City of Capitola Regular City Council
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 13, 2022 – 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Sam Storey
Vice Mayor: Margaux Keiser
Council Members: Jacques Bertrand, Yvette Brooks, Kristen Petersen Closed Session – 6 PM
Closed Sessions are not open to the public and held only on specific topics allowed by State Law (noticed below). An announcement regarding the items to be discussed in Closed Session will be made in the City Hall Council Chambers prior to the Closed Session. Members of the public may, at this time, address the City Council on closed session items only. There will be a report of any final decisions in City Council Chambers during the Open Session Meeting.
LIABILITY CLAIM (Gov’t Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Gina Cavuoto
Agency claimed against: City of Capitola
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(d)(2) One potential case
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Regular Meeting of the Capitola City Council – 7 PM
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1. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Council Members Jacques Bertrand, Yvette Brooks, Margaux Keiser, Kristen Petersen and Mayor Sam Storey.
2. Presentations
Presentations are limited to eight minutes.
A. Introduction of new Capitola Police Officers Abraham Camacho, Jaime Ponciano, Noah Sherin, and Daniel Vasquez
B. Presentation of the 2021 Officer of the Year – Herb Ross Award to Officer Jackie Yeung
3. Report on Closed Session
4. Additional Materials
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Additional information submitted to the City after distribution of the agenda packet.
5. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda
6. Oral Communications by Members of the Public
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7. Staff / City Council Comments
Comments are limited to three minutes.
8. Consent Items
All items listed as “Consent Items” will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below.
There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council votes on the action unless members of the City Council request specific items to be discussed for separate review. Items pulled for separate discussion will be considered following General Government. Note that all Ordinances which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
A. Consider the December 1 and December 9 City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the minutes.
B. Approval of City Check Registers Dated November 19, November 24, December 10, December 17 and December 30.
Recommended Action: Approve check registers.
C. FY 2020-21 Audit Report
Recommended Action: Receive report.
D. Revised Information Technology Specialist Job Description Recommended Action:1) Authorize the City Manager to Sign Side Letter with Confidential Employees Group; and 2) Approve Amended Information Systems Specialist Job Description
E. Liability Claim of Gina Cavuoto
Recommended Action: Reject liability claim.
F. Receive Update on Pandemic Response and Consider Adopting Proposed Resolution Allowing for the Continuation of Teleconferencing
Recommended Action: 1) Make the determination that all hazards related to the worldwide spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) as detailed in Resolution No 4168 adopted by the City Council on March 12, 2020, still exist and there is a need to continue action; and 2) adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the Capitola City Council (along with the Planning Commission and all advisory bodies) to continue to conduct teleconferencing meetings.
9. General Government / Public Hearings
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All items listed in “General Government / Public Hearings” are intended to provide an opportunity for public discussion of each item listed. The following procedure pertains to each General Government item: 1) Staff explanation; 2) Council questions; 3) Public comment; 4) Council deliberation; 5) Decision.
A. Capitola Branch Library Project Notice of Completion Recommended Action: Approve the Notice of Completion for the Capitola Branch Library Project constructed by Otto Construction at a final cost of $13,190,813 and direct the Public Works Department to 1) record the Notice of Completion and 2) release the retention held in escrow of $369,724.39.
B. Presentation Regarding Proposed City of Santa Cruz Onstreet Parking Programs Recommended Action: Receive a report regarding how the City of Santa Cruz is addressing oversized vehicles and an update on City of Capitola practices.
C. Authorize Purchase of a New Street Sweeper for the Department of Public Works Recommended Action: Authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new Global Regenerative Air streetsweeper for the Public Works Department.
D. Amend FY 2021-22 City Fee Schedule
Recommended Action: Adopt the proposed resolution amending the fee schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22.
E. Appoint Representative to the Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board Recommended Action: Appoint the City Manager to a two-year term on the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board, known as the Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board, as nominated by the Mayor.
10. Adjournment
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