City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 10, 2022
12:30 PM
Mayor Brunner opened the City Council Closed Session at 12:31 p.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, Golder (via Zoom) Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker (via Zoom), Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, City Attorney T. Condotti, Human Resources Director L. Murphy (via Zoom), Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Interim Finance Director B. Magee, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Public Comment
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period at 12:32 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period at 12:33 p.m.
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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
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 6078 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
May 10, 2022
2:00 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Brunner called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder (arrived at 2:14 p.m.), Cummings, Brown (arrived at 2:56 p.m.), Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker (via Zoom), Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt (via Zoom), City Attorney T. Condotti, Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer N. Nguyen, Director of Economic Development B.
Lipscomb (via Zoom), Deputy Chief of Police J. Garcia, Interim Deputy Chief of Police J. Bush, Police Sergeant J. Trog, Police Sergeant M.
Eveleth, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler (via Zoom), Interim Finance Director B. Magee (via Zoom), Director of Information Technology K. Morgan (via Zoom), Water Director R. Menard (via Zoom), Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliott (via Zoom), Parks and Recreation Office Supervisor T. Hedden-Jones (via Zoom), Housing and Community Development Manager J. de Wit (via Zoom), Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Presentations
3. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 15 through May 21, 2022 as National Public Works Week
Assistant Director of Public Works N. Nguyen spoke. Mayor Brunner presented a proclamation declaring May 15—May 21 as National Public Works Week.
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Presentations (continued)
4. Update on the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb and Abe Jayson, Architect and Project Manager with Jayson Architecture, gave a presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
5. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 11 through May 17, 2022, as National Police Week
Mayor Brunner read from a proclamation declaring May 11 through May 17, 2022 as National Police Week.
At this time, the Mayor announced the below item would be heard at or around 4:00 p.m.
6. Hans Christian Andersen Contest Awards
Mayor Brunner and Anita Wood, Chair of the Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee, presented recipients with Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee Hans Christian Andersen writing awards.
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification – None.
Additions and Deletions – City Attorney T. Condotti recommended Council continue item 28 to the Council meeting on May 24, 2022.
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City Attorney Report on Closed Session
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
Council received a status report from the City Negotiator, 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.
City Manager Report
7. The City Manager provided a report and updates on the City's business and events of interest.
City Manager M. Huffaker gave a presentation on City business and events of interest, and called on Water Director R. Menard to provide a report on a recent opinion poll of water supply needs. Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, and Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer N. Nguyen responded to Councilmember questions.
Council Meeting Calendar
8. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.
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Consent Agenda
Councilmembers Cummings and Brown made a comment on item 9.
Mayor Brunner made a comment on item 12.
Parks and Recreation Office Supervisor T. Hedden-Jones responded to Councilmember Cummings’ questions regarding item 13.
Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb responded to Councilmembers Cummings’ and Brown’s questions on item 14.
Councilmember Meyers made a comment on item 14.
Councilmembers Cummings and Brown made comments on item 16.
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer N. Nguyen responded to Councilmember Brown’s questions regarding item 16.
At this time, the Council returned to item 6.
Consent Agenda (continued)
Councilmember Cummings made a comment on item 17.
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer N. Nguyen responded to Councilmember Cummings’ questions regarding item 20.
Councilmember Cummings and Mayor Brunner made comments on item 20.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
Gillian Greensite spoke regarding item 16.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 16.
Whitney Ramos spoke regarding item 14.
Unidentified person spoke regarding items 16 and 9.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 20.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer N. Nguyen responded to comments made on item 16.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Golder, to approve the Consent Agenda.
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.
9. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declaration in Connection with the COVID19 Pandemic by Sixty (60) Days (CA) Resolution No. NS-29,973 was adopted 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 No. NS-29,974 was adopted 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 No. NS-29,975 was adopted 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 carried to approve as submitted.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
13. Fees Associated with Sidewalk Vending Ordinance Administration and Enforcement (CM)
Resolution No. NS-29,976 was adopted authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to establish and regulate a parks vending permit fee; and Resolution No. NS-29,977 was adopted authorizing the City to establish and regulate sidewalk vending impoundment fees.
14. CA State Library; Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Resolution (ED) Resolution No. NS-29,978 was adopted 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 No. NS-29,979 was adopted 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 No. NS-29,980 was adopted 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.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
17. Circle of Friends Community LLC. (111 Errett Circle) Tract No.1611 – Approve Final Map (PW)
Resolution No. NS-29,981 was adopted 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.
18. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Rail Trail) – Segments 8 and 9 (c401804) – Schematic Plans and Cooperative Agreement (PW)
Motion carried 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 carried 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) Resolution No. NS-29,982 was adopted amending the FY 2022 budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $100,000 to install striping improvements on Cayuga Street (m400029); and
The Cayuga Street Striping Improvement Plan was approved.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
21. Civic Auditorium and Harvey West Pool Mechanical Improvements (m609195) – Notice of Completion (PW)
Motion carried 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).
22. Newell Creek Pipeline Improvement Project – Final Environmental Impact Report and Project Approval (WT)
Resolution No. NS-29,983 was adopted certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Newell Creek Pipeline Improvement Project; and Resolution No. NS-29,984 was adopted 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 carried 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
Councilmember Brown made a comment on item 25, stating for the record that she continues to believe that eliminating the prohibition of development on slopes of 50% or greater represents a significant retreat from the City’s longstanding environmental concerns that continue to be expressed as high priority for our community. It’s a prohibition that is one of the only environmental standards that the City has left available to us, and eliminating it is going to open up every steep hillside in our community to development.
Councilmember Cummings pulled item 26 for further discussion.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
Housing and Community Development Manager J. de Wit responded to Councilmember Cummings’ questions regarding item 27.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 24.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 25.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Golder moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins, to approve the remaining Consent Public Hearing Agenda.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings (with the exception of item 25), Brown (with the exception of item 25), Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: Councilmembers Cummings (item 25 only), Brown (item 25 only).
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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)
Ordinance No. 2022-07 was adopted 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.
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)
Ordinance No. 2022-08 was adopted 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).
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
26. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-09 AB 481 Military Equipment Use (PD)
Interim Deputy Chief of Police J. Bush and Deputy Chief of Police J. Garcia responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.
Unidentified person
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Cummings moved, seconded by Mayor Brunner, to:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-09 adding Chapter 9.90 AB 481 Military Equipment Use to the City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code (“SCMC”). Direct staff to list standard issued equipment for the Santa Cruz Police Department on the transparency portal by no later than December 31, 2022, and provide Council with an update when the list is made public.
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.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
27. 2022-2023 HUD Action Plan and 2021-2022 HOME-ARP Plan (ED) Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,985 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
Authorize appropriating funds for the FY 2023 budget; and 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.
Public Hearing
28. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-06 Adopting a Final Seven-District Map (CN)
By consensus, this item was continued to the meeting of May 24, 2022 and was not discussed.
General Business
29. Transportation and Public Works Commission (TPWC) Appointment (CC) City Clerk Administrator B. Bush spoke.
Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson nominated Zennon Ulyate-Crow.
Councilmember Cummings nominated Joy Schendledecker.
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General Business (continued)
29. Transportation and Public Works Commission (TPWC) Appointment (CC) (continued)
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Zennon Ulyate-Crow
Joy Schendledecker
Ryan Meckel
Marina
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
Voting for Joy Schendledecker: Councilmembers Cummings, Brown.
Voting for Zennon Ulyate-Crow: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
Zennon Ulyate-Crow was appointed to the Transportation and Public Works Commission with a term expiration of January 31, 2024.
30. Re-Envision Santa Cruz (Interim Recovery Plan) Update and Draft Citywide Work Plan (CM)
Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt gave a presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.
Unidentified person
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
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General Business (continued)
30. Re-Envision Santa Cruz (Interim Recovery Plan) Update and Draft Citywide Work Plan (CM) (continued)
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson, to:
Accept the City’s most recent quarterly progress reports on Re-Envision Santa Cruz, a 12-18 month interim recovery plan, and provide feedback as desired; and
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.
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.
Recess – The City Council recessed at 5:58 p.m. to the 7:00 p.m. session.
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City Council
7:00 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Brunner called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 (via Zoom), Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt (via Zoom), City Attorney T. Condotti, Interim Finance Director B. Magee (via Zoom), Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler (via Zoom), Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliott (via Zoom), Homelessness Response Manager L. Imwalle (via Zoom), 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 7:03 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 nuclear war.
Stephen Svete spoke regarding Measure S and the Downtown Library Project.
Unidentified person spoke regarding truth-telling and abuse of power during a national emergency.
Helen Ewan-Story spoke regarding the Community Action Board, and let Council know the month of May is Community Action Month.
Ann Simonton spoke regarding filing a complaint with the County District Attorney regarding a potential Brown Act violation at a recent Santa Cruz Together meeting.
Gillian Greensite spoke about not being able to comment on a presentation item.
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Oral Communications (continued)
Unidentified person spoke regarding disappointment in their first City Council meeting attended, particularly with City Council’s lack of engagement with the public’s comments regarding homelessness.
Unidentified person spoke regarding district-based elections.
James spoke regarding Councilmembers being beholden to the City Manager and on treaties superseding the Constitution.
Unidentified person spoke regarding landlord to landlord mediation.
Unidentified person spoke, requesting the numbers provided for the people calling in from home to not be aired over people’s faces while they’re speaking, and other tips for the meeting.
At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Brunner closed Oral Communications.
General Business
31. Homelessness Response Quarterly Update (CM)
Homelessness Response Manager L. Imwalle gave a presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
City Manager M. Huffaker, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, and Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Unidentified person
Serg Kagno
James
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Marilyn Garrett
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
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General Business (continued)
31. Homelessness Response Quarterly Update (CM) (continued) MOTION: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Meyers, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,986 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
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.
Direct the Mayor to submit a letter on behalf of the Council to the County reiterating the need for transitional facilities/bridge housing including safe parking across our County, prioritization of County funding for these purposes, and the need for us to continue to work together to address the continuum of housing needs in our community.
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.
Staff Assignments:
Provide Council with an update on the funding and progress of the 121 beds at Coral Street.
When possible, and with consent, document the stories of the people and how these different sheltering models work.
Adjournment - The City Council adjourned at 10:21 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ss/Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator, ATTEST: ss/Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator, APPROVED: ss/Sonja Brunner, Mayor.