Town of Windsor MINUTES
CALIFORNIA
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL, WINDSOR
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND WINDSOR
WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Regular Meeting - 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.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 Certificate of Appreciation to Outgoing Honorary Youth Mayor Victoria Alela Guzmán Victoria was not present.
6.2 Certificate of Recognition Acknowledging Evelyn Noelle Reynoza Oseguera as the Honorary Youth Mayor August - December 2026
Evelyn introduced herself to the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minute:
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7.1 Upcoming Town Events
Councilmembers announced upcoming Town events.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Davis reported on items of interest to the Council.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jill Zaleski, Windsor resident, raised concerns regarding surveillance cameras and access to their data.
Rick Massell, Windsor resident, encouragement members of the community to run for Town Council, Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees, or Town Boards and Commissions, and expressed his interest in running for Mayor.
Anthony Mitchel with EcoGreen Solutions, described the energy services company who is an authorized agent with multiple utilities across the U.S. specializing in helping companies leverage the utility company programs to take advantage of all rebates, incentives & financing available. Mr. Mitchel offered to speak with Town staff or present information at a future Council meeting.
11. 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
ABSENT: NONE
11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council regular meeting minutes of July 15, 2026.
11.2 Amendments to the Town of Windsor Zoning Code, Title 17 of the Municipal Code Held a second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2026-409 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.
11.3 An Ordinance Adding Chapter 6 to Title II of the Windsor Municipal Code, Establishing a One Percent (1%) General Transactions and Use Tax
Held second reading, by title only, and adopted Ordinance No. 2026-410 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.
Joint Windsor Town Council, Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Code Enforcement Services Approved a Protessional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for complaint-based code enforcement services, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, for a term beginning upon execution and ending June 30, 2027, with the option to extend by mutual agreement, and authorized the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
Approval of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Sonoma County Resource Recovery for Garbage, Recyclable Materials, and Organic Waste Collection Services, effective October 1, 2027
Government Operations Specialist Owens introduced the item and Garth Schultz, Principal, President with R3 Consulting who reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Alissa Johnson, Business Manager, Sonoma County Resource Recovery Andy Fulton, Assistant Manager, Recology Sonoma-Marin
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Manny Gouveia, Vice President, Green Waste Recovery
Rich Carnation, Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees Chair Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Councilmember Leep moved to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4105-26 approving a Solid Waste Management Franchise Agreement with Sonoma County Resource Recovery, LLC, for the residential, multi-family, and commercial garbage, recyclable materials, and organic waste collection services for the period October 1, 2027, through September 30, 2037, and authorized the Town Manager to execute it on behalf of the Town, as amended for the two exhibit typographical corrections.
Vice Mayor Potter seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON, WALL,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Vice Mayor Potter moved to:
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4106-26 setting the Franchise Fee at $1,225,000 for October 1, 2027, through September 30, 2028, with a cost-of-living escalator for year two and consecutive years following for the term of the Franchise Agreement, to recover the costs of solid waste related services in the Town of Windsor.
Councilmember Salmon seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS LEEP, SALMON,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
13.2 Consideration of Amendments to the Gas Station Ban Ordinance Planner III Voge reported on the item. Economic Development Manager Ricard and Community Development Director Streeter were available for questions.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on the item:
David Heidel, Sonoma County Climate Activist Network and Peace Corps Volunteers for Environmental Action
Jenny Blaker, Member of Coalition Opposing New Gas Stations (CONGAS) Woody Hastings, Coordinator of Coalition Opposing New Gas Stations (CONGAS) Matt Callaway, member of Sonoma County Conservation Action Brian (no last name provided), California Fuels Alliance Lionel Vincenti, Representing Redwood Oil Company
Jessi Laughlin, Windsor resident, former California State Underground Storage Tank Inspector Rich Carnation, Windsor resident, and CEO of Waterworks Industries Inc.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Bob Kruse, Windsor resident
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Council provided input to staff on potential revisions to the Town of Windsor Gas Station Ban Ordinance and requested additional information in the areas of fiscal, environmental, zoning, or feasibility information.
14. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
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.
14.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Town Council is scheduled for August 19, 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, August 5, 2026
Irene Carnacho-Werby, MMC
Town Clerk
Joint Windsor Town Council. Windsor Redevelopment Successor Agency and Windsor Water District Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 5, 2026