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April 1, 2026

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MINUTES
Town of Windsor

CALIFORNIA

JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL,

WINDSOR REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY,

AND WINDSOR WATER DISTRICT

MEETING
Wednesday, April 1, 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, Wall, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.

3. UNITY STATEMENT
Mayor Reynoza read the Town's Unity Statement.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.

6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza announced the Town Council held a Closed Session on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, for the purpose of:

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
The Closed Session adjourned at 9:31 p.m. The Town Council met in closed session to discuss price and terms regarding the potential purchase of the Windsor Creek Elementary Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 1, 2026
school site, located at 8955 Conde Lane. The Windsor Unified School District is currently going through the Surplus Land Act for this property. Per Council direction, 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.

7. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)

7.1 Proclamation Proclaiming April 2026 as National Donate Life Month Lanica Garcia with Donor Network West and Lorene Romero, Donor, accepted the proclamation.

7.2 Proclamation Proclaiming April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month Rebecca Fein, Executive Director with Verity (Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention & Healing) accepted the proclamation.

Mayor Reynoza opened public comment period.

The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:

Anonymous speaker
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

8.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced upcoming Town events.

9. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to the Council.

10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.

11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ana Estrada spoke regarding on-going unacceptable living conditions at Shiloh Terrace Apartments, and the lack of response from property management and the owner.

Lina Blanco, Tenant Organizer with Northbay Organizing Project and Sonoma County Tenants Union, spoke in support of the organization of tenants at Shiloh Terrace Apartments, and recognized the Council's leadership in following the project.

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
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ABSENT: NONE

12.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council regular meeting minutes of March 18, 2026.

12.2 Award a Major Construction Agreement to Quality Telecom Consultants, Inc. for the Fleet Electrification Project Phase 1
Approved and awarded a Major Construction Agreement to Quality Telecom Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $359,250.00 for the construction of the Fleet Electrification Project Phase 1 and authorized the Town Manager to execute the construction contract and any required construction change orders up to 20% of the original agreement price on behalf of the Town.

12.3 Acceptance of Work for the Community Center Improvements Project 2025 Adopted Resolution No. 4073-26 accepting the contract work performed by N G Builder Company for the Community Center Improvements Project 2025 and directed the Town Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.

12.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mayoral Appointments of Zane Carpenter and Todd Walker to Serve on the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Adopted Resolution No. 4074-26 approving the Mayoral appointment of Zane Carpenter and Todd Walker to serve on the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission, at-large Council majority seats expiring December 2028, pursuant to California Government Code Section 40605, with ratification by Council.

12.5 Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report
Received the Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

12.6 Approve Professional Service Agreement for Auditing Services Approved the Professional Services Agreement with Badawi & Associates, Certified Public Accountants for auditing services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with the option to extend the contract an additional two (2) fiscal years ending 2030, in an amount not to exceed $264,206 across the full length of the agreement.

13. PUBLIC HEARING

13.1 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports Planner I Sedna reported on the item. Community Development Director Streeter was available for questions.

Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.

Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No comments were made.

Councilmember Wall moved to adopt Resolution No. 4075-26 Accepting the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Reports for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Innovation. Vice oint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minute:

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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

14. REGULAR CALENDAR
Budget Challenges and Revenue Options: Community Feedback and Council Direction Town Manager Davis, Senior Management Analyst Berges, and Economic Development Manager Ricard reported on the item.

Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.

The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:

Meredith Rennie
Kelli Wong
Ty Shimizu
Teresa Hendrix
Anonymous speaker
Donna Legge
Betsy Mallace
John Leyba
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.

Council directed staff to continue gathering community input and to prepare up to a 1% Transactions and Use (sales) Tax measure for potential placement on the November 2026 ballot.

14.2 Water Is Life Mural
Parks and Recreation Director Lemen introduced Donna Legge and Dylan Williams who presented on the item.

Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.

The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:

Betsy Mallace
Julian Cohen
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.

Vice Mayor Potter moved to approve the conceptual design of the "Water is Life" mural.

Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,

VICE MAYOR POTTER, AND MAYOR REYNOZA
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NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

14.3 Stonegate Mobile Home Park Water Service Connection Senior Civil Engineer Broughton and Audrey Dyte, Water Resources Control Engineer with State Water Resources Control Board reported on the item. Public Works Director/Town Engineer Cotulla was available for questions.

Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.

Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No comments were made.

Windsor Water District Boardmember Salmon moved to:

1. Authorize the Windsor Water District General Manager to sign a letter of intent to pursue an agreement between the Windsor Water District and the California State Water Resources Control Board to provide water service to Stonegate Mobile Home Park under the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund.

2. Authorize District Staff to begin negotiations with Stonegate Mobile Home Park for a temporary water service agreement including impact fee deferrals.

Vice President Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: BOARDMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,

VICE PRESIDENT POTTER, AND PRESIDENT REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

14.4 Mobile Home Estates Water Service Connection
Senior Civil Engineer Broughton and Audrey Dyte, Water Resources Control Engineer with State Water Resources Control Board reported on the item. Public Works Director/Town Engineer Cotulla was available for questions.

Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.

The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:

John Bocci
Betsy Mallace
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.

Windsor Water District Boardmember Leep moved to authorize the Windsor Water District General Manager to sign a letter of intent to pursue an agreement between the Windsor Water District and the California State Water Resources Control Board to provide water service to Mobile Home Estates under the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. Boardmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:

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AYES: BOARDMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,

VICE PRESIDENT POTTER, AND PRESIDENT REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE

15. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS

15.1 Individual Councilmember Reports and Comments, including Reports on Meetings/Conterences 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 Mayor Reynoza requested review of the Town's gas station ban ordinance. Council supported the request.

Councilmember Wall requested an update on the Town flock camera system. Council supported the request.

16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400.

Ire amacho Werby, MMC
Town Clerk
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday. April 1. 2026

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