CITY OF WINTERS / /n Est. 1875 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held March 4, 2025 Mayor Albert Vallecillo Called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM Present: Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Jesse Loren, Carol Scianna, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi, Mayor Albert Vallecillo. Absent: None Staff: Acting City Manager Joe Gorton, Assistant City Attorney Joanna Gin, Director of Administrative Services Cathy Matthews, Chief of Police John Miller, Chief of Fire Jack Synder, Contract Planner Dave Dowswell, Deputy City Clerk Zorina Treat. PLEDGE OF ALLIEGENCE The Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi, seconded by Council member Loren, to approve Item 7.C., Proclamation Recognizing the Month of March as March as Women's History Month, to be taken up before the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Jesse Loren, Carol Scianna, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi, Mayor Albert Vallecillo NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNCILISTAFF COMMENTS Verbal updates were provided by Council Members. PUBLIC COMMENTS Crystal Apilado provided public comment. CONSENT CALE ENDAR 6.A. Warrant Register and Payment of Claims for the Month of January 2025 6.B. Street Closure Approval for the Downtown Winters Spring Open March 28-29, 2025 6.C. Resolution 2025-08 Approving an Amended FY 2024-2025 Salary Schedule 6.D. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Winters City Council Held on February 18, 2025 No public comment. Motion by Council Member Scianna, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried with the following vote: AYES: Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Jesse Loren, Carol Scianna, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi, Mayor Albert Vallecillo NOES: None ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS 7.A. Winters Police Department 2024 Annual Report to Council Police Chief Miller presented the 2024 annual report, highlighting the department's activities and crime statistics, emphasizing the importance of crime prevention. Public comment was provided by Tina Lowden, Kate Laddish, Sergeant Manuel Cardoza, CSO Andrea Gonzalez. 7.B. Report on the final audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ACFR" and related documents for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 Erica Pastor from MUN CPAS presented the audit report, highlighting the audit process, findings, and recommendations, including an unmodified audit opinion, identified deficiencies, and compliance exceptions. 7.C. Proclamation Recognizing the Month of March as Women's History Month Mayor Albert Vallecillo introduced a Proclamation designating March as Women's History Month. Public comment was provided by Crystal Apilado and Kate Laddish. Motion made by Council Member Loren, seconded by Council Member Scianna, to approve the Proclamation with the following vote: AYES: Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Jesse Loren, Carol Scianna, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi, Mayor Albert Vallecillo NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION ITEMS 8.A. Public Hearing - Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-03 Amending Section 17.04.140 and Chapter 17.98 of the Winters Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Action to Be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code Contract Planner Dave Dowswell presented Ordinance 2025-03, which the Planning Commission had approved. This ordinance updates the Winter Municipal Code to align with new state laws regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUS). Key changes include reduced parking requirements, the legalization of existing ADUS, and expanded allowances for multi- family properties. Mayor Albert Vallecillo opened the hearing at 8:14 p.m. There was no public comment. The public hearing was closed at 8:15 PM. Motion by Council Member Loren, seconded by Council Member Casavecchia, to waive first reading of Ordinance 2025-03 Amending Section 17.04.140 and Chapter 17.98 of the Winters Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Action to Be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. Motion carried with the following vote: AYES: Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Jesse Loren, Carol Scianna, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi, Mayor Albert Vallecillo NOES: None ABSENT: None 8.B. 2025 City Council Appointments to Local and Regional Committees, Boards, and Authorities Mayor Albert Vallecillo presented the proposed 2025 council appointments for local and regional committees, boards, and authorities to the Council, seeking their input. Public comment was made by Kate Laddish. The Council instructed staff to develop a comprehensive policy and procedures for the Ad Hoc Committees. Additionally, the Mayor requested that staff print Liaison assignments on 11X17 paper. Motion by Council member Loren, seconded by Council Member Casavecchia, to approve the list of appointments to various local and regional committees, boards and authorities, with updates discussed. Motion carried with the following vote: AYES: Council Members Richard Casavecchia, Jesse Loren, Carol Scianna, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi, Mayor Albert Vallecillo NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY MANAGER REPORT None INFORMATION ONLY Council Member Loren announced The Beeline Services update meeting is on Monday, March 10, 2025, referencing a survey available for public comment at public-comment@yctd.org. ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned at 8:40 PM 1 Albert Vallecillo, MAYOR ATTEST: Bowwo Troct Zorina Treat, Deputy City Clerk Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting Held on March 4, 2025