Town of Windsor
MINUTES
CALIFORNIA
JOINT WINDSOR TOWN COUNCIL, WINDSOR
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND WINDSOR
WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Wednesday, September 2, 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.
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Leep led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Presentation Item 6.1 (2026 Windsor Day Parade Presentation of The Royal Court-Windsor Kiwanis Club) was postponed.
PRESENTATION(S)/PROCLAMATION(S)
6.1 2026 Windsor Day Parade Presentation of The Royal Court-Windsor Kiwanis Club This item was postponed.
6.2 Proclamation Proclaiming September 2026 as National Preparedness Month Diana Borges, with Windsor COPE accepted the proclamation.
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6.3 Certificates of Recognition to the Summer Nights on the Green Sponsors Mayor Reynoza recognized the following sponsors:
Individual Donors - $100:
Bill & Sally Hogan
Individual Donors - $250:
Mary Ann Bainbridge-Krause
Bob Kruse
Dayle Buschkotter
Teri Woodson
Sam Salmon
Single Day Sponsors - $750:
Windsor Lion's Club
Sonoma Clean Power
Friends of the Windsor Library
Windsor Golf Club
PDI Surgery Center
Box Office Sponsors - $1,500:
Oliver's Market
Encore Events & Rentals
Exchange Bank
Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor - Sonoma Wine Country
BoDean a CRH Company
Spotlight Sponsors - $3,000:
Windsor Oddfellows
Calpine @The Geysers
Redwood Credit Union
Headliner Sponsors- $6,000:
Sonoma County Resource Recovery
Qimura Sushi & Ramen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
Teresa Hendrix, Windsor resident, announced the launch of Yes On Measure I! website, www.windsorisworthit.org.
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Mary Ann Bainbridge-Krauss, Windsor resident, announced the launch of No On Measure I! website, www.concernedwindsorcitizensca.org
Deborah Doyle, Chair of the Yes On Measure I! campaign spoke in support of measure; and reminded the community that September is Library Card Sign-up month.
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident, spoke on the Town's efforts to discuss a potential sales tax with residents, reminded the Council that there is an opportunity to gain fees through a business tax, and spoke in opposition of the Measure I Sales Tax, and to learn more to visit:
www.concernedwindsorcitizensca.org
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Potter 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,
VICE MAYOR POTTER AND MAYOR REYNOZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER WALL
11.1 Approval of Minutes
Approved the Town Council regular meeting minutes of August 19, 2026.
11.2 Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Verus Associates Inc.
Approved a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Verus Associates Inc. (Verus) for scheduled and unscheduled information technology and maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per fiscal year and authorized the Town Manager to execute said agreement and approved contract documentation and amendments up to the authorized budget and scope of work on behalf of the Town.
11.3 Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency - Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Bylaws
Adopted Resolution No. 4109-26 approving the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) and amended Bylaws.
11.4 Shamrock Mobile Home Park Water Service Connection Authorized 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 Shamrock Mobile Home Park under the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience Program.
11.5 Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the Water Service Connection at 10139 Old Redwood Highway
1. Adopted Town Council Resolution No. 4110-26 accepting the public improvements associated with the Water Service Connection at 10139 Old Redwood Highway.
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2. Adopted Windsor Water District Resolution No. 1932-26 WWD accepting the Windsor Water District Facility Improvements associated with the Water Service Connection at 10139 Old Redwood Highway.
11.6 Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the Water Service Connection at 80 Windsor Palms Drive
1. Adopted Town Council Resolution No. 4111-26 accepting the public improvements associated with the Water Service Connection at 80 Windsor Palms Drive.
2. Adopted Windsor Water District Resolution No. 1933-26 WWD accepting the Windsor Water District Facility Improvements associated with the Water Service Connection at 80 Windsor Palms Drive.
11.7 Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the Water Service Connection at 637 Leathaven Lane
1. Adopted Town Council Resolution No. 4112-26 accepting the public improvements associated with the Water Service Connection at 637 Leafhaven Lane.
2. Adopted Windsor Water District Resolution No. 1934-26 WWD accepting the Windsor Water District Facility Improvements associated with the Water Service Connection at 637 Leafhaven Lane.
11.8 Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the Water Service Connection at 912 Turnberry Court
1. Adopted Town Council Resolution No. 4113-26 accepting the public improvements associated with the Water Service Connection at 912 Turnberry Court.
2. Adopted Windsor Water District Resolution No. 1935-26 WWD accepting the Windsor Water District Facility Improvements associated with the Water Service Connection at 912 Turnberry Court.
11.9 Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer Assembly at 499 Wall Street
1. Adopted Town Council Resolution No. 4114-26 accepting the public improvements associated with the reduced pressure backflow preventer assembly at 499 Wall Street.
2. Adopted Windsor Water District Resolution No. 1936-26 WWD accepting the Windsor Water District Facility Improvements associated with the reduced pressure backflow preventer assembly at 499 Wall Street.
11.10 Acceptance of Public Improvements Associated with the Utility Abandonment at 8900 Windsor Road
1. Adopted Town Council Resolution No. 4114-26 accepting the public improvements associated with the Utility Abandonment at 8900 Windsor Road.
2. Adopted Windsor Water District Resolution No. 1936-26 WWD accepting the Windsor Water District Facility Improvements associated with the Utility Abandonment at 8900 Windsor Road.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Urgency Ordinance Second Extension - Moratorium on Closure or Conversion of Mobile Home Parks
Planner I Sedna reported on the item. Community Development Director Streeter was available to answer questions.
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Wednesday, Seember 2, 2026
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period
The following members) of the public spoke on the item:
Laurie Peregrina, Evergreen resident
Orlando Lopez, Evergreen resident
English translator (name not provided) for Orlando Lopez Juan Carlos (last name not provided), Evergreen resident Lina Blanco, Tenant Organizer with North Bay Organizing Project translator for Juan Carlos Maria Hernandez, Evergreen resident
Caitlin Vejby, Housing Policy Analyst with Legal Aid of Sonoma County Max Alper, North Bay Jobs with Justice and North Bay Labor Council Felix Lopez, with translation by Max Alper
Jose Castaneda, Windsor resident
Betsy Mallace, Windsor resident
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No additional comments were made.
Vice Mayor Potter moved to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2026-411, making findings and extending the temporary moratorium on the closure or conversion of mobile home parks withir the Town of Windsor for a period of twelve (12) months to become effective immediately.
Councilmember Leep 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
13. REGULAR CALENDAR
13.1 Economic Development Strategic Plan: Year One Implementation Report and Year Two Priorities
Economic Development Manager Ricard reported on the item.
Mayor Reynoza opened the public comment period.
Mayor Reynoza closed the public comment period. No comments were made.
Councilmembers provided feedback on staff's updated report on the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
14. MAYOR'S & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
14.1 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.
14.2 Councilmember Requests for Future Council Agenda Items Join Wine a rail Winter roses rene 2 at intor Water Distric Mercie, Minutes Ask the Council if they have any requests for future agenda items.
15. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TOPIC(S)/ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED
SESSION
Mayor Reynoza called to order the Closes Session at 7:42 p.m.
15.1 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were Councilmembers Leep, Salmon, Vice Mayor Potter, and Mayor Reynoza.
Councilmember Wall was absent.
15.2 PUBLIC COMMENT
Jose Castaneda, Castaneda's Market, spoke on Item 15.3.
15.3 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)
15.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code) Evergreen Windsor MHP, LLC, v. Sonoma County Community Development Commission, Town of Windsor, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court (Case No.: 25CV08099; (Consolidated with Case No.:
26CV02480))
15.5 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
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Case No. 26-1265)
15.6 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one potential case)
15.7 REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Reynoza reported out of the closed session at 9:07 p.m.; no disclosable action taken.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynoza adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for September 16, 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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