Town of Windsor
MINUTES
CALIFORNIA
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL, WINDSOR
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND WINDSOR
WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Civic Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Potter 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, and Vice Mayor Potter.
Mayor Reynoza was absent.
UNITY STATEMENT
Vice Mayor Potter read the Town's Unity Statement.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Councilmember Salmon requested Consent Calendar Item No. 12.4 (Reach For Home Lease Agreement for 8547 Old Redwood Highway) be heard under the Regular Calendar.
6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Vice Mayor Potter reported that on April 15, 2026, the Town Council held two Closed Sessions:
• 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
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• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code) Bourbon & Birdies Investments, LL.C, v. Town of Windsor, et al. Sonoma County Superior Court (Case No.: 26CV01987)
The Closed Session adjourned at 9:54 p.m., with no reportable action taken.
7. PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
7.1 Proclamation Proclaiming May 3-9, 2026, as Municipal Clerks Week Town Clerk Camacho-Werby accepted the proclamation.
7.2 Proclamation Proclaiming May 2026 as Older Americans Month The following members of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission were present to accept the proclamation:
Chair Larry McCabe
Commissioner Zane Carpenter
Commissioner Patti Restaino
7.3 Proclamation Proclaiming May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month No one was present to accept.
7.4 Understanding Low Impact Design (LID) Landscaping as Required by the Town's NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit Requirements
Environmental Program Manager Cargay presented the item.
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
Julian Cohen, Community member, expressed comments on the values of community engagement and reminded everyone of the free community calendar and hopes to see it used more widely, noting it may be discontinued if participation does not increase.
Greg Wiskus, Windsor resident, reported a significant underground water leak that went undetected for over two months at his home, which impacted his automatic billing. He suggested adding emergency phone contact notifications in addition to the email notifications and requested a fair exception or adjustment to his resulting water bill.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Councilmember Leep 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,
AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR REYNOZA
12.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council regular meeting minutes of April 15, 2026.
12.2 Approve an Agreement with Portola Systems for Server/Storage Area Network Replacement Approved and authorized the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Portola Systems for a server/storage area network (SAN) to replace the existing Civic Center server/SAN in the amount not to exceed $124,976.
12.3 Support the Appointment of Ariel Kelley to the Vacated Position on the Airport Land Use Commission, to be made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association City Selection Committee
Supported the appointment of Ariel Kelley, Councilmember, of Healdsburg, to the vacated position on the Airport Land Use Commission, to be made by the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association's City Selection Committee at its May 14, 2026, meeting.
12.4 Reach For Home Lease Agreement for 8547 Old Redwood Highway This item was heard under the Regular Calendar.
12.5 Acceptance of Work for the Windsor Senior Recreation Center Pool Replastering Project Adopted Resolution No. 4083-26 accepting the contract work performed by Aquascape Pool Service, Inc., for the Windsor Senior Recreation Center Pool Resurfacing Project and directing the Town Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
12.6 Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the 6500 Old Redwood Highway Subdivision
1. Adopted Town Council Resolution No. 4084-26 accepting the public improvements and approve the Final Map associated with the 6500 Old Redwood Highway Subdivision.
2. Adopted Windsor Water District Resolution No. 1930-26 accepting the sanitary sewer and water improvements and Windsor Water District Facilities associated with the 6500 Old Redwood Highway Subdivision.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
13.1 Zoning Code Text Amendments for Personal Storage Facilities Planner I, Sedna, reported on the item.
Vice Mayor Potter opened the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Potter closed the public hearing. No comments were made.
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Councilmember Salmon moved to introduce and hold first reading, by title only, an ordinance amending the Town of Windsor Zoning Code to prohibit the establishment of new personal storage facilities and allow the on-site expansion of approved, existing personal storage facilities.
Councilmember Leep seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR REYNOZA
14. REGULAR CALENDAR
Clerk's Note: Consent Calendar Item No. 12.4 was heard at this time.
12.4 Reach For Home Lease Agreement for 8547 Old Redwood Highway Parks and Recreation Director Lemen reported on the item. Community Services Director Streeter and Reach for Home Director Margaret Sluyk were available for questions.
Vice Mayor Potter opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Vice Mayor Potter closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Councilmember Leep moved to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4082-26 approving a Community Facilities Lease with Reach For Home for the property located at 8547 Old Redwood Highway.
2. Approve the Lease Agreement for 8547 Old Redwood Highway with Reach For Home and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and amendments on behalf of the Town.
Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR REYNOZA
14.1 Gas Station Ordinance Review
Planner Ill, Voge, reported on the item. Community Development Director Streeter was available for questions.
Vice Mayor Potter opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
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Woody Hastings, Coalition Opposing New Gas Stations
Jessie Laughlin, Windsor resident and former state-certified underground storage tank inspector Jenny Blaker, Coalition Opposing New Gas Stations
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Rich Carnation, Windsor resident
Vice Mayor Potter closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Members of Council directed staff to explore options to update the language in the Town's code that could allow for retailers with gas stations to be built.
14.2 Old Redwood Highway Complete Streets & Pavement Rehabilitation Project Senior Civil Engineer Perez reported on the item.
Vice Mayor Potter opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Vice Mayor Potter closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Councilmember Leep moved to:
1. Approve the plans and specifications and award the construction contract to Argonaut Constructors Inc., in the amount of $1,860,570.10 for construction of the Old Redwood Highway Complete Streets & Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the Town Manager to execute said construction contract on behalf of the Town and any required construction change orders up to the authorized project budget.
Approve budget amendment to amend the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to appropriate $1,540,000 in Go Sonoma Move Traffic and Improve Safety grant funds for the Old Redwood Highway Complete Streets & Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
Councilmember Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
AND VICE MAYOR POTTER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR REYNOZA
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.
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Councilmember Salmon requested a future workshop around non-motor transportation and access, particularly around new developments, similar to a station area plan. Vice Mayor Potter supported the request.
Councilmember Leep announced he will be meeting with the County Transit Manager to discuss an extension of the Windsor bus Route 66.
Vice Mayor Potter requested information on why the cost of gasoline is priced higher in Windsor compared to other jurisdictions. Councilmember Wall supported the request.
16. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED
SESSION
Vice Mayor Potter announced the following closed session topic at 8:13 p.m.
16.1 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Leep, Salmon, Wall, and Vice Mayor Potter.
Mayor Reynoza was absent.
16.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
16.3 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
16.5 REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Vice Mayor Potter adjourned the closed session at 9:58 p.m. No reportable action was taken.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Potter adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor. /Town Clerk
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