MINUTES
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND
WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, September 3, 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, Wall, and Mayor Reynoza.
Vice Mayor Potter was absent.
UNITY STATEMENT
Mayor Reynoza read the Town's unity statement.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Salmon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 Proclamation Proclaiming September 2025 as National Preparedness Month Diana Borges of Windsor COPE accepted the proclamation.
6.2 Presentation from the Windsor Historical Society
Parks and Recreation Director Lemen introduced the item and Windsor Historical Society President Stephen Lehmann. Both presented the item.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced various upcoming Town events.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minute:
Wednesday, Sept order 3, 2025
Acting Town Manager/Community Development Director Streeter reported on items of interest to the Council.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Norman Picone expressed comments on the Town's unity statement and preserving the Town's design standards when it comes to projects downtown.
Braden Eggert made comments on his submitting a wage claim notice, his former position as Code Enforcement Officer through his employer, Contracted Company, Law Offices of Robert A. Smith for Code Enforcement Services. Mr. Eggert also spoke on ethics and standards, accountability with contractors and subcontractors, the Ralph M.
Brown Act, and requested Council investigate Robert A. Smith regarding his wage. Mr.
Eggert also commented on Presentation on Item No. 6.2 (Presentation from the Windsor Historical Society).
Betsy Mallace requested the status of a new California Redemption Value (CRV) center in Windsor.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar item.
Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR POTTER
11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council August 20, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
12. PUBLIC HEARING - None
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
13.1 Voices of Windsor Workshop Recap
Parks and Recreation Director Lemen reported on the item. Julian Cohen, Voices of Windsor facilitator and moderator, was available for questions.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Avery Meek, Windsor High School Student and Facilitator for the Voices of Windsor Workshop
Patti Restaino, Windsor resident and Senior Citizen Advisory Commissioner Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Karen Alves, Windsor resident
Jole winder lova Comet, Windor elders es gry and Winder Water Dirict Minutes Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Council provided directions to staff regarding similar workshops in the future.
13.2 Town of Windsor Responses to the June 17, 2025, Sonoma County Grand Jury Investigation Report: Animal Services in Sonoma County: Separate and Not Equal Town Clerk / Public Information Officer Camacho-Werby and Government Operations Manager Owens reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No comments were made.
Councilmember Salmon moved to approve the Town of Windsor responses to the June Town Council. Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR POTTER
13.3 Adoption of Legislative Policy Guidelines
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.
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt the Town of Windsor 2025 Legislative Policy motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR POTTER
14. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
14.1 Individual Councilmember Reports and Comments, including Reports on /eetings/Conferences and Activities of Miscellaneous Agencies ouncilmembers reported on recent and upcoming activities, including reports fron Join Wader Toma Come, Wander Radar dang lege, cry ad Vader Nicer Diet Minutes
14.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items None.
15. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced the following Closed Session topic at 7:33 p.m.
15.1 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Leep, Salmon, Wall, and Mayor Reynoza.
Vice Mayor Potter was absent.
15.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
15.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATOR - 8547 OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY
Property: 8547 Old Redwood Highway (APN 164-080-040)
Town Negotiator: Patrick Streeter, Community Development Director and Acting Town Manager
Negotiating Party: Michael Tovani
Under Negotiation: A 1,606 Square Foot Detached Single-Family Residence
16. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported out of Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. and stated no reportable action was taken.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
Camacho-Werby, MMC
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Minutes Wednesday, Sed order 3, 2025