MINUTES
Town of Windsor
CALIFORNIA
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,
WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
AND WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Regular Session - 6:00 PM
Civic 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 Board of Directors of the Town of Windsor Water District (District) at 6:00 p.m.
2. TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Leep, Salmon, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Wall and Vice Mayor Potter were absent.
UNITY STATEMENT
Mayor Reynoza read the Town's Unity Statement.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Youth Mayor Guzmán led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 Proclamation Proclaiming March 16-22, 2026, as National Surveyor's Week Monica Wingett, Vice President of the Sonoma County Chapter of the California Land Surveyors Association, accepted the proclamation.
6.2 Proclamation Proclaiming March 31, 2026, as Cesar Chavez Day Mayor Reynoza announced that due to recent allegations surrounding Cesar Chavez, since the publication of the agenda, that the Town Council would not be presenting this proclamation.
Instead, Council recognized March 31 as a day to advocate for Farms Workers Rights, their vital role and contributions.
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Mayor Reynoza recognized the Windsor High School MEChA Club (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) for their work in the community and presented them a certificate of appreciation.
Members of the MEChA Club accepted the certificate.
6.3 People4Parks Donation for Town Green Playground Resurfacing Project Parks and Facilities Superintendent Johnson introduced the item and People4Parks Foundation President Tiffany Holbrook who presented a donation of $25,000.00 to the Town of Windsor for the Town Green Resurfacing project.
6.4 Electric Vehicle Charging Update
Sustainability Coordinator Ballard presented the item.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers and Youth Mayor Guzmán announced upcoming Town events.
8. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to the Council.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
David Douglass demanded the Council take urgent action to address the neglect and abuse he stated is taking place on his grandmother Josepha Méndez de Ramírez.
The following member(s) of the public spoke in regard to Closed Session Item 15.3 (Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiator):
Pamela Geiss
Cindy Bartels
Jim Gormley
David Crowley
Kevin Scanlon
Betsy Mallace acknowledged her attendance at a Town workshop, a conversation with the business community, geared toward local businesses to discuss Town-wide revenue options meeting, and encouraged the Council to continue to look into a business license tax.
Gale Baker spoke in regard to Shiloh Terrace Apartments acknowledging the Town's recent actions are showing the project improving, but ongoing site, safety, and maintenance are still concerning.
Mary Ann Bainbridge-Krause acknowledged Economic Development Manager Ricard's efforts in publicizing the workshop mentioned by Ms. Mallace and encouraged the Council to place a business license tax on the ballot.
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items. Councilmember Leep seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council regular meeting minutes of February 18, 2026, and March 4, 2026.
11.2 Ratify Check Register No. 641
Ratified check numbers 104790 through and including 105012 and 26258 through and including 26276 (payroll).
11.3 Approve Professional Services Agreements with Brelje & Race for the Main Switchboard Replacement Design and Black & Veatch for the Microgrid Feasibility Study Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Brelje & Race for the design of a new switchboard for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in the amount of $440,000 (which includes an additional 10% contingency) and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and approve contract documents and amendments up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
2. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch for a Microgrid Feasibility Study in the amount of $150,000 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said Agreement and approve contract documents and amendments up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
11.4 Approve a Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Sewer Collection System CCTV Assessment with Roy's Sewer Service Inc.
Approved a Professional Service Agreement with Roy's Sewer Service Inc. for On-Call Sewer Collection System Closed-Circuit Television ("CCTV") Assessment in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the Term of the Agreement and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and approve contract documentation and amendments up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
11.5 Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Acoustic Assessments and Manhole Inspections with RH Borden and Company
Approved a Professional Service Agreement with RH Borden and Company for sewer collection system acoustic assessments and manhole inspections in an amount not to exceed $210,006 for the Term of the Agreement and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and approve contract documentation and amendments up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
11.6 Award Minor Construction Agreement for the Town Green Park Playground Pour-in-Place Rubberized Surface Replacement Project
Awarded a Minor Construction Agreement to S. Whiteford Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $116,608.33, for the construction of the Town Green Park Playground Pour-in-Place Rubberized Surface Replacement Project and authorized the Town Manager to execute said construction contract and any required construction change orders up to the project budget amount of $126,000, on behalf of the Town.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
13.1 Animal Care, Sheltering, and Animal Control Services Government Operations Manager Owens reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Karrie Stewart, Humane Society of Sonoma County- Senior Director of Programs and Operations Susan Hussey
Mandi Storms
Name not Audible
Tiffany Erickson, Dogwood Animal Rescue
Shirley Zindler, Dogwood Animal Rescue President/Co-Founder/Volunteer Nicole Bobbins
Name not provided
Betsy Mallace
Cindy Bagley, City of Rohnert Park Community Services Director Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Councilmember Leep moved to:
Approve termination of the Professional Services Agreement with North Bay Animal Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and enter into an interim agreement with a brovider for Animal Care and Sheltering services with a total not to exceed $68,000, for the period April 1 through June 30, 2026, and execute on behalf of the Town.
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and enter into an interim agreements) with a provider(s) for Animal Control Services with a total not to exceed $60,000, for the period April 1 through June 30, 2026, and execute on behalf of the Town.
4. Authorize a General Fund budget amendment of $60,000 to the adopted appropriations in the FY 25/26 budget.
Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
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NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
13.2 Ordinance Amending Title IV, Chapter 5, Article 7 to Establish Radar-Enforceable Speed Limits
Senior Civil Engineer Perez and Cameron Nye, P.E. with W-trans reported on the item with Windsor Chief of Police Piccinini providing additional information.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Gale Baker
Mary Ann Bainbridge-Krause
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Betsy Mallace
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Councilmember Salmon moved to introduce and hold first reading, by title only, an ordinance amending Title IV, Chapter 5, Article 7, "Speed Limits", of the Code of the Town of Windsor setting radar-enforceable speed limits for designated Town streets. Councilmember Leep seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
13.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Windsor Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Senior Civil Engineer Perez and Barry Bergman with W-trans reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Venita (last name not provided)
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Councilmember Leep moved to adopt Resolution No. 4072-26 approving the Windsor Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and authorizing the Town Manager to approve future non- consequential ATP changes. Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
AND MAYOR REYNOZA
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NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
14. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
14.1 Individual Councilmember Reports and Comments, including Reports or 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 Mayor Reynoza requested an update on the Town's flock camera systems.
15. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED
SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced the following closed session topic at 8:58 p.m.
15.1 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Leep, Salmon, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Wall and Vice Mayor Potter were absent.
15.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
15.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code)
Property: 8955 Conde Lane, Windsor CA 95492 (APNs 164-020-040 and 164-260-018) Town Negotiator: Jon Davis, Town Manager
Negotiating Party: Windsor Unified School District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
16. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported out of closed session at 9:31 p.m. and announced the Town Council met in closed session to discuss price and terms regarding the potential purchase of the Windsor Creek elementary school site, located at 8955 Conde Lane. The Windsor Unified School District is currently going through the surplus land act for this property. The Town Manager will be submitting a letter of interest on behalf of the Town in response to the School District's notice of availability.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for April 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400.
Irene Camacho-Werby, MMC
Town Clerk
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