City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 26, 2022
11:00 AM
Mayor Brunner opened the City Council Closed Session at 11:00 a.m. in a public meeting in Council Chambers, for the purpose of announcing the agenda, and receiving public testimony.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
Absent: Councilmember Golder.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, City Attorney T. Condotti, Interim Finance Director B. Magee, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Interim Chief of Police B. Escalante, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B.
Bush.
Public Comment
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period at 11:02 a.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period at 11:03 a.m.
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
Trujillo, Emanuel v. City of Santa Cruz, et al
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Closed Session (continued)
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential case to be discussed) At this time, the meeting was closed to the public. (See page 6057 for a report on Closed Session.)
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City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 26, 2022
12:30 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Brunner called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder (arrived at 3:12 p.m.), Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, City Attorney T. Condotti, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb, Interim Finance Director B. Magee (via Zoom), Fire Division Chief R. Young (via Zoom), Water Director R. Menard (via Zoom), Director of Public Works M. Dettle (via Zoom), Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler (via Zoom), Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot (via Zoom), Senior Planner K. Donovan (via Zoom), Principal Planner M. VanHua (via Zoom), Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B.
Bush.
Presentations
3. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May as Affordable Housing Month Mayor Brunner presented a proclamation to the Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb, Housing and Development Manager J. de Wit, and Management Analyst J. Mellor declaring May as Affordable Housing Month.
4. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 1 - May 7, 2022, as Municipal Clerks Week Mayor Brunner read from and presented a proclamation to City Clerk Administrator B. Bush and Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood declaring May 1—May 7, 2022 as Municipal Clerks Week.
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Presentations (continued)
The below item was not heard until later in the day when the volunteers were able to attend.
5. Outstanding Volunteer Recognition
CitySERVE Program Coordinator C. Thurston and Councilmembers introduced the volunteers. Mayor Brunner and Karen Delaney, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Volunteer Center, recognized the volunteers.
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification – Mayor Brunner announced that she will be recusing herself from voting on item 25 as she serves on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and it is one of their projects.
Additions and Deletions – None.
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
Trujillo, Emanuel v. City of Santa Cruz, et al
(United States District Court, Northern District Case No. 5:21-cv-06477-NC) Council received a status report, gave direction, and took no reportable action.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential case to be discussed) Council received a status report, gave direction, and took no reportable action.
Council Meeting Calendar
6. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.
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Council Memberships in City Groups and Outside Agencies
7. The Presiding Officer will provide Councilmembers with the opportunity to update Council on any external committee meetings that occurred since the last Council meeting.
Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson: Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board (METRO), Santa Cruz City Schools Committee, Santa Cruz County Youth Action Network, and Health In All Policies.
Councilmember Brown: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory Council, and Monterey Bay Air Resources District.
Councilmember Cummings: Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), and Public Safety Committee.
Councilmember Meyers: Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board (METRO), Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency, and Cowell Working Group.
Vice Mayor Watkins: Visit Santa Cruz County, Housing for Health Partnership, and Santa Cruz City Schools Committee.
Mayor Brunner: Revenue Budget Committee, and Homelessness 2x2 Committee.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Cummings pulled items 9 and 11 for further discussion.
Councilmember Brown pulled item 12 for further discussion.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following person spoke:
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 11.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Meyers, to approve the remaining Consent Agenda.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Golder.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
8. Minutes of the April 12, 2022 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion carried to approve as submitted.
9. Minutes of the April 19, 2022 City Council Special Meeting (CC) City Clerk Administrator B. Bush and City Attorney T. Condotti responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.
SPEAKING VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Unidentified person
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Cummings moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to approve the April 19, 2022 City Council Special Meeting minutes with the following changes:
Minutes to reflect on item #2:
For the record, Councilmember Cummings voted to oppose the Draft map 602 because the process was undemocratic, and it dilutes concentrated communities of protected classes, specifically Asians and Latinos, which reflects gerrymandering and perpetuates systemic racism.
Minutes to reflect on item #3:
For the record, Councilmember Cummings voted to oppose the ordinance because changing the City Charter by ordinance is undemocratic and violates the California State Constitution.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
9. Minutes of the April 19, 2022 City Council Special Meeting (CC) (continued) ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Cummings, Brown; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: Councilmember Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins.
ABSENT: Councilmember Golder.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
10. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant - Grant Acceptance, Authorization and Appropriation (CM)
Resolution No. NS-29,965 was adopted authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, authorize and appropriate funds from California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to complete the 5-year updates to the City’s Climate Adaptation Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
11. Opposition to Measure D - Santa Cruz County Greenway Initiative and Reiterated Support for Continued Rail Planning on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (CN)
Councilmember Cummings spoke.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Mathilde Rand
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
David van Wendt
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Thomas Saso
Barry Scott
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
11. Opposition to Measure D - Santa Cruz County Greenway Initiative and Reiterated Support for Continued Rail Planning on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (CN) (continued)
MOTION: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Meyers, to adopt Resolution No. NS-29,966 opposing Measure D - Santa Cruz County Greenway Initiative on the June 2022 ballot and reiterating the City of Santa Cruz’ support for continued rail planning on the Santa Cruz Branch line.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Golder.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
12. Senate Bill 886 – California Environmental Quality Act Exemption for University of California Housing Developments (CN)
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Joseph Thompson
Zennon Ulyate-Crowe
Unidentified person
Bodie Shargel
Unidentified person
Ed Porter
Mathilde Rand
Mitra
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
12. Senate Bill 886 – California Environmental Quality Act Exemption for University of California Housing Developments (CN) (continued)
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Meyers, to direct the Mayor to send a letter opposing Senate Bill 886, unless amended, which would exempt University of California on-campus housing developments from complying with the California Environmental Quality Act.
City Attorney T. Condotti and City Manager M. Huffaker responded to Councilmember questions.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Meyers requested to specify, “…opposing Senate Bill 886 unless amended to address the issues reflected in the agenda report.” Councilmember Brown accepted.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Cummings requested to include direction that this will come back to Council if Senate Bill 886 is amended.
Councilmembers Brown and Meyers accepted.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Golder.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
Staff Assignments:
What the impacts have been across the state of California at other UCs. Not exempt from LRDP CEQA. And this bill proposes to potentially remove a duplicative layer and would like clarity on that when it comes back. When brought back to Council, do not agendize as a consent item so that Council can discuss.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
13. Clean California Local Grant Program – Acceptance of Grant Award and Use of Park Facilities Tax Funds for the Main Beach Public Restroom Renovations Project (PR, ED, CM)
Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,967 authorizing and directing staff to accept and appropriate funds from an application request to the California Department of Transportation’s Clean California Local Grant Program, and Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,968 amending the FY 2022 budget for the use of $26,183 in Park Facilities Tax Funds to renovate the public restrooms located at Main Beach at 120 Beach Street.
14. Cowell Beach Concession Second Contract Amendment (PR) Resolution No. NS-29,969 was adopted authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a second contract amendment with Ed Guzman to the Cowell Beach Concession License Agreement for the operation of an ocean and beach-related concession on Cowell Beach.
15. Approval of the Santa Cruz Friendship City and Sister City Adoption Policy (PR) Motion carried to approve the revised Santa Cruz Friendship City and Sister City Adoption Policy as recommended by the Sister Cities Committee.
16. Emergency Escalona Drive Culvert Rehabilitation (c401709) – Notice of Completion (PW)
Motion carried to accept the work of The Don Chapin Co., Inc. (Salinas, CA) and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Emergency Escalona Drive Culvert Rehabilitation Project (c401709).
17. Trevethan Ave Storm/Sewer Project - Phase I (c401307, c401810) – Budget Adjustment (PW)
Resolution No. NS-29,970 was adopted amending the FY 2022 budget by transferring funds from supporting projects in the amount of $299,595 to fully fund the Trevethan Ave Storm/Sewer Project (c401307, c401810).
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Consent Agenda (continued)
18. Agreement with Carollo Engineers for Application Assistance for the United States Environmental Protection Agency Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Loan and State Revolving Loans for Backbone Water Infrastructure Projects (WT)
Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of $335,419 with Carollo Engineers to support the Water Department’s application for a United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Loan (WIFIA) and State Revolving Loans to support the Capital Investment Program (CIP) in a form to be approved by the City Attorney and to authorize the Water Director to execute future contract amendments within the approved budget.
19. Approval of Exemption from Local and Apprentice Employment (SCMC Ch.
3.10.080(2)) for Coast Pump Station Powerpack Construction Agreement, Pursuant to the California Public Utilities Commission’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) (WT)
Motion carried to exempt Tesla, Inc. from the City’s local hiring and local apprentice employment requirements as part of the Coast Pump Station Powerpack Construction Agreement, pursuant to the California Public Utilities Commission’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP).
20. Hydrologic Modeling Support from Shawn Chartrand, Simon Fraser University (SFU), for the Water Supply Augmentation Strategy, Anadromous Salmonid Habitat Conservation Plan, and Water Rights Project (WT) Motion carried authorizing the Water Department to issue annual direct contracting purchase orders, for a period not to exceed five years, exceeding the formal bid limit to Simon Fraser University for ongoing water supply modeling to support the implementation of the City’s Water Supply Augmentation Strategy, Anadromous Salmonid Habitat Conservation Plan, and Water Rights Project.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
21. University Tank 4 Replacement Project – Award of Professional Services Agreement (WT)
Motion carried to:
Accept the proposal of Mesiti-Miller Engineers, Inc. (Santa Cruz CA) for Engineering Consulting Design Services for the University Tank 4 Replacement Project in the amount of $427,660 and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, and reject all other proposals.
Authorize the Water Director to approve change orders with Mesiti-Miller Engineers, Inc. in a form to be approved by the City Attorney for amounts that are within the approved adjusted budget.
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearings
At this time, Mayor Brunner announced that Council would take action on item 25 separately, due to her recusal.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
Robert Norse spoke regarding item 24.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 23.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 24.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember KalantariJohnson, to approve items 22 through 24 on the Consent Public Hearings Agenda.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown (with the exception of item 24), Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: Councilmember Brown (item 24 only).
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
22. Municipal Code Amendments Relating to Small Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Responding to Modifications Requested by the California Coastal Commission (PL)
Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,971 acknowledging receipt of the resolution of certification from the California Coastal Commission, including the suggested modifications.
Introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2022-07 amending Chapters 24.04 and 24.12 of the Municipal Code related to small cell wireless telecommunications facilities in response to action by the California Coastal Commission.
23. 2
nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-04 Green Building Program Proposed Fee Increase (PL)
Ordinance No. 2022-04 was adopted amending Chapter 24.15, (Green Building Regulations), to specify that the fee associated with the Green Building Educational Resource Fund will be established by resolution of City Council.
24. 2
nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-05 Public Gathering and Expression Events Ordinance Amendment (CA)
Ordinance No. 2022-05 was adopted amending City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code (“SCMC”) Chapter 10.65 – Public Gathering and Expression Events.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
At this time, Mayor Brunner recused herself and left the dais.
25. 415 Natural Bridges, 2931 Mission Street (Application No. CP21-0059) - Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 003-011-06 and 003-011-10 - Lot Line Adjustment, Planned Development Permit, Design Permit, and Coastal Permit to Transfer 4,054 Square Feet of Land from APN 003-011-10 to APN 003-011-06, Remove Four Heritage Trees, and Construct a 100 Percent Affordable, 20-Unit SRO (Single Room Occupancy) Project with a Variation to Allowed Uses to Allow an SRO Use and Variations to Development Standards for Building Height, Side Yard Setback, and Number of Required Parking Spaces on a Vacant Lot in the R-L/CZ-O/SP-O/P-F (Multiple Residence - Low-Density/Coastal Zone Overlay/Shoreline Protection Overlay/Public Facilities) Zone District (PL) Vice Mayor Watkins opened the public comment period. There were no speakers. Vice Mayor Watkins closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Cummings moved, seconded by Councilmember Golder, to adopt Resolution No. NS-29,972 acknowledging the environmental determination and approving the Lot Line Adjustment, Planned Development Permit, Design Permit, Coastal Permit, and heritage tree removal to construct a 20-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) development based on the findings contained in the attached draft resolution and the Conditions of Approval.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: Mayor Brunner.
Public Hearing
26. A20-0008: Slope Regulation Ordinance Amendments to Chapters 18.45, 24.04,
24.08, 24.14, and 24.22 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (PL) Senior Planner K. Donovan gave a presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
At this time, Mayor Brunner announced that Council would hear item 5 and then will return to 26 for the remainder of the item.
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Public Hearing (continued)
26. A20-0008: Slope Regulation Ordinance Amendments to Chapters 18.45, 24.04,
24.08, 24.14, and 24.22 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (PL) (continued) Principal Planner M. VanHua responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Meyers, to introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending Chapters 18.45,
24.04, 24.08, 24.14, and 24.22 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC), keeping in place the existing code for areas within the Coastal Zone, and acknowledging the addendum to the 2030 General Plan certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
MOTION TO AMEND: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Cummings, to amend the motion to maintain the 50% slope regulation.
ACTION: The motion to amend was not accepted with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Cummings, Brown.
NOES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
ACTION: The original motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: Councilmembers Cummings, Brown.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
Councilmember Cummings stated for the record these changes could potentially pose impacts to our environment, which is a core value to our community and has been held for quite some time.
Recess - The City Council recessed at 4:43 p.m. to the 6:30 p.m. session.
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City Council
6:30 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Brunner called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, City Attorney T. Condotti, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt (via Zoom), Interim Chief of Police B. Escalante, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Human Resources Director L. Murphy (via Zoom), Fire Chief R. Oatey (via Zoom), Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler (via Zoom), Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot (via Zoom), Parks Superintendent T.
Beck (via Zoom), Interim Finance Director B. Magee (via Zoom), Police Sergeant J. Trog, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Oral Communications Announcement - The Mayor provided a brief announcement about Oral Communications.
Oral Communications
At 6:34 p.m. Mayor Brunner opened Oral Communications for members of the public who wished to speak regarding items not listed on the City Council agenda.
Unidentified person spoke regarding district elections, offering suggestions for alternative plans.
Kyle Davenport spoke, asking for Council’s blessing in pursuing a PhD in chemistry, about homelessness, and about being inauthentic.
Keith McHenry spoke, inviting Council to an event on nonviolence.
Unidentified person spoke regarding County meeting vs. City meeting standards.
Robert Norse spoke regarding the anticipated closure of the Benchlands encampment in July.
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Oral Communications (continued)
Sola Sarmiento spoke in support of Food Not Bombs.
Elise Casby spoke regarding regulating the space at the town clock and the normalization of nuclear war.
Taylor Lane spoke regarding single-use filtered cigarettes and the dangers they cause for the Monterey Bay sanctuary.
Ali Webster spoke regarding the harms of single-use cigarette butts.
Shaun spoke regarding single-use filtered cigarettes, the toxicity of the cigarette butts, and asking Council to adopt an ordinance to ban the use in Santa Cruz.
Trent Hodges spoke regarding single-use filtered cigarettes, and asking Council to ban them in Santa Cruz.
Camila Vega spoke regarding single-use filtered cigarettes, and asking Council to ban them in Santa Cruz.
Chelsea Woody spoke regarding single-use filtered cigarettes, asking Council to adopt an ordinance banning their use.
Wilem Banks spoke regarding single-use filtered cigarettes, asking Council to ban their use in Santa Cruz.
Jozeph Schultz spoke regarding separating harmless activities from harmful activities before passing laws for things that might be a problem later.
Greg Bengston spoke, thanking Food Not Bombs, and the Police and Fire Departments for keeping him alive.
Unidentified person spoke, thanking Council for meeting in person again and would like to see further outreach done to let people know.
Unidentified person spoke regarding Ordinance No. 2022-04.
May spoke regarding Food Not Bombs, asking Council to allow them to continue without a permit.
Kaileah spoke regarding Food Not Bombs, asking Council to allow them to operate without a permit.
At 7:18 p.m. Mayor Brunner closed Oral Communications.
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Oral Communications (continued)
MOTION: Councilmember Cummings moved, seconded by Councilmember Golder, to bring back an agenda item no later than the second meeting in August for discussion related to the ban of single-use filtered cigarettes in Santa Cruz.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Vice Mayor Watkins requested to include discussion about public health. Councilmembers Cummings and Golder accepted.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
Direction to staff:
Receive an update on AB 1690 at the time of discussion.
General Business
27. AB 481 - Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy (PD) Interim Chief of Police B. Escalante and Police Sergeant J. Trog gave a presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
Deputy City Attorney S. Duck responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR/VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Joy Schendledecker
Lee Brokaw
James Ewing
Jennifer Tu
John Lindsay-Poland
John Golder
Elise Casby
Tim Fitzmaurice
Ed Porter
Scott Graham
Ron Pomerantz
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General Business (continued)
27. AB 481 - Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy (PD) (continued)
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson, to:
Introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2022-09 amending City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code (“SCMC”) Chapter 9.90; and
Approve Santa Cruz Police Department (“Department”) Policy 705 and an inventory of military equipment as defined by AB 481; and Add AR-15s to the inventory list, requiring additional oversight and qualifying as military equipment.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
28. Parks and Recreation Department Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021 (PR) Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot gave a presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
Parks Superintendent T. Beck responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.
SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR/VIA TELECONFERENCE:
John Golder
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
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General Business (continued)
28. Parks and Recreation Department Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021 (PR) MOTION: Councilmember Cummings moved, seconded by Councilmember Golder, to accept the Parks and Recreation Department FY 2021 Annual Report.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
Adjournment - The City Council adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ss/Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator, ATTEST: ss/Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator, APPROVED: ss/Sonja Brunner, Mayor.