City of Capitola
Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 01, 2022 – 5:00 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 Special Meeting of the Capitola City Council – 5 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. Additional Materials – none
4. Oral Communications by Members of the Public
Rory McBroom commented that west bound on Park Avenue from Soquel to Capitola can be a challenge for bike riders. He also asked that a drain be repaired underneath the overpass.
5. Staff / City Council Comments
City Manager Goldstein announced that the City is aware that the website is down and are working to get it back as soon as possible. He also said that the Leadership Academy begins the next evening and thanked those that will be participating.
Mayor Storey honored the fallen Police Officer from Salinas.
6. Consent Items
Motion: Approve Budget Calendar
Result: Passed, 5:0 (Unanimous)
Mover: Council Member Petersen
Seconder: Vice Mayor Keiser
Yea: Mayor Storey, Vice Mayor Keiser, Council Member Bertrand, Council Member Brooks, Council Member Petersen
A. Consider Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Calendar
Recommended Action: Approve Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23
7. General Government / Public Hearings
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A. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Principles and Goals
Recommended Action: Adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget principles and goals and identify related key projects and programs.
Finance Director Malberg presented a summary of the FY 2021-22 adopted principals and goals, and their status. City Manager Goldstein presented potential goals for the coming year’s budget as recommended by staff, based on current/anticipated fund balances.
Council Member Brooks confirmed that the feminine hygiene products would be included as an ongoing expense. She asked about the frequency of implicit bias training.
In response to a question from Council Member Bertrand, Director Jesberg explained that the Clares Street pedestrian pathway is a part of the approved complete street project.
Mayor Storey confirmed that Park Avenue project including bike lane improvements and traffic calming has funding.
There was no public comment.
Council reviewed the basic budget principals.
Motion: Confirm budget principals’ three categories: 1) Fiscal Policy, 2) Public Service Principals, and 3) Public & Safety Improvement
Result: Passed, 5:0 (Unanimous)
Mover: Council Member Petersen
Seconder: Vice Mayor Brooks
Yea: Mayor Storey, Vice Mayor Keiser, Council Member Bertrand, Council Member Brooks, Council Member Petersen
Council reviewed the goals from the previous budget year.
Motion: Confirm carry over goals from FY 2021-22 budget, including explore grant opportunities for “youth and early education opportunities for programming” Result: Passed, 5:0 (Unanimous)
Mover: Council Member Brooks
Seconder: Vice Mayor Bertrand
Yea: Mayor Storey, Vice Mayor Keiser, Council Member Bertrand, Council Member Brooks, Council Member Petersen
Council discussed the staff proposed workplan goals for FY 2022-23.
Council Member Brooks asked that bike safety be included in the street infrastructure item.
Motion: Confirm staff proposed workplan goals for FY 2022-23 as listed 1) Housing Element update 2) enhance community outreach 3) launch regional bikeshare program 4) update comprehensive city fee study 5) consider potential ballot measures for 2022 6) memorial bench replacement program 7) implement bike patrol for parking enforcement officers 8) update special event permit process Result: Passed, 5:0 (Unanimous)
Mover: Council Member Petersen
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Seconder: Vice Mayor Bertrand
Yea: Mayor Storey, Vice Mayor Keiser, Council Member Bertrand, Council Member Brooks, Council Member Petersen
After much discussion, Council compromised on a prioritized list, including budget allocations, for the following list of projects:
Motion: Adopt New Key Projects for FY 2022-23 as prioritized in the list pictured above (approved priorities are in the yellow column)
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
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:35PM to the next regular meeting of the City Council on March 10, 2022.
APPROVED MARCH 24, 2022