City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 28, 2023
10:30 AM
Mayor Keeley opened the City Council Closed Session at 10:32 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 Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner, Kalantari-Johnson (via Zoom); Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, City Attorney T. Condotti, Director of Economic Development and Housing B.
Lipscomb, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Public Comment
City Attorney T. Condotti announced that Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson’s virtual participation in the meeting is pursuant to recent amendments to the Brown Act that provide a limited opportunity for Councilmembers to participate remotely without the need to comply with the agenda posting notice requirements of the old Brown Act statutes. A Councilmember may be remote up to two times per year, based on enumerated circumstances, one being a contagious illness of a family member or self.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period at 10:35 a.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period at 10:35 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
1. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) Property: 140 Front Street
APN: 005-053-27
Owner: Seaside Company
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz, Seaside Company, and Golden State Warriors
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
Council received a status report from and gave direction to the City Negotiator, and no reportable action was taken.
2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95) Claimant: Lorraine H. Coppolino
Claim against the City of Santa Cruz
Council received a status report, took up under agenda item 13, and no reportable action was taken.
3. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (one potential case to be discussed) Council received a status report and no reportable action was taken.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(4))
Initiation of litigation (one potential case to be discussed) Council received a status report and no reportable action was taken.
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Closed Session (continued)
5. Public Employee Performance Evaluation/Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957, §54957.6)
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Agency designated representative: City Attorney
Council deferred this item to the meeting of December 12, 2023 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
November 28, 2023
12:30 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Keeley called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner, Kalantari-Johnson (via Zoom); Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, City Attorney T. Condotti, Director of Public Works N. Nguyen, Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Deputy City Manager L. Murphy, Finance Director E. Cabell, Chief of Police B. Escalante, Chief People Officer S. De Leon, Principal Management Analyst C. Brothers, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, Water Director R.
Menard (via Zoom), Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot (via Zoom), Transportation Manager M. Starkey, Senior Planner R. Bane, 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 12:33 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.
Laurie Egan spoke on behalf of the Coastal Watershed Council, thanking Council and the Public Works staff for their dedication and work on the San Lorenzo river.
Megan Caroll spoke regarding the Animal Services Joint Powers Authority, and asked Council to check in with their Joint Power Authority board representatives to hold management accountable to ongoing issues that the animal shelter is facing.
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Oral Communications (continued)
Unidentified person spoke regarding Ordinance No. 81-29 regarding Prevention of Violence Against Women, and asked that charges be brought against David Ross Murdock.
Unidentified person spoke regarding Morrissey Avenue and asked for red light cameras to be installed at nearby intersections.
William Sump spoke regarding the local cannabis businesses and asked for help from the community and the police force with atrocious crimes being committed.
James Ewing Whitman spoke regarding the war in Palestine.
Garrett spoke regarding Santa Cruz being a sanctuary city, and requested Council repeal this status.
Darius spoke thanking Councilmember Brunner for attending Thanksgiving dinner at the Veterans Hall and Mayor Keeley for meeting with Robert Norse in Felton for an interview.
At 12:47 p.m. Mayor Keeley closed Oral Communications.
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification – None.
Additions and Deletions – None.
City Attorney Report on Closed Session – See pages 6630—6631 for the report.
Council Meeting Calendar
6. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.
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Consent Agenda
Councilmember Brunner pulled item 15 for further discussion.
Transportation Manager M. Starkey responded to Council questions regarding item 17.
Director of Public Works N. Nguyen responded to Council questions regarding item 18.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
James Ewing Whitman spoke regarding items 8, 17, and 18.
Garrett spoke regarding item 17.
Rhonda Reyna spoke regarding item 8.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
Mayor Keeley made a comment on item 12.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to approve the remaining Consent 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.
7. Resolution Extending the Local Emergency Declaration in Connection with the December 2022 and January 2023 Winter Storms (CA/CM)
Resolution No. NS-30,239 was adopted extending by sixty days the Local Emergency Declaration in connection with the December 2022 and January 2023 winter storms.
8. Minutes of the November 14, 2023 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion carried to approve as submitted.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
9. Resolution Ordering an Election, Requesting the County to Conduct the Election, and Requesting Consolidation of the Election to be Held on March 5, 2024, for the Purpose of Placing the Housing for People Citizen Initiative Measure on the Ballot (CC)
Motion carried to:
Accept the certificate of verification of signatures for the Housing for People citizen initiative petition, and
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,240 ordering an election to be held on March 5, 2024, consolidating the election for the purpose of adding the measure to the ballot, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis in accordance with the requirements of Elections Code 9280.
10. EMC Research, Inc. – First Amendment to Contract (CM) Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute a $51,000 amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney to the agreement with EMC Research, Inc. for public opinion research and polling services. The City Manager is authorized to execute future contract amendments within the approved budget.
11. Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury Response (CM)
Motion carried to authorize the Mayor to submit responses to the Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury on behalf of the Santa Cruz City Council for the Honoring Commitments to the Public report.
12. 2024 Legislative Program (CM)
Motion carried to approve the 2024 Legislative Program.
13. Liability Claim Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion carried to reject the liability claim of 1) Lorraine H. Coppolino, based on staff recommendation.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
14. Resolution Amending the City of Santa Cruz Classification and Compensation Plans: Implementation of Statutory and Regulatory Requirements for Publicly Available Pay Schedules – All Departments (HR)
Resolution No. NS-30,241 was adopted amending the City of Santa Cruz Classification and Compensations Plans by implementing the CalPERS requirements for publicly available pay schedules per California Code of Regulations 570.5.
15. Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 State Homeland Security Program Grant Proposal – Automated License Plate Readers (PD)
Chief of Police B. Escalante gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Principal Management Analyst C. Brothers responded to Council questions.
Hector Soliman-Valdez, Director of Local Government Affairs with Flock Safety, responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Unidentified person
Rhonda Reyna
Peter Gelblum
James Ewing Whitman
Darius
Bruce Walker
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to:
Approve the attached FY 2024 State Homeland Security Program Grant proposal letter and direct staff to send the letter to the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience, Authorized Body of Five no later than December 31, 2023, and
Approve the installation of automated license plate readers within Santa Cruz city limits, purchased with funds received through the FY 2024 State Homeland Security Program Grant.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
15. Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 State Homeland Security Program Grant Proposal – Automated License Plate Readers (PD) (continued)
After discussion, Vice Mayor Golder amended the motion as follows.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to continue this item to the December 12, 2023 City Council meeting and direct staff to evaluate and amend the operational policy for the automated license plate readers.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
16. Consulting Engineering Services for Wastewater Treatment Facility Capital Improvement Projects – Amendment 1 to Agreement (PW)
Motion carried to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 in a form approved by the City Attorney to the Agreement with Brown and Caldwell (San Jose, CA) in the amount of $3,950,000 to provide additional engineering services for Wastewater Treatment Facility capital improvement projects. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute contract amendments within the approved budget.
17. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Rail Trail) Segment 7 Phase 2 (c401413) – Budget Adjustment, Construction Management Services Contract Amendment No. 1, and Design and Construction Support Services Contract Amendment No. 8 (PW)
Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,242 amending the FY 2024 budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $2,950,000 from Wastewater Enterprise (m409659) and Measure D portions of Rail Trail Segment 8 & 9 (C401804), Pavement (c400809), Pavement (c400810), Bay Drive (c402304), to Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Rail Trail) Segment 7 Phase 2 Project (c401413);
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Consent Agenda (continued)
17. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Rail Trail) Segment 7 Phase 2 (c401413) – Budget Adjustment, Construction Management Services Contract Amendment No. 1, and Design and Construction Support Services Contract Amendment No. 8 (PW) (continued)
Approve Contract Amendment 1 with WSP USA, Inc. (San Jose, CA) to provide Construction Management Services for the Rail Trail Segment 7 Phase 2 Project (c401413) and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney.
The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute future contract amendments within the approved budget; and
Approve Contract Amendment No. 8 with RRM Design Group for additional design changes and bid and construction support related to Rail Trail Segment 7 Phase 2 and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute future contract amendments within the approved budget.
18. Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit (c409321) – Contract Amendment 11 (PW) Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment 11 in a form approved by the City Attorney to the agreement with TRC Engineers, Inc. to provide services for design completion, final coordination, and construction support for the Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project.
The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute future contract amendments within the approved budget.
19. Grant of Easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (WT/PR) Resolution No. NS-30,243 was adopted authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, located in the City of Santa Cruz and designated as APN 004-321-06, to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, to construct, install, operate, and maintain facilities for distribution of electric energy upon the terms and conditions as set forth to serve the Pure Water Soquel facilities located at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
20. Approval of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Radio Upgrade Project and Approval of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption and Award of Agreement to Telstar Instruments (WT) Motion carried to:
Approve the SCADA Radio Upgrade Project and find the project exempt under CEQA;
Accept the proposal of Telstar Instruments for the SCADA Radio Upgrade Project in the amount of $199,107.00 and to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney and reject all other proposals; and
Authorize the Water Director to approve change orders with Telstar Instruments in a form to be approved by the City Attorney for amounts that are within the approved adjusted budget.
End Consent Agenda
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Public Hearing
21. 1800, 1812, 1818 Soquel Avenue: CP22-0142 (APN 011-041-63, -64, -65) Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Development Proposal at 1800 Soquel Avenue Involving a Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit to Demolish an Existing Commercial Building, Boundary Line Adjustment to Merge Three Parcels, Design Permit, Special Use Permit, and Density Bonus Request Involving Waivers to Development Standards, Including Exceeding Height and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and a Reduction in Bike Parking, Open Space, Storage and Indoor Common Space Requirements, to Construct a Four-Story Mixed-Use Project Consisting of Approximately 2,889 Square Feet of Ground Level Commercial Space, and 84 Residential Units on a Parcel Located in the CC (Community Commercial) Zone District and Within the Eastside Business Improvement Plan Area. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption. Owner: 1800 Soquel LLC. (PL)
Senior Planner R. Bane gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Appellants Debora Bone and Rena Dubin spoke and gave a presentation regarding this item.
Applicant Jim Arthur and Amara Morrison, attorney with Fennemore Wendel, spoke and responded to Council questions.
Transportation Manager M. Starkey responded to Council questions.
Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Unidentified person
Rafa Sonnenfeld
Candace Brown
Unidentified person
George Lee
Gabriella Jones
Ryan Meckel
Unidentified person
Bradley Snyder
Quinton Roland
Unidentified person
Alex Neuse
Francine
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Public Hearing (continued)
21. Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Development Proposal at 1800, 1812, 1818 Soquel Avenue: CP22-0142 (APN 011-041-63, -64, -65) (PL) (continued)
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
Appellant Debora Bone provided a rebuttal.
MOTION: Councilmember Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to adopt Resolution No. NS-30,244 to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s acknowledgement of the environmental determination (Categorical Exemption Section 15332, Class 32) and approval of the Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit; Boundary Adjustment; Density Bonus request, including for waivers to exceed height and FAR and reduce bike parking, open space, storage, and indoor common space requirements; and Design and Special Use Permits, based on the findings listed in the draft resolution and the Conditions of Approval, with the following changes to the Conditions of Approval:
1) Reduce the proposed sidewalk width from Hagemann to/from Soquel to accommodate dedicated turn lanes that are at least 2-3 car lengths long. 2) Reduce the proposed sidewalk width on Soquel Avenue to accommodate a wider, safer, protected bike lane heading east in front of the development where the road jogs.
3) Allow a 20-foot curb cut at the alley for wider 2-lane garage entry and exit. 4) Implement safety mirrors, lights, and sensors.
Director of Public Works N. Nguyen responded to Council questions.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Brunner requested to include a condition that the applicant shall add devices that help reduce speed at the alleyway entrance and exit, such as speed bumps, stop sign, mirrors, or anything to provide greater visibility and safety. Councilmember Watkins accepted.
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Public Hearing (continued)
21. Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Development Proposal at 1800, 1812, 1818 Soquel Avenue: CP22-0142 (APN 011-041-63, -64, -65) (PL) (continued)
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Brown requested to increase the driveway apron for the alleyway from a 20-foot entrance to 30-foot entrance.
Councilmembers Watkins and Brunner did not accept.
After discussion with staff, Councilmembers Watkins and Brunner agreed to amend item 3 of the motion to increase the 20-foot curb cut out to 24 feet.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson requested to add the following direction:
Direct the City Manager and/or Director of Public Works to return to the City Council in 2024 with an updated “objective standard” for separated bike lanes along Soquel from at least Morrissey to Capitola Road so that additional land dedication can be required of future projects when needed to achieve the desired long-term bike lane space and alignment.
Direct the City Manager and/or Director of Public Works to further explore the following as part of the active transportation update:
Install a green arrow left turn signal at Hagemann Avenue. Coordinate cross traffic from Trevethan to Hagemann to avoid driver confusion, such as protected left turn and light timing and striping to highlight poor alignment.
Install visible speed limit signs in both directions on Soquel and enforce.
Councilmembers Watkins and Brunner accepted.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Watkins, Brunner, KalantariJohnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: Councilmember Brown.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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General Business
22. 10-year Citywide Long Range Financial Plan (FN)
Director of Finance E. Cabell introduced the item.
Bob Leland, Special Advisor with Baker Tilly, gave a presentation.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
23. Resolution Requesting the Placement of a Sales and Use Tax Ballot Measure on the March 2024 California Statewide Primary Election (CN) Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt spoke.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.
Garrett
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Newsome moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to:
Accept the report regarding the recent work of the City Council Budget and Revenue Ad Hoc Committee;
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,245 requesting that the consolidated March 2024 California Statewide Primary Election include a general purpose onehalf of one percent retail transaction and use tax measure; and Support the measure for the purpose of authorizing arguments; directing the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis; and providing direction to the City Manager regarding the preparation of the fiscal analysis, as appropriate.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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General Business (continued)
24. San Lorenzo River Levee Letter of Map Revision Application Submittal Update (PW)
Director of Public Works N. Nguyen gave a presentation.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.
James Ewing Whitman
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
25. An Ordinance Requiring Delivery Companies to Provide a Service Enabling Customers to Tip Delivery Drivers (CN)
Councilmembers Watkins, Brunner, and Kalantari-Johnson and City Attorney T.
Condotti spoke.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Pete Montgomery
Gillian Greensite
James Ewing Whitman
Unidentified person
Garrett
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson, to introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2023-13 adding Chapter 5.11 to the Santa Cruz Municipal Code to require delivery companies to offer tipping option to residential delivery customers.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: Vice Mayor Golder.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Consent Public Hearings
26. Municipal Code Amendments Relating to Flexible Density Units (FDUs) Responding to Modifications Requested by the California Coastal Commission (PL)
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,246 acknowledging receipt of the resolution of certification from the California Coastal Commission, including the suggested modifications, and
Introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2023-14 amending Part 16 of Chapter 24.12 of the Municipal Code related to Flexible Density Units in response to action by the California Coastal Commission.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
27. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-12 Amendments to Title 18 of the Municipal Code Creating an Energy Reach Code for Newly Constructed Buildings with the Intent to Provide Developers with a Range of Options that Will Meet Goals to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Fossil Fuel Citywide (PL/CM)
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
James Ewing Whitman
Garrett
Unidentified person
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
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Public Hearings (continued)
27. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-12 Amendments to Title 18 of the Municipal Code Creating an Energy Reach Code for Newly Constructed Buildings with the Intent to Provide Developers with a Range of Options that Will Meet Goals to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Fossil Fuel Citywide (PL/CM) (continued)
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-12 amending Municipal Code Title 18 – Buildings and Construction, amending Section 18.04.030 and adding Chapter
18.15 to adopt local amendments to Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations (California Energy Code) implementing an energy reach code with an intent to provide developers with a range of options that will also meet goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil fuel use citywide. CEQA determination: These amendments are consistent with the Negative Declaration approved for the City of Santa Cruz 2030 Climate Action Plan adopted by City Council on September 13, 2022. The ordinance is also exempt from CEQA under the general rule, 15061(b)(3), and per CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
Presentation
28. Election of New Vice Mayor for 2024
MOTION: Councilmember Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to reelect Renee Golder as Vice Mayor for 2024.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Adjournment – Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to adjourn. By consensus City Council adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ss/Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator, ATTEST: ss/Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator, APPROVED: ss/Fred Keeley, Mayor.