Winters public meetings in 2025

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss updates on the Winters Putah Creek Nature Park, including unauthorized camping and trail plantings. It will review a lighting ordinance update and website and workplan updates. Commissioners will vote to nominate and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and will select meeting dates for January and February 2026.

• Unauthorized Camping Update – Winters Putah Creek Nature Park
• North Bank Trail oak and pollinator plantings – Putah Creek Nature Park
• Lighting Ordinance Update
• Nomination and Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Select January and February 2026 meeting dates

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Commission will approve the minutes from its November 12, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the work plan for 2026. The commission will also review the city's bike/pedestrian master plan and brainstorm ideas for a "Climate in Town" column.

• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of the work plan for 2026
• Discussion of the bike/pedestrian master plan
• Brainstorming ideas for the Climate in Town column

The commission approved the meeting minutes and agenda (consent calendar) with unanimous support. It approved the 2026 Climate Action Commission Work Plan with added edits. Commissioners voted to end terms in June, set Wendy’s term to end in 2028, and schedule elections for July. Additional actions such as forming a BMP working group, adopting new deadline procedures, and assigning David to chair the May 11 meeting were also decided.

• Approved meeting minutes and agenda (consent calendar) – unanimous
• Approved 2026 CAC Work Plan with edits (motion moved by Olivia, seconded by Gar)
• Recommended commissioner terms align with budget years, ending in June; Wendy’s term set to end 2028
• Elections for commissioners whose terms end in June will be held in July; Ken, Gar, and David must reapply
• Appointed David and Olivia to BMP Working Group to revise the 2013 Bikeway System Master Plan
• Adopted new deadlines: minutes due to chair on Mondays before meetings; agendas and minutes due to city on Thursdays before meetings
• Assigned David to chair the May 11 meeting in Ken’s absence

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Winters Fire Protection District Board will consider several items, including a contract to prepare the 2024‑25 Financial Transaction Report for an estimated $306‑$612, payment of a $500 liability invoice, and adoption of Resolution 2025‑05 to join the Fire Recovery USA Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Program. The board will also address term‑limit reminders for three commissioners and set dates for the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Contract Yolo County DFS staff to prepare the 2024‑25 Financial Transaction Report (estimated cost $306‑$612)
• Authorize payment of the $500 declared general auto liability invoice from YCPARMIA for policy year July 1 2025‑June 30 2026
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑05 to enter the Fire Recovery USA Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Program (cost‑neutral, potential revenue)
• Term‑limit reminder for Commissioners Turkovich, Diaz, and Bettis effective Dec 31 2025 with Yolo County Board contact info
• Set dates for the district’s 2026 board meetings

The board approved a $306‑$612 contract for County Staff to prepare the 2024‑25 financial transaction report. It approved payment of a $500 general auto liability invoice to the Yolo County Public Agency Risk Management Insurance Authority. Commissioners voted to draft a resolution authorizing an agreement with Fire Recovery USA for the Emergency Incident Cost Recovery Program and to set exemption rules for local residents. The meeting dates for the next year were also set.

• Approved minutes of August 21, 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved engagement of County Staff for SCO financial report ($306‑$612 estimate) (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment of $500 YWCPARMIA general auto liability invoice (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved drafting a resolution to authorize agreement with Fire Recovery USA for cost recovery program (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Set next year meeting dates: Feb 19, Jun 18, Aug 20, Nov 19 (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss several items, including a museum project and a future committee retreat. The body will also discuss a holiday gathering.

• Winters Museum Project – Mexicanos/Latinos in Winters
• Hispanic Advisory Committee Retreat in New Year
• Holiday Gathering

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss management updates for the Winters Putah Creek Nature Park and an update to the lighting ordinance. The body will also review its workplan presentation for the City Council and nominate a Chair and Vice Chair.

• North Bank Trail Oak and Pollinator Plantings
• Lighting Ordinance Update
• Nature Park Map Update
• NRC Workplan Presentation to City Council on Nov. 18, 2025
• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Commission will approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will decide on a recurring meeting schedule for 2026 and adopt a work plan for that year. The commission will also discuss a bike/pedestrian master plan and brainstorm ideas for a "Climate in Town" column.

• Approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Set recurring meeting schedule for 2026
• Adopt work plan for 2026
• Discuss bike/pedestrian master plan
• Brainstorm "Climate in Town" column ideas

The Climate Action Commission approved the September meeting minutes and the October agenda with unanimous support. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining items were discussed but not decided.

• Approved September minutes and October agenda (unanimous)

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss management updates for the Putah Creek Nature Park and a lighting ordinance update. The body will also review a potential roundabout or stop light for the Farmstead Subdivision Project at East Main Street and East Grant Avenue.

• North Bank Trail pollinator plantings and Nature Park map update
• Lighting Ordinance update
• Farmstead Subdivision Project: roundabout or stop light at East Main Street and East Grant Avenue
• Natural Resources webpage update
• NRC Workplan Update presentation for City Council on Nov. 18, 2025

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss planning for Dia De Los Muertos and brainstorm ideas for a holiday celebration.

• Discussion of Dia De Los Muertos planning
• Discussion of ideas for holiday celebration

Climate Action Committee

The committee will discuss methods for providing input to the City Council and review the Bike Master Plan. Members will rank projects based on ease and speed of implementation.

• Ranking of Bike Master Plan projects
• Discussion on providing input to City Council
• Climate in Town article topics including induction stove update

The Climate Action Commission met on September 8, 2025 and approved the August minutes with all members in favor. No public comments were received. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion items and planning for upcoming topics, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved August minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The City of Winters Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025, was canceled because there were no agenda items. The cancellation notice was issued by the Community Development Department. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is set for October 28, 2025.

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will discuss three upcoming community events. The Citizenship Workshop will be held in two parts: October 27 at the Abbey Street Conference Room and November 15 at St. Anthony Parish Hall. A Concilio Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Woodland. The Día de los Muertos celebration is planned for Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 4‑8 p.m. at Rotary Park and Gazebo.

• Citizenship Workshop – Oct 27, Abbey St. Conference Room; Nov 15, St. Anthony Parish Hall
• Concilio Dinner – Sat Oct 11, 2025, Woodland
• Día de los Muertos – Sun Nov 2, 2025, 4‑8 p.m., Rotary Park & Gazebo

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will review updates on the Putah Creek Nature Park, including pollinator plantings and map revisions. The commission will receive an update on the city’s lighting ordinance. A Farmstead Subdivision Project will be discussed, focusing on a potential roundabout or traffic light at East Main Street and East Grant Avenue. Additional items include a webpage update, a salmon festival briefing, and liaison reports.

• North Bank Trail pollinator plantings at Putah Creek Nature Park
• Lighting ordinance update
• Farmstead Subdivision Project – roundabout or traffic light at East Main Street and East Grant Avenue
• Natural Resources webpage update
• Salmon Festival briefing

The Natural Resources Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the July and August 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were formally decided; the remaining items were updates and discussion topics.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July & August 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Commission will discuss and vote on a letter to the City Council proposing three conditions for the Farmstead development. The body will also review impressions from the Northwest ("183") Project workshop and coordinate comments for the September 16 City Council meeting.

• Proposed roundabout at Grant Ave. and East Main St. to reduce emissions
• Proposal for grid-connected batteries in all Farmstead dwellings
• Proposed Class II bicycle lanes on Broadview within Farmstead
• Review of Northwest ("183") Project workshop impressions
• Approval of August meeting minutes

The Climate Action Commission approved the revised agenda and the July meeting minutes, both unanimously. The City Council approved a bike criterium on streets east of the Railroad and E Main St., scheduled for August 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. The commission will promote the CAC vacancy and continue work on the Bicycle Master Plan.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• July minutes approved unanimously
• Bike criterium approved by City Council

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Winters Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting on August 21, 2025, at the Public Safety Facility in Winters. The board will review and approve prior meeting minutes, sign a fiscal year 2025–2026 financial authorization form, and hear the chief’s report.

• Approval of minutes from June 26 and July 17, 2025 meetings
• Signature of Special District Financial Authorization Form for FY2025–2026 by Commissioner Diaz
• Chief’s Report on personnel, equipment, and training center progress

The board approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote and the July 17, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. Commissioner Diaz signed the Special District Financial Authorization Form for fiscal year 2025‑2026. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Signed FY 2025-2026 Special District Financial Authorization Form

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Hispanic Advisory Committee scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss the impact of a roundabout versus a traffic light at East Main Street and East Grant Avenue for the Farmstead Subdivision Project. The body will also review pollinator plantings and map updates for the Winters Putah Creek Nature Park.

• Farmstead Subdivision Project: air quality and emissions regarding roundabout or traffic light at East Main Street and East Grant Avenue
• Winters Putah Creek Nature Park: North Bank Trail pollinator plantings
• Winters Putah Creek Nature Park: map update
• Lighting Ordinance update
• Natural Resources webpage update

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will discuss the ranking of projects for the Bike Master plan and planning for a bike criterium. The body will also receive updates on Farmstead and a committee vacancy.

• Bike Master plan project ranking
• Planning for bike criterium
• Update on Farmstead
• Update on CAC vacancy

The commission approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Ken Britten and a second by Gar House, with all members voting in favor. The meeting also discussed a bike criterium event, the Farmstead environmental impact report, and updates to the Bicycle Master Plan, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss extending a maintenance agreement with the Solano County Water Agency and a conservation benefit agreement for the Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle. The body will also receive updates on the camping ordinance and other ongoing projects.

• SCWA Maintenance Agreement Extension for weed removal and riparian enhancement
• Winters Putah Creek Nature Park Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Conservation Benefit Agreement
• Update on Camping Ordinance and unauthorized camping
• Liaison updates from SCWA, Putah Creek Council, Yolo County RCD, and Solano RCD

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Winters Fire Protection District Board will meet to conduct routine business, including a public comment period and the chief’s report. The only substantive item is the certification of the 218 ballot count.

• Winters Fire Protection District 218 Ballot Count

The board approved the meeting agenda. A public comment opposed Proposition 218 assessment, but no action was taken. The final ballot count showed 31.86% support unweighted and 8.85% support weighted, leading to the resolution's defeat. The meeting adjourned at 5:39 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Defeated Proposition 218 assessment resolution (31.86% support unweighted, 8.85% weighted)

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The City of Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss two specific topics. The committee is scheduled to hold discussions regarding affordable housing and the Esparto fireworks disaster.

• Discussion on affordable housing
• Discussion on Esparto fireworks disaster

Yolo County 2x2

The 2x2 meeting between Yolo County and the City of Winters scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025.

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will meet to discuss the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Farmstead subdivision. The body will also receive an update on the Winters criterium bike race and review the BMP revision workflow.

• Discussion of Farmstead subdivision FEIR
• Update on Winters criterium bike race
• BMP revision workflow planning

The commission approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Gar and a second by Olivia, with all members in favor. No April minutes were available to approve. Discussion items on the CAC 2025 Annual Plan, Bicycle Master Plan revisions, and Future Climate in Town articles were postponed to a later meeting.

• Agenda approved (all in favor)
• Discussion of CAC 2025 Annual Plan postponed
• Discussion of Bicycle Master Plan revisions postponed
• Discussion of Future Climate in Town articles postponed

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the Winters Fire Protection District budget. The session includes reviewing financial authorization forms and city invoice information for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Review of the Winters Fire Protection District Budget
• Special District Financial Authorization Form for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• City of Winters Invoice No. 62425WFPD for $295,900
• Estimated total revenue of $465,640 for FY 2025-2026

The board approved the minutes from the May 29 meeting. It then approved the district budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and the city invoice for the upcoming fiscal year, each by a 3‑0 vote. The budget increase was noted to stem mainly from higher PERS contributions. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Signed Special District Financial Authorization Form FY 2025‑2026
• Approved District Budget for FY 2025‑2026 (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved City invoice for upcoming fiscal year (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will meet to review a report on a citizenship workshop held on June 2, 2025. The committee will also discuss an AYSO fundraiser event.

• Report on Citizenship Workshop held June 2, 2025
• AYSO Fundraiser Event

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will meet to discuss the Farmstead Project and a possible multi-commission workshop. The body will also receive updates on ongoing projects and reports from various environmental liaisons.

• Proclamation honoring and thanking Dennis Kilkenny
• Farmstead Project and possible multi-commission workshop overview
• Updates on ongoing NRC projects
• Liaison updates from LPCCC Streamkeeper, SCWA, Putah Creek Council, Yolo County RCD, Yolo County Fire Safe Council, Solano RCD, and Climate Action Commission
• Discussion of future meeting topics including high water marks near the mural sign and on the car bridge

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action and Natural Resources Commissions are holding a special joint workshop. The meeting consists of a presentation and discussion regarding Farmstead Development, with no action intended.

• Presentation and discussion of Farmstead Development

Climate Action Committee

The regularly scheduled Climate Action Committee meeting on June 9, 2025, has been canceled. A joint meeting of the Climate Action and Natural Resources Committees will be held instead.

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action and Natural Resources Commissions will hold a special joint meeting. The session consists of a workshop for presentation and discussion regarding Farmstead Development; no action is intended for this item.

• Presentation and discussion of Farmstead Development

Natural Resources Commission

The Climate Action and Natural Resources Commissions are holding a special joint meeting. The session is a workshop for discussion and information only, with no intended action.

• Presentation and discussion regarding Farmstead Development

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss end-of-fiscal-year information and a city invoice. The body is also tasked with approving financial authorization forms for Yolo County to ensure authorized individuals can submit payment paperwork.

• Approval of Special District Financial Authorization Form for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Discussion of City Invoice and end of fiscal year information

The board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting with a 3‑aye vote. Commissioners Turkovich, Lopez, and Mariani signed the Special District Financial Authorization Form for FY 2025‑2026. No new business decisions were made, and the district will present budget information at a special meeting on June 26, 2025.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Signed Special District Financial Authorization Form FY 2025‑2026 (signatures by Turkovich, Lopez, Mariani)

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss planning for the AYSO Soccer Festival and the status of an affordable housing letter. The committee will also review a report and volunteer needs for a Citizenship Forum.

• AYSO Soccer Festival planning
• Affordable Housing letter status
• Citizenship Forum report and volunteers

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will discuss several planning items, including a debrief on May is Bike Month activities and planning for a criterium, a joint Farmstead CAC/ERC workshop, and next steps for the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. The committee will also assign responsibilities for completing the annual plan. No voting items or public hearings are listed beyond routine consent calendar approval of minutes.

• Debrief on May is Bike Month activities and planning for a criterium
• Joint Farmstead CAC/ERC workshop on Farmstead planning and schedule
• Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan next steps
• Assignment of responsibilities for completing the CAC Annual Plan
• Consent calendar: approval of April meeting minutes

The commission approved the February meeting minutes with all members in favor. The commission also approved Ken Britten's presentation on the Farmstead Environmental Impact Report as the CAC's official representation, again with all members in favor. No other motions were adopted at this meeting.

• Approved February minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Ken Britten's Farmstead EIR presentation (all in favor)

Natural Resources Commission

The Winters Natural Resources Commission will discuss the draft environmental impact report for the Farmstead Subdivision Project, including its introduction and executive summary. Commissioners will also receive updates on ongoing projects and hear from liaisons representing regional environmental groups.

• Farmstead Subdivision Project Draft Environmental Impact Report review
• LPCCC Streamkeeper update from Max Stevenson
• Putah Creek Council update from Phil Stevens
• Yolo County RCD and Fire Safe Council update from Amy Williams
• Solano RCD update from Chris Rose

WJUSD 2x2

The 2x2 committee, composed of city council and school board members, will meet to discuss issues of mutual interest. Agenda items include the Farmstead Development, a School District Facilities Update, and the Administration’s Budget Cuts to Education. This committee is informational only and cannot make decisions.

• Farmstead Development
• School District Facilities Update
• Administration’s Budget Cuts to Education

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Winters Fire Protection District Board will consider two resolutions to preliminarily approve an engineer's report, budget, and assessment rate, and to adopt Proposition 218 assessment ballot proceedings. This special meeting follows prior discussion on funding fire suppression services through a property-based assessment. The board is also scheduled to review the engineer's study and timeline for a ballot measure to be decided at a public hearing on July 17, 2025.

• Consider resolution preliminarily approving budget, assessment rate, Engineer’s Report, and calling for mailing of ballots
• Consider resolution adopting Proposition 218 assessment ballot proceedings procedures
• Review of Engineer's Report and Prop 218 timeline for a potential ballot measure
• Discussion of special benefit vs. general benefit for fire suppression assessments
• Previous meeting motion passed 4-1 to move forward with drafting engineer report

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 1 meeting. Commissioners voted 4 ayes to 1 nay to move forward with drafting an engineer report. They also set additional special meetings for April 24, 2025 and July 17, 2025 to review the study.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft engineer report (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Scheduled special meeting for April 24, 2025
• Scheduled special meeting for July 17, 2025

Planning Commission

The April 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2025.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss updates on a proposed outdoor lighting ordinance aimed at reducing light pollution. Commissioners will also consider a proclamation honoring Dennis Kilkenny for 19 years of service. Other items include updates on elderberry conservation options, the Farmstead project, and changes to the commission's structure recently approved by the City Council.

• Proclamation honoring Dennis Kilkenny for 19 years of service on Putah Creek Committee and NRC
• Update on outdoor lighting ordinance to meet Dark Sky standards
• Elderberry conservation options update
• Farmstead project and possible multi-commission workshop
• Update on NRC structure and appointment process per Resolution 2025-11 (adopted by Council April 15)

Climate Action Committee

The Winters Climate Action Committee will review and discuss draft comments on the Farmstead project's Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Planning Commission. The committee will also receive updates on the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan, including a meeting with Kelly Mumper, and hear progress reports on the 2025 Annual Plan, Bike Rodeo and Criterium plans, and Climate in Town articles. Consent items include approval of January meeting minutes.

• Farmstead DEIR draft comments for the Planning Commission
• Status of Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan and meeting with Kelly Mumper
• Update on CAC's 2025 Annual Plan
• Bike Rodeo and Criterium plans
• Climate in Town articles update

The Climate Action Commission voted to approve the January minutes, with all members in favor. The meeting also discussed the upcoming bike rodeo events, the August Criterium, and plans for a revised climate action plan and bicycle master plan, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved January minutes (all in favor)

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a Know Your Rights to Citizenship Workshop and a digital version of the program. The committee will also discuss assisting an AYSO fundraiser.

• Know Your Rights to Citizenship Workshop
• Digital KYR idea
• Assisting AYSO fundraiser

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Winters Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting to discuss Proposition 218 information, likely related to property-related fees or assessments for fire services. The board will also approve minutes from its previous meeting. No other business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Proposition 218 information (potential fee or assessment changes)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. A motion by Commissioner Bettis, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, to move forward with drafting an engineer report was passed with a 4‑aye, 1‑nay vote. Commissioners also requested special meetings on April 24, 2025 and July 17, 2025 to review the engineer study.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to draft engineer report passed (4 ayes, 1 nays)
• Requested special meeting on 04-24-25 to review engineer study
• Requested special meeting on 07-17-25 to review engineer study

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Winters Fire Protection District Board will vote on whether to proceed with a Proposition 218 assessment vote this year to fund fire protection services. The board will also select a methodology for calculating assessment rates, as updated NFPA studies have changed rate calculations. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a chief's report.

• Board to decide on Prop 218 vote for fire protection assessments
• Staff recommends approval to move forward with engineer's report and resolutions
• New NFPA methodology shifts rates: agricultural and industrial rates reduced, open land rates increased
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chief's report on staffing, equipment, and training center updates

The Winters Fire Protection District Board approved the agenda and unanimously approved the February 13, 2025 minutes (5‑0). Commissioners discussed new Prop 218 rate information and related revenue targets. The board voted to request an additional special meeting to review the draft engineer study and address specific concerns. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Requested additional special meeting to review engineer study

Natural Resources Commission

The Winters Natural Resources Commission will discuss a draft outdoor lighting ordinance based on DarkSky International's model codes and a resolution honoring Dennis Kilkenny. Commissioners will also hear a student presentation on adding dog waste stations to Putah Creek Nature Park and receive updates on the commission's structure and ongoing projects. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and presentations.

• Student presentation on adding dog waste stations in Putah Creek Nature Park
• Draft resolution honoring Dennis Kilkenny
• Discussion of outdoor lighting ordinance using DarkSky International templates and guides
• Update on NRC structure and appointment process
• Liaison updates from Putah Creek Council, Yolo County RCD, Solano RCD, and Climate Action Commission

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a housing letter and provide updates on a citizenship workshop and 'Know Your Rights' information.

• Discussion of Housing Letter
• Citizenship Workshop updates and list additions
• Know Your Rights update

Natural Resources Commission

The regular Natural Resources Commission meeting scheduled for February 17, 2025, has been cancelled due to the Presidents’ Day Holiday.

Winters Fire Protection District Board Meetings

The Winters Fire Protection District Board will discuss and seek direction on which methodology to use for drafting Prop 218 property assessment numbers. The board will also hold its annual chairman election and hear the chief's report on grants, equipment, and volunteer updates. Consent items include approval of minutes from the December 2024 meeting.

• Board chairman election for the year (7.1)
• Prop 218 information update — staff seeking direction on methodology for assessment calculations (8.2)
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting (5.1)
• Chief's report covering grant applications for FEMA radios, exhaust system, and Yoche Dehe engine replacement (8.1)
• Winters Volunteer Firefighters Appreciation Dinner information (8.3)

The Winters Fire Protection District Board approved the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes and re-elected Commissioner Turkovich as Board Chairman for 2025, both by a 4-0 vote with one absent. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on the Chief's report and updates on Prop 218 rates, equipment, and staffing.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Re-elected Commissioner Turkovich as Board Chairman for 2025 (4-0, 1 absent)

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Commission will discuss their 2025 Annual Plan, receive updates on the Bike Rodeo, Farmstead actions, Bicycle Master Plan, Climate in Town articles, and the Winters Criterium bike race. The meeting also includes approval of January minutes and public comment time.

• Discussion of CAC's 2025 Annual Plan
• Updates on Bike Rodeo
• Briefing on Farmstead actions
• Bicycle Master Plan updates
• Update on plans for Winters Criterium bike race

The Winters Climate Action Commission approved the December minutes and planned several May bike events, including a Bike Rodeo on May 8 and a downtown event on May 9. They also formed an ad hoc committee to present at a Planning Commission meeting about the Farmstead Draft EIR, highlighting no-gas and bike flow issues. No formal policy decisions were made; most items were planning discussions for future meetings.

• Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Planned Bike Rodeo for May 8, 3-4pm at Waggoner (or Rominger)
• Scheduled downtown bike event for May 9, 5-7pm
• Scheduled Middle School Bike Rodeo for May 7, noon-1pm
• Formed ad hoc committee (Ken and Dave) for Farmstead DEIR presentation
• Agreed to work on 2025 Annual Plan in future meetings

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss planning for Know Your Rights workshops. The committee will also discuss an affordable housing letter.

• Planning for Know Your Rights Workshops
• Affordable Housing Letter

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss a proposed Outdoor Lighting Ordinance informed by DarkSky International's responsible lighting guidelines. Commissioners will also review the commission's structure and appointment process, receive liaison updates on ongoing projects, and consider a draft resolution honoring Dennis Kilkenny. The meeting is in-person only.

• Outdoor Lighting Ordinance discussion using DarkSky International ordinance templates
• NRC structure and appointment process update
• Liaison updates from Putah Creek Council, Yolo County RCD, Solano RCD, and Climate Action Commission
• Draft resolution honoring Dennis Kilkenny proposed for a future meeting topic
• Approval of January 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Yolo County 2x2

The joint city-county 2x2 committee meets for informational discussion only on topics of mutual interest, including updates on the I-505 Over-Crossing Project and County Road 31 designation to State Highway 128. No binding decisions are made at this meeting.

• STIP update
• I-505 Over-Crossing Project update
• County Road 31 designation to State Highway 128
• Animal Services Joint Powers Authority update
• Next meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will discuss its annual work plan and strategies for updating the Bicycle Master Plan. The body will also plan for bike events and a potential presentation on the Farmstead DEIR.

• Annual Work Plan
• Bicycle Master Plan update strategy and budget allowance
• Planning Commission or City Council presentation on Farmstead DEIR
• Bike Rodeo and Friday Bike Event planning
• Authorship for the next Our Climate in Winters article

The Winters Climate Action Commission discussed the Bicycle Master Plan review comments, received an update on the Safe Routes to School program, and reviewed comments on the Farmstead Subdivision DEIR. No formal decisions were made; the Bicycle Master Plan will be on future agendas, and a presentation to the City Council or Planning Commission is being explored.

• Approved minutes for August and October meetings unanimously
• Approved current agenda unanimously with addition of January meeting discussion
• Discussed Bicycle Master Plan review comments; plan to be on future agendas
• Received Safe Routes to School program update; planning for May bike events
• Reviewed Farmstead Subdivision DEIR comments; deadline passed, but concerns can be raised to City Council

Natural Resources Commission

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss management of the Putah Creek Nature Park, including map updates and grant projects. The body will also review updates on camping and motor vehicle ordinances. Other discussion items include light pollution and the Farmstead Subdivision Project.

• Putah Creek Nature Park management and map updates
• IRWM Oak Planting Grant and Eagle Scout Project update
• Camping Ordinance update
• Motor Vehicle Ordinance update
• Farmstead Subdivision Project update

Hispanic Advisory Committee

The Hispanic Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on state laws, WJUSD policy, and immigration/ICE. They will also discuss affordable housing and verify the 2025 calendar, with a public comment period.

• Presentation from Rody Boonchouy on State Laws, WJUSD Policy, and Immigration/ICE
• Discussion of Affordable Housing
• Verification of the 2025 Calendar
• Public Comments period for non-agenda items