City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 24, 2023
1:40 PM
Mayor Keeley opened the City Council Closed Session at 1:41 p.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 Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner, KalantariJohnson; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: Vice Mayor Golder.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, City Attorney T. Condotti, Finance Director E. Cabell, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot, Chief of Fire R. Oatey, Chief People Officer S. De Leon, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Public Comment
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period at 1:42 p.m. The following person spoke:
Kathleen Gould spoke regarding item 1.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period at 1:47 p.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
1. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95) Claimant: Kathleen Gould
Claim against the City of Santa Cruz
Council received a status report, took up under agenda item 8, 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
October 24, 2023
1:45 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Keeley called the meeting to order at 1:57 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner (left at 2:57 p.m.), Kalantari-Johnson; Vice Mayor Golder (arrived at 2:47 p.m.); Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, City Attorney T. Condotti, Finance Director E. Cabell, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot, Chief of Fire R. Oatey, Chief People Officer S. De Leon, Deputy City Manager L. Murphy (via Zoom), Director of Public Works N. Nguyen, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, Chief of Police B.
Escalante (via Zoom), Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer K. Crossley, Sustainability and Climate Action Manager T. Wise-West (via Zoom), Senior Planner R. Bane, Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development E. Marlatt, Development Manager N. Daly, Transportation Manager M. Starkey, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J.
Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Oral Communications Announcement - The Mayor provided a brief announcement about Oral Communications.
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Oral Communications
At 1:58 p.m. Mayor Keeley opened Oral Communications for members of the public who wished to speak regarding items not listed on the City Council agenda.
James Ewing Whitman spoke regarding the Citizen Rule Book.
Rachael Sotos spoke regarding a COVID Truth Commission that she would like the City Council to establish.
Garrett spoke regarding analyzing Council actions against similarities to revolutionaries who actively pursue the destruction of this country.
At 2:04 p.m. Mayor Keeley closed Oral Communications.
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification – Councilmember Brunner announced she is recusing herself from items 25 and 26 as these items have an impact on her employer, the Downtown Association.
Additions and Deletions – None.
City Attorney Report on Closed Session – See page 6599 for the report.
Council Meeting Calendar
2. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.
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Consent Agenda
Councilmember Watkins made a comment on item 5.
Councilmember Brown pulled item 20 for further discussion.
Mayor Keeley made a comment on items 4, 5, and 9.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
James Ewing Whitman spoke regarding items 3 and 4.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 3.
Garrett spoke regarding items 9, 12, and 4.
Michelle Kibrick spoke regarding item 4.
Steve Palmisano spoke regarding item 4.
Robert Kibrick spoke regarding item 4.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to approve the remaining Consent Agenda, with the below amendment to the minutes of the October 10, 2023 Council meeting related to item 18, and direct staff to issue a press release regarding the adoption of the resolution urging California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to invest in sustainable energy and divest from fossil fuels.
From:
Reduce the height from 9 feet to 8 feet to help with perceived massing.
To:
Reduce the first-floor height from 9 feet to 8 feet to help with perceived massing.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner, KalantariJohnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Golder.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
3. Minutes of the October 10, 2023 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion carried to approve as amended.
4. Resolution Urging California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to Invest in Sustainable Energy and Divest from Fossil Fuels and Support Climate-Safe California Goals (CN)
Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,216 urging CalPERS to invest in sustainable energy and divest from fossil fuels, and
Encourage State and Federal legislation that supports Climate-Safe California goals.
5. Appointments to Housing for Health Partnership Board (CN) Motion carried to appoint Mayor Keeley and Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson to the Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) Policy Board.
6. Impact Report on Effect of Housing for People Ballot Initiative (CN) Motion carried to direct the preparation of an impact report on the effect of the proposed Housing for People initiative which would amend the City’s Municipal Code to: (1) prohibit the City Council from amending the City’s General Plan or Zoning Ordinance in a way that increases allowable height limits or floor area ratios without a prior vote of the people; and (2) increases the City’s inclusionary housing requirements to at least 25% for developments with 30 or more units.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
7. USDA, Forest Service Type 6 Fire Truck (Engine) – Congressionally Designated Project - Grant Acceptance, Authorization and Appropriation (FD) Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,217 authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate funds from the USDA Forest Service Grant to purchase a Type 6 Fire Engine and additional equipment; and Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,218 amending the FY 2024 budget to appropriate a $400,000 grant from USDA Forest Service to purchase a Type 6 Fire Engine and additional equipment.
8. Liability Claim Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion carried to reject the liability claim of Kathleen Gould, based on staff recommendation.
9. Award Contract for Investment Management Services (FN) Motion carried to:
Award a contract for Investment Management Services to PFM Asset Management LLC, San Francisco, California for fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 with five option years; and Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with PFM Asset Management LLC for Investment Management Services.
10. Year-End Budget Adjustment for FY 2023 (FN)
Resolution No. NS-30,219 was adopted amending the FY 2023 budget where annual revenues and expenditures need adjustments in various funds.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
11. Resolution Amending the City of Santa Cruz Personnel Complement and Classification and Compensation Plan for the City Manager’s Office, Information Technology, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Economic Development and Housing – Budget Adjustment (HR/FN)
Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,220 amending the Classification and Compensation Plans and the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Personnel Complement for Information Technology, the City Manager’s Office, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Economic Development and Housing; and Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,221 amending the FY 2024 budget in the amount of $636,046 to adjust personnel budgets for Information Technology, City Manager’s Office, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Economic Development and Housing.
12. Award Agreement for Fee Study for the Departments of Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development and Housing, Fire, Finance, City Manager’s Office, and Planning and Community Development (PL) Motion carried to:
Award agreement for citywide Fee Study to MGT of America Consulting, LLC (MGT) in the amount of $139,874; and
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any amendments within the approved operating budget and authorized amendments budget, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
13. Recycling Center Storm Water Quality Improvements (c402111) – Award Contract (PW)
Motion carried to accept the bid of Clear Water Services (Rodeo, CA) for providing storm water treatment system rental at the Resource Recovery Facility Recycling Center in the amount of $129,204.00. 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)
14. Encroachment Permit – Installation of Retaining Wall and Stairs (PW) Resolution No. NS-30,222 was adopted granting an encroachment permit to Christen & W.F. Docker to install a retaining wall and stairs in the public rightof-way at 215 4th Avenue.
15. Encroachment Permit – Installation ADA Access Ramp/Sidewalk (PW) Resolution No. NS-30,223 was adopted granting an encroachment permit to Lissner Properties, Inc. to install an ADA access ramp/sidewalk in the public right-of-way at 320 Cedar Street (Birch Alley).
16. Front-Spruce-Pacific 54-Inch Sewer Rehabilitation (c401606) – Approval of Plans and Specifications, Authorization to Advertise and Award Contract, California Environmental Quality Act Exemption, and Budget Adjustment (PW) Motion carried to:
Approve the plans and specifications for the Front-Spruce-Pacific 54-Inch Sewer Rehabilitation (c401606), authorize staff to advertise for bids, award the contract. 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. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget; Find the project exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,224 amending the FY 2024 budget and appropriating $8,100,000 from supporting project, c402204 (City WWTF Headworks Replacement), to fund c401606 (Front-Spruce-Pacific 54-Inch Sewer Rehabilitation).
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Consent Agenda (continued)
17. Front-Spruce-Pacific 54-Inch Sewer Rehabilitation Project and Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Rehabilitation Project – Loan Application and Acceptance (c401606 and c402204) (PW)
Resolution No. NS-30,225 was adopted authorizing the Public Works Department to apply for and accept a loan from the California Infrastructure and Economic Development for the Front-Spruce-Pacific 54-Inch Sewer Rehabilitation and Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Rehabilitation Projects (c401606 and c402204) in the amount of $33,500,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank for said loan and its repayment.
18. Route 1/9 Intersection Improvement Project (c400805) - Notice of Completion (PW)
Motion carried to accept the work of Granite Rock, Inc. (Watsonville, CA) as completed per the plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for Route 1/9 Intersection Improvement Project (c400805).
19. Branciforte Branch Public Library Renovation (c351801) – Notice of Completion (PW)
Motion carried to accept the work of JPB Designs, Inc. (Orangevale, CA) as completed per plans and specifications and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Branciforte Branch Public Library Renovation Project (c351801).
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Consent Agenda (continued)
20. Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project -141 Archer Drive (g402402) (PW) Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer K. Crossley and Director of Public Works N. Nguyen responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,226 approving the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 and Advance of Funds/Reimbursement Agreement for Emergency Watershed Protection Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreements and any amendments in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,227 amending the FY 2024 budget and appropriating $414,000 for the Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project - 141 Archer Drive (g402402).
Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer K. Crossley informed Council that the deposit intended to be provided by the property owner was going to, in part, recoup the cost of staff time which has not yet been covered on this project. In addressing concerns raised by Council, he proposed that the City could absorb those costs up to now to get the project to this point, and charge for staff time moving forward. After discussion, the staff recommendation was incorporated into the motion.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,226 approving the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 and Advance of Funds/Reimbursement Agreement for Emergency Watershed Protection Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreements and any amendments in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,227 amending the FY 2024 budget and appropriating $414,000 for the Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project - 141 Archer Drive (g402402).
Direct staff to absorb the cost of staff time to get the project current to this point, and charge for staff time moving forward.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
20. Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project -141 Archer Drive (g402402) (PW) (continued)
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Golder.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
21. Award Agreement for Fisheries Biology Support from Hagar Environmental Science (WT)
Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney with Hagar Environmental Science for ongoing fisheries biology support of the City of Santa Cruz's Habitat Conservation Plan development and Incidental Take Permitting, and to authorize the Water Director to execute up to four annual agreement renewals.
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearings
Councilmember Brown pulled item 25 for further discussion and made a comment on item 24.
Sustainability and Climate Action Manager T. Wise-West responded to Council questions on item 24.
Councilmember Newsome made a comment on item 22.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
Garrett spoke regarding item 24.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 24.
Judi Young spoke regarding item 24.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
MOTION: Councilmember Newsome moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Golder, to approve the remaining Consent Public Hearings Agenda.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner, KalantariJohnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
22. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing for Approval of the California Municipal Finance Authority for Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds for the Benefit of the Sycamore Street Commons and La Playa Residential Affordable Housing Projects (ED)
Motion carried to:
Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”); and
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,228 to approve the issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) for the benefit of Mercy Housing California 72, L.P., a California limited partnership, or another entity to be established by Mercy Housing California or an affiliate thereof (collectively, the “Borrower”), in an amount not to exceed thirty million dollars ($30,000,000) to provide financing for Sycamore Street Commons and La Playa Residential (the “Project”), such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code, and the California Government Code Section 6500.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
23. Mission Gardens Apartments Amendment to HOME Investment Partnership Regulatory Agreement and Assumption Agreements (ED)
Motion carried to adopt Resolution No. NS-30,229 to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all amendments necessary, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to change the Managing Agent from John Stewart Company to Rose Community Management LLC including but not limited to Exhibit D of the HOME Investment Partnership Regulatory Agreement, upon close of escrow should Rose Affordable Housing Preservation Fund V Mission Gardens L.P. take ownership of the property located at 90 Grandview Street; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all agreements necessary, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, for Rose Affordable Housing Preservation Fund V Mission Gardens, L.P. to assume all existing affordability requirements currently recorded against 90 Grandview Street and extend the City Redevelopment Agency affordability requirements in perpetuity.
24. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant Program: Authorization for Application, Acceptance, and Appropriation of Grant Funds for Preserving and Promoting Housing Affordability and Climate Resilience in Front Line Communities of Santa Cruz,
CA (CM)
Resolution No. NS-30,230 was adopted authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate funds from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant Program to carry out a project entitled “Preserving and Promoting Housing Affordability and Climate Resilience in Front Line Communities of Santa Cruz, CA.” At this time, Councilmember Brunner recused herself and left the dais.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
25. A23-0001: Downtown Plan Amendments Related to Removing Public Hearing Requirements for Day Care and Supportive Housing, Consistent with State Law; Expanding Hotel, Residential, and Recreational Use Allowances; Revising Additional Height Criteria; Adding Language to Encourage Activated Roof Top Amenities; and Amending Landscape Requirements to Allow More Flexibility with Landscaping and Tree Selection (PL)
Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler introduced the item and responded to Council questions.
Senior Planner R. Bane and Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development E. Marlatt gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Susan Monheit
Rick Longinotti
James Ewing
Allison Buchter
Candace Brown
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
25. A23-0001: Downtown Plan Amendments (PL) (continued) MOTION: Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,231 approving the amendments to the Downtown Plan and the Local Coastal Program to clarify and update various sections, remove obsolete sections and references, streamline application processes, and bring the Downtown Plan into conformity with State law, finding that the public necessity, and the general community welfare, and good zoning practice shall be served and furthered with the adoption of the Downtown Plan amendments; and that the proposed amendments are in general conformance with the principles, policies, and land use designation set forth in the General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and the Downtown Plan. The amendments include but are not limited to removing public hearing requirements for day care and supportive housing, consistent with state law; expanding hotel, residential, and recreational use allowances; revising additional height criteria; adding language to encourage activated roof top amenities; and amending landscape requirements to allow more flexibility with landscaping and tree selection. An Addendum to the 2017 Downtown Plan Amendments Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines sections 15162 and 15164.
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,232 authorizing and directing the City Manager to submit the above Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan amendments to the Downtown Plan to the California Coastal Commission for final certification.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
25. A23-0001: Downtown Plan Amendments (PL) (continued) FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Newsome requested to add the following to the Downtown Plan Development Standards and Design Guidelines:
Add to H. Additional Height Zones, Section 1. Additional Height Zone A:
b. vi. Affordable Housing Public Benefit Fee for Non-Residential Projects. An application for additional height is voluntary. Because an applicant requesting additional height is receiving a benefit in the form of increased height and intensity, and to ensure that non-residential projects which are granted additional height reasonably contribute to the City’s need for affordable housing, non-residential projects that are granted additional height shall be required to pay an in-lieu public benefit fee in the amount of $5.00 per square foot of gross floor area occurring above the 55-foot Base Height limit (i.e., the additional gross floor area occurring within the project on levels that exceed the 55- foot Base Height limit). The fee shall be paid prior to occupancy of the project. All fees provided collected under this section shall be deposited in the City of Santa Cruz’s affordable housing trust fund.
Add to H. Additional Height Zones, Section 2. Additional Height Zone B. b. vii. Affordable Housing Public Benefit Fee for Non-Residential Projects. An application for additional height is voluntary. Because an applicant requesting additional height is receiving a benefit in the form of increased height and intensity, and to ensure that non-residential projects which are granted additional height reasonably contribute to the City’s need for affordable housing, non-residential projects that are granted additional height shall be required to pay an in-lieu public benefit fee in the amount of $5.00 per square foot of gross floor area occurring above the 50-foot Base Height limit (i.e., the additional gross floor area occurring within the project on levels that exceed the 50- foot Base Height limit). The fee shall be paid prior to occupancy of the project. All fees provided collected under this section shall be deposited in the City of Santa Cruz’s affordable housing trust fund.
Vice Mayor Golder accepted the friendly amendment.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
25. A23-0001: Downtown Plan Amendments (PL) (continued) ACTION: The motion as amended carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, KalantariJohnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: Councilmember Brunner.
Council took a break at 3:55 p.m. and returned at 4:07 p.m.
General Business
26. METRO Downtown Transit Center Interim Operations Plan - Approval of Plans and Specifications and Related Actions (ED)
Development Manager N. Daly gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
James Ewing
Ron Goodman
Brandon Freeman
Candace Brown
Daniel Zaragoza
Unidentified person
Zennon Ulyate-Crow
Unidentified person
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
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General Business (continued)
26. METRO Downtown Transit Center Interim Operations Plan - Approval of Plans and Specifications and Related Actions (ED) (continued) MOTION: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,233 approving plans and specifications for the METRO Downtown Transit Interim Operations Plan (Plan) pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 (design immunity), and authorizing removal of unlawfully parked vehicles when the Plan is implemented and schedule implementation of the plan such that it will minimize impact on businesses and residents during the upcoming peak holiday season; 2) Direct staff to review the potential impacts of the plan on parking revenue and supply with the Downtown Commission, and also provide regular updates on the overall functioning of the Plan to the Downtown Commission, Downtown Association, and Downtown Management Corporation;
3) Direct staff to return to the Transportation and Public Works Commission with an update on the conditions of the Plan after it has been implemented; 4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and enter into a commercial lease with the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transportation District (METRO) for a storefront facility at 603 and 605 Front Street for a METRO ticket sales/call center function, in a form approved by the City Attorney; 5) Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,234 amending the FY 2024 budget to allocate $500,000 of METRO funding to the Pacific Station North Project for the METRO Interim Operations Plan;
6) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with METRO and For the Future Housing/EDEN that defines roles and financing commitments for the Plan; and
7) Direct staff to explore and implement increased safety measures along River Street South and the adjacent river levee.
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General Business (continued)
26. METRO Downtown Transit Center Interim Operations Plan - Approval of Plans and Specifications and Related Actions (ED) (continued) ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, KalantariJohnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: Councilmember Brunner.
Adjournment – Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to adjourn. By consensus City Council adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ss/Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator, ATTEST: ss/Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator, APPROVED: ss/Fred Keeley, Mayor.