Minutes — Santa Cruz City Council, December 13, 2022

City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 13, 2022
9:30 AM
Mayor Brunner opened the City Council Closed Session at 9:31 a.m. in a public meeting via Zoom and in Council Chambers, for the purpose of announcing the agenda, and receiving public testimony.

Roll Call

Present: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, 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, Human Resources Director L. Murphy (via Zoom), Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.

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Referral to Closed Session

1. Purchase of Easements for the Newell Creek Pipeline from Felton to Graham Hill Road and Brackney Landslide Risk Reduction Projects (WT) Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.

Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.

MOTION: Councilmember Meyers moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins, to refer to Closed Session items 5.1—5.28 regarding the purchase of easements needed for the Newell Creek Pipeline Project for purposes of authorizing the Water Director to negotiate easement agreements and to provide direction to the Water Director regarding price, terms of payment, or both.

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.

Public Comment
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period at 9:39 a.m. The following people spoke:

Unidentified person spoke regarding item 3.

Sean Barrow spoke regarding item 3.1.

Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period at 9:42 a.m., at which time the meeting was closed to the public and Council adjourned to the Courtyard Conference Room.

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Closed Session

2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) Police Officers Association
Police Management Association
SEIU Temporary Employees
City Negotiator – Lisa Murphy
Council received a status report from the City Negotiator, and no reportable action was taken.

3. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95) 1) Claimant: Sean O. Barrow
2) Claimant: John Henry McGuire
3) Claimant: Todd Pinsky
4) Claimant: Anthony Pacheco Lopez
5) Claimant: Sandra Loskutoff
6) Claimant: Michael T-Alexander
Claims against the City of Santa Cruz
Council received a status report, took up under agenda item 18, and no reportable action was taken.

4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
1) Herman, Martin & Kary v. City of Santa Cruz
(Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. 19CV02406)
2) City of Santa Cruz v. Regents of the University of California, et. al. (Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 22CV00373)
Council received a status report, gave direction, and no reportable action was taken.

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Closed Session (continued)

5. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) 1) Property: No Site Address, Felton
APN: 065-152-10
Owner: County of Santa Cruz
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and County of Santa Cruz Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
2) Property: 5999 Graham Hill Rd, Felton
APN: 065-152-17
Owner: Evangelical Free Church of Felton
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Evangelical Free Church of Felton Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
3) Property: No Site Address, Felton
APN: 066-211-03
Owner: Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway Company
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway Company
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
4) Property: No Site Address, Felton
APN: 066-211-09
Owner: Wood VMS Family Limited Partnership
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Wood VMS Family Limited Partnership
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
5) Property: No Site Address, Felton
APN: 066-211-10
Owner: Wood VMS Family Limited Partnership
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Wood VMS Family Limited Partnership
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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Closed Session (continued)

5. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) (continued) 6) Property: No Site Address, Felton
APN: 066-212-04
Owner: DK Felton Management LLC
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and DK Felton Management LLC Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
7) Property: No Site Address, Felton
APN: 066-212-05
Owner: Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway Company
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway Company
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
8) Property: 7000 Rose Acres Ln, Felton
APN: 071-081-03
Owner: Ronald J Ballauf c/o Elaine Rebecchi
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Ronald J Ballauf c/o Elaine Rebecchi
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
9) Property: No Site Address, Felton
APN: 071-081-14
Owner: Ronald J Ballauf c/o Elaine Rebecchi
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Ronald J Ballauf c/o Elaine Rebecchi
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
10) Property: 7240 Rose Acres Ln, Felton
APN: 071-081-24
Owner: Lynn E Weissbart
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Lynn E Weissbart Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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Closed Session (continued)

5. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) (continued) 11) Property: 8045 Schaaf Rd, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-144-30
Owner: Karl Heinz Schaaf
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Karl Heinz Schaaf Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
12) Property: 234 Caledonium Ave, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-145-28
Owner: Katrin Craig
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Katrin Craig Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
13) Property: 200 Caledonium Ave, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-145-33
Owner: Brian K & Leslee A Warwick
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Brian K & Leslee A Warwick Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
14) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-152-07
Owner: Hai & Nga Nau
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Hai & Nga Nau Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
15) Property: 8260 Oak Ave, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-172-10
Owner: Jason Sage
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Jason Sage
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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Closed Session (continued)

5. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) (continued) 16) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-172-11
Owner: County of Santa Cruz
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and County of Santa Cruz Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
17) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-173-01
Owner: John J O’Brien
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and John J O’Brien Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
18) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-174-02
Owner: Helena H Chen
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Helena H Chen Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
19) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-174-04
Owner: Milburn D & Cheryl Lynne Schaaf
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Milburn D & Cheryl Lynne Schaaf Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
20) Property: 7900 Fremont Ave, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-174-06
Owner: Susan C Rines
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Susan C Rines Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
21) Property: 7940 Fremont Ave, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-174-07
Owner: John A & Regina H Urwin
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and John A & Regina H Urwin Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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Closed Session (continued)

5. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) (continued) 22) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-181-17
Owner: Jamie Keith McDonald
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Jamie Keith McDonald Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
23) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-181-25
Owner: Jamie Keith McDonald
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Jamie Keith McDonald Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
24) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-181-26
Owner: Jamie Keith McDonald
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Jamie Keith McDonald Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
25) Property: No Site Address, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-182-03
Owner: Cheryl Mercurio
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Cheryl Mercurio Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
26) Property: 345 Brackney Rd, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-212-36
Owner: Robert C & Judith A Gremminger
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Robert C & Judith A Gremminger Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
27) Property: 370 Brackney Rd, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-221-18
Owner: Patrick J Randolph
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Patrick J Randolph Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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Closed Session (continued)

5. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) (continued) 28) Property: 321 Brackney Rd, Ben Lomond
APN: 072-231-12
Owner: Julie K Daniels
City Negotiator: Rosemary Menard
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Julie K Daniels Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
Council received a status report from the City Negotiator, and no reportable action was taken.

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City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 13, 2022
11:30 AM
Call to Order – Mayor Brunner called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m. in Council Chambers.

Roll Call

Present: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings (arrived at 1:30 p.m.), 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 Public Works M. Dettle, Chief of Police B. Escalante, Director of Planning and Community Development L.

Butler, Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Human Resources Director L.

Murphy, Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot, Fire Chief R. Oatey, Assistant Finance Director M. Gomez (via Zoom), Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer N. Nguyen (via Zoom), Transportation Planner II C. Gallogly (via Zoom), Senior Planner S. Neuse (via Zoom), Homelessness Response Manager L. Imwalle, Homelessness Response Shelter and Outreach Specialist II M. Hernandez, Homelessness Response Shelter and Outreach Specialist J. Leonard, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.

Presentations

6. Light Pollution Presentation
Jeff Parry with International Dark Sky Association gave a presentation.

7. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring December 6, 2022 as Nicole Brown Day Mayor Brunner presented a proclamation to Nicole Brown declaring December 6, 2022 as Nicole Brown Day.

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Presentations (continued)

8. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring December 30, 2022 as Mark Dettle Day Mayor Brunner presented a proclamation to Director of Public Works, Mark Dettle, declaring December 30, 2022 as Mark Dettle Day.

The below item was heard at 3:30 p.m.

9. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring December 13, 2022 as Ryan Coonerty Day Mayor Brunner presented a proclamation to County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty declaring December 13, 2022 as Ryan Coonerty Day.

Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification – None.

Additions and Deletions – None.

City Attorney Report on Closed Session – See pages 6304—6310 for the report.

Council Memberships in City Groups and Outside Agencies

10. The Presiding Officer provided Councilmembers with the opportunity to update Council on any external committee meetings that occurred since the last Council meeting.

Councilmember Brown: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), and Area Agency on Aging (AAA).

Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson: Health In All Policies Committee.

Councilmember Golder: Public Safety Committee.

Vice Mayor Watkins: Public Safety Committee, Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market.

Councilmember Cummings (report provided by Mayor Brunner): Criminal Justice Council.

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Consent Agenda
Vice Mayor Watkins made a comment on item 21.

Councilmember Meyers made a comment on item 26.

Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer N. Nguyen responded to Councilmember Brown’s questions regarding item 26.

Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:

Laurie Egan spoke regarding item 26.

Kaiya spoke regarding item 26.

Barbara Riverwoman spoke regarding item 26.

Jane Mio spoke regarding item 26.

Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.

MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins, to approve the Consent Agenda.

ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.

AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Councilmember Cummings.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

11. Resolution Authorizing the City to Continue Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (CA)
Resolution No. NS-30,076 was adopted authorizing legislative bodies of the City of Santa Cruz to continue the use of teleconferenced meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

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Consent Agenda (continued)

12. Certification of the November 8, 2022 General Election (CC) Resolution No. NS-30,077 was adopted confirming and approving the canvass of ballots and returns for the City of Santa Cruz General Election held on November 8, 2022, and declaring the following result:
• The following candidates received the highest number of votes for the offices of District 4 Councilmember, District 6 Councilmember, and Mayor:
o Scott Newsome, District 4
o Renee Golder, District 6
o Fred Keeley, Mayor
• Measure N (Empty Homes Tax) failed by a majority vote of the electorate of the City.
• Measure O (Our Downtown, Our Future) failed by a majority vote of the electorate of the City.
• Measure P (Transient Occupancy Tax) passed by a majority vote of the electorate of the City.

13. Minutes of the November 15, 2022 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion carried to approve as submitted.

14. Minutes of the November 29, 2022 City Council Special Meeting (CC) Motion carried to approve as submitted.

15. Minutes of the December 6, 2022 City Council Special Closed Session (CC) Motion carried to approve as submitted.

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Consent Agenda (continued)

16. California State Parks Department, Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program – Authorization to Apply For, Accept, and Appropriate Funds for Construction of the West Cliff Drive Revetment Stabilization Project (CM)
Resolution No. NS-30,078 was adopted authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate funds from the California State Parks Department, Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program for the construction of the West Cliff Drive Revetment Stabilization Project.

17. Santa Cruz Hostel Society and State Coastal Conservancy Agreement (ED) Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Santa Cruz Hostel Society and the State Coastal Conservancy, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to protect the public interest in certain improvements and development funded by the Conservancy and authorizing the City Manager to amend the lease with Santa Cruz Hostel Society to run concurrent with the new agreement.

18. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion carried to reject the liability claims of a) Sean O. Barrow, b) John Henry McGuire, c) Todd Pinsky, d) Anthony Pacheco Lopez, e) Sandra Loskutoff, and f) Michael T-Alexander, based on staff recommendation

19. FY 2022 Traffic Impact Fee Annual Report (FN/PW)
Motion carried to accept and approve the attached FY 2022 Traffic Impact Fee Annual Report.

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Consent Agenda (continued)

20. Resolution Amending the City of Santa Cruz Personnel Complement and Classification and Compensation Plans and the FY 2023 Budget:

Implementation of California State Minimum Wage Law for 2023 – All Departments (HR)
Resolution No. NS-30,079 was adopted amending the City of Santa Cruz Personnel Complement and Classification and Compensation Plans and the FY 2023 budget by implementing the California State Minimum Wage Law for 2023, including adjusting the salary ranges of affected temporary unclassified positions and other salary adjustments to maintain internal pay parity.

21. FY 2022 Development Impact Fee Annual Report for Childcare and Public Safety Impact (Police and Fire) Fees (PL)
Motion carried to accept and approve the attached FY 2022 Impact Fee Report for the Childcare and Public Safety Impact Fees and to direct staff to use the Childcare Impact Fee revenues to help fund the pre-development and development costs associated with the childcare facility in the Library and Affordable Housing Project being contemplated for Lot 4 at the northeast corner of Cedar and Cathcart Streets, should that project ultimately be approved.

22. Award Contract for Centrifuge Control Panel Improvement Project (m409659) (PW)
Motion carried to award a sole source contract with Separator Technology Solutions in the total amount of $364,205.61 to provide services for Centrifuge Control Panel Improvement Project. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.

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Consent Agenda (continued)

23. Recycling Building Membrane Structure Replacement Project (c401811) – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion carried to approve the plans and specifications for the Recycling Building Membrane Structure Replacement Project (c401811) and authorize staff to advertise for bids and award the contract. 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.

24. Recycling Center Concrete Floor Upgrade 2022 (c401811) – Notice of Completion (PW)
Motion carried to accept the work of Kraemer Engineering Inc (Salinas, CA) as completed per the plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for Recycling Center Concrete Floor Upgrade 2022 (c401811).

25. Ocean Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (c400809) – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion carried to approve plans and specifications for the Ocean Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (c400809), authorize staff to advertise for bids, and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.

26. San Lorenzo River Flood Control Project Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Accreditation Vegetation Management and Burrowing Rodent Mitigation Projects (c402112) – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW) Motion carried to approve the project scopes and specifications for San Lorenzo Flood Control Project Federal Emergency Management Agency Accreditation Vegetation Management and Burrowing Rodent Mitigation Projects (c402112), authorize staff to advertise for bids, and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute changes orders within the approved project budget.

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Consent Agenda (continued)

27. Beltz Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project – Award of Professional Services Agreement and Budget Adjustment (WT)
Motion carried to:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney with CDM Smith (Concord, CA) for engineering design services for the Beltz Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project (c702108) and to authorize the Water Director to execute future contract amendments within the approved project budget; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. NS-30-080 amending the FY 2023 budget to transfer $500,000 within the Water Department's Capital Investment Program from project c701609 for Aquifer Storage and Recovery Planning to a new project for Beltz Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, c702305.

28. Resolution Supporting an Application by the Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency to the California Department of Water Resources for Grant Funding to Support Implementation of the Santa Margarita Groundwater Sustainability Plan (WT)
Resolution No. NS-30,081 was adopted supporting an application to the California Department of Water Resources for grant funding to support implementation of the Santa Margarita Groundwater Sustainability Plan.

29. 2022 Pavement Restoration Project – Notice of Completion (WT) Motion carried to accept the work of JV Lucas Paving, Inc. as complete per the plans and specifications, authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the 2022 Pavement Restoration Project, and authorize the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.

End Consent Agenda
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Consent Public Hearings
Transportation Planner II C. Gallogly responded to Councilmember Brown’s questions regarding item 31.

City Attorney T. Condotti responded to Councilmember Golder’s question regarding item 33.

Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:

Candace Brown spoke regarding item 31.

Unidentified person spoke regarding item 31.

Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.

Senior Planner S. Neuse responded to Mayor Brunner’s questions regarding item 31.

MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember KalantariJohnson, to approve the Consent Public Hearing Agenda.

ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.

AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Brown (with the exception of item 31), Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.

NOES: Councilmember Brown (item 31).

ABSENT: Councilmember Cummings.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

30. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-17 - A22-0004:

Amending Section 24.12.1310 of Santa Cruz Municipal Code Title 24 - Zoning Ordinance to Allow Cannabis Retail Deliveries to the City from Legal Retail Delivery Businesses Located within any Jurisdiction within Santa Cruz County (PL)
Motion carried to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-17 amending Section 24.12.1310 of Santa Cruz Municipal Code Title 24 to allow cannabis retail deliveries to the City from legal retail delivery businesses located within any jurisdiction within Santa Cruz County.

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Consent Public Hearings (continued)

31. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-18 Amending the Santa Cruz Municipal Code for Code Sections Not Included in the Local Coastal Program or Implementation Plan (File Nos. A22-0002 and A22-0003); 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-19 Amending the Santa Cruz Municipal Code for Code Sections Included in the Local Coastal Program or Implementation Plan; that Require Subsequent Coastal Commission Approval; 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-20 Amending Title 24 of the Municipal Code Associated Updates to the Zoning Map inside the Coastal Zone; 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance. No. 2022-21 Amending Title 24 of the Municipal Code Associated Updates to the Zoning Map Outside the Coastal Zone (PL)
Motion carried to:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-18 amending Chapters 6, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 24 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code for sections not included in the Local Coastal Program or Implementation Plan related to objective development standards for multi-family housing, new mixed-use zoning districts, development review process changes, street trees, right-of-way improvements, and the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance; remove obsolete Sections and references; streamline application processes; and bring the Zoning Ordinance into conformity with state law, also rezoning parcels of property throughout the City to reflect existing General Plan Land Use Allowances; and establish in-lieu fees for street tree removals (File No. FP20-0002) and additional modifications to Municipal Code Title 24 to clarify and update various code sections related to wireless communication facilities, accessory structures, fences, and other minor updates; (File Nos. A22-0002 and A22-0003); and
2) Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-19 Amending the Santa Cruz Municipal Code for sections included in the Local Coastal Program or Implementation Plan, and in doing so, selecting Option 3 (hybrid) as the policy governing a requirement for public hearings for conforming residential and mixed-use projects; and 3) Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-20 making the proposed amendments to the zoning map, as stated in the ordinance and as shown in the associated map exhibit and parcels list for parcels inside the Coastal Zone, which represent changes to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan; and 4) Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-21 making the proposed amendments to the zoning map, as stated in the ordinance and as shown in the associated map exhibit and parcels list for parcels outside the Coastal Zone; and December 13, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6321
Consent Public Hearings (continued)

32. Municipal Code Amendments Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Junior ADUs, and Associated Changes to Permitting Required by State Law (PL) Motion carried to:
1) Adopt urgency Ordinance No. 2022-22 making specified changes in Chapter

24.16 of the Municipal Code related to ADUs and Junior ADUs in response to recent state code changes; and
2) Direct staff to proceed with developing a regular ordinance that addresses the same state code changes.

33. 404 Centennial Street: CP22-0046 - Right-of-Way Abandonment at the Frontage of the Property at 404 Centennial Street, Located within the R-1-5 (Single Family Residence) Zone District. (Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption) (Owner: Lily Tian & Victor Ge) (PL)
Resolution No. NS-30,083 was adopted acknowledging the environmental determination and approving Right-of-Way Abandonment based on the findings included in the attached resolution.

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Consent Public Hearings (continued)

34. Amendment to Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section 19.05.170 Adopting Additional Provision of the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code (FD) Motion carried to introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2022-23 to amend Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Section 19.05.170 to incorporate California Fire Code Section 311.5 which provides standards for marking unsafe vacant or abandoned buildings or structures.

General Business

35. City of Santa Cruz Children’s Fund Committee Appointments (CC/PR) Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot gave a presentation.

Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.

Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.

At this time Mayor Brunner split the motion.

MOTION: Councilmember Meyers moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to appoint Rachel Dann and Donna Geffken to the Children’s Fund Committee (Committee), with terms ending January 31, 2026.

ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.

AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Councilmember Cummings.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

Councilmember Golder nominated Vice Mayor Watkins to serve on the committee as the Council representative. By consensus, Vice Mayor Watkins was appointed.

Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson nominated Keisha Browder with United Way as a youth organization representative. By consensus, Keisha Browder was appointed to serve as a committee member.

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General Business (continued)

35. City of Santa Cruz Children’s Fund Committee Appointments (CC/PR) (continued)
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Meyers, to ratify the members brought forward by the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Santa Cruz City School District, and First Five Santa Cruz:
 Parks and Recreation Commission: Hollie Locatelli
 Santa Cruz City Schools: Kris Munro
 First Five Santa Cruz: David Brody
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.

AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Councilmember Cummings.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

36. Homelessness Response Quarterly Update (CM)
Homelessness Response Manager L. Imwalle, Homelessness Response Shelter and Outreach Specialist II M. Hernandez, and Homelessness Response Shelter and Outreach Specialist J. Leonard gave a presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.

Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.

Unidentified person
Meta Self
Unidentified person
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.

Council took a break at 3:08 p.m. and returned at 3:33 p.m.

Council took a break at 3:52 p.m. and returned at 4:15 p.m.

Oral Communications Announcement - The Mayor provided a brief announcement about Oral Communications.

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Oral Communications
At 4:18 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.

Eric Grodberg spoke regarding a coyote hit by a car in front of his house.

Unidentified person spoke regarding New York City.

Unidentified person spoke regarding homelessness and parking.

Unidentified person spoke regarding the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Unidentified person spoke regarding communication between citizens and Council.

At 4:31 p.m. Mayor Brunner closed Oral Communications.

Recess - The City Council recessed at 4:33 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 7:00 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, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan (via Zoom), Human Resources Director L. Murphy (via Zoom), Fire Chief R. Oatey (via Zoom), Water Director R. Menard (via Zoom), Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot (via Zoom), Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.

Presentations

37. Remarks by Outgoing Councilmembers Justin Cummings and Donna Meyers Councilmembers Cummings and Meyers made their final remarks as Councilmembers.

38. Remarks by Outgoing Mayor Sonja Brunner
Mayor Brunner made remarks as the outgoing Mayor.

39. Swearing-in and Seating of Newly Elected Mayor Fred Keeley, District 4 Councilmember Scott Newsome, and District 6 Councilmember Renee Golder; Remarks from Councilmembers Newsome and Golder.

City Clerk Administrator B. Bush swore in newly elected Mayor Keeley, District 4 Councilmember Scott Newsome, and District 6 Councilmember Renee Golder.

Councilmembers Newsome and Golder took their seats on the dais and made remarks.

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Presentations (continued)
At this time, Mayor Keeley moved to item 41 to make his remarks as incoming Mayor and then returned to item 40.

40. Election, Swearing-in, and Remarks of New Vice Mayor MOTION: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to elect Councilmember Golder as Vice Mayor.

ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.

AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Brunner, Brown, Watkins, Newsome; Mayor Keeley.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

41. Remarks from Mayor Fred Keeley
Adjournment
MOTION: Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Mayor Keeley, to adjourn.

ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.

AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Brunner, Brown, Watkins, Newsome; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

The City Council adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ss/Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator, ATTEST: ss/Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator, APPROVED: ss/Fred Keeley, Mayor.

Santa Cruz City CouncilDecember 13, 2022

Santa Cruz City Council
December 13, 2022