NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, Government Code 54972, the following Town of Windsor local appointments list shows all current members of the Town’s Commissions and Committees with the term of expiration date, and the current membership requirements. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside within the Town limits, unless otherwise indicated below.

Please note, in response to the recent resurgence of coronavirus cases in the County and continuing concerns of the Governor of California and the County Public Health Officer about potential community spread of the virus resulting from prolonged indoor gatherings, the Town has suspended conducting in-person Town Council and Commission meetings in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and pursuant to the provisions of the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, which suspended certain requirements of the Brown Act. All members will be participating in the meetings via Zoom. 

 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Director to support the Parks and Recreation Department in “Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs.” Responsibilities include being available to the Town Council to research and recommend policy alternatives pertaining to the Town’s Parks and Recreation policies; and, to be available to staff to assist as volunteers in implementing the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department budget goals. The Parks and Recreation Commission meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., normally in the Windsor Civic Center Council Chambers, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA. However, as indicated above, meetings are being held via Zoom during COVID-19. In addition, special meetings may be held on an as needed basis. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Director Jon Davis at (707) 838-1268.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission fulfills duties prescribed under State law and consistent with policies established by the Town Council. Some of those duties include acting on general planning and zoning related matters, perform design review functions, and serving in an advisory capacity to the Town Council with regard to issues related to the General Plan, Specific Plans, and other land use matters. Planning Commissioners also have an obligation to attend Planning Commission meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m., normally in the Windsor Civic Center Council Chambers, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA. However, as indicated above, meetings are being held via Zoom during COVID-19. In addition, special meetings may also be held at which their attendance is required. For more information, contact Community Development Director Jessica Jones at (707) 838-5313.

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Public Art Advisory Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council and the Parks and Recreation Director, or their designee, to support the Town by establishing Windsor as an art destination that raises the potential for education, innovation, collaborative community engagement and cultural exploration. The Public Art Advisory Commission is a standing citizen advisory commission composed of one Councilmember, one Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and five adult citizen members appointed at large by the Council. Each Member is appointed for a four-year term that is concurrent with the term of the Councilmember who appointed them. The Councilmember and Commissioner are based on their appointed term in their respective roles. To be eligible for appointment to the Commission, members shall be residents of Sonoma County, and are preferred to be residents of the Town.

The Public Art Advisory Commission meets the first Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m., normally in the Windsor Civic Center Council Chambers, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA. However, as indicated above, meetings are being held via Zoom during COVID-19. For more information, contact Parks and Facilities Manager Olivia Lemen at (707) 838-5383.

SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council to support the recreation programs and services offered to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The Senior Citizen Advisory Commission meets every four (4) months on the fourth Tuesday of the months of January, April, July* and October at 2:30 p.m. in the Windsor Civic Center, Council Chambers, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA. *The July meeting is held at the Senior Center located at 9231 Foxwood Drive. However, as indicated above, meetings are being held via Zoom during COVID-19. In addition, special meetings may be held on an as needed basis. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Director Jon Davis at (707) 838-1268.

An applicant must be a resident to qualify to serve on Town Commissions and Committees.  Members of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission must be age 50 or older, and their guests, their spouses, their co-habitants, or persons age 45 or older who are providing primary physical or economic support for such persons. 

LOCAL TASK FORCE ON INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Management develops goals, policies, and procedures which are consistent with guidelines and regulations adopted by the Board of Supervisors to guide the development of the Siting Element of the County-wide integrated waste management plan. The LTF meets every other month on the second Thursday. One member serving for a three-year term from the date of appointment. 

MARIN-SONOMA MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District is committed to protecting the health and welfare of the communities they serve from mosquitoes and vector-borne disease. One member; two-year term.

SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION

The Commission representing each city/town meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.  The main purpose of the Library Commission is to serve as a resource and liaison to the Board of Supervisors, the Director of County Library Services, and the community, to find ways and means of enlisting public interest in supporting and improving Library services. One member; two or four-year term.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications for committee/commission vacancies will be made available in the near future and may be requested via e-mail at townclerk@townofwindsor.com.. 

Additional information regarding composition, qualifications, duties and meetings for these boards is also listed on the Town’s web site at: www.townofwindsor.com.

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Updated: December 14, 2020