Town of Windsor MINUTES
CALIFORNIA
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL, WINDSOR
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND WINDSOR
WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Civic Center Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400
Windsor, CA 95492
Councilmember Wall participated in the meeting from the listed location below. Members of the public were able to attend and participate at either the address given above or from the location below:
Omni Hotel Lobby
700 San Jacinto at 8th Street
Austin, TX 78701
The agenda was available at the alternate location.
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.
TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Leep, Salmon, Vice Mayor Potter and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Wall was absent.
3. UNITY STATEMENT
Mayor Reynoza read the Town's Unity Statement.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Potter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported that on June 17, 2026, the Town Council held three Closed Sessions:
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code Bourbon & Birdies Investments, LLC, v. Town of Windsor, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court (Case No.: 26CV01987)
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one potential case
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code) Evergreen Windsor MHP, LLC, v. Town of Windsor, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court (Case No.: 25CV08099; Case No.: 26CV02480) The Closed Session adjourned at 9:12 p.m., with no reportable action taken.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
7.1 Proclamation Proclaiming July 2026 as Parks Make Life Better Month Parks and Recreation Director Lemen joined by Recreation Division Manager Herman and Recreation Program Coordinator Brown accepted the proclamation.
7.2 Presentation from the Sonoma County Library Windsor Branch Erika Thibault, Library Director presented the item.
7.3 Certificate of Appreciation to Deborah Doyle for Her Service as Windsor's Representative on the Sonoma County Library Commission 2020-2026
Ms. Doyle thanked the Council and accepted the certificate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
8.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers and Youth Mayor Guzmán announced upcoming Town events.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to the Council.
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jessie Vallery expressed concerns regarding the proposed Windsor Creek Multi-Family Project.
Melanie (last name not provided) expressed concerns regarding the proposed Windsor Creek Multi-Family Project.
Kevin Scanlon expressed concerns regarding the proposed Windsor Creek Multi-Family Project.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Leep moved to adopt the following Consent Calendar items. Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion to adopt all items passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
12.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council regular meeting minutes of June 17, 2026.
12.2 Acceptance of Municipal Well Improvements for the Los Amigos Shallow ASR Water Supply Wells Installation and Testing Project
Adopted Resolution No. 4102-26 accepting the work performed by Parks Water Resources, LLC for the construction of the municipal well improvements for the Los Amigos Shallow ASR Water Supply Wells Installation and Testing Project and directing the Town Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
12.3 Los Amigos Monitoring Well Installation and Development - Drilling Services Agreement Approved a Construction Services Agreement with the driller, Park Water Resources, LLC, to drill, install and develop one new monitoring well, as part of the Los Amigos Monitoring Well Installation and Development Project in an amount not to exceed $68,664.10 plus a 20 Contingency of $13,733.90 for a total of $82,398 and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and approved any required construction change orders up to the authorized project budget contingency of 20%, on behalf of the Town.
12.4 Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title V, Chapter 3, "Skating Park Regulations" Held a second reading, by title only, adopting Ordinance No. 2026-408 amending Title V, Chapter 3, "Skating Park Regulations" of the Windsor Municipal Code.
12.5 Town of Windsor Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Resolution No. 4103-26 approving the Town of Windsor Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
12.6 Youth Parks and Recreation Commissioner Appointments Approved Alyse Pugmire and Kira Furmankiewicz as the 2026-2027 Youth Commissioner appointments made by Windsor High School to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
12.7 Appointment to the Sonoma County Library Commission Appointed Peter Vigil to serve as Windsor's Representative on the Sonoma County Library Commission for a two-year term effective August 1, 2026.
12.8 Ratify Check Register No. 645
Ratified check numbers 105820 through and including 106182 and 26351 through and including 26390 (payroll).
13. PUBLIC HEARING
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13.1 Amendments to the Town of Windsor Zoning Code, Title 17 of the Municipal Code Planner III Jordan reported on the item. Community Services Director Streeter was available for questions.
Clerk's Note: Councilmember Wall arrived by teleconference to the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public hearing.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Matt Hoist
Sonia Byck-Barwick, Civic Engagement Manager with Generation Housing Betsy Mallace
Omar Lopez, Policy Coordinator with Generation Housing
Mayor Reynoza closed the public hearing. No additional comments were made.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to introduce and hold first reading, by title only, an ordinance adopting Amendments to the Town of Windsor Zoning Code, Title 17 of the Municipal Code, to Implement Housing Element Programs and to Comply with State Housing Law, as amended to remove Section 17.8.2.090. Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
14. REGULAR CALENDAR
14.1 Resolution Approving a One Percent (1%) Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance, Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors, Approving the Ballot Question, Directing Town Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis, and Providing for Ballot Arguments and Rebuttals; and an Ordinance Adding Chapter 6 to Title II of the Windsor Municipal Code, Establishing a One Percent (1%) General Transactions and Use Tax Senior Management Analyst Berges presented the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
John Leyba, Windsor resident and Member of Concerned Windsor Citizens John Broughton, Windsor resident and Member of Concerned Windsor Citizens Theresa Hendrix, Windsor resident and Member of Windsor is Worth It Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident and Member of Concerned Windsor Citizens Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
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Councilmember Salmon moved to adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving an ordinance and ordering that a measure be submitted to the voters of the Town of Windsor General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, to consider a one percent (1% Transactions and Use Tax, also referred to as one cent per dollar;
2. Directing the Town Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure;
3. Provide for ballot arguments and rebuttals, including authorizing the Town Council to designate members, Rosa Reynoza and Sam Salmon, to prepare primary argument and rebuttal in favor or the measure, consistent with Elections Code 9282-9285; and Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Salmon introduced, by title only, an Ordinance of the Town of Windsor Adding Chapter 6 to Title II of the Windsor Municipal Code, establishing a one percent (1%) general transactions and use tax, to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, subject to the approval of a majority of qualified electors casting votes on the November 3, 2026, Municipal Election.
Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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 Vice Mayor Potter requested review of options for additional zoning code amendments related to Complete Streets principles, including strategies to incorporate parking in ways that reduce blight. Council supported the request.
Councilmember Salmon requested a review of options for purchasing land at Los Amigos Road and Arata Lane for a potential roundabout. Vice Mayor Potter and Mayor Reynoza supported the discussion.
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Councilmember Salmon also requested the implementation of a housing ordinance, status report on the condition of the Windsor Creek school site; and inquired which other members of Council would be attending the Cal Cities Annual Conference in September.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2026