City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 14, 2024
12:00 PM
Mayor Keeley opened the City Council Closed Session at 12:04 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 (arrived at 12:31 p.m.), Brunner (arrived at 12:15 p.m.), Kalantari-Johnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, Director of Economic Development and Housing B. Lipscomb, Finance Director E.
Cabell, City Attorney T. Condotti, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J.
Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Statements of Disqualification – None.
Public Comment
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period at 12:06 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period at 12:06 p.m., at which time the meeting was closed to the public and Council adjourned to the Courtyard Conference Room.
Closed Session
1. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95) Claimant: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Claim against the City of Santa Cruz
Council received a status report, took up under agenda item 13, and no reportable action was taken.
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Closed Session (continued)
2. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) 1) Property: 49A Municipal Wharf
APN: 007-361-01
Owner: Barking Lion
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Peter Drobac dba Makai (AKA Barking Lion)
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
2) Property: 37 Municipal Wharf
APN: 007-341-03
Owner: Charles Maier
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Charles Maier dba Gilda’s Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
3) Property: 744 and 808 River Street
APNs: 008-163-06 and 008-172-08
Owner: City of Santa Cruz
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Reed and Rusty Santee Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
Council received a status report from the City Negotiator, 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.
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 14, 2024
1:00 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Keeley called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner, KalantariJohnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt, City Attorney T. Condotti, Water Director H. Luckenbach, Director of Public Works N. Nguyen, Director of Economic Development and Housing B.
Lipscomb, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, Chief People Officer S. De Leon, Chief of Police B. Escalante, Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot, Director of Information Technology K.
Morgan (via Zoom), Finance Director E. Cabell (via Zoom), Chief of Fire R. Oatey (via Zoom), Development Manager B. Borguno, 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 1:03 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 about attending the County Supervisors’ meeting and not being able to speak during other organizations’ meetings.
Garrett spoke regarding land-sale proceeds going to the Library Mixed-Use Project.
Rob Darrow spoke regarding Santa Cruz Pride and invited all Councilmembers to join in the annual Pride Parade.
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Oral Communications (continued)
Jayne Prieto spoke regarding Community Action Month, specifically the Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Program.
Kate Hinnenkamp spoke regarding Community Action Month, specifically the Santa Cruz County Immigration Project.
Jesse Sandman spoke regarding the rent increasing at the St. George Residence.
Unidentified person spoke regarding making Morrissey, Soquel, and Water Streets connected by a circular intersection.
At 1:16 p.m. Mayor Keeley closed Oral Communications.
Presentations
4. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 19—May 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week
Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson read from and presented a proclamation declaring May 19—May 25, 2024 as National Public Works Week. Director of Public Works N. Nguyen spoke.
5. Hans Christian Andersen Contest Awards
Mayor Keeley, Vice Mayor Golder, Linda Snook, Chair of the Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee, and Isabella Tuncer, Chair of the Subcommittee for our Sister City Sestri Levante, spoke about the Hans Christian Andersen writing awards and announced this year’s winners.
6. Junior Guards Biarritz Delegation Send Off
Carola Barton, Sister Cities Committee member, introduced the Junior Guards who are the delegation going to Biarritz.
Presiding Officer's Announcements – Mayor Keeley called on Vice Mayor Golder, who read from a proclamation declaring the week of May 12—18, 2024 as National Police Week.
Statements of Disqualification – None.
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Additions and Deletions – City Clerk Administrator B. Bush announced that item 10 has been removed from the agenda and would not be discussed.
City Attorney Report on Closed Session – See pages 6824—6825 for the report.
Council Meeting Calendar
7. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.
Consent Agenda
Director of Public Works N. Nguyen responded to Council questions regarding item 15.
Councilmember Brown made a comment on items 11 and 15.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following person spoke:
James Ewing Whitman spoke regarding items 9 and 11.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to approve the 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.
8. Minutes of the April 30, 2024 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion carried to approve as submitted.
9. Award Contract for Local Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan Integration and Update (CM)
Motion carried to award the contract for Local Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan Integration and Update services in an amount of $145,510 to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AECOM in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
10. California Energy Commission Local Government Building Decarbonization Challenge – Authorization to Submit a Grant Proposal to Complete a Municipal Building Decarbonization Roadmap (CM)
This item was removed from the agenda and was not discussed.
11. Pacific Gas and Electric’s Microgrid Incentive Program – Authorization to Submit an Application Development Grant to Complete a Microgrid Feasibility Study and Develop a Microgrid Project for Implementation (CM) Resolution No. NS-30,325 was adopted authorizing the City Manager to apply for funds from the Pacific Gas and Electric’s Microgrid Incentive Program to complete a microgrid feasibility study and develop a microgrid project for implementation.
12. Amendment to Lease Agreement with Central Home Supply to Extend the Term by One Year, to March 2, 2025 (EDH)
Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment, and any non-substantive changes for the amendment, to the Lease Agreement with Santee Corporation dba Central Home Supply, providing a one-year extension of the lease term for the property located at 744 and 808 River Street, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
13. Liability Claim Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion carried to reject the liability claim of 1) Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company based on staff recommendation.
14. Community Tree Service Contract Change Order (41-24061) (PR) Motion carried to approve the Community Tree Service contract change order for emergency tree service work related to the FY 2024 winter storms (Contract number: 41-24061).
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Consent Agenda (continued)
15. Intersection Improvements at Coral Street and Limekiln Street (m401412) CEQA: Exempt 15301 Existing Facilities (PW)
Motion carried to:
Approve the project plans and specifications for the intersection improvements at Coral Street and Limekiln Street (m401412) and authorize staff to award the contract;
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,326 that modifies the intersection of Coral Street and Limekiln Street to a three-way stop and rescind Resolution No.
NS-29,780;
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,327 to approve the plans and specifications for the Intersection Improvements at Coral Street and Limekiln Street pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6; and
Find the Intersection Improvements at Coral Street and Limekiln Street Categorical Exempt under CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR section 15301(c).
16. FY 2025 Funding for Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) (PW)
Resolution No. NS-30,328 was adopted approving the FY 2025 allocation of SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds and authorizing the City Manager to submit the project list to the California Transportation Commission.
17. Contract Renewal with Hope Services, Inc. for the Resource Recovery Facility (PW)
Motion carried to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute the renewal of an agreement with Hope Services, Inc. (Santa Cruz, CA) for recycling and litter control services at the City’s Resource Recovery Facility on Dimeo Lane.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
18. 3rd Quarter FY 2024 Water Department Capital Investment Program Transfer – Budget Adjustment (WT)
Resolution No. NS-30,329 was adopted amending the FY 2024 budget and transferring budget appropriations within the Water Department Capital Investment Program (CIP) to update various project budgets with current cost forecasts.
19. Newell Creek Dam Inlet/Outlet Replacement Project – Notice of Completion (WT)
Motion carried to accept the work of Obayashi Corporation (Burlingame, CA) as complete per plans and specifications, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Newell Creek Dam Inlet/Outlet Replacement Project and authorizing the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearing
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. There were no speakers. Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Newsome moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Golder, to approve the Consent Public Hearing 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.
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Consent Public Hearing (continued)
20. 2024-2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan and Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan (EDH) Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,330 for the City’s 2024-2025 HUD Annual Action Plan (AAP) and amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan for the City’s Housing and Community Development Program, direct staff to submit the 2024-2025 AAP to HUD, and authorize the City Manager to sign an application for federal funding assistance for the 2024-2025 program year; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute program/project contracts, loan and grant agreements and related loan documents with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) sub-recipients and contractors in connection with Consolidated Plan (CP) activities proposed in the 2024-2025 Action Plan and any subsequent revisions to the 2024-2025 Action Plan.
General Business
21. City Council Cannabis Subcommittee Report on Safety, Taxes, and Separations from other Uses (CN)
Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson and Mayor Keeley spoke.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Bradley Snyder
Garrett
Grant Palmer
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to add Councilmember Brown to the Subcommittee in the place of Councilmember Watkins, and direct the Committee to return with a package of recommendations at a later date.
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General Business (continued)
21. City Council Cannabis Subcommittee Report on Safety, Taxes, and Separations from other Uses (CN) (continued)
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.
22. Downtown Library and Affordable Housing Development Project Ground Lease Authorization for 119 Lincoln Street and 113 Lincoln Street, and Project Update (EDH)
Director of Economic Development and Housing B. Lipscomb and Development Manager B. Borguno gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Matt Farrell
Judy Grunstra
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to adopt Resolution No. NS-30,331 ratifying the Amended and Restated Option to Lease Agreement, authorizing the City Manager to enter into lease(s) once terms of the Option Agreement have been satisfied by the developer; and authorizing the Economic Development and Housing Director to execute any amendments or documents needed thereto of a non-substantive nature, in forms approved by the City Attorney, for real property located at 119 Lincoln Street (APN 005-141-21) and 113 Lincoln Street (APN 005-141-11) between the City of Santa Cruz and DTLMU Investors, L.P. (a California Limited Partnership), and/or or its affiliate(s), for the previously approved Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project (DLAHP).
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General Business (continued)
22. Downtown Library and Affordable Housing Development Project Ground Lease Authorization for 119 Lincoln Street and 113 Lincoln Street, and Project Update (EDH) (continued)
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.
23. Resolution to Authorize the Agreement Between the City of Santa Cruz Water Department and Wells Fargo Bank for a $25 Million Line of Credit (WT) Water Director H. Luckenbach spoke and 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 Brunner, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,332 authorizing the borrowing of an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 from Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC under a Revolving Line of Credit agreement and approving related financing documents and official actions, and
Direct and authorize the City Manager to execute documents in forms approved by the City Attorney.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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General Business (continued)
24. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Building Improvement Community Process (PR)
Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot and Felicia Van Stolk, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.
J.M. Brown
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson, to:
Consider and support the initiation of a public process led by the Parks and Recreation Department and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Museum) related to facility improvements of the Museum, and
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Museum to define process roles and responsibilities for community outreach and design.
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.
Council took a break at 3:29 p.m. and returned at 4:03 p.m.
At this time, Council heard items 5 and 6.
Recess - The City Council recessed at 4:54 p.m. to the 5:30 p.m. session.
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Call to Order – Mayor Keeley called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner, KalantariJohnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, City Attorney T. Condotti, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, Senior Planner R. Bane, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B.
Bush.
Public Hearing
25. 1129 Mission Street: CP23-0106 (APN 006-493-27) Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of an Administrative Use Permit to Establish a Cannabis Retail Facility on a Parcel in the MU-M (Mixed-Use Medium Density) Zone District and within the Mission Street Urban Design Plan. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption 15301, Existing Facilities. Applicant:
Bryce Berryessa (PL)
Senior Planner R. Bane gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.
Appellants Melinda White, Derek Kendall, Michelle Poirier, and Annette Olson spoke.
Applicants Bryce Berryessa, Alan Hopper, and Valerie Corral spoke.
Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler and Chief of Police B. Escalante responded to Council questions.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Howie Schneider
Garrett
Suzanne Pfeil
Dr. Arnold Leff
Lira Filippini
Nancy Kensinger
Daniel Dodge
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Public Hearing (continued)
25. 1129 Mission Street (PL) (continued)
Public comment (continued)
Grant Palmer
Craig Reinarman
Valerie
Gavin Kogen
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Dr. Suzanne Lerner
Aaron
Emmanuel Lawrence
Alec Dixon
Sacha Defoy
Christie Kelly
Arturo Ayala
Phoenyx
Ethan
Lorena Nunez
Sage Smiley
Nancy
Darren
Unidentified person
Carly Adams
Jenna Galant
Michael Camp
Gary Poland
Unidentified person
Zoey Carter
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Stephanie Kemetsuka
Unidentified person
David
Kyle Giorchino
Thomas Frye
Thomas Sage Pedersen
Mark Timmerus
Pat Malo
Brad Palmer
Suzanne
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Public Hearing (continued)
25. 1129 Mission Street (PL) (continued)
Public comment (continued)
Mark-Paul Goodman
Kristi Berryessa
Anna Paganelli
Casey O’Brien
Debra Feldstein
Bradley Hopper
Unidentified person
Sherry Sacks-Hospadore
She’ashanna Egling
Paul Howard
Unidentified person
Unidentified person
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to adopt Resolution No. NS-30,333 denying the appeal, recognizing the environmental determination, and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the Administrative Use Permit to establish a cannabis retail facility at 1129 Mission Street.
Appellant Melinda White provided a rebuttal.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson requested to include the following conditions:
1) Requirement to submit quarterly fake ID reports: The establishment must submit reports detailing any instances of fake identification usage on a quarterly basis to the appropriate authorities.
2) No sales to individuals under 21 during school hours and no sale to individuals under 19 as previously approved by the Planning Commission:
Sales of restricted products are prohibited to individuals under the age of 21 during designated school hours including for the hour immediately before school opens and for the hour immediately after school ends.
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Public Hearing (continued)
25. 1129 Mission Street (PL) (continued)
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT (continued):
3) Collaboration with schools and mitigation of impact: Any outlet situated less than 1000 feet from a school must actively collaborate with the local school district to mitigate the impact of its operations on the surrounding area and to address any challenges that may arise. This collaboration aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students and the community as a whole. Marketing materials, including outside murals and advertisements, must not target youth or encourage underage consumption. This shall be done in collaboration with the school district and City staff. 4) Provisional approval with conditional terms: The approval granted is contingent upon the establishment maintaining compliance with all regulations and requirements. Any violation could result in the revocation of the license.
5) Annual review of permit: A review of this permit shall be conducted one year from the date that the establishment is granted occupancy (or opens for business, if no building permits are requested prior to opening) to ensure the use is operating in conformance with the conditions of approval and shall include documentation of free or reduced cost cannabis provided to low-income medical cannabis users. This review will be conducted by staff and reviewed by the Planning Commission and the findings will be presented to the City Council.
Councilmember Brown accepted conditions items 1, 2, 3, and 5.
After discussion, condition #3 was reworded as follows:
3) Collaboration with schools and mitigation of impact: The applicant shall actively collaborate with the local school district to mitigate the impact of its operations on the surrounding area and to address any challenges that may arise. This collaboration aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students and the community as a whole. Marketing materials, including outside murals and advertisements, must not target youth or encourage underage consumption. This shall be done in collaboration with stakeholders and follow policy set forth by the Council following the Subcommittee’s recommendations.
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Public Hearing (continued)
25. 1129 Mission Street (PL) (continued)
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson requested to include additional direction for Santa Cruz Police Department to work with prevention partners to develop a cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco prevention plan, including prioritizing regular decoy sting operations to ensure businesses are operating legally and utilizing best practices for safeguarding access to youth.
Councilmember Brown requested to divide the original motion related to the appeal, and Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson’s friendly amendments. Mayor Keeley agreed to separate the motion.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Newsome requested to include direction to staff to create a shoulder-tap ordinance to outlaw the practice of an adult purchasing cannabis for someone who is underage and bring that back to Council.
Mayor Keeley stated any action not related to the appeal would be taken as separate motions.
Councilmember Newsome withdrew his friendly amendment.
After further discussion, Councilmember Brown withdrew her acceptance of condition # 3.
After further discussion, Councilmember Brown withdrew her acceptance of the friendly amendment.
MOTION TO AMEND: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to amend the motion to include the following conditions:
1) Requirement to submit quarterly fake ID reports: The establishment must submit reports detailing any instances of fake identification usage on a quarterly basis to the appropriate authorities.
2) No sales to individuals under 21 during school hours and no sale to individuals under 19 as previously approved by the Planning Commission:
Sales of restricted products are prohibited to individuals under the age of 21 during designated school hours including for the hour immediately before school opens and for the hour immediately after school ends.
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Public Hearing (continued)
25. 1129 Mission Street (PL) (continued)
MOTION TO AMEND (continued):
3) Collaboration with schools and mitigation of impact: The applicant shall collaborate with local school districts and/or local community stakeholders to mitigate the impact of its operations on the surrounding area and to address any challenges that may arise. This collaboration aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students and the community as a whole. 4) Annual review of permit: A review of this permit shall be conducted one year from the date that the establishment is granted occupancy (or opens for business, if no building permits are requested prior to opening) to ensure the use is operating in conformance with the conditions of approval and shall include documentation of free or reduced cost cannabis provided to low-income medical cannabis users. This review will be conducted by staff and reviewed by the Planning Commission and the findings will be presented to the City Council.
ACTION: The motion to amend was accepted with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Vice Mayor Golder; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
ACTION: The amended motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Newsome, Brown, Watkins, Brunner,
Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: Vice Mayor Golder.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
MOTION: Councilmember Newsome moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Golder, to direct staff to create a shoulder-tap ordinance to outlaw the practice of an adult purchasing cannabis for someone who is underage and bring that back to Council.
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Public Hearing (continued)
25. 1129 Mission Street (PL) (continued)
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Mayor Keeley requested to direct this to the Cannabis Subcommittee as part of their work. Councilmember Newsome accepted.
ACTION: The amended 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.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Watkins, to direct the Cannabis Subcommittee to consider directing the Santa Cruz Police Department to work with prevention partners to develop a cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco prevention plan, including prioritizing regular decoy sting operations to ensure businesses are operating legally and utilizing best practices for safeguarding access to youth.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Watkins requested to include direction for the subcommittee to explore marketing tactics and how it may target youth and underage consumption. Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson accepted.
ACTION: The amended 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.
Adjournment – Vice Mayor Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to adjourn. By consensus City Council adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ss/Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator, ATTEST: ss/Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator, APPROVED: ss/Fred Keeley, Mayor.