CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting – May 9, 2023
12:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION, ZOOM/COURTYARD CONFERENCE ROOM 2:15 P.M. CONSENT, GENERAL BUSINESS, AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS,
ZOOM/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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Closed Session
12:00 PM
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
1) City of Santa Cruz v. Service Employees International Union, Local 521, PERB Unfair Practice Charge No: SF-CO-511-M
2) City of Santa Cruz v. The Regents of the University of California, et al.
(Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 22CV00373)
3) Regents of the University of California, et al. v. City of Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 20CV02152)
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation (one potential case to be discussed)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation (one potential case to be discussed) May 9, 2023 City Council 4
City Council
2:15 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Presentations
4. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May as Older Americans Month
5. Crisis Consulting for the Development of a City-Based Integrated Health Response Team
Presentation #6 will be heard at or around 4:30 p.m.
6. Hans Christian Andersen Contest Awards
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification
Additions and Deletions
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
Council Meeting Calendar
7. The City Council will review the meeting calendar attached to the agenda and revise it as necessary.
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Consent Agenda
8. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declaration in Connection with the December 2022 and January 2023 Winter Storms (CA/CM) Resolution extending by sixty days the Local Emergency Declaration in connection with the December 2022 and January 2023 winter storms.
9. Minutes of the April 25, 2023 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion to approve as submitted.
10. Homelessness Response Quarterly Update (CM)
Receive quarterly update regarding City Council-directed homelessness response programs and services.
11. Pogonip Encampment Closure Refuse Disposal and Abatement Contract Approval (CM)
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, between the City of Santa Cruz and Clean Team Associates in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to remove encampment debris in the Pogonip.
12. Award Contract for Services for Disaster Cost Recovery (FN) Motion to:
1) Award a contract for services for disaster cost recovery to Kermani Consulting Group, Novato, California; and
2) Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2023 budget to increase appropriations in the amount of $70,000 for disaster cost recovery services in FY 2023; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with Kermani Consulting Group.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
13. Neary Lagoon Fence Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (m409668) – Approval of Plans and Authorization to Award (PW) Motion to approve the fence plans and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract with Abacherli Fence Company (Watsonville, CA) in the amount of $130,850.00 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
14. Highway 1/9 Intersection - Approval of an Amendment to Consultant Agreement and Construction Budget Adjustment (c400805 and c401402) (PW)
Motion to:
1) Authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a contract amendment in the amount of $356,562, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to the contract with BKF Engineers (San Jose, CA) for the Highway 1/9 Intersection Alternative Analysis consultant services and additional construction support services due to delays and changes; and
2) Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2023 budget by transferring funds from the Traffic Impact Fee Fund to fully fund the increased State Route 1/9 Intersection Improvement Project construction costs.
15. Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit (c409321) TRC Engineers, Inc.- Contract Amendment 10 (PW)
Motion to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment 10 with TRC Engineers Inc. (Rancho Cordova, CA) to provide Utility Coordination and Design Completion Services for the Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to approve contract amendments within the approved project budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
16. Dimeo Lane Paving and Storm Drain Project (c401312) – Approve Project as an Addendum to the Ocean Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (c400809) (PW)
Motion to retroactively approve the Dimeo Lane Paving and Storm Drain Project (c401312) as an addendum to the Ocean Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (c400809). The Director of Public Works is herby authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
17. Bay Drive Protected Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Path (c402304) – Advertise for Bids and Award Contract (PW)
Motion to approve the plans and specifications for the Bay Drive Protected Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Path (c402304) 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 acceptable to the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget.
18. Newell Creek Instream Habitat Restoration – Large Woody Debris Project Professional Services Agreement Amendment (WT)
Motion to:
1) Accept the proposal dated April 14, 2023 of cbec, inc. eco engineering (West Sacramento, CA) for bid support and construction services for the Newell Creek Instream Habitat Restoration – Large Woody Debris project in the amount of $141,103.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 in a form to be approved by the City Attorney; and
2) Authorize the Water Director to approve change orders with cbec, inc. eco engineering in a form to be approved by the City Attorney for amounts that are within in the approved adjusted budget.
End Consent Agenda
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General Business
19. Coral Street Visioning Report (PL)
Accept and file the Coral Street Visioning Report and provide direction to staff 1) regarding the preferred development option for the property at 125 Coral Street, as further recommended by staff in this report; 2) regarding the approach for addressing parking resources in proximity to the Coral Street neighborhood, as further recommended by staff in this report; and 3) to initiate land use changes that will facilitate development contemplated for 125 Coral Street.
20. 2024 Affordable Workforce Housing Bond (CN)
Motion to direct staff to initiate process to bring forward for placement of an affordable workforce housing bond measure on the March 2024 ballot, including engagement of research firm and scheduling community meetings and outreach.
21. Independent Police Auditor Report (CM)
Receive the annual report from the City’s Independent Police Auditor, OIR Group.
Oral Communications Announcement – Members of the public may address Council on matters not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Council. 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications. No extra time for groups will be granted.
Oral Communications
Adjournment
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INFORMATION ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MAY 9, 2023
22. Finance Department: Portfolio Management Report – Pooled Cash and Investments as of March 31, 2023 - 4/24/23 (FNFYI 366)
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MAY 9, 2023
23. Proclaiming May 5, 2023 as “Celebrate Potential Day” in recognition of the courage, commitment to wellness, and dedication to community shown by the participants, volunteers, family, and staff at Community Connection and Mariposa Center and encouraging all residents to join in rejecting discrimination, ending stigma, and embracing recovery.
24. Proclaiming the month of May 2023 as “Older Americans Month” and encouraging all citizens to join in supporting the City’s efforts to create an inclusive society by pursuing the benchmarks established in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities.
25. Proclaiming the month of May 2023 as “Historic Preservation Month” and joining the Historic Preservation Commission in calling upon all residents to honor “People Saving Places” and celebrate Santa Cruz’ rich historical and cultural heritage.
26. Proclaiming May 5, 2023 as “Bruce McPherson Day” and urging all residents to join in expressing heartfelt appreciation for his numerous years of service and contributions to our community.
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Advisory Body Appointments
The following positions are vacant. Council will make the appointments at a future meeting.
County Latino Affairs Commission One opening – at-large nomination Sister Cities Committee One opening – at-large nomination 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.
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.