for the Old Redwood Highway Pavement Preservation project to complete the design of drainage improvements along Old Redwood Highway in an amount not-to- exceed $134,207, for a total amount not-to-exceed $ 533,677 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said amendment on behalf of the Town and any amendments up to 20 percent of the new contract amount.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
13.1 Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Rate Increase - Proposition 218 Hearing Public Works Director/Town Engineer Cotulla and Mark Hildebrand of Hildebrand Consulting reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the Public Hearing.
The following member(s) of the public spoke regarding the public hearing:
Name not provided
Mary Ann Bainbridge Krause
Betsy Mallace
No other comments were made.
Councilmember Salmon moved to continue the Water, Wastewater, and Recycled Water Rate Increase - Proposition 218 Hearing, including the protest period and the submittal of any formal protests, to a date certain of May 21, 2025. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LEEP AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
13.2 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report Planner I Sedna reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the Public Hearing.
The following members) of the public spoke regarding the public hearing:
Mary Ann Bainbridge-Krause
Mayor Reynoza closed the Public Hearing. No other comments were made.
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Councilmember Wall moved to adopt Resolution No. 4021-25 accepting the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LEEP AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
14. REGULAR CALENDAR
14.1 Economic Development Strategic Plan
Economic Development Manager Ricard reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke regarding the item:
Mary Ann Bainbridge-Krause
Betsy Mallace
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No other comments were made.
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt the Town of Windsor Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS SALMON, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LEEP AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
14.2 Pavement Management Plan Update
Senior Civil Engineer Perez introduced Joe Riley with Pavement Engineering who reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
John Leyba
Betsy Mallace
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No other comments were made.
Council provided direction to staff on the Pavement Management Plan Update prepared by Pavement Engineering Inc.
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 requested information on current state initiatives to return local control, if any were active.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA 95492. irene Camacho-Werby, MMO
Town Clerk
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