CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting – May 10, 2022
12:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION, COUNCIL CHAMBERS/ZOOM
2:00 P.M. CONSENT, CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS, PUBLIC HEARING, AND GENERAL
BUSINESS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS/ZOOM
7:00 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND GENERAL BUSINESS, COUNCIL
CHAMBERS/ZOOM
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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PLEASE NOTE:
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Closed Session
12:30 PM
Closed Session
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) SEIU Temporary Employees
SEIU Service Employees
Mid Managers, OE3
Supervisors, OE3
Fire Management
Fire, IAFF
Police Management
Police Officers Association
Executives
City Negotiator - Lisa Murphy
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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) May 10, 2022 City Council 4
City Council
2:00 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Presentations
3. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 15 through May 21, 2022 as National Public Works Week
4. Update on the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project
5. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 11 through May 17, 2022, as National Police Week
The below presentation will occur at or around 4:00 p.m.
6. Hans Christian Andersen Contest Awards
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification
Additions and Deletions
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
City Manager Report
7. The City Manager will report and provide updates on the City's business and events of interest.
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Council Meeting Calendar
8. The City Council will review the meeting calendar attached to the agenda and revise it as necessary.
Consent Agenda
9. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declaration in Connection with the COVID-19 Pandemic by Sixty (60) Days (CA)
Resolution extending by sixty days the Declaration of Emergency in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
10. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declaration in Connection with the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire by Sixty (60) Days (CA) Resolution extending by sixty days the Local Emergency Declaration in Connection with the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire.
11. Resolution Authorizing the City to Continue Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (CA)
Resolution authorizing legislative bodies of the City of Santa Cruz to continue the use of teleconferenced meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
12. Minutes of the April 26, 2022 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion to approve as submitted.
13. Fees Associated with Sidewalk Vending Ordinance Administration and Enforcement (CM)
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to establish and regulate a parks vending permit fee; and 2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to establish and regulate sidewalk vending impoundment fees.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
14. CA State Library; Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Resolution (ED)
Resolution authorizing the submission of the California State Library Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant Program application and the acceptance, if awarded, of the grant and authorization for the City Manager to execute the related grant agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
15. Resource Recovery Facility Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Upgrade Project (c402202)– Budget Adjustment (PW) Resolution amending the FY 2022 budget by transferring funds from the Landfill Master Plan Development Project (c401909) in the amount of $250,000 to the Resource Recovery Facility Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Upgrade Project (c402202).
16. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Rail Trail) – Segment 7 (c401413) – Budget Adjustment and Cooperative Agreement Amendment No. 2 (PW)
Resolution amending the FY 2022 budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $2,960,800 to award the construction contract for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Rail Trail) Segment 7 Phase 2 project (c401413), and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement Amendment No. 2 with the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
17. Circle of Friends Community LLC. (111 Errett Circle) Tract No.1611 – Approve Final Map (PW)
Resolution approving the Final Map for Circle of Friends Community LLC. Subdivision (111 Errett Circle) - Tract No. 1611, and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
18. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Rail Trail) – Segments 8 and 9 (c401804) – Schematic Plans and Cooperative Agreement (PW) Motion to approve the Interim and Ultimate Trail Schematic Plans for Rail Trail Segments 8 and 9, direct staff to complete final plans for the Ultimate Trail Configuration, and authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
19. Recycling Center Storm Water Quality Improvements (c402111) – Award Contract (PW)
Motion to approve a contract modification and change order with Clear Creek Systems, Inc. (Bakersfield, CA), for providing stormwater treatment system rental at the Resource Recovery Facility Recycling Center. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
20. Cayuga Street Striping Improvements (m400029) – Budget Adjustment (PW)
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2022 budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $100,000 to install striping improvements on Cayuga Street (m400029); and
2) Approve the Cayuga Street Striping Improvement Plan.
21. Civic Auditorium and Harvey West Pool Mechanical Improvements (m609195) – Notice of Completion (PW)
Motion to accept the work of George H. Wilson, Inc. (Santa Cruz, CA) and to authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Civic Auditorium and Harvey West Pool Mechanical Improvements Project (m609195).
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Consent Agenda (continued)
22. Newell Creek Pipeline Improvement Project – Final Environmental Impact Report and Project Approval (WT)
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Newell Creek Pipeline Improvement Project; and
2) Adopt a resolution adopting the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program and approving the Newell Creek Pipeline Improvement Project.
23. 2022 Pavement Restoration Project – Authorization to Advertise and Award (WT)
Motion to approve plans and specifications for the 2022 Pavement Restoration Project, authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize the Water Director to execute change orders within the approved project budget. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and as authorized by Resolution No. NS-27,563.
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearings
24. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-07 Municipal Code Amendments Relating to Small Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Responding to Modifications Requested by the California Coastal Commission (PL)
Motion to adopt 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.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
25. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-08 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) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending Chapters 18.45,
24.04, 24.08, 24.14, and 24.22 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC), and acknowledging the addendum to the 2030 General Plan certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
26. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-09 AB 481 Military Equipment Use (PD)
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-09 adding Chapter 9.90 AB 481 Military Equipment Use to the City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code (“SCMC”).
27. 2022-2023 HUD Action Plan and 2021-2022 HOME-ARP Plan (ED) Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution for the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and 2021-2022 HOME-ARP Plan (HRP) and funding recommendations for the City’s Housing and Community Development Program, direct staff to submit the AAP and HRP to HUD, and authorize the City Manager to sign an application for federal funding assistance for the 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 program years; and
2) Authorize appropriating funds for the FY 2023 budget; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute program/project contracts, loan agreements and related loan documents with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) sub-recipients and contractors in connection with Consolidated Plan activities proposed in the 2022-2023 Action Plan and any subsequent revisions to the 2022-2023 Action Plan and 2021-2022 HOME-ARP Plan and corresponding FY 2023 budget appropriations in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Public Hearing
28. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-06 Adopting a Final Seven-District Map (CN)
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-06 adopting a final seven-district map and establishing a sequence of elections to establish district-based Councilmember elections commencing in November 2022.
General Business
29. Transportation and Public Works Commission (TPWC) Appointment (CC) Motion to appoint one member to the Transportation and Public Works Commission, with a term ending January 31, 2024.
30. Re-Envision Santa Cruz (Interim Recovery Plan) Update and Draft Citywide Work Plan (CM)
Motion to:
1) Accept the City’s most recent quarterly progress reports on ReEnvision Santa Cruz, a 12-18 month interim recovery plan, and provide feedback as desired; and
2) Review a draft two-year citywide work plan to bridge the transition from Re-Envision Santa Cruz and a new City strategic plan to be developed in early calendar year 2023.
Recess - The City Council will recess to the 7:00 p.m. session.
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City Council
7:00 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Oral Communications Announcement – Community members may address the Council for three minutes or less about any matter not on the agenda. 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications. No extra time for groups will be granted.
Oral Communications
General Business
Please note: Public Comment for the below item will be limited to 2 minutes per speaker.
31. Homelessness Response Quarterly Update (CM)
Motion to:
1) Receive updates regarding Council-directed homelessness response programs and services, including Council-requested Homelessness Response Action Plan implementation details, objectives, and outcomes; and
2) Adopt resolution amending the Classification and Compensation Plans by administratively implementing staffing to support the City’s new Homelessness Response Action Plan and appropriate funds for the positions from the State of California $14 million and the General Fund; and
3) Authorize staff to pursue purchasing options and appropriate funds for the services identified in the expenditure plan for the State of California $14 million including: County Mental Health Liaison, land and resource management services, legislative advocacy, planning and proposal development, and vehicle abatement, and return to Council as needed, consistent with standard purchasing procedures.
Adjournment
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INFORMATION ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MAY 10, 2022
32. City Manager: Quarterly Grant Report – Fiscal Year 2022 as of March 31, 2022 - 5/2/22 (CMFYI 261)
33. Finance Department: Portfolio Management Report – Pooled Cash and Investments as of March 31, 2022 - 4/26/22 (FNFYI 353)
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MAY 10, 2022
34. Proclaiming the week of May 1–7, 2022 as “Professional Municipal Clerks Week” in recognition of the exemplary dedication to public service and extend appreciation to our City Clerk Bonnie Bush, Deputy City Clerk Julia Wood, and the staff of the City of Santa Cruz City Clerk’s Office.
35. Proclaiming the month of May 2022 as “Affordable Housing Month,” along with other local leaders in the greater San Francisco and Monterey Bay area regions.
36. Proclaiming Friday, April 29, 2022 as “Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in celebrating its 10th Anniversary.
37. Proclaiming the month of May 2022 as “Affordable Housing Month” and encouraging all residents to participate in constructive discussion about solutions to our affordable housing crisis and get involved in implementing those solutions.
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS (continued)
38. Proclaiming April 30, 2022 as “Elizabeth Hammack Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in celebrating her on her retirement and acknowledging that her deep understanding of the importance of connecting people to parks has fostered a positive connection between the people of Santa Cruz and the local natural and cultural heritage found right outside their doorsteps.
Advisory Body Appointments
The following positions are vacant. Council will make the appointments at a future meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission One opening
Sister Cities Committee Two openings
Parks and Recreation Commission One Opening
County Latino Affairs Commission One opening
Public Hearing
If, in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
Any person seeking to challenge a City Council decision made as a result of a proceeding in which, by law, a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken, and the discretion in the determination of facts is vested in the City Council, shall be required to commence that action either 60 days or 90 days following the date on which the decision becomes final as provided in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 Please refer to code of Civil Procedure 1094.6 to determine how to calculate when a decision becomes “final.” The 60-day rule applies to all public hearings conducted pursuant to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Title 24, Santa Cruz Municipal Code. The 90-day rule applies to all other public hearings.
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City Council Agenda Legislative History Addendum
No information was submitted.
City staff is responsible for providing the City Clerk with such documentation and information for the Legislative History Addendum. The information will be on file in the City Clerk’s Department.
The Addendum is a listing of information specific to City Council business, but which does not appear on a Council meeting agenda. Such entities would include, but not be limited to: Court decisions, Coastal Commission Appeals of City Council actions, Closed Session Agreements/Settlements, which are public record, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, Local Agency Formation Commission.