City of Capitola City Council Meeting
Minutes
Thursday, February 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM
City of Capitola
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Sam Storey
Vice Mayor: Margaux Keiser
Council Members: Jacques Bertrand, Yvette Brooks, Kristen Petersen Regular Meeting of the Capitola City Council – 7 PM
1. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Council Members Kristen Petersen, Jacques Bertrand, Margaux Keiser, Mayor Sam Storey, and Yvette Brooks
2. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda
3. Presentations
A. Overview of GreenWaste Organics Program
Emily Hanson, Chief Strategy Officer from GreenWaste, presented on the organics program. Council Member Bertrand requested a tour of the GreenWaste facility.
B. Informational Presentation on 2020 City of Capitola Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Works Director Jesberg presented on the LHMP. Council Member Petersen asked about saltwater intrusion; Mayor Storey commented on the Noble Gulch storm water facility.
4. Additional Materials
A – Item 7.C, one email in support
5. Oral Communications by Members of the Public – none
6. Staff / City Council Comments
7. Consent Items
Motion: Approve, Authorize, Direct, and Determine as recommended Result: Passed, 5:0 (Unanimous)
Mover: Council Member Bertrand
Seconder: Council Member Petersen.
Yea: Mayor Storey, Vice Mayor Keiser, Council Member Bertrand, Council Member Brooks, Council Member Petersen
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A. Consider the February 10, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
B. Approve Sole-Source Contract with CSG Consultants for Building Division Contract Services
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a sole-source contract with CSG Consultants in an amount not-to-exceed $154,000 for on-call Building Division contract services for three and a half years; and 2) Approve the proposed resolution amending the FY 2021-22 Budget.
C. Consider Letter of Support for Soquel Creek Water District's Pure Water Soquel Project Recommended Action: Direct the Mayor to sign a letter of support for Soquel Creek Water District's Pure Water Soquel Project and the District’s grant application with the US Bureau of Reclamation Water Smart: Title XVI WIIN Water Reclamation and Reuse Program.
D. 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 the 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 City Council (along with the Planning Commission and all advisory bodies) to continue to conduct teleconferencing meetings.
8. General Government / Public Hearings
A. Report on Scope and Budget for the Capitola Wharf Resiliency and Public Access Improvements Phase 2
Recommended Action: Receive report on the funding status for Phase 2 of the Capitola Wharf Resiliency Project and continue funding option discussion to the City’s Budget Goal Setting session scheduled for March 1, 2022.
Public Works Director Jesberg presented on the Wharf project.
Council Member Brooks asked about the project timeline and confirmed that there is no “Phase 3” to the project.
Council Member Bertrand confirmed that the project does not include raising the Wharf pilings.
Mayor Storey emphasized the importance of restrooms to the overall project and asked if re-decking could be completed later. Director Jesberg replied yes, however that portion of the project would be more expensive to complete at a separate time to the rest of the project.
There was no public comment.
B. Consider a Street Resurfacing Project Agreement with the County of Santa Cruz Recommended Action: Approve a Reimbursement Agreement in the amount of $426,699 with the County of Santa Cruz for inclusion of City of Capitola streets in the County’s 2022 Pavement Management Project.
Director Jesberg presented.
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Council Member Bertrand thanked staff for this collaboration with the County.
Mayor Storey asked about the Clares Street project; Director Jesberg replied it should come before council in the next six weeks.
There was no public comment.
Motion: Approve reimbursement agreement in the amount of $426,699 Result: Passed, 5:0 (Unanimous)
Mover: Council Member Bertrand
Seconder: Vice Mayor Keiser
Yea: Mayor Storey, Vice Mayor Keiser, Council Member Bertrand, Council Member Brooks, Council Member Petersen
C. Computer Network Infrastructure Upgrade and Maintenance Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with Exceedio in an amount not-to-exceed $6,000 per month for managed services of City IT network infrastructure; 2) Approve the proposed resolution amending the FY 2021-22 Budget; and 3) Direct staff to return to Council for approval of the final agreement.
Assistant to the City Manager Laurent presented and explained the need for an equipment upgrade.
Council Member Petersen confirmed that the cost is the lowest of several bids.
Mayor Storey encouraged staff to include guaranteed response times in the negotiation, along with a buy-out option for the equipment.
There was no public comment.
Motion: 1) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate the contract and 2) Approve the proposed resolution
Result: Passed, 5:0 (Unanimous)
Mover: Council Member Petersen
Seconder: Council Member Brooks
Yea: Mayor Storey, Vice Mayor Keiser, Council Member Bertrand, Council Member Brooks, Council Member Petersen
D. Allocation of Opioid Settlement Funding
Recommended Action: Authorize the allocation of the City of Capitola’s portion of opioid settlement funding to the County of Santa Cruz for FY 2022/23, and authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the County of Santa Cruz to establish a process for City participation in defining priorities for the use of settlement funds in the region.
City Manager Goldstein presented the item.
Council Member Bertrand asked about how the City may possibly use the funds, rather than allocating them to the County. City Manager Goldstein explained that current staff would need additional support in identifying use for the funds, among the reporting requirements. Ultimately, he said the County could “get the money’s worth” more effectively than the City.
There was no public comment.
Council Member Bertrand asked that staff report back to Council regarding committee meetings and how the funding is used by the County.
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Motion: 1) Authorize the allocation of the City of Capitola’s portion of opioid funding to the County of Santa Cruz 2) Authorize City Manager to enter the agreement Result: Passed, 5:0 (Unanimous)
Mover: Council Member Bertrand
Seconder: Council Member Brooks
Yea: Mayor Storey, Vice Mayor Keiser, Council Member Bertrand, Council Member Brooks, Council Member Petersen
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9pm to the next regular City Council meeting on March 10, 2022. _____________________
Sam Storey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chloé Woodmansee, City Clerk
APPROVED MARCH 10, 2022